In my jammies, working in my office. Meanwhile, it is chilly and rainy outside, but we have a fire going. A nice snack and some good tunes round out what is about the perfect situation. Sigh.
Happy New Year!!
XO,
M
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Anna is Golden....
'True Blood's' Anna Paquin 'flattered' by double Golden Globe nominations
I have such a girl crush on Anna Paquin. I know that if we met we'd be great friends. And I'm only a little bit insanely jealous that she is marrying Vampire Bill in real life. Some girls have all the luck!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Dear Nicholas Sparks:
I just read your book Last Song. It wasn't very good, but it did succeed in causing me sob for about two hours straight, once I figured out that the dad was dying...
Anyway, my real beef isn't that your book was a melodramatic, tear-jerker schlock fest, but that you allowed THIS to happen:
Anyway, my real beef isn't that your book was a melodramatic, tear-jerker schlock fest, but that you allowed THIS to happen:
Seriously? Miley?? You got Rachel McAdams for "The Notebook" and the best you can do for this one is Hannah Montana?
Shame on you!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Bret Michaels: You are dead to me.
I just threw up a little when I read this...
Miley Cyrus Remakes '80s Rock Ballad 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20326106,00.html
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20326106,00.html
Taking a page from a hair band classic, is remaking Poison frontman Bret Michaels's '80s rock ballad: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."
" 'Every Rose' is one of her all-time favorite songs and she is really excited about cutting it," Miley's mom Tish Cyrus says.
Miley, 17, might be young but her love for Poison runs deep. Her first concert experience – other than seeing dad Billy Ray Cyrus onstage – was watching the band perform in Nashville. And now she’s been in the studio with Michaels – along with other producers – putting her own spin on the '80s ballad. She recorded the song in New York, her rep confirms.
And rumor is that Michaels might even dust off his blue rose guitar to play on the track.
" 'Every Rose' is one of her all-time favorite songs and she is really excited about cutting it," Miley's mom Tish Cyrus says.
Miley, 17, might be young but her love for Poison runs deep. Her first concert experience – other than seeing dad Billy Ray Cyrus onstage – was watching the band perform in Nashville. And now she’s been in the studio with Michaels – along with other producers – putting her own spin on the '80s ballad. She recorded the song in New York, her rep confirms.
And rumor is that Michaels might even dust off his blue rose guitar to play on the track.
Ain't no sunshine...
Does anyone believe this is the actual 3-day weather forecast for Irvine? True story...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
If procrastination were a sport, I'd be a gold medalist...
Right, so instead of the spreadsheet I'm supposed to be working on tonight, I decided to go through my iTunes library, A to Z, and just tag a few of my favorite songs. I ended up with 56...and then I remembered HEART!
Here’s the list:
XO,
M
1. Air Supply, All Out Of Love
2. Alanis Morissette, You Oughtta Know
3. Alicia Keys, No One
4. Ani DiFranco, Fire Door
5. The Beatles, Come Together
6. Ben Harper & Relentless 7, Number With No Name
7. Billy Joel, She's Always A Woman
8. Bob Marley And The Wailers, Waiting In Vain
9. Bruce Springsteen, Thunder Road
10. The Cars, My Best Friend's Girl
11. Christina Aguilera, Fighter
12. The Cure, Just Like Heaven
13. Dave Matthews Band, I'll Back You Up
14. Def Leppard, Bringin' On The Heartbreak
15. Diana Ross & The Supremes, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
16. Dire Straits, Romeo and Juliet
17. Dixie Chicks, Top Of The World
18. Duran Duran, Come Undone
19. Fleetwood Mac, Songbird
20. G. Love And Special Sauce, Baby's Got Sauce
21. The Go-Go's, Our Lips Are Sealed
22. Grateful Dead, Sugar Magnolia
23. Guns N' Roses, Used To Love Her
24. INXS, Never Tear Us Apart
25. James Taylor, Sweet Baby James
26. Jay-Z/Alicia Keys, Empire State of Mind
27. Johnny Cash, I Walk The Line
28. Kid Rock, Cowboy
29. Little Big Town, Bones
30. Lou Reed, Coney Island Baby
31. Metallica, Enter Sandman
32. Michael Jackson, Billie Jean
33. Morphine, Thursday
34. Natalie Merchant, Ophelia
35. Nine Inch Nails, The Only Time
36. Phish, Gumbo
37. Poison, Fallen Angel
38. Pretenders, I'll Stand By You
39. Radiohead, 15 Step
40. Rage Against The Machine, Bombtrack
41. REO Speedwagon, Take It On The Run
42. The Rolling Stones, Honky Tonk Women
43. Scorpions, Rock You Like a Hurricane
44. Simon & Garfunkel, Cecilia
45. Smashing Pumpkins, Disarm
46. Social Distortion, Bad Luck
47. Soundgarden, Spoonman
48. Three Dog Night, Joy To The World
49. U2, Mysterious Ways
50. Van Morrison, Into the Mystic
51. Various Artists, Ain't No Sunshine
52. The Velvet Underground, Pale Blue Eyes
53. Weezer, Beverly Hills
54. Whitesnake, Here I Go Again
55. Willie Nelson, Georgia On My Mind
56. Wilson Pickett, Mustang Sally
57. Heart, Alone
Here’s the list:
XO,
M
1. Air Supply, All Out Of Love
2. Alanis Morissette, You Oughtta Know
3. Alicia Keys, No One
4. Ani DiFranco, Fire Door
5. The Beatles, Come Together
6. Ben Harper & Relentless 7, Number With No Name
7. Billy Joel, She's Always A Woman
8. Bob Marley And The Wailers, Waiting In Vain
9. Bruce Springsteen, Thunder Road
10. The Cars, My Best Friend's Girl
11. Christina Aguilera, Fighter
12. The Cure, Just Like Heaven
13. Dave Matthews Band, I'll Back You Up
14. Def Leppard, Bringin' On The Heartbreak
15. Diana Ross & The Supremes, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
16. Dire Straits, Romeo and Juliet
17. Dixie Chicks, Top Of The World
18. Duran Duran, Come Undone
19. Fleetwood Mac, Songbird
20. G. Love And Special Sauce, Baby's Got Sauce
21. The Go-Go's, Our Lips Are Sealed
22. Grateful Dead, Sugar Magnolia
23. Guns N' Roses, Used To Love Her
24. INXS, Never Tear Us Apart
25. James Taylor, Sweet Baby James
26. Jay-Z/Alicia Keys, Empire State of Mind
27. Johnny Cash, I Walk The Line
28. Kid Rock, Cowboy
29. Little Big Town, Bones
30. Lou Reed, Coney Island Baby
31. Metallica, Enter Sandman
32. Michael Jackson, Billie Jean
33. Morphine, Thursday
34. Natalie Merchant, Ophelia
35. Nine Inch Nails, The Only Time
36. Phish, Gumbo
37. Poison, Fallen Angel
38. Pretenders, I'll Stand By You
39. Radiohead, 15 Step
40. Rage Against The Machine, Bombtrack
41. REO Speedwagon, Take It On The Run
42. The Rolling Stones, Honky Tonk Women
43. Scorpions, Rock You Like a Hurricane
44. Simon & Garfunkel, Cecilia
45. Smashing Pumpkins, Disarm
46. Social Distortion, Bad Luck
47. Soundgarden, Spoonman
48. Three Dog Night, Joy To The World
49. U2, Mysterious Ways
50. Van Morrison, Into the Mystic
51. Various Artists, Ain't No Sunshine
52. The Velvet Underground, Pale Blue Eyes
53. Weezer, Beverly Hills
54. Whitesnake, Here I Go Again
55. Willie Nelson, Georgia On My Mind
56. Wilson Pickett, Mustang Sally
57. Heart, Alone
Friday, December 4, 2009
Seriously, you're wearing that?? And other airplane musings...
Dear fellow air travelers,
I feel it is time for me to remind you of a few little details that will make our experience hurtling through the air at 750 miles per hour/35,000 feet somewhat more enjoyable.
First, a belly shirt and cutoff jeans shorts over black spandex pants with UGG boots is not an appropriate outfit for air travel. Moreover, this is not an appropriate outfit ever.
Second -- and here I have to make a shout out to the Gentleman in 23H, sitting behind me on American flight 185 from JFK to LAX today, you know who you are -- anyway, I know that sometimes you need to move your tray table or put things in the seat back pocket. But is it really necessary to rudely jostle my entire seat every five minutes? For reals, dude, Ima slip you a Xanax or six in about five minutes.
Third, to the flight attendants, a head's up before you run my foot over with the drink cart would be much appreciated. Or at least could I get a "sorry I ran over your foot" once you've already broken my toe??
Finally, I'm all about carry on food. Saves money and all that. Plus man cannot live on peanuts alone. But let's consider a prohibition on smelly food. This includes, but is not limited to, bananas, kimchee, tunafish sandwiches, and anything hard-boiled egg-related.
Yeah, so if you could just follow these couple of little guidelines, that would be great.
XO,
M
Friday, November 27, 2009
Don't stop believin'
Totally random fact:
Randy Jackson (of American Idol fame) used to be a member of Journey...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Jackson
Randy Jackson (of American Idol fame) used to be a member of Journey...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Jackson
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Jesus Horses...
There's a funny Weekend Update bit on SNL, where Jimmy Fallon says:
"This week, Georgia’s board of education approved a plan that allows teachers to keep using the word “Evolution” when teaching biology. Though, as a compromise, dinosaurs are now called “Jesus Horses.”
Anyway, that's what I thought of when I saw this cartoon:
"This week, Georgia’s board of education approved a plan that allows teachers to keep using the word “Evolution” when teaching biology. Though, as a compromise, dinosaurs are now called “Jesus Horses.”
Anyway, that's what I thought of when I saw this cartoon:
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Complaint File...
Dear People Responsible for Making “New Moon”:
I just watched your movie. It was a’ight...but I have a beef.
I’m not sure if you’ve watched the movie all the way through or not, so you may not be aware that there are some scenes in which key people do NOT have their shirts off. I paid $11 to see this movie, and I was promised that Jacob Black would be shirtless the whole time — yet there are entire scenes (even one on a beach for goodness’ sakes) where those beautiful abs are covered up. This is a travesty!! Also, Edward wears entirely too many clothes throughout most of the film. I’m really hoping you plan to correct this by the time “Eclipse” rolls around.
In addition, I would like to complain about the relative lack of gratuitous shirtless-ness by other members of the Cullen family, especially Carlisle and Emmett. Wouldn’t totally mind seeing Charlie without his uniform either.
So, in summary, the shirts have got to go. I think you’ll find this tip will not only help you continue to break box office records, but it might shave a few bucks off of your wardrobe budget to boot.
Just sayin’....
XO,
M
I just watched your movie. It was a’ight...but I have a beef.
I’m not sure if you’ve watched the movie all the way through or not, so you may not be aware that there are some scenes in which key people do NOT have their shirts off. I paid $11 to see this movie, and I was promised that Jacob Black would be shirtless the whole time — yet there are entire scenes (even one on a beach for goodness’ sakes) where those beautiful abs are covered up. This is a travesty!! Also, Edward wears entirely too many clothes throughout most of the film. I’m really hoping you plan to correct this by the time “Eclipse” rolls around.
In addition, I would like to complain about the relative lack of gratuitous shirtless-ness by other members of the Cullen family, especially Carlisle and Emmett. Wouldn’t totally mind seeing Charlie without his uniform either.
So, in summary, the shirts have got to go. I think you’ll find this tip will not only help you continue to break box office records, but it might shave a few bucks off of your wardrobe budget to boot.
Just sayin’....
XO,
M
Giddy!!!
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Sorry I've been AWOL...
Dear Readers,
Sorry for my lack of posts this week. I've been in suburban hell, for various reasons both work-related and personal which I won't go into.
Yadda, yadda, yadda, events transpired which led my husband to send me the follow text (from his 3000 milesiaway safe house): "Fake a seizure. I'll send a car service. Just leave your luggage." Yep, that pretty much sums it up.
Getting a car to JFK at 6am tomorrow AM. Praise Budda - LA, here I come.
XO,
M
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Yeah, this pretty much sums it up...
Congratulations on being the creator of a new Evil Plan (tm)!
Your objective is simple: World Domination. Your motive is a little bit more complex: Love (Yes, it works)
Stage One
To begin your plan, you must first seduce a police chief. This will cause the world to give one another worried looks, amazed by your arrival. Who is this evil genius? Where did they come from? And why do they look so good in classic black?
