The Eclectic Company: Lovely Blog Award

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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My bloggy friend over at "Raise Them Up" gave me this "Lovely Blog" award, and I want to THANK HER from the bottom of my heart.

I really do WANT to have a "lovely blog," so I was THRILLED to get it - - - not to mention that I have a new "Blog Awards" section in my side bar which I am trying DESPERATELY to fill!!! I am honored to accept this award, even though accepting it may make me into a sort of liar - - - read on - - -

Though I WANT to have a "lovely" blog, realistically I think my blog is more of a "spit" and "snort" blog, and really - - - are spittin' and snortin' all that lovely????

Perhaps the award I deserve would look more like this:

Chubby Chicks Who Make You Chuckle,
Spit and Snort Award

I don't know WHEN that photographer sneaked (or even snuck) into my beach vacation and snapped this picture of me, but he/she must have, for there I am.

True - - - it would only be a limeade in MY glass as I am a tee-totaller, but with that one small exception, there but for the Grace of God go I!!!!!

Now, I would like to pass the "Lovely Blog Award" on to the following ladies. (PLEASE do not be confused and think I am passing along the "Chubby Chick" award - - - I will save THAT ONE for myself.)

Dixie at "French Lique, Texas" because I like the way she spells Lique AND her "lovely" header pictures are new each day.

Trish at "It's Me Again Margaret" because she has such a "lovely" blog title and smile.

Jennuwyn at "Jennuwyn's Blogspot" because she has just started a blog and has posted "lovely" black bear pictures - - - and I'm a SUCKER for black bears.

Raxx at "Raxx - A Day in the Life" because she dropped EVERYTHING at a moment's notice to make a "lovely" memory for her family by taking them on an impromptu overnight camping trip to the beach to watch the leatherback turtles lay their eggs.

And Cass at "That Old House" because she DOES have a "lovely" blog AND a "lovely" old house replete with starving ghosts in the basement.

Girls, please accept this award from me as an HONOR, which is how I intend it. Whether or not you choose to pass it on is entirely up to you.
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14 comments:

Anonymous said...: i love reading your blog and you deserve an award everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; June 3, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Dixie said...: Now that's my kind of award... no strings attached... I'll take it...

Now the disclaimer... I may not change my header photo for a while... I really like the photo that's there today.. but... something else will strike my fancy and I'll hit the "change it" button...;)

Thanks for the award Miss K... I'll wear it proudly... Dixie; June 3, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Holly said...: Congratulations on your award!

You are too funny....; June 3, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: CONGRATULATIONS, YOU GO GIRL!; June 3, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I think I snorted when I saw the Chubby Chicks award! How funny! Love it.

You do have a lovely blog - Made even better by showing off those bloggy awards :); June 3, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Altered Glass said...: Love reading your blog as a daily. It just is a joy! Happy award winning!; June 3, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Cass @ That Old House said...: Hi Keetha... thanks for the award! :-) Wow... a Lovely Blog? I am smiling ...but I have to say I'd qualify for the chubby chicks award, too.

I love your blog -- one of my daily check-ins! You are someone who just makes me laugh -- you are smart AND witty, and you knew that "stamen" is plural for "stamen."

Cass
PS the ghosts say HEY!; June 3, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Karla Cook @ Roads to Everywhere said...: Congratulations! You do have a lovely blog, even if it is "spit and snort"! Yes, it can be both!; June 3, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Trish said...: Keetha...You deserve the lovely blog award...Hey, we all need to spit and snort..."A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!" Thank you so much for the "lovely blog" award! I accept it with a snort and a smile!!!
~hugs~
trish; June 3, 2009 at 9:19 PM
raxx a day in the life said...: Hey!! For me? You know I got home yesterday and saw this, then I rememberd my k/board at home is on the blink!! I had to get back to the office to accept your wonderful award!

This is my first award for my new blog, my old blog became inaccesable to many so I started afresh, so this is really special to me!

And no strings? Oh the best awards are! I shall display it proudly, are you sure the fat lady is not an award? she's kind of cute!; June 4, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Anonymous said...: oh my word keetha all you need is a margarita; June 4, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Mr. or Ms Anonymous: You are a BIG FAT CHICKEN to give me neither your name nor your e-mail address so I can reply to your "wit."

Very sad face.; June 4, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Raise Them Up said...: You totally crack me up! I stand by the "lovely" blog award (for the record). But, I have to admit, the second one has...is...well...words escape me! I think you should start that one making the rounds! Lol!

Thanks, by the way for the awesome (and scary) lightening facts!! You rock!; June 4, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Elaina said...: LOL!; June 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM