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Indiana for the WIN!🏈❤️🤍

That title is encompassing many things today as I close out January but first, I’ll share some info of last week. Below you will find that happy photo of Warrior taken from an interview ( on TV probably?) back in 1998. He was in the WCW then and the interviewer asked a question about his face paint. He made a joke which I loved! You can find that clip along with many others on the WWE vault YouTube channel. The video is called: “ Amazing Ultimate Warrior footage found in the WWE vault.” That’s a mouthful to say… It was released in December and is 27:08 in length. I mentioned it already but there you have the specifics today. Some footage I had seen prior but much was new. Head on over and check it out if feeling inspired!

Now, let’s get into Indiana and the WIN! I did use the word Indy several years back pertaining to that certain race in Indianapolis every year, but never Warrior’s state fully. It is also his oldest daughter‘s name and he did attend Indiana State for one year so was a Hoosier! That football team recently won the National College Championship game against Miami and had an undefeated season. No, I did not just want them to win because of Warrior (readers know me better) but also because it was the * FIRST* time in school history that the Hoosiers won a championship. I’m always for teams that never or rarely win. Can you tell how that is also an Ohio reference?

Here’s some fun and interesting connectors with me and that historic win. The team resides in Bloomington where my book publishing company is located. It is about 1.5 hours from Crawfordsville where Warrior grew up. Yep, had to look that up again as I did years ago but still super cool to know. The Hoosiers one by 6️⃣ which as many know is one of my “special” numbers that follow me around so welcome back old friend… 🥰 Another cute reference is this: My daughter loves the band ABBA as yes she is into “older” music even though she’s almost 20. I can’t remember if she was playing a certain song lately in the house but I do remember it playing while riding with her in the car. It was “ Fernando” , which is the name of Indy’s quarterback who ironically is from Miami! Soooo, a few days before this big game, I woke up with a song in my head. I bet you can guess which one! Yes, readers it was “ Fernando.” Not sure if it was my girl’s activities or maybe a premonition of sorts. I do get those ya know so I can’t be totally sure but do I wonder? You bet I do! Ah, I love it. 🎤

I wanted to look up the meaning behind a Hoosier actually. What prompted this was a similarity with my son’s college of Akron here in Ohio. They are The ZIPS, which also confuses some. They do have a mascot~ Zippy the 🦘 kangaroo, but many aren’t sure of what a ZIP is? It was shortened from Zippers long ago as part of a contest the school head back in the 1920s. It is talked about often because most schools have animal names or something similar but not Ohio and Indy being one state away. That state proximity is part of a chapter in my book as it fits here so I had to plug it! You can find “ Spirit and Belief” 📗 on Amazon and other book outlets.

Back to the Hoosiers, there are MANY stories that pertain to how the name originated but it did tie in with woodsman who had grit and resilience. Warrior epitomized those words fully I believe as many in that area were either farmers or worked in factories. That I knew. The story surrounding the Hoosier origin are in great detail and since not just one could be adapted with the state~~~ towns people kept ones they liked. You can look them up as I did not know but it made me think of our ZIPS with another compelling background.

Our two states have much in common but never have any of the sports teams in Ohio finished with zero losses in a season so they beat us on that. These nailbiter games are exciting but I did leave the room for a bit. I rarely watch the college bowl games but this year, I did. My family of course doesn’t know the Warrior connection to Indiana~~~ but it doesn’t matter. They know my other reasons though, as to why I root for some teams over others~~~ including the pros. None of the pro football teams won that weekend who I wanted so I just had to have the college team win, right? They did just that even though it could’ve gone either way.

I do hope Warrior in his “ Terrain of Testament” witnessed or was made aware in some form of his Hoosier’s big win as I bet he’d be super excited to know. I can share that enthusiasm with him definitely. 😉 If any of your readers watched, I can only imagine your emotions too even if you were a fan of Miami. It’s always super tough to lose in front of your home field, but it happens. The state of Indiana DESERVED that win as Miami has several. I can’t help but be biased. Remember my post on the Ohio State buckeyes winning last year and the signs I received then? This time wasn’t the same but signs nonetheless.

Who could’ve guessed I would write an entire post on a college football game, but I did. Originally, I said no that would be too much but it just transpired so I hope you enjoyed it. Next week is February already with a big anniversary of sorts coming up for my husband and I. You’ll have to stay tuned on that. I wish you all a beautiful day wherever reading and check out the WWE YouTube vault for Warrior’s full interviews. Oh, I guess the Super Bowl is next. Well, I probably won’t care too much but will have to check on team stats to see who I will pick as it gets closer. Way to go Hoosiers, you earned that trophy! 🏆 And, the Royal Rumble is this weekend, but we were all about football today.

P.S. Research some meaning behind your town’s name or history. You just might learn something new. I know I do and have.

P.P.S. Indiana for the WIN brought Mr. James Hellwig 💙so without him, us fans would not do what we do…

Class is in Session 📝📚

I know kiddos have gone back to classes in school but it kinda does get “roped” in today. There’s a couple of topics being brought to you readers this week as I always thank you for being part of these writings. First off, yesterday marked 1️⃣2️⃣ years since it was announced that the Ultimate Warrior would be the first inductee into the 2014 WWE HOF class. Yes, I will always remember as a mention on here. Warrior was definitely “schooled” with being back into the WWE after an 18 year absence but he also self taught himself much through the years. That photo below shows him after his ultimate win at WMVI since no man was ever allowed to hold both titles simultaneously. Another moment to celebrate as he graduated by besting Hulk almost 36 years ago.

