Rantings of a Creole Princess

Happy Halloween My Pretties!

SIP:  A glass of wine in her hand is her natural habitat.  Now you know it's really her. 

Convo at 13700: Why I can't STAND Jaru!

Before I went to bed last night I made up the basement sofa for a friend of friends in the event he needed to crash at our place since he was riding back to New York today with them.

He ended up not crashing here and I kept telling myself I needed to go downstairs and fold up the clean linen I'd put on the sofa.

*sigh*

What I LOVED about the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear!

I've never attended a rally for anything if I'm honest with myself.  See...seems to me that all of the important rallies I would have attended have been dealt with far before I was old enough to participate.  There are things, of course, that I'm in support of and against but I really haven't ever felt compelled to leave my home to join other people who felt as I did about a certain something.

I didn't support the war in Iraq from the beginning and yet...I had no intention of joining folks marching against it. 

I'm against racism of any form but...since I've been an adult I haven't even thought about heading somewhere to march with folks regarding.

I support gay people but nah...I'm not about to hold up a corner of their rainbow flag and march with them.

But I make my voice heard in other ways and with my vote.

When I first heard of the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear it immediately spoke to me.  The smart comedy coupled with sensibility just appealed to who I am as an American.  EPIC SIGNAGE was the mantra from the start and I loved the thought of participating in a forum where the voices of people like myself would be heard and our signs would be posted all over the internet and media as well.  I loved showing COLLECTIVELY just how flipping DUMB folks think this tea party nonsense is and I liked that people from all over connected with it as well on the same level.

As I was there looking around I felt really, really good knowing I was around "MY KINDA PEOPLE."  People who used their brains when it came to their politics and weren't afraid to tag someone with FACTS and not talking points.  FACTS. 

See...facts give you a calming sense of knowing you're right.  Facts make SENSE and you're able to think about them organically.  Talking points don't provide you with an opportunity for further conversation because there is usually a big azz PERIOD after spewing out a talking point you heard from an idiot because there is nothing to support it so there is pretty much nothing left to say after.

Except for a whole bunch of laughter at the idiocy of it all.

Yesterday I looked around at people who were like me in all skin colors and ages.  I loved the older White people, the middle aged Muslims in traditional Muslim attire, the young Black people, the Hispanics, the Asians, the Christians, the Jewish, the kids, the people in wheelchairs, etc.  They all made me feel good. 

Folks came from all over the United States to be with other people who are just like them.  Who believe as they do and, who wanted to show a different side of Americans in the media because we'd decided there was truly too dang many images of stoopit Americans out there making it seem as if they were the pulse of what the majority of us are feeling.

I had some of the best conversations yesterday than I've had in a long, long time.  Conversations with perfect strangers who were smiling, polite, smart and just fun as hell.

I had a good time man...a VERY good time.  It was a good feeling can you tell?

We can't let them paint our country in ways we would never, ever, EVER support.  We can't let them make it seem as if we are all out there supporting hate.  We gotta let folks know with our voices and our votes that we are serious when it comes to our future.

We're not all idiots and we don't all speak in talking points.

VOTE SANE ON TUESDAY FOLKS!

Thank you in advance!

Monica Mingo, American

 

My FAVORITE signs from the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear!

Having a BLAST!

What about you?????

I love people! LOL!

RESTORING SANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lessons From My Childhood:

"You cut up sausage two slices per inch.  Anything thinner you don't even taste.  Only people who know they didn't buy enough sausage in the first place do that." ~ My Father

Whatchu got?  Any lessons from YOUR childhood?

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Have you ever used a roux mix? Did you like it? Would you use it again?

C-O-N-spiracy

Any conspiracy theories around that you think may have a bit of truth to it?

Terror Threat Number 3!

...just pre-empted "The View."  This one is regarding cargo planes.

Elections are less than a week away.

o_0

 

Senior Citizen Discounts

Do you think senior citizens should get discounts?

What say YOU?

