Owner: What Works For Us URL:http://whatworksforus.blogspot.com/ Join Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:02:23 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: I'm a Software Engineer gone all domestic; photoblogging us. Armed with camera and lots-o-humor. Now, if only I knew what I was doing. Site statistics:Click here
Perspective 2007-09-10 12:58:00 Do you remember the days when you were single or childless? Picture yourself relaxing someplace quiet. Maybe at the beach sunning your skin and soul, or at yoga meditating or at church reflecting.And then there's THAT Mom. The mom with the bouncing, bubbling, yappy baby invading your peaceful, silent solitude.You wonder why she doesn't take the baby away, to a different room, to a different area. Doesn't she realize the noise barrier being broken? Is she deaf?How rude. How annoying. How dare she. You shoot her a look, but she and baby yappy are oblivious to it.For the record, I was THAT girl. I now am THAT Mom. I firmly believe parents need to parent their children and be responsible and considerate, but now I just have so much more compassion.Perspective
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Save $$ - Generic Pet Medication 2007-09-10 12:51:00 Our Golden Retriever has really bad allergies. As a result, he is at the Vet (ka-ching) far too frequently.Last week I asked our vet if there was a generic equivalent to the ear drop medication he was subscribed.Much to my surprise, there was. It was $10 cheaper than the brand name equivalent. Mr. Vet said they, by default, just subscribe the brand name. Gee thanks.So be sure to ask for the generic version on your furry friend's next medical subscription.Click here to subscribe to the What Works For Us feed.Subscribe to the What Works For Us feed. Read more:Generic
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Wake Up Call 2007-10-02 13:17:00 Sometimes I don't appreciate how good normal days are. Sometimes I get bored with routine and the everyday drama that unfolds. Sometimes I get overly upset at the little things without any real reason.Like last week, my beloved golden retriever (whom we shall call Pooch) placed fresh grass strains on our carpet. I was (too) furious with him. Self: get a clue, dirt happens. This past weekend Pooch got very ill. What started with vomiting, bloody diarrhea and refusal to eat, ended with 2 separate vet visits and a hospital stay. At one point, the vet muttered he hoped it wasn't a grave situation.My eyes welled up with tears. My heart free-fell to my feet. And I didn't hear another word he said.Pooch is my true blue. He has co-piloted me through countless trials, tribulations and tumultuous times. He was by my side for every one of of Bear's feedings and awakenings. He is at my feet for every blog post I write and read.In the past few days he has made a complete turnaround and we think
Addiction 2007-09-30 12:38:00 Thanks to my good pal Teryn for confirming I have a wee bit of a blogging addiction. 74% seems so excessive because, typically, I'd guess I really only have time to blog for at-most 1 hour daily. Maybe 1.5 hours if I'm really really lucky (eh-hem, Bear throws me a random bone). Honest! So how addicted are you?74%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?
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Original 2007-09-29 01:06:00 I shot this enroute to Mt. McKinley (Alaska).
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Haiku Bittersweet Symphony 2007-09-28 13:59:00 Weaning is completeThe fluid bond now brokenMommy bond lives on.Sweetest surrenderGood riddance nightly feedingsSimply, bittersweet.***Bill, Facebook suck rocksAll, so sadly, ignorantClick below and join
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Theoretically 2007-10-14 19:24:00 Theoretically, and finances aside, if you won a sizable amount of cash to spend however you like (let's say a few thousand dollars) what would you spend it on?Just 2 days before giving my resignation to my employer they gave me a monetary reward for excellence working un-godly amounts of overtime, traveling to Timbuktu while launching crap-tacular software. I can't decide whether to use a portion of it on something I've had my eyes on for months. Or continue to hold out.
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Smelly 2007-10-13 01:20:00 Shot in my backyard.
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Haiku Crankenstein 2007-10-12 13:54:00 Bear napped very welluntil the remodeling,noise prevents all naps.Oh remodelingwhen oh when will you be doneway behind deadline.Toddler without napsCan you even imagine?Our Lil' Crankenstein.
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13 Futile Facts 2007-10-11 14:03:00 1- Women blink nearly twice as much as men.2- When you sneeze, all your body functions stop, even your heart.3- Jack is the most common name in a fairy tale.4- Peanuts are one of the ingredients in dynamite.5- More people are alive today, than have ever died. 6- Laughter is a proven way to loose weight. 7- Humans share one third of their DNA with lettuce.8- Coca-Cola was originally green.9- A cockroach can live 9 days without its head. 10- Pi has been calculated to over 2,260,321,363 digits.11- Kermit the Frog is left handed.12- It is impossible to lick your elbow.13- Upon reading #12, 70% will attempt to lick their elbow unsuccessfully.
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Sky-line 2007-10-10 23:30:00
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How To Remove Blood Stains 2007-10-09 22:50:00 Wow, I never imagined I'd be writing that post title. I suddenly feel like a Soprano.Recently, our dog was ill and got blood on our white carpet. Happy days have since returned and he's fine.Vinegar with water is an excellent all around stain remover, but it did not remove the blood stain.After doing research, we poured household salt (or sea salt) directly onto the bloody area. The salt completely absorbed the stain. We then vacuumed up the salt and voila, the stain was gone. As an FYI, the stain should be wet, if it's not simply pour cold water on it first. It works for me!
