Shoulda Known Better...

For your amusement and amazement today I would like to share an experience I had while purchasing a simple futon.

After a futile local search, I went online to order the perfect piece.  The look of the futon was right plus the price point was perfect and I need extra sleeping space for the cottage.

So, I call to place my order.  Yes, the futon is in stock for advertised price.  "Okay, you realize that the drawers pictured are extra.  Do you still want them.?"  Yeah, I guess-thought they were built in.  "Would you like to add a mattress?"  Well, duh...I thought it came with.  Add one in, please.  "No you don't want the one pictured-it's like sleeping on a paper towel."  Uh, okay, I'll take the 'better' one. "Would you like a cover for the mattress?"  Oh, the one pictured isn't included?  "No, click here to see options."  Okay.  I'll take the blue and white striped cover.  "Did you want the stripes?  They are extra."  Huh?  "Yes, the stripes are custom piping."  Sheesh.... I'll take it.  "You realize that with the thicker mattress you will need an extra thick cover and it's an additional cost."  FINE.  "Now all you need is the grips that keep the mattress from slipping."  Sure, throw them there-Lord knows, I don't want anyone sliding off the futon.

Can you believe this?  By then I was so exhausted, that I just purchased at almost double the price advertised.  What a scam and I am the ultimate sap.  In all my years of retail, I never learned the art of the upsale to that degree.

So please, someone plan to come and stay at the cottage and sleep on that futon!  I can guarantee you won't slip off!

Have a wonderful week, Dolls.  I'll just be here....bein' a sap!  XO

Final Form...

You know....it's the little things.

How much smoother would life be if some of the small irritants disappeared and were never given another thought?

Passwords.  Can we talk about passwords.   Am I the only person who has issue with this?  10 accounts that I would prefer have the same password, keep checking and making me 'update' them for 'my safety.'  Even with noting the new one, I still routinely get locked out and have to come up with yet another password.  I have nothing sensitive and prefer NO password at all.  We have not had our identity stolen since before all this mess started.  Please.  Don't protect me.

Could just once could I rip off Saran Wrap or Tin Foil with a clean line and NOT cut my finger on that stupid metal strip that is barely fastened down.  A bleeding digit doesn't do much to aid my mood while attempting  to be a domestic goddess.

You know what else would help?  How about if we talked about books with the same fire as everybody droning on about Game of Thrones.  Geesh!  Next time someone asks you if you watch Game of Thrones, bore the life out of them with your current reading list.  Works every time.

Two lines of service open at the grocery store and 10 lines for self serve.  No, I don't want to serve myself unless there is a sizable discount for my scanning efforts.  I never once have gotten thru the process without a person coming over to void something.  I say we all revolt and make this madness stop.

The fact that my various (9!) hair appliances do not have retractable cords and no matter how carefully I wrap them up, the irons and such lay in a giant jumble at the bottom of the drawer.  Please-this seems to be a reasonably easy fix.

By now you are thinking that I need a nap and/or a glass of w(h)ine.  And you would be correct.
See you next week when I don't have the Rainy Days and Mondays crabbiness.

Into the Mystic...

My precious Son.

Dane Jacobs
6-6-1983 to 6-5-2014

Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly
into the mystic.

I love and miss you every minute with every breath I take.
All love, till we are together again.

Love, your Mom XO

Worth It...

Happy Memorial Day.  Today I send thoughts and prayers to all who have sacrificed and served so we may have the freedom to celebrate this life we have.  Their bravery and dedication gives me pause as I know I NEVER would have had the guts to serve.  Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Magic Man...

Are you ready to be rocked?  Do you believe in magic?  Be at a few choice bars in the Keys and wait until just after sunset.  It's then that the magic happens.

Welcome to the rockin' magic of Micheal Trixx.

I am usually bored stiff by traditional magicians. Too much fanfare and not enough finish.
Not so with the fabulous Michael Trixx.


With a sold rock and roll background, he uses music to punctuate his fabulous show.  The very sight of Michael with his top hat, waist coat and eyeliner along with blasting KISS music have you both riveted and amazed.  His connection with the audience-especially the children in front row, is immediate.  Michael tosses his hair and bugs out his eyes along with a very fiendish smile as he sprays confetti out of nowhere.  He raises and trains the birds in his show and gently kisses them each time they provide a "trixx"  I have seen Michael too many times to count, and guests of ours in the Keys are always treated to his show.  And he never disappoints.   My favorite act is The Egg Man when Michael pull whole eggs out of his mouth.  About 12 of them.  You have to see it to believe it.

