Food Still Tops the News UPDATE

Just for giggles, I twitter searched the McGangbang. Here's some results:

1. mariomateo http://ping.fm/p/WVt4p - preparing the famousMcGangbang...about 10 hours ago from Ping.fm
2. mariomateo is in line at the drive thru at McDonalds, and yes, he's gonna do it...He's gonna order a McGangbang. (Details coming soon)about 11 hours ago from Ping.fm
3. roaring_tulips @haikubirdie Mcgangbang? Please don't tell me there's a secret sauce on that.about 12 hours ago from web
4. haikubirdie Grabbing lunch for work / another mcgangbang meal / yes i'm addictedabout 12 hours ago from txt
5. chefarztfrau Lecker, lecker … McGangBang: Fastfood-Emergenz: McChicken Sandwich im Doppel-Cheeseburger [Serviervorschlag]. Ke.. http://tinyurl.com/msjt8nabout 19 hours ago from twitterfeed

heh. goofy...

Family's urine bid to locate dog

Family's urine bid to locate dog
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I have to hand it to these folks. They want that dog back. I don't have a problem with this. Drunk folk pee around the neighborhood all the time.... er.. wait, what?

Farewell...

Just rode by LP Field where a Steve McNair memorial has been going on or available for fans for two days now. You probably cannot see him on the big stadium screen, but he is back there. Very sad to see him so larger than life all while saying farewell.

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Food Still Tops the News

Something has possessed the X to believe this is the top story of the day. I agree; it is an impressive work of food art or "fart"? I won't take this any further. It speaks for itself. I definitely appreciate the historical outline. What can I say? I'm a historian at heart.

I am most definitely the kooky girl....

What Cult Film Character Are You?

Cult quiz questions and results...

Mostly D: Marla Singer from Fight Club

You are a wretchedly kooky girl who revels in alienation from mainstream society and you love to be the centre of attention. You're flighty and spontaneous, living each minute as it comes because there may not be too many of them left at the rate you're going. People never know what they're going to get with you, but you can bet it's going to be a wild ride. Just make sure you don't go to far...

• Take this quiz again
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• Buy Choke [DVD] [2008]

Yeah, this makes sense to me...

Hurray for Twitter Updates 2

1. 
   DavidsonAMSomething to do July 11: Soul Food Festival Riverfront Park. Gates open at 4, Music starts at 6. maybe it won't rain.6 minutes ago from web

wow. I didn't know we had a Soul Food Festival this weekend. Food Glorious Food. Always a reason to fest.

Oh the Moods

This hangs outside my office, otherwise known as cubie, and I initially thought I was bitchy. A co-worker changed it. Maybe I am more pleasant than I realize!

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The True Skinny

I'm happy to see the Wall Street Journal tackling the tough issues of the day....



This is for Em. She hates the Skinny Jeans. I like the Skinny Jeans. I also like Siouxsie and the Banshees t-shirts.

Jennifer's Body: Feminist Critique

Jennifer's Body: Is it Feminist? YOU MAKE THE CALL!

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The ex has recently mentioned Diablo Cody, so this article captured my attention. Interesting discussion on what "feminism" means in modern commercial media.

Hurray for Twitter Updates

1. 
   joelmchaleWatch me on Letterman tonight! I'm on after Sacha Baron Cohen!(obviously).25 minutes ago from txt

Well, that's that.

This crafty thing I mentioned a while back only surfaces periodically and when I'm in a foul mood. Or so it seems. This is my most recent attempt at crafty. I don't know what the hell I will do with this little box of newspaper, but it is cute in its own way. It is made from several sheets of the Nashville Scene. The top is ringed with left over ribbon from the brother's wedding. I thought that little touch would make it look less crappy. I'm actually surprised Einstein hasn't eaten it. He loves newspaper.


On a bit more fun note: this is Nashville by Car Flyby --


nighty night.
galaxie out.

Sunday Morning Video Break

Yeah well. I know it isn't morning anymore. I've had the sleepies this morning and it has been slow moving. So here is my Sunday morning video. It's Salem "It's Only You". I've been obsessing over this song because I hear it ALL THE TIME in the Volvo XC60 commercial. I love it. I am also very interested in the way ad companies or whatever are using more obscure music in commercial advertising. I used to hate it. But now I find it completely appropriate as just another way to showcase good music. It gets stuck in your head and then ta-da... you have a fan.

