Politics and Sex and Religion…
Oh, I’m sorry, did you really think I was going to write a post on those hot topics? Seriously? No, actually it was just my way of luring you in so that you would read my post on AWARDS!!! Bwhaha! I can be very tricky when I need to be.
Recently I’ve been honored with several fabulous awards. I’m pretty sure these readers just feel sorry for me and were throwing me a bone. And for that, I love them.
Brigitte was kind enough to include me in a group of phenomenal bloggers and award us with, “The Illuminating Blogger Award.” If anyone should dole out this award it should be Brigitte. She’s smart, sensitive, funny and her posts are thought provoking. She’s warm and vulnerable. I think that’s what I respond to the most, her vulnerability. She’s the real deal. Oh, and she has great taste in music. Just fyi.
Curmudgeon awarded me with the, “One Lovely Blogger Award.” Interestingly, he gave this to me after reading about my run-in with Peter King. Only someone of his curmudgeonly and twisted ways would find that story, “Lovely.” He’s actually not as curmudgeonly as he would have you think. I find him to be extremely witty and intelligent. Sure, he likes to complain and point out how the world is full of imbeciles, but after all, isn’t that what we’re all thinking anyway? 
Brother Jon bestowed upon me, along with a talented group of other bloggers, the “Reader’s Appreciation Award.” Brother Jon writes from his heart and his gut. He’s the guy next door type of blogger, easy to relate to, kind, and funny. I enjoy his posts that sometimes ramble but then end up with a little nugget of wisdom. He’s a regular good guy. 
LISA’S RULES
- Anyone who is on my blog roll or who frequents my blog (Le Clown and Unfetteredbs, etc.) is more than welcome to help themselves to any of these great awards. All of you continually add to and brighten my day.
- List 8 things that no one knows about you.
- Each time I write a post or a comment, I read it over and over and over to make sure I’ve spelled and punctuated things correctly. It’s very time consuming. And even after all that effort, I still make grammatical mistakes. Being Dyslexic can be a drag.
- I’m a chocolate lover. I get major cravings but I have to have a glass of ice cold milk to accompany it — otherwise I’ll pass.
- I have a love and reverence for animals and all living things. I’ll carry ants, spiders, bees, etc. out of my house rather than kill them. If I see or hear anything inhumane I get VERY distraught.
- I turn 50 this month and I’m not gonna lie, it’s freaking me out a little.
- Some of you may already know this, but Lily in Canada is my daughter. Yup, she’s irreverent, sarcastic and way funny. I couldn’t be more proud even though she’s slowly becoming Canadian.
- I’m seriously the best driver in the world. No, really, I am.
- I have no idea how wordpress works. I don’t know how to link things, etc. I don’t know how to do much of anything except type. You can tell from my posts that I’m completely clueless. I’m glad I finally got that out.
- I have a fear of writing boring, insignificant, meaningless posts. And right now, I’m feeling like I could use this post to illustrate that fear.
I don’t really hand out awards anymore, but if I did, you’d definitely be getting the Peter Howorth Award Of Excellence, boring posts my patoot. I love you and your writing, you’re one of the few people I have set to get e-mail notifications when you make a new post. Keep rawkin’ on!
Pete, you are too kind. Thanks for being my friend and always making me laugh.
That’s what I’m here for 😀
Grippy, my dear friend. No one was throwing you a bone. I don’t think you realize how wonderfully talented you are. Thank you so much for your kind comments about moi, but I wasn’t doing anything (feeling sorry for you, any of that) it’s cause you “Illuminate” and inspire confidence — I admire that very much. We have so very much in common as I’m reading these things about you (I go through all of them, btw) and don’t freak about about that one thing–it’s okay and it’s grand. You rock, love ya and no way, no how are your posts EVER boring. Thank you!
Thanks Brigitte. I feel lucky to have crossed paths with you. You’ve definitely illuminated my path, especially when it gets a little bumpy. I’m glad we have so many things in common. Good to know. : )
And thanks for all the comps!
I feel like I should start actually accepting awards just to see the nice things you would say about me haha
Never worry about being boring. I’ve found it’s not so much the topics people talk about on their blogs as much as it is their personalities. It’s the voice they write in we really enjoy more than anything. Writing about a topic you’re an expert in or completely clueless works because it is still you writing about it.
Some people’s blogs I skim through sometimes to give myself more time to do other things like eat or pillage. I always read your blog all the way through. Call me stupid, but hardly do I ever notice a mistake.
Keep up the great work you modest mama! (not that I’m taking you over as my mother from Lily, but if she screws up enough I am more than willing to take her place)
Duly noted my child. Thanks for being ever so kind and actually reading my blog. I’m glad that you see personality coming through, regardless of the topic. I feel the same way.
I can literally take 10 minutes to form a single sentence – no joke. It’s a pain in the neck.
You should accept awards, Tim. It’s like having a funeral before you die. It’s nice to hear the good stuff. (But please know, that is not why I did this post!)haha!
