In the past week both Jim & Angie have linked to some fun, tacky and otherwise ostentatious examples of holiday lights. However, I must say, they have got NOTHING on my neighbors.
Yes, this is for real. Yes, this video is filmed from my front yard. Yes, it really is that loud. Yes, they play the show every hour on the hour from 6 until 10 pm. And yes.....I love it!
My neighbors are great! It takes them about a month to construct the project and I cannot even begin to imagine their electric bill! So, every night for about 4 weeks I have 20 - 30 people standing in my yard on the hour. It truly is a great neighborhood spectacle!
Enjoy! And Merry Christmas!!!
Click here for Holiday Light Show!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Older and Wiser......most of the time
A very Happy Belated Birthday to my brother Jim!
I love you and am so blessed to have you as an older brother. Your unconditional love and support are true gifts to my life.
Hope you feel as special as you are!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Ummm...Good Dog?
Garage Door Repair Consultation: $50
Garage Door materials & labor:$25
Truman dry humping the garage door repair mans leg as I was trying to negotiate a lower cost: Priceless
Garage Door materials & labor:$25
Truman dry humping the garage door repair mans leg as I was trying to negotiate a lower cost: Priceless
What....? Who....? Me.....?
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Holiday Eating Tips
I have to credit my friend Bebe for this:
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-maltscotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch.You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an 'eggnog-aholic' or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it!!!! Have one for me. Have Two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the wholepoint of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and NewYear's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do.This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each.Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? LaborDay?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: if you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips:start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
~Happy Holidays~
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-maltscotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch.You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an 'eggnog-aholic' or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it!!!! Have one for me. Have Two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the wholepoint of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and NewYear's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do.This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each.Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? LaborDay?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: if you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips:start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
~Happy Holidays~
Fa la la la - tacky
I had my annual ugly Christmas sweater party over the weekend. It was a great time! I'll post more later but here are a few highlights:
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
I heart you too
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
Love … real love … is not about getting, it’s about giving. Love is not about me, it’s about the one who is loved. It’s not about my needs, it’s about the needs of the other person. It’s not about what I want, it’s about focusing on the other person’s wants.
Love does not come naturally. My nature is selfish. It is my nature to focus on what I need and what I want. It is my nature to be sure that I am provided for. Love goes against my nature. Love requires that I say “no” to what comes naturally for me and deliberately choose a different course, a course that is focused on someone other than myself.
The perfect example of love is seen in Jesus Christ. There is nothing about Jesus’ life that was focused on Himself. He perfectly demonstrated a life given for the good of others. And He calls us to follow His example.
Love … real love … is not about getting, it’s about giving. Love is not about me, it’s about the one who is loved. It’s not about my needs, it’s about the needs of the other person. It’s not about what I want, it’s about focusing on the other person’s wants.
Love does not come naturally. My nature is selfish. It is my nature to focus on what I need and what I want. It is my nature to be sure that I am provided for. Love goes against my nature. Love requires that I say “no” to what comes naturally for me and deliberately choose a different course, a course that is focused on someone other than myself.
The perfect example of love is seen in Jesus Christ. There is nothing about Jesus’ life that was focused on Himself. He perfectly demonstrated a life given for the good of others. And He calls us to follow His example.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Oh soooo comfy
I spent all day yesterday on the couch (pardon the bad pun) sick as a dog. As you can see, Truman was more than willing to keep me company!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Nightmare???
I had a dream last night that I moved to New York City, applied for employment with a nanny service and was interviewed by Sen. Barack Obama for the position....
He was very pleasant in the dream. I'm not sure if I got the job.
Interpretations anyone?
He was very pleasant in the dream. I'm not sure if I got the job.
Interpretations anyone?
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