Stage Two
Next, you must sabotoge the moon (ooh, tides!). This will all be done from a corporate tower, a mysterious place of unrivaled dark glory. Upon seeing this, the world will lose their minds, as countless hordes of mean english teachers hasten to do your every bidding.
Stage Three
Finally, you must send forth your great supernatural forces, bringing about pain, suffering, the usual. Your name shall become synonymous with the spice girls, and no man will ever again dare refuse to be your prom date.
Everyone will bow before your extraordinary charisma, and the world will have no choice but to worship the ground you walk on.
http://www.darksites.com/evilplan.php
Your objective is simple: World Domination. Your motive is a little bit more complex: Love (Yes, it works)
Stage One
To begin your plan, you must first seduce a police chief. This will cause the world to give one another worried looks, amazed by your arrival. Who is this evil genius? Where did they come from? And why do they look so good in classic black?
Stage Two
Next, you must sabotoge the moon (ooh, tides!). This will all be done from a corporate tower, a mysterious place of unrivaled dark glory. Upon seeing this, the world will lose their minds, as countless hordes of mean english teachers hasten to do your every bidding.
Stage Three
Finally, you must send forth your great supernatural forces, bringing about pain, suffering, the usual. Your name shall become synonymous with the spice girls, and no man will ever again dare refuse to be your prom date.
Everyone will bow before your extraordinary charisma, and the world will have no choice but to worship the ground you walk on.
http://www.darksites.com/evilplan.php
Stumbling towards ecstasy...
Dear Friends:
There’s a new #1 time-waster on the scene:
http://www.stumbleupon.com/
If you don’t hear from me for a while, it’s because I’m too busy spending 19 hours a day on this site. Loves it!
XO,
M
There’s a new #1 time-waster on the scene:
http://www.stumbleupon.com/
If you don’t hear from me for a while, it’s because I’m too busy spending 19 hours a day on this site. Loves it!
XO,
M
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sweet Caroline....
Just saw the movie “Pirate Radio” which is based on these guys:
http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/#home.html
Those cats are still rockin’ -- and you can stream them live on iTunes (or any of a number of other ways).
Good stuff...
http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/#home.html
Those cats are still rockin’ -- and you can stream them live on iTunes (or any of a number of other ways).
Good stuff...
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Recipe!!
Crock Pot Risotto
2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Arborio Rice
4 Cups Chicken Stock/Broth
1 12 oz. tub Feta Cheese
1 package white mushrooms – cleaned and quartered
1 medium onion - diced
3 cloves garlic – finely chopped
1 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary
1 TBSP Butter
3 TBSP EVOO
Salt & Pepper
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**Author’s note: When you’re doing your shopping, I highly recommend you pick up a nice bottle of Prosecco...to be consumed during the cooking process, of course. With the meal you should drink whatever you prefer...
Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a medium skillet (on high heat). Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts and brown them each (about a minute on each side).
Take skillet and chicken off heat and set aside.
In crock pot bottom or large pot, head remaining EVOO and butter over Medium heat. Add onions, rosemary, and garlic. Cook until onions begin to brown and appear translucent.
Add rice and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a separate saucepan, heat chicken broth to simmering.
Add chicken and mushrooms to the rice mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add broth to the large pot and simmer on low for about 1 hour. (Med-High setting on your crockpot).
Just prior to serving, stir in Feta cheese.
***As I was tasting this dish, it became apparent that the chicken didn’t really add anything to the dish. If anything it was a bit dry. I’ll probably leave it out the next time I do this. A nice marinated grilled (on the BBQ) chicken breast sliced over the top would likely be a good compromise.
2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Arborio Rice
4 Cups Chicken Stock/Broth
1 12 oz. tub Feta Cheese
1 package white mushrooms – cleaned and quartered
1 medium onion - diced
3 cloves garlic – finely chopped
1 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary
1 TBSP Butter
3 TBSP EVOO
Salt & Pepper
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**Author’s note: When you’re doing your shopping, I highly recommend you pick up a nice bottle of Prosecco...to be consumed during the cooking process, of course. With the meal you should drink whatever you prefer...
Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a medium skillet (on high heat). Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts and brown them each (about a minute on each side).
Take skillet and chicken off heat and set aside.
