The Cheeky Diva. Do you remember her? I miss Julie. Her blog was one crazy place to hang out. Her hilarious haiku was the best around. She hasn’t been blogging lately due to a move and a change in jobs – both good reasons, and I’m happy for her.
I bring her up today, because it’s her fault I met Adam Sendek. Yes, folks, we are still talking about Adam Sendek. In case you’ve been living under a rock, I lost a baseball bet to Adam. The loser had to highlight the other on their blog for a week. You know who lost.
Julie mentioned Adam to me a few times. She encouraged me to check him out. She was quite fond of him. I finally dragged myself over to his blog – only to find him Freshly Pressed! Art Blogging vs. Conversational Blogging. Here is our very first exchange: 
At that very moment, a friendship was born
His posts cover a variety of topics, and his blog seems to be evolving. It used to be called My Right to Bitch, but now it’s Chowderhead. Don’t let the name fool you; he is one smart guy.
You can thank me for boosting your stats today, Adam. I was digging around through some of your old posts. I looked at your very first post, 5 Creative Ways to Avoid Small Talk. There have been 58 likes (59 now – I pushed the button) and 96 comments on that post. Who gets that kind of mileage over time from a first post? You do!
One of my favorite posts was when we role-played on his blog. We had to address him as Drill Sergeant, Sir! He was going to instruct us in the ways of car buying. I showed up and reported for duty. 
I came back later looking like this:
It’s never a dull moment at Adam’s blog. His comments are always as much fun as his posts.
I recently listened to a podcast by Peter DeWolf. Adam was his guest, and they were Two Dudes Chatting about Chicks. The conversation confirmed my overall opinion of Adam. He’s caring, kind, and has a soft heart. He admits he’s a hothead, but I think that rounds out his personality in a good way.
He’s a good man, and I haven’t minded at all highlighting him on my blog this week.
But I’m not placing any more baseball bets. And don’t even try to discuss the Super Bowl with me!
Leave a comment! If you know Adam, share something great about him.
Breezy Books 
I don’t really know Adam, even though I do follow him, but I haven’t read much. Shame on me! But Maddie my friend, if you say he’s an upright kinda guy I believe you. Cus after all we’re friends! hahaha. All right I will read more of his posts. Such a nag! hahahah. hugs! 🙂
Oh yeah, I was wondering what happened to the cheeky diva! Thanks for letting us know she’s ok.
I just talked with her tonight. She’s busy, busy, busy taking tests and learning the ropes with her new job. She’s happy. 🙂 I’m hoping once she settles in and it all becomes “easy” for her, she’ll be back.
Great to know! 🙂
*Yoo hoo! Hi, over here, no not there, yeah, Jackie, Hi! Over here! Hi!*
Hi there Jackie, my name is Adam, but you may call me whatever you want. I can’t offer any name suggestions because me and Maddie have a contractual agreement to stay below the PG-13 line. It’s been a tough go, but I’m almost to the finish line here, so I have to write this out really quick and sit on my hands before I goof.
Stop by anytime, and I’ll fix you a Jack and Coke or something. Or a wine cooler, or a Zima or zomething. No wait, I don’t have any of those. But you’re still welcome to stop by and write your graffities on my wall whenever you feel compelled to.
But time is of the essence, JackieP! So you must go, and go now! Before it’s too late!
I went! I’m never too late!
Maddie, although I didn’t really have to do much of anything, this was still a lot of fun. Actually, I think that’s what made it so fun! Seriously, I appreciate all of it a lot. But my stat tracker thingy blew up by the way. No really, it did. My computer is smoking right now and there’s a big blue line shooting out the top of the monitor with the number ‘10079’ hovering over it. So thank you!
I also want to say thanks for reminding me of our first encounter. Seems like it was yesterday, Clearly nothing has changed…Thanks for all the love, and congrats on finally finishing up your new book!
P.S. I want to be in the next one and play a character named “Butt Hunter”. Think about it, ok? Just think about it. You don’t have to say no just yet. Let it simmer awhile.
\m/ 😉 \m/
By the way, how’d you score that rather dapper picture of the guy at the bottom of the post? He almost looks like he could be my twin?
