Monday, October 29, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Remembering Pawpaw
William Harlan “Bill” Sparks, III was born on March 2, 1930, in Houston, Texas, to William Harlan Sparks, II and Dolores Goodman Sparks. Bill proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Mattie Florence Skillern on September 10, 1953. After retiring from the Houston Fire Department, he and Mattie moved to Weches, Texas.
Bill passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at the age of 82 years.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mattie Sparks; children, Linda Gage, Larry Cowart, and Carolyn Jones-Simmons and her husband Kyle; grandchildren, Brenda Gage, Kimberley Jones-Hill, Diana Gage, and Erik Gage and his wife Ashley; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Ray Lee Sparks; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; and a grandson, Kenneth Lee Jones.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the Katy Pentecostal Church, where funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Mark Cowen and Pastor Edward Fruge officiating. Interment in Weches, TX Cemetery.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Will be returning soon.
My grandfather passed away early this morning. I'm taking a few days off to be with family.
Thank you,
Kim
Thank you,
Kim
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Things on Thursday
Since I missed Tuesday.
LOVES:
- Madonna concert is Sunday night (it has been a very long wait)! We have a driver and will be staying the night at Hotel Zaza which is where Madge stayed last time she was in town ..... fingers crossed that we meet and become life long friends.
- The Kidlet's cheer season is winding down, THANK GOD! The football team sucks, they have not even scored one point all season. The football parents suck harder than the kids, blech on them.
- Have I mentioned how much I love this Fall weather?
- Halloween is right around the corner and, "I like it".
- Raisin' Cane's Chicken just opened near my crib and I must say that I am impressed.
- Christmas Va-cay is officially booked, Lake Tahoe at The Ritz for 6 days? I accept.
LOATHES
- Handwriting a million thank you cards from events last week, when will email TYs suffice?
- Folding laundry
- Burlington Northern and their damn trains that stop on the tracks
- Monster High Dolls
- The woman that glued her daughters hands to the wall then beat her severely
- Christmas commercials have already begun
- Calendar mix ups/fix ups
- Nosy people/Facebook stalkers and stupid people (aren't they usually all in the same?)
- I cannot snowboard yet we are set to take 3 hours of lessons in Lake Tahoe. I can barely walk on an even surface wearing tennis shoes. How will I be able to snowboard?
"Let's forget about time and dance our lives away"
- Madonna
LOVES:
- Madonna concert is Sunday night (it has been a very long wait)! We have a driver and will be staying the night at Hotel Zaza which is where Madge stayed last time she was in town ..... fingers crossed that we meet and become life long friends.
- The Kidlet's cheer season is winding down, THANK GOD! The football team sucks, they have not even scored one point all season. The football parents suck harder than the kids, blech on them.
- Have I mentioned how much I love this Fall weather?
- Halloween is right around the corner and, "I like it".
- Raisin' Cane's Chicken just opened near my crib and I must say that I am impressed.
- Christmas Va-cay is officially booked, Lake Tahoe at The Ritz for 6 days? I accept.
LOATHES
- Handwriting a million thank you cards from events last week, when will email TYs suffice?
- Folding laundry
- Burlington Northern and their damn trains that stop on the tracks
- Monster High Dolls
- The woman that glued her daughters hands to the wall then beat her severely
- Christmas commercials have already begun
- Calendar mix ups/fix ups
- Nosy people/Facebook stalkers and stupid people (aren't they usually all in the same?)
- I cannot snowboard yet we are set to take 3 hours of lessons in Lake Tahoe. I can barely walk on an even surface wearing tennis shoes. How will I be able to snowboard?
"Let's forget about time and dance our lives away"
- Madonna
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
One of the reasons (split into two parts) that I have been MIA
Last week, I co-hosted a very important event for work. It was pricey and a time suck but totally worth it!
I'm not sure if anyone is even still reading this blog but if you are, I promise to "scoop" soon! Very soon.
Crank your speakers.
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I'm not sure if anyone is even still reading this blog but if you are, I promise to "scoop" soon! Very soon.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Political Satire VS. Political Throw Down
Do I find the SNL skits amusing? Yes, I do. I have been known to laugh out loud and even tell a friend even though my retelling of most stories lose the humor.
President Obama, George Bush, Al Gore, Sarah Palin (I love Tina Fey), and on and on and on.
I think that it is all in good fun and for the record, several of the politicians that are mimicked in these skits have been on SNL themselves as they realize the ridiculousness of campaigning. This is not like voting for a high school homecoming queen but the acrimonious behavior that takes place during "voting season" might have us believing that our nation is about to smack a fake mum, plastic tiara and a dozen of $12.99 roses in the arms of our next president. This is what provides a good portion of comedy surrounding elections.
Social media. I love it. It has given everyone a voice. You can be your own celebrity and spout your $ .02 about topics such as Pro Life/Pro Choice, healthcare/non existent healthcare, black/white, wrong/right ... or bitch about the wardrobe of each candidate, it is all good. It is all good until someone that is super uptight responds on a wall post and then starts a war among your "friends". DISCLAIMER: This didn't happen to me, I tend to steer clear of these topics on social media.
In the last three weeks, I have seen at least 4 random political posts morph into a bloodbath on Facebook. People are getting vicious. Everyone, calm down. Opinions are not new, we all have them and it is okay to not think alike but I have seen a few seemingly normal people turn lynch mob-esque over nothing.
