From the Publisher's Porch
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Welcome back to Coon Creek folks and a big HELLO to aLL MY porchers.
I've got tons to say today so I'm gonna "cut to the chase". Y'all
know where the refreshments are so, come one, throw your feet up
and let’s chat! ~smile~
I don’t know about you, but I’m still trying to get used to writing
‘04 on my checks. When I was growing up 2004 sounded like a science
fiction movie. I pictured everything silver and shiny and us living
in outer space like the Jetsons. Looks like that lifestyle is still
a few years off. Although, after learning more about Michael Jackson
and his famous Neverland, I’d have to say he’s way out ahead of us.
Still, I figure ’04 will have plenty surprises, just like its predecessor.
2003 gave us heightened terrorist alerts, earthquakes, mudslides, the
image of Martha in pinstripes and mad cows…
Which reminds me, I’ve got a theory on that. Has anyone else noticed
that this mad cow scare struck at the height of the low-carb craze--when
everybody and their mamas were eating nothing but meat, cheese and eggs?
Well, follow the money, people. Who do you think was suffering the most
there? I’ll tell you who-—Little Debbie and the Pillsbury Dough Boy! Don’t
let his little giggle fool you. Mama always said to watch out for the shy
ones. So, here’s a head ups for you chicken farmers, you might want to
beef up security...
And while we're on the cow thing, here's a good one I got from the Internet
Two cows are talking and the first one says, “I’m worried about this Mad
Cow Scare.” The second cow says, “I’m not.”
“You’re kiddin’!” his buddy exclaims. “They slaughtered thousands of cows
in Europe for Mad Cow. Why aren’t you worried?”
“’Cause it won’t affect me,” says the second cow. “I’m a duck...”
Yeah, I hear 'ya. *grin* That's one mad cow. *grin* Now for a few random
thoughts.
I got a new computer here at ATS for Christmas. The good news is this baby
is saving me all kinds of time. The bad news is that I might have missed
some of your emails during the swap. With that in mind, it seems like a
good time to tell y'all that if ever you write me a personal note, (not a
forward), and I don't respond--you can rest assured your mail got lost in
cyberspace. I don't always respond to forwards, but I ALWAYS respond to
personal mail. If that were to happen to you, try again!
Let's see...what else? Oh--I'm working hard on the southern mom project,
"What Southern Moms Tell Their Daughters." This one's gonna be a ton
of fun. I love reading the submissions! For example, here's one on
hygiene, "My southern mom told me to wash as far as possible and then
wash possible!" *grin* Right now, I'm editing the my chapter introductions
and waiting on more submissions. Helloooooo--that's where y'all come in.
I need more of your southern moms' sayings, whether they're wise, funny,
inspirational or just plain offbeat. I'm posting an excerpt from one of my
chapter introductions as well as the various catagories on the project page.
http://www.bayou.com/~tomtom/NewProjects.html. I'm hoping it will jumpstart
your memory. Why don't y'all ALL surprise me this week and get involved!
If you've already contributed--please consider forwarding this request to
your southern friends. Thanks!
okay, I know I'm long winded today, but I'm fixin' to let you get on with
this southern celebration, right after I tell you that this Saturday I'll
be in the KNOE Channel 8 booth at the Ag Expo in Monroe, LA! Come see me!
Until next week...
Hugs,
Shellie
P.S. You can watch this porch chat from the KNOE TV clip
by clicking here."
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