ooo...I so enjoyed this! Looking forward to the last season!
Showing posts with label funny. Show all posts
Showing posts with label funny. Show all posts
Friday, March 21, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Presidential milkshakes
Everything you needed to know about the Presidential candidates.
I drink your milkshake! -Daniel Plainview
I drink your milkshake, even though I opposed drinking your milkshake four years ago. -Mitt Romney
I drink your milkshake, but only if the Bible says it's allowed. -Mike Huckabee
I may drink your milkshake for another 100 years, if that's what it takes. -John McCain
I drank a milkshake on 9/11. -Rudy Giuliani
I'll drink your milkshake a few months after everyone else does. -Fred Thompson
I drink your milkshake, but I'm paying for it with gold. -Ron Paul
America deserves a new milkshake. -Barack Obama
I will fight the corporations so that you can drink your own milkshake. -John Edwards
I have 35 years of milkshake-drinking experience. *sob* -Hillary Clinton
I peacefully drink your milkshake. -Dennis Kucinich
It depends on what your definition of "milkshake" is. -Bill Clinton
I voted for drinking your milkshake before I voted against it. -John Kerry
Global warming is melting your milkshake. -Al Gore
We're making good progress in the war on milkshakes, and make no mistake: we will prevail. -George W. Bush
Friday, January 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Updates
- I'm tired. Busy - crazy busy. Happy
- I'm playing my cello tonight for the first time since The Year of the Elbow. Looking forward to it!
- Again, I'm feeling Brett's pain from last night's game. It was horrible that they lost, to that team, but it's not the end of the world, and it was fantastic to see that Aaron Rodgers could actually step it up!
- It was Joe's birthday last night - fun night had by all!
- It's going to snow a lot tomorrow night. Actually looking forward to it! We're under a winter storm watch with up to 7 inches expected. Let the Holidays begin!
- Joe gave me an early Christmas present: an HP laptop with Vista and Office 2007 installed. So far, I love it!
- Maddy is doing great and her 4th b'day will be on the 23rd. Oh my stars! How did she get so old?!
And for your goofy pleasure:
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Poor Maddy...
We have this rule about Halloween that I attribute to my evil parents. My sisters and I weren't allowed anything "cutsy" for Halloween - Halloween is for SCARY things. Thusly, I made my daughter choose something scary for the holiday. She chose Darth Vader. She's adorable!
The girls were able to dress up in the costumes last night in dance class. I didn't see her, so as I tucked her in last night, I asked innocently enough about what the other girls were wearing. She named them: Princess, Barbie, Glinda the Good Witch, Evil Witch, Darth Vader...then she stopped and said, "I wanted to be as beautiful as they were!" and she started to cry. Oh.My.Stars. My daughter, not yet four, has become clued in as to the "girly girl" stuff. I knew she liked the princess dresses, and loves dancing or playing the part of yon "girly girl". She was inconsolable. Poor kid. I felt like a horrible mom, making her "different" than the other girls!
I am adamant that she doesn't follow in everyone else's footsteps. I want her to be happy in her own skin. I want her to feel beautiful even in Darth Vader's costume. The cape is wonderful!
*sigh* So, this morning came around and I cautiously asked her whether she wanted to take her costume to Nana's. "I have an idea, Mom," she says, "Why don't I wear the witch costume like I did last night?" We might have a witch again on our hands. And that's ok.
The girls were able to dress up in the costumes last night in dance class. I didn't see her, so as I tucked her in last night, I asked innocently enough about what the other girls were wearing. She named them: Princess, Barbie, Glinda the Good Witch, Evil Witch, Darth Vader...then she stopped and said, "I wanted to be as beautiful as they were!" and she started to cry. Oh.My.Stars. My daughter, not yet four, has become clued in as to the "girly girl" stuff. I knew she liked the princess dresses, and loves dancing or playing the part of yon "girly girl". She was inconsolable. Poor kid. I felt like a horrible mom, making her "different" than the other girls!
