Red Hat Society - Life After 50

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2009-03-30T08:36:00.001-07:00

The American Way

2009-03-27T13:54:00.001-07:00

I wonder - whatever happened to this kind of thinking? I got a lump in my throat when I read this. I "grew up" thinking, patriotism, it is the AMERICAN way! I am glad to see that somebody saved them.

These were our parents. What in God's name have we let happen?

Ronald Reagan

2009-03-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

'Here's my strategy on the Cold War:
We win, they lose.'-Ronald Reagan

'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government
and I'm here to help.'-Ronald Reagan

'The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that
they know so much that isn't so.'-Ronald Reagan

'Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too strong.'
-Ronald Reagan

'I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S.Congress.'-Ronald Reagan

'The taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.'
-Ronald Reagan

'Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.' –Ronald Reagan

'The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program.'-Ronald Reagan

'It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.'-Ronald Reagan

'Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:
If it moves, tax it.
If it keeps moving, regulate it.
And if it stops moving, subsidize it.'- Ronald Reagan

'Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed, there are many rewards; if you disgrace yourself, you can always write a book.'-Ronald Reagan

'No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.'-Ronald Reagan

'If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.'

The Perks of Being Over 50

2009-03-03T07:40:00.000-08:00

*THE PERKS OF BEING OVER 50*Some of these are gems.

Kidnappers are not very interested in you.

In a hostage situation you are likely to be releasedfirst.

No one expects you to run--anywhere.

People call at 9 PM and ask, did I wake you?

People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

There is nothing left to learn the hard way.

Things you buy now won't wear out.

You can eat supper at 4 PM.

You can live without sex but not your glasses.

You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.

You sing along with elevator music.

Your eyes won't get much worse.

Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the National weather service.

Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.

You can't remember who sent you this list.

* And you notice these are all in Big Print for your convenience.*

Going to the Chapel

2009-03-02T06:43:00.000-08:00

Well, my son and his wife had their wedding in the church Friday night on the anniversary of their first wedding before the justice of the peace. You see, he went to Iraq for a tour of duty after the JP wedding. Their was no time to plan a wedding, thus the JP.

So, Friday, we witnessed the most beautiful and unique wedding and of course, I cried like crazy. I am so pleased they did it right by having our Pastor marry them.

YooHoo!

SCHOOL -- 1958 vs. 2008

2009-02-12T09:27:00.000-08:00

Scenario: Jack goes quail hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.

1958- Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2008 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counsellors called in for traumatized students and teachers

Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.
1958 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2008 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.

Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1958 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2008 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.

Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1958 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2008 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.

Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1958 - Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2008 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.

Scenario: Pedro fails high school English.
1958 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2008 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that knowing English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.

Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1958 - Ants die.
2008- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1958 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2008 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.

I have a dream

2009-01-19T07:23:00.000-08:00

As a Fabulous Lady of 58 years old, I have seen so much in my life! Tomorrow will be a stunning event when we inaugurate and celebrate the swearing in of Barrack Hussein Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America. Wow!

As the first black man to become President it is quite inspiring. He faces quite a load of troubles and truly prompts me to pray for him as his youth and inexperience come into play. I believe he has a good heart and will do right by America. I pray so, anyway.

I have always admired the public figure of Martin Luther King and it is appropriate that the inauguration comes a day after his birthday. What a peaceful and resounding message MLK brought in his time in the spotlight for the rights of all people.

You may not know that I am a card carrying, conservative Republican, and no, I did not vote for Obama, I voted for McCain. But, I pray for our new president to lead us with humility, with the wisdom of Solomon and the love of God as David and Abraham and so many others in the Bible.

"I have a dream" will be fulfilled tomorrow.

Will you join me in prayer? I hope so whether you are Republican or Democrat or Libertarian or independent.

It is, after all, America!

God Bless,

New Victorian Witches Hats for Halloween or Parties

2008-08-23T16:46:00.001-07:00

How Fabulous! A RED Witches hat for Fall Parties!

Victorian Witch Hat Red with Red Feather TrimNEW Victorian WITCH HAT Red with Red Feather brim. This hat is from our new collection of Victorian Witch Hats! Great for that RED HATTER event!! This hat has a black base with a red satin crown, big red roses, black spider web with spider and our red English netting bow on the back.

RRBYC1771 $72.95

New "I Love A Parade" Photo Contest!!

2008-08-23T16:43:00.001-07:00

I Love A Parade 2008!! I Love A Parade 2008!!! I Love A Parade 2008!!!

Here is the scoop! From August 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 you may submit pictures of your society, organization, committee participating in a PARADE! This includes the entire year of 2008. So if your organization has Great Easter parade pictures, send them on in. Remember, ANY PARADE in the year 2008!

