Tuesday, February 26, 2008

A Great Night of TV

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First there were the guys on American Idol, singing songs of the 1970s. Now I'm watching Hillary and Obama debate on MSNBC. I am happy t...
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Heads & Tails #18

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Today's theme is WONDER. According to our friends at Webster's, "wonder" can mean: 1) A feeling of puzzlement or doubt or...
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Monday, February 25, 2008

Introducing the Alphabet Meme

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I've been tagged by Tasha , and here goes … Copy all the links below and replace a single link under the appropriate letter of the alpha...

Life Goes On … Until It Doesn't

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My weekend felt so ordinary. After leaving work on Friday, I did laundry … waited for my Peapod delivery … finished one book and started ano...
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Sunday, February 24, 2008

If I awarded the Oscars ...

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… the best supporting actor trophy would go to someone who isn't even nominated -- Andy Griffith in Waitress . Old Joe, the owner of the...
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Saturday, February 23, 2008

So, Hello, Gorgeous!

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My tax refund arrived yesterday and it's already gone. But I'm very satisfied with its disposition … and with myself. 35% My mom’s ...
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Friday, February 22, 2008

Killing time, courtesy of Kwizgiver

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Randomness Do you use big words? Yes. My favorite is "gubernatorial." Favorite number? 7 Name a lyric from the song you're li...
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I guess this is why they call it "work"

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Had lunch at my desk again today, waiting for client feedback to arrive. Our account executive seems to have promised the client a same-day ...
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I Still Miss Him (& His Blue Eyes)

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- Hank Williams Jr. Lyrics I loved the end of tonight's Democratic Debate, when Hillary Clinton went all sentimental and classy and talk...
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Thursday, February 21, 2008

In praise of Miss Thing

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I have recently blogged about my big, fat old tomcat, Joey . He has a heart of gold and I adore him. I have blogged often about Reynaldo , t...
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #55 -- Enduring Movie Cliches

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THIRTEEN THINGS YOU CAN ALMOST COUNT ON SEEING AT THE MOVIES I love movies. I adore them when they’re good and still appreciate them when th...
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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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