I am adamant that she doesn't follow in everyone else's footsteps. I want her to be happy in her own skin. I want her to feel beautiful even in Darth Vader's costume. The cape is wonderful!
*sigh* So, this morning came around and I cautiously asked her whether she wanted to take her costume to Nana's. "I have an idea, Mom," she says, "Why don't I wear the witch costume like I did last night?" We might have a witch again on our hands. And that's ok.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
So cool!
SoundSeen: Audio Slideshow
Stuart Brown describes Norbert Rosing's striking images of a wild polar bear playing with sled dogs in the wilds of Canada's Hudson Bay.
Stuart Brown describes Norbert Rosing's striking images of a wild polar bear playing with sled dogs in the wilds of Canada's Hudson Bay.
Monday, September 10, 2007
well, duh
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Monday, July 16, 2007
The wedding of the summer
WOW.
Maddy, Joe and I hopped in the car early Saturday morning for Schaumburg, Illinois. The car ride was actually quite ok. Maddy and I sat in the backseat, watched movies on the laptop, colored, read books, and generally kept ourselves entertained.
The reason for the trip was to witness our very good friend Larry get married.
I hadn't a clue that he was serious about anyone until a little while back. It's not every day, nor everyone, who can go to their friends' wedding when that friend used to be an former boyfriend! Larry and I met 16 years ago during the Oregon Straw Hat Players show "South Pacific". We dated for a year, and have always remained friends. The funniest part of the story happened after I started dating Joe, 11 years ago. I was on the phone, telling Larry about my new boyfriend and described what he had done at the University. Larry paused and asked what Joe's last name was. I told him and asked why. Larry laughed and immediately asked to speak with Joe. Soon, the two of them were on the phone, giggling like school girls. Finally, after they hung up, Joe told me that he and Larry knew each other in college and had hung out. The craziest thing was: This was before I knew Larry!
So we hiked down to Chicago and were treated to one heck of a party! The reception was at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg. Very nice. There was close to 49 tables - 9 people per table plus the head table, so about 500 people. The table we were at was already full when we arrived. It was wonderful of Larry and Carolyn to think of the details. Here was our companions for the night:
The Daniels family: I remember Jeff. Here are he, his wife Vicki, and their two children, Lukas & Holly.
Maddy and Holly had a fun time together coloring.
The other two at our table were Jace & Pat. I knew he would be there, but it took me a "hi, my name is..." for either of us to recognize each other. He went to school with my sister Amy - his sister was in my grade. Pat has been a part of the Oregon Straw Hat Players for many years. Larry, Pat, Jace and I were all a part of the South Pacific show.
So, it was a nice reunion of sorts! Then came the FOOD. Oh. My. Stars. As Pat said, one usually goes away hungry from a wedding. Not so for this wedding. First of all, the menu.
Yes, folks, you saw correctly. There were 4 courses. That's not including the cake. (note, that's a little blue-lit waterfall)
In fact, we never got a piece of the cake. We were too full! The meal was delicious. We didn't need to stop anywhere for any food. We were delightfully satiated. It was so good, we took pictures of all the food. Enjoy. (Make sure you clean up your drool ;) )
Appetizer:
Tri-Color Ravioli, served with a Basil Tomato Concasse / Saffron Cream Sauce.
Salad:
Tossed Romaine Garden Salad topped with Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Roasted Croutons and Tossed Tableside with our homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing.
Entree:
Filet Mignon topped with a Peppercorn Cognac Sauce coupled with Breast of Chicken Florentine, Dauphonoise Potato and Steamed Bundle of Asparagus.
Dessert:
Vanilla Mousse topped with mango chunk and shredded coconut and coffee.
The presentation of the food was so good, we took pictures of the bread and the butter too!
The children at the table were all served a different kid-friendly food!
Appetizer:
Chicken Noodle soup
Salad:
Fresh Fruit
Entree:
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Dessert:
Vanilla Ice Cream with topping of strawberries.
