Me and Jerry McGuire
When in the course of human events....no wait that's the Declaration of Independence. Oh yeah.
More post Blogher drama over at Blurbomat. Oh my goodness, will some people just not grow up? Remember what mama used to tell you about sticks and stones.
I'm absolutely sure that this woman is human. She's not a mythical hobbit, nor Santa Claus, nor is she Jesus. Jenny, The Blogess pointed out that somehow Heather has been elevated to sainthood or something. Its gotten way out of control, in my opinion. (that's my opinion)
Yes, she's opened some doors for women in the internet corridors, but so have lots of other folks. Just take a look over on my sidebar if you want to see a few. Pick a blog, any blog. Read it. Then tell me that blogger hasn't helped us all out in some way.
Frankly, except that Dooce has managed to make a business out of her blogging experience I dont' see much difference between her and me. Lets compare:
High powered career (formerly) - check
Mother- check
Post Partum Depression- check
Married- check
Stay At Home Mom- check
Blogger-check
You could probably place checks beside the same things. Couldn't you?
Now, show ME the Money!
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Monday Mumbling
Because little Caylee Marie Anthony is still an endangered child, Please read JAMM here, and add your link. JAMM will be back next monday.
We've had an eventful few days recently, culminating with our arrival in Atlanta, home to Delta Airlines, CNN, TNN, The Atlanta Braves, Buckhead, Coca Cola, and all that is right and good in the South. We're here interim, while ehubby meets with his prospective employer. So, for a couple of days, I'm camped out in an awsome hotel suite, while he <bruhaaaa> endures hours of grilling, ummm I mean, meaningful discussion about his new role with the company.
I spent a few hours in the wee small hours of the morning (time change always messes with me) catching up on some of my favorite reads. Mommie Pie, lucky doog, is enjoying time in Hawaii, with friends. While she's gone, she's sending back twitters, pics and has some very very funny ladies guest posting for her. Get over there now, and see if you can figure out just how native she's gone!
Aud's, has been spending quality time with her folks, from California. While she was gone, she asked me (wow, I'm totally honored) to fill in for her in a guest post. Some other great bloggers have contributed as well while Aud's was vacationing, Laurie at Foolery (she's honestly one of the funniest ladies on the planet), Bejewell from The Bean (famous for the "F" bomb, will make you laugh til your sides hurt) and McMommy (totally honest, unassuming and funny)--Do you sense a theme here, that maybe I missed?
Tricia from Confessions of A CF Husband, who has undergone some remarkable life changes in the recent months is doing much better, according to hubby, Nate. This family is truly testament to how powerful and awesome our God is ! Beautiful little Gywneth Rose, is growing well and this amazing little girl is really coming into her own. Daddy Nate is going bald this week...
In support of my wife, Tricia, and in honor of both my brother-in-law, Jeff Prentice, I'm challenging my family, friends and blog readers to help me raise no less than $3000 in 1 week for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
If I can raise $3000 by noon next Friday (August 8, 2008), I will shave my head, live on the internet at 8pm that night (all times are EST).
If you don't know Tricia, Nate, Gwyneth Rose and their story, read it here, then click over and drop a line of support or join in Nate's challenge. (Bird On A Wire featured the family in our Remarkable Bloggers™ series)
And...Don't forget our 30 Thousand LBS of Bananas Giveaway this month! Great prizes for you and the kids!
Happy Monday!
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Give A Sista Some Read
One of my favorite daily reads is Kristen over at Motherhood Uncensored (she's not kidding folks). Right now she's surviving the long hot southern summer in a very pregnant way. (pun intended)
In honor of our country's current fiscal situation and well the heat of the deep south and her husband's currently missing libido (yall remember what pregnancy does to your own libdio don' t ya?), she's declared August Blogging The Recession Month!
The premise is simple. If you read blogs, then for the month of August, make the "pledge" to click through from your feed reader. No obligation to leave a hilarious comment or send a long stalkerish email (although both, within reason, are always lovely). Just click through to the blog (not on ads unless you are so led) and if you're feeling generous, click around to their older posts.
Just those extra page views can make a big difference for bloggers who could really use the help, ...
So, simple enough. Click around. Twitter with us about the recession, the heat, or what every ruffles your feathers. You never know what you're gonna find here. My archives are full of all kinds of goodies. And, from time to time, a give away is likely to pop up in your reader. Subscribe to my full read RSS, and don't miss a minute of the Bird. When you're all read out here, drop by Kristen's place, join the group,(Kristen's got some awesome give aways planned, and then click on over to one of my Hot Wired© Blog Compadres and spread the love!
