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Not “Happy Father’s Day”

June 18, 2017 Leave a Comment

So many messages posted on Facebook today, “Happy Father’s Day-to-all-the-dads-out-there” etc etc. What I didn’t see were any messages that were NOT “Happy Father’s Day” etc etc. I’m thinking it’s probably because most folks keep that sort of stuff to themselves, in the family, nothing to broadcast about. Although, I certainly know enough people on FB that post about EVerything!

Anyway, without really getting into anything myself, I have to post this little eCard simply because I think it’s hilarious!! and apropos!  :)

Daddy baggage
c’yall later, xo

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Politics, Peace, and Love, oh my!

October 12, 2012 7 Comments

Since I’m on Facebook & Twitter these days and there’s this thing called the “Presidential Election” only a couple of weeks away, I felt the need to pop in here and talk. Mainly because I need a little longer space for it (that’s when I miss blogging).

As a rule, I don’t offer my political or religious opinions/beliefs in either of those platforms. I am not a debater or fond of arguing my points of view with people that I just know casually… actually, not with too many folks, and not even with family that have their own very strong opinions. And I don’t plan on really getting into those opinions now. What I don’t understand, is why people – reasonable human beings – cannot honestly entertain another person’s opinion even if completely opposite their own.

Are they really blind to other points about any subject that they’re in disagreement with? Of course I’m not talking about heinous crimes (although that may be up for discussion, somewhere), but primarily politics (I think it’s difficult, and wrong, to argue with someone else’s core, moral, religious beliefs).

Maybe I’m too “Pollyanna-ish” and always try to see something good in everything/everyone. I was a Hippie as a teenager, and would actually still be barefoot with a flower in my hair if I could… well, maybe not. But my point is that I still live by the “Peace n’ Love” creed… not so much the protester, although I was maced at a rally once & believed in the Chicago 7/8. Sadly Abbey Hoffman committed suicide and Jerry Rubin was hit by a car & died, both when in their 50s. I regress.

My husband & mother are NOT like that, whatsoever. Not to mention the two of them have totally opposite opinions – they are both right, so they claim, and canNOT have any reasonable discussions together so we definitely stay away from those topics!! Black & white, no middle ground. I am grey. I understand why someone might believe their way is the only way, because of course they read it from very authoritative sources. Ya, their own party resources.

I feel shy and sometimes I feel “bad” when I make a comment on someone’s FB page that doesn’t agree with their post. I don’t want to argue, so I usually don’t. No conflicts. But that’s a different issue I guess. Yes, I just want “all of us to get along.” And I can see this post could wander all over the place, in typical Kitty-talk I guess.  I just wanted to make a statement that I DO see your point. I don’t necessarily agree with you, but I’m not going to insult you and think you’re a bad person. Oh sure, I may feel very strongly against your opinion, but that’s where I will keep it to myself… and probably wonder how you can even feel that way. But I will not compartmentalize your opinion and say “all of you” are that way.

Did I tell you that my license plate was “Peacnluv” before it was Ink2Art? Yup, it was. Soooo, bottom line, I just want to be happy online. No arguing. No politics. I really don’t want to know your political beliefs. Truthfully, much to my own surprise, it affects a little bit of my opinion of you… whether you agree or disagree with me. :)

As always, peace & love, xoxo ~Kitty

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I could work nekked if I wanted to…

June 6, 2010 2 Comments

but I don’t.

That’s one of the joys of being self-employed and working from home. Don’t have to fix my hair, no make-up and I wear whatever I want. Although when I was still working at the hospital I wore scrubs, which some would say wasn’t exactly “getting dressed” either.

The other morning I was sitting outside on the patio, waking up with my first cuppa, when the neighbor walked by on her way to work. Waving a cheery good morning to her, I thought about how nice she looked and briefly—very briefly—kind of wished that I was going to work. For the most part, having to crawl out of bed to the annoying squeal of the alarm, stumble to the shower and go through the daily routine of getting to work by 6:00 am isn’t something that I really miss.

Then I started thinking… what if I got up, fixed my hair and got dressed in something that I wouldn’t be embarrassed to be seen in, all before I plunked myself down in front of my computer to begin my work day. Would it make me feel more energized? More ready to dig in to my projects right from the get-go? If you’ve ever worked from home, you know how important it is to be self-disciplined and resist the urge to check into Twitter & Facebook & a few of your fav blogs to see what’s up before you actually begin working. Although it’s generally not a problem for me to do so (I am so much better at this than I used to be!), maybe by “getting ready” the old way would make it easier. Granted, I could still have foggy mornings either way, whether it’s at a remote workplace or in my own home, thinking about it yesterday was entertaining. As a matter of fact, as I write this post, I realize how much I really do appreciate not having to physically “go to” work any longer. And come winter when I hear my neighbor scraping the ice off of her windshield in 0º weather on her way to work, I’m sure I’ll have a chuckle (guffaw) at the absurdity of even considering all of the above! Silly me.
;)

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Change is eminent

February 4, 2010 2 Comments

“Know what’s weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change. But pretty soon, everything’s different.”

