Smellyann Strikes Again: Attitude of Gratitude

Sunday Stealing: Say Anything

Happy Mother's Day, thieves and thiefettes! Okay, so it's still Saturday evening here, but maybe by the time you read this that won't be the case. I'm gonna take that gamble! 😉 Link up here if you'd like to check... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 12 May 2019 at 12:33 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Current Affairs, Funny $h!+, Furry Friends, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Photography Amateur, Raging Environmentalism, Sunday Stealing, Traveling Broad | Permalink | Comments (4)

Saturday 9: The Perfect Fan

So this week's song chosen by Crazy Sam is more in my era: "The Perfect Fan," by the Backstreet Boys. However, I still don't know this song! 😂😂😂 Oh well. Once in a while one comes across my interwebs that... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 10 May 2019 at 05:35 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Foodie Delights, Funny $h!+, Health Woes, Horsing Around: MIRC, Idaho What I'm Doing, Memes, etc., Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (9)

Saturday 9: April Love

Hey, guys! Glad you're back, and thank you to Crazy Sam for bringing us another great set of nine! Link up here if you'd like to join us today. 🎂 Today, I'm feeling jolly, because it's the day my youngest... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 13 April 2019 at 04:56 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, BFFs, Bienvenidos a Miami, Current Affairs, Fun Times, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (8)

Sunday Stealing + Bonus: Provoking Thoughts, Part The Second

Hey guys and dolls! I didn't participate in Saturday 9 yesterday because I've had another bit of health issues going on, but that's okay because I'mma jump into it right now. Here's the link if you want(ed) to join, but... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 31 March 2019 at 06:53 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, Book It, Crafty Mum, Foodie Delights, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, Journey With Phoenix, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, Saturday 9, Sunday Stealing, Sweet Pea Academy | Permalink | Comments (5)

Sunday Stealing: Thoughts Provoked, Part The First

Aloha and welcome back! I just woke up from a much-needed nap, so maybe my post won't ramble all over the place as is my usual custom! Here's some news: as of late Friday afternoon, Team Odette is (are?) officially... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 24 March 2019 at 03:47 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, BFFs, Current Affairs, European On Me, Foodie Delights, Funny $h!+, Furry Friends, Idaho What I'm Doing, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Traveling Broad, You Take The Cake! | Permalink | Comments (4)

Saturday 9: Young And Beautiful

First of all, I have not heard of this song before, and I'm kind of out of the loop as far as entertainment news goes, so I had no idea Lana Del Ray was on the soundtrack for The Great... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 23 March 2019 at 10:43 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, Book It, Cinema, Come Sail Away, Current Affairs, Health Woes, Jafra, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Raging Environmentalism, Saturday 9, Sporting Events, Sweet Pea Academy, Team Odette, Traveling Broad, US Navy, Young Living, Essentially | Permalink | Comments (11)

Saturday 9: Molly Malone

Hey, everyone! I hope your week has been great. Mine's been interesting, as always. The alternator on our sole vehicle went out, so all the money we had saved for the rest of the month for important other stuff had... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 16 March 2019 at 01:49 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Current Affairs, Foodie Delights, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (8)

Just... Melanie

I haven't been doing a whole lot of writing in the past few weeks. I've had a hard time. We've all had a hard time. Life is hard. Life is weird. Life is confusing. I decided that I no longer... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 06 March 2019 at 05:19 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Melanie Penelope | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sunday Stealing: Storywise

Welcome back! We're in the middle of watching the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I movie, so if my answers end up seeming a little sketchy, blame Katniss Everdeen. I love this series! Link up here if you'd like to join... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 12 January 2019 at 11:34 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Bienvenidos a Miami, Current Affairs, Furry Friends, Idaho What I'm Doing, Kitchen's Callin', Memes, etc., Sunday Stealing | Permalink | Comments (9)

So Long 2018, Welcome 2018: Saturday 9 & Sunday Stealing

Howdy, folks! I missed the super amazing fun times this past weekend because I'm having a bunch of anaphylactic episodes due to what my immunologist termed a "full-blown autoimmune assault." So that's fun. I did an undercover assignment for several... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 31 December 2018 at 09:54 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Cinema, Come Sail Away, European On Me, Foodie Delights, Fun Times, Greetings, Earthling, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Organically Yours, Saturday 9, Screw You, Flu, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Traveling Broad, Who Arted?, Young Living, Essentially | Permalink | Comments (0)

Decemberists Thus Far... 2018

Heyyyyy kids and bigger kids! I figured I'd try to blahg here and there, once in a while, to fill up some cyberspace with my special brand of bizarre. 🐣🐥🐤🐔🐓 We're down to 20 chickens in the backyard coop now,... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 25 December 2018 at 11:35 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Chicketty China, The Chinese Chickens, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Current Affairs, Fun Times, Furry Friends, Sweet Pea Academy, Team Odette, Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner | Permalink | Comments (2)

Sunday Stealing: It's The End Of 2018 As We Know It

Welcome back, homeslices! 🤣 I woke up sick as a DAWG today 😞😭🤧😷, so I'm not feeling the (self) love. I know just being "here" with all of y'all will cheer me up, though, so let's bring it! 😍🤩💗💖 Link... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 23 December 2018 at 09:01 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bipolar Roller Coaster, Book It, Chicketty China, The Chinese Chickens, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Cinema, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Every Wick Way, Fun Times, Furry Friends, Health Woes, Horsing Around: MIRC, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Organically Yours, Photography Amateur, PSA, Raging Environmentalism, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Television, Theism | Permalink | Comments (6)

Saturday 9: Dudes, I'm Walkin' In A Winter Wonderland

What's up, guys?! Didja miss me? Nah, of course not. I hope y'all have had a great week. Link up here if you wanna join us in this Happy Holidays post, 'cause we'd love to have you. Jumping right in:... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 22 December 2018 at 09:45 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Bereavement, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Cinema, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (6)

Saturday 9: We Need A Little Christmas

What's up, bunny rabbits? (Don't ask, I won't know either.) I've been a little manic this week, which is great. Also, it's not so great. I ate some things last night, knowing I'm highly allergic to them already, but I... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 15 December 2018 at 01:10 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, Chicketty China, The Chinese Chickens, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Current Affairs, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, Mama Mia, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., PSA, Raging Environmentalism, Saturday 9, Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner | Permalink | Comments (11)

Sunday Stealing: What IS Normal, Anyway?

Hey, pals! So did I tell you my girls and I have started a new premium, eco-conscious candle company? Well, here's a sneak preview of some of our offerings, but like I think I mentioned in Saturday 9 yesterday. we... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 18 November 2018 at 02:06 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, BFFs, Come Sail Away, Current Affairs, Every Wick Way, Fun Times, Funny $h!+, Mama Mia, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Traveling Broad, US Navy, Young Living, Essentially | Permalink | Comments (9)

Saturday 9: Sentimental Journey

Hey, guys! How're you all doing this fine Friday evening/Saturday morning? I'm doing fairly well, although it has been an eventful week. As are they all. For instance: For my entire life, I have been dealing with all of my... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 17 November 2018 at 07:10 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Bereavement, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Every Wick Way, Fun Times, Furry Friends, Health Woes, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (9)