Fun Lights in the Night

I can just see a little bit of the fireworks downtown from my front porch. But then I can also see lightning and lightning bugs. Everything is ablaze. Neato. The pops and the thunder just add to the excitement. w00t.

awwww... now it's really really raining.

Death keeps Haunting

It has been a long, what, month, of death. Now Nashville has been hit pretty hard. News is confirming the death - murder - of former Tennessee Titan, Steve McNair. Very sad day for Nashville. Tragically it happened downtown as crowds are gathering for the 4th events.

OMG... Fer Sure. There's a Party in the Valley

Best thing about this 4th of July so far -- Valley Girl is on TV!!! AWESOME. Turn up your Polo collars and don't be a pukoid!

Time Wastes Too Fast - And the Pursuit of Happiness

Time Wastes Too Fast - And the Pursuit of Happiness Blog
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Happy 4th of July

Making Your Day Off Fun and a Money Maker

Geez... I love days off work. It is like its own holiday. My friend, Kenneth, drives fancy cars. Like, really nice fancy cars. Things I wouldn't even think of driving because I'm not sure what they are called. His is a ... a... um... see, I've already forgotten. Mercury? Yeah, I think that's right. So he got a thing in the mail which allows you to bring in someone to test drive a car and then you and the friend get a $50 gift card. Super. So I went to the car place and finally got to drive a hybrid. A... a... Mercury something hybrid. Not the Milan, but the SUV one. It was nice. It felt great. It had LEATHER. In the process of test driving we got to cruise the really nice neighborhood of Woodland in Waverly and look at houses on the market. Then when all was said and done, we each made $50. What could be better??

Afterwards it was a random trip to an electronics store where several weird things were on sale for less than $2.00. Then to Jackson's in Hillsboro Village for apple martinis. All in all, a completely fabulous day. And to top it off, while watch CNN (which I rarely do) I caught Anderson Cooper doing a Homer Simpson, "Ummmm cheese". Odd. But supremely satisfying.

So where does one go from here? I think I need to clean my house. First, I'm contemplating the resignation of Sarah Palin. WTF? The pundits are all over the place. I just don't know what to think of it, but the talking heads on the gay Sirius Radio channel predicted that Michael Steele will be out soon as the RNC chairman and Sarah Palin will move right in. That would be an interesting move on the Republicans' part and perhaps reasonable. The party need a spunky leader. She would be a natural selection; she says "Hell Yeah" in her press conferences! And of course, she will be an easy target for the Democrats. It will be fun to watch.

Happy Birthday U S of A. I wish you all a hardy cookout.

Yippee Yi It's the 3th of July

It's the best block party in town. Head to the Eastside for the 3th of July:

Hosted by E.N.B.A.

Friday, Jul 3, 2009 (6:00 PM)
at N. 12th, Between Calvin and Ordway

404 N. 12th Street,
Nashville, TN
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615.397.6152
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THIS IS A FUNDRAISER! ADMISSION IS $10

All proceeds go to support Adventure Science Center's many educational programs and exhibits. That's right, you can party AND support a great local institution. Apparently you need to R.S.V.P. The weather is terrific tonight. So party the block, yo.

Murfmensch Geburtstag!!

Happy Birthdays go out to Jason today!! I wish I could find a really funny photo of him to post. Don't have enough time, but I know I have several.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Your Morning Booger

I thought I would go ahead and blog some since I missed the bus. It was early. I know it was. So I'm just going to goof a bit before heading back out. I've been trying to get some updated booger photos; although they like to pose, they have that model need for movement. I can't keep them still long enough to capture them clearly and in the proper light. But... to start your morning off right, here is Darwin! Yeah, I should probably crop it. Oh well, he's my boy.

Friday Night Music

Kink Ador w/Pale Blue Dot, Brandi Sellerz, Maureen Murphy, Ernest Chapman & more
@The Basement
Friday Night 8pm

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Chicken Is Best HOT

I don't know what you all are doing this weekend. Me? Well I will probably find a good Law & Order marathon and if I'm not careful, be eaten by my cats. But if I can manage to drag my ass outdoors, I will head over for some hot chicken. Nashville is known for the hot chicken (hence, the Music City Hot Chicken Festival) and I can't recommend it enough. Plus it is on the eastside.