I wanted a picture without all the frills. Google images never disappoints. 🙂
I…never…even thought of that…
…did you find any lewd photos, Google Hunter?
No lewd photos. 🙂 Thanks for being such a good sport all week, Adam!
Thanks for being an supreme host, Maddie! I owe ya big time. Let me know how I can help out in the future \m/
Butt Hunter??? oh my. ahahahah. Will you be the one that finds the dead body this time?
If I told you, it wouldn’t be much of a mystery novel now would it?
Well sure it would! Finding the body is just the beginning.
Ahem, excuse me JackieP, I’m writing this mystery novel, not you. Please form a single file line. Please place all extremities and projectiles inside the ride, buckle your helmet strap, go to the bathroom first because we’re not stopping, and then just sit down with some popcorn and enjoy the show, ok?
OK?!
ha! no! Because Adam I hate to inform you but I was in line first. So there!
You are the only one in line. It’s not much of a line, really. Technically it’s a dot. You’re a dot. Where was going with this just now?
Every time you mention the character, I think of an old (probably drunk) man scouring street gutters for cigarette butts that have a little life left in them. 😉
hehehe. Good one Maddie.;-)
Well, yeah, that might work too. But that’s not exactly the ‘back story’ I was thinking of…
(see what I did there? ‘back story? Get it? BACK story?)
Ah nevermind…
You got to know when to fold ’em. 😉
Say it again!
No kidding, Tim! 🙂
Reblogged this on Chowderhead and commented:
Last Day at Maddie’s place, and I’m kinda really sad it’s over. I’m feeling verklempt. And itchy. But the itchy thing is because of something else. I think I’m allergic to fabric softener or something. Or peanuts. It could be the peanuts too. I have to go now because I
If he’s alright with you, Maddie – he’s alright with me.
And I’m alright with that!
Wait a minute, isn’t a Hall and Oates song?
I met Hall and Oates at a party once. 😉
You’re full of beans! Seriously?
Cleveland. They were still newcomers on the charts. It was a small cocktail party. They were standing in a corner of the room, and no one was talking to them, so I walked up and said hello. They were nice, but we did have a Long Awkward Pause at the end. 🙂
I like what you did there, with the plug. Very very nice. *Perfect 10!*
So, I have to ask: were there any oddly shaped vases at this ‘cocktail party’? Ones with steaming hoses coming out of them, by chance?
P.S. Tell Drew Carey I said hello. And tell him that Cleveland Rocks. And also tell him too that I liked him better on the Drew Carey show, and that he has no business flirting with Bob Barker’s ladies.
Haha! I think so!
You made my dreams come true
woo hoo
hoo
hoo!
Things can get a little raucous at his blog, but I get a kick out his sense of humor. Plus, I like people who are welcoming and make you feel at home on their blog. You can take your shoes off over there. 🙂
I’ve made a few friends like that on here. Glad to possibly make another.
Also, I enjoy blogs that seem to have their own mood & atmosphere rather than feeling like “just a website”.
(You’ve nailed this concept. Every time I come here, I feel like I’m visiting you.)
You must come over. The force is pulling you in to the party right now. You can’t resist it’s power. Anymore. Beer. And tunes. And Rock Hand salutes \m/. And tips and strategies on how to be a “cooler you”. And…Beer. And…
That’s about it. It’s fun.
DD, you are so sweet. I can’t tell you how much I’ve missed you. I’m thinking things will be easier soon. I’ve already decided I don’t want to work with deadlines next year. I miss visiting with friends online. I also have my eye on having that colorful polka dot print of yours put on a pillow for our granddaughter. I know she would love it!
I’ve missed you too. & Don’t worry. I’ve had my hands full as well. It seems like there’s never enough time for anything. At least that’s the song I’ve been singing lately.
& Aww! I hope she does if so. It’s funny you mention that. I’m designing more stuff for kids’ rooms as we speak.
Amen to that, sister! Not only can you take off your shoes, you can say the F-word there too! ‘Fudge’, of course!
And the other F-word is welcome as well: ‘fickle’. You can say fickle there too..
