Phrases rolling around in my head

I heard this on the radio on Sunday. Yeah, I know, it's kind of a delayed reaction but there you are. It's just kind of stuck there. So far, I have discussed it with my husband, my daughter, and my 7 year old grandson. I seem to be the only one semi-obsessed.

Pleasure is found in what you do.
Happiness is found in what you are.

I, of course, changed it to

Happiness is found in who you are because I am NOT a what.

I do think the sentiment is true, though. When I take the time to think about it, I do know who I am and it does make me happy. It does not always give me pleasure, though. I think it is sort of like the difference between happiness and joy.

I am:

A child of God
Shorty's Lady
Twidget's Ma'am
Little Man's Grandma
A friend to some
A cohort of a few more
An enemy to very few - you know, I really can't think of even 1 person I truly feel enmity for, so maybe I should scratch that one.

I do:

An honest day's work for an honest day's pay
Pray for myself and others
Read a LOT
Spend time every day with those I love the most
Find God in the details
Laugh like a loon at least once a day.

So, yeah, I am a happy person. This is not to say that I don't get stressed (desserts spelled backwards, you know) or tired or frustrated but deep down, in the very center of me, I am happy.

Thanks, God.

Fun Monday

My Monday will not be as fun as some of y'all's because I took no pictures. Lisa is the host for today's challenge which was:

I want to see your favorite recipe, be it either because your grandmother wrote it, it's the easiest thing you can slap together that everyone likes, it makes you feel healthy, it's cheap, etc. You don't have to make it (although you could if you want) but let us see the index card, cookbook, printed paper from the web, and why it's a favorite in your house. If you have a lot, just pick one, I know I'll have to!

This is not actually my favorite recipe. Those recipes were my mom's or my grandma's or, in the case of the best banana nut bread in the world, Gen Sewell's. This is the recipe that I can throw on the table in about 15 minutes and that everyone, grandkids and husband included, will eat with gusto. I usually serve it with green beans and maybe a salad (bagged of course).

Noodles and gravy

1 pkg wide egg noodles

1 jar brown gravy

8 oz. sour cream

Cook noodles according to directions. I always season the noodle water with garlic salt. Drain. While they are draining, in the same pot your cooked the noodles in, heat gravy and whisk in sour cream. Pour drained noodles back into pot and stir.

Serve.

Cheap, quick, and easy.

Truly lazy

With apologies to all ye pirates out there and with thanks to Robin, I have combined my pirate name with a plaything from Robin's site.

Have fun, y'all.

Rednecks

How to tell if you are a redneck or if you live in a redneck town:

If someone locks the door of a pickup you need to drive and this:

is how you get in, you might be a redneck.

If two out of three of your local pizza delivery vehicles are:

pickup trucks, you might live in a redneck town.

If your grandson brings you his collection of used shotgun shells for your centerpiece:

and you use them, you might be a redneck.

"Nuff Said

I see a trend...

Notice anything?

You Are a Purple Crayon

Your world is colored in dreamy, divine, and classy colors.You hold yourself to a sky high standard, and you are always graceful.People envy, idolize, and copy you without realizing it. You are an icon for those who know you.And while it is hard to be a perfectionist, rest assured it's paying off! Your color wheel opposite is yellow. While yellow people may be wise, they lack the manners and class needed to impress you.

What Color Crayon Are You?

What Color is Your Brain

So, it turns out my brain is purple, which is handy since it's my favorite color and the color of my birthstone. Who knew?

Your Brain is Purple

Of all the brain types, yours is the most idealistic. You tend to think wild, amazing thoughts. Your dreams and fantasies are intense. Your thoughts are creative, inventive, and without boundaries. You tend to spend a lot of time thinking of fictional people and places - or a very different life for yourself.

What Color Is Your Brain?