I'm NOT Sorry! I LOVE America!

I have to write this post today because I think it's important!  Initially when I read through the comments of my post from September 11-about a review of Obama's America 2016-I was taken back!  Here's the comment...

AND-I'd written a very long response to the now "Anonymous" (now) un-follower....but I thought since they don't follow anymore, they might not get it.  SO-please read the comments under that post...you'll find it...there are only two.  LOL....here's what I say to you...."Anonymous"...


Actually-the article was written by Scott Paulson, who happens to write political news and commentary for CBS Local and Examiner.com and teaches English at a community college in Chicago...typical very liberal.  It didn't come from Fox News.  I apologize if I've offended you.  I'm simply exercising Freedom of Speech, which just so happens to be protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.  And, you're exercising yours, which is why I'm leaving it up here.
It's a great film, and I thought the commentary was very well written, and non-partisan.  AND-if you must know, I'm a fiscal Conservative, and social Liberal...much like a Libertarian.

HOWEVER, I see why you think I'm a right-wing extremist-I have a different opinion of President Obama than you-(which, lemme guess-makes me a racist too?) I think Obama's policies are bologna,  his supercilious demeanor actually makes me cringe, and he's an embarrassment to our Great Country!

I see you've changed your name to Anonymous-well, I'm not hiding behind anything.  This is my blog and I'm not afraid to stand up for what I believe in.  I want my kids to have a better life than I did-I want them to live in the land of opportunity.  I want them to recognize that they, just like you and me, were created equal, endowed by their Creator-given rights such as Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness-and also just like you and me, they have freedoms that my Great-Grandfather fought for in WWII-and my cousin -and a few friends of mine whose husbands fight for every day.  Certainly you, and everyone else can appreciate that-that's why we can agree to disagree right?  Isn't that what our Great Country is all about in the first place?

I appreciate your opinion.  There's nothing like sparring first thing in the morning-  I'm not going to call you names, rather-I'll just disagree with you.  It's too bad you can't do the same because all of my projects, DIY's, tutorials and such-well, they're non-partisan.  I'm not going to apologize for for being an American, and having an opinion of my own because too much blood has been shed so I can have this Freedom-to have my own opinion!

Happy Friday!

So there you have it!  If you're still a reader-I'm happy to have you here.  And if you're political views are different than mine-I'm still happy to have you here.

Hugs and Prayers....

Hey guys-
I had every intention of posting a recent project and also another that I have been looking forward to sharing for over 6 months!!!!  However, Sunday I was informed that my nephew had fallen off of his bike into hot coals and ash and was being rushed to the hospital.  My brother and sister-in-law had been burning fallen trees, and yard waste in the big fire pit Saturday night-and for some reason or another, Sunday my nephew fell into it.  I do know they hadn't started any fires Sunday, so he didn't fall into flames, but rather smoldering hot coals and ash.  I also know he was riding his bike and had fallen-off, and my brother was able to get to him within a few seconds.  He was complaining about his hands, and after my brother had rinsed them and was looking at them he said his knee hurt really bad.  When my brother looked down and saw it he suddenly realized it was much worse than either of his hands.  After he ran it under water, he put him into the car and rushed him to the hospital.  They gave him morphine, and wrapped him.  The ER doc advised my sister-in-law to call his physician in the morning, and didn't think it was bad enough to send him to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.  Here's a picture of him all bandaged up....

Then, yesterday morning, his physician said it was extremely severe, and sent him to Riley Hospital immediately.  His hands will recover, but they are thinking he will need numerous surgeries done on his leg, and he won't have very good range of motion.  They were shocked that he hadn't been sent there the night before.  Nonetheless, please send prayers and hugs for a speedy recovery.  Needless to say, this has delayed my schedule a little bit, but hopefully little Chase gets better quickly, and I can take a second to tell you some good news, and share some projects.

Wait....what's Going away?!?!? Google Friend Connect?

Yep, that's the big news round' these parts in Bloggieland! But it's okay...why?!?!? Well, you may have noticed the NEW HOT linky followers!?! OKAY, well it's just. That. Awesome! So, yesterday I spent the day, designing a new social icon set...and adding google plus, and a google plus page, and linky followers.....Here's how we can stay in touch. On the (pretend I'm you....) right side of the screen, you see all of this...

NOT a Stair Renovation update...but a Pintrest Rant....Hate Mail? Hate Pinning?

Ok, so I'm new here...you already knew that, but by reiterating that fact, you'll further understand where I'm coming from.  If you're just now joining, go back 43 posts ago...get to know me a little and then read this.  Otherwise, you'll just think I'm some Nuts-O-Crazy person.  Which, I totally am, but you can't call me that....until you get to know me, and appreciate the nuts-o-crazy-person-awesomeness!  You'll also find I prefer to make-up words.  No worries.  It's fun.  You should try it.  Okay, so back to the rant.  I'm new here in bloggieland, and for the most part, the world-wide web has been very kind to me.  I posted a special thank you to all of my readers before Christmas.  (so if you're catching up...it's to you as well.  k? k.)  I posted the Thank You because I'm sincere, and have learned so much from all of my readers, and fellow bloggers here in bloggieland.  NOW, with that being said, you can imagine the confusion when I stumble upon blogs such as

My Favorite Hate Mail; Where Mean Comments go to Die!   

