A woman asked recently outside the Tom Thumb gas station if she could use my "Rewards" Card. The card is part of the store's Rewards program.
It is also a grocery store.
I said no, prompting her to call me a terrible name.
By giving her my Rewards card, she would have gotten my phone number. No way was she going to get that!
View this link for Blue October.
They were in town recently. I have seen them twice, the first time was at a small bar in San Angelo, tx, and they were great.
Many moons ago.
Thank you.
Alice
north dallas homegirl
The End
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
It Only Comes Once A Year!
Enjoy the picture of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day.
The end.
Alice
As always, north dallas homegirl
Thank you for your ongoing readership!
The end.
Alice
As always, north dallas homegirl
Thank you for your ongoing readership!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
"Every Day We Go To Work And Develop Acquaintances We Try To Pass Off As Friends..." And, It Is A Sad Day, Without Twinkies.
Hello:
There was an opinion piece that I wanted to share. The Dallas Morning News is very picky about displaying certain articles online to subscribers only.
So instead, you are getting me talking about the piece.
From today's Dallas Morning News:
"Are we capable of true friendship anymore?" By David L. McClure.
Here is the brief headline, shown on the Dallas Morning News web site.
"Every day we go to work and develop acquaintances we try to pass off as friends. In reality, they are nothing of the sort."
In a nutshell, McClure states that many in our society are losing the meaning of "true" friendship. He states that we tend to call people friends, when they really do not fit the definition, or have any requirements of being a friend. We are awash in a sea of acquaintances we call friends.
I am not commenting, except to give you some of the article.
Here is the almost last paragraph of the Opinion piece: "Who do you think your friends are, really? Stop what you're doing, right now, and call them. Ask them to meet you for lunch or set up a time to go to a movie or go work out together. Then, while you're eating that burger at the Butcher Shoppe in downtown Plano or while you're lifting weights at 24 Hour Fitness or watching the previews at Cinemark Legacy, ask that person how he or she is doing--really doing--and listen."
The Twinkie--that delectable treat--is going to be gone.
When I was younger (as in Elementary School), I was told that a Twinkie would clog your arteries for 25 years. There are many things that could potentially cause hardening of the arteries even more or about the same as a Twinkie would. However, that is not the point.
The crucial point is now, that they are gone for good. And, that 18,500 people will lose their jobs.
The Hostess company is based in Irving, TX.
I did try to buy some Twinkies today, and was told, "everyone hoarded them yesterday."
To all of this: Lovely, Just Lovely.
Yes, it is a very sad day, in America.
Goodbye,
Alice
North Dallas Homegirl
the end
There was an opinion piece that I wanted to share. The Dallas Morning News is very picky about displaying certain articles online to subscribers only.
So instead, you are getting me talking about the piece.
From today's Dallas Morning News:
"Are we capable of true friendship anymore?" By David L. McClure.
Here is the brief headline, shown on the Dallas Morning News web site.
"Every day we go to work and develop acquaintances we try to pass off as friends. In reality, they are nothing of the sort."
In a nutshell, McClure states that many in our society are losing the meaning of "true" friendship. He states that we tend to call people friends, when they really do not fit the definition, or have any requirements of being a friend. We are awash in a sea of acquaintances we call friends.
I am not commenting, except to give you some of the article.
Here is the almost last paragraph of the Opinion piece: "Who do you think your friends are, really? Stop what you're doing, right now, and call them. Ask them to meet you for lunch or set up a time to go to a movie or go work out together. Then, while you're eating that burger at the Butcher Shoppe in downtown Plano or while you're lifting weights at 24 Hour Fitness or watching the previews at Cinemark Legacy, ask that person how he or she is doing--really doing--and listen."
The Twinkie--that delectable treat--is going to be gone.
When I was younger (as in Elementary School), I was told that a Twinkie would clog your arteries for 25 years. There are many things that could potentially cause hardening of the arteries even more or about the same as a Twinkie would. However, that is not the point.
The crucial point is now, that they are gone for good. And, that 18,500 people will lose their jobs.
The Hostess company is based in Irving, TX.
I did try to buy some Twinkies today, and was told, "everyone hoarded them yesterday."
