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    Sunday, May 16, 2010

    Sundays In My City L.B. Pride

     
    Unknown Mami

    The great thing about living in the City is the diversity.. Most city Folk, like myself love, live, and breathe diversity. City Folk understand what you do is your business, just don't cross us or we'll cut ya! This weekend was the Long Beach Gay Pride Festival. Are you kidding me... get a sitter its PARTY TIME! All of Long Beach was out Dancing, Shakin it, and partying. Straight, Gay, Narrow and Crooked... we came to party.... and ain't no party like a LBC Party! Even the protesters were there. Holding Their Signs and shouting their views. I was a little confused because they said all you HOMO's need to go to Church...so I said.. but it's Sunday Sir aren't you suppose to be in Church? He was silent for almost a minute (thats a long time in the protesting world).

    The only thing I HATE is the body of the beautiful boy that walked pass me in a micro-mini with legs to kill for... its just not fair for one person to be that stunning! 

    I passed out 50 flyers to people I saw with kids for www.theautspot.com. I Rock!!

    Visit Unknown Mami to see more Sundays In My City.





    Friday, May 14, 2010

    Weekend Warriors #9










    Click Here to see how it works:

    There are no rules...(feel free to post an old or new post!)
    this will run through the whole weekend
    (Friday evening posted by 9pm PST
    thru Noon Monday, PST )
    so that Special Needs Families
    will have time to participate..
    we never know what any day is going to be like..

    This weeks Question:
    (you can post anything, old or new posts
    you don't have to choose question)

    Summertime is rough for all families. 
    If you are Special Needs, or your Children are,
    what are some of the things you have to do
    to prepare for a vacation?

     My Tip of the day:
    When researching Special Needs Camps
    and/or Events
    always ask for Scholarship Programs!

    Please link directly to your Weekend Warrior Post
    (feel free to link posts with Special Needs Giveaways 
    and informational links, but please, no links 
    to ads for expensive items the average household cannot afford)

    Answer to Question:
    We live across the Street from the Beach so
    planning isn't really necessary! 


    The one fun thing I am planning is
    an Autism Summer Picnic!

    The Autspot Foundation and I are joining forces!


    If you live in California and have Family 
    on the Autism Spectrum...
    Please join us!!


    Come join TheAutspot.com and many other friends and families in the Autism Community at our Summer Picnic! There will be food, activities for the kids, and resources. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

    Please RSVP via Phone 

    or Email (Subject: Autism Family Picnic).
    Date: June 19th, 2010
    Time: Between Noon and 3pm

    Place: Bixby Park, Long Beach, CA

    Jane: 562-712-5320 Autspot Profile: knottylbc
    Dele: dele@theautspot.com

    Greg: greg@theautspot.com Time: Noon-3pm
    www.theautspot.com
    www.theautspotfoundation.org

    Thursday, May 13, 2010

    Thursday Thunks A Pimp Named Slickback














    Are you a Facebooker? Are you addicted to those stupid games that suck a person in at the drop of a hat? Would you care to share your Facebook identification link so that we may all stalk you be your friend?

    I am a recovered Mafia Wars addict. I played all the time. All night long. I started wars and felt powerful by robbing, thieving, and joining different Clans. It affected my parenting and my sleep. I woke up one day and thought, just think of all the positive things I could do with my time. And so I did it. I gifted everything to a new player I liked, and quit cold Turkey. I am the Envy of many (too bad ciggs aren't that easy to quit)!! I don't miss it at all. I still have some MW friends on my FB that I talk to daily.

    If you had to be magically transformed into an animal that you loathe, which one would it be? 

    At least I'll be rich.

    What is the strangest thing you have said to:

    * get a job?
    * get a date?

    Job: I know Morse Code 
     a. i didnt know it, and 
    b. i found out later you don't need to know Morse Code to work for an alarm company, my friend thought it would be funny to tell me that.

    Date: haven't dated in awhile. I got a lame pick up line awhile back some guy asked me my name. I said my first name is Single-Parent, my middle name is Rent & Bills, and my last name is  ChandlerChanelIslaamTafari (my kids names)

     um yeah I got rid of him quickly!
     
    What cartoon character do you find the most sexiest?
    A PIMP NAMED SLICKBACK 
    (The Boondocks Cartoon on MTV's Adult Swim)
    just because i'm dating in the Cartoon World doesn't mean my bad choice in men needs to change

    When dog food is new with improved tasting, who tests it?

    Anyone that crosses A PIMP NAMED SLICKBACK

    What does OK actually mean?

    OK means you really don't wanna do whatever it is your asked to do. It's very unenthusiastic without being rude. It's hoping that the other person changes their mind.

    If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the earth?
    Sure, If it makes ya feel better.

    When you were in high school and were sitting in math class... when the day came to learn about 3.14, did you get hungry?

    I'm always hungry besides Pi is useless with out Whip Cream.


