2024-03-27 23:47
My "MUSE" ~~ Music ~~
What
gets me going? What inspires me?
What makes
me want to breathe deeper,
smile
wider, even giggle a little,
then, laugh
out loud . . . alone,
and
break out… Read More
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A Late Bloomer Sharing Ramblings & escapades of a 1st time Grandmother, life lessons, writing tips and, a few mind-boggling set-backs every now and then.
2024-02-24 01:13
You Know You're Living
in 2024 when...
1. You
accidentally enter your password on the microwave.
2. You haven't played Solitaire with
real cards in years.
3. You have a list… Read More
2024-01-17 00:03
Happy Birthday Sweet Daughter!You Are My Sunshine!
On this
day somewhere back in time
God smiled on me and PaPa ~dellgirl~.
He said, "I'm sending you some sunshine,
a whole lot of joy, and… Read More
2024-01-05 04:33
My Warmest Wishes for You, Friends!Happy New Year! May your 2024 be filled with as much love as your heart can
stand.
I wish you joy beyond your wildest imagination along with
endless… Read More
2023-12-29 22:09
What do you see up in the sky?I see something up there. Do you?The Road UP AheadHi and Hello to everyone. What are you up to these days? Are your days fun and exci… Read More
2023-12-19 23:15
~~Stress Less This Christmas~~ Christmas is right
around the corner, and I haven’t purchased one single gift . . . not for ANYONE!
I’m still busy sorting and decluttering af… Read More
2023-12-12 02:09
Christmas Decorating Tips
&n&hell…Read More
2023-11-29 01:18
Hello Yes!
I'm stealing time - to post. There are several things, important things I should be doing but, I miss y’all.
Hi, Hey, and Hello to you . . . one and ALL!
I really do… Read More
2023-11-23 05:08
Are you ready? Ohhh Hardee-ha-ha-ha!Source~ ~ ~ ~ ~A man buys a parrot, only to have it constantly insult him. He tries everything to make the parrot stop, but nothing… Read More
2023-11-20 04:01
That Feeling You Get . . . When it's Sunday Night, But you have Monday OFF! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Q: What is large on Sunday and Saturday, small on &hell…Read More
2023-11-13 02:29
1st…
Remember …They
Walk Among Us!
While
working at a pizza parlor I observed a man ordering a small pizza to go. He
appeared to be alone and the cook asked him if he would… Read More
2023-11-06 00:08
Today Was an Awesome Sunday AfternoonToday the weather was gorgeous, sun shining off and on, beautiful white fluffy clouds fill the sky, gentle
breezes whispering through tree branches… Read More
2023-10-29 20:48
Hi & Hello My Dear Valued Blog Visitors,This is how YOU make me feel . . . I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to every one of
you. It was such a surprising delight that… Read More
2023-10-22 22:32
Hello, Hi, & How Are You?!I’m just popping to give an account for my year long
absence. It has really been a year and 12 days. Long
story short, moving kept me from blogging… Read More
2022-10-11 00:15
~~Laughter is the BEST Medicine~~*Zen Sarcasm – Pt. 2*12. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. 13. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield… Read More
2022-10-04 03:42
Delete That! This cracked me up...😅Two old men go to an escort service house. The madam asks them what they want. They say women. She asks, "How old are you?" They say… Read More
2022-09-29 21:44
~Aesop's Fables~ Every man carries Two Bags about with him, one in front and one behind, and both are packed full of faults. The Bag in front contains his neighbors' faults, the… Read More
2022-09-20 10:28
Have you ever thought about how you get inspired, about what inspires you? Some things have a special meaning and bring out certain feelings for me. These places, that music, or those s… Read More
2022-09-11 20:45
Daughter, Jordyn, and I talked earlier today sharing our inspirational ideas with each other like we often do. I mentioned the “Donkey Story” and the Life Lesson to be learned fr… Read More
2022-08-23 02:59
Some things are MORE FUN than others. Here's something FUN I've been working on. . . thought I'd share it with you.Click on the Photo to view details: I designed this @ ZazzleThis… Read More
2022-08-13 20:05
Dumb CriminalsA Charlotte, NC, man having purchased a case of very rare, very expensive cigars, insured them against fire among other things. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpi… Read More
2022-08-05 02:47
True (er} Words . . . Have never been spoken!!!Wishing you a blessed night! Read More
2022-07-26 01:07
Apparently, this is a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone.ICE - 'In Case of Emergency' We all carry our mobile phones w… Read More
2022-06-18 20:20
Higher Education A dog is so smart that his master decides to send him to college. Home for vacation, his master asks him how college is going."Well", says the dog, "I'm not doing too… Read More
2022-06-13 02:24
Is anybody else having Comment Moderation issues? Is it only ME and my computer or is the other person’s Comment Moderation issue? I just thought I’d better publish this and get… Read More
