SINGLE WOMAN's PRAYER

In a time of dating, one can always hope and pray....

SINGLE WOMAN's PRAYER

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man, that's not a creep.
One who's handsome, smart and strong.
He's not afraid to admit when he's wrong.
One who thinks before he speaks.
When he promises to call, he doesn't
wait 6 weeks.

I pray that he is gainfully employed.
Won't lose his cool when he's annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door.
Massages my back and begs to do more.

Oh! Send me a man who will make love to my mind.
Knows what to say when I ask:
"How fat is my behind."

One who'll make love til my body's a'itchin'.
He brings ME a sandwich too when he's
in the kitchen.

I pray that this man will love me to no end.
And would never compare me to my best friend.

Thank You in advance and now I'll just wait,
for I know You will send him
before it's too late.

Amen.

(unknown author)

Secrets of Anti-Aging

We all wish we could find that fountain of youth that would make us look young for-ever. If anyone has truely found that fountain of youth, it remains to be seen. In the movie Cocoon (does anyone else remember that movie), they were experimenting with secrets of the fountain of youth so-to-speak; however, I think that what they really discovered is that you are never too old to live young.

My Grandfather lived until he was 96. He divorced my Mom's Mother when my Mom was only 6 years old -- back in the day that people didn't get divorces as a rule. And, I don't exactly know how many times he had remarried (never having other children beyond that first marriage), but I would venture to guestimate that he might have been married as many as twelve times -- even that might be a low guestimate, because as he got older his wives kept dying on him and he outlived them all. Sort of funny when you think about it. I never got to know him as well as my grandparents on my father's side, but I did admire his zest for life.

My mother up until about a year ago when she broke her hipped remained looking like she was 29; I am hoping that I will continue looking younger than I am for as long as she has, or longer.

Part of my daily rituals is not wearing a lot of makeup (both of my sisters tend to overdo it, although they are wising up to it), excepting just enough to cover those awful gliches in the skin -- and pampering it with lotion and oils (nothing too fancy). In fact the guy I have dated a few times mentioned that most women would bring over some girly stuff and I don't seem to. I think that I have him puzzled. Should I keep him that way??? hee hee.....

Anyhow... I was wondering if you might have any sort of rituals that you do to keep yourself young looking, or at least just feeling young??? What is your secret?????

He Said/She Said

He said . . . I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it.
She said . . . You wear pants don't you?

He said . . . Shall we try swapping positions tonight?
She said . . . That's a good idea - you stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa.

He said . . . What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?
She said . . . Turn sideways and look in the mirror!

On a wall in a ladies room ... "My husband follows me everywhere"
Written just below it . . . . . . " I do not"

Q. How many honest, intelligent, caring men in the world does it take to do the dishes?
A. Both of them.

Q. How does a man show that he is planning for the future?
A. He buys two cases of beer.

Q. What is the difference between men and government bonds?
A. The bonds mature.

Q. Why are blonde jokes so short?
A. So men can remember them.

Q. How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
A. We don't know; it has never happened..

Q. What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is every night?
A. A widow.

Q. Why are married women heavier than single women?
A. Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

Q. What is the one thing that all men at singles bars have in common?
A. They're married.

Man says to God: "God, why did you make woman so beautiful?"
God says: "So you would love her."
"But God," the man says, "why did you make her so dumb?"
God says: "So she would love you."

(*ps: Hope the picture makes it in he

45 Things to be Grateful For...

1. Falling in love.

2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.

3. A hot shower.

4. No lines at the supermarket

5. A special glance.

6. Getting mail

7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.

8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

11. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry!)

12. A bubble bath.

13. Giggling.

14. A good conversation.

15. The beach

16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.

17. Laughing at yourself.

19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

20. Running through sprinklers.

21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

23. Laughing at an inside joke.

24. Friends.

25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

29. Playing with a new puppy.

30. Having someone play with your hair.

31. Sweet dreams.

32. Hot chocolate.

33. Road trips with friends.

34. Swinging on swings.

35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

36. Making chocolate chip cookies.

37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

38. Holding hands with someone you care about.

39. Running into an old friend and realizing
that some things (good or bad) never change.

40. Watching the _expression on someone's face
as they open a much desired present from you.

41. Watching the sunrise.

42. Getting out of bed every morning and
being grateful for another beautiful day.

43. Knowing that somebody misses you.

44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.

45. Knowing you've done the right thing,
no matter what other people think.

Sorry. I would add one more -- writing blogs!!!

Any others that you might want to add??????

A patio with a view...

I don't know about you, but a backyard patio with a view is something to strive for.

Year round I get to hear and see little leaguers play outside of my patio balcony overlooking their diamonds. If I turn out my lights and open the window blinds, it is as bright and clear as it might be if you were watching it on tv, only stretched out to the size of a mini movie screen. I feel very lucky and often turn off sounds in my apartment (radio, stereo, and tv -- and friend's son's PS2) and just listen to the sounds of the bats cracking against the balls, the people cheering their teams onward, and the PA announcing sales on hotdogs, donuts, t-shirts (or whatever their pleasure). It is nice to wake up to on Saturday mornings as they get an early start in the day and the PA broadcasts the National Anthem. I missed the days that I was once on the Board for the little league in Sommerville SC as my daughter went through a few seasons of playing softball.

In the past, I have also chosen houses with gardens galore (palm trees, greenery, fountains, treefrogs, fig or pear or orange trees, daisies and roses, etc, etc), etc.

There is nothing like being able to escape on your patio with a view and be able to dream and be inspired.

Where is your escape? Is it your patio? What is it like on your patio with a view? Would love to hear more about yours.....

Not far from the Best Lil Whorehouse....there is trouble brewing in Montgomery County!

Amazing. I just got an email blasting the County Commissioner and Library Director for their inclusion of books in the library on GLBT issues, and other sexual related materials in their library. The Commissioner and Library Director are trying to avoid censorship in the Montgomery County library. The citizens in a uproar are purporting it that it is adding/aiding a deviancy to the children and teens of the county.

Honestly, when I lived in Montgomery County and visited the library, I didn't see the blatant violations of this that they were arguing over. However, maybe the appropriate solution would be like they do in video stores and place questionable material in a separate room to view for renting/purchase.

However, if you do that then children and teens who are questioning their own sexual preferences and/or identity may have no where to turn -- especially, if they are unable to discuss things of such nature with their own parents. Of course, they could turn to the internet to be informed; however, how safe is that in getting proper information to them for them to form their own opinions of their sexuality?????

Where do you think that the line should be drawn? If you were a teen, would you be more apt to learn from some library books? And, to what length is the director responsible for dispelling proper information and censor out the materials that are stranger than fiction???