Romance Remembered will award three prizes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Prizes are in stock items totaling the following:

First Place - $150.00
Second Place - $75.00
Third Place - $50.00

Isn't this fabulous! Your organization example may be Red Hat Society, Victorian Society, Historical Re-Enactments.................Get the picture?

So, get to snapping those pictures!! Be creative!!

Remember a knowledgeable independent judge and myself will be judging the pictures. No employee or families of employees of Romance Remembered may enter the contest.

PARADE PICTURES - no rules. You can be on a horse, in a buggy, on a float, walking, whatever your organization chose at the time!

To submit the picture:

Picture must be in JPG format
Send by e-mail so I can download easily
Must include your Organization Name, Town, and State
A brief description of the picture (what parade, etc) You may use your name, but only FIRST names.

Ok, Let's have some fun!!!!

No purchase necessary! Totally impartial judging of pictures! You don't even have to have bought from me before!

Fushsia Plant Red and Purple

2008-03-20T17:38:00.000-07:00

I bought today, at Wal-Mart, the most exotic plant! It is called a Fuchsia! It is Red and Purple and I think someone called it a Diva.

How fitting for us Red Hatters. I absolutely love it! Every time I look at them in my front yard, I think of all the friends I have made through the Red Hat Society.

Here are some pictures. I know most of you have known about these for a long time, but this is my first one.

I haven't died!

2007-11-09T13:25:00.000-08:00

No, I'm well and doing fine. My son is over in Iraq now and I'm spending a lot of time trying to keep up with him and also posting on my Red Hat Military Mom blog.

Join me there!http://redhatnavymom.wordpress.com/

Fabulous Red Hat Society Hats

2007-07-02T08:12:00.000-07:00

Here is a fabulous hat RRBYC1630 that Rosemarie is wearing in style! Get sassy and really celebrate your life!

Go to RED HATS and pick your style! I love them all!

Rosemarie likes to cock her hat back a little to add drama. She also wears this one to the side just a bit!

Great job, Rosemarie!

Hibiscus

2007-06-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

This Dinner plate Hibiscus made it through Hurricane Rita and last year’s many freezes that killed all the rest of my plants. Now this Hibiscus has more blooms that I can count.

It goes to show us that no matter the hardships, no matter the bumps in the road, we come back through the Grace of God, tried and true! Prettier, stronger, and better than before!

Bloom where you are planted.

God Bless,

Cresa

How to wear a Victorian Touring Hat

2007-05-30T12:56:00.000-07:00

I have a wonderful customer in New York (got to love New York), that really knows how to wear a hat. Rosemarie used to be a dancer and is still looking great!

What I like about the way she wears her hat is that it is tilted back a little, but has the classic dip in the front! Just stunning!

She is wearing the Purple Victorian Touring hat and the Red Victorian Shawl over her red dress! Great for the Birthday Girl.

Here she is wearing a fabulous purple outfit and the Red "Titanic Style" Hat! FULL REGALIA!

Both hats can be seen along with 6 pages of hats in the RED HAT BOUTIQUE! http://www.rrbycresa.com/redhats/red_hat_boutique.htm

Iraq

2007-05-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

Well, I haven't posted since January, but a lot has been going on. We know for sure now that my son is going to Iraq. The thing is, he wants to go. He is a Medic assigned to the Marines from the Navy.

Not long ago he married a wonderful girl that I, as the mom, am so thankful for. A picture to the right shows what a great looking couple they are! She and I will support each other in supporting him.

I am very proud of him, but, of course, to say the least, I am concerned. I know the Good Lord will take care of him. I just pray that he is safe.

Any other moms, wives, etc. that have men in Iraq? Feel free to post comments.

The newest thing in my life is that I now sometimes watch the Military Channel on DirectTV. That is a switch from Flip this house, isn't it.

My website sells what "American Proud" jewelry I can find and do you know the most popular is the "Keep My Son Safe", "Keep My Father Safe", and "Keep My Husband Safe" Bracelets.

I will be joining the ranks of people sending "Care" packages soon. God Bless you all that do that!

Thanks for the sacrifice of all of you that have loved ones serving in Iraq. You are honored.

There are a couple of verses I have on my Patriotic Page. Click http://www.rrbycresa.com/Jewelry/patrioticpage.htm and go to the bottom of the page if you wish to read them. Warriors have been around for a long time, just read the Old Testament. This generation of Warriors is very special as they are all VOLUNTEER! So Fabulous!

God Bless you and God continue to bless the United States of America!

Life after 50 - Room Makeover OR Updating that tired dreary living room!

2007-01-07T12:54:00.000-08:00

On the weekend of the New Year I decided to undertake the project of "Updating" my living room. Yes, I watch all the shows, Sell this House, Flip this House, and so on. I think there should be one, "Hire Someone to Update this House, Really Cheap!"

