Tuesday, February 28, 2017 – Fat Tuesday. Let the Good Times Roll.
It is Fat Tuesday. Therefore:
Laissez les Bontemps roulez!
Here’s hoping you get lots of beads at whatever your Mardi Gras parade is today. There is no need to post your photos regarding your methods of obtaining beads.
Monday, February 27, 2017 – My Five Takes on the Oscars
First of all I did not watch the program. I read a book and then to sleep.
While I enjoy movies, I enjoy people running, jumping, throwing spherical objects through the air and/or into hoops more. I would rather spend money to see that event than go to a movie.
Second, I do not know the majority of the people at the ceremony. They all look the same to me – a beautiful head in a tuxedo or dress of sequins and satin. Or as they are thought of in some areas – Sin and Satan. Isn’t that special?
Third – I was hoping the protestors from the Dakota Pipeline would show up to pick up the winners’ awards – a flashback to Marlon Brando “It’s just business; nothing personal.”
Fourth – I wonder if Warren Beatty was looking at his sister saying “Can you channel me out of here to anyplace but here?” Faye Dunaway might be thinking “I am NOT Kellyanne Conway.”
Fifth – those who protested by not viewing the Oscar program. Of course, this is your constitutional right, but there is a missing adjective in The First Amendment under the “right of the people peaceably to assemble.” Sidebar to Sean Slicer: Note the correct grammar and placement of the infinitive. You have split your infinitive more times than Star Trek has with “to boldly go.”
But back to protesting. The missing adjective is “effective.” Protesting by not watching is a good statement of your beliefs. A more effective protest would be not going to the movies, not watching the movie on video, not streaming on Amazon or Hulu, no Netflix or not purchasing the video.
Why is this more effective than affective protest? And we are back to Oscar winners. From 1972 – Joel Grey. Liza (with a Z) Minelli. Cabaret. Song:
Money makes de vorld go around; de vorld go around. A mark, a yen a buck or a pound, it makes de vorld go round. Money. Money. Money. Money. Money If you happen to be rich…
Here’s what I’m thinking: I wonder how many can tie this HWIT together?
Posted in Education, humor, Misc., Native Texan, Politics
Friday, February 24, 2017 – The Assist. BA, Curtyce Knox and Still Magnolias.
1.1 seconds left in the game; Tigers behind by one. BA inbounds the ball to Petey; HE SHOOTS; HE SCORES! TIGERS WIN! TIGERS WIN! Their first bi-district championship in ten years. Petey is mobbed by his teammates in victory.
Few people remember “the assist.” It is like life. People only remember the virtuoso piano player and not the piano tuner. Petey scored the winning basket, but it was the perfect inbounds pass that allowed Petey to win the game for the team. It is about the assists in life that matter.
This is Curtyce Knox, point guard of the Texas Aggie Women’s Basketball team.
Last night she set a record for all time assists in women’s basketball at Texas A&M. She currently leads the SEC in assists per game with 9.5. She also leads the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball teams in assists per game. And currently there are only three NBA players who have more assists per game. She is a finalist for the Lieberman Award for best point guard in women’s basketball.
Like many of us, Curtyce could be living a very different life had it not been for assists along the way to help her stay on course, achieve her goals and dreams and become the graduate of Texas A&M she is today. Curtyce is currently in graduate school. You can read more about Curtyce at: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/aggies/article/Curtyce-Knox-and-daughter-a-welcome-sight-at-10952286.php
And this brings us to Still Magnolias. There are many students in today’s high schools like Petey and Curtyce. The BAs in school have opportunities and the assistance to take advantage of them. The Petey’s and Curtyce’s are fragile. Opportunities are sometimes limited at best. A social upheaval of any kind can take those away in an instance.
Unless someone can step in to assist. That is what Still Magnolias is all about. Funds to the Magnolia Education Foundation to Still Magnolias provide assistance that can provide opportunities for students at Magnolia High School to stay on target to achieve their goals.
If you graduated from Magnolia High School, you are a Still Magnolia. Please consider helping with ideas, suggestions, and of course dollars. It all goes to assist a future Still Magnolia.
The BA is Baylor bound gnephew # 3. WTG BA.
Curtyce is bound for the WNBA or overseas basketball ball and then a career of whatever she wants to do.
Petey – we’ll see.
Still Magnolias – you can help in many ways. Let us hear from you.
Thursday, February 23, 2017 – Do You Believe in the Hereafter? Laugh-In. Sock It to Me!
This is for all of my Alpha Chi Omega sisters from Epsilon Eta – Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas 1969-1971. And to those GDIs who were harassed in Dorm 18 after curfew.
I hope you laughed as much as I did when this Laugh-In couple flashed across the TV screen the other night during NBC’s celebration of 95 years of TV broadcasting.
Artie Shaw: Do you believe in the hereafter?
Ruth Buzzy: Yes.
Artie Shaw: Then you know what I’m here after…
Sock it to me! Sock it to me ! Sock it to me!
