"HOT BUTTERED ROLLS"

Hot buttered Rolls/Cornbread..

As many of you from Tupelo will notice this saying was quite popular in the 80's.  

It was a popular restaurant, Mrs. Delbe's.. we had home cooking as and threw hot buttered rolls and cornbread as some would call the little entertainment..... If anyone remembers those good ole rolls--- melt in your mouth, hot buttered and huge. MMM MMMM so good. 

As anyone that knows me, I am not a great pitcher. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler nor can I throw straight,either. Well, one day, I was elected to do this deed for our customers and reluctantly I did as was asked. Went into the kitchen grabbed the basket, put on my little gloves and waited until they were removed from the oven and hot melted butter slathered all over the top. I picked them up carefully, they were slippery with all that butter, and placed them in the basket. As I came to the door of the kitchen.. I started yelling, "HOT BUTTER ROLLS!" "WHO WANTS A HOT BUTTER ROLL?"  Hands go up to those that have been there before and the one for their first trip into our place only looked in surprise until I came near and said "IF YOU WANT A ROLL YOU GOTTA HOLD YOUR HANDS OUT, NO HANDING HERE, YOU HAVE TO CATCH IT".... this was great fun and the people enjoyed the entertainment of it all.   laughing and screeching as the rolls were tossed across the room in hopes they were caught by the ones that wanted one. :)  

I had a couple of men sitting around the middle of the room that was watching the fun and seeing who would catch one and who would not.. as they were watching and laughing; trying to decide if they were going to hold their hand up..  someone sitting behind them threw up their hands and I said "OKAY, READY?  CATCH!".. I threw back my arm as if I were "not" Babe Ruth and as I was coming back into form, I let it go and off it went... as I was watching.....there it goes into the wild blue yonder ... slid right across a bald man's head and right into the hands of the one that wanted the hot melted delight.........  yep, little low and off kilter..it went in great form like a slow/fast ball heading over home plate. Trying to compose myself after his friend stated, "you got it right over the noggin", "give me one."  At that moment, laughter was ensued by all and then everyone wanted a roll. "HERE, HERE" and throw I did.

It was a good toss off a roll for a new patron, even though when he came in he would ask if I were throwing the rolls he would go out and get his hat..  

I never will forget that time with Mrs, Delbe's and those "HOT BUTTERED ROLLS/CORNBREAD"  "WHO WANTS A HOT BUTTERED ROLL?"  

Thanks-----  

Can we save ourselves?

Of all that is going on with our Country and the World today. How will we save humanity? Can there be peace? Will opposition stand against politics for the greater good?

There is much evil in this world today, but face it always has been. This day in age, it's become more holding on our lives (public and private). We have no accountability for anything. Evil seems to reign. 

Doesn't matter what faith or religion you are- what political spectrum you side- what color you are or male/female... As a human being one should have compassion for another. 

One should never- EVER-- I repeat-- NEVER EVER be condemned because of their religious beliefs/faith. Yet, Christians are attacked. Seems to have no voice, no recourse, no partner, no refuge because we believe in something much higher than ourselves the HOPE and FAITH that one day will come... 

There can never be peace or a move toward it if those that do evil or oppose shut down compromise. No, not everyone can win but we can live and respect the differences in another. If we as people do NOT take a stand, we are lost as humanity.. allowing those to be persecuted on their faith. It can take one to change the course of time.. Take a stand, stand together and make a difference.(whether it be politics, religion/faith or basic human rights of others)....  Ask yourselves... if we don't make our mark and stand.. what if one day; we can't walk down our streets and speak out or our women being stoned because someone says that she is in violation of the rule of law they set forth or watch as people storm our houses and work to kill our children/families... ??? Sad but true on how some of this world lives, but standing up and giving help .. how would that little child or woman feel to walk down the street safe and sound? being able to have the most basic thing in life... freedom??  to go to school and learn?? What a wonderful gift that would be for those that have only known oppression... 

