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Monsters, Mugs and Murder at Mid-Week

Posted on January 25, 2024 by mohawkvalleygirl

I guess it is a week of late blog posts, but you’ll have that, especially with this blog. I think I will have the Mid-Week Monster post I mentioned on an earlier post this week. For one reason, I like monsters.

Well, this is frustrating. I found a picture I wanted to share on Facebook but cannot figure out how to do it on the Chromebook. It is probably Operator Error as usual. My entire life is plagued by Operator Error! But we weren’t talking about me for once. I shall resort to my Media Library, also as usual.

Must have my coffee.

This is not a self-portrait. Yes, I drink coffee, but I will probably never be that skinny. Still, one can dream.

In fact I am a kind of a witch, spelled with a b, of course.

A coffee-themed monster post? I used my flaming pumpkin mug yesterday. I am not sure if I can find another appropriate illustration.

Why do I not have these in my collection?

The things you find when you are scrolling down! I had forgotten all about these gems. Is it too early to start planning this year’s Halloween festivities? I think not.

One of my favorite shows.

How about some murder mugs to go with the monsters? Murder is a monstrous crime, although I like to make light of it in my murder mysteries. I used to have one more. I wonder if I can find it…

I like to think I am one of these, or do I flatter myself?

Found it! Another show I miss since I gave up cable. I think they stopped making new episodes, though, so I had to get lucky and catch it on re-runs or On Demand. Still, there is no point in repining. One can find other sources of entertainment, after all.

Speaking of entertainment, I hope this blog has managed to be that. I will try for some Mohawk Valley Adventures in the near future. In the meantime, thank you for tuning in.

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From a Swoon-like Position

Posted on December 4, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

I once again try to make a blog post from my phone, as I did Thanksgiving weekend (perhaps you read that post). I am lounged on my couch after a singularly lazy Sunday. Then again, why not a Wrist to Forehead Sunday post? To a casual observer, I look like I might just have swooned, dramatically posed or otherwise.

I took that picture when I walked to the post office yesterday. I usually go through Meyer’s Park in Herkimer, NY, where I live (I add for the benefit of any reader just tuning in). I meant to take a few more pictures and make a Pedestrian Post, but couldn’t make up my mind on any.

Here is another picture I took but had not used in the blog yet. It is local musician Tom Maneen, who I enjoyed seeing at Frattello’s Pizzeria in Frankfort last Wednesday.

My phone does not seem to tell me how many words I am up to. No doubt I have just not clicked in the right place. Regular readers know that most of my problems can be explained with the words Operator Error.

I say no matter. This makes three days in a row that I have posted at least something. I will let that content me. Now then, how to add categories and tags…

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This Blog Post Sounded Better In My Head

Posted on August 23, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

Hello, and welcome to yet another Tired Tuesday Post.

One of my favorites.

This meme showed up on my Facebook On This Day so naturally I shared it again, commenting that I had in fact woken up unsure what day it was (should that be “which day”? “What day” sounded better in my head) (Ooh, that gives me an idea for today’s title).

Where was I? Nowhere in particular, I guess. My stomach and head felt better today than they did yesterday, but by the end of work I had no energy. On another Tuesday, I put in laundry, went running, did the dishes, and still made it to rehearsal. Which Tuesday was that (this time “Which Tuesday” sounded better in my head than “What Tuesday”)? Did I write a blog post about it?

For once I was not too lazy to go back and check, and, you know what, I am going to go back to being too lazy, because that was a lot of trouble. Of course, most of my troubles stem from Operator Error. Earlier today I had some operator error. Most of my life can be summed up in those two words. Anything not covered under Operator Error usually falls under the heading Shit Happens. It is nice to have everything categorized.

In the meantime, I see I am over 200 words. Score! Once again, I will try for a better blog post tomorrow.

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In My Defense, Nosferatu!

Posted on August 17, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

Wuss-out Wednesday follows Tired Tuesday once again. On the brighter side, I think I found what I must have inadvertently clicked to cause the technical difficulties I lamented these past two posts. Let me add a picture (yes, predictive text thingy, I usually do add “to pep things up”) and see how that goes.

“Just peeking in to see how it’s going.”