Let’s stay with Warrior and the subject of school just a minute here. A few weeks ago, I had another dream as they are not as frequent anymore. In this dream, Warrior was teaching a class all about his disciplines, beliefs, and how he looked at life. If any remember~~~ I had a similar one years back with Dana carrying on his legacy as well. Warrior looked like he did during the HOF weekend of being inducted into another class of sorts. I attended his class in the dream (of course!) and was so thrilled seeing him in his element with speaking to the students. Many seemed way younger than me but it didn’t matter. In some dreams, I am able to pose with him for a photo, get his autograph, or even engage in a hug but guess that didn’t happen this time around. 🤷🏻‍♀️

The classroom seemed to fill up as I took notes feverishly while trying to keep up with his ways. I was so excited to be there while anticipating the next class. Wait a sec here.. *** I had to PAUSE as I noticed my right ear ringing. 💙Thank you Warrior as I share this dream… *** The following session was upon me but when entering, I noticed another instructor at the head of the class. I asked her why Warrior was not here and she replied that he decided to not teach anymore. WHAT??? I was crushed as she offered no other explanation. Some people were snickering but I wasn’t sure if that was directed at me or otherwise. How would this woman continue HIS messages and did she know him? I never knew any of that but then all got set to head outside for something and I recall climbing downstairs. Still feeling bummed, I then remembered I had his email address! That was a way to contact Warrior and find out more info. The dream seemed to end there with me thinking of how to email him while going outdoors with that younger group of kids who *DID* make a few age comments towards me. I didn’t care as I could contact Warrior later. No clue on if I continued in that class, but my guess is NO…

I obviously can’t email him now, but I have other ways of connecting with him. It was great just to see him in that format~~~ although briefly as I treasure them all. 😌

Another project or concept ended by Warrior was his relationship with Andrew William Wright who profiled him for a bit in 2004 to 2005. Recently, I received an email from a guy who wanted access to any of those old videos which I did save but then Andrew must’ve taken them down. I loved this one of Warrior just speaking in the hotel room as he mentioned music which connected for me. I did email the guy back and as always I thank anyone for checking out my blog or asking questions that I try to answer. That class ended too but another mystery as to the WHY~~~ however Warrior always had his reasons…

This last class mentioned if you will is yet * ANOTHER* person still thinking I am Warrior’s wife although in his email he never alluded to her name of Dana. It was just repeated as “ honoring your husband.” His name however, is Dino Ruggiero who is the owner of The Official Wrestling Museum so feel free to check them out with the website of the same name. I’ll link it again at the end. There’s LOTS of legit content on there as I am not “roped” in on many wrestling related sites and or events. Dino was asking ME ( as he thought I was Warrior’s wife) if W could be inducted with this year’s new class of their Hall of Fame. What a great honor as many many legends have also been recipients. He sends the certification, you or the person accepting on your behalf poses for a photo with the paper, and they post on their site. He was very nice about explaining, as I *WAITED* to tell him who I truly was. I would LOVE to do this on behalf of getting the Ultimate Warrior into their HOF but I am unfortunately not qualified with “their” criteria. I wished him luck as he did say he tried responding to a few Instagram photos, so Dana must’ve seen his notes, right? 😬

Hopefully, in the near future she will know this is a real place and many of Warrior’s former colleagues are in as well. I should keep in touch to see if she does post a photo. Again though, *MY* name is listed right at the top of every blog post as the author of the book “ Spirit and Belief” 📗 so perhaps people just bypass that info, I really don’t know. 🫤

Warriors, this has been quite the “schooling” lately as both my kids started back to college this week too. Get back to class so you also can learn all you can in whatever form that takes. Here’s the site of Dino’s for any wanting to find it.

http://www.theofficialwrestlingmuseum.com

~ Do your homework until class resumes next week!

P.S. One of the 80s wrestling podcast guys they call “ The Professor.” He always talks school with wrestling related topics and I will end with his statement of: “ class dismissed…”

Happy January Intentions… 👏🏻👍🤍

Here we are warriors in this new year of 2026 as I wish the happiest of days ahead to all of you. I hope you’re all well and getting back into regular routines once again! I missed writing and there’s so much to share today. Let’s begin with a * BIG* milestone of January for me. It has been 10 years now when my Warrior dreams all started back in 2016. They were very frequent and continued for a while. Those beginnings were told in my book 📗 but they originated on here. Come October, these writings will also mark that double digit as I am so excited yet humbled always… 🥹 Remember last year when I changed that word of resolutions to goals? Well, this year is more about intentions as that word fits without tons of pressure.

We always need to do things with right minded or good intentions, correct? I sure hope you do as Warrior did too. The end result might not be exactly the ultimate win but at least we start off trying our best. FINALLY, I will say this though. I still receive multiple emails and or phone calls from book marketers but one guy actually acknowledged Warrior by name! That has never happened before. Everyone begins with those good intentions but they still might receive that dreaded “ no thanks.” This guy probably not knew who Warrior was but at least gave his part in all this a mention. The other topics highlighted included dreams, meditation, intuition, other signs, and a celebrity connection. So, someone along the way DID read my book because of specifics listed. He said I was relatable with my humility and spirituality. I will always take those compliments. 🙏🏻

He had good intentions but not the end result which is OK because then we just go another route. We all do. Let this new year and month bring you choices with many options. I’ve only used a month name in two other posts so here’s my three count! I will mention the photo below as it was my intention to start brand new but this one is not. I did use that clip of “ The Brother Love Show” in the past but not a close-up so here it is today. Another close-up I noticed over the break was of UW at the ‘ 87 Slammy Awards as part of a song number. How had I not ever picked up on THIS but he is holding a sledgehammer! Who remembers my story on that? It was in my top posts of the year. I laughed 😂 so hard on that image while connecting it to my scenario with the casket of a few years after those Slammys. The sledgehammer returns just in a different way! 🤭

Back to intentions as boy, this is a goodie from Christmas time. We have these reindeer 🦌 lights I put on a small table and they play a few songs while lighting up. It’s super cute and I’ve had it a long time. It has a battery in it and you just press the button on or off. One night, my husband and I were watching a classic holiday cartoon that was always one of my favorites as my daughter had a friend over to make ornaments. The son was working so he was not a witness. While I’m singing along to those fun songs in the movie, all of a sudden~~~ the reindeer lights started playing! 😳