Android App 'Secret SMS Replicator' lets suspicious lovers spy on significant others' text messages

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/10/27/2010-10-27_android_app_secret_sms_replicator_lets_suspicious_lovers_spy_on_significant_othe.html#ixzz13l9Ycdne

Helpful Huh?

Is your S/O a good helper when you're trying to get ready for something or does  his brand of being helpful drive you BAT.SHAT.CRAZY???????????

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM)

Bend Over® Pants

 

Halloween Party!

Are you having one?  Attending one?  Do you dress in costume?

Scenario...

One of your best friends is coming for a visit.

You're really excited about it.

He's since come out of the closet and is bringing his partner.

A friend asks you where they are staying while in town.

You're like...duh...they're staying with me.

Friend:  You don't have a problem with that?

YOUR ANSWER??????????

13700 is Getting Ghoulish!

I'm just getting started.  I have two more packs of cheese cloth to stain and dry and a lot of glittering to do!  LOL!  The older I get...the more I like shiny stuff!

(No one would know that I'm actually casting for a film today too huh?  ROFL!  I gotta get this all under control. Good thing I work from home huh?  LOL!)

It's all in the prep work!

When you have something going on and a major cooking endeavor in front of you...your absolute best friend are ziploc bags.

Prep work is the messiest part of cooking ya see.  There's always scraps of something all over the place and it's really easy to lose sight of just how big the mess is.  So yeah...taking some time the day before to cut up everything you're going to need and measure the amounts into ziploc bags.  Put those puppies in the fridge and VOILA!  Less mess the next day when you're getting your cooking on!

I have a lot to do today because I apparently really hate myself for always doing everything in a manner by which I always have a hectic azz pace but thank goodness the prep work is done for my REAL gumbo and the kitchen is clean.  Gumbo cooking is going to be a breeze for me.

Do YOU do prep work the day before?

Regarding tonight's episode of "Private Practice"

"...purple fag day..."

Wow.  Watching this actually made me tear up with sadness.  *sigh*

 

CreoleInDC FAVOR!!!!!

 

Aiight...I seriously don't ask yall for much but I need to ask yall for a favor.

My girl Butta is in the running for a real life Soul Train award for her site, SoulBounce. 

Soul Train Awards x CentricTV.com - Best Soul Site Awards

 You can vote once a day per IP address until the polls close and I'm sorry...but Butta REALLY deserves to win.  Yall have no idea how hard she works for SoulBounce and the sacrifices she's made to provide the site with FABULOUSNESS we can connect with.

That said...please, please, PLEASE go vote for SoulBounce.  PLEASE put this on YOUR blogs.  PLEASE put this on your Twitter.  PLEASE put this on your Facebook!  She's currently trailing today's lead by 100 votes.  We can do that in 10 minutes yall.  You KNOW we can!  Just think of one of US...someone we really, REALLY know at the Soul Train Music Awards RECEIVING AN AWARD!!!!!!

She sooooooo deserves this!

 

 

Either / Or?

Where you live...is it easier to dress for the season?

OR

For the weather????

Hey Yall!

Whatchall doing?

Slim Pickings

I've found myself agreeing with Slim no less than 3 times in a month. This doesn't bode well to be sure.

SIP: Imma set him up for a fight tomorrow so the balance of order around this camp is restored.

P.S. This was typed with my thumbs.

Fleur de Mingo??????

Seriously?????  Whereas the name is HOT.SHIT!...the art leaves something to be desired.  ROFL!

Noisy Toys!

Coley had a major good thing happen at school and his T-Monnie and Unca Robby were so proud of him they sent him a gift certificate to get a Buzz Light Year.

Buzz Light Year makes noise.  LOTS of noise and lights up all the time.

Shelly has been o_0'ing T-Monnie and Unca Robby ever since.

SIP:  She's such a hater.

Me:  I know huh?

SIP:  If she was smart she'd let Coley give old Buzzy there a bath.  That'd shut him up real quick like.

