Monday Moment Musings

No Dancing With The Stars. Withdrawal issues I have. I wonder if my Blue Bell Ice Cream will taste as good without Tom Bergeron's witty words between dances?

Hmm. What to do on a Monday? Where are my sequins and paso doble?

*Sigh*

To reality, tonight was one of those wishful moments to have a man 24/7. Yep, for those really important tasks-killing ugly, gi-normous bugs and to haul the trash to the curb. It's a bit chilly outside. So to carry it from the back to the front-wasn't feeling the joy of home ownership. Plus I had an extra bag or two, since trash didn't get picked up last Friday.

Then a local, best selling author gave me feedback of one of my short stories. She liked it and said it reminded her of a particular author. THRILLED I am--even tho I had NO clue who the author she spoke of was. Ahh..the internet being all knowing and powerful gave me info and now I feel like the unknown author and have already shared coffee. So over to Half Price Books I go--nada. Then across the street to Barnes and Noble

EEKS. I looked at 10 of her more than that novels. Five of them where like the short story I sent the local, best selling author. I wanted all 5, yet 70 bucks didn't want to escape my slim to none bank account. Then I remembered--on this author's site, I could print off a few chapters for FREE.

I am glad the trash now sits on the curb. So very glad of the compliment my writing received. Yet still sad there's no Len or Bruno and no-No Lift Carrie and Dancing With the Stars.

Oh well. Let's just see how the good Blue Bell Ice Cream still tastes...*

Donny Danced!

To win Dancing With The Stars Trophy! How cool is that? Plus, Donny sang, "Puppy Love"--a song I really did hate until Donny's voice changed! Kid you not.

I was sure of that after last night's free-style. It was Mya's trophy to lose, until the free-style. Kinda feel for her, yet not really. Kelly grew, and I admire that. I'm sure Daddy Ozzy was mush watching his baby girl grace across the floor.

But the night was for Osmonds and Osmonds only. Donny got his wife, Debbie, and her carried onto the floor. His kids. Sister Marie and who knows WHO else, surrounded them. Donny proved you can turn 52 on December 9, be a grandfather and out do two ladies that could be your daughters! Yep-it was Donny's night!

For me, to watch from the comfort of my own home. In my bed actually, under the covers in my purple jammies--instead of like yester-decade as a teenager, lingering in a service elevator-hours on end--just to catch a glimpse of an Osmond. As of tonight, I am more confident Donny ignores the AARP membership invites that turn up in the mail.

Just like I do.

Congrats to YOU, Donny!

Donny Does Dancing With the Stars

Before 1977 to Now 2009-LOVE IT!

Just give Donny Osmond the DWTS mirror trophy. He earned it.

In my opinion, Mya lost the competition during her free-style. As good of a dancer she is, I never warmed to Mya. It does make me wonder what Mya wanted to do that was so spectacular for the free-style? Wonder if she'll blame Dimitri for it? I think he had the roughest time with Mya--Dimitri should get a 10 for just that!

Nonetheless, Donny showed the young bucks how it's done. Kelly and Mya could have been his daughters--yet he hung right with them. Donny's moves why I continue to ignore membership invitations to join AARP.

Just give Donny the Dancing With the Stars Trophy. He WON it!

Dance Donny Dance!

Yes indeed--Donny Osmond is the Dancing With the Stars Finals! And last night, Donny's second dance was to the Osmond Brothers' (before Donny & Marie-waaaaay before) first number one single, "One Bad Apple." Donny was draped in purple, which any Osmond fan knows was Donny's favorite color--remember his purple socks?

Donny survives to dance again against the daughter of Ozzy Osbourne and a singer who was born, in 1979, right before the original Donny and Marie variety show was cancelled for the right hoist the tacky trophy only DWTS the could pull off.

Stay tuned.

Moment Monday

On Dancing With The Stars, I don't want Donny to go tomorrow. I'd be real OK if it were Joanna or Kelly. Mya is the best dancer---yet the Titanic would sink cuz of her. Elegant, yet an ice berg. Not feelin' love from her.

