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Sunday, July 31, 2011

whip-up charm in a jiffy

When waiting for guests to arrive, do you ever do last minute puttering and fluffing? Well, that's what I was doing recently while watching for my sisters (think: puppy at window). I grabbed a pretty piece of blue gingham from Victoria that I had trimmed.

I began to snip and tie and within minutes had infused a little country charm into my dining room.

A little here ...

and a little there.

Which leads me to a summer breakfast favorite:
Corn blueberry muffins filled with strawberry preserves

{And these are as easy to whip-up as tying bows}

Good ol' Jiffy corn muffin mix {about fifty cents a box!}
1 egg*
1/3 cup milk**
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup strawberry preserves (tinkered or store-bought)
* I use Egg Beaters
**I use skim milk

Follow box directions
- Add blueberries; fold-in gently
- Fill muffins cups half-way (about 2 full tablespoons); add a nice dollop of preserves; add more batter to cover until muffin cups are 1/2 full
- Follow box for bake time
- Makes about 6 muffins

Jiffy offers a free recipe booklet. I just ordered one -- and look -- blue gingham!

{July really flew by in a jiffy, didn't it? Slow-down summer! Slow-down!}

Saturday, July 23, 2011

scenic + pastoral + coastal + historic

Hello! Planned visits from family combined with a few deadlines sort of sneaked up on me and I have been on an unintentional blogging break. Last week was a sister-visit and next week will be more sister-time followed by seeing my in-laws. We've been having a nice time daytripping around the Ocean State.

Tiverton Four Corners

In efforts to be succint, I have to say that most of the towns we visited could be described using the same words: scenic, pastoral, coastal, historic. Grab a cup of your favorite drink while I give you a little tour. As for me, it's iced coffee in a mason jar. Let's begin!

Our first destination was Tiverton, a beautiful town that is part of a region called FarmCoast, where views of stone walls, farms and beaches are typical but never taken-for-granted. We had a casual dinner by the water at Evelyn's, a place featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. We even ordered lobster chow mein sandwiches just like the show's host Guy Fieri had. (Next time: the lobster BLT!)

By the time we arrived at Tiverton Four Corners, all of the galleries and shops were closed but local fave Gray's Ice Cream was open for a scoop of homemade ice cream enjoyed alongside a small cow pasture.

Imagine Gift Store

The next day, we were off to Warren for some shopping and a festival along the East Bay.

Quahog Festival

The Wooden Midshipman Shopping on Water Street

Warren Town Beach

Another day we headed to the southern part of "Little Rhody" to Wickford.

Turn left for shopping!

Big GASP over this minty fresh piece!

The Porch: Dash & Albert rugs, painted lanterns and bells! Prior location & visit.

Bowen's Wharf, Newport

The final day of one sister's visit concluded with a trip to Newport for more scenic, coastal and historic shopping and dining. [Supposedly we witnessed designer Carolina Herrera boarding a yacht.]

Well, that about wraps things up for now. With more family visits to come this week and a writing deadline or two, I may again be a bit absent from blogging but I'll be sure to bring my camera along to share even more of my beloved state.

Official State Drink

[Please note that no boys were made to go into too many gift shops. Beach scenes not included.]

Hope you're having fun too!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

hanky panky

Hi everybody! Summer is somehow simultaneously fast and slow, busy and lazy. Does that make any sense? Before I head out for the day with my boys, I have been spending the morning wrapping up some projects (with a mason jar full of iced coffee) including sending my text and photos to Romantic Homes for October's Make It feature.

As many of you know, I am very excited to be contributing to my favorite publications, including the current (August) issue of Romantic Homes where I have a Make It and am listed for the first time in that magazine as a Contributing Writer! {Thanks for the little push on that, Poppy}

Blogging is such a great medium for flexing your writing and photography muscles! {Gee, if only it burned significant calories, too}

I am happy to report that we are making progress on the list o' exterior projects. The wonky/Seussical/Bad-Shrub-Day shrubs have been dug up and removed thanks to my supernice husband. Just need to locate some blue hydrangeas now!

Thank you for the helpful comments on my curb appeal project post which may get put on pause with summer plans underway but it is set to resume! Stay tuned!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

I like to use my blog as a design diary to post images and ideas and get feedback: Perfection!

For years now, I have been wanting to add curb appeal to my beloved little home. I even asked for advice in a post titled Ideas Wanted over two years ago! I received many wonderful ideas but I just didn't have THE VISION. Or the time. Or the money.

Bad Shrub Day

Recently my next door neighbor had her home painted and we began chatting about all our ideas to infuse more Cape Cod into our Cape Cod style houses.

When I think of Cape Cod, I think quaint, beachy, relaxed and simple.

Shutters and window boxes with cascading flowers ...

Picket fences with roses ...

Once again, I began to "obsess" about the door and shutters. Do you paint them to match? Do you paint them differently? A Google search lead me to Your Home & Color Coach where I read that for a traditional look it's best to match shutters to the roof. A-ha!

Fabulous! Problem number 1 solved. But what to do about the door? So, bold-me contacted the blog's author with my question of what to do about the door, along with a photo.

"I think you'll have enough green in the yard with shrubs and other plantings. I would go for that rich hydrangea blue -- the one with the purple undertone. I think that will look spectacular!"

That's it!

Off to Home Depot with petals from my single hydrangea.

My favorite is Periwinkle by Glidden.

I found an example of a periwinkle door at Very pretty and very Capey!

First I will paint the front door.

And slowly as time and money allows I will tackle each project until THE VISION is complete.

~ Spray paint hardware to appear nickle instead of brass (?)
~ Paint shutters gray
~ Remove existing shrubs and replace with hydrangeas
~ Paint or stain (must research) the steps white; landings gray; paint a periwinkle "door mat"?
~ Install wooden white picket fence to top of front yard; plant roses or tall perennials
~ Install curved path from front door to driveway
~ Window boxes?

As always, this will be design-on-a-shoestring style and I'll be sure to keep you posted.

{We now return to summer, already in progress}

I hope everyone's summer is off to a happy, healthy and fun start!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

"fall" has arrived!

I know, I know ... it's early July but the fall issue of Romantic Country is here and that's fine with me because I have an article titled Dressed to Impress!

It was serendipity to be assigned the article about Annette Tatum's home in March because at the very same time I was working with Annette on dual guest posts which included a review and giveaway of her beautiful book, The Well-Dressed Home along with an interview with her for the Rhode Island online parents' site, Kidoinfo. Annette was always wonderful, sweet and so accommodating!

Turquoise velvet adds lovely contrast to barely-there rosette printed fabric which pays it forward by softening the appearance of the weathered table and sturdy wares.

{The caption above was cut but I thought it would be fun to include here}

It is such a thrill to see my words in print ...

along with my name listed as a contributing writer!

It's also a hoot to see my little word play at work! {Tee hee}

For the sidebar project I decided to write how to "back a bookcase beautifully."

Because this is something I have done myself in my own home.

Same effect -- even though my bookcase is from Staples. {Design on a dime, baby!}

Magazines continue to be a constant source of inspiration for me and I feel so fortunate to be contributing. The best part might just be that my boys are witnessing that if you dream it and work at it, you can do what you love.

My blog time in summer is not always easy to come by but always valued. Hope to visit soon!

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Saturday, November 29, 2008

Creative Saturday..

Today I decieded to take some time to make a card for the Limelight challenge.You can read about it here Here is my entry..

I punched out the scallops from white glitter paper, the Shoe images are inside the card showing through . I used a snowflake punch and added them to the card.. Just a black & white card for Black Friday!!

Decieded to make another one, I got this cute little moose from an Image swap..

Friday, November 28, 2008

Late night Creating!!!

Emmy finially fell asleep last night well after 10 PM, then I watched Sex& the city, and since I had to wake Hubby up at 3AM to open his store for Black Friday... I just stayed up all night!

But I was checking out Blogs and sales everywhere in the wee hours, I found this cute tag decoration, and I made me one..

