Hee Haw

I have always remembered that show with fond memories! Those were the days of good country music and Roy Clark ketchup commercials. I wanted to be one of those girls with poofy pigtails, short shorts and off shoulder shirts. As i watched this show, it stirred up so many memories, one being of the cartoon animals on the show. If i remember correctly, it was a pig, donkey and a chicken. When someone would tell a funny joke the animals would laugh, and when someone told a joke not so funny, the animals would stampede over the person or hit them upside the head, or kick them or somehow commence to kicking their butt. I remember being so confused by this when i was small. I would think, well i guess sometimes those animals are nice and sometimes they are mean! I would think hey..how come that donkey just kicked Grandpa Jones? It was really great to see that show again. It turned out i was in luck because the two special musical guests were Tammy Wynette and George Jones, so that was a heck of a show. I was also in luck as it turned out because String Bean was on that episode. I friend of mine's father would always entertain us by playing the banjo and singing String Bean songs when we would come over for supper and I loved visiting with him. Mr. Mike really opened my eyes to his music, as i didn't know much about String Bean, because he was murdered before I was born. As i watched Hee Haw the other night and saw String Bean so full of life and laughter, it made me feel really sick to my stomach that someone saw fit to take his life. I had to try really hard and shake that feeling and just enjoy the show. I think he would want it that way-to be remembered with laughter, not sorrow...I know i would.

Have you ever filled out a job application and found a section that said hobbies and completely drew a blank? Some people include a personal page in their resume with hobbies and such. This is so a potential employer can kind of get a sneak peek into your personality. I have always thought I could never list my real hobbies. How funny would it look if i put "smoky dive bars, shooting pool, country music and talking on the phone to my best friend"? I was thinking the the other day, that if my hobbies aren't good enough to go on a resume, maybe I am not a very well-rounded person. This weighed heavily on my mind all day. How can anyone get to know me if my interests are so shallow? I had to think of things that make me happy. All of a sudden it hit me like a wave..I love to cook! I love watching cooking shows, reading cookbooks and trying and tasting new recipes. I love knitting...etc. The next thing i know i had a pretty impressive mental list. Why had i always blocked that out before? It kind of makes me wonder how many times i have unconsciously sold myself short? Since this is my first blog, sort of a get to know you post, I thought i would list my true list of hobbies here. Of course, some of these would never make it to my resume, but this is the real me.

1. Cooking
I love cooking shows, especially Paula Deen. I read cookbooks like novels, and i love trying and tasting new recipes.

2. Knitting
I knit backwards, and I can only knit washcloths and scarves so far, but it is really relaxing.

3. Reading
I can get lost in a good book for hours. I like autobiographies the best. Strong people, especially women truly inspire me.

4. Interior design
I watch shows about and mentally design rooms in my head all the time. I am not sure I have a real eye for it, but i wish I did.

5. Thrift store shopping
Ohh how i could get lost in a thrift store, digging through treasures. I almost never buy anything, but I always enjoy the trip.

6. Antique stores
I would decorate an entire house with antiques if I could. I try to imagine the people that owned these beautiful things, and how old they actually are.

7. All things southern
This includes funny sayings, folklore, food, superstitions, and they way everyone southern has a warm charming way of making you feel comfortable and at home.

8. Comedy clubs
I have only been a few times, but had a blast every time.

9. Traveling
Road trips are the best!

10. Sec football and beer
War Eagle!