Women are NOT Equal

Here’s a nice little giggle that was sent by a friend of our own PK over at New Beginnings.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!



Anyone disagree?   

Update from Queenie

Hello, my blogland family and friends. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. I know the last update about me was not very happy, so I wanted all of you who have been so very kind in sending your thoughts and prayers to know that I am still here and I am doing better.

This has been and continues to be a roller coaster ride. Some days, I'm up and feeling fine and I'm absolutely convinced that I am on the mend and I will beat this, no question. Unfortunately, the very next day, I may be down and feeling so sickly and tired I can barely get out of bed and I'm convinced that I will not beat this thing and my death is not so distant.

The other problem is that I can't see the finish line. Unlike other unpleasant things I've been through in my life, this time I can't tell myself to just do this, just endure, for X amount of time and then it will be over and I can get on with my usual life. I get so tired sometimes, physically, spiritually and mentally. Do I have enough endurance? I have a different answer from day to day, even moment to moment. I try very hard to live in the day. I can't think too hard about things or look too far ahead or I get overwhelmed. I keep my head down and live for the day I'm in.

I am trying some different therapies and I'm cautiously optimistic. I am seeing some improvements in some areas, no question. I have more good days than bad days and I'm praying that this a trend that will continue. Maybe, just maybe, I have found the right combination of things that will work for ME. Time will tell.

As always, I want to thank Cat for being so generous as to share her blog with me. She is always sending blessings, I say SHE is the blessing and I'm grateful and honored to call her friend. Again, many thanks to all of you who have been so supportive and kind to me. Your prayers and well wishes carry me through on those bad days when I can't do it on my own. I hope all of you are richly blessed in return.

So, on a less serious note, allow me to try and give YOU a grin or two. You may be having a less than wonderful day, but at least, THIS hasn't happened!!

Love,
Queenie
 
When It's Okay To use a 4-letter Word...
 
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Thank you Queenie for the update and the giggles.  So happy to hear from you!   

Update from Queenie

Hi Everyone,
I'm doing better now. I have some bad days/hours, but overall, things are going pretty well.

I still can't seem to GAIN any weight, but I have not lost any more since I started eating cottage cheese blended with flax oil and ground flax seeds.  It's called the Budwig Diet.  Dr. Johanna Budwig, who was a German biochemist, came up with the idea after years of research into essential fatty acids.  Her research and theories about cancer are really very interesting and she had a lot of success with terminal cancer patients.  Patients who conventional medicine had given up on after all the surgeries and chemo/radiation. (Just for clarification, I have not had any of those three things. I refused all three, with very good reason. I am 100% alternative.) 

Anyway, calling it the Budwig Diet is a little misleading though as you do eat normally, but very healthfully, in addition to the flax/cottage cheese mixture.

There is a long list of foods I can't have anymore, at least for now, but there are still a lot of good things to eat too. I  also have a very high quality nutritional powder called Cellect that I mix up into a smoothie twice a day.

I even do the dreaded coffee enemas. I never thought I would be doing such a weird thing- until I understood the reasons for doing so. They are vital. Still, not much fun either!!

I still juice carrots/beets/green apples/ginger root and have some everyday.  I finally figured out that freezing individual servings to last several days cut down on the big chore of tearing down and washing that big juicer every single day! I eat bitter apricot kernels everyday. Google it if you're curious.

It's all a lot of work sometimes, and I do get tired and wish I could just stop or slack off.  Like it's all just some New Year's resolution that I can forget about when I don't want to do it anymore.

But, then, I think about how much I want to be here. To have more time with my husband and to see my grandkids graduate someday. I know that I would be fine in the 'hereafter', but I'm not ready to leave my family/friends just yet.

So, it doesn't matter how tired I get, I will keep getting my behind up and out of bed and I will continue to do all those things that can heal me of this blasted cancer.

I again want to thank every single person who has kept me in their thoughts and prayers and well wishes. Whether you left a comment or not. Thank you!

Please keep those prayers/thoughts coming my way. Those are the best medicine of all!! 

