I looked it up at the library to see what all the fuss was about.
this book is sooo sweet and based on a true story from the central park zoo.
Here is an article about this book if you'd like more information on the controversy.
Fight censorship - Read banned books.
Hold me.
- Mood:
crushed
Here are the games I have:
Wii Sports, Wii Play, Elebits, Super Mario Galaxy, My Word Coach and Dewey's Adventure.
I had to take a break from mario as I get really really frustrated when I attempt a challenge over and over and over and still fail. so I bought some more games to give myself some other options. I think I'll be ready to attempt Mario again this weekend. (damn Sweet sweet galaxy)
Indy got groomed for the 2nd time on Sunday -- isn't she cute?
- Mood:
thoughtful
- Mood:
amused - Music:The Raconteurs
Edited to add: My glasses - how could I forget my glasses? Twice.Things my adorable (grr) pupples has chewed in her short (but active) life - to date:
Carpet edges - fireplace, laundry room, kitchen, dining room
1 black shoe (still wearable)
shoelaces in my sneakers
cord of unplugged lamp
AC connection for my laptop (one chomp minimal damage)
Connection adapter from DVD player upstairs to TV
Numerous paper items
Pen from fridge (magnetic) no idea how she got this
Sweatshirt (gently used) - now with hole in sleeve
Brand new shoes - Mommy had a little breakdown, damaged but fingers crossed can be repaired at shoe shop
Rubber "stoppers" from Doorstops - all over house
Toy baskets (2)
1 candle
floor molding - one spot
vertical blinds in beach rental
armoire leg in beach rental (small bite mark)
Edge of comforter
1 Roll of toilet paper
1 pair of underwear
1 bra
Scuff protector on side of cabinet by refrigerator
Unidentified objects -- at least 3
Harnesses - 2
Leashes - 1
and how can i stay mad???????
- Mood:Puppy love
i guess tonight i'll go home and rest. Try to get to bed early.
*fingers crossed* that will do the trick.
Barry Manilow ---- on Sunday. It's true. and I am not ashamed. There, I said it.
and yes I DO have Marilyn Manson on my ipod and Ozzy and NO I don't find that juxtaposition unfathomable.
thoughts?
I've developed a crush on Myrna Loy movies - especially the Thin Man series.
I've been watching MONK obsessively which seems fitting.
In spite of the writers strike I still have TONS of stuff on my DVR.
No matter what the Cast of real world sydney says --- Dunbar is an Ass.
I'm trapped in the Good Egg Galaxy of Super Mario Galaxy and am starting to think I may never escape to another level.
Cooking Mama is in transit and the good old USPS hasn't updated their tracking system since Jan 13th. Grrrrr.
- Mood: contemplative
1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY?
Run through the Jungle
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Pieces of Me
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Looks like I'm Up Shit creek again
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
She's Electric
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Pleasant Valley Sunday
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Here It goes Again
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
A View to A Kill
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
I'm Not Okay (I promise)
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN?
Son's Gonna Rise
WHAT IS 2 + 2?
The Difficult Kind
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Don't You (forget about me)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Did it in a Minute
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
How to Save a Life
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Get the Party Started
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
You and Me
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Ruby Tuesday (eerie)
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST??
The Bagman's Gambit
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Down on the Corner
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Satellite
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Just in Time
Yesterday I made this Beef Beer and Barley Stew fully intending to take pictures and turn this into a full-fledged foodie post. But alas I'm no Smitten or Jenblossom.
Time and Target conspired to make the preparation of this a bit more rushed than I had anticipated. Hence no photos and dinner was served later than I intended. It was however, worth the wait.
You can use barley groats rather than pearl barley in this stew to give the dish a little more texture. Substitute rutabagas, parsnips, or other root vegetables of your choice for the carrots and turnips.
© Cooking Light
***My notes
I made the recipe exactly as written but next time I might substitute potato for the turnip and leave out the beet step altogether.
I used cremini mushrooms.
