Stovepipe Top Hat

Oh, my gosh!

It feels so good to be back!

I have been taking care of life lately,

but I sure missed my fellow participants

in Jenny Matlock's Saturday Centus!

So imagine my surprise today when I tuned in

and found out that our weekly assignment has

been shortened to 50 words!

You heard me...

50 words!

But I like a challenge.

Thanks goodness because life has been

a challenge lately!

I remember when I started contributing to

Saturday Centus and its 100 word challenges.

I thought that was a tough assignment...

but 50?

Piece of cake!

You know why?

Because Ms. Matlock is a good teacher

and has prepared us well...

that's why!

If you are new to Saturday Centus,

you may be wondering what it is all about.

Saturday Centus is a themed writing meme.

Each Saturday, Ms. Matlock

will give us a writing prompt.

Your assignment, if you choose to accept it,

is to write a 100 word story

not including the prompt words.

Oh, and the prompt words can be used

anywhere in your story!

The writing prompt is good for the entire week...

so join in when you get good and ready!

This week's prompt:

"Abraham Lincoln was a lot shorter than I

thought he would be..."

So here is my contribution to this week's

50 word

Saturday Centus!

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President Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe were making out in the corner. Then he approached me and asked me to dance. He held me too tight and snuggled his stovepipe top hat between my breasts.

Abraham Lincoln was a lot shorter than I thought he would be…

I hate costume parties.

Arrggghhhhh! Happy Halloween!

Ahoy, Mateys!

Want to see something

that will put

a little treat

in your trick?

I would walk the

gang plank for this

crew anytime!

Notice that Fair

Maiden Madisyn

is controlling the boys

with her sword!

Arrrgggghhhh!

Give me candy or

I will give you

terror beyond

your wildest dreams!

Arrrgggghhhh!

"Just don't leave me

duct taped to the mast...

AGAIN!"

Shiver me timbers,

better hope these

Pent-Up Pirates

don't show up

at your door tonight!

Arrrggghhhh!

I'm There...

Don't Be Tardy To The Par'tay!

Par'tay?

Did someone say par'tay?

If there is a party,

there is a good chance you will find

Pent-Up Photos!

So where can you find Pent-Up Photos

on November 4th?

Ya-Ya Chique's

Grand Opening,

of course!

Yep, we will be there to celebrate the

grand opening of Debi's new boutique in Houston!

Debi has arranged for Pent-Up Photos

to surprise her customers

with some heavenly mementos!

In her normal fashion, Debi is going all out

by providing her dedicated customers another

one of her famous themed social events!

"Carnival on the Bayou"

is THE place to be in Houston

on November 4th from 7-9 pm.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Step right up!

Prepare to be amazed!

Free food!

Free drinks!

A new store front stocked with

unbelievable goodies!

And who knows?

Pent-Up Photos might just

put you right over the moon!

See you there!

For more info on "Carnival on the Bayou",

click HERE.

Card Tricks...

Lurch and I were playing cards

last night, so I took a photo

to share with you...

Okay, okay...

quit laughing!

Maybe I didn't take this

photo last night.

Maybe I took it night

before last!

We Fell Into Fall...

I love the colors of Autumn!

This time of year, I want to live outside.

Even the spoiled house dogs like outdoors!

Last night, we enjoyed a nice fall evening.

Sweetie decided to grace us with her royal presence!

Granddog, Buddy, was doing his favorite thing...

barking at squirrels!

I was doing my favorite thing...

enjoying a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon!

Aren't those cute candle holders?

My son, Eric, makes them from

empty Corona bottles.

So, of course, Lurch did his best to help Eric out...

by emptying some Corona bottles

while he was cooking on the grill!

Then the hot tub started calling my name.

Oh, it looked so inviting!

The hot tub called out "Malisa, Malisa, come on in!"

"Can I bring my glass of wine?"

Well, I had to ask...it was the polite thing to do!

As the hot tub splashed water on my toes, I heard him say,

"No, you can't bring your glass! Bring the whole bottle!"

Well, what was a girl supposed to do?

He invited me personally. He called me by name!

He was a warm and inviting host!

So after a couple of hours in the hot tub

(which is really a warm tub because Lurch's heart condition

doesn't allow us to use hot tubs anymore),

we did this...

Slipped off into the bushes!

SHHHH!

Don't tell anyone!

What Life Is All About...

They keep me going.

When things are tough,

I think about them.

They are the lights

of my life.

Aren't they the cutest?

I so enjoyed loving on

Tango, Madisyn and Cash

last week!

Do you know the worst part

of seeing the grandkids?

After being with them,

I miss them that much more!

Orange and Green Icing On My Teeth!

It is good to be back!

I have been away from my

computer for 6 days !

Where have I been?

Celebrating my Mother's birthday!

Isn't her birthday cake beautiful?

