Day 7: I GIVE UP!

Okay, so my 'true love' has bird festish. FINE! I give up. I'll take the 7 Swans a Swimming. They're actually quite beautiful and graceful...

Unlike the this cumbersome creature. Yet that doesn't stop it from getting a whole lotta true love!



Follow the link for a touching tale of holiday romance.

Day 6? Time flies...

Okay, I thought we were DONE with the birds.

Six Geese a-laying? Why does my true love bring me gifts that have reproductive connotations? Or is it only my mind? Bad enough the 2 turtle doves cooing then the 3 French Hens...so would this be a double menage a trois or simply a goose orgy?

No, I'm not that stupid...of course I know the reference is they're laying eggs, which means MORE geese and subsequently MORE droppings everywhere.

My friend lives on a cul-de-sac that's near a pond in our neighborhood. The boys USED to go there to play street hockey, until these foul took over the turf. Gang wars? No, the boys surrendered when the road became a slippery rink of goose glop.

Worse yet was when the goslings arrived. Have you ever walked within 100 feet of a mama goose? She'll chase you, do this funky thing with her neck like "don't you mess with my babies" and make an evil hissing noise that makes some horror movies look tame!

Movies like "The Omen", which was an eerie theme when that same friend was due a visit from her mother-in-law. Moments before her arrival, just as window cleaners were making the last pane sparkle, they reported "Ma'am, you have a dead goose in your yard." She distracted Mum with a gin and tonic while her husband hauled the body into the woods.

Oh PLEASE don't give me any ideas...

A Christmas Goose?

NO...my true love did not bring me a children's storybook. But as a child I always questioned the validity of facts.
Have YOU ever seen a cow actually jump? Has your silverware been training for a marathon?

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Day 5: Bring on the Bling!

Well finally, bird brain redeemed himself, but to a rather excessive amount. FIVE gold rings? Most women would not complain...but I'm not 'most' women. While most others are begging for more bling, my tastes are simple and practical.

That takes me back to my childhood. As a young girl growing up in the 1960's not only were we supposed to be virtuous like our fairy tale princess role models, we were also supposed to one day blossom into domestic goddesses like Betty Crocker.

Which is why I asked for an Easy Bake Oven.

But alas, Santa brought me Barbie, who didn't have to cook because Ken took her out for dinner all the time on account of the fact he wanted to be seen in the company of a woman with disproportionately large breasts. She also got a dream house...and BLING!

As I quickly blitzed through puberty and was fortunate I left enough money under my pillow for the Booby Fairy to be quite generous, I probably didn't feel as motivated to focus enough on school. Especially Home Economics, which if I consulted my report cards I think I FLUNKED!

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Day 4: Can you hear me NOW?

Maybe if my true love took a hint and bought me something from Victoria's Secret, like lingerie with FEATHERS (honestly until I went to the mall I didn't know such an undergarment existed)...then I could resemble the gift I got on the 4th Day of Christmas!!!

AAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Was it four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie? That would be one nasty (not to mention) BIG pie!

NO! It was four 'calling' birds. Who are they going to call? The French hens and say, "Bonjour?" And how do they place a call? Peck at the keys with their beak? Maybe they could download irritating chirping ringtones, which if they could use the computer could get for FREE!

I wait with baited breath (hey do you know how many worms it takes to feed all my new feathered friends) for Day 5...

Day 3: Why am I not surprised?

True LOVE? How about true IMBECILE! Well he managed to return the two turtle doves but must have decided the "buy two get one free" deal on poultry was too good to pass up.

"Ooh la la, mon cherie, but zees are French hens" he says as he tries to plant a sloppy kiss on my face...

OKAY WHAT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND ABOUT NO MORE BIRDS? Faking an accent, despite the fact it's in the 'romance language' category is NOT going to work!

Excuzay moi while I consult zee Muppet cookbook:

On the 2nd Day of Christmas...

...my true love started to annoy me...

HELLO!!!!! What did we not understand about the "no bird" policy? Yeah, I guess they're cute...okay baby, maybe you're right, it is a little romantic...they're cooing and you're...YOU'RE cooing TOO? That's kinky...'birdie style?'...come on...stop...

NO! I mean stop THEM so I don't end up with more than TWO freakin' turtle doves! Excuse me? No, watching a couple of birds going at it does NOT get me in the mood!

After that bizarre little holiday interlude on Day 2, I suggested my true love fly the coop and take the birds with him. He muttered something about the pet shop's return policy...

On the First Day of Christmas...

My true love gave to me...?????

What is this? A partridge? In a pear tree? Oh, you shouldn't have. NO, really, I mean it! Nice try...if the guy wants to be an EX true love! Dude, did you think maybe the bird should be in a CAGE? So it doesn't fly around and poop everywhere? And when they're in a cage they're still messy, not to mention NOISY!

Okay, so I'll give him credit for trying and give him another chance: Enjoy the accompanying audio clip about a man who tried to smuggle something exciting in his pants to give to HIS true love! Hopefully this will influence the gift-buying decision for Day Two...

