A peek into the mind-ramblings of Julia Barrett~
Julia Barrett hates referring to herself in the third person.
When I die, I will leave my children with these parting words of wisdom: Never try to run fibrous material through your garbage disposal.
Radish greens. Fibrous.
I would run for president because I’d make a darn good president, but I can’t because I have too many skeletons in my closet. Besides, politics makes me nauseous.
Why has Anthony Weiner entered the race for mayor of New York? What is the story behind that boner, uh, I mean bonehead move? Inquiring minds want to know.
Couldn’t bring myself to post a photo of Anthony Weiner.
Why are the Kardashians famous?
Alicia Keyes seems like a nice person. So does Julianne Moore.
She writes poetry too!
Riding a horse is better than the best sex. Not in a sexual way though. In a thoroughly mind-body-spiritually fulfilling way. Yes, my husband and I have discussed this.
Water skiing is more fun than snow skiing. I wish I was water skiing right now.
Not me - I have a blue bathing suit. But I do prefer slalom skiing.
When an insane motorcyclist zips past me on a winding two-lane road in a no-passing zone and he’s traveling well over the speed limit… like say he’s going maybe 70, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone, and he’s endangering any number of people, I always wonder what I will do if I see him flattened on the pavement. Will I stop and help, or will I just drive on by?
My daughter, the one who never wanted to grow up and always made sure we all knew she never wanted to grow up, is having to grow up really fast. Makes me cry weird bitter-sweet tears. Reminds me of Passover. Bitter/Sweet.
Do you think it’s really worth it to blog?
Why are the Kardashian’s famous? What a superlative question.
Also, palm fronds do terrible things to your garden mulcher (a bit like fibre in your garbage disposal.
Oh I don’t believe it!!!! Kardashians, not Kardashian’s.
Oh, maybe that’s why they’re famous, Greta - nobody can spell the name. Yeah, fiber - it has its good points and bad points.
Yes it’s worth it!
I’m perplexed by the Kardashians fame. As for the speeding drivers I often wonder the same thing and sometimes I imagine they’re in a hurry to an emergency.
Weiner, yes a bonehead.
My heart goes out to your daughter.
Julia for president. I’d give you my vote.
I only know your youngest and I hope nothing awful is befalling her as well. Your SIL’s injury is awful. But it’s really hard when it, even temporarily falls to you. The Kardashians and ALL reality TV befuddles me.
Ciao S
May I add shrimp shells to the list of materials not to put down a disposal, as my DH learned? An expensive plumbing call on a holiday, no less….
Who are the Kardashians? Are they Klingons?
Natty tells me all the time she wishes she could be a kid forever. Right after that, she tells me she’s keeping our house, and Carl and I will have to move out and find another house. My own daughter is kicking me out!
It’s not so bad to grow up. As long as we have lots of love and support along the way.
Sending good healing vibes to your family today.
xoxoxoxoxo!!!!!!!
Hope your daughter is allright and it’s just ‘normal’ growing up stuff.
Re: the motorcyclist and helping them if they’re flattened on the road…HOW DID YOU READ MY THOUGHTS?!!! …Gosh, I have this thought often, usually about other car drivers. Will I stick a ‘The world is well rid of you, moron’ sticker on their head and walk away, or will I do CPR? …I suspect I will help, while surreptitiously inflicting unnecessary pain…
You never know who your words will touch. That’s the best reason for blogging…
As usual, you write such interesting posts. And I echo Anny Cook’s comments, “you never know who your words will touch.” And writers write. Wishing the best for you and your family. They’re not called “growing pains” for nothing.
Thanks, Diana.
Thank you, Anny - you have been beside me from day one!
AD - my daughter is having to be so responsible. She’s been growing up ever since she met the man who is now her husband. And yeah, I would probably do the same thing regarding the motorcyclist.
Oh gosh Penny - Natty and you-know-who are so much alike! And thanks!
Oh Sharon - LOL! Yeah, shrimp shells. Gaaaaa! Only mush can go into garbage disposals.
Oh Steph - I cannot stand reality TV. My youngest is doing well. She’s been responsible since she was born.
You and me both, Amber - perplexed is the perfect word. And thanks - if I’m ever president you get to be Secretary of State!
Thanks, Ray!
Who are the car dashings?
Yes, it’s good to blog - you can vent
SIL will be fine and so will you
And at times none of us ever wanted to grow up, well that’s not strictly true actually as I had an arsehole of a father and couldn’t wait to get away, so that one’s a bit of a pickle then
I’d vote for you to be president, but it wouldn’t count unless of course it was President of the world where my vote would count, so there …..
Who is Anthony Weiner (that can be rhetorical)? But did I hear you say he has a large snozzle?
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I’m right there with you on Reality TV Julia! Can’t stand it! I like my reality unscripted,undirected and not so fuckin stupid!
Oh Ray, don’t get me started on reality TV - I’m so glad the ratings for all the reality shows are dropping. Ugh!
Oh Tom - if only you could vote! You wouldn’t care about those skeletons! You’d say - yeah! Go for it, Jules! I should be president of the world. I’d make many many changes. Because I have a brain.
Anthony Weiner was forced to resign from Congress, in disgrace, for ‘sexting’ his weiner.
We should be glad that texting (pictures) wasn’t around(or not too prevalent) when Bubba Clinton was Governor (or even Pres.) We woulda been up shit’s creek for sure! Damn that Weiner was an idiot!
No kidding, Ray. There has to be more to this running for mayor than meets the eye. Why would he do that?
Was his Weiner as big as his snozzle?
Well, Tom, he didn’t send ME the sext, however when I’ve seen it publicized the most interesting bits are blurred out. Le sigh…
They never think that they will get caught. It’s either ego or just plain stupidity.
Hard to decide, Ray. I think hubris. Politicians believe they are untouchable.
All of life’s existential questions in one convenient place. ……and still no answers.
Reality TV is a contradiction in terms.
Who are the Kardashians?
Was his Weiner as big as his snozzle? ~~~ Who cares?
Roberta - LMAO! Succinct!
This is your best blog yet. Ramblings of a great, or strange mind? As for your child, she will grow up and isn’t that great. She’ll surprise herself and be a terrific adult.
I’m glad you appreciate my ramblings, Stephanie. She is growing up fast!