Her Red Computer — in 55 Words
Friends | Posted by Jannie on 13 January 2011 @ 5:55 PM 44 Comments
Her red laptop gleams.
Brand spanking new.
Her bouncing bundle of joy.
Is her coffee mug red too?
Her jammies?
Her fluffy bunny slippers?
Will her cheeks redden a bit
as she reads this?
Will she jump barefoot into the snow?
Will she smile and realize she
is loved well by so many of us?
A 55 for our G-Man.
xoxoxo
– Inspired by and dedicated to our living literary legend, Fireblossom, “poetry & such like”
gerber dasies photo credit: mcnally photography.
On 13 January 2011 at 7:44 pm
Denise@TogetherWeSave said,
Wow – great job!!
On 13 January 2011 at 8:21 pm
Laura Hegfield said,
beautiful tribute to a gifted poet/blogger!
On 13 January 2011 at 8:23 pm
Lynn said,
A lovely tribute to our FB! I think she will love this, Jannie Muffin.
On 13 January 2011 at 9:46 pm
Linda said,
A lovely 55, Jannie. Have a great weekend!
On 14 January 2011 at 12:31 am
renish said,
really appreciating a blogger:)
and thanx u visited my blog too.. n expecting add ons for my blog..
.-= renish´s last blog ..Justice =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 3:25 am
Alessandra said,
Wow, so lovely!
On 14 January 2011 at 4:04 am
SnaggleTooth said,
nice tribute 55 for FireBlossom! I may recall seeing red, fuzzy slippers somewhere…
Even Boss BB has a red laptop n flowers! How cute!
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Current Sights =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 10:40 am
Jannie said,
Thank you Denise. REALLY?? I did a good job? I think I’ll give myself a gold star.
Or maybe a red one.
Thank you, Laura. Just a little something that popped into my head when I learne dher new computer is red.
Thank you, Lynn. I hope she does like it. I have to let her know it’s up. I was busy, busy, busy last night and this morning.
Thank you, Linda. I’m glad you enjoyed. Yes, looking forward to an awesome weekend. Hope yours is super too!
Hi Renish! Yes, Fireblossom is one-of-a-kind, a real gift to the blogosphere, and world. Her poems are some of the best on the web. Her talent is for sure to be appreciated.
Thanks, Alessandra. And I’ll be over to your blog today. I promise! Thinking I’ll head up to the library, where the computers are much faster to read and comment.
Thanks, Snaggle, BB is in a red mood lately. He calls it his “Winter Cheer Color.” He’s been making home-made valentines too!!
xoxox
xoxox
On 14 January 2011 at 12:19 pm
Alice Audrey said,
I’m so slow witted. I visualize a red laptop running around in the snow.
On 14 January 2011 at 12:30 pm
Talon said,
Shay will blush with delight – guaranteed! xxx
.-= Talon´s last blog ..A Cautionary Tale =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 1:12 pm
Glenn Buttkus said,
A wonderful tip of the Funster keys
to the inimitable Shay, Shay,
poetry princess for this day,
and probably tomorrow too.
Red has always been my favorite
hue in all things from underwear
to my car; guess I should have been’
a fireman. You are so generous
to we Funster followers, we denizens
of Funterland, we citizens of Funsterville–
and that is why you have been elected
as Mayor for Life, and Jester, and Secretary,
and Song Bird.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..In The Hour Before =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 1:14 pm
Glenn Buttkus said,
Funterland Uber Alles I say. That is just
the phonetic way to pronounce
Funsterland, or Funster in all things.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..In The Hour Before =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 1:30 pm
nessa said,
Very sweet. You’ve gotta love a woman who loves red.
.-= nessa´s last blog ..Flash 55 – New Beginnings =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 1:53 pm
brian said,
awww shay is the bomb!
.-= brian´s last blog ..55 – premeditated =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 1:55 pm
Eric 'Bubba' Alder said,
I should’ve known it was Shay with the new RED laptop – just her style!
