WASHINGTON – More than half a dozen states - including Indiana - are suing to overturn President Barack Obama's health care law are also claiming its subsidies for covering retired state government employees, according to a list released Tuesday by the administration.
About 2,000 employers have been approved for the extra help to cover early retirees, mainly private businesses. But the list also includes seven states suing to overturn the health care overhaul as an unconstitutional power grab by the federal government.
The seven are Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska and Nevada.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Hooray for September!
It's not even here yet and I already love next month.
This weekend is Moto GP so we'll be at the track most of the time. I'll have fun for a couple hours and then I'll pretend the rest of the time ;-)
Next weekend is Nashville and the final Brooks and Dunn concert. Bill will have to pretend at the concert that he's having fun. But the rest of the time he'll like it. We both really like Nashville.
Also in September, a very cool local car show on Main Street. Not just your typical cars either. We walked down there last year and had a good day so I'm looking forward to it this year. I'll take my camera this time.
Then at the end of the month is International Art Festival. Also lots of fun, and free! I can do that one with Mom because.....the guy ride is back on!! Woohoo!! Since they'll only be gone 5 days (vs. 9 or 10) they're going back to the Smoky mountains. I guess they really liked the riding last year. If it were me, I would absolutely want to go someplace different.
And to top it all off, my favorite season starts in September!
This weekend is Moto GP so we'll be at the track most of the time. I'll have fun for a couple hours and then I'll pretend the rest of the time ;-)
Next weekend is Nashville and the final Brooks and Dunn concert. Bill will have to pretend at the concert that he's having fun. But the rest of the time he'll like it. We both really like Nashville.
Also in September, a very cool local car show on Main Street. Not just your typical cars either. We walked down there last year and had a good day so I'm looking forward to it this year. I'll take my camera this time.
Then at the end of the month is International Art Festival. Also lots of fun, and free! I can do that one with Mom because.....the guy ride is back on!! Woohoo!! Since they'll only be gone 5 days (vs. 9 or 10) they're going back to the Smoky mountains. I guess they really liked the riding last year. If it were me, I would absolutely want to go someplace different.
And to top it all off, my favorite season starts in September!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
rebels no more!
Yeah, that's right, we were responsible adults today! Shocking I know.
This morning we went to our local police department to pay the local fee and sign some paperwork to get our gun permits. Part of the procedure also called for being "interviewed" by the Chief of Police. Whoa. I know they don't do that in the BIG city but really, we aren't just a tee tiny little berg anymore. He told us that because our state is so liberal with gun permits that before he signed his name on the back of a permit, he wanted to talk to the applicants.
But the REALLY shocking part? We both actually enjoyed the experience!!!
I'm not sure how I feel about that. Hmmmmm.
This morning we went to our local police department to pay the local fee and sign some paperwork to get our gun permits. Part of the procedure also called for being "interviewed" by the Chief of Police. Whoa. I know they don't do that in the BIG city but really, we aren't just a tee tiny little berg anymore. He told us that because our state is so liberal with gun permits that before he signed his name on the back of a permit, he wanted to talk to the applicants.
But the REALLY shocking part? We both actually enjoyed the experience!!!
I'm not sure how I feel about that. Hmmmmm.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Earth Art
I saw a cool bumper sticker this morning.
It sort of looked like this;
EARTH
Isn't it amazing how one small word, viewed a tad differently, can convey so much!
It sort of looked like this;
EARTH
Isn't it amazing how one small word, viewed a tad differently, can convey so much!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Head scratcher
Let's start out with the rebuttal;
"Officials in LA say the new schools were planned before the economic crisis hit, and are funded by $20 billion in voter-approved bonds that do not impact the educational budget." That's fine but I bet the voters were not made aware that that $20 billion included "An auditorium modeled after the famous Coconut Grove nightclub" or "talking benches commemorating the site's history" or a price tag of $578 MILLION for a new school?!
OK, now for the story;
The nation's most expensive public school ever built is opening next month in downtown Los Angeles.
The Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, a K-12 complex built on 23 acres of land, cost $578 million to build. Considering the school will house about 4,200 students, construction cost about $130,000 per pupil.
