Month: April 2011

Somebody outed Santa Claus and giving the stinkeye to anybody who gets in his way.

I was a late bloomer to the gardening phenomenon, so to speak.  I didn’t get it.  Not only did I not understand it, I was completely bored by the subject.  When I would get in the middle of two gardeners at a dinner party rattling on and on about compost and garden gloves, my eyes … Read more

For those who seriously want to look more youthful without surgery………. ….and have orgasmic sensations while firming up those face and neck muscles.

The Adams Mortuary, located in Compton, California, has covered a 12 foot wide drive-through with a glass display window so that mourners can pay their respects to the deceased without leaving their car.  Yep, fat-ass Americans can grieve their dead without even getting out of the car and if they stop at McDonald’s first, can … Read more

This is BD’s new tub.  He thought it would spice things up a bit.  Har. Har. Har. Actually, we saw it at a garage sale.  I wanted it for the house.  Oh, BD, a cast iron tub for the upstairs bathroom?  Be still my vintage heart.  BD had other plans – a koi pond and … Read more

I’ve been a little overwhelmed this week which explains the lame posting.  I’m in charge of the Easter Vigil reception on Saturday nite for about 100-150 people.  On Sunday, we’re having 30 people over for Easter dinner.  Can you say AHHHHHH???  Today after I grocery shopped and made umpteen reminder calls to volunteers, I crafted.  … Read more

In the past few days, 60 Minutes and Jon Krakauer have called into question Greg Mortenson and his book, Three Cups of Tea.  I read the book several years ago and heard Mr. Mortenson speak just last year.  It was quite an evening.  He was dynamic, articulate and passionate about education in Pakistan and Afghanistan … Read more

For several years, I was a volunteer at my church in the religious ed program.  Every Monday from 4:15 to 5:15, public school kids (like mine) would go to the Catholic school to learn about their faith.  For two of those years, I was a 4th grade teacher.   During Lent, each grade would be assigned … Read more

When our Teacher Girl moved home for a year, she watched Wheel of Fortune every night.  I quickly got hooked since there’s nothing a wordie likes more than to solve word puzzles.  Between us, we were a one-two punch and if the contestants didn’t know the answer we’d shout at the t.v. until they paid … Read more