Friday, November 21, 2008

HIP HOP Hangover

Another GREAT Hip Hop yesterday . So many great prizes won. So many fabulous deals at Unity! Thanks Angela for all the deals and thanks to all the team over there for the Beautiful designs and projects! If you have not Blog Hopped yet , you must go look! Amazing things you will see!Start here...

You still have time to order and get in on some deals, Thanks to Angela for extending the specials till Noon on Friday!

Here are some things I did yesterday...

This card was for the Snow challenge
I made this HIP HOP box and filled it with Hershey's Kisses... I ate em!!

Don't forget HIP HOP is on WED. next week! See you all at 10 AM CST.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Tink Time??

HUMMMM! I guess that would be the time between all other forces in MOM/ wife land? Right? Well whatever precious seconds I find to spend there, I LOVE IT!! Yep Tink Time is me... Just me least while I am typing up something of intrest about or in my realm of Maddness! I managed to make some Yule gift tags today for a swap I am in at SCS, I even managed to make a card from a Cute Image I recieved today from the Image PIF on SCS!!

Now , I am sure that somewhere the TIME Gods are trying to set my time and space back on its true AXIS! after all How can a MOM have any xtra time??? Ya skip lunch!! Thats how! Right?

Take a lookie at my Time spent today!!

HIP HOP Everyone!

Another GREAT Hip HOP yesterday, but it's not over yet... A Big Thank you to Angela for Extending the Hip Hop specials till 12 PM CT today!! That's right, Till NOON today you can still order the specials at that GREAT HIP HOP PRICE!!!
The Blog Hop as always , is Amazing.. if you have not Hopped yet, you really have to go see all the Great creations! Start at Angela's Blog ..
Hope to see you all again Next Thursday for another Great day of Hip HOP with Unity!!
Brightest Blessings to ALL....

I created a few cards this week for the challenges...

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Nov. 8.2008

I took the afternoon Off today , Thanks to my mail lady who brought Tinkerbell to me directally from Net Flicks. I then loaded it into Emmy's DVD player all the way in her room and she sat and watched the little fairy's, so I got to play with my stamps! I made some cards.. It is a good day!!


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Monday, March 17, 2008

Almond Cadbury Thins

There's a new type of Cadbury Thin showing up in the wild. Almond! I found a box at London Drugs, but I've also heard they've been seen at Walmart. There's real bits of almond mixed in there. My new addiction. Yum!

Vanessa said...

eSpaces said...

uh oh. Thank goodness those are only 100 cal.

*runs to Wal-Mart*

Julie said...

These look yummy!
Can't wait to find some.

JessiesBlog said...

mmmmm *wipes drool*
Those look so yummy!


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5 best resources on How To Improve Yourself in every aspect of your life. Set realistic goals and aim for a better life

    Let’s face it, self-development is not easy…. Working on setting goals is not easy. When you know that you want to reach a destination and you set goals the proper way, you are not only committing yourself to reaching a specific goal, but you are also understanding that there are certain actions that you will need to make in order to meet your goals.

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• Six Tips For Buying Cannabis Seeds For Sale

    When you are looking to buy cannabis seed for sale from an online distributor, there could be a wide variety available.  Each type of seeds has its own benefits and its own best use. The best option for you will depend on what you plan to use the Marijuana for. Here are a few tips to make buying Cannabis Seeds For Sale easier.

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Arizona Wildcats at UTSA Roadrunners: Betting odds, start time and tv info

On Thursday night the Arizona Wildcats will hit the road to take on the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners.

A 1-0 Arizona team is coming off a lopsided 58-13 win over UNLV last Friday. UTSA is also coming off a win after knocking off Houston.

Coverage of Thursday night’s game between Arizona and UTSA will air on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 8:00 pm ET. The Alamodome in San Antonio, TX will play host to this matchup.

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Will Arizona add another win early or will UTSA pull off the upset?

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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Don't be afraid...

I mean you no harm.

I'm just.............................
.........................................Chopping Onions!

This is one cooking chore that I usually DESPISE but I find this towel-mask-sunglass concoction works really well to ward off onion tears. (Towel is secured behind the head using a claw clip.) The dog freaked out when he saw me and his non stop barking almost made me chop off a finger. If any of you decide to try this remedy just make sure you remove the towel in case someone happens to ring your doorbell. This is not a popular look by today's standards.

Wrigley The Destroyer

Why is it that all of Wrigley's toys are now just mere carcasses of what they used to be? I'm done spending gobs of money on those cute little stuffed animals just so they can be slaughtered and degutted in all of 3 minutes (most recently, the baby chick in denim overalls or the pig sportin' watermelon pajamas). I usually perform a sturdiness test before I buy to see if the toy can hold up to Wrigs incessant gnawing and tugging. I was strolling the Petco aisles and saw these adorable stuffed toys in all sorts of different dog breeds. The Pug was the cutest of the bunch and since we used to have a Pug I thought I'd get one for Wrigs to play with. But not before I test it's durability! I grab a hold of the head and yank as hard as I can and the damn thing rips right off. I sort of wedged the body into the opening of the head and placed the decapitated Pug back into the basket with the others. I sure hope no one else saw me because I know I looked like a complete psycho. And I felt bad about putting it back but with a $9 price tag I'll search for something with a bit more staying power. Like a spare tire. It'll be a while before I head back to that store.

Desperate Housecats update

I heard back from the producer of the cat show and as it turns out for the time being this show is "on hold". There have been some unforeseen circumstances that have momentarily stopped production of this show. He is going to keep me abreast of the situation(s) as things progress but he did say that the show is not shelved, and not to give up hope, yet. We'll just have to keep our fingers (and paws) crossed. One thing's for certain in the wonderful world of TV...nothing is for certain.

In the meantime, I'll share this pic of Chumley underneath our bedroom shower curtain. Every morning as Tom and I make the bed Chum jumps up just as we are putting on the final layer (the vinyl curtain) and likes to burrow himself and hide. I think he thinks that we can't see him. For those of you not familiar with why we have a shower curtain on the bed, we have a cat that likes to pee on our beds. Really, it's not because we, ourselves have overactive bladders or enjoy the high from the noxious fumes that emit from this heavy plastic tarp. We do it to save ourselves another trip to the mattress store. We've been married 9 years and we're on our 3rd mattress. I guess that's not so bad, a new mattress every 3 years. But since we've come up with the genius idea of covering our beds in shower curtains, we shouldn't have to buy a new one for quite a while.

I've even tried to beautify the plastic sheath as best I could...matching it to the room decor,

and tying pretty color coordinated bows to each piece.

For our bedroom, I opted for a more opaque curtain with see through cirlces. The other day I got some new pillows and pillow cases and as Tom and I were making the bed it looked so pretty and spring like. I said to Tom, "I love our new pillows and cases. It reminds me of an old fashioned room in a quaint bed and breakfast." And as he finished covering up the bed in plastic he replied, "Yeah, after a murder." I think he's been watching too much CSI.

Chris Isaak Concert (bumped up)

(Just so you know, there will be run on sentences, grammatical errors, tense errors, inappropriate pronoun use, etc. This blog is just a creative outlet for my thoughts and ramblings so I don't take the time to make it a literary masterpiece. Spell check is about as far as I go and even that's pushing it. So if you can look past all that...enjoy!)

So, about the concert. We were guests of Hart Schaffner & Marx who as I said earlier have partnered with Chris on a new suit line. The president of Hart Marx had an "All Access" pass to go backstage, upstage, under the stage, basically free to roam. He also knew that I was a big fan so he was able to take Tom and I backstage before the show, actually into Chris's dressing room to say hello. We walked in and Chris was wearing his blue suit pants and a black shirt. His drummer, manager and Rodney the dog were in there with him. The first thing I noticed is that Chris has gorgeous hair (doesn't look like he'll ever have to worry about receding), crystal blue eyes and a flawless complexion. Not a wrinkle on his face and no, I don't think he's ever had an injection of botox. He's just genetically (and vocally) blessed.

