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A Real Happy Cow...

2008-10-30T11:09:00.001-07:00

...would be saved from the cold Canadian confines of wolf-bait territory.Vote for Kirsten!!!!In all seriousness, I think this fresh new take on the "Happy Cows Come From California" campaign is really well done. And timely with its election concept.

Don't Vote??!!?!? What? Do Vote????

2008-10-29T18:44:00.001-07:00

Help! What should I make to go with my pumpkin pie?

2008-10-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

A glorious photo by endless beauty on Flickr; one of my new feasty-favorites.To celebrate Halloween, we're going to have a pie contest here in the office. I'm going to make a Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie (soooo tasty). I was going to make Bourbon Vanilla Whipped cream to top it, but now I'm wondering if I should make some Pumpkin Guinness Ice Cream to go with it instead?Decisions...decisions...What

Bringin' Turkey Dinner Back

2008-10-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving's around the corner and I thought it would be good to note last year's posting of these gorgeous Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcakes. If you make them, let me know! Share pictures!

Last Week's Supper Club

2008-10-28T12:12:00.001-07:00

I love and am embarrassed by the fact that my friends know me as the food-partying-entertaining gal. I love good food. I love to cook, I love fine dining and I love, love, love wine. What’s not to love about a great bottle of wine?Lately, it’s been brought to my attention that many of my friends have been enjoying reading my status updates on Twitter and Facebook. And by “love” I really mean

Today's Lunch: Corn and Bacon Pie

2008-02-28T13:24:00.001-08:00

While perusing through Epicurious.com last night looking for St. Patrick's Day recipes, I came across this delectable recipe for Corn and Bacon Pie. It didn't catch my eye because it was appropriate for the upcoming green holiday. It did catch my eye because it was the featured Recipe of the Day, AND most importantly it had my favorite five letter word, "bacon." So I made out my grocery list.

This One's For You...

2008-01-28T20:02:00.000-08:00

...T.S. You know who you are!!!!My friend, and former colleague, T.S. reminded me today over a brief IM conversation that it's been AGES since I have posted to my blog. So, I dedicate this post to him.I have a lot of former colleagues like T.S. - we have all gone our separate ways for one reason or another career-wise, but we always seem to stay in touch now and then. It's nice. Those of us

Insanely Cool Thanksgiving Cupcakes

2007-11-14T08:14:00.001-08:00

I think I'll have to make these. They are HILARIOUS!You can find the recipe here on FamilyFun.com: Click hereIf you do end up making these, or anything else equally entertaining, please let me know how they turned out.

MMMMmmmm...Wine

2007-08-07T11:10:00.000-07:00

My husband and I went up to Santa Ynez wine country (Lompoc and Los Olivos) this weekend with friends. We drank a lot of great wine, and ate A LOT of wonderful food. Like a few other times, we headed out very early on Friday morning so that we could get to Ellen's Danish Pancake House to fill up on their glorious pancakes before drinking the rest of the day. (Ugh, when is lunch?) I highly

Olive You

2007-07-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

Again, posting while I'm hungry. I'm sitting here waiting for my husband to finish up work so that we can scurry off to get dinner and then go to the movies at The Arclight. I'm feeling sick today (summer cold coming on), and for some reason I decided to Google "sick cookies" and in a round about way, I stumbled upon Jumbo Empanadas' site where I found this amazing recipe for Deep Fried Olives.

How cute are these????!!?!!?!

2007-07-26T11:22:00.000-07:00

I just love these Farm Iced Mini Cookies from Williams-Sonoma. Can't you just taste their brightly-colored sugary goodness?They somewhat remind me of Mother's Circus Animal Cookies. MMMMmmm.... I could really go for some of those right now. (I really need to NOT post when I'm hungry.)[Added 08/07: My husband told me this last weekend that his ex-girlfriend's family used to manufacture the

Hope Floats

2007-05-01T11:24:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say "hello" to the person in the dark blue Toyota Matrix w/ the Texas plate and Beaumont frame who passed by me on the 110 south through Downtown this morning. I wanted to send this cordial greeting to you because your old Kerry / Edwards bumper sticker made me smile.I wish there were more people like you in Texas.