I'm tired. It's chilly. I may finally crack on my furnace. Cats make good heaters, plus they purr.

Yep, I am tired. Don't feel much like ramblin.

Hey,there is always tomorrow.

Say your prayers--He always listens.

Microtia Moment and More

Reminded of this whole microtia thing today. I was born with out a left ear. Nothing but a little lobe from my head. Underwent a TON of hearing tests, it seemed, weekly during my growing up years. No surgery to construct an ear. When I was kid, there was nothing as sophisticated as now--yet I'm so use to having one ear, would be so different to have another--especially if I was able to HEAR from it. Anyway, today I was reminded I have a hard time on my left side, especially when the room is loud to begin with.

At work, a soft toned co-worker, spoken guy stood on my left. He spoke, yet I didn't hear him. I felt his presence and I did apologize I didn't hear him. Told him--how on my left, it is difficult. He just smiled and said he only wanted to know I was. Very sweet. Recently found out, this soft spoken guy tries out jokes and doing stand up comedy here in town. I look forward to laughing during one of his shows.

With just one ear, some folks say I purposely ignore them because I don't respond...uh...well.. :)

OK, Dancing With the Stars, Donny survives to strut his stuff in the semi-finals. He is so much a better dancer than Marie. I'm OK about Aaron getting the boot home. I've enjoyed DWTS this season, with starting with 16 couples was TOO much. I'm happy none the less. Every time I watch Donny dance, I do get reminded of the novel I say I'm going to write about my experience with The Osmonds. A goal would be to have Donny read the manuscript and give an endorsement. I dream BIG.

The fault is to never dream at ALL.

Since a cat just leaned against my leg, with claws out, that's it for Tuesday.

Monday Muse Moments

Windy, yet gorgeous sun filled day in Dallas. Instead of heading straight home to change and go to the rec center to bike and tread, I decided to jaunt to the park up the street from my house. Already had on my tennyshoes and comfy clothes-so why not? There's a pond there, alas there were no ducks to feed. Sat there for a moment then a picnic table became my stop.

The wind danced through the leaves and kissed my faced. Loved it. Made chums with a couple dogs and their humans. All nice indeed. In the midst of it all I did do some musings--musings which have consumed my moments of late:

Well, yes, Dancing With the Stars is one. Can't wait for that. Hard to explain how one show gives me so much pleasure. More than movies, but not more than football, yet more than American Idol. I guess because I always wanted to dance. Of course, seeing Donny Osmond helps too! :) Never once thought, those years ago, when he told me with his newest album at the time, would show he had as much soul as me, that Donny would grace us with ballroom dancing...just love it!

Seasons. Yep, the other things I thought about. Not so much the weather's change, yet more so how seasons change within relationships. Three relationships jumped to mind. All have spanned years. Now they've ended or close to the end. Makes me sad. Never want to say good bye to something which has been near and dear to my heart. However, know, deep in my heart it is the best thing. No words seemed to said. The no words actually show our drift away.

To sit at the picnic bench also made me realize I can't always drive 20 miles to walk around a park. Just because that park. by my old apartment, is familiar-need to let go. Sure I can always visit, yet the park up the street--pond and trees and dogs to meet and all, begs me for a sure promise we'll really get to know one another. Well, it is a pretty park...

In the meantime, I gotta get ready for Dancing With The Stars. Hope Donny brings it on home, while I pray Michael Irvin DANCES

Seasons. Change is hard, yet each season is beautiful.

Wee Wednesday Eve

Did aerobics class tonight. I guess I thought we'd be some bunch of mid-life women takin' it kinda easy. Ya know, not doing that much since --well--we're mid-life women.

Wrong.

Will ache tomorrow. I need a better pair of tennyshoes. As I looked In the mirror as I pulled this rope thing to work my arms, and got all the way mad at myself --again- how I'd lost this 70 lbs and kept it off until-My emotional eater self and gained more than half of it back. Anyway, it will be a good ache. At least that's what I tell myself. I do know I'll sleep like a rock and them some tonight.

