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LadyMac

Looking like the gentle flower but being the serpent underneath it.



My Companies

I've written letters to the following companies.
é   California Pizza Kitchen Inc
é   Bank of America
é   PC Aviator
é   PC Aviator
é   National Broadcasting Company, Inc.
é   Purina Premium
é   Chevron Corporation
é   Nintendo of America, Inc.
é   United Parcel Service
é   Lending Tree, Inc.


My Shared Letters

é   CPK's frozen pizzas are outstanding (Posted 7/25/10)
é   Unfair fees from Bank of America (Posted 5/10/10)
é   Furious with PC Aviator's lack of service (Posted 1/18/10)
é   Make Al Roker and Nancy O'Dell Shut Up, NBC! (Posted 1/1/10)
é   Thanks for keeping me clean, Bounty (Posted 12/3/09)
é   Pudgy Pug Prefers Purina (Posted 9/28/09)
é   I Want My Boxes, Federal Express! (Posted 8/11/09)
é   Humiliation Tactics At Chevron Are Not Appreciated! (Posted 6/21/09)
é   How About A Smaller Size, Bath & Body Works (Posted 5/22/09)
é   Crest Cinnamon Liquid Gel Caused Mouth Burns (Posted 2/24/09)


My Comments

é   "I had my brother and his friends help me to the front of the store...." (Posted 7/28/10)
é   Or (Posted 7/28/10)
é   I must have missed (Posted 7/28/10)
é   No.. they are not (Posted 7/27/10)
é   Re: Health code violation? (Posted 7/27/10)
é   It should also be noted (Posted 7/25/10)
é   If that's the case (Posted 7/23/10)
é   I guess that would explain (Posted 7/22/10)
é   FYI (Posted 7/22/10)
é   Big whoop (Posted 7/21/10)
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by LadyMac Posted Thu February 25, 2010 @ 11:49 AM

So I'm annoyed at Fashion Bug... although not annoyed enough to write a
letter. And I personally don't think I'm acting entitled or arrogant - it
just bugs the heck outta me.

I got this promotional coupon for $10 off any purchase of $25. Looked at
the fine print - didn't say excluding tax, etc. So I went and picked out a
nightgown for my Mom that was $24.99 ~ so it would have been easily over
$25.

I asked the gal at the register who was crunching on candy and she said no,
it had to be over $25 prior to tax but that I could buy a reusable bag for
a buck or two and that would take care of it.

I don't like being pushed into buying something I really don't want. So I
walked out of the store. They want to play games with their coupon, I'll
just express my annoyance with my feet.

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by LadyMac Posted Tue January 5, 2010 @ 7:38 PM

Scent of body lotion that is.

I've been grumpy for years that Bath & Body Works got rid of their pink
grapefruit scent. This year, however, a friend gave me "Love Spell" by
Victoria's Secret. It has cherry blossom, peach and white jasmine and it
smells heavenly! Clean and sweet ~ almost citrus-y. I love it.

I've been really having to use the lotion as, thanks to all the ice and
snow we've had here in Virginia, I slipped on the ice 2 days before
Christmas and ended up with terrible "road rash". Ugh. Talk about painful
and inconvenient. Yet the lotion has kept me from snagging the scabs and
ripping them off (and/or scratching them off). It's been a Godsend.

Try it. Trust me.

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If you like citrus-y by MA Cunningham Mon February 15, 2010 @ 2:55 PM

by LadyMac Posted Mon November 9, 2009 @ 6:12 PM

Virginia will be putting John Allen Muhammed to death.

I don't know how many of you remember or were impacted in 2002 when
Muhammed and his accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, terrorized the Washington,
D.C. area by shooting people, sniper style, from inside the trunk of their
Chevy Caprice Classic.

I remember it all too well. I remember being afraid to fill up my car at
gas stations - and how I would only pull into gas pumps with my car between
me and the roadway to act as a shield. I remember one of the shootings
occurring right as we were let out of school and an hour trip home taking 5
hours. People turned ran out of gas on the highways and the police set up
checkpoints checking the interior of everyone's car. I remember fearing
for the safety of my family.

Lee Boyd Malvo, because of his age when the shootings occurred, will spend
his life in prison. Muhammed, however, will meet his God tomorrow night at
9 p.m.

I do not wish him luck nor do I wish him mercy. I can only hope he repents
at the end and apologizes to the victims' families.

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I grew up in Virginia by Michelle O. Mon November 9, 2009 @ 6:22 PM


There was a special on Discovery last night by LadyMac Tue November 10, 2009 @ 7:56 AM


I was having major work done on my house... by Just Jeffrey Wed November 11, 2009 @ 7:04 AM


by LadyMac Posted Sun October 25, 2009 @ 2:51 PM

On one day every month at my office we celebrate all the office birthdays
for that particular month. Everyone who wants to brings in something to
share and we have potluck birthday party.

October sees my friend Alicia and one of the other attorneys, Powell.
Alicia, early on in the month, asked me to make my baked potato soup. And
so I have (birthday day is Tuesday). But I was thinking about Powell and
what he would like.

Powell's from Georgia and he always says that the way you can tell, in the
South, that a person was loved during their life time is by how many
caramel cakes there are after the funeral. And he always says this so
wistfully.... but I've never seen or eaten a caramel cakes - let alone made
one.

Until today. I thought I would do double duty and bring something in for
each Alicia and Powell. So I thought it might be better to make one while
the person is alive - you know, because a corpse can't enjoy a caramel
cake. So I decided to make my first caramel cake. I asked everyone I know
whether they'd had one before - to no avail.

Seek and you shall find ~ so I looked and found one online.

First I melted sugar slowly to make caramel syrup. After it melted - which
seemed to take forever,I added hot water which caused some kind of chemical
reaction that resulted in extremely hot steam and therefore steam burns on
my hands.

But I persisted. Butter, sugar, caramel syrup, egg yolks... then alternate
flour and milk mixtures. Finally folding in egg whites.

I thought the batter would be very thick but once I folded in the egg
whites, it was very light.

How did it turn out? I don't know yet. It's in the oven. But I hope
Powell likes it.

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20 minutes left to cook by LadyMac Sun October 25, 2009 @ 3:21 PM

yummy by Michelle O. Sun October 25, 2009 @ 3:42 PM


I love to cook by LadyMac Sun October 25, 2009 @ 3:55 PM


Chemical reaction by Donno Tue October 27, 2009 @ 12:00 PM


I learned something today.... by LadyMac Wed October 28, 2009 @ 5:44 PM

by LadyMac Posted Sun October 4, 2009 @ 12:01 PM

My family and my boss love cookies, so today I'm trying a new recipe...
Banana Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies. They look sooooooo good and are
wonderfully tasty. My boss is back from vacation tomorrow so I am bringing
some to him.

1 1/2 flour
1 tsp. coarse salt (I use kosher)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. unsalted butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. (about 1) mashed ripe banana
1 c. rolled oats
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (I cut up a bar of semi-sweet baking chocolate)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Oven: 375 degrees

Whisk together: Flour, salt, baking soda. Set aside.

Cream: Butter, sugars with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.

To butter, add egg and vanilla. Mix in banana

Add flour mixture until just combined.

Stir in oats, chocolate chunks & walnuts.

Bake on parchment paper covered baking sheet for 12-13 minutes. Let cool on
pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack. Cool completely.

Yummy!

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by LadyMac Posted Fri September 18, 2009 @ 6:16 PM

So I got myself a smoker a couple of weeks ago and I'm smoking a pork butt
this weekend for pulled pork sandwiches.

I found a great "butt" rub recipe. At least it looked like it. It has
paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper and cayenne
pepper.

I wasn't thrilled how it smelled half way through.
And of course I didn't wait to try it before I started monkeying it with it
- substituted Emeril's Bayou Blast (which has paprika and cayenne) for that
part of it... added two handfuls of brown sugar and 3 tsp. of white sugar.
Just because I didn't like the smell of it.

Gonna coat the pork butt with mustard and then the butt rub. Smoke for 6
or 7 hours tomorrow, basting with a mop every 2-3 hours.

I bought a small amount of cole slaw to top the sandwiches.... It's a
Southern thing, I guess. It's so yummy.

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Grilled red onion and cheddar by Nate. Wed September 30, 2009 @ 10:24 PM


McCormick.. by Harleycat Tue October 20, 2009 @ 4:06 PM


by LadyMac Posted Thu September 3, 2009 @ 8:20 PM

So tonight was back to school night for my 15 year old son. He's in 10th
grade this year. Last year was the pits ~ awful for him, awful for his
teachers, awful for us.

Today we met the teachers and I'm really excited about them. They seem
like a good match. He was annoyed in math class this morning because the
computer was making noise - teacher said she thought the hard drive was
failing. Kiddo opened up the case and told her no, her fan just wasn't
working fully because it was filthy. He very carefully cleaned it off
(even bringing in canned air tonight). Teacher said it didn't make one
lick of noise after he worked on it today.

