I was browsing around amazon the other day and stumbled across an album by Tom and Mark Wisner called Chesapeake Born. It contains a recording of "Blowed and Torn" (a song I always enjoyed whenever I heard it sung at MDRF). You can buy an MP3 of the song for 99 cents or for 5 Pepsi points. (or if you're really cheap, you can listed to the snippet for free)
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
hungry - I'm listening to :Shanties
I'll play along as well.
* Post 3 things you've done in your lifetime that you don't think anybody else on your friends list has done.
* See if anybody else responds with "I've done that."
* Have your friends cut & paste this into their journal to see what unique things they've done in their life.
* Post 3 things you've done in your lifetime that you don't think anybody else on your friends list has done.
* See if anybody else responds with "I've done that."
* Have your friends cut & paste this into their journal to see what unique things they've done in their life.
- Helped undress a mannequin so that Earl Campbell could buy the drovers coat that it was wearing. (He's a large man.)
- Was forced to lay off my entire staff and outsource their work, and later earned a healthy bonus and some stock for my efforts. (the corporate world still confuses me.)
- Ran off the stage in tears while performing a solo, because I forgot one of the verses to "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head". (This was when I was 5 -- which sadly was long before I learned to heckle the audience.)
- my location is:Tysons Corner
- my mood is:
late

I agree... none of my heroes ever did. Although one of them has been known to sport Superman boxer shorts on occasion.
- my location is:Tysons Corner
My schedule is pretty packed, but I've got an opening for Friday night dinner if anyone is available. I have a very early flight the next morning, so it can't be one of those "Talk until the wee hours" kinda evenings.
Otherwise, I'm just sitting here missing my hubby, looking forward to going home on Saturday.
sly
Otherwise, I'm just sitting here missing my hubby, looking forward to going home on Saturday.
sly
- my location is:Tysons Corner
- my mood is:
lonely
This is how I want to spend my last hour at work each Friday!!!
http://view.break.com/521743
But of course, I work from home in an office of one... so it just wouldn't be the same.
http://view.break.com/521743
But of course, I work from home in an office of one... so it just wouldn't be the same.
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
amused
We have our tickets for the Third Annual Very Vodka -- which is one heck of a party, and a fabulous bargain at $25. I vow to not make the same mistake this year that I did last year. This year I will eat something before I go. Last year I learned that it takes more than a few hors d’oeuvres to soak up ten Grey Goose martinis. All in all, we had a blast in spite of how inebriated I became. Good thing my husband is sturdy.
I'm wondering who we'll meet this year. Last year we met a few of the local Parrotheads -- and wound up joining the San Antonio Parrothead chapter because they were so much fun to party with. Speaking of the Parrotheads -- tonight is our monthly happy hour at Crabby Jacks - so tonight's drinking is merely a work out to get us in shape for the main event on Friday.
I'm wondering who we'll meet this year. Last year we met a few of the local Parrotheads -- and wound up joining the San Antonio Parrothead chapter because they were so much fun to party with. Speaking of the Parrotheads -- tonight is our monthly happy hour at Crabby Jacks - so tonight's drinking is merely a work out to get us in shape for the main event on Friday.
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
thirsty
As if the son-adding dilution of "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" wasn't bad enough...
The last several years have also seen
- Take Your Dog to Work day
- Take Your Pet to work day
- Take Your Rubber Chicken to Work Day
- Take Your Parents to Work day
- Take An Older American to Work Day
- Take your HT (Ham Radio) to Work Day
- Take Your Coffee Mug to Work Day
- Take Your Partner to work day
- Take Your Bike to Work day
- Take Your Body to Work day
- Take a Model Train to Work Day
- Take Your Baby to Work Day
- Take an American Flag to Work Day
- Take your Teddy Bear to Work Day
- Sadly, even Take Your Cat to Work day has already been tought of....
I can't help wonder what will be next... It seems that just about every space on the calendar is "national _____ day" -- so why shouldn't we start filling up each week with a new "Take your ____ to work day" concept??
Think about it -- if you could vote for a new option, what would it be?? I'm torn between "Take Your Single Socks to Work" day (perhaps we could all work together to help all those lonely socks find their partners?) and "Take Your Power Tools To Work" day (perhaps this is the only way that the bathroom stall with the door that won't close or the wobbly cafeteria table will ever get fixed).
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
pensive
Looks like Season 2 of the Sarah Connor Chronicles will happen!
Of course, I'll be even happier in a few weeks when Eureka returns!!
Of course, I'll be even happier in a few weeks when Eureka returns!!
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
happy
Friends,
You are all invited to join my Fantasy Nascar League. There's no cost to join or to play --- this is just for fun (and the occasional bragging rights, if you're lucky). The Team name is RacerChicks -- but you don't have to be a chick to join. (I am the Racer Chick!)
In order to join the group, just go to http://racing.fantasysports.yahoo.com/au to and click on the "Sign Up" button to create a team. After completing registration, or if you already have a team, click the "Create or Join Group" button and follow the path to join an existing private group. Then, when prompted, enter the following information...
Group ID#: 891
Password: 362436
Don't delay - the Daytona 500 is this weekend!!!
sly (a.k.a. the RacerChicks commissioner)
You are all invited to join my Fantasy Nascar League. There's no cost to join or to play --- this is just for fun (and the occasional bragging rights, if you're lucky). The Team name is RacerChicks -- but you don't have to be a chick to join. (I am the Racer Chick!)