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The Tool 2007-10-09 22:32:00 My husband is trying to becoming more handy around the house in his limited spare time. It's not something he exceeds at. He's the first to admit it. His favorite tool is a Calloway golf club.For us, DIY = Damaged It Yet-again.Regardless, relatives give him manly Stanley tools every gift-giving chance they get. Those tools are sadly neglected.Alas, the perfect project came up. I wanted a hanging porch swing. He got to break out Stanley and the boys. Away he went and before I knew it - the swing was up."Go ahead and swing on it."Hmmph, should I be this nervous to sit on a swing?I slowly sat down not bearing any weight and forced a smile. "Great job!""Swing on it."So. I swang. And the swing came tumbling down ripping the anchors from the ceiling. And the crowd went wild. I know what you're thinking, but it wasn't my weight.Just like that, I became the tool. Sprawled out all over the floor.What's your DIY project gone wrong?
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Me Me Me. And Me. 2007-10-09 20:10:00 My friend Ana tagged me with the Desktop Free View meme (you minimize all windows and take a screen shot of your desktop). I am going to tag (feel free to opt out): Barbara, Alexandria and Kelli.This is my desktop. Evidence that I really AM that boring.My friend Serina tagged me with a meme that you answer in 10 words or less. How clever is THAT! I am going to tag (feel free to opt out): AnGlOpHiLe FoOtBaLl FaNaTiC, Heidi and MetaMommy.1- What is your idea of perfect happiness? Vacationing. On an island. With Wi-Fi.2- What is your greatest fear? Death of a family member.3- Which historical figure do you most identify with? Albert Einstein (yeah, right - just checking to see who is reading this).4- Which living person do you most admire? My Mom.5- What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Incessant worrying.6- What is the trait you most deplore in others? Disrespect.7- What is your greatest extravagance? A Coach laptop bag.8- What is your favorite journey?
Curvy 2007-10-06 00:08:00 I shot this at Allerton Gardens in Kauai.My pal Meta took another fantastic Kauai shot.
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Haiku Creaky Floor 2007-10-05 11:55:00 Put baby in cribTip toe through the nurseryQuietly close door.Before door is shutmy foot steps on creak in floorBaby awakens.Self, when will you learnavoid the creak, earn a breakFix that freaking creak.
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13 Breast Cancer Facts 2007-10-04 15:25:00 October is BreastCancer
Awareness month. My Mom's breast cancer diagnosis arrived amidst her fight against Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. So cancer gave us a 1-2 punch. But we're coming out fighting with boxing gloves on.Since we all know someone affected by breast cancer, let's review 13 breast cancer facts. Awareness is key, so please be very aware.1- Every 13 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer.2- 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime (12.6% of women).3- 77% of women with breast cancer are over 50 years old.4- 96% of women who treat it early will be cancer free after 5 years.5- Over 80% of breast lumps are not cancerous.6- Over 1400 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in men.7- It is the leading cause of death in women between 15 and 54.8- Self-exams & yearly mammography after 40 offers best survival chances.9- The first sign usually shows up on a mammogram before it can be felt.10- Risks include family history, delaying pregnancy, oral contraceptives.11- Jo Read more:Breast Cancer
Only In Texas Y'all 2007-10-03 05:01:00
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Help - Good Toddler Shoes? 2007-10-02 03:13:00 Does anyone know where to find toddler shoes for a wider foot? I am having the hardest time finding shoes for our 1 year old son!What works for you? Sincere thanks in advance!
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Baby Einstein Block Recall 2007-09-28 12:56:00 These Baby Einstein
Discover and Play soft blocks have been one of our son's favorite toys. Kids II is recalling the blue block due to, drumroll please, excessive amounds of lead. Hat tip to China. Take it away and get all the details over at the USCPSC site.
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Haiku Someday 2007-10-19 13:03:00 Why am I so sadwhen I clean out your closetremoving small clothes.Maybe just maybe,I'll see them again someday,I can only hope.
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13 Semi-Amusing Facts 2007-10-18 12:48:00 1- A cat purr has the same romance-enhancing frequency as Barry White. 2- On average men spend 51 minutes a day grooming themselves. 3- Approximately 1-2 calories are burned per minute while watching T.V.4- The artist Vincent Van Gogh sliced part of his ear off in madness.5- The pound key (#) on the keyboard is called an octothorpe.6- Approximately 2 gallons of water are used to brush your teeth. 7- The F-117 fighter uses aerodynamics based on the bumblebee's flight.8- 45% of Americans don't know that the sun is a star. 9- Every three seconds, a new baby is born. 10- Women smile more than men do.11- In America, one out of every two marriages ends up in divorce. 12- Every 30 seconds a house fire doubles in size.13- Each year, Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups.