The beer I used was Old Rasputin Stout
I am not a turnip fan but in this they were very mild, in fact my friend K thought they were potatoes
*Sara Teasdale
- Mood:
hungry
Baseball. Baltimore. Atlanta. Tampa. New puppy. Puppy class. Movies. Books. Really good meals. Chef's table.
Red Sox Champions again. Tailgating. Mom visit. Cooking. Wii.
She's on a leash because our guest was loading her car and yesterday there was an "incident" where the little pipsqueak dashed out the door which resulted in a wild chase around the common area.
You too could have this lovely specimen from Target (accessories and cat not included)
And special thanks to Troopers hubby who got me set up with this!
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Merry Christmas to me!
- Mood: okay
Found a nice bookcase on Target.com, ordered it with a discount. I really need another bookcase because mine is burgeoning since I went to the libraries annual booksale. (you can't beat 50 cents/paperback).
bookcase arrives. BIG box. I lug into my house from porch. Thank goodness I don't have to take it up any stairs.
I start the assembly. LOTS of pieces. Instructions assure me I will only need a phillips head screwdriver and a hammer. I guess this is the difference between a cheapo bookcase and a decent looking assembled one - more pieces. VOW that I will not put any pieces of it on backwards -- which always happens when i assemble something -- causing me to curse vehemently because I have to dissassemble and reassemble to FIX whatever I screwed up.
First issue - DOG. STEALING MY SCREWDRIVER every time I put it on the floor. Why am I so slow to figure out that she thinks it is a fun game? Dog runs away with screwdriver - human chases - repeat - repeat. Finally secure screwdriver out of reach of dog. Dog steals chunk of styrofoam out of box - starts to shred. AAAAAARGH.
Finally have frame assembled, I'm sweaty and tired but I want to finish. Next step - attach plywood "faux" back. WITH 24 screws! Whaaaat? 24 screws to hold on a piece of plywood? Decide to finish project tomorrow.
New day - fresh start.
Screw 24 screws in by hand. Set bookcase upright. DAMMIT - the faux back is on BACKWARDS. Must unscrew 24 screws flip back and start over. Feel like weeping. Decide using drill is the only way to survive this horror. Drill battery is dead. Set it on charger and resign myself to another day of assembly.
that's right. for the third night in a row I will attempt to assemble the bookcase. Good grief!
and then I can start redistributing books to the new shelf.
stay tuned.........
- Location:desk pilot
- Mood:
frustrated
Do you think that this is a case for global warming?
I cut these off a rose bush in my yard on Sunday Dec 2nd!
My PUPS is now 7 months old. I can't believe how big she's gotten.
What a cutie!!
- Mood:
sad
I fell off the nablopomo in a big way this week huh? It's a crazy week before the holidays -- hey i vote that nablopomo be some dull month like august (well at least there are no big holidays right?). My mom is here to visit and is spoiling a little dog rotten!
I've been going to 2 physical therapy appts a week for the past 2 weeks which takes a big chunk out of the day (and take care of my lunch hour) so I've been eating lunch at my desk and LO! there has been like tons of actual work to do at work -- imagine, the, insanity.
Tonight and tomorrow night I'll have a full house of Mom, 3 dogs and 1 cat. Now Imagine that insanity!!!
Finally got an itrip and charger so I can listen to my ipod in the car. That only took 6 MONTHS. (I know its my fault totally).
Wishing you and yours a happy thanksgiving!
- Mood:
thankful
Yesterday I sent off 10 inches of hair to locks of love. I wasn't upset to get it cut off -- it was very liberating and I was glad i could do something useful with the hair.
- Mood:
rushed
Or ooooh my aching back.
I have my first day of PT** today.
We'll see what happens.
*for the record lumbago is a genralized term for lowback pain. It makes me feel to Golden Girls to use it. and to say "oy! my lumbago".
**also for the record my doctor and I think that the pain is coming from my SI joint
- Mood: curious
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