In crock pot bottom or large pot, head remaining EVOO and butter over Medium heat. Add onions, rosemary, and garlic. Cook until onions begin to brown and appear translucent.
Add rice and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a separate saucepan, heat chicken broth to simmering.
Add chicken and mushrooms to the rice mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add broth to the large pot and simmer on low for about 1 hour. (Med-High setting on your crockpot).
Just prior to serving, stir in Feta cheese.
***As I was tasting this dish, it became apparent that the chicken didn’t really add anything to the dish. If anything it was a bit dry. I’ll probably leave it out the next time I do this. A nice marinated grilled (on the BBQ) chicken breast sliced over the top would likely be a good compromise.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I am such a geek...
Dear fellow dorks:
Reading Facebook today, I’m reminded — both by my teacher friends and my friends with school-age children — that ‘tis the season for the dreaded...Parent/Teacher conference.
Except I have a secret to admit: I always looked forward to conferences. Why?? Well, for starters, my parents had to be out for the evening, which means I probably got to stay home and eat junk food for dinner. Second: I was a pretty good kid. I learned early on that the heels of a good teacher conference was a really good time to ask my Dad for stuff. And third, this was just further proof that the world did, in fact, revolve around me.
Only child syndrome much? Anyone else out there want to get a shameful childhood secret off their chest? I’m listening...
XO,
M
Reading Facebook today, I’m reminded — both by my teacher friends and my friends with school-age children — that ‘tis the season for the dreaded...Parent/Teacher conference.
Except I have a secret to admit: I always looked forward to conferences. Why?? Well, for starters, my parents had to be out for the evening, which means I probably got to stay home and eat junk food for dinner. Second: I was a pretty good kid. I learned early on that the heels of a good teacher conference was a really good time to ask my Dad for stuff. And third, this was just further proof that the world did, in fact, revolve around me.
Only child syndrome much? Anyone else out there want to get a shameful childhood secret off their chest? I’m listening...
XO,
M
Monday, November 9, 2009
Hall and Oates
Did not play Maneater. Sad.
Also, those dudes are OLD.
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Afternoon Television...
Sitting on my sofa, about to watch an hour long episode of Rachael Ray (with guest Nick Lachey and musical performance by Hall and Oates.) I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry. But I think I'm coming down on the side of cry. Depression. I mean, who watches this stuff??
Admitedly, I watch an absurd amount of TV - by almost anyone's standards. And a good portion of it (Vampire Diaries, the Hills, One Tree Hill) is absolutely crap-tastic. What can I say?
But this unholy trio of awefulness that Tivo decided I would like (and THAT's a whole other post altogether) is just beyond words.
A little bit of me just died. And the rest of me kinda hopes Hall and Oates will sing 'Maneater'...
XO,
M
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A few words about torture....(no, this is not a post about water-boarding)...
Dear tiny, evil bundle of muscle and no body fat that is my personal trainer:
Today’s session sucked more than most. Mostly because I skipped a week and am dealing with the dueling banjos of jetlag and daylight savings time ending. Meaning when I met you at the gym today at 5:30, my body and mind really thought it was 8:30 and because it was so damn dark, both of us (body and mind) were ready to go to sleep.
But I digress...
Listen, this may come as a shock to you, but not everyone enjoys squats the way you do. In fact, most of us really don’t like them at all. The inner thigh ones are particularly heinous. I’m fairly certain I will never need to crack a walnut or crush a soda can between my legs, so maybe we could lay offa those a little bit.
Also, sneaking in all that cardio — today you actually asked me to “jog” in between sets and reps or whatever they’re called — is not very nice. Yeah, maybe my heart will thank you one day, but right now we’re just angry at you.
Finally, when you say “let’s go over to the mat,” that should be a signal that we are ready to cool down. Not a tricksey-trainer trick to get me to do three more sets of oblique crunches on the Bosu and a zillion minutes of “plank.”
However, I recently discovered that I have a tricep. So I guess you aren’t all bad. See you again on Thursday...
XO (with a little hate thrown in for good measure),
M
Today’s session sucked more than most. Mostly because I skipped a week and am dealing with the dueling banjos of jetlag and daylight savings time ending. Meaning when I met you at the gym today at 5:30, my body and mind really thought it was 8:30 and because it was so damn dark, both of us (body and mind) were ready to go to sleep.