Lily in Canada is your daughter…get out…how cool is that…I love her posts…I don’t know wordpress operates either…Susie does it all for me…I just type…and I struggle with that.
BTW…how is your tooth/hole in your jaw/whatever?
Be encouraged!
Thanks Stephen. I have something called Trigeminal Neuralgia. It’s a nerve condition that comes and goes without warning. It’s pretty excruciating. I went to the Dr. so now I have heavy duty pain medication waiting for me at the pharmacy in case it acts up again.
Thanks for asking and for caring : )
Yup, Lily is my gal. She always makes me laugh. I’m glad you think she’s funny, too.
Thank heaven for Susie and Lily otherwise we wouldn’t know what we’re doing on wordpress! haha!
Have a great evening!
Congrats about the awards, you can hang them on your blog wall.
You are the mother of LILY, i love her site.
Harry, I thought you knew that Lily was my daughter! Ha! I’m glad you like her blog, too. Thanks!
Never did know and never crossed my mind 🙂
Congrats! and you do deserve this. I think you rock and you are always so kind and thoughtful commenting on my “stuff” Boring? No one I read is boring! I don’t think there has ever been a meaningless post on WordPress.. something for everyone! I appreciate the support and the shout out. Your answers were most illuminating…. I think we are all a bunch of insecure ding dong.. who knew?
Haha! Insecure ding dong sums me up perfectly! I always think I’m a better commenter than I am blogger, if you know what I mean? I love your blog. It’s so refreshing and you clearly have a gift with words. I always look forward to it when I get notified.
now who is throwing who a bone.. or who is full of bs?
🙂
sincerely,
a fellow ding dong
Haha!
Just so you know that I wasn’t directing my insecure comments at you, Audra, I want you to scroll down to the comment made by No Blog Intended. It was her comment that made me think I should clarify – not yours. (I may not be insecure but look how OCD and neurotic I am! haha!)
What’s wrong with becoming Canadian!!!!!!!! Lol. I have to done of these to, maybe tonight eh?
Haha! I was just joking! Hey, I’m so sick of American politics right now that I might consider becoming Canadian!
Yeah, just suck it up and do the awards, John. Lol.
Just did. Come to Canada. The 21st century will belong to us lol.
Congratulations on your well deserved awards!
I believe you are the only person that would ever accuse you of being boring.
Off to check out your nominators…
(This post should have had more sex)
Haha! I feel like such a snore, most of the time. Thanks for reassuring me that I’m not. You want more sex, Guapo? Sex, sex, sex, and more sex. Hope that works for you.
Yay Grippy! I love your blog. And I share your feelings about any sort of inhumanity—I get panicky and/or I start to cry. More with stories about cruelty to animals than people, but with people too. And I had no idea you were dyslexic. My hat is off to you, I know that must add a lot of extra steps to writing.
Thanks Weebs. I had a funny feeling you were sensitive about animals, too. I have to change the channel if something unexpected comes on. I can’t handle seeing anything suffer.
Yeah, I’m dyslexic so it takes me a good long time to proof read and get things to sound right. Such a pain!
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You never bore and I think we are related somewhere down the line as far too often, you say what I’m thinking. This is a good thing as it saves me tons of typing time.
You’ll rock being 50. You look and type like a 35 year old, and, let us be honest–do we really want to be in our 20’s again? *shudder* (no offense to the Buds, Lily or Anne)
Thanks Addie. Nah, we don’t want to be in our 20’s, or do we? Haha! Only if I could know what I know now. I’m glad I don’t bore anyone, although I definitely think I’m a better commenter than I am blogger. I’m pretty sure I’m starting to repeat myself. Haha!
Okay, with the caveat if we knew what we knew now (I’d make sure I always wore a bra), I’d go back to mid-20’s. Oh, and not to fall prey to the lure of big hair.
Yes, good thoughts.
I love awards posts! And this one is no exception! It’s not boring or meaningless whatsoever 🙂 You deserve each and every prize you got 🙂
I didn’t know you are dyslexic. I have always admired people who cope with it; I would have given up after about 10 seconds.
Thanks Emily. The awards are a good post when the well is running dry. The dyslexia thing is, at this point in my life, more manageable because I have little tricks. It takes me forever to proof read and make corrections, though. I have to go over everything, like 100 times! : (
You are so worthy of these awards.. You are also one of the first people I started following and thoroughly enjoy reading every time you post..
PS- I don’t kn0w a damn thing about WP either (links, etc get all confused.) Maybe Le Clown can hold a “Learn the behind the scenes tricks of WordPress” for us 🙂
Thank you for being a bright spot here on WP and 50 is really no biggie.. I’m creeping towards 52.. Yikes!!
Lynne,
You know, that might be a fun post…
Le Clown
DO It Le Clown.. Think about it.. You can have people sign up for the class, take roll call, give out homework, have us take a test, and you get lots of apples in return or some other cheap, hokey teacher’s gift.. The possibilities are endless 🙂
Lynne! You’re so kind. It’s your artsy, free-spirit, brave self that attracts me to you. I think I admire your strength and integrity above anything else. I’m glad our paths crossed, even if only on stupid wordpress! Haha! I’m a total moron when it comes to this stuff.
