The Joy of Six...

'There's No Crying in Poker...'

Sorry if I've been a little remiss in my posting lately; since last Thursday I've been a 'little off.'  Some would say....'a little?'  I'm still not feeling myself, but I'm realizing more and more as I get older that I really don't know what 'myself' is anymore.  If I were to guess, I think I might be going through another one of my kidney stone episodes....without the actual appearance of a kidney stone.  I do have two or three of the little guys lurking around according to my last CAT scan.  I've had similar episodes before and don't know why they STILL baffle me.  I always get confused trying to decipher what I'm actually feeling.  Maybe it's because these matters are not always consistent even in the same victimized body.

Anyhoooo, I refused to let it ruin my birthday celebration with Jen, Dan and Joe.  Poker night was fun...and I actually was feeling pretty 'normal' that day.  Yeah, I lost $3.00....but I made up for it in laughter.  No one ever loses very much money in our little games....and none of us would really care if we did.  It's all about the fun of spending time together 'raking each other over the coals' that we most look forward to.  I'd say I'm the major 'rakee.'  It seems I'm just too hilarious for words and my kids can't wait to jab me to see what reaction they get.  I say, 'bring it on you nasty, monster children...I can take whatever you throw at me.'

Had a really nice birthday in general...lots of calls, cards, e-mails and some presents from those very same terrible children.  I even had a surprise visit from Denise and TW on Saturday....with a little box from the bakery to help celebrate the day.  I sliced that little treat up after dinner for the four of us....YUM.  Thank you ladies.

We did some 'face time' too...calling Bella, Bastian and Liv from Jenna's new IPad.  Now that was fun.  I loved to be able to actually see the kids...and vice versa....rather than only hearing them.

Watched a lot of football on Sat. and Sun. too.  What in the world happened to the Packers?  I guess those couple of weeks off after their last game of the season may have done them more harm than good.  My brother, who lives in Wisconsin and is a Packer-Backer....because it's the law if you live there, must be in a deep depression along with the rest of the state.  Sorry Ken.

Have a good week everyone.... ~Joy xo

Shakespeare wrote about the 7 ages of man...Now Maxine uses the number 7 to refer to another facet of our being human.....(thanks to my cousin Donna for this)

Research shows that there are 7 kinds of sex.

The 1st kind of sex is called: Smurf Sex. * This kind of sex happens when you first meet someone, and you both have sex until you are blue in the face.

The 2nd kind of sex is called: Kitchen Sex. * This is when you have been with your partner for a short time, and you are so needy you will have sex anywhere, even in the kitchen.

The 3rd kind of sex is called: Bedroom Sex. * This is when you have been with your partner for a long time, your sex has gotten routine, and you usually have sex only in your bedroom.

The 4th kind of sex is called: Hallway Sex * This is when you have been with your partner for too long. When you pass each other in the hallway you both say 'Screw you.'

The 5th kind of sex is called: Religious Sex. * This means you get Nun in the morning, Nun in the afternoon, and Nun at night. (Very Popular)

The 6th kind is called Courtroom Sex.      * This is when you cannot stand your wife any more.  She takes you to court and screws you in front of everyone.

And; Last, but not least, The 7th kind of sex is called: Social Security Sex. You get a little each month, but not enough to enjoy yourself.

 

The Bad News Bears

This will be short and sweet...because I'm bummed.  Our Bears lost to the Packers...21 to 14.  It's not like it was a royal beating; but we just never really got into it from the beginning.  We didn't play the kind of football we needed to play to beat the Packers...who have been playing very good ball lately.  We had our chances, and even looked like we might come back in the second half...but we just didn't take advantage of the chances that came our way and made some vital mistakes. 

When we lost our quarterback, Jay Cutler, to a knee injury pretty much for the whole second half; I knew we were in serious trouble.  Now all the 'nay-Jay-sayers' are coming out of the woodwork.  Come on, give the guy a break...Geesh.  So, it will be the Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers going to the Superbowl.

Dare I say....'there's always next year?'  Naw, I'm just not going to say anything.  I'm still too bummed.  I think I need a rest away from Chicago sports for a while.  Although, the Chicago Bulls are playing some great basketball right now and lead their division....ohhhh.  Have a good week everyone....  ~Joy

Go Bears......PLEASE!!!