Tonight on Dancing With the Stars, Michael Irvin is SAFE to dance another day. I do so blame his pro-dancer partner, Anna. Sure, she's new to the show, yet Anna's gotta put more dance in the DANCE. I do believe Michael can dance--if he cuts down on his nervousness and actually has a dance to do.

OK. I'm beat. I sweat out my 74 ounces of water tonight. All for the good--so I tell me....

Thomasina OUT.

Donny Osmond Fun Friday FlashBack

I'm so into Dancing With The Stars--have been since I got curious when Dallas Cowboy Great Emmitt Smith danced all the way to the hoisting glass ball trophy. And this season, Donny Osmond has my full attention. I like a couple other guys, like Iron Chef Guy Mark and the Boxer Guy--but Donny....

Yea, the Osmond Brothers filled my 1970's and really beyond, with alot of good memories! I can see alot of you smilin' and rememberin' too. And you know Kodak Camera company made such a mint off all us Osmond fans :)

So because it's Friday, and just 'cause I like this splash of fun, cue up a little ditty to show how Donny had the movies even THEN: Yo Yo!

Way I Like It Part II

Dancing With the Stars is closin' in to the start the Results Show.

OK, I'm honest, who is Selena Gomez? She will be performing tonight and I have NO clue. Where's a little Patti Labelle to stir up the ball room?

Nonetheless--who gets the boot to shuffle off the floor? My guess is either Tom Delay, who really isn't as bad as I thought--except for almost dropping Cheryl, or Kathy Ireland? Like Bruno says she can sell anything, but...

Gotta go get my Blue Bell Strawberry Cheesecake Ice cream ready...

So Where Were We?

Oh, yes, MacKenzine Phillips. She was on Oprah again today. I missed her the first time, so I may need to tune in, since Oprah is repeated tonight. With the drugs and now this--explains alot of Mackenzie's behavior. Stay tuned.

On a lighter note, of COURSE, watched "Dancing With The Stars!" And I'm glad Michael Irvin is safe to dance another night. Unless his new pro dancer/teacher steps up the game, Michael will be gone before he shows us anything. I'm sure Michael's new dancer/teacher is nervous-first time on the show and all. However, there was a new male pro dancer/teacher who received nothing but kudos from the judges. Poor Michael, he deserves more than the "4" two of the judges gave him. Monday is coming-and I got faith in you Michael!

On the eating-less-calories-and-working- out-more front is kinda stuck in neutral. I've been good on the eating less calories, not so good on the working out part. Still good on the drinking water part tho. Need to get the body moving more. I keep saying I want to do aerobics, while what I really want to do is a dance class. Ballroom, sure--but more jazz, ballet or even tap. They have a tap class at the rec center, alas it's during the day. I'd love to take a jazz class, like I did in the early 90's and received "A"s for my solo. My teacher, who ran a dance company, said I had 'presence'--yet now I'd need a class that was a bit gentler to my older bones. Leaping across the floor with a bunch of 20 somethings ain't my bowl of Blue Bell Cookies n Cream ice cream anymore.

There's lots more, like the Iowa Hawkeyes battle Penn State tomorrow night. Trust me, I will be glued to the TV, plus the Dallas Cowboys play on Monday Night Football--and they GOTTA win, especially in that Billion Dollar Bungalow Jerry built. Ya know, I still feel Jerry's Bungalow shoulda been built in Dallas. I don't care what the Dallas city leaders say--that was something, that shoulda stayed in Dallas.

OK. I've rambled enough. Got some Friday to enjoy with a song that still makes my toe tap. Little known kinda disco ditty by Chic. Had it on vinyl and I dedicate it Michael Irvin, 'You're more than those 4's the judges gave you. In my book you're a 26 (that's the song's title)!

Really?

It's Tuesday. Tonight should be aerobics. Need to step up the exercise. For that, I miss the work out room that was in my old apartment. Had a park and work out room just steps away. Around the park, I'd make friends with my dogs and their humans....nice.

