Finny Caught The Ice Cream Truck
August 28, 2008
August 21, 2008
New Favorite, Delicious
Strawberry lemonade
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 cups cold sparkling water or club soda
Ice
Mint sprigs, garnish
Whole strawberries, garnish
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon peel and lemon juice, stir, and remove from the heat. Let cool completely, then strain into a clean pitcher.
In a blender, puree the pint of strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.
Add the sparkling water and stir well. Pour over glasses filled with ice and serve, garnished with mint and strawberries
July 23, 2008
5 Reasons I Would Make A Great Cat
1. I'm cute and cuddly
2. I can sleep all day
3. I'm inquisitive and curious
4. I can ignore you
5. I like shiny things
July 16, 2008
Happy Birthday Jerry!!
Have fun. Also remember the family grace period for sending presents, the one that applies to everyones b-day but mine, BTW.
July 14, 2008
If Only Life's Signals Were So Obvious
I must view this movie again soon, it's been too long.
July 03, 2008
Let's Not Panic
Starbucks is only closing 600 stores. They still have thousands and more importantly two near me.
Thunder Smile
June 25, 2008
Finnigan Doing Cat Things
June 18, 2008
Wheels
Got my new bike. Good times.
June 15, 2008
Ha Ha
May 08, 2008
Because It's Been Like A Day Since I Posted A Pet Pic and Because...
April 30, 2008
Love This Pic
...of Jeff and Thunder, it's going to be printed and framed.
April 10, 2008
I Spit My Drink Across The Room
Tonight's episode of The Office.
Upon tasting the wine at a dinner party hosted by Michael and Jan:
Michael: "mmm, sort of an ok after birth"
Jim: "what was that?"
March 29, 2008
Good Morning
There is no industrial strength Kleenex so only Bounty extra strength will do.
Just a little visual for you today.
March 24, 2008
Peepshow
On the next page so I could warn you. If you find peepshows too offensive, do not click on the link --- otherwise enioy...
March 23, 2008
Holiday
Hope everyone has a happy Easter. I love easter because I love jelly beans, peanut butter eggs, and getting easter goodies of which I am told there is a package from Michigan waiting for me Alison's house (thanks Grace!). Jeff and I are heading to dinner at Alison and Pauls tonight along with friends of theirs for a holiday meal. Yesterday Jeff and I went to a get together at one of his relatives house and had some good food and adult beverages while watching the kids do an easter egg hunt in the yard. That was fun and I met a whole bunch of people whom I will never be able to remember all their names but hopefully be able to recognize when I see them again. We watched Pitt lose to MSU last night, Jeff was bummed as he is a huge fan of Pitt basketball. Other than that, kind of a nice quiet weekend.
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Pet cutness below
March 19, 2008
Something Fun In My Mouth
And my tongue can't leave it alone.
Perhaps I should explain.....At lunch today while inhaling what I must have thought to be the last slice of pizza ever again to be made in this lifetime as I went after it with the appetite of Oprah after a morning of fasting, I somehow bit the inside of my mouth right behind my lower lip. Now there is a bump/sore that just calls out to my tongue and teeth to play with. I can't leave it alone, it's like an OCD in my mouth. And of course it's not going to get better if I don't leave it alone, but without realizing it, all of the sudden there is a party going on in my mouth and my brain was not invited. To others I probably look like a cow chewing cud.
March 17, 2008
Yada
At my job an African American gets invited (and paraded as he describes it) to various "diversity" events by the big wigs. Another coworker gets the same type of invites because of her religion. And while they may not like it too much, it is an opportunity for them to have face time and recognition from our "leaders." And here I sit in all my caucasian-ness with no religious interests. Well I'm just gonna start my own club, some kind of sarcastic bastard type organization. Except I would probably be the only member because I would just mock anyone wanting to join.
Where do I get my bailout by the Fed? How F'd up are the financial markets in this country? It seems that my balanced portfolio of dreams, penny jar, and lottery tickets once again proves to be the prudent strategy.
March 04, 2008
Animator vs Animation
February 20, 2008
Ya Know What I Hate?