To all of this: Lovely, Just Lovely.
Yes, it is a very sad day, in America.
Goodbye,
Alice
North Dallas Homegirl
the end
Thursday, November 15, 2012
"These Pigs Wanna Blow My House Down, Head Underground, To The Next Town."
Hello:
The lyric above is from Cypress Hill.
More specifically, it is from the song (a 1993 song!) described below.
I was listening to Cypress Hill's "Insane In The Brain" (Watch it here) because it came on the radio, about a couple of days ago.
And, I had a wonder-filled--almost--moment of awe, where I asked, are the kids still listening to this?
(Disclaimer: I am not advocating any disrespect to police officers).
Read the lyrics. They are from Metro Lyrics.
I watched a little bit of Emily Owens, MD.
This is how it worked out: I said I would watch it for silly reasons, and I did.
Keep it simple, please.
The End
Alice
Or
North Dallas Homegirl.
The lyric above is from Cypress Hill.
More specifically, it is from the song (a 1993 song!) described below.
I was listening to Cypress Hill's "Insane In The Brain" (Watch it here) because it came on the radio, about a couple of days ago.
And, I had a wonder-filled--almost--moment of awe, where I asked, are the kids still listening to this?
(Disclaimer: I am not advocating any disrespect to police officers).
Read the lyrics. They are from Metro Lyrics.
I watched a little bit of Emily Owens, MD.
This is how it worked out: I said I would watch it for silly reasons, and I did.
Keep it simple, please.
The End
Alice
Or
North Dallas Homegirl.
Monday, November 12, 2012
A Spare Priest, To All Quinceaneras: Por Favor!, And Spare Me The Resort Details
Hello all:
Recently, I was at church.
I glanced to the side of the main stage, (that is not really what it's called--how about collective religious area ) and there was a priest sitting nonchalantly in a pew. He looked a little bored. Or a lot bored.
How convenient, I thought.
It's a Spare Priest!
Later on in the mass, he actually did something, leading me to believe he was not, in fact, a Spare Priest.
Moving on: I have seen many quinceanera dresses lately that are nothing less than horrors.
(For those who are Mexi-CAN'T and not Mexi-CAN, "quinceanera" describes an event held in honor of a girl who is turning 15. A coming-of-age deal).
Back to the dress.
I have seen a dress that was almost neon orange, two dresses that were a sickly pink, and a dress whose bottom half was made of gold and black splotches. All four of these dresses contained millions of ruffles. I understand that some people like ruffles, but let's not go overboard.
I literally felt sorry for a couple of the girls who were wearing these dresses. Ladies, (Amigas), just remember that it is possible to pick a classy quinceanera dress, without being completely tacky. If nothing else, go shopping for an evening gown--then call it your "quinceanera" dress.
Moving on again: I received a letter in the mail, based on a contest I entered, stating that I had won either--$49,000, a new Mercedes, BMW, or Porsche, a 1,500 shopping spree, a 5-day and 4 night Exotic Island Adventure, OR 500.00 Cash. When I filled out the contest form, there was a brand new Camaro that I was told would be given away--much different from any of the cars listed.
When I called the 800 number to ask about my prize, I was told I would have to go to a resort in Flint, Texas to find out which prize I received. I was told, if I wanted, I could take a 90-minute tour, when I was there!
After careful consideration, I did not talk much longer to the person on the phone.
The company that is doing this is called AVC Travel, of North Richland Hills, Texas. They do not have a web site.
Keep It Simple.
Goodbye.
Alice
North Dallas Homegirl
I took this picture outside of a building at Fair Park. During the state fair. The plaque is honoring women who contributed during the Civil War. It actually is an interesting plaque, and talks about the great effort made by women in diverse occupations.
The reason I took the picture is because of the middle paragraph.
It states the words, "man's work." I don't know if you can tell, but I tried to hone in on those words.
It reminded me that, I am sure these words are still used by many people!
The End.
Recently, I was at church.
I glanced to the side of the main stage, (that is not really what it's called--how about collective religious area ) and there was a priest sitting nonchalantly in a pew. He looked a little bored. Or a lot bored.