So, what exactly is included in that hefty price tag? An auditorium modeled after the famous Coconut Grove nightclub, a state-of-the-art swimming pool, and a marble memorial for Robert Kennedy, just to name a few of the school's upscale features.
"The poorest children in this school system, the most congested area in this school system, the most diverse in this school system are going to have one of the most beautiful learning environments to engage in learning," Ramon Cortines, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, told NBC News.
But not everyone is as enthusiastic about the new school. With the district laying off almost 3,000 teachers over the past two years and cutting academic programs in an effort to close a $640 million budget gap, critics say the amount of money spent on the new school was inappropriate.
"New buildings are nice, but when they're run by the same people who've given us a 50 percent dropout rate, they're a big waste of taxpayer money," Ben Austin, executive director of Parent Revolution and California Board of Education member, told the AP. "Parents aren't fooled."
Los Angeles is also home to two more of the five most expensive public schools in the country - the $377 million Edward R. Roybal Learning Center opened in 2008, featuring a dance studio with a cushioned floor, and the $232 million Visual and Performing Arts High School opened in 2009, which includes an outdoor atrium for Japanese raku pottery.
And here in my hometown, taxpayers were up in arms because it cost us $625 million for a new football stadium.
"Officials in LA say the new schools were planned before the economic crisis hit, and are funded by $20 billion in voter-approved bonds that do not impact the educational budget." That's fine but I bet the voters were not made aware that that $20 billion included "An auditorium modeled after the famous Coconut Grove nightclub" or "talking benches commemorating the site's history" or a price tag of $578 MILLION for a new school?!
OK, now for the story;
The nation's most expensive public school ever built is opening next month in downtown Los Angeles.
The Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, a K-12 complex built on 23 acres of land, cost $578 million to build. Considering the school will house about 4,200 students, construction cost about $130,000 per pupil.
So, what exactly is included in that hefty price tag? An auditorium modeled after the famous Coconut Grove nightclub, a state-of-the-art swimming pool, and a marble memorial for Robert Kennedy, just to name a few of the school's upscale features.
"The poorest children in this school system, the most congested area in this school system, the most diverse in this school system are going to have one of the most beautiful learning environments to engage in learning," Ramon Cortines, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, told NBC News.
But not everyone is as enthusiastic about the new school. With the district laying off almost 3,000 teachers over the past two years and cutting academic programs in an effort to close a $640 million budget gap, critics say the amount of money spent on the new school was inappropriate.
"New buildings are nice, but when they're run by the same people who've given us a 50 percent dropout rate, they're a big waste of taxpayer money," Ben Austin, executive director of Parent Revolution and California Board of Education member, told the AP. "Parents aren't fooled."
Los Angeles is also home to two more of the five most expensive public schools in the country - the $377 million Edward R. Roybal Learning Center opened in 2008, featuring a dance studio with a cushioned floor, and the $232 million Visual and Performing Arts High School opened in 2009, which includes an outdoor atrium for Japanese raku pottery.
And here in my hometown, taxpayers were up in arms because it cost us $625 million for a new football stadium.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Lifestyles of the rich and famous
Over the weekend the media reported that Mel Gibson spends 600,000 A MONTH on living expenses. A MONTH! Yeah, yeah, I know there are wealthier people who spend more. That's not what this is about. What I was wondering is, what do you spend 600k on every month? I want someone to do a TV show about that. I want to know what the rich and famous actually spend their money on. And what are their "living expenses"? To me, that means your mortgage, utilities, cars/insurance, food, and any credit card bills you might have. That doesn't include travel or entertainment or clothes (unless you have kids). Honestly, what does Bill Gates spend his money on every month? How about Donald Trump? Or Kobe Bryant? Do they give themselves an allowance to buy clothes and/or jewelry? Okay, so they probably don't have an actual grocery bill, but what do they spend eating out every month? See, I think I'm being terribly extravagant if I go to Costco and spend $200 every few months. Or if we go to Maggiano's and spend $60 bucks on dinner. And I ask myself occasionally, would I really spend $200/$300 on a purse? The answer...a resounding NO. I found one I fell in love with recently on sale for $150. Could I afford it? Yup. But try as I might, I just couldn't find a way to justify spending $150 on a purse! So I would like to know why it costs so much to be wealthy. Uh huh, we've all had those, "If I were rich" thoughts. But would you really? Does it just become 2nd nature to spend 2 grand on a purse or a 100k on a car? That so weird!
