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Frerk Mueller Mugs

10 March 2010 – 1:00 am

Wee Birdy of London told me about these mugs by Frerk Mueller…

They’re too, too much! *I do believe I’ve had that look on a few blind dates.* And I’m fairly certain I need them both …

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Let that banner fly

7 January 2010 – 1:00 am

It does not take long to realize our family is not afraid to let our freak flag fly.  With that in mind, I suppose it’s only natural that I would be drawn to banners.   Banners made of paper, and those made of bunting.  Bright, colorful banners, and those of muted tones.   I love them. 

Because they’re fun and fanciful…

{visit Nestable's Etsy site}

Because they tell a story…

{visit monkeypuzzle's Etsy site}

Because they add character to even the dullest of rooms…

{visit adorablefiend's Etsy site}

Because they make me feel like this, even when it’s cold and blustry outside, and I’m stuck indoors …

{visit ladybugsuebee's Etsy site}

*sigh*

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Miscellany

Peye-peye the sailor-man

10 September 2009 – 7:44 am

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On this day (September 10th), 1935, Popeye was aired on NBC radio.  By that time, polls showed his popularity had surpassed that of Mickey Mouse – by a small margin, but a margin all the same. 

I don’t know about you, but that funny-looking-fellow holds a special place in my heart.  My brother and I watched him on television.  My grampa would scrunch his face and chortle like him, to make us laugh – which it always did, without fail.  And my brother couldn’t quite pronounced his name, so it came out Peye-peye.  To this day, when I’m eating spinach, I say, “Mmmm … I’m gonna be strong!  Like Peye-peye the sailor-man!”  Can’t be helped. 

It just goes to show, a character doesn’t have to beautiful or profound to touch lives.

So here’s to popeye-

For making us laugh …

inspiring us eat our veggies …

giving us memories …

thank you!

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Miscellany

Happy weekend!

4 September 2009 – 5:41 am

Aaahhh… the glorious three-day-weekend!  What might your plans be? 

I will be spending the weekend with my Ana Sonja.  That’s right.  A wee road trip to the high desert – where we will lounge about and do a whole lot of nothing.  After a somewhat hectic week, I simply cannot wait! 

So here’s to family … and friends … last minute camping trips … and wee holidays … good food … and good conversation … a splendid weekend … and a laid-back labor day!

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Oooh-gratuitousness!

31 August 2009 – 7:34 am

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Speaking of the bright side – do I have a treat for you!*  The Bright Side Project - whose mission is to bring you a daily dose of sunshine – offers themed, daily giveaways.  That’s right, glorious, gratuitous gifts!  AND(!) they ship internationally.  *Squee!*  All you have to do is visit their website and leave a comment – for each day, you see, they pose a question and you must answer.  Sometimes the question is light-hearted, other times, thought provoking.  The artist or designer chooses the response they like best; and the winner appears in the Winner’s box.  It’s once a day- so you can’t be too bitter that I hooked you on yet another diversion.  Not to mention, you might find the very thing you never knew you always needed.  All while working on your commenting skills.  It’s a win-win, really … go on … see for yourself! 

*If you happen to be girly; I did so try to find something for the manly, but, alas …

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