Love,
Queenie

Special Guest Post

Clara, Cat and I have been trying to keep in contact with Queenie, as she is walking the path with Cancer and have an update to share.  The Cancer is trying very hard to gain control of our friend.  She's been losing weight, and while she's seeing a new doctor and starting a new treatment, the prognosis is still uncertain.
 
We're asking everyone, including YOU, to gather together and help lift her spirits. If you have a prayer to share, write it out.  If you have an inspirational and uplifting song that might make her smile, go to YouTube and find the link.  Have you seen something funny that has made you laugh?  Find a picture of some flowers or include a poem or an inspirational thought...and send them to Cat at catsbrighteyes at gmail dot com by FEBRUARY 16th, 2015.  Cat is going to compile everything and include our gifts in a post for Queenie to enjoy.   Even if you don't know her, please send something. 
 
Queenie is a kind, thoughtful woman who has regularly supported many of us in the past.  She needs some support from us, and what better way to offer that than through a smile, a laugh, something cute or pretty.
 
After all, Queenie is one of us.

Thank you!
Christina

Please send whatever you think will help…it can be a prayer, a picture, a YouTube video, a song, a  poem, a cartoon or something entirely different that we haven’t thought of.  If you would prefer your contribution to remain anonymous, please let me know when you send the email.

Thanks and Blessings…

Cat

Results x 2

Hey y’all…went for my ultrasound today and didn’t even have to wait for my results…got them before I left the hospital!  Doin’ my happy dance here…no malignancies…just cysts…don’t even need to come back for another year!  Yup, I did cry tears of joy.
 
Thank all y’all so very much…I truly believe all the prayers, healing energy, positive thoughts, hugs and love I received are responsible for my good news.  I am so blessed to be part of this lovely blog land family.
 

 
Now, I’ll turn you over to Queenie for her results!
 
Hello again blog land. It’s Queenie. (I’ve decided to just stick with that name after all.) It’s been a few weeks since Cat so graciously allowed me to guest post on her blog. In some of my replies to your comments, I promised to keep you updated on my condition. I do have some new information about that to share.
 
First though, I want to thank everyone once again for the kind, forgiving and supportive comments on that last post. More importantly, a HUGE thank you to all who prayed for me. I truly believe it is those prayers from all of you, my family, friends and even people who don’t even know me at all, that made what I’m about to share possible. Let me assure you, God can and does create miracles for just regular ‘folks’ like me. I can prove it.

I had a CT scan last week to see if the cancer had spread anywhere else. My liver was most at risk, but it could have been anywhere in my pelvic/abdominal region. I am beyond thrilled to tell you that cancer has NOT spread!
Excuse me while I do my happy dance ……….

Followed by dropping to my knees to praise Jesus…………

The true miracle here, however, is that the ‘mass’ moved. In it’s original position, (I have it in black and white from the first doctor’s report), I would have required radiation/chemo before surgery. I would have also required a permanent colostomy. The CT scan shows that this is no longer the case. The mass is now in a much more advantageous location. In fact, it has relocated a full 10 inches. I do NOT need radiation/chemo prior to surgery, and I do NOT need a colostomy.

Cue more dancing and praising Jesus ………….

So, I’m still facing surgery in a few weeks, (unless the thing disappears entirely), but compared to what I could have been facing, I’m actually very upbeat about it. I’m determined to recover quickly, get back on my feet ASAP and put this whole thing behind me for good.

I have learned so much from this. I know there is still more to learn. There are also many blessing from this experience. I will never be the same person again. I know that every single day on this earth is a gift. That gift can be taken from any of us at any time. Our whole life can change with a simple medical test. I will never again stress about the ‘little’ things. My faith in the basic goodness of others’ has been grown beyond anything I ever knew before. My faith in God has grown even more than I can say. He has always been with me, I know that, but I have felt His presence so strongly this past month. He has literally held me up.
This illness has brought together family members and others and promoted healing of past rifts. When it comes right down to it, nothing matters beyond the people in your life. All of these ‘things’ I’m surrounded by and the quest for new and better ‘things’ have become meaningless.

I’m sure many of you have heard that song by Tim McGraw, Live Like You Were Dying?  Why wait.  Live that way now.