On a side note, Chuck's daughter brought me a big bag of candy pumpkins this morning! :-)
It's not even close to Halloween but it sure made me smile.
On a side note, Chuck's daughter brought me a big bag of candy pumpkins this morning! :-)
It's not even close to Halloween but it sure made me smile.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Friday funnies
OK, it's not from Friday but I just read it today...
Go check out the Aug 17th post on Cake Wrecks.
I laughed until tears sprang from my eyes!!! Seriously funneee.
Go check out the Aug 17th post on Cake Wrecks.
I laughed until tears sprang from my eyes!!! Seriously funneee.
Yesssss
Another new hobby to learn!!!! Woohoo :-)
Mom and I had a good day at the fair. The only thing that kept it from being great was the humidity. Whew, was it gross. I'm glad we got an early start. We ate smoked turkey legs for lunch. We've never had smoked turkey. It was pretty good. And yes, I got my elephant ear. Mmmmmmmmmm.
The new hobby? Rug hooking. No, not like latch hook - real rug hooking. Like this;
I saw a demonstration and though to myself, "I could do that" hahahahahahahaha So the teacher sent me over to the sheep barn where they some small kits for sale. I got one. I'm looking forward to adding it to my things to do when I retire list!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
From trees
come the most amazing paper creations;
All of these were created by Allen and Patty Eckman. Very special, don't you think?
All of these were created by Allen and Patty Eckman. Very special, don't you think?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Oh wow...
Beloit, Wis. –
Born when Ross Perot was warning about a giant sucking sound and Bill Clinton was apologizing for pain in his marriage, members of this fall’s entering college class of 2014 have emerged as a post-email generation for whom the digital world is routine and technology is just too slow.
Each August since 1998, Beloit College has released the Beloit College Mindset List. It provides a look at the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college this fall.
The class of 2014 has never found Korean-made cars unusual on the Interstate and five hundred cable channels, of which they will watch a handful, have always been the norm. Since "digital" has always been in the cultural DNA, they've never written in cursive and with cell phones to tell them the time, there is no need for a wrist watch. Dirty Harry (who’s that?) is to them a great Hollywood director. The America they have inherited is one of soaring American trade and budget deficits; Russia has presumably never aimed nukes at the United States and China has always posed an economic threat.
Nonetheless, they plan to enjoy college. The males among them are likely to be a minority. They will be armed with iPhones and BlackBerries, on which making a phone call will be only one of many, many functions they will perform. They will now be awash with a computerized technology that will not distinguish information and knowledge. So it will be up to their professors to help them. A generation accustomed to instant access will need to acquire the patience of scholarship. They will discover how to research information in books and journals and not just on-line. Their professors, who might be tempted to think that they are hip enough and therefore ready and relevant to teach the new generation, might remember that Kurt Cobain is now on the classic oldies station. The college class of 2014 reminds us, once again, that a generation comes and goes in the blink of our eyes, which are, like the rest of us, getting older and older.
The Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2014Most students entering college for the first time this fall—the Class of 2014—were born in 1992.
For these students, Benny Hill, Sam Kinison, Sam Walton, Bert Parks and Tony Perkins have always been dead.