It does seem like yesterday for me too, Maddie. I met Adam on ‘Right to Bitch’ as well. Now he’s the sleek Chowda, a swell and fun guy. I’m really happy he did this so I could meet you. I know our paths have crossed, but we have not hung out much. Congrats on your new book. What a great accomplishment!
I’m doing that “raise the roof” pump right now, Amy. Right to Bitch! Yeah, boy!
Ahhhhhhhhh…the good old days! You know, I still have all that old stuff in storage, and I’ll let you into the archive room if you’re ever interested for only a small fee of a lot of money.
Let me know 😉
Thank you, Amy.
I agree! It has been far too long before we said hello. I’m sure we’ll be talking again. Thank you for coming by this week and participating in the fun. I’ll see you at Adam’s!
Excellent!
Haha, I love the…er…’butch’…Gravatar he gave you. 😉
Actually, I did that to myself. I had to or I couldn’t report for duty. 😉 Would that be considered self-deprecating humor?
It sure would be, Chowderhead!
Yay! I’m officially a Chowderhead. 🙂 I’m responding to your Drew comment here, because my theme ran out of room up there. There was no funny stuff at the Hall and Oates party. Record label types in suits were at that one. But I agree with you, Drew Carey was best on his own show. (Oooh! I should see if he’s fun to follow on Twitter.) I’m home all day, but I never watch him pretending to be Bob Barker.
Funny stuff?!
Were you chaperoning this party? Good gravy, ma’am – we need to bring you up to speed with some street slang terminology.
Here, let’s start a list:
Pot, Giggle Weed, Grass, Ghanja, Dank, Mary and Johnny, Mary Ann, Mary Jonas, Mary Warner, Mary Weaver, MARY JANE, Sticky-Icky, Hydro, Hydroponic Bubonic Chronic, Reefer, Broccoli, Bud, Cheeba, Mootie, Mother, and Parsley.
I might have missed a few, but any of those will work. Or just something up.
And hey, if anybody asks, I learned this stuff in Health class back in Junior High. 🙂
My birthday is April 20. I’m just sayin’.
You’re pullin’ my leg..
No I’m not!! 🙂
I have a great gift idea in mind right now:
A chauffeur.
Carrie, I’m not sure if you’re aware or not, but my Fotoshopping is not all that great. In fact, it spits bubbles.
If you want to nag about it! Oh ok, I’ll go take a look. Only kidding, I’d go even without nagging if you think I should, Maddie!
Oh definitely take a look, Piper! I think his blog is one of those where you “get” his brand of humor right away and stick around to enjoy, or the humor isn’t your cup of tea. I enjoy him, and he’s a nice guy, too.
Btw, I just checked, and Maple Leaf Hunter is still free at Smashwords (last day today) with coupon code DQ45K. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/391714
OOh – you star. That’s a great way to end my day!
How funny to see you say, “end my day.” It seems it was only a few minutes ago that it was 9:00 in the morning for you. 🙂
Well – it’s only 5.35 pm but it’s dark and I feel like it’s the end of the day!
Piper, does ‘Piper’ imply that you are a bagpipe player, or is that your first name? I only ask because your name could also be George. Looking forward to the clarification.
Love Adam, and now I love you. Hi Maddie! Hopefully someday this comment will have to be tracked down for a commemorative post about our budding blogging relationship.
Yay! Another person/avatar I see all the time and finally have a reason to say hello to. 🙂 It’s nice to meet you, Emily. I had to take a quick dash to your blog to see if I could round up your first name. I LOVE your About page! No wonder you have a million followers. Yes, hopefully, we will dig up this post one day … but that means mentioning Adam Sendek again.
Hello, my dear Emily! Thank you, and I love you too. We share the same brand of humor, and I really dig that. By the way, I gave a shoutout to Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ in a recent article. \m/
I know Adam is a Lions fan, but I don’t hold that against him.
Hi Twindaddy! I haven’t seen you much since we used to cross paths at The Cheeky Diva’s place. Make a bet with Adam concerning the Lions. See if he goes for it. 😉
I think it’s too late for that, now. They’ve already missed the playoffs…
We’ve had discussions about the Lions. I’m not too sure he’d fall for that.
Twindaddy, it depends on the bet. If you would like me to bet that the Lions will not make the playoffs next year, I will make that bet all day. Let me know.