I hate it when you take what seems like an eternity to get yourself arranged on the couch with everything you need to settle in for a day of rest and germ fighting, your ass in a good place nestled in the cushions and boxers not bunching up in an awkward feeling way, pillow positioned exactly right, tissues close by, cat fed, and you remembered to visit the bathroom before settling in, but then your work and preperation goes down the drain in a sudden realization that your cup of coffee is still on the kitchen counter and the remote is on the other side of the room.
That's what I hate.
February 19, 2008
Finnigan Is A Saver
He couch dives for loose change.
February 18, 2008
F-R-E-E
"That spells free -- credit report dot com baby"
I sing along to the credit report-dot-com commercials. My favorites are the one in the seafood restaurant, especially the look from the old lady, and the one where they buy a car and his expression at the end while shaking his head to the beat. So it's not only catchy tunes on the radio to which I dance around my apartment.
Yes I'm waaaaaaay too easily amused.
February 14, 2008
The Sequel.....Sweeney Floyd
January 30, 2008
Questions
Can coworkers make you dumb?
Seriously, being around some of these people every day could be affecting me. I wonder if my brain cells commit suicide rather than listen to the dribble that swirls around my head all day.
Will there be a recession?
I almost just want one to happen just so we can get through it and have it over with so we don't have to hear about it any longer. Ok, I don't really want a recession, but JTFC just STFU about it already.
What is up with my fascination with bad cable TV reality train wrecks?
Celebrity Rehab, Scott Baio is 46 and pregnant, My Fair Brady, etc....
It must be the coworker effect
Should I want John McCain to be the GOP candidate?
He is the lesser of the evils if the GOP wins the election. God I hate to think about a republican win so I shall never think it ever again.
January 29, 2008
Must See TV
Finnigan watches Sunrise Earth with me in the morning.
January 28, 2008
His Last State Of The Union Address - Thank God
January 22, 2008
Can't Shut Off Brain - Sigh
Sitting here pondering how I should be going to bed since every morning I wake up and swear that I will go to bed earlier. But instead I sit here staring at the computer. The TV is on in the background and the lights turned down low in what would seem like a very sleep friendly environment. Yet here I sit, awake. Finny is curled up in the corner by the radiator, occasionally flipping his tail up when I whisper his name because it amuses me to see his tail flip around. I should be sleepy. I didn't get a lot of sleep last night and it was a very long day at work. I even went for a long cold walk tonight. I have a crossword puzzle that I will attempt before going to bed. I don't know why, I just will. I should just go to bed, I know I will fall asleep. It's not like there is a boogey man under my bed. Dust bunnies maybe, but that's it. Besides, I love curling up in my blankets with my head sandwiched between pillows. I just need to turn my brain off, stop thinking, and close my eyes. Ok I've talked myself into it, Im off to bed.
Crap, do I need to iron a shirt for tomorrow?
January 19, 2008
This Commercial Chokes Me Up...
...every time I see it on TV, especially at the 1:43 point. That kitty reminds me of my Finnigan when Alison and I picked him out at the shelter. Animals only want to be loved and are so easily pleased, I hate seeing them locked up in cages. And people who abuse them should be shot.
January 08, 2008
Vote Quiz
90% Hillary Clinton
87% Chris Dodd
86% Barack Obama
85% John Edwards
81% Bill Richardson
76% Joe Biden
66% Mike Gravel
65% Dennis Kucinich
56% Rudy Giuliani
44% John McCain
39% Tom Tancredo
38% Mitt Romney
36% Mike Huckabee
22% Fred Thompson
12% Ron Paul
2008 Presidential Candidate Matching Quiz
The quiz came out how I figured it would. I'm rooting for Hillary, I think she is the best most electable option in the field of democrats. At least with a democratic win, we could most likely have less corruption and war mongering coming out of the White House. We could even have some much needed damage control of our image around the world. Civil rights could be championed instead of pushed back, religion could be taken out of medical science and common sense put back in, etc, etc, etc..... Jesus, has it really been 8 years of this crap?? Imagine what it could be like having president that does not say stupid things, can pronounce words, and would instill a sense of confidence and pride back into the U.S. Remember how it was in the 90's? It can be good again.
Pet Pics
Because they are so freaking cute...
Juno
Great Movie. The characters seemed true to life and not sensationalized, honest, and funny. And I liked the soundtrack, may have to download it. Go see it.
