RITCHIE COUNTY'S BEASON NEWS

(02/20/2008)

Kathleen H. Taylor
fieldaflowas@yahoo.com

First, we need to offer our condolences to the Cottrill, Wilson and Ross families. We are so sorry to hear of your losses. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike, Diana and Brenda Taylor returned from their winter vacation. I have heard a good time was had by all.

I so enjoy starting off my week with technological issues. I am beginning to believe my pc is nothing more than a dust collector. I am actually convinced that I may be smarter than this piece of technology that is supposed to make everything faster and easier. That is even coming out of the mouth of a blond! However, I feel myself growing more and more brunette with every stressful moment with this thing. On the brighter side, the computer desk seems to be still good for holding empty glasses and other miscellaneous items. So, it's not a total loss.

Aunt Pete came to visit the shop again last week. Pete decided to change her hair color without my consultation. What was she thinking? Her hair always looks nice, but, I prefer the beach bunny look she had going on. It's about that time of the year when we all go platinum whether we look good in it or not. Who cares? Life is too short not to be a beach bunny at some time or another. I think it is a law in some foreign countries and a few WV counties. It's the only right thing to do.

We spent Sunday in a hot gym full of smelly wrestlers. I can't think of another way I would rather spend a Sunday afternoon. I think the sport is exciting, but, when it hasn't been a good year, it's hard to stay optimistic. But, I have to give credit where credit is due. Whether win or lose, it takes a mighty amount of guts to get out in front of so many people in spandex. Spandex is just not flattering for anyone, I don't care who you are. I know that Spandex should be outlawed everywhere.

I know everyone heard that I had been on the sick list. I am not usually a pansy when it comes to being ill. However, this time, I clearly have the Pansy Award coming to me. This sickness just escalated quickly and put my butt on the couch for over a week. I ended up returning to the doctor for a Happy Valentines' Day Shot (not saying where, self explanatory I believe) and a couple more horse pills. I want to give a great big thank you to Barb at Minnie Hamilton for insisting on a large needle for my Valentines Day gift. Really, Barb, chocolates would've been fine instead! You didn't have to go out of your way on my account! So, with all that in mind, if you start getting ill, don't ignore it. If you do, the Easter bunny might bring you a sharp needle instead of a basket. Wouldn't you rather have a chocolate bunny you are well enough to eat the ears off of? I sure would.

I believe the Krispy Kreme donuts will be delivered this week. We appreciate everyone that ordered some from us. At least we can say that this was a fund raiser in which we really can appreciate the product. This fund raiser will be used toward the fifth grade DC trip. If you missed this one, not to worry, I am sure there will be many more. I am doing a small fund raiser at my shop, so maybe getting tan will be a more fun way to help out. Thanks to those who have been participating already.

Have a great week!