Double Daily Led Zep

Had a double dose of Led :

Good Times Bad Times
Going to California

I wanna be a star!

And I can, too! While watching late, late night TV, an ad came on for something I just gotta have!

The Singing Coach, brought to you by Carry A Tune Technologies. I could learn to sing like a PRO! and guess what - If it works in 30 days, I'm going to try out for American Idol!

From the site:

Even if you’ve never been able to sing a note in your life, Singing Coach will have you singing any song with confidence as you learn to adjust your pitch and train your ear. Anyone can do it. As you progress through the lessons and exercises you’ll be astonished at your improvement.

This is ME! I've never been able to sing a tune. Just as Design! I want to be astonished!

However, I don't want to pay for it -- have other things that come first, so I'm accepting donations. Anyone who contributes to my singing career now, will be guaranteed a spot in my Posse when I am famous!

Now Accepting PayPal!

Today is a good day!

While chad has been working 12 hr days, I've been busy -- today, Izzy and I made cookies, fixed breakfast and lunch, I did the dishes and cleaned up most of the house!

My resolution to Simplify Simplify Simplify is going pretty well! Amazing!

Izzy now has a chore list, so we can now sanction child labor!
She is outside playing with chalk - now her once purple pants are multicolored. I'd add laundry to her chores, but she can't reach the controls yet.

I have a new pencil sharpener - it ROCKS! (Just part of my love of office supplies.)

I've had the XM on Lucy all day -- have yet to hear a bad song! (Cracker, Morrisey, Paul Westerburg on now, Pearl Jam, Adam Ant, The Presidents of the United States of America, Cake, but no Led.)

Hope everyone has a good day~

~Do I love you do I hate you I got a dyslexic heart~

shameless plug

I've been playing around with google video... here is one I did for a class last year... enjoy...

Finding Whitman

15 minutes and counting!

The taping went well. Here are a few picks of me on TV, thanks to a friend of my mom. Overall - being on TV was a cool experience, and somthing I don't think I'll forget soon!

Enjoy the photos!

Here is a picture of the first group of contestants.... I'm the one on the blue stand. Bill, the man next to me wanted to know if I knew how to jitterbug in case he won... I told him no. Louise, in the pink next to me, won by 100 stinking dollars!!!!!




Here are shots of me... boy the camera really does add weight!!!

DA FOOZBALL AND THE GREAT STEAK INCIDENT

Colts, Steelers, and the theives they called refs thats who played the game Sunday afternoon. The ref's tried to STEAL the game away but guess what... The RAT BASTARDS couldn't get it DONE!!! It was incredible and I think I scared Isabella as I was running around the house ranting and raving like a lunatic but hey it's football and it's MY TEAM DAMMIT!!!

The best part... I went to work and got paid to watch the 2nd half. That's right ladies and germs 17.50 / hr to watch da foozball. Mama says foozball is da devil... Anyway the OVERRATED Colts got beat and shouldve had their ASSES handed to them even worse if it weren't for the cheating referees. It was all over ESPN radio and even Boomer Esiason said "I don't care what the officials say you and I both know that was an interception and it would have been a travesty if the Steelers lost this game." Yep even a former Bengal admitted the refs tried to CHEAT! It was different when the refs just made sucky calls like they did the whole game for both sides but when they blatantly CHEAT for a team like they did on this call when it was obvious to everyone in the COUNTRY what the correct call was man that is just WRONG! OK that's my FOOZBALL RANT! Whew! It gets me stirred up just thinking about it

SO TO THE COLTS AND THE OFFICIALS WHO CHEATED FOR THEM I HAVE A PRESENT FOR YOU! ENJOY IT! YOU DESERVE IT!

I had a picture of a middle finger in the air for the colts and the refs in this spot but I have been censored by my FAIRY FREAKIN BLOGMOTHER!