🙂
Thank You!! I think maybe you should give yourself some more credit. I enjoy all of you post, and somehow you always seem to be talking about something I can relate to.
I constantly worry that something I’m writing won’t be good enough, or maybe to controversial. I haven’t written about sex (Not sure what angle I could take on that) but I have about Religion and Politics and those are the ones I always second guess myself on whether or not to hit the publish button. (That’s the big blue one on the right 😉 )
I was just telling No Blog Intended that I’m really not that insecure. I often fall back on a self deprecating sense of humor but I think I’m okay. I’m insecure when it comes to posting things, I always second guess myself. I’ve had some really bad posts that make me cringe. Haha! I just don’t want people to think I’m looking for compliments when I post the award stuff. It’s a fine line between saying thank you, being humble and appearing insecure.
Thanks for the love and support!
Have a beautiful day!
Dear lord, Lisa, why are you so insecure? You’re an amazingly funny, kind, interesting, creative and good-looking woman!! If I’m like you when I reach your age, I’ll do a dance of joy around the house, kiss everyone I meet on the street and eat five bags of chips withing two hours.
I just realised this might sound a little too flattering, but I really mean it :).
What a kind comment! I think that my little self deprecating sense of humor might get misinterpreted. I’m really not so insecure. Maybe I second guess myself when it comes to posting things, but other than that I’m okay. I think when I try to be funny I fall back on making fun of myself. It doesn’t surprise me that people think I’m this insecure ball of nerves. Haha!
But I’ll take the compliments, and hope that you know the feelings are mutual.
Have a beautiful day!!
Congrats on all of your well deserved awards.
Thanks, Sandy.
Grippy,
Congraats on the noominations. With or without awaards, you’re a faantastic bloggger. I have to admit that it I was thrillled to see my naame in your post. Vaanity I guess. Would you like anoother awaard? Here’s the Alan Smithee Blog award. Just for you. Pleease, acccept it. http://clownonfire.wordpress.com/the-awards-circus/alan-smithee/
Le Cloown
Thanks, Le Clown! The feelings are mutual : )
AGL:
You are worthy of the awards, even though you’ve exposed me as the fraud I am.
Don’t freak out too much about turning fifty: Le Clown is 107 and I knew Methuselah when he was a boy.
C-a-L
Seriously, Curmudgeon, you don’t seem a day over 800. Something tells me Methuselah is gonna have me beat by approximately 900 years. I’m just thinking, his Dr. bills must have been through the roof!
I’m assuming you mean Le Clown is 107 in dog years, right?
Congratulations on all of your awards, Lisa! And well deserved. I can tell you put all that time into your comments. That’s why they always mean so much to me! And you are never boring. It’s funny though, sometimes I’ll post something and think — ugh but oh well I just want to keep on writing and every post doesn’t have to be the best one of all time — and so I’ll post it and everybody seems to like it. I’m always surprised. I guess it just means that we spend so much time in our own heads (well actually all the time I guess) that it we just can’t see it for what it is. 😀
Thanks, Linda! I probably do spend too much time in my own head. That’s probably true. But at least you have Peanuts to keep you company. I just have some old marbles and tumble weeds! haha! Maybe I should invest in a Pottery Barn Activity Center to keep me busy? What do you think?
I am so preoccupied with all the writing and the blogging and the reading that I never “come to” in the real world until it’s time for bed. Then only for a few seconds before I fall asleep. Yesterday I burned my arm on the stove door in the exact same place I burned it three weeks ago because I was thinking about something I was going to write or something I had just read . . . then I put on a hotdog to boil for lunch and had the back burner on instead of the front burner and went back to my computer and smelled something and thought oh good my hot dogs done but it turned out what I was smelling was my plastic egg timer which had melted. OY! (you can probably tell from this that I’m not a picky cooker!) HA
Lol!! Too funny. I always love a little melted egg timer on the side with my hot dogs! De-lish! You and I would be perfect room mates. It sounds like we have a similar menu going!
Thanks for the shout out! Now people will be expecting super funny posts from me. No pressure, right?
I’m already trying to think of adequate apologies for my future kids. I’m so very sorry that you’re Canadian.
No presh. Everyone already knows you’re way funny.
I, too, am sorry for my future Canadian grandchildren : (
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You deserve all the AWARDS anyone can give!
😉
I love reading them when I have time. And it is a fun way to get to know that person.
I’ve been awarded more than I can count but only followed through with two of them and to be honest maybe one and a half and don’t reallly think I did them right. They are soooo time consuming. How long has it taken you to actually follow all the award requirements? Am I the only stick in the mud who thanks the person gifting them to me and then quietly truly intends to go get them and follow thru but never does?
I usually just make up my own rules and I have to say, lately I’ve been so bad about posting them. You deserve awards, Diane! I’d say even, and maybe especially, your comments deserve awards!!!!