Monday, September 01, 2008

The GOP VP's nominee favors teaching "abstinence only"

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From MSNBC.com: "Bristol Palin, one of Alaska Gov. Palin's five children with her husband, Todd, is about five months pregnant and ...
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Day 01 -- September Fitness Challenge

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I haven't been feeling well lately. Nothing huge … just tummy troubles and headaches and a pesky but minor skin infection. But it's ...
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As you watch the Gustav coverage ...

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Please keep Louisiana's furry population in mind. It's easy to give to the Louisiana SPCA because they have a storm-safe PO Box in ...

When is a Duck a real ass?

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When Mad Men is on, that's when. As one who works in the creative department of an advertising agency, I was bound to be leery of ...
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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Sunday Stealing #1

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Sunday Stealing : "The Finish This Sentence" Meme 1. My uncle once: took me skiing 2. Never in my life have I: gone skinny di...
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DAY 31 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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The Take Care Health Center in Walgreens. And my Cigna insurance. According to the APN who diagnosed it, this slight but tenacious infectio...
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Bless the Beasts and the Children

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This weekend, please take a moment to reach out to those who need your help. The Louisiana SPCA. This shelter performed valiantly during and...

Zach Morris, Thespian

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Am I the only who is surprised that Mark Paul Gosselaar grew up to be a hard working, respected actor? He's being showcased in the new S...
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DAY 30 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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Done! Between Friday and Saturday I finished my chores. Grocery shopping -- check! Haircut -- check! Laundry -- check! Paid bills -- check! ...
Friday, August 29, 2008

DAY 29 -- 08 August Happiness Challenge

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My best friend. He now lives in the Boulder area, and his daughters (esp. the 6th grader) were soooo excited about having the DNC right nea...
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Where's the logic?

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John McCain insists that Barack Obama is not ready to be President, and he backs this up by choosing Governor Sarah Palin to be his Vice Pre...
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Peggy Noonan continues to annoy me

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Ms. N., shown here are BARRACKS. The Democratic Presidential Nominee is named BARACK. Please make a note of it. She was on MSNBC's Morni...
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I, on the other hand, like it

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I'm watching Funny Lady . The critics eviscerated this movie, partly because it compares so poorly to Funny Lady . I agree it's not ...
Thursday, August 28, 2008

DAY 28 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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Tra la! Tra la! All is going so well I'm almost dancing around my office. But, for the sake of decorum, I'll just spin around in my ...
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #83 -- Who IS that guy?

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Thirteen Products Sold by Billy Mays He begins all of his many, many TV commercials by announcing/shouting, “Billy Mays here!” My immediate ...
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DAY 27 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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Lunch with a legend. Today at lunchtime, I took in Marilyn Monroe: Life as a Legend at the Chicago Cultural Center. First of all, the Cultu...
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Well, lookee here!

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Thanks to Ms. Kwizgiver , I am officially a Kick Ass Blogger! Instructions : 1. Choose five other bloggers that you feel are “Kick Ass Blogg...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

"No way. No how. No McCain."

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I haven't always been a fan of Hillary Clinton's. OK, I've never been especially fond of Hillary Clinton, not even when I was a ...
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DAY 26 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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I'm starting to feel healthy again! This month was kind of rough on me physically -- lots of headaches, one a vicious migraine, wild mo...
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Like running into my Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

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As I walked home from the train this evening, I passed an elderly lady walking toward the el stop. She was short and white-haired and obviou...

I say a little prayer

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I worked five years at an advertising agency that was run by a gentleman. A gentle man, too. I can't stress how rare that is in this bus...
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10 Things I Didn't Like About School

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As you read this, it might help to know that I have always suspected Ally Sheedy's character in The Breakfast Club was based on me. 1. T...
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Tuesday Tunes #10

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Google or use a photo from your collection of something that involves your summer. Then tell us what music figured in the most on your summe...
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Monday, August 25, 2008

It was good to see them ... and so sad

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Tonight at the DNC, Senator John Kerry played a big role in the Ken Burns video tribute to his colleague, Ted Kennedy. The Boys from Boston,...

DAY 25 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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My best friend got back into town early and checked in! He had a good weekend in the mountains with his family, and naturally I'm glad,...

Another reason to hate Madonna

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Gotta give it to old Madge. She has been annoying me more, and longer, than just about any other ubiquitous celebrity. And she's at it a...
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There goes $400

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That's how much it cost to get my holiday airline reservation from Chicago to Key West fixed. The flight I was originally booked on was ...
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Sunday, August 24, 2008

DAY 24 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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The Yellow Submarine Handheld Pinball Game. I picked this up for my ready-to-enter-third-grade nephew, who doesn't really care much abo...

The only thing worth meowing about

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My cat Charlotte doesn't talk much. She's gentle and affectionate, but overwhelmingly silent. Except when I'm standing at the k...
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Saturday, August 23, 2008

DAY 23 -- 08 August Happiness Challenge

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My trip to Linens 'n' Things. My home needs a lot of work. The carpet needs replacing, the walls need painting, the bathroom is out...

Saturday 9: Choices in Music

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1. What was your first favorite song? "Over the Rainbow" 2. Who was your first favorite female singer? Petula Clark 3. Who was you...
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Welcome aboard, Joe!

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I'm happy that Barack Obama chose Joe Biden (though I'm a little pissed that I didn't get my "first to know" email un...
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Friday, August 22, 2008

My sofa probably knows me better, though

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What Your Bed Says About You Outward appearances aren't important to you at all. You think that the over emphasis on looks to be shallow...
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DAY 22 -- August 08 Happiness Challenge

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The Fugitive. This classic TV show and I have a special history. When I was a little girl, my headboard was on one side of the wall and the ...

Oh, c'mon, Barack!

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I signed up to get an email from Barack Obama, letting me be one of the first to know who his VP pick is. I have been updating my mailbox re...