Has anyone ever given YOUR child a noisy toy?  Did the toy have an "accident?"  Did you want to fight the person that gave it to them?  What toy did your child own that you hated the MOST?

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Do YOU get annoyed with the TSA people at the airport because of all the stuff you have to do?  Have you ever had anything thrown away besides water?

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

If you were diagnosed with cancer and there was a procedure that cost $1,500 that will help you keep your hair during chemo...would you do it?

Cold Cap Therapy

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Have you ever been to a haunted house?  Did you enjoy it?

o_0

We ain't heard shit 'bout no damn terror plots in forever and the week before elections there are two?

o_0'ing the shit outta this and I know I'm not the ONLY.ONE.

FBI Learned of Metro Terror Suspect in January

Airplane Grounded In Salt Lake Due To Bomb Scare

What say YOU? 

Potty Training

How old were your kids when you started?  How long did it take them?  Which of your children was the most difficult to train?  Any tips?

Humph...

pSerendipity trying to get back on my good side by sending me a super cute pic of my boy Aidan. 

SIP:  Whatchu mean trying?  Yo behind broke out in a big cheese eating grin and started laughing when you saw that pic!

Me:  You can't hold sugar water can you?

SIP:  I've told you about trying those country sayings on me.  What does that MEAN??????????

Me:  Don't worry about it.  You see Aidan?  He's cleaner than the Board of Health!

SIP:  *sigh*

Blessing In Disguise

I was shopping yesterday after picking up my truck and heard a woman calling for her child in a panicky kinda way.

The kid was just around the corner on the other aisle looking at costumes so all was well.

The kid's name?  Blessed.

But her mother pronounced it "Bless-sed."

Interesting.

Not bad...simply interesting.

Heard any INTERESTING names lately?  Would YOU name YOUR child an INTERESTING name?

 

What say YOU?

Al Reynolds, Tea Party Candidate For Illinois Senate, Says Black Men Prefer Drug Dealing To Education

Like this thought process isn't some ish we didn't think they thought anyway. This is why yall can't let them Tea Party people off the hook.  This is why Sarah Palin's bitch azz being in bed with them makes me hate her azz sooooooo much.  THIS is why  your vote is needed to shut that Tea Party shit DOWN-T!

Molested As A Child

I know yall remember this:  "From My Inbox:  Molested As A Child"

It was deep and it was real.  A commenter stated they wished they'd told their parents when they were molested and it made me think.

Here is the question I'd like to ask.

If you were molested, date raped, raped, etc...how long did it take before you told someone?  Who did you tell?  Did they believe you?  Was there any action?  How do YOU think it affected you?

Thank you in advance for answering!

Scenario...

You're well known for being a pretty good shopper with lots of unique pieces.

You're going through your closet and you find a lot of things that you simply don't want anymore.

Nothing is wrong with them, they are high quality and lots of them you've only rocked once or twice.

What do YOU do with them if you don't like messing around with consignment stores and whatnot?  How do you decide who to give them to ESPECIALLY if you have lots of friends who could fit them?

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Would you dress up a doggie for Halloween? 

Scenario...

A female relative is visiting for an extended amount of time.

You travel a lot for work.

She meets a really nice guy who asks her to go to a fancy function with him.

She wants to go but doesn't have money to buy a fancy dress.

She calls and asks you could she wear a specific dress that is hanging in your closet in your room.

You good?

From SIP:

I AM GOING TO BEAT PSERENDIPITY TO WITHIN AN INCH OF HER LIFE FOR THIS! 

"Star Student"

Ann Taylor Loft

Ann Taylor Loft is my goto place for embellished tees.  I didn't realize this until recently but I wear a LOT of embellished tees.  My favorites are sleeveless because I usually wear them with a cardigan on top and I don't have to worry about fabric being bunched up under my arms because that would seriously drive me nuts and I'd be disrobing in a public bathroom and wearing the cardigan buttoned up.

SIP:  Yes...this nut has done this before.  Seriously.