I just can't believe he'll be taking *gasp* drivers' ed this year. Oye.

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THought you might like this! by RedheadwGlasses Wed September 9, 2009 @ 1:45 PM

by LadyMac Posted Mon August 31, 2009 @ 11:08 AM

BITCHES TO THE END

Man, I'll tell ya, women can be cold until the end!

The doctor, after an examination, sighed and said, 'I've got some bad news.
You have cancer, and you'd best put your affairs in order.'


The woman was shocked, but managed to compose herself and walked into the
waiting room where her daughter had been waiting.

'Well, daughter, we women celebrate when things are good, and we celebrate
when things don't go so well. In this case, things aren't well. I have
cancer. So, let's head to the club and have a martini.'

After 3 or 4 martinis, the two were feeling a little less somber. There
were some laughs and more martinis. They were eventually approached by
some of the woman's old friends, who were curious as to what the two were
celebrating.

The woman told her friends they were drinking to her impending end,'I've
been diagnosed with AIDS.'

The friend s were aghast, gave the woman their condolences and beat a hasty
retreat.

After the friends left, the woman's daughter leaned over and whispered,
'Momma, I thought you said you were dying of cancer, and you just told your
friends you were dying of AIDS! Why did you do that??'

'Because I don't want any of those bitches sleeping with your father after
I'm gone.'

And THAT, my friends, is what is called, 'Putting Your Affairs In Order'

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:) by The Return of BellaSera Tue September 1, 2009 @ 8:26 AM

by LadyMac Posted Fri August 28, 2009 @ 11:47 AM

He got a riding lawn mower yesterday - so it's off the Home Depot to get
him some suitable eye and ear protection. My lawn guy sold it to us and
came over last night and gave Kiddo safety instructions.

A dog and a lawn mower in one week. Nice!

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Continued from Rowdy's profile by Venice Mon August 31, 2009 @ 9:13 AM


This is childish, but you leave me no choice by Venice Mon August 31, 2009 @ 10:25 AM


by LadyMac Posted Sat August 22, 2009 @ 1:58 PM

Actually two of them.

No... not babies. I did have a very strange dream last night, however,
that I had a baby girl I named Monica Lynn.

Today I found out that my friend is leaving her husband (who's a jerk) and
is trying to find homes for all her animals.

I discussed with la familia and we've offered to take in the girl pug named
Speedy and a girl Sphynx named Gracie.

Sounds like I'm going to PetSmart soon!

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That's so nice of you... by Harleycat Mon August 24, 2009 @ 2:22 PM


You're exactly right, Harleycat by LadyMac Tue August 25, 2009 @ 6:30 PM


I'm sorry to hear that.. by Harleycat Wed August 26, 2009 @ 10:17 AM


Yep by LadyMac Wed August 26, 2009 @ 11:10 AM


Actually, aren't most pet allergies caused by the saliva and not the hair? by The Return of BellaSera Mon August 31, 2009 @ 7:55 AM


You're probably right by LadyMac Mon August 31, 2009 @ 11:01 AM


Some people who have cat allergies only have problems w/ a few cats. by The Return of BellaSera Tue September 1, 2009 @ 8:23 AM

by LadyMac Posted Mon August 17, 2009 @ 8:12 AM

Is one ice cube shy of a glacier.....

ROFLMAO.

One of my best friends came up with that and we both thought it was
hysterical.

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Only one shy? by rxgirl Wed August 19, 2009 @ 1:43 AM


Considering it was me by LadyMac Thu August 20, 2009 @ 9:04 AM

by LadyMac Posted Mon August 10, 2009 @ 9:14 PM

And damn I am going to be eating salmon for a while.

It's a huge box... filled with filets and cheeks.

Does anyone have any recipes to share?

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No recipes to share sorry! by rxgirl Fri August 14, 2009 @ 12:02 PM


by LadyMac Posted Sun August 9, 2009 @ 10:49 AM

from vacation.

Alaska is such a wonderful place. We flew into Anchorage and rented a car.
Then we drove south to Seward for three days (where it rained the whole
time) and went fishing and sightseeing. I caught 5 salmon - "fish on" is
now my favorite phrase. Kiddo caught a case of seasickness. The lodge we
stayed at was absolutely beautiful - no tv, no internet, no phone. We
played cards in the evenings overlooking Resurrection Bay.

Then we drove north and overnighted in Talkeetna (stayed at a roadhouse).
Best reindeer sausage ever. Kiddo loved the cinnamon rolls. We did a jet
boat safari for a couple of hours and then surprised him later that day
with a helicopter ride with a glacier landing.

From there we drove to Denali for three days where I had an unexpected
grizzle bear encounter. He crossed the road in front of our car and I
hopped out to photograph him (breaking every rule about wild animals I had
ever read). After shooting 2 pics I realized I was 10 feet away from a
grizzly bear and I hear the calm voice of the ranger saying "ma'am, I need
you to get back in your car". Accordingly to la familia, that was the 3rd
time he had said that but the 1st time I'd heard it.

The next day we went into the national park out to wonder lake. We saw
more bears (I didn't leave the safety of the bus this time, moose, caribou,
fox... and Mt. McKinley. I was so excited.

The third day we saw the sled dogs and went whitewater rafting.

From there is was on to Fairbanks for three days. We panned for gold, took
a ride on a riverboat and flew up to Barrow as a side trip. Amazing how
those people live.

After a long train ride we went back to Anchorage, where we did a glacier
cruise and a bear fly-in to Lake Clark, which is siutated at the foot of
Mt. Redoubt (the volcano).

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Sounds like fun! n/t by Nate. Sun August 9, 2009 @ 9:23 PM


I'm glad you had a good time. by The Return of BellaSera Tue August 11, 2009 @ 3:08 PM


Did you see my pictures on Facebook? (n/t) by LadyMac Tue August 11, 2009 @ 7:55 PM


Not yet. by The Return of BellaSera Wed August 12, 2009 @ 11:58 AM

by LadyMac Posted Thu July 16, 2009 @ 3:35 PM

I am happy to take ideas/suggestions from people to the Kitchen Roundtable.
If you'd like any of your thoughts or ideas presented (it can be anonymous
if you'd like) please feel free to email me:

debpfb@gmail.com

This a great way to kick things around - much like we all do with our
families members over dinner. You can tell us what works, what doesn't,
what should be kept, what should be scrapped, what things should be
changed.

I am going on vacation starting next week and will be gone for three weeks.
I will attempt to check my emails while I am away, but since I will be in
the wilds of Alaska, it might take me some time to respond to you.

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Enjoy your vacation.. by Harleycat Tue July 21, 2009 @ 7:16 PM


Considering that I'm part of admin by LadyMac Fri July 31, 2009 @ 9:14 AM


In fairness to everyone, Deb by Venice Fri July 31, 2009 @ 8:00 PM


Hit the nail on the head by Beeracuda Fri July 31, 2009 @ 9:14 PM


Let me get this straight by LadyMac Sat August 1, 2009 @ 1:56 AM


There IS winning by Venice Sat August 1, 2009 @ 3:04 AM


In other words by LadyMac Sat August 1, 2009 @ 1:50 AM


I don't think you understand this at all by Venice Sat August 1, 2009 @ 2:57 AM


They can say what they want by LadyMac Sat August 1, 2009 @ 3:18 AM


Then I don't think you've read everything I've written by Venice Sat August 1, 2009 @ 3:32 AM


I am giving this subject just as much attention it requires by LadyMac Sun August 2, 2009 @ 10:10 AM


Unfortunately by Beeracuda Sun August 2, 2009 @ 11:12 AM


I wasn't expecting you to pay attention to everything... by Venice Sun August 2, 2009 @ 5:06 PM


Whoa whoa whoa!! by Beeracuda Sat August 1, 2009 @ 7:04 AM

You were one of the last people.... by franese Sun August 2, 2009 @ 12:45 PM


Okay Franese... by LadyMac Mon August 3, 2009 @ 12:57 AM


Deb by Venice Mon August 3, 2009 @ 2:06 AM


So what you're saying is by LadyMac Mon August 3, 2009 @ 2:29 AM


I can see that you honestly don't get this by Venice Mon August 3, 2009 @ 2:58 AM

