As some of you know, I suffered a bizarre knitting accident a few years ago which left me unable to do memes and housework. But today… Right Now… I will push my outer limits to honor Mama Zen and her gracious meme challenge, tho it means as soon as I post I’ll have to close all the blinds, lie down with cool packs on my eyes and listen to Sounds of Happy Oceans while sipping asparagus tea.
So… “Ten Honest Things About Me” (as opposed to my usual falsified crap.)
1. I once hid the above ”It’s Haunted” book for a week when Kelly was two. Just couldn’t hack one single second more of it. Sorry.
2. I used to pretend I was Joni Mitchell.
3. I used to pretend Bob Dylan loved me.
4. Sometimes I pretend I’m taping a cooking show as I prepare dinner. And I’m pretty good, I think, with my witty repartee and attention to dicing and slicing detail, even tho I’m alone and no cameras are actually rolling.
5. To paraphrase how I responded to Stacey’s guest post on Barbara’s blog last week, I dream of a future where little children run with joyful abandon through the streets shouting “Jannie Funster! Jannie Funster!”
6. When I run I keep my car key and a Chapstick in my bra.
7. I always cry when I hear Iz’s “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” on my car radio. If you haven’t heard it, here it is. I recommend closing your eyes to listen. [But as Lance pointed out, probably best not to close eyes if it's playing while you're driving]
8. On our two-week vacation to Canada this past summer I didn’t eat a single green salad the entire time, substituting that fare for two a day of the pastries and candy bars of my childhood, below.
(I totally recommend freezing both a la Thelma in “Thelma and Louise” before munching. OMG. And I don’t recommend lack of greens as a regular dietary habit.)
9. I forget why Earth’s core is so hot and molten.
10. When I almost passed out a couple of months ago I was sure I was dying or suffering a brain stem aneurism that would leave me forever locked-in. But it passed. And here I am, a Big Bad Meme Breaker who will not pass this on as such, but will invite you to share ”An Honest Thing” or more about you, if you feel so inclined. Thanks.
Now, to that asparagus tea.
[See! See what a bad memer I am -- I didn't even tag anyone as Caity suggested. I'm just awful and now nobody on the internets will ever want anything to do with me ever again. I'm finished. Washed up. A has-been before I ever really was. Well, it was fun while it lasted.]
On 8 December 2008 at 7:47 am Shay said,
I’M FIRST I’M FIRST I’M FIRST!!! (unless someone else is commenting at the same time i am writing this and correcting all the typos!
Aw Jannie, forget Bob Dylan. I love you. ~smile~
Have i ever mentioned that anything having to do with asparagus terrifies and revolts me? Now you know. God, asparagus tea, I’d rather drink motor oil. But carry on!
I think it’s cute about the cooking show. I do stuff like that too, but at least the dogs listen. I like to use either a stuffy English accent or oriental pidgin English to narrate my kitchen activities. Ok, I am nucking futs, I knowit. But they love me! Listen! (deafening applause)
On 8 December 2008 at 8:23 am Csquaredplus3 said,
I cry when I hear Iz’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” too. I hope you’ve recovered from participating in this meme. I know it’s difficult…
Csquaredplus3’s last blog post..Does it hurt? Will it make me pretty? I’ll do it!
On 8 December 2008 at 8:54 am Lance said,
You crack me up Jannie – I’m going to run through the streets shouting “Jannie Funster”!! I’m not a kid…but I act like one sometimes. Does that count?
And #7, I suggest NOT listening to it with your eyes closed if you’re the driver of said car! (remind me to stay clear when you’re driving!!!).
Honest fact about me: My first crush was on Sally Struthers, from “All in the Family” – sad, I know…
Lance’s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day
On 8 December 2008 at 10:17 am Caity said,
This meme is great! I always love reading random things about others. Iz’s over the rainbow is amazing, I agree and now I’m listening to it again.
Bad Jannie! You were supposed to tag people. I am going to pretend you tagged me and do this because it’s fun.
Caity’s last blog post..Brrrrrr!
On 8 December 2008 at 11:09 am Talon said,
Yes, Iz’s rendition of “Over The Rainbow” is tear-inducing for me, too. I can listen to it over and over and over and it still has the same affect on me…
Jos Louis are a staple in my home – hubby HAS to have one a day (and he doesn’t really have a sweet tooth!).
Hmmm…the only celebrity crush I ever had was on Donny Osmond…yes, he of the purple socks and toothy grin…would buy Tiger Beat when he was on the cover…and spent 99 hard earned cents at Sam the Record Man on his 45 of “Puppy Love” because I would wear it out…
And I like popsicles…orange…winter or summer…though a creamsicle will do in a pinch….
