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A Story Which Begs To Be Shared

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

This has got to be my favorite story of the entire election cycle:
RWV Excl: McCain Caught In Photo With Younger Woman
And from that “younger woman,” a few quotes which are simply delightful, not in her political preference, but rather the simplicity of statements such as these:
This will make American’s money last long and worth [...]

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Hula Hoops, Saddle Shoes and Pop Beads…..

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

A trip down memory lane (for those of us old enough to remember).
Enjoy!

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If You Were A Condiment…..

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Not being much of a condiment person myself and definitely not one for spicy foods, I was a bit surprised when I took this simple quiz and the following was the result:

You Are Hot Sauce

You are the life of any party, because you’re so good at bringing people out of their shell.
You have a knack [...]

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What do Jimmy Dean, Elections And Western Movies Have In Common?

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

This parody of Jimmy Dean’s Big John was produced by the “Texans for John Cornyn”. touting the Senator’s campaign for re-election: HT:Hot Air

Rather enjoyable as campaign ads go I suppose, but even better is this video which is a tribute to a true “Big John.”

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A Children’s Television Treasure

Friday, June 20th, 2008

There are many, many children who cut their teeth, so to speak, on Sesame Street.
Heck, there are lots of adults I have known over the years who have gotten one of the catchy tunes performed by those crazy Muppets stuck in their head for days on end. Those who know me well [...]

Posted in Children, Entertainment, Fun, Jim Henson, Muppets, Sesame Street | 1 Comment »

Tagged By Another Meme

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

This time I’ve been tagged by Laura Lee Donoho from The Wide Awake Cafe.
Here’s the meme:
The Meme
The rules:
1. Post the rules of the game at the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
3. At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs [...]

Posted in Blogging Friends, Fun, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

The President and His Band

Monday, April 28th, 2008

President Bush’s final appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner allows him to fulfill a personal ambition (mid-point of video):

What a great surprise for those in attendance. Well done Mr. President.
If you would like to view the first video of the Presidents remarks it is available here.
HT: Hot Air

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Friday, Football, Fun

Friday, April 4th, 2008

This 1994 football game between two Texas rival high schools had a finish most real football fans would have been delighted to witness, but the real treat in this video are the announcers.
Have a look and a listen!

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Wednesday Teaser

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

So, I found this quiz and was able to identify three of the people in the top row and two in the bottom tier.
But I’ll be gosh darned if I could figure out what those in each row had in common until I checked out the answers.
Anyone out there who can name everyone in the [...]

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Will yours be a perfect match?

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Have some fun at VA JOE:
Which 2008 Presidential Candidate Agrees With You?
Answer the questions below to find the 2008 presidential candidate that best aligns with your beliefs. More than 1 million people have already filled it out. Give it a try!
It only takes a few minutes to fill out this “quiz”, and who knows, perhaps [...]

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A Saturday Quiz

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

There is a short quiz available at WQAD which aligns the taker with the Presidential candidate it finds to be the most suitable match.
I ran across this while reading Jules Crittenden and must say I agree with his thoughts no matter what the results of this quiz produce.
In fact, I’m a one-issue voter. Whoever [...]

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Football Fun

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

The NFL officially kicked off on Thursday night with another exciting win by the Colts and Peyton Manning. But Sunday to many will be the real start of the pro season when it is wall to wall football.
For fans everywhere and especially if you are involved in the Fantasy Football Leagues which are so [...]

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What Kind of Sandwich Are You?

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

You Are a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

You life your life in a free form, artistic style.
You are incredibly creative and at times, quite messy.
Deep down, you are a kid at heart. And you aren’t afraid to express it.
Your best friend: The Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Your mortal enemy: The Club Sandwich

What Kind of Sandwich Are You?
Yeah, [...]

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