Can opposition stand without politics??  Yes, no question it can. but today, especially in our Country.. it stands as NO.. we have lawlessness, illegal activity in our government and no accountability because it oppresses those that speak out---like a monarch with taxes, punishment and unfounded laws... Politics has taken over and that should never be. We have a chance to work together for the good of the people and our country. It's time for a change for the better. Keep us safe, our friends in other countries to know that we will be there for them(no, we can't be there and police but we can support and be there when needed) Time to take away their power, those that want to harm us and make us weak. I for one am fed up with the corruptness going on and we need to all decide whether our Nation is worth the sacrifice our forefathers and those after have paid... We are a nation of laws and we have the responsibility to make sure our rule of law is set forth by our governing body, they work for us not us for them... These days, politics only serves their agenda(s) not the people they serve. 

Remember that evil can appear as good and feed us to want to follow.. Evil only serves itself... Destroys..  

Time to make our stand and make us a better place and a better people.. whether domestic or world.. We can not lose our Humanity.. 

Thank you... 

Blue Suede ---- Movie

A big shout out to a new movie coming out soon and to my new friend, J.R. Hepburn (Director).Blue Suede is a crime thriller. If you like martial arts, gang wars and mobsters; you will love this movie.. 

The story is set in the underworld of Boston and revolves around a bloody turf war between the Chinese Triads and the Italian Mob. Now, this is a great story line. Who thought of putting these two at odds with one another? Already, I am intrigued. And in the midst of all the bloodshed, Federal Agents try to stop the violence and bring down organized crime in China Town. Now, who wins this turf war is anyone's guess.

This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat and will be one "kick ass" action thriller. Blue Suede is a Vendetta Motion Picture by J.R. Hepburn known for such movies as Killing Khan and Hidden in the Woods. A great cast of actors makes this movie one to see. Some you have heard before and others you will be hearing more from in the future with other projects. A few listed are; Cynthia Rothrock a legendary actress known for her martial arts in such movies as Above the Law. Also, you have such great actors as Robert Miano, Scott Adkins, John Fiore- one of my favorite, loved him on Law and Order. 

Make a date to mark your calendars. This is a must see. You will not be disappointed. 


Thanks----

Bobbie's Takes: The South

Bobbie's Takes: The South: There is something to say about coming or being from the South. Where every season could be an excuse for a family reunion. When I say fami...

The South

There is something to say about coming or being from the South. Where every season could be an excuse for a family reunion. When I say family reunion- I mean- even family you have not even met. 

The South is long rides from one place to another or just no particular place. The South is filled with stories of long ago or old wive's tales or just folklore.  Our language is different; we say y'all or fixin' along with other colorful words.  

In the South, it gets, at times, in the Summer, way to hot and humid to even breath and even a grand ole oak tree is not enough to keep the sweat beads at bay.  Those days, you pray for a nice little breeze. 

The South has great food. Most everything good is fried- fried okra (which most of us say okry), fried green tomatoes and deep fried breaded chicken.. now them some good eats.. :)  We love turnip greens and collard greens, potato salad, catfish, salted ham and red eye gravy along with homemade butter biscuits with molasses or honey  and not to mention our stock from the gardens. I remember helping in the canning process when I was young.. long and hard work but when we opened those cans, oh my goodness, the hard work was tasty.  

I love the South where the breeding has deep roots and the culture is old. The music is soulful- the birth of Jazz and the King of Rock N Roll.  

All that is good with the South, we have our demons or skeletons .. those we wish to forget but remember so that we never walk that road again... Civil Rights and KKK... 

The South, my South, is my home--- I love.. 

Thank you------

A Mother

The moment our first child is born--- we become---- a Mother...