I think we’re on competing networks–I do gardening shows! Unlike Shay’s attentive dogs, my two dogs (and the cats) insist on blocking camera angles…
Thanks for the smiles today – I need them!
Talon
On 8 December 2008 at 12:25 pm Dot said,
My condolences on your knitting accident. Happy Ocean Sounds is/are always playing at my house, but I don’t do aspargus much.
My one honest thing — I used to narrate my entire life when I was home with my dogs, including what they should do next. Now that they’ve passed on, I still do it but get embarrassed when I realize.
Dot’s last blog post..Weird Tip Tuesday – Eat Less Butter
On 8 December 2008 at 12:29 pm sheila said,
I get REALLY pissed off when someone sends me a christmas card BEFORE I get mine in the mail. I have ‘a thing’ about getting them out first.
Arghhh! I got two this year before mine went out. But I’ve decided not to count them. One because it’s not festive and the other because I’m just ignoring it. lol
Weird yes, but honest
sheila’s last blog post..I’m an old bag.
On 8 December 2008 at 1:51 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
The Funster Challenge is back in the house. Your ten are off the chart, of course. Your self-deprecating humor will take you a long way in the Show Business. I still think you look a little like the 60’s Joni Mitchell. Men have so many pockets they don’t need a boob sock to hold their keys and chapstick; nice to know where you put yours though–must make an odd-shaped chest as you jog! I never have been much of a cook. Sometimes I pretend to interview celebrities. I probably could be as good as say Rosie with her rubber band.
Ten Honest Things:
1. I have never been good at math, or mechanically inclined so I have kept myself in the poor house hiring out carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs, and car repair.
2. I cry easily at the movies; so much so it embaresses my wife at times. The real tragedies in my life I handle calmly and cool; only the celluloid moments kick up the emotions and send me into a tear spilling jag.
3. As a child of the 50’s, I fell into the silly notion that big breasted women were “more sexy”, so my childhood crushes were on Sophia Loren, Jean Simmons, and then in high school I developed a crush on Julie Andrews. Marilyn Monroe was always too ditsy for me.
4. As a professional actor, since I was not a pretty boy, I was called a “fat Dustin Hoffman”, or an out-of-shape Charles Bronson. I saw myself as an American Richard Burton.
5. Ice cream is my undoing. I can sit down with a pint anytime and knock it down in 18 minutes or less.
6. Dark chocolate is my favorite sweet. It truly kicks in the “love” endorphin.
7. I used to leave my rack unmade in the Navy, so that the barracks Chief would call my office, and demand that I walk back the one mile to my barracks and make my bunk. This would be at 10am. I would stop by the Bowling Alley to eat a hot dog or bowl a line, go to the barracks and make up the rack and then return to the office at noon, just in time to go to lunch. I did this over 75 times before they figured it out.
8. My first marriage was a disaster. She was 20 and I was 35, and it seemed like a good idea at the time; but it wasn’t. It lasted 5 years, and gave me hypertension.
9. I never knew who my father was. My mother’s first husband turned out to be my first stepfather. I used to fantasize that somewhere, some day, I would be on a bus, or at a theater or restaurant, and I would look up to see the elder Me, and just walk up and introduce myself. Never happened. So I never had a good family health history to warn me of several maladies that have come along over the years to kick my ass.
10. My mother died at 39 years old from cancer, and I was already 22 (she was 17 when I was born). She never was honest with me about my father, and died with several very dark secrets untold. I found out that my “father” was bogus when I got our of the service in 1968, and he was the Chief of Police in Enumclaw, WA. I hit him up for some college money. He threw me out of his office, and wrote me out of his will.
Hey, I’ve got 10 more if you want to read them.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..This Scary Season
On 8 December 2008 at 1:53 pm Lisa said,
Oh yuuuuum!! I love trying chocolate from other countries! And I’ve been to Canada about a million times, but all I’ve ever eaten there is maple candy… what’s up with that???
And it’s nice to see that someone else shares my affinity for lip balm — if I was stranded on a desert island, lip balm is the one thing I’d HAVE to have. I carry it with me everywhere…
Lisa’s last blog post..One person’s tree is another person’s shrub…
On 8 December 2008 at 2:15 pm Miles McClagan said,
I’m a Somewhere Over The Rainbow traditionalist…
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=tVe_Wa-aV-M
Well, the traditional 94 version
On 8 December 2008 at 2:18 pm Matthew Dryden said,
No worries, I forget why the center of the earth is so hot as well.
