We saw a "sign" today that just made me think.....hmmmm.
Well- either that or "I'll take Spelling for 100 Alec"
A trailer was spray-painted "FREE TRAILOR- YOU MOVE"
(yes- you read that right)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Biographies
I'm a huge fan of biographies. Not because I really care much about the people who are in these shows, but it does give me something to watch when nothing else is on. They can make anyone look like they were superstars on that channel. There are lots of times I'm watching the show and think "Wow! How could I have been so much into my own world that I didn't notice Right Said Fred was the it band for so long! Here I thought they only really had one song, and all along they were a world-wide success with more than one album!"
I would however like to ask the producers of these shows a question. I watch the show and they have contacted every friend, relative and ex spouse of these people. They ask them questions and spend seemingly hours and hours interviewing them! The details and research that goes into just this one hour is amazing. What they AREN'T willing to do however is get any more than about 2-3 clips of the person the biography is about. WHY IS THIS? Do they get so tired of the person, that they say "Hey Joe- just grab whatever crap you can find on youtube. No one will care." Or is it that they enjoy torturing me with the same clip of Shelley Long walking into the bar with the smirk on her face?
I'm just saying...
I would however like to ask the producers of these shows a question. I watch the show and they have contacted every friend, relative and ex spouse of these people. They ask them questions and spend seemingly hours and hours interviewing them! The details and research that goes into just this one hour is amazing. What they AREN'T willing to do however is get any more than about 2-3 clips of the person the biography is about. WHY IS THIS? Do they get so tired of the person, that they say "Hey Joe- just grab whatever crap you can find on youtube. No one will care." Or is it that they enjoy torturing me with the same clip of Shelley Long walking into the bar with the smirk on her face?
I'm just saying...
Monday, May 18, 2009
Happenings
This past few days has been a little crazy. May always is with all of the end of year activities! This week is our last "crazy week" for a while, and then we are looking forward to next week as things wind down. The kids are getting anxious for their recital and all of the end of year activities! Here are a few highlights of our past few days/weeks.
We just had Chicky Magoo 1's Birthday party. Yes, her birthday was 2 months ago, but hey, we just are getting around to celebrating with her friends. She had a bowling party and had a blast with her friends. It is fun to watch them all grow up! 8 year old birthday parties are a LOT different than a 4 year old party.
My cousin just had her baby! YEA! Can't wait to meet you little one!
Mr. Magoo and I went to a Gala this weekend, black tie attire and all. It was fun and we apparently know more people than we realized! Free drinks and interesting people to talk to always equals a good time!
We had our yard sale! Can you say the crazies were out? The police were actually called about an incident down the street. My guess was it was either over parking or a 25 cent item. People are so insane!! We made some good money, and it was worth it I think. We didn't do a whole lot of prep work, but I just priced things as the day went on, and we finally got it all out there! We only had 4 boxes at the end of the day, so I felt good about that! I did get a kick out of how many times I had to kick people out of the garage though. "Hey people, stuffs in the yard, not the garage, which is why I'm sitting here trying to block you from getting in the garage. Um no, this chair that I'm sitting in is not for sale." And the ever popular "No- we don't have any instruments or tools." which actually means "No- we don't have anything here that you can buy at a bargain price and mark up on Ebay to make millions."
Got together with my bunco group! It is always a good time, and I think we talk, eat and this time danced more than we played the actual game. If you have never had a Cherry Long Island you need to try one! They are good, but a little scary good. Tastes a little like a Shirley Temple, and we ALL love our friend Shirley...
...which might be why there was excessive dancing and trash talk during the game.
1 oz White Rum 1 oz Cherry Vodka 1 oz Gin 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Cherry Juice 1/2 oz Sweet & Sour Top off with ice and Sprite
Book club was interesting this month! We read Three Cups of Tea and had some good discussion. We all tried the tea they talk about in the book. YUCK! I don't know if anyone liked it! Sort of tasted somewhere between sweet dirt and liquid butter that had gone bad. I know- sounds tempting doesn't it. :)
Hope you all didn't miss me posting too much!
We just had Chicky Magoo 1's Birthday party. Yes, her birthday was 2 months ago, but hey, we just are getting around to celebrating with her friends. She had a bowling party and had a blast with her friends. It is fun to watch them all grow up! 8 year old birthday parties are a LOT different than a 4 year old party.
My cousin just had her baby! YEA! Can't wait to meet you little one!
Mr. Magoo and I went to a Gala this weekend, black tie attire and all. It was fun and we apparently know more people than we realized! Free drinks and interesting people to talk to always equals a good time!