Of course I had a million questions and before we went in, I had asked Rich (from Hart Marx) if it was ok to do a sort of impromptu interview. He said sure depending on time, but thought that I should write out my questions in case I choke when I see him and Tom chimed in, "Not to worry, she's done this before." It was cute. Again, Tom still holds the title for Most Patient and Tolerant Husband. So after introductions and hand shakes I whipped out my photos from the '03 concert and showed them to Chris. He took all three, studied them and then said, "I remember this!" He looked at the picture of me slapping his behind and laughed and said that he did in fact remember that night on stage. I told him that I just had to do it (the slapping of the bum) because I didn't think I'd have too many opportunities in the future. I was very tempted to start more slapping right then and there but I was able to reel myself in and continue with my questions.

First thing I asked him, "When in the heck are you planning to release a new album??? It's really been waaaaaaay too long. Don't get me wrong, I love the "Best Ofs" and the 18 different versions of Somebody's Crying on i-tunes but I really feel it's time for some new songs! So is that in the works?" I think I may have come across a little harsh off the bat, but I'm very passionate about music and it's not something I can easily stifle. Chris raised his eyebrows to his drummer and they both laughed, then he replied, "Well...we have been in the process of writing new music for a few years now, it's taken a little longer but soon, we'll be releasing a new album. We're really proud of it, and you should be pleased." (this is all from memory so I'm paraphrasing what I can remember here). I told him I was excited to hear that, I didn't press him for a release date but I'm assuming it's going to be sometime in the summer when he launches his solo tour.

My next question was specific to a particular music video. The song is Solitary Man and there is a scene in the video that's, um, well...definitely not G rated. Chris is in bed, alone, naked from the waist up (sheets covering the rest of him). Without going into too much detail I'll let your imagination deduce what is to come. But let me reiterate: He's ALONE in bed, appears to be NAKED, and the song is SOLITARY MAN. You do the math. Oh and did I mention there is a shot of his hand sliding down his stomach and then disappearing under the sheets. Now that you have the background on this I can continue with the question and oh and let me just say that I totally felt like the Chris Farley character on Saturday Night Live who would run into random celebs and ask them all sorts of idiotic things like say for example Joe Pesci, "Remember when you did that scene in Goodfellas and you had to hit that guy with a baseball bat over and over and over again? Do you remember that?? I do. That was cool." Yep, that's totally how I felt. Anyway, here's my second question..."You know in your video Solitary Man, where you're lying in bed, and you're you know the part I'm talking about?" Chris is smiling but looking at me and then the others in the room like, "Where the hell is she going with this?" But he politely says, "Yeah, I think I know the scene you're talking about." So I continue, "Ok, so the part where it gets sort of um, risque...and it cuts to the body shot, was that you or did you use a body double?" Chris, looking somewhat taken aback, is laughing and so are the rest of the people in the room, including Tom who is now shaking his head between chuckles. Chris then bashfully replies, "That was me." I smile and nod and then say, "Any chance there's an un-edited version of that floating around somewhere?" At this point, he's blushing. It was all in good fun and we all shared a good laugh. Interestingly enough, this question sparked an entire conversation about the video and it's director. Chris told us that the director was known for doing really off the wall type shots. He asked Chris to start hitting himself in that scene, "really beating himself up" and Chris said he didn't feel that was necessary and it wasn't something that he would normally do in real life and Chris said he asked the director if that's something he does regularly because he just didn't think it made a whole lot of sense. It was a very entertaining bit of information that he shared with all of us and we all got quite a kick out of it. I let them know that personally, I'm glad he didn't end up hitting himself. I thought the video turned out just fine the way it is.

We had been in there for a while and it was getting close to show time (about 15 minutes away!)so I only had time for one more question which was, "Will you ever come back to TV and do another series/sitcom? I LOVED The Chris Isaak Show. It really was the Entourage of it's time." Chris pointed to his drummer Kenney and said, "Do you want to take that one?" and Kenney replied, "Actually we're meeting with (a stand up comic guy and now I can't remember his name) tomorrow to talk about a sitcom deal." I was thrilled to hear this so I just about started to jump up and down but I didn't go overboard. I thanked them soooooo much for their generous time and then asked for one quick picture. We took the first one, just looking into the camera and I thanked Chris and then he said, "Wait a minute." He grabbed the wine bottle and then handed me the wine glass and said let's take another one for fun. So that is how I got the 2nd picture. We said our goodbyes and I told them how I couldn't wait for the concert and that I'll be the one screaming the loudest, dancing on my chair. And as usual, I was!

Chris and Rodney the dog...

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

more on Chumley's Bear Cruises

Thanks to my friend Lori, for finding this gem on youtube. If any of you are on the fence about sailing the seas with Chumley's Bear, I'm sure after watching this video you'll quickly make up your mind. I'm also beginning to think the word "bear" takes on a completely different meaning for these folks.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Interested in a Gay Cruise?

For those of you who know my cat Chumley (and his bear) you will find this very amusing. I am beginning to think this cruise was created in honor of Chumley and his bear!

Here is the human "Chumley" who I'm assuming is the one who puts this whole shin dig together. I'm tempted to write to him about my Chumley and his bear and see if he'd like to hire him out as the ship's mascot.

For anyone interested in taking a Chumley's Bear Gay cruise, I've included the link below. Sorry ladies, it appears to be for men (and gay cats) only.

  • Chumley's Bear Cruises

  • I've always waited for something like this to happen...

    But why did it have to be Miss USA???

    Whether it's politics or pageants, we're really not looking so great to the rest of the world right now.

    Sunday, May 27, 2007

    Naughty boy

    Here we have a very defiant Wrigley, who refuses to drop his "stick" upon entering the house. He looks so foolish. It's been over an hour and I'm not giving in. That stick is NOT coming into this house!

    my favorite picture

    Here is a RARE shot of the furry guys getting along. It lasted all of 2.3 seconds until Chumley jumped off the chair and Wrigley took a flying leap onto Chumley, landing on his lower body and then trying to smother him. Will there ever be peace between these two??? If so, I doubt I'll be alive to see it.

    Beauty Bargain Buy of the week...

    "Oil of Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod Anti-Aging Triple Response System"

    We've now lived in constant sunshine for 4 years and after the first year I started to notice some more freckles and spots on my face and was developing fine lines around the eyes from squinting all the time. So I made an appointment with a well known, reputable dermatologist here in Orange County (the mecca of all things flawless and beautiful) and I asked the Dr. to please prescribe me the BEST stuff they had, no matter what the cost. And do you know what she told me? She told me to head to Target or CVS or Walgreens and purchase a jar of Oil of Olay. I said "WHAT?? You have got to be kidding me, that's just cheapy over the counter stuff for like $10! What can that do?" And she went on to tell me that Oil of Olay is one of the oldest skin care lines in the world and every product they have out on the market has been researched for decades and the ingredients are no different from that of high priced department store or Dr. prescribed brands. (Now when it comes to other skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, or serious brown spots, that is different because the prescription strength brands are higher concentrated than store bought products.) But for fine lines and overall skin maintenance, Oil of Olay is the best on the market. I even showed her a brochure that I picked up in her waiting room proclaiming a "miracle in a bottle" for wrinkles with a price tag of several hundred dollars and she told me to throw that away. How refreshing to find an honest Dr. not out to make a fast buck! I thanked her for her insight and suggestions and on the way home made a pit stop at Target to give these Olay products a whirl. It's been 3 years now and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. A few months ago I discovered this new product below and REALLY recommend it for the eye area. Costs around $25 for a box of 24 pods to last 8 weeks. I use these in conjunction with Olay Definitiy moisturizer and Regenerist eye serum.

    Here's a look at what they can do for you...