We celebrated Mom's birthday during

our annual family reunion.

There were 90 people in attendance.

I had framed hundreds of vintage

photos of Mom for party favors.

Autumn decorations set the festive mood.

I love autumn!

Let me ask you a question...

Does this woman look 80 years old?

No, I don't think so either.

Sure hope I inherited those "young" genes!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!

Another Use For Duct Tape!

So you think I am the

only one in my family

who is pent-up?

Well, think again...

Yep, these are chips off the old block!

From left to right:

Cash, Tango, Madisyn, Elena, Evan

My daughter-in-law, Elena, is a

wonderful photographer.

I loved her use of duct tape to keep

the family in place!

I know you are pulling your

duct tape out right now!

Everybody has to have one of

these photos! Right?

Thanks, Elena, for such a

Pent-Up Photo!

Thanks, Evan and Elena, for

such beautiful grandkids!

This post is for Robelyn

of Red Neck Chic who is

Queen of Duct Tape!

Holiday Season Is Coming...Book Us Now!

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to be a hit?

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your guests a unique gift...

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grand openings

wedding receptions

birthday parties

corporate events

proms, galas and balls

trade shows

trunk showings

fund raisers

customer appreciation

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Why rent a plain old photo booth,

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Snooping On The Neighbors!

Want a peek?

Of my neighbors, of course!

Yep, this famous threesome were

my neighbors at The Zapp Hall Antique Show!

(Photo courtesy of Snakelover)

Lovely Mindy of The Primitique

and Robelyn of Red Neck Chic.

David of Student of Life is behind the camera...

of course!

Look at those cool signs!

Guess who made them?

Hint.

This was my booth. See the blue and white tent

right behind the antique wedding dress...

that is where all the action was going on!

Yep, the girls and David were

busy, busy, busy!

If you were lucky, you got one of these

beautiful The P wine glasses!

Cool, huh?

If you were smart,

you bought one of these marvelous purses!

Mindy, David and Robelyn

are famous for their display talents!

They rearrange only six or seven times a day!

How Red Neck Chic are these purses?

If you didn't get one of these beauties,

you can still order from HERE.

Their eclectic tent was a great gathering spot

at the end of a long, hot day.

Important decisions were made here...

beer or wine?

red or white?

with salt or without?

MAJOR DECISIONS!

You know what makes

The Primitique so special?

Love...plain and simple love!

Yes, yes, you did...

you did see some angel feathers

floating around!

If you missed seeing the three amigos...

Mindy, David and Robelyn...

you have two more chances!

The GRAND OPENING of The Primitique

is scheduled for October 30th.

Christmas at The P is scheduled for

November 13th!

You are invited to both big events!

Go HERE for more information!

Change Is Good...Divine Intervention Is Better!

There are some changes

coming to this blog...

and to my life.

The last couple of years have been tough.

I have been scared of the changes that were happening.

But now, I feel hopeful.

Changes are happening with the help of...

angels.

"We are each of us angels with only one wing,

and we can only fly by embracing one another."

Luciano de Crecenzo

It is true...

and I am feeling the embraces

from some very special angels.

Cheryl Evans Lehane

and her sister...

Karen Evans McCord,

blessed me with their words

of encouragement and

acts of generosity and faith.

I believe that their entrance

into my world was not by chance.

Then there is the angel that

has been by my side for years...

and continues to be there

when I need her.

Thank you, Rhonda!

(Also a big thanks to Rhonda's daughter,

Taylor, who is featured in my new header!)

Your support and unconditional love

has helped me through

the roughest of times.

A wonderful, new angel in my life

has endeared herself to me with

her free spirit and daily words

of humor and encouragement...

sweet, sweet Robelyn

from Red Neck Chic...

her sweet spirit

still floats around me.

Now these people are not usually

behind the scenes...

they are usually up front and center.

But I happen to know that recently,

they have been working overtime backstage...

making sure that this pent-up girl

is headed in the right direction.

Debbie, Cat Daddy and Jodie might have you fooled,

but I know they are top shelf angels!

Their love and laughter

remains with me still.

Let me not forget the angel who hovers

around me daily...

the one who keeps me on track

with advice, support and friendship...

I know that Sue was brought into

my life for a reason.

She is my constant companion even though

we are so geographically so far apart!

My best buddy, Sue, is truly an angel!

Believe me...

there are other important angels in my life.

You will recognize them when you see

their feathers floating around.

Just want you all to know how much

I appreciate your support!

Currently, Lurch and I are dealing

with another medical hurdle,

but I will soon be posting pics of

my adventures at The Zapp Hall Antique Show...

complete with more pics of some of my angels

who walk here on earth.

I hope you enjoy the new direction

my blog is taking...

I will be posting more about the changes soon!

Look for the feathers and take time

to thank your own angels!