Bristles on a stick
Kitchen Sink | Posted by Jannie on 20 February 2009 @ 7:09 AM 75 Comments
Today I’m so grateful for my wonderful Colgate Torque-4400 Plaque Removal System, as pictured above! Just a simple item but I’m really really glad to have it, so many people in this world would give their eye teeth for one — which might kinda defeat the purpose, but anyway…
And you? What simple possession(s) you are grateful for today?
On 20 February 2009 at 8:39 am Carla said,
My computer, definitely thankful for that. My feather pillows. Couldn’t sleep without them. Actually, so many things.
Carla’s last blog post..Beauty in Unexpected Places
On 20 February 2009 at 8:48 am Lynn said,
- Fat free Half and Half
- Post-it notes (recycled after use, of course)
- GPS system (not that simple, but a lifesaver to me) And it amuses me so much that it says the word “doctor” instead of the word “drive” that I giggle like a fool every time. Computer voice: turn right on Techwood Doctor.
- Garbage disposal (my mom and dad do not have one – what’s that about? – and I appreciate mine all the more after a visit with them.)
Lynn’s last blog post..Watching, admiring and appreciating
On 20 February 2009 at 9:29 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Thousands upon thousands, like 13,000 now, DVD’s and VHS; my whole basement stacked floor to ceiling, every wall filled, several shelves on casters in the middle fo the floor; the whole history of cinema, from BIRTH OF A NATION to MAMA MIA!, surrounding me, teasing me, informing and entertaining me. I started attending at least two movies a week when I was 8 years old, some weekends it is three or four now as I do catch up ball. My film collection also contains 750 hours of Star Trek, all the various series and movies, a complete X-files, and so on; everything on 3×5 cards, cross indexed, recorded, ready to watch or loan to friends.
And although “friends” are not a possession, or maybe they are, they come in strong with me, right after family, dogs, and cats; and that includes cyber friends like Jannie, and imaginary friends like Eddy Emerald.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..Rock Hard French Kiss
On 20 February 2009 at 10:20 am Dot said,
I’m grateful for my black, button-front, v-neck heavy black sweater with great pockets. It’s 28 degrees here today, and my sweater keeps me toasty warm and feels ery good.
Dot’s last blog post..OpenOffice Extensions
On 20 February 2009 at 10:41 am K said,
I’m not sure it’s simple – but I love both my dishwasher and washing machine. I can’t imagine life without them.
K’s last blog post..Mean Moms Suck
On 20 February 2009 at 10:44 am Talon said,
My wide tooth comb complete with the handy hook handle that’s in the shower and I use to comb through my conditioner. Brilliant, simple de-tangling!
On 20 February 2009 at 11:07 am J.D. Meier said,
I really like my opposable thumbs. I use them for so many things.
J.D. Meier’s last blog post..Effectiveness Over Universal Expert
On 20 February 2009 at 2:02 pm Jannie said,
Carla: I hear you on that! I’d be lost without mine. And couldn’t be comnenting back to you unless I went to the library and shared my daily hour with the cute homeless guys.
Lynn: I have NEVER heard of fat-free half-n-half. What is it half water — half milk? Or what? How do you recycle your post-its? That surely is a hoot about your Doctor GPS! How in the world did it get to that? We cannot have a trash disposal here with our septic field, so I compost – but all my compost does seems to go to birds or rodents. I just have a hole in one corner of the backyard I toss it into.
Glenn: I know an Eddy Emerald! (Well, no, not really..) Amazing and fsacinting about all those movies. If you have Gilbert Grape I’m an extra in it! And I must say I’ll be wildly jealous of you for getting out and seeing all those movies. Last year I’d seen about 95% of the Oscar-nominated feature films before Oscar night. But no darkened theatre afternoons for me this year as I really focus on getting my guitar chops up to speed. Oh well, always DVDs! Will you think of me slaving over my hot strings and frets as you’re out seeing all those yummy new shows?
Dot: Ooo I know exactly you mean on a favorite sweater. The feel, the fit, the right color, everything coming together to provide a perfect little “home” to live in. Have you had the sweater long? Just last year I finally laid to rest one I’d had for 15 years. I still loved it dearly but it was all thresdbare and such.
