Life, A Country Song

Do you know what's crazy? Every person that has ever lived could have a country song written about themselves. People I have met have told me story after story, adventure after adventure, and heartbreak after heartbreak. All that could be put to a song.

That falling in Love melody playing in your head. Then you add the words of the person that changed your life. Put that through a final mix and your humming all day long. It is contagious, never-ending continuing to get better each time it crossed your lips.

But sometimes the reality is a hardship. The song is made up of bad memories and bad times. You go through the same process of the mix and adding melody but for its just not the same. It's, not your best work.

So everyone has something special to add to the music. Each of us has gone through something. The reality of it all is we live through it or get over it. So play that little song, no matter what it is.

So looking back on your life pick a point. Put into words, mix in the music and start tapping your foot. Because of, we have all gone through it and have gotten over it.

Sing a little song for me.

Have Love Enjoy Life and God Bless

BKN

Holy Mackerel

You know a lot of people use a statement, Holy Mackerel. Where did it come from?  Why do we use it and why do we say it. Very good questions if you ask me.

Recorded from 1803 with an uncertain origin, but possibly a euphemism for Holy Mary, with Mackerel being a nickname for Catholics because they ate the fish on Fridays. Another suggested explanation is the practice of selling mackerel on Sundays in the seventeenth century (because its quality deteriorates rapidly), so it was known as holy fish.

But why do we say it? I believe it is along the lines, that could be in a biblical sense. You do hear a lot of people use the term, Holy Moses, Holy Smoke, and Holy Mother of Mary. So it could be along these lines.

But, I need to look at it one another way. Holy Mackerel, we're having fish again. Holy Mackerel, can you believe the size of that one? Holy Mackerel, your not with this one or that one. Holy Mackerel.

Our Lord feeds the magnitudes, fish, and Holy Mackerel. Yes, not once, but twice. Holy Mackerel. Then to add to the Holy Mackerel, the disciples gathered the leftovers to come up with twelve more baskets. Holy Mackerel. Twelve disciples and twelve baskets, Holy Mackerel.

So the historians look at it with a date of about 1803 with an uncertain origin. I believe Holy Mackerel has been around a lot longer.

When God made the heavens and earth, Holy Mackerel.

Have Love Enjoy Life and God Bless.

BKN

Are there Dollar Stores in Heaven

Dollar stores are a very interesting place to shop. Can you really sell all of these items for one dollar? I guess they can. When I walk in, it feels like there are a million items to choose from. They have everything.

Now I frequent one store all the time in my neighborhood. But to my surprise, another has opened. Now my regular store has it all. But! the new one is like high-end dollars. The product line looks and feels, well a higher quality.

Let me give you an example. My family loves a certain Polish Mustard. We buy this product at a very high-end grocery store. On one certain day, I happen to walk into the newer dollar store. There, low and behold the same mustard. I go and by all twelve jars on the shelve.

So the new dollar stores that are popping up all over the place are heaven-sent. I have to tell you, they feel cleaner, the shelves are more in order and again it feels as if they have everything.

So with all said and done I believe there are going to be dollar stores in heaven. They are the five and dimes of times gone past. You get the greatest deals in them and you can always find a surprise.

So to my readers, Dollar Stores are the way to spend a buck.


Have Love, Enjoy Life and God Bless.

BKN 

MY KIDS

As I sat down to write this I really didn’t know where it was going to go.  I need to talk about my parents. Throughout my life they have always taken care of me but, now it’s time for me to take care of them hence My Kids.

All my life I could say that my parents have been there for me. They have done all kinds of special things for me and my siblings. When I was younger they put a Band-Aid on my knee. As I got older when I was in school and needed money they sent it. Getting even got older they’re always there to give me advice and wisdom

But pardon the pun, the shoe was on the other foot. I have parents one 80, my mother the other 82 my father, and both with a list ailment. Each of them has special needs to be taken care of day in and day out. So as I said before, the shoe is on the other foot.

