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Southern Livin'- Junebug Tricks

I remember visiting my great-grandmother as a little girl and loving her 'country way' of doing things. She taught me to catch lightnin' bugs in a mason jar and make a magical nightlight. I learned how to make the best biscuits from scratch this side of the Mississippi. But the most amazing trick she taught me was how to turn a scary looking beetle into a toy.

Justin, my eldest son, will demonstrate. This was his first time ever trying to catch, much less lasso, a giant flying beetle.

Yes, that is a scary looking beetle, but it doesn't bite. Really, he's quite friendly. His name is Ed. Ok, his name is Buggy, but I still called him Ed.

This is the tricky part.

I so tried to capture the Junebug's flight, but Ed flew in circles at the end of the string.

Plus, the boys were so thrilled that they couldn't be still for me to take a decent picture. Look at the sheer delight on Justin's face!

So today, when I am Queen of my own BittHer '08 Conference, instead of partying like a bloggy rawk stah at BlogHer; I am grateful for the delight of my boys. I revel in the joy of their discovery of childhood fun know not-too-long ago by their Mommy.

Despite my BittHer '08 Pity Party, I am grateful. Look at what my most awesome friend, Mrs. Hannigan, made for us attending BittHer.

Now it is your turn. Share what makes you happy, maybe tell the world of your awesomeness, or just share what you are grateful for. Link your posts URL and be sure to link back here.

Love, Fussy

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How to be a social downer

1. Show how totally unimpressed you are with the whole world.

Expressing just how "above it all" you really are is a great way to show your superiority. This works to quickly set yourself apart from the people having mindless fun.

2. Share all your most recent embarrassing and depressing details of your life.

When asked how you've been, it is important to really share all the intimate details of your life. Lost love, bankruptcy, addictions, and hemorrhoids are all important topics to catch people up on.

If you are making a new friend, these things really help show how authentic and wonderful you really are.

3.Stare intently in the other person's eyes and start discussing all your odd, obscure interests.   

Stare in the other person's eyes with intensity for long periods of time. This will build an instant deep connection.

Share your passions in coin collecting, Star Trek conventions, collecting porcelain dolls from Asia, and your deep belief in Scientology. 

4. When the conversation begins to focus on the other person show your annoyance.

 

Looking away and yawning are both quick and easy ways to remind the other person who is wearing the pants in the conversation. It is important to establish your dominance in the conversation, and work hard to keep the topics about you.

If your subtle non-verbal hints are not properly noticed, be sure to just start interrupting, talking over and talking WITH GREAT VOLUME! Even with the most dim-witted conversationalist this will normally do the trick.

5. Keep it real.

Throw away those silly social rules. Follow your own inner rules of behavior. Keep it real, and be strident that you will behave in public exactly as you do at home. Keep it real, Yo!

Follow these 5 easy steps and enjoy the fallout!

Love, Fussy