tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19069995146103607082024-02-18T21:24:32.377-05:00Rosa's RamblesRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-55352688547584649232011-04-27T23:16:00.003-05:002011-04-27T23:52:47.785-05:00JigsawHello! <br /><br />Short post .. to dust off the cobwebs on this blog and for this ramble bouncing about my head for a little while now. <br /><br /><br />Have you ever thought about life as a jigsaw puzzle? A much bigger picture we are all only tiny pieces adding a little bit to the overall scene. We are puzzle pieces each with our own unique make up, shape, visual input to the bigger end. <br /><br />Imagine the amazement life brings then when we meet individuals who fit us so well be it in friendships, or love, or even born family bonds .. and even those we sorta make work by working at it till its a wedged in fit and somehow even though it might not be the right fit the puzzle still turns out alright :) <br /><br />Now I know there are a few flaws in my theory for I think every person can improve our life .. be it in good ways .. or making us stronger for the bad ways.. so to have only a few pieces truly fit is I acknowledge as incorrect as many can mold our position overall. However for the purpose in which I have this ramble .. imagining us as pieces of a bigger picture is one I can visualize.<br /><br />Just a thought to ponder as new faces and old come and go out of our life that what a treasure it is to be part of something much larger than our curves and indentations, and how astonishing it is to find someone in the whole worldbox of jigsaws that is an ideal fit to who you are. <br /><br />That's my wayward ramble for today.. thanks for reading it :D <br /><br />Jigsaw:<br /><br />Life it shapes us<br />molds our position<br />rounds out our edges<br />and shows disposition<br /><br />making each person<br />our own special shape <br />unique to fill in <br />our own special place<br /><br />amazing is when <br />life blesses a bit <br />that perfect jigsaw<br />soul with you fits<br /><br />their own indentations<br />mesh well with your curves<br />with two fitting together <br />bigger picture is learned <br /><br />Life is a puzzle<br />we all play a piece<br />when souls click together<br />that's truly unique<br /><br />Treasure your jigsaw<br />family and friends<br />fitting with you for<br />a joy never ends <br /><br />( c ) Rosa GardnerRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-14288483402947920902011-03-21T19:09:00.003-05:002011-03-21T19:18:00.552-05:00Deeper Look <br /><br />In a room for waiting,<br />a tired man does sit <br />his clothes are dirty rags, <br />that barely seem to fit <br /><br />he has a haggered face,<br />with whiskers needing care <br />the lady he sat next too<br />is disgusted that hes there <br /><br />With obvious wrong judgement <br />she rises from her chair <br />and settles again across the room <br />no compassion shared <br /><br />What makes us so foolish<br />to react without the facts<br />to judge those less fortunate<br />shows very little tact <br /><br />Heart leads my actions <br />I take the empty seat <br />and strike up conversation<br />and learn hes very sweet<br /><br />A down on his luck guy<br />struggling with life's fate<br />lost his job and home<br />to unintentioned mistakes<br /><br />Made amends and paid his dues<br />a changed man of good heart <br />taking the steps to recoup for<br />his life's positive restart <br /><br />With a voice most loud I say<br />to that lady across the way<br />Did you hear what he shared today<br />now ain't it somethin' you moved away.<br /><br />What makes us so foolish<br />to react without the facts<br />to judge those less fortunate<br />shows very little tact <br /><br /><br />Don't move away like he's a crook<br />there's more there with a deeper look<br />He's not a vilain , nor a bum<br />this sweet dear man is SOMEONE <br /><br />( c ) Rosa GardnerRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-34708991029650146242010-12-29T12:00:00.002-05:002010-12-29T12:53:05.409-05:00Handle Writ CareHello! <br /><br />I'd been in my new home about three months when I finally got around to sorting out the last box of "stuff" I'd brought from my old home. The box contained photos of family, various saved holiday and birthday cards with loved ones penned signature, and odd collection of "what was I thinking saving this" items.. however deep in the contents I came across a stack of envelopes with a small balloon string holding them all in place. I didn't know it at the time, but this would prove to be one of my greatest rediscovered treasures. <br /><br />Inside the envelopes were letters from my Father, all hand written and shared at a time he had recently moved out of state and was corresponding home. His content was generic in its ..exact details and yet specific for matters of his point of view on tackling the issues of life he faced then, coping with distance from his family, the sights and sounds of a new place. <br /><br />As I sat and read each letter, I marveled at how this small effort of a note hand written from my Father could a decade after his passing still bring me such comfort and joy. Would I have found equal happiness in a typed out correspondence... perhaps some but it was seeing my Fathers handwriting that touched me.. I gazed upon the paragraphs of his needing to get the trucks oil changed soon, and how the forecast called for more sunny days and mild temperatures ( Dad's sense of humor in letters home in December ) I read about the couple in trailer next door who's dog had a limp from fight with another critter.. in each letter Dad offers advice generic style ..."That issue you wrote about facing dear daughter"..and then just as generic styled offers his advice... " when you have confidence to stand firmly upon your own two feet, only then do you posses the strength to face the hurdles of what life has dealt you " I sat on floor of my apartment.. dumbfounded .. amazed... how a letter written 10+ years ago could still apply to what I'm facing now. I mulled this over for several days on how I could pass on this positive and thus this blog idea was born.<br /><br />It's that time of year when we package, ship, and send abundances of packed up treasures to those we know and love for holiday cheer. In our haste to abide by the hustle and bustle of season, so many of us pick up store bought cards and quickly scribble our name at the bottom.. the purpose of today's post is to share that it isn't always the store bought gifts that bring the greatest wealth of treasures.<br /><br /><br />In a time of emails, text messages, fax, web cams , all menagerie of electronic instantaneous communication.. the hand written form is fading.I believe that instant communication has its place and does indeed better our way of life, but encourage you to also believe that the treasure of a hand written letter should never fade and fall out of practice. In this new year to come as you bustle to and fro in your rush of daily lives.. take just a moment to think of someone you care about ..sit down and pen them a few lines .. share the mundane business of what you think is important and know that quite possibly that small bit of time to talk about your take on handling life's experience's could be a important life treasure. Besides just think of the smile it might generate to find a "letter" in the mail amongst all the bills :))<br /><br />Today's Poem:<br /><br />When the world moves fast<br />and instant is eased<br />least not forget<br />tis another text to please<br /><br />hand written dialog<br />just saying hello<br />may prove to be<br />a life's treasure you know<br /><br /><br />paper and pen<br />tools to make life better<br />for nothing makes me smile<br />like receiving a letter<br />( c ) Rosa Gardner<br /><br />Thanks for reading! Have a great day :)Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-92016923723415528052010-09-17T01:28:00.000-05:002010-09-17T01:29:34.930-05:00Vented ViewWhen those you once trusted betray,<br />and leave your heart in painful dismay,<br />when ones you felt would see your view,<br />understand nothing and walk away from you<br />when hearts you embraced turn cruel and cold<br />Still for hope you must reach out and hold.