Totally random fact:
Randy Jackson (of American Idol fame) used to be a member of Journey...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Jackson
Friday, November 27, 2009
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...
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