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Sunday August 13, 2006
THE BLOGGER ENQUIRERISSUE #10
"FOR BLOGGING MINDS WHO NEED TO KNOW" ...
Editor in Chief
LUCY
Blogstream:
Trying Not To Come Undone
RANDY interviews KRISTIN
Randy from the Hollow
AUGUST 14 EDITION
Kristin from Strange Phrase
PLUS: Birthdays, Blog Tips, Blogsite of the Week
and Archives
Click on Randy & Kristin's pictures below to bring you to their blog page:
 
"THE SUNDAY BLOGSTREAM ENQUIRER"
IS PROUD TO PRESENT TWO OF OUR FUNNIEST BLOGGERS ON THE BLOCK....
RANDY of "Thoughts From The Hollow"
KRISTIN of "Strange Phrase Indeed"
    
What is your philosophy about blogging?
     
It's possible, I guess, that my "by and large" philosophy actually makes blogging necessary. Not to wax ANYTHING, though. I consider myself to be an Objectivist - with qualifications. My biggest issue with Objectivism is what seems to be an unfortunate lack of humor. I LOVE humor... jokes, puns, pranks. While some Objectivists believe that silliness is anti-rational, I cannot agree.
The fundamental tenets of Objectivism (reason is absolute, man should be heroic, aspire to achievement, productivity and happiness) make sense to me. The really nice thing about most who adhere to these principles is that they seem to take into account emotion and other "frailties" of human existence. Emotion and reason are fused into an integrated, rational approach to life. Mine may be fused differently than some, though, because I have an absolute appreciation for the absurd. I also understand that when you get too much of the absurd on you, it needs to be shaken off so that you are able to function. That is why I started to blog. To shake off the absurdity. I had no idea when I got here, though, that I would run across so many amazing people - and that is why I will stay as long as I'm tolerated.
Have you ever suffered the embarrassment of clogging up a toilet at a ritzy cocktail party?
Well first, I'd like to say that the cat was NOT hurt. The old saying that curiosity killed the cat is more accurate, probably, than I've always believed. I secretly wondered for years if the cat had just grown weary of chasing his tail, washing his face, and ruining the tops of meringue pies... and decided to take the big dive. Truth is, though... cats HATE it when their ears are under water, and they will fight fiercely to save themselves when in danger. This knowledge does not prevent them, however, from sticking their noses where nobody's nose belongs.
Second, the party wasn't THAT ritzy. Yes, I had to shave my legs before I went, and yes, the nudity (even later into the night) was minimal. I looked in every room, though, and there wasn't a political extremist with plastic explosives in any of them.
That doesn't really answer your question, does it Randy? I'm so sorry.
Who are three people you admire and why?
Three people I admire? Oh boy....
RONALD REAGAN
Say what you will; I believe that he saved the world.
DAVID LETTERMAN
Actually, I'm not sure that I admire him, but I love the way that he looks in those suits.
BILLY GRAHAM
What a man. What a life.
What do you think they do with the material they remove from crotchless panties? Make eye patches? What's your opinion?
Oh good... I know this one. They turn them into chastity belts for the "less-than-chaste-but-not-quite-easy-enough-to-not-at-least-feign-a-fight" girls. Are you in need of an eye patch, Randy? I can maybe find something for you here....
Do you find Bolivian midget porn to be morally wrong?
Esto no es tanto los enanos que me molestan, o la pornografía, en realidad. Sus escritores son tanto mejores que el nuestro, sin embargo, y esto me entristece enormemente que no puedo entender lo que ellos dicen. ¿No está de acuerdo usted?
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Cuban Husband is not home to translate.
Are you pretty good at matching up your socks correctly?
Matching them with what? The feet on which they belong? I could probably do that... what with the advances in DNA testing. Not to mention the footprints themselves. Yes, I haven't had an opportunity to do it yet, Randy, but I am going to say that I'm sure I would be good at it.
Ohhh.. wait. You said MY socks. I try not to wear shoes or socks unless I have to. When I have to, I prefer socks that sport amphibians making funny faces or socks with toes in them. Um... a place for each toe, not pre-toed-socks. Ahem. When I buy the white socks that I have to put on under my Reeboks so that they don't get stinky, I am careful to buy all of the same kind because, no, I am not good at matching my own socks.
Ever accidentally make love to the WRONG PERSON?
No... it's never been quite that dark in this part of the country.
Actually...
I can go one better than making love to the wrong person. I accidentally married the wrong person. This situation is currently being rectified, though, and it will certainly not happen again. You live and you learn, yes?
What's the most interesting place you have ever visited?
Probably the most exotic place that I've visited would be Maui, but the most interesting place would be the old cranberry warehouse that was up on the marsh, behind Grandma Jorgensen's old house. I was fascinated with the place as a kid. It had antiquated but functional belts for sorting, wooden crates stacked to the ceilings, small tractors with pointy things sticking out, an outhouse, secret rooms upstairs with bats, old berry rakes, and rickety ladders to climb. Heaven on earth.
Who are 5 Blogstreamers you would like to meet in person, and why?
Okay. This will look like I'm cheating and naming more than five, but I'm really not. I'm not, I'm not....
1. BIGGIE T, MARC, and CHANDA:
(we will add Buffalo Rob to this equation because he can count)
  
