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Lights! Camera! Action!

Thursday, October 21, 2004

My answers to this week's Thursday Threesome meme:

:: Lights! Camera! Action! ::

Onesome: Lights! - What do you think of the trend to light up houses for *every* holiday?     It used to be just Christmas and maybe Halloween, but lately the stores have been full of Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day lights.     Oh, and Thanksgiving/Autumn and...

A.  For me, personally, I'm not all that crazy about it.     If it is someone else's 'cup-o-tea' then, I guess that's they're prerogative.     For me, it just seems to "lessen" the excitement and joy of "looking-forward" to all the decorations just once a year.     As a kid, that was part of the Christmas season - to plan a drive to look at all the lights.

Twosome: Camera! - What's your preference?     Digital or film, black and white or color, portraits, candids, or just whatever catches your eye?

A.  As a photographer, I'll probably always lean toward my 35mm cameras with a multitude of lenses, but I do enjoy the ease of editing with digital.     I have both, and use both, for my work.     I use mostly color film, but do like to shoot architectural works and some nature shots in b&w.    My main focus in subject matter are abandoned buildings, old structures, architectural details, bridges, and natural scenery (trees, flowers, birds, animals, etc.).

Threesome: Action! - Do you have a favorite sport?     Do you follow the local high school or college team, trek to the kids' games each weekend or are you all about the pros?

A.  I don't really have what could be called a "favorite" sport.    I don't follow local high school sports programs.    I do follow Alabama Crimson Tide football *Roll Tide* the Tennessee Titans football team (I'm originally from TN), and Atlanta Braves baseball.

(c)     2004     A Southern Belle's Life

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The Penguin

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

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Hippie Chicks & Strippers

Your Hippie Chick Name is: Mystery

Get your own Hippie Chick Name

Your Stripper Name is: Peaches

Get your own Stripper Name

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Past Life Test

I took a Past Life Test here, and these were my results:

"You were male in your last earthly incarnation.

You were born somewhere around the territory of which we now know as modern Ukraine, approximately in the year 1775.

Your main profession was: leader of a powerful and feared army.

A brief psychological profile of you in that past life:

Timid, constrained, quiet person. You had creative talents, that waited until later in that life to be liberated. Sometimes others considered you strange.

A lesson that your last past life wishes you to learn in your present life is:

It always seemed to you, that you perceptions of the world are somewhat different. Your lesson is to trust your intuition as the best guide in this present life."

The "funny" thing about this is . . . I had a "spiritual guide" reading several years ago and this description is very similar to the description of my "spiritual guide." Coincidence???

(c) 2004 A Southern Belle's Life

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Actor/Actress Association

I stumbled across this meme at: Electric Bugaloo and thought it might be fun.     So, here goes:

"OK, we've all seen those word association memes, right?    Well, let's put a little spin on it.    I'm gonna name an actor or actress, and you tell me the first first first thing that pops into your head, whether it be a movie or TV show they've done, or maybe just the fact that "she f*cked Scott Baio" or whatever.

Hey.    I'm trying to be original here.    Give me a break.   OK, here we go:"

1. Jodie Foster The Accused;

2. Ben Affleck brain-fart hook-up with J-Lo;

3. Farrah Fawcett (Majors) layered "wings";

4. David Hasselhoff Bay Watch;

5. Lindsey Lohan never seen a thing she's done (thank goodness!);

6. David Caruso mega-overinflated ego;

7. Salma Hayek Edward Norton;

8. Russell Crowe tries to play the bad boy;

9. Christina Ricci Wednesday Addams; and

10. Keanu Reeves Point Break.

(c)     2004     A Southern Belle's Life

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What Kind Of Girl Are You?

I took the quiz . . . you can, too . . .

You're Progressive Girl

The description of the Progressive Girl is as follows:

Moderation in all things, excess in nothing.

-- Epicurus

Imagine that the Girl Next Door moved to the big city. Think of Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. She's America's sweetheart with an urban sensibility. She's a post-Christian spiritualist, a pre-Monica Clintonite, and a dues-paying member of at least one social-change organization like NOW, Planned Parenthood, or the Sierra Club. You won't find her at an Earth First or PETA meeting, though. Those are the Granola Girl's stomping grounds. Progressive Girls want the world to be a better place, but they live out their politics in a moderate, left-of-center way.