But I digress...
Listen, this may come as a shock to you, but not everyone enjoys squats the way you do. In fact, most of us really don’t like them at all. The inner thigh ones are particularly heinous. I’m fairly certain I will never need to crack a walnut or crush a soda can between my legs, so maybe we could lay offa those a little bit.
Also, sneaking in all that cardio — today you actually asked me to “jog” in between sets and reps or whatever they’re called — is not very nice. Yeah, maybe my heart will thank you one day, but right now we’re just angry at you.
Finally, when you say “let’s go over to the mat,” that should be a signal that we are ready to cool down. Not a tricksey-trainer trick to get me to do three more sets of oblique crunches on the Bosu and a zillion minutes of “plank.”
However, I recently discovered that I have a tricep. So I guess you aren’t all bad. See you again on Thursday...
XO (with a little hate thrown in for good measure),
M
Monday, November 2, 2009
Um....
In what parallel universe do Hall & Oates and The Clash belong on the same playlist? Riddle me this, iTunes geniuses...
Flying high...
Dear Virgin America:
While I cannot abide the carryon luggage Nazis you had stationed at the gate when I was boarding my flight, and I do kind wish I wasn’t in a middle seat right now, overall I think you are a pretty good airline. The creepy cartoon Richard Branson making a joke about the Mile High Club, I could do without (the joke, I mean — I got no beef with the Mile High Club itself) -- but since I am not the mother of the four-year-old sitting in the row in front of me who had to try to explain what that means, I’m not going to get all up in your grill about it.
But also, thank you for letting me have the Internets while I try to endure the 5.5 hour flight from JFK to LAX in my middle seat. This is nice, especially since I was worrying about how to deal with the withdrawal from the new Facebook “Live News Feed” function. However, I am a little disappointed that I now actually have to work while I am flying, instead of watching “The Hangover” again, or napping, which is what I’d really rather be doing.
PS: Do you think the other people in my row would mind if I Skyped right now? I kinda want to...
While I cannot abide the carryon luggage Nazis you had stationed at the gate when I was boarding my flight, and I do kind wish I wasn’t in a middle seat right now, overall I think you are a pretty good airline. The creepy cartoon Richard Branson making a joke about the Mile High Club, I could do without (the joke, I mean — I got no beef with the Mile High Club itself) -- but since I am not the mother of the four-year-old sitting in the row in front of me who had to try to explain what that means, I’m not going to get all up in your grill about it.
But also, thank you for letting me have the Internets while I try to endure the 5.5 hour flight from JFK to LAX in my middle seat. This is nice, especially since I was worrying about how to deal with the withdrawal from the new Facebook “Live News Feed” function. However, I am a little disappointed that I now actually have to work while I am flying, instead of watching “The Hangover” again, or napping, which is what I’d really rather be doing.
PS: Do you think the other people in my row would mind if I Skyped right now? I kinda want to...
Thursday, October 29, 2009
This is where I am now..
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Dear Me...
Well, it looks like the old girl's still got it. Way to go, self, for getting all those sanitation workers and delivery truck drivers to wolf-whistle you as you were walking crosstown tonight.
It probably didn't hurt that you were carrying a warm, good-smelling pizza.
**PS: Mad props for letting us have the experience of purchasing said pizza at an authentic new york pizzeria. But you know you've been away from New York too long when the surliness of service industry professionals catches you off guard. Just sayin'. Tone down the bubbly-ness.
XO,
M
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Good Book...
FYI, I am totally loving the new Nick Hornby novel, "Juliet Naked." Hopefully they won't make a crap hollywood BS movie out of it like they did with "Fever Pitch."
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Dear Pandora...
So, I'll admit - at first I was skeptical about you. I mean, you're great and all. And the fact that I was able to create a "Glee" station very nearly made me jump up out of my chair and dance. But my love and devotion for you was incomplete until just now, when I downloaded you onto my Blackberry.
After installing your app (oh baby!), confirming that I do have an unlimited data plan, and then taking a quick listen to confirm sound quality, I was ready to convert to pandora-ism. AND then, I realized that unlike on my hubby's iPod touch, I can text and email while you are running!! (Meaning that I am now typing this blog post on said crackberry while listening to Finn and Rachel sing "Don't Stop Believin".)