With all the knowledge I had gleaned from these really marvelous shows, I bravely went to the paint center. I started at Lowe's in my town, where a young man looked at me as if I were crazy when I innocently asked, "Which Brown do you think I should get?" Now, of course you know there are hundreds of brown on the new color wheel to become color blind on.

Did this brown have too much gold, did this one have too much green, too much purple or red in this one? Oh how I poured over the little cards with all those lovely colors. It was like shuffling a deck of poker cards.

Well, being the design guru that I have become, I chose the colors I thought would work, got a sample of each (at Lowe's it's a pint for around $3.50) and walked confidently out of the store knowing that in one of the 5 samples SURELY my dream color would be there.

At home, with my trusty new sponge applicators and paper all over the floor, I started painting the five different colors on different walls in the house. I think I saw them do this on "Flip this House". I was just so pleased at myself for this. Just think, instead of painting all of the walls and hating it, I was painting it in sections.........and hating it!

NONE OF THE COLORS worked!!!

I then thought I would try a different tactic. I chose another store!! Sherwin-Williams is where I think "Sell this House" shops. I found a color I thought I would like "Latte". This brown has a dollop of green in it, but at that time I was looking for more of a pure taupish brown.

So, the man helped me choose "Sands of Time" and "Sensational Sand". Again with my hands loaded with the wonderful cards, and two sample quarts for $4.99 of each, I headed back to the house, to try it again.

Well, the Sensational Sand was exactly the color I was looking for, but.........being a woman, I didn't like it on MY walls. I suggest these colors to anyone that wants to update there house. They make your house look like a million bucks.

I went with "Latte" just because I like the name and there was a touch of green in it.

With the Latte color sceme, I chose Startling White and Monteplier Red Velvet for the trims.

There is definitely more to come, but with week one of the "UPDATE" completed, I still have more to do.

I will write more next time. Oh, did I tell you I have a 12' vaulted ceiling and I am scared of heights over two feet!

See 'ya!

Cresa

The Fabulous Red Hat!

2006-12-27T16:05:00.000-08:00

Red Hats abound, but I like hats with a little elegance and history behind them. Although straw hats are fine and plain wool is good, too, I personally love the Victorian Hats seen below.

Gorgeous hats with style!! Another example:

Shop for that something special!
Ladies are wearing Red Hats that have a lot of purple in them, so have fun. It would seem that the RULE does apply; there are no rules.

Cresa

How to join the RED HAT SOCIETY

2006-12-27T14:01:00.000-08:00

I receive many e-mails and posts on this blog about finding a chapter OR starting a chapter.

Simply go to http://www.redhatsociety.com and click on "How to start a chapter" or "Find a Chapter".

The Red Hat Society website is the official website and the "Girls of the Hattitude" will be glad to help you out by phone if you can't navigate the website.

Good luck. If you need any help, just let me know.

Cresa
Drama Queen of Fabulousness

Red Hat Society "I LOVE A PARADE" Photo Contest announced!

2006-10-25T16:04:00.000-07:00

Here is the scoop! From July 6, 2006 through December 31, 2006 Red Hat Society Chapters in good standing may submit one picture per chapter of any event in which the chapter was entered in a PARADE. This includes the entire year of 2006. So if your chapter has Great Easter parade pictures, send them on in. Remember, ANY PARADE in the year 2006!

Contest Number 2 will award three prizes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

First Place - $200.00 of merchandise
Second Place - $125.00 of merchandise
Third Place - $75.00 of merchandise

Just click here to go directly to the page!

Red Hat Society - The Beauty Shop Revisited!

2006-05-31T16:55:00.000-07:00

I have decided after seeing "Monster in Law" that Jane Fonda was sporting the most wonderful hairstyle I have ever seen!

Now, if I can find a hairdresser that can do that "do", I'm going for it!

Red Hat Society - Winner of the PHOTO CONTEST

2006-05-31T16:29:00.000-07:00

I forgot to post the winner of the Photo Contest, so here she is: What a beauty. The winner chose a Red Victorian Hat, Red Hat Toe Rings, and one other item.

The Photo was such fun and I enjoyed every one of the pictures!

Red Hat Society - Ladies Gone Wild with COLOR!

2006-05-31T16:23:00.000-07:00

When I first became a Red Hatter and then a Queen (Drama Queen), we were mainly wearing the Purple outfit with a red hat.

Well.........have things ever "kicked up a notch"

Now we are wearing Purple and Red Hats. My shop carries mainly Victorian Hats and our clothing is purple, but we have took it a step further and are really accenting with the RED!!

Who knew Purple and Red could be so much fun!

We ladies are taking our purple outfits and adding a Red Victorian Shawl as is on my website and lots of red jewelry, pins, you name it!

More power to the Purple and Red!!