I lost your subscription! I’m sorries!
Matthew Dryden’s last blog post..It’s Too Complicated
On 8 December 2008 at 2:51 pm Heather (How to be a Woman..?) said,
You probably passed out from all the chapstick leaking into your boob.
Heather (How to be a Woman..?)’s last blog post..Women like Candy
On 8 December 2008 at 4:01 pm Lynn said,
Jannie Funster – your blog just makes me happy every time I read it.
One honest thing:
I spend way to much time worrying about why there are so often stray shoes on the side of the road.
Lynn’s last blog post..Like ground school, singing and no waiting
On 8 December 2008 at 5:04 pm debbie said,
I am so sad for you. I can’t imagine the horror that is asparagus tea. And I have hidden the kiddo books before as well. Don’t think of it as being a bad mom- think of it as expanding their reading repertoire.
debbie’s last blog post..This will be a fun topic for you to join
On 8 December 2008 at 6:50 pm teahouseblossom said,
Hahahahaha…I totally do the cooking show thing while I’m cooking, too!!
On 8 December 2008 at 7:56 pm Patricia said,
Jess asked me to do a meme, but I have not been able to squeeze it into my life or writing or pass it on..
You wrote perfectly on my blog and and gave new meaning to my writing which is always fabulous to experience.
I think I am a pioneer woman when I am working with my orchard fruit…I write stories in my head.
I am beautiful
I am rather tired of jazz music right now…and I wish I could sing again…
Thanks for the post…today it reminds me of Sister Corita who wrote continuous prayers and painted during the Viet Nam war…
Patricia’s last blog post..Beautiful
On 8 December 2008 at 9:25 pm Cricket said,
I love these. Since we are always talking about the bra thing I also “run” NOT “walk” with my key and lip gloss in my bra. One more to go with the bra thing. I use it as a holder while I am driving. I put the phone on speaker so that I can talk and drive. Try it.
I currently hide books from Dylan. I know what you mean. When you can’t take it…you can’t take it.
I can’t remember my first crush. Isn’t that sad.
I sometimes pretend I am in a garden show while I am working in the yard.
These were great things to learn.
Special note:
Lance-That is kinda sad about your first crush. I think that is as bad as me singing “Frosty the Snowman” each day in the car.
Hugs to you Jannie!
Cricket’s last blog post..12:26 PM
On 8 December 2008 at 10:20 pm Jannie said,
Y’all, it’s 10:12 p.m. on Dec 8th and I have to be up at 3:15 a.m. to get Jim off to the airport.
The past 2 days have been wildly packed with pre-trip plans for him. And alas, my usual blogging frolic has been rent asunder, boo, hoo.
I want to comment on each and every one of YOUR comments RIGHT NOW and visit your sites to feed my soul with your new writing but I gotta get to bed or my ass will be grass tomorrow.
Plus in my semi-stupor, I just inadvertantly spammed Georgie B’s comment. One darn click of the mouse and his comment forever wiped off the face of the blogosphere. Dammit. Georgie, will you ever come back?
See ya’ll tomorrow. I promise! And y’all made me laugh so much in these comments. Thanks.
On 9 December 2008 at 3:18 am robbi said,
I never use chapsticks,and I always lose my keys so maybe just maybe should start wearing a bra.Never run anywhere at all worthwhile as I prefer to walk if I can’t drive there. I can never remember ACTUALLY pretending to be Bob Dylan, because I was always James Dean.Once I was the Lizard King at Uni but that didn’t last as I didn’t have the equipment and a banana was never any good, as for Joni Mitchell, well, she stole a line from a friend of mine and they still play her record !(big yellow taxi) so nah nah nuh na na joni.
Mine is the Parrot by the way ( this parrot sir is dead ,yes D-E-A-D) and when Basil ’s car stalled at the lights he flogged it with a branch “If I have told you once you bastard, take that,stall on me will you,take that” Mea Culpa !!!
On 9 December 2008 at 5:12 am Georgie B said,
Of course I will come back.
Things happen. You are forgiven (to quote The Who). I don’t get upset when people make a mistake and ‘fess up to it honestly and sincerely like you did.
I do thank you for coming to my blog to explain what happened, it was very thoughtful of you.
So in the same spirit, I will post something honest about myself, which will go nicely with the post that you’ll see listed on the bottom.