    Pod puts the benefits of three treatments at your fingertips...for radiant, younger-looking eyes:
    1) Resurfaces — regenerates surface cells, revealing younger-looking skin
    2) Decongests puffiness — massage helps remove excess undereye fluids
    3) Fills lines and wrinkles — microspheres help fill creases for a smoother look

    squeeze to release product
    apply with dabbing motion
    massage into skin around eye
    For best results, use three times per week.
    Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested.

    Friday, May 25, 2007

    It's Memorial Day Weekend S. Cal!

    Enjoy 3 full days of fun in the sun just as long as you don't go to the beach.

    Thursday, May 24, 2007

    Nosy Neighbor

    Earlier tonight our neighbor (not directly next door, but next door to our next door neighbors) had a fire truck, ambulance, paramedic van and two police cars pull up to their house. They were there for about 20 minutes and then one by one they left. Is it rude if I ring their doorbell to ask why? The curiousity is driving me crazy!

    Thank God for modern technology

    Want to know how I take my thirteen year old psycho attack cat to the vet?

    Digitally. I take pictures of his ailments and then bring them in to show the doctor.

    Even the pictures are a challenge to capture. Chumley never sits still!

    Poor little guy is losing chunks of fur on his ears. I've read online that it could be a sign of old age, ear mites, or worse yet, a serious feline disease. We'll see what the doc can determine from the photos. I hope it's nothing serious.

    The 17 year ick!

    I'm over 2000 miles away from these hideous rat bastards but they still manage to scare the bejesus outta me. I remember this time 17 years ago back in the north shore of Chicago, like it was yesterday. What an awful time that was. Our neighborhood was filled with thousands of old gigantic trees and when the sun would go down the cicadas would emerge from the ground and literally cover the lawns. They looked like flattened tootsie rolls wiggling and buzzing about. YECH! The mere memory of this makes the hair on my neck stand straight up! Then they would scurry their way up the tree trunks and settle into the branches and leaves doing whatever it is these beasts do every 17 years. One time one of them got into my car and thankfully I noticed it before I left the neighborhood because I jumped out right then and there, keys in ignition - door wide open, in the middle of the street, then ran, screaming like a bat outta hell, straight into my neighbors house. I wouldn't have cared if someone stole the car as long as that damn cicada went along with it.

    Another time one landed in my hair while I was walking to my car and I fricking went ape shit. I ran all around the front yard bashing my head into the ground hoping it would fall out while spewing out all sorts of profanities. The neighbors were just as freaked out about the locusts as I was (as well as my mom and sister) so it was not out of the ordinary to see this happen to others on our street. It was almost a daily occurrence to hear someone scream out in horror and/or yell out random swear words. We all knew it was because of "them".

    Then there was another time when one got into the house. I was upstairs and I heard my mom scream the most awful, blood curdling shrill from the kitchen. I went numb because I knew it was going to be bad. I secretly hoped that perhaps an armed intruder had entered our home but as soon as I went downstairs I knew we were not so lucky. There was my mom, shaking and yelling at the black beast as big as a fun sized Snickers bar with red eyes. Yes, he had bulging red eyes. She had grabbed a broom and was holding it in an attack position and just kept screaming, "What do we do? What do we do? What do we doooooooooooo?" I was no help in the matter; I just stood there screaming "OH MY GOD! OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOD!" We stayed this way for several minutes, screaming and shaking, but not taking our eyes off the enemy. We finally managed to tag team him and decided to shoo him out through the dining room with the broom. We took turns shooing with the broom and from start to finish the entire process probably took us close to a half hour. I just remember being drenched in sweat afterwards and we both didn't stop shaking for the rest of the night. I think I even slept in ear muffs that night (actually I don't think I slept at all) and we were both on high alert always scanning the rooms for others who may have invaded our home. It was like a real life horror movie.

    Which brings me to last night's dream:
    In my dream I was actually sleeping in my bedroom in our current house and awoke in the middle of the night because I was starving. I head downstairs into the kitchen to make myself a peanut butter sandwich. I didn't turn on the lights so all this was being done in the dark although there was sort of an eerie gray film of haze that illuminated the kitchen. I start spreading the peanut butter onto the bread and it's sort of hard to spread and I remember thinking to myself, "That's weird, we don't have chunky peanut butter". So I struggle through the spreading process, fold up the sandwich and take a big bite. It tastes awful but I'm soooo hungry that I continue to eat. (Now in my dream state I really think I can taste whatever it is I'm eating and I'm probably gagging in my sleep because it tastes soooo rancid.) I'm about half way done with the sandwich and I think maybe this peanut butter has expired so I flip on the lights to check the date of the jar and I look...the inside of the jar is riddled with squirming CICADAS!!!!!!!!!!! I start foaming at the mouth, spitting out bits of the sandwich, trying to make myself vomit and then I look at the rest of the sandwich and there are moving tentacles and blinking red eyes staring back at me!! I scream and throw my sandwich straight through the kitchen window (which breaks into a million pieces) and then grab for the phone and call Tom. (Even though it's in the middle of the night, he's still at the office??) Through screams I tell him what just happened and I tell him that he must come home right now, we have to get the cicadas that I ate out of my stomach and he tells me that he can't leave because he still has some putting to do!!!!! Ok, I'm starting to sweat even as I type this, just reliving this damn dream. Deep breaths. after I scream some more at Tom and tell him that he has to come home NOW the doorbell rings. I run to the door and it's my dentist from Chicago. He tells me that my caps weren't put in right and says they need to be taken out immediately. I tell him fine, take them out which he starts doing right then and there in my foyer. OMG this is so weird even as I type this. So now I am toothless and bloody and then I taste the cicadas that I ate in my sandwich and my stomach starts to gurgle and I throw up on the spot. It was like coffee grounds with all sorts of insect body parts. Sorry to be so graphic, I'm just typing this all from memory of the dream. I didn't intend for this post to be this long either so I'll spare you all the gory finale of the dream and stop right here.

    Wednesday, May 23, 2007

    2 fiascos in 2 hours...

    Want to know why I replace my cell phone every year?

    Late this afternoon I was playing fetch with Wrigs in the family room. I call it the lazy ass's version of dog play because I was reclined on the couch, throwing him the ball while watching some nonsense reality television. I also had my lap top on my chest (so does that make it a chest top?) reading Court TV message boards, once you start, you're addicted. I was paying half-assed attention to all 3 "tasks" and as Wrigley jumped up on the couch for the umpteenth time demanding I throw his ball, I mistakenly grabbed my cell phone. I was winding up for the throw, then realized it was NOT his ball but apparently the signal from my brain did not make it to my arm in time and I whipped the phone across the room. It slammed into the stairs, hard (luckily they are carpeted) but then bounced onto the hard wood floor with full force. The battery popped off, but not all the way so I put it back in it's place but the screen was black. I hit the shut down button for a few seconds and then blew on it (it was covered in both cat and dog hair) and waited a minute or two before I turned it back on again. It started up ok although it took longer than usual, but when I tried to call my home number it kept shutting down. So GREAT! I made need to purchase yet another cell phone. Come to think of it, this one only lasted 10 months.

    Cut to....2 hours later.

    I was on my way out to run some errands. I'm half way up the street and realize I forgot my cell phone. So I turn around and come home. I'm back inside and then remember that this stupid thing probably doesn't work anyway, so I postpone the errands 'til the daylight hours and head outside with Wrigs and his tennis ball for some "real play" (but not before I grab a glass of Chianti and a bowl of reduced fat cheese nips, aka dinner). I settle in on the lounger and have a sip of wine, pop a few nips and throw the ball. It soars across the yard and lands on a chair in the little outdoor living room area. It settles between the cushion of the chair and the chair's arm. Wrigs, being the baby that he is, chooses to bark like a maniac at the ball instead of jumping up on the chair to retrieve it. He is a Retriever mind you, but he does the name no justice. So I get up out of my lounger (wow, I just realized I sound like such a lazy ass today) and walk over to the other side of the yard to get his ball and I chuck it full force back to other side of the yard, where I was sitting. As it's in the air I think, "Oh shit, oh no." And yes, it hits my FULL glass of RED wine, which shatters on impact and takes down the bowl of nips. Wrigs is frantically trying to gobble up the fallen nips so I rush over to grab him by the collar and yank him back into the house so he doesn't step on the shards of glass. Chumley's right at the door because whenever Wrigs and I are outside he likes to sit and watch the fun that he's not having so a frenzied chase ensues and I say, "F*CK IT" and let them hash it out. I head back outside and my patio now looks like a crime scene. I pick up the big chunks of glass and put them aside then get the broom from the garage to sweep up the mess. I hose off the patio, head back inside and pour myself a fresh glass, in a plastic cup.

