Sunday, December 30, 2012

2012 - The Year of the Cat



What a year.  I never could have predicted this one.  A terrible betrayal at work almost killed me emotionally.  As the saying goes, though, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and I'm heading into that zone as I head into the new Year.

And then, there were the cats.  I have two inside cats, for company and for mice control.  I never wanted to be one of those "cat ladies".  (CatWoman would be okay, but that isn't a likelihood.)  But when a momma cat leaves her kittens on your doorstep (or in my case, in the corncrib) all rational thought goes out the window.  I was also a little dumb on cat physiology.  I had made an appointment with the vet for spaying, but it was a little late, and a second litter was born before the appointment.  Fortunately for me, she has small litters, so the batch of two was followed by three. 

Expecting good things from 2013.  I'll turn 61, which is a prime number.  I expect a prime year for me, and for you! 

Happy New Year!

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

Last mutterings of the year.
1.Princess :: Diaries

2.First kiss :: Sweet

3.Humor :: Laughter

4.Campaign :: Politics

5.Resolve :: Fix

6.Intrepid :: Brave

7.Rhythm :: Music

8.Grand :: Tetons

9.Dirty :: Harry

10.Tooth :: Brush

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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Altercation :: fight

2.Spiffy :: neat

3.Mollify :: placate

4.Heroic :: epic

5.Rustle :: cattle

6.Bride :: groom

7.Turbulence :: turmoil

8.Thirty :: 1/2 of sixty

9.Nonsense :: silliness

10.Ordeal :: Trial


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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Dragon :: Slayer

2.Battery :: Flashlight

3.Ziploc :: Bag

4.Shiny! :: Bright

5.8 minutes :: not a clue

6.Photograph :: memory

7.Future :: ahead

8.Tie :: cravat

9.Bangs :: a drum

10.Appointment :: dentist

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Sunday, December 02, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?


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1.Idiot :: Savant

2.Starving :: Artist

3.December :: Christmas

4.Choose :: Opt

5.Dreams :: Hopes

6.Clash :: of the Titans

7.White :: Black

8.Meticulous :: Perfect

9.Bus :: Stop

10.Insubordination :: Defiance



Sunday, November 25, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?
1.Statement :: Monthly

2.Process :: Paperwork

3.Monday :: Blues

4.Certain :: Sure

5.Reflection :: Mirror

6.Ours :: Together

7.Components :: Parts

8.Engagement :: Ring

9.Learn :: Educaste

10.Products :: Goods

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.32 :: skiddoo

2.Ignore :: disregard

3.Wet :: dry

4.Apartment :: Flat

5.Translate :: Interpret
6.YouTube :: video

7.Stifle :: Edith

8.Plus :: large

9.Thanks! :: giving.  And thanks for hosting Mutterings all these years!!!

10.Fiction :: Novel

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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?
1.Crunch :: Munch

2.Resourceful :: Capable

3.Experience :: is a good teacher

4.One hour :: sixy minutes

5.Happening :: Event
6.Mushroom :: soup

7.Humid :: muggy

8.Mini :: marshmallows

9.Earth shattering :: Volcano

10.Mistake :: Error

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Sunday, November 04, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?
1.Throne :: king
2.Adorable :: kitten
3.Corner :: square
4.Others :: crowd
5.Chilling :: cold
6.Spied :: saw
7.Limitless :: endless
8.Passion :: love
9.Hugely :: completely
10.Devious :: tricky

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Crying :: Baby

2.Reluctant :: Standback

3.Decade :: ten

4.Mustache :: beard

5.Water :: liquid

6.March :: Band

7.Stripes :: stars

8.Friendship :: ring

9.Weirdo :: wacko

10.Contacts :: network

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Unconcious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?



1.Authorize :: Allow

2.Plunge :: Ice Water

3.Work :: 4-letter word

4.Throttle :: choke

5.Drill :: oil

6.Toot :: horn

7.Conference :: Call

8.Hodgepodge :: mess

9.Bumble :: bee

10.Scandalous! :: Tsk tsk!!

Sunday, October 07, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?
1.Exorcise :: demons

2.Theory :: of relativity

3.Possible :: able

4.1600 :: Pennsylvania Avenue

5.Feeling :: mood

6.Excuse :: me

7.Mortality :: death rate

8.Trivial :: small

9.Pupil :: student

10.Challenge :: dare


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Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Early Corn Harvest


Early corn harvest this year after a dry summer.  Sometimes we don't see this sight until November

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Autumn is here (Or fall, if you prefer)

And pumpkins appear to abound.