Score! I am back to the view I am used to! As usual, all my problems are caused by Operator Error. I put a picture of Nosferatu, because I thought Mid-Week Monsters might be fun and easy. I am all about making things easy these days, although it seems I rarely succeed.

A scary thought, indeed!

I have no idea where this one came from, but it was in my Media Library and I know I have not used it as many times as I have, for example, the one of Nosferatu. In my defense, Nosferatu!

I wonder who does his nails.

I am not sure which Wolfman this is, but he looks scary enough. I, personally, am fond of Lon Chaney, Jr. in the part, although I always feel so sad for him. I feel he is a tragic character. I could write a whole essay on werewolves as tragic figures. Perhaps I will, but not today.

I see this nonsense has brought me over 200 words. Score! Let’s see if I can make my Thursday blog post on Thursday. No promises.

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Not Late, Just Lame

Posted on March 11, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

I thought I’d try something different: making my Lame Post Friday post ON Friday. Of course here I sit with not much to say, but when has that ever stopped me?

Tangentially related illustration.

I wanted to throw in a picture to, you know, pep things up. I just spent a ridiculous amount of time searching my Media Library for pictures I was sure I used at some point relating to this evening’s cheesy viewing. Alas, they were not to be found. So I share the above, because it is a movie in the same DVD collection as the one I am currently watching, The Atomic Brain.

Previously I watched The Vampire Bat. I am SO in the mood for old, low budget horror these days. Bring on the cheese! Incidentally, the Brain one just ended, and I put in Carnival of Souls. This one is low budget but not really cheesy. It is almost a masterpiece of atmosphere, creepy and weird.

Found the right picture!

I cannot remember what I shared about my television trials and tribulations. I know I talked about getting rid of cable, but did I mention that I could not even watch DVDs? Well I couldn’t, but now I can. Unfortunately, it is not the ideal DVD situation. All I can do is put the DVD in and hit Play. So I can’t arrow over when, for example, there are two movies on the same DVD. No pause or rewind either. I KNOW! First world problems!

Ah, here is a bit of half-baked philosophy, in which I like to indulge on Lame Post Friday: why are all my problems either of the first world variety or operator error? Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Have I Over-Used the Word “Monstrous”?

Posted on January 26, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

Since I did not have a Monstrous Monday, I thought I would make a Mid-Week Monsters Post. I feel moderately pleased with myself for making my Wednesday post on Wednesday. It is Wednesday, isn’t it? I get in such a time warp sometimes. My watch says it is Wednesday. Phew!

Wait, why am I saying, “Phew!”? It is still only half-way through the week!

Am I over the hump?

I guess these are not monsters, but they have to do with a great monster in the movie Young Frankenstein. It took me a while to find this in my Media Library. I need to index that thing. And maybe find some new monster pictures.

Puttin’ on the Ritz!

Well, that took a long time! I searched for a new monster picture, sticking with Young Frankenstein. I don’t know which took longer, searching my Media Library or searching for something new. This is monstrous!

I went back to my Media Library but could not find anything from Young Frankenstein and could not settle on anything else. My indecisiveness continues to plague me.

Perhaps I am rather monstrous.

As in an earlier blog post, I went another way. I was unsuccessful in downloading a new photo (although I did find one). Then I could barely decide on something from the now infamous Media Library. Now my Tablet’s charge is getting low. What a monstrous time I am having! But as usual in my life, the problem is operator error. I neglected to plug in said Tablet earlier.

On the brighter side, I am over 250 words. And three pictures. Not too monstrous, I hope.

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Nosferatu CAN Help Me Now!

Posted on September 6, 2022 by mohawkvalleygirl

I said to myself, I will just go ahead and make my Monday blog post. I won’t mention how I missed my Saturday and Sunday posts, and maybe nobody will notice. And this is why I hate making plans: my plans always go to hell. Yes, I know, in this case the problem was Operator Error. MY WHOLE LIFE IS OPERATOR ERROR!

OK, got that out of my system. On with a Monstrous Monday Post.

My favorite!

I resort to my Media Library rather than seeking new monster pictures. I worry about duplication. Anyways, I have so many monster pictures and I love to re-share them.

Speaking of monsters…

This picture was right near Nosferatu in my Media Library, and I find it apropos after missing two blog posts. What is it with me and not writing? I am much happier when I write. There might be a blog post here about why I do not always do what is patently good for me. I’ll see if I can write it sometime.