<br /><br />When trust is crushed, and judgements misplaced<br />still strive for positives and don a smiling face<br />strengthen your heart and reinforce your faith<br />believe theres still good to be found in this place<br /><br />when broken, burned, and battered about<br />rise up from the ashes and have no doubt<br />when sadness encroaches it may take a while<br />but joy will reign again and life brings a smile .Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-90965510603547664402010-05-18T06:47:00.007-05:002010-05-18T09:43:03.974-05:00Life's ThrillsHello!!<br /><br />Yep! Inspiration for a post has hit me at last and the consequence I pay for such a long dry spell? I'd forgotten my password for this blog! ha ha But persistence prevails and here is that wayward ramble rattling about my head long enough to post it to blog :D<br /><br />Life's thrills- Those pinnacle moments in one's life that mark a notch in your heart and mind far exceeding the other highs and lows that occur in living. For example, your first kiss, a heartache,loss of virginity, the birth of a child, not necessarily a major moment in standard sense of life ... as my examples may imply.. but a moment in life to you personally that ascends to that highest level obtainable to be both sentimental and memorable for eternity to you. Those moments that..change you.<br /><br />I have pondered my moments of life these past * insert number here * years and call it age or call it life's changes bringing forth a melancholy reminiscence of things, I began to wonder how interesting it would be to learn of what is a life's thrill to others.<br /><br />I have had the standard example of course of first kiss, birth of my two sons, loss of family, death of marriage.. those moments of extreme high or low that stick with you for life. But I have also had monumental life thrill as in the night I heard David Csiszer perform "Simple Kindness" for the first time. To hear something I had written from my heart be sung to such fantastic musical melody.. a song born from friendship... That was a Life Thrill.<br /><br />The very moment I stepped through customs and onto Australian soil having gone alone and succeeded is a moment I shall always recall with all the thrill as the moment it first occurred. My journey to Winnipeg as well as my first visit to Oregon to see Jaycatt and our first face to face moment in the airport is a moment in life I shan't ne'er forget. ...Bothell moments... Also, seeing my Father suffer his heart attack in front of me and my frozen inability to move as I watched my brother and Aunt do CPR on him a moment of time intense in my life. Reciting my poetry live in SL the first time was a thrill in life that reached that peak level. DJ-ing for the first time, and more recently my decision to move brought me such a moment. To venture away from old and the norm.. to fresh beginning of unknown.<br /><br />We all have memories.. childhood stories, adolescent adventures, and grown up life tales the highs and lows of living but how many have those moments set higher ...or sadly lower.. than the rest? What are some of your life's thrills?<br /><br />Life's Thrills:<br /><br />Moments of time captured to heart<br />memories of feelings ne'er to part<br />snapshots of impact nothing can kill<br />cherish forever your life's thrill<br /><br />Highs and lows the moments that change you<br />recalled in the mind most clearest in view<br />great joy and elation felt at its peak<br />or moments so low, no words to speak<br /><br />minds memory hearts elation's<br />recalling feelings of times creation<br />personal scrapbook of life to fill<br />cherish forever your life's thrill<br /><br />Have a wonderful day and thanks for readingRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-70160246319143687462009-06-28T06:29:00.003-05:002011-04-27T23:16:12.590-05:00Time Marches On .....Hello...*echos*..hello hello hello .... Yes its been quite a while since I have written on this blog.. events in my life killed my muse... I was in a pretty low place for a long while and firmly believed this blog should only be about positive or at least negatives with a slant of humor for things to say. I had to grieve.. heal ...and begin again. Its been a journey of many emotions I hope never to go through again. I am not the same as I was, nor ever will be. But I am stronger ... and in that .. lies a nice positive :) Sooooo here begins Rosa Rambles blog post #93!!<br /><br /><br />Time Marches On ..........<br /><br />There was a time in my life where I , like most of us do in our youth, felt I was immortal.. ne'er a thought crossed my mind about the ramifications of daredevil stunts, or crazy zany shinanigins. Climbing a tree as a tomboy with the only thought in my mind being. how fast can I get to the top?? A world of ramp jumps on rickety bicycles willingly attempted for the mere taunt of a double dog dare! I even met my future.. and now ex .. husband on a dare. Yes.. there was a time...<br /><br /><br />Funny thing about time marching on .. you dont notice it ......you dont hear it .. it just quietly plods along till one day you have THAT moment! Mine arrived June 23rd as I walked down the exit ramp of the same gigantic roller coaster Id been ridding for years before..<br /><br />My legs were wobbly......my hands were sweaty ... and my forehead pounded like a jackhammer inflicting that one track thought to my mind .... DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! When did this happen?<br /><br />My love to ride the roller coasters .. daredevil heart.. I stood in line for 45 minutes.. watching those before me ascend to 310 feet in the air ... and plummet at 80 degree angle some 200+ feet to the ground below. I heard the screams.. the wails.. I had no thoughts as to my personal impending peril .. I looked to my kids and smiled and heard myself saying " This is gonna be sooo FUN!"<br /><br />I board the coaster.. strapped in .. lock us down.. employee comes to check were intelligent enough to fasten a seatbelt.. yeah yah ya .. come on .. push the button already lets get this party started! wooot!......<br /><br />We clink clink clink clink up the steep 310 foot ascent... a sound that recalls in me more feelings of comfort from my younger days than fear of what im about to subject myself too... the smooth release from the chain that drew us up the hill .. that rush of the wind on your face as your falling ... im still living in the moment the exhileration of senses.. anti gravity hang times.. we reach the bottom and rocket forward tilting sideways at 93mph.. and hit that first loop... and BANG .. i get that forehead slam of DOH DOH DOH ... down another hill and my tummy suddenly has that very green and not so good feeling ... another quick tilt to the left and I slide in my seat jarring my hip into the side of coaster.. OUCH .. hey .. when did that hurt before?? ... and the last super high speed spin and jet launch to from 70mph to 0 mph in 3.2 seconds.. finds my back being cracked and that eyeball widening experession is shown upon my face as my kids say " WOW that was...hey mom .. you ok?"<br /><br />Sighs..... 20 years ago I was a daredevil ... not a care in the world ... 20 years later im standing in line for colossal coasters with quite minds thoughts of did I bring the asprin from the car... wheres the nearest trash can in case I need to hurl .. and my worst moment .. when I heard myself volunteer to hold the bags and save a 10 locker fee to avoid placing myself on a coaster that hurls me 80mph upside down 6 times to avoid the now certian headache Id endure as consequence.<br /><br />*hangs head* Hello My name is Rosa and I am a former daredevil?? Ha ha probably not, for despite the headache, the hip ache, the back cracks, and the very concious awareness of walking all day in a theme park of giant steel monsters.. I still found joy in the adventure :) Time marches on and has left me with a bit more awareness of my limitations but the daredevil in me lives on and I'll still take that chance........ now and then........in pursuit of that one thought goal .. how fast can I get to the top !!