January 05, 2008
Celeb Apprentice
So I thought I would give The Apprentice another try this season. I watched it the first couple of seasons then got tired of Donald and his minions making wannabee business moguls jump through hoops while seeing who could plant the biggest pucker on his ass. Anyway, this season it's a so-called celebrity Apprentice. And anytime you see the word celebrity typed here, please picture me doing air quotes around the word.
Gene Simmons graces us with his presence but frankly, unless he is wearing the KISS makeup, he is about as interesting as the lamp in the corner of the room. And Mary Lou Henner??? Being so young myself, I can only remember re-runs of Taxi and I think I soiled my diaper everytime I accidently watched any of it. So they are really scratching the bottom of the D-list for this celebrity edition. Did you remember your air quotes? Rounding out the cast is one of the Baldwin brothers. I think it's the one that got fat, well that doesn't really narrow it down any, but he's the one that found god and then was disappointed when even the allmighty himself wasn't able to help with his acting skills. There's also a couple beauties, a model and playgirl centerfold, and I can only assume perky breasts play a role in the competition somehow because I saw nothing else. For some reason the breasts did nothing for me. A boxer, fighter, and a Brit who at least gave us a neat accent are hanging around too. But the cherry on top of this train-wreck sundae is the addition of Omarosa, the villianess from season one. How is she even close to being a celebrity? I cannot air quote enough when calling her a celebrity. But she brings the needed confrontaions and attitude that the show will badly need this season, especially with Donald using his son and daughter as judges. These two just sit there like deer in headlights.
But hey, it's only the first episode so maybe things will get interesting now that all the claws came out on the first challenge.
January 04, 2008
I Am Legend
Good Flick. Jeff and I saw it today. It's got Will Smith, action, a loyal canine companion, good love story flash backs, and vampire-like zombies roaming a deserted New York. Go see it.
Finnigan Keeping Warm
...In front of radiator
January 01, 2008
Happy New Year
Resolutions. Yeah I know, but a new year could be the kick in the pants inspiration to do some of the things I always want to accomplish.
Learn to play the piano. Jeff bought me a keyboard for x-mas, so no more excuses.
Buy the camera I have been wanting. I can take fabulous pics and start a photo blog.
Get rid of 50% of my debt. Big raise, lotto, only eat ramon noodles, whatever works.
Lose or tone up 20 lbs. The above noodle thing could help. Or I guess working out.
Wake up earlier. Spend some time in the A.M. reading, sipping coffee, exercising.
Reconnect with old friends.
Not too hard huh? Pretty realistic goals.
Happy 2008
December 23, 2007
My Christmas Card
Since I was too lazy to send them this year....Just procrastinated too long. Happy Holidays!
December 19, 2007
The Rants Have Been Building Up, Must Find Time To Bitch
Cute Close-Ups
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December 12, 2007
My X-Mas Shopping Just Got Easier
Rhino poop. Now, gift bag or box with a pretty bow?
December 08, 2007
Movie Review
-- No Country For Old Men --
Don't see it. Not even next year when it's free on cable. I'l give you the story/plot: Lots of people get killed. That's it. Nothing more. Star power does not help this stinker. I lost two hours and two minutes of my life last night that I can't get back. The reviews are wrong, suckiest bunch of suck that ever sucked.
Oh, and I did not care for it.
December 05, 2007
STFU
Listening to Prez Bush try to pronounce enough words to give what is supposed to be a speech just makes my ears bleed. What the hell was Babs Bush smoking during pregnancy?
December 04, 2007
Tis The Season....Dammit
Is it not the holiday season? Shouldn't people be happy and festive? Something is in the air, there's a full moon, or perhaps everyone needs anti cranky pills because literally every customer I have dealt with the last couple weeks has been rude, snotty, pissy, and/or obnoxious.
People better get a little x-mas spirit before I have to kick some holly jolly butt.
November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving
November 18, 2007
Thunder's Turn
November 17, 2007
FYI
Costco gift cards make great x-mas gifts. I have identified two hundred and seventeen million items I would like to purchase, including pistachios with the shells removed.
November 14, 2007
Jeff Says This To Me Every Night
Brent, Brent! Parting is such sweet sorrow
That I shall say Brent till it be morrow.