HOLY COW

2007-04-11T13:33:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's been nearly a year since I have last posted. My, my, my how time flies.In a nutshell, since then:I celebrated my birthday; and I'm about to do so again (:::sigh:::)My middle sister and her finance FINALLY settled on a wedding date (thankfully after the holidays, with enough time to plan for a wedding, and after she graduates from grad school this May)After three years, I left

I Hate Drivers (A.K.A. One More Reason to Hate Texas, Part II)

2006-05-15T15:12:00.000-07:00

Here's my rant.So last Thursday morning while on my way to work, traffic was busier than normal (for a late commute at around 9:50'ish a.m. in Los Angeles). Seeing that traffic is NOT going to get any better as I try to drive through Downtown on the 110 South, I decided to take a detour and exit the freeway through Chinatown.And that's not much better either.After exiting on Hill Street, in stop

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

2006-04-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

This just killed me. Startled all of my co-workers.

Dandelion and flame

2006-04-27T14:12:00.000-07:00

Dandelion and flame Originally uploaded by catmadogma. Took my breath away when I first saw this. It's just gorgeous. Whispy. Intricate. Soft. Sexy.

Odd Stone #2

2006-04-26T12:54:00.000-07:00

Odd Stone #2 Originally uploaded by joctaviothomas. Another shot from my trip to Scotland in March. It's quite interesting. Very surprising to see as we were walking across the garden.

Albino Squirrel!

2006-04-20T18:06:00.000-07:00

Albino Squirrel! Originally uploaded by phlezk. Thanks to "phlezk" you all know how large a squirrel's family jewels can get. And an albino squirrel at that too!!!!

Who Knew??? Another Reason to NOT Like Texas

2006-04-20T14:28:00.000-07:00

Before you know it, "Big Brother" and its relatives will be implementing a "One Child Per Family" policy. Maybe when the Rolling Stones play anywhere in Texas again, they can make sure they censor which songs they can play. Maybe then can have Mick Jagger wear an unsexy flannel pajama set and have him waltz around the stage? I swear, the only think I like about Texas now is the bats that live

This Makes Me Feel Icky Inside

2006-04-07T14:51:00.000-07:00

And it BEGS the question, "What the F**K was she thinking???!?!?!?!" ROSS COUNTY JAIL Prisoner pat-down misses gun hidden in body cavity Thursday, February 02, 2006 Aaron Marshall THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Move over, Bond girls. A Ross County jail inmate hid a gun so well that not even the guards

Stirling Castle Corridor

2006-03-24T13:40:00.000-08:00

Stirling Castle Corridor Originally uploaded by joctaviothomas. Photo of of a quaint corridor at Stirling Castle in Scotland. Took during my visit on March 13th.

Holy Crap This is Funny!!!

2006-03-23T16:05:00.000-08:00

Two Filipino boys seem to be lip synching to The Backstreet Boys either at school or an Internet cafe.

Only Two More Days Until St. Patrick's - And I'm in Ireland

2006-03-15T14:44:00.000-08:00

Yup, my hubby and I have been vacationing since March 8th. We first spent about four days in Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Stirling), and now we're in Ireland. [Sidenote: We were lucky enough to experience the first freakishly cold snow storm in Scotland.] We've been in Dublin since late Monday night, and we're leaving early tomorrow morning to head on over to Galway and Kilarney.I'll update

This is Messed Up!!!!!!