    Moral of the story: Don't play fetch with your dog.

    The weird thing about mistaking the cell phone for the ball is that I tend to do stuff like that a lot. Like if I'm heading out and have to throw away a small piece of trash in the outdoor garbage can (like a paper coffee cup) I'll have the trash in one hand and my car keys in the other and half the time I end up throwing out my car keys. Or if I'm putting away groceries and I am still holding my cell phone I will put the phone in the pantry or refrigerator thinking it's food. Or even scarier still, YEARS ago, before I was married...I accidentally mailed my purse instead of a package in a mail drop in Chicago. I better stop there. People might start to think I'm an idiot or something.

    Tuesday, May 22, 2007

    Artichokes and Q-tips?

    Someone did a search on google looking for artichokes and q-tips which led them to my blog...

    For the life of me I cannot find any entry where I would have posted a story about artichokes and q-tips. But if I did, I apologize. I need to stop blogging about nonsense at 2am when I'm sleep deprived. I'll take that advice right now and watch a rerun of The Naked Archaeologist on the History channel.

    Nite Nite!

    An Ode To Marriage

    9 Years

    The 1st year was a challenge, getting used to our brand new life.
    The 2nd year taught me patience. I need a lot to be your wife.

    Year 3, we found our rhythm and finally got the hang of it.
    Then came year number 4. We're moving to Minnesota? Shit!

    But we grew so close by number 5 - heading west didn't take much force.
    Years 6, 7 and 8, where'd my husband go? Oh that's right...the golf course.

    Which brings us now to number 9, it's almost hard to believe.
    What does our life, our future hold? We'll just have to wait and see!

    I love you bug. Happy Anniversary!!!

    Monday, May 21, 2007

    OMG I am now yelling at the TV!!!

    (and yes, I still have a blazing headache)

    I'm watching the season finale of The Bachelor and I seriously think these idiot women must be on some hard-core mind altering drugs. This has GOT to be the Nerdiest bachelor ever! He's always so stiff and awkward and seems to lack basic social/conversation skills. And why does he always sound like he's reading off of a script? He almost seems programmed, like a robot. And then when he talks in that high pitched sing song voice? OMG, I literally have to stop myself from throwing whatever is in reach straight through the tv. (Chumley jumped off my lap just in time.) What is wrong with these desperate women?!? Seriously, the high school drop-out turned sandwich artist at our local Subway has more charm in his left pinky than "Lt. Andy."

    "I promise to bore you with my cardboard personality and corny jokes as long as we both shall live. H-he H-he H-he. Will you marry me?"

    He reminds me of a cross between Flat Stanley and Guy Smiley. Completely one-dimensional and his eye brows are always in that perplexed position...

    To his future wife: Stock up on the booze now sweetheart. You're going to need it!!!

    As a side note, his grandparents were very entertaining. I particularly liked when his Grandpa was talking to him about being "turned-on" and how he needs to "think long and hard" about what will be important to him in the future. Classic.

    Alright, now my head is throbbing. Time to shut down and finish watching the rest of Corn Fest 2007.

    chris isaak con't.

    Now I've got a full blown hormone headache so I'm still not able to blog much about the concert. For now, I'll just post this link for Hart Schaffner Marx, a men's clothing company that has partnered with Chris to promote a new suit line. Check out the video on the link. I think they made an excellent choice in Chris. Don't you?

  • Hart Schaffner Marx
  • Saturday, May 19, 2007

    Why I Love Vegas...

    Hard Rock Cafe: Cotton Candy dessert bowl (I get this every time we're there)

    Doing fun things with the cotton candy and then presenting it to an unsuspecting table of drunks...

    Still having cotton candy left over for hungry husband to snack on (I didn't want to smush the candy so I had no other choice but to put it on my head en route to the Night clubs)

    Finally smooshing left over candy into a sticky mask of goo to stumble around Vegas incognito...

    And the best part about it - We're in Vegas so this is nothing out of ordinary!!!

    Tonight's Dinner...

    Beef Jerky followed by a dozen or so chocolate chip cookies.

    I wish I was kidding. I didn't sleep well last night and was too tired to make a half-assed attempt at cooking. So this is what we ate. And now I feel all icky inside. We don't often indulge in this sort of fare but it was within reach this evening and that's all I could muster. My husband can be such a good sport (at times).

    Wednesday, May 16, 2007

    My Guiltiest of Pleasures

    This is Enrique Iglesias's new song. I just heard it for the first time a couple days ago on TRL (thanks Bridget!) and I LOVE IT! His new album comes out June 12. This is one purchase I won't be making on i-tunes. Instead I'll do it the old fashioned way and actually buy the CD, complete with color photos, close ups and behind the scenes shots. He should start touring this summer and I've already started saving my pennies for the 2007 concert fund. Let the countdown begin!

    (I had a severe case of the flu when this picture was taken. I almost fainted right afterwards. But of course that was probably not flu related.)

    (Ok I hate this picture - of ME not Enrique! It looks like I have a mouthful of giant fake teeth! Not very flattering. Even Enrique appears taken aback by my gargantuan horse teeth.)

    I fell into the toilet this morning.

    Hard. A giant kerplunk, bare ass submerged in the cold bowl water. Not a good way to start the day. Honey, if and when you read this can you please remember to put the seat down? Especially first thing in the morning, when I'm groggy and don't' like to turn on the lights in the bathroom. Thank you.

    Monday, May 14, 2007

    courtesy of...

    This Week's Challenge:

    "Name certain internal parts of the human body, five letters, the word is plural. This word contains an "i." Change the "i" to an "o," spell the result backward, and you'll name another part of the body that's very near the first ones. What body parts are these?"

    This has been consuming my thoughts for two whole days, so much so that it was hindering my daily productivity. I was zoning out of conversations, almost drove straight through a solid red light, and many times I'd just shout out random possibilities, no matter where I was. "RETINA!" Nope that's not gonna work, it's got to be plural. But we do have two of those so does that count? Probably not. Plus RETINA spelled backwards replaced with an "o" is ANOTER and from what I can remember from high school biology, there aren't any ANOTERS floating around in our body. "SPINE!" Again probably not because of the plural issue but the spine is comprised of many discs so maybe-- "DISCS!!!" Ok what does that spell backwards with an "o". S-C-S-O-D...Shucks! DAMN IT! THIS IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!! Ok I'm done thinking about this. Time to move on and focus on something else. "PENIS!" Oh wait, it has to be an internal organ. Ah Crimeny! I give up.

    I had no choice but to resort to one of the most intelligent people I know (Peter) and within hours I received the answer. I've typed out the answer in the comments section of this post for those of you who want to know. And for those of you who don't......GOOD LUCK!!!

    Dessert Anyone?

    While searching online for something totally unrelated, I came across this recipe for Cow Udder Eclairs: (courtesy of

    Cow Udder Eclairs

    12 fresh lean cow udders
    1 pint of whipping cream
    1 cup of brown sugar
    1 can artichoke hearts
    1 stick butter
    1 small filleted smelt
    1 container of Nair

    Soak the cow udders in Nair to remove the hair. Repeat several times if necessary until all hair is removed. Rinse in warm water. Place a stick of butter into a warm frying pan. Wait until all of the butter has melted, then add the cow udders. Fry them for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Chop the artichoke hearts and smelt on a cutting board into fine pieces. In
    a large bowl, add the whipping cream, brown sugar and the chopped artichokes and smelt. With a mixer on low, whip until creamy with a consistency like vanilla pudding. Remove the udders from the pan and make a long slice down the side of each udder. Spread the pudding mixture into each slit. Serve warm or cold and have an "Udderly Wonderful" snack.

