Stay Tuned to 13 on Thursday
1. I went to my first blog that had blogger ID. I don’t even have caller ID on my phone yet! Of course there is always the chance that “Have a Great Day in Floyd!” is always displayed on their sidebar, but I doubt it.
2. There were also sound effects of water dripping, which made me nervous because it really was raining at the time and I thought all hell broke loose.
3. I was called out of retirement last week. Not only was I providing respite foster care for an individual with developmental disabilities, but both my sons had health issues which caused me to be on the phone every day with them.
4. Michele Agnew, who hosts a weekend bloggers Meet and Greet, used my question ‘What did you use to do with the time you now spend blogging?’ for her “Answer and Ask Comment Game,” on Tuesday. It turns out that bloggers used to watch more TV. Either that, or people are more un-employed than they used to be.
5. I lived a few years without a TV, or more to the point, without a TV antennae. We now get a total of 4 channels. The only show I actually make a point to watch is “The West Wing,” which sadly is on its way to being cancelled.
6. I wish Martin Sheen or Jed Bartlett was really our president.
7. Number 7 on my “100 Things about Me” list says: when I was a little girl, I thought reporters on TV could see me. I hid behind the couch when they were doing the news because I didn’t want to be seen.
8. If the branch of dogwood blossoms in a vase on my kitchen table was a poem, it would be a haiku.
9. The Garden Center at Slaughters Supermarket is overflowing with flowering baskets and plants. When I was there yesterday, I noticed that there were more cars parked in front of it than at the actual supermarket, proving that we humans do not live by bread alone.
10. Last Thursday I wrote: Apparently, some folks think Loose Leaf Notes is a topless or a nudist blog, according to two recent key word searches that brought people here: “A shirtless camping trip” and “Can I sunbathe nude in South Carolina?” This week “loose woman poems,” “Dear Abby nude,” “Nude Aunt,” “Nudist blog,” and “Shirtless grass” showed up in my keyword search counter. I still think they got the idea from this post.
11. The only one I know who probably gets kinkier key word searches than me is Ivy from Ivy Tied Up.
12. The plot thickens… In an earlier 13 Thursday, near Christmastime, I wrote this: On the way to Blacksburg I noticed about 6 homemade signs that had been posted up and down Route 8. They said, “ANNIE, YOU AND THE CHILDREN COME TO OUR HOUSE. LOVE, ALBERT.” This week while driving in Christiansburg I saw a black truck with signs on a sidebar rack that read: “ANNIE PLEASE CALL ALBERT. IT’S IMPORTANT.”
13. In a recent post, “Where Does a Poem Come From?” I answered questions about writing that I found on Carol’s site. One of the questions was, “Do you have a Favorite Poem You’ve Written?” In answering it, I mentioned my poem “Where I’m From,” as a particularly satisfying poem to write, one that was inspired by a longstanding Meme begun by Fred at Fragments From Floyd. Fred has desgined a template for those who want help them write their own “Where I’m From” poem. He also keeps a list of links to bloggers who have participated. Meanwhile, Carol wrote hers, which can be viewed here. Where are you from?
Leanne, founder of Thirteen Thursday has started a 13 Grand Central Station. Not only can you get the 13 code template, game rules, and list of players there, you can even get a 13 Thursday T-shirt! My other 13’s are here.
Comments
I hope the mystery in #12 is solved one day. I'm really curious about it. But with those type things, the mystery is sometimes more fun than the story behind it.
Posted by: Mayberry | April 20, 2006 8:49 AM
My son goes to respite sometimes I feel people who do that are so kind and understanding!:)
#6 I agree that martin sheen or Jed would be a good president. I am a west wing watcher too the last episode have been so sad with Leo's death:( My TT are up:)
Posted by: Shannon | April 20, 2006 8:53 AM
Key word searches can really be a hoot! LOL!
