Ain't Miss Beehaven

You gotta read this!

2012-01-05T16:09:00.000-05:00

Ms.Bee was thumbing through Craigslist today, searching for that all perfect part time job because as you know, Ms.Bee told her boss to shove it right before Christmas - when she came upon an ad for a House Hold Assistant - now before you laugh and say "Oh I don't want to read that boring stuff" - Trust me - read it - it's a howl and a half - made me laugh out loud - and I was so amused by it that I actually responded to the "young single retired entrepreneur father" and asked him if he was high! Then preceded to tell him his ad was actually comical!

By the way - don't you love the "Lifestyle assistant" description? I could not make this shit up if I tried!

I think the guy should probably adjust the job description to "MOMMY" The other thing I am wondering about is the pay - it says 15-20K/hr - IF this job pays 15 to 20 K an hour I'm applying!

Household Assistant (Concord, MA)

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Household and Lifestyle Assistant

Estimated time: 20-25 hours/week

Overview
We would love to make the house a home, eat healthy meals, and dress well. We would love someone to help us when we're sick. We would love to have someone who can help us make this happen.
We are natural minded family consisting of two very young children and a young single retired entrepreneur father. Though we spend a lot of time together the children sleep at their mother's, which is close by. We are pretty simple and fun. We have a 300 year old colonial house that is about 2,500 square feet that we keep clean. We eat healthy and vegetarian. We have two golden retrievers. While we could hire many people to do each of these following separates tasks, we do not want the responsibility of coordinating multiple people. We are pretty liberal when it comes to spending.

You will do well if you have a strong desire to serve and care for others, and also have a lot of fun with the aesthetic side of life such as fashion, decorating, and cooking.

Household Maintenance
You must take care of the home and maintain it at the highest level. This is from the big picture touches that make the house a home to the details of day to day pick up and cleaning. We would like the house to be decorated so that it is very comfortable and has a natural and open feel. This includes choosing furniture, paint colors, window treatments, photos, and other home touches. We would like the house kept thoroughly clean, from the radiators, to under the furniture, and to the windows. We would like the house always picked up and neat. Since we do not use most of the rooms, this should be relatively easy, probably including a pickup once in the morning such as making the bed and emptying the dishwasher, and in the evening after the kids have left.

We also want someone who can be proactive about pruning unused items in the house and organizing. We like to live simply and this often means getting rid of things and simplifying.

Estimated time: 7 hours/week

Cooking
Do you enjoy cooking? We are a vegetarian low-fat household and a key to living this way is having great food. We would like a snack plate of fresh fruits and vegetables in the morning at around 10:00 AM, lunch at noon, another snack plate in the afternoon around 2:00 PM, and dinner. Preparing things in advance would be okay as long as they are easily served. For example, snacks might be prepared the day before and left in the refrigerator. We would like a menu prepared for the week on the Friday preceding. We have plenty of great recipes; we just need you to select them and prepare them.
We love surprises and special treats.
Estimated Time: 7 hours/week

Style
Are you good with fashion? We would like someone who has a strong sense of style and cares about appearance. For the children this includes making sure they always have the clothes they need such as shoes, hats, scarves, and coats. The children should look good and fashionable for their age, including hair and nail care. For the father the same things generally apply and we would like to make sure he is always very nicely dressed, the clothes are stylish, and appropriate for a single retired entrepreneur.
In addition to appearance, we also want someone who knows how to have fun and can discovering fun social activities for the children and/or the father. We especially want to find activities that help everyone socialize.
Estimated Time: 1 hour/week

Sick Care
We also would like someone who can provide caring support when any of us is sick. We want you to proactive and think of things like special meals.

Location: Concord, MA
Compensation: 15-20K/hr
This is a part-time job.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T15:15:00.000-05:00

Ms.Bee would like to wish her peeps a Merry Christmas or Happy Channakah or whatever holiday you choose to celebrate!

May you all have the good fortune to be with family who loves you, have good food in your plate, good cheer in your glass!

Peace..................

Merry Christmas to me?

2011-12-19T20:19:00.000-05:00

Ms.Bee cannot stop laughing! Today Ms.Bee received a gift bag (that was clearly reused a few times) of goodies from the Boss! Ms.Bee is bursting with excitement and cannot wait to show you the LOOT!

First we shall start off with the card! Nothing says the boss appreciates all your hard work like "Best Wishes for 2012!"

And NOTHING says I want you on board like these fine gifts! Soap - I actually got 2 boxes and left on in the car after is fell off the seat going around a corner - man the SHIT stinks! Pepe LePEW smells better! Do you think maybe she could have sprung for just a Crabtree and Evelyn? NOPE - I would love to know where she picked this CRAP up!

And hey check out those Frosty The Snowman earrings huh? Snazzy don't you think? Or as my kids say, those snizzle! Yup - I think I'll sport those things on the next Chevy Chase Christmas Vacation movie! These were BIG bucks!

Even The Man's Man said "it's time to go" - and he was a little taken aback by the lack of effort here...............Don't get me wrong - I always appreciate a gift no matter the cash value - some of the best gifts I have ever received were small but meant something because of who they came from - but this is just laughable - I was going to say insulting but it's too laughable to be insulting!

Note to self - "Don't bother giving boss a box of shit for Christmas" - she is already full of it!

Merry Christmas Boss - and all the best to YOU in 2012! I think a new assistant is on top of the list!

This is an emergency broadcast....

2011-12-19T18:21:00.000-05:00

Ms.Bee would like to interrupt your daily activity to warn you that she will be posting some pictures of her Christmas presents from the crazy looney boss! And you won't believe what loot she got! Stay tuned!

Random observations from the 'burbs!

2011-12-09T19:17:00.000-05:00

Well it's certainly been a LONG time since Ms.Bee posted! Wow - time flies when you are NOT having fun!

Thanksgiving went off without a hitch! We had no broken refrigerators (like we had last Christmas) - and nobody was vomiting on the side while some of us ate! All in all it was a great day to spend with family and we all thanked GOD for food and booze!

I saw a man yesterday flossing his teeth in the car.............GROSS...........

I am tired of saying Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukkah - or Happy Kwanzaa - whatever it is you celebrate - Happy happy - can we just call it what it is?

Junior and I spent the day at a State University looking around - it was good - Junior liked it, I liked it and we put that on the "list"!

Ms.Bee learned this week that some other "full time" employees in her office got Christmas bonus's - however she did not receive one! While the boss happily played Santa on the phone with her other 2 employees telling them they could expect their bonus's in the mail - Ms.Bee sat by and smiled brightly and when she received the the invite to said Boss's Christmas soiree' via Post It note with "Bridget" wrote on it sitting in her pile of "to do" things - She thought "ain't no way Ain't Ms.Beehaven will be attending BEE'Otch" - as a matter of fact - I didn't even acknowledge that I received it or saw it! I think Ms.Bee is not cut out to work for woman (bee'otches) - however I do think this one has a little personality issue that is interfering in her everyday life (IE - the life that she doesn't have) - so I'm looking the other way and looking to move on - I don't need psycho BEE'Otch trying to play head games by telling me how wonderful her last TEMP was who couldn't put a letter together with correct spelling - but he was a 30 year old guy who fawned all over her and I think she misses that attention..........he didn't last 90 days at his "new" job either - now he's selling granola bars! And I am not kidding! Said Boss thinks it's wonderful! "Look at these bars - aren't the wonderful - and every bar he sells feeds a child in Africa" - GREAT - how about you KISS MY ASS! Ok - I'm done! Ms.Bee predicts a new job in the New Year!

The house is decorated..............The Man's Man got a new Ford "Tough" pickup for Christmas and I am sitting by the pellet stove alone - Life is Good!

Thanksgiving questionaire

2011-11-05T14:24:00.000-04:00

Greetings - from the Abyss! While Ms.Bee is home pondering Thanksgiving menus and what time to leave for the next hockey gig - The Man's Man is here:

Carton House - Outside of Dublin Ireland

He is busy pondering which course to play tomorrow!

A friend has suggested he play O'Meara because Mongomerie looks like Mrs.Doubtfire he says!

Ms. Bee is pondering the Thanksgiving menu because that is what she does.........she writes it - then crosses things out, then rewrites it, then looks at more recipes.........decisions decisions..........as long as there is wine and booze we will survive!

Ms.Bee is wondering a few things:

Do you eat turkey for Christmas as well?

What is your favorite side dish with turkey?

Do you eat in the afternoon or evening?

Do you have a specific tradition on Thanksgiving?

I will tell you that my favorite side dish is Spinach souffle' - it's an absolute must have for me and my sista too! We eat it for breakfast the next day and the next until it's gone!

We DO NOT eat turkey on Christmas, my Dad was never a big fan of turkey in his younger days so Mom always had roast beef on Christmas................which is my personal favorite...........I think each holiday should have it's own unique menu! My Italian inlaws always had lasanga - I love pasta but I love beef more - so beef wins out!

We eat mid-afternoon - usually around 3:00PM - after we have hor'derves and drinks!

We do not have a specific tradition on Thanksgiving - except to always give thanks - for what we have - and to be together...........which is a blessing.

This is a CRUEL JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-10-29T14:34:00.000-04:00

And I will tell you I am in the 6-10 area - this SUCKS!

Daytime TV is like watching ice melt

2011-10-26T10:32:00.000-04:00

So Ms.Bee OB-viously is not sitting around on Fridays (her day off) watching daytime TV - but today because she doesn't feel well and her little guy has a 1/2 day - she swapped her day off and is working Friday this week.

Ms.Bee would like to take a moment to tell you what the big 3 networks are playing at the moment:

CBS - Let's Make a Deal
ABC - Nate Berkus
NBC - Today Show

Is America stupid? (yes I now the answer already)

Let's Make a Deal - lets start with this one - people get dressed up in costumes and try to win stupid prizes like "dinette sets" from Broyhill..........and sometimes they get a goat instead - DUH - DUH and DUH - bring back Monty Hall and then I might consider watching! Wayne Brady does NOTHING for this show!

Nate Berkus - Now actually I like Nate - he's not a bad buy - he's cute, definately has good taste, etc etc.....but the show........just doesn't get me excited you know? How much decorating can you watch? I don't know - maybe it's me!

Then we have the 15th hour of the Today Show! Now Matt and dimwit Ann Curry have been on since 7:00AM - it's now 10:30AM - how much TODAY do we need? How about TOMORROW - yeah - How about I make a TOMORROW show? Get off my TV! If I stay tuned long enough I'll get to see Kathie "make me barf " Lee and Hoda (who names their child Hoda?) - blither all over each other and drink wine.............I get all Lewis Black and want to smash the fricking TV when I see or hear Kathie Lee............the woman needs to go - HOME!

Then I have 9 BAzillion channels of cable with nothing on.............even Food Network has that stupid Sandra Lee on or repeats that are 5 years old!

I think I'll go back to bed!

Hail to Dorothy - The Wicked Witch is dead!

2011-10-20T20:26:00.000-04:00

Oh wait - this isn't the Wicked Witch is it? Well, they look alot alike - FUGLY as hell - so what the hell - let's give it up for Dorothy!

In other Ms.Beehaven News................Ms.Bee has been told by her FBIL (the one that wants to build his own casket) - that she is getting old! He says it's ok and that he has come to the realization that he is old and he doesn't care anymore - he has come to terms with the fact he can't do what he used to and he is ok with that! Ms.Bee and he agree on this! However, we have a hard time convincing the Man's Man about this, Mr.Manly still thinks he's 22 and plays hockey on Monday nights at un-GODLY hours - like 11:00PM! Then the "Men" drink beer in the smelly locker room afterwards! EW!

Boy do we have some Yahoo's running for Prez this term huh? How about that Cain? And oh don't forget Rick Perry! Or how about Michelle Bachman? And nothing says Presidential like Vegas baby huh? Oh yeah what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.............or not!

Cheers people - it's Thursday - my virtual Friday - and Ms.Bee is going to enjoy every single moment tomorrow!

Funerals, caskets and how I plan to go!

2011-10-14T18:53:00.000-04:00

Yes you read that right! The other day I was going back and forth with my FBIL (favorite brother inlaw) - as I have a couple and he is definitely the fav! We were emailing and discussing another BIL's illness and the fact that we all have space in the family plot. We've always sort of had a running joke that we'd be the last 2 standing and fight till the bitter end for the last remaining spot yadda yadda. I also told my FBIL that if I go before he I wanted him to remind the Man's Man that I would prefer being cremated - AND I really do not want to be put out on display in a funeral home for all to wither and wather over - it's just plain odd to me. I would much prefer I nice service somewhere in a chapel by the ocean or a park along the water - and I specifically told him I want a 3X3 picture of me smiling and laughing "to beat the band" - because that is how I prefer people remember me. I said if I go first my ashes can be kept in a bucket somewhere until the time comes to bury me with the Man's Man - if he goes first - then I don't know because we can't open up the vault and put me in there right? (Now you now this gets weird beyond weird right?) In Massachusetts one's remains must be put in a cement vault..........and then put in the ground...........ew - it's just wrong for me - I can't be resting in the ground - I want to be scattered on top!

So then my FBIL goes on to tell me that in Florida where he lives he looked into a cemetery that lets you be buried in a pine box with no vault! (he lives in the Redneck Riviera) And guess what else? He had the DO-IT-YOURSELF plans to a pine box casket that was fold able so that it would take up less space until your time came! Can I tell you that was 3 days ago and I'm still laughing! Who the hell looks at do-it-yourself casket plans? Well I will tell you who - my FBIL! BUT..........after all that he decided to be cremated too! See his plans below: Seriously what a weirdo huh? I was like hey, ho FBIL WTF!

So - I'm curious - do you have last wishes? Do you care? Would you like my FBIL to build you a fold able casket? :)

The Chew? And screw if you know what's good!

2011-10-03T20:11:00.000-04:00

Ms. Bee was home with sickly Matt last Monday and had the un-pleasure of watching ABC's new show "The Chew" - First let me just say that it's downright appauling that they took Erica Kane off the air - I do not watch soaps - but I used to back in the day and Erica is the Queen of daytime TV - the fact that they replaced AMC with "The Chew" shows you that everyone at ABC daytime TV has their heads up their ASS!

If you haven't been LUCKY? enough to see this show tune in at 1:00PM Eastern or check your local guide - I assure you that you WILL be looking at these idiots with questions marks floating around your head!

The other day Michael Simon had his sister cooking chicken cutlets and then had her purell her hands after handling the RAW chicken - EW EW EW EW - this is gross - wrong and disgusting! EW EW EW!
And chicken cutlets - how awe inspiring is that? Listen I love chicken cutlets - but that is kinda basic cooking isn't it? I mean it's not rocket science - Or is it me? Note to Michael - MUST WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT! MUST TELL SISTER AS WELL!

And Clinton - oh good Lord - the man puts little signs up telling people where to throw their shrimp tails and dirty hand towels! It must be a gay thing? Really? I don't know about you - but I know that the shrimp tail goes in the trash and if I can't find it - I'll ask - I promise I don't put them in people's plants - Here's a suggestion for Clinton - get some friends who have some class! My friends would not put the shrimp tails in the plants (if I had some) unless they were really drunk!

Mario - cut the pony tail off and cut the shit with Gweneth - nobody can stand her anymore! And you honestly are much better on Iron Chef - also - you look like a lost Brook Trout in the sea! Haha - get it?

Carla - she seriously looks like a witch - I'm sorry - I don't mean to be unkind but the woman does nothing for TV - she needs a makeover of some sort.

Daphne - All I can say is 2 words - Dr. Oz...........well actually let me just say that she's cute - but she seriously only got this job because of her father! I can tell!

In short this show isn't going to last long - in fact it should have been taken off the air the first week it was put on - it was chewed and spit out the first 5 minutes of air time! Can you say Screw Chew?

Sunday ramblings...........

2011-10-02T12:47:00.000-04:00

Today is Sunday Oct 2, 2011 - On Friday Sept 30, 2011 Redsox Nation lost the man that brought them to 2 World Series since 1918 the other day. And if you can't count - it was 86 fricking years!

Tito you are a class act. It is true Karma is a bitch - John Henry was injured on his "yacht" Friday night and had to be taken to the hospital - Ms.Bee thinks he had one too many after sending Tito packing and fell down - too bad he didn't fall overboard into Boston Harbor!