OK on to bigger and better things... I noticed a few comments regarding the 2004 Great Steak Incident. When it comes to cooking let me preface this by saying there are MANY, MANY things I can do better. Cooking is just not one of my strong suits. Nonetheless I decided one day in 2004 I would attempt "BROILING". My thought process went something like this 1. I'm HUNGRY 2. I have steaks 3. BROILING is FAST 4. The grill is OUT OF GAS Now if you know anything at all about broiling it should be that the oven gets VERY VERY HOT as was the case on the day I decided to broil 2 lovely N.Y. strip steaks. Broiler hot? CHECK Steaks in the oven? CHECK Oven door closed? CHECK I can taste them already these babies should be ready in just a few short minutes. OK the steaks have cooked for 8 to 10 minutes and they are starting to sizzle. Steaks Sizzling? CHECK Time to take the steaks out of the oven. Oh really what's this? The oven door has apparently locked itself and will not open as the LATCH IS FRIGGIN BROKEN! Oven door won't open? CHECK Um, Lisa honey could you come in here for a minute while I try to burn the house down? At this point I have the entire kitchen full of smoke and in my infinite wisdom have forgotten to turn off the broiler. Steaks in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes and burning to a crisp while the entire house fills with smoke? CHECK OK Lisa comes in and immediately turns off the oven like any non-moronic person would have but at this point the oven is hot because the broiler has been on for 20 minutes that these steaks are about to char into oblivion. The latch is busted and WILL NOT OPEN. So if the latch won't open what should we do? Obtain butter knife and attempt to cut through metal slats in front of oven so that we can reach the latch to manually unlatch it? CHECK I spent the next (I'm guessing here) 2 plus hours attempting to BREAK / CUT the oven door open. At one point I seriously considered ripping the door off the hinges and buying a new oven. Instead I finally was able to "CUT" through the front of the door and reach the latch and get the oven door open to retrieve my "slightly" charred N.Y. strip steaks. Hence the duct tape. You know what they say kids? If you can't duct it F%&* IT! and that ladies and gentlemen for your reading pleasure was the Great Steak Incident of 2004.

Cook dinner? How 'bout if I do the dishes instead?

I made something for everyone!

Today, Izzy and I made cup cakes... they are delicious! In honor of it being Friday the 13 th * Everyone can have a cup cake -- enjoy!

And yes, that is Duct tape on our oven, thanks to the Great Steak Incident of 2004. Sorry folks.

* The only freaky thing that happened today -- for a while, my work computer would not type capital letters. Go figure!

Is this January???

This morning, a cool misy fog was floating across the fields as I started my car. Very serene. this is more like spring than January! Even my succulents are starting to bud already, and they should't be doing that for another two months. I like the snow, and I hope I get to see some here soon!

5 more days until the taping of Cash Explosion -- I am soooooo excited!

Well, off to enjoy the 40-50 degree spring-like weather!

I got the Clap

er

The Clapper, folks, I got The Clapper for Christmas.

I was so excited when I opened this -- I played with the tree lights for a good 20 minutes. The whole reason I wanted this: We have a king size bed (the best marriage saver in my opinion -- big enough for 2 bed hogs, a cat, wiggly 4 year old (sometimes) and several of her stuffed animals) and when it's time to turn out the lights, it's quite a stretch over to the night stand.

Clapper, you have saved me! Now, when I am ready for the lights to go out CLAP CLAP and poof - they are gone!

We are still working on the sensitivity level. For some reason, it responds very well to the high-pitched laughter from my daughter. She commands it with her voice. Other random noises (a-hem) turn it on as well.

Hooray for this "As Seen on TV" gadget!

And now for something completely different --> The Clapper

Information and Mis-information

On Monday, if you've been listening to the news, 13 miners were trapped in a mine in the coal fields of West Virginia. It's been all over the local news here, before the national news.

Tuesday night, I tuned in to get the latest updates... around 9 pm, word was that they found one miner, dead at the explosion.