    Have you ever been on the radio?

    Yes I won tickets to Nina Hagen in the 80's

    Beans, beans the magical fruit The more you eat, the more you toot The more you toot, the better you feel So let's have beans at every meal! Why do people say that when beans are vegetables?

    Because Hip Hop Harry says that Beans are fruits. Anything with seeds is a Fruit. And I believe Hip Hop Harry because he has the powers to keep my son out of my hair for 30 minutes.

    What about tv? And I don't mean physically on top of the tv either, you silly people. Same goes for the radio question.

    Yes I was on TV in the mid to late 90's. I worked and helped run a Non-Profit Community Garden in San Francisco. We sold produce to local Cafe's and Residents. They did a news piece on us.

    Do you think Adam & Eve had belly buttons?
    Um No.

    If you were going to own a liquor store or a bar, what would you name it?

    Ground Zero

    How about you own a grocery store - what's it's name?

    It'd be all Organic, and I'd name it... 
    Fresh Bitch

    If you could only watch one tv show for the rest of your life and no other, what would it be? And yes, it's going to be in series form so you don't actually have to watch the same episode over and over.

    I'd rather pick a Channel: National Geographic Channel

    What was the name of your 3rd grade teacher?

    Mr. Brown (he made me pee my pants in front of the whole class, Rat Bastard)

    Do you know how to parallel park?

    Like a Pro!

    What kinds of cereal do you have in your home right at this very moment?

    Maple Oat Granola

    If you were to have a garage sale tomorrow, what is the first item you own that you would say "I'm selling THAT!"?

    My Tween (50% off)
    Visit Thursday Thunks for more Thunking!

    Wednesday, May 12, 2010

    Special Exposure Wednesday Tafari & Monkey


    5 Minutes for Special Needs

    Is anybody looking?
    I'm Stealing Grandma's Mother's Day Present...
    Chocolate Covered Strawberries!

    Busted!!!
    ******

    Meet Monkey

    Click on monkey to donate...please help!








    She's well loved!
    She's also a Blogfia Kid...

    Recently Diagnosed with
    Neuroblastoma...

    Her Mom is Michelle from
    Ian has started a fundraiser 
    for her family.

    Click here for more info and to 
    participate in a Raffle:

    (Donations go to Monkey's Family)

    to see more Special Exposure Wednesdays!

    Tuesday, May 11, 2010

    Are you there God? It's me Michael & other Random Thoughts


    randomtuesday

    • I don't think Sleeping on the Floor helps your back means you should do that every night. Can't wait to get my new Futon next month
    • Is it me or does every young white male I pass on the street look like Justin Beiber?
    • How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Seriously, I wanna know
    • At some point do we mom's get to step off the Karma-go-round, I think even my Mum would agree I've paid my dues
    • If Russell doesn't win Survivor I really want Parvati to win. She rocks. She's like the Man Whisperer... and Sandra.. well she's just a Man. I do have to admit Sandra was smooth as Butter finding and hiding the HII last week
    • I tried to watch the new show Miami Medical 2x now, and I am comfortable saying "I'm just not that into you"
    • I took my Mum to see "The Back-Up Plan" on Mother's Day and the whole movie I couldn't stop thinking "HAHA J-Lo your butt is gone, even having kids affects your body image, btw looks like your insurance lapsed".  They tried to fool us at one point with a g-string body double, but unh unh no way she's as flat as a board now. Except in that skin tight white dress, but even that dress would have gave Paris Hilton an ass
    • I think Pre-School should start at 5am. Why not? My kid is wide awake
    • I'm freaking out. I think I am turning into Michael Jackson. Whats that disease? Vitiligo. Seriously, look at my chest....White Spots! It's spreading too. Time for a Doctor's Appt. But if I turn all white I am going to drop all my weight put on a glove, do the backslide and make money off this Shyt. MJ's fans will believe anything!

    For more Random Tuesday Thoughts
    visit the Un-Mom

    Monday, May 10, 2010

    Monday Mayhem It's All About Mom!


    Join Us for Monday Mayhem


    1. How old is your Mom? If she has passed away, how old would she be?

    I don't know if she'd want me to share that. So let's just say I'm 42 and she's older than me.

    2. What is/was your Moms worst habit?

    My mum bases relationships on the past. She has a hard time moving on.

    3. What famous person does/did your Mom resemble (a picture of that famous person would be nice)?

    I am not sure what famous person she resembled but I have a pic of her with a famous person.

    My mum and Elvis

    4. What would be one meal that you would love for your Mom to cook for you right now?

    Poached Eggs on Rye Bread. I don't know what it is but she makes the best Poached Eggs. The yolk breaks just right!

    5. Was your Mom a Stay at Home Mom or did she have to go to a work/job (and yes, Mayhem understands and knows that being a Stay at Home Mom is work/job) when you were growing up?