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Really, really grateful…

November 25, 2009 11 Comments

Turkey’s in the oven although no holiday smell quite yet (I like preparing the bird the night before). But the ceremonial cleaning, stuffing and double checking my list of things to do got me thinking about stuff.

You know how sometimes you think of the past, and it is what it is/was. Then I have moments like now. Thinking about my “web” past and how it really has been a big part of my life. Thinking of how much I truly have to be thankful for.

Earlier today Hubby and I had our own exchange of our good life and our blessings and how fortunate we are. But when I sat down at my desk to do a little work, a flood of memories started bubbling up, made sharper by browsing some of my old blog designs & pics (I love Adobe Bridge btw).
kittykitty

Although I briefly considered posting a few old designs/pics etc, I really don’t need them to make my point.

Do you realize how long some of us have known each other? Dana, Faith, Patti… Moosie, Batty (yay for FullMoon Webbies!), Bran, Weiniehead, Jeff, Jann, Froggy, Elise, DanMan, Allen (sorry if I missed anyone, it’s inevitable)… and a tremendous number of FullMoon Graphics visitors who have been with me from the beginning. And most of you are still here! Lori, AnnieBananie, Joe… good grief there are soooo many of you that I am so happy to have met.

Digital Divas

  • The fab Digital Divas!
  • “Diva & Goliath”
  • Grey Day
  • Kaycee (!)
  • The “Hoopty” thang… OH, and of course there was “BlogCon” which probably means more to Batty & Jon than anyone!

weblogcon

Goodness, the list never ends…
I also have a confession to make. I “talk” to some of you more than any other real life friends that I have. Especially now that I’m not physically out in the working world. No more saving lives. My former coworkers were some of my best friends, and oddly enough, now that I don’t see them every day, it’s sad to say that we don’t talk much any more either. Lives change, relationships change. People I’ve known for 20+ yrs that aren’t a big part of my life any longer.  :(

This post could go on infinitely. I just want you all to know that I am grateful that I met you. I am thankful for your friendship. I’m glad you’re here. Even when you’re not, I know that you’re out there.

mmm, I’m beginning to smell a little holiday bird…
I wish you all the very very best for your Thanksgiving Day. Whether you celebrate it with loved ones, or don’t at all. I hope you all have just a little bit to be thankful for, even if it doesn’t feel like it sometimes, there has to be some hope, some glimmer of gratefulness in your life. I sure hope so.
xoxo ~Kitty

Filed Under: notes to self, YAY! Tagged With: Digital Divas, grateful, thankful, web friends

Tabs vs Windows

November 6, 2009 Leave a Comment

So do you have a preference? Tabs vs windows? Is there a practical difference in using one over the other? I suppose I could try using tabs for awhile to see for myself but I’m currently just staying with the new window… just because.

I’m a bit antsy-pants tonite. Don’t feel like watching anything on t.v. that requires paying attention. Too late to continue working. I did get into downloading free tunes though for awhile.Edy's SF Fruit Bars

One of my fav things to snack on is (still) popsicles.  Edy’s sugar-free fruit pops are delish and they were 2 fer $5 at the store (normally $3.99 a piece!). So I bought a bunch and there was a coupon to download 10 songs for free from a site called PlayMe. Have you ever tried to think of 10 songs off the top of your head that you’d like to have but haven’t purchased? I knew there were some that I hadn’t bought yet… have heard them in the car or something, but never caught the name of the song. I’ll be darned but I was looking all over the site trying to find something that I liked to download. So I wound up getting some oldies-but-goodies… heck, I downloaded Ozzy’s Shot in the Dark, Alice Cooper – 18… ha, told you they were old. Then I finally gave up & figured I’d return when I knew what I wanted. But ya, not in the mood for much tonite.

I downloaded the newest version of Thesis for WP. Love that theme. Very customizable and from what I’ve seen so far, v.1.6 looks pretty nifty. I could play around with that for awhile I guess. Nah, requires brain use.

Put up a new set on FMG. Simple, but it was rather brain-free and actually quite relaxing. That was the idea. Felt good. In fact I noticed a couple of designs that I created and never uploaded. hmm… maybe I’ll put those together tonite. We shall see…

Anything else? OH, did I tell you that Jennie & Brian call the itty-baby-to-be Raisin? Baby Raisin . so cuuute.

Alrighty kids, later. xo

Filed Under: Freebies, notes to self Tagged With: baby, edy's, tabs, windows

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