Testing, testing ... 10 ... 9 ... 8 ...

Auld Lang Syne ... Quarters in the cabbage ... 2005 is almost gone.

What hot topic will you roll over & still be talking about in 2006?

OUT WITH A BANG!

I want to use the "brilliant blue" again ... I miss him most this time of year.

The countdown is on! Just a few more days to make your mark in 2005!

Can you put champagne in a chocolate fountain??

Not the Resolutions Page ...

Only 4 more days till 2006!

What made your 2005 memorable?

Got big plans for a New Year's Eve party?

HAPPY 2006!

Like rules, resolutions are meant to be broken.

Will you make one anyway?

Lose weight? Quit smoking? Be more tolerant of stupidity?

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I know it's already been said, but I just wanted to say it again!

The fat man is in the air! Don't believe it? Watch it happen! http://www.noradsanta.com/index.php

WOO HOO!!

Makin' A List ...

In 1992, at the last Conway Twitty concert I attended, I bought a Crazy in Love sweatshirt. I must say, he be lookin' good. Conway died in June 1993. The sweatshirt has become a bit of a shrine. I drag it out every Christmas to do my power Christmas shopping in. I've got it on now . I'm going in.

Wish me luck.

HAPPY WINTER!

It officially starts today.

Find someone warm to snuggle up with it - it's going to be a cold one!

You Eat What??

Elvis loved fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I've been made fun of because I happen to like peanut butter and mayo sandwiches. The person who made fun of me eats fried mush, so what does she know?? I ain't sayin' nuthin', but her whole family has some weird tastebud action goin' on. How 'bout you?

What If ...

... you knew a secret. Would you tell?

... you won the lottery. Would you change? More importantly, would you share?

... you discovered something that could incriminate someone. Would you use it?

...

Man vs. Man

If Man #1 is gainfully employed and pays his own way in life and Man #2 relies on public assistance for all aspects of his survival, should they both have an equal voice at election time? If Man #1 can only afford to support 2 children, should he have to pay for Man #2 to father 5? If Man #1 casts his vote on election day while Man #2 stays home, should they both have equal rights to complain? If Man #1 volunteers his time and fulfills some civic duty while Man #2 does nothing, does Man #2 have a right to criticize?

Duct Tape

It's not just for breakfast anymore ....

Why? Why? WHY?

Why do old men buy Porsches then drive them 35 mph? Why do people who say the least talk the most? Why does the dryer eat my socks? Why doesn't Clay have a stop light? Why don't eggs taste like chicken?

Furthermore ...

Life is tough. Life is tougher if you're stupid. -John Wayne

Random Thoughts #2

I'm old enough to run for President. If Trace Adkins had his own 1-900 number, I'd be broke. Do superheroes wash their own tights? My son might marry your daughter someday. Do you smell something?

Where Were You?

June 5, 1993 ... January 28, 1986 ...September 11, 2001 ... November 22, 1963 ... August 31, 1997 ... July 20, 1969... August 16, 1977 ...

Random Thoughts of Questionable Coherency

Hello, Darlin' ... August 16, 1977 ... Don't tread on me ... Kiss my grits ... B.J. McKay & his best friend, Bear ... Play it again, Sam ... Where's the beef? ... Mr. Cartoon ... Thanks, Easter Bunny! ... Hey, Mikey! ... Make love, not war ... Rosie the Rivetor ... In a Galaxy far, far away ... Go-go boots ... Say goodnight, Gracie ...

One Voice CAN Make a Difference ...

If it's loud enough, sounds coherent, comes out of a mouth that speaks intelligently, belongs to a person who can earn the public's respect & can persuade others to sing along. (I just made that up myself)

Sugar (baby), this one's for you.

Merry CHRISTmas!!

Christmas observes the birth of Jesus Christ. On June 26, 1870, December 25 was declared a federal holiday in the United States by President Grant. In February, 1971, President Nixon signed Executive Order 11582, setting forth 11 paid federal holidays, including the 3rd Monday in February to observe the birth dates of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In 1983, President Reagan declared the 3rd Monday in January a federal holiday to observe the birth date of Martin Luther King, Jr. Whose birth has made the most difference in YOUR life?

Uncle Sam's World Travelers ....

If you were one, if you are one, this one's for all the military men and women who help make this site - and ones like it - possible. THANK YOU! Freedom isn't free. Tell us your stories, introduce us to your soldier, share your thoughts. Some Clay County soldiers we've heard from/about on this site:

WESLEY ARMES (Iraq), CHARLIE BURDETTE (Kuwait), "P" (In the Gulf), JAKE SAMPLES (Kuwait-for the moment), GREG WESTFALL (Iraq), ROGER MOORE (Iraq), RYAN DUFFIELD (Leaving for Iraq 12/9), ROBERT C. SWINDLER(Quantico Virginia), SHAWN D. WOODS (Camp Leguene N.C), PHILLIP RANGEL (Camp Leguene N.C).

"The Lone Stranger" (Vietnam/Korean War Vet)

CHUCK BLANKENSHIP

July 1, 1958 - October 22, 2002

For those who knew him, for those who miss him

this is as close to Brilliant Blue as I could find ;-)

& then she said ...

The problem with doing nothing is you never know when you're finished ...
The problem with being stupid is you're always the last to realize it ...

God Bless America ...

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.— The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

“One-way news publications have editors and fact-checkers, and they’re not just selling information – they’re selling reliability,” said Cindy Cohn, legal director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. “But on blogs or e-mail lists, people aren’t necessarily selling anything, they’re just engaging in speech. That freedom of speech wouldn’t exist if you were held liable for every piece of information you cut, paste and forward.”

S.S.D.D. - What's on Your Mind Today?

Same thought process, less scrolling. (Thanks, bmwwvu!!) Feel free to browse the comments on "What's on Your Mind" - but look for your new posts here.

What do you think?

Ok, here's the deal. If you live in Clay County, WV, then you know what a totally whacked out place it is to live. If you don't, then stay tuned, this might get good!

Feel free to post whatever's on your mind. Water situations, political shennigans - whatever. Just please keep it clean (my kids read this stuff!). Nice isn't required, nor is politically correct. But please remember - BIG WORDS ARE FAR MORE POWERFUL THAN DIRTY ONES!