Thanks Venice by franese Mon August 3, 2009 @ 6:01 AM

One more thing... by franese Mon August 3, 2009 @ 10:53 AM


No by Brendalala Mon August 3, 2009 @ 1:22 PM

from my perspective, FWIW by Michelle O. Mon August 3, 2009 @ 12:43 PM


I'll by Brendalala Mon August 3, 2009 @ 1:31 PM

It's fine that by franese Mon August 3, 2009 @ 1:32 PM


Clique by Brendalala Mon August 3, 2009 @ 1:56 PM

What I meant was... by franese Mon August 3, 2009 @ 3:41 PM


Umm by Brendalala Mon August 3, 2009 @ 3:57 PM


Michelle by Venice Mon August 3, 2009 @ 5:27 PM

I think it is ridiculous by Michelle O. Mon August 3, 2009 @ 6:23 PM


It's quite clear... by Venice Mon August 3, 2009 @ 6:58 PM


Not the issue by Beeracuda Mon August 3, 2009 @ 8:44 PM

absolutely right by franese Tue August 4, 2009 @ 10:31 AM


Volunteer by Brendalala Tue August 4, 2009 @ 10:48 AM

Yup by franese Tue August 4, 2009 @ 11:58 AM


Yup by Brendalala Tue August 4, 2009 @ 12:09 PM


This site sucking.... by Beeracuda Tue August 4, 2009 @ 1:37 PM


Re: by Brendalala Tue August 4, 2009 @ 5:54 PM


Brenda by Beeracuda Tue August 4, 2009 @ 10:18 PM


Re: by Brendalala Tue August 4, 2009 @ 10:43 PM


This is not about following the rules by Venice Tue August 4, 2009 @ 11:43 PM


Comments by Brendalala Wed August 5, 2009 @ 8:31 AM

But essentially, comments *are* posted anonymously. We only share by Steve-OH Wed August 5, 2009 @ 11:12 AM


Steve.... by Brendalala Wed August 5, 2009 @ 11:46 AM


This is no longer about the KT by Venice Wed August 5, 2009 @ 4:48 PM

I had a comment of mine removed. It was a response to one of Deb's, by Shah of Ohio Wed August 5, 2009 @ 7:24 PM


Is it just a coincidence.. by Venice Wed August 5, 2009 @ 7:52 PM


Venice by Brendalala Wed August 5, 2009 @ 8:34 PM


and I mean that by Brendalala Wed August 5, 2009 @ 8:52 PM


Really? by Venice Wed August 5, 2009 @ 8:53 PM


Obsessed? by Beeracuda Wed August 5, 2009 @ 10:19 PM


Of course by Brendalala Wed August 5, 2009 @ 11:24 PM


It's anything but simple by Venice Wed August 5, 2009 @ 11:53 PM


Nah by Brendalala Thu August 6, 2009 @ 8:35 AM


Translation.... by Beeracuda Thu August 6, 2009 @ 3:13 PM


Correction: by Beeracuda Thu August 6, 2009 @ 3:16 PM


Correction (for real this time): by Beeracuda Thu August 6, 2009 @ 3:18 PM

dang by Michelle O. Thu August 6, 2009 @ 3:39 PM


Ditto Michelle by Maegan Z. Thu August 6, 2009 @ 4:00 PM


Tritto by Brendalala Thu August 6, 2009 @ 4:31 PM


The reason for being upset by Venice Thu August 6, 2009 @ 5:16 PM

I'm just sick of the BS by Michelle O. Thu August 6, 2009 @ 5:29 PM


I'm sick of it to, Michelle by Venice Thu August 6, 2009 @ 5:39 PM


The question is... by Just Jeffrey Tue August 4, 2009 @ 12:08 PM

Thank you Jeffrey by franese Tue August 4, 2009 @ 12:36 PM


Re: by Brendalala Tue August 4, 2009 @ 1:32 PM

I don't want to say it... by franese Tue August 4, 2009 @ 1:44 PM

This should have been called the the therapist couch, not the KT by jeishere Wed August 5, 2009 @ 9:54 AM


This should have been called the the therapist couch, not the KT by Brendalala Wed August 5, 2009 @ 11:51 AM

A better word... by jeishere Wed August 5, 2009 @ 2:31 PM

by LadyMac Posted Mon June 29, 2009 @ 6:38 PM

Go to Google and type "Find Chuck Norris" in the search box. Click the
"I'm feeling lucky" button.

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I love the chuck norris "quotes" by RedheadwGlasses Fri July 10, 2009 @ 12:30 PM


by LadyMac Posted Sun May 31, 2009 @ 3:08 PM

Kiddo needed new sneakers, so I had to take him out to get new ones. I had
a $10 Kohl's cash from last week so I figured I'd go there. Found him his
shoes, bought a couple tops for me and a bracelet for my little niece and
went to check out. Gave the cashier my Kohl's cash coupon and another
coupon I got in my email.

"Ma'am... this coupon expired yesterday."

Damn. I hate that when that happens. And I didn't even bother to look at
it when I handed it to her.

"Oh". *pause* "Are you having any other specials at this time?"

"I can give you 15% off your order. Will that be okay?"

That works. :)

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nice! by kathleen m Sun June 7, 2009 @ 10:05 PM


I love Kohl's too.. by Harleycat Mon June 8, 2009 @ 2:28 PM

by LadyMac Posted Sun March 29, 2009 @ 2:13 PM

My son turned 15 today. Wow. I remember those days when he was just a
babe in my arms. Now, he's in high school.

We've had a buch of problems recently ~ he's been argumentative, nasty, not
doing work in school and basically a pain in my ass.

He just became a Boy Scout, however, and he went Friday night until this
morning to go camping with his troop. I was really glad for a kid-free
weekend as I would have gladly traded him in for a puppy. Except when he
got home, he was a new kid. He's been happy, agreeable, almost buoyant,
positive..... the exact opposite of who he's been. I suspect alien
involvement.

Happy Birthday, my love!

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Happy belated birthday Bobby! by BellaSera Wed April 1, 2009 @ 1:48 PM


I want to believe by ♫Venice♫ Thu April 2, 2009 @ 7:17 AM


An argumentative teenager? by MA Cunningham Wed April 8, 2009 @ 4:20 PM


I'm a lot late by 4-1 = 3 Tue May 5, 2009 @ 5:04 PM

by LadyMac Posted Mon February 9, 2009 @ 6:11 PM

When Grandma goes to Court:

Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't
prepared for the answer.

In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first
witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and
asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know me?' She responded, 'Why, yes, I do know
you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a boy, and frankly, you've
been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you
manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're
a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you'll never amount to
anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.'

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the
room and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?'

She again replied, 'Why yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a
youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't
build a normal relationship with anyone, and his law practice is one of the
worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three
different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.'

The defense attorney nearly died.

The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet
voice, said, 'If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send
you both to the electric chair.'

http://homegrownmedia.com/archives/when-grandma-goes-to-court/

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Hahaha by ♫Venice♫ Tue February 10, 2009 @ 1:42 AM


by LadyMac Posted Tue January 27, 2009 @ 2:38 PM

Of snow (supposedly)... and the world stops. My work even closed ~ there
was talk of the side roads being slippery but they weren't too bad where I
was.

Went and picked up the kiddo and now I'm sitting here at home waiting for
the ice to start (supposed to get 1/4 to 1/2 inch tonight). At least Judge
Alex will be on soon! :)

Hmmmm I wonder if there are any English Muffins in the fridge.....

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And I'm off again today by LadyMac Wed January 28, 2009 @ 10:06 AM


MMM cranberry! by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Tue February 3, 2009 @ 2:56 PM

by LadyMac Posted Thu January 22, 2009 @ 6:15 PM

So I know I haven't been around much. My job keeps me extraordinarily busy
(and I still love it) and, to put it mildly, I've been in some fairly
significant pain. It's increased recently ~ but I've had back/sciatica
pain since I hurt my back in October of 2007.

My doctor wanted an MRI way back then and my health insurance said no. I
couldn't afford $3K for it. So I didn't have one. I tried Advil,
exercise, yoga, acupuncture to relieve the pain, with mixed results.

I finally had enough and went in for an MRI (different insurance carrier
that approved it).

The result? Two ruptured discs and two bulging discs. One ruptured disc
is leaking fluid. I guess that explains the pain.

So I have to go to the orthopod on Feb. 4. I find myself hoping that all
he recommends epidural steroids rather than surgery.

Fingers crossed!

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What did the doctor say? by Harley Crossed Rainbow Bridge Thu February 5, 2009 @ 9:10 AM


Yikes! by LadyMac Sat February 7, 2009 @ 5:23 PM


And I didn't check back..Yikes! by Harley Crossed Rainbow Bridge Fri February 13, 2009 @ 10:19 AM

by LadyMac Posted Thu December 25, 2008 @ 11:41 AM

Merry Christmas one and all!

I hope Santa was good to you and didn't leave you coal in your stocking.