Your true love,
Michele

Twittering for Birdbrains

On your mark, get set...

This is a Countdown to the Seriously Weird 12 Days of Christmas! One of the greatest gifts you can share is the gift of laughter because it truly does help relieve stress...

Like today when I was sitting in traffic with rude, stressed-out holiday shoppers. Everybody knows the lyrics to the traditional 12 Days of Christmas, except I can never remember how many lords are leaping.


But that gave me a great idea:

Every day until Christmas I will post a blog with an accompanying graphics, audio or video humor piece or something related to share as much comedy love with you during this holiday season.


So get ready to laugh...and sing along if you wish, but PLEASE SHARE THIS GIFT WITH YOUR LOVED ONES!!!

Light Up Your Holidays!

"While some of our neighbors pay several hundreds of dollars to have a licensed and insured company come to their home and string the lights for them and end up with quite an impressive display, we still make our annual pilgrimage to Lake Lanier Islands to see what must be the equivalent of enough electrical output to illuminate an entire small Caribbean Island (even with all the blenders for tropical drinks running simultaneously)."

For more hilarious holiday traditions, take a road trip down Flip Side to Music's Humor Highway: http://flipsidetomusic.com/humor-highway/

Love & laughs,
Shelly

Embarking on a Novel Adventure!

On November 1st I embarked on an amazing journey. I have bravely joined the ranks of those who accepted the challenge of writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days! As I look ahead to Day 10 I am almost 1500 words ahead of the word count goal...which isn't bad considering I missed an entire day's worth of writing the day before!

Today my creative muse kicked me upside the butt and said, "COME ON, YOU CAN DO IT!" I spent the entire day writing the tale of a "hilarious adventure back to medieval times...but with a few modern twists along the journey. I can't wait to share the novel, Donkeylot, in its entirety!

FOLLOW THIS LINK for daily updates.

Let us give thanks for...

November’s Humor Highway road trip of fun…Gobblin’ Giblets!

Thanksgiving traditions will never be the same after a trip on the Humor Highway, and I’ll keep driving until I find out precisely what a ‘giblet’ is!

Feast on this month's article and accompanying audio at
Flip Side to Music Ezine and please share the abundance with your family & friends!

Almost a week away!

What an exciting week for Boxerstock 2010!

Last year's event was publicized primarily by word of mouth with an excellent turnout, but in addition to press releases, PSAs, and other promotions, Atlanta Boxer Rescue's Claudia Janka (CJ) and Dianne DaLee have made TWO major media appearances. Here are the links:

Interview with Rob Stadler of Star94 Radio to be aired THIS SUNDAY (October 17th) between 6:30 and 7:00AM and again the morning of Boxerstock: On the left menu under "MUSIC" is a link to "listen live".

Adorable and comical Oscar was featured as the Good Day Pet for Friday, October 15th on Good Day Atlanta.

Tickets for Boxerstock 2010 are available online at at the event page. Only $10for an all-day music festival and family fun ($5 for children under age 12 and military/students with ID). Visit the website for more information about all the cool activities in store!

Hope to see you there!
Shelly

Two weeks and counting...

...until THE event that's going to rock the park! Jim Miller Park in Marietta, GA is the venue for Boxerstock 2010, an all day music festival on October 24th from 12:00 to 7:00PM. All proceeds from this family (and dog) friendly event benefit Atlanta Boxer Rescue.

In addition to concessions, vendor booths, children's activities, a miniature dog park, canine demonstrations and a silent auction, Boxerstock offers music from a variety of genres from nationally known and local performers. And it is a treat for me to be back as emcee this year! So how can YOU help?

If you're in the Atlanta area (or are nearby and want to make a road trip), PLEASE JOIN US! Tickets are available online ($10 for adults and $5 for children and military/students with valid ID) or may be purchased the day of the event.

For our long-distance friends who have a heart for this canine cause, you can DONATE directly.

During the month of October, I will donate 50% of sales of "Shelly's Nursery Rhymes: The REST of the Story" to Atlanta Boxer Rescue. This album evokes memories of our childhood days but gives a modern and humorous twist. FOLLOW THE LINK and look for the Special Offer box on my bio page.

Love & laughs,
Shelly

Comedy Love has gone to the dogs!

During the month of October, for every "Shelly's Nursery Rhymes: The REST of the Story" CD purchased I will donate 50% of the proceeds to Atlanta Boxer Rescue in conjunction with BOXERSTOCK 2010, an all-day music festival to be held on October 24th.

"The REST of the Story" evokes memories of our childhood days but gives a modern and humorous perspective. Follow the link to the Boxerstock site and look for the Special Offer box on my bio page.

Thank you for supporting the comedy love but especially the dogs!

Welcome to "The REST of the Story..."

This blog is linked to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/ShellysNurseryRhymes) and is dedicated to my CD, "Shelly's Nursery Rhymes: The REST of the Story" and subsequent video vignettes evoking memories of our childhood days but giving a modern and humorous perspective.