Smellyann Strikes Again

Saturday 9: The Sweet Escape

Hi, you guys!! I'm going to get into Saturday 9 in a moment. But first, let me say: to this young lady today: Can you guys believe it? My kids have practically grown up in front if y'all on Saturday... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: Rambling Survey

Hey there, hi there, ho there! Welcome back! (Let me preface this post by saying I've been gone all day long and haven't had a chance even to see if I have comments - negative or otherwise - on my... Read more →

Saturday 9, Memoral Day Version: God Bless America

Saturday 9: Just a fun weekly meme about Memorial Day this week. What will she say? What will she say? No one knows. Not even me! Read more →

Saturday 9: Treat You Better

Hey, pals. I'm exhausted and have to get up in fewer hours than I'm actually gonna wanna sleep, so we'll see how interesting this gets. Link up here if you want to play along today! ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: Treat You... Read more →

Saturday 9: The Nanny

Heyyy! The Nanny! This used to be one of my favorite shows from the '90s. I still know most of the theme song. My favorite lyrics are toward the end: ♪ ♫ "She had style! She had flair! She was... Read more →

Saturday 9: I ♥ Lucy

Today's episode of Saturday 9 is all about that lovable redhead, Lucille Ball. At least I think so: I don't read the questions until immediately before answering them. Should be lots of fun! Link up here to join all the... Read more →

Saturday 9: My Church

Hey, everyone! I hope you're having a jolly December so far. We have been, but in a delightful turn of events, I have another, mostly-unFacebooked rash of illnesses and things going on, AND I'm "good ol' regular sick" on top... Read more →

Random Snaps From First Half Of July 2017

Things big and small have been happening all over the first half of July, so I thought I'd make up a hodgepodge post about those things. One big one? Chloë finished 10th grade, Jack completed 8th, and Sophia is done... Read more →

Whirlwind Trip To Los Angeles

Last week, Chloë was requested to come audition in Los Angeles. It was a spur of the moment request, ten days earlier than the official posted audition dates were to begin, so I guess they really wanted her. However, we... Read more →

Saturday 9: Mama Can't Buy You Love

Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there! Link up here if you're playing along this weekend. ~*~*~*~*~ Mama Can't Buy You Love (1979) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here. 1) This week's artist, Elton John,... Read more →

Saturday 9: Brokenhearted

Hey, everyone! I'm late, but better late than never, amirite? Link up here if you want to play along with this weekend's quiz. ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: Brokenhearted (2012) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. 1) This song is... Read more →

Wordless Wednesday: Magic Hour Shoot

Link up HERE with 5 Minutes for Mom if you're Wordless today! The other morning, we took advantage of Magic Hour, that sunrise/sunset time when all [the lighting] is right in the photography world. Chloë needed new photos for her... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: The "Are You?" Meme

Link up here if you're joining us this weekend! The Are You Meme Stolen from: From My Random Randomness 1) Are you psychic in any way? I don't know what I believe about that sort of thing, but I will... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: Shop On The Corner Meme

Link up here if you're thieving today! Shop On The Corner Meme Stolen from: FYeah Surveys What kind of job did your mom have when you were growing up? She died young, when I was 7 and she was 33,... Read more →

Saturday 9: Hey, Soul Sister

Link up here if you're playing along today! Saturday 9: Hey, Soul Sister 1) The video was shot on a street corner in Echo Park in central Los Angeles. If you saw a film crew making a video in your... Read more →

Our First Annual Pilgrimage to Virginia

So, I disappeared from this-here blahg for a few weeks. Here's a brief timeline: 31 January 2014: We meet with neurosurgeon Dr. Jacques Morcos for the first time and are told that Rob needs immediate brain surgery to remove his... Read more →

Double Whammy: Saturday 9 & Sunday Stealing

"Wow, I can't believe Smellyann is late with her memes," said no one ever. :\ Link up here if you're late on Saturday 9, like I am! Saturday 9: Jingle Bell Rock 1) Sam has affection for this song because,... Read more →

Sundays In My City: Homebound In Homestead

It may be Monday, but no matter, because I'm always late. I'm linking up again with Unknown Mami and her posse on Sundays in my City, so come along as we explore what Team Odette did all last week when... Read more →

Friday Fragments

Listen up y'all, it's a royal ball, with hip-hop clubs and concert halls! Okay, not really, but link up here if you've got itty bitty li'l pieces of blahggies floating around that need a home! ☼ Sunday & Monday, we... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: The Imaginary Meme Conclusion

Argghhhh! I was to the LAST question when Typepad ate my whole post! Dammit! WHY did they stop doing the awesomeness that was auto-save? Uh, what I mean is, link up here if you're playing along this week! ;) Cheers... Read more →