Right before midnight, news arrived that the remaining 12 were alive (terrific news!!!!) however, no "official word" from the coal company.

I just tuned in at 3 am, and now the word is that only 1 survived, and is in serious condition at the hospital.

It was heartbreaking to see the press conference with the president of the coal company. He genuinely cared for his people and was torn apart. My prayers are with him and the 13 families.

After listening to him, I don't hold the company at fault for the miscommunication (They may be responsible for the accident, but we'll decide that later)... I do hold the media responsible though for acting too irresponsible. With the talking heads of the national news channels, so much speculation flew around. It's irresponsible. One of the reporters even had the gall to ask if one distraught family member held the governor responsible for all this. They supported the governor (I guess they were looking for a Hurricane scandal) However, within minutes of hearing the news that her dad had died in the mine she was going to sue. Now the blame game begins on all sides.

Now the Governor is facing a press conference, and having to put up with ridiculous questions, over and over again.

This area of West Virginia is the honest to goodness heart of America - God fearing, hard-working people. I just don't think that the national media has any idea what that means, or can appreciate it (how un-American to mention God and to praise Jesus on national TV) and to "report" on what is speculation is not to be counted upon.

What we can count on though, is Geraldo with stunning commentary. I heard him say he wanted to "wet his finger and lick the coal off of the faces and kiss them" because he was so happy to hear they were alive.

Please say a prayer for the families.

Whew

Hello folks - I'm back to blogging. Now that our computer is back and almost normal, I can use it now! Whoo Hoo!

Daughter is in the tub... so this'll be short...

December went by in a blur, especially with no computer. For a while, I thought I came down with Avian flu, but with no fever and a huge appetite, I thought it was a tape worm, but it was just a stomach virus...fun fun fun. Let me say, my commode and I are best friends now.

I did see lots of family, which was great - got lots of goodies for Christmas (Magic scarf, anyone!) gave lots of goodies for Christmas which was fun.

Work is going OK - was on break for the past week and half, so relaxing, and I did get lots of things done I don't normally have time for.

But the best thing happened Christmas Eve. I get a call from my mother with news that I can now cross one more thing off my "Things to do in Life list:" Be on a Game Show! Her ticket was pulled for Cash Explosion, the state lottery game. I'm so Excited!!!! More info to follow, and I'll be sure to tell you all about it (Well, as much as the confidentiality agreement will allow.)

I hope everyone has a good new year! May good tidings and blessings come your way.

Just another hottie

The Seahag commented on my last post about Thora Birch and I actually had to go look up who she was... Now the second I saw her I realized it but for some reason I air blanked on the name... Anyway for the Thora fans out there....

FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE HOW COULD I FORGET THIS ONE???

She's got to be all of what 24 or 25 by now???

What's The Use

If you're only going to post once every two weeks why do it at all. Are our lives REALLY that boring that we have nothing to say in over two weeks? Well everyone knows who won survivor I suppose... I was really disappointed as I usually am with all things that build up over a long period of time and then end suddenly... Kind of like going to a movie you've been waiting to see for several months, the time finally comes, you go and then it's nothing special just another movie... That's pretty much every movie I see these days... I'd say the last movie I was really excited about seeing and wasn't totally disappointed in was Interview With A Vampire or Pulp Fiction. It's been AT LEAST that long since I saw a REALLY good movie that wasn't totally overrated. Wait I take that back American Beauty, that was one that was awesome and MENA SUVARI, OH MENA!!!!

HOLY MENA BATMAN!

Yeah she kind of looks like a crack whore at times but who doesn't love that look anyway?

Since we're posting pics of crack whores we might as well take a look at one of my all time favorite TV actresses...

THE QUEEN OF THE MINI SKIRT!

So I've got O.A.R. blaring in my ears via the iPod and I've posted my once a month blog entry.

Oh I almost forgot I can't wait for "date night" on Wednesday. I'll teach the old lady to dump me... Miga I'm leaving it up to you to pick where you want to go! You know how I am with decisions. Oh yeah and I don't have a car cause Ski is taking it so pick me up at 6:00 babe... I don't know if you've seen Walk The Line yet but I'd love to see that... If not it's ok as you know I'd probably be disappointed with it anyway...

Let me know if 6:00 is good for you....

Adios folks! We'll see some of you later in the week....

you get what you pay for

Last afternoon, we stopped by our local Big Lots to pick up a Christmas tree - they had pre-lit tress on sale. Actually, since the whole store is going out of business, everything was on sale for at least 20% off. Well, when Chad put the tree together, I guess we know why it was 20% off since about 20% of the lights were off....Merry Christmas folks!

What a Poser

OK -- I love the holiday weekend - I get to pretend to slack off on my grading and indulge in two of my favorite things -- reading and movies.

Just saw SLC Punk last night/this morning. Let me tell you, at 3 am it's a pretty amusing movie. WHile I missed the first 5 min, the story was pretty good... about the whole punk movement (or lack there of because any organized movement is anti-anarchy) Anyway... being the geek that I am, and probalby why I love historical movies and books... I came up with a list of time periods I wish I could have lived in.... so in no particular order...

The Punkers of the 70s/80s - the hair, the safty pins, the music, the drugs - standing on a street corner in the cold, waiting for Sid and Nancy to sober up long enough to get some eggs...

Wagon Train out West - I wish I could find a reality show that did this, kind of like the PBS house series... I'd sign on in a heart beat! Yes, I know women did most of the work on the train, and it wasn't very easy, but the payoff of finding new lands and freedom would be worth it.

Hollywood in the 20's and 30's - How cool would this be! Hanging out at Pickfair, parties all night, work during the day, driving around in cool convertable cars and making movies.


OK... Izzy wants to use the computer... more later....

A reason to watch the parade

I heard this on the news today - Ohio University's Marching 110 will be in the Macy's Parade - whoo hoo! The announcement said they were the kickoff band - which is fitting since they are The Most Exciting Band in the Land, but I can't confirm that ...

For a sampling:

Cadences

Long Train Running

and others....


Go Bobcats!!!!

I hate this....

One of the things that just irks me... wet socks. You know, you get a comfy walking around in your 68 degree house wth cozy socks on your feet, and bam... you step in something wet (In my case, drips from the kitchen dish rag) and just like that, your whole foot is cold and uncomfortable!

we are alive

never fear i haven't gotten rid of ski or anything... all is well just too busy to post or too lazy one or the other... going to a poker tournament today try to take down a grand or 2... everybody wish me luck... nothing much going on... haven't been able to catch up on my tv watching lately... i have 4 days off this week so it should be ok my tuesday....

everyone have a good weekend...

END OF THE WORLD

At least on CBS with CATEGORY 7

I love mini-series. And with my Trusty Tivo, I can now tape all of the disaster movies... my favorite! Especially if they have Shannon Doherty!

I missed Category 6 - but they summed up the previous mini-series in about 30 seconds of film time. Las Vegas, St. Louis and Chicago destroyed!

Highlights:
Gov't angencies mentioned (Wow - I never even knew we had some of these.)

• FEMA
• Air Force
• White House
• Federal Protective Services
• Extreme Weather Lab (They'll give a grant to anything.)

Flying Heads/ Heads being destroyed.

• At the beginning - a huge laughing clown head attacked France (darn!)
• George W fell off of Mt. Rushmore ** more on this later
• The Sphynx head was decapitated

2 counts of "Abuse of a Mime"

As France was being attacked by weather and 2 soccer hooligans were hanging for life on the Eiffle tower, you could see "The Beast" in the background

Pink Floyd-esque music playing during destruction of Kings Island, I mean France, reminiscent of Tornado scene in Wizard of Oz if you play it with Dark Side of Moon.

