The Bow Belle

Today is no special day in particular, so I dug out Keroppi. Mama gave her stamp of approval; she likes frogs as long as they don't jump on her.  But then I think that's all of us!  I'm not afraid of frogs, but I'll scream if one surprises me. In other news, my manicure gave out last night, and when that happens it's time for a change.  This is Carter, one of Zoya's Pixie Dust colors. This one was kinda hard to work with; y'all can probably see how sloppy my cuticles are.  It took three coats to get the shade and opacity that I wanted, but it was worth it.  My nails could sing " Hush " now, LOL.  For the record, "Carter" and Zoya's other Pixie Dust shades are textured, which is new territory for me.  I've never had nail polish that wasn't smooth...until now. Cheers,  RagingMoon1987

After awhile one runs out of things to say about hair bows, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things.  I'm wearing a new one today, with a Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat theme. Here's a better look at the hat, and at my chartreuse nails. This bow was provided by my mama, as many of my bows are. It's been two years since I updated this blog, and if y'all read my doll blog then you know that my life is a little crazy right now.  The Cliff Notes version of it goes as follows:  I've lost the ability to walk on my own, I need surgery for uterine fibroids, and I can't get it until my mobility is better.  On the positive side, my mental state is pretty good, better than it usually is in August. Also...coming soon to a manicure near you!  These are "Elf Taught" and "Holiday Tree-ditions." In addition to the hair bows I've started collecting nail polish, just for the helluvit.  Life's frustrating and boring at times, and the world I l...

Mama saw back-to-school ads in the newspaper yesterday, LOL. As I've stated in the past, back-to-school time was kinda a dicey time in my family since three of us had to go back.  It was kinda sore on money; my sister and I needed notebooks and pencils and God knows what, Mama usually wanted some cute decorations for her room, and we all inevitably wanted some new clothes.  So...yeah.  I also stated in the past that this time of year could be fun, as it allowed my sister and me to see the school in a state that it normally wasn't.  Oh yeah, and hanging in Mama's room was usually fun too.  There were kiddie books galore, jigsaw puzzles, felt people, and The Oregon Trail on those old-school computers.  So it wasn't all negative. Love, RagingMoon1987

I reiterate my sentiment from earlier in the week; I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel for reasons to wear a certain bow.  Today is Lizzie Borden's birthday, and National Stick Out Your Tongue Day...oh yes, Lizzie Borden.  The disembodied doll head. Lizzie Borden took an axe Gave her mother forty whacks When she saw what she had done She gave Father forty-one From what I've read Andrew and Abby Borden kinda needed someone to slap them into shape.  They were rich and thus were kinda elitist, like many rich people can be.  Lizzie and her sister Emma also suspected that Abby married their father for his money.  NO ONE in the family bothered to remember the proper name of their maid, Bridget Sullivan; their last maid was a woman named "Maggie," and the Bordens called poor Bridget "Maggie" instead.  Now...all that said, is that an excuse for murder?  Not really, no.  But Andrew and Abby ended up dead, Lizzie and Bridget were both suspected, and Lizzi...

I learned that the Republican National Convention closes today, so I thought "May as well wear my most controversial bow." I usually vote red, and I intend to again this time around, but let's be real:  neither party is worth a crap, and this time around the candidates all suck.  The Donald can't keep his big mouth shut, Sleepy Joe is losing his mind, and none of the alternatives are worth the sperm and eggs it took to conceive 'em.  Sad thing is, I think Joe Biden would've done a fine job as president if he had his wits about him.  I like him.  I don't like some of his policies, but I like him.  But he's not cut out for the job anymore.  All the others do is lie to us and throw mud at each other.  We don't even hear promises to make the country better, empty as those promises may be.  It's just "Trump did this" or "Biden didn't do that," and a bunch of lies, damned lies, and statistics that may or may not be lies. Let...

Okay, I spoke too soon about July being super-dull.  Today is a family-favorite holiday, National Hot Dog Day.  Thus I get to wear my corn dog!  Etsy shop is CreationsbyCronisha , and they are currently not selling. The corn dog is no gray area, I must say!  I've gotten laughter, compliments, and a few folks that shrug and say "You do you."  Hey, as long as they're not rude I can dig whatever they say.  But I like to wear goofy stuff, and...well, wearing a crocheted corn dog is about as goofy as it gets. Mama and I went on a strict diet around the first of July, because our weight is getting out of hand and our joints ache because of it.  Lots of water, lots of fiber, lots of eggs, no candy or chips or soda.  Not the most fun, but we already feel better because of it.  But today we might go to Sonic and pick up a hot dog apiece.  Sonic makes their hot dogs good.  I like mine with relish, mustard, and kraut, while Mama likes...well, ...