Shotgun Rider, BAM and A-Z…
February 6, 2015 | 
Author Friday Fragments are bits and pieces of your week that are usually brief; too short for a stand-alone post, but too good to discard. Collect humorous observations, “Heard” items, other small gems and put them together in a Friday Fragments post. Then leave a link to your Friday Fragments post and link back to our host Mrs. 4444 at Half-Past Kissin’ Time.
It’s not too late to join in on the fun and we would love to have you!
It has been a month since I last participated so I am full of fragments.
I had another jaw surgery the first week of January. This was the 7th surgery on my jaw/mouth in 2 ½ years. This one was rough. I am SO glad that one is done. It feels so good to be eating real food again!
One month from today I will be in Nashville for the very first BAM blogging conference. I am so excited that I will be meeting in person, some of the most supportive blogging friends. Did I say I was excited?
http://midlifeboulevard.com/bam-conference/
Those of you, fragmenters that know me know that the first week of March my husband and I always attend bike week in Daytona Beach.
Because of the BAM conference we will be leaving 3 days late. It’s a good thing bike week is actually 10 days long. My plane from Nashville will land in Philly Sunday afternoon and I will hop in the truck and head south. I’m sure this song will be playing because John has been singing it to me for a month now.
While I was recovering from surgery we binge watched the first four seasons of Downton Abbey. I had seen a few episodes and I couldn’t wait to catch up. It is so hard to wait till Sunday now.
The sign-up list is open for the April A-Z Challenge! I will be helping out with the challenge again this year and I would love to see your blog on the list! You can find all of the details here:
http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/
This time last year I was in North Carolina helping to care for my dear friend Joelle. I cannot believe it has been almost a year since we lost her. #ihatecancer
My long time elderly client has taken a turn. My day job is awfully sad sometimes.
My other job is going very well. The Stranger In My Recliner is about to go into production and I cannot wait to share Sophie’s story with you.
I am going to go watch a mindless, stupid reality show because my head is about to explode from the news.
How did your week go? Seen any movies? Have you had snow?
Have a blessed weekend!
Doreen
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Ouch, jaw surgery couldn’t be fun at all. I hope you mend quickly. It definitely sounds like you are in for a very exciting month! Attending a blogging conference is on my must do list. I’ve been out of it for a few months now and way behind on writing. I am really looking forward to reading Sophie’s story.
Have a wonderful week!
Awww Thank you Nita. I’ve missed you!
Hi, Doreen! I’m stopping by from She Writes. 🙂
Friday Fragments sounds like a fun meme. I’m sorry you haw to have jaw surgery. I hope you have a speedy recover. I’m all signed up for the A to Z Challenge and can’t wait for April.
It is a lot of fun Chrys, I have been participating in Friday Fragments for four-years!
Jaw surgery – I can’t imagine the slow recovery of that.
BAM – never heard of it. Have a good fun trip.
Jaw surgery-not recommended and BAM is a brand new blogging conference.
I wish I were going to BAM too. Glad your surgery is over and all is well. Have a blast and take lots of pics!
I wish you were coming too! Pictures definitely!
So sorry for all the bummers. When I am not doing well I like to watch random TV too!
Thank you Andi.
Ohhh how I wish I was going to BAM!!!! It would have been great to meet you. Unfortunately, my finances right now just aren’t where they need to be in order to afford the trip. But I’ll be thinking of y’all!
I hope you can go next year.
No snow here, but it’s been cold. I had a great week and came home to find Kyle here for a night, which as you know is awesome.
Thank you for your work with those who need someone.
I’m so sorry you are still suffering with your jaw! I’m glad you’re not letting it keep you down, Doreen!
Thanks for linking up! It’s always a pleasure to “see” you 🙂 Have a great weekend!
I have really missed my fragmented friends too!
Have fun at BAM! Bummed that I won’t be going – would love to see you. If you need a link to binge-watch the rest of the season of Downton Abbey, let me know. I couldn’t wait to watch it week to week!
I am so bummed you won’t be there either. My daughter just told us we could watch the season with our Prime or Netflix. Sometimes I feel so dumb:)
this sounds like a lot of fun…I am glad your surgery is over and you are recovered
It is! Thank you!
I saw Fury last weekend. I suppose it was enjoyable to Mr BC but, it was way too violent for me. Since we were watching On Demand, I fired up the computer for some rousing games of solitaire.
LOL that movie was pretty rough.
All that jaw surgery sounds like no fun at all. Glad you’re on the mend now! I signed up for the A-Z. This will be my 5th I think. I am working my way towards a theme right now. Most years, a theme has come naturally to me. This year I’m having to think a lot harder. Enjoy your conference!
Sorry to hear about the jaw surgery, hope you are on your way to being fully mended. Finally got to watch the movie “the Judge.” A bit formula driven, but both the Roberts – Duval and Downey – offer fine performances. I recommend it.
This is my 4th year and I am so stuck for a theme too. Good luck!
I saw the Judge and thought the same thing. Great performances, so so story.
fragments, indeed. The major fragment was going to my doctor and not being able to find her office. Twilight Zone!
Oh my goodness! I walked past mine yesterday. At least I got to the building:)
I’ll be excited to hear about your experiences in Nashville. I had planned to go, but our renovation begins then and Michael wants me to stay back and I don’t blame him. Hugs to you.
I wish you were going but I understand how remodeling needs hands on attention.
Sorry to hear about your surgeries. But Downton Abbey does make for good binge-watching. Have you read these hilarious recaps? You might enjoy: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/18/downton-abbey-recap-whats-that-in-your-pocket/?_r=0
Those are awesome. Thank you!
Doreen,
So glad to hear you’re feeling better after your last surgery! I can only imagine what jaw surgery must feel like 🙁
It certainly sounds like you have plenty to keep you busy in the coming weeks. Enjoy!
By the way, I LOVE Downton Abbey, too. I began watching durin season three, and had to back-track and catch up. The seasons end way too quickly!
Thank you and We are so addicted to Downton.
So glad this surgery worked out. Enjoy your conference.
Thank you so much!