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coal by brookeanne Sat December 27, 2008 @ 10:57 AM


Coal may be a valuable gift! : ) by RedheadwGlasses Sun December 28, 2008 @ 10:32 AM


someone else by brookeanne Mon January 12, 2009 @ 12:55 PM


by LadyMac Posted Tue December 16, 2008 @ 6:40 PM

And OMG they are soooo delicious:

1 package of refrigerator sugar cookie dough
1 cup oats
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

Let dough stand at room temp for 15 minutes.

Beat dough, oats, raisins and syrup until blended. Drop on cookie sheet.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.

If you want to prepare a maple glaze with 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp
maple syrup, go right ahead. But I don't think they need them.

YUMMY!

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I wonder by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Thu December 18, 2008 @ 9:49 AM


Give it a try by LadyMac Fri December 19, 2008 @ 3:49 PM

by LadyMac Posted Thu December 11, 2008 @ 7:59 PM

So I mailed my brother's Christmas presents last night. I wanted to get my
four boxes in the mail and out before the crush of holiday presents are set
to go.

So I schlep my boxes to Staples to ship them last night. The lady at the
counter is basically clueless on the computer, claims it's broken and tells
me I should go the UPS store. I was kinda surprised by that. Go
elsewhere, huh. Not the best way I've ever heard of garnering repeat
business.

So fine, I did. And the UPS store was just amazing. The owner helped me
bring my boxes in from the car and added an extra layer of tape to be sure
they don't pop open on their way to Georgia (and they are already almost at
their destination). They plied me with candy canes and coupons too....

I wish I had known about this place last year. Poor Staples lost me as a
customer, but the UPS store gained me.

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I've never been in the UPS store... by Venice Fri December 12, 2008 @ 1:38 PM


We always get great service at the UPS store.. by Just Plain Harleycat Fri December 12, 2008 @ 2:18 PM


My Staples UPS counter is by Not myself today Wed December 24, 2008 @ 10:17 PM

by LadyMac Posted Tue December 2, 2008 @ 8:00 PM

Whew.... I've been making candy like a madwoman ~ chocolate-peanut butter
bark and peppermint bark. They are gifts for my vet clinic (22 bags) and
law office (30 bags). I'm up to my elbows and ears in bark!

The vet clinic bags call it bark...and meow.

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by LadyMac Posted Tue November 25, 2008 @ 8:40 PM

So I have started to brine the turkey breast tonight. I read mixed
opinions about whether it was better to brine longer with a less strong
brine or shorter with a strong brine.

Considering my turkey breast is 10 pounds (large chested runs in my house)
I wanted that sucker brining. Salt, sugar, poultry seasoning, and pepper.

I decided not to make a pie this year. I sampled a store made apple pie
with a crumb topping at Wegmans a few weeks ago and realized that I could
make the perfect crust and hand select the finest apples and it would STILL
not be as good at that one. So maybe I should make things a bit easier on
myself this year ~ so instead I'm making a cinnamon coffee cake for
Thanksgiving breakfast.

Plus I have to clean toilets tomorrow since Beloved is coming over for
Thanksgiving dinner.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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A ten pound breast? by Venice Wed November 26, 2008 @ 2:13 AM


Nope by LadyMac Wed November 26, 2008 @ 7:20 AM


I brined by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Thu November 27, 2008 @ 9:16 AM


Thank you! by LadyMac Thu November 27, 2008 @ 9:35 AM


brine by brookeanne Fri November 28, 2008 @ 2:29 PM


It turned out wonderful by LadyMac Fri November 28, 2008 @ 4:12 PM


Thank you also! by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Mon December 1, 2008 @ 9:25 AM


I am glad it worked out for you by LadyMac Tue December 2, 2008 @ 8:30 PM

by LadyMac Posted Sat November 8, 2008 @ 5:39 PM

I'm going to the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show! And I got
tickets to see Bobby Flay cook. I

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Did you get any samples?.. n/t by Venice Fri November 14, 2008 @ 3:16 AM


There were lots of foods by LadyMac Mon November 17, 2008 @ 3:00 PM


I don't suppose it was his underwear.. haha! by Venice Mon November 17, 2008 @ 5:26 PM

by AndYourLittleDogToo Posted Fri October 24, 2008 @ 4:21 PM

Cosmopolitans

Pink Flirtini

Strawberry Lemonade Martini

Chocolatini

Halloween-tini

Fuzzy-tini

Deb-tini

Want one? :) Plus I'm serving wings, meatballs, spinach dip, salsa and
chips... yummo!

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Mmmmmmmm....spinach dip....... by WasThatTheBoogieMan? Fri October 31, 2008 @ 1:44 PM


I love spinach dip by LadyMac Mon November 3, 2008 @ 7:43 AM


by AndYourLittleDogToo Posted Fri October 17, 2008 @ 10:40 AM

Kiddo and I entered a drawing when I went to a farm last weekend to
purchase some fresh lavendar. It didn't cost to enter, so I figured
whatever.

I got a call last night that they drew my name and I am THE GRAND PRIZE
WINNER.

What did I win?

A weed eater.

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by LadyMac Posted Mon October 6, 2008 @ 6:56 PM

So I haven't posted anything in a while. Life has been crazy. I've been
busy booking my Alaska trip next year. Has anyone been there? I've got
all my hotel reservations made and most of my tours. BFF Tracy is coming
too.... woo hoo.

Kiddo got his first high school report card today - 2 A's and 2 B's. 3.5
GPA. What a way to make me proud.

So I'm just a sittin' here, waiting for the Lending Tree closing attorney
to come here to sign these documents. Tick tock.

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My boss went to Alaska by WantToPlayAGame? Wed October 8, 2008 @ 7:02 PM


I was literally blown away by LadyMac Thu October 9, 2008 @ 8:48 PM


My husband was stationed in Alaska.. by Harleycat Thu October 9, 2008 @ 8:50 AM


I decided by LadyMac Thu October 9, 2008 @ 8:51 PM


My boss did that!.. haha n/t by WantToPlayAGame? Thu October 9, 2008 @ 11:02 PM


I haven't been there, by WasThatTheBoogieMan? Mon October 13, 2008 @ 1:59 PM


A guy I went to law school with by AndYourLittleDogToo Fri October 17, 2008 @ 10:42 AM

by LadyMac Posted Sun August 24, 2008 @ 2:34 PM

So today we went to the orchard and picked 2 pecks of peaches (say that one
five times fast!). Kiddo loves fresh fruit, especially peaches, and I like
to support (and consume) locally grown produce, so we love this orchard.
No insecticides or pesticides are used.

So I'm whipping up a couple peach breads... except I'm doing it in a bundt
pan to take to work tomorrow to share. It smells sooooo good. But I have
a ton of peaches left over so if anyone has a peach recipe, please feel
free to share it.

3 cups peaches diced
1/4 cup peach schnapps or peach nectar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.

Simmer peaches with Schnapps/nectar until peaches are tender (about 5-8
minutes). (Hint: to removve the skins super easily, drop the peach in
boiling water for 45 seconds then immerse in an ice bath. The skin
literally rubs off with a paper towel.) Remove from heat, add vanilla and
set aside.

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Be sure it's blended
well.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda &
cinnamon. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alterating with the
peach mixture. Mix until blended.

Pour into greased & floured pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60
minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes.

Enjoy!


Next week is apple picking! YAY.

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This sounds by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Sun August 24, 2008 @ 9:37 PM


peaches by brookeanne Mon August 25, 2008 @ 4:59 PM


I tried them by LadyMac Thu August 28, 2008 @ 4:16 PM


easy by brookeanne Mon September 8, 2008 @ 11:14 AM


by LadyMac Posted Wed August 13, 2008 @ 9:05 PM

For a few days....

Don't want anyone to think that I'm sulking or pouting ~ this is a
preplanned event.

Be back Tuesday.

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Have a good time! by ♫Venice♫ Wed August 13, 2008 @ 9:30 PM

by LadyMac Posted Wed August 13, 2008 @ 9:05 PM

For a few days....

Don't want anyone to think that I'm sulking or pouting ~ this is a
preplanned event.

Be back Tuesday.

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by LadyMac Posted Sat August 2, 2008 @ 6:55 PM

That Bobby Flay is doing a cooking demonstration at the Metropolitan
Cooking & Entertaining Show in Washington, D.C. in November.

Guess who got 6th row tickets???!!! YAY!

Cooking demonstrations, classes, tastings ~ sponsored by some of the area's
best restaurants.

Can't wait to go.

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flay by brookeanne Sun August 3, 2008 @ 1:26 PM


I love cooking by LadyMac Sun August 3, 2008 @ 3:31 PM


by LadyMac Posted Fri August 1, 2008 @ 9:28 AM

My boss took today off... I think because it's his birthday. He's 64
today. It sounds like he splurged on some new appliances for his kitchen
and is waiting for them to be delivered. Good for him.. he works so hard
that he deserves a day off.

He may be out on Monday too - making it a four-day weekend for him. And
sort of for me too.