Friday, Ms. Bee transformed her yard from summer to fall - she pulled up all the summer plantings that were starting to yellow and replaced them will brillant fall colored mums, and pumpkins and gords and funky little things of different colors and shapes! She feels better about the look of the yard now!

Yesterday was October 1st - The Man's Man and I celebrated 23 years of wedded bliss - we started dating in 1986 while I was a Junior in high school, he a senior...........I can tell you he is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5aMMRes2u4

Ms.Bee has been busy with all things kids, and weddings, and fall cleaning etc...........she also thinks she has a senile dog on her hands. Carson has started to bark at NOTHING and I do mean nothing - which leads me to believe old age is setting in!

Ms.Bee has discovered a new drink while she was away at her good friend Mary's wedding which took place here at the lovely Daniel Webster Inn in Sandwich MA on Sept 17th - trust me a good time was had by all - festivities started at 2:00Pm Friday and never stopped until Sunday!

Jeramiah Weed (sweet tea flavored vodka) and lemonade - yum yum - her new husband Ross has turned me into a Junkie - thanks Ross! What a great time was had by all! And so nice to see a couple SO in love!

To prove that we all had a good time here is our good friend Cheri pretending she is the Chiquita Banana lady and using the mantle flower arrangement as a prop for her head!

Yo Cheri - you look sexy lady!

Mushroom?

2011-09-14T21:48:00.000-04:00

I found this under a low growing juniper bush in my front garden tonight.................I am frankly speechless!

Help - I've fallen

2011-08-24T21:37:00.000-04:00

I did get up - but Ms.Bee is starting to get a complex............this is the 3rd? wait 4th? Hmmm - I don't know I've lost count - but Ms. Bee has fallen alot the last few years! I hereby officially conclude - I AM NOT A WEEBLE! I wabble and DO FALL DOWN!

Today - Ms. Bee decided to stop at her local grocer in the town in which she works - Ms. Bee only needed a few items - while coming out of the store and almost to the car Ms.Bee's foot came upon a pile of GOOP - you know that goopy stuff they use to seal the cracks in the asphalt - except I am thinking my 8 year old and his friends might have been on the job the day it was done because it looked like a topped off cupcake! Ms.Bee's foot found the goop and she took a header and hit her knees, her hands, her chin, her mouth and hurt her already hurt elbow! And let us know forget our hurt pride shall we? Ms. Bee did have someone come to her rescue - he was not however Tom Brady or Superman - he was however a very nice man and I graciously thanked him several times and assured him I was ok................then Ms. Bee came home and poured herself a drink!

Now Ms.Bee is in bed stiffer than stiff (and no not from the booze) - turning black and blue by the second...................Ms.Bee needs suction cups on the botton of her feet! The End............

More random observations from the 'burbs........

2011-08-13T07:43:00.000-04:00

Well in case you haven't heard - my sister Meg and her bloggy BFF The Zadge hit Blogher San Diego last weekend - they were supposed to be learning blogging tools to better their blogs - but instead they were out having many libations with various people - which is why I decided to stay home this year.......because you all know Ms.Bee would not have wanted to be a part of any of that carousing and drinking until all hours! Geez girls do you really think I want to do that in NYC with you next year?

Did you hear that Kate Middleton AKA The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted in a sweater she had already been spotted in? It's true! Can you believe that someone actually wears a sweater more than once? And she's royalty and all - it's hard to imagine someone with common sense! AND to add further insult she wore a dress to Will's cousins wedding that she had worn before! AW God!

School is 2 weeks away - Ms.Bee cannot wait! She's had enough of teenagers laying around doing nothing and little boys wearing the same set of cloths for more than 1 day! She's had enough of staying up late and talking until Ms.Bee had to take herself to bed to get some quiet - enough children - get your arses to school! NOW! Although Ms.Bee is slowing coming to the realization that her oldest will be graduating from high school next spring and will have to make some tough decisions - he spent the last week with his girlsfriends Marine Brother and co at Camp Lejeune and appears to have had a really fine time............I hope he didn't get any ideas about being a Mar...............oh never mind - that would never happen .............that would require bed making and clothing folding.............

This mornings headlines say Sarah Palin was swarmed at the Iowa state fair - I'm hoping it was by bees!

Mitt Romney's wealth is reported to be as high as $250 Million - excuse me Mitt but why the "F" do you want to run for President? I'm sorry there Mitt I just don't see it happening for you either..........

Ms.Bee and the gang are on vacation this week - we've decided to do a little camping in the White Mountains - if it rains one little drop I'm running for the nearest hotel! There will be no repeat of the camp show that happened in Bar Harbor a few years ago where I slept in the car for 3 nights only to wake each morning to beutiful sunshine!

Bye bye for now!

Random Observations from the Suburbs........

2011-07-21T15:43:00.003-04:00

That is first and foremost...............Damn I don't like these lazy crazy days of summer............it's just too damn hot to enjoy activity!

Moving on...........I have a sorta old new love.................it's called produce and it can be purchased here........

http://www.verrillfarm.com/

I pass this famous for many things farm stand every day - twice a day - now mind you there are bigger and better places in the area - what I love about this place is I get to see the vegie's and fruit growing daily - there are acres of stuff here and it just marvels me to watch the stuff grow. I want to stop my car some days and run into the fields and pick till my hearts is content..............I don't know why this is - it just is.

I have been watching nothing but the Food Network lately - there really is nothing on 500 channels of tv.......

Why do people insist on biking and running on days like today? Do they feel the need to be Superman/woman? It's too DAMN HOT out there people - relax and have yourself a cold something!

Ms.Bee was going to take herself and the family to a Cape Ann beach tomorrow but it's too hot! Again......that HOT is messing with my life too much!

If you have never heard of Cape Ann, you probably have and don't know it - It's where the Perfect Storm was filmed - Gloucester MA. However - Ms.Bee does not wish to be a fried clam tomorrow so she will seek cooler actitivites..........she would however love to eat a few fried clams somewhere - once a year I venture to the fried side for a little taste of these babies - nothing like 'em! Except for the stuffed oysters at http://www.flounderschowderhouse.com/ in Pensacola Beach - those are yummy too! This however, would cause me to go where AGAIN it's TOO hot!

I will sign off with this old summertime song...............on a side note - doesn't the guy on the right look like our friend Ron over at http://www.ducksmahal.com/ ? Just sayin............

This is a public service announcement from Ms.Bee

2011-07-14T19:49:00.000-04:00

Today I joined the Katie Couric Club........

It's true and I'm not afraid to tell you.............my name is Bridget and I had a colonoscopy today. I know I know, it might be too much infomation for some of you but my hope is, like Katie Couric (who had hers done on TV!) - that those of you that may be overdue for this fun little procedure - will get on the phone and dial up your Dr - Pronto! Here are a few statistics that might make you ponder this fun test:

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States are for 2011:
•101,700 new cases of colon cancer

•39,510 new cases of rectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States when men and women are considered separately, and the second leading cause when both sexes are combined. It is expected to cause about 49,380 deaths during 2011.

The test was a piece of cake - I had the Michael Jackson drug of choice - propofol. Which means - I was out cold! However, the nice thing about propofol is you wake up very easily from it - I walked out of the hospital 2 hours later!

The preparation - well - it wasn't the most pleasant experience but I feel it could have been worse! I spent a few hours running to the ladies room last night - but thankfully I followed Dr's orders - ate light on Tuesday and had nothing but jello and chicken broth yesterday.

My Dr told me I made the right choice given my family history and what not - I did have 1 polyp which was removed and will be biopsied - so given the choice that that little polyp could have sat in me and grown into some kind of cancer - I'm really glad I have checked that box off - and you should too!

Bored

2011-07-08T17:16:00.000-04:00

OK - I admit it - I'm bored with the whole blogging thing - Maybe I have ADD and don't feel like blogging? Maybe I'm too tired? Too Lazy? But lately - I just don't feel like blogging..............I find it WORK! I also don't feel like I can attract many people................while I love the friends that do comment - I sometimes feel that they are doing it out of sympathy...............I LOVE reading other blogs - but sometimes just feel like the blogging part is too much work? I love putting thoughts down on the "paper" but sometimes feel the need to put up pictures and videos and all the jazz that goes along with it............and I know I can compete............am I the only one?

And I'm off

2011-07-01T10:40:00.000-04:00

Ms.Bee and the whole damn fam are heading to Cape Cod today to visit Cape Cod Nana - with a special guest appearence from Meg! Meg and Bee will drink beer and wine and talk about Cape Cod Nana's crazy neighbors and Auntie Meg's crazy neighbors! Oh and let me not forget MY crazy neighbors! Does anyone see a pattern here?

Hopefully we will get to the beach later for some Mr.Sunshine - if not we'll pull out the hard stuff and cloud watch from the deck!

Friday musings..........

2011-06-17T10:21:00.000-04:00

I have been putting together a blog about reality TV to post but am going off topic to post some other important news!

In case you haven't heard - THE BOSTON BRUINS WON THE STANLEY CUP! Woot woot! I might go to the parade tomorrow with the boys - weather dependent!

My boy is going to get his driver's license tomorrow.......Happy? Sad? A little of both! Happy because now he can take himself places and enjoy the freedom of being an "almost" adult. I remember getting my license and feeling the freedom and growing up; it's something you never forget, it's a very exciting rite of passage in one's life! Good luck Patrick - even though you scare my sometimes - I know you'll do fine!

This weekend is Father's Day - my heart is still heavy that my Dad is gone - but never forgotten. Here's to you Dad - forever in my heart, always by my side. This is my favorite picture of my Dad - this is how I choose to remember him - smiling and laughing......

And Father's day would not be complete unless I said Happy Fathers Day to my husband..........because although we have our disagreements and are not always on the same page - he is without a doubt one of the best fathers in the world - and I mean that with all my heart. My kids are lucky to have him as their Dad, they might not know it yet - but someday they will and they will feel pride and gratitude. Happy Father's Day Joe - your a good man ~~Charlie Brown~~ whoops, I mean Joe!

Dear Lord..........Hear my prayer

2011-06-15T17:13:00.001-04:00

And it goes like this:

Random thoughts from the Abyss (and it's Thirsty Thursday)

2011-06-09T19:57:00.000-04:00

Greetings!

I know many of you read my post about my childhood friend Eileen, her daughter Emily and her terrible accident...........boy it's been a wild ride for Emily! Emily has been released - home - released - home and in the ICU - again! She has been re-admitted for low sodium which is a huge issue when someone has had trauma - had her clavicle operated on - released - readmitted again for a blood clot in her lung! Please my friends continue to pray for Emily! I haven't seen Eileen is 30 years, we have communicated via notes, emails, facebook etc - but Eileen and I will always have a special bond - it's just the way it is when you crash cars together when you are kids! Oh - and you would not believe - I sent Eileen a note last night letting her know I was praying for Emily's recovery and do you know what she wrote back? Thanks for you thoughts and prayers - etc - GO Bruins! GO BRUINS?? Now I am a BIG hockey fan - I have been watching my B's faithfully - watching them kick some Canuck ASS - but honestly?????????? She's the real deal - she says GO Bruins while her daughter is having the worst time of her life! She is a class act!

In other news, I have been suffering from cracked heels this year - I have been having a tough time with my thyroid ( I have hypothyroidism) and am deficient in Vitamin D! I guess I need to move somewhere where the sun shines alot more! St.Tropez anyone? Aruba? Jamaica? St.Maarten? Wat'evah! Take me to the sunshine! Just don't take me to the Sunshine State - because it's too HOT in the Sunshine state for Ms.Bee! I bought some of this yesterday:

This stuff is the Bee's Knees! Haha get it? I've applied this stuff about 5 times since yesterday and it's doing the job! Thank you Burt - Ms.Bee needs all the Burts Bee's she can get!
What's everyone up to for the summer? Ms.Bee is thinking Maine is in the future - I love Maine - the water is a bit chilly for swimming in the ocean - but poolside is ok with me - I know I'm safe from sharks too!

Hope everyone has a great weekend - and don't forget Emily in your prayers!

RED ALERT

2011-05-26T22:40:00.000-04:00

Oh hey there..............been awhile since Ms.Bee posted huh? Check this out!

I'll believe it when I feel it OK? Because the weather here has SUCKED! That's right I said it - SUCKED! I think this is a cruel joke being played on me........

One more thing because I'm not in a gabbing mood at 10:15PM at night.........

If you're the praying kind, please pray for this most beautiful girl Emily, her Mom (who is pictured with her) - and her family............Emily was in a horrific bicycle accident last weekend in Michigan - she was wearing a helmet and she had a fractured skull! Wear your helmets if you bike people! And say an extra prayer for Emily and her family tonight!

Eileen is Emily's Mom - I grew up with Eileen and we were childhood friends. We fought off bat colonies (really we were attacked) together - and brought a big Buick station wagon to it's knees just putting it in reverse and backing it into a tree (Eileen was at the wheel by default - she was older). Eileen also had the Barbie camper! Can you say jealous? Eileen's Mom Mary, who is just a doll of a lady is my pseudo Godmother as my real Godmother passed away when I was an infant. Mary stepped up to the plate and offered her Godmotherness to me because I was feeling sorry for myself and whining that I didn't have a Godmother! She is that kinda lady! Here is Mary and her husband Jim - aren't they a handsome couple?

One more thing ( I promise for real) before I leave you...........Here is my most handsome son Patrick and his girlfriend Lindsey at the Prom 2 weeks ago...........they are so very cute no? :)

Here comes Peter Cotton Tail

2011-04-22T11:17:00.000-04:00

Hoppin down the bunny trail............oh hey sorry - I was singing to myself - you caught me!

My week has been crazy every night with cake pop dipping, decorating and wrapping - whew what a job! However - I am proud of they way these little baskets came out - and hopefully folks will be very generous when they purchase one as the money goes to a great cause - if you read my last post you know about Jim and his parents plight to help him live a better life! What a great group of fire men and woman we have in this little town of 20,000 - they are the team that put together this benefit tonight - my cake pop making was just a tiny sliver of what is going on behind the scenes today! I suspect these little baskets will go quickly! I think they are SWEET! :) Happy Easter all!

Oh hey there!

2011-04-18T18:55:00.001-04:00

Hey my loyal 3 readers - just me checking in! It's been awhile - Ms.Bee has been so busy wrapping up hockey season, starting Lacrosse season, working, attending various social activities, cooking, cleaning, doing the laundry, wiping up dog crap, (my friend The Zadge can relate!), picking up dog poop, cleaning up maple syrup from half the kitchen, vacuuming dog hair, cleaning toilets, she has had ZERO time to write!

I'm quickly checking in to let you know I've been just too damn busy! Ms.Bee has undertaken a serious project along with all her other duties! Ms.Bee is making Cake Pop Easter Baskets for a fundraiser for my good buddy Jim down the street who has autonomic epilepsy - which is quite serious. Jim suffers many grand mal seizures daily - Jim is 20 and the local Fire Dept has taken Jim under their wing because Jim LOVES the fire house and fire trucks. He also loves helping out at the fire house when he is feeling well enough! Jim's Mom and Dad are so devoted to Jim that they decided to take him to the Cleveland Clinic to see a world renowned specialist and see if she could provide some insight since the Dr's here in Boston had told Jim's Mom and Dad that they could not operate - Jim's Mom Sue NEVER gives up - she keeps fighting and continues to fight for Jim every day. Their insurance company denied them help when they decided to take Jim to the Cleveland Clinic so our local Fire Dept has stepped up and decided to throw a fundraiser to help out the family! What a great group of folks they are!

Here is Jim visiting last year with country singer Rodney Atkins - Jim LOVES Rodney - and with a little letter writing his family was able to arrange a visit in Nashville with Rodney!

There has been an extreme outpouring of generosity in the way of auction items and bake items - and since Ms.Bee didn't want to just bake cookies for the bake table - she decided to challenge herself a bit and see if she could make the cake pops! I had a trial run yesterday and started making the pop part today - tomorrow and Wed I will start dipping and decorating and then wrapping. I will put the baskets together on Thursday. I will post pictures when they are finished - I am very excited and think they are going to look pretty darn cool!

I'll be back later in the week with some pictures - and please keep Jim and his family in your prayers - they're a great family!

I'm married to an ADD, sports addicted, obsessed hockey parent.......

