I’m sitting by the big front window in our living room. I just delivered some homemade scones to the neighbors for a little “Happy New Year” gesture. I realized that sitting inside, watching the neighbor across the street light fireworks for an audience of six eager kids, there really isn’t a better place to be […]
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Wisdom for 2010
Stop trying to find balance. It doesn't exist. I have come to realize that "balance" in work, life, family, play is an illusion. The problem is, striving for it and not attaining it leads to frustration. Stop the insanity and FIND JOY IN SMALL, EVERYDAY THINGS: a glass of red wine at the end of […]
Read More →Catch A buzz (Aldrin)
4 parts Tang 2 parts Peach Vodka 1 part Triple Sec Combine ingredients with ice in a shaker. Strain into a Tang rimmed martini glass. Yum. Orangey.
Read More →Christmas Light Balls O’ Fun
I ran across this on the web somewhere, not sure where I first saw it. Apparently this fad is catching on in neighborhoods across the country. Neighbors gather to create large chicken wire balls wrapped with Christmas lights, and then hang them from trees. This is my humble first attempt.
Read More →Mocked by Pie
It was rough around the edges, but so lovely and tall. Then alas, it collapsed, mocking me with crust mouth agape.
Read More →He who smelt it, dealt it.
farts
Read More →How pumpkin pie is made
jack takin’ a pumpkin poo
Read More →Bottles and Cans and Church Signs
Website where you can create custom images such as church signs, soda bottles, official seals, etc.
Read More →Pumpkin Pi
Jaeger’s pumpkin looked like this:
Read More →the Kitten and the Parakeet
Friendship isn’t about who you have known the longest. It’s about those who came and never left your side.
Read More →Beavis & Butthead’s Original “The Great Cornholio”
The original “The Great Cornholio” video from Beavis & Butthead
Read More →Vaya Cornholio Funniest video EVER
Juvenile. Yep. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yW_sIKBfIk]
Read More →Simon’s Cat – Fly Guy
Fly Guy video by Simon’s Cat
Read More →Simon’s Cat – Cat Man Do – Wake up Cat Cartoon
This is the first of the Simon’s Cat videos that I was emailed. Basically, if you have a cat, you’ll appreciate it. I’m trying to purge my computer of all of the video and image emails I get that are hogging space. Here it goes… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q]
Read More →Modern Family Review
I like Modern Family because: It has a Gay couple who aren’t super stereotypically annoying. The “hipster” dad, Phil, who thinks he’s a “playa” is hilarious. Just when you think one of the characters are mean, they turn around and decide to be decent. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_CmBsi17_0&feature=PlayList&p=xYme3L5eHTY]
Read More →Greasy Bang Theory
Cornstarch for greasy bangs.
Read More →Teeth stains? Magic Sponge to the rescue
Magic sponge gets rid of teeth stains.
Read More →no PHO Coffee Mix
Inexpensive, healthy, alternative to coffee mixes.
Read More →Specialty Bottle
http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp This is the best resource I’ve found for buying containers for spices, gifts, baubles, vinegars, oils, etc. No minimum either!
Read More →World Spice Merchants
http://www.worldspice.com/home/home.shtml This Seattle shop has myriad spices with only a 1oz minimum order per spice, so you can sample many types of spices, salts, and spice blends without breaking the bank. Also great for buying bulk spices to put in your own containers for Christmas gifts!
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