    Although tempting, I'm not sure I'd want to eat something after it's been soaked in Nair. And I'm pretty sure that our local grocer doesn't keep a fresh stock of udders on hand. It's really too bad, would have been a great compliment to the bull testicle meat loaf I have baking in the oven.

    Something to ponder...

    This came through to me via email today so I thought I'd post it on here.

    I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.

    Garden Rule: When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

    The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

    Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

    Have you noticed since everyone has a camcorder these days no one talks about seeing UFOs like they used to?

    In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.

    How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

    Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out?"

    Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there? I'm gonna eat the next thing that comes outta its butt."

    If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a song about him?

    Why does your OB-GYN leave the room when you get undressed if he's going to look up there anyway?

    Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

    Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?

    Makes you think, doesn't it??? I'm going to start compiling a list of my own.

    Funny kitchen gadget

    One thing I can't live without in the kitchen is my egg yolk separator. My friend Lori got this for me a few years ago and I absolutely LOVE it. It makes cooking up egg whites a snap and it's virtually mess free. I was searching different ones on line to purchase for a friend and I found this one which I thought was so clever (and a tad bit disgusting too!)

    Friday, May 11, 2007

    Battle of the Beasts

    I feel bad for little Chumley. It's been almost a year since Wrigley swallowed one of Chum's favorite mouse toys so since then Chumley has been void of all his toys. We just didn't want to take another chance so everything Chum had has been hidden out of sight. Chumley will find other things to play with, mostly items taken from the garbage. He loves to play with q-tips, crumpled receipts and even the little paper tags the dry cleaners put on dress shirts. And when I'm working on a latest creation at the dining room table, he's always right there with me ready to dive into all the craft baskets and boxes. The other day he found this blue pipe cleaner and has been carrying it around with him non stop. He puts it in his food bowl and eats with it and even brings it up to bed with him and sleeps next to it.

    Wrigley watches intensely as Chumley throws the pipe cleaner high into the air, catches it, then runs off with it in his mouth. Chumley can play like this for hours, he still acts like a kitten sometimes. Chumley also likes to taunt and tease Wrigley. He'll bring the pipe cleaner right to the cut out door and sit back and watch as Wrigley tries to wedge his fat head through the door to grab it. Wrigley tries a few different tactics. He'll lay down and pretend to act uninterested in the game...

    And then Chumley will get up and bring the pipe cleaner closer to the door and then all at once Wrigs pops up and a fight ensues...

    This time, Wrigley emerged victorious.

    Wrigley is not letting the pipe cleaner out of his sight! After several moments of chewing it, nudging it around with his nose and then laying on top it, he tires out and naps next to it. Who knew a silly pipe cleaner could be so much fun?

    Mind you, Wrigley has a basket of 30+ toys but this stupid blue pipe cleaner is the hot ticket in this house. Chumley watches from afar as Wrigley is having the time of his life with HIS new toy. Feeling bad for Chum, I try and take it from Wrigs. He's not giving in so easily...

    With the help of my husband, we chase and corner Wrigs and struggle to get to the pipe cleaner. Wrigs chomps down several times and tries to hide the pipe cleaner as far back in his throat as possible. I'm finally able to pry open his jowls and remove the soggified pipe cleaner. He is NOT happy with us...

    But someone else sure is!!! Even though he still looks pissed off in the photo.


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"Cajun Blackened" Redfish

Postby chorizon » Thu May 05, 2011 8:24 pm

Cajun Blackened Redfish

Took this one off the internet a while back, modified it for camping purposes and tried it last weekend; it were excellent!

Not a true "blackened" recipe but is very good.

* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/4 cups Italian-style salad dressing
* 4 (4 ounce) fillets red drum

I made up the mixture at home (besides the redfish) and refrigerated it in a tupperware container.

At camp, I took my 10 inch skillet and seared the redfish on high-heat in olive oil with kosher salt and fresh pepper for a couple of minutes per side.

Then add the mixture, lower heat to simmer and cover with tin-foil for 20-30 minutes.

Good stuff...
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Sunday, March 5, 2017

5 Women Every Christian Should Know

From Katharina Luther, who escaped a convent and became a radical reformer, to Amanda Berry Smith, an itinerant minister who was born a slave, these women changed history. A few years ago, a book debuted featuring short biographies of people who had made an impact on Christian history. The book spanned four centuries. Of the 50 people spotlighted over those 400 years, only four were women. “Women’s voices have not been as public and powerful as those of men throughout much of history, but this does not mean they were not influential,” says Karen Swallow Prior, author of Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of HannahRead More →

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Stop Sending Out Good Vibes

Stop Sending Out Good Vibes

“Sending positive vibes your way.”

Some mean it harmlessly. They are just repeating others. Others say it to communicate something spiritual without sounding religious. Still others hope to convey some form of optimism in light of a friend’s grim circumstances.

Fresh out of college and newly married, I remember sitting in a cubicle surrounded by people that did not know or love God. When my coworkers and boss heard that I had miscarried, I received a slew of messages with such “vibes” coming my way. Reading such sentiments on my computer screen left me baffled as to how these people could handle their lives without the real hope that Christ gives.

Now, men and women around the world have walked through their lives with strong optimism toward different cosmic forces or self-help mechanisms. It may have appeared, through the world’s measure of success, that it worked for them. However, we can be certain that a life devoid of gospel transformation will produce only grapes of wrath.

Positive-Vibes Theology

I would like to challenge you, as a believer in Christ, to evaluate the phrases and hashtags you throw out to a world desperate for hope. It may seem harmless enough, but the vibes you’re alluding to are vacuous. Our friends aren’t strong enough on their own to “keep their heads up” and “pull through” life’s challenges, like vain platitudes suggest. No, they were made to find their strength in the God who made them. Theology matters. It doesn’t take long for someone to see the way we deal with the circumstances in our lives. We either have confidence in God or confidence in the flesh.

If we choose to eliminate the life-giving words of God we have access to in the Bible, we are robbing God of glory and people around us of truth. I tremble when considering the flippant words I have spoken to people. Or the words I have spoken that highlighted my own abilities rather than God’s.

A self-help, unbiblical phrase should shake us for two reasons: either we are unaware of the words we use or we believe what we say. Both are warning signs for those in Christ. The chasm between the flesh and the work of the Spirit is not small. It is deep, as far reaching as heaven is from hell. With God or without God.

World’s Wisdom or God’s?

The Psalms enlighten us to the joy-meets-sorrow pattern of the life of a believer. We see Asaph’s fear, anguish, and abandonment met by his sureness of God’s promises, comfort, and presence. We don’t see him trust in his strength of mind. We see the opposite. God met his failing heart and failing mind with his strength and presence, which alone satisfies our souls (Psalm 73).

Romans 8, one of the greatest chapters in the entire Bible, contrasts life in the flesh with life in the Spirit. The wall of hostility, our former position as enemies of the cross, has been shattered by the love of God. The very Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is at work in us. We must rely on him, not positive vibes.

Galatians 5 also shows us that the two are polar opposites. Left to ourselves, the desires of the flesh wage war against the Spirit and produce “sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these” (Galatians 5:19–21). Outside of the Spirit, it is impossible to please God in bearing fruit. It takes the indwelling Spirit of God by the work of Christ to remove the heart of stone and give us a heart that may bear fruit, crucifying “the flesh with its passions and desires” (Galatians 5:24).

Resolve to Mean What You Say

Let’s freshly resolve to mean what we say. And when we do speak, we should use new phrases — phrases from God. The word of God empowers us to give real hope instead of following the fads of our culture. God’s words are heart-penetrating, Christ-illuminating, and sufficient to bring real change in this world.

