Say What? August 30, 2008
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With the start of football season (both college and professional) I can officially begin my list of non-words used by the announcers, reporters, coaches, and any others involved with talking about “the game”. Obviously my spelling will be questionable as these aren’t real words. I will attempt to use the word in the original context and hope you are able to figure out the meaning. Feel free to notify me of any non-words you hear since I can’t physically watch all the televised games.
TRICKERATION: “Hatch [the LSU QB], a little trickeration[he shuffles the ball to a RB and confuses the defense] and Gerald Mitchell could not get out of the backfield.” Used by Sean MacDonough on EPSN, August 30.
Pretty Pictures August 26, 2008
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Stole this from MerrieB
The Rules:
- Type your answer to the questions into flickr search
- Using only the first page, pick an image
- Copy and paste each of the urls in the Mosaic Maker
The Questions:
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. What is your favorite drink?
7. What is your dream vacation?
8. What is your favorite dessert?
9. What do you want to do when you grow up?
10. Who/ what do you love most in life?
11. Choose one word that describes you?
12. What is your Flickr name?
The Answers:
My Top Reasons for Sticking to the Plan August 11, 2008
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I have been half-heartedly following a diet and exercise plan during the summer months. Some days I stick to it well and other days, not so much. My 5 pound-weight drop Saturday (read hangover-induced vomiting) was the kick in the pants that I have been waiting for. There is no way I am gaining back that weight!! As a way to further encourage myself I created a list of top reasons I am DETERMINED to stick to this plan.
1. Dating…through a couple of websites I have managed to meet a few nice guys and have been on a couple of dates. I plan to go on more dates. Some of those dates may lead to…um, yeah I need to be a little skinnier.
2. Clothes…I can’t afford to buy new school clothes. If I didn’t have a closet stuffed full of dresses and skirts in smaller sizes that may be a problem. As it is I have enough outfuts to wear as I work my way down to a size 12. Why spend the money if I don’t have to?
3. London…The family trip to London is a little over 2 months from now. Not only would I like to fit in the plane seat a bit more comfortably but I also need to be in shape for all the walking that is going to be a part of our vacation.
4. My daughter…S starts middle school this year. I am not so out-of-touch that I am unaware of the importance middle-school girls place on appearance. If I am taking better care of myself and my appearance then I am a good role model for S and hopefully my habits will rub off on her.
5. Heredity…There is no nice way to say this — the women on my mom’s side of the family are all overweight. If we line up side by side, it is so obvious where our problem spots are. When I look at some of my female relatives, I see my future if I don’t get my weight under control now. Lose 60 pounds now or 150 pounds in ten years…no brainer!
6. Depression…My weight now is causing me to feel a bit depressed. I don’t like feeling depressed — it makes me want to eat. If I can drop some weight I’m hoping to banish the blues.
Home August 1, 2008
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Based on the poem “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon
I’m from canefields and the Friday night fais do-do,
from gumbo, beans and rice, cochon de laits,
and “Throw me something mister!”
Where the Church touches all and the spirits
are always flowin’.
I’m from Adele’s Christmas tree cookies and camping trips
with Roy and Mary,
from forced Sunday naps with Momma, bad jokes from Daddy
(you must chuckle),
and spanking-earning bed-time trouble with Booger.
Where being family mean fighting and laughing
and the love is unconditional.
I’m from trips across the prairie with Half-Pint,
from Tandy computers, brain teasers, and field trips
with Mrs. T and her kids,
and the diapers, tantrums, and learned responsibility to go
with the extra spending money.
Where lessons come in different form and heroes
have unexpected faces.
No longer there,
no longer here,
always with me
making any place
Home.
