The mirrors they put in the kids dressing rooms at department stores are pathetic. At least the one in the waiting area just outside the rooms is. The one I saw had bipolar disorder. I’m a convex mirror, no I’m a concave mirror, no I’m a convex mirror. I guess they think it will be more entertaining for kids to look at themselves in a clown mirror since they usually aren’t the one making the decision about buying the clothing. I, however, found it VERY disturbing since the only one being reflected in the mirror at the time was me.
Archive for May, 2010
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Friday, May 28th, 2010Transient Thoughts
Friday, May 28th, 2010I completed a survey recently that asked about where I would consider getting an auto insurance quote and they listed companies I’ve never heard of. Then they asked me to answer questions about the companies I had never heard of just based on my impression of the name. It was kinda cool trying to consciously judge a book by its cover when I’ve spent a lifetime trying to deny that I quite literally do just that at the bookstore.
Weird how I connected all those topics, isn’t it?
Unimaginative Angy Automaton
Friday, May 28th, 2010My least favorite kind of spam post is the kind that insults me AND doesn’t make sense. Here’s one like that:
“It sounds like you’re creating problems yourself by trying to solve this issue instead of looking at why their is a problem in the first place”
This on a post about heating blankets! Who knew this would be such a controversial subject?! By the way, I didn’t spell ‘their’ wrong. Angry automaton spam machine did it. And they’ve sent me this post before.
Skin Care
Friday, May 28th, 2010As skin non-lethal skin conditions go, eczema may be one of the saddest. It can effect any one of any age and tends to last a long time. It can’t be taken care of through plastic surgery and for some, it is a lifetime of struggling to find a good treatment for it. Some treatments have side effects that are intolerable for the patient. Some patients don’t care about the side effects because the condition is intolerable. Getting help from a qualified dermatologist can help answer questions quickly.
Impolite Coyote
Friday, May 28th, 2010Last week I took the kids to the zoo and one of the animals we tried to see were the coyotes. I think they’re boring but the kids thought it would be nice to see them. We looked from every angle we could think of, but the little rascals were hiding in their enclosure.
Today, we’re sitting at home and weird barking noises are happening outside. I went to investigate and there was a coyote in our front yard. I called the kids and we all stood at the window. It watched us in our enclosure as we demonstrated the behavior of polite animals when others come to gawk at them. Maybe it will share the info and the next time we go to the zoo, the coyotes will come out.
The thing didn’t even throw any popcorn at us.
I’m Don’t Know How to Be a Pill Popper
Thursday, May 27th, 2010I read recently that they (you know, THEM) are saying all newborns should be getting Vitamin D supplements. Apparently breast is best but not enough. And this is kinda what worries me about the whole pill thing. From prenatal vitamins to postnatal vitamins to a pill a day from birth to death, for everything from zits to cancer, I don’t think this can be good. It’s freaky to think that even healthy people are thought to need more than what they are getting. That the ideal amount cannot be achieved in anyway other than through a pill.
I’m just freaking out I guess.
Probably because I’m going to die because I’m incapable of remembering to take a pill every day.
Comment Jollies
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Here’s a comment that made me laugh.
“I was looking for crucial information on this subject. The information was important as I am about to launch my own portal. Thanks for providing a missing link in my business.”
So serious this computer spammer is.
“No, no!”, you protest. “This is an actual person thanking you for your wisdom and insight. You ridicule them and they just wanted to thank you.”
And then I tell you this was a comment on a post about “Voyage of the Rock Aliens” and I win the argument.
Pill Review Popping
Thursday, May 27th, 2010I’ve been seeing new ads for alli and have become interested enough to consider reading some alli reviews. I haven’t gone all the way yet and I still don’t feel to good about the idea of taking drugs to lose weight (it’s creepy to think about it in my opinion) but I suppose under the care of a physician, this sort of thing might work well for many people.
The Password is : Artichoke
Thursday, May 27th, 2010In accordance with my new theme this post will make fun of a spam comment posted by a random computer somewhere in the ether (maybe an alien computer that has hacked the internet – because if I were an alien, that’s how I would spend my time). But before I get to the frivolity, I though maybe I should set up a system so that if a real human being were to post a comment, I wouldn’t make fun of them and insult them and drive them away from my wonderful and oh so modest writing. To that end I think comments from humans should include a code word. And that word is:
artichoke
No need to work it into your writing – just add it to the end of your post. Maybe I’ll change it from time to time but for now, this is it.
Today’s ridiculous comment is, “Call me, I wish to ****”. I starred all four letters (when other sites might only star one or two) because I think my readers are smart enough to figure out what the word is without a single letter and because this is a family friendly web blog. Which is why you can search all the comments and never find this one anywhere.
So what do I have to say about this comment? Just that I can’t read it without using a Russian accent. Something about the phrase, “I wish to” makes me think of Russian accents. I don’t really know why.
Also it makes me REALLY mad that people program computers to send out this kind of stuff. My kids could be reading over my shoulder and I’m not ready to answer those kinds of questions yet. I don’t even like the ads for “Sex and the City’. I’m just that big a prude.
