The Renaissance Chick

Too Tired To Lick!

2010-03-16T22:08:00.000-05:00

How tired do you

have to be ...

to put your ice cream

in your hat

and go to sleep?

Poor Tango!

I'm Mad As A Hatter About Top Hats!

2010-03-15T18:31:00.000-05:00

The Mad Hatter asked:

"Why is a raven like a

writing desk?"

I didn't think you knew...

The Mad Hatter didn't either!

I love this model's

hair topped with

a topper!

A familiar top hat

from the past!

I love this bizarre photo...

she isn't quite as stylish

as the model above...

or as happy as...

this one!

Nothing like top hats,

monocles and canes to

make this duo dapper!

These top hats make

this couple uber cool!

Dylan doesn't need a

top hat to be cool!

This studly dog won't have

any trouble finding

a bitch tonight!

Have I worn you out

with my top hat rant?

I will try to stop...

with my favorite top hat photo...

Good day, mate!

Do These Kick Butt Or What?

2010-03-14T13:51:00.000-05:00

These top hats

light up my life!

I love top hats

and I love lighting...

so you know I am

going to be creating!

How does one

"top" this lighting idea?

Love Affair With Top Hats Continues...

2010-03-13T19:45:00.001-06:00

Top coat, top hat
Well I don't worry 'cause my wallet's fat
Black shades, white gloves
Lookin' sharp and lookin' for love

--ZZ Top, Sharp Dressed Man--

Seems like I'm not

the only person

obsessed with top hats!

Ever play Monopoly?

Or watch W.C. Fields?

Even Porky Pig knows

how to impress a woman!

Look at those eyes!

Bing, you can croon to me

in that top hat!

Even Betty Boop wants to

get in on the action!

Famous nuts like to show off

in top hats...

even salty ones!

Peace, love and

top hats, Winston!

Oh...

maybe he meant victory!

One of our favorite childhood

characters wore a dapper top hat...

this one wonky one too!

And don't forget the quotable

Marlene Dietrich...

"A man would prefer to come home

to an unmade bed and a happy woman

than to a neatly made bed and an angry woman."

I'm on a search for the perfect

top hat of my very own!

Tipping My Hat To Top Hats!

2010-03-07T16:09:00.001-06:00

I'm puttin' on my top hat...

Tyin' up my white tie...

Brushin' off my tails!

--Irving Berlin--

I have had a long
obsession

with top hats!

Now this guy is bringing

the top hat back!

But this isn't the first time

Johnny Depp has worn

a top hat in films.

Remember?

And this?

How can he look so cute

while looking so mean?

Sorry...
I digress...

I got distracted!

Anyway...

I love top hats...

and I am going to spend

a couple of posts featuring

top hats!

Uncle Top Hat Sam Says:

Tune In Tomorrow!

Wonderland Tourist

2010-03-06T18:15:00.000-06:00

You may have noticed that I

have been gone awhile.

Yes, Wonderland was fun...

but I am returning soon!

Thanks for hanging in there!

My She-roes!

2010-02-09T16:50:00.000-06:00

"How important it is

for us to recognize

and celebrate our

heroes as she-roes!"

--Maya Angelou--

Here are my she-roes...

Whoopi Goldberg

"Normal is nothing more

than a cycle on a washing machine."

Ellen DeGeneres

"You know me. Any excuse

to put on a dress.

Texas Governor Ann Richards

(1933-2006)

"Poor George (Bush),

he can't help it.

He was born with a silver

foot in his mouth."

Geaux Saints!

2010-02-07T13:33:00.000-06:00

Madisyn and Bogey

say

GEAUX SAINTS!

Everyone Can Use This Safeguard!

2010-02-05T10:24:00.007-06:00

Disclaimer: The Renaissance Chick
does not promote or condone the use of
wasp spray to fight off
rapists, robbers or killers.
However, I received
this information in an email
and thought Hmmm.
By Hmmm,
I am not suggesting. promoting or condoning
the use of wasp spray
to save your life.
Hmmm...
If an intruder or attacker
is stupid enough to come after me,
I will shoot six rounds.
If I miss,
I will pull out my
feminine hygiene spray
and hit him right between the eyes.
I don't think it has a warning
label on it!
I hope the FEDS will come
clean up the mess!
Hmmm....

Self Protection

If you don't have a gun, here's a more

humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you.

Did you know this? I didn't. I never really thought of it before.

Wasp Spray

A receptionist in a church in a high risk area
was concerned about someone coming into the office
to rob them when they were counting the collection.
She asked the local police department about using pepper spray
and they recommended to her that she

get a can of wasp spray instead.

The wasp spray, they told her,
can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate,
while with the pepper spray,
they have to get too close to you and could overpower you.
The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker
until they get to the hospital for an antidote.
She keeps a can on her desk in the office
and it doesn't attract attention from people like
a can of pepper spray would.
She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection.
Thought this was interesting and might be of use.

Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students
at Sylvania Southview High School .
For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet

spray near your door or bed.

Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."

Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find,
and more effective than mace or pepper spray.

The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet;
so if someone tries to break into your home,
Glinka says "spray the culprit in the eyes".
It's a tip he's given to students for decades.

It's also one he wants everyone to hear.

If you're looking for protection,
Glinka says look to the spray.

"That's going to give you a chance
to call the police; maybe get out."
Maybe even save a life!

My Baby And His Babies

2010-02-04T06:00:00.002-06:00

“A baby will make love stronger...

days shorter...

nights longer...

a bankroll smaller...

a home happier...

clothes shabbier...

the past forgotten...

and the future worth living for."

