Just Melanie: Attitude of Gratitude

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 (6)

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)

OFFER On Your Next Full Young Living Order!

(My own personal collection of *some of my* Young Living Essential Oils) I'm currently offering a 15%/20% coupon for ANY size order from my Young Living account. The benefit to you is that you will get the finest essential oils... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 14 October 2018 at 06:14 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Product Review, Young Living, Essentially | Permalink | Comments (0)

Saturday 9: Unbreak My Heart

Hey, folks, welcome back! I'm going "basic bitch" by, yes, writing this post in Comic Sans. I'm just in the mood for it. Live and let live. My grandmother used to tell me, when I'd forgotten to call or write... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 13 October 2018 at 07:22 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., BFFs, Funny $h!+, Galaxies > iPhone, Memes, etc., Mystery Shops, Photography Amateur, Saturday 9, Sweet Pea Academy | Permalink | Comments (8)

Saturday 9: So Into You

Hey there, you! Here I am, trying to write this post for the fourth time, so give me some props for sticktoitiveness, heh? The junction where the power cord meets my laptop is worn, and I've got about eleventy pieces... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 29 September 2018 at 09:04 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Crafty Mum, Freebies & Deals, Fun Times, Journey With Phoenix, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (5)

Ten Years Back

I just found some fotos from this week in 2008, and wow! The kids have changed so much. Sophia was so blonde - and that cute little button nose! ♥ Jack's teeth were so cute to me - look at... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 29 September 2018 at 08:08 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Photography Amateur | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sunday Stealing: ID Questions

Hey, you guys! You came back! Wanna hear something crazy? I had what, in these uncertain times of my health going from bad to worse regularly, I would consider a pretty decent day Saturday. I spent a couple of hours... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 19 August 2018 at 10:03 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., BFFs, Book It, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Cute Quotes, Foodie Delights, Freebies & Deals, Funny $h!+, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, Knitting Pretty, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, She reads!, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, There's a Rumor it's a Tumor | Permalink | Comments (8)

Sunday Stealing: Questions From The Swap-Bot

Hey, hey, whaddaya say? I'm glad to be back with you guys for another Sunday Stealing. This time, Bev brings us questions from the Swap-Bot: Link up here if you want to join in the fun this week. Let's get... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 08 July 2018 at 03:30 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Cinema, Current Affairs, Foodie Delights, Health Woes, Horsing Around: MIRC, Idaho What I'm Doing, Memes, etc., Sporting Events, Sunday Stealing, Sweet Pea Academy, Traveling Broad, Who Arted? | Permalink | Comments (6)

Sunday Stealing: Curious As A Cat

I'm here this week! Woot! I had a 4-day migraine and didn't think I'd be back at all, but it finally broke this morning. Phew! On to business: Link up here if you'd like to play along with us this... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 07 April 2018 at 08:37 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, Bienvenidos a Miami, Book It, Foodie Delights, Health Woes, Mama Mia, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, There's a Rumor it's a Tumor, Traveling Broad, US Navy | Permalink | Comments (10)

Sundays In My City: ReStyle

Link up here if you want to show us some of your city on Claudya's fun blog!~*~*~*~*~About nine months ago or so, Team Odette hit up what turned out to be an exceedingly cool thrift shop, ReStyle, right down the... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 06 March 2018 at 09:08 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Bienvenidos a Miami, Idaho What I'm Doing, Memes, etc. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Saturday 9: The Love Club

Hey, y'all, welcome back! I'm glad you could join me. If you'd like to play along today, don't forget to link up with the rest of the Sat 9ers here. So, let's go! ~*~*~*~*~ The Love Club (2013) Unfamiliar with... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 24 February 2018 at 07:59 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Bienvenidos a Miami, Cinema, el español y más, Funny $h!+, Health Woes, Horsing Around: MIRC, Idaho What I'm Doing, Memes, etc., Saturday 9, Screw You, Flu, Sporting Events, Team Odette | Permalink | Comments (9)

Saturday 9: Baby Love

So it's late for this posting, I understand. 10:45 PM Mountain Standard Time, to be exact. But I can explain: I spent several wee hours this morning in the hospital again, which then caused me to sleep the day away.... Read more →

Posted by Melanie Penelope on 18 February 2018 at 02:17 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, BFFs, Come Sail Away, European On Me, Fun Times, Funny $h!+, Health Woes, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Mystery Shops, Saturday 9, Traveling Broad | Permalink | Comments (3)