Does She or Doesn't She?

FMM: 7 mi

Good morning, blah-gies,

I don't have much to say, but that that's never stopped me before. I have stirred up quite a controversy over my hair color debate. I had no idea you all cared about me so much...I had intended to let my hair go au natural and grow to its own length while here. What better chance does one have to glimpse the future? I must admit that I was rather curious to see myself in the natural state. Perhaps my original beauty would show through and I would save myself a lot of time and money. Well, I've had a preview of the future and --well, let's just say I wish I hadn't bought that other mirror and hauled it home..Nonetheless, I have not given up my resolve yet. You know that my ultimate goal is to buy one of those cute houses across the street from the library in Columbia and walk back and forth with a large tote bag (or now I could even use my wheeled cart) and my grizzled long gray hair flying over my oversized glasses as I wander the library selecting and returning books while muttering to myself and becoming yet another colorful character on teh Columbia landscape....Well, keep sending me your thoughts as I weigh my decsion. Mary is threatening to bring a bottle of hair color. There are at least two things I have never done before: color my own hair or paint a wall...I will keep you posted.. Another question: Why do bangs in the eyes look so fashionable on Jennifer Anniston or Cameron Diaz yet quite different on me? Just wondering..Today I am off on a 6-7 mile journey to pick up a wheelchair for Mom. Bob has given me a map and marked my way, so I can't go wrong, right?.. Nancy says that I've been writing to many WORDS (what am I thinking??) so she doesn't read the blog all the way through. When she comes, she can show me how to Twitter. I know how to write a haiku; does that help??..Speaking of Nancy..her Homecoming skit which she spent about 100 hours rehearsing was voted "worst one of all" on the Greek Chatline. It was also voted that way by the judges. Hopefully, her psyche will recover from this dissing... Molly has invited 8 former sorority sisters to our house in Columbia for Homecoming. There are moments when I'm glad I'm 4,000 miles away..I may not be able to keep up the blog after next Monday when Mom and Mary arrive. I will do it when I can and resume on or about Nov. 6...

Rooting (pun intended)not rotting away in the Emerald Isle,

Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth

All About Nancy

Nancy has threatened to stop reading my blog since I don't mention her. Like most celebrity bloggers, I have tried to shield my family members from publicity, but Nancy prefers to take the Suri/Shiloh route, so I must oblige her... What can I tell you about Nancy? Nancy is 18 and a freshman in college. She has had a few surprises in her classes this year. She has lucked out on a few tests she didn't study for and not lucked out on a few she did. .. She is and always has been very lovable and very likable. She is also very funny. She recently won a spot in her sorority's Homecoming skit due to her ability to impersonate -- are you ready for this -- an Irish accent! She did visit here in 2004, but otherwise has had little exposure to Irish accents. When I try to give her tips on word pronunciation, she doesn't need them. Is is possible to inherit an Irish accent from generations past? I don't know. However, if her career plans in marketing don't work out, I think she could make it as an impersonator. Really. She is an observer of people...What else? Well, she told her father that she bought a pair of Uggs over the weekend. Of course, her father has no idea what those are which is just as well. No father should have to know what they are or especially how much they cost...She also just recovered from a nasty case of the flu. She doesn't think it was swine flu, but she's not sure.... Now if you have comments you'd like to make about Nancy, please log on to the blog and make them. Nothing would make her happier. And, like a rat in a Skinner box searching for pellets, I suspect Nancy will read this blog forevermore as she will think that there just might be a mention of her!!! If you would like to be a featured topic, too, just let me know; I'd be glad to blog about you...What is the saying, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." Well, luckily, no one gave me anything to do last weekend, as I wouldn't have gotten it done. I had nothing in particular to do and did a whole lot of nothing...However, I did find a real honest-to-goodness mall... I am in search of a jacket, but I had no luck. I think that my standards are just too high. You tell me what you think. Here's what I'm looking for: lightweight, waterproof car coat length coat with a hood that has a tie and several strategically-placed pockets to accommodate my nomadic sherpa lifestyle. It also must be flattering, slimming, fashionable, youthful, affordable yet durable, and in one of my "Color Me Beautiful" colors. Teresa, if you are reading this, maybe Amy (who is studying at the Fashion Institute in L.A.) can design one for me...Oh the other hand, maybe I should search for an army surplus store; I have always looked good in khaki, and I could stick a few rations in my pockets for the next time I get lost wandering around the city...Again, I do know that some of you have to get back to work... I am off to hunt, gather, and do whatever it is I do...

Blogingly yours,

Tizzie/Tiz/Tizmom/Mom/Liz/Elizabeth