(I keep checking my mailbox, Jannie – just like Ralphie in “A Christmas Story” looking for his Little Orphan Annie decoder pin)
.-= Eric ‘Bubba’ Alder´s last blog ..Another Sunset- 55 =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 3:49 pm
J.D. Meier said,
Each of your lines always says a lot, because you always say things with more than words. It’s your gift and you know how to flex it.
.-= J.D. Meier´s last blog ..Go for the Epic Win =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 4:32 pm
G-Man said,
Shaysie will turn into a sniffling puddle of Goo when she reads this! Your sincere heart has that effect on people Jannie Funster!
She has a poetic brilliance that is Not of This Earth!
Loved your dedication 55 JF…
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End…G
On 14 January 2011 at 5:04 pm
Fireblossom said,
Omg! Talon is right.
BLUSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
You are such a doll, Jannie. Thank you for thinking of me and putting me in a G Man 55! What else is there, now? LOL
Mwah!
I LOVE my little red machine. Even my wireless mouse is red. Color coordinated of course!
.-= Fireblossom´s last blog ..Are ya ready- Boots =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 6:02 pm
Mama Zen said,
Her new laptop is red? Well, of course it is!
Good one, Jannie!
On 14 January 2011 at 6:29 pm
sheila said,
So sweet! I think this has the beginnings of a new song! “Ruby Slippers”
On 14 January 2011 at 6:48 pm
Jannie said,
hi my jannie’s peeps.
my jannie iz drinking beers.
she sees yoo all latter.
oxox
me
Blue Bunny
On 14 January 2011 at 6:52 pm
Liara Covert said,
If it feels right, do that. Everything is always happening right on schedule.
.-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Take it apart =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 8:06 pm
Moondustwriter said,
Sooo sweet!!
yes shay will jump in the snow barefoot and ride the air currents as she attains fairy status
Love you FB
Love you and your kind heart Jannie – the sprinkler of joyful dust over us all
mOoNiE sMiLeS
.-= Moondustwriter´s last blog ..Swept Away poetry =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 8:07 pm
Moondustwriter said,
Sooo sweet!!
yes shay will jump in the snow barefoot and ride the air currents as she attains fairy status
Love you FB
Love you and your kind heart Jannie – the sprinkler of joyful dust over us all
mOoNiE sMiLeS
On 14 January 2011 at 8:11 pm
Moondustwriter said,
Thanks too for the One Stop button
you are a darling…
.-= Moondustwriter´s last blog ..Swept Away poetry =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 9:04 pm
Teresa said,
How wonderful! I love this tribute in 55!
.-= Teresa´s last blog ..Beginnings =-.
On 14 January 2011 at 9:35 pm
Thomma Lyn said,
JANNIE! It feels so good to be back on your wonderful, cheery sunshine blog. The pictures blew my mind, the old oak, the cypress tree, you and your family captured in a lovely photo by the kind stranger. Your blog is a home — yes, a home — of positivity, kindness, laughter, wit, compassion, smiles, and always seeing through the lens of joy.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the precious comment you left on my bloggety blog blog blog — the tumbleweeds are getting so big on TN Text Wrestling that I’m afraid my little duster just won’t do the trick. I’m gonna have to break out the cyberHoover! LOL
(Seriously, I would like to get back to regular blogging again, as I continue to improve my time-management skills). I left a comment there for you, but I wanted to come here and soak up the Jannieness. 
Man oh man, I’ve missed you, and I will be visiting regularly, my sweet friend.
Love and light and music and waterfall words and kitty floof!
xoxoxoxoxo
xoxoxoxoxo
On 14 January 2011 at 9:36 pm
Thomma Lyn said,
Oh, and give Blue Bunny a big hug from me!
On 15 January 2011 at 12:01 am
Margaret Bednar said,
How fun. Lots of personality in this 55.