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!~  People wouldn't do such a thing?!?!

WRONG!!!  WRONG!!!  BIG. FAT. WRONG!

Today, I am a Pintrest Victim!  Actually, not so much because I understand that just as in texts, emails, and "pins"......you can't interpret the "tone/reasoning" behind it...and, Hey, it's my fault for putting it out there.  However I'm new....when I have a project that's pinned....I get butterflies in my tummy!  Every morning I JUMP out of bed....run upstairs....and check my email for new comments.  Literally, because I personally find it rewarding when someone likes something I do.  As far as rude comments on blog posts....I'm still a virgin.  Thank goodness.

HOWEVER....not on Pintrest.  Here's what happened....I was so excited to see so many visitors to my teensy-tiny space here in bloggieland....from Pintrest.  So, I took a gander through to see what's been repined.  WOW!!!  My Bears Lamp.  (That. Was. A. Gift. For. My. Little. Bears-loving. Nephew!!!!!!)  He loved it!  When I saw his little face light up at Christmas when he opened it, I felt the most rewarding feeling!  I can't even explain it.  It's not like he only liked it because he's a little kid that doesn't know better, he loved it because I MADE it for him.  I thought it was cool.  I'm going to do a Steelers one if I come across another helmet.  My brothers both liked it, Mr. A2B liked it, and my parents liked it.  That's all that should matter.  I guess I'm not so disheartened because someone didn't like it.  I think I'm more taken-back because someone went out of their way to pin it to one of their boards titled....Uh, No!

It's one thing to dislike something...but do you have to go out of your way to tell everyone that you DO. NOT. LIKE. SOMETHING.???  I'm not 100% sure, but I can almost bet that you've never visited my blog.  I can almost bet you don't know me, and I can almost bet you have no idea how I made this, how much time I put into it, or how excited I was when I finished it, but most importantly, I KNOW without a doubt that if you could have seen the expression on the little boy's face when he opened this lamp on Christmas, it would have brought a smile to your face, and much needed warmth in your heart.  Even if you're not a Bears fan...fine, why don't you say that?  I'd also like to say that I expect honest CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM....from my family, and FRIENDS.  You.....are not my friend.  I wouldn't be friends with you, because you're not nice.  Grandma taught me long ago...you are the company you keep.  And, I'm NOT. KEEPING. YOU.

I have stairs to finish so I can sit back and enjoy my latest accomplishment!  Enjoy your day Ms. Littlejohn Wallace!

It was All Fun and Games Until I was Splattered With POO!

Yes, you read that correctly.  Allow me to explain...  Wednesday is bowling night for Hubby.  I'm home alone with the Shit-lins...(no projects happen on Wednesdays-the only thing noteworthy about Wednesdays is that my house looks like a damn F-5 Tornado went through it...I'm fortunate if I have time to let the over-weight dog out to potty!)  So, last night we did a little craft because Hubby's Birthday is today....here are the monsters painting Daddy's birthday cards!  Aren't they awesomeness!?!?!  Just wait.

Grey's Anatomy, and things I really don't like

So, I had initially planned to reveal my awesomeness er, mantle "widening" DIY , however in light of recent events, this must be postponed.  Yes, I know....all of you were waiting since I was bragging all about it all day...and telling everyone how happy I was with how it turned out.  The upside is...after the (9--5) on my way to hubby's office...to exchange vehicles so I could drive to Mom's to pick up Monkey Man, and The Princess....whew...try saying that 10 times fast!  Oh yeah...sorry you'll quickly learn to deal with the ADHD...I called a special someone whose work I happen to LOVE...to see if she wanted to be "The Official Photographer" for my new endeavor...and show me like a million things along the way...about blogging...bizzz-naaaasss and whatnot...and SHE SAID YES!!!  Yes, you're left with that for now because we're meeting early next month to work out the details, so you'll have to sit on the edge of your seat until I reveal.  So, yes...just to recap.  Good news...Photographer in the works...bad news...no update on the DIY of widening your lame mantle.....Because....Grey's Anatomy starts tonight!!  And, I have to finish up some painting on my Niece's GW lamp do-over.  I've decided I prefer "do-over" rather than make-over because some of the things I "do-over" shouldn't have "been done" the first time round, let alone "made-over".  Do-over is kinda like...the way (in my somewhat meaningless opinion) it shouldda been done the first time.  Anyway, since I have a few seconds while hubby cleans the monsters in the bath, I thought I'd share some random...things I dislike.

1-When people say, "hey how are ya?" but don't even so much pause for your response.  What if I was going to like realllly get into detail about my crappy day...kinda like, "well, not so good because my cat seems to have a lot of hairballs lately, and the dog doesn't like to eat them anymore which means I am the one responsible for cleaning them up before The Princess puts them in her mouth, and I've really had bad cramps this am, along side with a pounding headache."

2-When people don't use their turning signals.  TRUST me, they're worth it.  When I witness such a debacle, my first response is, Hmmmmm....I didn't know they still sold those models...without turning signals.

3-When there's one item from the grocery list that I forget...or cant' remember.

4-when it's in the 50's and raining.

5-Gonna hafta wait...5 minutes until I finally find out if McDreamy enjoys sleeping in the stick house wrapped in a sleeping bag.

How about you...what don't you really like?