I yelled in the other room to my daughter as I thought for sure she reached out of the doorway and turned them on to be funny. I find out later she did not and would not have done that. I can’t assume anything and maybe the battery acted up, who knows? GET THIS though~~~ my husband actually said: “ could that have been spirits or something?” WHAT??? Here’s this guy again surprising me with a comment like that. Christmas is a magical time and electronics as loyal readers know are easy for spirits to manipulate. I wanted a good intention here so decided to meditate on this a little. Do I believe there was a malfunction with the lights? Nope. I DO have my way sometimes of getting information so you can believe what you wish on this. Let’s just say~~~ I always believe after of course connecting other dots or bouncing off all four corners of my squared circle. To think I almost gave them away… I never will now. They are put away to be used in our new home but I paused a little while packing them in the box. 📦

This last good intention concerns an episode of my guys over at “ 80’s wrestling the podcast.” They titled 12/ 18/25 as “ Merch Madness.” Check it out if you’re interested wherever you get your podcasts. I’m on around the 58 minute mark discussing my UW action figure story and cereal box images both told in my book “Spirit and Belief.” I was so grateful to share my humor with the guys and listeners as I received many compliments. They love me, ha ha! 🩷

I always have good intentions when I call in because my stories will never equate with theirs! The following week I called in as well right before Christmas but that was just a few trivia questions. Here’s the funny part. They were playing ads or TV commercials from the ol’ WWF years and you had to guess. I knew a couple but then I was last. They saved the final audio for me and the host SWEARS it was just in random order. Best for last of course! I knew from the beginning as it was one of the first pics I used last year to start 2025. Those “ Slim Jim” commercials where UW was the first spokesman before they switched to Randy Savage who became more iconic. I still see Randy’s image at gas stations or convenient stores with Slim Jim sometimes. Very glad I called in for that one! We’ll see what the guys pull out of the vault this year, which also marks a milestone. It will be 5️⃣ years almost that I’ve been listening to them. I hope they do a great anniversary show.