I am loyal and understanding to a fault. I have seen too much grief and heartache in the past four years amongst my family and close friends (including myself), so I’ve been able to develop a sixth sense to reading non-visual (i.e. actually seeing the person) clues given by the people closest to me.
So my dear good friend Jannie, never worry about getting me upset with you. It won’t happen.
Peace.
Georgie B’s last blog post..I Done Got Myself Tagged For The Third Time. Kewl!
On 9 December 2008 at 7:34 am Renee said,
My one honest thing: I’m jealous as hell that you are funnier than me AND blond with blue eyes AND skinny AND talented….. so I guess I’ll just continue being your groupie….
Renee’s last blog post..Dryad in Limbo Sculpture
On 9 December 2008 at 8:12 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a “meme”. I always thought it was an idea, a concept. Many of you make reference to it, even Jannie feels that she is a bad “memer”. So please, someone, enlighten this old man.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..This Scary Season
On 9 December 2008 at 9:21 am Dot said,
@Glenn – Being probably the same age as you, I had to look it up on wikipedia when I first ran aross it. A meme in the blogging context is a kind of a joint project. In this case, listing 10 true things about yourself. Someone starts it, and then they challenge other bloggers to do it. It’s considered bad form to refuse. And then it gets passed on. Usually a good way to get reader participation.
“I never knew who my father was. My mother’s first husband turned out to be my first stepfather. I used to fantasize that somewhere, some day, I would be on a bus, or at a theater or restaurant, and I would look up to see the elder Me, and just walk up and introduce myself. Never happened.”
That, and the other stuff you mention about the dark secrets, is really sad. I can relate to that, since my father left when I was 6, and I always hoped he would come back. He kept traveling farther and farther away, but even after my mother remarried, I kept hoping my dad would return to me.
Dot’s last blog post..Weird Tip Tuesday – Eat Less Butter
On 9 December 2008 at 9:32 am Carla said,
Not a bad memer at all. I usually do the same…anyone who wants to respond…. Not sure I could down asparagus tea, although I have swallowed some pretty bitter herbs
Surprised they’re still selling Jos Louis.
Carla’s last blog post..Candle of Peace
On 9 December 2008 at 9:56 am Tammy said,
From reading your blogs, it is no wonder why you have so many friends here. You have a lighthearted personality that draws people in. It is a mixture of humor, honesty, and kindness.
So, it is a vital piece of information for us that you pack chapstick and keys in your bra.
Since you are given to bra flinging, randomly giving in to one of those urges could knock out an eye. depending on the force of the fling getting popped in the mouth with a set of keys could chip a tooth.
………careful there you could be carrying around a loaded weapon.:)
On 9 December 2008 at 11:38 am Mia said,
Nice. I might have to tag myself too with this one… as for something honest. Well, I’m following your music theme.
When I was younger, I used to sit in my room and play the Beetles, “Yesterday” over and over and over and over; and just keep crying and crying…you get it. Why? I have absolutely no idea. I guess I felt like I needed a reason to cry? As if a teen girl NEEDS a reason! LOL.
On the downside – I can’t stand listening to the Beetles anymore.
Mia’s last blog post..She’s 2!
On 9 December 2008 at 12:13 pm Jannie said,
O.K.! Jim’s in the air, but not happy as his flights are delayed. Of course. But it’s a hell of a lot faster than shank’s mare. Y’all know what shank’s mare is, right?
Anyhoo…
Shay: You were first!! (And are.) Was it as exciting as it looks? That’ll look so good on your resume too, should you ever want to be Queen of the U.S.Post Office. They favor me quite highly, you know, from all those overseas letters to my pals all those years. And you’re right, who needs Bob Dylan when “I’ve got you, babe!” Really? I love asparagus. But it probably wasn’t always that way.
C2+3: When I first heard that song I was just driving along here in Austin town minding my own emotions then – wham! Iz and his voice. And that simple sweet ukelele. His voice – from that first oooo echoed right in my soul. Yes, much better and all meme-recovered today, thanks!
Lance: I have sensed that kid in you too. NEVER CHANGE IT!! Oh, hmmn. you know, come to think of it, I don’t get a lot of requests for drives from friends. Or any. I guess opening my eyes more while driving might be a really good thing, eh? My hubby had a big crush on Sally Struthers too! Not silly at all. God, that was a great show. Love the theme-song, I sing it some times. “Gee our old LaSalle ran great,” took me a while to figure out the actual lyric on that. I shan’t say what I originally thoguht it was.
