Traffic_Diva's Blog

How did some of you get your driver's licenses??? If you were judged on the way you drove yesterday, would you pass the test??

I found myself silently screaming at not one but 2 drivers who crossed over solid white lines in the roadway.   Please refer back to some basic 101 rules of the road.  "solid line....do not cross"  Signal to change lanes.....then turn it off!!! Don't text and drive, I wish that van driver had a sticker on it asking "How's my driving?" When you drive with your phone on your right ear, you obstruct the view from you blind side...even more!!  Merge, it's an action we should all know the meaning of...

Venting over, for now

...have a safe drive in.

My husband recently visited Saudi Arabia, when he returned he brought me back an "abaya"

The abaya (Arabic , plural abayat ) is an overgarment worn by some women in parts of the Islamic world. It is the traditional form of hijab, or Islamic dress, for many countries of the Arabian peninsula such as the United Arab Emirates, where it is the national dress.

Traditional abayat are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long caftan. The abaya covers the whole body except the face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the niqab, a face veil covering all but the eyes. Some women choose to wear long black gloves, so their hands are covered as well.

Saudi Arabia requires women to cover in public. Covering is enforced by the religious police, the mutaween (also known as the 'mutawa').

Though I love to receive gifts, this one bothers me some.  I know that there are religious reasons for it, but for me it screams "oppression, less than, not heard and not seen".

Someone, please, enlighten me.

July is a very busy month in my family.  There is some sort of celebration every other day or so.

Mys husband's birthday in on the 2nd, a niece is on the 9th, one nephew on the 8th, my Daddy's and a 2nd nephew on the 10th, another nephew's birthday is on the 12th, my youngest son's birthday is today, the 14th, my best friend Jacquie is on the 17th.  My aunt Mercy's birhtday is the 24th and our wedding anniversay is the 25th. And last but not least my neighbor Rahn's in on the 30th.  We will eat enough cake and ice cream to last a year!

So, "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy" to all of you who celebrate something.... during the month of July!

Just want to wish "My Daddy" a Happy 84th Birthday!

You are the best!

Your Daughter

These are 10 of the names for this year's hurricanes.   I think I want to make up my own list.

Their's  :   Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Eduard, Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike, Josephine

Mine:  Anthony,  Bea,  Carl,  Dori, Eric, Frances, Gregg, Hanna , Isiah, Jacquie

(all names of family and friends)

Yours:???

Patti Shieh did a story this morning about "Stay-cation" spots, she mentioned places like Lufkin, Tyler and Nacadoches.........well, uh, those places sound nice....but...

I think I would have to look at someplace like Kemah or Conroe (nice little place on the lake)

How about you, where would you go it you had to stay in the state for vacations?

Would you send your child to a "Weight Loss Camp"?

If you had to give up your favorite food for a month, could you do it?  And what would that food be?

How do you lose that 1st 10 pounds?

I have been puting if off. Felt the buttons get tighter, but I refuse to buy a larger size, so that means I need to drop a few!! 

I hurt both feet in a fall in March, so I slowed down my excercising...but I can't use that excuse anymore!   Time to get back on my bike and sweat to the oldies or something!

Got any tips on how to lose the first 10 pound, cause you know they are the hardest.

What's on the grill for the 4th of July... Ribs?, Chicken? Brisket?

Have you noticed that each holiday has it own meat ? "-)

Easter- Ham

Memorial Day- Hotdogs

4th of July - Ribs

Thanksgiving -Turkey

Christmas - Goose