Twisted Sister

Dona Nobis Pacem

2009-11-05T00:00:00.004-03:30

Working towards world peace may be a lofty aspiration to some... but not to this WOMAN. She has a dream and a vision of a better future for a world gone crazy.And she's living it right here, right now, one peace globe at a time. As bloggers, we have chosen to join forces with her and speak as one.Welcome to the AnnualBlog Blast For Peace2009I believe the path to peace begins with each and every

Coming soon!

2009-10-28T21:14:00.004-02:30

TwistedSister will return November 5th, 2009to participate in the annualBLOG BLAST FOR PEACEBloggers from all across the globewill blog for peace.We will speak with one voice.One subject.One day.Won't you join us?Click HERE to get your peace globe!

Blog Closed

2009-09-15T17:14:00.002-02:30

I've been struggling for awhile now as to whether or not to close down this blog and although I am not one to make rash decisions or burn my bridges - one thing is for sure... I am burnt out. I've been blogging for 2 1/2 years and for the most part it has been a positive and rewarding experience.Call it an extended Blogvation or better yet... Blog Leave. And if or when I return, hopefully, I

The Tick-Tock Meme

2009-09-15T00:00:00.003-02:30

Welcome to The Queen's Meme #10The Tick-Tock MemeSometimes silly. Sometimes serious. Always fun!Step out of the box. Be creative. Use your imagination. No one's answers are quite like yours.1. Are you a Rolex watch, a Mickey Mouse watch, or a pocket watch?A Rolex is a just a tad flamboyant for my taste and Mickey Mouse just a little too silly. So I guess that makes me the modest pocket watch?2.

Remember when...

2009-09-14T10:33:00.008-02:30

Do you remember what it's like to be 19?Then you can imagine just how excitedmy daughter was when...Snoop Dogg came to town!And once again her cousin cameup with a last minute ticket!Ready to Go!Justine and her cousins Christopher & TerryJustine & Cousin Gillian...(the ticket provider!Thank you Ginny!)Snoop Dogg on stage at the Mile OneOh to be 19 again!

Wordy Wednesday

2009-09-09T11:35:00.006-02:30

Over the weekend the kid and Iwent to visit family at their cabin...We went for a ride(with a handsome little dude)over bumps and hills and throughpuddles the size of ponds...But hey! It was FUN!This moment in time courtesy of my nephew Blake!

The Queen's Meme No. 9 ~ The W Meme

2009-09-07T20:02:00.015-02:30

Welcome to The Queen's Meme #9.Step out of the box. Be creative. Have fun!And please, stay out of the dungeon.It's getting really crowded in there.The Who, What, When, Where, Why Would You MemeWho.... is easy to love?My lonely only child.Who.... do you just wanna smack?Don't. Get. Me. Started.I have a list ya know!Who.... do you trust? Love many, trust few... always paddle your own canoe.Who....

100 Years to live...

2009-09-06T00:12:00.000-02:30

Five For Fighting - 100 Years I'm 15 for a momentCaught in between 10 and 20And I'm just dreamingCounting the ways to where you areI'm 22 for a momentShe feels better than everAnd we're on fireMaking our way back from Mars15 there's still time for youTime to buy and time to lose15, there's never a wish better than thisWhen you only got 100 years to liveI'm 33 for a momentStill the man, but you

Hurricane Weekend

2009-08-30T19:35:00.003-02:30

And we're back... at least temporarily. It's been a crazy few days and trust me when I say that Tropical Storm Danny was the least of it.My daughter's plans to move into her new apartment before she starts college tomorrow suddenly and quite unexpectedly fell through. Having nowhere to go on such short notice I offered her to stay with me in my tiny little apartment and now we are a family of

Caption it!

2009-08-26T21:18:00.001-02:30

Cheer Me Up!

2009-08-25T18:21:00.004-02:30

My very good friend Annie from A Nice Place in the Sunhas awarded me with the "You Cheer Me Up" award.She says..."I also wanted to express how impressed I am with my blogging buddies who remained loyal readers and friends when I was ill and frequently off-line; your kindness will be remembered always.""When I think of the bloggers who made me smile, and the friends who've stayed loyal to me and

No rest for the weary...

2009-08-25T00:49:00.005-02:30

Welcome to the Queen's Meme #7.Message In A Bottle MemeHere are the rules:You are about to send a virtual Message In a Bottle across the Blog Ocean.Leave a message in the sand or on the bottle. Write anything you wish. Be a pirate or a poet. Serious or silly. Rant or ruminate.Anonymous or not.What message would you like to send out to the universe?Compose a message to place in your virtual bottle

See ya Bill...

