-Zacahry LaPortia you little Casanova! I swear that young man thinks we have stock in the phone company with the amount of time he spends yak-a-yak-a-yakking it up on the squaker!
-To wit: It seems young Zachary has developed his first case of puppy love with a lovely girl named Laura Stermanent. Ken and Kathy Stermanent use to occasionally play cards with Hubby Rick and I but they haven't in some time. Oh Stermanent family...Where are you?
-To boot: The Crystal Dance is right around the corner(they can't say Christmas or the Jehova's Witness family's might get hurt. I say, What's the big deal? We all believe in Jesus as the son of God and the only salvation of the world, Right?) and I hope Zachary gets his Irish up to ask Laura Stermanent to be his date. Who wouldn't say yes to him? He's got all of the three P's: Punctual, Polite, and Pays Attention!
-Paging Hubby Rick- You may have to dust off the lesson plan and give Zachary a refresher course on how to tie a neck tie.
-TGIF!!!
-Speaking of which, I miss the old Friday evening comedy line up, especially family matters and the theatrical talents of Reginald Vel Johnson. Sure Carl Winslow was fictional, but you could learn a lot from that man. I have! Anyone who works as a police officer all day, and then comes and dispenses family wisdom with a smile is okay in my book.
-From the 'Maybe it's Me' file: I guess Hollywood has run out of Boy and Girl love stories! I think this is a strange thing, considering I can think of a good one right now...boy meets girl through his parents card game. Boy chats girl up on the phone, over their mutual love of Anime, Manga, and well balanced breakfasts, boy maybe asks girl to Crystal dance... ring a bell? The point is, Methinks Jeff and Jane Movie Mogul don't think there's a place for old fashioned love stories, so they make all these ...shall we say...different love stories...maybe it's me...
-Working on the night moves, trying solve some mysterys without any clues.........
-Have a weekend!!
Patty La. P.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Where in the world has Patty La Portia been lately?
- Patty is that you? Where have you been hiding? ARRGH! Its been one of those weeks where I'm happy I'm not a big drinker or I would be three sheets to the yoohoo right now with all of the commotion that's occured that the Casa De La Portia! First, Zachary ran into a chain link fence at school during a game of gym class flag football and got quite the lump on his melon. He had to go to the hospital to get an MRI (translation: MY this is not REALLY INEXPENSIVE :)) Doctor Ken Jawasaki (Asian: Probably Chinese, Cantonese, or Mandarin) sent him home with a prescription for tylenol and an order to stay off his feet, which is more like an order for me to stay ON my feet! More Fruit Roll Ups you say, Zachary? If that's what makes your head feel better!
- Then Hubby Rick came down with a touch of ringworm he picked up from somebody at work! Where in the world do you even get ringworm any more! Beats me, but I do know you can get the ointment for $23.60 a tube at Walgreens! Thanks so much to Barry Logan behind the elevated Pharmacy counter for your medical knowledge!! How many Pharmacists does it take to cure ringworm? Just one: Mr. Barry Logan!
- So that explains why I've been away from the type-writer (computer) for a while! How did you ever manage without me? I'm JK!!! (That's means just kidding sayeth tech savvy Zachary!)
-You may have noticed the new look on the weBLOG!! There's a picture of Yours Truly, Zachary (on the left!!!!), and Zachary's cousin Nick, which we took on the front porch last summer when Nick came to visit from Spokane! rick's sister Rhett and her husband Allan live out there, and we'd sure love to have Ryan back soon!
-Board games have abounded at the house lately, with Zachary and Hubby Rick laid up, which led me to make a couple of observations I'll share with you: now:
-The fellow from Operation was being operated on with his eyes open! Maybe someone oughta play anesthesiologist first! (Paging Dr. Jawasaki!)
-In Guess Who! if you happen to draw an Afro-American fellow or a lady, it's very hard to win the game!
-The name of the band is Fine Young Cannibals, and two of those three words sure do describe the band! I just hope they're not cannibals!