My chums have teased me about Donny Osmond being on the Dancing With the Stars, come next month. I think it'll be fun. Plus, I hope Michael Irvin proves he's a winner on the ballroom floor as he was on the gridiron--then Mark Dacascos can do more than point at food like he does on Iron Chef! I can't wait!

Anyway, today. I stepped on the scale and smiled. Of course, you want it to go FASTER, alas--the fact it's going at ALL is wonderful.

All is His time.

I am blessed.

Do A Little Dance

Enjoyed my first swing dance lesson last night!

The shoes I wore didn't let me pivot like I should! :( Alas, next time, may wear a little heel or socks. Even that little bit we did, made me realize how much I miss dance. That whole creative thing I finally give myself permission to let burst forth.

Just felt good! Look forward to the next one on Tuesday. And how much is this endeavor? Heck, my favorite price: FREE!

In the meantime, here's a little ditty I'd like to cue up: The Brothers Gibb aka the Bee Gees, with little brother Andy tellin' us we all should be dancing. Oh, and check out a very young Travlota doing his fancy footwork.

Bring on the weekend...enjoy!

Stuff Part II

Dancing With the Stars: Shawn Johnson WINS!

I didNOT see that coming. Just knew it was Gilles. OK, I woulda been OK with Shawn winning, being a fellow Iowan and all. Honestly, I didn't think she had that big of a chance.

Wrong.

Congrats to Shawn for her DWTS trophy. Alittle something more sparkle go with her gold from Beijing.

Just something about those Iowa girls.

Do Si Do Don't

I didn't miss the finals of Dancing With the Stars. I missed DANCING in the Dancing With the Stars finals.

All three freestyles didn't thrill me much. Do believe Gilles was bestest--even if he did dance to 'Flashdance.' Then fellow Iowan Shawn who turned it up a notch, while Dallasite Melissa lost some. Quite disappointed I am. Don't care much for all the tricks and such. A good, clean dance would have done me well. Nonetheless, I'll be smack dab in front of the TV for announcement of the winner!

Which I think should be Gilles-oh, what a feeling. Yep, so I quote the "Flashdance" song.

I digress.

Had no idea who Gilles Marini was when this DWTS season started. Folks said Gilles was in the Sex and the City movie. Well, I didn't ever watch the series, so didn't see the movie. I may have to see it NOW. Gilles is Handsome and handsome some more!

If I go to France, will I find a man like Gilles?

Stay tuned.

Tuesday Turn

Tis interesting when someone you don't know too well and was OK either way if you didn't know em or not, turns out to a confident to continue the story. Discovered a co-worker and I share the thoughts to become business owners. We share the tiny steps, instead of the rejoice in the faith step we should take. Once again, proves you don't know until you know it!

For tonight, gotta admit TV has all my interest tonight. OK, sure I should mop the floor, do the dishes and yea, yea, yea.

Whatever.

More inclined to celebrate the fact I did not get one single bill in the mail today! I can put put stuff of dfor one more day! Heck, Denzel Washington isn't until the weekend! :)

Must get ready for American Idol and then immediately switch to Dancing with the Stars.

Curious what Adam, who I give props for his originality, will surprise us with toinght?While on DWTS Steve-O just HAS to G-O! Unfortunately, Steve can't jack ass his way outta this! Charm or no charm.

So let me at least check the cats' food and then pop myself some corn.

And remember He didn't bring me this far to leave me!

Stay tuned.

Back to Monday

Went back to work today. After a week of great late sleep-ins, I did fall asleep with out much problem last night, eventhough I did awake 4:30AM. That's wonderful if that was the time I usually get up. Oh no. It was a good 90 minutes BEFORE my usual time

Even with my alarm set, I can sleep through lawn mowers outside my window and even a boom, shake the house kind of thunderstorm. So I was afraid to even doze for a minute. Hence I've been awake since 4:30AM.

Ain't really feeling that.

OK, if I'd gotten up to write or some thing else constructive (I did give Him Praise tho)---well, fine. Alas, I didn't. A cat curled on my shoulder as we shared a pillow at 4:30AM. His idea set better with me.

