The Lady In The Window & My First Blog Post.

hello:

The other day I was at school (Richland College), trying to do a quick transaction. The woman helping me was maybe in her 40s, with large glasses. This was a pretty quick, straightforward thing I had to do.

The area where she works is shielded by glass. So she was shielded by glass. I assume bulletproof. I always feel weird talking to people for long periods THROUGH GLASS.
In the middle of the transaction, she said,

"Are you ok?"
Me: "Yes."
"You seem like you're mad. At me."
Huh???

When she said this, the glass made her look amorphous. There is no good ending to this, except to say, it was very odd.

moving on...
I wrote about the Baptist Generals recently. I am re-reminding you, and also reminding you that they are from Denton, Texas. This would be the "hallowed music town" of Denton Texas.

Here is a link to my first blog post.
I mentioned that the blog was started in June 2007. It was actually started in July. The first blog post is from July 26, 2007. Eerie.

THE END.
Thanks,
Alice

In a musical way, north dallas homegirl.

June 5 is National Running Day.

Troubles With A Document Box. And, Read Gloria's Awesome Blog.

Hello,

I bought a Super Stacker Document Box from Target. It is made by Advantus.
I tried to put a folder in the box, and it wouldn't fit.
So I thought, what's the point of a 'Super Stacker' Document Box, if it won't hold a folder CONTAINING documents?

On to:
My friend Gloria is the one who told me about the Blogathon, last year.
Thank you, Gloria, for telling me, and for your general awesomeness.
Make sure to take a gander at her blog, and in the process, see and buy her new book.

Thank you for reading, during the blogathon (all of June).

THE END
Alice
north dallas homegirl

Since I started the blog in June of 2007, this month marks my 6 year anniversary. The End.

Clark Gable Catches Cheaters. And How To Have A Simple Day.

Day 2, will she keep going?

I watched the show, Cheaters, yesterday. This is filmed in Dallas.

It is a combination of bad television and a really great, delicious movie. Of course, I couldn't stop watching.

New item:
Here are some words which will help you have a simple day.
Courtesy of the writer Leo Babauta.

THE END.
It is important to be grateful, so thank you for any support during the blogathon (takes place during the month of June).

Alice
Simply North Dallas Homegirl

Ed Sheeran: Whine, Whine. And Hold Your Newspaper. Love Your Newspaper.

Hello all:

Today marks the first day of the blogathon. This means I could be writing every day for a month!

New topic:
I heard recently that Ed Sheeran was the opening act for Taylor Swift in Dallas, Texas at Cowboys' Stadium. I did not know about him. So I looked him up. I am not impressed by the whiny British boy.

New topic:
I was in Whataburger. I heard a song, "Gimmie That Girl."
I looked it up, and it is by Joe Nichols. In the song he asks, "Gimmmie that girl in a cute shirt and a pair of jeans..."
And, that's all he needs.
I guess for some people, it doesn't take much to please.

Finally:
Many newspapers have been shutting down, in the past few years.
While people are becoming accustomed to this, unfortunately, let's not lose our penchant for reading the morning paper. When newspapers go, an important part of our culture is dying off. Here is one that is closing. It is a church-related paper, but it is still important. A story in the Dallas Morning News.
Have a great day.

The END.

Alice
For now, north dallas homegirl.

The Baptist Generals, Generally Speaking. And, I Received A Recorded Message

Just some thoughts:

I do not know too much about the Baptist Generals.
I have realized it is TOO LATE to tell you about their show at Good Records in Dallas, Texas yesterday.

However, I listened to them today, and I know they have a quirky, clamoring sound which took a lot of time and thought.
The Baptist Generals are (a quintet?) from the hallowed town of Denton, Texas. I do not know why they are called The Baptist Generals.
Maybe they wanted to be generals?

Next:
Here is a video from The Lumineers. I have heard this song.
But, I did not know the name of the artist until a few days ago.
The song can be a little annoying, but I am posting it anyway.

New topic:
I received a recorded message the other day.
The voice on the other end said I was selected to receive an Emergency Alert System, which was recommended by the National Alzheimer's Association and the National Diabetes Association. Why are they calling me? I thought..
I have neither of those diseases. (I'm 36).
Then I thought ... Oh, they must be calling me so I can START planning.

Have a good day. The End.
Alice

Not in a lumineering or luminous sense, north dallas homegirl.

Zoe Saldana Enlightens Us All

Hi there:


The other day, Thursday, I was watching The Today Show, and there was an interview with Zoe Saldana, who is in the new movie, Star Trek, Into Darkness.
I only watched the Today Show because I had been looking earlier for information about the past tornadoes.

Zoe Saldana stated, at one point, that she is so happy to be a part of a series "that was started with the idea of promoting peace."
(Not a direct quote).

Huh?
Zoe Saldana is not in this movie because Star Trek's plotline constantly promoted peace. She is in this movie because she is getting paid a ton of money (millions?).

I was trying to like her. But that was definitely a strange moment.

THE END.

Have a peaceful day.

Still listening to Regina Spektor. Although I have mentioned her previously, I want to do it again.
Alice

Surely north dallas homegirl

One Business Card Is Just Fine, Thank You

Howdy, I think:

I really don't like getting 2 business cards from someone.

(Unless I, for some reason, have been anxiously wanting their business card for months).
I have a drawer full of business cards.
And, I tend to save them and keep business cards I don't need for years.
If I get two business cards from someone, I just look at the second card with dread.

I want to say, "Really! I just need one!"

Also: Happy Mother's Day...early.

THE END.

Alice
truly and surely, North Dallas Homegirl

The Song I Listen To...

Good afternoon,

This is the song I listen to as I'm trying to avoid looking at the sign for the George W. Bush presidential center.
(Don't take me literally, but I do have this CD and quite enjoy it):

Right Right Now Now is from the Beastie Boys Album, To The 5 Boroughs.
This lyric is very relevant today (The album was released in 2004):

Columbine bowlin',
Childhood stolen
We need a bit more gun controllin'

Moving on:

View this link for the Random Acts of Kindness web site.
Scarily true: you never know when your random act of kindness will impact someone's day.

THE END.

Alice
truly, North Dallas Homegirl.


Mad thank you's for reading.

See my blog on former Beastie Boy Adam Yauch.