Posted by: Debi | April 20, 2006 8:54 AM
Mayberry, I would have investigated...pulled over took a picture of the truck...see if I could see who might drive it (it was parked), but it was pouring rain at the time. I'm on the look-out though!
Posted by: colleen | April 20, 2006 8:58 AM
Number 6 I get, but number 5? No TV. Oh dear, I wouldn't know what to do. And that sounds so sad. :)
Thanks for visiting my list
Posted by: Carmen | April 20, 2006 9:01 AM
I think that its sweet and cute that you hid from the TV when you were little. Kids are so sweet and innocent and this is such a perfect example of that. My TT is up. Happy Thursday!
Posted by: Pink Chihuahua Princess | April 20, 2006 9:15 AM
good morning! I'm with Carmen, no tv? (yikes!) my tt are up
Posted by: Karen | April 20, 2006 9:16 AM
I thought it funny that you thought reporters could see you.
Don't you love the dogwood blossoms. Pure art, simply stated, in a vase...well even on the tree!
I answered your question at Michele's.....with the 45 minute drive to and from (after we married and I moved to Stuart)..and I worked from 8 to usually 5:30 or 6:00. There was no time for this fun blog thing. I barely got to download any photos before early retirement.
Hope it as beautiful this morning on the mountain as it is here below!!! Have a great day!
Posted by: deana | April 20, 2006 9:18 AM
I have to head out...can't play...but I'll be back!!
Posted by: colleen | April 20, 2006 9:41 AM
I love dogwoods...I bet they look beautiful on your table. *s*
Posted by: Chi | April 20, 2006 9:47 AM
My T13 is up. Great list!
Posted by: Sonya | April 20, 2006 9:50 AM
I don't get to watch TV--we can't receive any channels where we are. But Netflix has plenty of TV shows on DVD. That's been our source! Great TT.
Mine is up.
Posted by: Amy the Black | April 20, 2006 10:09 AM
I loved the West Wind during the first few seasons, but like all TV shows I get bored quickly.
My 13 is up.
Posted by: d.challener | April 20, 2006 11:04 AM
#5. Greetings fellow West Wing buddy. I am in the process of buying all the seasons on DVD for my friend, who coincidentally, I got hooked on West Wing. A shame they are cancelling the season.
Anyways, here is my TT. Enjoy.
Posted by: Lord Swayne | April 20, 2006 11:12 AM
#5. Greetings fellow West Wing buddy! I am currently in the process of buying all the seasons on DVD for my friend, whom I got hooked on West Wing. A shame they are cancelling the series.
Anyways, my TT are up. Enjoy.
Posted by: Lord Swayne | April 20, 2006 11:19 AM
I use to get some horrid nasty freaky keywords then I moved my blog - it isn't so bad now... My 13 is up today.
Posted by: tnchick | April 20, 2006 11:24 AM
I love your thirteens! You have such a great sense of humor! (Mine are up!)
Posted by: suzy | April 20, 2006 11:27 AM
‘What did you use to do with the time you now spend blogging?’
I did more sewing, which reminds me I gotta go clean my sewing room. I just got a new (yard sale new) hutch that I'm fixing up with all my sewing things abd craft books and such. Maybe it'll inspire me to get in there more. Or maybe I'll even do a 13 Thursday next week, on why I like to sew (when I'm not blogging).
Good list Col.
Posted by: Kathy | April 20, 2006 11:38 AM
NO TV?? and now only 4 channels? I would go crazy. I love TV, I only watch it after the kids are in bed but still...
Posted by: Mrs. Fun | April 20, 2006 11:59 AM
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm! I only counted 12 numbered things. Is the last little blurb to be number 13? LOL. I may try the poem thing. Should be a "kaleidoscope" since I am "from" so many places.
Posted by: srp | April 20, 2006 1:38 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! You're so observant, SRP. I counted 12 twice! Who knew? (I fixed it. Thanks). Looks like I have some visiting to do.
Posted by: colleen | April 20, 2006 1:51 PM
Poor Albert! He cracks me up though with his signs!
