tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569570254176637592024-02-20T15:06:04.738-08:00Ranting for SanityNothing brings a girl more satsisfaction that dishing out a good verbal lashing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-10919202133198118912010-12-16T10:47:00.000-08:002010-12-16T11:01:42.870-08:00France Trip RembemberedAfter two months of sorting through photos and procrastination I've finally finished my scrapbook for France. This was such a special experience to be able to share with my Mom and I'm happy to be able to have created something for both of us to remember it by.Thank you to everyone at Rick Steves for creating such a wonderful travel experience, especially our guide Mary who was amazing! And Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-3777077845954031952010-06-15T11:56:00.000-07:002010-06-15T14:05:38.494-07:00Ten things you should know....I'm a firm believer in waiving ones freak flag, it's important and critical to knowing who you are as a person. If you don't have a freak flag or think that there are zero skeletons in your closet it's safe to say that you have zero idea of who you are. No one, and I mean NO ONE, is that perfect. I'm not saying you should go around telling your personal business to the world, just that it's OK toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-88602233980995089672010-05-18T12:46:00.000-07:002010-05-18T12:58:56.694-07:00Dear Texas, You've gone too far.They say everything is bigger in Texas, apparently this applies to the level of government stupidity as well. A Brittish newspaper, The Garudian, published the following headline this past weekend. I want you to read it and then ask yourself why Europe thinks Ameircans are a bunch of dillusional assholes. Freedoms have limits people, I draw mine a brain washing innocent school children.Texas Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-87958967857249002992010-03-22T15:40:00.000-07:002010-03-22T15:43:02.666-07:00Dear Showtime....You just made my intolerable day kind of worth it. Can't wait for Jackie & Tara tonight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-90212325935805546672010-03-16T16:27:00.000-07:002010-03-16T16:55:59.553-07:00What’s next, Henry VIII for President?I hear he’s a hell of a guy, not to mention deeply moral and religious…..The "great" state of Texas recently decided to update its social studies curriculum for public schools. In my mind all they are doing is leaving a whole state full of children behind. Because you know Texas is known for being SO Liberal in the first place. I can't imagine their school system is teaching any kind of crazy Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-11872195249529231412009-12-02T16:43:00.000-08:002010-03-16T17:22:06.502-07:00Life is a little less shiney....When you find out the one that got away is ridiculously successful and happy......Yeah, that one stings just the tiniest bit. I mean yes there's pain and jealousy issues there and over the years they have slowly faded to only mildly annoying pin pricks, but you always "want the best" for that person despite it all. Getting the "Life is Wonderful" bomb thrown on you will turn those annoying littleUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-87635660498908852912009-10-14T11:44:00.000-07:002009-12-02T16:42:56.765-08:00I bow to your marketing prowess....This is the single best marketing ploy I've seen from a winery in a long time. Hive fives to you Firestone Vineyards, high fives to you!! I'm super jealous I didn't think of this first. I hope they do lots more trips to cool spots around the globe, I'll go ahead and volunteer for blogging from Bora Bora.....By the way I'm going to win this so watch for my Inca-rrrific blog posts this April!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-63896298506805926682009-09-04T08:31:00.000-07:002009-09-04T08:37:28.183-07:00Only Martha.....Could plate a baby and get away with it!!!! Also yet another reason I shouldn't be left to babysit....I will dress your child like a fancy food the plate them on a bed of lemons. Don't tempt me lady!! Doooooon't you tempt me!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-83362936952777716532009-07-20T13:45:00.000-07:002009-07-20T13:56:35.217-07:00Quote of the day.....“They’re like little bags of meat on legs, but they’re also just so bloody cute. They look a little like koalas at that size.”To put this into context, here's a picture of a "little meatbag". They kind of look like Snuggle the bear huh? Silly Kiwi's.Babydoll Sheep (OMG the cuteness) Snuggle the creepy fabic softener bear Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-56994452230963970912009-06-15T15:55:00.000-07:002009-09-03T16:42:14.041-07:00Chance's are.....I'm not going to like your girlfriend.Sorry to say manfriends but it's true. It's pretty rare that I deem a woman good enough, smart enough or pretty enough to be with the men in my life. Not that I don't think she's cool and prefectly acceptable for some other smuck out there, I just hold the women you date to a higher standard.That is all.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-15199710111441979972009-05-14T10:34:00.000-07:002009-06-15T15:54:28.288-07:00Marshmallows are a sticky situation....Anyone that knows me knows I hate marshmallows. They are disgusting and I can't even get them anywhere near my mouth area without wanting to barf. However, it has recently come to light that my gag reflex is OK with homemade marshmallows. Imagine that and the world of marshmallow things that could potentially become available to me! OK so it may just be s'mores but still that's exciting.Last Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-7080302991142982322009-04-03T10:39:00.000-07:002009-04-03T10:48:36.260-07:00Strawberry Fields Forever.....Please observe this photo. Note that I have marked the proximity of the BEST STRAWBERRY STAND IN THE WORLD to my house. I totally understand if your jealousy and envy are too much to control right now. It is a pretty awesome set up. I'm predicting some fresh strawberry jam and for sure some amazing strawberry cocktails to be made within one week. Straw-tini anyone?