Red Hat Society Photo Contest Announced

2006-01-25T08:46:00.000-08:00

When Queen Mom Rose sent in the pictures above of her and Vice Queen Matilda, it really put a smile on my face and made me realize what a unique group of ladies we are!

Ladies like this need to be rewarded for the bodacious, outrageous behavior! Soooo, I decided on a contest!

Here is the scoop! For one month beginning January 25, 2006 and ending February 25, 2006 whatever chapter or Red Hat Society Lady sends in the most unique pictures of what she OR her chapter is doing OR can come up with, she or her Chapter wins $100.00 of in-stock merchandise from Romance Remembered!!!! This excludes shipping which means you get $100.00 of merchandise and I pay the shipping!

So, get to snapping those pictures!! Be creative!! The pictures must be suitable for our grandkids to see! If you can't show it to your grandkids, don't send them!

At this time, Queen Mom Rose and Vice Queen Matilda are definitely winning!

No purchase necessary! Totally impartial judging of pictures! You don't even have to have bought from me before!

Why do people think that Red Hat Society Ladies are snooty rich people?

2006-01-17T15:00:00.000-08:00

Now that is a unbelievably wrong perception of the Red Hat Society Ladies. We are a diverse group of ladies from all walks of life. We are active in our community and are the first around when help is needed. We welcome all sisters, certainly not looking at their income or how they dress,

I know lots of my fellow chapter members that donate or secretly buy for the less fortunate ladies in each chapter.

My website donates things to chapter members if we hear of someone who can't afford what my website offers.

It is a sisterhood of the most giving, involved, and precious ladies I have ever met.

The Red Hat Society venue just allows all this kindness and gentleness to come together in one place......

So don't let them just the book by it's cover! We all have a story to tell of hardship or sadness, but our message is that we came through it, we are 50 years of age or older AND proud of it!

God Bless the sisterhood!

Red Hat Society - Why am I dressing like this?

2006-01-17T14:51:00.000-08:00

Because I can! I can wear Purple Dresses and Red Hats and get away with it, because I have earned the right and I love it!

Why not? I'm from the generation of the "Bubble", "Pageboy", and finally, my favorite (really), the "Gypsy". I loved my bell bottoms (which are back again, just lower around the hips) halter tops, and floppy hats. Flower power, you know.

I would not be caught dead in a halter top now, I would scare too many people and my kids would never speak to me again.

I love my age and I ESPECIALLY love my granddaughter! She is a hoot and a continual joy to me.

So, dressing in Red and Purple is really not a far cry from my late teens when everyone thought we were dressing crazy back then.

Where are my Glasses?

2006-01-17T14:43:00.000-08:00

I remember the day I discovered my eyes weren't what they used to be! My son, who is 20 now, was around 9 years old and I was trying to read the bottom of children's Tylenol to see the dosage.

It was a blur and even as I held the bottle further and further away, for the life of me, I couldn't read it? Did this happen overnight? Did some jokester start printing the instructions smaller as a cruel joke?

I have no idea! It just seem to happen without any warning. That was 11 years ago and I guess I am blessed to need only reading glasses (I tried the $300 prescription glasses and found I could misplace them just as easily as I could a $10 pair from Wal-Mart) and not such a bad strength.

But how does that happen? One day I'm reading the fine print and the next day I am holding the large print as far as the length of my arm to read.

Red Hat Society Chapters Organizing Relief for Katrina

2005-09-09T16:16:00.000-07:00

Lots of Red Hat Society Chapters across American are organizing to help in the Katrina Relief! After all, we are mothers!! Here is a picture from as far as Connecticut! Chris made some donations in our name to help out! It was a great morning at the Armory in Hartford.
Morning folks from WTIC with Papillon Queen with donations for Hurricane Katrina
Chris is the Queen of the Ruby Hat Butterflies in Connecticut.

The Beauty Shop

2005-09-09T12:20:00.000-07:00

I know you are just like me and have gone to Beauty Shops, Hair Salons, Stylists, Hair Dressers, whatever they call themselves, and asked not to get your grandmothers hairstyle.

You know what I mean? Just because I am over 50 doesn't mean I want to look it! I don't want the above the ear haircut! I don't want a style where they use a man's shaver in the back!

I want to look cute, sassy, and sexy, too. Why can't they understand that?

I have often thought that if I could find a stylist that could make me look attractive (as I know I am) I would follow her/him to the end of the earth!

I don't know what they are thinking when they cut my hair? I can't imagine what is going through their mind. I even tried an older stylist (around my age) and she was the worst!! I even paid more money for my hair cut to look like a man's!

I am on a mission for that attractive style you see on the television, you know, like the Golden Girls. Blanche really had a great hairstyle that was so feminine!

I think that is what we all want, is to look feminine. Just because we are over 50 doesn't mean we don't want to look good!

Oh well, more at a later date!