Caity: Yes, bad, bad Jannie. I guess I was scared of memes. Plus, I hate to single out people to tag, maybe it’s just me but it seems kinda like I could hurt some people’s feelings. So maybe in the future I’ll tag EVERYONE!! (I did put that edit in after reading your note.)
Talon, My Talon: Does he ever freeze them?? As I said, OMG! I love the cream filling of course, but it’s that hard perimeter of freezed chocolate that really does it for me. Freaking addictive!! I think I probably crushed on Donny Osmond too, he was cute. I for sure remember my crushes on Leif Garrett, Shawn Cassidy, Lee Majors and James Garner of The Rockford Files!! My first real crush was on Greg Riordon, what a little hottie he was and always such an achiever at 4-H. I guess I was 13 and he 16, but of course he had already fallen for Karen, a year older than I and of much greater beauty and boobage. I’m with ya on the orange popsicles, not so much on the creamsicles. Blocking camera angles, lol.
Dot: I think we all love to talk to our pets, so don’t be so silly about feeling silly. I even chat with my fish and wonder what they think. Do you think you will get more dogs?
Sheila: At least you got yours out already! How many did you send? I think I’ll aim for 20 this weekend and the final 20 next, that oughta do it. Every year I can count on my Christmas card from my penpal in Australia to come just after Halloween. Shall I have you guys exchange addresses so she can make you feel like a total wastrel??
Glenn: You get an A+++++. Yes, Show Business, I plan on going FAR– at least 20 miles with it. I’ve never been very mathematical either but I love all sciences. Love the businesslikeness of physics. Did you see The Diving Bell & The Butterfly? Have Kleenex on hand. My Jim is a movie sap too, it’s so sweet, shows signs of a nice guy I think. Julie Andrews got boobs?? When? OMG, a fat Dustin Hoffman, lol. What stuff have you been in? I used to gorge on Haagen-Dazs, not so much now, more into pastry. And should have Mom ship some of those jos Louis cakes. Ah, dark choolate, that must be why I’m so love charged! Number 7: Ohhh, 75 times. how was the rest of your Navy career?? My first marriage was a semi-disaster — it gave my hypoglycemia and hemoglobotbia. Wow, so you were in your dad’s will for a awhile, eh? And sosrry to hear about our mothers young passing. Cancer sucks, but I know for a fact that
research dollars are helping find cures.
Lisa: Maple candy is great. I so used to o.d. on that stuff. Would make myself sick on it in April when Dad would bring home a big block of it from a sugar farm. Had to wait another 12 months before I could stomach another half-pound in one sitting. I do believe lip balm woudl also be my #one choice if I could take only one beauty product anywhere. Woule even forego the vanity of mascara!! (Maybelline dark brown with curved brush please!)
Miles: Good version! You know it’s such a freaking great song I think most any singer could make it work. Like I’ve Got You Under My Skin or White Christmas.
Matthew: Whew, you mean it’s okay not to remember? It’s like, all those Mole People and their bonfires, right?
Heather: Probably so, that stuff is full of all kind of devious elements. Actually I use Burt’s Bees, so I need to clarify my brandage.
Lynn: I am so glad you are happy here. (I aim to please.) It is pretty sad about those shoes, isn’t it? Sometimes even socks. Pants. And the occasional tire-mangled undergarment can be spotted. And it just breaks my heart.
Debbi: I can only down that tea with covered eyes, ears and nose to numb the senseless injustice of it all. Nice to see you back here!
Teahouseblossom: You are aware of a fireblossom commenter here too, right? Maybe I could become funsterblossom or bigeyeblossom and we could start a trio of a cooking show. My specialty is oatmeal. It can be prepared in as many ways as shrimp, if you just know how.
Particia: Are you susre you have the right person? I, Jannie “wrote perfectly on my blog and and gave new meaning to my writing which is always fabulous to experience.” ??? WHen did I do that? Pioneer Woman oh I love that one too! you are beautiful. I am sorry you are sick of jazz, any music needs a little breather now and then. Even Bob Dylan.
Cricket: I ahve done the bra holder thing with my little digital recorder. And would love to with my cell phone, but first I’ll have to learn where the “speaker” button is. GREAT tip! Frosty the Snowman, thanks for the reminder! I haven’t sung that yet this year. There must’ve been some magic in that old black hat they found… for when they palced it on his head he sucked some beer right down. And do you speak right out loud on your gardening show? You know NASA captures all that on satellite microphones!