One of my babies...

with his babies.

That's My Boy!

2010-02-03T06:00:00.001-06:00

"I consider skateboarding

an art form,

a lifestyle and a sport."

--Tony Hawk--

"I consider Tango

a one-of-a-kind,

a trend setter and an original ."

--Grammy--

Get Busy! It Is Your Duty!

2010-02-02T13:05:00.000-06:00

C'mon, people...

it is the patriotic

thing to do!

All I am asking you to do

is VOTE!

Who should you vote for?

Our blogging buddies,

of course!

Sue and her kiddos are

nominated for a wonderful

award...again!

You know Sue...

Just Practicing Random Acts of Kindness!

Yes, Sue is the wonderful owner of

Country Roads Antiques and Gardens

in lovely, sunny

Old Towne Orange, California.

She and her children have made

this family operated business

the best antique store in Orange County!

Evidently, we are not the only people who

know this little secret...

Yes, they are nominated

AGAIN

for the prestigious

FOX Hot List...

the Best of the Best

in Orange County!

All you wonderful people helped

Sue win this award last year,

so let's do it again!

PLEASE go HERE and VOTE

for Country Roads!

Yes, there is another blogging buddy

who needs your VOTE!

VodkaMom is on my required

reading list every day!

After all, a day without VodkaMom

is like a day without sunshine...

or laughter...

or booze!

Deborah is a mom...

and a teacher...

what better reason to drink...

and write about funny experiences...

and drink some more?

Deborah has a tender heart,

a love for kids,

and a wonderful sense of humor...

and she is ONE OF US!

So let's go VOTE for her!

Just go HERE and scroll

down until you see

VodkaMom

(she is Number 7!)

and click on

I Like This Blogger.

Now, don't you feel better?

Good...

now go back and vote tomorrow!

Enough Said

2010-02-01T14:36:00.000-06:00

"Money has no motherland;

financiers are without patriotism

and without decency:

their sold object is gain."

--Napoleon Bonaparte--

"History records that the money changers

have used every form of abuse,

intrigue, deceit, and violent means possible

to maintain their control over governments."

--James Madison--

"Let me issue and control a nation's money

and I care not who writes the laws."

--Mayer Amschel Rothschild--

Cowboy Cash!

2010-01-24T16:42:00.000-06:00

Whoa, Pardner!

There is a new sheriff in town...

Cowboy Cash!

Help Me Pick My New Profile Pic!

2010-01-22T19:27:00.000-06:00

I just had a photo shoot

and was hoping you

could help me pick

the best pose?

The innocent look?

The frisky look?

The pure look?

The formal look?

The regal look?

Or my hood look?

What's it gonna be?

Meet My Award Winning Bird Dogs!

2010-01-20T18:08:00.001-06:00

I know that most of you

are familiar with my

wonderful dog, Sweetie.

Here Sweetie is shown

getting some lovin'

from a young Madisyn!

But do you know that

I have award-winning

bird dogs?

Yep!

They sit in my studio

keeping me company

while I work!

Aren't they cute?

They remind me of my

childhood favorite...

Lady and the Tramp.

Just try to come in my

home unannounced...

they will get you!

Shame On You!

2010-01-19T19:29:00.000-06:00

Enough said...

Two Of My Favorite Guys!

2010-01-16T21:32:00.000-06:00

I have been following these

two actors for five years.

I think they are brilliant

for several reasons:

1.) conservatives think that

they are fellow conservatives...

2.) liberals think they are

making fun of conservatives...

3.) they get the support and

following of both conservatives

and liberals and those in between!

How cool is that?

I wonder if they have

met Ethyl and Imogene?

That would be a match

made in heaven!

I suggest that you turn the sound down

and let this video load...

then watch the video!

Want more?

I will post more...

or you can go to:

www.redstateupdate.com

LANGUAGE ADVISORY!

What The Buck?

2010-01-14T14:23:00.000-06:00

Do you watch

"What The Buck?"

on You Tube?

He ALWAYS makes

me laugh!

Sometimes, it takes

a few minutes for

the video to load...

but it is so worth it!

Not for the easily offended...

WHAT THE BUCK?

Finally...The Answer To Life's Question!

2010-01-13T13:23:00.001-06:00

Time To Call It Quits...Drunkest Guy Ever!

2010-01-11T19:35:00.000-06:00

Oh, my!

I needed a good laugh!

Enjoy!

Please Pray!

2010-01-10T16:05:00.000-06:00

If you haven't been to

The Texas Woman's

blog today,

please do that now...

and send up prayers

for The Texas Woman, Cher,

and for Sweet Baby Emery!

No, I Have Not Said All That Needs To Be Said!

2010-01-06T23:39:00.000-06:00

Yes, I am still on

my rant!

Why?

I want Mike Leach back...

and I want Texas Tech

administrators' alleged

"investigation" to be investigated!

See the banner above?

A plane was flying this banner

last week outside the

Alamo Dome!

I think this sign

says it very well...

and this bumper sticker...

or this bumper sticker!

If you want to support

Captain Leach...

and make the Tech

administrators

walk the gang plank...

Go to Facebook

and join Team Leach.

We have over 56,000 members!

You don't have to be a Tech alum...

just a Mike Leach fan...

or a voice for fair play!

Join The Protest!

2010-01-05T14:58:00.001-06:00

Hitler Comments On Mike Leach Firing!

2010-01-04T13:08:00.000-06:00

Hitler on Mike Leach Firing from Jay on Vimeo.