We had our yard sale! Can you say the crazies were out? The police were actually called about an incident down the street. My guess was it was either over parking or a 25 cent item. People are so insane!! We made some good money, and it was worth it I think. We didn't do a whole lot of prep work, but I just priced things as the day went on, and we finally got it all out there! We only had 4 boxes at the end of the day, so I felt good about that! I did get a kick out of how many times I had to kick people out of the garage though. "Hey people, stuffs in the yard, not the garage, which is why I'm sitting here trying to block you from getting in the garage. Um no, this chair that I'm sitting in is not for sale." And the ever popular "No- we don't have any instruments or tools." which actually means "No- we don't have anything here that you can buy at a bargain price and mark up on Ebay to make millions."
Got together with my bunco group! It is always a good time, and I think we talk, eat and this time danced more than we played the actual game. If you have never had a Cherry Long Island you need to try one! They are good, but a little scary good. Tastes a little like a Shirley Temple, and we ALL love our friend Shirley...
...which might be why there was excessive dancing and trash talk during the game.
1 oz White Rum 1 oz Cherry Vodka 1 oz Gin 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Cherry Juice 1/2 oz Sweet & Sour Top off with ice and Sprite
Book club was interesting this month! We read Three Cups of Tea and had some good discussion. We all tried the tea they talk about in the book. YUCK! I don't know if anyone liked it! Sort of tasted somewhere between sweet dirt and liquid butter that had gone bad. I know- sounds tempting doesn't it. :)
Hope you all didn't miss me posting too much!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Kids Having Kids
Chicky Magoo 2 has it all figured out!
Chicky Magoo 2: "Daddy, I think I figured out why babies don't have babies."
Mr. Magoo (eager for her answer): "Why?"
Chicky Magoo 2: "Because their Mommy's haven't finished their baby books yet."
Mr. Magoo: "May be!"
Of course if this IS what prevents you from having kids:
1- My kids won't be having kids ever.
2- The teen pregnancy rate should be pretty low.
3- Only first born children would have them.
4- If your Mom's scrapbooking ability is what it's all about. YIKES!
Chicky Magoo 2: "Daddy, I think I figured out why babies don't have babies."
Mr. Magoo (eager for her answer): "Why?"
Chicky Magoo 2: "Because their Mommy's haven't finished their baby books yet."
Mr. Magoo: "May be!"
Of course if this IS what prevents you from having kids:
1- My kids won't be having kids ever.
2- The teen pregnancy rate should be pretty low.
3- Only first born children would have them.
4- If your Mom's scrapbooking ability is what it's all about. YIKES!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
I Heart My Tab Key! Becky
Update:
My friend Becky is so awesome! She has now made my Top 10 Awesomeness-iest list! Guess you can't be the greatest web designer and not know how to fix such things as tabbing! Thank God someone knew how to fix it! Why am I not surprised that somehow this is my fault.....
Is tabbing so hard? Tabbing you ask! Yes, tabbing. When you fill out a form online with your name and address. Doesn't seem like it should be hard does it? Well- you wouldn't think so!
I would like to ask the people who make all websites, WHY does it have to be hard? You design extensive websites with immense functionality. Is it too much to ask to design the site so that when I tab my way through filling out the monotonous forms that you NOT SKIP THE STATE!!! I have been peeved at this for some time now, and I feel I'm being reasonable. Why can't you tab to the state? You can tab from Name to Address. Address to City. But then somewhere in the mix, tabbing from City will only take you to Zip Code!?! WHHHYYYYYYYYY!! Why mighty web designer? Why must I click the mouse to find my state?!?
It might seem trivial to you, but to me it is an annoyance I can no longer put up with. I have become a tab snob I realize. Not wanting to click the mouse pad on the laptop as if I am somehow better than it, but I love the little tab key. It is a useful friend. Please people who design websites. Please come up with a way to tab to the State. I think I will start a petition. Of course I have no one to send it to. But it will make me feel better to know I am not alone!
My friend Becky is so awesome! She has now made my Top 10 Awesomeness-iest list! Guess you can't be the greatest web designer and not know how to fix such things as tabbing! Thank God someone knew how to fix it! Why am I not surprised that somehow this is my fault.....
Is tabbing so hard? Tabbing you ask! Yes, tabbing. When you fill out a form online with your name and address. Doesn't seem like it should be hard does it? Well- you wouldn't think so!
I would like to ask the people who make all websites, WHY does it have to be hard? You design extensive websites with immense functionality. Is it too much to ask to design the site so that when I tab my way through filling out the monotonous forms that you NOT SKIP THE STATE!!! I have been peeved at this for some time now, and I feel I'm being reasonable. Why can't you tab to the state? You can tab from Name to Address. Address to City. But then somewhere in the mix, tabbing from City will only take you to Zip Code!?! WHHHYYYYYYYYY!! Why mighty web designer? Why must I click the mouse to find my state?!?
It might seem trivial to you, but to me it is an annoyance I can no longer put up with. I have become a tab snob I realize. Not wanting to click the mouse pad on the laptop as if I am somehow better than it, but I love the little tab key. It is a useful friend. Please people who design websites. Please come up with a way to tab to the State. I think I will start a petition. Of course I have no one to send it to. But it will make me feel better to know I am not alone!
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