Ribbi: (And Robbi:) You know they did a survey of 100,678 healthy North Americans and they found men do not use lip balm as much as women, and if they do are much less likely to carry them in their bras. I think the Lizard King had a banana too, maybe even too of them. He could sure put out some frickin good music tho, but I don’t remommend putting on Weird Scenes Inside the Gold Mine, then taking a nap in an overheated room. Might as well drop acid. Joni – stole a line?! No! What? Yes, the parrot is deceased. Bashing the little car on the way to get the duck funny too! The Two Doctors. You know that series helped break up his and Connie’s marriage, right? Of course if it’s going to end, it will find a way somehow anyway.
Georgie: I was funning a bit, as you likely know but did so hate to erase you like that. What if I called you a super dumb mountain bunny? Would that get you mad. “Loyal and understanding ot a fault,” we should be buds til death do us part. Just please don’t ask too much about my bizarre knitting accident and we should be okay.
Renee: YOU TOO ARE FUNNY!! I guess people are just funny in their own ways. Renee, you are prettier than I. (I want your nose, and could maybe have one for about $3000 to $5000.) And I’m not that skinny. I’m 5′3″ and 120 lbs, maybee even 125 with all this munching of late. And I have chubby big toes and flabby earlobes. So there! Oh, and don’t even get me started on my “peanut holders.”
Glenn: meme, I may be wrong but for soem reason I keep thinkning it originated as me me, as in it’s all about me? Or did I make that up, gusy?
Dot: How sweet of you to respond to Glenn. I know who my dad is and it must leave a great wonderment in your souls. I guess you have to create the best reality you can for yourself? Hugs to you both for sharing.
Tammy: Well I kind of instigated things as I visited a lot of blogs and left comments. Little did I now I’d get sucah a wonderful bunch of you all actually visiting me. And coming back! I am humbled, joyful and in awe of the power of the written word and the touching of souls. (and loaded weapons, for sure! Keep back.)
Carla: Yes, it’s funny Jos Louis are still sold, but I’m sre glad they are, even if I only get them a couple of weeks a year. YAY, I’m not a bad memer! I’m not a bad memer!
Mia: “Yesterday” is such a freaking great and timeless song. And I hear it’s been the most covered one of al time. And to think the original lyric was “Scrambled Eggs!”
Karyn: Thank you, I guess they’re okay for what they are. And you’ve not even heard the whole songs yet!! Think of what’s in store for you on the rest of the tunes. Motorcycle Cop has quite the twist in it.
Oh, and Glenn, I tuck the key into my sports bra on the left side, so it doesn’t really show. And I see this one young woman running on the trail a lot who has obviously had a masectomy, with no prosthesis worn and whenever I see her coming the other way I think, you rock! And how good for you, Woman, that you have suffered this and are not afraid or ashamed to show it. You freaking rock!!
On 9 December 2008 at 4:42 pm wade said,
What in the world would drive you to telling us secret things about yourself? If you don’t keep things like that locked up inside you you will never develop the neurosis you will need for middle age.If you must tell us things about yourself,lie.
On 9 December 2008 at 4:46 pm Georgie B said,
Not a problem.
So long as you don’t ask how I broken both of my hands a decade and a half ago.
Because I’m sure it will match up with your knitting accident.
Georgie B’s last blog post..I Done Got Myself Tagged For The Third Time. Kewl!
On 9 December 2008 at 5:37 pm Thomma Lyn said,
*giggling* that you keep Chapstick in your bra when you run! I never go anywhere without my lip balm. I’m a Lip Balm Addict!
And I love “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
Enjoyed reading your Ten Things, and I might just give this one a whirl myself!
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..I’m Still Here
On 9 December 2008 at 8:26 pm buddhaofhollywood said,
Wow!
This is my first time on your blog.
It is a bit intimidating.
I really loved your list idea. Is it ok to use it?
I mean like making my own not using yours, cause I don’t wear a bra but I do keep my chocolate in the fridge.
buddhaofhollywood’s last blog post..Acting Naturally
On 9 December 2008 at 11:24 pm Cath Lawson said,
LMAO – Joshua used to have that book too and I got sick of reading it over and over. I didn’t have the sense to hide it though.
You really are the inventor of all things to do with bras Jannie. First you’re flinging them and now you’re stashing stuff in them.
What is this knitting accident you had that stops you from doing stuff? I’ve had some weird accidents but this sounds even stranger.