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Desire :: want

2.Paint :: brush

3.Sides :: square

4.Gauze :: bandage

5.Telegraph :: telephone

6.Slip :: cover

7.Recommend :: suggest

8.Amused :: tickled

9.Sorted :: indexed

10.Canvas :: paint
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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?



1.Familiar :: Known
2.Style :: Elan

3.More than :: Greater

4.Glistening :: Snow

5.Obstruction :: of justice

6.Orifice :: opening

7.Hugely :: Largely

8.Tempest :: in a teapot

9.Sauce :: spaghetti

10.Herbs :: Spices

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?



1.Familiar :: Known
2.Style :: Elan

3.More than :: Greater

4.Glistening :: Snow

5.Obstruction :: of justice

6.Orifice :: opening

7.Hugely :: Largely

8.Tempest :: in a teapot

9.Sauce :: spaghetti

10.Herbs :: Spices

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings from 9/16

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Social :: media

2.Fairy tale :: Cinderella
3.0 :: Zero

4.Football :: Pigskin

5.Action :: figure

6.Setting :: locale

7.Boomers :: baby

8.Rough :: Rider

9.Words :: and terms

10.Account :: closed

Sunday, September 09, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?
1.Middle :: of the road

2.Runner :: Long distance

3.Umbrella :: rain

4.She :: he

5.Album :: photo

6.Speak :: say

7.Completely :: totally

8.Underestimated :: misstep

9.Self-esteem :: ego

10.Compartment :: train

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?
1.Middle :: of the road

2.Runner :: Long distance

3.Umbrella :: rain

4.She :: he

5.Album :: photo

6.Speak :: say

7.Completely :: totally

8.Underestimated :: misstep

9.Self-esteem :: ego

10.Compartment :: train

Sunday, September 02, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Tenure :: longevity

2.Baptism :: Immersion

3.Holders :: Corn-on-the-cob

4.Irritation :: Itch

5.Academics :: Opionated

6.Mug :: Cup

7.Charge :: of the Light Brigade
8.Percent :: 100

9.Clears :: Weather

10.Selfless :: Hero

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Call :: Telephone

2.Instinct :: Natural

3.Toffee :: Caramel

4.Cleaner :: Laundry

5.Gut :: Instinct

6.Leveled :: Laid Waste

7.Discover :: Explore

8.Together :: Apart

9.Attack :: Dog

10.String :: Violin


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Barns in my Township

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Summer in the Country

Unconscious Mutterings!

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Course :: Stay the

2.Delusion :: of grandeur

3.Silly :: Putty

4.Intrepid :: A Man called

5.Candle :: flame

6.Entrance :: Door

7.Voracious :: Huge

8.Taste :: Sense

9.Bobble :: head

10.Horror :: Horror movie

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.View :: Scene

2.Yoga :: Tai Chi

3.Giggle :: Laugh

4.Raider :: Football

5.Summer :: Fall

6.Debt :: IOU

7.Cleaning :: Lady

8.Sneakers :: Tennis Shoes

9.Thwarted :: Stopped

10.Recipes :: Meals

Sunday, August 05, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings!

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Rude :: Impolite

2.Leather :: jacket

3.Headquarters :: HQ

4.Good guys :: white hats

5.Blowing :: in the wind

6.Doddering :: old fool

7.Instructional :: teaching

8.Standards :: Values

9.Eatery :: Restaurant

10.Vampire :: Blood

Sunday, July 29, 2012


  1. Alcohol :: Rubbing 




  2. Pocket :: Pants



  3. Squeeze:: Tight 



  4. Football :: Best sport 



  5. Fourth :: of July 



  6. Snake :: in the grass



  7. Reduced ::  Fat



  8. Polka :: Dot



  9. Intrepid :: Brave 



  10. Paula :: Abdul






Sunday, July 22, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings


  1. Missing :: Person 




  2. Crowded :: Room 



  3. Questions :: Answers



  4. Flavored :: Coffee



  5. Need you :: Want you



  6. Control :: Tower



  7. Restaurant :: Steak 



  8. Scattered :: Apart



  9. Family :: Tightknit 



  10. Regrets :: I've had a few, but then again, too few to mension






Sunday, July 15, 2012

  1. Favorite program:: Mentalist
  2. Wedding :: Song
  3. Dance :: Foxtrot
  4. Single ::  Married
  5. Toward :: Away
  6. Hypnotize :: Put under spell
  7. Limited :: Not much
  8. Social :: Services
  9. Barn :: Red
  10. Hurt :: Pain