2011-04-05T21:07:00.000-04:00

Who happens to be the VP/Director of IT has his world wide organization. Could someone please tell me why the man can't miss an 8 year old hockey game for a night out with friends that we've had planned for 5 months? Or why he loses the car keys at least twice a week - or his wallet at least once a week? Or why he thinks that doing it his way is "the right" way? Tell me why we can't discuss a new garage door but can discuss $2100 worth of retaining wall work that has to be done because "someone" decided we had to build a hockey rink this winter - which now needs $2000 smackaroo's worth of wall work - that doesn't even include the ASSphalt or cement!

Huh? Huh? Could someone PLEASE tell me?

April Fools?

2011-03-29T21:24:00.000-04:00

So here is the weather Forecast for Friday:

And I'm going to go a step further and show you exactly what they're saying about this pretty little picture:

Friday: Snow starts early - before 5am - becoming heavy with near white-outs by lunch. Rain/snow line AT THIS POINT - is along RT. 3. South and east of there it's rain, north and west, it's snow. Storm wraps up by 9-10pm Friday night. Some power outages likely.

Really power outages? Do you know my friend Lewis Black? You know when Lewis swears and points his fingers and gets all F'ing this and F'ing that? That's about where I'm at with this snow shit - ENOUGH ALREADY!

Here's a little poem I'd like to share - a little long but it tells the story so well!

Massachusetts Snow Diary

AUG. 1

Moved to our new home in Massachusetts. It is so beautiful here. The city is so picturesque. Can hardly wait to see it covered with snow. I LOVE IT HERE

OCT. 14

New England is the most beautiful place on earth. The leaves are turning all different colors. I love the shades of red and orange. Went for a ride through the hills and saw some deer. They are so graceful. Certainly they are the most peaceful animals on earth. This must be paradise. I LOVE IT HERE.

NOV. 11

Deer season will open soon. I can't imagine anyone wanting to kill such an elegant creature. The very symbol of peace and tranquillity. Hope it will snow soon. I LOVE IT HERE.

DEC. 2

It snowed last night. Woke up to find everything blanketed in white. It looked like a postcard. Went outside and cleaned snow off the steps and shoveled the driveway. We had a snowball fight today (I won). When the snowplow came by we had to shovel the driveway again. What a beautiful place. Mother Nature in perfect harmony. I LOVE IT HERE.

DEC. 12

More snow last night. I love it. The snowplow did his trick again that rascal). A winter wonderland. I LOVE IT HERE.

DEC. 19

Snowed again last night. Couldn't get out of the driveway to get to work this time. I'm exhausted from shoveling. Fucking Snowplow!
DEC. 22

More of that white shit fell last night. I've got blisters on my hands from shoveling. I think the snowplow hides around the corner and waits until I'm done shoveling. That Asshole!

DEC. 25

"White Christmas" my busted ass. More fucking snow. If I ever get my hands on that son-of-a-bitch who drives that snowplow, I swear I will castrate the dumb bastard. Don't know why they don't use more salt on this fucking ice.

DEC. 28

More of the same shit last night. Been inside since Christmas day except for when "Snowplow Harry" comes by. Can't go anywhere. The car is buried in a mountain of white shit. The weatherman says expect another 10 inches of this shit tonight. Do you know how many shovels full of snow 10 inches is?

JAN. 1

Happy Fucking New Year. The weatherman was wrong (AGAIN). We got 34 fucking inches of snow this time. At this rate it won't melt until the 4th of July. The snowplow got stuck down the road and shit for brains had the balls to come to the door and ask to borrow my shovel. I told him I broke 6 shovels already, shoveling out the shit he plowed into my driveway. I broke the 7th shovel over his fucking head.

JAN. 4

Finally got out of the house today. Went to the store to get food and on the way back a deer ran out in front of the car and I hit the fucker. Did about $3,000.00 damage to the car. Wish the hunters would have killed them all last November.

MAY 3

Took the car to the garage in town today. Would you believe the body is rotting away from all the fucking salt they keep dumping all over the roads. It really looks like a piece of shit.

MAY 10

Moved to North Carolina today. I can't imagine why anyone in their right fucking mind would want to live in the God forsaken State of Massachusetts.

AND this my friends sums it all up - perfectly!

More Hockey and the Lobster Pot

2011-03-23T18:27:00.000-04:00

Ms.Bee and company attended their 2nd annual Lobster Pot Hockey Tournament last weekend on Cape Cod...........

Here is the Man's Man - it's hard to take him serious with the kids wearing Lobsters on their heads!

This last one is my favorite because this Matt is whining about going to the "Sinbin" - the ref made a terrible call - "digging too hard at the puck" - seriously??????? Is there such a thing?????? I guess I'm a hockey crazed Mom but thats what they teach the kids - dig until the whistle blows! Matt works so hard - he wants to be Bobby Orr - he wears #4 proudly..........but mostly - he's having fun and that's what really matters - some of these hockey people are WAY over the top crazy!

I get it - it's an intense game - but these are little kids folks - lets remember they are 8 and 9 years old - they should have FUN and that is most important - and that is why I like the Lobster Pot Tournament - because all the kids are winners - great time was had by all!

St.Patricks Day

2011-03-17T17:35:00.001-04:00

Top of the afternoon to you bloggers! Happy St.Patrick's day and all that good stuff!

So do you know that in Ireland St.Patricks day is a Holy Day of Obligation? In the United States it's a Holy day of Drunkeness!

Did you know he is said to be buried next to St.Brigid? Tis true - but of course!

He is the Patron Saint of Ireland and he chased the snakes from Ireland - oh good - I am moving there because Ms.Bee HATES snakes and any likeness of them!

Happy St.Patricks' Day to you all!

FYI

2011-03-15T20:46:00.000-04:00

Ms.Bee is in a writing slump..............and a testy teenage testicular turmoil.............

Thirsty Thursday - The Pre-Spring Edition

2011-03-03T17:42:00.000-05:00

Greetings Fellow Bloggers and Blogettes!

It's been awhile hasn't it? Ms.Bee has been busy as a Bee! We picked up our lab rescue Cassie last weekend and she is such a sweet girl! The poor dog was just used for breeding and making puppies and then dropped like a hot potato after she served her purpose! We are making her a home and giving her love and she is eating it up! Carson is adjusting to his new girlfriend and I think somewhat enjoying having another dog around!

Ms.Bee celebrated another birthday yesterday - she tried to keep it quiet and low key but the Man's Man had other ideas and sent her a beautiful bouquet of flowers to work - so she decided to embrace the birthday - my Dad always said it is better to celebrate a birthday than the alternative - very wise words!

Charlile Sheen - what's up man? The guys elevator is stuck in between floors huh? Whadup Charlie? You need some meds dude and I don't mean the street kind!

Ms.Bee got her hair cut and colored yesterday and can I just tell you that like Bossy I love my gays too! Dustin rocks in the hair dept and has given Ms.Bee a bit of a new 'doo - it's short in the back and longer on the sides and takes Ms.Bee like 5 minutes to dry and style! I'm lovin it! I am no longer having a mid life hair crisis and feeling the need to have long hair that I never had anyway! I think I've been about 4 times now to the new hair place and I'm feeling the love from the gays at the hair salon! I think they love me too since I'm not all judgement and ask about their boyfriends! Love - it makes the world go around no matter what!

The price of gas is killing us all huh? WTF? Fricking Middle East is a war zone fricking mess! I am definately noticing that this has driven up the price of food - which is never good at this house since we all eat alot and like good food! Had to make a BJ's run today!

And I know some of you are experiencing Spring in your area - us here in the Northeast not so much - however I heard a warmup is on the way this weekend - and all I can say is YEEHAW! Because if Spring doesn't spring soon - it's gonna get ugly around here!

I'm longing for spring/summer.......

2011-02-22T17:28:00.001-05:00

Daffodils in bloom..........

A cold cocktail on the deck.........

A fire on the patio on a Friday night.........

The sound of the birds chirping........

The smell of freshly cut grass.......

A grilled steak with some grilled vegies......

The sound of the Ice Cream truck............(I'm tentative on this one)

The sand between my toes at the beach..............

Good pool parties and barbeques!

The sun shining until 8:00PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about you? What are you longing for?

I have some news to share

2011-02-16T07:02:00.000-05:00

She arrives from Indiana next Saturday where will will pick her up in Connecticut! Her name is Cassie! She's a sweet girl who was used for breeding but really needs love! She is coming via the pet bus! If you get a chance check out the bus - what a riot! http://www.adoptalab.org/

We are all so excited - can't wait to meet my new girl!

In case anyone is wondering - this transaction is 100% Zadge approved!

And one more thing..............if anybody finds my mind - please send it back - because surely I have lost it!

Oh HELLO strangers.............

2011-02-13T09:43:00.001-05:00

Hello - knock knock anybody home? Doubtful since I have posted here in what seems like an eternity!

Well - I have a few things to say! Ready?

Would you believe it's only snowed once this week - just a few inches! Amazing! Everything is frozen solid and my floor (my 3 year old wood floor in my 3 year old family room) has buckled by the back door! Yup - it's buckled alright! Not only that but it's under the kitchen floor for sure because I stood on a tile the other day and it popped! Ah shit - oh well - life goes on! It'll get fixed! The insurance company is taking their sweet time getting back to me - but when they want their payment they WANT IT RIGHT NOW!

It seems that I have been very busy since I started working again even though I am working PT. I never seem to have enough hours in the day but am thinking about going to 25 hours which will give me a bit more time at home and my boss is totally supportive of this which is great - I just need to think things thru a bit more and will make it happen soon!

Have I mentioned I am thinking about adopting another dog? I know I'm insane - but Carson is getting older and I don't want to be left with no dog when his time comes - I will be too sad to carry on if I don't have a dog in my life - the children on the other hand.........oh never mind I love them too!

The Man's Man is outside in full combat gear chipping ice out of the gutters...............winter SUCKS! And I will never ever complain again about summer (at least not here) - because this winter had just bit the big one! Seriously way too cold - too snowy, too icy, too messy, too everything! ENOUGH with Winter! You know what a good sign of spring is in these parts? The Truck! Yes the truck! "The Truck" left Boston the other day for Fort Myers....................now you all know what I'm talking about right? Good! I knew you would!

Ok - Well tonight is the Grammy Awards - maybe if I am on the ball tomorrow I can attempt a review of the best/worst dressed for pure entertainment purposes of course!

And now - back to the kitchen - chili is cooking - omelets have been eaten and now - up next - Cupcakes for Matts hockey team! Whatever has happened to Ms.Bee over this winter is not good - Ms.Bee does not bake much - she's more of a Barefoot Contessa kinda gal - baking is wrong on so many levels.........I think I have a severe case of Winter Sucks because not only do I not bake very often - I want to adopt a dog - and guess what else? The Mans' Man says no - he says we should get a Puppy! Next thing you know I'll be dieting! Oh Lord I hate dieting!

What the hell!!!!!!!!!

2011-01-30T20:54:00.002-05:00

WE ARE NOT ESKIMOS!

And just so we're clear - they're talking 10-20" over the 2 day period! God is great, God is good - let us thank him for the snow - Amen!

Thirsty Friday?

2011-01-28T19:46:00.000-05:00

WTF - these working weeks are just flying by! Work work work! I really love it! My boss is SO nice - I finally lucked out and found someone who actually values life - and doesn't just think about THEMselves! Who cares about their employees - and it makes it SO easy to get up in a snow storm and drive 15 miles to work for her! Who cares if the roads suck! I got the AWD and I can get there! I am actually afraid to say I am too happy because I feel like it might jinx me - (pstt - let me tell you a secret - I AM very HAPPY at my new job!)

Moving on - Today is Jan 28 - my Dad passed away 2 years ago today - I remember that night/morning so well - I could write a script - I won't - I will just say - May the wind always be at your back Dad - and may God hold you in the hollow of his hand - you are so very much missed - but we take comfort in the fact that we believe you are in a better place - so tonight I raise my glass in honor of my Dad - cheers Dad! :) I hope you are having a blast whatever you are doing!

Did you read Meg's blog today? If you didn't you should! She kills me laughing - she has such a way with the whole political thing - she just gets it - she sees the side of things that others miss.............I love it! And that Jon Stewart - he KILLS me! That guy is da'bomb! (Notice that's my word this week?)

www.designsbymeg.com/blog

Lots of snow here! Aren't you glad you live somewhere else?

One last thought tonight before I leave ya - My heart goes out to our friend "The Zadge" http://www.blueskiesandyellowdogs.blogspot.com/ who lost her dog Jackson this past week - Jackson lost his battle with the evil cancer but he won the hearts of many friends and family! As I told "The Zadge" earlier in the week - Jackson is at the Rainbow Bridge - playing cards, having a drink and cigar with all the other love bug dogs who have gone before him - I would even bet my Dad might be there - there are of course drinks and cigars going around! :)

PS - One last FINAL thought - My cousin over at - http://et63-hope-thetransplantjourney.blogspot.com/ had someone come forward and give a substantial amount of money towards her stemcell transplant fund - enough that she can now go to Mexico to receive her stemmies as she calls them! So God Bless the person who gave the donation - nobody works harder or deserves it more than my cousin Eliza! And whoever you are - YOU da'bomb! :)

Enjoy everyone!

The natives are growing restless

2011-01-23T09:03:00.000-05:00

Well - This was a headline the other day:

"Many Massachusetts Natives getting snow fatigue" - DUH - ya think?

My favorite brother inlaw in Florida reminded me the other day that I said this to him just a few short months ago - "I don't mind the winter really, I like the change of seasons" - Yeah - I think I was drunk when I said that!

This is this weeks forecast - it's enough to shut me up and make me crawl back into bed:

ENOUGH ALREADY!

Random Friday thoughts from the Abyss

2011-01-14T17:23:00.000-05:00

Greetings!

The Lombardi Forum is up and running!

Yes sir - we're open for business - I'm thinking a hot chocolate stand for the kiddo's and a Kegorator for the adults? Yes? Just keeping it real!

In other news my Tommy is playing the NY Jets on Sunday. If you follow football at all you know that most diehard NE fans really despise the Jets! Plus they have this big ass - isn't he a piece of work shooting his mouth off all week about My Tommy being overrated etc etc - blah blah blah - Rex is gonna get his big fat ASS kicked back to NY via Belechik and CO and that is all I'm gonna say until it's over!

One last thing before I go..............my friend The Zadge is having a tough week - her beloved yellow lab Harry has some evil cancer thing going on - she could use a blogger friend or 2 to help her out - since we're all friends here in Blogdom - head on over and give her a big blogger hug - she's sad beyond compare - as I would be too - and I know just knowing that people care helps immensely! So stop in and say hi and give her a hug!

Harry you're the best boy in the world! :)

Fricking Fabulous Friday

2011-01-07T17:04:00.000-05:00

Greeting Bloggers and Blogettes...........

Ms.Bee has officially completed 2 days of work this week! 6 hours each day down, finished, done, over, complete!

Ms.Bee is loving her new job and her boss that is NOT Sybil! Thankfully Ms.Bee's new boss is actually human and does not require one to stand on her head and whistle dixie while playing the piano!

One of the things that I am really enjoying about my new job and is my ride - Ms.Bee was fortunate enough to grab a job in beautiful Concord, MA. I don't think there is much need to explain unless you totally do not have a clue about history - lets just say I drive by some of the most beautiful scenery and homes this side of the Mississippi! I really do appreciate living in NE - the charm, the character, the views.........I really do think we have so much to offer here - I cannot wait for the spring and summer months when everything is in bloom along the river and the fields are a sea of purple and cat-o-nine-tails!

Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure!

First Parish Church - downtown Concord

Louisa May Alcott's Home.....

One of my favorites - The Wayside House...........

And this baby - well this is where it's all at - I would Marry this store if I could......

And here is the big red barn where Ms.Bee now resides 30 hours per week - there I am waving from the second floor window - you just can't see me!

Tuesdays tantilizing thoughts..........

2011-01-04T08:11:00.000-05:00

Well 2011 started off with a bang - no really it was before 2011 but close enough...........