2006-02-16T18:49:00.000-08:00

Girl's prosthetic legs stolen for 2nd time By Aarthi Sivaraman, ReutersFor the second time in three months, a 16-year-old California girl who lost a leg in an accident has had her artificial limbs stolen.Melissa Huff, an Arcadia High School student who uses a $16,000 (9,000 pounds) prosthetic limb to play softball for the school team and another one,

So Much for Valentine's Day

2006-02-15T18:25:00.000-08:00

Well, it's been about a week since I first got sick, and of course I wasn't feeling any better yesterday. I woke up on Tuesday morning feeling so congested - as if an elephant was sitting on my chest. And to make matters worse, I was coughing up a storm. Oy. Thankfully, my husband and I didn't have any grandiose plans of heading out to a fancy restaurant on Valentine's Evening where I

Whose Crazy Idea Was This????

2006-02-09T18:08:00.000-08:00

Reuters - Wed Feb 8, 8:07 AM ET Japanese maid costumed waitress Hinaka (C) serves coffee to a customer at a maid cafe in Tokyo's electronic district Akihabara, January 20, 2006. (Toru Hanai/Reuters)

I HATE...

2006-02-07T15:41:00.000-08:00

...being sick!!!!!!I woke up with the WORST sore throat this morning. And I don't think I'm getting any better ("achoooo"), because now I'm sore and achey. Icky.Good thing I don't have any plans tonight, because I'm just going to go home and watch today's episode of General Hospital on TiVo while holding the couch down. Then I'll jump into bed to fall asleep while watching The Phantom of the

...And One MORE Reason to Hate Texas

2006-01-25T14:45:00.000-08:00

Texas Gubernatorial candidate wants 50% tax on "violent games" Posted Jan 25th 2006 3:30PM by Ross Miller Are you a Texan gamer? You might want to watch this carefully. The positive spin of Republican gubernatorial candidate Star Locke's proposal is the elimination of property taxes. However, as any Economics professor will tell you (much to the chagrin of his or her students), there is no

A Baked Good with Attitude.

2005-12-14T15:56:00.000-08:00

People need to stop sneaking into my head in the middle of the night to steal all of my good ideas: Smith Brothers has launched a campaign for a dessert treat available at Kings Family Restaurants, aptly named "The Frownie." Frownie is a chocolate-frosted brownie with a white icing scowl. To support the Frownie, an outdoor and POP campaign was launched, along with PR

This Makes Me So Happy

2005-11-09T09:49:00.000-08:00

Calif. Voters Defeat Abortion Notification By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated Press Writer 16 minutes ago (as of 9:51 a.m. PDT)In a stinging rebuke from voters who elected him two years ago, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's efforts to reshape state government were rejected during a special election that darkened his prospects for a second term. Voters also

"Babies-for-Sale" on Chinese eBay

2005-10-26T16:14:00.000-07:00

Goodness! "Babies-for-Sale" on Chinese eBay There is a thriving black market in babies in China Chinese police are investigating a report of attempted baby trafficking on an internet auction site, according to a state-owned newspaper. The advertisement was reportedly placed on eBay's Chinese website, Eachnet. Boys were advertised for 28,000 yuan ($3,450) while girls were offered for

The Mysterious "Camel Toads"

2005-10-25T15:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.cameltoads.net/

I am a Master

2005-10-03T10:03:00.000-07:00

You are a MASTER of the English language!Huzzah. While your English is not exactlyperfect, you are still more grammaticallycorrect than just about every American. Othersadmire the way you speak and could learn a lotfrom listening to you. Still, there is alwaysroom for improvement... How grammatically correct are you? (Revised with answer key) brought to you by Quizilla

Save the Date: International Moment of Frustration Scream Day

2005-09-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

Coming soon this October 12th, and every one thereafter!!!!International Moment of Frustration Scream Day -- To share any or all of our frustrations, all citizens of the world will go outdoors at twelve hundred hours Greenwich time and scream for thirty seconds. We will all feel better, or Earth will go off its orbit. Co-sponsored by Low Thresholders of the Earth League.

New Orleans Had it Coming???