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Purple :: rain
  2. Staying power :: stamina
  3. Human :: nature
  4. Garden :: of Eden
  5. Missing :: children
  6. Sucked :: straw
  7. Next door :: boy
  8. Poker :: chips
  9. Strategy :: gameplan
  10. Crushed :: ice

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings


  1. Salon :: Beauty




  2. Tag :: Code



  3. Hawk :: Eye



  4. Continuous :: Looping 



  5. Sparkly :: Shiny 



  6. Foam :: Sea



  7. Lovely :: Beautiful



  8. Jokes :: Pranks



  9. Shenanigans :: Pranks 



  10. Bear :: Hug 






Sunday, June 17, 2012


  1. Deep end :: swimming,diving 




  2. Complications :: problems 



  3. Silver ::  gold



  4. Bridge ::  Mackinac, over troubled waters



  5. Delete :: Control-Alt



  6. Spying ::  Sneaking



  7. Ripped :: Torn



  8. Tunnel :: vision



  9. Pillow fight :: Bedtime



  10. Useful :: Practical






Saturday, June 16, 2012

Monday, June 11, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Stitches :: sewing
  2. Reckless ::careless
  3. Wealth :: riches
  4. Tenant :: farmer
  5. Recognize :: remember
  6. Hospital :: Emergency
  7. Bangs :: hairdo
  8. Hello :: Good-bye
  9. Folder :: Manila
  10. Glamour :: Star-power
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Sunday, June 03, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings!

  1. Model :: runway
  2. Clash :: of the Titans
  3. Frightening :: scary
  4. Instinct :: natural
  5. Award show :: Oscars
  6. Editing :: correcting
  7. Frumpy :: dowdy
  8. Everyone :: All
  9. Lifting :: raising
  10. Agencies :: clients

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Nervous :: Anxious
  2. Style :: Type
  3. Yarn :: Knit
  4. Bangs :: Hairdo
  5. Horoscope ::Capricorn
  6. Talkative ::Chatty
  7. Siren :: Fire
  8. Quilt :: Patchwork
  9. Smudge :: Blur
  10. Clicking:: Ticking
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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Pet :: Cat
  2. Show :: and tell
  3. Annoying :: Pesky
  4. Dare you! :: Double dog
  5. Simplistic :: short-sighted
  6. Thrilled :: over the moon
  7. Freeze :: Ice
  8. Instrument :: violin
  9. Cold shoulder :: snub
  10. Adopt :: Child
Unconscious Mutterings

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Owner :: Operator
  2. Impressive :: Awesome
  3. Compute :: Figure
  4. Choked :: Coughed
  5. Sarcastic :: Snide
  6. Wink :: Flirt
  7. Sheer :: See-through
  8. Technical :: Difficulties
  9. Laundry :: Detergent
  10. Word game :: Scrabble
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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Background :: Check
  2. Performance :: High
  3. Husband :: Wife
  4. Scaffolding :: Riggin
  5. Third :: Fourth
  6. Stirring :: Pot
  7. Slogan :: Logo
  8. Odor :: Aroma
  9. Accent :: Foreign
  10. Suspicion :: Possible
Unconscious Mutterings we thank you!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Soul mate :: kindred spirit
  2. Design :: pattern
  3. Line :: drawing
  4. Jane :: plain
  5. Nice :: naughty
  6. Spider :: web
  7. Gray :: grey
  8. Ruffles :: have ridges
  9. Inspired :: divine
  10. Fashionable :: well-dressed

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ? 1.Message :: Text 2.Underground :: Railroad 3.Hurting :: in pain 4.Glasses :: a necessity 5.Wholesome :: Good 6.Garden :: of Eden 7.Plants :: Garden 8.Windows :: Wash, boxes 9.Beard :: moustache 10.Encryption :: Code

Sunday, April 08, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Justice :: for all
  2. Catching ::
  3. Date :: month/day/year
  4. Horoscope :: Capricorn
  5. Jerry :: Lewis
  6. 21 :: Jump Street
  7. Paper :: Dolls
  8. Holistic :: Total
  9. Ghostly :: Pale
  10. Movie :: Cineman

Sunday, April 01, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Whispering :: Pines
  2. Braided :: Rug
  3. Ruin :: Spoil
  4. Parasite :: Freeloader
  5. Mineral :: water
  6. Engines :: Motors
  7. Buddy :: Pal
  8. Tic :: Twitch
  9. Small :: little
  10. Tackled :: Football

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Flake :: corn
  2. Like ::dislike
  3. Rash :: chicken pox
  4. chicken pox
  5. Humor :: smile
  6. Splash :: water
  7. Blind :: hunting
  8. Noisy :: loud
  9. Ornate :: ornamented
  10. Rain :: drops
  11. Intensify :: increase

Sunday, March 18, 2012

It's Unconscious Muttering!

