Fun Photo Friday

This picture is from last Christmas. Merry Christmas to all!!!

My 3 year old genius

A new reader!!!!

Okay, maybe not. I was all excited because I got an "anonymous" comment. Turns out it was my friend Lynn. *sigh* So the task for my three readers (I'm giggling so hard - three readers - woohoo - I've gone viral) is to get someone else reading this thing. Your mission, should you choose to accept it - no, the heck with that - THIS IS YOUR MISSION! No choice!!

By the way Kat, I still can't get that herd of mutated deer comment out of my head. So I'm thinking that we need to think of name for that. You know - like a murder of crows or gaggle of geese. My pick: a freak of mutated deer. Your turn! :)

On to the news of the day.

Pres. Bush wants to increase the military. GOOD. I know there are lots of people who hate Bush, hate Cheney, and (sorry Mom) hate Rumsfeld, but you know what? WE HAVEN'T BEEN ATTACKED AGAIN. At the end of the day, that's all that matters to me. After eight years of Clinton doing nothing - 9/11 happens. After 9/11 and the Bush administration starts kickin' butt and taking names - WE HAVEN'T BEEN ATTACKED AGAIN. Here's the article.

Here's a stupid criminal story - and maybe an argument for the legalization of drugs?

I absolutely cannot believe this article. A guy cheats on his wife and gets a huge payday???? And I thought the U.S. was bad for frivolous lawsuits. I wonder if John Edwards was on the legal team?

DVDs out today:
Lady In the Water - waste of time, stay away.
My Super Ex-Girlfriend - ditto
The Wicker Man - ditto
Little Miss Sunshine - kinda quirky and weird.
Step Up - not bad if you like dance movies - and you are a 12 year old girl.
Invincible - fantastic. Based on the story of Philadelphia Eagles Vincent Papale. I could have done without the moody/gloomy/dark atmosphere at the beginning, but it picks up. Also, it appears that Philadelphia in 1975 was entirely sepia.

Mom, you will only (maybe) like the last one - don't even bother with any of the others.

And finally this news for all the chubby people (yes, this does include me....why do you think I have only a face photo on here???!!!??). Maybe we'll all be fashion models some day. HAHAHAHAHA! *laughs her way up to the kitchen for some fattening snacks*

Funny Photo Friday (late!!)

This is not really what I meant by "help your brother with his bath."

Here's a stupid article. I hope these researchers have learned that correlation does NOT equal causality. To quote Denis Leary, "Broccoli is a side dish people. Always has been, always will be."

This kind of creeps me out. I'm not sure why.

This REALLY creeps me out. If we as a society are going to have beauty pagaents - fine. I agree that these...ahem....role models (?!?!?!) should behave in an appropriate manner. But seriously - DONALD TRUMP?!?!?!?!? as the arbiter of taste and good behavior???? While I respect Mr. Trump's business savvy and entrepreneurship, I can't really see him as the person who decides what is and is not proper behavior for a beauty queen. Granted, marrying three of them may give him more experience than most people, but still......I don't think I want a man who trades in his trophy wife and kids every few years deciding the proper behavior of others! The thought of Mr. Trump watching a parade of Miss USA contenders sashaying by seems like the world's creepiest reality show "The Apprentice-Bachelor-Meet Your New Mommy-Survivor: Trump Tower." *shudder*

A Buncha Links

Some interesting and funny things swirling on the net today.

Don't Do This!!! ... or you'll just have to un-melt them all to pay the fine.

What's in the water in Wisconsin? Yucky!!

One of the sillier things I've ever read.

This had me giggling. But it's also sadly, sadly true how many people try to be victims.

Finally, Senator Johnson (D-SD) seems to be in bad shape. While I'm not a Democrat, I do hope he's ok. I'd love to see the Republicans take back the Senate, but certainly not at the cost of someone's health. And OF COURSE the idiots on the left have already started with their nutty theories. I've never watched "The View" and if this clip is any indication, I haven't missed a damned thing.

It's raining stars

Bundle up and head outside tonight for the meteor shower!!!

Michelle Malkin has an interesting post on her site about the lack of conservative thought on college campuses. I found this article really interesting after spending ten years in the leftist loonybin that is academia.

I hate #$@(*&%!

Sorry to cuss. But the anti-smoking nazis are really getting out of control. And for alllllllll you folks who say it's just for health reasons - just wait. When the government starts legislating away your Twinkies or McDonald's or motorcycles or rollercoasters or whatever marginally unhealthy vice you have, you're not going to have a leg to stand on. These people are not going to be happy until we're all free-range alfalfa sprout eating, melted-iceberg water drinking, hydroponic crop munching, touchy-feely, Oprah-fied, inner-child fawning, wimpy, limpy hippies. Back off already. Read the depressing news here. My favorite line: "...characteristics of the theraputic state."

Funny Photo Friday

This is our son, Dylan. We know he needs help.

Some news

Click here to find out why my cat was trying to wear my bra. It just might be the explanation.

Also, I read this stupid article about mystery novels. I felt I should include it since I was extolling the virtues of Michael Connelly a few posts ago. If you are this weak willed and have so little self-esteem, a mystery/suspense novel with a a twist is the very LEAST of your problems. See a therapist then head back to the library or your local book store with confidence.

Happily Home!

Took a very long trip to Des Moines for work. Des Moines. Need I say more? I like Iowa, I like Iowans. My dad is an Iowan. But you folks have GOT to start providing more amenities for the unfortunate souls who must travel to and through your state. And put said amenities NEAR THE MAJOR ROADS!!!! After an absolutely wretched trip through Eastern Iowa a few years ago, my husband decided that the Iowa State Motto must be, "Iowa: Where Hospitality Is Somebody Else's Problem." Seriously people - put a fast food joint or a mom & pop cafe near the interstate - I know this is a stretch, but maybe think about having a public restroom at least every 30 to 60 miles. Not that South Dakota has all that much stuff, but we do have rest areas and towns - NEAR THE MAJOR ROADS. Are all you Iowans huddled off in a cornfield somewhere just waiting for the interlopers to drive away? I'm imagining this huge mecca of food, entertainment, and fun somewhere hidden in the dark hinterlands of Iowa - but it's not accessible by I-29 or I-80. Only Platinum Iowa Members can go there and eat, drink, void, and be merry.

Anyway, it was a long trip. I'm tired. But some interesting things happened with work, I had a nice dinner with my sister, and I reconnected with an old friend. Not a bad three days really. A word to the wise - Red Roof Inns do NOT have hair dryers in the rooms. This is an unhappy discovery to make at 5 am. They will provide one if you ask, but next time I'll bring my own. Off to my own bed finally!!!

Funny Photo Friday

My son is a big fan of The Incredibles and was really happy to get these pajamas. I think the sandals over the footy part is a nice touch.