This is the first of several Wednesday afternoons I am taking off from work between now and Christmas. I asked for the time to ostensibly get some things done for the holidays. HA HA. So today I should be getting some shopping done to have everything ready for next eek when I go to Deb's for Thanksgiving. But, hey, there's still several days left before I leave. It wouldn't be a vacation if I wasn't running around at the last minute gathering up everything I need. And then forgetting some things and having to shop for them at Deb's.
So I'll probably just go have a nice lunch and then go collect my $10 gift in penny slot play from the Green Valley Station. I do need to get the kitty some food and pick out a space heater for my bathroom. If you have any suggestions for other fun things you can add them here. I may not do them this Wednesday but I have 3 more coming up soon.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Cartoon Commentary and Lazy Post
I don't have much time to post today so thought I'd just share. I got a big group of political cartoons today in email. Here are the four I liked the best.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Contest
verbatim highlighted Prizey today and so I went over there and entered a contest for some free soap. There are lots of giveaways you might find interesting. For the soap, you just have to add a comment stating what bars of Nebraska Sunset Soap you would choose if you win. The contest is sponsored by Chocolate Fingerprints.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
My Day
We had Veteran's Day off from work and so I spent my day doing a variety of activities. First I went to play penny slots and won a few dollars. My new favorite game is Star Trek. The game designers are getting pretty fancy. The players have a login and so the game keeps a history. I've accumulated 129 medals which allows me to play different levels of games. It's intriguing. After my penny adventures, I used my points to have the breakfast buffet. I had some eggs, bacon and biscuits. I sat for awhile drinking my coffee and reading a new mystery book.
After breakfast I headed to Kohl's. I don't usually shop at Kohl's but I had a 30% discount coupon and they were having a sale. I wanted to get a supply of socks since it is getting cold and I'll have to start wearing closed toed shoes soon. I got nice assortment of socks and then headed to William Sonoma to use my birthday gift certificate. I found a potato ricer which I've wanted for a long time. This Thanksgiving the mashed potatoes will be extra special.
This afternoon, I went to the library to stock up on books on tape. I've decided I'm done listening to the radio while driving since the news is almost always depressing.
This evening I used another coupon to get $10 off my dinner at the Oyster Bar. I had a great Caesar salad and some shrimp scampi. I brought a lot of the scampi home and I'll have a nice dinner tomorrow. I came home and walked a mile and a half on the treadmill. While I walked, I listen to some chapters of Falling Angels, the Tracy Chevalier book I'm currently 'reading'. I rested up and then loaded the dishwasher, fed the cat and then sat down to write this post. Now you're all caught up.
Tomorrow I head to Reno for the day to attend a retirement party. I wish it were mine.
After breakfast I headed to Kohl's. I don't usually shop at Kohl's but I had a 30% discount coupon and they were having a sale. I wanted to get a supply of socks since it is getting cold and I'll have to start wearing closed toed shoes soon. I got nice assortment of socks and then headed to William Sonoma to use my birthday gift certificate. I found a potato ricer which I've wanted for a long time. This Thanksgiving the mashed potatoes will be extra special.
This afternoon, I went to the library to stock up on books on tape. I've decided I'm done listening to the radio while driving since the news is almost always depressing.
This evening I used another coupon to get $10 off my dinner at the Oyster Bar. I had a great Caesar salad and some shrimp scampi. I brought a lot of the scampi home and I'll have a nice dinner tomorrow. I came home and walked a mile and a half on the treadmill. While I walked, I listen to some chapters of Falling Angels, the Tracy Chevalier book I'm currently 'reading'. I rested up and then loaded the dishwasher, fed the cat and then sat down to write this post. Now you're all caught up.
Tomorrow I head to Reno for the day to attend a retirement party. I wish it were mine.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Fix This Barack!
Vote for the changes you want. Or submit your own ideas.
Some of the current favorites:
Some of the current favorites:
Repeal the Patriot Act entirely
...And start fresh, without the snap-judgement
1911 points by anonymous 4 days ago 7 comments 2.
Seriously Invest In Alternate Fuels
1831 points by anonymous 4 days ago 15 comments 3.
Get out of Iraq
Please, get us out of there
1726 points by wallywest 4 days ago 5 comments 4.
Restore Habeas Corpus (en.wikipedia.org)
1200 points by anonymous 3 days ago comment 5.
Stop the drug war
1415 points by SurferGurl 4 days ago 9 comments 6.
Stop having the NSA listen to Americans without a warrent
1336 points by anonymous 4 days ago 5 comments 7.
Affirm net neutrality in law
1226 points by anonymous 4 days ago 3 comments 8.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Bittersweet Victory
I'm still elated that Barack Obama is our President Elect but at the same time, as my daughter pointed out, it is bittersweet that in a country that overcame bigotry and hateful campaigning to elect our first African American president, several states continue to discriminate against their citizens by banning gay marriage. Californians voted to allow minors to get abortions without parental consent. They voted to make sure the animals we raise for meals are afforded enough room in their cages to turn around. And then they voted to make sure two people of the same sex not be allowed to proclaim their love and live together in marriage. That is just so sad. The campaign spread fear and lies, telling people schools would teach all children about same sex marriage and churches would be forced to marry same sex couples. Never mind that any parent can refuse to allow their own child to participate in sex education classes and churches all over this country currently refuse to marry couples as they please.