K: Well, as I understand it, the technology is actually quite simple, so they definitely count! Those are two biggies for me too, would be hellish to get by without. Do you have a dryer too or hang your clothes on the line? I really wish I had a clothes line. And dang, I shoudl get one.
Talon: Oh yesh, that’s a cool thing to have indeed. Your hair is short, right? What’s your favorite conditioner brand? Are you a Pantene Lady?
J.D. Yes, handy little items indeed, I’d even go so far as to say they are what separate us from beasts. Have you had yours for long?
On 20 February 2009 at 4:13 pm Aimee said,
Hmmm…I think today I am most grateful for my guitar. I was able to sneak some playing time in today. Over the last few years it has been my ally, my confidant, and my most challenging adversary. It’s always there for me. It is never judgemental; although, I’m sure it would rather be played by someone much, much more talented than I. Maybe not as simple as a toothbrush, but a staple in my life just the same.
On 20 February 2009 at 4:25 pm Lisa said,
I’m grateful for my cutting board — I had a really nice wooden cutting board back when I lived in New Jersey, and it’s the only thing I KNOW was lost in our move back to Texas (I’m sure something else must’ve been lost, too, because that cutting board was in a box with a few other things… but none of them were as important as my cutting board). So for a while, I was using plates or paper towels as cutting surfaces — and they just don’t work as well. I love to cook, so when I finally bought a new cutting board, it was a very happy day…
Lisa’s last blog post..Such a good dog…
On 20 February 2009 at 4:37 pm Cindy said,
Aloe! I have a killer sunburn. Texas in the winter is nice and warm, but I forget abut sunscreen because, duh, it’s winter. Booo.
Cindy’s last blog post..More Camera Fun
On 20 February 2009 at 5:07 pm Tumblewords said,
My living room window – south facing. Without it, I’d have missed the three seconds of sun today when I was almost inspired to remove my down slippers and handwarmers.
Tumblewords’s last blog post..Friday Memories
On 20 February 2009 at 5:17 pm robbi said,
fondturps,I do like the simple stuff in life. Breathing in and out on a regular basis is one great thing to wake up to in the morning.I sort of hang out a little for that one. Brushing the fangs runs in at about number four on my list of great stuffs that I couldn’t do without on a daily basis. Finding my reading glasses intact is up there as well but for number two, and this one is really equal to number one(breathing). Waking uo and finding Hortense safely ensconced, albeit in a supine position, next to one in the conjugal cot(so to speak) just about makes my day.George Clooney at the foot end of the bed would be a major surprise but not as welcome as the cuddly form of the venerable Horty.
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Sun 8th Feb
On 20 February 2009 at 5:20 pm robbi said,
Fondtrips, O is next to P on my keyboard, I humbly submit that as a reason, not an excuse mind, just a reason
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Sun 8th Feb
On 20 February 2009 at 5:42 pm TheWeyrd1 said,
I saw the fat free half and half and thought…okay, what did they replace the fat half with??? Cause ewww…I can’t even imagine what half and half would be made of otherwise… I think I’m thankful for my regular half and half!
TheWeyrd1’s last blog post..Thought for Thursday – Blogging Burnout part 2
On 20 February 2009 at 6:31 pm joaquin said,
at present, i feel my toothbrush has betrayed me, so i’m a little down on it. but today i am grateful for coffee, and the five dollars in my wallet, and ben harper.
also, regarding your comment on l&m today – funny, i kind of did – but i’d like to hear how a musician hears it.
joaquin’s last blog post..Letter to Rae
On 20 February 2009 at 9:49 pm Kim Woodbridge said,
I am grateful for my eyes. I just got over my first ever experience with pink eye. Not having any previous experience with it I, of course, thought I was officially over the hill and going blind. Oddly enough, I did not get it from my daughter … my month long cold decided it was bored with my nose and throat and decided to visit my eye for awhile.
Kim Woodbridge’s last blog post..How Twitter Can Assist You With Your Job Search
On 20 February 2009 at 9:59 pm Jannie said,
Aimee: A very eloquent comment on your guitar. What kind is it and how long have you had it? Hearing you play and sing as you did on your site I imagine it will be with you for a long long time, as songwriting is in you too.