(They count as one because the live close to each other)
These are some of the nicest people that I've never met. And... oh my gosh... they crack me up! I can't wait to make it down there and catapult road kill with them.
2. LUCY:
She hasn't made it out here yet, but I will keep inviting her until she shows up. I think that we could get into terrible and amazing trouble together!
2.5. THE CAPTAIN and CHEY:
 
(They count as one... as it should be!)
Captain's a great writer and an even better friend. He has so much insight and knows what makes people tick, and it shows in his writing. Chey has a heart as big as the outside world, and her love for people is so evident that I don't think she could hide it if she tried.
3. BIG CHRIS:
A genius with strong convictions, a wicked sense of humor, oodles of compassion, and great arms!
4. RANDY:
What kind of God creates someone as warped and funny as you and then puts you half a country away from me? (Probably a really smart One.) I have nothing but admiration for your humor and your heart.
4.5. UNCLE SCRATCH:
I've been reading "Echoes From the Tomb" for as long as I've been here. What always pops out and flicks me in the head is the hope that seems to be written just below the surface. I like it... cleans my eyeballs.
5. SEVEN IS DARKER:
Guinea pigs, diabolical plans, drunken hobos, cheese, and a revolutionary music station. Need I say more??
What music is in your CD player right now?
  
The Guess Who
Switchfoot
Stan & Doug
The Eagles
EDITOR'S NOTE FROM LUCY:
I would like to thank Randy for taking the time out of his hectic schedule to fill in as the hysterical interviewer and also Kristin for her wonderful sense of humor as always. What a fun pair they are ! When Randy told me he was interviewing Kristin I knew we were in trouble. Then he asked if he may ask "weird" questions....did I expect anything less?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
A belated birthday wish to
THE VESSEL
Who celebrated his birthday last Friday, August 11
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And a birthday wish to
TRUTH SEEKER
(click his name above to leave a special birthday greeting !)
Who will be celebrating tomorrow Monday, August 14.
Please stop by their blogs to wish them each a very happy day!
Thank you !
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FEATURED BLOGGER OF THE WEEK:
MARY ELIZABETH
Of The Restoration of ME will be doing a special blog post on Sundays called "SELF ESTEEM SUNDAYS".
Please visit her blog to learn & share self healing information.
In my opinion, Mary Elizabeth has grown so much since she began blogging. She has been through a lot and has been brutally honest about her past mistakes she has made in life.
(haven't we all made mistakes?)
Now she is generous enough to share her secrets on her personal growth.
We are all very proud of you Mary Elizabeth!
Love you sweetie!
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BLOG TIP OF THE WEEK:
The best place to find cool graphics is a website called:
"BIGOO"
(Click the name above and it will bring you directly to the website)
For instance, in this post I used this website to make Randy and Kristin's names, and the glittery heart dividers.
It is a very easy site to use. Basically all you are doing is cutting and pasting what you like into your own blog post in the "Standard With HTLM" mode.
This site gives you graphics that you can either use in your blog or when leaving a comment on a blogger's comment page.
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TRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS PROVIDED BY:
ICE
GRAPHICS FOR THE NEW RESIDENCIA AIRLINES PROVIDED BY:
SQUASH
And thank you Ray Stevens for the "Streak Song", suggested by Kristin.
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ARCHIVES:
Click on any of the articles below and that will bring you to the post page.
LUCY INTERVIEWS PEACHY - May 2 - Issue #1
MUM INTERVIEWS PRANK - May 28 - Issue # 2
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I have a special request; just like me, our friend Gloria has lost her best friend Eleanor.
Unfortunately, I know first hand how it feels to lose a best friend.
Please stop by her blog and give her some words of encouragement through this difficult time.
Thank you, it will mean the world to me.
Click her name below to read her post and leave a comment:
GLORIA
(GJWLEGS OF BITS AND PIECES)
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Saturday August 12, 2006
 
  
     
Neighbors spying on neighbors, bloggers reporting bloggers, sisters and brothers narcing on each other, lovers turning each other in, instead of on....what the hell is going on ?
It simply must be "Overheard in the Stream Saturday" !!!
Be afraid, be very afraid ! What you say can and will be used against you for OHITSS. Your comments, blog posts, pm's, chat room conversations...poker conversations...are all exposed...
YOU SO ARE BUSTED !!
SPIES, NARCS, INFILTRATORS, PRIVATE DICKS, DOUBLE AGENTS, ESPIONAGE, INFORMERS, INSIDE MAN, INVESTIGATORS, LOOKOUTS, MOLES, OBSERVERS, OPERATIVES, SECRET AGENTS, SLEUTHS, SNOOPS AND SPOTTERS are named below !
They have all taken a secret oath to report faux paus overheard on blogstream. They have infiltrated your posts. They are undercover and I will not reveal their true identities to anyone.
SHERLOCK'S SISTER - Head Spy
FBI SPY GIRL
LOOSELIPS
WILDCHERRY
GLOBAL G
THE BALDING EAGLE
L.L. LISTS
THE ITCH SNITCH
BAM BAM
DUSTBUNNY
SHEILA TELLALL
Names have not been changed below, because there are no innocent parties. However, names are also links to the culprits blogsite if you feel compelled to dish them a little bit more.
I really was attracted to his looks, but his face is not that clear in my mind. DONUTS
And it doesn't seem to make one damn bit of difference that history has proven one thing...the Dixie Chicks were right !
I'd rather have a "Diet Coke and Mentos Enema" than listen to classical music. Though, I'm not sure that has as much to do with my musical taste as it does with my desire to have a minty fresh colon.
How hot does it get in Texas?
It got so hot down here in Texas that the corn out in the fields started "popping" and the cows, thinking it was snow all froze to death.
Damn those were good. Some were as funny as two poets in a fist fight!
Do the math and speak up against the madness.
Oooooo, Lucy, you've out-crazied yourself !
I have been overheard? I must start whispering on Blogstream. WHIT
Please tell me that you see a man with huge ears floating around before I flush these pain pills down the toilet ?
I may meditate every day, but I still don't like assholes!
When he came home, he thanked me for coming to see him and he goes, "see it happened again", I asked him what he meant and he said, "you were the best looking woman in the bar again."
I have long believed that you do not exist.
If we get caught, we're not going to the white-collar resort prison. No, no, no. We're going to federal "POUND ME IN THE ASS" prison.
Some people should not be allowed to breed , and most of them I am related to!
That's my frame of mind right now and I'm sticken to it!
I am so "familied out" I put a sign on my door saying:
"Welcome Friends But Family By Appointment Only".
What can you do when you live in a shoe???
He's about as popular as a fart in a space suit.
Lucy's ass is twitching ??? Good gawd! I miss all the fun stuff !!!
CAPTAIN MORGAN
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In the real world, I'm a wife, step-mother and step-grandmother, friend, and confidant.
I am a daughter, niece, cousin and lover of books, music, knowledge, people, animals, art and life.
I am me, and that is enough.
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Last night he gave me a lot of wine.
Tonight he gave me a lot of whine.
Though I was not able to speak with her, Yoko Ono has released an official statement saying that ‘despite the fact that she and Death have been dating recently, the choice to leave The Horseman, was his own, and she hopes the public will respect his wishes."
That bitch! First John now this!
Life as we know it is changing, folks, and it doesn't seem to be for the better. Banning thongs, for Christ's sake! Why God, why?
THE VESSEL
Yes it's true about the night, at any given time destiny will raise its thoughtfull head and create memorable moments for all to share. May I be around always to be touched in destiny's embrace.
TRUTH SEEKER
It was the "Up-The-Ass-Fairy".
Yet I prefer to think of my computer as a child.
You don't throw it out with the bath water.
Just think of all the things I could have dabbled in.....
The black market, go-go dancing, wind surfing, classic porn, gangsta rap......
It's an endless list.
I made all of this home made "Budlite Pie" and no one showed up for Friday night poker.
So guess what it says on the home page?
'Buy CleanUndies'
That's right.
As though anyone going to a store or even shopping online is going to want to buy some with the skid mark or underarm stains pre-added.
I want to be drop-dead-gorgeous and rich with a little Mother Teresa thrown in. I decided right then and there I was going to be Wonder Woman, or die in the attempt. Hell, I didn’t even need her hooters or her damn bracelets. I’d been sober for a full fifteen minutes after all. I could do anything.
QUIXOTE
Blessed Are the Bald !
Oh... and next time you bake, leave the cookies on my toilet seat, okay? I love a middle of the night snack.
Young Daughter - Mom we should move there. Please can we move there?
Adult - Yeah, we should move there, it would be so great.
Me - No, we're not moving. I have a good job here.
Adult - I could transfer to the location there and you could get a different job.
Young Daughter - Yeah, besides you're just going to get laid anyway.
Me - *mouth hanging to the floor in shock* What?
Adult - Well... isn't everybody at your job getting laid?
(at this point Adult and I just crack up laughing)
Me - *still laughing* Honey. You mean laid off.
Young Daughter - Ok, well same thing.
Me - No honey, getting laid means *whispers* to have sex
Young Daughter- *turns bright red and giggles* OH.... *then turns around and walks out*
UNBALANCED
Not only were we prone to mischief, we tended to be a wee bit uncouth. It wasn't at all unusual for one of us Millwrights to stand on a high beam and moon all the Boilermakers a few floors down.
I swear, he must have mixed Metamucil with his Jack Daniels. CAPTAINMORGAN
My first jewelry box had a ballerina that spun around, and it played “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”.
When I was about seven, I learned the actual words to the song, and I think that I sang it for two and a half years straight… I loved it. Later, my mother blamed the song for what she dubbed my "fickle" nature, but I have always placed the blame squarely where it belongs… on MARCIA BRADY.
Well I gotta go, I need to cool my chocolate chip cookies on my toilet seat and then shine it up and wear it to the charity ball I am going to. It is being thrown by a wonderful charity:
NOSHITS
You know - No One Should Hate Icky Toilet Seats.
Have a nice day and remember toilets seats are our friends!
Which brought the question of -
how do they poop hanging upside down?!
The power of suggestion with farts and elderly people is very strong!
Geez, I do think I need to invent sound-proof panties and drawers for older people to stop all that noise pollution !!
Baby told me to make sure that I thank everyone for their well-wishes about her boobs.
Don't you just love all the stuff we have to get done to our bodies? Smashing on our boobs, digging up our twats!!
So while you’re out there going about your business, SMILE!
You’re on camera!
DAISY
Has anybody noticed a slight spring to the step of my ol' buddy Pranky?
Course if ol' Scratch had a hottie like the beautiful Miss Six on his arm, reckon I’d be bouncing to the moon and back too..
Super-size the meals, downsize the jobs.
Welcome to Newmerica.
I'm such a bitch.
I will NOT steal Mama's underwear and prance about outside with them.
Remember, you too can be an undercover agent....
Just find a crazy quote from a blogger and pm it to Lucy along with your secret spy name.
If you don't have a name yet, make one up and let me know.
(you may take things out of context if you like of course, actually I expect it kids)
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Friday August 11, 2006
SPEAKERS ON FOR A LITTLE DO-WOP!
FIVE FRIDAY FUN FACTOIDS !
I'm Baaaack !
Do the Friday dance...oh yeah!
Did I miss anything while I was away? Did Prank and Six elope?
Facts:
1 - My four year old son rode a rollercoaster for the first time Tuesday night.
2 - My mother, my son and I went crabbing first thing this morning.
3 - Sweet Annie visited me while I was on the beach yesterday. I was sitting in my chair and looked above to a plane advertising a restaurant and it was the Crab Claw, Annie's favorite and I smiled even though I wanted to cry. I miss sitting on the beach with her digging our toes in the sand and frolicking in the waves.
4 - I love sitting on the surf in a chair with my toes in the waves.
5 - God is in nature, Amen !!
By the way, I did wave to everyone from the live web cam!! I have a black shirt on and CH has a hat on and the baby is in the stroller. I wish I thought of making a big sign that said:
HI BLOGGERS, WISH YOU WERE HERE !!
   