Out With the Old
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Oy vey! The desert sun has done a real number on my patio cushions. At first I thought it was a cat or a coyote or something with claws but I kinda doubt the pattern of tearing would be exactly the same on all the cushions unless it were just the weak way for it to deteriorate. When we next move I think I’ll try my hand at making new cushion covers. Which means I’ll need to fix my sewing maching. Which means I’ll need to find my sewing machine. Which means I’ll need to clean out the garage.
New patio furniture it is.
New Theme
Thursday, May 27th, 2010My husband was saying the other day that we need to make a website with a theme – like cute kittens or something (my example not his). Well having logged into my blog today I’ve figured out what we have to do. A website ridiculing spam comments on this blog.
I never get anything but spam comments and that’s due to a long lasting glitch in the comment process that happened about a year ago. It’s since been fixed but no actual humans have figured that out yet. Or my writing requires no comment.
So for this blog post I will make fun of the spam post that reads, “I was on Twitter when I found a link to this blog, glad I stopped by!!! Toothpaste will only worsen the pimples.”
So this person is saying that, though no one is willing to post comments on my blog, they’re willing to tweet about it. In addition, I’m not supposed to put toothpaste on my pimples. This was a comment on a post about a tv show. You can understand why I am suspicious about the humanity of this writer. Did I mention that their address was for some skin treatment site?
Bah Humbug
Fast and Fit
Sunday, May 16th, 2010The quickest way to lose weight is to make yourself as quick as possible. Run fast and lose weight fast. Pretty cool method of quick weight loss, huh. Now for some people, it may be appropriate to supplement your diet or to find a substance that helps the weight run away. Finding a web site that has a lot of information about everything that you’re wondering about is possible if you know where to go. Check it out to see if the answers to your questions are there.
Give Me Good Movies
Sunday, May 16th, 2010I’m waiting with baited breath for the summer movie season to start. I saw Iron Man and was adequately satisfied but now have to wait a couple weeks before the next movie I want to see comes out. I can remember years ago (in the year of Die Hard 3 and ID4) that EVERY week there was at least one movie I wanted to see and at least one more that I was willing to give a try. Now I don’t get that. And believe me I haven’t gotten more choosy – I’ve gotten considerable less so. It is getting to be that I think I might branch out into Bollywood.
Side Effects
Sunday, May 16th, 2010With all of the pills that have been discussed on this site and others around the web for the past few years, you may be fed up with hearing about all of the side effects. Well, pay attention, because these things can be serious. The important thing is to check what the clinislim side effects and other medication side effects are and if you’re specifically susceptible to these problems. Check with your doctor to see if there might be problems.
You can Lie To Me
Sunday, May 16th, 2010I’m usually a couple of years behind on the trends of the day, but on the plus side, it does allow me to get things at a pretty good discount. For TV shows, it lets me not have to wait between weeks to watch all of the episodes of a season. After finally seeing my first episode of Lie To Me, I have to admit that I am impressed. My first impressions of the show weren’t that good. How interesting could a show be about someone who could tell if you were lying.
Talk to you all soon, I’ve got some TV to watch.
Zits be GONE
Thursday, May 6th, 2010While we may accept a strange and discoloring fungus growing on many parts of our bodies, said fungus growing on our face must be eradicated. There are many commercials for the treatment for acne, and you may have even tried a few of them. While some are too harsh and others don’t seem to have any effect, there are products out there that work. After speaking to a dermatologist, you can probably find the proper treatment for your face fungus on an online site for a cheaper price than your local drug shoppe.
Babies
Thursday, May 6th, 2010There’s a new movie coming out – a documentary – called Babies. Someone gave it a tagline of “If you liked March of the Penguins, get ready to fall in love with Babies.” Now as a parent I know that the perfect audience for ANY movie about babies is babies themselves. For some strange reason, that’s not the target audience and this thing is rated PG! I’m shocked at them and their lack of what must be my money making foresight.
Or I was until I read that the babies crawl unsupervised through herds of cow. Then I understood it a little better – this is a horror flick.
More weight pills
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Like I’ve said before, there seems to be no end to the number of different ways you can lose the weight. Lipofuze is another of the new methods that you can try out if it’s right for you. With a combination of multiple different weight lose compounds, this could be just the thing for you to combine with eating less and exercising more. Pretty soon you’ll be seeing less of yourself in the mirror. And that’s a good thing.
I Love You Tomorrow
Thursday, May 6th, 2010I recently introduced my kids to the joys of ‘Annie’. I tried to explain ‘orphan’ to one of them and that led to me thinking of the most famous orphan of all and since I’ve got Netflix (this is not a paid endorsement unless you count the fact that I pay them) and it’s currently a ‘play instantly’ movie, I just pulled it up on the old blue screen (my nickname for my computer) and let them immerse themselves in an American classic.
Did I mention that they lvoed it?
Have You Gluttonized Your Post Today?
Friday, May 28th, 2010It seems some blog spammer has noticed my penchant for using big words. And that I don’t always use them right. And they just wanted to let me know. At least that’s what I glean from a comment like this:
“I was barest thrilled to unearth this site.I wanted to thanks you an eye to this great presume from!! I unquestionably enjoying every scarcely trace of it and I deliver you bookmarked to look into escape creative gluttonize you post”
Indeed my friends, I will “gluttonize you post” every time from now on!
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