  1. Quit :: Give Up
  2. Solace :: Comfort
  3. Suggest :: Hint
  4. Meteor :: Comet
  5. Zombies :: Dead
  6. Birds :: of a Feather
  7. Canceled :: Called off
  8. Compatible :: Get along
  9. Alarmed :: Worried
  10. Word game :: Unconscious Mutterings, Scrabble

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Knees :: Ache

2.Law :: Order

3.Goodbye :: Farewell

4.Regrets :: I've had a few

5.Dedicated :: Commited

6.Sushi :: Raw fish

7.Australia :: Oz

8.Renovation :: remodel

9.Honk :: Horn

10.Beg :: Plead

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?




1.Unsolicited :: advice

2.House :: calls

3.24 hours :: day

4.Permission ::slip

5.Inbox :: email

6.Presidential :: hopeful

7.Rising :: star

8.Hold :: to have and to

9.Hourglass :: figure

10.More :: a cool son

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Busy February

It's been a most unusual February, with a family wedding the first weekend of February and a send-off to the military for nephew three the second weekend. I love family gatherings, but it is good to catch my breath this weekend. (And work at editing photos!) The family wedding was niece #4. She and Darius are still in college, so they worked hard to keep expenses down. I was honored that they had me take some of the wedding pictures.

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ? 1.Crown :: tiara 2.Landmark :: point of reference 3.Shock :: absorbers 4.Affair :: to remember 5.Appear :: go before 6.Contemplate :: muse 7.Hinge :: door 8.Function :: calculus 9.Obstinate :: stubborn 10.Fulfill :: dreams

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ? 1.Every day :: ordinary 2.Rinsed :: dishes 3.Funeral :: home 4.Whitening :: brightening 5.I am :: I said 6.Cooperate :: go along with 7.Blazer :: prep school 8.Valley :: of the dolls 9.Difficult :: hard 10.Service :: Army

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  1. Rivals :: UofM
  2. Automatically :: Without thinking
  3. Bathroom :: Restroom
  4. Jerk :: Bum
  5. Preference :: Like
  6. Parenting :: Skills
  7. Helmet :: Motorcycle
  8. Wave :: Lake
  9. Judo :: Tai Chi
  10. Flat tire :: Road Service

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ? 1.Red tape :: Bureaucracy 2.Crush :: first love 3.Magical :: mystical 4.Sticky :: Note 5.Tile :: bathroom 6.Doubt :: insecurity 7.Inconsistent :: intermittent 8.Kiss :: osculate 9.Inspiration :: ideal 10.Thanks :: for the memories

Sunday, January 08, 2012

*sigh*

You Are Romantic

While you are a bit on the quiet side, you're a great partner. You are supportive, devoted, and loyal.
You're very kind, gentle, and empathetic. You can't help but feel whatever others are feeling.

More than any other type, you honestly still believe in true love. You hold on to your ideals.
You are flexible. You find it easy to adapt to any situation.

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ? 1.Compute :: Calculate 2.Irritable :: Cranky (okay, I couldn't figure out if this was irritable or irresistable, but it looked closer to irritable. 3.Unacceptable :: Not okay 4.Joy :: to the world 5.Noisy :: raucous 6.Paid in full :: redeemed 7.Desire :: want 8.One word :: love 9.Huge :: Mammoth 10.Motorcycle :: Two-wheeler

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Sixty!

I made it! This has been the least worrisome birthday since, oh, I don't know, turning thirteen. I actually feel like I have arrived. I've paid my dues (and my taxes), I've stayed the course, and now ... I'm one of the big kids!

Monday, January 02, 2012

But I really DO like Shiny Things!




You Are a Hand Knit Scarf



You are a creative and unique person. You like to make things yourself, and you're quite crafty.

You've got your own personal style going on. It's a bit offbeat, but it definitely works for you!



You live deliberately and carefully. You treasure your memories and one of a kind possessions.

You resist being part of some consumerist rat race. You know that shiny things don't make you happy.


Sunday, January 01, 2012

Unconscious Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1.Resolution :: New Year
2.Adorable :: baby
3.Fractions :: parts
4.Intensify :: increase
5.Commute :: Drive
6.Job :: Work
7.Advance :: Go Forward
8.Audit :: check the books
9.Highlight :: emphasize
10.Disallow :: omit