Hey, guys...for some reason my staus and updates are listed as private, which isn't the case. Hopefully that gets fixed. If you want to keep up with my goings on, follow me at http:www.twitter.com/patriciarasey

Also--my website URL has changed to http://www.patriciarasey.com If you have it listed for me, first--THANK YOU-- and second, can you please change it to this one from the old Brinkster one. I am deleteing that account very soon.

Have a great day!

I know I haven't posted a new blog in, well, I can't even tell you how long without going back and looking at the dates. Probably because I don't think I have an interesting thing to say...most days.

We had our fair share of fun and frustrations over the past couple of weeks. We went to the New England States to see my good friend Lara Adrian...thanks to hubby for the tour! I had never seen the ocean and now I have. It's gorgeous! Thanks to Lara and her dh for showing us a GREAT time and for the excellent food. We'll be back to go hiking! Now...if you haven't read her books, you are missing out! Her latest comes out December 29th! So catch up... http://www.laraadrian.com

Getting back we put new carpet in the living room, so we spent the following weekend moving all the stuff we accumulated over the years (imagine the 4 book shelves alone, and hubby asked if I needed to go through them...get rid of books?), tearing up carpet, replacing some floor boards...then moving it all back when the carpet was done. Need I say...it looks GREAT! Love it.

In the middle of all that, my dh says, "Honey, your computer isn't working." WHAT? It was the blue screen of death. Grrr...my son, (thanks, Nick!) restored it, then got us Windows 7 instead of Vista. Let's hope that nightmare is behind us. BTW--if you were in my email address book--you need to email me. I lost all my addies.

Now if that wasn't enough, my husband later says, 'Honey, there's a black box on our TV screen (right in the middle)." Uh, oh! We did get that fixed as well...but enough already!

Hopefully, life is back on track, got new carpet, the computer and tv are fixed...and I may delay the writing of CHARRED REMAINS in favor of writing a new project Lara Adrian and I spoke about. Thanks, Lara! Stay tuned...

BTW--anyone read that INXS fired/did not fire JD Fortune and he royally screwed up and is no longer in the band? WHAT? And I looked forward to a second project with him. Can't you guys forgive and forget? I love JD's voice...say it ain't so!

And Ill finish with...I just got a new Sony Reader...the pocket one. May I say I LOVE it! Thanks, hubby!! Have I told you today I love you?

Have a great week and I am off to work...
Patricia

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...who the Lovehammers are. Check them out at http://www.lovehammers.com or at http://www.martycasey.com I've gotten the pleasure of seeing them live twice. They are phenomenal. Like you haven't gotten that off my blog. Anyway...last day I will post on the subject, as I must move on.

One of the best concerts I have had the pleasure of going to was the 'Hammer Cruise' in Louisville, KY a couple of years ago. It was a three hour cruise on the Ohio River with the Lovehammers playing acoustic. What a great time! Below is a picture of me and Marty (he's adorable and me...ugh! Maybe I should photo shop me out of there and put in a hot blonde, huh?). Hopefully I get to see them live again soon.


Have a great and creative day...
Patricia

...okay, so I bought the Lovehammers new CD Heavy Crown and all I can say is the wait was worth it. I LOVE it. My dear hubby had it purchased on iTunes and loaded in my iPod for my run tonight when I got home from work. Bless his heart. I'll still be buying the CD itself. Got to have a copy I can hold in my hands as well.

Anyway--some of the songs are perfect for running to: Neverfall...loved it. Heavy Crown...a song that hits home, nearly brought me to tears.

Really, guys...I'm not going to crit every song. I feel like that Mary Murphy of 'So you Think You Can Dance'...I want to stand up and screem. Okay...well maybe not. Just go support the guys and buy their CD. You'll love it.

Have a great night...I need to go shower now from my run on the treadmill. LOL
Patricia

Okay, so I haven't posted a new blog in...ah...weeks. I guess I didn't have a whole lot to say, or maybe I figured what I had to say I just figured would bore everyone to tears. Well, the Lovehammers coming out with a new CD has me given me something to write about. I run on my treadmill to Marty and the boys. They keep me going. So I am happy to have a new CD to put on my iPod. Okay...so I am predictable. Yep...same CD...every time. I could sing the tunes by heart...but you seriously wouldn't want to hear that. I'll stick to writing.

Well...I could continue here or start on chapter 4...hmmm...no brainer. I'd bore you here. So, off I go...well, shower first, then write. Have a great night! Oh...and go buy their new CD HEAVY CROWN!

Hugs....
Patricia

I just wanted to wish you all a great Memorial Day weekend...stay safe! We'll be heading for the camper Friday and I won't have Internet access until late Tuesday when we get back. (I'll be taking my laptop to get some writing in!) But...I'll be able to Twitter. Anyone here doing that? If so...link up if you will.  My addy is http://www.twitter.com/patriciarasey I'm not sure about the new phenomenon yet, but I'm testing the waters. At least I can keep in touch via cell phone when there is no Internet connection for me. But what exactly do you type in these things?  I keep thinking no one will care what I have to say. Anyway--if you Twitter...head on over.

Okay Idol fans? What say you about the finale? Kris won? Okay...the kid can sing, but he doesn't have the pipes Adam has. On the other hand...I'm glad Adam didn't win. Actually--after hearing the song they would have to sing likely as their first single, I knew Adam shouldn't win. No offence to Kara, but the song wasn't exactly Adam's style. So sorry, Adam--I decided not to vote at all the last night. Adam proved he could sing with KISS and QUEEN. He handled all the high notes with his and Kris' preformance with the legendary band. Good thing...Kris wouldn't have been able to hit those notes. In my opinion, both gentlemen are winners and should do very well for themselves. As for me...I'll be following Adam's carreer, though. His voice is outstanding and he's more my style of music. Last nights show was probably the best finale of Idol ever. I loved seeing KISS and Queen preform, not to mention all the other greats! Cyndi Lauper and Allison...loved it! Rod Stewart? The man still has it. And the list could go on...but this gal...needs to get to work.

And speaking of, yes, Tim...you won that round.
Have a great weekend!
Patricia

Can you say Brady Quinn? Yep...the same hottie that won my latest obsession contest. I finally got to see this fine looking young man in person. Let me tell you he is just as hot in person, ladies. He'll make your heart skip a beat. Pictures? Yes, ma'am. I do have them. Keep an eye out here in a day or so and I'll post.

Also...I was lucky enough to get some pictures with a few on my FAV fighters. Yes, I'm talking UFC. I'm a huge fan. We went to the Arnold Classic on Saturday. We had a blast...well, for the most part. I seriously don't think they can pile any more people into one venue. There were times when you were in the middle of thousands of people, not moving, wondering if you could possibly get out if you had to. Trust--the answer would be no. But hey, we'll be there next year. Again...and happily so.

The downside to my weekend...no Dan Henderson. I was so hoping that I would finally get to meet him in person. I looked the entire building, hoping for a glimpse because his web calander had a Clinch Gear booth at the Classic. If it was there--I didn't find it. So Dan...give this poor woman a break. LOL PLEASE check in next year on Saturday. I'd love to meet you. Can't wait for TUF to start with Coach Henderson!

Signing out this rainy day and I promise to post pictures ASAP.
Hugs...
Patricia