Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

The heART Of The Matter

Looks like this one scammed the internet, the public at large, even Tosh.0.  That's ok - the sentiment is still the same, and I'd still love to see that tattoo on someone's forehead!  (Being in the same company as Tosh?  I'll take it, Chicky.  Bwwwwaaaaahhhaaaaaahhhaaaaaaa!!!!!)

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Cheating.  Lying.  Being duplicitous.  Indulging your own immediate wants and desires at the expense of someone who has placed their trust, their faith, their heart in your care.

Cowards, all.

If you are so unhappy in your relationship, shit or get off the pot.  Either open your mouth to your partner and express what is making you uncomfortable, what is lacking, what you need - or open your mouth to your partner and say, "Sorry, this is no longer working for me, but I respect you enough to tell you I am out."

But having your cake and eating it, too?

Sorry, you self indulgent turds - that's not going to fly.

That line brings me to this picture.

That steaming pile of turdage surrounded by a bunch of happy, crust crazy flies belongs to one Rossie Brovent of Dayton, Ohio.

Rossie is a cheater.  She chose to indulge her whormoans and cheat with a long-time friend of her boyfriend.

He found out.  (Note to cheaters - your subterfuge is not usually as James Bondian as you think.  You and your alternate universe WILL get found out.)

He is a tattoo artist.  He decided that art was the best revenge.  So when Rossie begged a new tattoo off him, he obliged, first allowing her to indulge in some tequila shots, then having her sign the consent form indicating the tattoo was "at the artist's discretion."

Instead of the idyllic scene from Narnia she wanted, she sobered up to what she actually IS - a steaming pile of dung.

Know anyone in your life who deserves to wear this type of Scarlet A?

I sure do.  But no hiding it - I would tattoo it right in the middle of their forehead.  Good art should never go to waste.

Cherry BOMB

Ahhh, TLC - The Learning Channel.

Given what they "teach" these days via the airwaves, I'd say the "Learning" part of their title is a little loose.

They teach us about 2 year olds in push up bras, fake eyelashes, and spray tans.  They teach us that overpopulation-be-damned a uterus should push out as much life as possible.  They teach us that despite being illegal, polygamy is great for ratings.  They teach us, basically, that our collective taste is up our asses.

I admit to watching Toddlers and Tiaras for the trainwreck that it is.  I completely fess up to passing judgement on the endless supply of seriously overweight, dimbulb moms who are hellbent on pimping out their daughters instead of turning that mirror on themselves, their own health, and the example they SHOULD be setting for their kids.  (Clearly the one they send is "YOU must look thin, tan, coiffed, PERFECT, but Mommy can eat this bag of Cheetos while I scream at you to pivot properly and blow kisses.")

I have caught enough episodes of Sister Wives to want to reach through the TV and smack Kody in his egotistical weiner.

And I have watched the Duggars now cavort across the globe, embarrassingly highlighting how vacuum-like their child rearing skills are (sorry, but their children have no worldview - but then, apple, tree?).

Now, the channel that professes to teach us all something in return for 30 minutes of our time is turning the klieg light on another group of citizens...

VIRGINS.

Yes, the diehard virgins among us are finally getting their due.  Screw (pardon the pun) the Kardashians with their array of kootches all busier than the Holland Tunnel during rush hour - these folks are chaste, even when chased.  And proud of it.

And that's fine.  If a person wants to abstain till marriage, go for it.  Whether it is personal, religious, or fear based - the decision to finally have sex with another human being should never be entered into lightly.

Was I a virgin when I got married?  No.  My choice.  Will my daughters all be?  Who knows.  That will be their choice.  As I have told them - I highly doubt I will be on hand for a consult when they are making out and making that decision.  They have to weigh the relationship, the person, the trust, the desire, the meaning of that moment - and it varies for everyone.

Personally, I cannot imagine walking up the aisle to marry someone I have never even kissed.  Kissing - really good kissing - is one of life's greatest pleasures.  Like hand holding and hugging - kissing is a natural progression of a healthy relationship.  It also is the first barometer for how compatible two people are.  And that first kiss as a married couple?  It should be sweet, slow, meaningful - it should not look like two starving people at a face buffet.

But - as I said - whatever floats your boat.  I just know that the kiss highighted in the preview for The Virgin Diaries is sad, embarrassing, and makes a huge case for at least learning HOW to kiss before doing it in front of a crowd.  And if it is any indicator of what's ahead for that wedding night, I hope they have medical insurance.

Elfing Update

Just wanted to let you know your generosity is filling Santa's sleigh!  With your help (and hours tracking down the best bargains, coupon codes, etc) your donations are filling wish list items like warm flannel shirts, pretty pink clothing for a little girl, LEGOS, socks, Princess Charm School dolls, Play-doh kits, board games, shoes, a winter coat, and a much wanted Xbox game!

I promise every penny is being made to beg for mercy as we help Santa fill his bag!