Well, warriors, I wish you always good intentions as you move through this year. Don’t “run” too much like UW or you might miss something! Next week brings more news so gear up and settle in on an arena of your choice. Happy 2026 readers!

~~~ Kathy

( yep, it’s me again!!!)

P.S. Don’t be “bored” as UW yells to those boys in the Slim Jim ads!

The Ultimate Winding Road… 🌄⛰️🛣️

Hello my warriors! I’m coming to you all a day early today because of a few reasons. They both connect to this upcoming holiday here of Thanksgiving in the US. My “80’s wrestling the podcast” will be tomorrow instead of Thursday and that time is when I write. Sure, I can draft a piece and publish at a later date but honestly~~~ I would forget. I have never done that and really no true need. The other reason is some days my mornings are packed since walking the dog has to get done as well so shuffling this crazy tag team it is! It’s an ultimate winding road to end this month and then next week begins December. Wow… 😮 I do wish all my US readers a Happy Thanksgiving however you celebrate with loved ones. Some of you may have already started Christmas preparations but for me, that will be in a few more days. I have started some shopping though… 🛍️

Next up, the photo you see below. I know, I know, I know. I said how much I disliked AI images but that was referencing REAL doctored photos of UW or W by AI. The “cartoon” or artwork generated is OK and some are truly great. This one was posted by Warrior’s good friend Peter as were several others but I chose that creation. Rarely do I use art or even paintings by others but it’s time to get on that AI train I guess. Many are very close likenesses but real photos altered, I’m still not on board with. You can agree or not, totally up to you but always my opinion with MY writings. Another ultimate winding road of selecting photos every week. I tell ya warriors, I do much planning or research behind the scenes. Warrior always wanted to give credit to those so yes, I do the work too.

Here’s my 3️⃣ count today and was this another ultimate winding road for sure. I will say more like a winding path, but you get my point. I’ll explain. Recently, I received yet another email from a man (this time) who read my book “Spirit and Belief.” 📗 I want to believe he truly did. He also is a literary agent but at least was direct about it. I did respond as once again~~~ I’m not interested in re-branding my book or working with an agent. I have to share a few quotes and then other sentiments included in his email. I’ll start with this: “ … always inviting me to explore deeper corners of my own spirit.” Yes to this! He mentioned my “ reflections on faith and the unseen.” Another YES!!! Here’s a few more I edited: “ … guiding those who are willing to listen to the heartbeat of belief.” Another goodie…

Never once in every time anyone like a critic has ever contacted me have they mentioned Warrior by name or certain specific stories I shared. Nope, NEVER. All that is OK but then I ask what stories resonated with them. I do not receive responses back but at least I make my point. The woman I have referenced really * DID*bring up my spiritual relationship with Warrior, which had never also been sent my way. I was overwhelmed at something not common place to mainstream culture but then her book burning remarks turned me away! 🤬 Here’s a few more statements from Mr. Literary Agent: … “ it beckons the soul to lean closer” AND this final one of : “ Thank you for letting me wander these sacred spaces with you Kathy.” Sure….. Glad to help…. I love all those but he pours it on a little too thick with some other words on this road… er path as he states.

He compared my book to: “ a quiet forest at Dawn,” “ sunlight filtering through the branches,” AND “ soaring over mountains while “ resting by a still lake.”This isn’t a poetry reading class! I loved the lantern metaphor beckoning like a beam of light to doubters (as I paraphrased that one) and being a compass though. Beautifully said to a writer.. .✍🏻 What girl (especially) wouldn’t ❤️ all that prose of poetry describing a book written? Sorry, buddy though~~~ no sell. If I was a teacher and he was in my class, I’d ask him about *SPECIFICS* . Anyone can be those illuminating nature words but where’s my stories in all this? That part is always the missing piece for me as any writer will attest. I understand the need to put yourself out there for business but it’s all a little too much, do you agree? I mean, you aren’t trying to impress a girl to date me here, right? 🫤🤦🏻‍♀️

Anyways, I do LOVE words like that really I do but not in the way they are presented in such fashion. If people take the time to READ my book and want my business, then be honest and direct. Don’t entice me with romantic sounding expressions where I might give a resounding YES! 💞Oh, warriors what a winding path this month has ended upon. Be your OWN compass, lantern, or whatever you wish as you move through this world warriors. May you always listen to your OWN heartbeat of belief…

P.S. Happy “ Turkey” 🦃 day US friends! Eat and be merry!!! Oh, and if GENUINELY interested in my book, head on over to Amazon fans!

P.P.S. I would absolutely *MELT* if those words he used were in a romance novel!!! 🥰

What’s Your SuperPower? 🩷💪🏻🫵🏻

Yes, superpowers it is today so no more venting! Before sharing that~~~ a few things first. Today marks 11.5 years since Warrior left, but also the 11th of my story titled : “ The Box.” It has been shared several times and is in my book. Hard for me to still believe Warrior gave me that message *EXACTLY* 6 months after he passed, but he did. Such a treasure for me always remembered… 🥹💙 The last thing to mention is the photo below. ⬇️ None of Warrior, none of me but a great reminder to us all. Yes, I realize it’s kind of girly but I am a girl so be it. Plus, pink is my fave color! I’m sure you can guess why I used it. Find the word that connects… I love when my cousin thinks of me and sends beautiful photos like those. The one which remained a struggle for me~~~ but I am better at is worthy. How about you? Always believe in them all about yourself!

Now, onto those superpowers! I think this topic has been discussed a little but mainly more about the word superhero. I’m having FUN with this one today. Fans of UW may recall him having “superhuman strength…” ~ thanks, Tony Schiavone. He did have a few other qualities in that area like speed, a disguise, and perhaps being connected to those gods above. I thought of this because just recently my husband and I were having a discussion in the car for some reason. There’s so many to choose from besides those of UW’s. How about being invisible, flying, shape shifting (morphing into maybe another or animal,) becoming bigger or smaller, having x-ray vision, and perhaps breathing underwater. You can also use tools like a special suit, glasses, a belt, weapon, lasso, cape, web or anything else those superheroes had. 🦸🏻🦹🏼‍♀️🕸️🧜🏼‍♂️

I know there are lots more you can consider or even make up your own. Here’s a couple to contemplate on that. How about eating or drinking anything without gaining an ounce. Remember me saying that around my birthday? Another could be never growing old or aging. You readers know the movie “ Death Becomes Her?” Well, it would be like that only of course taking care of your body unlike the two ladies did. Another movie I loved! You would never need a doctor for anything, how about that? We know that is not physically possible but come on~~~neither are those other choices.

So, what would yours be? One from my list above or one of your own choosing? Mine has remained the same for a long time when I get asked this question. The eating/drinking one is a close second. Any guesses? I know it’s a long list and super hard but quite easy for me. Mine is FLYING. If you had that superpower, there would be no reason to be afraid of heights right? Also, if loyal readers can search their memory bank~~~it’s Kathy and the birds with all my stuff over the years. Only natural I’d pick that then! Some I would not choose like being invisible. It may sound appealing but when thinking about it, you might “see” something you don’t want to or shouldn’t. Always pros and cons to everything so that’s why we leave it up to Marvel, DC Comics, and others to create those legendary characters for us to fantasize being. Can’t forget the movies too, of course!