Tomorrow our Chicago Bears play their long-time rivals, the Green Bay Packers, for a berth at the Superbowl.  In the eyes of life-long Bear fans like me, this game is almost more important than the actual Superbowl.  Sadly, not many are picking the Bears to win; but I'm holding out all hope that we play a spectacular game and beat the Pack.  Chicago is in a frenzy of excitement; and I'm sure the gazillions of fans are praying for the same thing...even if they do secretly harbor a few doubts. Hey many of us are Cubs fans too...can you blame us?  This season has been an unexpected delight in the eyes of many critics...and maybe we'll continue to surprise everyone.  Wish my mom and dad were here to enjoy it.  Go Bears!!!

 

Now a few laughs via a very sweet friend....thanks Nancy.

There, I Fixed It....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hmm, a little ingenuity never hurts...it's a good thing right? 

Once again...I reiterate.....GO BEARS!!!

 

 

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

It’s not often that I read something in the newspaper and become so incensed by it….and in this case so disgusted….that I feel the need to post about it.  I came across one such article a few days ago.

 

It seems this 21 year-old New Jersey man, and I use the term man loosely, for I hate to categorize him as a human being who has actually evolved as a member of our species….so let’s just go with what he really is…..this total idiot moron was arrested at a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game and jailed for intentionally vomiting on a couple of fans attending the game.  Yep, you read that right….   

I N T E N T I O N A L L Y!  And the two patrons he so disgustingly spewed upon…..an off-duty police captain and his 11 year-old daughter.  Well, lucky you Mr. Sicko Pea-Brain.

 

This guy actually does have a name….Matthew. (I won’t post his last name.  For all I know he would get some kind of a perverted thrill out of it if he should ever by some miracle come across this post.)  Matthew was charged with assault (one of the sickest I’ve heard of), reckless endangerment (no kidding), disorderly conduct (to say the least), and related offenses (what could he possibly do to add to that heinous display?).

 

Moron-man made himself vomit on the police captain and his daughter after a companion of his was kicked out of the game for unruly behavior.  Oh Great…so there were more than one ‘brainless wonders’; how amusing that must have been for the patrons lucky enough to be sitting around them.

 

Matthew obviously couldn’t muster up enough adult logic to just accept that his friend was ejected.  Or…maybe he had too much to drink, and that clouded his stellar judgment even further…I honestly don’t know; but in one-fell-swoop his distorted mind made him retaliate with one of the most vile acts I’ve ever heard of.

 

As the police captain described it:

 

“It was the most vile, disgusting thing I’ve ever seen.  He has two fingers down his throat, and then he lunges forward and vomits on myself and my 11-year-old.”

 

And on top of all of that….as if that wasn’t bad enough….

 

The police captain tried to push his children safely behind him, and Moronic Matthew punched him in the face for his efforts.  ARE YOU AS MAD AS I AM RIGHT NOW?  Where in the world does this guy think ANY of this behavior is acceptable?  I could strangle him myself.

 

Apparently there were others in the crowd who felt the same way. 

Four or five fans in the next section rushed to help.  They held Jackass down until police arrived; and someone gave him a little of his own medicine and punched HIM in the face as he tried to break free.  Also, another officer was hit with vomit.  Whoowee, Jackass was just ‘spreading the love.’

 

WOW, what a day at the old ball game.

 

There was a picture of Mental Moron Matthew in the paper.  Frightening!  But he was sporting a big fat shiner on his left eye.  I wonder if he’s capable of realizing how lucky he was to even make it out of that stadium alive.

 

He must make his parents SO proud.  Actually, unless he learned all of his suave moves from them and they fostered this kind of horrific behavior…..my heart goes out to them. 

Most Decorated Olympian

I watched every race; and Saturday night Michael Phelps won his record 8th gold medal of the Beijing games when he was part of the winning 400-meter medley relay team... to become the greatest of the Olympian champions.  What a thrill to be able to see it all.

I remember watching 36 years ago in August of 1972 when Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals in swimming in the Munich games and everyone thought there was no way anyone would ever touch that record. 

But here we are....records are meant to be broken.

With 14 gold medals, Michael Phelps has won more golds than any athlete in history.

CONGRATULATIONS......Truly Amazing!!!!!!!

Bejing Olympia Gardens

The Opening Ceremonies of the summer Olympics in Bejing, China a couple of days ago were nothing short of amazing.  Stunning!  Certainly one of the best I've ever seen in all my years of watching the olympics since loving them as a child.  The people of Bejing certainly have prepared for these Olympics in the most beautiful ways....and for all the world to see and enjoy.........THE BEJING OLYMPIA GARDENS......(Click on the pictures to enlarge to really appreciate their beauty.)

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWESOME.....TRUELY AWESOME!!!! Can you imagine walking through these beautiful gardens...one right after another?  They must go on for miles and miles.