My Blogaversary Winner!! October 6, 2010

My Blogaversary Winner!! -  October 6, 2010

I apologize to everyone for not announcing the winner the day following my birthday.

As you know, I had so many good things happening that I got behind on tallying all the

comments and taking care of business.  There were 275 eligible commenters in the

drawing ( you had to be a follower of my blog to be included ). I did not do the random

thing...I am just not that competent.  What I did took a lot longer, I'm afraid.  I printed

each day's commenters on a list, then cut up the entries, then folded them and put them

in a huge sealed plastic container.  When I went out to get gas today, I asked the

attendant to draw one name ( I am sure he questioned my sanity ).  The winner of the

"big three" is Kay L. Davis.  She is a Canadian whose blog you may follow -

"an unfittie's guide to adventurous travel!"  Check it out! I'll be sending Kay the following -

Fifty Dollars

The most recent CD of my favorite jazz singer, Sony Holland

A copy of my poetry book

After I got home today, I had a friend pull two more names for a copy of "Life's Journey,"

my poetry book.  The winners are rainfield61 whose blog, "My Journey" is at http://rainfield61.blogspot.com/ and clean and crazy whose blog, "My Recovery," is at
 http://surrendertowin.blogspot.com/.  Check them both out - they are wonderful.

Thanks to everyone who participated in my blogaversary giveaway and who posted
during this time period,  I appreciate all of you who have become followers in the past
year and who have crossed my path at some time or other.  In the 20 months since my
job ended, you all have been a life line for me and have given so much to me.  I hope
I'll still be here with you next year at this time!!

Flash 55 Friday - Another Year Older and Deeper in Debt - October 1, 2010

Flash 55 Friday - Another Year Older and Deeper in Debt - October 1, 2010

I'm looking at the wrinkle creams,

And frowning at their price,

Those within my budget,

Really promise nothing nice.

My hair is turning grayer,

And I've gained a pound or two,

But Sunday I'll be sixty-six,

So what's a girl to do?

I think I'll have a cheer,

I made it through another year!

Carmen Henesy

Copyright © 2010 Carmen Henesy.

All Rights Reserved.

I am participating in Flash 55 Friday, sponsored by that rogue, Mr. G-Man - join in the fun!

One Shot Wednesday #11 - There's Something in the Air - September 15, 2010

One Shot Wednesday  #11 - There's Something in the Air - September 15, 2010

Sunrise was an  awesome sight,

Pastels lit up the sky,

I felt a new chill in the air,

I bade summer a fond goodbye.

The school bus stop was crowded,

As I made the drive to work,

I'm so glad I'm not a teacher,

I would surely go berserk.

Already I notice changes,

In our once bright floral display,

There isn't a shadow of a doubt,

Autumn is on its way!

I can't wait to get a coffee,

That tastes like pumpkin pie,

It will be a small transition,

From my early morning chai!

Soon the ghosts and goblins,

Will be clamoring at our door,

Hoping for tooth decaying sweets,

If mothers allow them anymore.

Then, before you know it,

Autumn will fade away,

And wintery cold will barrel in,

On a blustery snowy day.

Carmen Henesy

Copyright © 2010 Carmen Henesy.

All Rights Reserved.

I've discovered a wonderful blog that showcases poetry -

One Stop Poetry - Where Poets, Artists and Writers Meet.  I am participating in

their Wednesday poetry meme.  Check it out and join in!