2022-05-24 22:45
A Guide: How to be Annoying If you find yourself at a loss for something interesting or fun to do, the following "things-to-do" are a sure thing. They will amuse, tickle, or annoy.Ligh… Read More
2022-05-17 00:48
Are You Waiting for God? Read this and pay close attention. Image sourceThere was a huge flood, and the flood waters were rising quickly. A man was sitting on the porch of his hou… Read More
2021-12-26 03:16
Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope yours was the BEST Christmas EVER!! Wishing you all the Love, Peace, & Happiness your heart can stand. Read More
2020-12-16 01:18
This is a Test to see how old you are. Some of you will pass with flying colors. Others will fall somewhere in the middle. Lastly, some of you/us will fail miserably. Not to worry… Read More
2020-12-12 01:29
It's Been a "Murphy's Law" Day . . . Week!!!I just want to LAUGH!Forget formatting. Ain't nobody got time for that! Correct grammar doesn't matter this is just me venting anyway. C… Read More
2020-12-09 19:37
It's Sooo Annoying Do you know someone who wants every dat-gummed thing they see anybody else with? It doesn’t matter what it is, if they see you with it, they want some. If yo… Read More
2020-11-16 03:57
Do Not Judge A Book By Its Cover A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston and walked timidly without an a… Read More
2020-11-10 03:47
Happy Birthday to my Sweet Baby Son November 10, 1979 4 years old- My photo When I think of you on this your special day, I thank God for HIS goodness. I am grateful that HE chose… Read More
2020-11-08 05:18
Let the healing begin . . . Together We Can Do It! ~ ~ ~Don’t Quit When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,&nb&hell…Read More
2020-11-04 17:17
Must have been a tough morningImage SourceThis cracked me "ALL-THE-WAY-UP" . . . Happy Wednesday! Read More
2020-10-24 21:48
My “Survive Caregiver Burnout” . . . ?Guide?PRAY! Thank God for HIS many Blessings. Ask for HIS guidance on this care giving journey.Go places . . . in my head or even… Read More
2020-10-20 03:17
Backwards or Forward My love of words takes me on journeys you wouldn’t believe. I am forever diddling around with words in some form or another. My latest adventure landed me s… Read More
2020-10-13 20:12
From Our Heavenly Father! Thank you LORD!Birthday Photo I am forever thankful that YOU considered me worthy of your blessings, and especially for granting me another year. This, my 74th Birt… Read More
2020-10-06 02:59
~More Hypocrisy & Ambiguity~Deciding which shoes to wear today . . . ⇑1. If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?2. Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?3. If… Read More
2020-10-03 00:40
POV: 6 or 9?What do you see?It all depends on "Where-You-Stand . . .Right?!Image source ME: ~dellgirl~ Read More
2020-09-26 03:09
New Meanings for Old WordsAre you ready to iron this out?ARBITRATOR: n. A cook that leaves Arby's to work at McDonaldsDOCTOR n. A person who kills your ills with pills then ki… Read More
2020-09-24 21:04
About Anthony DiNozzoDo you know Anthony DiNozzo?Anthony is the goofy good looking guy on the NCIS series. DiNozzo pops out the name of a movie whenever a situation arises in their work day… Read More
2020-09-17 18:57
The story of the Bull and the PheasantA pheasant was standing in a field chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of yonder tree', sighed the pheasant… Read More
2020-09-14 23:53
3 Simple Steps to Renew Etc.Here are 3 Simple Steps to Take to Renew, Revitalize, and Release Negative Thoughts, Behaviors, and Patterns:First, think about a particularly challenging s… Read More
2020-08-31 21:06
FDA willing to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine before end of Phase Three trialsWhat are your thoughts on this?POLL: Would you take the trial vaccine? 1. Yes 2. No  &hell…Read More
2020-08-29 01:06
~ (C) = Copyright . . . right? ~ Friday Night Nonsense by ~dellgirl~Did you know you can easily produce the copyright symbol © using your keyboard? Other symbols you ca… Read More
2020-08-20 03:30
What am I here after?Fleeting MomentsYou're combing your hair, washing your hands, or the dishes, some clothes, etc. when a thought crosses your mind. There's something else - important… Read More
2020-08-18 02:19
~ Blogger's New Interface Might End My Blogging Days~ If things don't get better soon using the New Blogger Interface, I will (through no fault of my own) disappear … Read More
2020-08-17 05:38
Fun Facts - 8-16-2020This PUNishment is for ALL of You! 1. A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two-tired.2. What's the definition of a will? It's a dead giveaway.3. Tim… Read More
2020-08-16 03:55
Happy Sunday Blog Friends!I'm just popping in to say hi and let you know I'm thinking of you Blog Friends. I figured it’s about time I stopped all this thinking about you and do… Read More
2020-08-06 01:57
Which do you prefer?Collard Greens or Mustard Greens?We ate a lot of greens growing up in the tall piney woods of deep East Texas. Mama and Daddy always had a garden. Sometimes we ate mustar… Read More
