Smellyann Strikes Again

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 →

Sunday Stealing: 65 Questions, Part The First

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing, another fun meme presented for us by Bev Sykes of "Funny the World." Link up here if you want to join us today! Sorry for my late posting; another migraine is currently kicking my ass.... Read more →

Saturday/Sunday Mash-Up

Hey kids, what are we all talking about in here? Can I join? Well, if you came to read Sunday Stealing, you've come to the right place. Aaaaand... because I forgot what day it was yesterday, Saturday 9 is here,... Read more →

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 →

Sunday Stealing: Happy New Year

Hey, y'all! Welcome back. I'm thrilled to be back after missing the last few weeks due to illness. Glue me down, because hopefully I'll be sticking around for a while. Link up here if you want to play along this... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: Crush Meme

Hi again! Link up here if you're playing along this weekend. ~*~*~*~*~ What do you find hilarious, but most people don’t find funny? Potty humor 2. What was the best year of your life so far? Probably 2001, since that's... 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 →

All Gave Some; Some Gave All

I'm just going to put the words my husband, 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, posted on Facebook regarding Memorial Day, for food for thought: Rob Odette: "'On behalf of the Secretary of the Navy, and a grateful nation,... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: Easter Meme

Happy Easter!! Link up here if you're playing along today! Easter Meme Stolen from: The Archives ~*~*~*~*~*~ 1. Five Things I have A Passion For (not necessarily in any order): a. My children b. My husband and our marriage (you're... Read more →

Throwback Thursday: 15 Years Hence #TBT

The other day, Rob told me that he considers the time from our engagement on December 8th, 2000, through our elopement on January 2, 2001, and beyond to our second wedding on the beach on February 17th of that same... Read more →

Saturday 9: Sleigh Ride

Playing along this weekend? Link up here to join the rest of the Saturday 9ers! It won't hurt a bit... Saturday 9: Sleigh Ride (1993) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. *** 1) Have you ever ridden in... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: Would You Rather Meme

Are you stealing today, too? If you want to join in with us, the link is here! Cheers to all of us thieves!!! Would You Rather Meme Stolen from: Would Your Rather * Would you rather be stuck on an... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: 25 Fun

Link up here if you're stealing today, thieves! 25 Fun Meme Stolen from: My Random Randomness 1. If you were trapped in a room with the person who asked this for 24 hours, what would you do? Since Kwizgiver and... Read more →

Saturday 9: It Don't Come Easy

Link up here if you're joining in the fray this weekend! Saturday 9: It Don't Come Easy (1971) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. 1) This was Ringo's first big hit as a solo artist. Who is your... Read more →

Saturday 9: Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Link up here if you're playing along this week! Saturday 9: Battle Hymn of the Republic (From the archives) Memorial Day was introduced to honor the men and women who died while serving the in the United States Armed Forces.... Read more →

Trips Afield: Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Wednesday, like every April 22nd for the past ... well, that's up for debate, but read this story if you want to know more ... was Earth Day. We had big earthy, environmentalist plans, but those fell through. Fortunately, we... Read more →

#TBT Throwback Thursday: Wedding Day Bliss

Greetings! Yesterday (Wednesday), Team Odette headed up to Clearwater in Pinellas County, Florida, for me to visit a potential new JAFRA Consultant of mine. (That appointment went great, even though I forgot to take my anxiety meds. She's going to... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: Let's Talk Travel

Link up here if you're playing along today! Ok let’s talk travel, do you like to travel? I live to travel. It's my mission in life to see everything I can see before I leave. Where have you been? I... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: The 90 Meme, Part The Third

Link up here if you're playing along today! And awaaaaaay we go: 61. Do you like current pop stars? I lurve Bruno Mars, and I'm crushing on Ed Sheeran, so... yeah? 62. What is your least favorite chore? Oh ma... Read more →

Saturday 9: Little Red Corvette

Link up here if you're playing along today! Saturday 9: LIttle Red Corvette (recommended by Smellyann) That's me! No link this week. Prince apparently is very strict about copyright infringement. 1) The subject of this song is frankly sexual. Do... Read more →