-It is not the critic who counts, not the one who criticizes the other or the one who says where the good guy wasn't any good! The credit goes to the one who does his best, whos face is tired and pale from trying, who fails and then gets up and fails again. That way, he never ends up not knowing if he couldn't have made it to the top or not- Teddy Roosevelt! That was from Brenda's mug, which I saw this morning!
-Racoons are nature's cat burglars!
-See you soon and often!
Hugs and Love,
Patty La. P.
------I'm Back------
- Then Hubby Rick came down with a touch of ringworm he picked up from somebody at work! Where in the world do you even get ringworm any more! Beats me, but I do know you can get the ointment for $23.60 a tube at Walgreens! Thanks so much to Barry Logan behind the elevated Pharmacy counter for your medical knowledge!! How many Pharmacists does it take to cure ringworm? Just one: Mr. Barry Logan!
- So that explains why I've been away from the type-writer (computer) for a while! How did you ever manage without me? I'm JK!!! (That's means just kidding sayeth tech savvy Zachary!)
-You may have noticed the new look on the weBLOG!! There's a picture of Yours Truly, Zachary (on the left!!!!), and Zachary's cousin Nick, which we took on the front porch last summer when Nick came to visit from Spokane! rick's sister Rhett and her husband Allan live out there, and we'd sure love to have Ryan back soon!
-Board games have abounded at the house lately, with Zachary and Hubby Rick laid up, which led me to make a couple of observations I'll share with you: now:
-The fellow from Operation was being operated on with his eyes open! Maybe someone oughta play anesthesiologist first! (Paging Dr. Jawasaki!)
-In Guess Who! if you happen to draw an Afro-American fellow or a lady, it's very hard to win the game!
-The name of the band is Fine Young Cannibals, and two of those three words sure do describe the band! I just hope they're not cannibals!
-It is not the critic who counts, not the one who criticizes the other or the one who says where the good guy wasn't any good! The credit goes to the one who does his best, whos face is tired and pale from trying, who fails and then gets up and fails again. That way, he never ends up not knowing if he couldn't have made it to the top or not- Teddy Roosevelt! That was from Brenda's mug, which I saw this morning!
-Racoons are nature's cat burglars!
-See you soon and often!
Hugs and Love,
Patty La. P.
------I'm Back------
Monday, December 1, 2008
Waking up from my Turkey Coma
-Oh Mylanta! I feel like a heffer after eating so many delicious yummies last Thursday! Anybody else have a good turkey day? Good!
-Gramma Lauglin came through with that delicious stuffing she's so well known for. Just as stuffed as that beautiful bird was, so was I also!!!! :)
-The first snow fell in Des Moines, which gave Zachary an excuse to ride his "Turbo Sled" that he made this summer. He hooked an old Radio Flyer wagon to the engine from Rick's Moped, (Which was fine with Rick because he hasn't been able to ride with Arnie Tinsley since Arnie moved to Altoona (We Miss you Arnie!)) and rolled around the block for a good half hour. Houston, we have a future astronaut!!
-Popcorn shrimp on Thanksgiving? If you say so, Ted LaPortia!
-Madonna: I don't care what anybody says, if I had arms like that, I would dress provocatively too! Ha! if I had arms like that, I could pull Zachary in his sled and we wouldn't need the Moped engine...But we'd still need Arnie Tinsley!
-Kiss the Cook!
-I'm Thankful for doorbuster deals and blue light specials at the Big K and Super K. "Santa" got some work done early this year...and for cheap!
-Dumb question alert: Is Kelsey Grammer really a psychiatrist? I know he played one on Frasier, but if he isn't, he might consider it.
-Grandpa Laughlin told a funny anectdote that I would like to pass on (with his permission ;) : "May you eat untill you're tired and then sleep untill you're hungry!" When I heard that one I said, "That's something the readers might just get a kick out of!"
-The Sir Laffsalots, a group of skit comedy players from Iowa State are having a show at the performing arts center tonight! Should be a hoot! Reviews to follow! A tip to the players: Keep it funny. This crowd knows its comedy!!!
-Follow the yellow brick road!
-Well, off to get dolled up for the show tonight!