 

Another Family For Elfing

I received an email this weekend from a DGMSer, and while I promised to keep names out of it, I do have permission to share her story of the family for whom she is asking help.

In the past year this family has faced down Dad's cancer TWICE, in addition to new multiple health issues.  A tornado removed part of their roof, then Irene flooded their basement.  Money has always been tight, but they are honest, hardworking, forward looking people.  Unfortunately, for all their forward looking, they keep getting pushed back two steps.

Case in point - Mom had been working had to save money for some Christmas gifts for their two children - a daughter who is 8 and a son who is 14 - but their van broke down last week and the money ended up having to go to the repair.

Their wish list is not long or filled with extravagant things like iPods - more like a doll, some games, and clothing. 

With your help, the elfing has begun today to help make some magic under their tree this year.  Please continue to send what you can, and let me know if you or a family you know of needs our help.  You ARE making a difference again this year!

Linda

Kudos To Sharon!

Natala's mom finished the Space Coast Half Marathon today!  Way to go, Sharon! 

It's All About Sue Today!

It's Dane's BIG DAY!!!

It's Cheryl's Day!

Thankful

Another Thanksgiving has rolled onto the calendar, bringing with it family, food, and fond memories of the year that has been left in its wake.

The Sharps continue our tradition of being traditionally untraditional.  Our lifestyle and Rudy's occupation have meant decades of creating our own moments, shifting birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays on the calendar to fit into the demands of our lives, not the scripted dates of society.

Last night found us gathered around the dining room table to celebrate Thanksgiving - or as Kendall called it, "Starchapalooza 2011".  While the rest of the country will gather around their tables today, Thanksgiving 2011 will find the Sharps headed in various directions for the demands of our lives.

And I am thankful.

Thankful for our three amazing, talented, intelligent, giving, open minded daughters. 

Thankful for a husband who has sacrificed a traditional homelife with his wife and children for years - living on his own - so that these children could flourish, unafraid to finally put down some semblance of roots.  Thankful for the bonds he has nurtured with them, despite the miles that have separated them.  Thankful that he still loves ME, still wants to be with me, still envisions the day we finally move back to an island and are able to refocus on US.

Thankful for the strength I have found and built upon all these years, essentially being a single parent - raising these girls to be the strong, independent young women they have become.  Thankful for striving and mostly achieving my goal of setting an example for them - that there is nothing they cannot do, fix, be - that they have all the strength they need inside.  That they do not need a man to do for them.  That having someone in their lives should be a want, not a need. 

I am thankful for Zeus and everything he is to Culley, everything he has become to our family.  He just fits.  And I love him.

I am thankful for Culley continuing to blaze her trail through this world.  Excited by her studies, eager for each next step in her journey, unafraid of what may be around corners.  She is 19 1/2 - six months left till 20 years old, and I am incredibly thankful for nearly 2 decades of being this incredible woman's mother.

I am thankful for Kendall finally finding her place in this world, free of the title of "Culley's little sister" and "Carson's big sister."  At UNT she is flourishing, finding herself, charting her course, being her own person.  She is finally seeing what we have always seen - she is AMAZING. 

I am thankful for the lessons I learn daily from Carson.  That life is about the adventure, the ride, the chance to smile each day, soak in all that is good.  That life does hand you potholes and shitty people, but none of it can truly hamstring you unless you choose to let it.  That nothing you want comes easy.  That discipline, dedication, and committment are 24/7/365 - they don't take a vacation day, they never move to the back burner.  Being her mother is a humbling experience. 

I am thankful for this community.  You all have come together over the years building this into so much more than a URL on the web.  If anything, URL, in this case, stands for U R LOVE.  Your highs, lows, laughter, tears, discussions, disagreements, generosity of time, spirit, resources make you REAL PEOPLE.  As we welcome another holiday season, I am thankful for that spirit as we again work to keep Christmas alive for children, and hope alive in their parents' hearts.

In a few hours the Sharps will depart - I will be heading to Dallas with Carson and Kendall - Carson will be participating in her first College Showcase this weekend.  Tough games watched not only by parents and friends, but by college coaches.  It is amazing to think that this child, who first tied on soccer cleats at the tender age of 6, is now taking her first steps into the recruiting process for collegiate soccer.

Rudy and Culley will be heading off for a father-daughter weekend - she has a primate observation to do at the Houston Zoo for her Primatology class.  They will also be taking in the King Tut exhibit while in Houston.

Our home will be left in the capable paws of our cats, and the capable monitoring of ADT (lest anyone entertains the thought of peeking in the windows - Casa de Sharp is wired at every one).

Traditionally untraditional.

I am most thankful for that.  Thankful for a family that does things OUR way.  It may not make sense to the outside world, but it makes sense to us.  And that is really all that matters.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and I will try to throw some game updates up on FB as Carson plays this weekend.  Love to you all ~ Linda

It's All About Cheryl Today!