If you are going to date a Progressive Girl, the one sin you can commit is to be a chameleon. Molding your opinions to fit hers will lose her respect. One very positive thing you can do is offer her new experiences -- the Progressive Girl is fearless about trying new things. Whether it's pluralism, skydiving, Asian peanut sauce, or this book, the Progressive Girl is always looking for new ideas.

She Might Be a Progressive Girl if:

She drives: a small SUV but really wishes it got better mileage; once she can get a good hybrid, she will.

She can talk for more than ten minutes about: just about anything.

She begins her sentences with: "Susan Sarandon says..."

She'd never: pass up the chance for a new experience.

She owns any of the following: a water filter, a tabletop fountain, an acre of rain forest, a mutt from the pound.

You can check out the entire site at: Cooking to Hook Up: The Bachelor's Date-Night Cookbook and, of course, this quiz falls under the All Rights Reserved caveat of the authors' site - and is respectfully used here with all links back to the original site.

(c) 2004 A Southern Belle's Life

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Electric Mind Hump

From this week's Wednesday Mind Hump - Week 41 meme:

It's Hump Day again -- isn't that electrifying?     It should be especially since today is Electricity Day which commemorates Benjamin Franklin's historic kite flight waaaaaay back in 1752.     What a shocking discovery!    *rolls eyes*    Hmmmm, kite, key, storm ... sounds like Ol' Ben could have easily joined our crazy clique.     Maybe what they say is true ... "There's a fine line between genius and insanity."     Hey!     Does that mean we're all borderline geniuses?     Woo Hoo!

Let's charge our minds with a little pre-humping action --

Tell us about a memorable shocking (or odd, interesting, valuable) discovery.     Example: Mom lied.     No matter how many goofy faces I make my face will NOT get stuck like that forever.     Or -- if you wrap celery in aluminum foil it will stay fresh and crispy for weeks.     Or -- Trix really ARE for kids!.     You get the point.

A.  A friend, who had no reason to lie about his "relationship status" because our friendship was beyond those superficial hang-ups, told me that he was living with this woman.     Four months later, I find out (because the woman calls me because my # is on the caller id) and identifies herself as his wife.     I find out they've been married for over two months at that time.     Major situation on the lying front - especially since there wasn't a reason for it!

Here we go -- ladies and gentleman, start your humps.

This week, some "getting to know you fun" with a wittle wobble.

01.    If you had an off/on switch, what would you want it to switch off/on instantly?

A.  The tendency to interject before the other person has finished their sentence (especially since it really pisses me off when someone does it to me!).

02.    Your favorite celebrity will be knocking on your door in exactly one minute.    Considering you only have one minute, what would you do before you answer the door and how would you greet them?

A.  Check my hair and make-up.   Take several deep breathes so I'm not hyperventilating.     Greet them with a warm and sincere hello and invite them in.     If they're knocking on the door, they chose to come - so, it's a chance to get to know one another.     I would just try to treat them like any other guest in my home.

03.    If you could save time in a bottle, what time(s) would you save?

A.  1980-1981, the Summer and Autumn of 1987, the Summer of 1992, all of the great times with Marshall, Renea, Jon, and Toby, February 2003, a week in September 2003, a few days in December 2003, a few days in January 2004, concerts, parties, and those long telephone calls with CC.

04.    Look around you.    First, tell us what room you're in.    Now, name the first red thing you see ... likewise blue, and yellow.

A.  I'm in my studio/office.    The first red thing I see is the Alabama Crimson Tide mouse-pad.     The first blue thing I see is a New York Police Department ball cap.     The first yellow thing I see is the gold Mardi Gras beads hanging from a bulletin board.

05.    If you had a peephole in your head, what might people see when they peep in?

A.  Chaos!

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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200 Things

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

I finally decided to bite-the-bullet and have a go at the "Two Hundred Things Done" that my friend Grey Biker just answered on his blog In High Cotton.     I may be sorry that I'm going-out-on-a-limb here but, what-the-heck, huh?!?     It's all about having fun, right?!?

My answers can be found below in italics:

01. Bought everyone in the pub a drink

02. Swam with wild dolphins

03. Climbed a mountain

04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive

05. Been inside the Great Pyramid

06. Held a tarantula

07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone

08. Said "I love you" and meant it

09. Hugged a tree

10. Done a striptease

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris (not yet!)

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Stayed up all night long, and watched the sun rise

15. Seen the Northern Lights

16. Gone to a huge sports game

17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

18. Grown and eaten my own vegetables

19. Touched an iceberg

20. Slept under the stars

21. Changed a baby's diaper

22. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon

23. Watched a meteor shower

24. Gotten drunk on champagne

25. Given more than you can afford to charity

26. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope

27. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment

28. Had a food fight

29. Bet on a winning horse

30. Taken a sick day when you were not ill

31. Asked out a stranger

32. Had a snowball fight

33. Photocopied your bottom on the office photocopier

34. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can

35. Held a lamb

36. Enacted a favorite fantasy

37. Taken a midnight skinny dip

38. Taken an ice cold bath

39. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar

40. Seen a total eclipse

41. Rode on a roller coaster

42. Hit a home run

43. Fit three weeks miraculously into three days

44. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking

45. Adopted an accent for an entire day

46. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors (not yet!)

47. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment

48. Had two hard drives for your computer

49. Visited all 50 states (not yet!)

50. Loved your job for all accounts

51. Taken care of someone who was shit faced

52. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

53. Had amazing friends

54. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country

55. Watched wild whales

56. Stolen a sign

57. Backpacked in Europe

58. Taken a road-trip

59. Rock climbing

60. Lied to foreign government's official in that country to avoid notice

61. Midnight walk on the beach

62. Sky diving

63. Visited Ireland (not yet!)

64. Been heartbroken longer then you were actually in love

65. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them

66. Visited Japan

67. Benchpressed your own weight

68. Milked a cow

69. Alphabetized your records

70. Pretended to be a superhero

71. Sung karaoke

72. Lounged around in bed all day

73. Posed nude in front of strangers

74. Scuba diving

75. Got it on to Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye

76. Kissed in the rain

77. Played in the mud

78. Played in the rain

79. Gone to a drive-in theater

80. Done something you should regret, but don't regret it

81. Visited the Great Wall of China

82. Discovered that someone who's not supposed to have known about your blog has discovered your blog

83. Dropped Windows in favor of something better

84. Started a business

85. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken

86. Toured ancient sites

87. Taken a martial arts class

88. Swordfought for the honor of a woman

89. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight

90. Gotten married

91. Been in a movie

92. Crashed a party

93. Loved someone you shouldn't have

94. Kissed someone so passionately it made them dizzy

95. Gotten divorced

96. Had sex at the office

97. Gone without food for 5 days

98. Made cookies from scratch

99. Won first prize in a costume contest

100. Rode a gondola in Venice (not yet!)

101. Gotten a tattoo

102. Found that the texture of some materials can turn you on

103. Rafted the Snake River

104. Been on television news programs as an "expert"

105. Got flowers for no reason

106. Masturbated in a public place

107. Got so drunk you don't remember anything

108. Been addicted to some form of illegal drug

109. Performed on stage

110. Been to Las Vegas

111. Recorded music

112. Eaten shark

113. Had a one-night stand

114. Gone to Thailand

115. Seen Siouxsie live

116. Bought a house

117. Been in a combat zone

118. Buried one/both of your parents

119. Shaved or waxed your pubic hair off

120. Been on a cruise ship

121. Spoken more than one language fluently

122. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone

123. Bounced a check

124. Performed in Rocky Horror

125. Read - and understood - your credit report

126. Raised children

127. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy

128. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour

129. Created and named your own constellation of stars

130. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country

131. Found out something significant that your ancestors did

132. Called or written your Congress person

133. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over

134. - more than once? - More than thrice?

135. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge

136. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking

137. Had an abortion or your female partner did

138. Had plastic surgery

139. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived

140. Wrote articles for a large publication

141. Lost over 100 pounds

142. Held someone while they were having a flashback

143. Piloted an airplane

144. Petted a stingray

145. Broken someone's heart

146. Helped an animal give birth

147. Been fired or laid off from a job

148. Won money on a T.V. game show

149. Broken a bone

150. Killed a human being

151. Gone on an African photo safari (not yet!)

152. Rode on a motorcycle

153. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph (many times!)

154. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced

155. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol (all)

156. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild

157. Rode a horse

158. Had major surgery

159. Had sex on a moving train

160. Had a snake as a pet

161. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon

162. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing

163. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours

164. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states

165. Visited all 7 continents

166. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days

167. Eaten kangaroo meat

168. Fallen in love at an ancient Mayan burial ground

169. Been a sperm or egg donor

170. Eaten sushi

171. Had your picture in the newspaper

172. Had 2 (or more) healthy romantic relationships for over a year in your lifetime

173. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about

174. Gotten someone fired for their actions

175. Gone back to school

176. Parasailed

177. Changed your name

178. Petted a cockroach

179. Eaten fried green tomatoes

180. Read The Iliad (does portions count?)

181. Selected one "important" author who you missed in school, and read

182. Dined in a restaurant and stolen silverware, plates, cups because your apartment needed them

183. - and gotten 86'ed from the restaurant because you did it so many times, they figured out it was you

184. Taught yourself an art from scratch

185. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

186. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt

187. Skipped all your school reunions

188. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language

189. Been elected to public office

190. Written your own computer language

191. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream

192. Had to put someone you love into hospice care

193. Built your own PC from parts

194. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you

195. Had a booth at a street fair

196: Dyed your hair

197: Been a DJ

198: Found out someone was going to dump you via Blogger

199: Written your own role playing game

200: Been arrested

I believe that is one hundred six out of two hundred (that I will admit to).     I guess I've experienced a bit of life . . .

(c)     2004     A Southern Belle's Life

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Week 28 - Home Shows

This week's TV Tuesday meme responses:

Week 28 - Home Shows
"We've been doing a lot of redecorating around our home lately and checking out some of the home decorating shows, I'd never really watched them before but have found a few kind of interesting so this week    Home shows are in the spotlight!"

1.   Do you watch home shows regularly?    If so, which ones?

A.  As a professional interior designer, I've watched a lot of DIY, renovation, home improvement, and decorating shows over the last several years.    As for watching any regularly, not really.     The only ones that are viewed more often than others are This Old House, Design On A Dime, Designer's Challenge, Country Style, Homes Across America, Restore America, Curb Appeal, and Surprised By Design.

2.   Have you ever followed a tip that you learned from a home show or TV?

A.  Of course.     You always have to be open to new ideas, and willing to incorporate others' expertise into your own projects.

3.   What is the best (worst,stupidest,coolest...) thing you've ever seen on a home show?

A.  The stupidest thing had to be on a Trading Spaces show - and, NO!, I don't watch that show (I find it totally obscene!), but actually read about the show in a news article that was describing this "decorating detail" as it was part of a lawsuit.    They had plastered straw from hay-bales all over a woman's wall, and her son had severe allergies, and she had been very specific about what she didn't want in the space.     She actually won the lawsuit.

~Bonus~   If your home had it's own show what would it be called?    Why?

A.  Constant Changes.    My house is my "testing-ground" for new colors, projects, and designs.

(c)     2004     A Southern Belle's Life

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Ten Really Scary Movies

This week's Ten on Tuesday meme responses:

"Halloween is just around the corner, and one of my favorite things to do is invite some friends over and watch a scary movie (but not TOO scary because I'm a chicken). So in the mood of the season, share with us your top ten scary movies!"

This is really hard for me because . . . I find most "scary-movies" actually rather amusing (so sue me - I have a sick & twisted sense of humor!). I'm not sure I can come up with ten and, as a caveat, I must say that I won't go for the usual slashers (Halloween, Nightmare, etc.) as those are too predictable and cookie-cutter for me. Okay, here goes . . .

The Omen (this one was scary);
When A Stranger Calls;
The Last House On The Left;
Night Of The Living Dead (a little campy);
The Vanishing;
Se7en;
Rosemary's Baby;
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?;
Burnt Offerings;
The Legend of Hell House.

And, an Honorable Mention goes to: The Amityville Horror.

Hmmmmmmmmm?!?, once I got started, it was a little easier than I thought. But, still, I had to "think" about it for a while as most of the movies that popped into my head that are classified as "horror" are more "camp-and-humor," imo.

(c) 2004 A Southern Belle's Life

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All About Computers

Monday, October 18, 2004

This week's Monday Madness meme responses:

This week's questions are all about computers!

1.     I have reformatted my hard drive about ____ times.

Zero.

2.     I usually reformat my hard drive about ____ times a year.

Zero.

3.     When I'm working in a document, I save about every ____ minutes.

Automatically, every two minutes.

4.     I've upgraded my computer by adding ______________.

Mega-security, firewalls, anti-virus, spyware detection, PhotoShop, MS Office, cable modem, network software.

5.     I've got about ____ CD's/floppies with info on them and about ____ of them aren't labeled.

One hundred (give-or-take ... sad, isn't it?).