2005-09-28T15:59:00.000-07:00

Louisiana State Senator said that New Orleans' evil, sinful ways were the reason behind God's wrath of Katrina. Now, seriously! WTF?!?!?!******************************************************************************************Alabama legislator: Katrina was God's wrath on sinful coast9/28/2005, 1:56 p.m. CT The Associated PressBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A state senator in Alabama says Hurricane

14 Year Old Girl Expelled Because Parents are Lesbians

2005-09-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

The Ontario Christian School in Ontario, CA suspended a 14 year old female student, Shay Clark, after learning that her parents are lesbians. It's such crap!!! Their excuse, "Your family does not meet the policies of admission," Superintendent Leonard Stob wrote to Tina Clark, Shay's biological mother. The School's policy states that at least one parent cannot engage in practices "immoral

San Diego Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk

2005-09-22T17:36:00.000-07:00

On October 14-16, thousands of men and women will be participating in the San Diego Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Many of you may remember that I participated as a walker a couple of years ago, and last year as a volunteer. Unfortunately, I cannot participate this year, but one of my good family friends is. Penny Bell, a good family

Hollywood Power Outage Sends City Into Chaos

2005-09-14T16:20:00.000-07:00

No electricity for 26 minutes. 'This is our Tsunami.'By Joshua GatesActor, Photographer. Victim. LOS ANGELES, CA, September 12, 2005 - Horror and disbelief swept through the greater Hollywood area this afternoon as a minor power-outage turned

Gay Marriages ALMOST Legal in California

2005-09-07T10:43:00.000-07:00

I hope this goes through. I'm a married, heterosexual woman who has several gay friends who deserve to share the same legal benefits I have that the civil union of marriage provides.From today's L.A. Times: Legislature OKs Gay Marriage By Nancy Vogel Times Staff WriterWed Sep 7, 7:55 AM ET SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature made history Tuesday

Get Ready for National Talk Like a Pirate Day!!!

2005-08-24T15:43:00.000-07:00

Every year on September 19th, Dave Barry fans and pirate wannabes get all pirate-like. Get more info on National Talk Like a Pirate Day here.You can even take inventory of your inner pirate with this survey. Here's my inner pirate:You are The Cap'n!Some men and women are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You

Entertainment Survey

2005-08-20T21:09:00.000-07:00

Share your thoughts on entertainment sources and information by answering the questions in this survey: Click here to access survey.(I would hugely appreciate it if you could answer the questions in this survey. It will help me out with a work project. Thanks!)

MMmmmmm...Cookies...

2005-08-18T22:28:00.000-07:00

I wish it wasn't so late in the evening right now and that I have butter, because I feel like baking cookies!So, instead I'll just post one of my favorite recipes (they're my husband's favorite too).Brown Sugar ShortbreadMakes 2 1/2 DozenBy Mrs. FieldsShortbread Ingredients:1 C. salted butter, softened (my favorite is Plugra)3/4 C. Light Brown Sugar, Packed2 tsp. pure vanilla extract2 C.

:::Bock-Bock!!!:::

2005-08-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

If it walks like a chicken, talks like a chicken, and smells like a chicken. Well then, it must be chicken.

Poor Kitty

2005-08-11T17:59:00.000-07:00

One of my friends just sent me the link for this site where some person posts images on their blog of the stuff people put onto their cats. Hence stuffonmycat.com.I think that this has to be one of the funniest images on there (I got in a giggle fit).

I'm Blank.

2005-08-04T23:02:00.000-07:00

I've been so, so busy at work lately that I really haven't had a chance to post anything super, super interesting. Oh well.It's late, and I'm tired. I'm just waiting for a few things to print out so that I can take a quick shower before jumping into bed.Oh...I actually do have something nice to talk about. Tonight I met with about seven former co-workers from the interactive agency that I first

More Blue vs. Red

2005-08-01T16:29:00.000-07:00

A friend just forwarded this great rant to me off of Craig's List:"Dear Red States..." A Letter From The Blue! Reply to: anon-80714812@craigslist.org Date: Fri Jun 24 11:54:43 2005Dear Red States... We've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us. In case you aren't aware, that includes Hawaii, Oregon,Washington, Minnesota,

My New Name

2005-07-28T22:32:00.000-07:00

This is so goofy! I found the link to this on someone else's blog.My Sexy Brazilian Name IsGisele MeiraWhat's Your Sexy Brazilian Name?