Lisa: I too know the joy of a cutting board, nothing quite can take the place of it. Like a can opener. A very specialized item. And where did you get your new one?
Cindy: Ouch, sorry to hear that. It has been very warm lately. What were you doing when you got a sunburn? You probably covered Baby’s skin but neglected your own delicate complexion.
Tumblewords: May I suggest a lovely sweater such as Dot described or one of those dew-fangled cloud blowers, similar to leaf blowers, except quite a bit bigger? (Speaking of which, what in the heck is up with leaf blowers, anyway??
Robbity: George Clooney at the end of my bed would make me blush. If I did find him there tho, I’d ask him to bring me a nice breakfast and then go clean the house top to bottom. What would you have him do?
Weyrd1: I’m gonna have to Google that, actually. Did you know that in Canada, well Eastern Canada anyway, we call half-n-half “blend?” Fascinating, aint it?
Joaquin: Whatever has your toothbrush done to you? Left you with cavities and the pain that comes with those nasty things? Or “other?” Yes, your poem was a visual feast for my ears today. Thanks.
On 20 February 2009 at 10:00 pm Robin said,
You know – I have been wishing you could still get toothbrushes with those plain, flat handles – I find them easier to hold and they don’t roll over if you put them down on the basin.
I am grateful for my dentist! (full saga not divulged in the interests of reader comfort) I am not sure if he counts as a possession – but I don’t care. – R
Robin’s last blog post..Finding Our True Selves
On 20 February 2009 at 10:10 pm Karyn said,
My list would be so long… so I’m going to only pick one possession. And it’s my favorite stuffed animal.
On 20 February 2009 at 10:17 pm Jannie said,
Kim, I am so grateful for my eyes too every single day. Even tho my eyes are blew (one blew east and one blew west,) they still get the job done and there is a lot of nice stuff to be seen. Did your daughter get pink eye too?
Robin: Yes that rolling toothbrush phenomenon is rather annoying, especially when I am out on the wild seas on my cod fishing expeditions. And I think it is very well stated that your dentist is possessed. Most dentists are.
Karyn: That’s so sweet. Can you divulge which one? And guess what? I’m going to post something about a stuffed animal I love soon. Well, he went missing 38 years ago but I still love him and am waiting for him to come back to me.
On 20 February 2009 at 11:25 pm Davina said,
Oh,so many things. It’s hard to pick one. But, I think I’d have to say my cuckoo clock. I live alone and the sound of it ticking is soothing. It is the same kind of clock my grandmother had at the farmhouse when I was little girl. So it brings back a lot of memories. Of course I have to turn the cuckoo off at night cause it would wake me up every half hour.
Davina’s last blog post..A Dangerous Metaphor
On 21 February 2009 at 1:40 am Trey - Swollen Thumb Entertainment said,
@ Davina
Wow, a cuckoo clock. That makes me want to get one. It would take several hours for my dogs to get used to it. The first several times, they’d go ballistic!
I am thankful for my USB key. I love being able to carry around my writing projects in my pocket, and be able to work on them from any computer anywhere.
Trey – Swollen Thumb Entertainment’s last blog post..A Thoughtful Look at Insane Clown Posse
On 21 February 2009 at 4:25 am SnaggleTooth said,
I’m greatful I can still get the hair-brush thru my locks, n give em a twirl with out the use of the left-middle-finger this week- The other hand had to learn how-
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..RnR
On 21 February 2009 at 5:49 am Lance said,
Hi Jannie,
I’m going with my music collection. Music speaks volumes to me, especially recently. And…as long as I’m on that track – our piano also. And possibly the guitar (if I can ever learn to play it).
Lance’s last blog post..Sometimes…Life Beats You Up
On 21 February 2009 at 7:12 am Shay said,
All hail the mighty Grippy Thing. The Grippy Thing is the flexible rubber thing that you use to help you grip a stuck jar lid and get it off. That way, if I can’t open the jar of, say, spaghetti sauce, I don’t have to run down to Gold’s Gym and approach some moose of a man and ask him to open it for me. Also, the Grippy Thing does not demand to be fed or …anything else…afterwards! All hail the Grippy Thing!
