I am hosting a baby shower this weekend, the theme of course is books. If you could add a comment about why you loved books as a child or what your favorite book was or your favorite character or read aloud...any thought you have I can print out your comments into little strips and use them as a gift for the new mommy. That would be really nice!!  ( Read more... )

Mr. Dreamy emailed me this CNN article about swimming pool accidents/fatalities. These accidents are caused when children play near the pool pump or drain or whatnot. It is so graphic, but a must read if you have children that swim in pools or use hot tubs because you need to check to make sure those drains are covered.

Really sad. Please read it. I ( Read more... )

The only thing that surprised me about this election is that it is over today and is not going to drag on for weeks. I'm glad.

I wish I was in Chicago right now! If you are in Chicago I hope you are out on the streets setting off car alarms and fireworks and hugging people. Fantastic.

But this is sooooooooooooooooo deliciously good that I can wait.

I love the news today. LOVE IT.

Did you vote yet? How long did you wait? Did you early vote? What's your story?? If you didn't vote yet, when do you plan to? How is the weather where you are? The weather here in Phoenix is gorgeous and mild. John McCain held a rally at 2AM here and he's watching the returns at the Biltmore right here in Phoenix. I wish I could go! He's got ( Read more... )

Mr. Dreamy has Tony Romo on his fantasy football team, which means I have to post this very nice story of Tony helping a stranded couple with a flat tire. What a cool guy.

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/09/11/if-tony-romo-sees-you-stranded-on-the-side-of-the-road-theres/?icid=100214839x1208945604x1200545125

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iqktCdX0hs

If you only watch one video mocking the presidential race, make it this one.

What are your personal rules about giving up on a book? How do you stand on this prickly issue?

and just to see if there is a coorelation

Confess if you are the sort that sneaks a look at presents before Christmas or if you always let yourself be suprised.

I'll post my response after I've had a few comments.

Obama's speech today at Constitution Hall in Philadelphia was historic. I encourage you to watch it in it's entirety.

I'll edit this with a link later, kids are screaming, but a google search should help you find it.

Winter Statistics:

98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH SH*T' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A SLIPPERY ROAD.

THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM MICHIGAN AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS SH*T.'

(I didn't even change the state from Michigan to PA because people in PA are starting to act like babies about driving in the snow.)