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December 17, 2023

Yes, it’s been seven years since last posted on this blog.  

Such neglect!
Shame on me!

I have other blogs on which my posts have become fewer and farther between over the years but nothing like this blog.  I’m sorting out which blogs I need to post on regularly and I think this just might need to be one of them!  


What to do…

What to do…

On me, oh my!

January 09, 2016

Happy 2016!

Yes, Happy New Year Everyone!
May this year bring you joyful times, 
perfect health and great blessings.

This year, I resolve to post "more often" on this blog.
Here goes:

MORE OFTEN

There you go!

Thank you, thank you very much. 
I just said "thank you" in my very 
best Elvis voice which does NOT 
sound one iota like Elvis! 
You can pretend though.

Last year, I posted on this blog... 
ummm, let me think,
how many times?  
Give me a minute to calculate!
 I'm not good with numbers.
Okay, got it!

I posted exactly ZERO times!

Yes, Zero! Zilch! Nil! None! Nada!

So, I've already kept my New Year's resolution!

Now that I know what it's like to keep a New Year's resolution, I should probably write a book about it. Should. Probably. First, I need a nap. I'm exhausted after doing a year's blogging in 30 minutes.

This year, I vow to post on this blog more often.
This is your only warning.

Have a Mumbo Jumbo Day,
D~~~~




September 23, 2014

Traffic Calming Device

I was happily and alertly driving down a lightly travelled side street the other morning at about 35 mph when I discovered this sign.  

I've never heard of a 
traffic calming device, have you?

Apparently, it's the uneven 
brick strip across the road. 
Well, let me tell you, it works! 

I had to pull over, 
right then and there, 
to take a nap!
Moreover, this road is no more than 
3/10ths or 4/10ths of a mile long.
YET 
I encountered two of these 
Traffic Calming Devices!  
AND
Two Traffic Calming Devices = two naps! 


Beware of these doggone, 
newfangled brick sedatives.
They can really slow down your day!

This has been a public service blog post. 

May your day be filled with Mumbo Jumbo,

D~~~~

November 05, 2013

Mannequin Morsels

Do you ever get in the mood to walk?  I sure do, and even more so when cooler weather sets in.  I'm not talking about shopping although I've been known to buy a few things along the way but mostly I'm referring to walking around and observing it all just for fun. 

That said, I had a hankering to roam last week. After all, with colorful Christmas decorations (which I love) starting to pop up, it left me no choice but to get out and about so I headed to Stonebriar Mall in Frisco. The mall and retail area behind it are my favorite places to do some festive strolling.

First, I was disappointed to find that Macy's was still "Believing" AGAIN this year. This year's store entrance looks exactly the same as it did last year.  

Ho-Hum.  
You're Macy's!
Isn't it time for new decorations?
Please move on. 



Of course, my affinity for mannequins kicked in. 
I don't know why but these Dillard's triplets 
look as if they're in a HUGE HURRY!

 Perhaps they're moving 
to another department? 
Wouldn't that be a major event in 
the sedentary life of a mannequin?

Maybe they're meeting up with these guys.
Just exactly what are they in line for?
Definitely not a haircut.  
 (Dillard's)

Here's a couple of hot pink babes in Betsyville.
Not necessarily entertaining but 
I love their bold hue.
(JC Penney)

I'm guessing all that heavy jewelry made it 
difficult for her to hold her head up (or on).
(JC Penney) 

Just this morning I woke up thinking that I wanted my fashionable neckwear to be a couple of dish cloths, a gravy boat, a baster, and a spatula. To further accessorize, I knew that a basket belt containing artichokes, carrots, an oven mitt and more would be the perfect thing to get me through the day! 
(Macy's)

The above pic is a great example of using the accessory wall thoughtfully!  If you don't watch Project Runway--mentor, Tim Gunn, always tells the designers to "use the Belk accessory wall thoughtfully" or Bluefly.com accessory wall or whichever company is the wall sponsor that season.  

Just once I'd like to hear, 
"Please use the Kitchen Collection 
accessory wall thoughtfully!"  
Oh, and can you imagine the runway show?  

