About Bernie
These “About” pages always make me feel like I’m doing an application for a dating site. “I like long walks by the lake, romantic dinners…….” If you clicked this page, you are either bored or wonder who I am . Below gives you all the gory details.
My name is Bernie and I live in Billings, Montana. In October 2010 we got married in my hometown of Duluth, Minnesota, in a haunted house of sorts. It was a Halloween costume wedding. Sometimes I post pictures of the wedding. New readers freak out when they don’t know it was a costume wedding. They just think my family and friend’s dress funny for weddings.
My hubby is Mr. Bernie. His Mom didn’t name him Mr. Bernie. It was just something that stuck when I started blogging. Now even folks at our local coffee shop call him Mr. Bernie.
We have 4 fur children. Three cats and a dog. That is the closest you will get to reading about kids on my page.
I collect and display purses. Not just any purses. They have to be weird or strange. A good example of my purses shows up in my cool picture on this page. I’m always looking to give an ugly purse a home. When people buy a purse for me they base it on if they would carry it. If they wouldn’t then they know I will love it.
In January 2011, I dipped my toe into the crafting pool. Something grabbed my foot and dragged me right on in. Sometimes I might post pictures of the cards I make. If I branch out into trying another craft, I might show that as well. I went from being a huge non-crafter to paper whore. Its a heck of a leap. I also have my very own Etsy shop.
I volunteer at our local Museum of Women’s History. We have a t.v. show and I do the interviews. Our focus is on the lives of some. Every other week I get to interview a woman about her life, career, hobbies and so on. Being a voyeur, this is up my alley! If you are interested in seeing a couple of our shows, here is a link to our YouTube channel. MOWH.
I like long walks by the lake, and now we are back to where we started.
A special shout out and thank you to Julie from Tri-ing to Be Athletic for making my beautiful portrait. Note the cool hooker earrings and my kitchen sink purse! Get a hold of her if you want to hire her to make an image for you. Ask her about current rates.
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I have been trying to intelligently research a telephone purse I have had for many years and you are the ONLY one that seems to have any idea what’s going on.
In you’re July 8, 2011 blog, Purse Porn, you show a black telephone purse (second picture) with a reciever handle. Well, I have a red one almost exactly like that one.
My mother got it a a garage sale many years ago. It works and still has the sales sticker inside, though there is no store, price, or date on it. There is also no manufacturer shown anywhere inside or out.
Please help–I’m thinking of selling and want to ask a fair price.
Kim,
I sent you an email.
I remember a purse in my mom's closet EONS ago that was royal blue fur. I haven't thought of that in more than 20 years! So, if nothing else, thanks for that pleasant surprise. Oh, I wish I still had that bag!
I enjoyed your About Me page very much. I've just recently started a bit of a blog…trying to settle into a style or something still…and About Me is for some reason overwhelming. (There's probably some deep psychological revelation there. Meh) I also haven't really settle on a name for my mister. And while Mr. Lisa amuses me, I'm obsessing about the possible incorrectness of it because we're not actually married. Maybe 'Mr. Love Monkey'?
Anywho, I found my way here via Studio30Plus, and now I'm really looking forward to following along!
Sure, tell me about a cool purse and you don\’t know where it is. *teasing*
Thank you. It took me several months to get my About Me page where it is. There is something about it that makes one feel it has to be just so.
Mr. Bernie and I weren\’t married for a few years and I still called him Mr. Bernie. Mr. Love Monkey is fun. I like that.
I\’m so glad you found me!!
I think this is a great About Me page, it's funny and I think I get a good idea of who you are
I love that you love weird purses. Years ago I was the manager of a lingerie department and I found a purse that was a pink corset and I bought it. I don't think I have it anymore, though.
My only "critique" is that I noticed two typos…
When you talk about your fur babies you say "That it" instead of "That is".
And in your closing line you say "were are" instead of "we are" or "we're".