While home from work last week the Man's Man took Ms.Bees car to the Dr's for his flu like, sinus infected symptoms...........he took Ms.Bee's car because his gas tank is perpetually on empty - because this VP of IT or Director of IT or whatever his title of the day is - cannot seem to bring himself to FILL the damn gas tank! Mr.Man put his car on the street - where Mr.Man usually doesn't park but did...........just in time for Ms.Stupid across the st to back out of her driveway at breakneck speed and BAM right into Mr.Man's car.............Mr.Mans car is sitting in the driveway as we speak waiting to go to the body shop because it is not driveable - that's right - NOT FRICKING driveable! Ms.Stupid backed into it so hard she broke the window and the damn door - what a way to start the new year!

Moving on to more tantalizing news - Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's book is coming out today............

http://www.simonandschuster.com/multimedia?video=736533420001

Check out this little clip of the Snook talking about her book release - She goes to "Fricking Barnes and Noble" - who knew! Some serious literary stuff going on here!

I'm going back to work Thursday - that is news right? Please pray to the spirits that Ms.Bee has found a place of employment that doesn't have multiple personality disorder!

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T08:22:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year to all my Bloggers and Blogettes - hope your year is filled with love, health and happiness!

For the New Year I'm changing up my look a bit - and boy is my Mother going to like the new look!

A Ms.Bee Christmas and other randoms from the abyss

2010-12-29T08:12:00.000-05:00

Greetings Fellow Bloggers and Blogettes! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and is now resting comfortably with their feet up! I am!

Ms.Bee's family had the Flu, the stomach flu, the sinus flu and the well every damn flu flu! Ms.Bee spent $170 on tenderloin for the whole damn flu gang to enjoy - and 2 of the 7 didn't get to eat the tenderloin because they were too sick to eat! Sure as Santa has Reindeer Ms.Bee got sick Christmas night but not before she got dinner on the table and enjoyed her $170.00 tenderloin!

Jack came for his first visit to Ms.Bee's and he was a good boy - he pee'd a few times but that's normal for a little guy with a little weiner right? :) Just kidding - he'll outgrown this nonsense trust Ms.Bee on that - she's had a couple of puppies in her day! Here is Matt with Jack and Carson - Jack trying to share Carson's Christmas bone - Silly Dog - That bone is way too big for you!

Ms.Bee bought herself a few gifts for the holiday!

This velvet dress from JJill - I wore this Christmas day - very comfy!

These Dansko patent leather clogs - because Ms.Bee will be going back to work soon - she needs something snazzy, comfortable and practical for the office in the winter time!

And check this out!

Ms.Meg gave this lovely robe to Ms.Bee for the holiday - can you see the Bee's? Ms.Bee is buzzing around the house in her Bee robe as we speak! This is the softest robe I have ever owned - thank you Ms.Meg and Thank you Frankie and Johnny for helping my sister have immpecable taste!

And lastly, Ms.Bee hopes all her Bloggers and Blogettes have a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and to all a good night!

2010-12-24T17:05:00.000-05:00

Sure hope Santa Claus is good to everyone!

It's a wonderful life........

2010-12-20T18:34:00.000-05:00

I'm an Angel in disguise - I want to have a glimpse into my life as if I've never been born! Oh wait - no - that's Jimmy Stewart - you know George in our all time Christmas classic............

Is it a wonderful life? Ah - most of the time it is. We have more than most - we have a nice home, warm clothing, good food - we get to do enough fun stuff to keep us all happy right? Why are we never satisfied then? I think I know why....

Because we've become a society of "gimmies" gimmie this gimmie that, gimmie gimmie gimmie - I want trips, I want designer cloths, I want I want - I see it everywhere and frankly it disgusts me - I like nice things too - I do - and usually when I buy something I try to buy good stuff - These are a few of my favorite things:

Dansko clogs
Egyptian cotton sheets
My Kitchen Aid Convection Oven
Stoli Vodka (or a reasonable facsimile)

You get the idea,

I do not own a Coach bag - I know I know - it's true! I have owned designer purses before - but these days my kids are involved in so many expensive things I just don't feel I can justify it - and frankly I don't care!

I was out getting a gift card today and saw the "Skull Candy" ear phones that I know my kids could use - but you what? I put them back! I said to myself "enough already" - they don't really need them that bad and if they do - well they can use their hard earned Christmas bucks for them! We've bought and paid for enough! I was in Target too where I saw a Grandmother buying a sled for a grandchild - the cashier asked her if she needed a gift receipt and the woman said no! Tuff! That's what she said and I laughed! I then proceeded to tell the woman and the cashier that all these kids have too much stuff and I'm guilty overindulging my kids indeed - but I also feel I know when to stop - like when I run out of cash! Yes that is another fact - I do not charge 1 thing at Christmas - we pay cold hard cash for everything! And when the cashola is gone - well so are the presents!

So - the Christmas cash machine it now on empty kids - what you get is what you get - but It is a Wonderful life you live - rejoice and give thanks!

Randoms.........

2010-12-16T08:49:00.000-05:00

I can't believe I haven't posted in 2 weeks! Busy time of year!

Ron emailed me the other day and asked me where I've been? Can you imagine - a total stranger who I know only in the blogging world emails me to ask me wudda up? (just like that) - what a guy that Ron is - the little woman is a lucky lady! So here's a shout out to you Ron - you're a stand up guy for looking out for your blogging friends! If you've never read Ron's blog - check him out - he's a wild and crazy guy - funny too! :) http://www.ducksmahal.com/

So - lots of stuff going on - went to Virginia weekend before last to visit my sisters sister-in law - got that? Good - we had a nice visit - my sisters niece is cool - she let me have her bed - it's more comfortable than my own - I got to sleep with this little guy too!

You don't know Jack!

It seems I have a way with dogs - I guess I just relate to them - we hold great conversations together - they always agree with me, don't talk back, just shake and nod their heads! In my next life I'm coming back as a dog because I think I could really rock the dating world as a dog - me and my friend "The Zadge" would be rockin fun from Boston to Denver and back again!

In other news - I spent the day in the ER with my oldest yesterday....still aren't totally sure what's going on - he was put on steroids on Sunday for poison ivy - texted me from school Monday and said he couldn't pee! We took him to the ER where they had to cath him! You can only imagine what that was like for a 16 year old! He was in alot of pain! The first ER Dr told us his prostate was enlarged! After a 5 hour dog and pony show at the ER the Urologist showed up and said "I'm not sure it's enlarged" - OK Dr's way to yank us around now - now how about we do some blood work to start???? Seriously I had to tell them to do blood work? Let's just say Ms.Bee was SERIOUSLY pissed off (yes, Mom I know I'm using bad language again) - but I was PISSED off - and was 5 minutes away from signing the kid out and driving down the road to Boston! My Pediatrician even encouraged me too! She was PO'd too! However we did like the Dr that finally showed up and he works out of our local hospital and Lahey Clinic - supposedly 1 of the top 100 hospitals???? I love Lahey Clinic I really do - as a family we've received some wonderful care there - my Dad was brought there when he was first diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis, My husband was brought there after he had a heart attack - he has received excellent care from the cardiologists there, but for the love of GOD making at appt there is not an easy task! I guess because it's a teaching hospital! The good Dr asked me to bring Pat there on Friday so he could see him and remove the cath - ok Dr no problem! However it seems your staff wants to police you and because I can't get the same nice lady I talked to the first time I tried to book an appt - Lady #2 seems to think my son only needs to see the nurse - well I think if that were the case the good Dr would not have asked us to come to Lahey on Friday! Well - long story short is I called back the good Dr's other office at our local hospital and just booked him in for today! Hopefully we won't be turned away because I think then I might have to sign poor Pat into the psych ward! He's been a trooper, and we've had a few laughs throughout the week - but the kid needs his life back - and he needs to get back to school!

This is turning into a LONG post huh?

In other news - only 8 more days till Christmas? I think I am almost ready although the Christmas cards are not finished and sitting on my dining room table that isn't actually in a dining room because we have a "great" room or something like that! On that note I think I should probably finish these cards and get them out the door!

Future home of the Lombardi Forum and other general news

2010-12-01T20:07:00.000-05:00

There's a storm brewing in my yard......................this is going to be the future home of the "Lombardi Forum" - or "The Gahden" as we like to call it in these parts - someone - cough cough - thought we should have an ice rink/hockey rink/basketball court since our driveway is a slant of useless space..........Bob the Builder worked hard with his machine out here on Sunday and again today.............Bob found about 2 ton more rock than we need but he's offered to haul away what we don't use and said he could "incorporate some into the landscape" - great - let's build another rock GAHden!

Bob is a super nice guy who is a friend of ours we met through hockey - thank GOD for Bob - well maybe not come to think of it? If it wern't for Bob we would not being looking at this because Ms.Bee would not have agreed to spend the $ it would really cost to do this - but Bob being Bob - well lets just say it's a bargain and half!

I foresee a penelty box in the future out here!

Hope everyone had a fantabulous Thanksgiving - we went to Meg's house where everything was excellent - left feeling like I needed a tummy lift! By the way Mom - that pumpkin cheesecake was DE-licious!

So - Christmas is coming in case you haven't heard.............between the 24/7 Christmas music being played of 1/2 the radio stations in Boston you'd think we've never celebrate Christmas before! Easy does it people - give us a little rock n'roll in between huh? I've spent some time in the car interviewing the last couple of weeks - getting psyched up for job interviews is hard enough - but it' doesn't help when turn on the radio and hear this!! For the love of God people - it is not pleasant in the morning driving along drinking your coffee trying to get in the zone and hear this!

PS - why can't I resize this? Can someone please tell me????

Over the river and through the woods to Aunt Meg's house we go!

2010-11-24T16:05:00.001-05:00

Some randoms for the upcoming holiday! I'm going to my sisters house - the upcoming "Martha Stewart" - she makes her own sherbet don't you know!

Isn't this cool? I took this other night - it reminds me of 'Werewolf in London"

My dog seems to think that now that we have new furniture in the family room - he has full rein of the "hockey rink bench" - must be nice to be him! Check out the pillow under his chin!

Well now let's move on to the serious stuff shall we? Turkey! Check these two rappers out!

And lastly, I would like to talk about the scum bag retailers that are open tomorrow! Kmart, Walmart, Sears are open and ToyRus is opening at 10PM - really you scum bags can't wait until Friday morning? The scum that run these companies wont' be working rest assured - but the lowly minimum wage workers will be - they won't get to spend a day with their families because they have to work on Thanksgiving Day! Oh and Kohls is opening at 3:00AM - WTF Kohls - can't wait until 5:00???? Not early enough for you? I actually do shop at Kohls but am rethinking this one - Kmart, Walmart and Sears - ah no - don't like any of them - don't go there - don't want to!

That's it from there - Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! And remember - it's all about the food!

It's Thirsty Thursday - Let's put our feet up and have a little Jamaican rum punch shall we?

2010-11-18T16:16:00.000-05:00

So last week Ms.Bee hopped a plane to Jamaica Mon! It was all good - I liked Jamaica Mon - the folks were nice - the company was great and we all had a nice little rest away from "the boys"!

This is a little small - I "stole" this from another friend - this is my good friend Terri and I - Terri and I have been friends since Grade 1? We grew up together and have remained friends since childhood! Yo Terri - we're stylin in Jamaica Mon! Me with my braids!

Here's the whole crew having a 'Princess Party"!

And PLEASE - Mother of God and all that is good - would you please NOT do this in Jamaica in case you go and you're a little (or alot) ont he heavy side!

When all else fails - sell aloe that sits on yourhead Mon!

I'm back Mon!

2010-11-14T17:35:00.001-05:00

Hey all 5 of my peeps who read my blog! I'm back! Jamaica was awesome Mon! Yeah Mon! More on my Jamaican Shenanigans later in the week - I wanted to post some nice pictures of my oldest baby who made his Confirmation into the Catholic Church Saturday before I left. Now before anyone gets too goofy on me about this church stuff...........here's my upshot on that - I was born a poor white Catholic girl - really - we were brought before the Father every Sunday for Mass - all dressed up in our little dresses and gloves - it is true!

Pat with Mom and Dad!

I was married in the Catholic Church - my children were Baptized in the Catholic Church - my oldest child went to Catholic school - and then the SH*T hit the fan and I sorta got dis-enchanted..........I really had to ask myself what I believed - I will put it all out there right now and say I whole heartedly believe in birth control, a womans right to choose abortion if she so choose, I do NOT believe it should be used as a form of birth control. I believe gay people should be gay if they want to - some of my good friends are gay and I wouldn't want them any other way.    So then I had to ask myself "well Bridget - are you a good Catholic?" - and for a long time I said to myself "Girl - you are NOT a good Catholic - you don't believe what is being taught".......but then I sorta got over that - and just said you know what, you gotta teach you kids religion no matter what - because I firmly believe in Jesus Christ. I believe there is a higher power. I believe my Dad went to heaven when he took his last breath - I believe he is dancing with the Angels and all those that left before him. I believe there is a great big party going on and while I love a good party I would like to wait a little longer to go to that one - even though I miss my Dad terribly!

When the time came for Patrick to attend confirmation classes I left the decision up to him. I didn't insist he go and be confirmed because at that point 2 years ago I was still questioning my own association with the Catholic Church - I told my Mother I was going to South Carolina to join the only God Mother I ever knew and be a Unitarian! (my real God Mother died when I was a baby - our old neighbor and good friend stepped in when I was a young girl and told me she would be my God Mother - she always treated me like one of her own - even though she had 7 of her own - another good Catholic!)  I wanted to sing and hold hands and praise Jesus because that's how they do it in the South! We good Catholics don't do that - we're boring and stiff!

So know that all 5 of you know my Catholic background - my boy was confirmed last weekend right before I left for Jamaica - I was very proud of him and he brought tears to my eyes!   I wonder if he will bring up his children Catholic???????? Time will tell! I don't care either way - just show them something - and FYI - I'm in no hurry to be a Grandmother! Hold off on that thought for another 10 years at least!

Pat and his girlfriend Lindsey and Matt!

The whole Family!

Pat and his Godparents!

And I'm off

2010-11-05T17:10:00.000-04:00

Jamaica here I come Mon!

One big happy Island - oh wait.........that's Aruba - but whatever........is warm, it will hopefully be sunny and it will be relaxing and fun!

And I leave you with this thought.............see you all next week!

Montego Bay

Ms.Bee issues a Mea Maxima Culpa

2010-11-03T12:56:00.000-04:00

See this lady:

This is Ms.Meg:

Mea Maxima Culpa = My MOST fault! Mr.Bee is issuing a Mia MAXIMA culpa to Ms.Meg today because never before - EVER has Ms.Bee forgot Ms.Meg's birthday - and guess what Ms.Bee did? Yup - she forgot the best sister in the worlds birthday! I am a ~~f*cking~~ idiot! Ms.Meg's birthday was October 14th - today is Nov 3rd - Ah does something seem amiss here? Yes - again see above - Ms.Bee is a f'ing idiot!

So - Dear Best Sister in the World - please forgive me - I have had my head up my ass and forgot - I make no excuses and tell the truth............

So - I do have a little something for you - please forgive me????

Fricking Freaky Friday and Monday Musings......

2010-11-01T08:47:00.001-04:00

On Friday Ms.Bee thought she'd venture out sore throat and all to get some errands done! Ms.Bee first headed West to the "Christmas Tree Shop". For those who live outside of NE - The CSS is a store full of junk and decorative seasonal items - Ms.Bee was in the market for 2 fake trees to put on her front steps for the Christmas Season - check - mission accomplish - but not before she lost her sanity trying to dodge the elderly, the mindless and the idiots!

Next stop in her tangled web - BJ's Wholesale Club - Ms.Bee had coupons - and lots of stuff to purchase - so got in with her carriage and took the place by storm - but not before she battled the morons in the parking lot - trying to get out was even worse - a woman with the baby buggy style carriage stopped right in Ms.Bee's way and she was exiting the register - and Ms.Bee could not move - Mrs.Moron left her carriage and went back to her cashier for something - while Ms.Bee stood there in everyone's way! Finallly Ms.Bee said "ah - can you move please" - Mrs. Moron got the picture!

Next stop - the grocery store where Ms.Bee encountered a serious Mr.Doofus standing in the middle of the dairy aisle examining the fine print on the store brand individual yogurts - each and every one!

Again Ms.Been stood there for a minute trying not to say something that would let these idiots know that they're idiots! Why do I stand there looking aggravated? Why not yell "Hey Moron - move your fricking cart" - I honestly think I might do this some day - I just pray my Mother isn't with me!

