Did You Know???

Hello Friends!

We are not doing a whole lot or going many places

due to the pandemic and for that reason, I haven't had a whole lot to post about.

Guess it's been a pandemic-influenced blogger's block.

Since I hate a post without photos, I'm putting in a random one.

So, how about some little tidbits of info about me?

Judy and I having a laugh at Tom's expense!

Did you know that I helped my brother deliver Sunday

newspapers when I was a little girl?
Yes - I did!  We got up at 4 AM and my Dad drove us 

to the newspaper joint where Tom put together the Sunday papers.

Then, my Dad drove us along Tom's route and we'd run the

papers to the doors. 

Tom amassed a small fortune from his paper-route!

He paid me Fifty Cents (yes $0.50) to help him.

If it was really cold out, he increased my pay to $0.75 or even $1.00!

He made the decision if it was cold enough for an increase

in wages.

. . . 

It was never cold enough! 

I may have already mentioned this one -- I won a bicycle-safety-riding

contest when I was 8.  I came in second the first year I competed

and then won first prize (an awesome trophy) the next year.

We headed to get ice cream to celebrate.  

Tom climbed over the front seat to the back, 

kicking my trophy and breaking the bicycle right off the top.

Many tears ensued.

It was a huge trophy and my claim to fame!

One day, Tom and my twin sister were in a battle over
something important, I'm sure!

My twin hid under the bed.

Tom figured that's where she was and he jumped on the bed.

It broke -  falling on top of her

and breaking her nose!
My parents were not home.  They were not pleased.

Tom allowed us to go with him to an outside ice-skating rink one time.

We walked (yes, we did) and it was about a mile from home.

I couldn't get my shoes back on after skating, so walked 

home in my socks.  Ouch - I swear a couple toes froze!

And that is why I'm not a huge fan of outdoor winter sports.

One year, I got a Jack-in-the-Box for Christmas.

Tom took it! 

 The photos from that Christmas are

hilarious! 

He's gleefully playing with my Jack-in-the-Box and I'm

sitting there looking very, very sad.

Why, oh why, didn't I punch him and get it back??

 When Maddie was just a little girl, I'd tell her

stories at bedtime of my growing-up years.

She always wanted to hear more about Naughty Tom!

Stay tuned for more installments!

5 Things You May Not Know About Me

 Due to the popularity of  my "Five on Friday",

I'm expanding it today to share

"5 Things You May Not Know About Me!"

Of course, family and friends IRL may already know these 

interesting tidbits but, 

please play along!  :)

1.  No Left Turns.  I hate to make left turns!  Yes, it's true I will go out of

my way and make 4 or 5 or more right turns in order to avoid a 

left turn!

2.  Aerobic Mowing?  In years past (not mowing time here yet),

I have raced across the lawn calling it "Aerobic Mowing!"

In addition, every time I mow the yard, I go a different

direction and sometimes when I want to be really adventurous, I go diagonal!

3.  I Have a Twin.  Most of you probably know, I have a twin sister!

But, did you know that she is the older twin?   Yes, it's true and

as a result her name ALWAYS came first on every 

birthday cake!  

I am not exaggerating - every single cake

said, "Happy Birthday Judy and Janet!"

I tried sneaking in a cake giving myself top billing one year

and, she brought her own cake with . . . 

you guessed it - her name first!

Do I resent never getting top billing??????

Noooooo, not much!

Brother Tom with me and Judy!

4.  Spanx and Me.  Who likes Spanx???  

Raising my hand slowly.

I like what it holds in, but it's not always the most comfy

undergarment!

However, I'm old enough to remember GIRDLES - 

and, believe me,

Spanx is a huge improvement!

5.  Always Hair Issues.  If you've been reading for any

amount of time, you know I have issues with my hair - 

especially in the spring, summer and fall.

Humidity is not my friend!

I have tried straightening it, Brazilian blowouts, flat irons

and every potion and lotion -- it still gets very big and frizzy
just like Monica's!

Any and all advice on taming the beast is appreciated!

Stay tuned for another edition of "5 Things" coming soon!