Me:  Yo SIP...Imma need you to lay off the name calling this close to Halloween.

SIP:  Oh...so you're MORE evil near Halloween?

Me:  No...but it's easier to disguise bodies.

SIP:  Good point.  Carry on.

N.E.WAY!

Now I kinda get annoyed with the shaping of a lot of their tops because they are so pretty I should own them especially since the color is so flattering to my skin but they go and do something crazy to the cutest shirt and I get like...UGH!

Take this shirt for instance:  Rosette Halter Cami

On the hanger it was cute as HELL!  When I tried it on however?  it was too long and all that fabric in the front weighed it down so I looked like I was hiding my belly for some reason.  HATED.IT! 

On me.  BUT...for someone who was feeling some kinda way about their waistline it will be GORGEOUS on you.

SIP:  Can yall tell she's still mad but trying to be all nice and ish.  She is soooooo phony when she doesn't get her way. 

Me:  *HARD.STARE*

 

Now this fit looks good on me: Raglan Sleeve Sweater with Tie

Not the pants mind you.  I simply canNOT wear their pants.  I have a badonkadonk that they don't accommodate.  If you see me with nice pants on...they are REALLY nice.  I learned a long time ago that it's way worth it TO ME to spend the extra on pants that look good on me.  But this sweater?  I bought it.  Why?  Because it's fitted and will look good on my frame with tailored pants I already own and that color is hot on me.

One thing I do love about their website is there Looks We Love Link.  It's a really good way to see some cute, well put together outfits that you can do probably with things in your own closet.  I mean let's face it.  Ann Taylor Loft is chock full of the basics and you know you already have lots of the basics in your closet already.

The prices here are more than reasonable for cute tops and, I've never seen something I've liked made out of that horrid acrylic that makes my skin itchy.

Do YOU shop at Ann Taylor Loft?  What's the last thing you purchased there?  Can you fit their pants?

Break Yourself off FOOL!

What did you have for breakfast today?  Any fruit?  Whole grains?  How much sugar did you consume?

God Bless America Randoms

I love my country man.  I really, really do.  I was talking to some people recently and they shared that they didn't know many Black people who were vocal about how much they love their country and I asked...probably a bit too sharply...how many Black people do you know dear?

I remember having conversations regarding race with my father and it bothered me...his view on things ya know?  Dude was a piece of work and he tried to pass that down to me.

I wasn't having it.

I watch my Godson play with his friends in the neighborhood and I smile at the diversity which he sees as no biggie.  Our neighborhood is so lovely because we seriously have people from all skin colors and cultures around these parts and seeing us all together is a beautiful sight indeedly.  The beauty of it is how seamless it is when the children get together and have fun.

All the kids...no matter who they are call me Ms. Monica and I know all of their parents and yes...their parents know Ms. Monica will knock on a door in a heartbeat.

I read something today that stated that the Republicans main objective is to ensure that President Obama was a one term President.  I wondered if they had the same zealousness as when other Democrat Presidents were in office.

*sigh*

But I love my country man.  Love it with all of me.

A friend and I were talking politics and I reminded him to please go vote because the wealthy was putting all their money together to fight against the attempt to give middle class Americans more of the pie and make sure the wealthiest Americans paid their due regarding taxes.

He reminded me that we were in different tax brackets and that the Republicans have his personal best interest in mind.  Dude was telling the truth from his point of view.

It's nice to be a double digit millionaire I'm sure.

Our voting books came and, I have to be honest, I'm not doing much research this year.  Why?  I'm voting strictly Democrat.  Usually I vote for the best candidate PERIOD but the Republicans have pissed me off by being so negatively transparent.

Seriously.

Throw them D's on it!

Did yall know I voted for Bush in 2000?  Well...I did.  Gore wasn't doing it for me.  In 2004 I rectified that but it was too late by then.  They'd already scared the shit out of simple thinking Americans into voting their way.

I don't understand people who have the right to vote but don't.

And I have no respect for them either.

Please vote yall.  I'm not about to tell you who to vote for but seriously...vote.

