Edie's Potpourri

Cake Wrecks Now In Book Form

2010-08-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite websites recently landed on the NY Times bestseller list. How can that be? The hilarious site that began its life here on Blogger has gone the next step and become a book. Those of you who follow this blog - you know who you are - know that I wrote about Cake Wrecks some time ago and have had a link to the site on our sidebar for quite sometime. No, I'm not bragging in the "

Information is Beautiful - Website Review

2010-08-03T07:20:00.000-07:00

Another great website has come to my attention. Check out Information is Beautiful for a great visual experience. According to the subheading, the site is about "ideas, issues, knowledge, data - visualized." It is a blast looking at all the charts, visuals, and other bits of information in a colorful display of sight-seeing opportunities. If you click on the "play" at the top of the page, you

Summertime Fun Out of the Sun

2010-07-25T05:12:00.000-07:00

It is getting towards the end of July and another year is slipping by very quickly. How is it that the older we get the faster it seems the days, weeks, and years slip by? I've been thinking a lot about relatives who are no longer with us - my mother and both grandmothers have been on my mind a lot lately. For some reason I am missing those women that were in my life so many years now more than

Creative Kids Gift Baskets

2010-03-09T23:47:00.000-08:00

As Easter approaches, it is a great time to remind everyone about the variety of gift baskets available online. Although gift baskets make a great present all year long, there is something special about receiving an Easter basket that makes a child's face light up. Creative Kids Gift Baskets are full of fun activities including a coloring book, 24 piece Crayola crayon set, an activity book,

What Happened on Your Birthday?

2010-02-14T08:32:00.000-08:00

Your birthday year highlightedOver the years I have run across books and cards that showed what main events occurred on my birthday or what "other" famous people had a birthday the same as mine. I have even sent cards to relatives that highlighted their birthday.Now, there is a website we can visit that let's us know what was going on around the world the year we were born. Among the highlights

Minnesota vs New Orleans

2010-01-24T17:13:00.001-08:00

We are in the midst of a hard fought game between the Vikings and the Saints. 3:00 minutes left in the 2nd quarter and it is 14-14. Brett taking a lot of hits, but is hanging in there so far. Birthday weekend went well. Chinese dinner delivered to our door, phone calls and cards from family and friends, numerous birthday wishes on Facebook. All in all, a good weekend so far. Of course, the

Birthday Girl Looks Forward

2010-01-23T05:24:00.001-08:00

Today is the big day - my birthday. We are ordering Chinese to be delivered this evening. Every year since I was a child, my birthday usually involved some kind of special meal. Looking forward to seeing what my fortune cookie says.As birthdays go, this day will be laid-back and quiet. I plan to work on my niche websites today as I have a lot to do, but otherwise no wild partying or anything like

Facebook is Alive and Well

2010-01-22T20:40:00.001-08:00

We have a growing number of friends and family joining us on Facebook and we are having a blast. So far, it is the best Social Media source for keeping in touch with family. I love most everything about the site, including the photos, all of the old friends and new that I am connecting with, the ease with which I can communicate with family, and did I mention photos?I have photos of my grandson,

Football Season in Full Swing

2009-10-29T05:18:00.000-07:00

With football season well underway, and my football chick shirt available every Sunday (all day) and for Monday Night Football, I found this year my loyalties changed. For many years I have strongly supported certain teams. Not just because they were winning, but because I liked certain players or the coach, lived in the area during that season and supported the local team (Lions, Redskins,

Fall Is On It's Way

2009-09-05T02:33:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again. This is Labor Day Weekend, every one's last chance to spend quality time at their cabin up north, and hours trying to navigate through the traffic compliments of their fellow travelers. How do I really know that fall is on it's way? Here are the signs:1. The temperatures in mid-Michigan are beginning to hang in the 70's nearly every day. 2. The Lions and Tigers are

How to Waste Time Online

2009-07-22T04:13:00.000-07:00

There comes a time each day when one needs or wants to step away from their work for a time. The mind grows weary, the fingers seem to hit every key but the one you want, the brain waves refuse to cooperate.Sometimes you just need to set aside a few moments, or even hours, to get your creative energy flowing again.After you take a physical break, i.e., get away from the computer, grab your

Women Under Pressure - Sotomayor and Palin

2009-07-19T02:37:00.000-07:00

News in recent months highlights the pressure women are under when involved in politics, and how being in the spotlight can affect their personal and public life.This past week I watched portions of the grueling questioning of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. I was very impressed with the way Judge Sotomayor conducted herself under extreme pressure.The white male establishment did their best to undermine

Review: Historical Twitter

2009-07-19T01:51:00.000-07:00

Going by the premise that Twitter did not begin in 2006 as believed, but has actually been around for centuries, Historical Twitter shares what tweets might have come across the airwaves in the past.The site was started in October 2008, and you should start reading from the beginning so as not to miss anything. Although some people may find a few of the tweets inappropriate, the posts are

Spring Arrives in Full Force

2009-05-17T02:28:00.000-07:00

I am pleasantly surprised at how green our lawn is this early in the year. When the snow melted, the grass was already green over three-quarters of our yard. The recent rains contributed to a thick growth of green grass that spreads like a soft comfy carpet over our lawn.As I write this post, it is 5:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning, the birds have awakened and are singing their morning song, and I,

MSU Rolled Over UConn - 82-73

2009-04-05T05:24:00.000-07:00

The MSU basketball team rocked the Motor City last night as the Spartans whipped UConn 82-73! The Izzone was alive and well at Ford Field Saturday night.Not a long post today - but you can read the story on the Spartans official site.Here is a link to Coach Tom Izzo's website - CoachIzzo.comDetroit needed good news and they got it Saturday night. Congrats to all who played a part.Now, on to

Rainy Days and Sundays Always Bring Me....

2009-03-29T06:01:00.000-07:00

Although I work from home, there still seems to be something special about early Sunday mornings. With a cup of coffee at hand and the computer warmed up and ready to cruise, I feel like I am this close to heaven. What saddens me today is that I have not posted on this site in over a month. This is the favorite of my blogs - the one I truly enjoy posting. The other blogs I maintain seem more like

A True Sign of Spring

2009-02-24T11:45:00.000-08:00

Since my late 30's (sounds so long ago, doesn't it?), I have worn my hair fairly short. Imagine my surprise that for the last number of months I have been wearing an increasingly long ponytail. I told my daughter and sister I was finally in style.There were several reasons for the longer hair. One was the pictures taken when my older daughter and her family visited over New Years 2008. Granted, I

I'm Dreaming of a White Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T05:01:00.000-08:00

Oops! It's no dream. After several days of melting snow and increasingly visible grass, we now wake up to a white Valentine's Day. In fact, it is currently snowing as I write this post. By the looks of the sky, we may be in for quite a snowfall.I hope everyone out there has a great Valentine's Day. I have already emailed my sibs and kids to wish them a happy day, and Dad and I have exchanged our

What I Like About A-Rod

2009-02-10T04:04:00.000-08:00

The sports world is all abuzz today about A-Rod's admission that he took steroids during his 2001-2003 stint with the Texas Rangers. By his own admission, he stopped taking the steroids in 2003 because he didn't like what they were doing to his body.He also admitted that he was young, stupid, under enormous pressure to perform, and to perform at a high level every single day. As Rodriguez said. "

Christian Bale Outburst - a Good Thing?

2009-02-10T03:40:00.000-08:00

This morning an interesting article caught my attention. Probably most everyone has heard of, or even listened to, Christian Bale's recent profanity ladened outburst on his current movie set.The article, Christian Bale is a Corporate Hero, on the ASUWebDevil site is an interesting and much more positive take than most other accounts. Writer Christopher Ogino notes corporations should strive for

Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow - Six More Weeks of Winter

2009-02-02T07:29:00.000-08:00

According to Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow this morning, we will experience six more weeks of winter. Phil was joined by thousands of fans in the early morning of Monday, February 2nd. Legend has it that if he did not see his shadow, spring would arrive early. Therefore, winter will not end as soon as we would have liked.He was greeted by his fans at his home in Gobbler's Knob, northeast

From Detroit to Pittsburgh with Love

2009-01-28T03:28:00.000-08:00

Yahoo! Sports has an interesting and inspiring story about Sean McHugh, reserve fullback for the Super Bowl heading Steelers. Sean was cut by the Detroit Lions for not being good enough for the team, then three days later he was picked up by the Steelers.Now he is headed to the Super Bowl and a chance to be a part of history.The article is a testament to working hard and not giving up. As a lover

A Place of Rest

2009-01-27T15:29:00.000-08:00

A rest area somewhere between Arizona and Colorado. You can tell I took great notes on my move back to Michigan. September 2006

French Teens Encouraged to Read Daily News

2009-01-26T08:14:00.000-08:00

In an innovative move, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will provide teenagers a free, yearlong subscription to any general news daily of their choice when they reach their 18th birthday. He noted that developing the habit of daily reading begins when people are young. What a great way to encourage young people to keep up with the daily news.He also is increasing ninefold, state support for all

Port Aransas, Texas - My Next Home

2009-01-20T06:12:00.000-08:00

Sometimes in the midst of frigid weather, less than stellar living arrangements, and frustrating situations, one needs reassurance that better times are ahead. This is my carrot-at-the-end-of-the-stick for the future. More pics forthcoming. In the meantime, to see more of Port Aransas click here.