Each day starts the endless list of chores that need to be done. One doctor’s appointment after, a doctor’s appointment. The doctors really never find a cure, but just make them comfortable for another day. The cooking the cleaning is endless. They take care of them to make sure that their life is a little bit easier on these ladder years.

Yes, this can be very stressful at times, but for the most part, it’s pleasurable, because the shoe is on the other foot. For a lot of years, they were always there and now it is time for me to be there Mom and Dad.

Love you with all my heart.

Have Love Enjoy Life and God Bless

I Would Rather Eat Dirt

Did you ever want to just eat dirt? A friend of mine brought this expression to my attention over the weekend.  Could eating dirt be the better alternative? She elaborated on an excursion her husband when on. They travel into the city, to see a loved one, and relatives. Now I am not going into detail because it could start a war. This ordeal involved sitting in traffic for more than four hours. Hence, "I would rather eat dirt" I guess it's all how you look at it. Do you really love this certain person or persons? Do they mean the world to you?  I think, I too would eat dirt in this situation. 


Now let us look at this scenario. You again go to the city. But this time you are going to see the greatest show that mankind has created. But! you need to sit in that same traffic. Would you rather eat dirt, well maybe not. Because you really want to see this special show and It's not the same old going over to see relatives. So eating dirt? it's out of the question.

So we go through life with all kinds of situations that we need to deal with. Some are good and some are bad. I guess we need to look at all the circumstances. Good, bad, ugly whatever they may be. We need to endure it all. But all, in all, sometimes we would be better off eating dirt.  


So the next time you are asked to visit your loved ones, remember. I would rather eat dirt. Only Kidding. :)


Little thoughts and pieces of my crazy brain.


Have Love Enjoy Life and God Bless 

BKN 

MARTHA STEWART MOM

Being raised by a Martha Stewart Mom

Being raised in a great family, there was one added bonus. It’s having a mom that did everything to the Nines. For those of you that don’t know what is the meaning of the nines?  Well, it’s doing things over and above average, being done to perfection.

My mom lives each day with a special twist in everything she does. Let me fill you in on some of what I mean. In our home, there wasn’t just a set table. Setting the table meant the proper amount of silverware per person, the right water glass, and the right amount of salt and pepper shakers. Butter in the ramekins and not butter dishes. There is a rule of thumb that for every four persons you need one set of shakers. People always ask me, “why do you know all of this stuff” well my Martha Stewart Mom taught me well. each part of the house is laid out to be and looks like a showpiece. Let me tell you, it looks awesome.

Today I can say that with all I have learned from my mom I can eat with the president, or sit at a table of dignitaries.  All of the other things learned. Like how to put the proper amount of flowers in a vase. Always being able to pick the right color palette for a room and having that proper table setting. The teaching from a mom is priceless and the list is endless. Knowing all of these things are an asset to my life and now my family.

Mom is a fantastic person with the greatest heart. Learning all of this is so precious never to be forgotten. These are learned qualities that can be passed down from generation to generation. Being able to go into the world well equipped and prepared. Mom is still is doing all things to the nines at eighty-plus years. She loves life and lives it fully. 

I wish everyone could have a Martha Stewart Mom.

Have Love, Enjoy Life, and God Bless.

BKN

Puking on Paper

Writing helps me let out my innermost feelings. To write is to dream on paper. So where do I come up with the title Puking on Paper? Well, one day I was asked how do I come up with all the stories I write. That was a very good question. It starts with a head rush of ideas. Millions of ideas bombard my thought process. Then the process needs to be organized. So be,  Puking on Paper. I put all the ideas on paper. Then after looking at all the ideas and then gathering the thoughts, I put all of those thoughts into order. Working paragraph after paragraph brings to life a great story.

So some advice for all you future writers. Keep a journal. Use an app on your phone to take notes when you have an idea. If you really think about what writing is, it's Puking on Paper.

Crazy thoughts and ideas in my mind.

Have Love, Enjoy Life, and God Bless.


BKN