You know, it might actually work for one of the show's unconventionral challenges. 

Her business is showing too.
There's a good chance that this 
designer will be told that she's out.

Speaking of showing your business, 
this next morsel is absolutely true!
In December 2012, I took this photo in JC Penney.
The lingerie department to be exact.
The blog post is here.
A bald babe with an exposed shiny hiney.
Yes, it's spelled "heinie." 
I know because I looked it up 
but I like my spelling better.

Last week, curiosity sent me back to the same
spot to see what "hiney girl" was up to these days.
This is exactly what I found!
NO LIE!
I am telling the truth here!
 Obviously, there's a new gal in town--headless and footless with a matte finish. Nevertheless, she must have read my blog post about her predecessor because she's protecting her business.

On that note, I shall depart.  

Have a Mumbo Jumbo Day Folks,
D~~~~

February 20, 2013

My Story

I'm excited to tell you that my story is featured today on the I'm a Creative Late Bloomer blog!  You can check it out at the link above or click here.

Wishing You Laughter That Blooms Each Day,
D~~~~

February 12, 2013

Mannequins Are People Too 2

Here's another short edition of Mannequins Are People too!

I guess this is what happens
when you run with scissors!
Let that be a lesson folks!

It just goes to show that accessorizing
your naked body will not hide your wrinkles!
Of course, there's always the possibility that if you're donning a lovely metal, heart-shaped head with a hole in the middle, perhaps no one will look at your naked, wrinkled, accessorized body.  Just a thought!

This is where I like to wear my third shoe (or boot)!

My butt looks WAY too big when I wear it here!
Where do you wear your third shoe?

Have a Mumbo Jumbo Day
D~~~~

December 12, 2012

Mannequins Are People Too!

Yes, it's true, mannequins are people too, 
and I set out to prove it. 

The first thing I discovered was this kid who 
apparently plummeted from his designated 
show-off shelf in the Boy's Department.  
Probably rough housing! 
(Dillard's)

Nearby, I found these three girls dancing to YMCA.
Very life like, don't you think?
You know it makes you want to dance!
(Dillard's)

And what could be more human
than hats for the headless?
(Gap Kids)

Next, I encountered these bald-headed Irish ladies.  They really piqued my interest until I realized they were following me!    
It took me awhile but I eventually gave them the slip.   
No really!
I was near the slips and I threw
one at them so I could get away.
(Dillard's)

You can rely on these gals.
They'll stick their necks out for you!  
(Dillard's)

As soon as I saw this Blue Babe, I grabbed her and began performing the Heimlich Maneuver.  When that didn't work, I threw her to the ground and gave her mouth to mouth.  I quickly realized, however, that blue was her natural color.  
Boy, did I feel like a nincompoop!
(Dillard's)


My grandsons, Preston and Triston, are
hiding behind Blue Babe's blue friends.  
I think my not-so-life-saving antics embarrassed them.
(Dillard's)

Oh and then...
this is just wrong.
(Dillard's)

Not only are these stylish young ladies

sporting a rare head of hair but it's long!
(Love Culture)

More hair but not as long!
I guess the bossy broad needs her space.
(Forever 21)

Something is afoot here.
Not exactly mannequins but they seem to fit.
(Earthbound Trading Company)

Mod Missies with square tattoos and big jewelry.
It's very 2012!
(JC Penney)

A half-body checkered tattoo!
Wouldn't the red necklace on the Mod Missy
above look just divine on this Marvelous Mama?
(Vera Bradley)

In all likelihood, this Lovely Lulu is an avid reader!
She's is my very favorite too!
(Altar'd State)

Clearly, something has gone awry here!
But haven't we all felt like this at one time or another?
(Dillard's)

And finally...
What woman hasn't had this experience in the mall?
You're wandering around in your blingy high heels with your shiny bald head sticking out when your clothes fall off, and your undies creep down enough to show your heinie crack!
We ALL hate it when that happens, don't we?
(JC Penney)

May your every day be filled with
an abundance of fun Mumbo Jumbo.
D~~~~