How convenient, I thought.
It's a Spare Priest!
Later on in the mass, he actually did something, leading me to believe he was not, in fact, a Spare Priest.
Moving on: I have seen many quinceanera dresses lately that are nothing less than horrors.
(For those who are Mexi-CAN'T and not Mexi-CAN, "quinceanera" describes an event held in honor of a girl who is turning 15. A coming-of-age deal).
Back to the dress.
I have seen a dress that was almost neon orange, two dresses that were a sickly pink, and a dress whose bottom half was made of gold and black splotches. All four of these dresses contained millions of ruffles. I understand that some people like ruffles, but let's not go overboard.
I literally felt sorry for a couple of the girls who were wearing these dresses. Ladies, (Amigas), just remember that it is possible to pick a classy quinceanera dress, without being completely tacky. If nothing else, go shopping for an evening gown--then call it your "quinceanera" dress.
Moving on again: I received a letter in the mail, based on a contest I entered, stating that I had won either--$49,000, a new Mercedes, BMW, or Porsche, a 1,500 shopping spree, a 5-day and 4 night Exotic Island Adventure, OR 500.00 Cash. When I filled out the contest form, there was a brand new Camaro that I was told would be given away--much different from any of the cars listed.
When I called the 800 number to ask about my prize, I was told I would have to go to a resort in Flint, Texas to find out which prize I received. I was told, if I wanted, I could take a 90-minute tour, when I was there!
After careful consideration, I did not talk much longer to the person on the phone.
The company that is doing this is called AVC Travel, of North Richland Hills, Texas. They do not have a web site.
Keep It Simple.
Goodbye.
Alice
North Dallas Homegirl
I took this picture outside of a building at Fair Park. During the state fair. The plaque is honoring women who contributed during the Civil War. It actually is an interesting plaque, and talks about the great effort made by women in diverse occupations.
The reason I took the picture is because of the middle paragraph.
It states the words, "man's work." I don't know if you can tell, but I tried to hone in on those words.
The End.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Are You Supposed To Spray Your Head? A Site To Honor Big Tex, And What Was That Leaf Blower Doing?
Hello
In the bathroom of a bar that adjoins to a major concert venue, I tried to use the soap. The automatic dispenser was located ABOVE eye level.
When the soap shot out, it made a sort of parabola. If I was standing in the right spot, it would have reached my head.
I was thinking, or am now thinking, are you supposed to place the soap on your head?
Lovely. Just lovely.
Here is a site to honor Big Tex. It was started by Avery.
I know that is not very much information, but, if you click on the facebook page you will find out more.
As you may know, the towering cowboy burned recently, at the state fair of texas.
I see many landscaping professionals using leaf blowers in Dallas. (Buy One Here). The problem is that most of the time, they are not blowing leaves.
One day I saw a leaf-blower user blowing away flowers on the sidewalk.
I have a feeling these machines are overrated.
Most of the time, they are just blowing air onto the sidewalk.
If you want more details on obtaining a leaf blower, click here.
Thank you for reading the blog.
Alice
Or
North Dallas Homegirl
And here is one more picture of Big Tex.
Since you love him so much.
The End
In the bathroom of a bar that adjoins to a major concert venue, I tried to use the soap. The automatic dispenser was located ABOVE eye level.
When the soap shot out, it made a sort of parabola. If I was standing in the right spot, it would have reached my head.
I was thinking, or am now thinking, are you supposed to place the soap on your head?
Lovely. Just lovely.
Here is a site to honor Big Tex. It was started by Avery.
I know that is not very much information, but, if you click on the facebook page you will find out more.
As you may know, the towering cowboy burned recently, at the state fair of texas.
I see many landscaping professionals using leaf blowers in Dallas. (Buy One Here). The problem is that most of the time, they are not blowing leaves.
One day I saw a leaf-blower user blowing away flowers on the sidewalk.
I have a feeling these machines are overrated.
Most of the time, they are just blowing air onto the sidewalk.
If you want more details on obtaining a leaf blower, click here.
Thank you for reading the blog.
Alice
Or
North Dallas Homegirl
And here is one more picture of Big Tex.
Since you love him so much.
The End
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