Today in the History of Queen Bess's Life

In my humble opinion, Queen Elizabeth I, was the Ultimate Spinster of All Time (USAT).  Her reign brought a small island to the forefront of world politics, saw the rise of one of the greatest authors of all time, and showed the world that a woman could lead a nation to greatness.

2013 marks the 580th anniversary of her birth.  While I started this blog as a way to release my Spinster Stress and, perhaps, entertain, I also wanted to celebrate the Spinster.  No husband and no kids does not mean a life of 'less'.

To celebrate this 580th year of Queen Bess's birth, I will, throughout the year mark important moments of her life and reign.

It seems fitting to start with today as it is the anniversary of Elizabeth's Coronation at Westminster Abbey, London, in 1559 at the tender age 25.

You went THERE?!

Green Bay Packers Cornerback Charles Woodson hangs his head as he walks off the field after a 49ers touchdown late in the 4th quarter during Saturday's NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Candlestick Park.  Photo by Evan Siegle/Press Gazette Media.

Bear with me.  I am still stinging from the routing my Packers took on Saturday.  SWP and I went to a Packers bar and had a jolly good time until the tide turned against us.  Well ... We had a jolly good time until the very end.  SWP reminded me in the morning that there was a 20 something kid and his gorgeous girlfriend who were trying to get me to kiss the young man ... And, perhaps, more.  But that's another story and a fond memory this 40-something will keep from that evening.

SWP and I took a mini-trip to a city 20 miles away.  I got us hotel rooms and we shopped before the game. So, when I awoke to my ringing head and dehydrated body, I was unable to get back to sleep.  While SWP slept, I took the opportunity to go out and find the Sunday paper so I could, at least, coupon to mend my bruised (because I can't say it's broken) heart.  I found the nearest C-Store that was open at that time in the morning.  The headline said, "D-Nied".

Packers 24, 49ers 45

Please refer to yesterday's photo.  That's how I felt last night and that's how this morning's hangover feels.

Just saying.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and all that stuff

Bubby  WUVS Santa!

Like the title said ... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Do I have a good excuse for not writing for so long?  Not really.  Do I have a good excuse for not keeping one of my resolutions -- which was to start posting again on New Year's Day?  Not really.  Ya know, life happens.  Then, the other day, I found this photo on RLF's Facebook Page and I thought, "There is my excuse.  That's kind of what the last few months have been like."  Of course, I don't think that anyone would want to post a photo of me screaming like that on their Facebook page... When he has hair and fully developed verbal skills, this won't be so cute on him either.

Now, I'm not looking for sympathy because I know that the holiday season can be hectic and emotional for many people.  In fact, I'd wager that it is that way for the majority of the population.  If you work in any kind of retail, you're probably dragging by the time you flop down in front of the tree to open the presents that your loved ones have fought the crowds to find and buy for you.  My best friend works in the insurance industry and it's a month of overtime as it is the time of the year that most insurance policies are up for renewal.