Tuesday, February 19, 2008

I feel bad for her

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Hillary Clinton has been fighting the good fight for 30 years. She played a major role in getting her husband elected and re-elected and hel...
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A First Lady like Caroline's Mother

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Caroline Kennedy recently wrote a column in the NY Times, endorsing Barack Obama because he could be " A President Like My Father ....
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Heads & Tails #16

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Today's theme is the Letter P. And so I'm going to write about something very top of mind right now -- PATIENCE. I was awakened thi...
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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Look at That Face (Part 2)

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Definitely, Maybe is the second movie I've seen with Abigail Breslin. (The first being Little Miss Sunshine .) Once again she's cap...
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Offguard Survey

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Another quiz stolen from Kwizgiver … 1. Do you wake up cranky?: no 2. If an ex said he hates you, you say?: "I'm not surprised....
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"Is there something in your house that isn't working like should?"

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That's how the CLR cleanser commercial begins, and it addresses slow running faucets and showerheads. But it got my attention, because I...
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A Delicious Victory

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My niece was one of two students chosen to represent her high school in a district culinary competition. Her assignment was to create an app...
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Saturday, February 16, 2008

Another victim of the mortgage crisis

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My friend Kathy just turned 61 this month. And she's in trouble. She went into real estate in 2001, when the market was booming. I had f...
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It's "Blah-goy-ah-vitch"

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Watching the national news coverage of the DeKalb campus shootings, I've noticed a reluctance on the part of anchors to say the name of ...
Friday, February 15, 2008

Thinking of Greg Maddux …

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… and I was, because I'm awake and have a pulse, let's take a closer look at this picture. What don't you see? That would be blo...
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Hello, Boys!

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The Cubs pitchers and catchers have been in Arizona for a couple days now. Behold Kerry Wood! Isn't he a sight for sore eyes? The Padres...
Thursday, February 14, 2008

Stolen from Kwizgiver

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Childhood Stuff 1. Did you play with Barbies or G.I. Joes: Oh, yes! My Barbie used to get dressed up for dates with Paul McCartney. Barbie w...
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #54 -- A Die Hard Valentine to My Favorite Action Hero

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13 THINGS ABOUT THE MOVIE DIE HARD This summer will mark the 20th anniversary of when I first met my enduring movie boyfriend, John McClane ...
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

My 5 Favorite Posts Meme

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Mme. Book Mama tagged me for this meme … Rules: Go back through your archives and post the links to your five favorite blog posts that you’...
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Heads & Tails #17

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Today's theme is love. And so today, I'm going to send a Valentine to one of the sweetest, most dependable personalities in my life...
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Monday, February 11, 2008

Give Me 5 Monday #4 -- Job Hunting

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The 'Give Me Five' Monday meme is designed to share fun information with each other in a simple short list! Here's how it works....
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A very popular young lady

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As covered by Media Matters (shown below), correspondent David Shuster's comment that Chelsea Clinton is being "pimped out" b...
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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Ew! Ick!

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Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are everywhere promoting their second cinematic collaboration, Fool's Gold . Maybe I'm too old t...
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I Miss Him

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Yesterday I watched the primary results and the Jefferson-Jackson Day speeches. Obama did well, Hillary kept pace and their speeches were fi...
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Saturday, February 09, 2008

A sobering observation

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In the past month and a half, since my last trip to the neighborhood food pantry, I have collected a large, heavy bag filled with canned veg...
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Friday, February 08, 2008

I guess I'm the muscle around here

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I got in this morning and my boss told me about new revisions we needed to get out ASAP. Noon would be nice. Definitely before eod. I knew I...
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Thursday, February 07, 2008

Romney suspends campaign

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Damn! I had wagered on him choosing Michael Vick as his running mate .  As a good and loyal Democrat, I would have preferred to run against...
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #53 -- The Gal Explains It All

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ANSWERS TO 13 QUESTIONS RECENTLY LEFT IN THIS BLOG'S COMMENTS 1. How was Juno? ( Sparky Duc k) This is an adorable movie. Funny and swe...
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In praise of mothers and sons

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Jenny McB and her almost-grown son have discussed the signficance of this Presidential election. Bookmama  has explained to her little boy...
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Tuesday, February 05, 2008

I admit it. I was verklempt.

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This morning, when I went to vote and saw the names of a woman and an African American on the Presidential ballot, I was amazed and thrilled...
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Heads & Tails #16

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Today's theme is "first and last." I'm going to write about my very first and most recent trips to a movie theater. First...
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The sweetest-looking award I could ever receive

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See that face? That's Maggie May, one the Dogs that Keep Misty Sane . But she's only one of the things that make this award special....
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Sunday, February 03, 2008

Now is the time for all good bloggers to come to the aid of this gal

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Here's the thing: In the past month people have left questions for me in the "comments" that I haven't answered. I know th...
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And the Oscar goes to …

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For those of you who participate in the office Oscar pool, I know which movie will win the nude gold dude: No Country for Old Men . How do I...
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Saturday, February 02, 2008

Saturday in Galtopia

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Our population has grown and we have our first high rise. I am terribly proud of my subjects … I mean, I am terribly proud of our citizens ....
Friday, February 01, 2008

You big babies!

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Ok, so it snowed last night and all morning. Depending on where you are in the Chicagoland area, you received between 8 and 12 inches altoge...
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And then there were two

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Tonight's CNN debate was civil and focused and once again I was pleased with both my choices. I lean toward Obama because he thinks bigg...
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Friday's Feast #29

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Appetizer What is your favorite kind of cereal? Post Great Grains Soup When was the last time you purchased something for your home, what wa...
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #52 -- Sites to cybershop

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MY THIRTEEN FAVORITE ONLINE SHOPPING SITES I love shopping from my laptop! Point, click, buy. Then, within days, one of the nice young men ...
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