Entries by Cheryl Clarson

CARNITAS, FILM CREW STUNTMEN, CARTOON LAUGHS

Friday frolic greetings!

Whoop!  Whoop!  The weekend has arrived (well, almost).

COULD I HAVE PASSED THE 8TH GRADE IN 1895
Absolutely not!  Holy cow!
I couldn’t even pass it as I typed it out to share today at my age of 39 and holding for x amount of years in a row.  Ha
No wonder those who have gone before us — as in way before us — figured out how to do what they did and build a country and foundations of  …
Just WOW!  Humbling.
And these 8th graders passed without GOOGLE at their fingertips!
Impressive, inspiring and I also realize I’m not all that sassy smart as I’d like to think I am.

QUICK QUESTION
What never fails to make me laugh?
Memories from back in the day and revisiting them on my own or with family and friends.
Side splitting laughter!  Always!
You?

FILM CREW
OUCH THAT HAD TO HURT!
Column by Peter is an intriguing read.  Who knew?
Well Peter did because of the number of big shows and the pros he worked with for so many years.
Yes, I remember Terry Leonard — legendary stuntman — who directed 2nd unit on American Outlaws because I, too, was there.
117 degrees every day in Palestine, Texas.  Regardless of the heat and the ratings the show received — it was super cool to work on.
Terry is a class act and well revered by all stunt professionals and crew.

And the stunt men and women are larger than life for sure – they know it and so do we.

CARNITAS RECIPE
Is outstanding!

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SHRIMP SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE RECIPE, TRIVIA, VINTAGE MOVIE POSTER ART, JERRY CLOWER LAUGHTER

Wednesday greetings, friends!

It’s Wild!  We’re more than half way through the year and almost half way through July.
Pzzzzapp – fast is time.

Presenting Wednesday Reader this July 10 full of fun interestings.

BEGINNING WITH:

LESLIE ELMAN’S FASCINATING FACTS AND TRIVIA
Leslie is a grand collector of all things interesting and bet-ya-didn’t know that!
But now we do!

QUICK QUESTION
Would I return a bowl of soup or salad or anything for that matter if there was a hair in it at a restaurant?
Quick answer – In a nanosecond!
I wouldn’t be crummy about it.  I’d just point it out and ask for a do-over of whatever it happened to be.  You?

JERRY CLOWER’S STORY
About Marcel and the City Fellow is a hoot.
Jerry Clower is such a one-of-a-kind story teller!

HELLO SHRIMP SALAD AND DILL VINAIGRETTE RECIPE
A beautiful, delicious, simple, summer dish to prepare.

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ART, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD

Hello and Howdy this beautiful Monday July 8.

First day of the week and so much opportunity comes with it.
It’s all about recognizing, moving, shaking and finding what’s possible in this week for each of us — individually.
How ’bout that idea?

Presenting Top of the Morning and what I found and collected to share today!

BEGINNING WITH:

EAGLES AND WING SPAN!
Gosh, who knew the wing spans are/can be 6′, 8′ even 9′?
I didn’t!
Next time I see an eagle way up in the air — I’ll recall reading/seeing this piece and my jaw will fall open in awe — knowing the incredible size of the majestic birds’ wing spans!  And I will give an air kiss to the sky in total admiration/respect.

12 FASTEST CATS IN THE WORLD
 Uhhhhh — these cats are faster than fast.
35 m.p.h – 70 m.p.h.  Don’t even think about putting on your running shoes and trying to out run one!  Awe-mazing.

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5 For Friday July 5 greetings

Happy Friday!

Hope all had a cool 4th celebration whether with friends and/or family or chilling by yourself.

GREAT fun line-up today!

BEGINNING WITH:

STACY’S WORLD
Column this week is INDEED fashion fun!
Thanks, Stac, for keeping us in the know and in the loop!

QUICK QUESTION
Which of the 2 smells better?  That’s a toughy because I love both smells.  I call it a draw.  Won’t choose one over the other.  Nope!  You?

NO SISSY NONSENSE STORY
Tounge-in-Cheek laughter!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Is 2 big thumbs UP!

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hello July 3

Howdy all!  Happy day before official Independence Day 2024!

It’s hot here!  But such is this time of year.  I run across people who seem to think this heat thing unusual.  I disagree.
I’d be shocked if temps were in the 70’s or 80’s.  Just won’t happen.  Never has as I recall.  Summer heat is on full throttle.  Gotta deal with it until Fall.  I remind myself to hydrate and find shade or air conditioning when possible and just deal with it.  No brainer, right?  Ha

PRESENTING JULY 3rd WEDNESDAY READER:

LESLIE ELMAN’S TRIVIA AND FASCINATING FACTS
Are so interesting to me.  Frankly, super fascinating.

QUICK QUESTION
What’s the most beautiful place I have personally seen?
Hands down – the Grand Tetons.  You?

COLLECTION OF OXYMORONS
Are make-ya-look-think-scratch your head and chuckle! 
Might you have another 1 or 2 to add to the list?

EASY BUTTERMILK PIE RECIPE
Slice of delish.  I like to top my slice of buttermilk pie with bananas.  But strawberries and peaches are stellar as well.
Don’t forget the fresh whipped cream.  Deal breaker if you don’t (unless you just dislike fresh whipped cream – that would be absolutely crazy talk to me – ha!)

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Top Of The Morning July 1

Welcome JULY!

