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Through the Looking Glass

Many thoughts have not made to blog land recently and I thought I would put together a combination fo thoughts for your enjoyment…or for my need to clear my head.

1. I like to read in bed before sleepiness sets in, but I have learned that if the book is too engaging or thought provoking I either stay up way too late reading or I law awake thinking about the characters or themes in the book. So, kids novels like  Beverly Cleary books (I am still working to complete the Ramona series - our library has some holes in it) or Nancy Drew mysteries have been on my nightstand recently. A most excellent read was The Bungalow Mystery. I have never encountered so many life threatening experiences in one Nancy mystery. Props to Nancy.

2. Does anyone else hate stirring their coffee with the wooden sticks provided at many coffee shops? I can taste wood the rest of the drink - not so good.

3. I have been addicted to the Avett Brothers recently. Take a chance on bluegrass/americana music.

That’s it for now. I can’t remember anymore. I’ll have to write my thoughts down next time. Wait, isn’t that what blogging is for?

Chocolate Covered Apples with Sprinkles

Today at school the food was out of control.

Our principal bought the staff lunch which consisted of spiral ham, mac n’ cheese, salad, and breadsticks. Thank you principal. Then I head to my office to be surprised by my secret snowflake gift which was a mug filled with chocolate kisses. I go to get a cup of coffee from our office kitchenette where I find the counter completely filled with food. Platters of fruit and veggies, chocolate covered apples, homemade snowflake waffle cookies, frosted and sprinkled cookies, a box of chocolates (from the local pharmacy, no less!), and of course, the original sought after coffee. 

I suppose I should not even bother bringing a lunch from home during the week before Christmas vacation. 

Bookshop Casanova

I don’t normally do these things, but curiosity and a need to post helped make my decision. Play along if you are also curious or if you have a need to post on your blog. Thanks to Becca for the idea.

Here’s how it works:

1. Put your iTunes on shuffle. 

2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.

3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!

4. Make a fun/silly/witty comment on your answer. (Don’t feel pressure to do this step…I probably won’t)

5. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing the same as well as the person you got the note from. (see side note above)

• What is your motto? We’re the Trees by the A Sides - I’m a treehugger? I suppose it isn’t that far off…
• What do your friends think of you? Hoarding it for Home by Mates of State…I’ll try not to have my feelings get hurt by what my itunes answers for me. 
  
• What do you think about very often? Hanging by a Thread by Nickel Creek - no comment here.
• What is 2+2? New York by U2 - I’m sure they would agree.
• What do you think of your best friend? In State by Kathleen Edwards
• What do you think of the person you like? C’mon Billy by PJ Harvey - Sorry, Tim! I swear, I don’t know anyone named Billy!
• What is your life story? Since I Lost my Baby by the Temptations - again, no comment.
• What do you want to be when you grow up? Shiny by the Decemberists - this is perfect, I love shiny things!
• What do you think when you see the person you like? Free Life by Dan Wilson - not far from the truth. 
• What do your parents think of you? I Almost Forgot by Matthew Sweet - again, I refuse to let the computer hurt my feelings!
• What will they play at your funeral? track 07 - sorry, that’s all I got. A nameless song from some nameless mix CD someone made for me years ago. 
• What is your hobby/interest? The Wall by Johnny Cash - not sure which wall they are referring to…
• What is your biggest secret? California by Brenda Weiler - referring to one of my favorite guilty pleasure TV shows? 
• What do you think of your friends? Love by Sixpence None the Richer - ahhhh
• What’s the worst thing that could happen? Let’s Build a Home by The White Strips - I suppose we are not the handiest people around…
• What makes you laugh? Loose Summer Clothes by Storyhill - are we talking bathing suits? 
• What makes you cry? Walk Away by Joe Walsh and the James Gange - no comment
• What scares you the most? Tidal Wave by Clear - I don’t know about “the most” but that does sound scary
• If you could go back in time, what would you change? The Story of What Was by Ani DiFranco - hmmm
• Now for the title of this blog entry… Bookshop Casanova by The Clientele - seems to fit Tim more than me, but I’ll take it. 

Election Plans

On my 50 minute drive home, I kept thinking about getting my free scoop of ice cream then heading to the polls to vote. Eating something with peanut butter swirls and voting in this historic election was going to be perfect combination. Too bad I get to the Ben and Jerry’s and there is a hand written sign on the door saying they are not participating in the free ice cream promo. I had to settle for the free coffee from Starbucks. The lines were not that long, but I was glad to wait a bit before voting. I like knowing that people are taking time out of their lives to vote.  

Either way, it’s fun to celebrate election day. I’m glad to have some recognition of election day beyond the “I voted” sticker (which are great). After 2 years of daily hearing about the election, I want a party. I want some big recognition of the election. I want my vote to go through the scanner and some big lights and buzzers to go off. I think that with each vote there should be an excited computer voice saying, “Congratulations! You are the _______thousandth voter to vote for__________!” 

Metal vs. Plastic

My political car magnet that I have been checking my mailbox for daily, has finally arrived. I ripped open the package and went to the car to stick it on. My first car magnet, how exciting! 

Except my car seems to be made of plastic. Blerg.

Time Management

I don’t know what’s better. One project a weekend leaving lots of time to party or getting everything done in one weekend so you have many weekends of project free bliss. As of right now, we have opted for a few projects a weekend - but now the project we did a few weeks ago needs redoing. Ever feel like those projects will never end?

Doggie DNA

Interesting story I meant to blog about long ago.

Wouldn’t it be great if dog owners were held responsible for not picking up their doggie left-behinds? Unfortunately, you volunteer to have your dog’s DNA stored on file…who would volunteer this information just so to be fined at some later date? 

Embarrassing photos mom brings out at inappropriate times?

Things I didn’t Twitter

Gas has dropped at least $.03 - $.04 cents a day since last Monday. We are down to  $3.39. Fabulous. 

Snake signs are still up…I still have to avert my eyes from the telephone pole.

Why can’t I ever hail the Cash Cab?

We went to two phenomenal concerts this weekend. You would not assume that I live in New Haven, CT when you hear about my weekend. 

Dinner time.