If you get the chance-do not miss his show.

You WILL believe in magic.

Here Without You...

Mother's Day is complicated for me.. First let me say that I had a wonderful weekend with my Mom as well as the rest of my family.  I am fortunate to have my Mom to honor on Mother's Day.

But I admit that since I lost my only child, the day now makes me cringe.  Just a little.  It's hard to ignore all the fanfare that used to be so normal for me.  Social media inundates me with mother's being well wished and honored.  The Mommy Hole in my heart throbs and bleeds deep as I remember the love I was always shown on Mother's Day by Dane.  It's hard enough to re-identify myself and this day is the one that reminds me that my natural instinct to my child has no place to go now.  I am uncomfortable and I know it makes others uncomfortable, too.  There still are no words to comfort my loss.  This, plus the fact that society still does not know how to face the loss of a child.
But I smile, blink back tears and forge on.  My reality and future are still very shattered but I am trying hard to pick up the pieces and figure out who I am now.

Gifts from Randy, Niece Extraordinaire Nicole and even Hazel my kitty, lovingly feted me with cards, roses and gifts.  Their thoughtfulness warms my heart and helps me find some joy.

There will never be the warm, bear hug and smacking kiss that re-affirmed my Mother role.  It's a private role now-shared just between Dane and I.  I still tell him that I loved him more than life and thank him for the experience of being his Mommy.

To all the Angel Mom's missing their Angel Children, I understand and feel your loss and pain.

Outta my Head...

Got minute?  Come sit a spell and discover some riveting facts about me that you may or may not have known, cared or may not have cared.  But now that I've got your attention, I'll get straight to the juice!

1.  Do you like blue cheese?   No, cheese is supposed to be yellow or white.
2.  Coke or Pepsi?   Never drink soda
3.  Do you own a gun?   What for?
4.   What flavor KoolAid?   Ummmm, I'm not 4 years old!
5.  What do you think of hot dogs?    Try not to dwell on them.
6.  What's your favorite show?   Mostly watch movies or read.
7.  What's your favorite movie?   Breakfast at Tiffany's
8.  What do you drink in the morning?   COFFEE!
9.  Can you do a push-up?   Sure can!
10.  What's your favorite jewelry?   I love it all!
11.   What is your favorite hobby?   Reading, of course!
12.  Do you have ADD?   No, I'm an undiagnosed air head...
13.  Do you wear glasses?   Contacts and sunnies
14.  Name 3 things you did today.  Zumba, napped, cooked dinner.
15.  What was your favorite cartoon?  Didn't care about them.
16  Name 3 drinks you drink.  Coffee, Vodka and Wine-not necessarily in that order.
17.  Current worries?   Just the usuals...
18.  Current hates?   No time for that....
19.  Favorite place to be?   Anywhere with family and friends.
20.  How did you ring in the New Year?   Partying with our BFF's-Kristin and Mr.Bobby
21.  Where would you like to go?  Paris, Bali, Norway, Greece-many dreams!
22.  Name 5 people who will do this with you.   Probably none...
23. Do you wear slippers?  yep.
24.  Do you have any kids?  I have an angel child-Dane xo
25.  If you could be with anyone right now?  DANE xxoo
26.  Can you whistle?  Not at all
27.  Where are you now?   In my office
28.  Would you be a pirate?   I'm really more of a mermaid!
29.  Favorite food?  Anything baked!
30.  Favorite music?  All over the map on this one-anything but opera.
31.  What's in your pocket?   Burt's Bee lip balm
32.  Last thing that made you laugh?   A cat video
33.  Do you wear proper pajamas?    Not to bed..
34.  What's your favorite animal?   I love all animals but am a bona fide Crazy Cat Lady.
35.  What's your most recent injury.   Dropped a barstool on my toe and now the nail is black-so cute!
36.  How many T.V.'s in your house?   4
37.  Worst pain?   My frozen shoulder
38.  Do you like to dance?  I'll take it down right now. Yes!
39.  Are your parents still together.  Yes
40.  Do you enjoy camping?   You mean 'Glamping?'  A bit.

So, here it is-everything? you ever wanted to know but were afraid (or most likely didn't care) to ask.  If you have any other pressing questions, I'll be sitting here waiting.  I'm an open book!

Have a wonderful week my darlings! XO