I've got an in-box full of stuff to do ~ and of course I don't really feel
like doing it. Got the internet tuned to a local radio station and am just
going to calmly work my way through the stack.

My Mom's retiring today - so Kiddo & I are taking her out to dinner tonight
(Outback Steakhouse). She doesn't want a fuss so I'm not going to embarass
her. But I did bake cookies yesterday to celebrate "the end". One of the
guys at her work brought in apple fritters this morning.

Oh... and they've found me. There was a deer in my backyard at 7:45 this
morning. Right by my car.

Not bad for a Friday.

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What did your mom retire from? by RedheadwGlasses Wed August 13, 2008 @ 12:52 PM

by LadyMac Posted Wed July 23, 2008 @ 7:43 AM

Whew... summer time is stressful. And busy. Even with just one kid, it
takes so much time to schlep him to and from camp and voluntering, oh and
then put in 40+ hours per week. Makes for a tired girl.

I don't think it's made me grumpy (well, at least grumpier than usual).
But yesterday I was rethinking that.

Dropped the kiddo off at camp and was on my way to work. They're not too
far apart and I dropped him off at 8:10 a.m. and had to be at work at 8:30
a.m. I drove up one of these small town streets ~ the ones with cute
little houses on both sides of the two lane road. People walk their dogs
and wave to cars. Typical small town Virginia.

I round a curve and there's a beagle standing in the middle of my lane.
I'm not going more than about 25 so I ease to a stop. Dog stands there and
looks at me. Cars are going in the opposite direction, so I can't go
around the dog. I toot my horn at the dog ~ and he just stands there
looking at me. At this point I'm about ready to get out of the car to shoo
the dog away.

And a car pulls up behind me and lays on the horn. WTF? You want me to HIT
the dog? Screw you, buddy. Luckily there was no one in the car with me
because I say just those words. The dog finally trots off into his own
yard and I continue on my way.

Man, do I hate impatient people.

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Something similar happened to me... by ♫♫Venice♫♫ Sat July 26, 2008 @ 6:39 AM


These people roam all over. by Blackrack Thu July 31, 2008 @ 6:50 PM

by LadyMac Posted Tue June 10, 2008 @ 9:41 AM

Why does the cutest color lip gloss come in the most obnoxious flavor?

At Bath and Body Works this weekend I picked up a tube of their dipped
strawberry lip gloss. It's an adorable, sparkly shade of pink and I just
love it.

But it tastes NOTHING like a chocolate dipped strawberry. In fact, I'd
call it something closer to cough syrup flavored.

Yuck.

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Anything by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Wed June 11, 2008 @ 9:58 AM


The raspberry is good by LadyMac Wed June 11, 2008 @ 4:06 PM


Can't blame you by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Fri June 13, 2008 @ 8:31 AM


Bath & BOdy Works by RedheadwGlasses Tue June 24, 2008 @ 9:15 AM


by LadyMac Posted Tue June 3, 2008 @ 7:19 AM

Caught my kitty Cheeto peeing on the carpet on Sunday. In the dining room,
of course... *eye roll*. I know what that usually means ~ urinary tract
infection.

So I called up yesterday morning and got him an appointment at his vet's
(which happens to be the one I work at on the weekends). Got him up there
(meowing all the way), took his temperature (no fever) and had him examined
by the doc.

He is such the bestest kitty. Tracy calls him a pet whore because all he
wants is to be petted every single minute of every single day. I took his
temperature ~ he purred. The doctor examined him ~ he purred. We did a
cysto to collect a urine sample, which means flipping Cheeto on his back in
a trough and using an ultrasound to find the bladder and then extracting
the urine with a syringe. And still he purred ~ because Christina was
scratching behind his ears.

I caught it early. There was some inflammation of the bladder wall, some
crystal fragments as well as protein in the urine. Put him on antibiotics
(which with the help of pill pockets he's taking very well).

Today he started using his litter box again.

Good kitteh!

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He must have known I was writing about him by LadyMac Tue June 3, 2008 @ 7:41 AM


I love the pre-puking sounds they make by RedheadwGlasses Fri June 6, 2008 @ 1:49 PM


Cheeto's sound by LadyMac Tue June 10, 2008 @ 9:36 AM


I hope Cheeto feels better.. by Harleycat (aka Usual Suspect #2) Thu June 5, 2008 @ 3:34 PM


He's done with his antibiotics by LadyMac Tue June 10, 2008 @ 9:37 AM


Jezebel wishes Cheeto better health. by BellaSera Mon June 9, 2008 @ 8:42 PM


Yep by LadyMac Tue June 10, 2008 @ 9:38 AM

by LadyMac Posted Thu May 29, 2008 @ 7:14 PM

I have always been on the fence about it.

But I "met" one of our firm's ghosts today. I was standing at the copier
and I felt a cool gust of wine blow across my neck and ruffle the back of
my hair up. It was definitely up ~ like when you run your hand up your
neck, through your hair.

I turned around - there was no one there, no doors were open, the A/C
wasn't on. One of the ladies I work with walked in on my puzzled
expression and she asked me if I was okay. I told her about the incident
and said it was probably one of our spirits.

It's a historic building ~ built in the early 1800s, so there's a lot of
history there.

If it was a presence (and I believe it was) he (and I think it was a he)
was just saying hi.

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I believe.. n/t by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Thu May 29, 2008 @ 7:21 PM


I think so. by BellaSera Mon June 2, 2008 @ 3:22 PM


Oh my! by LadyMac Tue June 3, 2008 @ 7:21 AM


I do believe in ghosts by RedheadwGlasses Fri June 6, 2008 @ 1:47 PM

by LadyMac Posted Fri May 23, 2008 @ 7:22 PM

Going away for the weekend. Leaving first thing tomorrow morning. Woo
Hoo! I'm so excited.

Catch up with all of you Tuesday!

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I have something to tell you by RedheadwGlasses Tue May 27, 2008 @ 11:06 PM


Hey in case you didn't notice by RedheadwGlasses Thu May 29, 2008 @ 1:06 PM


I noticed! by LadyMac Thu May 29, 2008 @ 7:15 PM


Ack! I didn't even think about that. by RedheadwGlasses Thu May 29, 2008 @ 10:12 PM


by LadyMac Posted Wed May 21, 2008 @ 8:21 PM

I used it for the first time tonight in making a pan of brownies for our
May birthdays tomorrow at work.

Made a box of brownies per the label instructions.

Spread with Nutella ~ which is a hazelnut spread. It tastes chocolately
but I don't see any chocolate on the label. I have never tried it before,
but I would sure eat it again - on muffins or bagels or even straight out
of the jar. It's delish.

Sprinkle brownies with crushed toasted hazelnuts.

Top with mini chocolate chips. Stick brownies back into over until
chocolate chips melt.

That's what I'm waiting on now, and wow it smells ever so good. Gonna have
to fight kiddo to keep him away from them.

My boss (with his sweet tooth) ought to love them.

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We don't by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Wed May 21, 2008 @ 9:03 PM


I love nuts by LadyMac Thu May 22, 2008 @ 7:14 AM


A pound of by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Thu May 22, 2008 @ 9:52 AM


I was a latecomer to Nutella, too by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Thu May 22, 2008 @ 6:03 AM


I thought it would be a good way by LadyMac Thu May 22, 2008 @ 7:18 AM


The verdict on the brownies by LadyMac Fri May 23, 2008 @ 9:57 AM


It is fantastic by Bobosgirl Thu May 29, 2008 @ 12:59 AM


OOOH by LadyMac Fri May 30, 2008 @ 7:28 PM

by LadyMac Posted Wed May 14, 2008 @ 4:05 PM

Did you miss me?

On second thought, never mind answering that question.

Thursday, Nichole and her friend Jenn came into town and stayed at my
house... we went out and partied at the strip club (if you want pics, email
me) on Friday and then they left Saturday afternoon.

Painted horseshoes for the tournament Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Worked Monday, went to the golf club to make final prepaations for the golf
tournament until about 9. At about 11:30 p.m., Tracy arrived. We hung out
for a couple hours and then crashed.

Golf tournament was Tuesday and then we went out for wings and margaritas.
Tracy won the pedicure basket in the raffle (actually I won it and gave it
to her along with a golden horseshoe for driving 8 hours to help out);
Kiddo won the bracelet and earrings for his mother. :) A good and
successful golf tournament it was.

Today, we went to the salon where Tracy got a pedicure and I got a facial.
Then we went to Petco for kitty cat treats and Target to look at shoes.
Lunch was at Five Guys; dessert at Cold Stone. We talked and laughed and
got all caught up.

She just left to drive back to Cincinnati and I already miss her. :(

I'm exhausted but exilerated at having seen two of my best girlfriends
within a week. Plus I made a new friend in Jenn... Nichole is right ~
she's just awesome!