I wouldn’t take that bet. They have the talent, but lack the discipline. They are good enough to make it.
Consider it an official bet!
Um, I haven’t bet anything…
Stupid theme. Making a hole.
Yeah, the most I ever won was $25 on instants, and $42 using my characters’ birthdays. I won $100 a few years ago when a friend and I played and we split it.
Yep, he can thank you for increased stats. I’m headed over to his blog now.
Hi Juliann! Thanks for checking him out. I hope all of this talk about him this week boosted his stats. 🙂
It did, and thanks!
Dear Browsing the Atlas,
Thank you for Browsing Chowderhead.
-Chowderhead
I don’t know him other than just a comment on his blog and reading some of his interesting posts and following his blog ! This post has just made me a fan of him 🙂 I loved your honesty and those lovely comments about him. Mr. Chowderhead If you are listening, just value this person…. Don’t lose her ever !
Mrs. Lala,
Consider us friends now, and thank you for the kind words. I love having fans, and you are officially the first one. So that’s cool. I need more. Do you have friends that would like to be a fan too, by any chance? I’m paying. Well, not much, but I think I have a few expired gift cards laying around here somewhere…
Also, I will take your advice. Thank you.
-Mr. Chowderhead \m/
First of all, I am not a Mrs. 😛 I am a Miss yet.
Thank you for such generosity 🙂 I appreciate it. We ARE friends now 🙂 Lol I will make sure all of my friends know about you. I welcome you on my blog too for that 😛
And I desperately need those expired gift cards…. they will help me throwing something back on you 😛
Much love xx
Miss Lala/new friend,
Please forgive my hasty title assumptions, and thank you for spreading the Chowderhead gospel. New members this month get free cookies too, so keep that in mind. Maddie is baking them. They’re good, I hear.
Keep your eye on the mail box. The gift cards and cookies are on the way!
-Mr. Chowderhead
No need to apologize Lovely friend 🙂 Aww I would love to eat cookies made by Maddie ! I already know they are delicious.
I am waiting desperately for all these gifts from you 😉
Much love xx
You are totally Susan in real life, and here you go with your friends! I love the give and take! I’m going to go check out their blogs, and I haven’t had time to go blog checking for months! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and are ready to celebrate New Years! Have a great new year, and I hope to see lots of you in 2014! 🙂
I had a lot of fun last week doing the posts to include Adam. It was so much more work than I thought it would be, though. I don’t know how some you do it – posting daily. Phew!
You have a wonderful New Year, too, Marsha! The book madness is winding down, so I definitely expect we will see more of each other. Good luck with your book!
I’m afraid my daily posting has dwindled terribly. I haven’t posted in a week. I can’t write and edit a book, address the needs of a conference 2 months away, and write a blog daily. Besides my computer is no longer accepting my downloaded pictures. I need to clean out my cache. 🙂 Thanks again for all your marvelous advice and links. 🙂
Ooooh my gosh, I didn’t realize you were beholden to him for an entire week?! You poor poor thing…
Zip it! 😉
Yes, poor, poor me. However, in my world, an entire week is five days, so the bet has been completed. 😉 I received my 2013 report from WordPress, and because of all the comments Adam left this week, he shot up to my #2 commenter of the year. He sure gets around.
Ha! Nice. Do these reports come via email? I’ve heard other people talking about them…
I’m honored \m/
Hi, Maddie: Have a great new year and wish me better look in 2014.
Who dey! {I hate football, but I’m supporting the team.}
Ummm, that should be better luck in 2014
I knew what you meant. 😉 Unless we want to go for new looks, too, in 2014.
I do wish you a wonderful New Year, Nancy! Here’s to big things for both of us!
Happy New Year (I tried the new look in 2013, too, with my hair At least that worked out for me).
I cut my hair myself this past year. One side was one inch shorter than the other. I pretended it was a new, asymmetrical look. It’s long again and looks much better now. 🙂
Glad to hear it…I tried to cut my bangs once and never tried it again–LOL
Something great about Adam . . . hmmm . . pretty sure he led me to you. Or was that someone else? Oh well, it’s a great thing about someone. And Adam is pretty great too. He always makes me laugh. Or shake my head in confusion. Or both at the same time.