God Bless,
Queenie

Here’s the song Queenie referred to in case you haven’t heard it.

If you can’t get the video to play, here is the YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9TShlMkQnc

Please continue to keep Queenie in your prayers as she goes through her procedures.

Special Guest Post

Hello all. It has been several weeks since I rather abruptly left blogland. I deleted my email/profile/ etc. In one swift action, much like ripping off a bandage. Oh, it still hurt and quite a lot, but still easier than leaving bit by bit. I have missed all of you and this very special place more than I can say.


I want to extend a very special thank you to Cat who so graciously provided the platform for me to come back and speak with you. I would have used a different blog, a blog I used to have, if I still had the password.


I never really intended to come back here and say what I am going to say today. I tried to believe it was for reasons meant more to protect all of you than for selfish reasons of my own. But, I don’t believe that’s really true. What I have to confess will hurt some of you. I know that and I am so sorry. I also hate to be the cause of any feelings of distrust and doubt among any of you for your fellow bloggers/friends here. I fear some of that may happen as well. I am so sorry for that too. Still, to just leave with “no one the wiser” is cowardly. I always knew that. I also have very strong personal reasons for feeling it is imperative that I confess to all of you and ask your forgiveness. I’ll explain that in a minute. Of course, I realize that just because I ask your forgiveness does not mean that I expect to receive it. Maybe you can find it in your heart to do so, and maybe you can’t. I understand that some will be angry and I don’t blame you. I’m expecting that too. You have every right to feel that way.


You know me as Queenie, but some of you knew me by a different name. I was also Cowgirl Up.

I wanted so badly to be a part of this community. I never intended to hurt anyone. Once I became ‘Cowgirl’, I felt I belonged here. My blog, at first, was only jokes or posts that were not very personal. Slowly, I began to take what had a kernel of truth and embellish it far beyond anything reasonable. I knew it was wrong. I had such guilt, and rightfully so. What I never really expected was that I would come to truly, genuinely care about so many other bloggers. To become so heavily invested in their lives. By then, I didn’t see how I could confess without causing so much hurt and disappointment. The closer I got to some others, the harder it became. Finally, I just could not carry on with it. At the same time, I could not figure out how to stop. Just stop. I ended my blog by saying that my husband ‘Blue’ had a family member who was diagnosed with a serious illness and I had no time to blog, etc. Well, there was a truth there. His mother was sick and we lost her recently. Still, I know that some of you never stopped praying for ‘Cowgirl’ and ‘Blue’ and our family. I believe that those heartfelt prayers, that were so sincerely made by so many, but under such deceitful pretenses on my part have had an effect on me. I have been diagnosed with cancer. The biopsy shows it to be an especially aggressive, invasive variety. I believe that this is my punishment. Not sent by God, but by my own feelings of extreme guilt and shame at what I have done to so many here. I cannot carry this burden another day.



Why did I come back as Queenie? I tried to just be happy as a reader only. Then as an anonymous commenter. That wasn’t enough. I decided to come back as someone else. Someone totally honest this time. To the best of my memory, with the exception of how long I’ve been involved in blogland and pretending it was the first time to contact certain bloggers, I have not been deceitful as Queenie. That was the ‘real’ me. Warts and all. After what happened with Christina, I realized I was still doing something very wrong. I know some assumed I left blogland due to the fallout from Christina. Of course, it wasn’t any of you who I felt may not be as you seemed, it was entirely because I had my own secret to hide.


I want to apologize to each and every person who reads this. I ask that you send others to read this who may not otherwise.


I want to extend a special apology to those bloggers I became especially close to, in my mind at least, as ‘Cowgirl’: Clint and Chelsea, Christina, Lillie, Molly Rose, Irishey, SNP, Renee Rose, Julia, Lil Misses, Cat, Willie, Blue Bird, Dana


Also, a very special apology to those who were so very kind to me as Queenie: Cat, Irishey, Willie and Clara.


I have no doubt I have left out many, so, to one and all who have been my friend in either of my identities, I thank you. I’m beyond sorry for what I did. Please forgive me if you can.