Within the first 10 minutes, the following phrases were mentioned:

• "Decimated"
• "Global Crisis"
• "Entire Planet Doomed"
• "Global Catostrophe"
• "Merely Coincendental"
  

2 Promotions to the movie "Chicken Little" with the sky is falling references.

1 unnecessary trash can kicking

Several annoying film techniques - AFT (Did the director/camera crew have a checklist of AFT?)

• Fast forward time lapse
• B & W
• Stutter Effect
• Bad zoom and pans
• Lightning white fade outs (with cool thunder sound effects)
• Crazy angles
• Slo-mo
• Video cam, with battery indicator

I am disappointed that it took 38 minutes for Shannon to show up. However when she did, she:

• Builds rockets
• Serves mean shots
• and gives a good right hook!

Mount Rushmore:
Why they made this a target, I'll never know... unless it was cooler to show George's face falling off, than say, a chunk of the grand canyon. GNN, (The local news outlet) was making a big deal of Mt. Rushmore -- IT"S IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE! Just ask Cary Grant!

Actual quote by park rangers: "George has Water on the brain" and"Water's freezing...and expanding!"

Causes:

• God/ plagues (to anger religious conservatives)
• Energy Industry (To anger big business)
• "Some Force" (to anger those in favor of Intelligent design)
• End of days (crazy freaks unite!)
• Terrorists (To anger anyone else)
  

(Although, no mention of Chem-trails... My guess is on the Chem-trails, not to be confused with contrails -- google it and watch your skies!)

While the Engery industry is a good guess, it's kind of ironic that the storm chasers use a super powered USAF jet to fly over the US in record time (How much does that get to the gallon) and also a big Ford 350 4x4 (Which I know uses a tank of gas just on a trip to the store)

And who do you think is flying the super jet? None other than Tom Skerrit - reprising his role as a Top Gun pilot, complete with Jump suit. OK, so now he works for theUSAF and Top Gun was with the Navy, but to the untrained eye - it's the same job!

Swoozie Kurtz as a religious zealot was cool
Having Krycek from XFiles as bad religious zealot was even cooler!

Weather reports get in the way of good sex.

Director of Homeland security was none other than our favorite janitor, the "Greasy Beau-hunk"

I counted at least 10 bad joke/puns

At least 6 laugh out loud moments (Including crazy clown and death by frogs)

Next target is Detroit. Like Mt. Rushmore - WHAT'S THERE? Are they going to kill off some murderers?

The writer of the trailor park scene must have had a field day. Thankfully I had Tivo so I didn't miss any of the trailor-trash " cliche jokes"

• Saving Pink Flamingoes
• Fat Chick running with beer
• Velvet painting flying away in the wind - (Not sure if it was an Elvis)
• Man saving Pot Plants

Shannon was rescuing cats...awwwww how cute!

The last half hour was not as exciting, exept that Buffalo was next... Why Buffalo? I guess they couldn't film in Cleveland. Lots of Panic in the streets.

They did mention sending all essential families to the Greenbriar -- true fact, although it's primarily a resort not a Military Facility as FEMA director Gina Gershon stated. It can house all of the upper gov't people in a secure facility in the hills of West Virginia. It used to be top secret, but it seems as everyone knows about it now...

Finally - towards the end, our hero Extreme Weather Guy makes a pot of tea and solves the reason why -- it's the Mesosphere, and big industry is heating up the air causing the sky to fall.

It's nearing the end, families are leaving, and crisis is hitting New York/ DC. My Tivo stops.... DAMN YOU FOOTBALL for Running 10 minutes over.... what happened to Swoozie now that she is in charge of Hall Ministries? Will the two youngsters get married to spite their parents? Will Extreme Weather guy get his spot of tea?

I'll have to find out next week.

Daily Led Zep times 2

I had to drive for work the past few days....

Day 1: Heartbreaker

Day 2: Fool in the Rain