Things Taste Worse As You Get Older

2005-07-28T11:34:00.000-07:00

Last Friday my husband and I went over to our friends' house in Playa Del Rey for dinner. They made this amazing vegetable lasagne (from Cooks Illustrated) and some turkey sausage stuffed bell peppers. While the peppers were in the process of being cooked I had mentioned that my mom used to make our family stuffed green bell peppers all the time (with ground beef, rice, onions, and miscellaneous

Bad-Blogger!

2005-07-27T16:10:00.000-07:00

I need to leave posts more often. I have a few experimental blog ideas (that will probably only be new to me).Anyone have any good ideas on how to keep ones self motivated to post often?

Crazy iPod Sleeves

2005-07-27T16:00:00.000-07:00

So I subscribe to this great daily newsletter called DailyCandy L.A. (there are alternatives for other larger cities too). Anyhow, as I was catching-up on some of the latest newsletters that I haven't read lately, I came across one for this company, Tinymeat, that has some interesting and cool pop-art iPod covers. They also have some interesting card cases and wallets too.They also have a pretty

On a Jet Plane, Next to a Marine

2005-06-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

I took the red-eye out of LAX early this morning to Atlanta on Delta. My flight was supposed to leave at 12:40 a.m. However, due to mechanical difficulties (I believe the gate attendant used the technical phrase "it's just wrong") we moved a gate-and-a-half down to depart where another plane "fresh from the hangar" was on its way. It was a very full flight. They were buying-out people's confirmed

Blogebrity

2005-06-08T15:08:00.000-07:00

Shameless plug for my friends' new site Blogebrity. Check it out to see the who's-who of Blog A-Listers. (and even B and C-listers).

You can have your sandcastle, and eat it too.

2005-05-23T15:40:00.000-07:00

Okay...Here's one more thing I don't need, but really really want. (Blasted Williams-Sonoma!) Sandcastle Bundt PanBake a classic bundt cake in the shape of a sandcastle to serve at a birthday party or as a surprise dessert for a special occasion. The cakes shape is sure to capture the feeling of summer at the seashoreyour imagination is the only limit to how you decorate it. For a

Now Featuring: Overheardtoday.com

2005-05-16T14:12:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm one of the blog-team members at Overheardtoday.com. The blog is all about eavesdropping on other people's conversations. Pretty interesting. You should check it out. My friend, BloggerOverheard, just started this blog.

Happy Seis de Mayo

2005-05-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

Hopefully you got the margarita or Mexican beer you wanted last night.Not too much to say today...though I am now listed on Blogwise. Pretty cool.

Who Knew???

2005-04-29T08:01:00.000-07:00

Who knew that there was a condiment museum online? That's right you can look over ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, relish and loads of other goodies that help you personalize your noshing experience. Now you know. Go forth and live your life to its fullest.

I REALLY want these shoes!!!!

2005-04-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

(Switching gears now.)I saw them in NYC for $250.00, so this $229.00 isn't too bad, is it?

Okay, so I'm a nerd...

2005-04-28T17:29:00.000-07:00

According to some nerd test I'm "mostly nerdy" at 48%. Which really shouldn't surprise anyone that really knows me. I mean seriously. I met my husband in a chat room (I was shmoozing for a job, honestly). I'm married to a geek (all of his groomsmen mentioned this during their speeches). We entered our wedding reception to "The Throne Room" Star Wars - A New Hope theme song. AND I entertain my

Hazing

2005-04-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

To persecute or harass with meaningless, difficult, or humiliating tasks.To initiate, as into a college fraternity, by exacting humiliating performances from or playing rough practical jokes upon.(Source: Dictionary.com)Stop hazing.

Do you feel loved?