I do NOT get it! They're everywhere! Savoir-Faire was everywhere too right? But he didn't bother me!

Finally I got to the register and the cashier asked me if I'd like to donate to the local food bank - and I said why yes - I will donate $5.00 - she was so shocked she thanked me up and down - so Ms.Bee asked her - "why are you so thankful to me - the money is going to the local food bank?" Cashier replied "oh you can't believe how many people get so mad when we ask them" - and then I said - "well I wonder how those folks would like to have to shop at the food bank for their food - and wonder if they'll be able to put a nice dinner on the table at the holidays" - she agreed and wished me a nice weekend! I will continue to donate to the food bank weekly until they stop asking............it's my way of helping out without breaking the bank!

On a savings note: Ms.Bee took Mr.Teenager shopping for some "stylin" clothing this weekend - IE - jacket and tie kinda clothing - Ms.Bee spent a total of $110.00 for a sport jacket, pants, shirt, tie and belt.........a total savings of $168.00 - Ms.Bee loves a good sale!!!!!! Now Ms.Bee needs to drive 35 miles this morning to exchange the jacket for the correct size at another store - that is the price you pay for a great sale and 20 percent additional savings!

On a mental note: Jamaica is this coming Sunday............Need I say more???

My furniture and random useless thoughts

2010-10-26T16:58:00.001-04:00

What a gorgeous New England day - It looks like fall outside, it's at least 75 degrees and HUMID! As I've said a thousand times - Ms.Bee DOES NOT LIKE the humidity! Got it? Good - I'll be saying it again and again as long as I live in a humid climate!

The sun has faded behind some clouds but look how pretty it is out there - this little pot of fun is set up out front near the driveway..........I love it! Do you see the goose neck squash? Interesting creature isn't it? I just love all the varieties of squash and gourds out these days! See all the leaves too? Mr.Teenager will be helping The Man's man rake these this fall - there are lots of leaves around!

This is the maple tree in my front yard:

And these are across the street:

All just at peak colors - beautiful!

Now on to more exciting stuff! My new furniture:

It's a welcome change from the old plaid stuff - and thank you Mom for helping us pay it off! I think Mom was sick of me talking about it and not having it in house! See Ms.Bee put it on layaway - because Ms.Bee learned a long time ago that if she pays for big ticket items that she doesn't need but wants - on credit cards - hmmmm - well they just don't get paid off quickly enough - interest and finance charges are evil! So thanks for the bucks to help out Mom!

And finally - I wanted to show you my "blackboard" - because my friend The Zadge always writes these poetic sayings on her blackboard - and mine - well - it's kind of embarassing - go ahead see for yourself:

As you can see, mine is a catch all for various calendars, invites, pictures etc - it's a magnetic board as well and it serves us well - I wrote my first message in a long time because I ran out of chaulk - the kids came in from school and asked what the funny farm was! I said "well children - it's a place where parents go to rest"!

My Dad always used to say Dropkick Murphy's was the Funny Farm! It was a detox center - Jackie Gleason used to go to it when he needed to dry out. It was in the next town over from us in Acton, MA. My Dad said he always knew when Jackie was there because he'd call a local restaurant that my Dad worked in at night and order 2 Antipasto's to be delivered! Just a little trivia for you all! It's where the band "The Dropkick Murphy's" took their name from - really!

Back to the Funny Farm - enjoy your day! Or what's left of it!

Thirsty Thursday - The Nitwit edition

2010-10-21T15:52:00.001-04:00

Nit*wit -noun - a slow witted, stupid or foolish person:

Image:

Recognize this nitwit? Yes that's Ginni Thomas - wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas - remember Clarence? Apparently, Ginni made a phone call to Anita Hill the other day asking for an apology 19 years after she testified that Clarence made inappropriate sexual advances towards her - and old Ginni here thinks maybe after 19 years she'd like an apology! "Do some prayin, Anita and thank you?" Can you say off your rocker????

I don't know maybe it's me - but I'm thinking that maybe Clarence should call Anita and apologize? Hmm....maybe it's just me!

Stay tuned in the coming days for new pictures of Ms.Bee's new furniture!

Thirsty Thursday - The Divorce Edition

2010-10-14T19:22:00.001-04:00

Relax - Ms.Bee is not getting divorced - not this week anyway! :)

There seems to be much abuzz this week with lots of divorce talk though...........Let's take David Arquette and Courtney Cox shall we?

Old Dave went on Howard Stern this week and spilt the milk so to speak - so I think it's safe to say this ones a gonner! Que sera sera is what I think Court is saying - along with "what the hell have I been thinking all these years!" Personally men in plaid pants don't excite me! Dork!

Ah yes - next on the list - Christina Aquilera............hi ho hi ho - it's off to work I go...........with bleach blonde hair and fishnet hose - hi ho.......ho ho ho..........

Next up Kendra Wilkerson - EXACTLY who is Kendra Wilkerson - she's married to Hank Bassett - I think he's in the NFL and I am really not sure what she does - really!

All this crap - makes me want to:

I do declare

2010-10-08T18:47:00.000-04:00

Today I am going to cleanse my soul, my being, my self! I am going to say what exactly is on my mind - no holding back - ready?

I CAN NOT stand parents who think their kids are perfect - probably because we have one in my neck of the woods and frankly both the parents and the kid are a pain in everyone's ASS!

I cannot look at Sarah Palin on TV without getting a pain in my stomach - and really question why anyone would even give her a second thought!

I am getting increasing annoyed with my cell phone company (VW) - every month it seems to be more and more - now you have to have expensive data plans etc etc.........of course the teenager is always angling for the latest and greatest...........it's annoying! Same goes for the cable company!

The Police in my town are a little mentally challenged I think - I asked them to do some extra patrols because folks are flying up our hill - they came out and sat right where every car could see them instead of sitting at the top where they reach maximum speed! Duh!

My husband has CRS - can't remember shit - that's all I can say about that!

I am committed to my gym and feeling really good - that is cleansing right? My rings are loose and my clothing is loose - motivation - yeah!

Happy weekend!

Thirsty Thursday - The nothing edition

2010-09-30T21:11:00.000-04:00

Happy Thursday People!

Ms.Bee has nothing to write about today............however she has some thoughts.............does that count?

Ms.Bee thinks she needs a vacation - Jamaica is coming up - Yeah Mon! I got some GREAT deals yesterday on some summer wear!

Ms.Bee thinks her husband is working far too hard these days...............Ghana is on the list of upcoming trips - really? Ghana? Why not Paris? Australia, Lisbon, Prague, Barcelona? Really Ghana? Talk to me when one of the many fine European cities come up ok Joe? Not that Ms.Bee is against seeing Africa and all it has to offer - I would love to some day - however Europe is still on the top of my list!

Ms.Bee made spaghetti sauce today for a hundred (or at least if felt like that) - 7 cans of tomato's - 30 meatballs - I haven't cooked the sausage yet and I found some thin cut beef for the braciole - 3 lasanga's on the plate for tomorrow - but that's after I take myself to the spa for a facial and a pedicure! That is my anniversary treat - 22 years tomorrow!

Happy Anniversary Joe! :) Still love you after all these years! (most of the time!)

Tuesday Musings and other random thoughts from the Abyss

2010-09-28T08:39:00.000-04:00

So I was thumbing through the Bass Pro Shop catalog the other day - because obviously I do not have enough to do to keep me busy...............I came across this little item:

I'm sorry but this thing does not look like a duck blind to me - it looks more like a casket - a redneck casket at that! This is called the "Final approach eliminator" - how apropos don't you think? What the hell do you do in it - lie down and shoot to the sky??? I also would like to know why there is special soap, bottles of deer urine, special clothing, thermal underwear etc etc for the great white hunters??? The Native Indians certainly did not have all this stuff to hunt!

In the news this week - Lindsey Lohan went back to jail - got out of jail and is now going to rehab! It's like groundhog day over and over again! Stop the ferris wheel and let that girl off!

I watched Dancing with the Stars last night - that poor Michael Bolton - he really took a beating from the judges - he definitely cannot dance - I think he will be the next to go. The Situation is next - he can't dance either - he just looks the part. Surprising people to me, Florence Henderson - did really well for a 76 year old lady - and Bristol Palin - she at least doesn't have her Mothers mouth! Sarah has that whiny bitch voice that is so fake it makes me think I would willing shoot her!

Oh and have you seen the latest show that TLC is putting out? Sister Wives - it's about a polygamist family - yeah I'll bet that makes for fascinating TV! This family has been making the rounds promoting their show - all I can think is "that's F'd up!" Period!

If you plan on vacationing in a warm climate this winter - I'm getting some great deals on summer wear for my upcoming Jamaican vacation! Yeah mon! :)

Thursday Thursday - The Help Wanted Edition

2010-09-22T18:05:00.000-04:00

So............Ms.Bee occasionaly scours the help wanted ads on several job boards in case anything extremely interesting, flexible, terrific and earth shattering comes along that I might be interested in. Today I came across a very interesting ad that I would like to share with you.

ARE YOU A LOGISTICS MAVEN WHO LOVES HELPING OTHERS?
Would you like to support a growing business and play a key role in bringing transformation and healing to families?

Would you like to be part of a team that acknowledges your gifts and calls forth the very best of who you are?

If you answered, “Yes!” or you know someone who would answer “Yes!” please read on… I’m looking for an Office Manager/Personal Assistant to help me take my business to the next level!

YOU:
• Love Systems, Organization, Administrative Tasks, Projects and Manuals
• Think outside the box
• Are technologically savvy: (word, power point, photoshop, etc.)
• Find it easy to navigate your way through social media
• Take initiative and aren’t afraid to ask questions
• Enjoy helping others
• Are an excellent communicator
• Love solving problems
• Pay attention to details
• Believe in going the extra mile
• Are committed to personal growth

I’m looking for a team player who: Has fun while working, but takes the work seriously; Can keep track of several things at once without getting overwhelmed and yet is willing to ask for help if needed; Can take something I want to accomplish and help me figure out the steps to get there.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Scheduling appointments
• Client payment processing and follow-up
• Phone + email communications
• Document creation
• Minimal audio transcription
• Ezine distribution
• Inputting blog, podcasts
• Setting up webforms, autoresponders
• Updating Systems + Procedures Manual
• Running errands
• Home/office upkeep
• Assisting at live events

Office Hours M, W, F 9:45am – 1:30pm
$10/ hr

This position may be for you if you are still reading and if you follow this next request. It is step NUMBER ONE of the interview process. Please email me a PERSONAL LETTER only. You can send it as an attachment (in Word only) or in the body of the email. If you are interested in the position, in the subject line please write “Office Manager-Your First & Last Name”

Please DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME at this point. Yes, you read correctly, do not send your resume at this point.

Please WRITE A SHORT PERSONAL LETTER that includes the answers to the following:

1. What are the benefits you would bring to this position? – i.e. The skills &/or qualities that are your strongest (3 or 4 would suffice.)

2. What wonderful things have people said about you (in a work or other environment) (This is no time to be bashful!)

3. Why you are attracted to this position. (Again, no time to be shy - be honest.)

4. Your cell phone #.

Your email/ letter should simply state (with the above suggested guidelines) why you would be an excellent addition to our winning team and why you’re excited about what you know of this opportunity. Please, no stock letters to “Dear HR Director” – they will be deleted and you won’t be considered. I am hiring immediately! You will hear from me (via phone and/or email) within a few days.

Remember:

DO NOT SEND YOUR RESUME now otherwise you're email will be deleted

* “Office Manager - Your First & Last Name” must be in the subject line exactly as written (but with your actual name) if you want to be considered.
Location: xxxxxxx (FANTASY LAND)
Compensation: $10/hr starting rate-with opportunity for growth
This is a part-time job.
BARF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$10.00 per hour? IS THIS PERSON "F"ING INSANE????????????? How about you put the crack pipe down and get yourself sober you FREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are the kind of people that never find the right person because they WANT too much and expect people to work for nothing! Yeah I'll do all this and more for you - FREAK!

I'm still laughing...............I laughed so hard I responded to THIS FREAK and told them they WERE A FREAK! HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I felt so much better after I did that!**

Thirsty Thursday - The Birthday/domestic issue edition

2010-09-16T09:24:00.000-04:00

Greetings Folks! Happy Thursday! Almost Friday!

Today is September 16th - my baby Matthew's Birthday! Matthew is a big 8 years old today - I can tell you quickly that is was a hell of a day 8 years ago - I was induced into labor because of high blood pressure - spent the reminder of the day in labor and throwing up in between - at 10:30PM the Dr said enough and took me to the surgical suite for a little c-section - all whilst still throwing up - I have always said Matthew came into this world with his Mother's head in a puke bucket! But enough about that - Happy 8th Birthday my little baby! You are growing up so fast - you asked for a new bike - you asked and you shall receive Daddy says - whatever his boys want! I guess Daddy and you are going hunting huh? Please don't bring home any Bambi's for my yard - I do not like Venison or green eggs and ham! Mom I am!

Last night Carson the beast dog threw up - again - he's been having a little trouble lately - kinda like something gets stuck in his throat - he coughs and up comes the dinner - so my tired husband decided to get a towel and pick it up? BUT WAIT..............a towel? Not a PAPER towel or 10? A towel - and not just any towel - but a hand towel that actually belongs in the bathroom and is one of my better ones! HELLO????????????? Do you NOT understand that those towels are for looks and maybe a hand wipe or 2? NOT TO PICK UP DOG PUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And then leave it in the kitchen sink/disposal side of the sink for me to clean up????? AGAIN - HELLO - MCFLY - are you there? Because if you are, DO NOT use my good towels (or any towel for that matter) to pick up dog puke - that's what the paper towels are for - and that is why I buy them in bulk 12 rolls at a time! THE END!

I can't help myself Friday - The Tom Brady Accident Edition

2010-09-10T07:59:00.000-04:00

Greetings Fellow Bloggers,

While Meg is away vacationing in Wine Country and staying in some VERY nice accomodations I might add, I am "borrowing" her I can't help myself Friday!

Yesterday morning - My Tommy - AKA Tom Brady New England Patriots quarterback, was involved in an accident in Boston. My Tommy was not hurt - however the other idiot who ran the red light was injured and I believe is ungoing surgery today to fix his face - you should see his driving record! Let's just say it's less than steller!

But the real reason for my ramblings today really are about the media - or the vultures as I like to call them! This story was "BREAKING" news all damn day long! "Tom Brady involved in accident" "Tom Brady taken to Brigham and Womans" Tom Brady NOT taken to Brigham and Womans" "Tom Brady on his way to Gillete Stadium" "Tom Brady will report to practice" and ON AND ON it went all fricking day long! It really was almost comical at dinner time when they were still running this on the front story of the day! And then when they finally played this for as long as they could - the vultures started reporting that My Tommy had signed a new deal!

I really could not take it anymore when they were still playing this at 9:00PM last night - so I decided to look at my camera and see what I had shot the last week or so - I noted to myself that I did not get a picture of Matt's 1st day of second grade - but I did snap this little gem! He really makes me laugh some days!

Enjoy your weekend!

Thirsty Thursday and Random thoughts from the melting pot called New England

2010-09-02T16:16:00.000-04:00

Greeting and Happy Pre Labor Day weekend!

It's been SO DAMN hot here this week I have not been able to think straight - every time I step outside I become a sweaty swamp ass mess! Then I go home and it takes me an hour and a half to cool off and I turn the AC down to 68 thinking somehow it will take less time for me to cool down! It doesn't work and all it does it tax my AC system that is already working overtime!

So what's everyone doing this weekend? Me, I'm just hanging around waiting for Hurricane Earl to make way tomorrow night - hopefully it will be mild and just some wind and rain! Other than that we have some hockey practice going on and maybe just a cookout or something like that!

So I have a few thoughts from the week...........

How can an 8 year old be such a pain in the ass? And I'm not talking about my kid! There is 1 little kid in our part of the woods that Matthew is friends with but EVERY single time they play together he has to out do Matt at something - I AM so sick of him! It's becoming increasing difficult to be nice to this kid!

I bought my regular dog food today at Petco - It's gone up $2.00 this week!! WTF - that's $34.00 for a 15 pound bag - times twice a month!

Why did Dancing with the Stars have to pick Bristol Palin and Mike The Situation? How low can they go?

And finally - how clean is your house? If you have children you know how difficult it is to keep up with the crap that everyone drops daily!