Shay’s last blog post..Beeville
On 21 February 2009 at 7:18 am Jeanne said,
Jannie,
My Tori Amos CDs!
Jeanne
P.S. I emailed you… She’s going to Austin in March!
Jeanne’s last blog post.."Jeanne’s Endo Blog": What Can I Expect From Having A Laparoscopy???
On 21 February 2009 at 7:38 am debbie said,
Cough Syrup!
debbie’s last blog post..I’m broken – but I’m loved
On 21 February 2009 at 7:54 am Jannie said,
Davina: Your cuckoo clock! Where did you get yours? I have one my German friend mailed to me but I haven’t put it on the wall again since it fell on the cat.
Trey: I don’t have one of those, but I bet it comes in very handy.
Snag: And what did you do to your left middle finger? I wonder if the answer lies over there on your blog?
Lance: Ahh, music, such an amazing invention. I have a feeling it’s going to be very very popular once it starts catching on.
Shay: I had one of those grippy things! But I haven’t seen it in years. (Your moose man comment made me laugh.)
Jeanne: Yay for Tori! Just read your comment about her coming to Austin, must be for SXSW. I”ll have to check it out.
Debbie: I sorry yo iz sick. Please take care, and try not to break another rib, okay?
On 21 February 2009 at 8:00 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
What an awesome post. I never really think about the little things!
my running shoes
hiking boots
GPS (this took half of the craziness out of my life)
favorite perfume
videos
camera
nail polish
photos of others on wall
lounge chair on patio
new shovel
spatula
rollers for hair!
paper
books
ice maker on frig
key to lock my door
I made the mistake of watching CNN before going to bed last night so this exercise was a great way to begin my day!
Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..5 Great Reasons To Be Bold & Go Out On A Limb
On 21 February 2009 at 8:40 am sheila said,
My AZO Cranberry Bladder tablets. I’m having issues today, lol.
sheila’s last blog post..My Life is a Country Song and, I’m Changing Genre’s
On 21 February 2009 at 12:00 pm Lynn said,
Fat free half and half is made by Land O’ Lakes. It has the same creamy taste as the regular kind, but with 0 fat. I don’t like to think of the process in which this gets made.
Here’s another simple pleasure:
Saturday
Lynn’s last blog post..Watching, admiring and appreciating
On 21 February 2009 at 2:39 pm Kim Woodbridge said,
Hi Jannie – No, fortunately she did not. She was with her Dad the weekend I got it and he kept her an extra day so we were sure that I wasn’t contagious anymore.
Kim Woodbridge’s last blog post..How Twitter Can Assist You With Your Job Search
On 21 February 2009 at 2:45 pm Natural said,
oh you mean besides life right?
it’s good to be alive, always, and in good health.
i’m grateful for my health and chocolate chip cookies.
Natural’s last blog post..Answer: A River Runs Through It
On 21 February 2009 at 2:46 pm Kathy said,
Please email me your address as soon as you can, so I can send the addresses to the publisher. Thanks!
Kathy’s last blog post..Coraline – the movie
On 21 February 2009 at 2:52 pm Paige said,
I really like mine.
Goofy but when I first used it…well it did kinda tickle in a brushy sort of way. A way that I liked. But with each use it seems to have lost that tickle effect. Ya know
But I still love it
Paige’s last blog post..It’s not too late…
On 21 February 2009 at 3:23 pm Lisa said,
Hmmm… I can’t remember where I got my new cutting board… I’m thinking it may have been Garden Ridge (do they sell cutting boards at Garden Ridge??). It’s not as fancy schmancy as my old cutting board (which was a nice wooden block-type board from Williams-Sonoma) — but it suits its purpose just fine.
Lisa’s last blog post..Such a good dog…
On 21 February 2009 at 3:37 pm Matthew Dryden said,
Your new background is playing games with me.
I’m grateful for my new earphones, which have wonderful sound quality.
Matthew Dryden’s last blog post..A Moment of Weakness
On 21 February 2009 at 3:48 pm wade said,
I think most about my books, but the truth of the matter is, here in Austin, I am most thankful for air conditioning.
