The Eclectic Company: One Last Birthday Fling

* "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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Monday, January 3, 2011

One Last Birthday Fling

Our friends Shawn and Stephanie went out with us last evening for one last birthday fling for me.

We went to Cafe Mulino which is a cute little Italian place in what used to be called The Mead Inn.

We had a great time, and the food was good - - - though NEXT time I shall order something really Italian and not necessarily the "special" of the day.

When I was growing up in this town, "The Mead Inn" was a synonym for elegance. It was the classiest place in town. George Mead, then CEO of Consolidated Papers, had it built so he would have a place to entertain guests of the (his) paper mill.

Needless to say, I never darkened its doors back in those days.

It is no longer called the Mead Inn having become "Hotel Mead & Conference Center."

I was happy to see that it is still a very lovely place.

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13 comments:

Laura @ the shorehouse. said...: Way to work it, birthday girl. :-); January 3, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Theresa said...: We celebrate birthdays for WEEKS:) I love it that you are having a great Birthday month! Looks like a lovely place to have dinner with sweet friends!

Have a great evening! HUGS!; January 3, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Does this mean you're not having any more birthdays?

Nice place to eat! Great decorations and great company...you can't go wrong there!

Seeing that you are on top of the NFL, have you been following the Denver Broncos awful season/coach! What a sham...er, shame.

Jan; January 3, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Unknown said...: How great that you can prolong your birthday celebration like that! Did you spill anything? Haha!; January 3, 2011 at 7:03 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: OH!!!!! Happy birthday to my special friend! Sending big southern birthday hugs to you, Keetha!; January 3, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Ann in the UP said...: It does look very elegant indeed. Yes, order Italian----as you get older, just request a bib. From someone who knows.....; January 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: It looks lovely. So glad you got to celebrate again.
((HUGS on your game)); January 3, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Vickie said...: Nice place! Are you in mourning over your Badgers?; January 3, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Anonymous said...: Stephanie looks like a beautiful woman. Glad you had a nice time; January 3, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Angie said...: That looks like a very posh place, whatever it's called! Oooh I do like posh and I do like Italian. I just wish they would leave the black pepper mill on the table so I can have a little sprinkle whenever I feel like it. We have a very nice Italian restaurant near us too but last time I was there I was right next to the air con unit and I was freezing.

We're dedicating this whole year to celebrating both my 60th birthday and our Ruby (40th) Anniversary in October. Know what that means? I can buy myself all sorts of treats and say it's for one thing or the other. That's not selfish is it?; January 4, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Low Tide High Style said...: Sounds like you had a lovely birthday...happy belated!

Kat :); January 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Tonja said...: Good friends...good food...good memories! What more could you want on a last birthday fling! Hope it ws as happy and fun as it sounds!; January 4, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Holly said...: Looks super nice! How wonderful for you.; January 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM