Posted in Uncategorized on September 29, 2006 | No Comments »
So, earlier this week, I posted a link to the funny lady over at Yogabeans who wrote a deliciously wicked post (no pun intended) about the irony of McDonald’s putting the image of an American woman in a yoga pose on their bags. McDonald’s is working hard on an ad campaign that is trying [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2006 | 6 Comments »
My life is rated PG-13!
Your life is rated PG-13!
What is your life rated? (MPAA Scale)
Take Other Caffeine Nebula Quizzes
I’m betting it was the honest answer about the “minor of-age drinking” (I like a vanilla-rum-and-root-beer on the occasional Friday night) and the question about which “bases” I’ve gotten to (I’m very happily married and have two [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 26, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Okay, I’ve got a bunch of things to take care of, so I’m doing it all at once. Pay attention - participation will be expected at the end.
1) Gratitude, a day late: Here’s my list for Monday
-Dunkin’ Donuts. ‘Nuff said.
-good, [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 24, 2006 | No Comments »
Today, I am grateful for:
1. The fact that I have a washing machine and dryer. I’ve managed about four loads of laundry today, and I’m mindful that many, many people - including more than a few I know personally - have to leave their homes to clean their clothes. I’m thankful that [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 24, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Our plastic action figure friends over at Yogabeans have posted a perfect entry about an American institution. Go see…
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 24, 2006 | 1 Comment »
As of yesterday, September 23rd, the United States military death toll in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan met, and then immediately exceeded, the number of dead in the attacks of September 11, 2001.
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 23, 2006 | No Comments »
1.I have a job. How cool is that?
2. Grocery stores. I love that I can go to one place and get pretty much anything my heart (or, more to the point, my tummy) desires.
3. Automobiles. This morning, I drove three towns over to visit my grandparents. It took me [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 22, 2006 | 2 Comments »
I really do like Oprah Winfrey. She’s got a book club. She calls attention to social issues that need to be addressed. She calls out politicians on their bad behavior. She’s trying to make a difference in the world, and I can get behind that.
Oprah has put out a [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 21, 2006 | No Comments »
So, while I was finishing my graduate degree, I didn’t make much time for fitness. I still taught my Sunday morning classes - one step class and one yoga class - and I did an occasional yoga class at the university, but that was the extent of my physical training. I also stress-ate. [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on September 20, 2006 | 2 Comments »
As a fourth grader, Punkin’ Pie was invited to join the band at school. There was a band demonstration a week or so ago where the students got to see a band in action and to look over the instruments to decide which they might like to try. Punkin’ came home with a [...]
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