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You sure have been busy by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Mon May 19, 2008 @ 7:06 AM

by LadyMac Posted Thu May 8, 2008 @ 8:40 PM

www.phxrisingcenter.org

It's Tuesday. We've got about 50 golfers paid thus far and we've got lots
of items for raffle.

Pet basket (treats, grooming stuff, grooming gift certificate, collars,
toys ~ for both cats and dogs)

Pedicure basket - all sorts of fun stuff from Bath & Body Works

Coffee basket

VA basket

Philly basket (including pretzel mix & mustard, of course)

Galloping Grape (wine & equine shop) gift certificate

Bracelet and earrings

$50 in gas cards

Glory Days grill $25 gift certificate

Four sessions with a personal trainer

Haircut and facial

A private tour and wine tasting for four

Lg. silk floral arrangement

Golf package from a local golf shop - it even has a virtual reality golfing
experience.

Whew... still gotta paint horseshoes and make up goodie bags with snacks
and free stuff. Plus I'm emceeing again this year.

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Good luck! by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Tue May 13, 2008 @ 4:32 AM


by LadyMac Posted Fri May 2, 2008 @ 12:43 PM

My friend Susan is taking her Medical Boards today. Apparently she has to
take this test every 10 years and she's kinda sweating it. She's been
studying really hard, so I am sure she will do well.

We're going over to see her and her family on Sunday for a BBQ... I'm
making up a batch of Strawberry Lemon Drops. :)

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She feels good about the test! by LadyMac Sat May 3, 2008 @ 7:41 PM

by LadyMac Posted Wed April 23, 2008 @ 9:18 AM

I didn't realize it was today until this morning when the Office Manager
called an impromptu staff meeting. The firm is paying for lunch for all of
us today, we're going to a fundraising luncheon event (at firm's expense)
in May (to raise funds for a digital mammography machine - how cool is
that?) & I got an Outback gift card. YAY!

Totally unexpected. It's nice to be appreciated.

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Today by LadyMac Thu April 24, 2008 @ 5:00 PM


Isn't recognition wonderful? by RedheadwGlasses Sun April 27, 2008 @ 7:33 PM


It IS nice to be appreciated by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Tue April 29, 2008 @ 6:20 AM

by LadyMac Posted Fri April 18, 2008 @ 3:51 PM

So by now I am sure all of you are tired of hearing about my wonderful boss
and my awesome job.

Today is not a good day ~ not because of anything he's done or the work
itself. But right at this point, I am pretty close to tears.

At my last job, I was miserable. I was treated poorly by the other
attorneys in the firm ~ it was an all around bad scene. When I left I was
so emotionally beat up that it took me 6 months to NOT think of myself as a
loser or failure. It had become so engrained in my psyche that I was
always wrong, always at fault and lower than dirt.

At this new firm, I have a great supervising attorney, wonderful colleagues
and fascinating work.

Today we almost had a disaster. We mailed service of process to the court,
who mailed it to Richmond. Richmond SAT on it for almost 3 weeks and
consquently we were about 3 days from blowing our service deadline. Which
would have been a catastrophe. My heart spent a lot of time in both my
stomach and my throat today. I just wanted to find a dark corner and sob.

My wonderful boss understood everything. He knows there's nothing I could
have done to get it from Leesburg to Richmond any faster. He't not mad at
all. But I'm a mess. All those old feelings I thought were gone came
flooding back and I felt worthless and hopeless and like I couldn't do
anything right.

I don't know how to shake it.

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I know how to shake it by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Sat April 19, 2008 @ 7:53 AM


I'm trying by LadyMac Sat April 19, 2008 @ 3:13 PM


You know that's not true by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Sun April 20, 2008 @ 7:15 AM


It's pouring by LadyMac Sun April 20, 2008 @ 10:31 AM


I've spent my whole life by ♪♪Venice♪♪ Sun April 20, 2008 @ 4:31 PM


Venice is right.. by Harleycat (aka Usual Suspect #2) Sun April 20, 2008 @ 8:29 AM


I just feel terrible by LadyMac Sun April 20, 2008 @ 2:24 PM


When I was young.. by Harleycat (aka Usual Suspect #2) Mon April 21, 2008 @ 8:23 AM


Don't be so hard on yourself by RedheadwGlasses Mon April 21, 2008 @ 5:19 PM


Be Gentle With Yourself, this will pass. by Gino Fri April 25, 2008 @ 11:00 PM


by LadyMac Posted Sun April 13, 2008 @ 1:59 PM

So we just got back from a quick run to the grocery store. We're in the
parking lot when kiddo says he's hungry. We didn't breakfast all that long
ago and he's tired today - must be on a growth spurt or something.

Fine... at this particular store, they usually have samples, so I told him
to find a couple. A piece of watermelon here, bite of apple there... no
biggie.

Sitting in the produce section is a woman (who looked like Dr. Ruth,
incidently) giving out samples of some frozen asian cuisine called seafood
medley with jasmine rice. And kiddo wanted a taste. I am normally
suspicious of anything that claims to be a "medley" but kiddo has no such
compunctions. I figured he's hate it.

No such luck.

He tastes it, declares it delicious and wants me to buy a couple of them
for a quick on-the-go meal. He says the combination of spices is perfect.
In fact, he doesn't just ask. He asks repeatedly ~ and when I don't stop
looking at the dried fruit, he goes off on his own to try to find it. So
not wanting to look a gift horse in the mouth, I say okay and I buy two
boxes. After all, it's something other than the ubiquitous mac & cheese.

Got home and looked at the ingredient list: rice, cuttlefish, shrimp,
sweet basil, oyster sauce.

Hold it.

Cuttlefish. That's squid. Yep, the kiddo's eating bait. I am so not
telling him.

Don't you tell him either.

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I happen to like bait... by Blackrack Sun April 13, 2008 @ 2:59 PM


He did it again by LadyMac Wed April 16, 2008 @ 7:49 PM


I think it's cool he's trying new things. by Gino Thu April 17, 2008 @ 2:39 AM

by LadyMac Posted Tue April 8, 2008 @ 8:18 PM

I made:

Pumpkin cheesecake muffins

Apple streusel coffee cake

Banana nut bread

Tomorrow morning I make mini quiches.... :) Eggs, cheese, bacon, onion,
chives.... Yummy!


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Today by LadyMac Thu April 10, 2008 @ 7:22 PM


That sounds wonderful! Especially the muffins! by Gino Thu April 10, 2008 @ 11:03 PM


Don't know how the muffins came out by LadyMac Fri April 11, 2008 @ 6:34 AM


Mmmm I'm hungry by RedheadwGlasses Sun April 13, 2008 @ 10:15 AM


I wish I could fly by 9 days Tue April 15, 2008 @ 11:37 AM

by LadyMac Posted Sat March 29, 2008 @ 7:29 AM

Today is kiddo's birthday. He's 14 years old!!!!

We're going into D.C. to see the cherry blossoms, then over to Rosa
Mexicano (his favorite restaurant) for dinner, and then to the theater ~
the Reduced Shakespeare Company is going to chronicle the history of the
world in 90 minutes.

They're hysterical! He's gonna love it!

Love you, bud! Happy birthday.

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Happy Birthday Kiddo! by ♥Venice♥ Sat March 29, 2008 @ 5:29 PM


Happy Birthday! by Gino Sun March 30, 2008 @ 9:15 PM


Happy Birthday! by Harleycat Mon March 31, 2008 @ 8:47 AM


Happy 14th!!!! by RedheadwGlasses Mon March 31, 2008 @ 6:42 PM


by LadyMac Posted Fri March 21, 2008 @ 6:05 PM

I hope you're sitting down. It's not my fault, reallly it isn't. And I am
just as heartbroken as the rest of you to discover it. I didn't seek it
out. It just happened. *blinks back tears*

Say it ain't so, Erik....

Yes, our yellow, furry, funny pal has *sniff* sold out and is recycling his
material.

http://www.sodblog.com/media/advertising/fun-with-google-ads/

Tell me you haven't run out of funny.

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I don't say this too often by Gino Sat March 22, 2008 @ 4:16 AM


That bastard has been two-timing us! by RedheadwGlasses Tue March 25, 2008 @ 9:17 PM


Ingrate! by Inconsiderate Erik Mon April 7, 2008 @ 5:34 PM

by LadyO'Mac Posted Mon March 17, 2008 @ 11:27 AM

http://www.adventureaquarium.com/index.cfm?sectionID=180,183,0,0

Yep... going here on Sunday afternoon. What better way to spend Easter
Sunday.

So excited!