It’s a great time of year to pretend make-believe with Halloween coming this month, isn’t it? I bet you have your favorites too Certain superheroes use certain methods of defense, protection, and being of service. My faves are Thor, Iron Man, and Aquaman (or is it just the guys who play them…. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I dunno… 🤭). Seriously though, we need to remember to use our own devices every day for the greater good and not evil. Don’t be the villain in this convo today. We can use our talents to help but not to abuse. Don’t be like Bruce Nolan with God‘s powers either in the movie: “ Bruce Almighty.” Oh, that movie and my memories… 😳🫣3 scenes stand out for me personally, but only one got mention as a goodie in my book…. Now, back to those other powers of good.

Don’t we all wish we could save the world and make everyone happy? If only right? But then, we wouldn’t have our journeys and never learn the lessons we came here to learn. It’d be cool to be a superhero for just a day and use a superpower or device to better the planet for sure. We can, but just on a much smaller scale little by little. We always want to try our very best even though it might not be good enough for all. Nobody can snap their fingers and make everything perfect and really~~~as humans it isn’t impossible. The truth is we already are perfect just as we are plus all those words listed below. We all are superheroes moving about our daily lives doing what we can, when we can. Our tools are always within us like intuition or that gut instinct Warrior frequently referenced.

We can imagine a superpower like these today but ours go deeper than physical strength, a disguise, or even flying like my pick. It’s our imagination, insight, and of course intuition that takes us on this ride when we are here. It may not sound like much but once you tap into them, they can be the best powers you will ever know. Your existence alone is enough to be the superpower you need to access anything. Recognize that for yourself. After all, it’s what superheroes do~~~ like warriors…

P.S. “ Bruce Almighty” is another one of those movies that I totally had no idea why I liked it so much with the themes of others mentioned in the past. My, my, my.

The Ultimate Dingo King 💪🏻🐕👑

To start off, I hope anyone who celebrated Memorial Day enjoyed their day off from work but of course it is so much more. That day is to honor and remember all our service men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom here in the US. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 I do wish you all had some moments of reflection on those TRUE warriors who paid the ultimate price. My daughter was actually born on a Memorial Day 19 years ago tomorrow. How is she in her last year as a teen? Time is a gift and also very precious indeed as she will always be my Memorial Day baby. She will also always be my Gemini girl as Warrior was that too. ♊️

OK~~~ now you are probably wondering about that title. I have come up with some bizarre ones lately, right? 😂 You know I always explain so I’ll go in order. The ultimate word pertains to a certain pic I was planning on using soon. I saw it in the book, snapped it, edited, and kept it a day on my phone. For some reason later on, I was thinking I had already used that one. So, I checked my media but didn’t go all the way through. Guess I got distracted by something else, who knows? I did eventually make my way across the many pics~~~ almost 9 years worth ( minus a few…) mind you and finally saw it. I was right, but when it kept bugging me was when I found myself half awake and asleep. Yes, warriors as previously discussed~~~that’s when intuitive moments “slam” into me. My head was telling me I already used that photo so glad I checked. This has happened before but not quite in such a comical way as that time. It was as if Warrior himself delivered me that message! Maybe he did… 😊

Next, we’ll get into Dingo up in the title. I thought it fitting to end the month with another pic from his early days in WCCW. I had gotten out the book: “ A Life Lived Forever” to look at more possible photos for anyone wondering. Why did they have him pose with that forest around? I did look up some info but no idea if it truly connects to what WCCW was going for. Dingos ( those wild dogs like coyotes here) actually live in many dense areas of Australia, including forest regions. Maybe someone knew that back then but I would have no idea. It can be a “green screen” but looks like he’s holding a leaf? That could be staged also but I still wondered why with the scenery? I may never know but glad to always research on my own anyways! Do I honestly believe they went to an actual forest? Nah~~~ but I will probably never have that answer. 😂🌲🍃

That takes me to the King. No, not those other WWF guys to hold that title! While out last week, (I’ll admit we went for 🍨 ,) my son noticed 2 new businesses going into where the old “ Boston Market” used to be. He was so excited to see “ Qdoba” and a “ Smoothie King” with signs already in place. Of course, I paused a moment to myself… 🥹 For those unaware, the “Smoothie King Center” in NOLA is where Ultimate Warrior was inducted into the WWE HOF in 2014. It is also the name of smoothie shops *** AND** I wrote a story many years past of seeing one when attending a family wedding. My son naturally looked them up as he has “ Qdoba” near college and we don’t over here. There’s “ Chipotle” which is very similar. No “ Smoothie King” (s) although we do have other shops identical.

Both will be opening very soon. Smoothie King opens May 30 while Qdoba will be June 16. Oh my. Couldn’t they have been reversed? Again, a connection as Warrior’s birthday was 6-16 so the Smoothie King shop opening on THAT date would fit better, right? Absolutely it would so darn on that… 🫤 Too funny though as we are excited to go to both!

Another story I will share regards the “ Forest Dingo” photo that I almost forgot. While finding that pic in the book, my eyes darted left as I re-introduced myself to a little bit of Warrior’s days as part of “The Blade Runners”with Sting. Then, after going off on his own and becoming Dingo~~~ he shares a story of being in Texas at the Colosseum in Fort Worth where the big rodeos are. It was also where they did some wrestling matches. He states: “ You actually walk through horsesh*t and mud and everything else to get to the ring every night.” Well, that certainly rang my 🛎️ just a little. It was then I finally remembered the story from MY book: “ Spirit and Belief.” Awww, what a great memory of a beautiful dream I had 9 years ago now. In that dream ( for a quick recall,) SummerSlam ‘92 was held at a fairgrounds. 🏟️ I always loved the fair and they have rodeos there too. I ran through mud since it had been raining in order to get to Warrior. He wrestled Randy Savage for the title. I won’t share the entire story but I will share a quote of mine. Just like Warrior having to walk through horse sh*t, I too in that dream walked or really ran through all that to find my way to the match. Here’s my line from the story: “ We all need to find our way through life’s obstacles by achieving what our heart is calling us to do.”

Yeah… 💖 that was my very 1st dream as I totally got that message from Warrior’s mud filled days to mine, although not entirely the same. Oh~~~ those metaphors which did resonate for me then and still do today…. There ya have it with a 3 count and a little added extra bonus at the end. The Ultimate Dingo King, I’m still laughing at that title plus Forest Dingo! 😂😂 Who would’ve thought those 3 would make a story today? *** I WOULD go through horsesh*t to be up close at a UW match anytime, I would! 💩

