What are the chances?

July 28, 2014

Today, let’s start with a bit of trivia for all of you trivia buffs out there.  DYK that according to mybirthdayninja.com there is a thing called the birthday paradox.  It was news to this blogger.  First, the definition of a paradox that applies here is: a statement that is seemingly opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true.  Sounds like a losing proposition to these ears, but you, dear reader, can decide for yourself how much sense this birthday paradox makes.  So, you ask, what is this birthday paradox?  It goes something like this: in a group of 23 people, the probability of 2 people in that group being born on the same day of the same month is 50-50. Oddly enough (pun intended—hehe), if you increase the number of people to 70, the probability increases to 99.9%.  But what if you are looking for someone who was born on exactly the same month, day and year as you?  In that case, you need at least 253 in your group, then there is a 50-50 chance of finding your perfect birthday match.  If you up the number to 760 people in your group, then your chances of finding your birthday twin increase to 99.9%.  Interesting.  Might be fun to try out the next time you throw a party. Or not! For those of you who need hard facts and evidence, there is a mathematical equation that lets you figure the odds, but since this blogger left math theory behind at graduation, you’ll need to google that for yourself.  Before we leave the birthday trivia behind, this blogger would be remiss not to mention the fellas at grouchyrabbit.com who compile quotes submitted to their website.  According to their website, birthday paradox or no, it’s a proven fact that people who have more birthdays live longer.  Now you know! 

On to the gossip that you all tune in to read.  The blonde bombshell (BB) has returned to H-town and our own Man of Steel (MOS), DD himself, seems to be plotting something, hopefully not a move to Houston to be closer to BB.  Time will tell, so stay tuned.  This blogger heard a rumor that one of our lovely ladies, let’s call her Princess Leia (PL)--you remember the chick with the ear buns,right--is in the market for a husband and is considering trying a little online dating.  Do you hear the music from Halloween in your head, too?  On-line dating is scary stuff.  It’ll be interesting to see how that goes.  Of course, you will be able to find out all the juicy details right here on this blog, so don’t fret.  When it comes to gossip, this blogger rivals the likes of MH and DT, the gossip mavens of Miller. Speaking of rivals, the grapevine is buzzing now that girl next door number 3 (GND#3) is back in town.  There has been quite a bit of activity at Miss Silivia’s old store, and a lot of it involves the boys next door (BND)--Numero Uno and El Segundo.  GND#3 papered the window so no one can see what is happening inside the store until the Grand Opening.  The oldtimers at The Filling Station (TFS) are a bit perturbed, not that GND#3 cares.  On a side note, the GNDs mamma is in heaven with four of her chickadees back in Miller.  Have you noticed that the honeymooners, FB and SB, have returned, looking tanned and rested, and telling stories of flying above the ocean with visions of sharks filling their heads?

  Sounds a bit over dramatized, but what’s that they say?  Oh yeah?  All the world’s a stage, right William old boy.  DT at the water office is taking bets on how long it will be before FB and SB add to their family.  This blogger has a date, do you? 

Meanwhile, mudders were everywhere last weekend.  They come in droves to enjoy the six mudding parks in our area.  Along with money, they bring noise and a bit of mischief.  Best to avoid areas where they congregate if you have sensitive ears or small children.  Don’t make it personal.  Nuff said.

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Under the heading of confidential.

ALittleBitofMiller@theDoubleD.bloggingmylifeaway

Winning drawing from MCMS art contest: The Best of Miller, Texas
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July 21,  2014

Well, this doesn't happen very often, but this blog will be minus a few of its usual pithy comments.  There is so much this blogger wants to say, but all if falls under the heading of confidential.  Confidential.  Now there is a word that gets stretched a lot.  Just how confidential are the secrets given to you?  When someone tells you something in confidence, do you keep it quiet, or do you share with just one person?  Is it okay for you to share the secret is you swear that person to secrecy?  What if they tell just one person, who tells just one person, who tells just one person…? You see were this is going, right?  The best course of action when you are trusted with a secret is to prove yourself trustworthy by not telling a single soul.  Even if keeping quiet makes you feel like you are going to burst like a big old ripe watermelon left out in the July sun too long.  Deep gusty sigh.  This blogger is not privy to the secret in confidence, but rather by observation.  Either way, it’s time to cease and desist.