On 21 February 2009 at 4:17 pm Georgie B said,
Pen and paper.
Without pen and paper, I wouldn’t be able to pursue my new found passion for flash fiction.
Right now, I can take a pen and a piece of paper, and write two pages of nonsense without, I repeat, without getting into trouble.
Especially at work
On 21 February 2009 at 5:26 pm Heather Happymaker said,
Is “toothbrush” a code word for *ahem* you know…
Heather Happymaker’s last blog post..Joe can ‘do” purple
On 21 February 2009 at 5:55 pm robbi said,
finderskeepers,In reply to your”what would I do with George Clooney” now mind, that did require some serious thought. Last movie we saw him in was ‘burn without reading’. What would I do with him ? I beg this question dear lovely lady…..Why bother asking?
Darling woman after seeing George in any number of wonderful movies the combination of possibles are endless.
F’rinstance ,there was a wonderful Warner cartoon,possibly ‘fore you were born,where a series of unfortunates found a frog who was in a little box and popped out wearing top hat and tails. Frog then did a little routine causing said finders to put him onstage.He would then only just come out of his box sans and go ‘gribbit’,whilst looking an extremely sad, bedraggled froggie, thus resulting in the impressario being soundly castigated. George would look equally good at the foot of my bed in a Top hat etc as well as sans, although I’d rather he didn’t ‘gribbit’. He sings well so he could serenade us as we slumbered, perhaps as an adjunct he could recite lines from our favourite poets. I happen to be Hortense’s most favoured poet and to hear my sorry scribbles issuing from such a dulcet throat would be sublime. Oh m’dear frintipple use your imagination my toothbrush enamoured one, or is it really that you are employed by Colgate as a gun PR.? i.e.. to resurrect the flagging sales of the Colgate Torque 4400 and to rescue trade from the powerful yet easy to use Braun 21 electric (my favoured option)
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Sat Feb 21st
On 21 February 2009 at 6:06 pm Jannie said,
Tess: I stopped watching the news months ago and highly recommend it. That’s quite a list indeed. Are you having fun with your new shovel, please say hello to it for me. And what’s your perfume – Tigress by Faberge?
Sheila: Cranberry bladder tablets! This is why I LOVE blog comments, I never in a million years would’ve imagined one of you woudl be mentioning those Good luck on that! Hope you get all sorted out soon.
Lynn: Holy cow, I am totally going to give that a whirl. If it tastes anywhere aceptable to me I will for sure switch, as in my coffee I add about 120 fatty calories with the regular stuff. Did you like the taste right from the start or was it “acquired”?
Kim: Thank the greater powers for that! Kelly’s had it a couple of times. I’ve actually saved the little tube of ointment from last fall for when she gets it again, as it’s a trip to doctor to be examined in order to get a prescription. Do you think it’s bad to hang onto it, for like — a year?
Natural: Health is it for sure. Have you always been healthy?
Kathy: Did it! And thanks again. As to your last post, just saw Coraline in 3-D today (saw it last week in non-3-D. ) I give the 3-D version a 3.7 and the non-3-Da 3.2. Out of 5, that is.
Paige: You use the smae brand as above too?! The first time I used mine I felt I was at the top of the ferris wheel with my husband the first time he said he loved me. Fabulous brush!
Lisa: I think they sell everything but live bait, puppies and toothpaste at Garden Ridge! Amazing place, that. Do they have them in Chicago too?
Matthew: I am in the market for a pair of those. What brand did you buy? Yeah, the new background’s a little wild, eh? Just like its blog owner!
Wade: Ahhh, air conditioning, what opened up the South to mass settlement, right? At least that’s what my hubby always says, he learned it from one of his Doctor Ruth books. (I think.) How cold do you keep your house in summer nights? Are you one of those 68 degree people? Brrrrr.
Georgie B: Yes, perhaps even more than a toothbrush – pen and paper is more special to me. Could not imagine myself without it. Do you carry some with you all the time? Wait – dumb question, Jannie! Of course he does.
