Saturday, March 14, 2009

My favorite sale of the year

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Whether it's known as Carson's or BonTon or Bergner's in your neck of the woods, this department store is having a special sale...
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I'm going to the mall this weekend. Will you come with me?

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This is Clinton Kelly from TLC's What Not to Wear . I think I love him. He's honest, but sweet. And as he delivers the "why you...
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Why am I even bothering to watch?

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The TV Guide channel is counting down the sexiest female film stars of all time. I believe we all know who will come in at #1. Part of why I...
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Friday, March 13, 2009

Greetings from the corner of Weird but Sweet

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My neighbor at the end of the hall is a lonely retiree who gives me waaaaay too much thought . So when he startled me in the laundry room th...
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I enjoyed the evening. It's the aftermath that's bad.

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Last night, my friend Kathleen and I went to see A Bronx Tale , the one-man show starring Chazz Palminteri. The man prowls the stage like a ...
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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Feeling stronger every day

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Yes, I've managed to maintain my enthusiasm for exercise since Monday's ah-ha! moment . And no, that isn't my arm. I've only...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Thursday Thirteen #100 -- The Best Albums of the 1980s

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THE 13 "BEST ALBUMS OF THE 1980s" THAT MADE IT TO MY COLLECTION Between this week's Michael Jackson-themed American Idol an...
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I am a Benevolent Visionary

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Benevolent Visionary
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I Hate Her

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I do. Hate her. SHE would be the hideous woman who cheated on my Adorable Friend, broke his heart , and is making their divorce drag on and ...
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Idol Observation

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Tonight belonged to the men. Kris was a teen dream in the David/Shawn Cassidy (or David Archuleta) mold. I thought he was fine on "Do ...
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This sums it up rather neatly

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I have this charming piece of artwork before me all day at work, and I love, LOVE it! The artist, Anne Taintor , has a million of 'em, ...
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Tuesday Tunes #19

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Pick one album you remember the most about every 5 years of your life and tell us why its important to you. My music-loving life didn't ...
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Monday, March 09, 2009

Looks like love again

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"Oh, looks like love again. I'm sure, yes I am, it's love that I'm in. My head is reeling, my heart is feeling that it look...
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Color me inspired ... at least for now

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I finally spoke to my best bud today. I did most of the talking, as he was chomping on a salad and chugging a beer at the airport, where hi...
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Don't know how accurate it is, but I like thinking of myself this way

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You Are a Lake You are inviting, friendly, and even playful. You are flexible and always up for fun. You are downright cheerful and optimist...
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George Clooney dumped me last night

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Ok, technically speaking it was Dr. Doug Ross. And, while I don't know who dumped whom, I have strong suspicions based on the "well...
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Manic Monday #22

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What would you do with an extra hour each day? My appropriate, well-intentioned answer is that I would use the time to work out, or organize...
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Sunday, March 08, 2009

This just in! Home-baked bread brings people together

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When I went to play with my nephew this afternoon, I was treated to a few slices of home-baked bread, left behind by my niece for me to tast...
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Sunday Stealing #21

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Sunday Stealing: The Random Question Meme 1. How old do you look? About 45. 2. Where do you live? Chicagoland area 3. Are you waiting fo...
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Saturday, March 07, 2009

My poor niece

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She's flunking German. I think it's an ugly language, but that's not the point. She's been a good student for so very long -...
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Saturday 9 -- Your Bestest Day

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Saturday 9: Your Bestest Day 1. What one day of your life do you think was your best day? Hard to choose just one. The first one that pops i...
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Friday, March 06, 2009

He's my person

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It was a very memorable scene from (I think) the second season of Grey's Anatomy. Cristina was trying to tell her fiancee Burke why it w...
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Well, that was sobering

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While visiting my client yesterday, I had a new ID photo taken that allows me to move freely around their facility. As you can see, it's...
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I hurt someone's feelings this morning

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She said I embarrassed her during a meeting and treated her like she was stupid. This surprised me, as she frequently doesn't sheathe he...
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Thursday, March 05, 2009

Thank you, Rush Limbaugh

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Let's see now ... Rush Limbaugh is a recovering drug addict who has been divorced three times. He's fat and ugly and smokes cigars. ...
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Thursday Thirteen #99 -- Wheels turning, gears meshing ...

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THIRTEEN THINGS THAT ARE ON MY MIND TODAY 1) When I consider all the homeless pets in overcrowded/underfunded shelters, I fight the urge to ...
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Break my heart

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This is terrible, but true . He was "Bat Man'' or "Bat Guy'' or "Bat Boy,'' the minor league baseball...
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Idol Observation

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More of tonight's contestants impressed me than last week's. Junot was bluesy on "Hey there, Delilah." Scott McIntyre resu...
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Heads or Tails #24 -- Getting There

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I may be in the minority, but I love Amtrak. I use it on occasion to travel on business, and every time I go down to Springfield to visit Ho...
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Tuesday Tunes #16

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New Releases This unintentionally became The Bruce Edition. Do you preorder new music or do you wait and buy it at a store on its release da...
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Monday, March 02, 2009

Nice work if you can get it

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Hepburn had quite a life, didn't she? High cheekbones, limitless charisma, effortless grace, awesome talent ... and men. She had real-li...
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Monday Movie Meme #2

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Is the movie ever really BETTER than the book, comic book, musical, play, folk story, or true life story? These 3 Are: The Godfather , def...
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Incommunicado

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My best friend was called for jury duty today. On the one hand, I hate that I'll only get quick little texts now and again throughout th...
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Her name was McGill and she called herself "Lil" ...

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Your Preppy Name Is: Pyne Winthrop Lenox the Third But most people know you as Bunny What's Your Preppy Name?
Sunday, March 01, 2009

I can't believe I'm watching this

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What's more, I'm enjoying it. I'm surprised by how likable Joan Rivers is. She's not obnoxious at all, and she's really ...