On 10 December 2008 at 3:41 am SnaggleTooth said,
We’re not supposed to inquire into the bizarre accident… I assume it has something to do with needing a man with a chainsaw-
Honestly, every time I mention being too sore n over tired, I really am! Like now- ouch, bedtime soon-
http://snaggedt.blogspot.com/2005/12/ive-got-ssooo-many.html
my old post of “5 BAD HABITS THAT I NEED TO REVEAL TO THE WORLD”
was a similar themed meme I did awhile back-
“La meme” in french means “the same” – so a meme repeats the same formulae!
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..Frio
On 10 December 2008 at 9:32 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Actually Jannie, it was Leonard Cohen who loved Joni Mitchell. Bob Dylan loved Joan Baez, among others. Being the old rake he is these days, he probably would love you now. I heard that Elton John wants to steal the idea of your musical, and will release a single called, I NEED A MAN.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..Heroes
On 10 December 2008 at 10:29 am Jewel/Pink Ink said,
It’s okay, Jannie. The whole tagging thing is overrated. And I’ll have to remember #6 when I can’t find my purse.
You are a funny lady!
PS What do you mean *pretend*? I thought Bob Dylan dedicated all his songs to this girl named Jannie Funster?
Jewel/Pink Ink’s last blog post..Ask Pink Ink
On 10 December 2008 at 10:49 am Mama Zen said,
I don’t think that #5 is too much to ask . . .
Mama Zen’s last blog post..Because It’s Stuck In My Head
On 10 December 2008 at 12:12 pm Jannie said,
Wade: I set my neuroses free when I was 23 — took a good 3 year stretch to get all those suckers out. Middle age at funsterland starts at 81.
Georgie B: Broke your hands, really? Are you funning me? Let me guess, dishwasher flash fluke? Oh sorry, not supposed to ask.
Thomma Lynn: I think you should give it a whirl! I was very afraid I couldn’t until I did it, like a lot of things in life.
Budda: Is it my Big Eye that’s the intimidating part? Surely not my sweet approachable darling personality and scintillating cocktail party repartee? Glad you popped by!
Snag: Duh, Jannie-who-went-to-college-to-study-French and did teach it somewhat to 7th and 8th graders before running, flying off to the United States. La meme chose. Thank you! Do you speak French? And I’m darn-tootin’ heading over there to check out your soul-baring after I post this and go for a pee.
Glenn: I thought L. Cohen pretty-much loves all wimmens he encounters? Joni wrote Rainy Night House for him, as you may know. And Cohen Chelsea Hotel for Janis J. I got Clara & Renaldo on DVD last year!!! Finally saw it after first hearing about it in 1987. (What’s 20 years among friends?) Then did I totally understand Dylan’s line in Liy, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts about Sara’s “flash everytime she smiled.” Beautiful woman. Wonder what she’s doing at this very moment? I wonder what they’re all doing? Probably reading my blog.
Jewel: Ah, thanks. I ran today and it was cold, so had pockets to stash my stuff in. The last 3 weeks I’ve only average 2.5 times a week on my walk/run but you know what? I’m ok and you’re more than ok.
Mama Z: Me either!
On 10 December 2008 at 1:29 pm Lane Savant said,
I think the earth is still cooling from the sunburp that made it in the first place.
That and atomic radiation.
I never liked Chinese food until I realized you’re supposed to use Chopsticks, not Chapsticks.
There is nothing about me that is true as far as I can figure.
I don’t know what that means yet.
Lane Savant’s last blog post..A Christman tradition for a fiftieth of a century
On 10 December 2008 at 2:26 pm Jennifer Susannah Devore said,
First, I adore all funky tea: Chrysanthemum being the best. There’s a teahouse in Pasadena that does it very well; they just pop a whole flower into your teapot. Perfect for pre-museum-ing at the Norton Simon or the Huntington. Avocado martinis aren’t bad either.
That said, an honest thing. . .hmm? Oh, I know!
I sometimes pretend I’m Dita VonTeese or Bettie Page, minus the Manson and the bad dancing, respectively, of course: Dita’s moves rock.
I also really, really, really love the orgy of Christmas gifts that occurs every year at my in-laws! I love “things” (including any “thing” from Nordstrom, Disneyland or South Coast Plaza) and I don’t care who knows it! Pagan Christmas rocks!
BTW, no such thing as too much TV, if you’re an adult and use it wisely and as inspiration, say, for that day’s wardrobe choices. Case in point: I was watching Poirot last week and ended up wearing this Thirties secretary-look for one of my book signings. TV rocks, too.