Robbity: How could I not be in the know that George sings? Was it he who did a duet with Robin Wiliams, that Tequila song?. That song, that song… And Jimminy Crickets – I have no earthly idea about any little frong movie, pooping out of a box. btw, Cohen’s in town tonight and I couldn’t get tickets because I had no idea it would sell out so fast. I’ve got the rest of my life (but hopefully not the rest of his,) to get over it.
Heather: I dont know — you tell me and let’s see if we’re of same naughty minds. Come on, we’re all grown up here. I will tell you mine does not at all run on batteries.
On 21 February 2009 at 6:19 pm Liara Covert said,
Tao is the sanctuary where all things find refuge.
Zen is not easy.
It takes effort to attain nothingness.
And then what do you have?
The Tao does not speak.
The Tao does not blame.
The Tao does not take sides.
The Tao has no expectations.
The Tao demands nothing of others.
Buddha says,
There is no self.
Things do not exist.
Thus possessions are illusions.
You arrive at awareness and discard the rest.
Liara Covert’s last blog post..Retrace the dots & reprogram the mind
On 21 February 2009 at 6:54 pm SnaggleTooth said,
In “Say Brother, Where Art Thou?” george Clooney sings some fine progressive bluegrass as an escaped prisoner of the “Soggy Bottom Boys” group, who is then pardoned for his impromtu performance near the ending-
I love movies- n blurgrass (not George so much tho-)
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..RnR
On 21 February 2009 at 7:10 pm Georgie B said,
Actually, not a dumb question.
I don’t carry pen and paper with me, because usually I have access to same depending on where I am. I usually get a basic idea for my flash fiction, then work on the outline in my head for a few hours.
If I’m at work (which is where most of this stuff happens) the I surreptitiously take out a piece of paper and write. At home, I’ll retrieve my notebook and write it out.
Example: Friday while driving in, I was listening to Nickelback. The song in particular was called “Figure You Out.” and that gave me the idea. By the time the afternoon rolled around, I was able to hack out a story in about twenty minutes (and yes, it is very clean, with just enough suggestive language to turn you for a loop until you get to the end).
On 21 February 2009 at 7:39 pm Jannie said,
Liara: To want nothing to touch, does not ask too much. Someone zen I admire a lot sings about “always been greedy that way.”
El Snageroo: How could that singing have totally skipped my mind? I did like that show an awful lot.
Georgie: That’s so great about your constant writing, you flasher of fiction you! Have you ever tried one of those little recorders to jot down ideas, so great for the car? You can even get one with a USB s Sony at Best Buy for $70.00
On 21 February 2009 at 9:30 pm Mama Zen said,
Scotch tape. Definitely, scotch tape.
Mama Zen’s last blog post..How To Make A PB&J*
On 21 February 2009 at 10:23 pm Thomma Lyn said,
I’m cracking up. You posted a picture of my toothbrush! We’re toothbrush twins!
Hmmm, a simple possession I’m grateful for today (and every day): lip balm.
On 21 February 2009 at 10:25 pm Thomma Lyn said,
Crappety crap! I’d just played a goofy little online Harlequin Romance Game, and that pasted into the field for my website. Oops!! Oh well! You know where I am.
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..Waterfall Quest Part Deux
On 21 February 2009 at 10:37 pm Evelyn LIm said,
I’m grateful for the box of tissue next to me today. I am coming down with a bad cold. I need to send more loving kindness to my nose. It is choked filled with mucus. Tissues are relieving me with some comfort!
Evelyn LIm’s last blog post..Raising Kids, Removing Fear
On 21 February 2009 at 10:44 pm robbi said,
frippity,Oh, and you a Cohen hand-maiden, shame on you,whatever shall you say next time that he is at table with you and yours. I am, at this very moment, listening to ’songs of love and hate’ sounds now is ‘last years man’ of which dear findlittle, you are of this minute last years lady.In Cohen-ness I remain yrs faithfully etc, robbi
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Sat Feb 21st
On 22 February 2009 at 6:39 am Georgie B said,
No, not really.
I find it’s easier to work it out in my head while I’m driving, because usually my mind is pretty empty (insert funny comment here) in the morning.
I like to experience all kinds of things, especially music, while I’m driving. Eventually, I’ll lock into one particular something and I go from there.