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Day-Dreamer 2007-10-17 00:43:00
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Roadkill 2007-10-16 21:57:00 Is it just me or is Customer Service officially roadkill?I really dislike our local Wal~Mart. Ours is dirty, dis-organized and unhealthy; it elevates my blood pressure every single trip.Short on time, I shamelessly found myself there. Again.I was greeted insincerely at the front door by the greeter who really hates his job and manages to avoid all eye contact at all costs. In the produce section, a complacent employee looked the other way as a young boy licked the fruit like a lollipop. In electronics, an employee nonchalantly shrugged off an irate customer whose photos were lost.I grabbed my sole gallon of milk and got the flock out of dodge.I knew I picked the wrong lane as soon as I put my milk on the conveyor belt. She blankly alerted me my total was $795.95. For 1 gallon of milk.Apparently she scanned a TV in an adjacent aisle. BUT. She would not void it claiming she wasn't authorized.Right, right, you need 2 frontal lobes to do that.After arguing for 10 minutes (to a wall), I ev Read more:Roadkill
How To Stop Hiccups 2007-10-16 00:02:00 I read this tip on how to get rid of hiccups in Parents magazine.To cure hiccups simply drink a glass of water (or any liquid beverage of your choice) while having someone else put pressure right under and behind both of your ears.The famous ,"They", states this technique has never failed.We're still waiting to try it out. I'm hoping it works for me!
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Imagine 2007-10-15 14:55:00 When I was a child, I thought smokestacks created clouds. Imagine
that.I've been fortunate to travel quite a bit and revel in all Mother Nature's unimagined beauty. Some day, I want my children and my grandchildren and their grandchildren to be able to witness that same beauty. Yet, sadly, it's not a certainty.I've seen first hand, our planet, you know the one we all live in, in peril.I've seen the glaciers retreating.The canyons being threatened.The rivers losing vital stream flow.The oceans warming and rising.I feel a personal responsibility to do something; here are some really simple things we do. How can I possibly tell my children someday that we were aware but did nothing.Imagine if we all took some little action. Raise your voice, you have a choice. I urge you to care. We need to stop wishing. And start working.Imagine that.
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Incentive 2007-10-23 14:06:00 Our remodeling project to reclaim our living room, was supposed to take 2 weeks and is now going on 1 month.There are strange men in my house working producing lots of noise and dust. And preventing all naps. Yes. All naps.Last week, a worker went to the bathroom, across from the office where I am doing extremely important work and he didn't lock the door behind him. My son toddled to the bathroom, opened the door, walked in and giggled. Funny, when he learned to open doors last week, I was so proud. Oh schmitt.Since calling my son is as effective as herding cats (or managing Engineers), I repeatedly begged "COME, COME." I couldn't go in there and retreive him mid-stream?Our dog heard the "COME" command and decided to actually listen for a change. He, too, entered the bathroom bash.The worker finished and exited with my child, my dog and the look.Maybe, just maybe, this little incident will be an incentive for them to pick the project up a notch. Or take fewer bathroom breaks.
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Focus. Focus. Focus. 2007-10-22 14:34:00 Is it normal for a 30-something to be exceedingly absentminded?My mind has been so scattered. I'm always reminding myself to focus on the essentials and prioritize; else risk slipping into futile oblivion. Last week I made a grocery list, forgot the list, returned and picked up the list and alas, made it to the grocery store. With child.In aisle 2, an elderly woman gave me the stare down. She smugly asked "do you know your shoes don't match young lady?"Obviously. Not.I only wish she would have alerted me that in the last aisle instead of the 2nd one. Because that little revelation made me forget items ON MY LIST.I took this photo to show my husband my absentminded-ness. He looked at the photograph and said "why did you get so dressed up to go grocery shopping?"Since I usually wear 1-of-7-shades-of-grey-yoga pants, he only saw the jeans, not the shoes. This is why I love him.I then told him to focus.
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Me² 2007-10-21 12:53:00 I was tagged by the Hottest Librarian (EVAH) and Toni the Terrific on 2 different meme's.I'm tagging: Teryn the Shiznit, SAHMmy, Painted Maypole, Toni, Hot Librarian, Nap Warden, Ms. Drama Rimarama, Tommie, Ms. Curvy Gaggler, Bermuda Bluez, Mango Marie.Please pick whichever meme to respond to, do both OR even opt out entirely. IF you've already done both meme's, then write about a teen crush you had. Now that's choices folks.Meme #1 - 7 Unique ThingsRules for Meme #11. Link to your tagger and post rules. 2. Share 7 facts about yourself, some random and some weird. 3. Tag 7 people at the end of post and list their names. 4. Let them know they were tagged by a comment on their blog1- When I was a teen, I had a serious crush on Bo Duke.2- I want a horse (badly) but my husband has vetoed that wish.3- I love rock climbing.4- I name all my hardware. For example, my iPOD is named 'Iggy Pod'.5- I'm deathly afraid of snakes.6- My Mom had to show me how to change my son's first diaper.
Practical 2007-10-20 00:32:00 I shot this at Queen's Bath right before a storm was rolling in.
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