When I backed out the of the driveway this morning, I noticed that some asshat stole our Obama lawn sign during the night. They thoughtfully left its wire frame behind, still stuck in the grass, but the plastic sign: gone.
Obviously, I'm PISSED.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
What's Missing Here?
Since Mike was in SLC with me on Friday, we went for a shopping jaunt to Cost Plus/World Market.
I don't know when it started going by World Market, but CP/WM was always my go-to place for home decor, spices, ethnic foods, wrapping paper, ornaments, and good, cheap stocking stuffers. A true one-stop shopping experience.
There are only two WM stores in Utah--one in Park City and the other in Cottonwood Heights, south of the 215 freeway. So we jaunted--and got lost (misdirected by iPhone maps) but eventually found our way around to the WM store.
Ah, heaven! Riotous colors, savory scents, Halloween goodies, and imported foods, spices and sweets! I stocked up on curry powder, coriander, juniper berries and herbs de Provence--all for FAR less than grocery store prices. They were starting to put out Christmas treats; must return soon.
Mike browsed and found gummy eyeballs--his contribution to the department administrator's candy dish--and some Spanish candy for him and his mom. I dragged him over to the window treatments and found some gorgeous and on sale curtains for our kitchen windows. Can't wait to put them up!
As we made our way to the register, I scanned the store from the front and realized this World Market was unlike any other I'd been to. There's no liquor section! Of course, you say; it's in UTAH. Sometimes I forget what that means.
At all the other/normal CP/WM, there's always someone in the checkout line who has bypassed the baskets, papasans and rugs and filled their cart to the brim with imported wines and beer.
Culture shock, Utah style.
I don't know when it started going by World Market, but CP/WM was always my go-to place for home decor, spices, ethnic foods, wrapping paper, ornaments, and good, cheap stocking stuffers. A true one-stop shopping experience.
There are only two WM stores in Utah--one in Park City and the other in Cottonwood Heights, south of the 215 freeway. So we jaunted--and got lost (misdirected by iPhone maps) but eventually found our way around to the WM store.
Ah, heaven! Riotous colors, savory scents, Halloween goodies, and imported foods, spices and sweets! I stocked up on curry powder, coriander, juniper berries and herbs de Provence--all for FAR less than grocery store prices. They were starting to put out Christmas treats; must return soon.
Mike browsed and found gummy eyeballs--his contribution to the department administrator's candy dish--and some Spanish candy for him and his mom. I dragged him over to the window treatments and found some gorgeous and on sale curtains for our kitchen windows. Can't wait to put them up!
As we made our way to the register, I scanned the store from the front and realized this World Market was unlike any other I'd been to. There's no liquor section! Of course, you say; it's in UTAH. Sometimes I forget what that means.
At all the other/normal CP/WM, there's always someone in the checkout line who has bypassed the baskets, papasans and rugs and filled their cart to the brim with imported wines and beer.
Culture shock, Utah style.
Dread Substance Is Falling!
I looked out the window and what did I see?
Snow on top of every backyard tree.
What winter's brought me is not a surprise,
But this damn early makes me avert my eyes.
I took these pictures a couple of hours ago. It's been snowing steadily--massive flakes now. Mike will have fun clearing the driveway with his new snow blower.
I'm bummed I didn't clear out my side of the garage yesterday; I worked on unpacking and organizing upstairs. Now I have to dig out my car and walk though 5 inches of snow to deal with shifting garage contents so I can park INSIDE.
AAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Snow on top of every backyard tree.
What winter's brought me is not a surprise,
But this damn early makes me avert my eyes.
I took these pictures a couple of hours ago. It's been snowing steadily--massive flakes now. Mike will have fun clearing the driveway with his new snow blower.
I'm bummed I didn't clear out my side of the garage yesterday; I worked on unpacking and organizing upstairs. Now I have to dig out my car and walk though 5 inches of snow to deal with shifting garage contents so I can park INSIDE.
AAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Hey, new content!
It's been just over a month since my last post. Not that there haven't been Happenings. I just haven't had the steam to write about them--rather, after sitting at the computer all day for work, I'm not so thrilled about logging in at home.
The real story is I'm cheating on Blogger with Facebook.
Despite the lapse, I ran across something post-worthy--a Rolling Stone article on John McCain that ought to be required reading for anyone planning to vote in November.
It's a long, astonishing and worthwhile profile of the career (Navy and political) and the behavior of the original neocon/Maverick/womanizer/POW who wants to be commander in chief.
Make-Believe Maverick
A closer look at the life and career of John McCain reveals a disturbing record of recklessness and dishonesty
TIM DICKINSON
Posted Oct 16, 2008 7:00 PM
Click here to read: http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/23316912/makebelieve_maverick/print
When McCain said in the last debate that the next president needs a calm, steady hand, I snort-laughed at the notion he would provide that. The article shoots even more holes in the carefully polished facade.
Enjoy!
The real story is I'm cheating on Blogger with Facebook.
Despite the lapse, I ran across something post-worthy--a Rolling Stone article on John McCain that ought to be required reading for anyone planning to vote in November.
It's a long, astonishing and worthwhile profile of the career (Navy and political) and the behavior of the original neocon/Maverick/womanizer/POW who wants to be commander in chief.
Make-Believe Maverick
A closer look at the life and career of John McCain reveals a disturbing record of recklessness and dishonesty
TIM DICKINSON
Posted Oct 16, 2008 7:00 PM
Click here to read: http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/23316912/makebelieve_maverick/print
When McCain said in the last debate that the next president needs a calm, steady hand, I snort-laughed at the notion he would provide that. The article shoots even more holes in the carefully polished facade.
Enjoy!
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