On 22 February 2009 at 9:46 am Jannie said,
Mama Zen: I’d be lost without it. And packing tape. You like packing tape too? And duct tape?
Thomma Lynn: They are great toothbrushes And that’s hilarious about your Copy & Paste adventure. I’ve almost filled my password in the website box a time or two. That woulda been quite embarasssing.
Evelyn: Yes, there is nothing quite like tissues. Are you the lotion or non-lotion kind? Sorry ’bout your mucous problem, that’s never fun.
Robbizti: I like how he has the children at the end of that song. I’m going to have some wee ones record on the last verse of a song too. Alas, the ball is over and all the mice scurried home. I shall be at the next one, if there is one.
Georgie: That a great mental exercise to work something out like that, takes a great deal of memorizing I would think. I wonder how succesful I’d be if I were to try it. Not so good probably.
On 22 February 2009 at 2:23 pm Jessica said,
my can opener. not the electric kind. Just the basic, use your own strength and it will open kind b/c i do love my tunafish
On 22 February 2009 at 2:37 pm Stacey / Create a Balance said,
Would you believe I hate brushing my teeth? So I guess I take my toothbrush for granted. I’m grateful for my ponytail holder today.
Stacey / Create a Balance’s last blog post..Celebrate Your Life Friday (one day late) 02.21.2009
On 22 February 2009 at 3:20 pm Renee said,
My simple possession that I’m fairly happy to have today is my hubby…. he’s doing the taxes
My most beloved simple possession is my hair dryer. If only it did taxes…
Renee’s last blog post..Painting of the Day: Three Red-Headed Sisters
On 22 February 2009 at 3:26 pm Lynn said,
Hey Jannie – I think the fat free half and half was pretty good from the start. Try it and let me know what you think.
Lynn’s last blog post..Watching, admiring and appreciating
On 22 February 2009 at 7:37 pm Georgie B said,
Oh I don’t know.
I’m very impressed with the ability that musicians, such as yourself, to be able to memorize melodies, rhythms and lyrics.
Especially if the musician’s repertoire is extremely large.
Georgie B’s last blog post..Happy Birthday!
On 22 February 2009 at 9:31 pm Karyn said,
Maybe I’ll borrow your idea and post about my stuffed animal.
(it’s a sheep)
On 23 February 2009 at 2:06 am Barbara Swafford said,
Hi Jannie – Right now I’m thankful for my computer as it’s giving me the ability to surf and read what all of my blogging buddies are up to. But I guess before that I should say I’m grateful for my eyesight. Without that, I couldn’t be reading.
Have a great day!
Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..Is Blogging A Hobby, A Time Suck, Or…
On 23 February 2009 at 5:44 am Belle Bamford said,
I’m thankful that I have George Clooney to think about. Without him, I don’t know what I would think about…
Belle Bamford’s last blog post..FRIDA
On 23 February 2009 at 6:52 am Jannie said,
Jessica: I think about my can opener almost daily and how there really is nothing to compare to it. Whoever invented it was one smart person.
Stacey: A ponytail holder! How many times I am grateful for mine too. Is yours fluffy or smooth?
Renee: Me too on the hair dryer! (and hubby.) Both are known to come in very handy on occasion.
Lynn: I definetly will!
Georgie: I am impressed with that too, as currently my repertoire is not so large – but working on it.
Kayrn: Please feel free to borrow any idea here. Even the bra flinging if you’re so inclined! Ahh, a sheep. Do you count him as you’re trying to drift off?
Barbara: I’d be lost without my computer too. Any my eyesight, that latter which I consider one of the greatest mircales we have.
Fawty: And what would those George Clooney thoughts entail?
On 23 February 2009 at 9:31 am Rhett said,
Oh, so they use colgate in America too? And I thought only coca cola was universal.
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On 23 February 2009 at 10:30 am Davina said,
Hi Jannie.
I got my cuckoo clock from a dealer here in Vancouver. It is an authentic German-made clock that I adore. Lol, that it fell on your cat — did the cat pull it down while playing with the chains?