6.     Since I've been using my computer, I find the easiest way to organize my files is to ______________. (Looking for suggestions!!)

I haven't found an easy way (yet)!

7.     I have ____ email accounts.

Fifteen (that I can remember).

8.     Whenever I have a computer-related question, I usually call _________.

Bruce, if I can't figure it out myself.

9.     I usually use a search engine when looking for ___________.

Research material, news-related articles, or entertainment trivia.

10.     My computer is about _______ old.

Four months.

(c)     2004     A Southern Belle's Life

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Unconscious Mutterings - Week 89

Sunday, October 17, 2004

This week's answers to the Unconscious Mutterings meme, posted 22 hours, 17 minutes ago:

I say ... and you think ... ?

Dimension:: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th;
Roger:: Rabbit;
CSI:: George Eads;
Passenger:: Train;
Thankful:: Prayers;
Has-been:: Washed-up;
Bambino:: little-one;
Wrinkles:: , trying to avoid them!;
Cable TV:: No - Satellite Dish;
Voicemail:: Saves Me (often)!.

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Friday Fiver - Ala Jane

Friday, October 15, 2004

The answers to this week's Friday Fiver meme:

1.    Are you repressing any urges?

Definitely.       Quite a few, actually . . . but, that doesn't mean I'm going to list them here.

2.    What's the worst you've ever screwed someone over?

If I admitted it here, then everyone would know about it.       I prefer my vindictive behavior to be stealth and covert in nature.       But, TRUST ME!, there are several people who have suffered my wrath!       (granted, most [imo] deserved exactly what they got!, and, then some!)

3.    Who's on your "celebs I wish I could make out with" list?

I don't get into the whole celebrity scene.       There are a few celebs that, if they called, I wouldn't say "no," but . . . I'm not naming-names just for the sake of roll call.

4.    Have you ever faked an orgasm?

As if I would (1) ever admit it; and (2) ever admit it here.       That sorta defeats the purpose of "faking," doesn't it?

5.    If you were forced at gunpoint to get a tattoo, what would it be?

I don't need to be forced at gunpoint.       I'm wanting to get the Harley-Davidson wings, with some sort of other stylized graphics, on my lower back.       I'll probably get it within the next six months to a year, depending on . . . a few things.

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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Friday Five - Dreams

The answers to this week's Friday Five meme:

1.    What was the last dream that you had about?

About a relationship between one of my best friends and myself.

2.    Does it hold any significant meaning to you?

Yes.       Sometimes I tend to over-analyze certain situations and my dreams tend to put things into better perspective.

3.    Do you dream in color or black and white?

Vivid, living color!

4.    What is the most frightening dream you ever had?

I can only remember having three nightmares in my whole life, and all three involved snakes.       And, I can remember each one just as clearly today as if I just dreamed them last night.

5.    Is there one dream that stays clear in your mind despite the fact it was more than a few years ago?

Several.       Whenever I'm struggling with something, whatever it may be, my maternal grandmother visits me in my dreams as a "guide."       Afterwards, things always seem a little clearer, a little easier, or more manageable.

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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Kitchen Gadget Store

Thursday, October 14, 2004

From this week's The Thursday Threesome meme:

::Kitchen Gadget Store::

Onesome:    Kitchen -    What's your favorite room in your place?       Do you migrate towards the kitchen, or prefer to cozy up in the living room?

My favorite room is the family room.       I can curl up on the oversized leather sofa and watch the big screen, or read a book, or listen to music, or hang out with friends.

Twosome:    Gadget -    What's your favorite gadget type item and why?

A chopper-hopper kinda thing that I bought at a trade show.       The demo at the trade show was how to make fresh salsa with the gadget, and that's exactly what I use it for.       And, I make G-R-E-A-T salsa!

Threesome:    Store -    What's your favorite store, even if you never actually buy anything there?

For home stuff, it is a toss-up between IKEA, Restoration Hardware and Plow & Hearth.       But, I actually do shop at all three.       Otherwise, hands-down, my favorite store is definitely Victoria's Secret.       I max out my Angel's platinum card regularly!

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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Mind Hump - Week 40

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

From this week's Wednesday Mind Hump - Week 40 meme:

Tomorrow, October 14th is Monarch Day which marks the day that millions of Monarch Butterflies return to Santa Cruz, California.       It's truly an amazing spectacle.