Life is good. I love you.
XO,
M
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T-Minus 30 days...
Until the premier of New Moon.
So excited.
http://www.newmoonthemovie.com/
Yay!
Xo,
M
So excited.
http://www.newmoonthemovie.com/
Yay!
Xo,
M
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Delicious Brains...
Dear Zombies:
As you might know, I am a big fan of yours. I thought it was hilarious how you infected Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. And how Mr. Collins didn’t even realize it until right at the end. Ha ha!
Anyway, my fascination with you has really gotten me to thinking about my zom-pocalypse survival skills. Even though the Facebook quiz said I only have a 65% chance of beating you, I know better. So watch out!
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
XO,
M
As you might know, I am a big fan of yours. I thought it was hilarious how you infected Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. And how Mr. Collins didn’t even realize it until right at the end. Ha ha!
Anyway, my fascination with you has really gotten me to thinking about my zom-pocalypse survival skills. Even though the Facebook quiz said I only have a 65% chance of beating you, I know better. So watch out!
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
XO,
M
Monday, October 5, 2009
Running Amok...
I think word and phrase origins are fascinating. My latest "find" is this Wikipedia entry for running amok -- a phrase I've used for years, never really knowing what it means. Well, here ya go...
Find more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_amok
Running amok, sometimes referred to as simply amok (also spelled amuck or amuk), is derived from the Malay/Indonesian/Filipino word amuk, meaning "mad with rage" (uncontrollable rage).
The word was in use in India during the British Empire, originally to describe an elephant gone mad, separated from its herd, running wild and causing devastation. The word was made popular by the colonial tales of Rudyard Kipling.
Although commonly used in a colloquial and less-violent sense, the phrase is particularly associated with a specific sociopathic culture-bound syndrome in Malaysian culture. In a typical case of running amok, a male who has shown no previous sign of anger or any inclination to violence will acquire a weapon and, in a sudden frenzy, will attempt to kill or seriously injure anyone he encounters. Amok episodes of this kind normally end with the attacker being killed by bystanders, or committing suicide.
Find more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_amok
Monday, September 28, 2009
Autumn Spice Cookies
Dear Readers:
What follows is a "recipe repurposing" using one of my veryveryvery favorite recipes from my childhood: Sherry's Famous Gingerbread Cookies! They are great at Christmas, but I think these cookies would be just as awesome served throughout the Autumn months -- especially for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Get out your cookie cutters and get creative with the icing!
Autumn Spice Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
5 & 3/4 cups flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cream the first four ingredients
Add water and baking soda
Stir in dry ingredients
(Refrigerate for 20 minutes, if necessary, before rolling out the dough)
Roll out on a well-floured pastry cloth to approximately 1/4 inch thickness
Cut
Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350 degrees for 10 minutes
Enjoy!
XO,
M
What follows is a "recipe repurposing" using one of my veryveryvery favorite recipes from my childhood: Sherry's Famous Gingerbread Cookies! They are great at Christmas, but I think these cookies would be just as awesome served throughout the Autumn months -- especially for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Get out your cookie cutters and get creative with the icing!
Autumn Spice Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
5 & 3/4 cups flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cream the first four ingredients
Add water and baking soda
Stir in dry ingredients
(Refrigerate for 20 minutes, if necessary, before rolling out the dough)
Roll out on a well-floured pastry cloth to approximately 1/4 inch thickness
Cut
Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350 degrees for 10 minutes
Enjoy!
XO,
M
Friday, September 25, 2009
Cute Overload...
Dear $4,000:
It’s been nice knowing you. I am now going to give you to some other people, who in return are going to give me one of these:
http://www.parorobots.com/
Keep in touch!
XO,
M
It’s been nice knowing you. I am now going to give you to some other people, who in return are going to give me one of these:
http://www.parorobots.com/
Keep in touch!
XO,
M
Photoshop, straight from the brain...
This is going to lead to a lot of unemployed psychic help line operators...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/25/brain.scans.wired/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/25/brain.scans.wired/index.html
Remember Vinnie?
Dear Fancast.com:
Dudes, you have seriously made my life. Words cannot express the gratitude I feel towards you for assembling all 97 full-length episodes of Doogie Howser, MD. That, plus the fact that you allow me to stream them (for free!!) to my laptop, makes you pretty much the greatest thing to happen to me since my braces came off when I was 12.