1. Few in the class know how to write in cursive
2. Email is just too slow, and they seldom if ever use snail mail
3. Los Angelinos have always been trying to get along
4. “Caramel macchiato” and “venti half-caf vanilla latte” have always been street corner lingo
5. With increasing numbers of ramps, Braille signs, and handicapped parking spaces, the world has always been trying harder to accommodate people with disabilities
6. A quarter of the class has at least one immigrant parent, and the immigration debate is not a big priority…unless it involves “real” aliens from another planet
7. John McEnroe has never played professional tennis
8. Clint Eastwood is better known as a sensitive director than as Dirty Harry
9. Parents and teachers feared that Beavis and Butt-head might be the voice of a lost generation
10. Colorful lapel ribbons have always been worn to indicate support for a cause
11. Korean cars have always been a staple on American highways
12. Trading Chocolate the Moose for Patti the Platypus helped build their Beanie Baby collection
13. Fergie is a pop singer, not a princess
14. They never twisted the coiled handset wire aimlessly around their wrists while chatting on the phone
15. DNA fingerprinting and maps of the human genome have always existed
16. Woody Allen, whose heart has wanted what it wanted, has always been with Soon-Yi Previn
17. Leasing has always allowed the folks to upgrade their tastes in cars
18. Leno and Letterman have always been trading insults on opposing networks
19. Unless they found one in their grandparents’ closet, they have never seen a carousel of Kodachrome slides
20. Computers have never lacked a CD-ROM disk drive
21. They’ve never recognized that pointing to their wrists was a request for the time of day
22. The first computer they probably touched was an Apple II; it is now in a museum
23. Czechoslovakia has never existed
24. Second-hand smoke has always been an official carcinogen
25. “Assisted Living” has always been replacing nursing homes, while Hospice has always been an alternative to hospitals
26. Once they got through security, going to the airport has always resembled going to the mall
27. Adhesive strips have always been available in varying skin tones
28. There have always been HIV positive athletes in the Olympics
29. American companies have always done business in Vietnam
30. The dominance of television news by the three networks passed while they were still in their cribs
31. Nirvana is on the classic oldies station
32. There have always been women priests in the Anglican Church
33. Rock bands have always played at presidential inaugural parties
34. A purple dinosaur has always supplanted Barney Google and Barney Fife
35. Beethoven has always been a dog
36. Having hundreds of cable channels but nothing to watch has always been routine
37. The US, Canada, and Mexico have always agreed to trade freely
38. They first met Michelangelo when he was just a computer virus
39. Galileo is forgiven and welcome back into the Roman Catholic Church
40. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has always sat on the Supreme Court
41. The Post Office has always been going broke
42. The artist formerly known as Snoop Doggy Dogg has always been rapping
43. The nation has never approved of the job Congress is doing
44. They’ve always been able to blast off with the Sci-Fi Channel
45. Honda has always been a major competitor on Memorial Day at Indianapolis
Born when Ross Perot was warning about a giant sucking sound and Bill Clinton was apologizing for pain in his marriage, members of this fall’s entering college class of 2014 have emerged as a post-email generation for whom the digital world is routine and technology is just too slow.
Each August since 1998, Beloit College has released the Beloit College Mindset List. It provides a look at the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college this fall.
The class of 2014 has never found Korean-made cars unusual on the Interstate and five hundred cable channels, of which they will watch a handful, have always been the norm. Since "digital" has always been in the cultural DNA, they've never written in cursive and with cell phones to tell them the time, there is no need for a wrist watch. Dirty Harry (who’s that?) is to them a great Hollywood director. The America they have inherited is one of soaring American trade and budget deficits; Russia has presumably never aimed nukes at the United States and China has always posed an economic threat.
Nonetheless, they plan to enjoy college. The males among them are likely to be a minority. They will be armed with iPhones and BlackBerries, on which making a phone call will be only one of many, many functions they will perform. They will now be awash with a computerized technology that will not distinguish information and knowledge. So it will be up to their professors to help them. A generation accustomed to instant access will need to acquire the patience of scholarship. They will discover how to research information in books and journals and not just on-line. Their professors, who might be tempted to think that they are hip enough and therefore ready and relevant to teach the new generation, might remember that Kurt Cobain is now on the classic oldies station. The college class of 2014 reminds us, once again, that a generation comes and goes in the blink of our eyes, which are, like the rest of us, getting older and older.
The Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2014Most students entering college for the first time this fall—the Class of 2014—were born in 1992.
For these students, Benny Hill, Sam Kinison, Sam Walton, Bert Parks and Tony Perkins have always been dead.