I'll leave you with a final thought - last night - SOMEONE came home from work and wasn't feeling so well - when SOMEONE hopped into bed they said "why is the house such a mess, what do you do all day" I said "REALLY?"

So I got up and went out to the family room and took pictures of all the crap laying around - low and behold guess what? 65 percent of it belongs to SOMEONE! Then I contemplated going outside with the ketchup and writing SOMEONE a few choice notes on the windows of SOMEONE'S car - BUT - I took the Elin Nordgren high road and didn't do it! I'm thinking of dressing in vintage June Cleaver tonight when SOMEONE comes home from work - which outfit do you prefer?

I'm NOT a happy camper!

2010-08-30T18:17:00.000-04:00

I think this little weather forecast says it all! Bite me!

Hopefully Hurricane Earl will stay off shore and the weekend will be just my style!

Who's shit is it - Day 2

2010-08-26T17:26:00.000-04:00

Ok - let's play again!

Okay now - as with the last contest - there is no prize! This is just for fun! I would give away a prize if more people showed up to play but 3 - come on people - I know you're out there!

Again - you have until Friday 5:00PM EASTERN time to enter your guess!

Thanks for playing - just for fun!

Who's shit is it - Day 1

2010-08-25T12:07:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I talked about a little game we're gonna play called "Who's Shit is it?"

Today I am going to post 2 pictures of shit in my house - 1 will be an no brainer and the other might be a tad harder.

So here we go:

And just like on that "other" website we all wish we had - you have until 5:00PM EASTERN time tomorrow Thursday August 26th to get your guess in - no big mixer, knives, trips to the Lodge (unless you want to come visit me at my one and only Lodge) or anything else will be given away - this is all for FUN people - just for FUN!

I'm launching an investigation

2010-08-24T14:30:00.000-04:00

That's right - I am launching a full fledged investigation into my family - and just who is the culprit of the never ending saga of WHO does not put their shit away!

I will be providing pictures and clues in the coming days - hope you all can play along for fun and guess who's shit it is in the picture!

First shit posting is tomorrow!

It's Fricking Thirsty Thursday - Random thoughts from the bar

2010-08-19T18:30:00.000-04:00

Well fellow blogging friends - it's another Thirsty Thursday here at the bar! (any room with a bottle of liquor is a bar in my humble opinion!)

Some random thoughts this week:

Why does Sarah Palin bug me so much?

Why do I love Joy Behar so much?

Who do you love SO much?

Why can I NOT wait for the kids to go back to school?

#1 son gets his driving permit on Monday.........

#1 son was diagnosed with a cataract (small) today - what's with that? Aren't those for seniors?

#2 son starts hockey next weekend - OK I'm over the heat but can't we wait until AFTER labor day?

Why am I so eager for the fall? Hmmm - let me count the ways - stews, fires outside, Football, cool weather, pumpkins and sweatshirts to name a few!

Have a great weekend all - I'm off to Cape Cod to help "I can't walk Nana" - and celebrate #1 son's 16th Birthday!

It's Thirsty Thursday! - I'm on a Midnight train to Georgia

2010-08-12T02:43:00.001-04:00

Not really - I'm not on a train to Georgia - I don't even like Georgia! However - it's 2:30AM do you know where my YOUR sleep is? I really wish I could find mine - it ran away again and doesn't come home unless I feed the monster Ambien. The insurance company says I can only feed the monster 14 days per month (I notice they don't say that to patients on birth control pills) - so basically I get a good nights sleep every other night - but since I took a few in a row and gave a couple to Meg over at the Members Lounge during our trip to ~~Blogbust~~ Blogher, I only have about 3 left until the end of the month - so Ms Bee is in a bad, bad way..........

So how about it people - what do you do to get a good nights sleep? Do you take sleep aids? Do you drink warm milk? DO YOU drink Jack Daniels until you pass out? I'm fresh out of ideas.........all I know is some nights it's like spinning the wheel of fortune in the sleep department you never know if you're gonna win or lose a turn!

I am sick today - I have a bad case of Blogher

2010-08-10T17:10:00.000-04:00

So Meg and I attended Blogher 2010' in NYC this past weekend. I took home alot of junk (water bottles, toothpaste, coffee cups, playdoh, etc etc.) and Meg and I had some EXcellent meals - we met The Zadge - who was just a blast! And Moomskers is a lovely woman - I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with her!

I met Bruce Jenner who I wished still looked like this.....

I was however ready to come home yesterday because if I heard one more woman in a restaurant discuss her children, labor or whatever I was going to SCREAM! SHUT THE F UP! "I AM MOMMY WOMAN" "The Wheels on the bus", "Mommy of 3", "Mommy of 12", "Mommy loves her children" - MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY - do you do anything else besides be a Mommy? WHAT'E'VAH - that's Boston lingo for Whatever - I AM MOMMY'D OUT with you folks! I only want to associated with Mommy Wants Vodka, Mommy wants booze, Mommy is a lush and Single and Lovin' it! That's where the real world is!

PS - Mommywantsvodka.com is real and she is very funny! I enjoyed her discussion panel very much!

I think next year I am going to start my own Conference - I think I'll call it: The Suburban Woman - do you think I will get any hits? I don't have a real ranch but I like to call my home the ranch - hey it actually is come to think of it! I don't have any horses either - but I have a dog who looks like one! Does that count? I only have 2 kids that get dirty - Matt tries to ride Carson my dog sometimes - but he doesn't wear cowboy boots - he wears Nikes - and Reebok or Bauer skates - minus the spurs! I can cook too - but am not that great at photography - in fact I forgot to bring my camera to Blogher - but that's ok you can go over to www.designsbymeg.com/blog and see all the pictures there!

Thirsty Wednesday and other news

2010-08-04T08:26:00.000-04:00

I know technically it's Wednesday but what the hell - Thirsty Thursday can be any day - because on any given day we're all thirsty for something! And because I will be leaving later today to go to Thelma's house, because Thelma and Louise are going to Blogher tomorrow morning bright and early!

Watch out for gun wielding ~~Meg~~ Thelma - because I'm not sure she's ever actually handled a weapon! But rest assured she knows how to handle shopping bags and has in the past used her shopping bags as weapons! Me, Louise, has actually shot a gun before playing redneck olympics with my brothers inlaw - back in the old days out behind the barn - we'd take my father inlaws empty whiskey bottles and use them for target practice - I always beat them - they wern't as good as I was - and they hated me for it! Especially the Man's Man because back in those days he was still trying to wow me with his manly skills! My brother inlaw Nick too - because as you've learned from previous posts - he has some issues with woman who can do things better than he can!

Meg and I took "I can't walk" Nana to the Dr's yesterday and she is now sporting a green cast! Another 4 weeks in a cast - foot is not ready for weight! The Dr also told my Mom he had a patient who's wrist was a mess and her xrays were read negative as well - he said he isn't sure he can fix her wrist! I am betting that her xray was read by the same DUMB Dr who read my Mom's - at the same other nearby crappy hospital! Hmmmm......

Lastly - I am sure many of you (all 3 of my faithful followers) have read Meg's blog this week about our new found cousin - I am looking forward to meeting her and her family - this is an exciting, scary, emotional time for her I and I hope to ease some of her fears and get to know her!

Hope to see some of you at Blogher!

The View, The President, The resident DIMwit and other ramblings.

2010-07-29T19:20:00.000-04:00

Today's Edition of Thirsty Thursday brings us to the morning show The View. I'm sure even if you don't watch it you know Barbara Walters, Whoopie Goldberg, Joy (my favorite) Behar, Sherri Shepard and........the resident Dimwit - Elizabeth Hasselbeck, you might have heard that our President, Barack Obama was guest hosting today with the ladies!

Surprisingly, Elizabeth behaved herself - had a nice big smile for our Democratic President and seemed to actually enjoy his company! Elizabeth - I have a newfound respect for you - you were respectful and not too ~~conservative minded~~ batty - for you anyway! Thank you for not screwing up my morning with Mr.President! I am EXTREMELY thankful that you left your usual irritating self at home!

In other ramblings, I got a nice cortisone shot in the foot yesterday from Dr.W for my upcoming trip to Blogher in NYC! My foot is feeling pretty good today and I promised the Dr that I would wear my sneakers and inserts if I ventured out in the city for a walk! (or to go watch Train on the plaza Friday Morning!)

Exciting news flash! Meg, my sister over at the Members Lounge will have an interesting post coming up in the next day or so. I don't know what else to say about it - it is emotional, happy, exciting, sad in some respect and you won't believe what a small world it is! You also won't want to miss it! Stayed tuned over at www.designsbymeg.com/blog for the full story!

Can't wait to see and meet some of you next week in NYC!

A Jersey Shore afternoon

2010-07-26T16:18:00.000-04:00

Ok I admit it - I turned into Mrs Snagglepuss this weekend - I sat in the house all day yesterday, I cleaned a bit, cooked a bit and then I turned on the TV - my only problem is a wish I hadn't because I ended up watching a whole afternoon of The Jersey Shore - haven't seen it yet? It's mind blowing, thought provoking TV!

Our girl Snooki - AKA Snooks will attest to this!

Yes it's true - I've turned into a TV junkie over night! You see it's not so much that I like TV - it's the damn heat that got to me damn it - damn it to hell! I HATE the heat! So Ms. Bee decided since it was very humid outside hat she was going to protest the weather and stay inside all day in her nice cool house! Somehow she got herself caught up watching these idiots who call themselves, Snooki, Mike "The situation", Pauly D, JWow and so on! What a bunch of fricking morons! The only one here that I could see who actually has half a brain in his head didn't have a nickname - he called himself Vinnie - imagne that, just plain old Vinnie - Yo Yo Vinnie - Yo Momma is calling you - she wants you to go to law school instead of trying to become an actor - and you know yo Momma is always right - so take my advice and Just do it! If u smatah' enough to get 'cepted at law school then you smatah 'nough to go!

Here's Vinnie and the rest of the "cast" - or cast of characters!

My boy Vinnie is on the far left end - he's the one without tattoo's! Hmmmm.....

One last thought..............Hey Snooks - put your boobs away will you please? They are like weapons in flight!

The New Adventures of Old Ms.Bee - Part II

2010-07-21T16:31:00.000-04:00

Part II of my series Vacationing with the ~~Children of the Corn~~ - kids, brings us to Pensacola Florida or as I like to call it:

We arrived at ~~Bossy Bears~~ my brother inlaws house on July 3rd - to a warm pool, sunshine and lots of fun! There were cocktails to be had, laughs and lots of swimming!

Here's Bossy Bear in his pool giving orders to me I am sure!

The 4th brought my sister inlaws parents, her son and his girl, a smoked pork, fireworks and more cocktails!

On the 5th the skiies opened up and it rained and rained, we stayed in the house and watched a movie while ~~Bossy Bear~~ recovered from his hangover!

On the 6th we ventured out to Floyds Fish House in Pensacola for some down home cooking - we had Oysters, shrimp and just some good old fashioned gulf coast food - and of course some Margarita's! A good time was had by all!

The rest of the week brought relaxation, swimming, a trip to Destin, more food and cocktails! AND my walk on the beach to see what is REALLY going on down on the gulf coast:

As you all know oil has been gushing into the Gulf of Mexico since April 20th - last week a cap was put in place and thought to have stopped the spew of oil into the gulf - I heard the cap is leaking again.....

Here are some pictures of my walk on the beach:

This bird was nesting within a hundred feet of this:

That's right - those blobs are oil blobs - how sad is that?

On Saturday the 10th - the Man's Man had a little scare - he came out of the house and said "my heart is racing" - So Bossy Bear took him to the ER - it seems The Man's Man had too many beers and not enough water during the week - he got dehydrated and the ~~SHIT~~ poop scared out of him! Rule #1 when drinking - EAT - Rule #2 - HYDRATE! DUH! Here is the Man's Man with my AWESOME sister inlaw Rebecca - she is the sweetest, kindest person you have ever met - she even lets me say that I am pissed off at Bossy Bear! This was about 2 hours before the event! Mind you The Man's Man has already had a heart attack - so we didn't mess around - off to the ER he went!

And now we come to the moral of the story and I think Matthew says it best:

The New Adventures of Old Miss Bee - Part 1

2010-07-17T13:51:00.000-04:00

Miss Bee is back! Miss Bee is SO glad to be home! Miss Bee enjoyed her vacation but let's face it - a vacation is not really a vacation when traveling with kids! It's more like a trip! I must have said Matt and Patrick a hundrend times, "Stop it", "cut it out", "leave your hands to yourself" - etc etc - Finally I resorted to SHUT UP! Really I did! With a few expletives thrown in! I really can't stand kids fighting - and these 2 cherubs go at it sometimes and it drives me INSANE!

A few tidbits from our trip to Florida..........

We spent a few nights at the lovely Caribe Royale in Orlando - if you are traveling in that area I highly recommend this hotel. It was so much better than the Disney hotel we had booked prior to finding this!

For $105 per night we got a suite with 2 queen beds and a living area, the hotel itself was very clean and had many food choices, we ate breakfast and dinner there one day - both were good. The pool area was very nice, clean and had good drinks - a MUST for Miss Bee when traveling with children - (and without too if I must be honest)!

Here are the cherubs at Disney - truth be told I don't think my kids are Disney kinda kids - it was very hot that day - so hot we decided not to do another park the following day and instead went to Downtown Disney were Matthew LOVED the Lego store and got himself a tattoo of Captain Jack!

I think Pat liked eating at the Rainforest cafe - he is smiling big here!

Why do people go ga-ga for Disney? I had a nice time with the kids and have been a few times prior - I don't know, maybe I'm getting old - but I just preferred hanging at the lovely pool and watching Matt swim! For $75.00 a day I would much rather have my nails buffed and my back rubbed! Just sayin'!

After a few days in Orlando we drove north - to The Redneck Riviera - for some family time with my brother inlaw and sister inlaw! We bonded with the President who was visiting and he modeled my sister inlaws beach hat - which I just happen to like so much that I bought myself one as well!

They live near Pensacola Florida and I don't think I need to remind anyone about what's going on there! More on that in Part 2 of the New Adventures of Old Miss Bee - with a subheading of "Look and see what BP has done to our beautiful beaches and other ramblings"

Thirsty Saturday

2010-06-26T17:46:00.000-04:00

I know - I know - I missed Thirsty Thursday...............again! Miss Bee was busy with Miss Meg from Designs by Meg taking care of "I can't walk Nana!" I'm sure you've all read that Nana hurt her foot and is layed up on Cape Cod with a swollen blue foot! We had much to do while there and Nana could really use a second pair of hands and another Dr! Clowns is all I will say!

On another note - Ms.Bee and family are getting ready to venture south ya'll! So starting Wednesday - I will be flying South to Orlando for a visit at Disney first - while there I hope to get a blog in on the adventures of Swiss Family Explosion! We will then head North to Pensacola to visit with family and I hope to blog more about the mess that's been made up in that area from BP. We will be visiting with my favorite brother and sister inlaw and blog a bit from their camp! There will be much to discuss you can be sure of that!

Here is my brother inlaw last week during a ride for the Vietnam Veteran's Wall somewhere in northern Flordia - He's really Sthrong! :)

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/video/?videoId=96435632001&lineupId=1172088230&play=now

He is the guy at the end of the video who says there is a really "sthrong secure feeling" - I think the heat got to him!

What-eva you say Uncle Nick - we'll see YA'LL next weekend! Prepare to qualify!

Thirsty Friday

2010-06-11T12:48:00.002-04:00

Have you noticed my blog has been green for the last few days? That's because my Boston Celtic's are in the Championship against the dreaded ~~Fakers~~ whoops I mean Lakers! I removed Bossy's No Book Tour picture since her book tour is officially over AND....I didn't even get to visit with her because I was sick!

Check out Glen "Big Baby" Davis here last night - little drool going on there with ya Big Baby huh?

Do you know how much Boston fans despise LA fans? I contemplated putting up the F_ _ _Kobe banner but thought better - I don't want to offend anyone with my bad language!

I will just tell you that here in Boston - Kobe and company are basically hated - because here in Boston we don't pretend to "dislike" - we are passionate and therefore - hate! When I was a kid I used to watch Larry Bird, Keven McHale, Robert Parrish and company kick some Magic and Kurt Rambis butt - remember big Kurt with his goofy glasses? I had family in LA and still do - they're big Laker fans - they don't know any better - and I find most LA fans really don't know alot about the game - they just like the "show" of it all. It's all about being seen in LA!