Just know that this intrepid blogger is keeping eyes peeled, and as soon as it is okay to report all, you will be able to read it right here.  It would appear that CC the BB has accomplished her mission and will soon be heading back home.  Will her five days in Miller be enough time for our own DD the MOS to win her heart?  Time will tell. 

In the meantime, In the meantime, this vigilant blogger will check out another situation that seems to be heating up.  Family feud, anyone.  Seems that BND Numero Uno and BND El Segundo were going at it in their mum's front yard.  El Segundo left in a snit.  Later, BND ES was seen hanging out with GND #5 at the Double D bar.  Isn’t that the wrong GND?  Interesting.  You can be sure there will be more to come in the near future. So check back often or you’ll be the last to know all the dope.

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Speaking of which, it is time to punch the old time clock.  Wishing everyone, and two certain people, a happy Monday.

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Double D series--Book 2: Kiss Me Stupid
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Is she the ONE?

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July 20, 2014

Winning drawing from MCMS art contest: The Best of Miller, Texas
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Ahh.  Sunday.  Many people here in Miller would agree that Sunday is a day for God, family, and rest.  There is a feeling in the air here, when the bells of St. Anne’s Episcopal begin ringing, that defies explanation.  It just makes us Millerites happy to be living in our own little piece of paradise, snakes and all.

On to other more interesting developments, was this blogger the only one who saw our BB and Mr. I could fly if I had a red cape at church together this morning?  They certainly looked cozy sharing a hymnal.  The ladies tongues were wagging all around the congregation.  People are beginning to ask, “Is she THE ONE?” If you want an objective opinion on the matter, this blogger says, “Yes, she is.”  Now a certain someone just has to realize that God has sent him someone worth building a life with.  Remember, you read it here first, and you know that this intrepid blogger will be monitoring the progress of this relationship very closely and reporting it all right here.

Meanwhile, an important note, this is your last week without televised football.  Guys be sure to spend some quality time with your significant other (SO), so when you are glued to the boobtube for the next four months, she will not be plotting your demise.

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Double D series--Book 2: Kiss Me Stupid

Cooling off with a little night swim.

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      July 19, 2013

Bless my soul, it's certainly swimming weather here in Texas.  Miller is in deep East Texas and is blessed with an abundance of rivers, lakes, and various other swimming holes nearby for those who want to cool off by taking a dip.  A person would be hard pressed to throw a rock around here without it landing in some body of water.  The down side to all that water is the humidity.  Walking out in the July heat is like being wrapped in a hot, wet blanket that makes the heat impossible to escape. 

Speaking of cooling off, or maybe heating up would be a better term because our visiting blonde is most definitely creating her own heat wave, if rumors can be believed.  Rumor has it that there was some good old fashion horse play in the swimming pool at the Double D.  Our local night owl spied the blonde and Mr. DD himself in the pool.  Who who who believes that this could be the start of something worth watching?  This intrepid blogger will keep an eye on the situation—using night goggles if necessary--and let you know if the rumors flying have any merit.

Meanwhile, the lakes are overflowing with people boating, skiing, and jetting around like there is no tomorrow.  The beaches at the local lakes are crowded from daylight to dusk.  If you are out there, beware that hitting the water during the midday hours is dangerous.  Swim before 10 AM or after 3PM to avoid the worst of the sun’s harmful UV rays.  Take an umbrella with you, and use sunscreen, especially on those babies.  Don’t forget to reapply it often.  Nuff said. 

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Double D series--Book 2: Kiss Me Stupid
Chloe and Dean's story

Rumors of sparks

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July 18, 2014

The lazy, hazy days of summer  Complete with the brutal sunshine that dries up the creek beds and leaches the moisture out of every inch of the state.  Even the air is barely stirring here in our little town.  Temperatures are holding steady in the high 90s.  The weatherman is predicting that those temperatures will bust into three digits before the week is out.  Three digits.  That means 100ᵒ or higher.  This blogger is breaking out in a sweat just thinking about that kind of heat.  What did man do before air conditioning?

Temps too for the sun!  LOL

 Of course, the heat is keeping everyone inside these days.  This blogger would be forced to admit to being bored, bored, bored if a certain blonde hadn't walked into the Double D yesterday afternoon.  Did you ever hear the joke about the blonde who walked into the bar one day and asked, “Can I get a drink?” “Absolutely,” the bartender said.  “What would you like?  The blonde blinked and stared at the bartender as if he was an idiot.  “And people say blondes are dumb,” she said. “I told you I want a drink.”  Hardy-har-har.  Okay, the joke stinks, but some jokes are funny because they stink.  Anyway, this blonde, not the one from the joke BTW and a certain gentleman with a remarkable resemblance to the MOS (Man of Steel) were seen having a cozy little dinner.  There are rumors of sparks flying between them.  One observer noted that it was like watching a meteor shower.  You can be sure that this intrepid blogger will be keeping an eye on the situation. 