<br /><br />Todays Poem: (Penned in a very lonely lost low moment of my life ) But life's much happier now <br />Dear Ol Lonliness:<br /><br />Oh dear old Loneliness, why do you plague my life<br />weight upon my broken heart and fill my day with strife<br />Why do you show me others who have someone to hold<br />share their daily lives in pairs and hear sweet nothings often told<br /><br />why must I face this role in life and on the path to roam<br />is it fates destiny that I'll always be alone<br />souls they come and souls they go each time I hope I'll see<br />a heart that truly cares and desires my company<br /><br />but life is cruel, and timmings bad<br />moments of memories will be all thats had<br />Will I grow bitter and close up tight<br />withdrawl from friends and never feel right<br /><br />I ache for a touch that never will be <br />I pine for a heart that doesnt for me<br />Tears, they flow and flood my soul<br />is this all there is or does fate have a goal ?<br /><br />the music still plays but ive lost my feet<br />the melody rings yet the dance isnt sweet.<br /><br />Thank you for reading :)Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-8069766669943339622009-04-29T11:34:00.002-05:002009-04-29T12:04:51.059-05:00The Best of IntentionsWho says the darndest things only come from kids?<br /><br />Recently my teenage son and I ventured out to our local zoo to take in the sights, sounds and adventures.. little did I know it would be my own best of intentions that would cause the appearance of more adventure than wanted.<br /><br />My son and I , while waiting in line for a tram ride at the zoo, a group of young kids, about 3-4 graders, and their parents came to occupy the bench next to ours. They were enjoying the zoo and decided to pick that particular time to recall all the birds they'd seen thus far in their day...from robins to barn owls they voiced the sound each animal had made. I happen to look over and see my son who was wearing a expression that indicated he wasnt all that pleased haha An avid video game enthusiast, my son had willingly left his controller to come and spend the day with me. He leans in and whispers some comment about the bird noises. I replied perhaps a bit too perky, they were just socializing ...its good to do that. <br /><br />My son mumbles in typical teenager attitude.. he didnt want to be "social" today..and then it happened...that moment ...when you have the best of intentions........and it comes out the worst nightmare HA HA . As a large crowd of zoo visitors passes by my son and I .. I say to him.. ( intending to encourage his get out of the house and socialize idea ) " Aww it feels good to get out and expose yourself more to new people!" We heard the inital "gasps!" and a few giggles but it was the look on my sons face holding back a laugh I knew was imminent to explode that turned my cheeks three shades of red !<br /><br />So in this time of woes and wonderments about life, love, and friendships its good to see Fate still has a sense of humor to keep us all smiling ;) <br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Best laid plans inside your head<br />realitys paths you travel instead<br />hear what I mean , not what I say<br />foot in my mouth, oh lord did I pay!Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-17150961471867248422009-04-03T21:26:00.003-05:002010-01-13T21:45:39.856-05:00One Quarter ThinkingHello! *looks at date* well see there I squeaked this entry in under the Wow its been a month since I last wrote line :) Thank you to all of you who faithfully continue to read my rambles I apprecaite you greatly!<br /><br />Okay so its taken a few weeks , I admit to some distractions and some real life agendas keeping me busy a blog topic idea hadnt yet struck me however today ......it did! and without haste here I am to share it all with you :)<br /><br />Here in my town, I'm sure probably in yours too , we have a food store that has shopping carts you must pay a quarter to use and are returned your quarter upon returning the cart. A nice idea that cuts down on those unreturned carts that dent cars in the lot . Well today as I walked up to slide my quarter * which I spent 5 minutes trying to find in my purse* .. into the slot I noticed there was one already there!! A free cart! well its free anyway as you get your quarter back when you return it but ... a step in my procedure saved.. that little thing ...that made a smile !!! I looked around for an absent minded shopper to call out but I was alone. Just the shopping carts and I . I took the cart , grinning for that hey that was nice moment ... and went into the store. I did my shopping and loaded the items in my car... returning the cart to the outdoor collection area I by habit took the quarter out and pocketed it as I walked to my car.<br /><br />Three steps later my concience taps me on the shoulder and I am reminded of the great feeling " I " had in finding a quarter already there so I turned around and walked back...reinserting the quarter in the slot . Driving home this thought hit me ...........what would most do ? Would they take the 25 cents? would it be by habit? by greed? by need ? what would you do if it were you?<br /><br />Thanks for reading :D<br /><br />A penny saved<br />is a penny earned<br />a quarter found<br />is a lesson learned<br /><br />instant feel good<br />thrill was had<br />by thoughtful someone<br />or forgetfully sad<br /><br />what would you do<br />if morals are in question<br />would it be an action<br />you'd be proud to mention<br /><br />Thanks again for reading !Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-17314657439622040322009-03-14T05:57:00.003-05:002009-03-14T06:29:24.663-05:00Fresh View, New Perspective<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsPGipX5zxsy86hnxHfBvZhqMZmYJAugMdhfXO4nU609gNKVPQEjm7_RS34feUU_BFMS6rU8g0GkZTW8NmuYvuUDr3JQQyO4ElXd7a74TTxf4LgwLAf6RuiDuKth-74ITbrdLzIwuF5DI/s1600-h/New+Glasses_03-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312996360526391202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsPGipX5zxsy86hnxHfBvZhqMZmYJAugMdhfXO4nU609gNKVPQEjm7_RS34feUU_BFMS6rU8g0GkZTW8NmuYvuUDr3JQQyO4ElXd7a74TTxf4LgwLAf6RuiDuKth-74ITbrdLzIwuF5DI/s320/New+Glasses_03-09.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Hello Everyone! Well looky me I have remembered how to post a picture in this blog!</p><p>Its those little victories in life that really make us appreciate how far we've come in our life right? </p><p>So if you looked at the pic on the left, and its just human nature to do so , you will see that yep, I have some new glasses. Thank you's to all my friends who have sent such kind and positive comments regarding how they look, or how I look in them lol. Most appreciated! </p><p>But I find in additon to my new view of my old world ... I'm getting a fresh perspective on more than just eyesight.</p><p>Sterotypes and prejudgments... I've always strived to be a pretty positive person in my life, look for the good in all things even when bad times happen.. theres a silver lining right? When the optomitrist told me I'd have to wear glasses all my life now, I'm not proud to say I was feeling " Oh great... now im going to look dorky and get judged for stereotype of wearing glasses labels you". </p><p>Prejudging........that was my first mistake! I have found the reactions I've recieved in this new attachment to my appearance to be in fact the very opposite of what I'd expected. Its left me feeling more than a bit guilty for my self assesments and stereotyped expectations, whereas I never intentionally judged anyone I know who wears glasses, I guess society had me feeling wearing glasses was a handicap and boy was I wrong! </p><p>Having a clearer view of the day to day things I do I'm jsut a happier person, I am more productive in things I accomplish... I find with a sharper view I notice more things now that I may have let go unseen before. I do not feel handicapped for having these eye opening lenses I feel in fact like I am participating in the world more being able to see clearly and appreciate what I can do now with clearer vision. </p><p>So thats it, my little profession of ignorance... I let what I thought society's viewed stereotype of wearing glasses hinder me from seeing the real view of how wonderful a impact having glasses really is for society's citizens! Do you have any prejudgements in life you've found to be just the opposite? </p><p> </p><p>Its okay my visions fine</p><p> I can still read the sign</p><p>a little fuzzy, perhaps so </p><p>but still clear enough I can know</p><p>eye exam I need to have glasses??