Am I coming on too strong? Just tell me if I am and I’ll back off. I think you and I could have something really special and I don’t want to ruin it by being needy.
I love you.
XO,
M
http://www.fancast.com/tv/Doogie-Howser%2C-M.D./89315/full-episodes
Dudes, you have seriously made my life. Words cannot express the gratitude I feel towards you for assembling all 97 full-length episodes of Doogie Howser, MD. That, plus the fact that you allow me to stream them (for free!!) to my laptop, makes you pretty much the greatest thing to happen to me since my braces came off when I was 12.
Am I coming on too strong? Just tell me if I am and I’ll back off. I think you and I could have something really special and I don’t want to ruin it by being needy.
I love you.
XO,
M
http://www.fancast.com/tv/Doogie-Howser%2C-M.D./89315/full-episodes
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Recipes?
Dear Blog Readers**:
I'm wondering whether any of you would be interested in seeing some of my recipes and/or reading stuff that I write about food (eating out, cooking, etc. etc.). BN wouldn't be entirely dedicated to that, but it's an area where I have something to say. Holla back!
**List of Blog Readers currently = Buddy. I need to work on marketing. If you are reading this, I've managed to get up the gumption to take BN public, and you have logged on to read my archived posts. (blog jargon alert!)
XO, future friends!
I'm wondering whether any of you would be interested in seeing some of my recipes and/or reading stuff that I write about food (eating out, cooking, etc. etc.). BN wouldn't be entirely dedicated to that, but it's an area where I have something to say. Holla back!
**List of Blog Readers currently = Buddy. I need to work on marketing. If you are reading this, I've managed to get up the gumption to take BN public, and you have logged on to read my archived posts. (blog jargon alert!)
XO, future friends!
Dear Diary...
Just finished up a funny and sweet IM'ing sesh with my Maman. She is addicted to Scramble --- we're talking "Intervention"-level addicted. And it's all my fault. Long story. Anyway, I'm now all smiley-like, because that was fun!
Nighty-night.
XO
Nighty-night.
XO
Ah, Glee
Dear Glee:
I cannot lie. I freakin' love you. In the shower, I pretend I am one of you. In so many ways, Glee, you complete me.
....However...
I am extremely skeptical about the whole "Dr. Schu's wife is going to pretend she's pregnant for five more months and then swap her fake baby bump for the head cheerleader's baby, who -- btw -- was actually fathered by the boyfriend's brooding best friend" plot line.
Please tell me you haven't jumped the shark after only four episodes. I am worried about you, Glee. I hope you get yourself back on track soon.
Call me, we'll do lunch.
XO
I cannot lie. I freakin' love you. In the shower, I pretend I am one of you. In so many ways, Glee, you complete me.
....However...
I am extremely skeptical about the whole "Dr. Schu's wife is going to pretend she's pregnant for five more months and then swap her fake baby bump for the head cheerleader's baby, who -- btw -- was actually fathered by the boyfriend's brooding best friend" plot line.
Please tell me you haven't jumped the shark after only four episodes. I am worried about you, Glee. I hope you get yourself back on track soon.
Call me, we'll do lunch.
XO
Dear Diary...
Today I started a blog. I figured I'm already obnoxious, I might as well!! (Exclamation points are obnoxious, right?)
Anyhoo...I posted a few things - fluffy, random. BN (BlondeNoise) doesn't really know what she wants to be when she grows up, but for now let's just say "repository for all my flights of fancy."
Gonna go watch Glee, then sleep. XO
Anyhoo...I posted a few things - fluffy, random. BN (BlondeNoise) doesn't really know what she wants to be when she grows up, but for now let's just say "repository for all my flights of fancy."
Gonna go watch Glee, then sleep. XO
Biggest Flirt
flirt, n. A woman of a giddy, flighty character; ‘a pert young hussey’ - OED
Molly's high school claim to fame: Biggest Flirt (It's in the yearbook, I swear!)
Tonight my shameful secret was revealed. Oddly, I don't think anyone was surprised.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Okay...this site makes my day
I'm not sure why I find this so hilarious. I guess I have a deep respect for anyone who speaks their mind so freely. And, dude's bio is awesome:
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