Note to Self

If you are going to the beach for the weekend, remember to pack: Swimsuits, sunscreen, beach chairs, beach towels, hats, tank tops and sundresses. If you do not you will have to purchase when you arrive. (geez what was I thinking???).

In Honor of Demetra's Wedding

There is an old Middle Eastern custom that you can read one's fortune by the grinds left in the cup of your coffee.
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Since I am an honorary Greek I predict that your health will be great, your wealth beyond measure and your children will be here soon (and look at how cute those kids will be according to the cup on the right).

Grandpa Rand

circa March 2006

Love and miss you!

The New Pose

21-23

While walking through the parking lot I was so said to see a Mexico plate missing the 22.

Thank goodness the car next to him saved the day (REM "Do all California plates have 22 in them?")

Dutch Bro Coffee (I'm Sold)

I have gone from annoyed that they are: too bright on the corner, walk up sucks going through the drive thru, logo is aged and why a coffee place versus a shaved ice.

To now officially impressed with flavor, cost and freebies (today was double stamp Tuesday and free t-shirts). Shut up KT

Quote of the Week

While giving Ethan a bath (full of Disney princess toys), "Aunt Laura, why is there only girls toys in here". "Honey, cause I only have girls around here" "Oh man, what a rip off"

Saturday Chore List

On the Saturday Chore list somehow "replace the garbage disposal made it to the list" (probably because of the God awful stench that was coming from it that could no longer be contained by 409).

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Replacing garbage disposal turned into new pipes, new faucet and 6 trips to Home Depot (and 1 swollen knuckle, 1 cut wrist and 2 cut fingers)

13 comments in 11 minutes

I may or may not be a comment monger. That said, I quickly look at my blackberry application on Facebook and Amy has 13 comments in 11 minutes. My jealousy of the number of comments instantaneously faded when I realized her fate.

"While walking to a meeting fell and ripped pants and hurt my knee. HOW EMBARRASSING"

Embarrassing: to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash. Not just embarrassing but dang it - did it have to be those pants????

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My sympathies - you deserved every comment

6 dollars & 100 calories

I purchased this veggie tray at the Starbucks in Sky Harbor airport. Before consumption there was approximately 4 cauliflower florets, 4 brocolli florets, 4 carrots, 4 small sticks of celery and 2 cherry tomatoes. (I'd rather have 4 grape tomatoes since they are much easier to eat).

I am thinking the Costco veggie tray is a much better deal considering you get 4 small trays (that include 5 times the veggies per tray) for $10.00. The only problem is the costco tray doesnt include celery. Better deal? You decide.

Sue Ellen made me do it

Either that or I was 19 and it sounded like a good idea to have a photo collection of in, around and on public fountains.

3 More Reasons to love the HCBC

Queen B, "I think I left my sunglasses at your house. Likely on the small couch in the living room"

The Champ, "Hey, I think I left my earrings on the bed. Can you check?"

Lois, "Dang, I just realized I forgot my game prize @ yr hse! I need my spa gel mask bad! lol

Amy, you think you have it bad at work

What happened to Kali?

Divorce or Death?

(or just a really mean car wash?)

6 to 17

The electricy killed the red birds

(next game I can cheer for the Cardinals)

Jenn Ann Arizona Shower

The boys come to Arizona and get gifts
We missed both Andrea's!

HCBC 8/22

All out of Love

In 1975 Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met, in 1980 Air Supply was formed. And in 2003 (at Casino Arizona) Russel sang to me.

True story (Ask Karen and Danya), he pointed to me, sang directly to me while wooing the audience and even came down during the performance to sing with us.

And after the concert he signed my $15 tickets.

Just 10 of Hundreds

REM likes to takes pictures of her self. (a lot of pictures). Every time I turn around she is using her cell phone or my camera to snap a pic of herself. She is so damn cute even though it is an interesting phase. At least it is all digital :)

Dark Blue

I dont like change. I used to say I did, not so much. What is up with the dark blue, gentlemen?

The Farmers Daughter

Tami gave to me in October of 2000. We laughed our pants off. Dont ask why I saved it all these years.