Never again will there be one but always with another.  The moment we see that tiny little creature 
we fall in love.
Mother's are the first to be our friends, our playmates, our nurses and our teachers. A Mother's job is never done. Always working until the moment she can lay her head on a pillow and close her eyes; even if it is to be a nap. 
A Mother rarely gets the respect she deserves but is one to hardly complain.... ( but remember the saying "When momma ain't happy.. ain't nobody happy") This is the motto in a lot of households. 
A Mother loves with all her heart. She is often asked if more than one child; "who is your favorite? " We reply as only a mother would/can "All of you are my favorite" "each of you bring to me something different and unique and to that you are all very special and favorite to me".  which usually that gives a crooked eye but they leave it for another day. And when the times are difficult for their young, a Mother will be the first to defend and protect. She will put herself in front on anyone for her child.   
A Mother should be a superhero (Super Mom)  As a child, we think she can do anything. One moment she is cooking and the next she is ironing a shirt on the ironing board all the while setting the table for dinner or breakfast.  A Mother can also be a police woman, she is always on guard "policing" , if you will, her home to try and keep her young one on the straight and narrow.  
A Mother is everything to us when we are young and much more when we grow older. When we are young, we are caught up in mom being everywhere in our business, taking us places and making us do things around the house or yard that we don't want to do but "it's for a reason and that reason will be known when you grow up and have children of your own", they say. You know??  A Mother is right. You do achieve that knowledge when you become a mother.. "That's what she meant"..  When we are older, our mother's become our friends, we no longer need their attention as we did as a child but we find them as people/a person to get to know and understand and grow .... The times together are different, much different than the days of young. 
As we get older, loving a Mother is a gift rather than a chore. We know the day is coming when they will leave us and all is left are the memories of them being everything ; one and all ... especially ---- 
A Mother. 

Thanks----

Sorry it's been a while------- Missing someone

Sorry, it's been a while on my blogging.. I have had in this past 3 weeks; a death, computer shutdown and just too busy catching up.  

I have a few blogs coming up on how we Southerners talk--- gonna poke fun a bit..  Another on mom's and one I am trying to piece together about a new movie coming out (this I can't wait to blog about)  and then of course blog about whatever comes to my mind.... could be dancing --- not brave enough to tackle politics,yet....  

This one is one of missing someone you love..... whether by death or breakup or long distance.......

It is so hard when they die because that is the end. They are no longer for us to hold or to see or have lunch/dinner ... Our hearts are heavy with the emptiness of not  having them around and as our tears fall; we can't or feel we can't go on without them. We find ourselves waking up after a night of crying ourselves to sleep. Our days are to merely exist; got to keep busy; we say. In the first weeks and months, we try not to touch on those little things of remembrance--- to painful, but then as those months turn to a year; we long and grasp for every memory to hold and we begin to smile.   They are and will always be with us and in those moments of silence; we find ourselves talking to them. 

In a breakup--- when it is unexpected because of fault of one or both or just maybe no fault of either... When there is deep affection, it can cut to the core. The loss of not having that person with you anymore is at times worse... You see them everyday or most days and they are with someone else (if fault of their own) and you feel as if your heart was either betrayed or taken out and stomped. But again, when those same days turn to weeks and months..... depends on how long the relationship/how deep the heart---- we /you begin to see someone else and you start to forget about the one that left; consider it a lesson learned and wish them well and move on.. Does not a heart be with darkness inside... 

In a long distance relationship.... now some of these work out others do not------  As it is the way of the computer age, we can find anyone at any place at any time or any where in the world... Chat lines, Websites and others. We often find our hearts and minds to that other person on the other end.    Some may find we can't wait to see them on cam or email or text.
 And if there is a relationship and one by let's say by move to another area or state where there is going to be a feat on both parts to keep them as a couple.   Now that can be a tough one...When they move--- it rips your heart out. Watching them pack up and move is a terrible feeling. You cry and seems by the time they leave both are on the phone not wanting to say goodbye. You ache to the core and you wonder how you will make it through; until you get to see them again. ....  but if you have that love and trust in one another --- you will make it through the times when you are apart... What is the saying??  "Absents  makes the heart grow stronger/fonder"   I would like to know who said that one.... LOL.. just teasing here. 
Truth is (my opinion) when you have strong love; you can over come anything to find your way.... 

As we miss these that are gone... Only one is more definite.. Death.. The others mentioned seem worse than death to some of us; but in reality, they are still alive, still here and in time we move on..  much different with moving on from death......  but yet, we do---- in time----- whether alone or someone else but forever in our hearts (in one fashion or another)..

Thank you-------