Chapter 3 Mom

I enjoyed my childhood very much.  There was always a good time to be had.  My Mother was very domestic.  She cooked and cleaned and washed clothes a lot.  It was great having a mom that was home all the time.  Growing up in the 60's was still good even though times were crazy.  My Mother was a good cook, and we always had lots of food.  Living above the store made that easy.  Mom loved to try out new products and recipes.  We loved fried french fries, so Mom got a Veg-O-Matic.  It didn't work like it did in the commercial.  I think that potato is still stuck in that iron grid thingy.  

My Mom took real good care of us kids, and we were bad too.  We weren't scared of our mom because we knew she was easy.  We were petrified of my Dad, and she would say, "I'm gonna call your father!" or "Wait till your Father gets home!".  There were times when we got the belt.  (We won't go there).  My Mom always felt bad when we got the belt. (We won't go there.)

My Mom has had it tough.  We lost my Dad when she was in her early 30's.  She raised all four of us, and we turned out really very good.  

Kudos to Mom!!!  She always said we are 'her greatest accomplishments'.  I feel very fortunate to have had a good start.  I needed that solid ground for what was to come later.

5 More Tips For Good Clean Living...

11.  Smile

12.  Get away for the weekend

13.  Be a good tipper

14.  Walk a dog

15.  Eat blueberries

...more to come

Jodi

Sunday

Christ teaches that there is something in us that lifts us above this life, with it's hurries, it's pleasures, it's sorrows and fears, hurts and disappointments.  

The one who understands Christ's teachings feels like a bird that did not know it has wings and now suddenly realizes that it can fly, can be free, and no longer needs to fear.

6 Quirks

I got tagged by Pa Wild Woman

Here are my 6 Quirks....

1.  I always have to have the toilet seat lid down.

2.  I kiss my dog on the lips, the inside of his ears, and his belly.

3.  I pull out my hair when somethings bugging me.

4.  I don't just tell stories...I act them out.  I'm a one-woman theatrical production zone!!!

5.  I love to tell dirty jokes.  VERY dirty jokes.

6.  I have to sleep with my panties on.  I can't sleep if I don't have my panties on.

More Tips for Good Clean Living...

6.  Send a card

7.  Make some Jello

8.  Wash & Wax the Car

9.  Plant Something

10.  Dance

Look for more....coming soon.  Love, Jodi

The Symphony

I have been working so hard lately, so it was a wonderful change of pace when my very dear friend Maureen (Hi Maur) asked me to go listen to the Pittsburgh Symphony led by Marvin Hamlish. I really enjoy orchestra music, and I needed a break. Little did I know that Maur had other things up her sleeve. Let me explain.

Maureen is an identical twin and growing up a twin has made her very mischievous. She has the face of an innocent little angel, and you would never know how bad this 'high school teacher' is. We almost got thrown out, because Miss Maureen was misbehavin'. I really wanted to just listen to the music. The trouble is when Maur starts doing bad stuff, I do it too. we got to giggling, and making fun of people, to making animal shapes in the spotlight which was right behind our heads. We were in the peanut heaven (2nd balcony). I got dizzy and almost fell over the railing. Thank goodness I didn't have a little nip before we went.

I was really blown away when Maur put a pez dispenser on my knee.

Remember that Seinfeld episode? After intermission she put another Pez dispenser on my knee. She is so bad. I love it. I love her. Getting crammed in the elevator with a bunch of blue-haired old ladies was no picnic either. I hate elevators, and I really don't like them with more than 2 people.

Anyhoo, the symphony was beautiful. The company wonderful. Marvin was Marvelous, and the evening was a side-splitting success. Laughing hard is great for the immune system. The symphony will be back in January. Me and Maur will be there and anyone else who wants to go, let me know. Don't forget your Pez. See you in the second balcony, under the spotlight. Thanks Maureen, Love you. Jodi

My Tips For Good Clean Living

1.  Love Yourself

2.  Count your blessings

3.  Celebrate the seasons

4.  Save for a Rainy Day

5.  Sing in the shower

...many more to come...Jodi