    I was a latch-key kid. She was an ESL Teacher. Although I wasn't having sex at 14, I was drinking & smoking pot, I ran horribly wild, threw massive parties, and ditched school. But when everyone left I still played Barbies with my Sister. 

    6. If you could change one thing about your Mom what would it be?

    I'd like her to live more in the moment.

    7. Did you ever make your mom cry? if so, explain.

    Yes. I went through a three-year period in my early Twenties where I did drugs. It was ugly.

    8. Have you ever told a lie to your Mom to protect yourself or someone else? If yes, have you come clean and told your Mom the truth?

    I told her many lies during that drug period. I don't even remember half of them, but what I do remember I've come clean after she's reminded me of incidents.

    9. What is the one thing that you most admire about your Mom?

    She adopted and raised two Children that weren't hers. She went through the Multi-Race Adoption at a time it wasn't Popular. She endured a lot of abuse and stares. She held her head high & claimed us, and with the cut of her eye's dared anyone to say a word. She is the Original Angelina Jolie and I'm so proud of that.

    10. In 10 words or less, describe your Mom.

    Activist, Youthful, Healthy, Considerate, Proud, Nice, Independent, Beautiful, Charming, Mum!


    Visit Monday Mayhem for more Mom Stories!

    Friday, May 7, 2010

    Weekend Warriors #8


    For ALL Special Needs!


    There are no rules...(feel free to post an old or new post!) 
    this will run through the whole weekend
    (Friday evening posted by 9pm PST
    thru Noon Monday, PST )
    so that Special Needs Families
    will have time to participate..
    we never know what any day is going to be like..


    ~Non-Special Needs Linkers ask us a question, 
    email knottylbc@yahoo.com to have 
    your questions posted the following week...
    link us, love our children, and most of all 
    teach your children how to befriend ours~
     
    Non-Special Needs 
    (suggestions)

    Aunties, Uncles, Neighbors, OT's, ABA's & Families
    Email me Three Questions that I will post next week

    (ex. how do you feel about your child riding the Short Bus?, 
    I say short bus not to poke fun, but to open up correct lingo and 
    take the power out of tacky words),
     
    Post a pic of your Child with
    A Special Person in their Lives,
    Post an interaction you had this week,
    Something new you've learned, etc
     Let us know One thing you will do this month
    to teach your Child about Ours.


    Special Needs Persons & Families
    (suggestions)

    Post A Pic

    Link an old post or your current post
    Choose to Answer Questions 

    Post how your Week/Weekend went
    What are your plans this Weekend,
    vent, share, love, and laugh..
    you and your family are valued here!

    This is not a forum stating "my way or the highway"
    please be respectful, discuss your experiences only.

    This is not a forum to debate.
    So lets gather and share our Experiences! 
    ****
    This weeks Question:
    What are you doing for yourself
    on Mothers Day?

    Jane's tip of the day... 
    I saw this post on Mother's Day it says Autism 
    but I think it applies to ALL Special Needs Mothers
    Click Here: Mother's Day


    My Post:
    For Mother's Day the kids and I are going to my folks house. 
    It's the one place where I don't have to watch him constantly.
    Everyone chips in taking care of Tafari. 
    Also, Dad is cooking so that is what I am doing for myself... 
    No cooking all Day!

    We just got our Spring School Pics!


    Please link directly to your Weekend Warrior Post
    (feel free to link posts with Special Needs Giveaways 
    and informational links, but please, no links 
    to ads for expensive items the average household cannot afford) 

    Family Fridays Proud Auntie


    Anaya & Kaya

    Like star dust glistening on fairies' wings
    Little girls dreams are of magical things.
    ~Sherry Larson
     
     
    for more Family Fridays!

    Thursday, May 6, 2010

    Thirsty Thursday's Master Cleanse



    I've started the Master Cleanse Diet. 
    I hope to last 2 weeks.
    Measure 2 Tablespoons of Fresh Lemon Juice
    Now add 2 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup*
     add 1/10 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper to the cup 
    (or more to taste).
    Mix and drink immediately.

    *Dont use Pancake Syrup, 
    use Grade B or darker Organic Syrup
    Make sure you do the Salt Water Flush as well
    Drink Plenty of Water
    Drink 6-12 glasses a day of Lemonade
    Click Here for more Master Cleanse Info
    *****

    btw i didn't make it past an adult beverage at lunch. 
    In my defense it was a lunch for my friends b-day... 
    starting again tomorrow. 
    The longest I've done the Cleanse is a week.


    Wednesday, May 5, 2010

    Special Exposure Tafari's got Rhythm

     

    Click below to say....

    Happy Birthday Colby and 

    Happy Childhood Stroke Awareness Day!

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    We have a New Special Needs Mom, in our Community

    toddler diagnosed with ganglioneuroblastoma 

    click here to show your support

    5 Minutes for Special Needs
     Please visit 5 minutes for Special Needs 
    to see more Special Families
     

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