</p><p>surely not! .... folks will harass's </p><p>Don the frames .. my view pristine</p><p>prejudgements wrong now I've seen</p><p>happier world when vision's its best</p><p>not a bad thing at all ....I'll loudly profess.!!!</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for reading :)</p>Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-62971310893982515362009-01-30T08:29:00.002-05:002009-01-30T08:46:34.261-05:00Gold StarGreetings to all of you kind hearts who continue to come and read my wayward thinking! One of these days I really must learn some technical skills and figure out how to see just how many of you there truly are ...of course my imagination is probably far kinder to my ego than reality might prove to be hahahha!<br /><br />You know when your in school the teacher would give you a gold star for a great accomplishment! Or one of your parents or family member would give you a "gold star"<br />for a personal accomplishment, as we get older the stars become trophys, and as we get older still they might occasionally come in the form of a attaboy at work or friends thumbs up! wtg! but every now and then .... you have a moment that you really wish.. it wasnt too cool to brag about your accomplishment!<br /><br />As I sat in the dentist chair this week at the end of my cleaning I heard the hygentist say " Wow, this is what we really like to see...all your teeth are in great condition and no cavaties :) " So many times in life we have a wonderful thing happen but .. its not considered socially acceptable to run out in the street screaming WOOO HOO I have no cavaties!!! So here today.. I'm making my own opportunity to brag my gold star moment that life might not care so much about!<br />41 years old and still no cavaties!no dental work done *yet* lol(applause ) and I'm giving you the chance to do the same! Mark your moment of pride! share your story of spectacular show off! Post your particular period of praise! and consider this your Gold Star for it all!!<br /><br />Thanks for reading this silly little ramble of mine! You all are the most wonderful friends!<br /><br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Golden Moments here and past<br />a hearty praise said to last<br />so proud of you and who you are<br />wtg! *pins Gold star *Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-57135515088031292832008-12-30T00:35:00.002-05:002008-12-30T01:39:27.781-05:002009A scant few days are all that remain of 2008. Its at this time of year we all do it, we get reflective on our lives and what we've done or didn't get around to doing, or wish we'd done... and yes ..wish we'd not done. I am no different. Its been on my mind a lot this holiday season just where life took me in this past year. I have had a lot happen and have had not enough happen. Thats life I guess. Its been a difficult year and yet... in the growth I'm finding... it will most probably turn out to be one of my best years of my life.. in the long run.<br /><br />2009 is fast approaching and we toss around those words like resolution, promise, goal.. things we say to better our view on where we are and give ourselves hope we'll be even better in the new year. I could easily turn this post into just that .. a list of things I hope better in my life in the new year... Lord knows.. I could use it ...but .....instead Im striving to leave you all ending 2008 with a smile where this blog is concerned. So here for your funny bone tickling pleasure<br />is my slant on the top ten New Years Resolutions of 2008<br /><br />1) Time with Family and Friends: yes lets time them!! When that alarm goes off in the morning jump right in with a stop watch and cheer them on through their morning routine! coach them into a better time of up and out the door! <br /><br />2) Fit in Fitness: Yes... lets do that shall we! Let us feel the burn of the starbucks coffee on our tongue as we try to drink it way too soon. Let us put in ten more reps of hand to mouth as we hold the fork that slides the yummy starch laiden pasta into our mouth! Let us break a sweat in the 15 minutes of jumping and leg kicks and cave man grunt yells it requires to slide into those "what the heck am I thinking" jeans!<br /><br />3) Tame the bulge: I dare say this is a piggy back to 2 ...perhaps thats why its got a bulge? Lets give it due credit however and offer this helpful piece of unsolicited advice... if running to reduce your bulge should blacken your eyes from slap impact... disregard resolution number 3 :))<br /><br />4) Quit Smoking: I have never been a smoker... I have known several who have. Smoking can have positives and negatives... Be skinny.. long and lean like a chimney shape.....but puff heavily like a chimney. I know quitting is hard and really shouldnt be a laughing matter.. to those of you who are striving for that goal.. in all seriousness I wish you the very best! to those of you who have achieved this goal! Congratulations! <br /><br />5) Enjoy life more : I think this one is going to have to be on your own personal perspectives.. If 2008 was spent enjoying life by beliefs and morals.. then to enjoy it more in 2009 would imply breaking those moral boundries and expanding those beliefs... I cannot in good concience encourage any of you to go out and break boundries and exceed your good morals :P<br /><br />6) Quit Drinking: I see why this resolution pops up every year on the list.. its not specific enough. Quit drinking conveys we simply stop partaking of all liquids. We'd all fade away without proper fluids! I say pick a liquid and make that your goal. I will quit drinking *****<br /> if you try , perhaps we'll find a bit different resolution on next years list hmm?<br /><br />7) Get out of Debt: Now here is a good resolution. Society has us in such a hamster wheel does it not... We need money to purchase things to meet our basic needs... we have to work to make the money... in order to work we need things like clothes, food, car, those misc items required to keep our morale up to satisfactory levels sufficient to allow us to be productive at the job we need to work to make the money to meet our basic needs... when the math is unbalanced and the supply is less than the demand... its no wonder were swimmin in "Da B's Tea " ( De B T ) .<br />Bee's Tea sounds so much more pleasant ...go with me on this one.<br /><br />8) Learn Something New: Well .......I think New Years Day at 12:01 would cover this resolution for most of the partying population... isnt it at 12:01 when those overly intoxicated souls try out their best pick up lines? Okay perhaps not. this actually is a good resolution... everday is potential for learning something. education, socially, financially, globally... dream big ! If youd like to start small ... how about learning how many minutes it takes to finish off the pint of ice cream in the freezer?<br /><br />9) Help Others: HELP ( Hand Everyone Less Politics ) ??? ( Have Everything Legally Paid ) ....( Happy Ether Lan Port ) ... ( Hang Essentials Low Please ) ( Hand Exceptional Lease Price )however you choose to abide by resolution number 9. Best of luck to you in your efforts!<br /><br />10) Get Organized: When I master my PDA,...pdq.....so I can AFK... from the PC . When I can open up my inventory and not have to spend 5 minutes looking for my shoes... when I can open up my rl closet and not spend 5 minutes looking for my shoes. When my hanging file folders no longer double as storage bins of useless misc. sentimental treasures.. then......and only then ...can I claim victory over resolution number 10.<br /><br />I hope you have all enjoyed this little attempt at making you smile. If I dont happen to see you<br />before the new year dawns.. may you find 2009 brings you many blessings and triumphs! I love the toast that always says .....may the worst day of your future.....be the best day of your past!<br />HAPPY NEW YEAR! Take Care Everyone! Thanks for reading.