Got through work. Now I need to get my trash out by the curb--where is my forever man who is to do this chore?-and then priorities set in: Dancing With the Stars. Being awake since 4:30AM made the wait to see if Lawrence Taylor and Steve-O can step up their game made the wait just little bit longer.

Pop some corn and Stay tuned!

Friday For Now

Feels so good to know it's Friday.

The Weekend.
And I have next week OFF.
My birthday is in a mere five days.
I have yet to explore ballroom dance lessons.
Curious how they may be.
Got stuff on my mind.
Some good and some bad.
Just tell myself it's only temporary.
All about being able to learn and grow.

Even tho the lessons can hurt

Your strength and faith soar
Can sleep in tomorrow--who wouldn't love THAT!
Got a WEEK off.
Cats to curl.
House to clean.
My house.
Friends to hang with.
My birthday is in five more days.
Life has ups and down.
Yet,it is YOUR life.
Who wouldn't love THAT?

Tuesday Thought

I am so addicted to Dancing With The Stars. I dvr this show even when I'm watching it--with popcorn in bowl-I may miss something. As I like the humility of Steve Wozniak and his all round cuddliness--he may need to shuffle off. Although, Denise Richardson and Holly Madison are so stiff and uncomfortable to watch. Pretty, yes they are. Yet a big yawn, however some men disagree due to their lure of Holly Madison's 'ability.'

Anyway I still think of taking a lballroom lessonor two. Just to see. In the meantime, I gotta get some stuff done before the Results show. Like tie up newspapers to get recycled, then watch President Barack Obama, and then pop some corn for the Results Show.

On President Barack Obama--he's not quite Moses. To me, if he hadn't done all he's done even to this point--folks would gripe. He's done all he's done even up to this point--folks gripe. It took us awhile to get into this mess. It may take us a while to get out.

Stay tuned.

Now where are my sequins?

Right Foot Forward

Had today off. LOVED IT. Had to go get POKED. That's what I call my Coumadin check--to make sure my blood isn't too thick or too thin, for my mitral valve. It's all routine now. I realized again, how blessed I've been to not have any set back from the little open heart work done in 2006. My scar does remind me--daily.

Had to get gas, twas only a buck 65. To think that's cheap. Planned to send my stuff to my Tax Guy. Forgot the envelope at home. Will do tomorrow. Popped me some corn, pet a cat, looked at the trash I need to put curbside, as time ticked to:

I only reality show with DWTS and American Idol. That's about all I can handle. Happiness will run through me until May. About the time Spring Fever really sets in and I wanna do other things on my weekday night. In the meantime...

I never was much of a Go Go's fan, but Belinda Carlise and I are same age and AARP membership invitees-so I'm not ready to see her Go Go. Football is my thing, yet Laurence Taylor didn't quite get a first down tonight. That guy from Jackass? What's his name again? Actually was impressed.

Plus gymnast and fellow Iowan, Shawn Johnson, was very good. And that Gilles guy--who is he? Sex in the City? Never saw the movie, because I never watched the show...sorry. Yummy he was. David Allan Grier was tough and tasty in that green tux. Impressive. The founder of Apple..bless him for stepping out there. Just vote for him because he tried and he's likable. And I don't know anything about rap, yet Lil Kim delivered. I only knew her from going to prison.

However, the dancer who impressed me most, was the jilted one: Melissa from The Bachelor. So very graceful and she knows ballet. Love me some ballet. Right now, she's got the better gig. I don't watch The Bachelor, and really didn't know who she was.

Sure, I left out other dancers tonight. There's a reason. They tried--yet the ones listed stood out for me! And Karina barely had enough doily to call what she had on a costume.

So we'll see what happens next Monday. In the meantime, gotta put out my trash, then try to cram in today's episode of the Young and the Restless: WHEN is Kay going to regain her memory??? And Sharon is being such a....well, when she turns up pregnant, which one of the 3 men will be the daddy? Stay tuned.

I'd be great in the waltz..1...2..3...Dance!