tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99113872014-03-19T00:26:28.857-04:00I'm golden, delicious, and I could go on forever...Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.comBlogger529125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-63179791231033024342012-01-13T11:59:00.008-05:002012-01-13T14:34:07.267-05:00

Here are some deeeeep thoughts that have been rolling around in my head lately... Just processing here. Nothing much to see. Move along.---Lately I've been thinking about how some very specific people I know want all the benefits of friendship without any of the responsibility. What's up with that?There are many levels of friendship, I know. However, in the specific instances I'm talking about, I

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-31002781955649017982009-04-01T10:46:00.004-04:002009-04-01T10:56:34.772-04:00

I have an extremely negative gut reaction to this billboard, which is up all over town:Now, I know it's an ad for the Kentucky Derby Museum's exhibit featuring "Derby day attire highlighting the splendid hats, accessories and outfits worn from Millionaire’s Row down to the Winner’s Circle." I think that's a great idea for an exhibit... interesting, even. Fashion is a reflection of our society,

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I have two friends that are both addicts. One is in recovery, but is still very fragile in her ability to fight off the demon. The other is very probably near death.   I talk to her less and less lately because I don’t think there’s anything I can do to make life better – especially if she doesn’t do what she needs to do for herself. I haven’t talked to him since he gave up his year of

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No matter how old I get, I can always very easily get back in touch with my “little girl” feelings. I’m going to have to face it: I may never feel like a grown up woman. (Is it just me?)   I always feel like there’s this big secret to life that everyone else knows but me. I’m starting to suspect that the secret is: There is no secret. We just have to keep plugging along, making the best

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-16661146758710129072008-11-17T14:47:00.001-05:002008-11-17T14:47:18.437-05:00

I’m hibernating. I hardly left my house all weekend. I’m crafting, beading, crocheting, messing around with paper mache, painting... It’s fun and I don’t have to talk to people, which has been something I’ve needed to avoid lately. I’m not depressed, I’m just overloaded. The cold doesn’t help. Who wants to go out and do anything when you have to get all frozen?   I need to start holiday

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-10754818415303149542008-11-14T15:04:00.002-05:002008-11-14T15:09:22.832-05:00

We're still a long way from Christmas, kids. Are your fingers poised on the mute button yet? Set DVRs to FFWD!

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My husband just picked my 7-year old child up from school because she vomited. When he asked her when she started feeling ill, she told him that she started feeling nauseated after another child spit in her mouth. She said that another little girl was standing behind her, tapped her on the shoulder, and when my child turned around and said “what?” the other girl spat at her and it landed in my

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This morning, my husband announces to me: “Honey, I’m quitting ‘the game.’”   Yippee! I have endured many, many moons as a “gaming widow,” and World of Warcraft is one of the most insidious, wicked games a husband can get into. Apparently, it has some magical powers that cause you to believe that the stuff you do in it is “important” and/or “real.” At least, that’s the only explanation that I

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This is what happens when you Google “Redneck crafts.”   Just an FYI for ya there…

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...all except for the hairdo.

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I made these for dinner and just took my first sneak taste. Uh Mah Gah! They are delicious and it was soooo easy. I recommend!INGREDIENTS1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth 3 tablespoons honey mustard 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup honey barbeque sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 pounds baby back pork ribsDIRECTIONSIn the crock of a slow cooker, mix together the beef broth, honey

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According to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has hired Jerry Seinfeld to pitch for them:Jerry Seinfeld To Pitch For Microsoft Vs. AppleThe Wall Street Journal -- In a $300 million campaign that is said to be the largest in its history, comedian and proven pitchman Jerry Seinfeld will appear with Bill Gates in Microsoft ads with an immediate goal of reversing negative public perception of

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-28910560260788046262008-08-20T10:51:00.003-04:002008-08-20T10:56:16.205-04:00

Amie Miriello, formerly of Dirtie Blonde, is releasing a new CD September 2. (Why, yes, that IS the day after my birthday. This is your first official notification that my birthday is coming up!)Amie's work with Dirtie Blonde was great, but based on the songs she's released so far, this CD is going to be phenomenal. I'm already completely obsessed with "Cold Front."LISTEN!!!!

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-49481127855858134882008-07-23T18:18:00.004-04:002008-07-23T18:23:43.511-04:00

I'll be performing with my "Weekend Warrior" band, Hullabaloo, at the Hard Rock Cafe on 4th street this Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.For those of you who don't know, I've been involved in this little program of Mom's Music. Basically, you pay a coach. They either match you up with others, or you can join with people you know. They help you learn to play a few songs (4, in our case), and then you get

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more cat pictures

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Dear Chad-the-guy-at-the-AT&T-store,The appropriate time to tell me that you can't help me get a replacement phone is when I walk into the store, not after you've toyed with my broke-ass phone for fifteen minutes.Thank you,Twinkie

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-83963482216593490422008-06-27T14:58:00.002-04:002008-06-27T14:59:37.746-04:00

I just found out she has the same birthday as Kathy Bates. Cool! I hope she's as talented because we all know that has everything to do with when you're born, right? Right?Smooches!

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-65676798538814586162008-06-26T14:09:00.003-04:002008-06-26T14:11:36.995-04:00

It's not what you think... but it is true love for me!SeeqPod - Playable Search

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Yesterday I went to the corner food mart for a few supplies... Milk, bread, etc. I stood in line while the 16-ish girl passed my groceries over the scanner while casting furtive glances at the 17-ish gawky boy who bagged them up. About every third item, they'd catch one another's eye and smile awkwardly. I was very amused with the flirting and was smiling to myself about it.The smile turned to an

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My friend died. I'm super sad.I didn't see him every day... or hardly at all over the last ten years or so. Harry was a one-of-a-kind dude, though. He lived life to the fullest and helped me to understand that "age ain't nothin' but a number." He was one of those people who sucked all the marrow out of life. Lived hard. Loved hard.I'll always remember how he'd rather have a warm house than food

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-92042145751516582822008-06-08T12:15:00.004-04:002008-06-08T12:23:48.433-04:00

I caught 30 seconds of a Denise Richards reality show today. She was being interviewed and explained why she had chosen open her life to the cameras. She said, "There are just so many sides to me that people don't know." No shit, Denise. That's pretty much true of everyone.The only people who even come close to knowing every side of me are my husband and my sister. If I were to die tomorrow,

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-84016526530190455902008-06-02T10:10:00.003-04:002008-06-02T13:33:16.697-04:00

I'm going to see Brandi Carlile open for Sheryl Crow tonight. Envy me!I'm SO into her lately. It's gonna be awesome. And it's all due to my new musical BFF, Rachel. She's so freakin' cool!

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-35650871649434262342008-05-30T10:24:00.001-04:002008-05-30T10:25:30.525-04:00

I hope this feeling lasts.I've been really busy getting used to my new routine, etc., but I'm hoping to start blogging more again.I really miss telling the world what a big dork I am on a regular basis.Smooches!

Twinkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084346073042203555noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911387.post-59222736041469215252008-05-10T10:17:00.007-04:002008-05-10T11:53:49.945-04:00

If I haven't excitedly screamed "I got a new job!," while simultaneously jumping up and down, here's your notice: I'm leaving my job of nearly 8 years. My last day is Friday, May 16.I am "over the moon" about the adventure that waits for me with a start-up company, web site, and community. However, I'm sad to leave a group of people who've become so much more to me than coworkers.They've stood

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