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Magic Eye Valentines For B

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:01 GMT

My son had to buy Valentines for his class so we went to Bartell Drugs. He found these "Magic Eye" valentines with international city themes that he liked. He had never seen "Magic Eye" stuff before so I explained how they worked. He was all confident that he would intrigue his classmates with these so he decided to get them. Well, on the way home, he explained the cards to his sister. She took the "Paris" card and looked at it for 0.5 seconds and said, "Hey, I see the Eiffel Tower." He grabbed ...

Rambling About My Yard & Garden

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:58 GMT

Today I trimmed our boxwood hedges. And four other hedges and shrubs. Apparently we are hedge-happy over here in our yard. After the trim job, I realized all the trimmed hedges look kind of like kitchen islands. I made them all very flat-topped and rectangular. I now think they look rather ridiculous. Oh well. Next year, maybe I will shape them into various animals. Wombats perhaps.

Total Dharma Island

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:57 GMT

The "Lost" season premier was entertaining and strange, IMHO. Although I'm a little weirded out - no, VERY weirded out - by Locke's new Satanic presence. What was with that evil grin? The, "I'm sorry you had to see that" revelation? Isn't Locke DEAD? Oh wait, "Nothing is irreversible", right? Good ole spinal surgeon Jack. He better get over his savior complex sometime before this season ends. Or before Sawyer kills him. Or that giant foot in the ocean turns out to be Kevin Costner's because if Costner ...

Hellooooooo....

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:12 GMT

Sorry, everyone, not much bloggy-blogging lately. I've been writing up a storm elsewhere. I've been reading a lot too. Found another good book on writing that I'm enjoying. I haven't enjoyed a lot of these kinds of books, just a few of gems. By the way, in case you're wondering (I'm sure you're not), I will never write a book on writing. So many books on writing are incredibly SERIOUS. SO very serious. Pious even. Somewhat helpful here and there, but honestly, mostly repetitve. It's pretty much ...

Rear Window

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:16 GMT

Last night I watched Hitchcock's "Rear Window" for the first time ever. I've wanted to watch it for a long time but just never did. I have to say it was really entertaining. Jimmy Stewart was engaging as always, and I loved Grace Kelly too. By the way, her wardrobe was beautiful. There are very few actresses that I enjoy seeing their wardrobe changes as much as I enjoy just watching their roles. If you've seen "Rear Window", tell me what you like about it. I know it's on a lot of people's all-time ...

Beast Mom Public Service Announcement #615 (aka: How To Go To Jail While Buying Groceries)

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:42 GMT

I was in Albertson's tonight buying a couple things. I had B with me. (B is 11 years old by the way for those who don't know.) So he, being the good son that he is, was helping me unload the cart. I was unloading the front, and he was unloading the back. At one point, I said to him, "Hey, can you reach down and grab the beer carton?" He did so of course, because I asked. And I asked because my hamstrings and arms were killing me. I've been avoiding bending my legs the entire past three days or using ...

Facial Moisturizer Throwdown

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:16 GMT

This past week, I've been conducting my very own moisturizer throwdown. See I've used very inexpensive Cetaphil for a number of years now. It works great. It's been a good moisturizer for my face. It's about $11 for a giant vat (16 oz.). All women know that is CHEAP. However, someone (very generously and very kindly) gave me a jar of something called Shiseido "Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizer Super Revitaliseur Absolu." In spite of the fact that this sounds like something I should put ...

And You Thought YOUR Family Photo Was Bad

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:45 GMT

A blogger friend posted a funny website to her FB page. It's called "Awkward Family Photos." I had a good laugh at this Star Trek family. :)

Walking Date With My Husband

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:31 GMT

My husband and I walked with the dog today from 1pm-4pm with a short break for cream soda and root beer. I really enjoyed this afternoon with him. It was simple and refreshing and SUNNY outside! So very, very nice. We thoroughly explored an interesting new neighborhood that's just sprawling all over the place. It was gigantic - one of those planned community deals with parks and hiking trails. Most of the homes were normal and family sized, but there were a few on some fancy-pants streets that were ...

Bossy Wife, Bossy Husband, Bossy Kids, Bossy Dog.

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:56 GMT

I was talking to my husband recently about a person who really frustrates me. Basically what it comes down to is that this person is way too nice IMHO. Too nice to make things happen. Too nice to solve any problems. Too nice to demand change. To nice to say what needs to be said so the same stupid situation doesn't endlessly repeat itself! In my growing exasperation, I blurted out, "I just don't understand people who aren't bossy!"

The Stig Wins Every Time

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:26 GMT

There's a campaign going on Facebook for The Stig to run for president. Bwa-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Sorry, I just had to get that out. It's too freaking funny. Imagine political commericals where the guy says absolutely nothing. And he refuses to take off his race helmet or flame retardant suit. Gah. I would laugh my butt off.

Sobering

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:58 GMT

I saw the Time Magazine pics of Haiti this morning and read some updates. It's just devastating. It's hard to believe that in a matter of minutes, all of life can be changed like this. It's hard to wrap the mind around it.

I'll Huff And I'll Puff And I'll Sun Your House Down

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:16 GMT

Blue skies are overhead. The wind, which was a menacing force the past couple days is now a placid breeze. I would not be fooled by nature's bonhomie however. It's only January. And it's temporary. :) We see this blessed mildness every January it seems - for a tiny spell. A jacketless C went outside today with the happy doggy and they played in the yard. I actually saw neighbors out and about. Bring on some more sunshine! Even if it's just for the weekend. :) Happy sunny Saturday everyone!

Will "Lost" Go Out With A Bang, Or Will It Fizzle?

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:10 GMT

Who's watching the season premier of "Lost" on 2/2? I'm looking forward to this final season - curious to see how they're going to wrap it all up - whether or not they will answer all the questions and end things in a satisfying way. I'm sure they'll millk the Isle 'o Mysteries to the last drop until the very, very end. That's what good TV would do anyway. :) So what's your prediction? Bang or Fizzle? Will you be left by the end of "Lost" feeling satisfied at what's been found? Or will you be really ...

Back To Normal

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:18 GMT

Is life back to normal for you post-holidays? I think mine is definitely back to normal. Let's see: taking down Christmas decorations...doing seven loads of laundry...jog-walking the doggie...resisting all manner of sweets again...dreading having to do the restock on groceries...vacuuming the entire house...wiping down the toilets...checking homework...making lunches...doing bills...etc. But I also have the house to myself once again. So I'll take normal. :)

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