Photographs and Memories: September 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

Pansy P. Petunia

We had a Relief Society meeting last night entitled Poetry and Plants. I wanted to find something from Shel Silverstein but didn't take the time to research and dig through his books. I did, however, find this little goodie. When I read it, I chuckled and chuckled and then broke out into a good laugh. I didn't have the nerve to read it in front of the group last night but my friend Miranda did. It didn't get too many laughs. I guess you have to consider the audience. Adults really don't like this type of humor (unless it is me). I would love for Amanda and Sarah to read it to the kids and post their reactions/comments on here.

PANSY P. PETUNIA

I'm Pansy P. Petunia

and I never take a shower.

There isn't any need because

I smell just like a flower.

My breath smells like forget-me-nots.

My burps smell like impatiens.

My armpits smell like daisies

and my feet smell like carnations.

But what is most impressive,

and should tickle many noses,

is if I ever "cut the cheese"

it makes me smell like roses.

But maybe I'm mistaken

and could use a bath today,

'cause everyone who smells me

holds their nose and runs away!

--Kenn Nesbitt

(I chuckled again when I just read it)

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

WHAT THE HECK???

Yesterday, James pointed out that we had a snake skin on our back patio. I got the heeby-jeebies looking at this. We said it must have been a pretty big snake. I thought I would take a picture of the skin it left behind. The skin was in two pieces, this is just one.

This morning, I am out walking Cincy and she goes up to this bush and then jumps back really quick and I see THIS!!! YUCK!! I had to take two pictures to prove it was there.

What am I to do????? I called Larry. He didn't even seem worried one little bit. I am afraid it could get into the house. I did find a lizzard in the house once. I tried to find a pellet gun but I think Brad must have taken it with him when he moved. I may go buy a BB gun today. I cannot, I repeat, CANNOT put up with this. I wish I could find a cage or something but I couldn't get that close to it. Wish me luck and I hope I live through this.