The Eclectic Company: No, No - -

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

No, No - - - You Can't Have It!

I am not speaking of my Christmas tree, which I finished decorating, BTW - - - you could certainly have that. Nor am I speaking of the little houses or the stocking, though I am very sentimental about my little houses and probably would only LOAN them to you.

No, what I am speaking of is my giant, life size "hubby -on -the -couch -wrapped -in -Gators -blankie -holding -Gators -hat -on -lap" Christmas ornament. That you definitely cannot have!!! I've been working on THAT for over 33 years and I JUST ABOUT have it the way I want it by now, so you'll just have to get your own.

;-)
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25 comments:

Stonefox said...: You are so funny! Just about have it the way you want it, huh? Well, I have a few more years to go, then...

Thanks for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment. Merry Christmas to you!; December 16, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Jessica said...: Your tree looks beautiful!; December 16, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Musings of a Housewife said...: That is a gorgeous tree! I want to learn that ribbon trick. Thanks for stopping by my home tour!; December 16, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Brad, Carmen, Braylen and Alea Fleck said...: Your tree is fantastic! I was going to say beautiful and that was already mentioned, then I thought of gorgeous and that was also taken, so FANTASTIC it is! Good thing I commented fourth, I may have ran out of adjectives :); December 16, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Keri said...: Poor Daddy :(; December 16, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: I am soooo glad you finally took those antlers off and did some real decorating! It looks fabulous! I love your village! Great job, Keetha! I have enjoyed reading the past several post on your holding out..LOL!

Merry Christmas, friend!; December 16, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I can't find my blog said...: I have my own 'ornament', thanks, you can keep yours!

Looks great!; December 16, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Dan said...: That's Great Keetha, you now have about 8 days to enjoy it! HA HA HA... Looks nice. "Hi" to the couch ornament.; December 17, 2008 at 7:53 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Au Contraire, Danman - - - I know have 38 days to enjoy it - - - at least. Remember, I don't undecorate until oh, about February.

You say early, I say late - - - can't we all just get along!?!

:-); December 17, 2008 at 8:10 AM
Carey-Life in the Carpool Lane said...: Oh, trust me...I don't want your life size hubby ornament. I've got one of those myself but it's a different style. Mines the "hubby sitting on couch with a zombie expression while doing who-know-what? on the laptop on his lap".

BTW, your tree is lovely. I like the ribbon streamers better that the bows.; December 17, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Anonymous said...: I love the tree, it's a May Day Christmas tree! You know the pretty ribbons that float in the air on May Day that wrap around the pole?! You are one funny lady, I love your hubby description! We have only been married 16 years, so mine is still being paper-trained!; December 17, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Erin said...: Pretty tree! And hubby ornament - that was funny!; December 17, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Thanks for all the fun comment girls!!!

Amy - - - you are cracking me up with the paper training comment. I won't go there with men and their potty habits. :-); December 17, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Lisa Cobler said...: Your tree is stunning! My BFF lives in Northern Indian in Demotte.; December 17, 2008 at 4:40 PM
grammy said...: Your tree is GLORIOUS!!!!

Awwww and I'll take back your ornament with his "wittle blankie"!!! Hope he returned with his Ben & Jerry's????; December 17, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Mari said...: Your house looks beautiful - I just love the staircase! I won't try to take your hubby on the couch! I've been working on one of those for 27 years!
PS - thanks for stopping at my blog. When I looked at your profile I realized that we like the same music and the same movies!; December 17, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Char said...: I would have missed him if you hadn't pointed him out. Lovely decorations - I don't think I've seen your living room from this angle - the camera's always been pointed at the people on the couch, around the table, etc.; December 18, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm sitting here in Upland, IN touring the homes and found your home in Marion! Hello neighbor! Thanks for sharing your home. This is a great tour!; December 18, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Anonymous said...: Your home looks so warm and inviting!! And your husband must be exhausted from all that decorating, that he needed to take a nap on the couch!!!???!

Thanks for visiting my blog!
Have a Merry Christmas!!; December 19, 2008 at 3:58 AM
Brittany said...: How cute!

Thanks for stopping by my tour!

Merry Christmas!; December 19, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Linda said...: The ribbons on the tree look great, and your house looks cozy warm with the fire goin and the hubby on the couch.; December 20, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Thanks Linda!!! Hubby's at work today, and the chill factor is subzero outside. I think I need to start that fire again to feel cozy and warm while I watch the first NCAA bowl game!!!; December 20, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Laura said...: Boy, it does take a long time to get them how we want them, doesn't it? :)); December 22, 2008 at 3:34 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: I'm afraid it's nearly impossible - - - what is MORE likely to happen is we get used to them. Hehehehehehe; December 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM
nancygrayce said...: A beautiful tree and a husband in a Gator blanket....ahhh, what more could a person want! :); December 22, 2008 at 8:27 PM