<br /><br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Lines Ive said , words conveyed<br />another poem on this blog is laid<br />rhythmic text to is played<br />entertainment to you I gave<br /><br />New Years Dawns so very near<br />and resolutions were soon to hear<br />promise this, and strive for that<br />quit smoking, and lose the fat.<br /><br />In all you do and all you say<br />in how you try to change your ways<br />never forget this ..as I end ..<br />its for how you are ....I'm glad to call friend.<br /><br />Thanks so very much ! God Bless and Happy New Year!Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-11978888190258066832008-12-21T07:47:00.002-05:002008-12-21T08:36:41.332-05:00Happy HolidaysIts Holiday time, our thoughts and ambitions focus toward giving and sharing and enjoying the gifts that this time of year brings, more than the latest eletronics or fashions, the coolest new music cd's, or those clever creative gifts imagination and whimsy can combine to bring. The gifts of life, love, laughter with friends and family. The greatest gift our faith humbles us to appreciate recieving.<br /><br />In my home growing up we had a particular way of enjoying Christmas morning... Dad who was an early riser would roust us kids at the * come on as a kid especially teen years who gets up that early* 5 or 6 a.m. we'd all share donuts or pastries and OJ * dad had coffee* , I suspect now in my adult age this was to give him an edge.. caffiene to wake him up while us kids yawned and marveled at his energy?? Hmmm.... anyway.... we enjoyed pastries and OJ and then traditional gift opening.<br /><br />Opening gifts in my home was always the same... someone usually picked by Dad.. passed out the gifts to various family members... then one at a time , often starting with the youngest..which I was so that worked out well, opened one gift...everyone else sat and watched. Dad would tell me later... this was to ensure we kids grew up with lessons of value for showing kindness. Seeing someone appreciate what youd done went a long way toward encouraging the desire to want to give more to others. Youngest to the oldest wed go around our small circle opening gifts.. some years were lean and it wasnt long till were done.. some were well blessed and it would be a hour before we were through... but all christmas's left me personally with the same feeling.. joy.. Joy for family, joy of giving and being given too .. just feeling happy for the joy of everything.<br /><br />In later years we started to have the custom of writing a letter to family member and putting it in the tree. A heartfelt wish or telling to that individual on what they meant to our lives and giving thanks for Jesus and his gift he gave us all.<br /><br />What traditions do you have in your holiday celebrations? Posing by the Christmas tree for photos? Specific food dish that is prepared just so ? A object or trinket set out in same spot year after year in comfort or tribute to someone special? Drop a comment down and share some of your traditions for the holidays :)<br /><br />HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thanks for reading :)<br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />GASP! :<br /><br />Who is that roly poly man<br />dressed in a suit of red<br />hes got a great big rosy nose<br />and white fluff surrounds his head<br /><br />he totes a bag of red satin<br />laiden down with joys and treats<br />and boots as black as night<br />are attached to his feet<br /><br />He's placing gifts under the tree<br />each one is brightly wrapped<br />and as he bends each time down<br />bells jingle on his cap<br /><br />I am so excited and happy<br />to watch him do his task<br />there's much I'd like to know of him<br />but now's not the time to ask<br /><br />I am crouched down in awe<br />here hidden on the stairs<br />silent and bewildered<br />at what I'm seeing there<br /><br />He doesn't know I see him<br />and I am very glad<br />for I am just in awe to find<br />that SANTA's really DAD!!!<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-40094539225574722882008-12-10T08:54:00.003-05:002008-12-10T09:20:05.218-05:00Bell RingersIts the holiday season and as we bustle in and out of various shopping establishments, and stroll the busy sidewalks its not silver bells we hear on the street corners but those devoted bell ringers.. those diligent individuals who give their time to stand in the cold for hours at a time indulging the looks of shoppers who greet them with a range of annoyance to excitement.<br /><br />Adults who look upon them, some with guilt that they have no money to drop in , or have money they dont want to part with... the bell ringers smile and cheerfully bid us "Merry Christmas" calling out for all to hear " Happy Holidays". They dont seem to mind the adverse<br />weather, they are resistant to the snubs of those who simply wont give. <br /><br />A small reward now and then is when the young kids will run up.. excited to drop the little amounts of change in the bright red bucket they see more than a smile on a kids face, they see<br />joy of a heart thats giving! What is it about life that changes us .. from that young child happy to drop our pennies into a bucket for others ... to the adults who clutch our loose change in our pocket as we hurry on by?<br /><br />I am sure there are a great many people in this world who give of themselves to better the lives of others and of themselves.. but for this post.. I am tipping my hat to the bell ringers. The time they give for small change.....makes a big change for many. When your out and about this holiday season and hear a bell or a shouted " MERRY CHRISTMAS" .. take a moment to give a nod to the bell ringer and appreciate what they stand for..there .<br /><br />Thank you for reading.<br /><br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Wrapped in scarf and big thick hat<br />ring the bell and kindly chat<br />stand in boots and feel the chill<br />watch the little ones giving thrill<br /><br />Takes the change little in size<br />makes big change in many lives<br />endless hours stood in cold<br />was there ever once a Thank You told?Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-60757420646337913772008-11-21T15:24:00.002-05:002008-11-21T15:49:10.478-05:00Breaking PointHuman spirit can endure the most amazing things... we hear stories of impossible survival and feats of super human performance I know even I have found in life's trials and tragedys I am stronger than I ever thought I would be...but what makes that breaking point to where the spirit just stops trying?<br /><br />When life deals you punches in such a frequent rate you find you've fallen to the ground and have little care of rising up from it all. When you find the doctors news regarding the latest test isnt the hopeful diagnosis you'd been wanting ....when you find what you thought was your true love finds his own love in someone else... when you work hard at something your whole life and<br />in course of a day.. forces you have no control over blow in and leave you with little left.. when you give your heart away only to find .. its not wanted. How does the human spirit take such pains and push through to a brighter day?<br /><br />Is it faith? Is it how were raised? Is it our genetics?? What drives us to keep going when every thought in our heads tells us to quit? What drives you in the dark times to keep a bright outlook! Ive had two people in my life ...take their own life due to sorrows they found unable to cope with... Ive seen how it solves little and leaves even more pain. Life is pretty low at this point and a quick fix to escape it all for good might sound good in theroy but I think theres a<br />little human spirit yet left to push through and do my best to prevail for brighter times.. but it<br />just leaves me curious.. what sparks that human spirit in others ???<br /><br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Darkest days suspend thy head<br />banish thoughts its easier dead<br />hard times come.. but hard times go<br />and better days.. you'll have to show<br /><br />lost at love and it sure smarts<br />but with every ending there's a new start<br />friends rally and do their best<br />to cheer and enourage and ease the stress<br /><br />Human spirit is alive and thriving<br />pushing the darkness to brightness surviving<br />darker days might reign on this day<br />but tomorrow's news.. " It'll be okay!"