We have an amazing opportunity to display the glory of God to every single person we come into contact with — even virtually. We don’t have to ultra-spiritualize everything, but we can search our hearts (and vocabulary) for phrases that promote life by the Spirit, rather than by the flesh.

Take every thought and phrase captive. What we say matters, especially to those who are hurting.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Our Day

Asher had another kidney test today to see if his surgery in November fixed his kidney. We haven't found out the results yet but we will let you all know.

Asher had to wake up around 6 am for his test, he usually doesn't get up till 7, 7:30 so he was tired (although he had got to a cheerful point for the picture).

Asher at the hospital, waiting to get his IV from the nurses.

Getting his lasix renogram. He had to lay still for an hour, which is easy for a 14 month old :)

The test is almost done.

At home in the evening, after a long day of potty training, Liam puts Dino on the potty.

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All events

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

6:30 p.m.

6:30-8 p.m.

AWC Meeting

Association for Women in Communication (AWC)

Nafziger Conference Room, 5055 , Vilas Hall

6:45 p.m.

Social Cinema

Company Town

Marquee Theater, Union South

7-11:55 p.m.

Wednesday WildN' Comedy Show

Wisconsin Union Theater

Fredric March Play Circle, Memorial Union

7-8:15 p.m.

Wednesday Nite @ the Lab

"The Evolution of the Chicken" by Mark Berres

1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building

Thursday, March 01, 2018

All day

R E A C H: Points of Impact / Invisible Mountains

MA Exhibitions by Carissa Heinrichs and Anders Zanichkowsky

Lofts Gallery, Art Lofts

All day

ART WORKS - Visual Perception as a Tool

Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery

9th floor Vision Gallery, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research

All day

Art History Curatorial Studies 2018

Oscar F. and Louise Greiner Mayer Gallery, Chazen Museum of Art

8-9 a.m.

9-11:30 a.m.

Birds and Climate Change

Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture

Meet at Visitor Center, UW-Madison Arboretum

10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Whirling Return of the Ancestors

Egúngún Arts of the Yorùbá in Africa and Beyond

Nancy Nicholas Hall

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Financial Aid Workshop

Resume 101

Pres House Student Center, 731 State Street

Noon-1 p.m.

Center for South Asia Weekly Lecture Series

"Illicit Sex in a ‘Globalizing’ World: Gender, Mobility, and Law in Eighteenth-Century Marwar" Divya Cherian (Assistant Professor, History, Princeton University)

206 Ingraham Hall

12:15-1:30 p.m.

Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar - Laura Tach

Social Policy and Family Inequality: An Examination of State and Local Variation

8417 Sewell Social Sciences

12:30 p.m.

STS + Rhetoric: Making Worlds with Fish

with Caroline Gottschalk Druschke, Ph.D., UW-Madison

8411 Sewell Social Sciences

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Nelson Institute Lunch & Learn with WRFI

Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI)

15 Science Hall

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Evolution Seminar Series

Alaine Hippee, University of Iowa

1360 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building

1-3 p.m.

1-2 p.m.

Productive Mentorship: Bringing Out the Best in Your Students

1-2 p.m.

Active Teaching Labs and Exchanges

Active Teaching Exchange: Online modules for case-based learning

120 Middleton Building

2:15-4:15 p.m.

Open House at Peace Corps

It's Peace Corps Week!

260 Bascom Hall

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Biology Colloquium: Lawren Sack

Drought tolerance across diverse species: new frontiers from cells to ecosystems

168 Noland Zoology Building

4-5:30 p.m.

CREECA Spring Lecture Series

Hate Crimes against LGBT People in Russia: The Current State of Affairs and Prospects for Further Research

206 Ingraham Hall

4:15-7 p.m.

Weston Roundtable

4:15PM L. Lengnick: "Climate Change, Resilience and the Future of Food" and at 6PM M. Anderson: "Food Systems Transformation: What Is Necessary and Why?"

1163 Mechanical Engineering Building

4:45 p.m.

"Groundbreaking Discoveries in CALS" Public Seminar Series

“WARF, the UW and the Nation,” C. Gulbrandsen, WARF

1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Intro to Ring Making

Wheelhouse Studios - Lower Level, Memorial Union

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Do Good Better:

A Conversation with Global Activist Chris Heuertz

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Sustainable Energy Seminar Series: Nuclear Fusion Research at the University of Wisconsin

The Present and The Terrestrial, The Future and the Extra-Terrestrial

Monday, February 26, 2018
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In a free public seminar at 3:30 PM on February 26, in room 1115 of the Wisconsin Energy Institute, assistant researcher of engineering physics Richard Bonomo of the University of Wisconsin Fusion Technology Institute will describe certain aspects of nuclear fusion research at the University of Wisconsin, its very near and longer term applications and implications, and its potential impact on future generations. In the course of the presentation, he will also describe the nuclear fusion process,
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Joe Bowler Interview, Part 1: The Early Years

Late last year I spend a couple of hours on the phone with Joe Bowler. Joe was tremendously generous and entertaining in recounting the many and various stages of his career. What follows is the first part of that conversation... ~ Leif Peng

LP: Tell me about your early childhood... were you already drawing during the early years of your life?

JB: Yeah, I was drawing at three... for some reason I drew bicycles... with all the wheels and the spokes and pedals. I was always the 'artist' in the school. My ability wasn't really creative; rather, I had the ability to copy something - anything. My teacher in 2nd or 3rd grade would put a picture of a dog or something on the wall and say "draw the dog." Well I drew THAT particular dog! I don't know if it was eye-hand coordination or what.

When I got into high school I had an assignment for a mechanical drawing class which was a freehand drawing of a very complicated gear mechanism. When I brought that drawing in the teacher said, "You didn't draw that." and he failed me! I said, "What are you talking about?" He said, "You didn't draw this!" I said, "I'll see you after basketball practice... give me any kind of assignment and I'll draw it for you."

Joe Bowler

So we did that. I sat down and he gave me this much more complicated gear thing. I took about and hour and a half or so, and I drew it perfectly. You know that sonofabitch would only give me a B on it? [we both laugh] It was exact, but he just couldn't take it that he was wrong about me. This was in my sophomore or junior year in high school. I was taking all the art I could get, including mechanical drawing.

LP: How about your parents; were they supportive of that?

JB: Very much so. I guess it was in junior year... we had a kind of 'Career Day' thing and they had printed up a list of all these professions and their annual salary. And at the top of the list, above lawyer and doctor and businessman... was illustrator!

"One hundred thousand dollars" it said. Of course this was 1943/44 or so and they were talking about a handful of the best illustrators in the business making that kind of money. Rockwell and a few others.

Joe Bowler

Well I ran all the way home and showed my parents the list and said, "See? I told you." And they sort of sighed a great sigh of relief. Because we didn't have any money at all - especially for college.

So I went right out of high school and my father, who worked in real estate in New York City, one of his clients was an artist representative on Park Avenue... so my dad got me a job as an errand boy in this Barry Stephens Art Agency. My introduction to the illustration business was through picking up and delivering drawings and paintings for all of his artists...

... so some very exciting things happened to me at that time!

This was long before I really knew too much about art history, but one of the places I used to pick up art was at 51 West 10th St., which happened to be the building where William Merrit Chase had his big studio and which John Singer Sargent borrowed and painted in.

A fellow named John Allen Maxwell, who painted pocketbook covers was there and so was Mortimer Wilson Jr.

(Below, a Mortimer Wilson Jr. painting, 1940s)
Mortimer Wilson, Jr.

So here I was delivering paintings and picking them up in these incredible places.

[Joe chuckles] I'll never forget; Barry used to be very generous with the tips and so on. He didn't pay me anything [chuckles] but one of his big illustrators was a fellow by the name of Frederic Varady, a Hungarian artist who was very popular at that time.