Best blazing hot and dripping on a slice of white bread. See ya there??

After 8 Months, Franken Wins Senate Seat in Minnesota

After 8 Months, Franken Wins Senate Seat in Minnesota
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FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY!!!!!!

Fun with the Planets

Just having fun....

My Life in the Closer

How many of you watch The Closer? I love this show so much. I love Brenda Lee. The last episode was rather difficult to watch as I lived through a cat dying of kidney failure. As many of you know, Murphy died Christmas 2006 and it was the most difficult thing in the world. Now I'm watching tonight's episode and, as sad as the Kitty story is, it is cracking me up watching Brenda Lee deal with Kitty's ashes. Whooops.. spoiler alert. And I love it when she says "hush up!"

Anyway, dealing with a pet's death is most sad and really put's a person to the test. I recently learned of the death of my best friends' dog, Karl. He was a wonderful and happy dog. I've camped with Karl, swam with Karl, gone on road trips, and he even visited me when I lived in Memphis (along with Murphy). Karl will be greatly missed. I like to think of pets being somewhere comforting and fun when they pass on. I hope Karl has found Murphy and they are reminiscing about their visits together. My heart is with you both, Maggie and Jason. Oh and Nora!!

Happy Monday, Steve Jobs

According to Morning Joe, Steve Jobs will return to work at Apple today. Good for him. Let's invent something new!! Happy healing Steve.

Muslim Chic

Gioia Diliberto: Muslim Chic

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Sunday Video Break

Get to know these gals. They rock. This is a live performance in New York. Their new album was recently released on vinyl. Awesome.

Steve Jobs. I could have been sooooo close.

Did ya'll hear that Steve Jobs had a liver transplant last week? Or week before. Whatever. It took place, from what I understand, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Now, I don't know if it was Methodist Central, but if so and I was still living in Memphis on Cleveland Street, I would have been so close to him. Wow. To honor Steve and his new liver, I am posting my favorite photo of him.

photo by Diana Walker

Working on my Improvements

It has just been too damn hot to do much of anything lately. So I haven't done much of anything lately. Never mind that I am lazy as heck and have no motivation. Luckily the yard man keeps me in good shape... yardwise that is. The yard is now mowed and I don't look like a shut in.

Yesterday was retail therapy day at the Target (say it so it rhymes). I did finally find some Crayola Markers which I am very happy about. The Target I like to go to early on weekend mornings is one up in Hendersonville. I normally like to spend my money in the hood, but for Target runs on the weekends, I like the big nice one. In addition, it is right by a World Market. So I found some of the best things in the world by visiting the World Market -- these awesome bowls...

Cute huh?? Love them. Speaking of silly kitty things that I love, I recently did some online retail therapy accidentally. Well, I was just googling kitty pictures. I think. Whatever. So I found this awesome website, Zazzle. Yes, if you click on it you may notice it is a UK website. I never realized that. Here's the US version. Anyhoo. I proceeded to get all excited about some customized Keds, plus I had taken my Ambian for the night, so I ordered some shoes... in POUNDS. Der. I have no idea what I was thinking. But I don't care. Look at how awesome my shoes are:

Spaghetti Cat

Chairman Meow

Bastet, Egyptian Cat

Yes, I probably spent too much money (although not sure how much in US dollars), but I will look super cool. And that's all that matters. Newton seems to like Bastet. I got Spaghetti Cat because it looks like Einstein. And well... Chairman Meow speaks for himself. And, strangely enough, Chairman Meow visited the British Museum and Bastet! How is that for 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon?

Ok.... I'm going back to the race now. I'm crafting today. It is turning out to be a completely miserable project. Updates later.

Crayola Markers

So when did Crayola Markers all become washable?? Why would I want my markers washable??

It's retail therapy day for me. And I want new Crayola Markers!!!

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Lunch at Calypso means dancing beans and heart throbs!

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My Morning Ride

Morning peoples!! My morning bus is one of the new hybrids. It is a smooth ride!
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