P.S. I’ll let ya know when we go to Smoothie King!

P.P.S. 4 weeks in a row of no painted 🎨 pics… I think that’s a record…

“Warrior’s Winnin’ It!” 🤼‍♀️🥇💪🏻

“ Warrior’s winnin’ it, Warrior’s winnin’ it Monsoon!”

That line was spoken by none other than Jesse “ The Body” Ventura during the first few minutes of WrestleManiaVI~ “ The Ultimate Challenge” match between Heavyweight champ, Hulk Hogan and Intercontinental champ, The Ultimate Warrior. It came to me a few weeks ago actually as a possible title with the WWE Universe celebrating the 3️⃣5️⃣th anniversary of their very first WM outside of the US yesterday. Toronto Canada in the Skydome (now the Rogers Centre) was set to host the 6th largest PPV event by the then WWF where lots of other exciting things happened. We had the 1st ever Mixed tag team match, Demolition 3-peating as Tag team champs, and so much more! I will stick to that title for title final match between HH and UW of course. Like I’ve said before~~~April 1 is no Fool’s joke for me and hasn’t been for 35 years!

Before getting into more on that, once again~~~we have a part 2 of sorts. Just like last week to end March, we have another to begin April. These remaining WM’s UW were part of are as follows: April 1, 2nd, and 5th. 1st was WMVI in ‘90, 2nd was WMV in ‘89, and 5th was WMVIII in ‘92. Today, marks WMV’s exact date. Fans of UW won’t like to remember WMV when Bobby Hennan (that weasel) held onto Warrior’s leg behind the ring so the ref couldn’t see. That way “Ravishing” Rick Rude could get the pin and capture the IC belt. Not to worry, though as UW got it back that same year at SummerSlam!

WMVIII was when we got a short glimpse of UW coming to the aid of Hulk near the end of his match with Sid Justice. Most fans know Papa Shango missed his cue, but Hulk was getting beat up by both guys so here comes UW to the rescue. He also did a brief press conference afterwards, which I believe was another first. It counts as UW being part of WMVIII but not technically a match like the other 5. So, the dates are 33 for WMVIII and 36 for WMV this year.

Let’s go with that date of April 5 as I recall a few other events. Newbies~ this is always for you but loyalists~well, read on if you wish. April 5, 2014 also brought Ultimate Warrior’s HOF induction as my family attended our first Cavs basketball 🏀 game together in Cleveland that night. 11 years ago this week if you recall how the dates are the same for 2025. 2 signs fell in my home 2 years later in 2016, which are in my book: “Spirit and Belief” as stories but always remembered fondly by me every year. 2018 brought a book event as I chose that date of April 5 on purpose! Close to the library, I spotted “Sherri Apartments.” Another beautiful moment which brought a chuckle my way and still does. Warrior had two women named Sherri (Shari) , spelled differently in his life.

Here’s something *NEW * for ALL of you to read. I told myself a few weeks ago that this year, I was gonna do it. Despite possible comments, it was going to happen on the big 3-5 of The Ultimate Challenge. Every year, I DO watch as a tribute on its anniversary AND my birthday, which I started decades ago with the VHS tape. I’m usually alone but early April would typically fall on the kids Spring break. I shared my daughter’s comment on Hulk once as I laughed so hard 🤭 but this year was set to be different. Instead of it being my possible lunchtime entertainment~ it could be watched after dinner in the evening or when the dog had been walked. My husband would be around and I did not care. I would LOVE for him to watch with me if he chooses, but either way~ it was time. I did watch it then warriors!!! There were a few topics not to be discussed if he watched with me. No mention of it being “fake” and no talk of steroids. Nope, that didn’t matter. He DID watch and we saw a few other things on my DVD as well. I said more about Warrior ( even outside of wrestling), but then let it go as I didn’t want to overwhelm him! He was super impressed with UW lifting guys up to press… 😌 So, a perfect lead into the next part of the DVD when Warrior discusses lifting Hulk… He totally stayed in the room to watch! A win for me too to FINALLY view it with him…

“ Warrior’s winnin’ it!”~ just like that pic below after their “ Greco-Roman knuckle lock.” That was Jesse once more. On my end, I promised not to echo the commentary I know all too well or not to get a little emotional near the end starting with that hug as I tend to do. First time also the WWF used pyrotechnics as UW got that awesome fireworks display. New decade, new year, new champ, a great 3 count!

Regardless of naysayers or even HH’s “take” on how it all went down specifically, it still was an epic match unprecedented between two true icons in the business. Two good guys for the title~~ another first. I was grateful to hear how emotional Warrior was after that match as many may have just thought he felt entitled only. He wanted to get to that level and did. Very few had that chance back then and despite him always saying: “ I didn’t get him all the way up…” ( meaning pressing Hulk) in interviews, true fans didn’t care. Our hero became the new champ, which in turn made “ Hulkamania” live forever, although it died a little that night.

I was a senior in high school- going on 18 with a big history term paper coming up. How could I concentrate on that? That’s been written and now Warrior’s kids AND mine have passed that age. My daughter ended all 4 of them last year. After viewing it for the first time on “The Ultimate Collection” DVD years ago, I cried~ HARD… I had to pause it and walk away…That totally surprised me as of course I had seen it tons of times. Not on DVD though but outbursts came and went back then. A combo of many things rolled into one. 🥺

There ya have it warriors~~~the remaining 3WM‘s of April for UW‘s career in the WWF with a 35th in “ The Ultimate Challenge” of VI being yesterday. Next week brings more memories for this time of year as we approach 11 with Warrior in “parts unknown.” Until then~~~ always believe as I remember the NEWWWW World Wrestling Federation Champion, The Ultimate Warrior!!!

P.S. 2 Tuesday dates a week apart, just like 11 years ago… 🥹

That Time Again

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Hey warriors~~~ it’s already the end of another month as next week begins April once again… 😳 We are almost 4 months into 2025 as I still hope you are Rockin’ those goals! This time of year brings my annual “numbers” if you will. Most regular readers know and if you’re thinking: “this again?” Ah well, it’s what I do just like things you all like to do. First off, I wanna share a few personal family events before I slam into UW memories today.

In 2️⃣ days, my son will turn 21. Oh my goodness, we have another milestone as my heart 🥹🥳 gets excited yet bittersweet at the same time. Being in his college pep band meant he got the opportunity to travel with the basketball team who won the MAC championship🏆 ! My husband and I attended that super thrilling exciting game, which ended at the buzzer with his Akron ZIPS winning by two points! It could’ve gone into overtime but did not. Those ZIPS were down at one time by 18 and rallied back to punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament. 👏🏻🏀They have gotten this far before but usually lose after the first round… He got to fly out to Seattle, Washington for round one against Arizona. They also were able to sightsee much in the area as well for a great trip out west! He hadn’t been on a plane ✈️ since he was 12 and did very well. I’m so happy he got such a wonderful chance to be there. I loved seeing all his photos and videos as it’s great having him home a bit for spring break.