Don't forget, tonight is blogstream poker night.
8:00 pm sharp !
YAHOO GAMES POKER
Room - Beginner
Lounge 6
Table - 9
Host - Jacque
(Bloggers Have Pink Hair)
STANDINGS:
Misty and Red just learned to play tonight and kicked butt !
9:30 pm Standings
1 - Gina 2 - $ 1,655
2 - Red - $ 1,470
3 - Belle - $ 1,278
4 - Misty - $ 936
5 - Puppy - $ 727
6 - Miss T - $ 702
7 - Grandma Baba - $ 686
8 - Lucy - $ 648
10:00 pm Standings
1 - Gina - $ 1,869
2 - Red - $ 1,342
3 - Belle - $ 1,246
4 - Misty - $ 910
5 - Puppy - $ 889
6 - Grandma Baba - $ 768
7 - Lucy - $ 590
8 - Miss T - $ 522
10:30 pm Standings
1 - Gina - $ 1,885
2 - Red - $ 1,247
3 - Belle - $ 1,180
4 - Grandma Baba - $ 957
5 - Puppy - $ 923
6 - Misty - $ 810
7 - Miss T - $ 560
8 - Lucy - $ 428
We went to a doo wop concert last night and heard Johnnie Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge...enjoy a song by them!
I have TONS of great quotes for Overheard in the Stream tomorrow.
If you submitted a quote, I need a top secret, double probation, undercover name for you, so please PM me your secret spy name...shhhhh !
Please stop by Puppy's place...she holds our Miss Topaz in a place of honor.
Click the link below...
Puppy FOR TOPAZ
Love ya Miss Topie!
xxx
And....Happy Birthday Joe of Joes's Blog 6
Click the link below to wish Joe a glorious day!
JOE
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Tuesday August 8, 2006
Monday August 7, 2006
"Meet Me Between the Covers Book Club"
I am proud to present a book by our very own
ATTITUDE ENGINEER
from the blog
NON-RELIGIOUS CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE
Please enjoy the following excerpts and reviews from Steve's Book "MINDROBICS"
Steve Simms
"Author and Motivational Speaker"
Steve Simms has spent the past twenty-five years studying the characteristics of top performers. As a full-time professional speaker and writer, he presents his findings and personal experiences in speeches and seminars for corporations and associations around the country.
Steve is the Executive Director of Attitude-Lifter Enterprises, a Brentwood, Tennessee, based speaking and training company. His unique professional-development articles have been published regularly in two national magazines, Selling Power and Zig Ziglar’s Top Performance, and have also appeared in Reader’s Digest, The American Salesman, and The Inspirator, an international magazine published in new Zealand. Steve is the author of the book: Mindrobics; How To Be Happy For The Rest Of Your Life.
Steve has a B.S. degree in Education, English, & psychology, from the University of Tennesse and an M.Div. degree in theology from Memphis Theological Seminary. Steve is also a pastor in The Church of God in Christ, America's second largest black denomination. He lives with his wife, Ernie (yes she is female), and daughter, Amelia, in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Speech Topics
Programs Include:
Don't Lose Your Marbles--Staying Calm and Effective Under Pressure (Dealing with Stress in the workplace)
The Spirit of Serving Customers (citizens, clients, patients, students) Practical, Proven strategies and applications will assist you in developing an attitude of service.
Lighten Up & Succeed -- The best in motivational humor!
Reviews:
Steve Simms was a great match for us. He made the members laugh. He told stories that everyone could identify with and delivered the message in a low-key manner. His stories provoked thought and consideration. When the group left they collectively 'had a smile on their face.' I highly recommend Steve Simms. He made us think and laugh--often at the same time--and sent people away feeling good.
Jeffrey Nevins--Communications Director
Maine Municipal Association
Not only were you entertaining, providing us with many opportunities to laugh with you, but we left with valuable tips that I am personally using on a daily basis! "Delay Negative Judgement" has become a favorite phrase. We were especially impressed with your personalization of your program by conducting interviews with a few of our folks. It's been a delight to work with you.
Jodi McConaughy--Direct Marketing Mgr.
IBM
Steve captures an audience with an easy style and humor that is unique. On an audience's 'likeability' meter, Steve goes off the scale. You can actually feel the room go through an 'attitude liftoff.' Steve's content has substance and his style is truly a pleasure to experience.
Joe Calloway
Joe Calloway Business Motivation
Steve Simms
Known as America’s Encouragement Engineer Steve is the author of Mindrobics: How To Be Happy For The Rest Of Your Life, a practical and long-term approach to attitude engineering. Steve is also the Executive Director of Attitude-Lifter Enterprises
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QUESTION TUESDAY
I'll try to wave to you !
