what firefighters do in their spare time and the Cowtown Marathon

After running the Cowtown half marathon yesterday, I came to a conclusion before the race: I was running back and forth, trying to get warmed up. The best thing to do before a 1/2 marathon, is run or jog, and PRAY.

Also, I noticed a woman during the run, with a running shirt stating on the back: Hot Mess Hoodlums. I am confused about people trying to incorporate their own hotness into their running goals, or into the name of their "running group."

Also, at one point there was a Tejano Dj Service who was motivating runners along the route. As one runner passed, the Dj, or his friend--I can't remember--shouted to a runner, "Good job, Essay!"

I enjoyed the "YMCA" that he was playing.

I have not posted a video in a while. Here is a special treat. The video is only 40 seconds long. It is some firefighters dancing to a song by Soulja Boy. I have not heard the sound yet, but going by the video, it should be interesting!



THE END,
Alice
(Still, North Dallas Homegirl)

Don't forget to notify your friends of the post.

"I Love Sweater Dresses In The Winter." And, "My Boy's On His Way!"

Hello Graceful Readers:

A cheesy friend said to me somewhat recently, while flipping through a catalog containing sweater dresses, "I love sweater dresses in the winter."
I nodded smilingly and looked at the catalog, but I was secretly thinking, I hate sweater dresses! They are a remnant of the past, in a bad way!

However, I did see a sweater dress the other day, in a catalog, that was completely wearable.

So in honor of the cheesy friend here is a picture of a sweater-y dress, casual, YET something your grandmother would make (it is not the same one I saw and liked):

I have not reported on anything "overheard" or anything that I have witnessed lately. So: I was leaving Parkland Hospital last Sunday. As I strained to hear more, a man (a patient) was stating loudly to a friend (I think also a patient, or if not, just a passerby), "My boy's on his way." And, "My girl's coming tomorrow."
The man was perhaps in his 30s, in a wheelchair, and with a not-thought-out haircut and a mustache.
Although I got into my car very slowly, that was all I heard. I wondered: why did he need "his boy" and his "girl"? Also, what would his "girl" look like if I saw her?
And, was there going to be a smackdown at the hospital??

Khloe Kardashian and her husband Lamar Odom are living in Dallas (probably not North Dallas!!) and they are filming their reality show here. I do not have much to say about this, except, my friend Gloria recently saw Khloe at a Dallas Mavericks basketball game. Reportedly, she was texting...the whole time!
I cannot think of much to say to the boring, unthrilling Khloe, so I guess here is my statement: "Welcome, texting pro."


Goodbye,
Alice

(North
Dallas
Homegirl)

Please check out this cool book, self-published by a doctor in Dallas.

Check out these very simple gold earrings to mix and match.

One more dress! It is actually a sweater dress.

What's The Difference Between a Pit Bull and a Soccer Mom? Don't Know. Neither Does Sarah Palin. And, Should You Wear Sweatpants To Class?

Hi:

The above title was simply to introduce that I am going to talk about lipstick.

I was putting on lipstick
recently.
(The woman here looks confused.

Just like me!)
I realized for about the one hundredth time that it takes great skill and practice to do it well, and to make it look really good.
As inane as it sounds, I admire women who are really good at this. I think I need to go to a
Lipstick Workshop.

Your "Fashion Police" Comments:
I have seen: a lot of tight jeans with small "bootie" boots, flip flops, and sweatpants that people are trying to make look stylish.

Most of these observations were made at Richland College in Dallas, so obviously I am not being very expansive.

Here is my verdict: Yes on the tight jeans with "boots," although it is not very creative.
No on the flip flops. (There is no point to them right now).

I did view two people in my class yesterday wearing sweatpants.
I used to wear sweatpants during my first time in college, however that was way back when.

So, No on the sweatpants! I do not care if you are a student. Poor baby.
They look unappealing. They are one rung above pajama pants. Which I have also seen. I say, No, No, No! With all of my observant heart.


I really like the new Madonna song.
It is called Give Me All Your Luvin', and includes Nikki Manaj and MIA.

Luv, Peace and Soul.

Alice
(North Dallas Homegirl)

Here's The Deal: Chrissy and Janet Made Up. And, Get You Some Mon Julien

Gentle Readers:

Here's the Deal: I am going to write the blog in blasts of exciting expertise.

You may read it all in an engaged, focused manner, or skip to the part that you like the most.

Recently I was filling out an application for a local restaurant, which shall remain nameless.
At the top of the application, it stated, "This is a very important document. Please take great care when filling it out."

Duh.

There are many instructions, and questions, on job applications for large and small jobs, which make me say,
"Duh."

Now for the reason you got out of bed.
Chrissy

And Janethave made up. (The web site I have posted, from The Clicker on The Today Show, has a bunch of garbage at the top... just pay attention to the story).
After about 30 years of not speaking, the two "actresses" got together again on Suzanne Somers' "web series." This is directly unrelated to anything happening in your life.

Another item. Don Cornelius, host and producer for many years of Soul Train, committed suicide earlier this week, at age 75. The link is slightly better than other ones I found. It is from ABC News.

Due to the many recent views that the post "A Classic Post" (Sept. 28, 2011) has gotten, I have added a new musical link to the news reel on the right side of the blog ("Stay Informed On The Hot Topic Of The Day"). Mon Julien is composed of two former members of Black Tie Dynasty, one of the groups I blogged about in "A Classic Post." A Classic Post was actually my very first blog.
Also:

It is the Dixie Chicks album I mentioned in my last blog.
I am still heavily listening to 'Truth No. 2.'


Goodbye! and Happy Heart Month. See image, above.

Alice
(north dallas! homegirl)