Plans for the 4th?  My wonderful neighbors/friends have invited me over for their get-together celebration on the 4th.  Pretty sure I’m going to take them up on it.  Always outstanding tacos, salsa and sides, cool music, a little fireworks action and kids laughing!  Count me in!
I’m thinking I will take over a big bowl of finger jello cubes (in the recipes today) to contribute to the festivities!

Excellent line-up of fabulous to share  today!

BEGINNING WITH:

The surprising, Ingenious Ingredient to add to hot dogs! 
I would have never guessed this little add on.  Totally makes sense, though.  I love hot dogs.  Not every week – but every now and then and this is definitely hot dogs on the grill season!

Yellow Jackets DIY trap
Totally gonna make one – probably more like three.  Yep, I’ve got them.  And, yep, the ones that also live in the ground.  Found out about that little fun fact mowing one year when I inadvertently disturbed an underground nest and they came out of the ground and were on fierce-big-time-attack mode.  It was less than ideal.  Thank goodness my instincts kicked in FAST and I ran FAST and jumped in the pool (however, not without a few little warriors stinging me first – like 9 times).

3-D Animated Size Comparison of Monsters
Fascinating.  The VFX artists/specialists who create these images for television, big screen theater productions, video games are absolutely Awe-mazing.  The skills and imagination is something I can’t wrap my head around how they do it — cool.

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5 For Friday June 28

ALOHA.
BONJOUR.
HOLA.

Friday greetings!  Last Friday of June.
In just 3 short days, counting today — July arrives — ready or not.
I’m ready.

July might be my favorite month.
My granddaughter, Elizabeth’s, birthday, my birthday, 4th of July, fresh fruit, salads, and BBQ time full throttle.
What’s not to love?!

Super fun round-up of fun today.

BEGINNING WITH:
Bruce Cameron’s Paternal Proclamations.  Hilarious.
Raise your hand if you have 1 or 25 pieces of wonderfuls clipped to your ‘fridge via magnets! 
I sure do.  I call mine ‘fridge art. 

CARTOONS:
Are a blast Laugh out Louds.

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TRIVIA + RED CHILI POWDER DIY +

Hello friends!

Greetings this last Wednesday of June 2024.
* Gulp *  can ya believe it?!

Presenting Wednesday Reader full of fun + inspiration + joy.

BEGINNING WITH:

SUN RAY ARTWORK!

LESLIE ELMAN
Trivia and Fascinating Stuff.  Never disappoints!

QUICK QUESTION
If I could learn a skill in a snap and be good at it.  I choose welding!  So many cool art pieces can be made if ya know how to weld!

THE TOAD WHO TOOK A NAP
Story is soooooo cool.  Unbelievable.
Almost makes me wanna take a road trip to Eastland and check out the “rest of the story” thing.

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ZIPLOC BAGS ARE SO USEFUL BESIDES STORING LEFTOVERS + INEXPENSIVE CLEANING PRODUCTS +

Monday morning June 24th greetings!

Super fabulous line-up collection I found to share today!

BEGINNING WITH:

UNIQUE WAYS TO USE ZIPLOC BAGS
My favorite take-aways are:
* Sorting and labeling electronic cables WITH manuals.  Hello!  Wish I’d known this like 40 years ago!
* Sprouting seeds.  Same!
* Cleaning gas stove burners.  What in the world?  Fantastic!

CHAIN LINK FENCE COVER UP IDEAS FOR A LITTLE BIT OF MONEY, A LOT MORE PRIVACY + CREATIVE COOLNESS
I don’t have a chain link fence, but if I did I’d be considering one of these clever ideas.

BLUE RIBBON SUPER STAR DAYMAKER, FRANCISCO OLIVEIRA
Francisco blows me away with his excellence of artistry – and his love and heart to help these beautiful, young people who …
Gotta watch to see.  Guarantee it will not be one second waste of your time.
The deep-down-from-their-souls- smiles — from both the young people and Francisco stole my heart and will forever be in my memory bank.  Standing ovation applause and hat tip.  Wishing many blessings to you, Francisco Oliveira.  You’re an amazing human being.

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HOMEMADE ORGANIC MOSQUITO REPELLENT + IT’S OFFICIAL – SUMMER HAS ARRIVED + GRILLED MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SKEWERS + NICKI THE HOLLYWOOD DOG

HOORAY FOR FRIDAY!
Presenting Friday’s post this June 21 – day 2 officially summer!
Summer has arrived and its gonna do what it wants for several months + 1 or 2.
Whether we like it or not.  Ha.

Break out the tank tops, summer shorts, skirts, flip-flops…
And HATS:
Big Straw glamour hats!
Cowboy hats!
Caps!
Visors!
Umbrellas!

Little bit of shade that travels with us as we move about our days in the summer outdoor furnace.
We just do what we can – in cool style!
Outstanding line-up today!
BEGINNING WITH:
STACY’S WORLD

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Wednesday Reader June 19

GREETINGS OUTSTANDING READERS
It’s hump-day.  Let’s give a shout-out to Wednesday!
Presenting today’s read for entertainment and a few little something to take with ya throughout the day.
Beginning with:
The super beautiful/intriguing pieces of Winged Art Illustrations.
Such talented artists!  Hat tip.
Same –
The two comic panels of the little winger-zingers are a laugh!
QUICK QUESTION
Which do I listen to most?
Head or Heart?
Without a doubt – heart.
Good or Bad – that’s me.  You?

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