Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jan 22, 2012, 2:39 pm
Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expres...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jan 22, 2012, 5:31 am
Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expres...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jan 21, 2012, 9:19 pm
Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expres...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jan 21, 2012, 1:17 pm
It's 2012. I'm 50. I purchased my first microwave oven for my Mom in about 1980. It was huge! That means I survived almost 20 years without one! We have not had a working microwave oven set up for 2 weeks now. It took a week to purchase one because of my hectic schedule. It's a bit larger than ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jan 1, 2012, 9:23 pm
So how did you celebrate New Year's Eve? We stayed home with the kids. We had an opportunity to go out with friends, but chose to spend the night in. Not everyone can party it up like this every year, though I would like to attempt to top it. Lol! We watched the Big Bang Theory marathon on TBS,...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 25, 2011, 11:35 am
I hope everyone is having a fabulous Christmas. I will give you a tip though...never, NEVER, EVER decide to redecorate your living room right before Christmas. On the 23rd I was putting up drapes. At 11:30pm we made a run to Kmart to pick up more valances because even though they covered the win...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 21, 2011, 10:02 pm
Update: A "manager" called me from Walmart and wanted all the details on how I did not receive good customer service. She wanted to know exactly what happened and who did what. I'm sorry, but the elderly Greeter did everything I think she possibly could, it wasn't her fault that the other empl...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 20, 2011, 4:42 am
First a rant. I've been doing some redecorating and planned on painting my living room a kind of Chocolate Milk (going with the diner theme here), with the accent wall in Coffee. I purchased paint at Home Depot. I purchased their Behr brand which I've used before and never had a problem with. Th...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 12, 2011, 5:49 am
As my office Christmas party approaches, which I am dreading by the way, it made me think of this post back from 2008. I dread it because I've heard there are going to be "games". Now I googled "Christmas Office Party Games", and that made me even more dread it. One of the replies to one of my Chr...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 11, 2011, 6:14 am
The Blue Memory Meme, Part Two Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent meme...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 10, 2011, 5:19 am
A bit of a re-run from 2009: Our kids know that this year...again...will be a bit different from the rest because this year is not good in terms of our finances. We're not making it obvious, like my Mom did (hello 4 foot aluminum Christmas tree), but we have asked them to dial it down a bit. The...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 6, 2011, 4:52 am
Most of us have someone special to shop for, and whether we buy them a gift, or buy ourselves something they will enjoy unwrapping (wink), Edenfantasys is the place for sex toys. Edenfantasys now also has Beauty and Body products.. Specials running right now are: Free Standard Shipping on orders $5...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 4, 2011, 7:34 pm
CSN Stores is now Wayfair.com and they've got a wide product selection and some of the best prices I've seen on all types of products. With the holidays approaching, I have been doing some re-decorating in anticipation of having holiday guests. Even my daughter's room is getting a make-over. I was ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Dec 4, 2011, 5:10 am
Ok, there's tons of memes out there. In 2009 I decided to create my own holiday meme. Here goes (with a few edits to make it current): 1. What is your favorite holiday show/animated show? Sentimental - "It's A Wonderful Life", Funny - "Christmas Vacation", Animated show - "Rudolf The Red-Nosed Rei...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Nov 2, 2011, 6:50 am
We're All a Little Colorific I've been on the prowl for memes and have discovered that many that I used to participate in have not kept up while I was away. So from time to time I will try out something new. Feel free to copy and respond with your answers. ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Nov 1, 2011, 8:03 pm
Lin of Duck & Wheel With String said: Harriet, that does not count for more than ONE comment. Here is my question: WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU????! October 29, 2011 4:50 PM First of all to be fair...Lin is right. Same comment counts as ONE comment. As to where I've been... Hmmm.... I swam the Sareng...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Oct 29, 2011, 3:46 pm
Lola's Diner is coming back! New Posts! New photos! New recipes! New reviews! To start off with a bang, let's play: Lola's Diner ©2008-2011
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Aug 6, 2011, 3:09 pm
So this morning I'm sleeping in. My gf left early for work. House was quiet. Kids in Chicago. Window A/C and tv in my bedroom are off. Around 9:45am/10am I am startled out of a sound sleep by loud sound. I'm thinking...wtf? Is Drummer Boy/aka Metallica-head at it again? I look out the bedroo...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Aug 4, 2011, 9:26 am
Check this out: Swedish Man Caught Trying to Split Atoms at Home - Associated Press. This ponders these questions and more: Why would anyone want to split atoms at home? Why would anyone think it wasn't illegal to have nuclear material at home? Couldn't he think of a safer hobby? Did he ever conside...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jul 25, 2011, 9:14 pm
Ok, so yeah, I don't really mean dream birthday party...I mean dream lesbian birthday party. 50th no less. Yes, Sunday was my birthday and the day of my party. Yup! That's what I had. It was all women (thankfully...I went round and round with a friend who wanted to bring her creepy guy friend. ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jul 18, 2011, 8:54 pm
Since getting satellite back (as part of a special deal from my phone company), I've been enjoying programs that I had caught at friend's houses here and there. One of those was Breaking Bad on AMC. Last week they re-ran the previous season and I recorded it on my DVR (woo hoo! I'm stepping into ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jul 4, 2011, 2:21 pm
I haven't gone out to see fireworks, but we always have plenty in the hood. I got to see all the displays from Elk Grove Village, all the way home last night. I saw Elk Grove Village, Lisle, Lockport, Joliet and Mokena. I was riding home from visiting a friend in the hospital. She had surgery on ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jun 27, 2011, 9:40 pm
EdenFantasys has many specials to help liven up your summer and get the fireworks going! They've got many promotions. Just click on the Promotions Tab at the top of the page to view all of them. They are celebrating National Pride month with 20% savings on selected dildo harnesses. Jimmyjane for 20...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jun 19, 2011, 11:52 am
Happy Father's Day. This is part of a re-post from 2009: This post is dedicated to my father. He would have been 80 this Halloween. He passed away 21 years ago. I had a very different relationship with my Father, than with my mother. (Lola's Diner - Today's Post Is Dedicated To My Mother). I ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Jun 16, 2011, 7:34 pm
I am about to lose my mind. My kids are on summer break and for some reason they think that they can sit on their asses and do absolutely nothing all day. Not only do they do absolutely nothing all day, they are cooking meals that are meant for dinner and messing up my kitchen even worse than the d...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - May 18, 2011, 10:26 pm
I was at an engagement party over the weekend and I HAD to snap a pick of her. She was in the living room. Hey Lin! I think I found your goose's long lost twin! Apparently yours did better for herself. I mean, she does have quite a bit fancier frock than the one I spied. Lola's Diner ©2008-2011
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - May 7, 2011, 7:51 am
For those who are fortunate enough to have your Mother around this Mother's Day, give her an extra hug. Lilacs were my Mom's favorite. We had several bushes in the backyard, where she could enjoy them while she was hanging out the laundry to dry. There's nothing like the smell of laundry d...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - May 4, 2011, 7:22 pm
This post has been ruminating in my head since President Obama came on tv to announce they got Bin Laden. I hesitated a bit to even post this, but since no one's really been stopping by, it's not like I'm gonna get hate comments. Is it just me? Or does anyone else find it disturbing the reaction o...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 27, 2011, 10:03 pm
"I gotta (sic) pick myself up and I have to tell myself that I'm a superstar every morning so that I can get through this day and be for my fans what they need for me to be." Hey Lady Gaga! Wow! We have so much in common! I can't believe it! Every morning I have to tell myself I'm a superstar...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 24, 2011, 8:52 pm
A blast from the past. 1965. Guess which one is me! Lmao! Lola's Diner ©2008-2011
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 17, 2011, 7:40 pm
Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expres...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
I discovered I made $10.07 this month from Adgitize.com. Well...not exactly "made" this month...but I got paid this month! That means my blog has made a whopping $20.60 cash money! Ok, that's not a lot of money, but I'm I'm writing anyway, right? Might as well get some ca-ching! Lola's Diner ©2...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 10, 2011, 11:12 pm
Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expres...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 10, 2011, 10:48 am
Saturday we visited Zuki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi in Mokena, IL to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday with friends. This is a chain with several locations in Indiana, South Carolina, and Ohio. It's a restaurant similar to Benihana, in that they have chefs table side that cook your food on a...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 4, 2011, 9:12 am
My daughter turns 18 today. I can hardly believe this much time has passed since she was born. It seems like just yesterday she was running around in diapers. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day! Lola's Diner ©2008-2011
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Apr 3, 2011, 12:03 am
The 5000 Question Meme, Part Three Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent ...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 27, 2011, 8:53 pm
Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expres...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 24, 2011, 8:35 pm
Welcome to the March 24th edition of Thursday Thunks!(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want.Write about it on your blog... simple as that.Maybe you can interpret it as a p...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 17, 2011, 1:09 am
Welcome to the March 17th edition of Thursday Thunks!(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want.Write about it on your blog... simple as that.Maybe you can interpret it as a p...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 14, 2011, 10:09 pm
Shamelessly stolen from Look It's Megryansmom, who stole it from Lori. Age: 49. Bed size: King. Chores I dislike: Mostly the chore of telling the kids to do their chores. Dogs: No dogs...cats. Irish and Maddux. Essential start to your day: Coffee...coffee..and still more coffee. Favorite color...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 13, 2011, 3:34 am
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 12, 2011, 11:36 am
Ok, so...I've been changing things up on the job search. 1. I started customizing each and every resume I send out for every job I apply to. 2. I've made an attempt to network with the social group I belong to. (I got 1 response, which is cool, because I had no expectations.) 3. I've joined just ab...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 12, 2011, 10:34 am
Thursday afternoon I got a IM request from a person unknown to me. Silly me thought it might be a recruiter...or possibly someone from one of the online dating site. For some reason, I really thought it might be a recruiter because I don't give out my email address on the first email to a new pote...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 9, 2011, 3:43 pm
Like I wasn't going to comment on this news? Have you heard it? Blago wants to forgo his retrial which is set to start in April so the taxpayers can save all the money that would be spent to prosecute and to defend him (since he is indigent and can't pay for his attorney fees). Blago Wants Trial C...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 7, 2011, 8:55 pm
Today we are playing. “What if” For every prompt, tell us what would happen if…. Have fun and be sure to visit the other people playing. Woohoo! What if… Charlie Sheen were right about who he is, what he is saying and his “goddesses”? The earth would spin off it's axis and go crashin...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Mar 2, 2011, 9:13 am
Sadly I missed the special last night on Dateline or whatever program that was last night. Sorry, can't miss The Good Wife. I look forward to it every week, and frankly, I've had my own trainwreck last night, so I just could not sit through watching his. Normally I would have watched just for sni...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Feb 27, 2011, 4:59 pm
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Feb 27, 2011, 4:33 pm
Yes, I called a time out, just like my blog pally Lin did over at Duck and Wheel With String. You might ask...wtf is Lola doing calling a time out? She's unemployed for cryin' out loud! I kind of felt that way, but I'm getting very overwhelmed. I am literally living, breathing 24/7 the job hunt a...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Feb 16, 2011, 2:57 pm
Some of you may recall my previous posting Beware Of Craigslist Job Posting Scams. I just came across two more. Here is the first one, the job posting I replied to:Office Administration / Assistant Date: 2011-02-16, 8:09AM CSTReply to: job-ce2qr-2217297229@craigslist.orgThe role is for an appren...
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Lola B. posted an article on Lola's Diner - Feb 15, 2011, 11:36 pm
The winner of the Green & Black's Organic Chocolate sample pack is: Lin @ Duck And Wheel With String! Congrats! And thank you to everyone who entered. Lola's Diner ©2008-2011
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