(Below, a 1950s spread from Good Housekeeping by Frederic Varady)

Varady would come into town and Barry would put him up at the St. Regis Hotel, in the penthouse suite. Barry would give me a little envelope to give to the concierge every time I went over to pick up a painting from Varady. One time the envelope wasn't sealed so I peeked inside... it was a $100 bill!

(Below, Frederic Varady, Cosmopolitan magazine, August 1953)

So I gave it to the concierge and went up and knocked on the door. Varady opened the door and here he was in this beautiful velvet smoking jacket.

(Below: Frederic Varady, Good Housekeeping, 1946)

And over his shoulder I see this beautiful blonde festooned on the couch. Right there I said to myself, "I wanna be an illustrator!" [We both laugh]

(Below, Frederic Varady, Cosmopolitan magazine, August 1954)

LP: Now did Barry Stephens have his own art studio where you would have seen artists at work?

JB: No. Most of the artists had their own studios... and most of the ones I saw would come in from Chicago, where Stephens had another office, on the 20th Century train (that was the big one of the day!) and stay for a couple of days.

You know, thinking back on it I can't believe the balls that I had for a 17-year-old kid!

One night, everyone was going home... and my job was to make sure all the illustrations were flapped and matted and put in their proper spots on the shelves. And there was one piece by Varady left out and one of the salesmen said to me, "Don't forget to put that away." I said, "Ok." I was the last one there... I was gonna lock up, and I very carefully wrapped it up and took it home with me. I was staying with my grandmother in Port Washington and I had my paints there.

(Below: a Frederic Varady illustrated ad from 1946)

I took this Varady illustration home and I stayed up all night and I copied the damn thing. I don't think I slept a wink. The next morning I went in to the office and I put my copy up on the table. Then I sort of ho-hummed around until one of the salesmen came in. He looked over and said, "Joe! I told you to put this Varady away!" [Laughter] That really made my day. The salesmen weren't the brightest art people in the world... I looked at it years later and I could have told it wasn't a Varady. But I wanted to test myself... see if I could fool them... and I felt like I'd won that day.

I was making $18 a week... I was living at home and the Pennsylvania Railroad raised the fares. So I went in one day and asked for a $2 raise to cover the cost. Barry put his arm around my shoulder and said, "Joe, I think you've learned enough here. I think it's time for you to move on. He wouldn't give me a two-dollar raise!"[Laughter]

But talk about a guy with luck: unbelievably, a friend of our family had a friend who was an art director for Kling Studios - the New York office!

So I went up to see him and he said, "Yeah, I'll give you an apprentice job."

They had about four or five artists there and I was given a drawing board right in the studio and I sat there and watched to see how they did it.

(Detail from a Kling Studios trade magazine ad, 1951)

I did some little samples and the salesmen started to take them around and I got my first professional work there. It was for Redbook, it was a couple of little black & white medical spots for a feature they ran every month.

LP: How did it feel to get that first professional assignment?

JB: Oh, it felt fantastic! Next I got a double page spread in True Detective or something... that was my first big one.

LP: Were these early jobs all line art?

JB: No, they were black & white, but painted with designers colours.

LP: Did they pay you a salary at Kling or did you split a commission with them?

JB: They paid me a salary and just absorbed the assignment fees into general studio revenue, I think. They paid me about $35 a week I think, so that was a pretty big step up from $18 at Barry Stephens. I was only there for less than a year though, because they closed. The salesmen would go to lunch around 10 o'clock and take a 3-hour lunch and get plastered. I never saw so much drinking in all my life!

So they closed and I thought, "Oh boy, I'm outta luck."

But as I said, I don't know where I got the balls, but I figured, well, there's the Cooper Studio, the biggest, most famous art studio in America... I'll go try there first.

So that's were I went!

Continued tomorrow

* to see recent works by the artist, visit Joe Bowler's website

* Some of today's images are from ondiraiduveau's Joe Bowler set on Flickr.

  1. Leif-

    Great interview! Interesting to see how different the illustration business was back then.

  2. I love it. Can't wait till tommorrow

  3. What a scoop. Way to go. And he's such a great story teller.

  4. Thank you for the interview, love the story about the homemade copy.

  5. One of the best features you've run. Looking forward to the next instalment.

  6. Great interview Leif, I'm excited!

  7. A well written article; I enjoyed reading it.

  8. Leif, I loved reading article on Joe--- I have been familiar with his work for a long time since my long ago high school mentor worked at cooper studios and gifted me a original Bowler painting. I have been carrying around the masonite masterpiece with me around the country for decades--So to hear his first hand account of his career is fantastic--great interview--Thank you!


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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Excitement with Ellyssa - 3rd Grade Awards Day

The end of the school year and the beginning of summer.  Could't have been any prouder of baby girl on Award's Day.  Firstly, I do want to apologize for the white blob in a lot of the pictures.  No, we all know I can take pictures so I assure you it is not my finger, it was the lady in from of me.  She just couldn't sit still.
Walking into the gym
Dr. Lindsey speeking
Lyssa's class lined up and ready to walk
Baby girl walking
receiving her awards from Mrs. Mitchell
checking out her awards
with her teacher, Mrs. Newton
with her principal, Dr. Lindsey
Lyssa and her friend Madelyn
Good Citizenship
A Honor Roll
Math Bug Club
Spelling Bee Class Champion,
placed 6th in her grade

Friday, May 20, 2011

Gattman Park Field Trip

The last 3rd grade trip of the year was to Gattman park to enjoy the water.  Dad had to work, but Mom and brother were there to watch Sissy play.  We even got personal pan pizzas from Pizza Hut for lunch.

I was a little worried about going due to this trip being the day after field day, considering we all got sunburned at Field Day.  Much to my relief I walked right up to a nice bug shade tree.  I sat in a foldout chair and watched all the kids have fun.  Even the ones that I didn't even know put a smile on my face to see them laughing and giggling and cutting up, without a care in the world.  Jessica's mom Kristie came and we sat together and laughed and talked while they played.  It was one big carefree afternoon.

Sissy is taking Alex in to the water for the first time
ok so he was a little scared of the sprinklers
Mom, I'm going to try to take him in here
I don't think he likes the cold water
Sissy please don't take me back to the water
playing in the shade
Alex wants some of Kaylee's Popsicle
Mom can I have a Popsicle like she has?
Alex was a big hit with all the girls...

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Excitement with Ellyssa - McBride Field Day 2011

lined up and ready for the hula hoop... her class took 2nd
Sack race
Madelyn doing the sack race
Lyssa and Madelyn during a break
me and my baby
Lyssa running the 50 meter dash
Dizzy Izzy... her class took 1st
trying to focus on where to run
My men having a good time watching Sissy compete
Lyssa did so well balancing this egg, she didn't drop it once
her class took 3rd
tug of war time (wearing her sunglasses because she's cool like that)
her class won the first round
sitting and waiting for round 2

Unfortunately, it was a repeat of last year, her class lost the second round.  But we had a fun time and Daddy even got off work to come see her compete.  We ate lunch together in the shade.  It was a great day!


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Step 1: Add DVD movies

Launch the top DVD Ripper for Google Nexus, add your DVD files from your computer's hard drive by clickinig the "DVD disc" icon. ISO/IFO image files and DVD folders are also supported.

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Step 2: Select the suitable output video format

Here I recommend you choose "Google Nexus 7 H.264 Video(*.mp4)" from "Android" category. The profile is specially designed for Nexus 7 but also fit on the 10-inch Nexus 10 perfectly. If you like, you can click "Settings" to change the video encoder, resolution, frame rate, etc. as you wish.

Tip: For watching videos on the Android-based Tablet, 720p with 2000~2500kbps is just all right. I found the file size and video quality is based more on bitrate than resolution which means bitrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss. Below is best format setting for Nexus 10 per my experience:

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The last step is to press the big "Convert" button on the right to start converting DVD to Nexus 10. The conversion takes a few minutes, if you don't have time to wait, you can choose "Shut down computer after conversion". Then your computer will be turned off automatically after the conversion is finished.

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