No biggie, though…easily fixed
Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking out my About page
Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me know! I read that help article and my heart sank. Its good to know I’m doing something right. Whew. Honestly, I was really worried about that.
I have two of those type of purses. A blue and white polka dot and a leather looking one. I also have a purse that looks like a bra.
Thank you for the correction on the typos. I just babble and rarely go back and re-check stuff.
Bernie she looks just like you : D
Bev, I know. Do you think I could use her as my driver's license photo?
Bernie, I love it! How absolutely darling! By far it’s the coolest “about” picture I’ve ever seen!
Love love love the drawing!! She did an amazing job and the purse is spot on!! Way cool!!
Thank you. I thought it turned out great!
Love that the picture made it up on your site!
How could it not? Its so darn kick ass. I don’t know which surprised and pleased me more. The hooker earrings or the purse. You did a great job!!
Ha Ha you are funny! I don't like the about me pages as well, but I finally filled mine up, just cause I know some people want to read it.
Nice to Meet you!
I'm always amazed when folks do read it. I know that if I find a blog I like, I read their about me. Just to learn a bit about them.
Tiny Temper talks about you so much that I just had to take the plunge and sign up for emails. In her last post she mentioned you hauling a mannequin around the house and photographing him doing things like peeing and doing the dishes! I HAD to read more
Thank you for stopping by! Glad to have you. Yes, I get bored when hubby goes out of town. *lol*
That's a GREAT About Me page! Usually they are so boring and full of 'self-importance" I want to gouge my own eyes out – yours made me smile! Love it.
Thank you. I was going for that. I agree with you about the about me pages. Yikes!
Hi Bernie, found you by way of DoSweatTheSmallStuff. Gotta say, love the blog! And the lady on your masthead. Am following you by the way!
Thank you. I'm glad to have you. Its always fun to find new blogs. I will have to stop by your blog as well.
Hi Bernie! Found you at Java’s Meet Me on Monday hop.
I know I’m supposed to be commenting on your blog, which is awesome by the way. But can I just tell you, I can’t stop laughing and staring at the picture ! It’s brilliant!
Just dropping by to say hi. Gonna look around your blog and check out your posts!
Your newest follower,
Do Sweat the Small Stuff
Thanks for stopping by. Isn't she a sexy bitch? *lol* I found that a stock photo site and fell in love. I wanted her to be mine. Now she is.
Hopped on over from Java’s and was happy to find you!! Immediately subscribed! Thanks for having the email option—that is my favorite way to keep up with my blog subscriptions!!! Gonna spend some time looking around!!! Have a great day!
Well I'm glad you found me as well. I too prefer the email subscription links as well. If it show up in my in-box I'm better about checking.
Woo hoo, I found you again. Thanks for the "I've moved" post, however you sent that out.
I find it amusing that I can comment on the "Subscription Confirmation" page!
That’s odd. But glad you found me again.
Love the new look, Bern. And love the blue purse!
Thank you for stopping by! Glad you like it.
For some reason, I was unsubscribed! I hadn't seen any notifications of new posts from you and I knew you were blogging once a day. Unless you don't want me to read you posts any more.
So I resubscribed. Love the new button!
I think that when we exported the old subscribers, I somehow lost some. I'm glad you resubscribed.
Of course I still want you to read. *thumping you on the head* I was hoping that if I lost anyone, they would see the post on FB.
Never mind.
Ok.
Love your BLOG Bernie!
Thanks, Carolyn. I had no idea you were a reader. Cool!!
I am a new follower and very much like your site. I am passing on a stylish blogger award to you. I see you already have the award, but I am sure you will not mind another one:)
Thank you so much!! I'm honored. I will be sure to stop by your blog this morning. This made my day. Thank you for being a new reader!!
Hey… what happened to "Little Bernie"? Death by Angel Food cake??
Exactly! Had it been a devils food cake, she might have survived.
I clicked because I wondered what you wondered you were about.
I'm still not sure. *lol*
I am neither bored or wonder who you are
just interested in what you have to say