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-67634047175468675162009-03-26T15:02:00.000-07:002009-03-26T15:05:56.353-07:00I heart the simple life.....You have to love your town when this is the worst thing posted on the local police log....."A 6-year-old child in the lobby said he was twirling with his eyes closed at a gymnastics class on Adams Street. When he opened his eyes everyone was gone, so he walked to the PD. An officer reunited him with his parent."True story, I swear!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-76143800940806398892009-03-26T08:42:00.000-07:002009-03-26T08:46:10.787-07:00Damnit Martha......Seriously? Who has time for this crap? I really want to like you but you are going to need to stop sending me INSANE craft ideas like this, it's making me feel like a subpar human being and crafter.....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-14273716152272490332009-03-20T09:05:00.000-07:002009-03-20T09:37:32.401-07:00Crafting and such.....Few things from my crafty world today..... 1) Last night I finished the crocheted part of my crazy Japanese pattern bag. It's really inspired me to go out and find more of these patterns b/c it looks so cool. Now all I have to do it line it but it's going to be SICK. Look out friends, I may be mass producing these and gifting them so put in your color preference now!Get the pattern and so many Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-90603611311222926392009-03-16T14:45:00.001-07:002009-03-16T14:51:23.908-07:00Oh the cuteness.....So much better than having a real nephew. Welcome to the family little Remi.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-816275159143772752009-03-09T16:56:00.000-07:002009-03-09T17:02:58.108-07:00Have MERCYRocco's new album, Mercy, drops tomorrow 3.10.09. My copy shipped yesterday. We will also be banding togehter in support at the Independent in SF on Wednesday night for yet another bad ass RBD show! What have you done to support Indie Rock today? Hummmmmm??? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-80245313362292552142009-02-02T10:28:00.000-08:002009-02-02T10:51:46.585-08:00Cute photos of my friend's kids.....Babies are so not for me. HOWEVER, my friends kids are just stupid cute...... Dustin of the Van Zante's - When not posing for yet another super cute photo, Dustin enjoys a game of peek-a-bo, swings and going out and about with Mom & Dad. Also has an affinity for licking things and wearing stylish outfits picked out by his dear Mommy. Lock up your daughters boys this one's going to be a heart Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-77695264092742641172009-01-20T11:25:00.001-08:002009-01-20T14:58:28.805-08:00Damn you CNN.....I tuned into CNN online today to watch Barack be sworn in. After jumping through several hoops to get the player going I got this message....Damn you CNN, damn you and your fancy Internet streaming video! You forced me to go old school and listen to the inauguration of the radio like my grandmother. I curse you CNN, Curse you to live out all of your days reporting on dull uninteresting topics. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-11015848056089770352009-01-19T15:53:00.000-08:002009-01-19T16:27:15.969-08:00Dear Martha,I have a very love/hate relationship with you (yeah nice photo-op with the friggin' reindeer). When I was young I was certain you were the devil. Then you did some jail time and I admired your mad street-cred. I supported your comeback, telling myself you have paid your debt to society. Now there are days where I think you are some sort of cruel joke the universe is playing on the women of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-4751329381904311932009-01-14T11:08:00.000-08:002009-01-14T11:51:23.440-08:00It will me mine.I've decided that I will me winning the new 2009 HGTV Dream Home. All of you other hopefuls can just stop your needless entering now. Here's my new house.....You can take a tour of my new house here. I think my favorite part is the kitchen, and the outdoor kitchen. Can you say PAR-TAY?? I'll be accepting reservations for summer in Sonoma as soon as I have my new keys. You can also go online now Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-10112967468733685662008-12-23T11:58:00.000-08:002008-12-23T12:02:19.772-08:00Future leader of the free world?Or Batman?You decide.Thank god Bush never went on vacation in Hawaii.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-25943271670008108332008-12-18T16:55:00.000-08:002008-12-18T16:59:52.464-08:00Damn it's cold. So cold that there's ice on the stairs? CHECKSo cold that there's ice on the walkway? CHECKSo cold it's freaking snowing in the NAPA VALLEY??? CHECK friggin CHECK! A light dusting of snow on Mount St Helena. Thursday, December 18th.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-86407072844917223282008-11-21T16:57:00.000-08:002008-11-21T17:00:59.040-08:00I LOL'dI LOL'd right out loud when I saw this.Seriously, I can't control my laughter and I don't know why. Happy FridayUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656957025417663759.post-636609805693096632008-11-11T20:00:00.000-08:002008-11-19T17:25:17.725-08:00The end of an era.... When I was in the 3rd grade I only wanted one thing, an American Girl Doll. Samantha Parkington, to be very specific. I read all the books for all the American Girls but Samantha was by far my favorite. I spent hours pouring over the American Girl catalog marking my preferred Samantha set up and leaving it about the house for my Mom to find, hoping she would get the hint.Finally, after a very Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0