CHILL OUT.
I will say that my absolute favorite tonight was this short and sweet conversation with my Kidlet. I just posted on Facebook:
Watching part of the debate with The Kidlet laying in my lap (and thought she was asleep) ...
Kidlet: What did he just say?
Me: Who?
Kidlet: Obama
Me: Which part?
Kidlet: It sounded like he said "er"-one in America will have health coverage ..........
Me: He said "everyone"
Kidlet: It didn't sound like it, it sounded like "er"-one
Me: Not everyone enunciates like you dear.
I wanted to respond with, "Maybe he is following the words of J- Kwon, "er"-body in the club gettin' tipsy" but bit my tongue. She is only 8 years old.
And when you just can't agree, Vote for Pedro!
President Obama, George Bush, Al Gore, Sarah Palin (I love Tina Fey), and on and on and on.
I think that it is all in good fun and for the record, several of the politicians that are mimicked in these skits have been on SNL themselves as they realize the ridiculousness of campaigning. This is not like voting for a high school homecoming queen but the acrimonious behavior that takes place during "voting season" might have us believing that our nation is about to smack a fake mum, plastic tiara and a dozen of $12.99 roses in the arms of our next president. This is what provides a good portion of comedy surrounding elections.
Social media. I love it. It has given everyone a voice. You can be your own celebrity and spout your $ .02 about topics such as Pro Life/Pro Choice, healthcare/non existent healthcare, black/white, wrong/right ... or bitch about the wardrobe of each candidate, it is all good. It is all good until someone that is super uptight responds on a wall post and then starts a war among your "friends". DISCLAIMER: This didn't happen to me, I tend to steer clear of these topics on social media.
In the last three weeks, I have seen at least 4 random political posts morph into a bloodbath on Facebook. People are getting vicious. Everyone, calm down. Opinions are not new, we all have them and it is okay to not think alike but I have seen a few seemingly normal people turn lynch mob-esque over nothing.
CHILL OUT.
I will say that my absolute favorite tonight was this short and sweet conversation with my Kidlet. I just posted on Facebook:
Watching part of the debate with The Kidlet laying in my lap (and thought she was asleep) ...
Kidlet: What did he just say?
Me: Who?
Kidlet: Obama
Me: Which part?
Kidlet: It sounded like he said "er"-one in America will have health coverage ..........
Me: He said "everyone"
Kidlet: It didn't sound like it, it sounded like "er"-one
Me: Not everyone enunciates like you dear.
I wanted to respond with, "Maybe he is following the words of J- Kwon, "er"-body in the club gettin' tipsy" but bit my tongue. She is only 8 years old.
And when you just can't agree, Vote for Pedro!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Things on Tuesday
LOVES:
* Need inspiration? www.lifewithoutlimbs.org is the best.
* The Kidlet
* Go Go's Concert at Hard Rock Tulsa was a smashin' good time and my totally 80's outfit killed!
* Friends that have recently been going through some rough times are making a huge comeback. HUGE!
* Drugs are getting cheaper. Prescription drugs.
* Lucy is about to be a year old and she is a total fat ass but she is happy
* Investigating doing an Angel Tree this holiday season with a group of friends. It is time to give back.
* Nanny is coming up to spend Homecoming 2012 with us.
* Going on a Christmas getaway since the Kidlet is with her Daddy this year, destination unknown ;) ;) ;) My vote? Bora Bora!
LOATHES:
* Pawpaw is not getting better and it sucks.
* Being busy is an understatement these days.
* Seeing more Christmas displays than Halloween decor is a tad bit much on Oct. 1st.
* The Taylor Armstrong memoir is a waste of $11.99 for Kindle Edition. "Why me? Why me? WHY? ...... " is the summary of the entire book. You are welcome, I just saved you some money.
* The Dallas Cowgirls
* Struggles that some people in my life are dealing with in recent weeks.
* Ramona Singer, Adele, Lindsay Lohan, Dr. Laura, Oprah, Lil Wayne and Ashley Judd.
That's all the crap that I can spew for now.
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| 80's Glam needs a comeback. |
* The Kidlet
* Go Go's Concert at Hard Rock Tulsa was a smashin' good time and my totally 80's outfit killed!
* Friends that have recently been going through some rough times are making a huge comeback. HUGE!
* Drugs are getting cheaper. Prescription drugs.
* Lucy is about to be a year old and she is a total fat ass but she is happy
* Investigating doing an Angel Tree this holiday season with a group of friends. It is time to give back.
* Nanny is coming up to spend Homecoming 2012 with us.
* Going on a Christmas getaway since the Kidlet is with her Daddy this year, destination unknown ;) ;) ;) My vote? Bora Bora!
LOATHES:
* Pawpaw is not getting better and it sucks.
* Being busy is an understatement these days.
* Seeing more Christmas displays than Halloween decor is a tad bit much on Oct. 1st.
* The Taylor Armstrong memoir is a waste of $11.99 for Kindle Edition. "Why me? Why me? WHY? ...... " is the summary of the entire book. You are welcome, I just saved you some money.
* Struggles that some people in my life are dealing with in recent weeks.
* Ramona Singer, Adele, Lindsay Lohan, Dr. Laura, Oprah, Lil Wayne and Ashley Judd.
That's all the crap that I can spew for now.
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