2020-08-05 03:07
Life is a theater ~~ invite your audience carefully. There are some people in your life that need to be loved from a distance. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you let go, or a… Read More
2020-07-30 02:12
Some Things To Do & Some NOT To DoA few years ago my cell phone started acting up. I could barely finish sending a text and the battery would be drained over half way. The same thing hap… Read More
2020-07-27 00:29
Everyday Foods to Help Us De-Stress~Energizing Snack~When life gets stressful, there are many things we can do to help relieve the stress. We all know the most common ones. But, did you know… Read More
2020-07-25 01:00
Why All the Hype & Controversy about Opening Up Schools?Do I look like I “give-a-care” what they think or say?So what if the news is consistently reporting that schools shoul… Read More
2020-07-22 03:42
Are you up for some fun?! Rearrange The Letters to make new words. DORMITORY:When you rearrange the letters:__________________________PRESBYTERIAN:When you rearrange the letters:__… Read More
2020-07-17 19:45
What is a Cliché? I heard THAT! You’re right, not many people give a hoot about Clichés. Okay, so I’ll just play around here all by myself and list a few… Read More
2020-07-17 01:15
I changed my mind. Here's I wanted you to know.Words Really CAN Hurt You!Jessie, the cowboy, gallops down the hill on his horse while his girlfriend, Dixie, runs after him begging him not to… Read More
2020-07-16 21:52
Did You Know?Words CAN Hurt You!Jessie, the cowboy, gallops down the hill on his horse while his girlfriend, Dixie, runs after him begging him not to go. “Jessie, Jessie, don’t g… Read More
2020-07-09 23:36
These definitions are so good . . . they should be in the dictionary!ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is growing in the middle.BEAUTY PARLOU… Read More
2020-07-08 02:45
WHEN TO START CUSSING!A 6 year old and a 4 year old are upstairs in their bedroom. 'You know what?' says the 6 year old. 'I think it's about time we started cussing. The 4 year old… Read More
2020-07-07 03:39
Sometimes I Need to Re-FocusPhoto © by ~dellgirl~I’m on a roll, moving right along, getting things done then . . . BAMMM! Stuff goes south in the blink-of-an eye, like a spee… Read More
2020-07-05 03:43
Time to call it a day!Grab your favorite snack and your drink of choice. Let's get ready to wind it down for the night. Sit back, relax, and let your soul be soothed and satisfied by Ma… Read More
2020-07-04 03:44
The MostsThe most beautiful time of day is the . . . GOLDEN TIME OF DAY!!! The most destructive habit....................................................Worry The greatest Joy… Read More
2020-06-27 22:45
Thank GOD It's The Weekend!Time to relax and enjoy!Another week has come and gone, flew by rather quickly, thank goodness. Now the week is over already. Thank God, it's the weekend… Read More
2020-06-26 03:26
Why women should avoid girls night out...Ladies Night PhotoThe other night I was invited out for a night with "the girls." I told my husband that I would be home by midnight, "I promise… Read More
2020-06-25 01:51
Winners DO Quit . . . sometimes!Life is Short, it's okay to quit...sometimes! A quitter is described as someone who habitually gives up easily, someone who lacks mental stamina. A quitt… Read More
2020-06-18 00:56
Being Depressed, Stressed, or AloneDoing Drugs or DrinkingGolden Time of Day - Sunset Watch a beautiful sunset ~ Watch a happy video ~ Smell a flower ~ Draw a picture ~ Take a bubble ba… Read More
2020-06-13 00:14
Get ready, Get set,GO!First, get in the mood and then . . .Let the FUN begin!_____________________________________________________________________________Pick OneThe problem isn’t that… Read More
2020-06-04 02:23
Hobbies: Enjoy Your Hobby just for fun, or turn your hobby into a profitable business!10 Categories of the Most Popular Hobbies Arts and Crafts – creating functional and dec… Read More
2020-05-28 04:23
Did You Know?Dark Chocolate is not only GOOD but Good FOR You . . .Dark Chocolate has been a favorite of mine since I was first introduced to it as a child. I only knew I loved it, I didn&rs&hell…Read More
2020-05-26 03:28
Zen Sarcasm Japanese Gardens 2012 - Houston1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much le… Read More
2020-05-25 03:12
Is It Possible to Relieve Stress? Yes! Before we go on, if your level of stress is serious, consult your physician. But, if you think you can take charge of your stress, here are a few… Read More
2020-05-20 01:18
TRY TO SAY THESE . . .QUICKLY and CORRECTLY1. The bandage was wound around the wound.2. The farm was used to produce produce.3. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.4. We m… Read More
2020-05-19 00:20
If A Dog Were Your Teacher . . .You would learn stuff like:When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.Never pass up the opportunity to go for a ride.Allow the experience of fresh ai… Read More
