Friday Fill-Ins

1. When I’m sick: Unless I have a fever I am at work. If I have a fever I am in bed and do not want to be bothered by anyone!
2. When I take a walk: I concentrate on all the beauty that surrounds me and the opportunities that have been put in my life. It is a time to clear my head and focus on what I need to do. I walk early in the mornings when the city is just stirring. Some times I can even watch the sun rise.
3. Money can’t buy happiness: but it can buy yarn! Lots and lots of yarn!!!!
4. Cotton makes me: feel comfortable and leather makes me: want to own/ride a motorcycle, like this or this or this. The first two I could own, but the third I would have to be the passenger.
5. The strangest person/character I’ve had lewd thoughts about was: Sean Connery at any age, but older is actually sexier!
6. My favorite color these days is: red because it makes me feel alive, but brown is close because it makes me feel attractive.
7. And as for the weekend: tonight I’m relaxing because the afternoon was special. Saturday I am helping celebrate a new friend's birthday with her partner and one of my new friends. Sunday, I think I might go visit an old co-worker and his family and cook out or I will spend time with Trouble or Munchkin. Monday, I will check on Gustav, make the necessary preparations, and most likely chill and knit.

Thoughts from Thursday

Well, fancy that! We have made it to the end of another week. Some of us will not work tomorrow and will have a four day weekend. Some of us will work a few hours or half the day and then start the Labor Day weekend. Either way, it is a much anticipated holiday for me. Don't forget the new traditions post already. It was just last Tuesday.

What are the odds of the point for landfall for Gustav? I hope for the sake of Louisiana in general that he changes directions. We will all be watching, because Tuesday next week could be really wet. Will it bother me? No, not really. I am prepared. I will make sure that I take all the necessary precautions and that is all I can really do.

Now that the Olympics are over, what is everyone watching on TV? I am getting geared up about these:

• Ugly Betty - 7PM CST - Season Starts 09/25/2008
• Grey Anatomy - 8PM CST - Season Starts 09/25/2008
• Desperate Housewives - 8PM CST - Season Starts 09/28/2008
• Brothers and Sisters - 9PM CST - Season Starts 09/28/2008

Another thing I was thinking about, do we really care that Hillary Duff's dad was arrested in court today? Do we really care what Linsday Lohan's dad thinks about Sam? Do we really care who dumped who Jen versus John? Why did any scientist waste brain power thinking about who owns the moon? Are we really so shallow that we care that Brangelina wants more kids? Sorry, I guess I get sick and tired of all of this smut drama. Yes, everyday a husband screws with a wife in a divorce. Does the court care, not unless you will get print time. If you give birth to your sixth kid, will you get press time, not likely. If you get dumped by your man or gal will you make the news? Not unless you go postal. Can't we research how to get every apartment complex outfitted for recycling? Or how to recycle stuff cheaper? Or how to get all plastic containers made of materials that can be recycled. I mean really....

Sorry, I seem to be a bit soap box inclined this week. I guess evolution can get you that way from time to time. When the fog clears, it is easier to think.

I hope that everyone relaxes and spends time with friends and loved ones this weekend. Enjoy good food and be safe.

Tuesday Temptations

Yes, it is time again for another installment of Tuesday Temptations!

Before I dive into them, thanks to everyone that sent me PM for soup recipes! I am SO excited about getting them!

And I have a soap box issue, just a small one. Many of you are aware that there are a variety of stat tracking tools for blogs. I have discovered, by checking my stats, that I have a visitor that is actually spying on me and reporting back to she who cannot be named (Legal Stuff best left alone). Can you believe that? WTF?! I have been digging into the IP address info and the person's IT staff would be shocked if they knew how much the program I use provided me about their firewall and software. No to mention that this person has been to the site about 38 times since July 7th, and they are all on this person's work computer.....playing on blogs while on company time.....tisk tisk. Okay, climbing off soap box. Hopefully, she who cannot be named (Legal Stuff best left alone) will call off the spy so that all with the universe can return to the correct balance.

Now, where was I?

Okay, I love slogans and this shirt really cracked me up. I also fell in love with this and I think it sums up my emerging feelings about relationships. I think that this shirt is a great gift for any mother with daughters, enough said. And how many of you have ever felt like this or this? I know that many of my fellow Catholics will love this one, even if they don't admit it out loud! As for the black dress post, what about this one, a bit pricey, but it looks sassy! This (in black) might be cute too, but the pockets worry me a bit. This is perfect for not just me, but for most women I know!

I'm not sure I would ever wear this myself, but I love the romance of it. The combination of these stones into jewelry is perfect for me since both daughters are represented together. Perhaps I can get them to buy it for me in place of a traditional Mother's Ring? I'm not sure I could ever wear this top and be comfortable, but it is divine. The same for this one, I think it would make a great holiday party item....And last, but not least, I would love to have this to wear with jeans.

So, now that you see where my mind has been today with the temptations, let me know of any that you know of that I may need to become enlightened with knowledge of!

Have a GREAT Tuesday!

TGIF!

Thanks to my sister for sharing this one with me today. This almost looks like George and Gracie could have been used as the babies for the photo.

I hope every one's week is ending on a positive note. The crown is still a bit sensitive, but I am feeling much better. I am going to go with friends to watch the Texans play the Cowboys tonight (an annual pre-season game) and then I have a ton of things to get done if we actually can get some sunshine in the forecast. If not, I may just have a knitstoneage day.

Thank all the gods that I know how to knit and it is football season. Don't forget to cheer on the US Basketball teams! Yes, I am partial to the Women, but I am excited for both teams.

Thoughts from Thursday

Ouch is all that I can say. Having just safely maneuvered my way home in the pouring rain from getting my first crown, I am soaked to the bone and my mouth hurts! I hope that I don't need too many more crowns, or else I might just opt for false teeth. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating just a bit, but my mouth really does hurt, and the rain doesn't help.

Before I take a nap to let the numbness wear off, I wanted to remind all of you that the US Women will be playing the Aussies Saturday morning for the gold medal in basketball! I believe that the game will be on television at 9:00 AM CST, but check local listings to be sure. You can bet that I will be hooping and hollering (as much as my mouth will allow)!

Second, I am searching for soup recipes. So, send 'em my way. I don't care if they are crock pot ones or otherwise. I don't care if they are vegan or loaded with meat. I just want some for fall and winter so that I can make a batch and then freeze some for later. I love good soup and cornbread.

Finally, why is it so hard to find a little black dress for weekend wearing? Oh sure, I can find a ton of them for cocktails and formal events. Any suggestions for one that I can wear to the museum on Thursday evenings when it is free, or to a sports bar with friends to watch the college game we have selected to support, or to simply run errands in? Surely there has to be some out there. I saw two at Wal-Mart, but they looked too cheap. I want something that looks classic but doesn't break the bank at the same time. So, for all you savvy shoppers, spill it and let me know what you know.