So go Celtics - BEAT LA and beat 'em bad!

In other news I went to the Zoo the other day with 18 1st graders............I had to come home and have a drink! Oh my I SO have an appreciation for teachers!

Tuesday Rants

2010-06-08T18:37:00.000-04:00

Beep Beep - This is the Emergency Broadcast System - If this were an actual emergency........STOP, Wait - THIS IS AN ACTUAL Emergency - Ms.Bee is out of booze - beer and wine! (well except for the stuff we don't like)! Excuse me while I run down the street for some beer and wine at least! Be right back..........

Ok - Ah - I'm back - fresh cold beer in hand.............now I can continue with my Tuesday rantings........

I'll start by saying I have been pretty faithful to my new gym membership and I'm feeling better - I feel more energized, alert, and better able to handle stress - which is a daily part of my life with the 3 boys! Ah - 2 boys and 1 grown up boy!

This morning I was watching The View and as usual wanted to reach into the TV and grab Elizabeth Hasselbeck by the throat - Lord that Beeot-ch bothers me! What the hell is wrong with her? They were discussing the oil crisis in the gulf and she was all over The President - what the hell does she expect him to do - wave a magic wand and make the oil stop flowing? Ah Hello Elizabeth - what did Ole' GW do when Katrina hit the gulf? Oh crap let's not go there - let's just say that no President is God - they can't fix disasters with the wave of a wand - you DIMwit - get off my TV!

DIMWIT

I went to visit an old friend the other day who I grew up with. She's a sweetheart and her oldest son who is graduating this weekend was diagnosed recently with a brain tumor. Right after he was diagnosed she lost her Mom to cancer.

John is quite a kid, I am amazed by his courage and attitude - he was also voted Prom King the other night - how awesome is that! His prognosis is excellent but this summer is gonna suck for him - on the bright side I KNOW he and his parents are thankful that we live where we do and he can be treated at some of the best hospitals in the world! You go John!

Oh - one more thing:

GO CELTICS!

Thirsty Thursday leads into thirsty long weekend

2010-06-03T14:17:00.000-04:00

Miss Bee and company took to the highway for a little road trip over the long weekend........Went to visit with Mom and do a few things for her - we also had a special guest with us - Pat's girlfriend - Lindsey....

We took the kids to the beach..............and let Carson go for a swim!

We took the kids over to Martha's Vineyard and goofed around:

We watched the boats go in and out of the harbor - and had boat envy.......

And then we came back to my Mom's and watched the swans in the pond from her deck............

Last stop..............The National Cemetary in Bourne Ma to pay our respects to my Dad and all the Vets who served our country.........

Thirsty Thursday - Random thoughts and questions from the suburbs........

2010-05-27T12:31:00.000-04:00

Happy Thursday everyone!

Today I have some random questions and thoughts for you.

Why do people think it's ok to shop for shoes in DSW and talk on the phone? "Oh Nancy you should see these cute little kitten heels - they are black with crap on them" "Nancy are you listening to me?" No lady she's not listening but I am so get the hell off the damn phone - go outside and talk!

We're traveling to Disney World the end of next month and then to Pensacola for a visit with my favorite brother inlaw - any Disney tips or warm weather tips are always appreciated!

What would you give to a recent High school graduate (that you hardly know) for a gift?

I have been busting my butt going to the gym for 3 weeks now - and I'm feeling pretty good!

Why are my kids such slobs? This morning I found stuck on popsicle juice on a table in the living room - and don't even get my started on the teenagers room!

Does BP have a clue about the oil rigs they operate? This oil gushing into the gulf is really bothering me - it's such a beautiful place..........

What are you doing for this upcoming long holiday weekend? Whatever you're doing - have fun and enjoy yourself!

Thirsty Thursday? Whoops it's Friday!

2010-05-21T15:51:00.000-04:00

In case the whole world was looking for me yesterday (or not as probably is the case) - I was busy holding court with Mom and Meg while we did the rounds at a few games - Pat's Lacrosse and Matt's baseball. Had no chance to blog by the time we returned from baseball last night - it was time for homework and dinner and showers..................then it was time for BED!

So today we'll play thirsty Friday - even better! TGIF!

Today I'd like to tell you all about all about a little incident that happened at the lacrosse players school Wednesday. While I was home doing my thing late in the afternoon I received a recorded message from Mr.Principal saying there had been an incident at the school (food fight) the police were brought in and punishments were being handed down.

So because I'm a nosey bitch, I called lacrosse boy and said "what's going on" - but lacrosse boy wasn't in the cafeteria during said food fight so he couldn't tell me much - what else is new?

So being the nosey ~~bitch~~ gal that I am I called my friend Deb who is as nosey as I am! (You know you are Deb!) - and of course Deb just happened to have her Mr.Golf at home when she received the dreaded phone call - so she quized Mr.Golf and he gave her a little bit of information that she shared with me - Thank you Deb!

So this is what happened:

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO142610/

Now - I have heard that "Willie D" didn't do anything but film the incident - and the police made him delete the video - but confiscated his cell phone according to him...not sure why? This other kid - 20 years old and still in high school? Hello - ever here of a GED?

I'm wavering back and forth because I know alot of the kids are just plain punks who have ZERO respect for authority - I've seen it first hand myself. I've heard it from other parents, and although I complain about Lacrosse boy alot, he IS respectful to all.

On the other hand - the kids are all saying that the police used excessive force to take one kid down - and maced him unnecessarily?

So tell me what you think?

Enjoy your weekend!

It's time for another edition of THIRSTY THURSDAY!

2010-05-13T17:03:00.001-04:00

That's right fellow bloggers - it's time to play another round of Thirsty Thursday!

This weeks edition of Thirsty Thursday is going to be dedicated to some of Ms.Bee's favorite things.

So without further adieau - first on is Trader Joe's new Guacamole Hummus - all I can say is if you like either RUN to the nearest Trader's - this stuff is to die for!

Next on my list:

Now Ms.Bee should probably tell you that she has a healthy supply of hair products and loves to try new things - but this Hemp Mud (yes that's right Hemp) - is a must have at all times - it makes a bad hair day good!

Coming in at #3:

LOVE LOVE LOVE my bareMinerals powder foundation! Feels like you have nothing on and covers very well - can't leave home without it!

Next up:

My new favorite Yankee Candle - Dune Grass - smells heavenly!

Rounding out the list are my new flip flops:

Ms.Bee should probably say that Ms.Foot Doctor has told me these are a NO-NO - I had new orthotics cast today to the tune of $400.00 - Ms.Foot Doctor told me these are not to be worn unless I am sitting! Since that never happens might as well kiss these goodbye for now.........Ms.Bee is going to miss her flip flops!

My TV Mother Stunt Double

2010-05-10T16:10:00.000-04:00

On Friday my sister Meg, over at Designsbymeg.com did a Mother's Day Edition Diddy. When we convened over the weekend at the Cape Cod Retreat - we laughed with my Mom about how Meg thought that June Cleaver was my grandmother and Mrs.Cunningham was my Mom! I wondered out loud why Meg didn't have a TV Mom for me? "What no comparision for Ain't Miss Beehaven?" I asked.

Well no said Meg, she didn't really know which TV Mom I was. But my Mom being my Mom KNEW exactly who I am - she always has.

And I have to say............I TOTALLY agree!

Instead of "Oh Ray you're a jerk!" - It's "Oh Joe you threw my fricking shoes away, what kind of idiot are you?"

Hope you all had a WICKED good Mothers Day - I did - The Man's Man was very good to me!

PS. Debra would never say wicked being from New York - but being from Boston - It's all WICKED good!

It's Thirsty Thursday!

2010-05-06T14:12:00.000-04:00

Time for another fun filled addition of Thirsty Thursday!

Today I need advice and lots of it!

Today I'd like to talk about my son Pat's bedroom - here are some pictures recently taken (10 minutes ago) of Pat's bedroom. Pat has a very bad habit of being a typical 16 year old boy who takes food to the bedroom when his Mother is not looking. No matter how many times his Mother has begged, pleaded and yelled - Pat continues to smuggle contraband into his room - note the juice boxes sitting on his table. What's a Mother to do about this ugly situation? Seriously friends, I have asked every day for the last week - begged - screamed at him - NOTHING works!

Notice the laundry basket here with what was once folded laundry just waiting for it's own special place in the drawer? Note the pile of mismash here and some brand new shirts with the tags still on them!

Note the bed here with the blanket on top - he sleeps on top of the bedspread - why - to save from cleaning? I THINK NOT!

So while all my friends out there are mulling over the best advice they can give me - I'll be mulling over this later! AFTER the little slob's Lacrosse game this afternoon!

Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone!

Girl's Day Out - Fun stuff!

2010-05-04T11:57:00.000-04:00

T'was a beautiful weekend here in Boston! Ms. Bee ventured out with her girls from a place she used to work - I can't tell you the name of that place to protect the innocent - but I can tell you the Eagle always lands! (That's for you Cheri!) That is what we called the old Boss - every morning - we'd watch for her and when she arrived we had a little clip that we played on the computer "The Eagle has landed" - enough about her!

We had a marvelous day of outdoor dining and drinks in Worcester - or commonly known to us who live here - Wista'! Or if you haven't a clue and your from far and wide Wor'chester! A good time was had by all!

Here is Mary smiling brightly as always - oh you should see her when she's mad though!

Here is Ms.Cheri - looking uncomfortable that I am about to take her picture - no worries Cheri nobody reads my blog anyway!

And here is Noelle - Noelle toughed it out and came out even though she wasn't feeling very well and had just returned from vacation - that's why we love Noelle - she comes out to play even when she isn't up to par!

Can't wait to do it again girls - ALWAYS a good time - enjoyed catching up! Cheers!

Thirsty Thursday?

2010-04-29T12:39:00.000-04:00

Ok - everyone seems to have a blogging day lately and I don't have one! We have Meg's "I can't help myself Friday" and Dawn in Austin's "Wordless Wednesday" - I wanna play too!

Welcome to Thirsty Thursday at Ain't Miss Beehaven - Thirsty Thursday's will be reserved for some random thoughts as well as the beverage of choice for "Happy Hour" - maybe everyone will share their beverage of choice for that day and share any delightful summer time concoctions?

This 1st "Thirsty Thursday" will be in memory of my friend John who passed away recently - he introduced me to Thirsty Thursday's when I first started working with him - RIP John and hope you are enjoying your Thirsty Thursday today!

Happy Hour at my house starts immediately after all children's activities - usually Pat has a Lacrosse game on Thursdays and depending on how good or bad the team does will usually dictate what the cocktail will be! I'm hoping today will be a good game for the Hawk boys and I'll maybe have a couple of these later on!

If not - maybe a couple of these:

This is Pat last week - looking a little lonely in the offensive zone - that's because the other team kinda of whalloped our Hawk team - that's ok - we're a first year Varsity Team - gotta expect to take some lumps!

So - Good luck to Pat and his team today - Go Hawks! Hope everyone enjoys their Thirsty Thursday!

What's wrong with society?

2010-04-09T20:59:00.000-04:00

This story is really bothering me - maybe because I was once the victim of bullying. Was this really necessary? This happened in my home state of Mass - which pains me even more because I represent this state and my oldest son is in high school and he tells me this kind of thing doesn't happen in his school - he tells me the Seniors are nice to the younger kids and don't do this sort of thing. Now I must tell you I have trouble believing in a school of 1200 that this doesn't happen but really what the hell?

Here is Phoebe Prince - cute girl who moved here with her famiy from Ireland - the nice kids in Mass/America harassed her to the point of suicide. This poor girl complained to school authorities that she was scared and they sent her back to class! She took her own life after enduring months of abuse........God rest her soul.

I was once bullied like Phoebe - I endured months of abuse by a bunch of senior girls while I was a freshman. Mostly I think because I was popular, a jock, and was being courted by a senior boy - a no-no I guess - I stood up to these girls and said "go ahead take your best shot" - nobody did.........times were different back then - this was 1979 - girls didn't really beat other girls up - but I can tell you I was scared - I hated walking to school - I knew every day that I would run into these girls. Here's the funny thing - One of these girls tried to befriend me years later, one was my cousins sister in law - one of these girls I keep seeing in the grocery store 1 town over from where I grew up - she glares at me and I glare at her - she is a scum bag who looks like she just crawled out of the sewer, really! I kid you not! I still seeth every time I see her - and it seems to be more than I'd like lately - Note to self: Alter shopping habits and times!

Rest is peace Phoebe Prince - and I hope these kids who tortured you get punished for what they did - it's wrong and nobody deserves to be treated that way.

Let's have a vote on a VERY important issue!

2010-04-02T13:51:00.000-04:00

Well - a couple of weekends ago, just as Ms.Bee was getting ready to head to Cape Cod for a hockey shebang - Mr.Weatherman predicted unseasonably warm temperatures - that's all Ms.Bee needed to hear to break out the flip flops and sandels! Woohoo! However, when Ms.Bee went to her closet - she forgot that the Man's Man cleaned the closet a few weeks back - and when she opened the closet ALL of Ms.Bee's shoes were nowhere to be found! Ms.Bee was agast! Where are my shoe's MAN?????

Well the Man's Man said he'd get them for me, he just had to go look - that was clue #1 that the Man's Man didn't know where Ms.Bee's shoes were - and if Ms.Bee's intuition was correct - Ms.Bee knew that her shoes were gone forever. Yes, it's true - the Man's Man has a VERY BAD habit of throwing away important things that belong to Ms.Bee. Since this is not the first time the MAN has thrown things away Ms.Bee was pretty sure that she no longer had 12 or so pairs of shoes in the closet. Not cheap one's either, some Dansko clogs - things from the walking company - some Clarks - things that help Ms.Bee move about the cabin with the least amount of foot pain! Alas the flip flops were not to be - because THE MAN did in fact throw away Ms.Bee's shoes - he apologized - said it was a mistake - however Ms.Bee was mad!

Now I will no longer bore you with the details of the shoe fall out, Ms.Bee just wants to know: If your significant other threw your entire shoe collection away would you be mad?

I'll check in later - I think I'm going to go shoe shopping!

Chinese Torture

2010-03-31T18:07:00.000-04:00

So this morning Ms.Bee had an EMG test done in the big city. Not that they aren't lots of completely fine hospitals closer - I just have been unable to find a Dr who can diagnose my foot pain so I ventured to the big city on a friends recommendation! So Ms. Bee's Dr at the big city hospital sent her for an EMG test. What is an EMG test you ask? Be vwey vwey afraid..........

An electromyogram (EMG) is a test that is used to record the electrical activity of muscles. When muscles are active, they produce an electrical current. This current is usually proportional to the level of the muscle activity.

This is part of what it looked like:

Do you see that TASER the Dr is holding? I am pretty sure that's what they were doing to me - TASERING ME - yes sir - I am sure of it - and let me tell you - Ms.Bee has no intention of getting in trouble with the PO-lice and getting herself tasered - I surrender - here and NOW!

On top of the constant tasering of my feet and legs - the Dr, who just happened to be chinese - also stuck needles in my calfs, shins, thighs, hips, back and BUTT! Yes, it's true - that didn't hurt as bad as the hip or thigh but HOLY MOTHER OF GOD - what a fricking form of torture! It is not for the faint at heart!

After spending all morning and 1/2 the afternoon being tasered, Ms.Bee raced home to get little Matt off the bus! She then took little Matt on a few errands and now her nerves are SHOT!

I feel like this and there are not enough of these to calm the nerves!

Help - I need rehab!

2010-03-30T21:22:00.000-04:00

Ms. Bee spent her morning at the dentist and then at her local coffee cafe - nice little place on main st with comfy chairs and FREE Wi-fi - why the wi-fi you ask? Because Ms.Bee's router crapped out last night - and because of Mr.Director of IT's major pain in the ass hookup - Ms.Bee took her trusty laptop down to the local coffee cafe after Mr.Dentist and spent 2 hours catching up with the world! I had a nice iced coffee and a very tasty chicken panini - then came home after lunch and took a snooze!

I actually have had a headache all day and not felt well - I think because I didn't have my morning fix of news via the computer in my PJ's! I had to shower - go to the dentist - and then trek downtown to the coffee cafe! I was having internet withdrawals!