<br /><br />Thanks for readingRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-68741789698554233092008-11-14T09:04:00.002-05:002008-11-14T09:13:05.841-05:00Color Blind.....Is it just me or for the past several numerous years have we listened to politicians preach to us about being color blind? Wasnt that a lesson we as people were taught since civil rights.. to ignore the color of skin.. .to embrace one race.. the HUMAN race.. I think that was the overall concept conveyed by some of our countrys more prominant leaders right? So my question is<br />in all that energy spent on obsolving segregation and promoting one unified race.. of humankind.. why was the vast majority of the headlines regarding the United States Presidental race all screaming " FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT!" ??? Any thoughts?<br /><br /><br />Color Blind:<br /><br />Red or white<br />yellow or black<br />were taught that color<br />is not where its at.<br /><br />Man is man<br />or so they say<br />the color he is<br />should not convey<br /><br />when i voted<br />for presidents position<br />the color of their skin<br />was not in my opinion.<br /><br />So why when Obama<br />takes the title earned<br />the color of his skin<br />most headlines now spurn.<br /><br />Thanks for reading.Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-10360306978901214612008-11-14T08:04:00.002-05:002008-11-14T09:04:10.423-05:00Reality Bytes....We see articles and hear stories all the time about those who indulge in the internet and get swept away to lose touch with reality.. it bites hard on the life<br />you knew and disillusions you to feeling your virtual reality is reality. I have to say after nearly five years living in both worlds.. I can neither fully agree or disagree with ither of those broad statements.<br /><br />When I first came to indulging a online game my real life was not in any serious turmoil, it was a suggestion to "talk to folks" give a online game a try.<br />Being a social type of person, I took to this bonified "chat room" like a fish to water. I enjoyed the interactive banter, the thrill of kind hearted text statements causing smiles in others. It was fun. It was in moderation. It was good.<br /><br />However, in the four plus years I have participated in online games I have seen many a friend fall victim to some level of online addiction. I upon recent hard look at my own life the past four years would have to in all honesty claim I am probably one among them.<br /><br />Initally online socializing was not in seeking anything other than simple curiousity to see what its all about.. time passes and life changes as it always does and suddenly that moderate log on.. turns into a daily occurance in seeking that self esteem boost that real life no longer brings... and time passes.. to the point you<br />wish your real life held the same happy group of souls your virtual life does..<br /><br />you develop emotions and attachments to people in manners You convince yourself are geniune....real.... and for some cases... it really is ... but in some.. when real life deals a blow that sets you reeling... having your best friends be thousands of miles away.. makes that need for a shoulder to lean on a bit more difficult. And if you fall in love... reality can certianly come bite you hard in its reminder.. your relationship as real as it feels, and seems...and you believed... is nothing more than im's and pixels bridging two lonely souls in virtual space.<br /><br />Im not in any way saying real life and virtual life cant both be shared and enjoyed in healthy moderation.. and for most of the worlds gamers.. that is a good working chemistry and I would be the last person to discount the importance of virtually made friends impacting your life happily! However, just caution any of you who, like me, find all the best friends all around the world being the sweet treasure they are to your life... just cant be there when you need that real life contact.<br /><br />INDULGE in games!! ENJOY and have fun!!! I whole heartedly encourage that as I did find a bounty of great blessings in my times I dipped a toe into virtual reality!! But just be cautious in doing so is my point of this post ... keep a perspective of<br />whats real and give some time to reality's presence too, and its my hope any of you reading this will be spared a reality byte :D<br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Reality Byte pretend or real<br />the warmth of friendship is what I feel<br />addiction or attention daily gave<br />bonded friendships is what I made<br /><br />sincere meant joy each log in gained<br />or real lifes attentions unintenitonally refrained<br />moderation, jubilation can be shared by all<br />too much of one or the other and happiness will fall<br /><br />Onliners enjoy each moment<br />be it the day or night<br />but keep a realistic eye out<br />to avoid Reality Byte!Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-37032768288695073952008-10-14T13:11:00.002-05:002008-10-14T14:04:17.249-05:00Silly Pet Peeves<strong><em>Pet Peeves:</em></strong><br /><br />Main Entry:<br />pet peeve<br />Function:<br />noun<br />Date:<br />circa 1919<br />: a frequent subject of complaint<br /><br />Pet peeves! We all have them! Come on, admit it.. even you ...yes you in the cubicle.. even you have at least one pet peeve! What are those tiny little things in life that get to you just enough to not be a big deal but still make you want to scratch your head and go " HUH?" !!<br /><br />Here are a few of my sillier ones: <br /><br />FUN SIZE - Who invented this? Okay sure .. as a kid its "fun" to pocket a sweet candybar bite in one hand to snack on when syblings arent looking... its compact size allows you to stuff more in a halloween treat bag when out trolling for your innocent adolescent annual sugar rush.. or gained you instant popularity points socially in the school lunchroom when you crack out the "fun size" goodies hungry eyes zoom in on...but lets face it ... when you reach adulthood... is this tiny little size really living up to its name anymore? This little fun size becomes a adult nightmare! Its so small, how could this possibly fill you up! Its so small you simply cant stop at just one .. what kind of chocolate fix would it be if you stopped at ONE!!! Before you know it youve consumed three or four or .....more and repeat this process often as .. they are small you can fit lots in a treat bag !! Next thing you know your at the gym sweatin like a pig, sit ups, push ups, treadmill all to drop those pesky extra chocolate fix pounds... your mind drifts off to a visual of that little candy treat and you can only ask yourself ......"Are we having FUN yet ?" :)<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Wedgies and Rideups:</em></strong><br /><br />Why is it we can land on the moon, build massive technological wonders that fuel the progress and advancement of mankind.. but we cant seem to manufacture a pair of undergarments that wont migrate for the great divide of our bodies southern hemisphere!!! I positively hate when this happens.. your walking along... disillusioned to the full belief that you are cool! You da man! when * flooop!* there you are... in the middle of public and faced with a choice of how to solve the perdicament! Do you try a new walking step in hopes the excess cloth thats now bunched up your backsides will take part in a miracle and magically drop back to form fitting comfort? Do you duck in what you imagine to be hidden corners, hallways or doorways in hopes of manually manuevering the offending garment back to covering its intended assests? Or do you just take caution to the winds and reach round and solve the issue regardless of public comment or opinion. Hear ye! Hear ye!! All you engineers, scientists, and inventors! Can you apply your skills to "cover" this issue :))<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>Sneezing while driving:</em></strong><br /><br />This is one of those things that doesnt happen often enough to be a widely voiced pet peeve but it exists none the less! Your tooling down the road, 4 lanes of traffic, high rate of speed, darting traffic and along comes a sneeze and your fearing for your life as you struggle to keep your eyes open until the event is over! If your like me who always sneezes 3-4 times in a row... road rage is stressful enough in todays traffic.. lets NOT add the element of suspense to it by sneezing and find yourself steering a large box of careening metal with your eyes closed!