Author Archives: Teresa in Fort Worth, TX

Unknown's avatar

About Teresa in Fort Worth, TX

A short, fat, over-the-hill, happily-married mother of 4 daughters. I know just enough to get myself in trouble....

Sunday Funnies – Groundhog Day Meets Super Bowl Sunday

There’s a little football game going on today, so I thought I would share some funny football jokes: Turkey Tight End An NFL team had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field.  While … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Humor, I Love America, Just Because, Sunday Funnies | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The REAL 12th Man

. There’s a little football game going on tomorrow, and the fans of one team have taken to calling themselves “The 12th Man”. Fine. They can call themselves that all that they want, but they will never be THE 12th Man – that … Continue reading

Posted in Inspirational, Just Because, Texas Aggies, Things That Make Me Crazy | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Foodie Friday – Sweet and Tangy Brittle Bites

With the big game coming up on Sunday, I thought I would share a yummy “party food” recipe that’s bound to be a hit with any crowd – if it ever makes it to the party 😛 I found this … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Family, Foodie Friday, Just Because, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tuesday Tunes – State of The Union

. Tonight is the annual State of the Union address – today I thought I’d include a few “Presidential” songs. Even though no official music is played at these addresses, I wanted to mark the occasion. Since most of us … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Holiday/Patriotic, I Love America, Just Because, Music, Tuesday Tunes | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Sunday Funnies – The Man Cold

. Every once in a while, The Thing That Will Not Die rears its ugly head: . .

Posted in Family, Feelin' Sorry for Myself, Humor, Just Because, Sunday Funnies | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Saturday Stuff: “Rhapsody in Blue”

. Well, I went playing on YouTube again, and this time I ran across several versions of one of my favorite orchestral pieces, George Gershwin’s quintessentially classic American composition, “Rhapsody in Blue“. I’m used to the big symphonic version – … Continue reading

Posted in Classical, Contemporary, I Love America, Just Because, Music | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Foodie Friday: The way to a man’s heart….. (Spaghetti and Meatballs)

When I was growing up, my dad liked the Kraft Spaghetti that came in a box.  The box contained spaghetti noodles, a spice packet, and a packet of Kraft Parmesan Cheese.  You had to add your own tomato paste and … Continue reading

Posted in Family, Foodie Friday, Recipes | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Perceptions

Many years ago, when the girls were much younger, I ran across a wonderful book called “Many Moons” by James Thurber.  It is the story of a young princess who falls ill one day after a “surfeit of raspberry tarts”.  … Continue reading

Posted in Annual Posts, Family, Think about it | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tuesday Tunes – “Don’t Be Cruel” (from “Magic City”)

I first heard this on Showtime’s series “Magic City”, and HAD to find it – it’s from 1975, and is sung by Billy Swan. This is a very cool version of the Elvis Presley classic! . . Have a great day! . … Continue reading

Posted in Broadway/TV/Film, Contemporary, Just Because, Music, Tuesday Tunes | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Sunday Funnies: I’m Changing My Primary Doctor…..

Finally, A Doctor Who Agrees With ME! . Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that it…don’t waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. … Continue reading

Posted in Growing Old Sucks, Humor, Just Because, Sunday Funnies, Think about it | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments