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Weekend Recap # 8 (?) 2007-06-11 07:50:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Overwhelmed". Attempted to strip wallpaper border from my upstairs bathroom this weekend, only to discover that the wall had not been primed before it had been hung. As a result, it's coming off ONE millimeter at a time. Well, this weekend the hubby and I celebrated our 12 year wedding anniversary. Yes, it's true. Lucky 12. We've known each other a long time. And I STILL find him to be the funniest and most thoughtful man I know. (He's a real keeper!)We decided to celebrate our anniversary on Friday, since we already had the grandparents coming over to babysit. We had a a few parties to go to, but we decided to cut them both short and have a bit of a late dinner. It was quite the whirlwind tour before we had to make it on time for our reservations. We literally were at 3 places in the span of 2 1/2 hours. But we had a BLAST doing it!Saturday was another beautiful day, so after the hubby suprised me with the LARGEST bouquet of flowers I've ever seen, we headed dow Read more:Weekend
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Can't wait for October! 2007-06-15 08:06:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, just when you've reached maximum concern that Fido might have too much stress in his life, a Japanese company has come out with a device to measure the stress level in cats and dogs. Your pet wears a small patch on their paw that changes color based on the amount of sweat. They are making one for humans now, too.(Whew! Thank goodness.)Well, I know summer has barely come, but today is one of those days when I can't wait for October
. Yes, that's right. October.And the reason is...My birthday.Ha! Just kidding. My birthday is in October, but that's not the reason I'm looking forward to the month. It's because the New Jersey RWA's "Put Your Heart in a Book" conference is in October! And today is registration. Yay!!I had such a blast last year, came back with all sorts of notes, contacts from friends I'd met and tons of great books! This year I will have a roomie. Which will be extra nice.Roomie, are you reading this? You better still be my r
Thursday Thirteen #8 2007-06-14 22:53:00 All this talk of opening lines from Romance Divas and the Samhain Best Opening line contest gave me my ThursdayThirteen
this week.Thirteen of the Best Opening Lines from Books I've Read Over the Past Year1…. All that spring Honey prayed to Walt Disney. (Honey Moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips)2....I might as well tell you right know, I killed Reverend Daniel Glory. (Tribulation House by Chris Well)3....I'm a stalker. The good kind. (Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins) ** Okay this has two lines. But it was such a funny opener, I had to do it.4....I was in the fifth grade the first time I thought about turning thirty. (Something Borrowed by Emily Griffith)5....In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. (Holy Bible, ESV version)6....At age thirty, Valerie Wagner had begun to fear that the fashion career she'd dreamed of since opening her first Vogue at age nineteen was actually a grand and cruel delusion, and that perhaps medical intervention might be required in getting
Eureka! I Can Lift My Arms Again! 2007-06-13 07:55:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Happy." Going to the beach this morning with some other moms and their kids. Did a little writing yesterday and the rain held off for my BBQ last night. Life is gooooood.Week Three, day 4 of Work Out Progress: Good news. I can move--pain free. Skinny Nazi Body Sculptor instructor is on vacation this week and has been temporarily replaced by Skinny Mother Theresa Body Sculptor instructor instead. Not that I didn't have a good workout, but it was a much more reasonable workout. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that this new instructor sounds like she smokes 6 packs a day? Oh well. It doesn't matter. I can lift my arms again. That's the important thing.The only thing is I looked in the mirror this morning and didn't really see any "sculpting" going on yet. But maybe it's too soon? Sheesh. All that pain, you'd think I'd see SOMETHING different. A little baby muscle waving its pacifier at me or something. But no. So I guess I'll have to be patient.In Read more:Eureka
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Not So Perfect Pitch 2007-06-19 07:29:00 IN THE NEWS: According to the Associated Press, "In Punta Gorda, FL a police officer interrupted a couple's weekend sex romp on top of a 100-foot construction crane, but let them go with a warning. Police went to the construction site to investigate after bystanders spotted the couple climbing into the cab of the crane. An officer's command to come down was followed by a naked foot popping over the railing. The officer noted the couple then got dressed and climbed down.The man, who worked at the site and had keys to the crane, told officers he was photographing the city skyline."(Uh-huh. Right.)Well, on Friday I mentioned that I had registered for the NJ writer's conference. I even made some editor choices. But ever since then I've been in a bit of a panic mode.Why?Well, come closer and I'll tell you. Closer. Closer. Still closer. Okay, good enough. No, maybe a little closer. Good. Here it is:I've never pitched to an editor before.Did you get that? Well, it's true. Oh, I've pit Read more:Perfect
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Weekend Recap #9 2007-06-18 06:47:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Pooped." I had an exhausting weekend but I promised to drive an hour in 90 degree heat to visit my mom today. Maybe I'll make an iced coffee to go.Okay. Let's see... what happened this weekend... what happened this weekend... Oh, yeah. I had another beautiful, sunny weekend at the beach!Hate me yet?Don't worry. It'll come soon enough.Well, Friday I stripped some more wallpaper from my bathroom if that makes you feel any better. Then that night the hubby was going to grill some pizza, but the neighbors were having another couple over and invited us to come over and order take-out with them. Needless to say, we're not stupid and know a better offer when it's handed to us. So we went over.Saturday was my mother-in-law's birthday. We started the morning by taking her to a charity breakfast--where the mayor of our town was making pancakes. Honestly, there was almost too much food, but everything was fantastic.Then we went to the beach, huge sandcastle was made, blah, Read more:Weekend
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Happy Father's Day 2007-06-17 06:00:00 HAPPY FATHER'S DAYFather
s can be solitary mountains,All their love rock-like, steep, and strong.Though warm and caring, somehow they belongHalfway home to mothers' bubbling fountains.Each of us needs love that knows no quarter,Reminding us of bonds that cross a border,Strengthening our sense of right and wrong.by Nicholas Gordon Read more:Happy
Extra Lame Blog Post #1 2007-06-22 05:36:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, In Mich., people watched in horror as a 21 year-old wheelchair-bound man was softly struck by a slow-moving 18-wheeler. But instead of being knocked over, the chair became lodged in the grill of the truck. The driver had no idea that happened and had continued to navigate through town for almost 2 miles. People called 911 and the driver eventually stopped. The wheelchair-bound man was fine and called it, "quite a ride."Usually my blog posts are lame. But this one is going to be EXTRA lame. Why??1) My daughter has just planted 2 Webkinz stuffed animals on my computer desk, hinting she's ready to play Webkinz on my computer.2) My mother is down, visiting, and I don't want to ignore her for too long. (Although she is talking to me as I blog this.) 3) I have no idea what I have planned for this weekend, thus no information to blog about.4)I don't have time to visit my favorite blogs this morning, thus giving me no information to blog about.5) Read more:Extra
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Thursday Thirteen #9 2007-06-21 06:00:00 As I was downloading songs to my Ipod, I discovered something. Namely, that my taste in music is eclectic. LOL! And that I actually own 13 movie soundtracks.So here are the Thirteen
Movie Soundtracks I have in my CD collection1…. Big Night Soundtrack ** Remember this movie? Yeah, me either. But it does have great "dinner music" selections on the soundtrack.2....Batman Forever Soundtrack **I think I bought this for a song that they constantly played on General Hospital whenever Jax and Brenda were together. 3....Romy and Michele's High School Reunion **80's music baby.4....The X-Files Movie Album ** I KNOW I bought this during my X-Files "phase".5....My Best Friend's Wedding **Awesome soundtrack.6....American Graffiti** Hey, I like the oldies, too.7....Dumb and Dumber Soundtrack **Sorry. I really don't know what I was thinking. In fact, I'd like to blame this one on my hubby, but I know it was me who bought it.8....The Blues Brothers Soundtrack **There's a lot of good blues musi Read more:Thursday
By Request... 2007-06-20 05:47:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Upbeat". Been organizing my home AND my writing these last few days. Eureka! I think I've finally got it together.Well, today's post comes as a request by my friend. She and her family were over last week for a BBQ and she mentioned that if I just so happened to post a certain corn salsa recipe I made for them, she'd check out my blog for sure. Ha!What can I say? I'm a glutton for a cheap hit to my site.So here it is.By the way, this is a GREAT summer side dish for grilled chicken breasts or steak. Or even in an omelet.Black Bean and Corn Salad (courtesy of Rachel Ray)1 can (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained2 cups frozen corn kernels1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped1/2 red onion, chopped1 1/2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp hot sauce1 lime juiced2 Tbsp olive oilsalt & pepperCombine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve.Of course, I like to then smother in Frank's Red Hot,
Tagged Again 2007-06-26 06:21:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, after the conviction of 24 year-old Steven Cranley for assaulting his former girlfriend, an Ontario judge ruled that Cranley couldn't have a girlfriend for three years. The judge also encouraged the guy to seek counseling for his diagnosed "dependent personality disorder".Well... I know you must be sick of hearing about me, but it can't be helped. I've been tagged by Wild Rose author Sara ThackerSo here are the rules:A. Each player lists 8 facts/habits about themselves.B. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed.C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 8 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.And away we go... (I hope I'm not repeating myself)1) I have "issues" with cleanliness. After we host a party, I cannot go to sleep until I "swift" and mop the floor and make sure Read more:Tagged
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Weekend Recap #10 2007-06-25 07:20:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Bummed". My daughter's "summer activity" was supposed to start today, but it's raining. Hopefully, it will stop raining or I won't get the writing done I had planned to do. Wah!!Why do summer weekends go by faster than winter weekends? I want to enjoy more! But that's me, always wanting more. We had such a lovely weekend that I could go for another one right now.It had some interesting moments, though.Like on Friday, when my mom and I were trying to hang shades up in my daughter's room and I had to run to K-mart--not once--not twice--but THREE times!! Ugh. And it's not like this store is around the corner. But we FINALLY managed to size and hang these shades, and now my daughter's room looks awesome.You see, her room faces the sun and when it rises in the morning, it shines FULL BLAST through her windows (picture Kramer when he had the Kenny Rogers Roaster sign shining in his apartment) I had to hang baby blankets over her curtains to block it out. Needless to s Read more:Weekend
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Tagged AGAIN 2007-06-29 06:08:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, "Authorities in Montreal are blaming Internet sites like YouTube for fueling extreme food fights that are filmed by the students and posted online. Police in Montreal needed 3 hours to quell a cafeteria food fight at a local high school that turned into a riot on June 13. " Just when you thought I tell too much about myself, fellow Diva Melissa Leavitt has tagged me.Here are the rules:A. Each player lists 8 facts/habits about themselves.B. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed.C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 8 more people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.Here are some MORE facts about moi.1) I just wear glasses to drive and watch TV--and when I want to generally see. LOL!2) I refuse to get contacts. The thought of sticking those tiny plastic lenses in my eyes we Read more:Tagged
Thursday Thirteen #10 2007-06-27 07:31:00 I needed a "pick-me-up" after my dental surgery yesterday. So here'sThirteen
Funny Quotes !*******************************************1…. "I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize" Steven Wright2...."I went into a McDonald's yesterday and said, "I'd like some fries." The girl at the counter said, "Would you like some fries with that?"" Jay Leno3...."I was a bank teller. That was a great job. I was bringing home $450,000 a week." Joel Lindley4...."I went to the 30th reunion of my preschool. I didn’t want to go, because I’ve put on like a hundred pounds." Wendy Liebman5...."Everyone should have kids. They are the greatest joy in the world. But they are also terrorists. You’ll realize this as soon as they are born, and they start using sleep deprivation to break you." Ray Romano6...."Having a male gynecologist is like going to an auto mechanic who doesn’t own a car." Carrie Snow7...."There is one thing I would break up over and that is if she caught me with another woman. I wouldn' Read more:Thursday
Just a Quickie 2007-06-27 07:05:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Nervous". Having my dental impant surgery this morning. You all remember problem tooth #30, right? Well, its spot is FINALLY being replaced. Yay! I'm tired of chewing on my left side.I need to make a mad dash for the door, since my dentist is an hour away. (LONG story)But I'll post this, so you have something to read.HA! You'll just have to wait until I get back.(Pray for me.) I hope I won't need pain medication. Read more:Quickie
Coral Moon by Brandilyn Collins 2007-07-03 06:11:00 Whoops. I forgot to post this on July 1st. Cousins-Party-Train Weekend must have really thrown me off. HA!But, yes, since it's the first of the month (sort of), it's time for another first chapter brought to you by Fiction in Rather Short Takes. This month's selection is Coral
Moon by Brandilyn Collins
, a Christian suspense novel.Enjoy!Chapter 1 Kill tonight—or die. The words burned, hot acid eating through his eyes, his brain. Right down to his soul.Only a crazy person would obey. He slapped both hands to his ears, squeezed hard against his head. Screwed his eyes shut. He hung there, cut off from the world, snagged on the life sounds of his body. The whoosh of breath, the beat of his heart. The words boiled. His skull hurt. He pulled his hands away, let them fall. The kitchen spun. He dropped into a chair, bent forward, and breathed deeply until the dizziness passed. He sat up, looked again to the table. The note lay upon the unfolded Kanner Lake Times newspaper, each word horr
Weekend Recap #11 2007-07-02 07:12:00 Mental Status: "Tired but pleased". Had a "party train" weekend this past weekend. A lot of entertaining went on, so I'm tired. Everything went without a hitch, though. Yay!You might be wondering what exactly a "party train" weekend is. It's actually a new name my hubby dubbed our "Cousin's Weekend
" adventure in order to breathe new life into it. And "What is Cousin's Weekend?" you might ask. My, you're curious.Well, basically, Cousin's Weekend is a weekend with my hubby's cousins. One family of cousins are in NY, another in North Carolina and the hubby's aunt in in NY, too. They all came down/up and stayed with us for a whole festive family weekend of par-taying and getting acquainted with one another again.We hosted a BBQ Friday night at our house, which kicked off the festivities. (Plenty of wine and food flowing, I assure you--and a great Raspberry Lemon Trifle I made) Then the next morning we all went to my brother and sister-in-law's for brunch and more partying.Everyone Read more:Recap
I Need a Vacation from My Summer Vacation 2007-07-06 08:04:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Exhausted". Had friends come over yesterday with their FOUR children. Needless to say, there was NO downtime--and no Thursday Thirteen. We have tons of food left over, my house is in shambles and the extra cup of coffee I had is NOT doing it for me for this morning.I'm sick of entertaining.I'm done.The food shopping, the cleaning, the cooking--the "chit-chat". I've had it! I want some peace. I even think I'm finally gaining weight. All that body sculpting can't compete with the dips, chips and desserts I've been shoving in my mouth lately--not to mention the fudge, saltwater taffy and cotton candy I've had at the boardwalk.Yesterday, we took FIVE kids (all below the age of 8) to the boardwalk for rides and mayhem. You see, whenever friends are visiting from out of town, the hubby and I feel the obligation to show them the sights--which usually means the junk food. Ha!!Hopefully, this will be it for awhile. Well, okay, after tonight.Tonight, I'm not hosting, but Read more:Summer
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We'll Be Right Back... 2007-07-05 06:41:00 IN THE NEWS: According to FOX News, "LANSING, Mich. — A state forensics scientist who said she tested DNA in her husband's underwear to find out whether he was cheating could be disciplined if investigators determine she violated the use of state equipment.Ann Chamberlain-Gordon of Okemos testified in a March 7 divorce hearing that she ran the test in September on the underwear of Charles Gordon Jr. Asked by his attorney what she found, she answered: 'Another female. It wasn't me.'"Yikes!Still party-hartying.I'll be back tomorrow with an extra cup of coffee by my side and stuff to chit-chat about.Have a good one. Read more:Right
Happy Birthday America! 2007-07-04 06:24:00 According to Wikipedia, "In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as "the Fourth of July","July Fourth", or even simply "The Fourth") is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain.Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777."“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
, and to the Republic for which it stands.One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”Have a safe holiday! Read more:Happy
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Weekend Recap # 12 2007-07-10 07:52:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, there's a 15 mile of U. S border fence (that keeps illegal immigrants from coming into that area) near Columbus, N.M. with a problem. What is it? Well, 1.5 miles of it is built on Mexican soil and now that the Mexican government learned of the territorial infringement they want to recover their land. So our government may have to spend $3 million to tear it down and rebuild it on American soil.Well, I'm sure you ALL were waiting with bated breath for the recap of my exciting weekend. (PS. Sarcasm is hard to write)So let's see...what did I do... Oh yeah! I went to a surprise birthday pool party on Friday.Yeah. Let's talk about that. First off, let me preface this description of the party with a "I do not have this kind of money" statement. These are people I just happen to know--who just so happened to know how to throw a really kick-butt party.The birthday couple just had a big old underground pool installed in their backyard--complete with Read more:Weekend