With all of my heart and soul,
Patty La. P.
-Gramma Lauglin came through with that delicious stuffing she's so well known for. Just as stuffed as that beautiful bird was, so was I also!!!! :)
-The first snow fell in Des Moines, which gave Zachary an excuse to ride his "Turbo Sled" that he made this summer. He hooked an old Radio Flyer wagon to the engine from Rick's Moped, (Which was fine with Rick because he hasn't been able to ride with Arnie Tinsley since Arnie moved to Altoona (We Miss you Arnie!)) and rolled around the block for a good half hour. Houston, we have a future astronaut!!
-Popcorn shrimp on Thanksgiving? If you say so, Ted LaPortia!
-Madonna: I don't care what anybody says, if I had arms like that, I would dress provocatively too! Ha! if I had arms like that, I could pull Zachary in his sled and we wouldn't need the Moped engine...But we'd still need Arnie Tinsley!
-Kiss the Cook!
-I'm Thankful for doorbuster deals and blue light specials at the Big K and Super K. "Santa" got some work done early this year...and for cheap!
-Dumb question alert: Is Kelsey Grammer really a psychiatrist? I know he played one on Frasier, but if he isn't, he might consider it.
-Grandpa Laughlin told a funny anectdote that I would like to pass on (with his permission ;) : "May you eat untill you're tired and then sleep untill you're hungry!" When I heard that one I said, "That's something the readers might just get a kick out of!"
-The Sir Laffsalots, a group of skit comedy players from Iowa State are having a show at the performing arts center tonight! Should be a hoot! Reviews to follow! A tip to the players: Keep it funny. This crowd knows its comedy!!!
-Follow the yellow brick road!
-Well, off to get dolled up for the show tonight!
With all of my heart and soul,
Patty La. P.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
One Week Later
-This is my one week anniversary of this weBLOG! So far its been fun fun fun till my Daddy (The internet?) takes the T-Bird (this blog) away!
-Why do we put stars on the top of Christmas trees?
-Skeet Ulrich is so handsome; He looks like a young Johnny Depp!!! Toooo Cute!
-Alvin was certainly the bell cow of the trio, but for my money, Theodore was the most talented chipmunk.
-SUDOKU! Maybe I'm late to the party on this one, but I think this is a blast!!!!
-Hubby Rick had a late night at the office last night, so he was in a foul mood this morning...Geez Rick: Want some "calm down" with your Pop Tarts?
-Revenge of the Toaster!!! An electronic backfire this morning let me with "Eggo" on my face, and Zachary with an empty belly before school.
-Hello! to Scott Donaghy from down the street. He asked me to say Hello! to him in the blog, so Hello! Scott.
-What's with all of the violence on TV these days? I miss the non-violent days of Looney Tunes!
-Rockettes: Holding auditions? My niece Tracy would be a leg-up...Get it?
-What's the point of tattoos?
-Do you believe in life after love?-Cher
-Tell all your Native American friends "Thank You" on behlaf of the LaPortia clan....I'd thank them myself, but I don't know any well enough to talk to them.
How!
Patty La.P.
-Why do we put stars on the top of Christmas trees?
-Skeet Ulrich is so handsome; He looks like a young Johnny Depp!!! Toooo Cute!
-Alvin was certainly the bell cow of the trio, but for my money, Theodore was the most talented chipmunk.
-SUDOKU! Maybe I'm late to the party on this one, but I think this is a blast!!!!
-Hubby Rick had a late night at the office last night, so he was in a foul mood this morning...Geez Rick: Want some "calm down" with your Pop Tarts?
-Revenge of the Toaster!!! An electronic backfire this morning let me with "Eggo" on my face, and Zachary with an empty belly before school.
-Hello! to Scott Donaghy from down the street. He asked me to say Hello! to him in the blog, so Hello! Scott.
-What's with all of the violence on TV these days? I miss the non-violent days of Looney Tunes!
-Rockettes: Holding auditions? My niece Tracy would be a leg-up...Get it?
-What's the point of tattoos?