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Hope you have a great time! by ♥Venice♥ Tue March 18, 2008 @ 4:58 AM


OMG by LadyMac Tue March 18, 2008 @ 7:06 AM


One of my husband's former employers by ♥Venice♥ Tue March 18, 2008 @ 11:22 PM


That's very cool! by RedheadwGlasses Wed March 19, 2008 @ 1:33 PM


She can't live on doughnuts anymore by ♥Venice♥ Wed March 19, 2008 @ 5:03 PM


He was rather full of himself by RedheadwGlasses Wed March 19, 2008 @ 10:28 PM


What a great idea! by Gino Wed March 19, 2008 @ 9:59 PM


Happy Easter to you too by LadyMac Fri March 21, 2008 @ 9:32 AM


Looks like fun! by Squad 51 KMG 365 (aka rxgirl) Fri March 21, 2008 @ 10:41 AM

by LadyMac Posted Wed March 12, 2008 @ 4:09 PM

YAY.

Boss took off and the last thing he said as he left was that I should leave
at 4:15 ~ ostensibly to take a package to Fedex. LOL. He let me leave
early on Friday too... and no, I don't have to take leave for it.

So yes, he's STILL great!

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I think your boss just sounds great. by RedheadwGlasses Thu March 13, 2008 @ 10:47 PM


It was so funny by LadyMac Fri March 14, 2008 @ 7:09 AM


Yesterday by LadyMac Tue March 18, 2008 @ 7:09 AM


Sounds like a great place to work! by Gino Wed March 19, 2008 @ 10:20 PM


LOL by LadyMac Thu March 20, 2008 @ 8:00 PM


Flowers huh? by Gino Thu March 20, 2008 @ 11:26 PM


Probably not as good as yours! by LadyMac Fri March 21, 2008 @ 7:31 AM


That wasn't my usual french toast, by Gino Tue March 25, 2008 @ 10:24 PM


by LadyMac Posted Tue March 11, 2008 @ 8:07 AM

Or do the current "snappy" one liners between Hilary Clinton and Barack
Obama as to who can and should be the other's vice president remind anyone
else of the Tom Cruise/Val Kilmer exchange in Top Gun as to who is going to
the be the other's wing man?

Ugh.

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Hillary and Barack by RedheadwGlasses Tue March 11, 2008 @ 8:12 PM


I had an email about that by LadyMac Wed March 12, 2008 @ 8:04 AM


No, really, i don't want to see anything by RedheadwGlasses Wed March 12, 2008 @ 1:02 PM


Meaning... by RedheadwGlasses Wed March 12, 2008 @ 1:03 PM


That's why I deleted it by LadyMac Wed March 12, 2008 @ 4:07 PM


I'm posting it on myspace tonight by RedheadwGlasses Thu March 13, 2008 @ 1:51 PM


Oh, by the way by ♥Venice♥ Wed March 19, 2008 @ 5:08 PM

by LadyMac Posted Fri March 7, 2008 @ 6:59 PM

Has been accepted for Summer School at Masanutten Military Academy????

You've got... the kiddo. I got the call today that he's in.

He doesn't even know it yet. I won't tell him until probably June.

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Wow. Deb? by RedheadwGlasses Fri March 7, 2008 @ 10:03 PM


I'm a mixed bag of emotions by LadyMac Sat March 8, 2008 @ 4:13 PM


How do you think he'll take it by ♥Venice♥ Sat March 8, 2008 @ 5:39 AM


He won't take it well by LadyMac Sat March 8, 2008 @ 4:15 PM


Deb by ♥Venice♥ Sat March 8, 2008 @ 5:48 PM


Kiddo has by LadyMac Sat March 8, 2008 @ 7:32 PM


I know what you mean by ♥Venice♥ Sat March 8, 2008 @ 9:09 PM


Ah to be a fly on the wall when you **do** tell him. by BellaSera Mon March 10, 2008 @ 1:24 PM


Nevermind. I just read your response to Venice. by BellaSera Mon March 10, 2008 @ 1:30 PM

by LadyMac Posted Fri February 29, 2008 @ 8:42 PM

The kiddo has in-school suspension on Monday... cuz he said to some girl in
math class "bite me".

He literally had no idea what it meant ~ and boy was he mortified to find
out.

Any wonder why we're considering military summer school?

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I never would have given that statement a second thought! by RedheadwGlasses Sat March 1, 2008 @ 5:11 PM


I'm pretty pissed at the school by LadyMac Sun March 2, 2008 @ 11:40 AM


Is this normal procedure by ♥Venice♥ Sun March 2, 2008 @ 9:29 PM


I think it *gasp* by LadyMac Mon March 3, 2008 @ 8:00 AM


I've been meaning to ask you by ♥Venice♥ Mon March 3, 2008 @ 8:06 PM


Venice by LadyMac Tue March 4, 2008 @ 7:45 AM


In-school suspension is more boring than anything by RedheadwGlasses Mon March 3, 2008 @ 8:37 PM


The worst thing you could do to my son by LadyMac Tue March 4, 2008 @ 7:47 AM


I feel for ya! by MA Cunningham Tue March 4, 2008 @ 1:28 PM


Also by RedheadwGlasses Mon March 3, 2008 @ 8:39 PM


Are you reading my mind? by LadyMac Tue March 4, 2008 @ 7:50 AM

to be honest by Prisoner of Askaban Wed March 5, 2008 @ 8:27 PM


by LadyMac Posted Mon February 25, 2008 @ 4:42 PM

Going back to Philly for a few days in late March.

We're going to the Franklin Institute science museum as they are having an
exhibit on Star Wars. The kiddo is a serious Star Wars fan (just like his
ole mother is).

We're also going to check out the battleship New Jersey across the river in
New Jersey.

Easter dinner at Jim's Cheesesteaks. Could it get any better?

May the force be with you. :)

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My husband is a huge Star Wars fan by ♥Venice♥ Tue February 26, 2008 @ 6:39 AM


We are too by LadyMac Tue February 26, 2008 @ 10:39 AM


Mine too. by BellaSera Fri February 29, 2008 @ 9:25 PM


That's great! : ) by RedheadwGlasses Tue February 26, 2008 @ 12:54 PM

by LadyMac Posted Fri February 22, 2008 @ 10:21 AM

Can I just vent here for a second?

What is it with people being cruel? It's one thing to disagree that a
woman with cancer who only has part of her tongue shouldn't be allowed to
order off the kid's menu ~ but's completely different to write a sarcastic
letter to another company and make fun of her issue. Here's a clue
(because the author of the letter obviously doesn't have one) ~ no one
thinks your letter is serious. If your intent was to be funny, you missed
the boat completely.

As if a non-fatal disorder even remotely correlates to something like
cancer. Another clue - eating is a something we need to do to survive.
You can't sit for long periods of time ~ not even in the same zipcode of
relevance.

It just made me sick to my stomach to read ~ especially coming from one
whose opinion is usually decent and respectful.

All I am gonna say is there but for the grace of the deity of your choice
go I... and the rest of us. Hopefully YOU never need an accomodation like
that cancer survivor did... and someone makes fun of you for it.

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Apparently by ♥Venice♥ Fri February 22, 2008 @ 5:09 PM


I did by LadyMac Fri February 22, 2008 @ 6:16 PM


I thought it was just me by Gino Mon February 25, 2008 @ 1:34 AM


I agree by RedheadwGlasses Tue February 26, 2008 @ 12:55 PM


I was serious... by All About the Branding Tue March 18, 2008 @ 3:30 PM


Nope by LadyMac Wed March 19, 2008 @ 10:30 AM


Could it be that you're confusing me with someone else? by All About the Branding Wed March 19, 2008 @ 3:01 PM


It was you alright by LadyMac Wed March 19, 2008 @ 4:08 PM


Then it'll have to be that way. by All About the Branding Wed March 19, 2008 @ 6:44 PM


You can say they weren't farcical by LadyMac Wed March 19, 2008 @ 7:32 PM


Cruel? by All About the Branding Wed March 19, 2008 @ 8:01 PM


First of all by LadyMac Thu March 20, 2008 @ 7:09 AM


Not only that by LadyMac Thu March 20, 2008 @ 7:55 AM


There you go... by All About the Branding Thu March 20, 2008 @ 8:34 AM


I agree with several of your points. by All About the Branding Thu March 20, 2008 @ 7:58 AM


Jeffrey by ♥Venice♥ Wed March 19, 2008 @ 7:58 PM


Do you care what my point/reason was? by All About the Branding Wed March 19, 2008 @ 8:17 PM


May I suggest by ♥Venice♥ Wed March 19, 2008 @ 8:50 PM


I appreciate these comments. by All About the Branding Wed March 19, 2008 @ 9:04 PM


Maybe by ♥Venice♥ Wed March 19, 2008 @ 9:36 PM


True, but there's something else that's different. by All About the Branding Wed March 19, 2008 @ 9:40 PM


I think you're forgetting by ♥Venice♥ Wed March 19, 2008 @ 10:02 PM


Just so everyone is clear by LadyMac Fri March 21, 2008 @ 9:27 AM

by LadyMac Posted Sun February 17, 2008 @ 9:53 AM

My son went out with some friends last night to a George Mason basketball
game (they lost but he had a blast... very nice to see) so Mom & I
availed ourselves of the opportunity to go to this new Cuban restaurant in
town... yes... a little rural Virginia community has a Cuban restaurant.