Jennifer Susannah Devore’s last blog post..Mean Girls: Why I love Evil in a Pink, Mini Kilt
On 10 December 2008 at 3:28 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
Jewel is 100% on the beam, of course. Bob Dylan did not know you in 1966 but he dreamed of you. He reads this blog site every day and is amazed the size of your (posse) and wishes he too could have so many friends and well-wishers. He is shorter than you though, so you will have to stoop down to give him a peck, and he has bad knees now, so will have to ride a bike alongside the jogging jiggling Jannie in the sports bra stuffed with goodies, enit?
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..Ceremonies
On 10 December 2008 at 8:15 pm Jannie said,
Lane: Chopsticks, not Chapsticks. lol. I’m not sure what anything means!
Jennifer: I adore the ceasar salad at the Nordstrom’s cafe. As to their stuff, I think I bought a pair of socks there once. Oh, how I want to bask in the glory of your closet! Can I some time, please? Can I? Can I?
Glenn: Please be advised that my ego says you have a standing inviation here at Janniefunster.com. Bob’s like 5′7″, 5′8″? I’m 5′3″, or did you think “The tallest and blondest girl whom many men have loved the bells she fastened to the rain…?” Maybe he can go by motorized scooter?
On 10 December 2008 at 8:48 pm Erin M said,
Iz’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” really is incredible, I love it too.
I’m gonna go meme, it’s been a couple years since my last one…
Erin M’s last blog post..I am SOOOO…
On 10 December 2008 at 9:11 pm Jannie said,
Erin: A couple of years? You go girl! I will enjoy delving in to the depth of your psyche.
On 11 December 2008 at 9:02 am Jo said,
Ha! We had if not the same book then one very close and I HATED it too. Theo used to love to turn the pages and pull out things….ugh. I laughed at the jogging keys and chapstick too!
Jo’s last blog post..Locked out
On 11 December 2008 at 10:06 am Jannie said,
Jo: Yes, the thing with that book is there is no actual story to it. I guess perhaps I was just so good at making them up she became addicted, but I lost interest sooner than she. Much sooner.
On 11 December 2008 at 12:58 pm ella said,
I used to hide books (we have that very same book Kelly’s holding), throw away toys, clothing, left-over candy—anything I didn’t like. There’s no shame. I was doing it for their own good.
ella’s last blog post..Wedensday night’s preview performance
On 11 December 2008 at 1:21 pm Jannie said,
Ella: Yes, exactly!! And in that specific case for Kelly, it prevented her from hearing Mama scream.
Fortunately-un, I always eat the left-ver candy.
On 11 December 2008 at 8:35 pm Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog said,
Hi Jannie – No. 4 had me laughing. I was doing a Paula Dean “demo” for some friends of mine – on how easy this recipe was. I put one of the ingredients in the microwave (to melt), hit the button and within a couple of minutes I could smell it burning. My recipe was ruined and I quit showing off.
Barbara Swafford – Blogging Without A Blog’s last blog post..When Your Truth Is Different Than Mine
On 12 December 2008 at 6:12 am Rhett said,
To bring those delusions of grandeur to the light of day so others can laugh at you is the kind-a sense of humour I’d want my ideal woman to have. You are a funny lady!
Rhett’s last blog post..Jane
On 12 December 2008 at 7:32 am Jannie said,
Barbara: People would probably love a show where someone was goofing up and burning things! Maybe putting salt instead of sugar in cookies, I did that once.
Rhett: Delusions? Delusions?? What? My friend, these are not delusions? (Are they?) Oh.
On 12 December 2008 at 7:41 am Joy said,
You’re better than Joanie Mitchell. You’re more accessible.
Joy’s last blog post..15 Minutes of Fame
On 12 December 2008 at 7:46 am nikkicrumpet said,
Oh great…I follow you home and find another blog I’m gonna be addicted to! Just what I DON’T need. Hey maybe you can share the details about that knitting accident…and I can recreate it (without any pain of course) and then get workman’s comp so I can stay home and blog full time! Loved this post…funny stuff. I have a feeling I’m gonna like it here…dammit anyway!
nikkicrumpet’s last blog post..***NIKKICRUMPET COOKS***
On 12 December 2008 at 2:15 pm Jannie said,
Joy: Yeah, what’s up with Joni Mitchell?!? Even in my dreams she never talks to me but Leanard Cohen let me give him a foot massage last night!!
Nikki: I do so apologize for seeming to have an addictive site and will really try to tone it down.
And yes, lately I’ve felt through such kind support of you all, I may be able to talk about that knitting accident. I just might one of these days. Yes, Workman’s comp soooo easy to get over errant knitting needles, especially the thinner ones.
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