-Do you believe in life after love?-Cher
-Tell all your Native American friends "Thank You" on behlaf of the LaPortia clan....I'd thank them myself, but I don't know any well enough to talk to them.
How!
Patty La.P.
Monday, November 24, 2008
- I sure have a case of the Mondays after one pretty terrific weekend!
- Congrats to the St. Boaventure junior Pirates, won their game against the ferocious Maroon Marauders of St. Angelica Parish (Great game, Marauders!). I don't think I'm the only one who appreciated Bess Dwyer's yummy thermos of hot cocoa to warm up frosty bones in the crowd. Said Mr. Collin Higgens: "This isn't Irish Cocoa, is it, Bess?" Too funny, Collin. Leave the jokes to me ;)
-Pop cans in the family room!!! EEEEK! Anyone else having this problem? Sometimes it seems like Zachary thinks that the recycling bins are their for show. They aren't!!! I wonder if I could tell the age of my table by counting the rings left on it, like a tree...:)
-Angelina Jolie...dial it down a notch! Ever heard the one about the milk and the cow, Angie?
-The Koala Bear is not actually a bear, but rather its a marsupial! Does this mean anything to me?
- 2009 is fast approaching. My resolution is to sing like I don't need music, dance like no one is watching me dance, and love it will never ever hurt me!"
-Who's never hungry on Thanksgiving? The turkey- he's already stuffed!
-Picked up a shrimp cocktail at the Costco as an appetizer for our Thanksgiving feast. Were the Pilgrims eating shellfish with the Native Americans? I can't say, but I do know that the LaPortia clan is going to be eating some with Grandma and Grandpa Lauglin!
-Where does the term contact lense come from? Contact with the eye? Probably.
-Click it or ticket, holiday drivers.
-High ho homesick lets go! I'm feeling like the ride of the rodeo! The LaPortia clan is going to fill up the LaPortia VAN in order to make the trip to Ames for Turkey day. With gas prices going down, the trip should be a cinch!
-Sail the Moonboat, Moonboat, Moonboat, Through the starry sky! Sail the Moonboat, Moonboat, Moonboat, watch the clouds roll by!-Tom Chapin
Enjoy the rest of your Monday, and remember to live everyday like its Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Patty LaP.
- Congrats to the St. Boaventure junior Pirates, won their game against the ferocious Maroon Marauders of St. Angelica Parish (Great game, Marauders!). I don't think I'm the only one who appreciated Bess Dwyer's yummy thermos of hot cocoa to warm up frosty bones in the crowd. Said Mr. Collin Higgens: "This isn't Irish Cocoa, is it, Bess?" Too funny, Collin. Leave the jokes to me ;)
-Pop cans in the family room!!! EEEEK! Anyone else having this problem? Sometimes it seems like Zachary thinks that the recycling bins are their for show. They aren't!!! I wonder if I could tell the age of my table by counting the rings left on it, like a tree...:)
-Angelina Jolie...dial it down a notch! Ever heard the one about the milk and the cow, Angie?
-The Koala Bear is not actually a bear, but rather its a marsupial! Does this mean anything to me?
- 2009 is fast approaching. My resolution is to sing like I don't need music, dance like no one is watching me dance, and love it will never ever hurt me!"
-Who's never hungry on Thanksgiving? The turkey- he's already stuffed!
-Picked up a shrimp cocktail at the Costco as an appetizer for our Thanksgiving feast. Were the Pilgrims eating shellfish with the Native Americans? I can't say, but I do know that the LaPortia clan is going to be eating some with Grandma and Grandpa Lauglin!
-Where does the term contact lense come from? Contact with the eye? Probably.
-Click it or ticket, holiday drivers.
-High ho homesick lets go! I'm feeling like the ride of the rodeo! The LaPortia clan is going to fill up the LaPortia VAN in order to make the trip to Ames for Turkey day. With gas prices going down, the trip should be a cinch!
-Sail the Moonboat, Moonboat, Moonboat, Through the starry sky! Sail the Moonboat, Moonboat, Moonboat, watch the clouds roll by!-Tom Chapin
Enjoy the rest of your Monday, and remember to live everyday like its Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Patty LaP.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Big Weekend!