2020-05-18 03:51
Day Is DoneHouston Sunset May 25, 2019Sunday is over and the day is done, now it's time for me to follow the sun.I'll crawl in my bed and tuck myself in,it'll be tomorrow when I see you… Read More
2020-05-16 01:52
You lovers of the English language might enjoy this. English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at… Read More
2020-05-15 01:46
Opening Peppermint Candy in the Theater The actors move flawlessly from one scene to another, the stage props are well designed and the lighting accentuates every move. The theater seats fee… Read More
2020-05-13 22:38
Truth About Rotten Eggs Disclaimer: If you have a sensitive stomach, find mold gross, have a distaste for 'the ugly truth'. You might want to click away...NOW… Read More
2020-05-09 23:37
A little prospector wearing clean new shoes walked into a saloon. A big Texan standing at the bar saidto his friend, "Watch me make this dude dance."He walked over to the prospecto… Read More
2020-05-04 01:21
A man called home to his wife and said. . .. . . " Honey I have been asked to go fishing up in Canada with my boss & several of his Friends. We'll be gone for a week. This is a good oppo… Read More
2020-04-28 03:06
Hit Songs Re-named for Seniors Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers who can remember doing the "Limbo" as… Read More
2020-04-25 19:51
Have You Ever Asked Yourself That Question?My daughter, Jordyn.Right now, I’m so tickled I’m about to pop-wide-open! I’m grinning from ear-to-ear, laughing out LOUD…… Read More
2020-04-23 03:04
Have you ever had a dream that left you wondering? Do you remember what the dream was about? The Dream Dictionary helps you make connections between your dreams and your everyday l… Read More
2020-04-21 00:57
Don't Get Mad! Get Even!!😤 😼The first time my mister was late, we were going to a minor outing so, I overlooked the tardiness. Then it happened a few more… Read More
2020-04-18 21:30
Retire or Go To Jail I started working full time when my middle child and only daughter, Jordyn, went to college. I had pretty much been a full time housewife and mom until then, workin… Read More
2020-04-17 23:22
I Don’t Feel Like Doing Diddly-SquatToday is one of those days I don’t feel like doing diddly-squat, nothing, nada, zip, zilch, zero!I have done a fantastic job of "not-doing-not… Read More
2020-04-12 02:59
...And all around the WEB people were yawning, stretching nodding. Waiting for the Easter Bunny! He sent you this message to calm your frazzled nerves. ____________________________… Read More
2020-04-10 20:08
Yes, I ate the last cookie! Not only did I eat “The Last Cookie”, I brought the bag in from the grocery store, took it straight to MY room and, hid it from everybody’s… Read More
2020-04-08 21:00
DrivingTwo elderly women were out driving in a large car - both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red, but the… Read More
2020-03-30 23:46
How I Got to be Dellgirl That was then...  &hell…Read More
2020-03-27 23:49
Family Secrets Do you have any family secrets? A lot of us do. I know I have a few, and I am sure you have one or two family secrets of your own. I am specifically referring to Secret F… Read More
2020-03-26 23:17
Make Your Own Bath Salts RecipeNot JUST for women. Guys, you can surprise your lady with the necessary ingredients and the recipe. She will love, love, love this! What you need:1/4… Read More
2020-03-22 01:38
The Ant and The DoveAn ANT went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst, and was carried away by the rush of the stream, it was on the brink of drowning.A Dove sitting on a tree overhang… Read More
2020-03-19 01:27
K-SWISS Women's The Classic Lite T Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker: A Product ReviewSitting at the beauty shop...waiting... looking down at my feet... I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these s… Read More
2020-03-14 02:44
SuperstitionsWhether you believe in superstitions or not they are here to stay. Many of them have been around since the beginning of time. Superstition is an irrational belief arising from i… Read More
2020-03-09 23:55
FREE?Something for nothing?!?!...REALLY?!?!My "Do I Look Like I Believe a Word You're Saying"...PhotoHere is an idea for saving money I found searching the web. I thought I'd share it with y… Read More
2020-03-05 00:18
The Very Last Drop…of ToothpasteOne Friday I went to the store and forgot to get toothpaste. Oh well, there’s always enough toothpaste left in the tube to get several more brush… Read More
2020-03-02 02:49
Happy 10th Birthday Jace! We've come a long way, baby!I wish you the Happiest Birthday EVER! I wish you a day full of happy feelings and lots of smiles. I wish you many more of GOD&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-02-25 02:52
Gadgets Widgets & DoodadsI love gadgets, gizmos, and devices of every kind. I am a self-professed gadget girl, no ifs ands or buts about it. I have a million of them. Well, nine hundred… Read More
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