I found this feather by my feet yesterday. It was under my desk at work. I worked 8.75 hours and saw it just as I was getting ready to leave. Two questions – how long had it been there, and most important, where did it come from?
Four Little Words
My Little Pony’s Tat
photo courtesy the web
I was over at a friend’s house the other day when she busted out her My Little Pony set. No, not to play with. She’s going to try and sell them on E-Bay.I was a little too old for the whole pony craze and never paid much attention to them.
Is it just me, or is that the My Little Pony version of a Tramp Stamp on each of their hindquarters?
Yeah, my friend became very defensive about her ponies when I asked her that, too.
Healing
“Please, take away my pain
And eradicate my bane,”
I entreated for relief.
“Remove my thorn from me,”
I pled. Then asked humbly,
“Help thou my unbelief.”
Soon after –
I was called to serve the youth
To teach Eternal truth
And offer them relief.
Hmmm.
Say My Name, Say My Name
This is what happens when time meets hands. Friday night I was surfing the web and feeling a little bored. I could have used the time wisely and caught up on reading some blogs. I did not (sorry). Or I could have been productive and learned a new skill such as sewing. Didn’t do that either. I could have expanded my world and downloaded some e-books or for a real kick, picked up an old-fashioned book with actual pages. Nope, didn’t do that.
Instead, I googled my name. I know I’m not alone in doing this so don’t judge me. If I type my name in once, I get a few hits of other Corina’s. If I type it in twice, I get music videos.
In 1960, Ray Peterson first crooned, Corinna, Corinna. I forgive him for spelling my name wrong. Although I did not score my name directly from the song, there’s no telling if it played an indirect part. It’s kind of a sore subject and one I’ve already blogged about so I’ll let it go at that. Due to the song and the subsequent movie (fyi I do not look like Whoopi Goldberg. Though we do have similar hair styles some days) my name is often spoken double.
The original recording by Ray Peterson is whimsical fun. The video is a fun watch. At least it is for me since he is singing my name. Jealous much? At times, he looks like he almost forgot the words but he pulls it off. The end is reminiscent of a Brady Bunch fade but it’s all good.
It’s much better than the updated version done years later. The name is the same even though I was surprised it was Ray. It stinks getting old and having it recorded, saved and posted on Youtube for posterity and public. While the original recording is my favorite version of the song, this is my least favorite. I don’t appreciate the fact my name has become little more than a Vegas act. Ray looks bored singing it. Almost like he wishes he never met Corina.
Dean Martin also sang my song. This would probably mean more if I was in my mom’s generation. I first became acquainted with Dean while watching Cannonball Run. It really isn’t that big of thrill to have a drunk old man serenade me. Kind of creepy actually. All you Deano fans can insert my insults here.
There are other versions also. Blues, polka, even a backyard band in the Philippines is represented. I’ve watched so many videos I am now singing my song at work. That is embarrassing. I think whenever I am having a down day, I’m going to watch a different version as a pick me up. Just not the old Casino style rendition of Ray Peterson because that would just make me more annoyed.
Mourn with those that Mourn
“And it came to pass that he said unto them: Behold, here are the waters of Mormon (for thus were they called) and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light;
“Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life” (Mosiah 18:8-9).
I’ve read these two scripture verses a lot in my life. As a student scripture scholar, I thought I understood them. It is what is referred to as the “baptismal covenant” or what we promise to do when we enter the waters of baptism.
Dessert at Denny’s
J-Girl and I have been doing a dessert night almost weekly. It’s been a trick to try and find the ultimate place for a sweet treat. A couple weeks ago I discovered Denny’s is offering a Peanut Butter extravaganza. Peanut butter shakes and pies, oh my! It just so happens that I like peanut butter. I patiently waited for J-Girl’s schedule to open up so that I, er, we could indulge.
2:00pm
courtesy the web
I must stay awake
Though the temptation’s great.
Stay alert, for Pete’s sake!
And do not tempt fate.
My boss would not appreciate
If she caught me catching zzz’s.
She would be kinda irate
The Elite Angel Momma Squad
Lean in closer,
and listen for the sweet refrain of love.
Another momma,
just joined the heavenly chorus above.
The Hunger Games Meets…
My friend Steph posted this on her Facebook yesterday, “Hunger Games + The Muppet Movie = some very strange dreams last night.” Are you with me on the images yet? I told her I was going to steal it and use it as my inspiration for tonight’s blog. I haven’t received a response yet…but I can’t help it. I must share.