Posted in humor, Native Texan
Tagged Alpha Chi Omega, Artie Shaw, Laugh-In, Nacodoches Texas, Ruth Buzzy, SFA, Stephen F. Austin State University
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 – Holy Crap! Is it Ash Wednesday? PUSH-UPS AND PRAYERS.
Holy Crap! Is it Ash Wednesday? I have already had a sausage, egg and cheese breakfast taco!
EXCUSE ME!
Cloud Formation. June 2016. Photo by me.
Sorry, God.
YOU KNOW THERE ARE NO SAINTS NAMED CRAP. SO ONE CANNOT SAY “HOLY CRAP!” ASH WEDNESDAY IS NEXT WEDNESDAY MARCH 1. NOW, DROP AND GIVE ME 15.
Kneel and fifteen Hail Mary’s?
FIFTEEN PUSH UPS WHILE SAYING A HAIL MARY. I AM CALLING IT MY NEW FITNESS PRAYER ROUTINE. SPIRITUALITY AND FITNESS ALL IN ONE.
I AM CALLING IT “ PUSH-UPS AND PRAYERS.” ONE PUSH-UP PER HAIL MARY. LET’S GO!
Okay, but just know that when I get to push up number 14 and say “Pray for us sinners in the hour of our death” it just might be in the hour.
Where are You going, God?
NOWHERE. BUT IT’S NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY! JOIN ME WHEN YOU FINISH YOUR PUSH-UPS AND PRAYERS.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017 – Extra Extra Read All About It!
From today’s Bryan Eagle. Did I sleep through something? I think this is an example of that fake news.
Posted in Education, humor, Native Texan, Politics
Tagged Bryan Eagle, Donald Trump, Pence
Monday, February 20, 2017 – Presidents’ Day or Where is Your Apostrophe?
Today we honor those who have served in the office of President of the United States of America.
I see in the media that there are many Presidents’ Sales taking placed today on this holiday. Will someone please purchase the current president?
FYI – Presidential and White House staffers – the apostrophe is AFTER the “S” to include all of the Presidents. It is not BEFORE the “S” to denote just one. Grammar and proof reading does not seem to be one of your strong suits. You can work on it after you conquer public speaking.
Posted in Education, Misc., Native Texan, Politics
Tagged humor, Presidents' Day;, satire
Sunday, February 19, 2017 – Texas Aggie Baseball. SWEEP! and WHOOP!
Thank you, Joyce for the awesome seat in Blue Bell Park yesterday. I hope your hubby did well in his golf tournament yesterday. Glad he was able to make game three of the double header against Bowling Green State University.
Here are some of my favorite photos from yesterday.
Check out the hands behind the backs! Gig ‘Em
From the right.
From the left.
HOME RUN!
The Aggies swept all three games against Bowling Green by large margins of runs. It was a massacre.
Posted in college baseball, humor, Native Texan, Politics, Texas Aggies, Uncategorized
Tagged Texas Aggie baseball, Texas Aggies
Phriday, February 17, 2017 – Photo Phriday by Me.
What is a group of turtles called?
What caption would you write for this photo? Mine is: Hole # 14 – “Did My Tee Shot Go In the Water Again?”
Check out this, Kristen. I was in the car with Ms. Navasota the other day and saw this. A CAT Folder. Next time I ride with her, I am going to open it and pick a cat from a folder.
These two are from the Ferrell Center at Baylor. This is why the opposing stand appear to be in a Subway commercial. THE University of Texas women played Baylor for first place in the Big 12 Conference. The coach “discussing” the game with the referring staff is the great Tina Thompson. Her presence on Head Coach Karen Aston’s staff is already taking THE University to the next level in women’s basketball.
I so love the look on the referee’s face. Those of us that recognize him know that he graduated last in his class from the Stevie Wonder School for Referring.
What is a group of turtles called? A group of turtles is called a bale.
Posted in college basketball, Education, humor, Misc., Native Texan, Uncategorized
Thursday, February 16, 2017 – Watch This Space and Trivia: What year was the town of Magnolia incorporated?
I am off to a lunch with The Still Magnolias. Still Magnolias represented all graduates from Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Texas.
These are fun times filled with laugher and great stories. Stay tuned andperhaps I will relate a Magnolia story later.
Answer to trivia: The town of Magnolia was incorporated in 1968.
Posted in Education, humor, Misc., Native Texan, Still Magnolias, The Still Magnolias
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Excerpts from the many random ramblings inside my head.
"We make bitter better."
Some Memories... Some Experiences...
"A Word of Substance"
The official website of author Nicholas Conley
Daily Thoughts and Meditations as we journey together with our Lord.
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If you want to be a hero well just follow me
What do you feel today?
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Inspiration for meeting life's challenges.
Excerpts from the many random ramblings inside my head.
"We make bitter better."
Some Memories... Some Experiences...
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The official website of author Nicholas Conley
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A fine WordPress.com site
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