 

Meanwhile, wear your hat if you venture outside.  The sun is brutal, and it doesn't take long to become a victim of heatstroke. Anyone who has ever had heatstroke knows it ain't no joke.

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Double D Series--Book 2: Kiss Me Stupid
Chloe and Dean's story

BB Stirring up the dust at the old DD.

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July 17, 2014

Now that the hoopla surrounding the Adair—Black wedding has settled down, it is fairly quiet in Miller.  There is plenty of work to be done before the Annual Summer Mudd Festival at Moore’s Mudd Park, but that doesn’t start up for another two weeks.

Over at the Double D Roadhouse, guests continue to make life interesting.   Why, this afternoon a blond bombshell (BB) was seen kicking it by the pool.  It’s fair to say, she stirred up more than the dust.  A certain man, with a strong resemblance to the Man of Steel (MOS), showed more than a passing interest.  Could it be that love has once again arrived in Miller?   If it’s true, a few of our local ladies will be sorely disappointed.  Life can be harsh at times. This intrepid blogger will keep an eye out and report back.

 Meanwhile, remember to drink plenty of water and avoid the heart—he he—I meant to say, avoid the heat.  It’s July in Texas, ya’ll.

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Hang onto your hats, Buckaroos.

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July 14, 2014

Ride ‘em cowboy.  The rodeo has come and gone for another year.  The rain didn’t stop the boys from riding the bulls, just made the whole event seem more like the Summer Mudd Festival.  Our hometown boy, Miles Fuller did himself proud.  He hung in for the full 8 seconds, and came in third.  Hear tell he had a bruise or two to show for his 8 seconds of glory.

With that in mind, let’s turn our attention to the arrival of another of Miller’s prodigal daughters.  Word on the grapevine is that this talented artist is taking over her grandmother’s store on the corner of Beryl and Wardley.  Gonna make it shine, she is.  Anyhoo, a certain boy next door (BND) paid her a visit, and the two seemed MY-T cozy.  No, it isn’t the BND who took off after her when she left Miller fifteen years ago.  He has yet to appear, but the grapevine is betting he will.  No, folks, this BND has been living and working right here in Miller.  Could there be a family feud in the making?  Anything is possible when love is in the air.  Could it be that there will be wedding bells again so soon?  Man this is unbelievable.  The I dos are still echoing in the chapel, and already another romance appears to be heating up.  Hang on to your hats, it’s going to interesting to watch the drama unfold.

Meanwhile, July brings heat, heat, and more heat.  If you are going to spend time outdoors, wear a hat and keep hydrated.  Heat stoke is no joke.  Keep in mind that drinks loaded with caffeine will not hydrated you.  When you play, drink water or sports drinks.  Nuff said.

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Double D series--Book 3: Kiss Me Cross-eyed

1211 moaning and groaning, 1 celebrating.

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July 7, 2014

Have you ever heard such weeping and moaning in your life? Get a grip people, you knew someone would have the right date for the Wedding Pool, and well, since no one was allowed to choose the same date, there could only be one winner.  Seems that Mavis over at the feed store was the one to pick July 4^th.  She is celebrating her acumen by taking her family to eat at the Double D.  You can think what you want, but to this blogger’s way of thinking, farmboy is the winner.  Did you see the smile on his face when snowbird came down the aisle?  It was a sight to behold for sure. 

With that in mind, it has reached this blogger’s ears that some of you are speculating as to who might be writing this blog.  Don’t that just beat all?  Next thing you know there will be pool for that and old DT down at the water office will be laying down some new rules for participating.  What we really need is a new romance to heat up and give Millerites something a little more interesting to focus on.  You can be sure that this blogger will be on the lookout and when romance shows its red, red heart again, you can read about right here.

Meanwhile, frogs are hopping like nobody’s business.  That usually means rain, which would be about right.  The rodeo is due in town this weekend.  Can’t deny the town needs the rain, but it sure puts a damper on the rodeo.  Yeehaw!

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Double D series--Book 1: Kiss Me Senseless