2005-04-22T15:01:00.000-07:00

One more sign of unabashed conservatism in Winona, Minnesota. I wonder if Principal Wondrasch and her faculty at Winona Senior High School would think differently of the "I (heart) My Vagina" pins if they saw "The Vagina Monologues?" I saw it several years ago when it was playing in Beverly Hills, and it was a very emotional and educational performance. And why didn't they suspend the students

"Why is the measure of love loss?"

2005-04-21T22:12:00.000-07:00

This blog title, is one of my most favorite book quotes. It's from the book Written on the Body by author Jeanette Winterson. The plot is quite interesting and compelling as the main character tries to define, or measure, the love in their life. I say "their" purposely, because while reading the story you never know what the gender is of the main character. And that's all I'm going to say about

I guess I should take those pictures down

2005-04-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

Latest News & Gossip - E! OnlineCoco Arquette's Photo Flap Tue Apr 19, 7:46 PM ETCourteney Cox Arquette and husband David are so mad, they could scream. Or, at the very least, sue someone.The celeb duo are fuming over unauthorized pictures of 10-month-old daughter Coco's Apr. 9 christening that have been widely circulated over the Internet via email.To make matters worse, the original and

What happened to Kirk Cameron???

2005-04-19T15:19:00.000-07:00

My friend Sarah told me about this Web site last weekend, it's horrific: www.wayofthemaster.comBe sure to answer "No" to the question, "Are you a Christian?" when you first launch the Flash demo. It's quite interesting and appalling. The condemning-tone seems very un-Christian. If anything, I would think that this "quiz" would turn people away rather than bring people into the fold. Basic

Jennifer Aniston Has One Less Friend After This Got Out

2005-04-18T13:34:00.000-07:00

Supposedly, Jennifer Aniston sent an e-mail with pictures to her friend Jeff Prasertlum...and Jeff forwarded it on to friends. Like the old shampoo commercial, "...and so on, and so on, and so on... ."Here's a copy of all of the e-mail forwards that ended up in my hands (lucky for all of the people on the list that I went in by hand to delete everyone's e-mail addresses). For the original effect,

What if I'm not having a clambake, ever?

2005-03-30T10:36:00.000-08:00

I really, really, really want to buy these, but I have no idea what to do with them.CLAMBAKE COLANDERSLarge Colander $45.00 Mini-Colanders, Set of 6 $75.00I just love these gorgeous little holed-cups of juicy color. They're tiny and playful. But seriously...who really needs itty-bitty colanders??? If I bought these my husband would freak out. We would have no place to store them. We don't even

Some Bunny Loves You

2005-03-25T10:27:00.000-08:00

To get in the hippity-hoppity Easter spirit, I have decided to find some jokes and riddles for you.Q: How do bunnies stay healthy?A: EggerciseQ: What grows between your nose and chin?A: Tulips (Two Lips).Q: What do you call a bunny with a dictionary in his pants?A: A smarty pants.Q: What's long and stylish and full of cats?A:The Easter Purrade!Q: What does it mean when you see thirty rabbits in a

One More Reason to Not Like Texas

2005-03-24T15:19:00.000-08:00

First of all...Red State. Then there was the Texas Board of Education's ruling to change the wording in all of their school's text books where marriage was mentioned in order to clarify that it was a union between a man and a woman -- leaving out gay/lesbian marriages.And now this...Cheerleaders can't even do what they do best??? What is this world coming to? It's just ridiculous.AFP - Sat Mar

Did the Housing Prices Drop Yet?

2005-03-22T19:48:00.000-08:00

I have a "lovely" commute from South Pasadena to Venice. This afternoon just after 4:00 p.m. there was a 3.4 earthquake about 4 mi. west off the coast from Manhattan Beach. Man, did we ever feel it here! Shortly after it was over, I popped my head outside my office and said, "I think the housing prices just finally dropped!" I got a few good chuckles.See the larger blue box just to the right of

Belated New Year Greetings

2005-03-17T16:10:00.000-08:00

Goodness gracious. Okay, so it's been AGES since my last posting. Lots had gone on the last three months of 2004. I could sit here and topline each month, but I'm just not in the mood to do so. Instead, I'll just talk about a few of the things that have happened so far in 2005.One of our friend's got laid-off for the eight-bazillionth time AGAIN. He just has the worst luck with jobs, AND women.