<br /><br />There are many more I could go on with but for the purpose of this post .. perhaps this is plenty! If you share any of these with me .. let me hear about it !! If you have some of your own you would like to vent about .. let me hear about it !! If you have no pet peeves whatsoever and your perfectly happy and content with llife and all its moments.... wait 24 hours till the happy pills wear off .. then . Tell me about it!!<br /><br />Have a superduper day!<br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Pet peeves rear from time to time<br />annoying moments in life to find<br />some are silly and make no sense<br />some are logical, I do confess<br /><br />Each can cause our head to question<br />amusing views that warrant attention<br />we ask "Huh?" or wonder why..<br />how on earth that could fly...<br /><br />No fancy mirrors<br />or tricks up the sleeve<br />just lifes humor<br />showing its latest pet peeve!<br /><br />Thanks for reading.Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-23500592403436604152008-09-30T14:39:00.002-05:002008-09-30T15:14:55.016-05:00IT Always Knows ....My Dad bless his heart used to have a saying " IT always knows" . I know you know what I mean. You get yourself just a little bit ahead and something happens to cause that surplus to dwindle. Dad would get a little in savings and one of us kids would pick that particular time to be exceptional daredevils and get a injury or a common ailment that would see a physican happily taking the surplus off our hands.<br /><br />Last weekend I got my first paycheck from my part time job. Its not anything special to boast or brag amount wise but it was hard earned and more importantly it was "Paid" employment. But just as Dad always said ..." IT" always knows... I got a nice happy grin putting it in the bank .. then .. my computer router dies......then my cell phone dies.......and I find I have to take a academics test to continue to do my job that gives me the pay to feed "IT". Do you have an " IT" in your life too? I think " IT " should stand for Infernal Taker ! What do you think??<br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />IT always knows when I get ahead<br />even when its under the bed<br />IT takes from me sometimes a lot<br />or just a little it knows I got<br /><br />If Im stealthy and tip toe around<br />will a fortune for me abound<br />IT seems to always sense my glee<br />thats when "IT" comes to take from me.<br /><br /><br />Have a nice day! Thanks for reading :DRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-13417959398985328532008-09-16T08:55:00.002-05:002008-09-16T09:04:12.954-05:00Life ChangesSeasons come and seasons go <br />happy times will ebb and flow <br />ride the wave of good times wake<br />many blessings from life to take<br /><br />Life changes it always does<br />for good reason or just because<br />when it does I stumble and stagger<br />feel depressed and think " no matter" <br /><br />But as a circle comes round anew<br />life brings good changes too <br />the key to traveling life with a smile <br />Keep a positive mind for every mile <br /><br />Have a good dayRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-74036619987848846272008-08-31T16:04:00.004-05:002008-08-31T16:57:42.229-05:00Big DecisionHey! Its nearly September already!! My goodness gracious the year has simply flown by! Its been quite a busy time this past year ... triumphs! travels .. tragedys... and ongoing trials filled the months for me. I've faced a lot of first's and believe it or not .. I'm about to add one more to my growing list. I am going to VOTE! * pauses for gasps and cheers* .<br /><br />Yes I have been remiss in voting ... and upon reading all the information I can on the candidates I myself am a bit loathe at myself in my lack of doing this long before now ... I grew up nieve to the real difference one vote can make. I was busy focusing my prioritys on family and my domestic responsiblities.. not even comprehending the value my one voice could pay the process of voting for those who would lead us in choices for my home. *hangs head* I neglected it then I'm nurturing it now! I have my registration card and im reading about each candidate. Its a priority to be as informed as I can when the time to cast my vote comes. I am excited to add my voice to the decision and yet I'm nervous in adding my voice to such a big decision. How do you feel when you vote? <br /><br />Thanks for reading :)<br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />He said ..she said ..<br />fingers point, debates rage..<br />weeding out the data<br />from speeches sour or sage ..<br /><br />Which one rules the country<br />have to pick before to long ..<br />which one leads the nation ..<br />has morals and can be strong ?<br /><br />Democrat , Republican<br />pick a side to stand<br />I dont see the partys ..<br />I'm voting for the MAN<br /><br />screaming bout the issues<br />ranting o'er our stance<br />he who leads the country<br />steps a very tricky dance<br /><br />One human being ..<br />protecting his home<br />one human being ...<br />seeking peace for when we roam<br /><br />Presidency is Power<br />the job has pressure too<br />I'll cast my vote this election<br />for who'll best know what to doRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-17924119653851418782008-08-11T01:05:00.003-05:002008-08-11T01:43:17.845-05:00Poet Night<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2GVi7CEbI0UoHcde_Kst-rJufqOkHiHmDnSj704OGZ9MObKI6YC-onURWGPf7znYh87c5vzqU5NC9zrK89L4Vb0GjjKImU6soSKzbdpECw00lH6T9LzKikwaqSvOvXaKxya_w1skZbE/s1600-h/Poet+Night+4.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233137509996891874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2GVi7CEbI0UoHcde_Kst-rJufqOkHiHmDnSj704OGZ9MObKI6YC-onURWGPf7znYh87c5vzqU5NC9zrK89L4Vb0GjjKImU6soSKzbdpECw00lH6T9LzKikwaqSvOvXaKxya_w1skZbE/s320/Poet+Night+4.bmp" border="0" /></a> Live Music Poetry Jam 4 ..<br /><br />I've been here.. I've done this ...so why do I still have butterflies?? Tonight I join with my very good friends and amazingly talented musicians Jaycatt Nico and Patrick LaSalle in the realm of Second Life to once more slip into the beatnik theme and share my poetry. A while back after seeing a few poet readings in Second Life I had the notion to combine two of my loves... 1) Live Music and 2) Poetry. I bounced the idea off Patrick and Jaycatt and was met with wonderful support.. and Live Music Poetry Jam was formed. Without Patrick and Jaycatt the poet nights would just not be the same. I am deeply grateful for their help and guidance :)<br /><br />Poet Night it has arrived<br />back on stage to kick the jive<br />nerves I feel to share my heart<br />friends support will not depart<br /><br />words of expression, spoken in rhyme<br />layed out in hip themed beatnik time<br />although i am nervous and hope its a hoot<br />with my friends there .. success ..cant refute!<br /><br />Thanks for reading :DRosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-77286811353580556942008-08-07T13:13:00.002-05:002008-08-07T14:20:49.774-05:00Silent TreatmentHello! *brushes off cobwebs* yep.. its still here ... my blog ...Ive had much going on of late and sadly dear old Blog posting was casualty. The username typed.. the password entered.. and my 75th post .. now begins ;)<br /><br />Who formed the concept of silent treatment? Was it a torture expert from a foreign country? A special agent in mental battlements? Its not even aptly named in my opinion... Treat ..implies something special and something good ..ment... leaves one to assume it was intentional. How is silence a meant treat? I wonder if we harnessed the power that Silent Treatment has over people if it could power a citys electric supply for a while.