October 2011
66 posts
Little Orphan ChicagoRed Says, "the Gobble-uns 'at gits you Ef you Don't Watch Out!"
It’s that time of year again! My mother would recite this poem to us as kids during the post trick-or-treating wind down, year after year. Being from Indiana, she took great pride in reading aloud the works of James Whitcomb Riley, also a native Indianan. Her particular favorite character was Little Orphan Annie.
Now, between the sugar buzz and the scared-straight threat of goblin snatching, Halloween was typically a sleepless night full of spooky mind wandering, hearing every creak, and questioning the shadows on the wall. Truth be told, it was inadvertently a genius plan on my mom’s part as this was almost guaranteed a household of well behaved children through to the new year. So parents take heed. If you are seeking a less stress filled holiday season, consider this poem. For added effect, tell it by the hearth with the lights down low…
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Be good or…
the Gobble-uns might gits you Ef you Don’t Watch Out!
LITTLE ORPHANT ANNIE
by: James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916)
FSBO's Lessons In Playing It Off
FSBO (For Sale By Owner) aka Fizz, the kitten, just unintentionally rolled off the bed and now she’s pretending like it didn’t happen by fastidiously cleaning herself. Right-o. Play it off girl. No one saw a thing.
She can’t hold her liquor either.
Absent Minded Hygene
I hate when I’m almost finished brushing my teeth and realize I forgot to turn on my toothbrush. That cleaning could’ve been so much more.Calling All Hungry Chicagoans!
Hello Chicagoans and Pie Lovers!
The holidays are fast approaching so I want to extend an offer to you, my dear friends. As many of you know, pie baking has become a passion in the past few years. This year I would love to offer pies for you, your families and friends. Whether you plan to celebrate here or are traveling home, these yummy, homemade treats are a great addition to your dinner table OR paired with cold leftovers! I would love to make dessert one less stress during the chaos of the holiday season!
Currently, the choices are the traditional trinity of fall pie flavors or the “pie-fecta”: apple, pumpkin, and/or pecan, but I’m open other requests. Each pie is priced at $25 per pie. If you’re interested, please send me an email or message me through Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/ChicagoRedRealEstate
I hope this email finds you all in good spirits! Also feel free to pass this along to anyone who might be hungry too!
Hugs!
Best,
ChicagoRed
PS Attached is a photo to hopefully further entice the taste buds!
Morphing Into Matthau
The residual effect of this dog-sitting gig is I am now a grumpy old man. Two heart beats away from yelling at you to get off my lawn and recounting my stamp collection in pressed Bermuda shorts, black knee socks and sandals. Kids these days!