Last Hurrah at the Hollywood Bowl

2004-09-28T13:02:00.000-07:00

I can't wait until 4:30 p.m. rolls around today. My husband and I are leaving work early so that we can go to the Hollywood Bowl for the last time this season. I purchased tickets for tonight's venue back in March! Sting and Annie Lennox are playing tonight -- how cool is that? In traditional Bowl-Style, we're picnicking. We ordered picnic dinners from Joan's on 3rd, and I brought some ciabatta,

A Filipino Saint

2004-09-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

My husband has an interest and fascination with saints. While he is spiritual at heart (double entendre) and believes in Jesus, he has never subscribed to any organized religion. I was raised Catholic. Needless to say, the fact that he has such a strong interest with saints is quite unique. Before leaving the house everyday, he opens up one of the two books of saints that he keeps on the entry

It's about time.

2004-09-08T14:29:00.000-07:00

Geez, I can't believe how long it has been since I've left a posting. Let's see, what's been going on lately?: Went to the Hollywood Bowl two times so far with friends and family; Big Band Night and 75 Years of Disney night.Unfortunately, my husband got word that he was getting laid-off, they gave him six weeks notice.The week after my husband got laid off (according to him) he proceeded to work

Firefly Obsession

2004-07-14T22:24:00.000-07:00

1. Imagine... "Nothing beats a quiet evening in the backyard: the slow overtaking of the day and the day's heat as nature settles into night, the lazy blinking of fireflies as they float aimlessly about searching for love, and the tranquil, almost narcotic sound of a light breeze whispering through the leaves and the branches, the gentle arms of the trees. Well, enjoy these peaceful evenings

Fireflies

2004-07-06T14:56:00.000-07:00

From "Humor Columnist" Sheila Moss. Fireflies ______________________ A Few Words About Our Favorite Subject Fireflies, or as we call ‘em in Tennessee, "lightning bugs," are flying beetles that reside around grassy meadows. The insects have the unusual ability to flash or twinkle, producing a cold light and creating a magical sparkle that lights up the early evening at twilight. Many people

N-N-N-Nashville

2004-06-29T17:34:00.000-07:00

Well, I survived my first trip to Nashville. I was there from Thursday, June 24th through Sunday, June 27th. I thought I was being sly by taking the red eye on Wednesday night so that I would have all day Thursday to gallivant around Downtown Nashville. After 8+ hours of work on Wednesday and 8+ hours of airports and airplanes that evening without ample sleep, my sleepy-head crashed for about

Trick Candle

2004-06-18T15:21:00.000-07:00

And why is it overcast, again, on my birthday???? I mean it looked gloomy this morning, it's a bit better now. However, last year it was cold and raining. Definitely not the natural ambiance that we ordered from Mother Nature for my outdoor luau party.

Out Goes Another Candle

2004-06-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

It's myyyyy birrrrthdaaay!!! I get to oooopen prrrressennnts!!!! Okay, I'm done with that. It's an "odd" number this year. 32. What kind of a number is that? I have a feeling that this is going to be a less-than-stellar year/age for me. 30 I practically skipped (that's a whole other blog). 31 was my "make-good" for 30...and it was a lot of fun. Now I'm just 32...in my early 30's. I

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2004-06-07T10:56:00.000-07:00

I'm at a loss as to what to start talking about, seeing that this is "Day 1" and all. As it's early Monday, I can't say that I have anything incredibly interesting to talk about. Let's see, what did I do this past weekend? Saturday a.m. -- Alumnae chapter board meeting at my apartment. Saturday p.m. -- Game day at C & R's house. There was LOTS of wine drinking going on. Heard about