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Not going? No problem! 2007-07-09 00:00:00 Not going to Nationals? Don't worry...Romance Divas is doing the next best thing!Romance Divas announces the first annual "Not Going to Nationals Cyber Conference" from July 11-15, righton the forum. Best of all, it's FREE!Just register for Romance Divas--membership is free, you just need to sign up! www.romancedivas.com if you have trouble with registration email night.diva.maria (at) gmail (dot) comThere will be workshops, Q&As, and giveaways each day.All you have to do is participate!!!!Schedule:July 11:Workshop: PC Cast and Kristin Cast (topic TBA)PCCast.netQ&A: Erotic romance with Portia da Costa and Madelynne Ellis PortiaDaCosta.comMadelynneEllis.comJuly 12: Workshop: Book Signing 101: Tips to Help Make your Signing a Success by Jackie Kessler JackieKessler.comQ&A: Legal Issues for Writers by Amanda Brice AmandaBrice.comJuly 13:Workshop: What to Expect After You Sign the Contract by Marley Gibson MarleyGibson.comQ&A: TBA (either with an agent from the Larsen-Pomada Agen
Vanilla = Bland? 2007-07-13 06:56:00 IN THE NEWS: According to HappyNews.com, James Bond will be back--in BOOK form. ''Devil May Care,'' a novel written by British author Sebastian Faulks and authorized by the estate of the late Ian Fleming, is due to come out in 2008, the centennial of Fleming's birth. It's set during the Cold War and, like so many Bond adventures, moves about a variety of scenic locales.I took this quiz on another forum last year. I was Vanilla
then, too.**sigh** It did nothing for my ego at the time--and does nothing for my ego now.You Are Vanilla Ice CreamYour personality is anything but "vanilla"You're a risk taker, who's up for anything new.You go well with anyone and fit into any situation.You are most compatible with rocky road ice cream.What Flavor Ice Cream Are You? Read more:Bland
Thursday Thirteen #11 2007-07-12 07:50:00 I get a lot of compliments on my skin. So here's my "recipe" for success:Thirteen
Things I Use on My Face*******************************************1…. Dove Gentle exfoliating facial cleanser (Gentle enough for everyday. Wow. I sound like a commercial...) 2.... Dove Cool Moisture Foaming facial cleanser3.... L'Oreal Hydrafresh Toner 4....CVS brand Eye Lfiting Serum (I think it's a knock-off of Oil of Olay)5....Skin Effects Lightweight Moisturizing Souffle w/SPF 30 for sensitive skin6....L'Oreal Age Perfect day cream (for those extra dry areas)7.... Neutrogena 3 in 1 Concealer for eyes cream w/SPF 208....Covergirl concealer in neutral 9.... Bare Minerals SPF Sunscreen powder10....Lancome Blush in Shimmer Coral Sunset11.... Neutrogena On the Spot Acne Treatment (For those days when all those crazy moisturizers clog up my pores)12.... Olay Daily Facials express wet cleansing cloths (to take all that junk off my face at night)13.... Cetaphil moisturizing lotion (for bedtime. zzzzzzzz Read more:Thursday
A Different Perspective 2007-07-11 06:34:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Foggy". Went to bed early--I don't know what time but I'm sure it was before ten. I should be well rested, but I had a dream I was shopping in New York City and had my purse stolen. So a good part of my sleep was very stressful as I went through the nightmare (no pun intended) of trying to cancel all my credit cards and such. (I hate it when my mind double crosses my body like that)I had offered my time and eyeball services to judge a writing contest recently. It was the first time I had ever judged a writing contest--or ANY contest, for that matter--but I found the experience enlightening.I wanted to do an extra good job with them, so I tried to devote at least two days for each entry--one day for just reading through the partial and synopsis and the other day for looking over the score sheet and making comments. Judging was extremely difficult since almost every entry I read was fantastic. In fact, one was SO good and SO funny, I was actually excited for the author Read more:Perspective