Which work of Shakespeare was the original quote from?
Finnigan
November 12, 2007
Time To Get Jolly
All signs point to it:
It's cold
The iTunes holiday folder has been opened
The glass Blenko snowman has been put out on the dining room table
I've picked out santa hats for Jeff and Thunder
X-mas is coming......
November 08, 2007
Kitty Snot
Just like his daddy, Finnigan has been sneezing the last few days. And let me tell you, this little kitty is so freaking cute when he sneezes. After he lets loose with a spray from his tiny pink nose he looks at you like he is waiting for you to say "god bless you." I don't think it is anything serious. I have been told that as long as their is no kind of discharge (eeeww) from his nose or eyes and he is otherwise eating and being his normal self that it is just a simple issue like the common cold that has to work itself out. So no visit to the vet for now, but I am keeping an eye on the Finnmeister and his adorable nasal passageways.
Not too much else happening lately. I have been just trying to take it easy and get my own nose under control. I think I am going to see a doctor and get prescription sinus/allergy medicine. I think it would be more effective and I figure an occasional co-pay for a script would be cheaper than always buying over the counter meds. Besides, I think I just pee Nyquil out. Yep I'm so immune to it now it's like beer -- passes right through.
Looking forward to tonight, Jeff is making dinner and we are relaxing and watching our Thursday night shows.
November 05, 2007
The Boys
Finny helping with the ironing
Thunder snoozing
October 19, 2007
Potty Talk
Yes the crapper has been on my mind today for a number of reasons.
FIrst of all, a female coworker enlisted my help today to beautify the ladies room in my office. The main problem I had with this is there are definetly no "ladies" in my workplace. But, "loud nosey aggravating yentas" does not fit on a door sign so "ladies" it is. Anyway, she asked me to carry a chair in there while she droned on and on about how ladies need a chair in case they need to change panyhose, fix nails, etc. When she was done, there was a small table, floral kleenex box, soft lighting and I can't be sure but I swear I saw furniture men bringing in a couch. But don't worry about doing any work today, just continue making the crapper into some sort of fancy pooping palace.
I hate it when you grab the door handle on the way out of a restroom and the handle is wet. Now hopefully it is from the water and soap that the person used, but still ewwwww.
I have also had the pleasure of using facilities recently that favored the pee trough rather than individual urinals. Now regular urinals are bad enough but at least there is some separtion and hopefully a divider between you and any lookie-loos. But the trough set-up is just ugly. I do not want to touch anyone elses shoulder while peeing and I certainly don't want to risk any backsplash 'shudder'. I don't care how old the stadium or building is, we as a nation should demand an end to trough peeing. I think this could be a big issue in the next election. Hillary could make a big splash and lay waste to her opponents.
October 15, 2007
The Whloe Truth And Nothing But The Truth...
FIrst one was true. Local landmark, bunch of High school seniors out in BFE at a hunting cabin, lots of beer..
Second is true. Left is just a wee bit longer
Third is true . And no Lil, it wasn't you this was at my first office. Besides yours were really more in my face and not brushing up against me. Anyway, this lady had the old World War Two era torpedo boob bra and she would brush up against me any time she passed by.
The fourth is the lie. Never hit and ran. And no, running stupid slow driving left lane hugging tards off the road doesn't count since I'm careful not to let our vehicles touch.
October 10, 2007
3 truths and 1 lie
3 of the statements are true, one is a lie. Guess....
I once helped steal a 16 foot chicken from a farmers field
My left leg is a bit longer than my right
An over 50 coworker at my first branch in Michigan would brush her breasts against me whenever she came near
I ran into a a parked car late at night and sped away afraid of having to take a breathalyzer if cops were called.
Really?
Thought this was funny...
October 07, 2007
Who's My Good Boys?
My Good Lazy Boys....
October 04, 2007
Phoenix Is Far Away
Miss Jeff.
sigh
October 02, 2007
Dear Greg
UPDATE YOUR BLOG. I'll help you with a topic, hmmmmm let's see, you just had a wedding and honeymoon, you may be able to come up with a couple things to say about that.
September 15, 2007
Wouldn't It Be Fun To Know...
What our pets are thinking?