.-= Margaret Bednar´s last blog ..Thursday Tales 42- Stairs of Love- a short story =-.
On 15 January 2011 at 3:35 am
Kavita said,
AWw.. now how HOT is that!! Oops.. I meant how SWEET is that!!!
)
Yea, I can visualize a red-gifted Shay dancing about in the snow.. (giggles)
A cute and bright 55, Jannie! Just like that laptop, I would think..
.-= Kavita´s last blog ..Clarity in blur =-.
On 15 January 2011 at 9:13 am
Jannie said,
Dearest Alice Audrey, that does happen. Computers cavorting hither and yon.
Dearest Talon, I hope she will! Or did, as I see she has commented below.
Dearest Denizen Glennizen — hey, rhymey. As you know, Shay’s writing is something freaking else. And we get to partake. How lucky is this life?
Dearest Nessa, thanks. I like red too, ‘cept when I wear my red shirt I always get in some kind of trouble, so I’ve packed it away for a while.
Dearest Brian — as are YOU and your fine writing. I really like how Shay shares her heart, you really know who she is, and I like that.
Dearest Ralphie Bubba — Jannie went to the P.O. yesterday! She mailed 12 packages, including the belated Christmas one to her folks. (Yes, really.) Yours was one of the 12!!
Dearest J.D. Meier. Ahhhhhhhh, kind sir, you continue to say the nicest things. And I thank you.
Dearest G-Man, thanks for reading into this as it was meant, from love. Never can give away too much of that. So this Shay individual, is she funny in person too? Still a bit jealous you guys got to meet each other. Yes, her talent is an amazing gift. What a treat, this blogging world.
Dearest SHAY, WOMAN OF THE HOUR, and many other hours to come. What else is there now? Oh, probably lots and lots, as much as the imagination can dream up! Ooo, BB needs a red wireless mouse. THAT’s what’s missing from his header. Did you really? Blush, I mean?
Dearest Mama Zen, yep, pretty cool eh. An Acer, I heard via a little mouse, a wireless one.
Dearest Sheila, will you co-write it with me? And sing back-up harmony? And go on a world tour?
Dearest Liara, as long as no one gets hurt in any way, why not, eh?
Dearest Uber Joyful and Excellent MoonDustWriter… ahhh, you’ll get a 55 one day too, or course. You all will. Eventually. I wonder if Shay and Bosco both ran out in the snow and howled at the stars??
And WOW, Moon, so nice so nice, you had to say it twice!! 
THANKS!!
Dearest Moon — oh yes, Adam asked me to vote, which I did, and I thought putting up a button might put the word out too…. WHOOOO-HOOOOOO.
Dearest Teresa, who always makes my day to see your shiny-ness here. Ah, just a little thang that popped into my head, and was exactly 55 words.
Dearest THOMMA LYN, THOMMA LYN, THOMMA LYN!!! Whoooo-hooooo. Wow. Your words would lift any mortal blogger with fleeting moments of self-doubt and / or moments of sadness right out of that funk! Thanks!!! Yes, I loved popping in on you the other day, and commenting. If you notice, I’ve been posting lately only 2x weekly it’s to follow in your footsteps of allowing more time for my art, and for getting around to my buddies’ blogs to read and comment. You know what? You’re right on track with your writing, and if it means blogging less, so be it. YOU come first. And please never feel you have to get over here “more.” As much as I can relate to the feeling with my blogging buddies, I know we are always in each others hearts — if we miss a post or 2 or 7.
And consider BB well and tightly hugged!! 
Dearest Margaret. Hi, and welcome! Well, I try to supress my weird personality but it just keeps on a hopping and popping back up, so I guess this is just me.
Dearest Kavita — hi again! Ooo, hot and sweet are a good combo.
Shay is an extraordinarliy gifted poet, as you may know. can you believe we all really get to know her and read her words!! (And I hope she likes gerber daisies.) 
xoxoxoxo
xoxoxoox
to all.