Cat here…Before you comment, please remember…you can be angry, hurt, saddened, disappointed and are free to express any or all of those emotions as well as others you may be feeling.  But…I do NOT tolerate disrespectful comments on my blog. 
 

 

21 Painfully Awkward Band Photos

The title of the article, was "21 Painfully Awkward Band Photos" so I just carried that over to the post title but it should actually be "Covers to use if you don't want to sell your album."  LOL

I received the following message from  Chickadee of Chickie's Next Chapter:

Hi cat-
I was contemplating sharing this on my blog but surely it belongs on yours not mine!  Enjoy!

I swear...y'all think I'm the resident goofball/perv dontcha! 

Warning...some if these are extremely painful to look at!  



What happens when you don’t hire a decent stylist.
1. Chastity Belt


No chastity belt is required — thanks, ladies. This is just plain terrifying. This is the actual name and picture of the band!  Seriously!
Via: chastity-belt.bandcamp.com

 

2. Swamp Dogg

Snoop Dogg’s estranged uncle. Don't know if it is actually Snoop Dogg's...excuse me...Lion's uncle but looks just as goofy!
Via: 2.bp.blogspot.com

 

3. Carlos

Those bubbles aren’t from the bubble bath… No comment...
Via: businessinsider.com.au

 

4. Alla Pugatjova

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t trust this guy to save my life.  At least they both look happy.

Via: vintag.es

 

5. Turds of Misery

As opposed to turds of happiness? The little turds do look miserable don’t they. *snicker*
Via: businessinsider.com.au

 

6. Young Fire

This just screams, “You will like our album or we’ll come after you, your mother, your sister, your brother, your cousin, and your cousin’s cousin.” Nah…this just screams…”We’re gansta wannabee’s”
Via: duckduckgrayduck.com

 

7. Dick Black

This one’s a little hard to swallow. No tasting thank you very much!
Via: businessinsider.com.au

 

8. Gary

No, Gary, no! This wasn’t even cute back in the 70’s and definitely isn’t now!
Via: simplycirculate.wordpress.com

 

9. Kevin Rowland

Who let Buffalo Bill out of prison to pose for this album cover?  Nope…would definitely not buy this one!
Via: simplycirculate.wordpress.com

 

10. Tule Kanssani Kylpyyn

You know what, I think I’ll take a shower…in another house!
Via: simplycirculate.wordpress.com

 

11. Mac Gert Jonnys

What is this? Christmas for leprechauns? Looks like big green funky bows until you look a but closer and realize the green things are vests!
Via: vintag.es

 

12. Tennessee Ernie Ford

Do we need to talk about it? The song is actually beautiful but think they should have named it differently and definitely should not have titled an album with it.
Via: vintag.es

 

13. Vincent Caprella

Double take, is that junk hanging out or just really awful flesh-colored undies? Don’t know and don’t wanna know!
Via: facebook.com

 

14. Ken

Ken’s still waiting. And can continue to do so…
Via: vintag.es

 

15. This excellent compilation

Hmmm…wonder what exactly the “Explicitly Illustrated Instruction Booklet” entails.  LOL
Source: buzzfeed.com  /  via: elitklub.blog.hu

 

16. Millie Jackson

Yikes. Oh good gravy! Just pure D disgusting…this cover would not entice me to buy the album!
Via: duckduckgrayduck.com

 

17. Joyce

….. And this is about?
Via: fanpop.com

 

18. The Faith Tones

What led to the creation of Faith No More. Again with the funky song and album title!
Via: facebook.com

 

19. Tozovac

Clearly overcompensating. No comment.
Via: vintag.es

 

20. The Travellers Blues Band

“The Traveller Blues Band Tenerife are know to be one of the best live bands on the Island of Tenerife.” *They’re also the only band on the island. Guess if you’re the only, that makes you the best…however, it also makes you the worst.
Via: livemusiclosgigantes.com

 

21. Brainstorm

They clearly didn’t brainstorm this idea for long enough. Sad…just seriously sad…

Courtesy of  http://www.buzzfeed.com/pipcowley/21-painfully-awkward-band-photos-cuob