1. Few in the class know how to write in cursive
2. Email is just too slow, and they seldom if ever use snail mail
3. Los Angelinos have always been trying to get along
4. “Caramel macchiato” and “venti half-caf vanilla latte” have always been street corner lingo
5. With increasing numbers of ramps, Braille signs, and handicapped parking spaces, the world has always been trying harder to accommodate people with disabilities
6. A quarter of the class has at least one immigrant parent, and the immigration debate is not a big priority…unless it involves “real” aliens from another planet
7. John McEnroe has never played professional tennis
8. Clint Eastwood is better known as a sensitive director than as Dirty Harry
9. Parents and teachers feared that Beavis and Butt-head might be the voice of a lost generation
10. Colorful lapel ribbons have always been worn to indicate support for a cause
11. Korean cars have always been a staple on American highways
12. Trading Chocolate the Moose for Patti the Platypus helped build their Beanie Baby collection
13. Fergie is a pop singer, not a princess
14. They never twisted the coiled handset wire aimlessly around their wrists while chatting on the phone
15. DNA fingerprinting and maps of the human genome have always existed
16. Woody Allen, whose heart has wanted what it wanted, has always been with Soon-Yi Previn
17. Leasing has always allowed the folks to upgrade their tastes in cars
18. Leno and Letterman have always been trading insults on opposing networks
19. Unless they found one in their grandparents’ closet, they have never seen a carousel of Kodachrome slides
20. Computers have never lacked a CD-ROM disk drive
21. They’ve never recognized that pointing to their wrists was a request for the time of day
22. The first computer they probably touched was an Apple II; it is now in a museum
23. Czechoslovakia has never existed
24. Second-hand smoke has always been an official carcinogen
25. “Assisted Living” has always been replacing nursing homes, while Hospice has always been an alternative to hospitals
26. Once they got through security, going to the airport has always resembled going to the mall
27. Adhesive strips have always been available in varying skin tones
28. There have always been HIV positive athletes in the Olympics
29. American companies have always done business in Vietnam
30. The dominance of television news by the three networks passed while they were still in their cribs
31. Nirvana is on the classic oldies station
32. There have always been women priests in the Anglican Church
33. Rock bands have always played at presidential inaugural parties
34. A purple dinosaur has always supplanted Barney Google and Barney Fife
35. Beethoven has always been a dog
36. Having hundreds of cable channels but nothing to watch has always been routine
37. The US, Canada, and Mexico have always agreed to trade freely
38. They first met Michelangelo when he was just a computer virus
39. Galileo is forgiven and welcome back into the Roman Catholic Church
40. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has always sat on the Supreme Court
41. The Post Office has always been going broke
42. The artist formerly known as Snoop Doggy Dogg has always been rapping
43. The nation has never approved of the job Congress is doing
44. They’ve always been able to blast off with the Sci-Fi Channel
45. Honda has always been a major competitor on Memorial Day at Indianapolis
When I retire...
I'm going to be SO busy! There's so many things I love to do and dabble in. I bring this up because of the new and improved, BIGGER, Hobby Lobby! I think I heard angels sing when I walked in. And the Christmas section of the store made me downright joyful! Oh right...crafts and dabbling...
Let's see, there's quilling,
My miniature house,
Pysanky,
Needlepoint,
Cross stitch,
Punch needle,
Gardening,
Cooking,
Reading,
Painting - anything
Shooting,
and the world wide web!
I finally got Bill to understand why I have so many crafts...so when I retire, I'll have everything I need! That sounds good doesn't it?! I discovered when we moved, that I like to think that I'll like needlework. I bet I have a couple dozen needlepoint and cross stitch kits. I could have given them away - I mean really, will my little kitten attention span EVER let me do these? - then I decided to keep them (and add to them) so I'll have more to do when I'm retired! It all makes perfect sense to me :-)
Now I'm trying to find a way to make him believe that decorating for Christmas is hobby too! Why else would I have a dozen boxes full of Christmas decor? Right? Right?!
Friday, August 13, 2010
The dog day of summer...
...are upon us. Seriously, 90+ with a heat index over 100 every single days this week! The hottest summer in 22 years. But I bet they didn't blame it on global warming 22 years ago! The poor man is just beat at the end of the day. Like a giant glob of flesh plopped in the chair. I feel bad for him :-(
Da mama got to have her pick taken out! She said, "I'm free!" Hooray! Now she can be on antibiotics indefinitely?
Amish country was interesting. The arts and crafts festival was nice, but no Amish stuff. That was a little disappointing. But we did have a delicious home cooked meal for lunch. It was wonderful. On the drive in, we ran into (well, not literally) several buggies and Amish bicyclers. Lots of farms and gardens. Only one line of telephone poles ~ old style;
I can't really imagine that kind of lifestyle. I'm sure some of them are a little more modern than others, but still. No way man.