So, all in all, we danced, we laughed, and we had a fantastic time.
Maddy, Joe and I hopped in the car early Saturday morning for Schaumburg, Illinois. The car ride was actually quite ok. Maddy and I sat in the backseat, watched movies on the laptop, colored, read books, and generally kept ourselves entertained.
The reason for the trip was to witness our very good friend Larry get married.
I hadn't a clue that he was serious about anyone until a little while back. It's not every day, nor everyone, who can go to their friends' wedding when that friend used to be an former boyfriend! Larry and I met 16 years ago during the Oregon Straw Hat Players show "South Pacific". We dated for a year, and have always remained friends. The funniest part of the story happened after I started dating Joe, 11 years ago. I was on the phone, telling Larry about my new boyfriend and described what he had done at the University. Larry paused and asked what Joe's last name was. I told him and asked why. Larry laughed and immediately asked to speak with Joe. Soon, the two of them were on the phone, giggling like school girls. Finally, after they hung up, Joe told me that he and Larry knew each other in college and had hung out. The craziest thing was: This was before I knew Larry!
So we hiked down to Chicago and were treated to one heck of a party! The reception was at the Chicago Marriott in Schaumburg. Very nice. There was close to 49 tables - 9 people per table plus the head table, so about 500 people. The table we were at was already full when we arrived. It was wonderful of Larry and Carolyn to think of the details. Here was our companions for the night:
The Daniels family: I remember Jeff. Here are he, his wife Vicki, and their two children, Lukas & Holly.
Maddy and Holly had a fun time together coloring.
The other two at our table were Jace & Pat. I knew he would be there, but it took me a "hi, my name is..." for either of us to recognize each other. He went to school with my sister Amy - his sister was in my grade. Pat has been a part of the Oregon Straw Hat Players for many years. Larry, Pat, Jace and I were all a part of the South Pacific show.
So, it was a nice reunion of sorts! Then came the FOOD. Oh. My. Stars. As Pat said, one usually goes away hungry from a wedding. Not so for this wedding. First of all, the menu.
Yes, folks, you saw correctly. There were 4 courses. That's not including the cake. (note, that's a little blue-lit waterfall)
In fact, we never got a piece of the cake. We were too full! The meal was delicious. We didn't need to stop anywhere for any food. We were delightfully satiated. It was so good, we took pictures of all the food. Enjoy. (Make sure you clean up your drool ;) )
Appetizer:
Tri-Color Ravioli, served with a Basil Tomato Concasse / Saffron Cream Sauce.
Salad:
Tossed Romaine Garden Salad topped with Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Roasted Croutons and Tossed Tableside with our homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing.
Entree:
Filet Mignon topped with a Peppercorn Cognac Sauce coupled with Breast of Chicken Florentine, Dauphonoise Potato and Steamed Bundle of Asparagus.
Dessert:
Vanilla Mousse topped with mango chunk and shredded coconut and coffee.
The presentation of the food was so good, we took pictures of the bread and the butter too!
The children at the table were all served a different kid-friendly food!
Appetizer:
Chicken Noodle soup
Salad:
Fresh Fruit
Entree:
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Dessert:
Vanilla Ice Cream with topping of strawberries.
So, all in all, we danced, we laughed, and we had a fantastic time.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
blogging
I love blogging. Truth be told, I haven't always been sure that people READ it though. I don't have the PROOF. Every once in a while, friends or family will tell me they liked a particular post, or say they have caught up the news in the House of Eck. However, it made my DAY when a colleague here at the college actually called me up a few days ago to say she'd spent the past 20 minutes reading my blog! LOL I loved it! (Thanks, M!)
Friday, May 25, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
No Impact Man
Here's another video for your enjoyment (and amusement). I've been reading the "No Impact Man"'s blog for a few months now. Very educational and thought-provoking. Now, the brilliant Stephen Colbert has interviewed him. LOL
Babble-ing
I've been checking out Babble a lot lately. FUNNY blogs and bits about and for "The New Urban Parent". This video is so cute. Check it out!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
HA!
