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Lenten Sacrifice
Since I was a child, Lent has been about sacrifice. “What are you giving up for Lent?” Now the church is emphasizing “What are you Doing for Lent?” I would argue that there is room for both. It’s great to give up something for Lent that is a source of pleasure, whether it is drinking […]
Top Google Searches – ooh something shiny = me
So…Google changed their search algorithms so that users get better results and less nonsensical, spammy stuff. I was worried because it just delights me that this blog is the first thing that comes up if under the “ooh something shiny” search. The first page is just me and a bunch of Harry Potter — even […]
~Meh~
James Cameron’s 3D Epic about a group of cave explorers winding their way through underwater caves. It was two hours of people winding their way through underwater caves. And none of the characters were developed enough for you to care if they lived or they died. (Other than watching the opening scene and thinking, yep. […]
Books Books Books
I’m not as far behind in reading as you would guess by my lack of postage. I have completed books 3, 4 and 5, but I have not yet gotten around to reviewing them yet. I have completed Decoded by Jay-Z, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. I am […]
I Have an Irrational Fear of Armored Trucks
I get so nervous when they show up near a store where I am shopping. I’m always afraid that they are going to be robbed and I’m going to be caught in the crossfire if there is gunplay between the robbers and the truck drivers. I walk quickly (for me) and take a really wide […]
Sooo…I don’t usually do restaurant Reviews…
but this evening’s experience at Carrabba’s (egad! A chain! ) certainly warranted it. We only went because we had a couple of gift cards (thanks Tim). We had not actually heard of the place before, but I am glad we ventured out. We got to the Amherst location (near Niagara Falls Boulevard) close to seven […]
Book One of 2010 – Chasing the Bear
Chasing the Bear– Short book, novella really from Robert B Parker. There is no mystery to be solved, its a conversation between Boston PI Spenser and his Harvard educated psychologist girlfriend about his childhood. It details what made young Spenser the Spenser that he is today. Fun read for Spenser fans (I am one) but […]
50/50/50 Challenge
I’m a little reluctant to put this out there since it is pretty ambitious. My birthday is on the ninth. I will be 49 which means that I will be entering my 50th year. My goal this year is to complete my own 50/50/50 Challenge. I want to knit 50 scarves, read 50 books and […]
Product Review: Philosophy Peppermint Bark Lip Shine
This is a great gloss– sheer and non-sticky in a festive shade of red. It’s red not RED so it can be worn to work or on errands without looking too done and it tastes delicious. I picked it up at Sephora on last weekend’s mall outing. K found some cute things at Garage, a […]
Ooh Something Shiny! 