I love my country man and always will.  I know my tax bracket may not be the same as a lot of other folks but I swear I vote with the greater good in mind and NOT for my own personal gain.  I don't have a problem paying more taxes if more people will be helped in some way.

It's only fair.

Please go vote yall.  Please.  The next two years are going to be pivotal for our economy so please think about everyone...not just the richest Americans.

I love my country man.  I'm going vote.

Halloween / Robinator Birthday Party at 13700!

Smooches! 

I haven't had an opportunity to plan many parties this year at our home.  Robby's birthday is Monday and I'm making some jumbo gumbo on Friday while our neighborhood Halloween Block Party is going on. 

That said...the gumbo will be done by 4:30pm and while the kiddies are outside...the adults will be inside so feel free to stop by for a bowl of gumbo, a glass of wine and all kinds of Halloween candy.  ROFL!

Oh...and to wish my Robinator a happy birthday of course.  LOL!  He's simply the loveliest and this is perfect for him.  Gumbo, wine, candy and friends.  Dude might not know how to ack.

Get off work and come through.  We'll be here acting corny!  Come as early or late as you want.  I'll be here.

Love me some JOY BEHAR!!!!!

How to get a child to stop scaring people!

Yall know I love me some E.

That goes without saying.  He's the smartest, funniest, most handsome Godson in the EN.TIRE.WORLD.

But he likes scaring people and think it's funny.

He scares his mommy, his grand-mommy, his great-grandparents and pretty much anyone else he has access to.

And he scares me.

A couple of weeks ago he scared me so badly when I walked in the house I was worried for his continued safety since I almost punched him in the chest thinking he was an intruder.  He thought that ish was funny.  I told him, very quietly...

SIP:  Imma git you.

This morning we took my truck to the shop and I've been home all day.  When it was time for E to get here I stayed really quiet so he didn't know I was home.  Since my truck wasn't here I knew he'd assume I wasn't here either.

He's such a good boy because he walked in and put his backpack on the bench by the front door and was talking lovingly to Jaru and Lucy.  Then he took Lucy out.  As he was outside with Lucy...I hid in coat closet and waited for him to come in.  When he walked in he bent down to wipe Lucy's feet and I simply reached out and lightly put my hand on his shoulder.

I didn't say a word.

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaby!  WHEN I TELL YOU THAT LIL' BOY JUMPED OUTTA HIS SKIN I AM NOT TELLING STORIES!  He then threw himself on the floor in a fetal position screaming for bloody murder and covering his head.  (Good job Tsiporah...the boy knows how to protect his neck straight military style.  ROFL!)  His lil' azz was trembling and looking wild eyed like a trapped rabbit in a cage and I stepped over him quietly and walked back into the family room.

When he gathered himself he followed me and just sat there looking shelly-shocked. (Those of you who know Shelly know that when she's shocked she just sits there with her mouth open all quiet and ish.  ROFL!)

SIP:  I told you I was going to get you. 

E:  But wow T-Monnie.  Just...wow...that was really bad.

SIP:  I bet you stop scaring people after that huh?

E:  Why'd you do that?

SIP:  Because I care kiddo.  Because I care.

I think he's good now whatchall think?  ROFL! 

Do you know any kids that like scaring people?  Have you ever scared them back? 

(SIP:  Tsiporah...you may thank me later.  ROFL!)

Flip Side

I love it when I see the first shots of a project in video form when I've been living with it in my head, on the computer and on paper.

Your turn.

I love it when _____.

Get it off your chest why don't you?

I hate it when someone BEGS to help me do something and then I give them the opportunity and they screw it all up or worry the pig snot outta me.

Your turn.

I hate it when _____.

Hmmmmmmm...

Aquatalia by Marvin K 'Top-P' Weatherproof Boot

I've had a version of this boot for years but it's flat.  It's my rainboot.  I was thinking...would I wear a rainboot with a heel?  I don't think so.  What say you?  WOULD YOU?????