You are a butterfly.       Based on your physical characteristics and your personality combined - what color(s) would your wings be?

bottle green, black, eggplant purple and gold.

Alrightee then!       Ready to do some real humpin'?       This week we're having some free association fun or "I say ___, you say ___".       Just copy and paste the Mind Hump on your blog and respond to the word(s) below with the first word, phrase, sentence or crazy thought that comes into your head.

01.       shaggy       and Scooby-doo;

02.       biscuit       (s) and gravy;

03.       locomotion       , everybody's doin' the;

04.       monkey       business;

05.       plunge       , takin' the;

06.       rock       band;

07.       amusement       park;

08.       butter       flies are free;

09.       jacket       , straight;

10.       coaster       , roller;

11.       trailer park       trash;

12.       buh-buh-buh-Bennie and the Jetssss ....       electric boots, a mohair suit.

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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TV Tuesday - Week 27

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

From this week's TV Tuesday meme:

Week 27 - New Seasons

It's officially fall and most of the new shows and new seasons have started, let's talk!!

1.       Is there a new show that's caught your attention?       Good or bad?

CSI:NY       I never got into the CSI: Miami spin-off because of David Caruso's ego but, CSI:NY was a long-anticipated wait for me, and it was well worth the wait, imo.

2.       Were there any season premieres you were just dying to see?       Did they live up to the wait?

The original CSI.       I was just glad that George and Jorja worked things out with CBS brass before filming started for the new season.       I couldn't imagine the show without Nick and Sara.

3.       What's your all time favorite season or show premiere?

Twin Peaks.       David Lynch managed to pull you in with the two hour season premiere, and hold you for the first season, and into the second season (before getting too far "Lynchian" even for himself).

~Bonus~       Did you ever end up liking a show that you disliked the premiere of?       Which show?    Why?

Yes, but it was the previews, not the premiere, that I disliked.       The Dead Zone.       I couldn't imagine how they were going to turn the book and original movie into a series, especially with Anthony Michael Hall, but they managed to pull it off very well.

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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Name Three Things

Monday, October 11, 2004

In response to this week's Monday Madness, Name 3 things:

1.    your ideal salad has on it.
    mandarin oranges, sesame dressing, grilled chicken.

2.    you do religiously in the morning.
    stretch, brush my teeth, read my e-mails.

3.    you look forward to doing in your spare time.
    day-trips on the Harley, writing without deadlines, spending time with friends.

4.    you've never done before, but think you will at some point in your life.
    visit the Serengeti, visit Ireland, visit Tuscany.

5.    you love to do while on vacation.
    lie on the beach, read voraciously, shop!

6.    you took pictures of in the last month.
    my parents, a haunted bridge, a biker rally.

7.    you have to do before the end of the day.
    check my e-mails, brush my hair, brush my teeth.

8.    you like about your best friend.
    weird sense of humor, quirky, in-tune with me.

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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Unconscious Mutterings, Week 88

Sunday, October 10, 2004

Week 88
18 hours, 9 minutes ago

I say ... and you think ... ?

Spacious:: Living;
Crash:: & Burn;
Autobiography:: of Miss Jane Pittman (The);
Sparkly:: Hypnotizing;
Wild Thing:: Tone Loc;
Haagen-Das:: decadent & sinful;
Sci-fi:: cheesy 3 a.m. B-movies;
Voice:: (s) in my head;
Boy Scouts:: (always was one - until I graduated to "Men" Scouts!);
Grief:: Stricken.

Posted at 6:51 PM
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Autumn

Monday, October 04, 2004

In response to this week's Monday Madness, which says:

"Since in this part of the world, we are in the midst of changing seasons, I was inspired to ask the following . . . Using the letters in the word 'AUTUMN' describe your favorite season."

[Author's Note: Autumn IS actually my favorite season!]

Alabama Crimson Tide football!

Underneath blankets, sitting by a fire on late evenings, talking with friends about life.

Taking the motorcycle on long rides to enjoy the changing colors of the season.

Under a big, beautiful harvest moon, contemplating the vastness of the universe.

Making my famous 3-alarm chili for friends & family.

Nature's extravaganza of color!

WELCOME AUTUMN!

(c) 2004 A Southern Belle's Life

Posted at 10:24 AM
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Unconscious Mutterings, Week 87

Sunday, October 03, 2004

Week 87
21 hours, 8 minutes ago

I say ... and you think ... ?