Hi, Jean! If I have made you laugh and shake your head at the same time, I definitely did my job. Thank you for humping Chowderhead, darlin. The blog, I mean. You know what I mean. You’re shaking your head right now aren’t you… \m/
… and smiling. \m/ – indeed!
Hi Jean! I have no idea how I missed your comment here. Probably because Adam got his mug in here first. 🙂 Thanks for sharing in the week of fun with Adam. I hope your 2014 is wonderful!
I used to follow Adam too, but I think he made a joke I found very offensive & I stopped following him (not sure about that though so don’t quote me). I see him from time to time & a lot more lately, maybe I should give him another chance.
I’m a PG kind of girl, so it can be rough running with the big boys at times. I do find myself ducking out of posts that get a little over the top for me, but for the most part, I really enjoy the people I follow. In eighteen months of blogging, I’ve only been offended enough to unfollow someone one time. It happens. Thanks for stopping by, benzeknees!
Hi, stranger! I’m intrigued here, what did I say?? I say lots of stupid stuff and it’s getting hard for me to catalog it all…
Come back please? Pretty please? My charm isn’t working, is it…
If you said something that offended me, I would have told you, so maybe it was somebody else. Anyway I had already decided to give you another chance before you begged.
It probably wasn’t me. I swear a lot but I don’t attack groups, except for celebrity groups.
Love him and his writing is great too. I would never make a bet with him, ever. I want one of his coffee mugs but I want it free…not happening. And he lead me to a new fun blog.
Thank you, Miss! Or Leon, whichever you are today. (haha) Don’t bet music or baseball with me. Or lotto numbers..
How about football! Tomorrow I’m Leon and Leon would bet so Leon can’t speak to you tomorrow.
Ok Leon Tomorrow, but I don’t bet football. I suck at football. I watch it, but i suck at betting on it.
Scardyhead….Leon Tomorrow wins!!!
Damn it you made me forget my own sorta name…it’s Leroy…so much classier than Leon
Much love Leroy Tomorrow
Oh man, good call, Leroy. I dropped the ball on that one..
Lotto Numbers!! Uh-Oh! I’m a lottery player. And I win. 🙂 https://breezybooksblog.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/dont-play-the-lottery-maybe-you-should/
Maybe I should get you to get some winning tickets for me–I need to win like now. LOL
I could sure use a winning streak myself. My wins lately have been $1, $10, and $20. Nothing big ($100 or more) since summer.
Coffee Mug? The Chowderhead has his own coffee mug? Hmmm … I have to look into that.
Glad you found your way here, sothislife. 🙂
If you get a mug, tell him Leroy wants one too. Really glad I found my way to your blog, starting my first book of yours tonight. Love series mysteries with female leads.
Luanna or Leroy
Just starting on your mystery series. Thanks to Chowderhead.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your reading of my pink fluff and silliness, and I appreciate Chowderhead pointing you in my direction. 🙂
Pink puff and silliness is a necessity of life. 🙂
Especially silliness…I love to laugh, that’s why I enjoy your writing, Maddie.
Nancy, you are so sweet. Sometimes I’ll be at my desk, and I’ll start laughing. Our son will yell over, “What’s so funny?” I holler back, “I’m writing!” 🙂
LOL–I remember my mom and I laughing about this poor relief pitcher for the Phillies and his name. We were cracking up about it after my knee surgery a couple of years ago. I used the poor guy’s name in a short story–oh, well. The physical therapist wanted to know why my mom and i were laughing so I told her and she thought it was funny, too.
haha…. also have some people who err,….try to make me talk about football,cricket etc, plus place bets….despite my zero interest in sports. of coarse i love em 🙂 i just dont love sports! 😀
Hi Ayesha! I was suckered in. A wee small bet turned into a week of blog posts. It was fun though. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by. Your blog is charming, and it’s making me hungry. I don’t think I’m following any foodies right now. I’m happy to follow you!
Hey thankyou girl…..Even though I’ma foodie. I essentially love reading- and get sucked into any any type of comedy.Romantic comedies are even better!! Love yer blog….will be a frequent visitor! ❤
Fantastic! We’ll have fun, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you. 🙂