@Trey Cuckoo clocks are wonderful. I guess you’d have to keep the chains out of reach of your dogs. Could be that Jannie’s cats pulled the clock down on themselves that way
@Stacey — I hate brushing my teeth too. I’ve always had bad teeth despite regular brushing. I have to floss every day or I’d have big problems. It’s soooo hard to stand there and floss and then brush too before going to bed. Yuck! But it’s worth it.
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On 23 February 2009 at 10:38 am Aimee said,
I have a red with mother of pearl inlay Vester semi-acoustic. I have had it for almost 10 years. My father gave it to me for my 16th birthday while we were playing a show together. I’m currently saving for an electric piano and acoustic.
What kind of guitar(s) do you play?
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On 23 February 2009 at 10:23 pm Mia said,
I’m happy for my fridge ice maker that automatically dispenses the ice. Makes me thirsty just thinking of it. Then again, looking at your toothbrush makes me want to brush my teeth. I must be highly suggestible.
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On 23 February 2009 at 11:12 pm Patricia said,
I love the smell of freshly baked bread on the sensual side and I feel absolutely blessed to have a Kindle reader on the material side of things…what a neat post..
I’m lovin’ reading every word…
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On 25 February 2009 at 7:28 am Ribbon said,
Beautiful clean fresh water……….
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On 25 February 2009 at 7:58 am Jewel/Pink Ink said,
Floss.
Gum.
Sleep.
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On 25 February 2009 at 11:04 am Jannie said,
Rhett: Yes it has infiltrated the planet. Do you have McDonalds? What a crappy place to eat that is, if I don’t mind me saying so.
Davina: Yes, he pulled it down on himself, poor thing. I havnen’t the heart to put it back up. And hey – you wanna come back here and respond to some more comments? You are MORE than welcome too. The job will pay handsomely with a free kitten for every comment answered.
Aiee: I have never heard of a Vester – I must Google it. How wonderful you started music so young, me I cam elate to it. Do you think you will ever go “pro?” You do have an amazing voice.
Particia: Fresh baking bread, oh yes. That’s the best. I’m working on a plan to have it waft from my blog whenever you click on here. Just have to tweak the technology a tad. Maybe the 103457th time will be the charm.
Ribbon: Ahh, yes the true stuff of life. I take it so for granted. I paid the water bill yesterday, what a happy feeling. And thanks for popping by here!!
Jewel: Gum! You are a gum muncher, now you got me all craving some. What your favorite brand?
On 25 February 2009 at 12:33 pm kimmi said,
Gorilla Glue, hands down. It binds anything and I mean ANYTHING. The hem on my child’s uniform skirt or the broken steel leg on my patio set. hehee, I suspect top secret govt. officials, mechanics and docs have been using it for a long time. ; ) It’s that effectual!! Lurvers it.
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On 28 February 2009 at 7:24 pm Cricket said,
Hey Jannie,
I haven’t been the best bud lately. Things became a little crazy for me. (posted on Standing Still)..enough on that.
I am thankful for my clean house right now. I have just spent 11 hours cleaning every square inch.
I hope all is well with my friend.
Cricket’s last blog post..My Garden
On 28 February 2009 at 7:57 pm Stephanie said,
Okay, don’t laugh, but I am thankful for my comfy house slippers. I can come home after a long day at work and they are always ready to soothe my tired feet. They don’t complain (no matter how smelly my feet are) and all they ask for in return is to be tossed in the washing machine every couple of weeks. Aaaah, love my slippers.
Stephanie’s last blog post..Too Cute
On 28 February 2009 at 8:55 pm Jannie said,
Kimmi: Gorilla Glue! I’ll give that a whirl. Can you buy it anywhere, or only as seen on tv? Oh and thanks for popping by and commenting! I really appreciate it.
Cricket: Don’t you worry or bat an eye. I totally know how the “real” world and the blog world both take time. It’s aways wonderful to see your shining heart over here. And I am looking forward to getting over there and see what you’ve been up to.
Stephanie: I would never in a milllion years laugh at you for choosing your slippers as what you’re grateful for. (I might laugh at a million and one years. Kidding!) Yes, a simple thing like those can mean so much. Do you wear them year ’round or just in winter?