-Get ready to kick up your heels and Par-tay: here comes the weekend! Looking forward to sleeping late tommorow, and then waking up to watch Zachary kick some butt on the Junior Pirate football squad! Come on Coach Miklintack: Let all the kids play!
-Sometimes my cellphone feels more like a leash!
-I'll tell you who's funny: that Ray Romano. I don;t know about everybody, but I sure love him.
-When is a turkey the scariest? When it's a'goblin' :) ;)
-What's with the kids these days wearing pants below their tushies? Foolish, I think.
-I have a pair of shoulder pads in my closet that I haven't worn in 16 years. Oh dear fashion God, please bring shoulder pads back in style...teehee...
-Da Plane Da Plane!!! Heading to Akron over Christmas break! Just got our tickets yesterday from that little Travelocity gnome. Can''t wait to see Carly, Dennis, and the new puppy. Carly, tell Roxy I said : Bow wow!
-LIFE IS A HIGHWAY, I WANT TO RIDE IT ALL NIGHT LONG!
-Sure seems like everyone is in more of a hurry than ever. Where's the fire folks?
-There's no free brunch...
Have a sunny weekend!
Patty La. P.
-Sometimes my cellphone feels more like a leash!
-I'll tell you who's funny: that Ray Romano. I don;t know about everybody, but I sure love him.
-When is a turkey the scariest? When it's a'goblin' :) ;)
-What's with the kids these days wearing pants below their tushies? Foolish, I think.
-I have a pair of shoulder pads in my closet that I haven't worn in 16 years. Oh dear fashion God, please bring shoulder pads back in style...teehee...
-Da Plane Da Plane!!! Heading to Akron over Christmas break! Just got our tickets yesterday from that little Travelocity gnome. Can''t wait to see Carly, Dennis, and the new puppy. Carly, tell Roxy I said : Bow wow!
-LIFE IS A HIGHWAY, I WANT TO RIDE IT ALL NIGHT LONG!
-Sure seems like everyone is in more of a hurry than ever. Where's the fire folks?
-There's no free brunch...
Have a sunny weekend!
Patty La. P.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
2K8 Coat Drive
-The Saint Bonaventure Parish Coat Drive was a resounding success! Much thanks to everyone who donated and helped out! Beth McGuire- Your pumpkin cookies were a HIT! No one cared about the holiday mixup- at least they weren't Fourth of July cookies!
-Football is on the tube non-stop at Casa De LaPortia, but I don't mind. Just so long as Zachary and his friends keep their feet off the sofa.
-The skin of the apple is enough to make it "Candied" in my opinion.
-Anyone else excited for day after Turkey day doorbuster sales? I am too:)
-Wore my kitten sweatshirt to work today. It got some chuckles out of Linda, but nobody else seemed to get it...
-What? Carrot cake is not a vegetable? ;)
-Chinese food for dinner tonight! MISO grateful to Lop and the rest of the crew at Amber Wok for the extra dumplings! Deeelish!
-Do kids still wear braces? Haven't seen many metal mouths lately.
-This is the stuff dreams are made of.-Humphrey Bogart
-Big day tommorow- Laundry...dum-dum-dum
Hugs for all,
Patty La.P.
-Football is on the tube non-stop at Casa De LaPortia, but I don't mind. Just so long as Zachary and his friends keep their feet off the sofa.
-The skin of the apple is enough to make it "Candied" in my opinion.
-Anyone else excited for day after Turkey day doorbuster sales? I am too:)
-Wore my kitten sweatshirt to work today. It got some chuckles out of Linda, but nobody else seemed to get it...
-What? Carrot cake is not a vegetable? ;)
-Chinese food for dinner tonight! MISO grateful to Lop and the rest of the crew at Amber Wok for the extra dumplings! Deeelish!
-Do kids still wear braces? Haven't seen many metal mouths lately.
-This is the stuff dreams are made of.-Humphrey Bogart
-Big day tommorow- Laundry...dum-dum-dum
Hugs for all,
Patty La.P.
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