Mackgurl's Musings

Hey! I was talking with some folks at the office about things our grandparents/aunts/uncles/parents used to say that just stuck with us. Some of those things were funny – okay all of them were hilarious. Some,  we still aren’t sure what they mean – didn’t make them any less funny, though. Here's a list of those funnies that I hope will keep growing. Enjoy!!! Best List Ever!!!          Him/her didn’t pretty none. (Make sure you say “huh” for “her” )          I be Jim Squinchie. (If you’re really Jim Squinchie feel free to say whenever. Otherwise, use in place of a cursed exclamation)          I will be John Brown (see above )          Don’t make me show you where the hogs are in the buckwheat. (Use this when someone is being less than smart)          Crazy as a best bug or Crazy as a betsey bug. (No idea what a best or betsey bug is, but that’s ...

Okay, so I've seen ALL of the Star Wars movies. Some, admittedly, were better than others. So imagine my surprise (okay and unmitigated delight) when I saw that another Star Wars movie was being released - already!!! This one is a story from LucasFlims. My understanding that it tells the story of a group geting together with hopes of getting the Death Star plans.  Seems like a quick turnaround since Star Wars: A Force Awakens for another Star Wars movie, but I'm certainly not complaining. I believe Forrest Whittaker is in this one (yay!!) and I'm almost certain I saw Donnie Yen (DOUBLE YAY!!!) ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY - COMING DECEMBER 2016

One of my fave responses when someones tells me something that I wholeheartedly agree with TRUTH!!! Some very well-known documents have this notion of  TRUTH(s) in them. In the Declaration of Independence, there is a line quoted to Thomas Jefferson that is chock full of truths about equality, rights - don't believe me?  Check it out:   http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomasjeff157212.html But that isn't what this post is about exactly. The list I have for you is full of truths - many that are pretty evident. Some, I'm sure you have already experienced for yourself. If not, just wait on it. TRUTHS Ladies - when you wear your white dress/skirt/pants/shorts your body will decide that day would be a good day to start your time of the month. Fellas - when you wear your brand new kicks, you know the ones that you stood inline all day to buy? Someone will step on them after stepping in every mud hole they can find. The girl/guy you are crushi...

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...

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)