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    Random Ramblings


    2010 - 06.13

    As you know, I consider this blog a sharing of psychic information and stories. I will also share some family things and yet still tie them in to the aspect of spirits. Today, however, you are going to get just what the title implies. Random Ramblings. This is what happens when you have a mind like mine that has all sorts of things in it-you go all over the board. So, without anymore hesitation, sit back, and enjoy the show.

    Let’s start with commercials. You’ve all seen the one commercial about that little pill men can take. The one in particular I’m talking about is where the couple is in the kitchen, they touch hands, give each other a look, and all of a sudden, the kitchen starts flooding (that would do it for my mood-call a plumber). The kitchen magically starts to transform itself into a tropical island. Somehow, they get separated during this whole process, so now we see her sitting with her pants rolled up on a rock across a stream, and here he is, coming across on rocks that are growing right in front of him. (no, no alluding on that one-ya think?). There they sit, side by side, and then the next scene we see, is a beautiful sea shot, with the couple holding hands sitting in separate bathtubs on the beach. Yup, just what I always wanted to do, go to a tropical island, make whoopeee, then sit in a bathtub on a beach. I bet you can’t wait to do that either. I mean, I understand they can’t show everything, but a tub on a beach??? What will they think of next?

    Then, we have the more serious side of things. Remember in the last couple of years, the supposed new age guru? The one who had the sweat lodge that actually killed people. You don’t hear much about him now. But, can I ask a couple of questions? How does a man have that much control over people that they didn’t want to leave because they might hurt his feelings. People had paid money for this event. In something that I read, a man said that he had left the lodge, and then had returned so as not to disappoint the guru. In another article I read, a reporter had asked this guru point blank questions regarding this sweat lodge. In reading the answers, this guru never answered any of the questions. It was amazing! I had also read where the guru had stood in the entranceway to the lodge, not letting anyone out. I’m sorry, but I have had the pleasure of being in a sweat lodge-I’ve never been told I couldn’t leave, and have never had something inside the sweat lodge that made me so sick it almost killed me. I am so sorry for the loss of life that this man brought around.

    Animal cruelty-why would anyone want to hurt these beautiful creatures? I have a dog and 5 cats. I love them like they were like my kids-yet there are some really sick people out there that will buy animals or even steal animals to put then into fights. They starve them, then make them mean. Why? My dog is part lab, part boxer, and part pit bull. She is the sweetest, most loving dog in the world. She will lick you to death rather than attack you. Anyone watch television last night? There was a show on one of the channels about midgets who had put together a pit bull rescuing business. It was a pretty cool show. And the dogs were the sweetest things.

    And what about cats? We’ve all read the stories about people who end up with 100 cats in their homes. Cats who they don’t take care of. Why in the world would you have so many cats in the first place? And what about putting birth control in the animals food? Wouldn’t that help to stop the ongoing problem of too many? For breeders, you could make food without birth control, and for those of us that want it, make it for the rest of us. Oh, wait, that would put a whole industry out of work.

    Anyone notice that email spam has changed? I used to get all sorts of email telling me I could make my woman happy tonight-just email them back and they’ll send me out (for a pretty good price, of course) nice little pills that will make me grow 10 inches. I know it’s called spam for a reason, but do you think they could have at least looked at my gender before they sent me that stuff? Um, no thank you, don’t need any of that. Now, spammers and hackers have found a new way. Unsuspecting people will get some type of email from a friend, with no note, just a link. You hit the link, and it sends you somewhere and if you don’t have enough viral protection, guess what, you end up with a bug. I’ve found the best thing to do is hit that nice little button that says delete! It works wonders.

    And in our area, speaking of bugs, we have a paranormal group where every time you go into their site, you end up with some type of bug. Again, if you don’t have the right protection, you’re going to end up with lots of trouble. And while we’re on the subject of various groups-isn’t it amazing how so many people will belittle everyone else to prove they are the best. Having done psychic readings for years, my feeling is if you like me, I appreciate it. But if you don’t, then obviously we are not meant to be in each other’s lives. I believe we will have the people in our lives that we are supposed to have. And yes, sometimes they will be in our life for a short period of time. Years ago, I had a very good friend in the psychic community. I became friends with someone she didn’t like-hated even-and that ended our friendship. I can’t fault her for what she did, but I will fault her for talking about me to everyone after the fact. Sometimes, the best thing you can do, is not talk. I ended up getting on with my life, and I haven’t looked back. I will always wish the best for this person, because that is how I am.

    Kids-now how many of you have funny stories to tell-as 3/4 of the world just put their hands up and waved wildly. I have had such an interesting road with my children. You’ve read things here before. Denise and Dave just bought a house over in Greece, NY. They just moved in last weekend. I don’t have any grandchildren yet, but I do have my granddog and grandcat. Asia and Bowtie! They have a large fenced in backyard for Asia. But Asia being her wandering self, found a hole in the fence. Imagine my daughter’s surprise when she looked out front and saw her dog staring back in at her! LOL. They patched up the fence post haste. Then there’s my Susie-Q. She’s presently living her life-she has a job and a boyfriend. She’s happy. And her car doesn’t roll anymore. Don’t ask, her last car had issues. She’d park it somewhere and you’d look out-it had rolled 5 ft.! And then there’s Paul. He’s living back home with his dad. He had been living with Denise and Dave before they moved-but it was decided that Paul should move somewhere else-now maybe I’ll get a grandchild!! Not hinting or anything, of course. He’s got his girlfriend. And he’s not shy. He and I work at the same retail store. I often wonder why people say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to the 2 of us. (gazing innocently at all of you)!!!!