Happy August!
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30 Thousand Pounds of Bananas
Back in the 70's when we were all a lot younger, (some of you not even born yet), Harry Chapin sang a song about 30 Thousand Pounds of Bananas loaded on a runaway 18 wheeler in Scranton, PA. I honestly had no appreciation for that until this week! Seems everything that could happen, has. And my days have been like 30 thousand pounds of smashed bananas !
Birds Eye Views has opened today ! In keeping with the Banana theme And just in time for the Grand Opening, The Banana Splits dropped by! Don't remember who they are ? Check out more details at Bird's Eye Views. In honor of the Opening, we're holding a little give away.
The folks at Warner brothers were kind enough to donate some collectibles for our give away. They're truly awesome.
1. A 100% organic cotton tee. This little cutie would make any toddler smile. Its hand screen printed with the pictures of the Splits on it. Its the softest little t-shirt I've ever held. And its a limited edition. Yep, there are only 300 of these cuties around.
2. A Vintage Splits Poster circa 1960...in perfect condition!
So, here's how you enter to win:
1. Read all about the Banana Splits website then, go to The Banana Splits site to view the show.
2. Come back here and leave a comment on this post and tell me your thoughts, impressions, what your kids thought and wanted to look at and do on the site. Tell me which item (t-shirt or poster you are more interested in winning) - required. Easy.
3. I MUST have a way to get in touch with you! nobody@blog.com will not send you a response. I will have to delete comments with no contact info.
4. Comments will close on Sunday, August 31st at 11:59pm Eastern time.
5. I will use random.org to draw the winner and post the results/notify winner via email and in a "Winners" post on Tuesday 9/2/2008
6. You don't need a blog to win, but I MUST have a way to contact you. US residents only (sorry!)
Good luck! And Party On!
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Tramps and Thieves
Ok, I'm a tightwad. I own a 1984 mercedes benz.(300 DTD) Bought and paid for in the days when diesel was 50 cents a gallon. (It only went sky high in the last 4 or so) When the cost of diesel fuel went through the roof, along with gasoline prices, I decided that it was more economic for us to park the car that used the expensive fuel and drive the little gas saver. This all worked well until today. I went to the driveway, to give the car a crank, check the fluids and do some basic maintenance. Key in the ignition...turn...nothing. I don't mean weak, I mean nothing. This I thought was a bit strange, however, its been in the 100's here and well batteries don't get along with sweltering heat too well.
Step 2, pop the hood. Again, all seemed ok until I went to the front of the car and noticed that the pull apparatus was umm missing. Yes missing. You see, on the old benz there is what looks like a little pull tab, but you don't pull it you push it and voila, the hood latch disengages and poof, the hood opens. But its missing...now that's odd. Necessity being the mother of invention, and my penchant for wooden clothes hangers, I wondered if the metal hanger end was strong enough to pop that latch. Worth a try. And yep, it worked ! This would be easy enough. Attach the battery charger and while the battery gains new life, I can do the remainder of the maintenance and then be off to Birmingham for the funeral.
Well, hells bells Miss Agness..that was a little too easy...one major problem!
SOMEBODY STOLE THE FREAKIN BATTERY
And...boys and girls, this rocket scientist didn't simply remove the battery, he
CUT THE FREAKIN CABLE CONNECTION TO IT!
Now folks, I'm not dirt poor, well these days maybe. But the cost to repair this lovely car are going to be way out of my range. So, here goes. Its for sale. As is, for what ever anyone wants to use it for. Parts would be my guess. The engine still purrs like a kitten and the tranny's still good. So, if you know or live with a car freak, who wants to rehab a standard diesel burner into a veggie burner, this would be your car! Seriously, if you're interested in this car, use my contact form and give me a shout.
As to my bad attitude, well all I can say is its gonna be a whole lot worse if I ever get my hands on the moron who did this. This car wasn't a brand new playtoy, it was my transportation. My way out if I needed it. Now someone's taken that from me. And frankly, that worries me a bit.
So, as I sit here writing this rant, they are celebrating the Mass of the Ressurection for my dear aunt, may she finally rest in peace. I won't make the services, but I am with the family in prayer.
For the thief who needed my battery for drug money or worse. You took away my saftey net. You took away my way out. I hope your pleasure was worth that.
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