In which I continue to seek part time employment as the ruler of the world.

Give Me Something Strong!, written 1 day ago, When it comes to coffee, I wanna make sure that I drink something strong but what I got here is just an instant coffee. Espresso really is the kind of coffee you want if you like it strong! If that's what you prefer, why not have it always ready for you ...

Black Wednesday for Publishing Industry, written 1 day ago, Publishers Weekly read like an obituary today: S&S Cuts 35 Jobs Thomas Nelson Cuts 54 Positions Rubin, Irwyn Applebaum Step Down in RH Reorg Markus Dohle’s Letter to Staff continues to say, “As a result of this reorganization...

Rocketry is the key to receiving The Holy Spirit?, written 1 day ago, I love this album cover, found via LP Cover Lover: i wonder where that places Wernher von Braun or Goddard?

Third Year Running., written 4 days ago, I think, for now, that this will be my last NaBloPoMo. In the beginning, I posted daily anyway - so the idea of completing it in November as well, wasn’t much of a challenge. It was the same last year: I had so much going on, so many changes ahead of me tha...

Advertorial: Unwrap the joy of Christmas at Pizza Hut, written 14 hours ago, OK, so the title gives the game away, but wait, I have a funny Pizza Hut story to tell. OK, so I’ve told it before, but what the heck, it’s the season for giving and taking, so you all should just sit back and take it ...

Bullock's Barbecue Blogging: Chocolate Pie, written 2 days ago, In this day and age when desserts are commonly $6 or $7, it's refreshing to still find homemade chocolate merinique pie at Bullock's Barbecue, for what I believe was only $1.25. It may not be quite as good as it was 20 years ago, but ...

Hopes for Obama, written 3 weeks ago, I'm documenting a training right now here in Tagaytay. The participants are in their workshop groups, so I've got nothing else to do but surf the net, and well, blog. For a change! Yes, I do miss blogging. Anyway, I finally got the chance to do some blog rollin...

Medical Weirdness Runs In My Family, written 4 weeks ago, We just can't play "by the book," it seems. Mom is doing really well in all aspects of her recovery, except that she's leaking a mystery fluid (which is now assumed to be chyle) at an alarming rate. The weirdness that put her back...

I'm Stuffed., written 3 days ago, Thanksgiving week in DC: seven days of stuffing my face with, well, stuffing, among other things, including Turducken and not one but two visits to both Ragaa (for the best Indian lunch buffet in the world) and take-out from Pines of Rome (their pizza is so simple y...

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just realizing that I have not stepped outside since Thanksgiving...., written 4 days ago, just realizing that I have not stepped outside since Thanksgiving. What's longest you've ever stayed indoors?Not even checking the mail.

Puppies & Cat: Must Watch First 20 Seconds, written 2 days ago, You gotta watch the first twenty seconds of this video of puppies playing with a cat. In this video, the puppies aren?t afraid of the cat. It cracked me up. ^_^

Announcing: a NEW GROUP for Your AREA EVENTS!, written 3 days ago, Thank goodness for the Facebook alert or I might have missed this exciting announcement! Debe Maxwell has created a new group: Area Events! We now have a dedicated spot to share our local area experiences, announcements, happenin...

Hilarious Demetri Martin Quotes, written 16 hours ago, “I wonder what the most intelligent thing ever said was that started with the  word ‘dude.’ ‘Dude, these are isotopes.’ ‘Dude, we removed your kidney. You’re gonna be fine.’ ‘Dude, I am so stoked to win this Nobel Prize. I jus...

Paddington Bear And His Luggage, written 1 week ago, Doesn’t this marmalade-obssessed furry little ball of cuteness make you scrunch your face from adorableness??? For some background, Paddington came from the “deepest darkest Peru” and arrived in England at Paddington station, hence his name....

Healthy Living And Blood Pressure, written 1 day ago, It seems that younger people are having heart attacks and developing illnesses that seemed to be reserved for older people. Recently a young friend of ours 37 had a heart attack and had a stint put in because the artery was totally closed, now he...

Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual GIVEAWAY!, written 15 hours ago, The great folks over at Hachette book Group have partnered with me in a great giveaway for you!  I totally enjoyed reading Bobbi Brown’s Makeup Manual, and now I can share it with you.  Just enter your name and email below for a chance ...

Beautiful in my eyes…, written 2 days ago, During our wedding day, my hubby along with our common friends, wedding coordinators and organizers, planned to surprise me as I walked down the aisle. At the altar and at the reception, he sincerely sang his heart out through these meaningful songs with ...