Porcelain Dolls Are Creepy

My mom keeps a collection of dolls in her house.  They are a bit creepy when you enter the doll room alone.  Something about their painted features makes me feel uncomfortable.

And I am not alone.

I wonder how many other people out there find them to be unsettling.

Consider my sample size...

My little brother hates them.  I once surrounded his bed with them and the result was a tearful child.

My buddy and I were talking about them and he agreed they are creepy.  He said his grandma has hundreds of them.  I told him their unblinking eyes bother me...

I thought about it...

And thought that if they blinked it would be worse. He agreed.

So three people spring to mind immediately.  If I thought about it a bit or asked around I bet I could find even more.

Here is a photo of the creepy porcelain doll that looks down at me every time I change my clothes or sleep in my mother's guest room.

Look at her...she is clearly plotting something.

TTFN Denmonites!

-ND

Life Moves Pretty Fast

In under two weeks I met two of my nieces for the first time.  The first was Milana Iris Denmon, courtesy of my brother who lives in Arizona.  He sent his lady to us on a fact finding mission and as an offering, she brought forth the first born child of their union.

We found her offering to the Denmon Elders to be acceptable.

She isn't picking her nose...just chewing a few fingers.

She is adorable and very mild mannered.  Her eyes are absorbing life and she refuses to blink until she gets as much in as possible.

I think she is practicing hypnosis...

And just when I thought they didn't make babies any smaller...

On July 3rd my older brother decided to convince his lady to catapult a child into the world as well.

And along came Danica Denmon... 

At about two hours old...quite content immediately. 

Since I have done Danica a disservice by showing off the little lady before she had her makeup on, here is another with her a bit more prepared for the Paparazzi ...

She looks like a Keebler Elf.  See below for reference.

That's it for now.  Hope you all have a great weekend!

TTFN Denmonites!

-ND

Memorial Day Weekend

I hope everyone had a nice weekend and took a few moments out of their day to thank someone they know who has served, or is serving, in the military.  It is important to remember that there is a cost associated with everything and fortunately, for many of us, there are those who are willing to pay that price for others.

Nothing is for free.

But in the American tradition, I hope you were able to take time to be with family and friends and enjoy some sun, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.

Maybe a few adult beverages as well?

I helped my brother break in his new patio and we had smoked meats, hamburgers, hot dogs, and my personal favorite Papa Bear drink - Bud Light Lime.

There was also a healthy dose of the sunshine, the beach, and my niece getting food all over her face.

Red, white, and blue cupcakes? She appreciates Memorial Day for sure.

Ashes to Ashes Update

I am running a bit behind as far as my scheduled release date for Ashes to Ashes but am diligently working towards wrapping the novel up.  The cover art is in, and once I make a few adjustments, we will reveal the cover here on my blog.  

So keep your eye out for that.

As always I appreciate you and your patience.  

Have a great week!

TTFN Denmonites! 

-ND