“Did you knock on my door?”

And here is Nosferatu again. I have not seen that movie in a while. I do not watch silent movies very often, because it is difficult to follow them while knitting or crocheting.

It seems I have reached 200 words without saying a whole hell of a lot (dear autocorrect: it is almost never he’ll). Perhaps I should up my daily quota to 250. Oh, who am I kidding, I never have that much good to say. But I thank you all for tuning in.

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Not a Lame Walk, But Maybe Lame Photography

Posted on September 3, 2022 by mohawkvalleygirl

I thought I would try for the Pedestrian Post I missed earlier this week, in lieu of my usual Lame Post Friday post. Accordingly, I armed myself with my smarter-than-me phone and set out shortly after supper. I have done several of these picture walk posts in Herkimer, NY, and knew my adopted hometown would not disappoint.

My first photo op was the Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast at 122 West German Street. Unfortunately I was across the street and did not get a good shot. So Herkimer did not disappoint, but my camera did. Most likely it was operator error as usual.

This is from my Media Library. I’ll try to get a full view later.

Continuing with my walk, I crossed Main Street and started down the lovely walkway over what used to be a hydraulic canal. It is a wonderful re-purposed space, which, alas, I also did not get a good picture of.

Also from the Media Library and not the view I wanted.

I took a turn halfway down the path and walked down a sidewalk with few photo ops. It was then I remembered I had been going to go to Mohawk Community Market on Main Street for the Grand opening on their newly renovated downstairs. Well, it will still be renovated in days to come. I’ll get there soon (preview of coming attractions).

Continuing my walk, I noticed the signs on the parking lot to the county office buildings. Regular readers know that I can rarely resist entering where it says not to.

Oh, sure, THIS picture comes out!

I went out the entrance and the wrong way down Mary Street but did not take pictures of those signs. Then I was on Main Street, heading towards my beloved Herkimer Historic Four Corners.

You can only really see two of the corners.

I tried, once again unsuccessfully, to get a picture of Suiter House. By now I am too lazy to search my Media Library for one of those.

I had better luck with the 1834 Jail.

I could not resist a shot of the graveyard at Herkimer Reformed Church.

It was a very enjoyable walk. I may take another one soon, if for no other reason than to get pictures of the things I missed.

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I Got Shakespeare on Cloudy Day! Or Do I?

Posted on July 15, 2022 by mohawkvalleygirl

I want to share a few more pictures from Wednesday night’s rehearsal of Love’s Labour’s Lost with LiFT, Little Falls Theatre Company. Full disclosure: I mostly decided to do this post because I thought of that title while I was on this morning’s walk. I should also fully disclose that, yes, I am again late, making Thursday’s post early Friday morning. Come, gentle coffee, enhance my meagre brain with thy magic!

Now what! I just added that picture and I can’t get the cursor to go beyond the caption! Every time I put the cursor at the end of the caption and hit Enter, the cursor jumps back to the end of the preceding paragraph. I guess the coffee is not enhancing my brain very well.

He looks tough, but I hear he speaks the mere contrary.

Well, I don’t know how I did that, but here I am below the picture, typing words. And I forgot what all I was going to say about the other night’s rehearsal. Incidentally, my original title for this post was “I Got Shakespeare on a Cloudy Day.” I added “Or Do I?” when I started to have such troubles with it. I am certain all my tribulations are a result of Operator Error, as usual, a rather lowering thought.

Another comic pair.

Ooh, here I am below the picture without even trying. If only I knew what I did when I do something right! In any case, here I am over 200 words and needing more coffee. I’m going to bill this as a Non-Sequitur Thursday, hit Publish, and hope for the best. I hope to see you all later, when I hope to make my Lame Post Friday post on time.

Oh, OK, one more picture!

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Monsters, Mugs and Murder at Mid-Week

From a Swoon-like Position

This Blog Post Sounded Better In My Head

In My Defense, Nosferatu!

Not Late, Just Lame

Have I Over-Used the Word “Monstrous”?

Nosferatu CAN Help Me Now!

Not a Lame Walk, But Maybe Lame Photography

More a Scattered Post than a Scattered Sunday

I Got Shakespeare on Cloudy Day! Or Do I?

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