<br /><br />What purpose does a Silent Treatment serve? Who comes up with this sort of idea .. communicating.. with silence. I understand theres a time to be silent. Theres a place to hold your tongue... but if communication is key ... why do so without words :D What do you think? This is just a ponderment on my part :) Break your silence and Treat me to some soundoffs :D *be gentle*<br /><br />Thank you for reading<br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Say not a word<br />make not a sound<br />make a point<br />but cause a frown<br /><br />fold your arms<br />and lips zipped tight<br />this aint progress<br />to make it right<br /><br />speak your mind<br />when something ails<br />communicate<br />or solution fails<br /><br />Have a super day!Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-42742396036579861872008-07-15T10:35:00.003-05:002008-07-15T11:01:39.174-05:00Humble Pie and Sweet RewardsHello Everyone! Greetings to you from the Pacific Northwest. I've always wanted to say that !!! and now I have * Crosses yet one more first time for that* off my long list. I am on vacation * insert woot here * I have reaped the sweet rewards of friendship in the awesome hospitality of<br />Jaycatt, Hunter and Frogg :) As well as that of Patrick and Lyndon too :D I have consumed great slices of humble pie in my awe of the views here in the Pacific Northwest! In the extrodinary talents of my fine friends as Ive been privilaged to enjoy their concerts live! and in the gift of such a wonderful blessing to be among great people I care about :D I have made memories in sitting down on the train next to a stranger and disembarking the train waving adieu to a new friend. I have lived more in that past 2 weeks I think I have in last 2 months!<br /><br />I have been on planes, trains, buses, and cars.. I have seen Mountains, Oceans, Forrests, Sand Dunes, Bridges, Buildings, People, Pets and breathtaking moments! I danced at a live music concert.. yep....me ....dancing in public and get this ......I was asked to !! *pinches self its not still virtual reality* I have seen awesome art and some questionable items disguised as art! I have taken long walks in exploring and short drives of discovery in short I've had a marvelous time<br />and will blog highlights in the days to come! Thanks for reading!<br /><br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />Every post a poem I leave<br />rhyming lines for you to see<br />saying sentiment from the heart<br />four short lines to get a start<br /><br />vaction memories I have made<br />blessed and lucky I came and played<br />weathers kind so sunny and clear<br />PNW is happy I'm here :D<br /><br />Soon I'm home and back to the norm<br />ready to weather life's coming storm<br />Pleased to enjoy any travel like most<br />but always be partial to great west coast!<br /><br />Thanks for reading.Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-24925581602396776322008-06-10T18:50:00.002-05:002008-06-10T19:22:52.990-05:00The WaveHello Everyone!<br /><br />In my zest to better my health through physical fitness I have been passing my option to drive to work each day and have been walking ( About a mile in distance ) during one of my trek's to work this past week the following scene played out :<br /><br />Walking on a sidestreet close to the curb, as there was no sidewalk, I happed to be passed by a US Postal Service truck.. I lifted my hand and cast a gestured wave..the driver smiled at me and waved back ... which caused me to smile too ... as I got a few feet further I passed a man bycycling and again .. lifted my hand to wave and as he passed he smiled and said " Good Morning to ya ! " ... closer to work I passed one final person a elderly man walking his dog .. I waved and smiled because by now I'm feeling pretty upbeat about the kindness of others and the man smiled, said " Hello! Beautiful day isnt it ??" and a short conversation about the weather was held between two strangers.<br /><br /> As I finished off the last bit of my journey to work I pondered...What about a wave is not a good thing! At sports events crowds do "the wave" which brings fun! and joy!, when you are "waved on" its usually a sigh of goodness that is felt, surfers share great adventures and happiness ridding that big "wave" and a simple shake of a hand from one person to another still can bring the greatest of feelings! If I'd not waved and just stared at my feet when I passed by I'd have missed out on all those feel good moments! The opportunity to share a kindness and meet someone new. So bravo for the wave! Here here for taking a chance to say Hello! and Applause for those kind hearts in the world who open up to smile and wave and make the day a bit brighter for others! *Waves*<br /><br /><br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />The Wave<br /><br />Hand held up in the sky<br />shake it a bit to passers by<br />add a smile and kind hello<br />brigtening a day as you go<br /><br />Nod your head, wink your eye<br />Kindly greetings hello goodbye<br />little things that we can do<br />help to beat away the blues!<br /><br />Wave your hand, speak your heart<br />for new friendship, make a spark<br />if any advice ever to save<br />its never forget the power of a wave!<br /><br />Thank you for reading :))Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906999514610360708.post-91544015320778095382008-05-27T12:36:00.007-05:002008-05-27T14:30:32.841-05:00AnticipationsAnticipations:<br /><br />Oh its an exciting time of life right now ... okay its not the race down the stairs to see if Santa brought us our youthful wishes or that wild and crazy excitement of a run down the hill to the lake to go swimming.. or skinny dipping but its a kind of excitement of... knowing one task is ending and your about to embark on a cool new one!<br /><br />The school year is winding down... a few more days and summer break will begin.. for students and us as staff the anticipation of knowing a vacation is soon to be makes each day seem unending when its really not that bad at all.<br /><br />I am excited for the anticipation of my revisit to see Jaycatt this summer in the Pacific Northwest,he is such an amazing, and awesome friend to me! We hope to make it to the coast this visit where I will be able to dip my toes in the ocean! A practice not uncommon to tourists but I am sentimental and look forward to the personal accomplishment of , having been on one side of the ocean during my trip to Australia, I will get to touch the other side of the ocean in this lifetime. I enjoyed the beauty of the land when I was there last year and I really look forward to seeing it again. Also on this trip I am happy to revisit my very close friend Tom! He is so fantastic and fun! I might even get to see him play music with one of the bands he performs in :) I love live music and dont get to appreciate it much in my hometown, It will be very cool to see a good friend and have a good time :))<br /><br />Life has brought some expected turns and unexpected hurdles this year and so this fall I get to hit the pavement again in search of full time employement! I have great anticipation to find something that is both fun to do and finances figure well I remain hopeful that as far fetched as those goals seem.. I will find something that<br />fits :)<br /><br />Thank you for reading!<br /><br />Todays Poem:<br /><br />I mentioned my friend Jaycatt earlier in this blog.. he recently got to visit Disneyland!! ( Did I mention I'm so jealous! ) so todays poem is about a Disney Day<br /><br />Our Disney Day:<br /><br />When I was in Tomorrowland<br />I felt that life was truly grand<br />but you weren't there with me ....<br /><br />When I was in Fantasyland<br />enjoying all the rides<br />I was thrilled with the excitement and overwhelmed with pride<br />but you weren't there with me ....<br /><br />When I was in Frontierland<br />hanging with the country bears<br />I was having so much fun without a single care<br />except that you weren't there with me ....<br /><br />When I was walking on Main Street<br />I smiled at all the faces I'd meet<br />but you weren't there with me ....<br /><br />When the day was over<br />my journey back to camp was done<br />I lay in bed remembering<br />the day and all its fun<br /><br />when suddenly it hit me<br />a thought that wouldn't part<br />why,... all day long you'd been with me<br />I carried you in my heart!Rosa Rambleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796150250850849621noreply@blogger.com2