Friday, May 21, 2010

More than just a pretty face

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Kudos to Senator Scott Brown, R-MA, for breaking ranks with Republicans and voting for sweeping financial reform. It's heartening to se...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

That's what makes horse racing

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My theater buddy, Barb, and I went to see The 39 Steps at the Bank of America Theater. I enjoyed it -- in an absurd, Monty Python kinda way....
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He still likes me. He still really likes me!

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An invitation came in today's mail. My presence is requested at the graduation party of the youngest son of an old boyfriend. His dad an...
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I Want Wednesday

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If I had the time and discipline, I would want to learn Spanish. While I don't approve of the situation, this country is becoming bi-lin...
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

10 on Tuesday -- More Movie Quotes

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Last week I shared the Top 10 Movie Quotes , as per the American Film Institute. This week, by popular demand,* I am listing the first 10 th...
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Monday, May 17, 2010

Brand New Me: Day 2

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Got home from work and began to watch the Cubs game. Then I decided to do something. So I cleaned the bathroom. I went the whole 9 yards -...
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"He threw me a fastball, and I was ready for it."

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So said Aramis Ramirez after his TWO RUN HOMER in the bottom of the 11th! A great game, a real nailbiter. Glad the rain held off until after...

Movie Monday

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This week's movie topic is all about Dancing... Share your favorite dance scenes from the movies, linking back here at The Bumbles. And...
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Sunday, May 16, 2010

She surprised me

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My niece is completing her junior year in high school and she has a hard earned reputation as a hard worker. But I had no idea what a tough ...
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Interesting, not threatening

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Christopher Hitchens is on CSpan, being interviewed by Salmon Rushdie, and he is talking about "the equal time demand" in schools ...
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Saturday, May 15, 2010

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The Speed Dating Meme, Part 2 26. Have you ever been stung by a bee? Yes, and discovered I...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Lies 1. When was the last time you lied and why? I'm sorry but I can't recall anything. Which means it couldn't hav...
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Friday, May 14, 2010

A productive day off

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First I took myself out for a cheese omelet, orange juice and a few chapters of my book at the Cozy Corner Restaurant. Then I wandered aroun...
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Last night on the couch ...

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We covered a lot of ground last night: Much of the depression I experienced lately could be tied to Vicodin. The pain killer enhanced my com...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

It's only a show ... it's only a show ... it's only a show ...

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Just watched the penultimate episode of NCIS and am both eager and apprehensive about next week's finale. The writers have been slowly,...
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I Want Wednesday ...

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Here's what I want for myself today ... 1) Discipline to work out at lunchtime today. I'm finally over the Vicodin and I have the O...
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

10 on Tuesday -- Movie Quotes

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I thought of listing my own Top 10 movie quotes, but I couldn't limit myself to just 10. So I turned to the experts. According to the Am...
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You know the type ...

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Endured a rather stressful commute this morning. At first I thought the only thorn in my side was going to be the old man seated behind me, ...
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Monday, May 10, 2010

Mother's Day 2010

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Let me preface this by saying my mother is healthier than she was last year on this day, and for that I'm grateful. I love my mother ver...
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Movie Monday -- My Movie Budget

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Share on how you budget for your movie fix and any ways that you save or splurge. Link back here at The Bumbles and don't forget to vis...
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Saturday, May 08, 2010

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The Speed Dating Meme 1. What's your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Green Eggs & Ham 2. If you could live in any home on ...
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Vicodin & Betty White -- that's my Saturday night

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Went to the dentist today for the second of three (or is it four) appointments to fill a particularly deep and troublesome cavity that appe...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Hey Jealousy 1. When was the last time that you got jealous? Thursday. Finally met a coworker from another department whom I...
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Friday, May 07, 2010

Welcome to the Big Leagues, Mr. Castro!

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From the San Jose Mercury News : Awakened by his first call to the majors on Friday morning, top Chicago Cubs prospect Starlin Castro shook ...
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What the fu ...

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One of my coworkers is a genuinely lovely man. Devoted to his kids and blessed with a lyrical visual sense. But there's something very, ...
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Less than $6 for a lovely smile

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One of my coworkers -- a very earnest, hardworking girl -- just announced she's pregnant. She's new to the team, and since times hav...
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Thursday, May 06, 2010

Maybe it's because I haven't been able to work out

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Maybe it's because I'm wearing these fucking support hose . But I feel like King Kong, completely misunderstood, an exposed target o...
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010

We Have a Winner!

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It was very close, but in the highly-competitive, life-on-the-razor's-edge world of The Gal Game, it's the little things that make a...
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Play for Fun and Fame and Prizes!

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Ok, I'm lying about Fame and Prizes. But I am led to believe by Kwiz and Snarkela (see comments on the 10 on Tuesday post below) that th...
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Ten on Tuesday -- When I dream ...

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Here are 10 men who frequently appear on this blog as objets d'lust, listed in order of recentcy. 1) Mark Harmon. Gibbs. See below. 2) G...
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Monday, May 03, 2010

I love my TV boyfriend

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Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs is not only a decorated war hero, a world-class sniper and fluent in Russian, I learned in tonight's US...
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Movie Monday -- Parties

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Share your favorite festive flicks, linking back here at The Bumbles. And don't forget to visit your fellow participants! ANIMAL HOUSE!...
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Sunday, May 02, 2010

Three in a row!

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It's been great having the D'backs in town. Alfonso Soriano has really hit his stride, and everyone else is really hitting the ball....
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Saturday, May 01, 2010

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The Question Meme 01) Are you currently in a serious relationship? No. But that's only because Sir Paul, Mark Harmon an...
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