You know those things that show up in multiples in your life when you least expect them? They are that tap-on-the-shoulder, the universe's way of standing up and saying "HEY! This is important! Pay attention and NOTICE!" It took me a while to figure this out, but I've figured the latest thing out!
The past few days, this cosmic thing has been laughter.
This time of year has always been so frackin' stressful, this year no different. But then I heard this story on NPR, All Things Considered on my way home from work:
That got me smiling, appreciative of those kooky southern Californians! And then my fellow cello (-ist) Wendy sent me the Pachelbel Rant. It got Joe and me chortling. It wasn't until my dear sister Amy sent me this video. I opened it at work. It took me only about 30 seconds until I was laughing to the point of crying. Of course I've sent it to my co-workers, and sure enough, soon everyone was laughing.
Hope these make YOUR day. :) Happy Holidays.
The past few days, this cosmic thing has been laughter.
This time of year has always been so frackin' stressful, this year no different. But then I heard this story on NPR, All Things Considered on my way home from work:
Laughter Yoga: Relaxing, If a Bit Kooky
That got me smiling, appreciative of those kooky southern Californians! And then my fellow cello (-ist) Wendy sent me the Pachelbel Rant. It got Joe and me chortling. It wasn't until my dear sister Amy sent me this video. I opened it at work. It took me only about 30 seconds until I was laughing to the point of crying. Of course I've sent it to my co-workers, and sure enough, soon everyone was laughing.
Hope these make YOUR day. :) Happy Holidays.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
You. Can. Only. Type. One. Word. No. Explanations.
You. Can. Only. Type. One. Word. No. Explanations.
1. Yourself: fun
2. Your spouse: smart
3. Your hair: mousy
4. Your mother: stressed
5. Your father: stressed
6. Your dream last night: none
7. Your favorite drink: vodka
8. Your dream car: hybrid
9. Your bedroom: boring
10. Your fear:
11. What you want to be in 10 years: Librarian
12. Who you hung out with last night: Maddy
13. What you’re not: boring
14. Muffins: blueberry
15. Time: late
16. The last thing you did: hugged
17. What you are wearing: comfy
18. Your favorite weather: cool
19. The last thing you ate: yogurt
20. Your life: lovely
21. Your mood: better
22. Your best friend: husband
23. What are you thinking about right now? bed
24. Your car: Odyssey
25. What are you doing at the moment? answering
26. Your summer: fun
27. Your relationship status: married
28. What is on your TV?: news
29. What is the weather like? dark
30. When is the last time you laughed? minutes
1. Yourself: fun
2. Your spouse: smart
3. Your hair: mousy
4. Your mother: stressed
5. Your father: stressed
6. Your dream last night: none
7. Your favorite drink: vodka
8. Your dream car: hybrid
9. Your bedroom: boring
10. Your fear:
11. What you want to be in 10 years: Librarian
12. Who you hung out with last night: Maddy
13. What you’re not: boring
14. Muffins: blueberry
15. Time: late
16. The last thing you did: hugged
17. What you are wearing: comfy
18. Your favorite weather: cool
19. The last thing you ate: yogurt
20. Your life: lovely
21. Your mood: better
22. Your best friend: husband
23. What are you thinking about right now? bed
24. Your car: Odyssey
25. What are you doing at the moment? answering
26. Your summer: fun
27. Your relationship status: married
28. What is on your TV?: news
29. What is the weather like? dark
30. When is the last time you laughed? minutes
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Weekend craziness!
Maddy is all packed. I'm all packed. At work trying to work on reports) then off to Milwaukee for Joe's best friend's wedding. Should be fun! (Maybe it'll be as fun as Jenica' and Drew's looked!)
My sis Amy sent this forward. So apropos. YES YES YES. Must work on this "being calm" business! Anyone want to join me?