Tonight, Mom and I are going to spend a couple hours at Hobby Lobby. I'm not sure she believed me when I said I want to walk up and down every single isle of the new store. I hope she's ready! I can't wait.
Tomorrow, we'll finish up some chores for Mom but nothing else is on the agenda. It's just too dang hot out.
The local weather dude said the high next Thursday is only 84! I'm going to take the day and go to the state fair. Mmmmmmm, elephant ears! It will be a nice day.
And the big guy ride was postponed, again. Maybe they'll just skip it after all. That would be a downright shame ;-) For Bill too though. I think he could use a vacation. Really. He still has almost 4 weeks to take before the end of the year! Honey, tic toc tic toc!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
this and that
Okay, here's the Mom update. After a couple months on the daily antibiotic drip, they are going to put her on meds and forgo the drip, for the next 5 weeks. Unless of course the meds aren't strong enough and then it's back to the daily drip. At the end of 5 MORE weeks, if her spleen isn't totally better, she can have it removed. Whew. Patience, patience, patience.
The grand opening of the new BIGGER Hobby Lobby is next Tuesday! Woohoo! I can't wait. I might take a couple hours off work that afternoon so I can go and walk around for hours! It's in an old Ashley Furniture store...it's going to be gigantic!
Quilling news...yup, I like it. I got more paper, a couple more useful tools and a book. I'm ready to be a quilling fool.
My rebellious man finally applied for his gun permit. Of course, I had to apply for mine first ;-) Motivation is a funny thing.
We were thinking about flying out to the left coast in December. Forget about it now! Have you looked at airfare recently? The days of $300 round trip tickets are gone baby. Now it's almost $1000 for two airfares! Booooo.
This weekend we are headed north, to Amish country. There is a huge art festival in Nappanee this weekend. As a matter of fact, it's the 12th largest in the nation. 350 artists and crafters. And it's going to be cooler up there too. 81 is the high. It'll be a great day.
The state fair starts tomorrow. Mmmmmmmmm, elephant ears!
I'm thinking about taking tomorrow off. Not for any reason, just because.
Stay cool out there!
The grand opening of the new BIGGER Hobby Lobby is next Tuesday! Woohoo! I can't wait. I might take a couple hours off work that afternoon so I can go and walk around for hours! It's in an old Ashley Furniture store...it's going to be gigantic!
Quilling news...yup, I like it. I got more paper, a couple more useful tools and a book. I'm ready to be a quilling fool.
My rebellious man finally applied for his gun permit. Of course, I had to apply for mine first ;-) Motivation is a funny thing.
We were thinking about flying out to the left coast in December. Forget about it now! Have you looked at airfare recently? The days of $300 round trip tickets are gone baby. Now it's almost $1000 for two airfares! Booooo.
This weekend we are headed north, to Amish country. There is a huge art festival in Nappanee this weekend. As a matter of fact, it's the 12th largest in the nation. 350 artists and crafters. And it's going to be cooler up there too. 81 is the high. It'll be a great day.
The state fair starts tomorrow. Mmmmmmmmm, elephant ears!
I'm thinking about taking tomorrow off. Not for any reason, just because.
Stay cool out there!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
yes...I'm behind
Ooops;
August is:
National Catfish Month
August 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 1 Friendship Day
August 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day there are a lot of ice cream related days aren't there?!
August 3 National Watermelon Day
August 4 National Chocolate Chip Day
August 4 US Coast Guard Day
August 5 National Mustard Day
August 5 Sister's Day
August 6 National Root Beer Float Day more ice cream
August 7 Raspberries 'n Cream Day
August 7 National Lighthouse Day
August 8 National Frozen Custard Day more 'sorta' ice cream
August 8 Senior Citizens Day hey all you old fogies, don't break your hip dancin' the night away!
August 9 National Rice Pudding Day
August 10 National S'mores Day
August 11 National Raspberry Bombe Day
August 14 National Creamsicle Day more ice cream
August 14 V.J. Day
August 15 National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 15 Assumption Day no you young people, is doesn't have anything to do with 'ass_u_me'
August 17 National Vanilla Custard Day
August 19 National Soft Ice Cream Day more ice cream...Dairy Queen here I come!!!