My standards are high - I live in Miami, FL for 10 years and my sister in
law is Cuban. I *know* good Cuban food when I eats it. :P And I haven't
had really good Cuban food since I moved out of Miami in 1993.

At least until last night. We had tapas (which is Spanish for little
plates) and split a Cuban sandwich. OMG, the food was so good, I've
decided I could eat the Cuban sandwich every day for the rest of my life.
Seriously.

So if you find yourself debating whether to do Cuban food, do it. This is
what we had to eat:

Appetizers
Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp)
Ropa vieja
Lechon asado (this was so good, I've been trying all morning to find a
recipe - with success I might add)
Tostones (twice fried plantains)
Black beans and rice

Dinner
Split a cuban sandwich (which has roasted pork, ham, cheese, mayo, mustard
and a pickle)

Dessert
Flan
Tres leches cake

Espresso

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OMG Cuban sandwiches! by StoicGrrl Mon February 18, 2008 @ 7:32 PM


I love Cuban Cuisine by Gino Mon February 25, 2008 @ 1:47 AM


by LadyMac Posted Thu February 7, 2008 @ 3:48 PM

That my new boss is a gem.....

He's going to be out of the office tomorrow. He's leaving early to go see
his daughter up in New York. And since he's driving, he decided to go get
his car washed ~ inside and out.

So he goes on his merry way and when he comes back, he places an envelope
on my desk. He bought me a gift certificate so I can get my car washed and
detailed as well.

Ain't he great?

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I (heart) your boss by RedheadwGlasses Fri February 8, 2008 @ 5:57 PM


I totally agree by LadyMac Fri February 8, 2008 @ 7:20 PM


He sounds like not only a good person, by Gino Fri February 8, 2008 @ 9:28 PM


That's my kind of boss by ♥Venice♥ Sat February 16, 2008 @ 5:25 AM

by LadyMac Posted Thu January 24, 2008 @ 7:58 PM

It's about time I had a good year. 2007, well, in plain language, sucked.
And in this situation, sucking is not a good thing.

My new job is fantastic. Most people would think that, as an attorney,
taking a job as legal assistant would be a step down or that I should be
insulted by it. Maybe it depends on your perspective, but I love what I am
doing. I am back doing business law with a supervising attorney who gives
me much more latitude and trust than he's ever given to any legal
assistant. I'm learning from him and hope to be able to step into his shoes
when he decides to retire (he's 63 now).

Today I did 12 unlawful detainers, 2 warrants in debt, drafted a release,
wrote a deed, and and worked on modifying a contract. My boss gives me
feedback and treats with respect. He thanks me for the work I do and
appreciates my initiative.

Regardless of my job title, I love what I am doing. I like my boss. I get
paid very well for the job I do. And I am slowly but surely making friends
with all the people I work with.

Life is really good right about now.

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Who cares by ♥Venice♥ Fri January 25, 2008 @ 4:34 AM


I agree with Venice. by BellaSera Fri January 25, 2008 @ 6:10 PM


The best jobs I ever had by Gino Mon January 28, 2008 @ 1:53 AM


I went to school for something totally different from what I am doing. by 13 weeks... Mon February 4, 2008 @ 1:41 PM

by LadyMac Posted Wed January 23, 2008 @ 7:40 AM

When I agreed with Donald about not shopping at a store that doesn't treat
me right, Jeffrey and RWG both made comments about giving feedback locally.


For the record, I agree, in a very generic sense with this advice and
usually use it myself. I've been at my new job for about three weeks now
and I've pretty much had to train myself ~ there's no staff mentor and this
particular attorney's office has been a bit of a revolving door over the
past several years. One woman at the office has been really cool about
helping me out. Any time I have had an issue, I ring her up and she helps
me. I have told her many times how wonderful she has been to me.

So I made sure I told "her" attorney (who will make a raise recommendation
for her in March) about how much I appreciated her help. I emailed the
office manager too (for her file), but it's not the same as telling Fred.


Going back to the Albertson's letter ~ what Donald described though is a
pattern of behavior -- and that got me to thinking about "giving feedback
locally". What are the odds that the manager is actually part of the
problem. It's been my experience that grumpy, ill-mannered managers beget
grumpy, ill-mannered staff.

If a manager can't ensure that the customer service rep who is the first
one customers see as the walk in the door treats people well, then maybe
she shouldn't have been assigned there is the first place. Bad management
decision? Maybe. And that's why corporate needs to know. Giving feedback
locally only really works if something is done about it ~ otherwise you may
as well be talking to a wall.

So on that note, I am done with my morning ruminations and I am going to
work. YAY.

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For the most part, I agree. by BellaSera Wed January 23, 2008 @ 9:41 PM


by Gotta New Job LadyMac Posted Tue January 1, 2008 @ 5:05 PM

Starts tomorrow.

8:30 a.m.

I've probably changed my mind about what I am wearing a dozen times.

Can you tell I am excited?

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Good luck! by BellaSera Tue January 1, 2008 @ 6:57 PM


Thanks Bella by Gotta New Job LadyMac Tue January 1, 2008 @ 7:46 PM


Good Luck by Gino Tue January 1, 2008 @ 8:53 PM


I had a great day today! by Gotta New Job LadyMac Wed January 2, 2008 @ 7:58 PM


That is awesome by RedheadwGlasses Tue January 8, 2008 @ 2:14 PM


No luck required... by ♥Venice♥ Tue January 1, 2008 @ 9:34 PM


Thanks Venice by Gotta New Job LadyMac Wed January 2, 2008 @ 8:00 PM


I was thinking of you all day by ♥Venice♥ Wed January 2, 2008 @ 11:20 PM


Happy birthday :) by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Thu January 10, 2008 @ 9:49 AM


Thanks Leanne! by Gotta New Job LadyMac Fri January 11, 2008 @ 6:56 PM

by Festive LadyMac Posted Thu December 27, 2007 @ 11:00 AM

No.... I wasn't infested by bugs on Christmas day. But my brother was.

He bought a Christmas tree (live, not artificial) from Lowe's. He and my
sister-in-law have bought their Christmas trees from Lowe's for about the
last 10-15 years. Never had a problem. Until this year.

Christmas morning arrives and my brother starts to hand out presents to the
family, including a very bouncy four year old who was VERY anxious to open
his gifts, when they saw them. Bugs. Lots of them. HUNDREDS of them.
According to my brother, they looked almost like aphids and were feeding on
the Christmas tree sap. So they became engourged, like ticks do, after
eating the sap.

They were EVERYWHERE. On the floor, on the presents, in the presents. My
brother had to bodily remove the Christmas tree at 9 a.m. And they had to
try to vacuum up these bugs. So as not to squish 'em, my brother and
sister-in-law vacuumed them up with the hose attachment on their brand new
vacuum. So now the hose has gooey, sticky buggy streaks inside it. And on
their clothes. And on the carpet. The stains are probably permanent.

Needless to say, my brother is going to go down to Lowe's to talk with the
people there. I am so curious as to how this all will shake out.

Bugs. Yuck.

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Yuck Indeed.. by Harleycat Fri December 28, 2007 @ 2:14 PM


The remedy by LadyMac Tue January 1, 2008 @ 5:01 PM


That stinks!... literally by ♥Surprise!♥ Sat January 12, 2008 @ 4:34 AM

by Festive LadyMac Posted Sun December 23, 2007 @ 8:17 PM

So there I was, really worried over the fact that I had purchased a shirt
for one of my best friends, who is a single guy. I was raised that women
don't buy items THAT personal for a man to whom she's not related.

He loved the shirt ~ like I thought he would. And I got what sorta kinda
almost counts as an item of cloting:

http://www.theslanket.com/

Terrible name for a great product ~ in pink lavendar no less. I am wearing
it now, snug as a bug in a rug, and still able to play on the computer or
pet my kitty cat without getting chilled.

Even better, he gave my son an erector set that has like a billion pieces
(900+ actually). That should keep him quiet for a couple days.

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by Stoic LadyMac Posted Sun December 9, 2007 @ 7:13 PM

So I've been listening to Christmas carols on the radio and I swear to
whatever God you believe in that if I hear "Step Into Christmas" by Elton
John one more time, I am going to explode.

Do you have a favorite Christmas carol or a favorite version of a Christmas
carol? My absolute fav is "The Little Drummer Boy". Makes me smile every
time I hear it.

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