My sis Amy sent this forward. So apropos. YES YES YES. Must work on this "being calm" business! Anyone want to join me?
I am passing this on to you because it definitely works, and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr Phil proclaimed, "The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished."
So, I looked around my house to see all the things I started and hadn't finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of White Zinfandel, a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, a bottle of Kahlua, a package of Oreos, the remainder of my old Prozac prescription, the rest of the cheesecake, some Doritos and a box of chocolates.
You have no idea how freaking good I feel. Please pass this on to those whom you think might be in need of inner peace.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Who's on First - Dubya style
George: Condi! Nice to see you. What's happening?
Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China.
George: Great. Lay it on me.
Condi: Hu is the new leader of China.
George: That's what I want to know.
Condi: That's what I'm telling you.
George: That's what I'm asking you. Who is the new leader of China?
Condi: Yes.
George: I mean the fellow's name.
Condi: Hu.
George: The guy in China.
Condi: Hu.
George: The new leader of China.
Condi: Hu.
George: The main man in China!
Condi: Hu is leading China.
George: Now whaddya' asking me for?
Condi: I'm telling you, Hu is leading China.
George: Well, I'm asking you. Who is leading China?
Condi: That's the man's name.
George: That's who's name?
Condi: Yes.
George: Will you, or will you not, tell me the name of the new leader of China?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir? Yassir Arafat is in China? I thought he's dead in the Middle East.
Condi: That's correct.
George: Then who is in China?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir is in China?
Condi: No, sir.
George: Then who is?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir?
Condi: No, sir.
George: Look Condi. I need to know the name of the new leader of China. Get me the Secretary General of the U.N. on the phone.
Condi: Kofi?
George: No, thanks.
Condi: You want Kofi?
George: No.
Condi: You don't want Kofi.
George: No. But now that you mention it, I could use a glass of milk. And then get me the U.N.
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Not Yassir! The guy at the U.N.
Condi: Kofi?
George: Milk! Will you please make the call?
Condi: And call who?
George: Who is the guy at the U.N?
Condi: Hu is the guy in China
George: Will you stay out of China?!
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: And stay out of the Middle East! Just get me the guy at the U.N.
Condi: Kofi.
George: All right! With cream and two sugars.
Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China.
George: Great. Lay it on me.
Condi: Hu is the new leader of China.
George: That's what I want to know.
Condi: That's what I'm telling you.
George: That's what I'm asking you. Who is the new leader of China?
Condi: Yes.
George: I mean the fellow's name.
Condi: Hu.
George: The guy in China.
Condi: Hu.
George: The new leader of China.
Condi: Hu.
George: The main man in China!
Condi: Hu is leading China.
George: Now whaddya' asking me for?
Condi: I'm telling you, Hu is leading China.
George: Well, I'm asking you. Who is leading China?
Condi: That's the man's name.
George: That's who's name?
Condi: Yes.
George: Will you, or will you not, tell me the name of the new leader of China?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir? Yassir Arafat is in China? I thought he's dead in the Middle East.
Condi: That's correct.
George: Then who is in China?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir is in China?
Condi: No, sir.
George: Then who is?
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Yassir?
Condi: No, sir.
George: Look Condi. I need to know the name of the new leader of China. Get me the Secretary General of the U.N. on the phone.
Condi: Kofi?
George: No, thanks.
Condi: You want Kofi?
George: No.
Condi: You don't want Kofi.
George: No. But now that you mention it, I could use a glass of milk. And then get me the U.N.
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: Not Yassir! The guy at the U.N.
Condi: Kofi?
George: Milk! Will you please make the call?
Condi: And call who?
George: Who is the guy at the U.N?
Condi: Hu is the guy in China
George: Will you stay out of China?!
Condi: Yes, sir.
George: And stay out of the Middle East! Just get me the guy at the U.N.
Condi: Kofi.
George: All right! With cream and two sugars.
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