    Well, that’s it for my ramblings. Hope you enjoyed the avenues we went down. I know it was all across the board from really strange to very serious. I guess you never know what I’m going to come out with next :)

    Till next time.

    May 24, 2008


    2008 - 06.25

    Here we go!What a day that was. It marked a day of celebration, love, kindness and so many other things. But before I tell you exactly what went on that day, let me share with you how it all came about.

    Two people met. Now they had seen each other around, after all he was a bartender, she was working and going out with friends. He had seen her in Oxford’s a few times. He had noticed her, she had noticed him. But, you know how it goes, they would say hi, how are you?, and that would be about it. Until the night that he was outside having a smoke, and her sister just happened to be outside along with her! He looked at the sister and told her, you know, I’d really like to get to know you’re sister better.

    Let’s give them names at this point to make it a little easier, he would be Dave, she would be Denise, and the sister would be Susan!

    So, like I was saying, Dave told Susan that he liked Denise and would like to get to know her better. Denise was standing close by and said well, you could just say it to me. The rest, as they say, is history.

    Dave did ask Denise for a date, they went, enjoyed each others company, Then came the eveningFirst Kiss. that I finally got to meet Dave. I’d heard so much about him and all good stuff, too. Don’t you know, Denise picked the evening that I was having a psychic development class. I had about 6 people in the class, so when Denise and Dave walked in, not only did the poor guy have to meet Mom, but also the class. Dave took it well, though. After they had left, I looked at everyone and said, he’s going to be my son-in-law.

    Let’s go forward to the day Dave called me. He asked for my blessing to ask for my daughter’s hand in marriage. I broke down and cried with tears of joy. And I respected Dave for that phone call. It surprised the heck out of me, but it made me very happy. Dave had also called her dad and had done the same thing.

    Then we got the phone call!! Denise is laughing and crying at the same time, saying they were engaged! When I told her Dave had called me, she said that she figures she was the only one that didn’t know. He had taken her to Oxfords that night, so half the bar knew what was going to happen! :)

    Then they set the date-May 24, 2008. Ahh, the preparations start, the dresses, the flowers, the wedding party, the reception place, etc.

    Denise and Dave did all the planning, and I have to tell you, they did a wonderful job.

    The wedding and reception was at The Carriage House in Gates. It’s a beautiful place inside and out.

    Whisper in my ear.Thursday, May 22, the rehearsal-it was the you sit here, you walk there, no not like that, go there, etc. when we all thought we knew, the wedding planner said let’s try it just one more time-and she told us, when you see me nod-just do what I said. We all decided that when she nodded, we’d probably all take off! :)

    Friday, May 23, the rehearsal picnic-yes, a picnic. It was a super idea-we all relaxed and ate and drank! And the best part, Denise and Dave brought their dog Asia!

    Friday night, my turn to have my daughter one last time (it had been her dad’s turn the night before). I got a little extra-Nicki and Jen slept over as well as Denise. About midnight we had a toast to Denise-coffee and Godiva chocolate liqueur. Hmmmmmm, that warmed us up for sleep.

    Saturday, May 24, 2008. Girls, it’s 7am, time to wake up. Denise-wake me up in 5 more minutes-now where have I heard that before? From that same bed over the last 26 years!!!

    We get up, get our stuff together, and trek over to her Dad’s house. Dennis and I have been divorced for a number of years, but he was gracious enough to open up his house to me for this event.

    Denise’s friend who is also a hair dresser, did our hair, and Denise had to do my make up-I’m not known for doing my make up too well. Finally Denise’s turn to get her hair done. My little girl looks like a princess.

    Finally off to The Carriage House-We all arrive in separate cars. Denise is still getting ready-she looks so beautiful! Everyone is fussing over her. She’s my baby though, and she’s taking it like a trooper-are you nervous? No, just excited!

    We finally are asked to take our places-it starts, Here comes the bride-Oh God, my little girl, a woman now and in just a few moments, a wife. Her dad proudly helps her down the aisle. Denise and Dave only have eyes for each other, they look lovingly into each others eyes and the ceremony begins.

    Halfway through the ceremony, I just happened to look over, past where the bridal party ends. To my delight, standing there, all proud, are the spirits, of my Nannie, Gramps, Gram, Grandpa Noga, Grandpa Vince, Uncle Paul, Aunt Edie, and Uncle Pete, just to name a few. Nannie just looked over at me and smiled and said-did you think we would miss this?

    May I now present you with Mr. and Mrs. David Hill. My daughter and son-in-law. How happy and beautiful they look. I’m just so happy for them and filled with love.

    And let the party begin!!

    The wedding dance-one dedicated to Denise from Dave, and one dedicated to Dave from Denise.All my kids! My daughter, who does not cry, has tears of love and joy running down her cheeks. It was such a beautiful moment. I won’t tell you the rest of that story, but if you see Denise, ask her about reading lips.

    Everyone was dancing, eating, drinking, and just having a good time.

    When I finally left, Denise and Dave were still dancing the night away.

    It was a day to remember-2 people joined together with a love so great.

    To Denise and Dave, bless you both, and may love and happiness always be with you.

    I love you both (and Asia, too-after all, she’s my Granddog)

    Till next time.