I used to ... um... watch more TV, I guess. I used to work in an office, too. Now I work from home, so I never watch TV. I think I get about 4 hours of TV in a week, and most of the time I use it to lull me to sleep.
Blogger ID, huh? Was it my place? I have that plugin, if you've registered, and I think you have! So it should say "Welcome back, Colleen!" every time you visit! :)
Happy Thursday to you!!
Posted by: Leanne | April 20, 2006 3:01 PM
I also wish that Jed Bartlett was the President, as well. I was very sad, though when Aaron Sorkin left West Wing. I think it really went downhill after that. I miss the snappy repartee the show was known for.
My T13 is up.
Posted by: TLC | April 20, 2006 3:30 PM
You had me laughing at number6!!!
Happy Thursday!
Mine are up.
Diary of the Nello
Posted by: Kelly | April 20, 2006 3:50 PM
Well, I counted 13....and the list is quite interesting. I also think having the TV show a "13" in the pic, clever indeed!
My T T is up
Posted by: Wystful1 | April 20, 2006 4:24 PM
I love your #8! :) Happy Thursday - mine are up.
Posted by: Karin | April 20, 2006 4:54 PM
Great, great. That is what I called the right use of a TV!
Thanks for stopping by...
Posted by: Lifecruiser | April 20, 2006 4:57 PM
#7 - toooo funny!!! :) I do quite well without much TV, and enjy blogging alot more
Posted by: Feathers | April 20, 2006 5:19 PM
Another great list and great creativity....love you xo
Posted by: Sherry | April 20, 2006 5:34 PM
I'm not as faithful on Thursday as you, but I did get my 13 up today.
I think I found your blog in some roundabout way due to "Where I'm From." I had so much fun doing that exercise, and mine is on my About page now.
Posted by: terrilynn | April 20, 2006 6:29 PM
I missed you this week. I wish Jeb was our President, in the worst way.
I don't watch as much TV as I did before....
Posted by: Nancy | April 20, 2006 7:40 PM
#13 sounds interesting, I might give it a try!
Posted by: Janet | April 21, 2006 11:22 AM
Colleen, You are the one who got me curious about 13 Thursday. I will have to get back to you about it. It is definately getting me around the blgo world a bit- found a quilter!! Be Blessed today!
Posted by: Red Queen | April 21, 2006 2:48 PM
Oh I'm so with you on #5 & #6 ("The West Wing")..I too wish Jed Bartlett (Mr. Sheen) was the President. I am very very sad to see this really outstanding program come to an end. BUT, I read that Aaron Sorkin, the creator, has a new show that will be coming on, maybe in the fall...and the wonderful Rob Lowe is part of it...It is a cross between "Network", (one of the GREAT GREAT films ever!!)...and backstage Saturday Night Live...! I look forward to that and will watch repeats of The West Wing whenever I can...They are better than watching all the dreck that is on now....!
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | April 21, 2006 9:00 PM
What's blogger ID? Where did you see it?
#4 I was thinking I may post on that later today. We'll see.
#7 is cute. Love your #8. Keep up posted on #12.
Posted by: Pearl | April 22, 2006 1:29 PM
I wish I could quit the TV. Alas, there is an altar for one in nearly every room of my house.
I'm thinking you should weave us a tale about Albert and Annie. My mind is spinning with possibility already.
Posted by: Jennifer | April 22, 2006 3:47 PM
Poor Albert. It does sound like an intriguing tale, though. I have two channels on the TV but I have been loving Netflix this winter. Lots of BBC!
Posted by: Leslie | April 23, 2006 7:16 AM
In thinking about what Jennifer said, I realized that I'm more inclined to investigate further to find out more about Albert. Maybe do a stake-out and then report my findings. I've always been more prone to non-fiction and just laughed when I realized that there's a part of me that thinks writing fiction is lying!
Posted by: colleen | April 23, 2006 9:55 AM