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Mama and I went to stay with her Aunt D who I also call Aunt D and is very nice. She let me help make Christmas cookies - I got to roll the dough and then mash the cookie cutter in it. It was fun and I liked it. While the cookies were baking I used my new art easel to draw a picture of a unicorn. Mama said it looked really good.Mama helped me put icing on the cookies and I asked her if I could

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So, here is something in the meantime.I found the answer to my prayers - Mr. Steamy!And no, I'm not talking about David Boreanaz or Henry Cavill - I'm talking about a crazy advertisement I saw on tv that will literally cut my ironing out altogether.You know how I 'fessed up to doing the old "throw the clothes in the dryer" version of ironing? Well, Mr. Steamy totally justifies this action!

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A lame title for a post, eh? Well, I feel like I have to shake the dust off and oil up my rusty blogging skillz because it's been for-damn-ever since I posted. I suppose I could fall back on the fact that it was the Holiday season and people tend to get rather busy at that time... But nearly everyone else found time to post so I can't really get away with that excuse, can I?It has been a busy

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First of all – I’ve been getting lots of spam. Spam of the Asian variety – so I can’t even read what it’s saying. However, if it’s anything like the other spam I’ve received it probably has to do with penis size and how to keep it up longer. Not that either of those subjects is ever discussed on my blog, but whatever.Speaking of penises… The lovely Logical Libby did a post about Tiger Wood’s

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Quick update!I know I’ve been off the grid since at least Thanksgiving. I am finally out of the bat-shit crazy land lady’s house and in my own home. That jewelry that went missing? She miraculously discovered it in her paperwork! Amazing! Like I believe a bit of it – I think it was my threat to call the police that made her cough it up.I moved all the shit I had been storing at her place and

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Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are all surrounded by loved ones and eat lots of turkey and pie!

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Because it's Friday and I have nothing else to talk about... Yep, been there. Awww, been there too.For the Harry Potter fans...And for the knitting fans... That is all. Enjoy your weekend!

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The Muffinator loves her computer games. Oh yes, she adores not only the Webkinz site but various "edu-ma-cational" sites that encourage development in reading and mathematics (which may explain the "exceeds expectations" results on her report card. insert smirk).Turns out, she also loves the computer itself! I came across these images which could only have been taken by Herself while supposedly

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One of my favorite sites, failblog, posted a link to this gem Autocomplete Me. You know how Google tries to read your mind autocomplete your search? Well, this blog has some real winners - here's one that almost made me cry.And another one - who can honestly say they haven't felt this way!Anyway - if you're up for a giggle - check it out!

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So, I've been buying salad-in-a-bag at the grocery and am frankly appalled at the price. I know that I'm currently going through the "used to buy at the Commissary but must now shop commercially" phase - but it's ugly! Seriously - I'm spending at least a third more on groceries and, I'm sure it's no surprise to everyone else, shopping healthy is freaking expensive!That being said, I decided to

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Wait, wait - before the mocking can I just say BEST EPISODE OF SURVIVOR EVAH!! Alright, the episode where uber-confident Ozzy got blind-sided was freaking awesome, but did Ozzy find TWO hidden immunity idols without a single clue? No. I mean, damn - Russell is a snake but I love him. Unconditionally. I'm sure that a kitten just died because I said that - but I can live with it.Ok, on to the

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Amber over at Everybody’s Working For The Weekend tagged me with this bit of bloggy bling a couple of weeks ago and because I’m a lazy good-for-nothing busy single mom I’m just now getting around to posting it!Anyway, the rules are to write 7-10 facts about myself and then pass on the award to other bloggers. Fair enough, let’s go!1. I am the world’s laziest cook. Have you ever watched that show

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To all of our brave men and women in uniform - I salute you! As a former sailor, I understand your sacrifices and am honored by your dedication.My family and I are forever grateful for your service. Thank you!!God Bless!

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**Warning, this post contains high amounts of bitching, moaning and speculation**I have mentioned in previous posts my dislike with this subletting gig, right? I mean, the lady seems nice enough but I’m not sure I can trust her. Frankly, I don’t know what is going on with her – so I’m going to post “the low down.”I found her ad on Craigslist back in September. She had a two bedroom pad in a good

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The lovely Bev invited us to post pictures of our office/desk areas and I'm going to play along... Obviously, my office is pretty bare - I've only worked here for about a month. But don't worry! I'll get it all cluttered up very quickly.We have some beautiful pictures of the Muffinator (that's for you Amber!), some awesome Aveda hand lotion, requisite water bottle, ipod speakers and ipod as well

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The glorious Ms. Sassy Pants Mommy gifted me with this piece of bloggy bling!Here are The Rules: USE ONLY ONE WORD! It’s not as easy as you might think. Copy and change the answers to suit yourself and pass it on. It’s really hard to use only one-word answers so try your best.Let all of your blogger friends know that you think they are 'Over the Top'!1. Where is your cell phone? purse2.Your hair?

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Everyone has heard at least the first 30 seconds of this piece - if not in a commercial, than in a movie or television show. Anyway, here is the rest along with a little blurb about it and the composer.The "Sabre Dance" is a movement in the final act of the Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian's ballet Gayane, completed in 1942. It evokes a whirling war dance in an Armenian dance, where the

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By now, I'm sure you have all heard about the horrible incident at Fort Hood yesterday.The scary thing? That's where my brother (aka The Dude) is stationed.And the shooter was a Psychiatrist.Did I mention that Dude is a doctor?Yeah, he worked in the same freaking building as this lunatic.I managed to get a call through the lock-down and talk to him for a few seconds. He was cool, just busy trying

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Last week I lost my kitty Louis. He was 15 and it was not unexpected - but it was still sad. I'll miss you Loodle my Lou-burger. Hope you're having a blast at the great cat-nip farm in the sky.

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Guess who finally found the cord that connects her camera to her computer? Yay! Muffin's Pre-Zoo picture Riding the Metro Crowds of families trick-or-treating. One of the many displays set up around the zoo. Muffin's "Metro Ballet" which she performed while waiting for the train. God, I love this girl.

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Guess who didn't take their child trick-or-treating this year. Yep, that would be me. Lamest mom ever. I wasn't comfortable taking her around the apartment complex where I'm subletting (though I'm not supposed to be - see below) and I don't know of any nice neighborhoods to go to - seeing as I've lived here all of a month! Also, it was raining and she got to trick-or-treat at the zoo last

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You Are Betty GrableThe ultimate girl next doorYou're the perfect girl for most guysPretty yet approachable. Beautiful yet real.

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This week has been kinda sucky - despite the fact that today is my birthday! Argh. So, I'm posting pictures that make me smile. Muffin. Asleep. In the car. Adorable. Pictures were taken with my camera phone - and I only recently learned how to email them to myself. My little girl, she can sleep through anything - in any position. Gotta love it.

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Wow, when you have to work five days a week the weekend seems WAY too short! Just saying… This weekend was pretty busy. Muffin and I drove three hours back to Hampton Roads in order to get my hair done. I love my hairdresser and thought “Hey, three hours isn’t THAT bad” but I was wrong. Because, it’s not just three hours. It’s three hours to GET THERE, another two hours for hair dressing and then

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Ah, the return of Sunday Classics!I heard this one on the radio last week. It is a fantastic, moving piece composed by Bedrich Smetana back in 1874. He called it a Symphonic Poem - and that's what it sounds like to me. Here is an excerpt from his program notes:"The composition depicts the course of the river , beginning from its two small sources, one cold the other warm, the joining of both

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