Having said that, let’s move onto my yearly dates. To begin, Ultimate Warrior was part of 6️⃣ WrestleManias. Six. Yep, you read that right as this number gets a mention again. Should I list them in order by the dates or WM’s? I’ll do the WM’s~~~ at least the 3 for March. WMIV between Ultimate Warrior and “The Mighty Hercules” will be tomorrow on the 27th, WMVII between UW and “ Macho King” Randy Savage was on the 24th, (this past Monday) and WM XII between UW and Hunter Hearst Helmsley ( Triple H) will be this coming Monday the 31st. Got them all? 1988, ‘91, and ‘96. The other 3 will be mentioned in April. Two very short matches and one longer this month. First as well was UW’s PPV of WMIV marking his debut and WMVII being the WWF’s first ever “ Career Ending Retirement Match.” WMXII marked UW‘s return after 3.5 years gone, but I know fans know those stats.

Do you have a favorite WM with UW? Bet I can guess which few are pretty close to being a tie as I’ve seen much with social sites over the years. It’s pretty obvious to many as one is reserved for next time. 🥰 To be at any would’ve been such an incredible thrill, I cannot even imagine. Always more of a bonus if UW was your favorite and WON! We like that don’t we? Just a recap in another way here~~~ a few more stats I will list. So, it’s been 37 years since WMIV, 34 years since WMVII and 29 for WMXII. Next year are BIG numbers for 2 on this list which means then, all of UW’s WM’s will hit 30+. WOW… 😮 If a fan, can you recall what you were doing in your life for all of them or what age you were? I was always a teen and beyond, from going on 16 to going on to 24. 8 years total, how about that? 1988 to 1996 in all. He had 5 in a row and then 4 years later came back to have his last WM to ever be part of. More on this next time…

Another exciting piece of info to share concerns a recent workshop I attended on manifesting with my beautiful new energy healer. We were a small group of just 4, including her but it was an inspiring time connecting, sharing, and meditating together. I tend to get woozy so had to sit up near the end as no more weak stomach for me. 🤢 Some of you may remember… Anyways, our leader is writing a book as she had mentioned before~ so I brought up mine, just a little. After all, it was in the store but not sure where it got moved as we couldn’t locate it afterwards. The other woman in the group recently just received beautiful 🪶 feathers from a friend who insisted they were for her, but she didn’t truly know why. Cue Kathy to jump or should I say “run” in with that conversation! I honestly don’t know if that meant for her to be guided to my book but she was interested and we decided to meet up so she could purchase. We have not met up yet but hopefully soon. 🤞🏻 I don’t carry copies with me anymore but always so special when, despite the wrestling angle~~~ someone is wanting to know more about the spiritual aspect. I do hope she enjoys it and as you regulars know, SO MUCH more has been written since its inception in 2017. I’m excited to read my healer’s book (when it comes out) as it totally connects for me in many ways. I might just do a nature park adventure with the group again soon if the weather warms up and sticks around! These 30° temperature drops are not good for my skin here in Ohio… 😦

Here’s to a beautiful spring for all my northern friends and if you follow, WMXLI is weeks away. What will happen? Do you care? I care a little but we shall see if that gets a write up here or not. Happy 21st 🎂 🍺🎈 also to my son and to all of you~~~ keep manifesting your goals while moving forward as the warrior you need to be…oh- and yes~~~ I DO watch the WM’s that I OWN on their anniversary dates! ( I would not watch WMV though!) ☹️ I own half of them (:

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Here’s info on my book if interested: You know I had to mention after this post, right?

*** It’s available on Amazon and other book retailers. It’s a short read which details my beginnings in following wrestling, Ultimate Warrior’s career, and much on the SIGNS I received from him in spirit… I mention humor, ( of course!) family stories, my psychic traits, and lots more!!! *** 🩷💚🧡📗

My February Loves

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Hello everyone! Here we are just 2 days before that “ LOVE” holiday of Valentine’s Day. I have shared my husband’s and I story of getting engaged that day (24 years ago now) but that post was last year. I wish you all a beautiful day so please celebrate however it works in your life. Over here, our local shops were having a “ Ghoulentine’s Day.” They have had “ Galentines”for the gals but ghouls? I’m not sure what it was all about as I associate ghouls with Halloween. 👻🤔 Well, if it got the places business and foot traffic, I’m sure it was a fun yet different theme…. You’ll notice I use that word of love in the title once again so maybe next time, it won’t be around February! 💘

The photo today got used on Instagram last month as part of my 400th post so I kept it for these writings. I should’ve put it on here but wanted to use a UW pic then so now it’s time to bring it to show my love. I of course, like you have many things associated with this day of love but it brings another yearly mention. 33 years ago, I started my “version” with working out down in the basement of my childhood home. That story is in my book : “ Spirit and Belief” as it began very comically indeed. 🤭 It was during the Winter Olympics of ‘92 as I was feeling blah with cabin fever. Much has evolved with my routine naturally as I practice yoga, but sometimes need new to activate different muscles and my core.

My daughter actually brought that up just the other day. She noticed our arm weights near the fireplace where they sit. She knows this but asked if I had weights in my old home. I laughed and said: “ Do you think your grandparents would’ve bought those back then?” 😂It could’ve been my Dad though as he got much into fitness in his mid 40s, but my Mom was not interested. Some of that is generational for sure and she did walk or bike a little but not working out in other ways and that’s fine. We never had equipment at all as my Dad used the machines at work. I just thought it was amusing how she brought up the weights like they were new sitting in that space! Fitness is a love of mine as well, so it can be and is one of my ideas I will bring with this title. Hard to believe it began when I was just 19, going on 20. Most of my adult life too…

Here’s another love of mine. Loyal readers, can you guess? What are some other connectors which become funny like today that I’ve brought up MANY times? OK, I will fill you in. Music and songs, of course! Always a love of mine and always will be. I will share a few songs that I heard most recently but you know with me, it isn’t just that simple sometimes. I’m gonna say a 3️⃣ count although one I had mentioned before…. My husband and I wanted to use this 10% off coupon for “ Texas Roadhouse” that we got at the basketball game a few weeks ago. Typically though, he is either in the middle of doing something or isn’t aware of the time. Restaurants fill up pretty quickly around here near dinner time and especially on a Saturday night.

We got to the parking lot and it’s packed! I knew it. I’m not much of a steak person anyways, but I’d find something. We left though and never went in. So, we decided on “Ruby Tuesdays” nearby as I love the garden bar! 🥗I did get shrimp 🍤as well so it was a yummy time. 😋They were playing such fun 80s songs as perhaps “ Texas Roadhouse” would not have. See, we were meant to be there~~~ at least I was anyway! It took so much for me to A~ not dance in my seat or move while eating and B~ not to laugh. OMG moments here we come as I share my fun and silly Kathy memories. 😜

The first song played was “ Word Up” by Cameo. Does anyone remember this one? It was very popular when I was in high school. In fact, I think maybe I was a junior when the seniors used that song for a skit. I totally remember them dancing to that all those years ago. Why this song on here you might ask? Well…… just add two letters and switch it from “ Word Up” to…. you can probably guess. They spell the song so go from there. I’m still laughing and all these years later can recall the skit with my little play on words., Teen Kathy, I love her. 🙋🏻‍♀️Not just in February either, ha ha. The thing is, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that song in public, *** EVER***. Even more special. Me dancing in my seat giggling, can you just picture it?