The final insult is the claim that same sex marriage will some how destroy the sanctity of heterosexual marriages. Here's a news flash: the only person responsible for the sanctity of your marriage is YOU. Have you looked at heterosexual marriage statistics lately? Over 50% end in divorce and that happened long before same sex couples started getting married. There are heterosexuals who cheat on their spouses. Is that hurting the sanctity of your marriage? I didn't think so.
I find it so hard to believe that many people are still afraid of people different than themselves.
The final insult is the claim that same sex marriage will some how destroy the sanctity of heterosexual marriages. Here's a news flash: the only person responsible for the sanctity of your marriage is YOU. Have you looked at heterosexual marriage statistics lately? Over 50% end in divorce and that happened long before same sex couples started getting married. There are heterosexuals who cheat on their spouses. Is that hurting the sanctity of your marriage? I didn't think so.
I find it so hard to believe that many people are still afraid of people different than themselves.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
It's A Great Day For America
I am so proud to be an American. Congratulations President Obama. And, oh yeah, I predicted this! Read it here. I didn't really think it would happen in 2008 but I'm glad it did. I think this is a good thing for America and will be the beginning of a new era in our country and in the world. Yes We Can!
Besides the fact that my candidate won, there were a couple of other cool things about this. First of all, of course, is the fact that I witnessed a transforming, historic event in my lifetime. Secondly, I heard the news from Jon Stewart, one of my favorite people. And thirdly, I heard the news long before my bedtime. I can go to sleep tonight and dream some dreams of changes.
P.S. Look how incredibly accurate 538 was. Next time around I think I'll just take their word for it and skip chewing my fingernails while watching the returns.
Besides the fact that my candidate won, there were a couple of other cool things about this. First of all, of course, is the fact that I witnessed a transforming, historic event in my lifetime. Secondly, I heard the news from Jon Stewart, one of my favorite people. And thirdly, I heard the news long before my bedtime. I can go to sleep tonight and dream some dreams of changes.
P.S. Look how incredibly accurate 538 was. Next time around I think I'll just take their word for it and skip chewing my fingernails while watching the returns.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Finally!
Tomorrow is the big day and I will be so happy when it is over. I know I'll be glued to election results but I have done a pretty good job of avoiding advertisements, phone calls, radio and TV news about the election and about our lousy economy. I've posted only a few pro Obama entries and I've joined a support group where we all agree on who we will vote for. That has eliminated a lot of stress.
Books on tape have helped a lot. NPR couldn't stop talking about the election or the economy and I had to discontinue listening to them on the way to and from work. Instead I listened to several books, my favorite being Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier who also wrote Girl With a Pearl Earring. I enjoyed GWAPE (the book and the movie) but I think I liked BB better. It is set in the late 1700s and is about a Dorset family that moves to London in an attempt to put a family tragedy behind them. William Blake is a neighbor who moves in and out of their lives as they try to adapt to life in the city. Chevalier does an excellent job at historical fiction and I was captivated.
Of course you would already know this if you were my friend on Goodreads. You'd also be able to discover that I'm currently reading Falling Angels also by Tracy Chevalier. This story is about families in London in the early 1900s and takes place just after the death of Queen Victoria.
Another diversion has been exploring some new TV shows. One that may become a favorite is The Big Bang Theory. Though the characters seem a bit immature to me for being college professors and I worry the premise of nerds living next to an attractive, bright young woman might end up as a one trick pony, so far it's been amusing. Another show I'm watching is Samantha Who about a woman who suffers amnesia as a result of being hit by a car. The premise is she was a mean and hateful person in her past but now is the new improved Samantha. Again, the concept might get old quickly but I have to say I just love Christina Applegate in this role so I'll be watching.
So you see, I've kept myself distracted from the election as much as I can. But I don't know if I can sleep well until we have a new president. And though I promise not to leave the country if Obama loses, if he does lose I'll be so sad to be living in a country where more than 1/2 the people think Sarah Palin is qualified to be the Vice President. So please, country, don't let me down. Because you know Barack Obama is never gonna let you down.
Books on tape have helped a lot. NPR couldn't stop talking about the election or the economy and I had to discontinue listening to them on the way to and from work. Instead I listened to several books, my favorite being Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier who also wrote Girl With a Pearl Earring. I enjoyed GWAPE (the book and the movie) but I think I liked BB better. It is set in the late 1700s and is about a Dorset family that moves to London in an attempt to put a family tragedy behind them. William Blake is a neighbor who moves in and out of their lives as they try to adapt to life in the city. Chevalier does an excellent job at historical fiction and I was captivated.
Of course you would already know this if you were my friend on Goodreads. You'd also be able to discover that I'm currently reading Falling Angels also by Tracy Chevalier. This story is about families in London in the early 1900s and takes place just after the death of Queen Victoria.
Another diversion has been exploring some new TV shows. One that may become a favorite is The Big Bang Theory. Though the characters seem a bit immature to me for being college professors and I worry the premise of nerds living next to an attractive, bright young woman might end up as a one trick pony, so far it's been amusing. Another show I'm watching is Samantha Who about a woman who suffers amnesia as a result of being hit by a car. The premise is she was a mean and hateful person in her past but now is the new improved Samantha. Again, the concept might get old quickly but I have to say I just love Christina Applegate in this role so I'll be watching.
So you see, I've kept myself distracted from the election as much as I can. But I don't know if I can sleep well until we have a new president. And though I promise not to leave the country if Obama loses, if he does lose I'll be so sad to be living in a country where more than 1/2 the people think Sarah Palin is qualified to be the Vice President. So please, country, don't let me down. Because you know Barack Obama is never gonna let you down.
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