In order to join the group, just go to http://racing.fantasysports.yahoo.com/au
Group ID#: 891
Password: 362436
Don't delay - the Daytona 500 is this weekend!!!
sly (a.k.a. the RacerChicks commissioner)
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
happy
Today I found out that my favorite online shopping site, JellyFish.com, has been bought out by the evil giant that is Microsoft. Eek!!! What to do? Thanks to my good buddy
faithellen, I've spent the last few months slowly getting addicted to smack shopping. Now my addiction is going to potentially feed the Blue Monster?
Such a dilemma. What to do? What to do? Hmmm. Come to think of it... shopping always helps me think!
-- if you want to join my addiction, register here: http://www.jellyfish.com/smack/signup/sl ycreations
Such a dilemma. What to do? What to do? Hmmm. Come to think of it... shopping always helps me think!
-- if you want to join my addiction, register here: http://www.jellyfish.com/smack/signup/sl
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
shocked
But I'd love to make someone a divorce cake like this one.
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
busy
I would buy today's woot shirt just so I could walk around saying "There's a monster in my manhole."
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
amused
Great article on some new online shorthand terms we can all use: http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/3 0/the-next-generation-of-online-shorthan d/
and some of the comments (and subsequent links) are just as funny as the original post. I particularly liked the Computer Corner Video (I recommend that you wait until you're not at work to follow the 2nd link)
and some of the comments (and subsequent links) are just as funny as the original post. I particularly liked the Computer Corner Video (I recommend that you wait until you're not at work to follow the 2nd link)
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
geeky - I'm listening to :snoring husband
Get a coupon for a free Crunch bar while supplies last. http://www.playinyourday.com
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
hungry
I just received 6 "Friends and Family" coupons for $1200 off All-laser Lasik from the Eye Center (locations in Leesburg, Sterling, Alexandria and Fairfax). They did my surgery 4 or 5 years ago, and I love, love, love not having to wear glasses or contacts anymore.
If you or someone you know is contemplating the surgery, let me know and I'll mail the first 6 requesters a coupon. (coupons expire on 10/31/07)
If you or someone you know is contemplating the surgery, let me know and I'll mail the first 6 requesters a coupon. (coupons expire on 10/31/07)
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
helpful
Winner from this week's karaoke contest is posted. I must admit that I've never hear the Leader of the Pack [mp3] sung with quite this inflection before.
Don't forget -- this week's winner will be the final contestant for the August 30th grand prize contest -- the winner earns a limo driven tour of all Lion and Rose pubs in San Antonio, $50 worth of food and drink at each location, and $100 cold hard cash. Then we start this 8 week contest all over again! What's not to love?
Hope to see you this Thursday!
Don't forget -- this week's winner will be the final contestant for the August 30th grand prize contest -- the winner earns a limo driven tour of all Lion and Rose pubs in San Antonio, $50 worth of food and drink at each location, and $100 cold hard cash. Then we start this 8 week contest all over again! What's not to love?
Hope to see you this Thursday!
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
hungry - I'm listening to :KMZ: the Slyoke show
When we first moved to San Antonio, we tried attending some of the local meet-us for rennies, and we decided they were not the crowd for us. (And I used to think I could get along with any group of rennies!) Anyway -- fast forward to a few months ago, and we met some fun people at the Very vodka festival. Turns out they were members of the San Antonio Parrot Head Club. Believe it or not -- these folks remind me of most of my rennie friends from MD. They party with a purpose, and do a lot of events to raise money for charity -- and most of all, they're FUN. (while the local rennies seem to be mostly depressed, rude, self-centered, humorless Johnny Depp wannabes who wouldn't help their own mothers cross the street.)
We joined the SAPHC at last month's happy hour and attended their charity night golf event earlier this month. Met lots of folks and had a great time at both events. Tonight is our monthly happy hour, and I'm totally looking forward to it. Although I'm bummed that we'll have to leave early due to our karaoke show at the Lion and Rose.
Speaking of the karaoke show ---
The contest is coming to a close, and we've had some interesting competitors so far. If you're interested, check them out at MusicByOscar.com.
We joined the SAPHC at last month's happy hour and attended their charity night golf event earlier this month. Met lots of folks and had a great time at both events. Tonight is our monthly happy hour, and I'm totally looking forward to it. Although I'm bummed that we'll have to leave early due to our karaoke show at the Lion and Rose.
Speaking of the karaoke show ---
The contest is coming to a close, and we've had some interesting competitors so far. If you're interested, check them out at MusicByOscar.com.
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
grateful
My heart's a stone because my favorite blog of all times is coming to an end. Makes winning their "How Well Do You Know Us" contest back in April so bittersweet now.
+ 5 bonus points for those who know the Springsteen / Southside Johnny song the title comes from.
+ 5 bonus points for those who know the Springsteen / Southside Johnny song the title comes from.
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
crushed
What will those kooky scientists think up next??
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
working
It's been 30 days since I last talked about it online. The yard next door has only gotten worse during that time. Complaints have been filed with our HOA as well as with the city of San Antonio. Oscar came close to just taking a weed-eater over to his back yard and trim part of it down (because the weeds are so tall, their seeds are blowing into our back yard.) The HOA has asked Oscar not to do anything though, or they'll have to start over with their efforts. *sigh* Does he really think he's going to sell that house for a profit with a yard like that?
- my location is:San Antonio
- my mood is:
cranky - I'm listening to :They Don't Know - Tracy Ullman