Post Convention Envy 2007-07-17 07:54:00 IN THE NEWS: According to happynews.com, Jessica Osborne, 20, received a gift from a family of regulars at the Pizza Hut where she works in northeastern Indiana. After chatting with the family about having to drop out of college twice due to lack of money, the family returned a week later and handed Osborne a $10,000 check with money from an education fund they had set up after a death in the family. Now that's some tip!Don't you just love hearing all the talk on everyone's blog about this year's RWA convention? I do. Sounds like people had a blast. I love hearing about all the "Nora" spottings and seeing all the fun pictures. I ALMOST feel as though I was there. ALMOST.I'm getting the inside dish right now from one of my CPs, who had some extremely good news to share and is giving me the play-by-play of the entire week. Yay!! I'm loving each and every word of it.**sigh**Maybe one day I'll get to go, too. But alas, I'll have to be content, knowing I'll be at the NJ RWA c Read more:Convention
Weekend Recap #13 2007-07-16 06:51:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Happy". The daughter has a summer activity today, so I have the morning to myself. Yay!Well, I'm sure a few of you will be happy to know I had a relatively boring--er, I mean quiet weekend. What? That's right. Not a party, family reunion, clown, big band or frozen margarita in sight.And it was bliss. Sometimes it's nice just to hang out with the family.Friday night was beautiful--no wind, not too cool and most importantly, no bugs or mosquitoes. So after we put the little one to bed, the hubby and I cranked up the old Ipod and sat outside on our lounge chairs. Yep. We talked and listened to Jazz. Very romantic. The hubby had a nice glass of white wine and I had... a caffeine free diet Pepsi?Oh well. Diet Pepsi (not my drink of choice, by the way) isn't exactly romantic or cool on my end, but now that my teeth issues are done (for now) I'm trying for baby #2 again. (I'll keep you posted if there's any late breaking news.)Anyway, the next day we went to the beach. Read more:Weekend
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Thursday Thirteen #12 2007-07-19 07:05:00 Thirteen Pieces of Useless Trivia **********************************************************1…. Betsy Ross, Jackie Onassis, JFK, and Daniel Boone have all appeared on Pez dispensers. 2.... More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes.3.... Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. 4.... There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with: orange, purple, silver, and month5.... The dot over the lower case i is called a Tittle.6.... Right handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do.7.... The average life span of a major league baseball is 5-7 pitches.8.... The mask used by Michael Myers in the original "Halloween" movie was actually a Captain Kirk mask painted white9... Debra Winger was the voice of E.T.10....Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!11.... Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie12....The average person laughs 13 times a day!13... It is impossible to lick you Read more:Thursday
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A New Toliet Frontier? 2007-07-18 07:30:00 MENTAL STATUS: "Thrilled." Plugging away at my word count goal--slowly but surely.I came across this news article yesterday at FOXNews.com that just so happened to strike my funny bone. Pardon me, if you've already seen it.Apparently, in Chongqing China, they now have a porcelain palace featuring an Egyptian facade, soothing music and more than 1,000 toilets spread out over 32,290 square feet. Chongqing government officials are even hoping this four-story public bathroom will become a new tourist destination and set a new world record for size."We are spreading toilet culture. People can listen to gentle music and watch TV," said Lu Xiaoqing, an official with the Yangrenjie, or "Foreigners Street," tourist area where the bathroom is located. "After they use the bathroom they will be very, very happy."Really?Oh, well, assuming I'd be in China for pleasure, you could sign me right up for that newfangled TV watching on the john. Forget Prozac and all those other anitdepressants out ther Read more:Frontier
That Darn Dog 2007-07-20 08:26:00 IN THE NEWS: According to World Magazine, a woman in Austin, TX found a stray cat under the hood of her Chevy Tahoe, so she took it home, where the stray became quickly attached to the woman's 3 year-old dachshund. In fact, SO attached that in a few days the kitten began to nurse on the dog mother. Their dog, Lillie, has now gone into full-blown mother mode and like a good "mom" is nursing the cat every morning and evening and after naps.There was an extra little tidbit in the news this week that had me cracking up--so much so that writing about it couldn't have done the story justice. So I searched YouTube and...Eureka!YouTube rules!If you want to see something unusual, it's almost always there. But first let me preface this video with a mention that the human was probably more injured than the dog. Both physically AND mentally. See for yourself:Tour de France dog.All that training down the drain, all because of one negligent dog owner. Oh dear. I feel evil for laughing. But at som
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