August 19 National Aviation Day
August 21 National Spumoni Day
August 22 National Pecan Torte Day
August 23 National Spongecake Day
August 24 National Peach Pie Day
August 25 National Banana Split Day more ice cream
August 26 National Cherry Popsicle Day more ice cream
August 27 National Pots de Creme Day
August 28 National Cherry Turnovers Day
August 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day this kind of day should happen in December when it's not so stinkin' hot out.
August 31 National Trail Mix Day
August is:
National Catfish Month
August 1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
August 1 Friendship Day
August 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day there are a lot of ice cream related days aren't there?!
August 3 National Watermelon Day
August 4 National Chocolate Chip Day
August 4 US Coast Guard Day
August 5 National Mustard Day
August 5 Sister's Day
August 6 National Root Beer Float Day more ice cream
August 7 Raspberries 'n Cream Day
August 7 National Lighthouse Day
August 8 National Frozen Custard Day more 'sorta' ice cream
August 8 Senior Citizens Day hey all you old fogies, don't break your hip dancin' the night away!
August 9 National Rice Pudding Day
August 10 National S'mores Day
August 11 National Raspberry Bombe Day
August 14 National Creamsicle Day more ice cream
August 14 V.J. Day
August 15 National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 15 Assumption Day no you young people, is doesn't have anything to do with 'ass_u_me'
August 17 National Vanilla Custard Day
August 19 National Soft Ice Cream Day more ice cream...Dairy Queen here I come!!!
August 19 National Aviation Day
August 21 National Spumoni Day
August 22 National Pecan Torte Day
August 23 National Spongecake Day
August 24 National Peach Pie Day
August 25 National Banana Split Day more ice cream
August 26 National Cherry Popsicle Day more ice cream
August 27 National Pots de Creme Day
August 28 National Cherry Turnovers Day
August 30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day this kind of day should happen in December when it's not so stinkin' hot out.
August 31 National Trail Mix Day
Monday, August 2, 2010
Curses!
Do YOU ever feel cursed? Not your life, other things. I feel cursed at a couple retail places. One is a store called Meijer. It's a little like GemCo or in these times, Super WalMart. I like the non-food side of the store. But the food side of the store SUCKS! The shoppers are all snotty and rude and after I did the grocery shopping there once, I vowed never to return. Then one day (about a year later) I decided I would give them a 2nd chance. I could have been in a bad mood that day. Nope...it SUCKED again. Not too long ago, Bill and I needed a couple things at the store but it was about 9:00 at night. Meijer is closer so he said "c'mon honey, I'll go with you, it'll be ok". HA! The shopping part was ok because it was late ~ not too many people. Then we got to the registers. Only one was open so we stood in line to wait for an open do it yourself register, which I hate by the way. There were 4 of them. ALL of them occupied and ALL of them having issues. After waiting a few minutes, one opened up and bam. It stopped working. Screw that. We went to the register with the real person. Only one person in front of us. She turned out out to be the customer from hell. Almost 10 minutes later, we just walked out. Nope, not ever going to shop for food there again. EVER!
Then there's Lens Crafters. I like the eye doctor. He's good, explains things, doesn't rush, nice, etc. I won't get my glasses there again though. Not that the staff isn't good. I like them too. But they have messed up glasses 3 years in a row. Seriously. I am cursed at Lens Crafters. Three years ago, they put the wrong lenses in my frames. Two years ago, the lab lost my glasses and we had to start over. This year, they put my reading Rx into my computer glasses and my computer Rx into my reading glasses. I wonder what the odds are? Well, no matter...3 strikes and you're out.
Then there's Lens Crafters. I like the eye doctor. He's good, explains things, doesn't rush, nice, etc. I won't get my glasses there again though. Not that the staff isn't good. I like them too. But they have messed up glasses 3 years in a row. Seriously. I am cursed at Lens Crafters. Three years ago, they put the wrong lenses in my frames. Two years ago, the lab lost my glasses and we had to start over. This year, they put my reading Rx into my computer glasses and my computer Rx into my reading glasses. I wonder what the odds are? Well, no matter...3 strikes and you're out.
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