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Blast From the Past-Red Rooster

I cannot believe this but I found this pic of a restaurant in Alamogordo NM. Not just any restaurant but the first place I worked when I lived on my own in a small god forsaken town in the great Southwest. The Restaurant was the Red Rooster. It was June 1974. Alamogordo New Mexico. And it was time to strike out on my own. I was 17, graduated from High School a little early. I turned 18 in October that year. I was forcibly brought to this town by my parents as an Air Force brat. Believe me I was none to happy about it. I'll blog this at a later date. In hindsight, it was definitely an experience.

Yes darlings, This was when America was really free. I made $1.15 per hour plus tips. Which I might add was enough to pay my $85.00 per month rent. I only paid electric and I think that was $3.00 per month. No cable TV, no cell phone, no phone at all. All calls were made from a pay phone or the phone at work, if it was local. Hanging out was at the "Drive In" on the highway drinking Cherry Schnapps and Everclear. Oh my, I even hate to admit that. Oh yes, and Coed tag football at the park/zoo that had one animal, a lion that roared incessantly. I could hear it at the trailer that I lived at down the street. Yes, kids trailer. Everybody lived in trailers in Alamogordo. Well, everybody in my income bracket.

I did not have a car at the time, but managed to get one in a few months from Mr.Cookson. Everyone in town knew him. He was my parents neighbor. Sly dog. He came in for coffee every morning to the Red Rooster and would make me feel guilty when I brought his ticket. I think gas was like .35 cents a gallon. And no I am not that OLD! Inflation has just been out of control.

Anyway, I ate PBJ sandwiches and meals at the restaurant. "Louie" the evil boss from hell, would watch all of our meals and count the french fires. Oh Oh Oh and there was this guy that was "Louie's" henchman he was a career dishwasher. Serious. Flaming guy with alternative lifestyle which was unreal in a small town like Alamogordo. And also the first time I had ever known someone of his sort. I remember he wore eyeliner and mascara and the makeup got thicker the closer it got to Friday night. I wish I could remember his name...Freddie? No... Oh Oh it was SAMMY, yes SAMMY. Anyway I think there was something going on between Louie and him.  It was all so sorted and I was so very naive.

I'd plug a dollar in the jukebox and play enough songs to get through the morning rush. I guess that was really a hard days work but didn't realize it. Youth.

So, this pic has given me a lot to remember.Hmmmm I wonder how much I can blog without recrimination.

Love Mamabus

'Babies' Trailer - Official Movie (2010) HD-Cannot wait for this Movie-Andrew!!! Mother's Day.....Be There

Oh My Goodness I didn't Forget all of you, Just had a Week!

I have so missed my blog for a week. I don't even want to review last week. We've all had weeks like that where time is too short and demands too much. Thanks for the inquiries of "Hey where is your blog"

Onto my next thought, err project, err thing for Mr. I to get started. The Garden. Mr. I and I went to get some starts over the weekend. I do this every year where I get them too early. I just get anxious. Anyway, this year I'm all about the Herbs Baby!

I've always wanted to grow an herb garden with all those varieties that you want to get but think how will I use those.

I picked several just for the foliage. Check this out:

Curry- Silvery branchy leaves and swear, it smells just like Indian Curry. It's supposed to get bushy about 18x18.

And this Lemon Balm-Beautiful leaves that smell like-----Lemons----yes, but check it out when you rub the leaves on your arm....viola .Mosquito Repellent.

 And this Lovely Sage....Purple Sage, I think it's just for looks, it looks like velvet and feels like velvet.


Then there's Basil the Queen of all Herbs

 and did I mention  Parsely.....as much as can be planted. hummmmm,

And finally, some Zinnia seeds. I love Zinnias they are like a Summer Party. Can't forget the Marigolds, they keep away the bad bugs.

Mr. I will be tilling the next couple of days and the veggies go in, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers,

Oh yes, One last thing...the Lilacs are blooming here in my yard in the Great Pacific Northwest: Here are some of mine....Love them. Don't they smell good?

Oh yeah, my blueberries and strawberries
The Dogwoods. I could go on and on.

So, I'll keep you posted. Just pray for warm weather. Oh yes, one more thing...my mom sent me this hummingbird chime and I love it. I just want her to know I love it and her. It's actually chiming in this pic. All those who talk with mom in the next couple of days....tell her I blogged her.

Love Mamabus

Can I have some Church up in heeaaa.......Redemption...Glory Glory

I know, I know. We just finished Easter, we've been to church, ate the Easter Meal. Loved on our family and friends. But just one last thought before we get on with Spring.  A word comes to me, Redemption.

We are now celebrating being "Redeemed in Christ", meaning freed from sin. Free from sin. Delivered from Sin's bondage. What a miracle. Ponder it People!

Ok, well now I feel ready for anything. So I better get to it. Love Mamabus.

PS. Check out this link-http://www.gotquestions.org/redemption.html thought it was kinda cool for reference.

The Blessing of Flowers and Hearts and Easter 2010

These White Bleeding Hearts live on my front porch with with the Roses and Tulips. It's the perfect weekend to shoot these perfect flowers. So pure. Hearts with wings. So perfect for the Easter Celebration. Enjoy and know I'm thinking of all of you.....all of my family and friends. Enjoy!!!

  

Elephant Pose.....Are you kidding me!!##......

A few years ago I started taking Yoga. I'm probably at the advanced beginner level. I can pretty much hold all the poses or fake my way through it. That said, I really love a good yoga workout. I really feel that all women should consistently take some type of Yoga a couple of time a week no matter what the age.

Now, I have a lot of funny yoga stories, which I will share periodically. But this is my most recent.

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to pick up a Yoga Class during the day, which with my schedule is rare. So, the instructor was new to me, and the participants were new to me. They all seemed a few years older than me and it was during the day, so I thought I was settling in for a more "mellow" possibly less challenging class. "Nice" I thought. I didn't notice that they all had their own mats, and water bottles, and actual appropriate "Yoga" clothing....I don't know how I missed that.

So it began.....on our hands and knees...a little unusual then to plank...normally this position is reserved to later in the class but the instructor must have been feeling "strong". I glanced over and noticed the woman next to me in perfect position plank, solid with matching yoga ensemble, and as I continued to hold the plank, breaking out in a sweat, I glance down the line of participants, all of them in perfect plank, none of them shaking or trembling. It was then I realized, I was not going to experiance a "mellow" less challenging class. It was then I realized that all the "older" folks were going to out "Yoga" me in a big way.

And so the torture continued, with 50 "Downward facing Dogs" and 25 plank holds, 10 triangle poses with 30 chair poses sprinkled in for good measure. I know I know I'm exagerrating a bit....but not much. I have never sweat like this in a yoga class. I could have used an oxygen tank and medical attention but honest I was trying my best. Then came a little pose she called the "Elephant" and this is how she instructed us.....seated position, legs forward, put your left foot in your hand, lift over your head, place both hands on the ground, and lift your lower body into postion..............Are you kidding me!!!!!#####
 
I have never been so happy for "corpse" pose in my life. So for fun I included a link that shows the elephant pose. Good Luck trying it. Do not try Alone. And I'm picking up a Yoga class or two or three.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXKDWisiKXo

Enjoy your Day! Love Mamabus