The second song was when I walked up to the garden bar and all of a sudden I hear: “ Come on girls, do you believe in love? ‘Cause I got something to say about it and it goes something like this...” Know the song? It’s “ Express Yourself” by Madonna. Yep, another goodie with my little memory bank. You can look up the other lyrics but do some fit for this post? Ultimately, yes they do! I even had some actions for a few verses, oh my. How did I keep my food down with my husband sitting across from me? 🤣 It is one of my favorite Madonna songs as it fits for me too.

The last one was “ Emotions” by Mariah Carey. I had mentioned this one at the dentist’s office a few years back. I can’t hit her high notes but try to do my best, just not in a crowded restaurant with on lookers thinking I’m crazy! Those 3️⃣ songs can relate to Valentine’s Day too. OK, “Word Up” has no “psychological romance”, but dancing is great to love! Both “ Express Yourself” and “ Emotions” are also perfect for this holiday. I as usual first say to myself: “ No way am I sharing that experience” but then I decide to anyway. We need to make fun of ourselves sometimes, right? So, if you can’t or don’t want to celebrate Vday, just read this post for a couple of great laughs at my expense. I truly won’t mind. Enjoy all your loves whatever they may be. I know you’re singing now, right? I am as usual. 🎤🎼🥰

P.S. Love to you all for making me part of your day! Happy Valentine’s Day. Love the warrior YOU are! 🫵🏻

P.P.S. Guess we’ll use that 10% off another time… 🤷🏻‍♀️

Warrior Odds & Ends

I decided to use a short phrase from last week to “rope” into today’s title. Yep, it’s kinda a part 2 with mixed up tag teams if you will. I love that shot of UW below smiling after WMVIII when they held a press conference. It was mostly about his return to WWF after a 6- 7 month long absence. WrestleMania season is coming soon and for all you WWE followers, my prediction is John Cena will be part of it for sure with 2025 being his retirement. We’ll see how the Royal Rumble goes first!

***A few days ago, it was the 11th anniversary of when the Ultimate Warrior was announced as part of the 2014 HOF class. My statements about time are yin and yang ☯️ but I have to say, 11 is a great spiritual number. Well, they all can be but 11 is a master in many ways as I have stated before. I will take it for this year with Warrior… 💙

Let’s stay with numbers here as this actually is a big part of the post today. Going back to December ( I know again…) brought 9 years since I began my meditation journey. I’ve told that story of getting a panic attack, texting my sister, and finding the CALM app, which I still use today. After that brought the dreams in 2016, which was~~~ you guessed it 9 years ago. 2025 also adds up to 9 for any of you numerologists reading. I’m not a pro but most know my connections to numbers. Also, my birthdate has a lot of 9’s but nope- I am an 11… See, great number this year… I will have to get out my book and reread a few of my first spirit visit dreams from Warrior, which is my tradition this time of year. After beginning meditation, a month later~ the dreams began. They’ve all been written, but those first ones are in my book, 📗” Spirit and Belief” if you’re new here.

The next number 9 gets its own paragraph because well, it just does. Some may recall the story of a visit to my psychic friend which will be 6 years this year, but that’s not the 9 reference of course. Near the end of our session when Warrior came through, he had said “ cloud 9.” She asked if that had any reference to me at all or if I say that popular phrase often. I really didn’t but do know what it means. She relayed how that phrase would help me in times of stress or to just think of him ( Warrior) as he is one of my cloud 9’s. Parts of that time were comical to me but I tell you what~~~ it worked and still does. I made a little paper cloud with a number 9️⃣ in the middle to adorn my writing box for years. Just recently, I made another as the other got worn out! My go to cloud 9’s are many with Warrior being right up there at the 🔝. I thank him for working through my friend to deliver that much needed message. 🥹

I’ll stick with this topic a little regarding my writing and journal box. I’ll stick with it as it involves stickers. Oh, this story is just too cute and made me laugh as I was putting away my writings of last week. I’m still smiling over this! 🥰 I had seen those WWF magazines in my box from “ The Wrestling Collector” store last summer (remember how I got a free one?) and decided to get them out for possible future post ideas. It was then how I noticed a sticker on the side of the November ‘90 issue with UW on the cover. My daughter still loves stickers and gives me some to decorate my journals and such with. I use enough and give her back the rest. For some reason, this one sticker with a **BEAUTIFUL** word got stuck to the side of that issue! It seems odd how it got placed like it is, but I’m leaving it on. It works in that spot. Also, it could’ve been ANY of the stickers she gave me of various words, cute animals, etc., but it is the perfect one. I’m still smiling. ☺️ 💖

Well, that brings me to another book I mentioned a little last week. I wanted a new library book as it’s time again. With it being so cold outside, I chose a closer smaller library. They have limited selections, but I did see an author’s name I recognized. It’s an easy read but next time, I’ll venture further out. I go to check it out along with some movies and after trying twice, a librarian needed to assist. She had to type in the number as the scanner wouldn’t work. A message pops up that the library no longer recognizes this title! What? It’s 5 years old, but they only stock current books. She said how it’s mine to keep! I know libraries sometimes have book sales but this was new to me. Guess it happens a few times a week, how about that? Once again though, it fits for me in my life right now with areas I need to work on. The author is this woman who is now almost 90, a Buddhist nun, and has a great sense of humor despite some serious chapters on spirituality. I got a free book and a lovely chat that day! Little wins, warriors…

My Warrior odds and ends are winding down this week as I pin them to the mat. Sometimes, we don’t need a big topic or area to discuss as the small ones matter too. Just go with the flow of your day and see what transpires. Start off with a grateful heart and let the universe guide you to find those little moments of happiness. They are there if you just let go and allow them to find you. No press conference, psychic friend, or bigger plans need to be made. Sometimes, it’s just a fun sticker or a free library book. I even get excited for those aligned numbers, how about you?

For these last few weeks, I also haven’t had my “cheat sheets” with notes. Nope, not once so far for this month. I have written that way before but 3 weeks has got to be a record. Not sure what next week will hold, but I got my photos for this month so that’s set at least! I hope your goals~~~ not resolutions are going well if you’ve made any. Dream BIG as I need too as well. Don’t let Mr. or Ms. Resistance get to you. Make sure you are the winner in that match which is your life. For my friends up north, stay warm and safe during this snowy cold winter. It’s that indoor more introspective time of kinda hibernating but do what makes you feel good. Find your own cloud 9️⃣ , make one, or even find a positive sticker that makes you SHINE, laugh, and anything ultimate!

P.S. I haven’t used the word ultimate or Warrior since September in a title. That’s probably another record…

P.P.S. I did see some more current numbers for RAW’s premiere on Netflix. 4.9 million… We shall see if that continues as WWE moves forward globally! 🌎