2009-08-24T20:49:00.005-02:30

Hurricane Bill was downgraded to Tropical Storm Bill when it made landfall.No major damage although it's still a tad windy!Stephenville, NewfoundlandSt. John's, NewfoundlandTrepassey, Newfoundland

I'm melting...

2009-08-23T17:45:00.006-02:30

I'm not sure if you can die from humidity... but I think I'm melting.As Hurricane Bill approaches, the air has become so thick and heavy that I'm finding it difficult to breathe.The skies are dark and brooding... and all I can think is...Bring it on Bill... before I end up in a puddle on the floor.Update:....

A Cat's life...

2009-08-21T13:34:00.003-02:30

Interesting stuff...Cat nip is like marijuana to cats but without the harmful side effects. But when the high wears off it can take up to two hours for the cat to "reset" after which it can come back to the catnip and have the same response as before.Ahhh.... the life of a cat ;-)Have a great weekend!

Thought for the day...

2009-08-20T13:49:00.004-02:30

“Spiteful words can hurt your feelingsbut silence breaks your heart.”Food for thought...I would like to say a big thank you to Thom @ Thoms Place 4 Well Whatever... for the Loyal friend and visitor Award and The Timeless Friendship Award.Thom is a wonderful blogging friend who always takes the time to read and comment on this blog... and I am sure there are days when I must bore him to tears. But

Save me from the Stupid People

2009-08-18T11:24:00.006-02:30

Welcome back to The Queen's Tuesday Meme. Each week the type of meme will change; sometimes silly, sometimes serious, but always fun!This meme is all about using your imagination. Free your inner blogginess. Step outside the proverbial blox (that's blog + box for all you non-blog speakers). Answer these ridiculous situational questions and post them on your own blog. Here's the situation for

The Zip-pers

2009-08-17T01:08:00.004-02:30

In case you were wondering... I am not dead.Exhausted yes... but alive and kicking.My sisters and I have just had the most fantastic experience of our lives... nothing can compare to this.The guides had a great time messing with our heads. Pretending to drop my sister Glenda's camera into the gorge and psyching my sister Faith out by letting her think she wasn't properly hooked up. They were a

HOW TO CLEAN THE HOUSE

2009-08-07T01:00:00.000-02:30

1. Open a new file in your PC 2. Name it 'Housework.'3. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN.4. Empty the RECYCLE BIN.5. Your PC will ask you, 'Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?'6. Calmly answer, 'Yes' and press mouse button firmly ...7. Feel better? Works for me ! I'm in need of a little R & R... so I'm taking a week off to do just that!See ya'll soon!

Wordy Wednesday

2009-08-05T00:40:00.001-02:30

Carly & FredWhen Carly came to visit her Grandmother...Fred disappeared for days.Being somewhat old and grumpy,he doesn't like children and tends to hide.But Carly got sick.She was running a fever.See her pink cheeks?Somehow Fred sensed something was wrongand did the unthinkable...He caved...and came to her rescue.And Carly said..."Look Nan... he loves me now"

The Dungeon Dodgers

2009-08-04T00:20:00.010-02:30

Welcome back to The Queen's Meme. Each week the type of meme will change; sometimes silly, sometimes serious, but always fun!This meme is all about using your imagination. Free your inner blogginess. Step outside the proverbial blox (that's blog + box for all you non-blog speakers). Answer these ridiculous situational questions and post them on your own blog. Here's the situation for today. We

The Alpha Meme

2009-08-01T22:14:00.014-02:30

Sunday Stealing: The Alpha MemeMy roommate and I once: almost burnt our apartment down. Almost. Never in my life have I: done anything daring. I won't be able to say that next week.High school was: sooo high school. pffft...When I’m nervous: my heart races ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥My hair: is half curly / half straight.It's a decision every morning which half is gonna win.When I was 5: I was

Just dance...

2009-07-31T14:21:00.006-02:30

Dance as if no one were watching,Sing as if no one were listening,And live every day as if it were you last...Just dance...Have a wonderful weekend!

I need a bigger thrill...

2009-07-28T22:00:00.000-02:30

So far my little adventures this summer have kept me amused but I need something more... something thrilling... an adventure of a lifetime that I will never forget.So my sisters and I have made tentative plans to go on a Zip Tour at Marble Mountain sometime in August. If I make it back alive... I will surely blog about it!Marble Zip Tours from Martin Flynn on Vimeo.Now for my littler adventure...

The Culinary Meme

2009-07-28T00:19:00.003-02:30

Welcome back to The Queen's Meme brought to you by Mimi Pencil SkirtQueen of Memes. Each week the type of meme will change; sometimes silly, sometimes serious, but always fun!The Culinary Meme: The Meaning of Thyme and Other Deep Questions1. If you could put thyme in a bottle, what is the first thing that you'd like to do?If I could put thyme in a bottle...The first thing that I'd like to do...Is