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A Couple of Things…

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I spent Valentine’s Day with my Dad and Carol, we had a delightful time at The Water’s Edge with a table overlooking the Ventura Harbor.  #TwoMartiniMeal

I had my hair done last year and I mentioned to a friend that I thought the highlights were a little too blonde.  He told me I looked 10 years younger, to which I asked (without missing a beat), “I really look 25?!?”  That got a good laugh. #NotThatFunny

Every time I think I’m not “high maintenance” I remember how particular I am about ordering eggs in a restaurant. #HateCrustyEggs #PanTooHot

Or french fries for that matter #HateColdFries

And now that I think of it, “Crusty Eggs” might be a good name for a band…well at least a song!

I totally recognize the helpful and important function of social media for promoting one’s business.  I no longer recognize social media for connecting with others.  There are so many vile points-of-view, and ignorant posts that tear at my inner core, and so I do my best to no longer read my news feed. #SadButTrue

Also, the problem with those fake news stories spreading like wildfire is that most of the people spreading them think they’re helping!

Something to know about me.  I don’t like to be poked.  Not physically, not metaphorically and especially not on freakin’ Facebook!

I read an MSN article called, “50 Awesome Facts About Everything.”  One of my favorite facts was that Selfies kill more people than sharks.  Comforting about my chances of not getting eaten by a shark, but tickled we’re thinning the herd.

That moment when you’re caught watching one of those YouTube videos that make you tear up…and you’re supposed to be working.

May I just say that I never miss the opportunity to view photos of firemen with puppies or kittens.  That’s just hot, and probably sexist. #ImOkayWithThat

Actually, I prefer the real photos of firemen who have actually saved animals than those from staged photo shoots, most likely for a calendar, with good looking, buff men with their jackets open, or shirtless showing off  their sculptured abs, and…um…nevermind. #LikeEmBoth

Another fun fact? There are over a million ants for every person on earth.  I totally believe this one.

I came across another article entitled, “116 Amazing Facts for People Who Like Amazing Facts” and number seven made me say out loud, “I KNEW IT.” (See previous post from 2015: https://acoupleofthings.us/2015/12/20/a-couple-of-things-75/)

It’s a myth that no two snowflakes are exactly the same. In 1988, a scientist found two identical snow crystals. They came from a storm in Wisconsin.

VenturaRocks.com is coming up on it’s 10th anniversary. I seriously contemplated pulling the plug, but then I put out a call for help on financing the domain name, hosting, security, even my fee for hosting my radio show on public access radio, and the response was tremendous. So here’s to another year of supporting Ventura’s music scene! #VenturaRocks

From my favorite quotes file, “The entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.” – John Andrew Holmes

Thanks for listening!

A Couple of Things…

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Me and Staci Brown

Me and Staci Brown

1. On my last “A Couple of Things” post I mentioned I hadn’t met Mr. Right, but that I had met Mr. Married.  Cute story really.  Mr. Married is not a Friend on my Facebook page, but I see him from time to time in the community because he is a musician.  He sat down one evening at my table and said, “I’d like to take you out to dinner,” then he added, “Once I get a divorce.”  I was speechless.  He doesn’t even know me, he’s still married and he’s lining up dates?  Ok, maybe not such a cute story.

2. Happy Birthday Staci Brown!  (See picture above)

3. You know, I thought surviving Valentine’s Day was a big deal.  That was nothing.  Try surviving Staci Brown’s birthday!!

4. Yeah Baby!  Clippers swept the Lakers 4 out of 4. That’s four burritos from my man Sergio at work.  Clipper Nation Baby!!

5. I have outlived my mother by almost 15 years.  That just blows my mind.

6. Being a civil servant in this climate is quite the challenge.  Isn’t it weird that people who choose to serve their community become targets of all things wrong with government?   A simple thank you would be nice every now and then.

7. I thought hash marks only applied to Twitter #DumbAsses

8. I can’t roll my R’s.  I really suck at being mexican.

From my Favorite Facebook Posts file:

“The biggest coward is a man who awakens a woman’s love with no intention of loving her.”  I was surprised and grateful it was a man who said this, and a very cool one:  Bob Marley.

A Couple of Things…February 15, 2013

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Central Park 2009

Central Park 2009

(Originally posted on Facebook Feburary 15 2013)

1. Anybody else a little worried about meteors now?

2. Made it through Valentine’s Day unscathed.  Well that’s something.

3. So Sydney Rose is a bona fide driver with a California Driver’s license now. Third time’s the charm! You have no idea how scary it was when she took off on her first solo excursion.

4. My first photo got critiqued in class this week.  My teacher said it was a perfect picture as far as technique went, and then the class proceeded to pick apart the composition.  Live & learn!

5. Acute Bronchitis sucks. I had round two last week, and I was OUT for four days. That never happens!

6. Clipper Nation Baby!  Won my third burrito of the season when the Clips took down the Lakers, yet again.  One more match up before the season’s over.  I’m thinking it will be 4 out of 4.

7. VenturaRocks.com is a legal entity now.  Baby steps…

8. I’ve been reading some posts recently about the music scene in Ventura and I’m reminded yet again that no matter what you want to do, there will be an opposing force.  Even with music?  Some things just don’t make any sense.

9. The photo I posted was from July, 2009, in Central Park. Love New York city.  Need to go back soon!

10. I love my family & friends.  WORD.