It's 9:00 PM - Mr.Director of IT has just installed new router and Ms.Bee has her internet again! Whew - Thank God! I was about to implode!

Forget Jenny Craig or Betty Ford - I think I need a serious intervention - someone call Dr.Phil! I need help!

Thank you Ariba Coffee! My new favorite place in town!

Are you depressed? Are you on the highway to hell?

2010-03-25T14:38:00.000-04:00

Feeling blue? Sad? Don't want to get out of bed?

Just click the link above and this old rock band AC/DC will literally make you feel like you're on the highway to hell! And after listening to them I wonder what I was doing in the 80's and why I loved these guys???? Hmmm....that's a story for another day!

I love the commercial where tear drops fall from a computer animated face. "You know when you are not feeling like yourself," a soothing voice says. The tears continue to fall. "You may feel sad, hopeless, and lose interest in things you once loved." The background turns dark. "Now, here is something you may not know. These are some symptoms of depression. Oh really? Thanks for making me feel like shit today drug companies! I was happy and whistling dixie until you came on my TV!

I think these drug companies are selling sadness - they want you to feel sad so you'll go to your Dr and say "I'm sad give me drugs" - then the greedy big wigs make lots of cash! They're no better than the Columbian drug lords.

The TD Garden/Boston Bruins and MORE hockey news

2010-03-22T16:08:00.000-04:00

Greetings my friends!

Today I am going to talk about some hockey do's and don'ts. - And for all of us who have been stressing about apostrophes lately - well you can be sure there will be some errors here!

Last Thursday the Man's man acquired some tickets to the Bruins Vs. Pittsburg ~~boxing~~ hockey rematch. Didn't turn out that way - it was an awful game, they lost but more importantly Ms.Bee has decided that she no longer is excited about attending any event in the TD Bank GAHDEN! Now mind you this is a fairly new facility - but there is ZERO leg room and people are pigs! The ladies room was disgusting - beer cups thrown everywhere - I think part of the problem may have been that the less expensive the seat - the more uncomfortable they make it for you - I have been to other games this year - sat in better seats and had better experiences. I did snap a couple pictures while there; however Ms.Bee has forgotten how to download pictures off her cell phone so you won't get to see what pig's people are! At least not today!

Our other hockey adventures were held this weekend on Cape Cod Massachusetts! The annual Lobster Pot Tournament was held with 83 teams participating - t'was a beautiful weekend in the 70's - really a bonus in March for folks from these parts - a good time was had by all!

Here is Happy Tara with her Lobster Hat!

Here is Happy Matt - always happy on the ice!

There was one blip on the radar that I would like to address - crazy hockey parents! There is always one bunch out there who ruins it for everyone else! In our case we played a team from a very affluent area in Massachusetts and these were the worst behaved parents I have ever encountered. It just goes to show that money can't by class! What kind of parent encourages their child to "take out" "check him" "hit him" or "trip him" at the Mite level which consists of 7-9 year olds? Mite level is NO CHECK! They really make it that way so little guys and girls don't get hurt! It's a rough sport and most rational adults don't want to see their little love bugs get hurt! Really I was absolutely astonished at the behavior of these parents. They give hockey parents a bad name! I think they all received one of these before entering the arena:

When they all should probably have been given these:

And that's all I have to say today - later in the week I hope to talk about something else besides hockey because really I should have one of these:

Hello Sunshine my old friend!

2010-03-16T08:59:00.000-04:00

Hello Mr.Sun - nice to see you again - I heard you will be coming for a visit for a few days! No need to bring a thing - just yourself will be fine - you'll be wined and dined while visiting you can be sure of that!

It's been raining cats and puppies here since Saturday - 10 total inches! Yes, you are reading that correct - 10 inches of RAIN! Folks are traveling around in canoes like this:

And cars are underwater........

and we've seen lots of stuff like this:

This one particularly cracks me up and I'm not sure why - these folks are sandbagging a T-station in Boston - these are the trolley car tracks - don't want water in the T-stations - that is not good!

The coastline has been hit very hard - many areas have been evacuated because their homes are so close to falling off the earth - I think this bench will soon be history....

Thankfully the rain stopped just in time - tomorrow is St.Patricks Day - Erin Go Braugh! Get your green on and celebrate the sun - for Saint Paddy's sake!

Ms.Bee's Pet Peeve

2010-03-12T15:17:00.000-05:00

Can you identify the image below:

That's right people it's a shopping cart!

Do you know what we do with shopping carts?

We happily return them to their proper place!

The shopping cart corral! If you place your cart back in it after you unload it - you will get a gold star from Ms.Bee - because it seems everyone in this area is L-A-Z-Y - say it with me now - LAZY! Really people how difficult is it to take an extra 10 steps and put the cart back so that it doesn't roll away and end up butt up against the side of Ms.Bee's SUV? I'm going to propose the following to my local market to do away with this growing problem in my community. I'm going to ask the store to "rent" shopping carts - you pay $1.00 to rent your cart then when you return it to the corral - you get your $1.00 back! Easy right? I'll bet it solves the problem because I am amazed at what people will do for a dollar!

Have a nice weekend and don't forget to put your shopping cart back in the corral - Ms. Bee thanks you.

This public service announcement has been brought to you by Ain't Miss Beehaven.

Ok - I've seen it all! Breathable chocolate?

2010-03-11T09:20:00.002-05:00

Ok I just saw this little gadget on the news and all I can say is WTF? (sorry Mom)

Seriously - if I'm gonna have chocolate I'm gonna eat it - not breathe it! Some Einstein Harvard Professor invented these so you can have a whif of chocolate or rasberry chocolate or mint chocolate! Hmmm - yeah lets all stand around and do "whifs" of chocolate - next thing you know we'll all be in chocolate rehab!

Let's see there's Sex rehab
Alcohol rehab
Prescription drug rehab
Street drug rehab
Food rehab
There's body part rehab if you have an injury; not to be confused with plastic surgery! Probably a few others I have yet to uncover!

For crying out loud - aren't there enough rehabs in this country without having to start a chocolate one? Might as well start a family rehab too while we're at it!

"Yes - hello I'm addicted to my family - I'd like to come spend 30 days and kick my habit! And please provide lots of spa treatments and great food - also since I'm not coming for alcohol addiction - please make sure they're plenty of booze!" - I'm available to check in immediately - and I have good insurance!

Off to the store - to buy some REAL chocolate - I don't want to get addicted to snorting the shit!

The Oscar's and other disturbing news

2010-03-08T09:23:00.000-05:00

Don't be afraid - don't be scared - It's only Ben Stiller dressed up as some character from weirdo James Cameron's recent hit movie Avatar - a movie I have not seen and may never see because Ms.Bee is not a movie buff - I can't even tell you the last time I went to the movies - I think it was maybe "The Perfect Storm" - really - maybe a kids movie in between there somewhere! I prefer to watch movies in my own home where I can stop and start as I want - and fall asleep and get up the next morning and finish watching the movie.

This morning I was going to talk about the Oscar's but after reading The Zadge's take on the Oscars (http://www.blueskiesnadyellowdogs.com/) and knowing my sister Meg at the Members Lounge (www.designsbymeg.com/blog) cannot pass up an opportunity to comment of fashion and flare - I just know I will not come off nearly as funny or witty as these 2 ladies! They both crack me up!

So instead this morning I am going to ask a few questions and see what others think about a very serious topic. This past week a beautiful young girl named Chelsea King from San Diego was found after having gone missing - now another beautiful girl Amber Dubois has been reported found this morning after missing for over a year. Authorities are saying these cases could linked

This scum bag is being held in Chelsea's death and questioned in Ambers. John Gardner is his name.

I do not and will never understand what possesses these sexual predators to do the things they do - I just don't get it. What I also don't get is why these sicko's are always released back into society and then end up murdering? Why are the laws so lenient? It pains me to see these families suffering - I can't imagine what they are going through. I don't know what I would do if it were my child. I just don't know.

So what do you think about the laws that put these sicko's back on the streets in a few short years?

Do you believe in the death penalty?

I think the laws are much too lenient - and I do believe in the Death penalty. I was raised a good Catholic girl and don't think this goes along with the teachings of the Catholic Church but since I also don't believe in the Immaculate Conception, The Annunciation, and I believe in a woman's right to choose - I guess I am not a very good Catholic? Oh well - I believe in God, and I believe in a higher being - and I believe scum bags like the guy above should be put in general population at San Quentin - until they get their turn in the chair, if they last that long.

There I said it - I can't take it back - it's what I believe - it may not be popular - but sometimes we have to take the road less traveled even though it may not be the most popular.

Let's give it up for my cousin Eliza!

2010-03-03T21:59:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone -

I'm going to take a minute to tell you about my cousin Eliza - she's a single Mom (divorced) who moved to the South West from the Boston area with her parents in their retirement some 20 years ago. She raised her daughter by herself while being my Aunt and Uncle's sole support system. My Aunt passed away in 2008 - she donated her body to science - sometimes I think she did this because my cousin has Type 1 diabetes - she was diagnosed at the age of 9 and has struggled with the disease since then. Now in her late 40's - her insulin is no longer controlable - she has an insulin pump but it's just not cutting the mustard anymore. So - she's going to San Francisco to have an islet tranplant - if you don't know what that is - read her blog - you'll learn a whole bunch of stuff that you never knew about Type 1 diabetes!

PS - notice she has a yellow lab too? Think we have a little bit in common? :)

So I have a little favor to ask! - If you could - give a shout out to Eliza this week before she leaves for SF on Saturday for her initial 3 day workup before her transplant - she's been accepted into the program and will have the transplant done there at the U of SF. She'll be leaving on Saturday (I think) for her initial 3 day work up of tests and what not. She'll have to leave her college age daugher behind as she has school and work. She will also be leaving my Uncle who is getting on in years and requires much attention - she does all the care for him as well! She also works full time! She rocks and could really use some support from any and all woman - she and her Mom were VERY close and she misses her Mom - especially right now with all this stuff going on - so if you could - just drop in and say hi - good luck - wish you well - I am woman hear me roar! She will SO much love to hear from other woman who rock too! And we all do!

Eliza's blog is:

http://www.et63-hope-thetransplantjourney.blogspot.com/

Drop in and wish her well - she rocks and could use all our support!

You rock ET - your about to embark on your journey and we support you 100 percent!

Do you believe in miracles?

2010-02-28T12:25:00.000-05:00

Well if you do you've come to the right blog today! I believe in miracles - I watched this guy above in 1980 and he stole my heart! Talk about having heart!

OK I admit it - I love hockey! I've loved the game since I was a little girl and Bobby Orr stole my heart! Yes - I fell in love at age 7! He was a close second to my Dad! Bobby if you're reading this - I still love you! You're still as cute today as you were 1972 when you helped bring "The Cup" to Boston!

I remember my sister with her cat eye glasses and her Derek Sanderson tee shirt - I remember my Nana bringing us Bruins souvenirs because she was a housekeeper for a Bruins big wig and I think she got the loot from him! We'd all gather in front of the TV to watch the "Big, Bad Bruins" fight it out on Sunday afternoons! The fun we had! Good times, good memories!

Today the USA faces Canada for the Gold - It's going to be an exciting game - It's going to be a fast paced, in your face kinda hockey! They'll be lots of yelling from this part of the country - because the Man's Man likes to yell at the TV! Me - I've got some delectable delights ready for the game and a little booze too - because really what's hockey without booze?

GO USA - Bring home the GOLD!

The Man's Man

2010-02-22T18:51:00.001-05:00

Today I'd like to talk about the Man's Man - commonly known around here as Joe.

I don't say a whole lot about Joe because he's a pretty private person - he doesn't like the whole world to know his business - but for today we're gonna peak inside Joe's world just a little bit - because I can - and I want to. It's my prerogative.........and I'm not Bobby Brown.

Joe and I have been together almost 30 years. Yes, it's true - we have been dating since I was 16 years old and married 22 years this year. We're old!

My Mom once told me when I was mad at Joe that you can always tell a man by the way he treats his parents. Joe's parents both passed away relatively young at 71 and 69 respectively. He was always there for them and wonderful to both of them through all their health issues. Score 1 for Joe.

Joe decided when the kids were really young that he wanted to go back to school and learn to be a Network Engineer. Joe went to school 2 nights a week and all day Saturday for a year. He passed the class but then had to take 6 or 7 really hard tests to get his Microsoft certification - he talked to lots of folks who bailed on this after 2 tests - or never even completed the schooling because it was too hard - not Joe - he finished the course - passed ALL the tests and became a certified Microsoft Network Engineer - got himself a new job - traded up for another - got layed off - had a heart attack (yes he really did on Fathers day - the day before he was to start a new job) - almost died - didn't. Thankfully he survived and has worked for the same company since. Since that day 7 years ago - we have had alot of ups and downs both personally and professionaly - but we are still together so something must work! Score 1 for Joe.

Recently Joe was promoted from Director of IT to something more - we're not sure what the more really is yet - but basically Joe is in charge of the entire IT department worldwide. It's a pretty big deal even though I don't let him think I'm impressed - don't want to make him think he's too much of a big wheel you know! Score 1 for Joe

Just for today (and only today - after today it's back to cracking the whip) I would like to pay homage to Joe - because he's worked really hard to be the best he can. He NEVER accepts less than 110 percent from himself. Score 1 for Joe

Joe is always challenging himself to do more - be better etc. Last summer he rode a 2 day - 150 mile bike ride to raise money for MS - my Mother inlaw suffered from MS and has been gone now for 15 years - but Joe never forgets - and has always wanted to do something to honor her memory - he finally did - and I think he really enjoyed every mile of that ride! Score 2 for Joe because that was 75 miles each day!

He was a great son inlaw to my Dad (Mom too) always helping both of them, or would just sit and have a drink with my Dad - they enjoyed each others company and I am so grateful to him for being so good to my Dad. They had a special bond. Score 1 for Joe.

Joe is also a very good Dad - my boys never had to worry about Dad coming home or being around on the weekends - when he's not working he dedicates his time to the boys! Score 1 for Joe.

He's a pretty good husband too - most of the time! Except when I don't get my own way! Score 1 for Joe.

Total score for Joe 9.5 - .5 is a bonus 1/2 point because I love him - if he takes me to Europe for our 25th - I'll give him a perfect 10!

Love you Joe - congrats on the new job - I AM very proud of you!

February vacation

2010-02-19T16:54:00.000-05:00

Well today is Friday and I have made it through my first big vacation week without having a meltdown or really yelling at anyone! Amazing!

I am SO happy to be home and have a rest - I didn't realize how much life that job was sucking out of me - but I do now - and I am THANKFUL that I am no longer working! Is that wrong? I feel like somehow I should not be so happy? But I am! I have been so busy all week shuffling Matthew back and forth to play dates - hosting play dates here - attending many hockey games and playing taxi service to Pat, that I have not had time to think - plus I folded 3 loads of laundry yesterday - an all time record - just ask the Man's Man!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I will be ramping up the blogging next week with the kids back in school!

One word challenge from Little Miss Sunshine State

2010-02-16T08:31:00.001-05:00

I received this special award from

Little Miss Sunshine State last week!

Thank you LMSS for bestowing this special award upon me!

Cell phone? Samsung

Hair? highlighted

Mother? giving

Father? Missed

Favorite Food? Cheese

Dream last night? strange

Drink? water

Dream/Goal? happiness

Room you are in? family

Hobby? blogging

Fear? Snakes

Where do you see yourself in 6 years? happy

Something you are not? serious

Favorite Muffins? tripleberry

Wish list item? europe

Where did you grow up? MA

What is the last thing you ate? crackers

What are you wearing? Sweatshirt

Favorite TV Show? Office

Pets? Carson

Friends? many

Your life? Changing

Your mood? happy

Facebook? Yes

Favorite place to eat? Mother Anna's

Missing Someone? Dad

Your vehicle? pilot

What you aren't wearing? Shoes

Favorite Store? Kohls

Favorite Color? Green

Last time you laughed? yesterday

Last time you cried? Sunday

Best friend? my sister

Place you go to over and over? grocery

Now if I may and I hope they don't mind - I will like to forward this award to:

Blue Skies and Yellow Dogs and

Dawn in Austin

Hope you girls will play along and amuse us!