My usual MO is to gather gifts throughout the year for birthdays and Christmas/Hanukkah.  That way I'm not rushing around at the last minute and I always have something to give to my loved ones.  Usually, the system works out really well for me.  Until today.  I was going through one of my boxes and I came across a number of really nice gift items ( Read more... )

No, not the Pink Ladies from Grease 1 and 2.  I'm talking about the little pink ribbon for breast cancer.  You really can't go anywhere these days without seeing some product urging you to Think Pink and buy it because it has a little pink ribbon on it or is totally covered in pink paint.  For example, this morning I wanted to play Lego Indiana ( Read more... )

It's official, I've been forgetting to post because I've been Twittering instead.  Anyone else here twitter?

Let' see, random fast items...

• we went to a great Jackson Browne concert with Danny, two encores and lots of standing ovations
• we are in the middle of remodeling the kitchen, cabinets are filling the room and will be locked into place soon
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I just took a quiz asking me to decide whether the small photos of an "Oh!" face was a Food Network Personality or a Porn Star.

I scored 100% correct. A+ 30/30

What does this say about me?!

Hairstylists and I have been having a rough year as a team.  I used to go to my friend B, who was an awesome stylist on the island, but since moving to the mainland... well.  There have been issues.

My previous attempt was back in April when I went to a salon in Renton.  The girl was not unfriendly, but she wasn't particularly engaging either.  She ( Read more... )

OMG!  Darth Vader explains math concepts!  I can't express how thrilled I am to find this.

Vader Explains the Pythagorean Theoream

"Don’t underestimate the dark side of the triangle."

All my life I have been unfortunate with my surroundings; mostly to the tune of bruises, scratches, bumps and the like -- nothing major.  I've also always had brittle short nails.  I never really wanted long nails; at least not as long as most of my schoolmates.  Even the colorguard girls had long nails!  Still don't know how they managed that one.

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