Mackgurl's Musings

According to Dictionary.com , a quirk is a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism"  an idiosyncrasy is "a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual" and a habit is "an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary". (please see dictionary.com for complete definitions) Why the English lesson? Well, I'm going to tell you a little bit more about myself.   I am a pretty laid back person but I have noticed some things that I do that seem to fit the above definitions. Some are non-negotiable.  I'm talking real deal breakers here. So yeah - I have a few quirks, habits and idiosyncrasies. You probably have a few. Okay, I'm fairly certain that you have some. Here's a peek into my own personal habits, quirks and idiosyncrasies: When dealing with a loaf of bread, I do not eat the ends. I detest when cabinet doors, closet doors, bathroom doors are

Ah movies...between them and books, I'm not sure which I enjoy more. My taste in films run the gamut but horror, sci-fi and action are usually somewhere in my top ten. Here are few movies that I can't wait to see: IN THEATERS NOW COMING SOON NOT COMING SOON ENOUGH

I'm a planner by nature.   Bills  planned out through the end of this year. Will I have to make changes?  Uh, with my life - that's a given.  Now, I realize things don't always go according to plan ( read - ALMOST NEVER ) but I still like to have a plan for that moment when things decide to go south (and they will, trust me) .  But I like to be prepared I'm not exactly a conspiracy theorist ( that's another post ) but a few experiences have led me to the conclusion that it doesn't hurt to be as ready as possible. Am I talking about an alien invasion? I mean, I could but - hmm, maybe I will...later. But for now, let's think natural disasters - hurricanes, fires, etc. Or some other event that causes those annoying beeps from the emergency broadcast system in the middle of your TGIT popcorn and wine night  to actually be followed by the robotic voice telling you to SCRAM! KICK ROCKS! RUN FOR THE HILLS! EVAC! EVAC! EVAC! Okay so it will probably be

Well, Super Bowl 50 is in the books, folks. Congrats to Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.  The game was alright but I was really waiting around for the commercials! Here are a few of my faves: Oh and there's this one from PETA touting the benefits of being a vegan..but it's a little, well, let's just say at LEAST PG-13. I don't think it aired during the super bowl. Actually, I thnk it was banned for being too racy . Wanna see? You will have to check that one out for yourself (smile)

The biggest game of the NFL season is this Sunday. Now, be ye a Panthers fan or a Broncos fan, we can agree that a party is in order. I have a few must haves and personal faves for a Super Bowl Party.  Hot Wings - the hotter the better Ranch Dip - for the blazing hot wings, of course  Hot Dogs  (and fixings) Chips and Salsa Nacho Cheese Dip - this is a must have. No really, folks show up looking for this stuff. LOL Deviled Eggs - YAASSSSS!!! Drinks - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic (unless you don't have to work on Monday morning) Sweets - yeah, just need SOMETHING preferably a CHOCOLATEY SOMETHING Fruit/Cheese/Veggie Tray That's pretty much what my menu will be for Sunday. I talked to a few people and they are basically having Sunday dinner leftovers. That works, too. I mean I wouldn't turn down ribs, macaroni and cheese and collard greens at a SB Party!  I'm thinking about throwing in this dish that has some shrimp and Andouille sausage. Can put it o

Hello folks! This is NOT the Super Bowl party snack post. (check back tomorrow for that one). But it is related to food (smile) This post is a cautionary tale about food - specifically MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR FOOD BEFORE YOU EAT IT! A friend and coworker of mine visited an establishment who was offering FREE bagels today. How wonderful! I really enjoy bagels from this particular restaurant. And who doesn't like. FREE, right?Well, imagine her surprise when she reached into her a bag for delightful wheel of bready goodness and finds a little something extra: The heck is THAT??!?!?!! What do you think this something extra is? (no, I'm not talking about the raisin) Look closely at the top of the bagel. Do you see those tawny colored rope-y looking things? I was hoping it was a piece of the paper bag the company put her FREE bagels in. But honestly, she I both had the same thought - "It looks like strands of WEAVE/BRAID EXTENSIONS!!!" GASP! My buddy was not

It's almost time for the SUPER BOWL!!! Let me start by saying that the team I was actually routing for will not be making an appearance in this Sunday's game - but there's always next year. Besides, I'm quite pleased with this year's combatants? What? Of course they are combatants - it's going to be a battle!!! This isn't a game of RED ROVER or HOPSCOTCH!! This is the pinnacle of the GRIDIRON GAUNTLET - a battle forgered in 6 weeks (17 if you count the bye week) of skirmishes, combats, injuries, victories and defeats. I, for one, cannot wait!!! So who you got? The CAROLINA PANTHERS (15-1) or the DENVER BRONCOS (12-4)??? Will it be Carolina's QB Cam Newton raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night? If so, he will become the 2nd player to win the Heisman, National Title, MVP and then of course the Super Bowl. Or will it be Denver's QB Peyton Manning raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy in victory? If so, he will have 2 Super Bowl rings - th

I don't know about you but I enjoy a good quote or saying.  A few years back, I did a post titled "Oh the things people say" . It's a short post listing a few of some one liners I'd come acroos from various sources - movies, books, office (lol) Over the years, I've jotted down a few. Unfortunately, I only remember hearing most of these and can't even imagine where some originated. So, here's my list. Some of these are classice and I'm sure you've heard of them but there are a few family faves and some rather obscure ones on the list, too. If you have some faves of our own, drop them in the comments below. Oh and if you know who said what from list, then please leave a comment below so I can "give credit where credit is due" (hahaha see what I did there?) 1. "With great power, comes great responsibility." 2. "The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice." 3. "The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune."

Good question - where has Mackgurl been!!?? Honestly, I feel like I have been from Heaven to HADES and back quite a few times over the last nearly 2 years. There have been some really really really (okay you get the point, right) low points. Some, I'm not even sure how I have come out on the other side of Annnd there have been some out of this world fantastic moments too (not enough of these) but here I am.  I have no idea right now what direction this "new" me is going to take this blog but as always, I hope you enjoy the adventure!