On 15 January 2011 at 11:17 am
Aimee said,
Red. It’s so racy!
On 15 January 2011 at 11:32 am
Claudia said,
ah jannie – you’re always so warm-hearted – and so is your writing…nice..
have a lovely weekend
On 15 January 2011 at 6:35 pm
sheila said,
Dear Jannie,
No, I will not sing back up. Unless you take all the glass and breakables out of the room.
On 15 January 2011 at 7:56 pm
KINGOFNEWYORKHACKS said,
Thats was a walk that left me smiling from ear to ear, what great pics…Alice would have been lucky if she fell in the hole to Funsterland
On 16 January 2011 at 7:33 pm
Tess The Bold Life said,
Love the photo and poem. Love to you. xo
.-= Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..62 Tips to Create Your Own Love Story =-.
On 16 January 2011 at 10:44 pm
Jannie said,
Thank you all sweeties. I am going to bed with your lovely words in my heart.
And Sheila, I bet you sing just fine!
xoxoxo
On 17 January 2011 at 12:16 am
desk49 said,
Is red her favorite color
Is red all that she can sees
Does red scream out love
from you to her exclusively
If you gave her blue less say
Or even yellow, or maybe white
would she cry great big tears
all through the night
really I’m just asking you
is red her favorite color
Your red 55 back
have a great day
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Pax War- Short Story Page 3 =-.
On 17 January 2011 at 9:09 am
Jannie said,
Desk 49!! AWESOME!!!!! Your poems rock the blogosphere.
Red by any other name would still be as firely and passionate.
xoxo
On 17 January 2011 at 10:58 am
Hilary said,
Hi Jannie and Fireblossom ..
No wonder the birthday girl
gets no card, nor love letter ..
they’ve spent their golden pennies
on red machines, red flowers and rosy gleams;
their cheeks should be reddened
with guilt as they drink their
ruby vintage up the Funster sun-drenched
tree as they gloat with delight at the
red machines awaiting below.
A G-man 55 reply from a broken hearted Hilree xoxxo Hardwick gave me a big hug BB .. so it’s alright ..
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Guide Books- Queries – Publishers and Authors- Mariana Starke- Baedeker- Murray- Ward & Lock- Wainwright late 1700s to mid 1900s =-.
On 17 January 2011 at 7:42 pm
secret agent woman said,
Ooh, a snazzy new laptop?
.-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted MLK =-.
On 22 January 2011 at 4:13 pm
Jannie said,
Oh hi Hilary and Secret Agent Woman — sorry I missed you up there.
But here I am at last.
Hilary!BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!! So, so sorry. I am Bad, BAd, BAD with remembering birthdays. Noting personal, I assure you. And I have been thinking about sending you a snail-mail letter. it’s for sure on my life list! So, so, sorry!!! I’ll make it up to you — I PROMISE!!!
Secret Woman… I’d lvoe to have a shining new gleaming bouncing new bundle of laptop joy! Ahhh, a couple small ships have to come in between now and then, tho.
xoxoxo
xoxoxo
On 25 January 2011 at 8:35 am
Jeanne said,
Jannie,
I agree with Thomma Lyn’s comment above!
“Your blog is a home — yes, a home — of positivity, kindness, laughter, wit, compassion, smiles, and always seeing through the lens of joy”.
That pretty much sums it up!
Jeanne
xoxo
On 26 January 2011 at 9:57 am
Jannie said,
Dearest More_Than-Lovely Jeanne!!! How did I miss your comment?? Please forgive you Jannie? And I took down the Sail A Child YouTube, cause I want to improve the vocal. All that said…
What is this post about? Oh yes, a poem of love for a nice friend.
YOU are a nice friend too!!!
I am goign to your blog now.
Then to South Austin to get 40 plastic 8″ plant pots for free.
whoooooo-hoooooo.
xoxoxooxoxo