Proof

Here is the proof that if you let your kid pick out his (or her) own shovel, it will get used!! :)

Yes Ma'am!

Sometimes those forwards of forwards of forwards (you get the idea) are worth really sharing!

DAMNITOL Take 2 and the rest of the world can go to hell for up to 8 full hours.

EMPTYNESTROGEN Suppository that eliminates melancholy and loneliness by reminding you of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait till they moved out!

ST. MOMMA'S WORT Plant extract that treats mom's depression by rendering preschoolers unconscious for up to two days.

PEPTOBIMBO Liquid silicone drink for single women. Two full cups swallowed before an evening out increases breast size, decreases intelligence, and prevents conception.

DUMBEROL When taken with Peptobimbo, can cause dangerously low IQ, resulting in enjoyment of country music and pickup trucks.

FLIPITOR Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers.

MENICILLIN Potent anti-boy-otic for older women. Increases resistance to such lethal lines as, 'You make me want to be a better person.'

BUYAGRA Injectable stimulant taken prior to shopping. Increases potency, duration, and credit limit of spending spree.

JACKASSPIRIN Relieves headache caused by a man who can't remember your birthday, anniversary, phone number, or to lift the toilet seat.

ANTI-TALKSIDENT A spray carried in a purse or wallet to be used on anyone too eager to share their life stories with total strangers in elevators.

NAGAMENT When administered to a boyfriend or husband, provides the same irritation level as nagging him, without opening your mouth.

SLOW Down

Let's see here. What has happened since my last post.
Snow. Probably some snow. Maybe a bit of snow. Oh, and I think it might have snowed. Kids have already used up all their built-in snow days for the school year. They love the snow days, but I betchya they sure won't like going longer in June.
KU basketball is still undefeated. So are the Patriots. Super Bowl is next week. Stupid Mannings (not Danny of course).
Hard drive on laptop crashed. I get to find some place to take it for a possible data recovery. Whoopdeedoo.
Thus, I found out just how slow my desktop is. RAM anyone? Apparently, there are different types.
Three Imitrex migraine. THAT was fun.
Andrew had his first overnight. It was a big success for all! :)
How to get your kid to help shovel snow? Have them pick out their own shovel! Has worked so far! heehee.
Happy Frozen Boogers to all!

First in the Nation

Yes, it is the first Tuesday in January of a presidential election year. New Hampsterites have the dubious honor of setting the tone for the nation. Caucus schmackus. Primaries are where it's at. As well as poor grammar.....

Whenever your primary is, GO VOTE!

Less than 36 hours

So, Mom is claiming hearing malfunction. This guest post was supposed to be from Dad. Instead, it is from this unknown, yet knowledgeable person:

The Difference Between Primaries and Caucuses
Guest Author - Kimberly G. Bonnette
The New Year is officially here and the Democratic Party presidential race continues to heat up. What's on the minds of the candidates lately? Political primary and caucus season, of course. Leading up to the party convention this July in Boston, these elections help determine who will receive the party's nomination. But, what is the difference between the primaries held in some states and the caucuses held in others, and what is their purpose?Both primaries and caucuses allow registered voters to influence a political party's nomination process. Every state is assigned a certain number of delegates (based upon population) who will attend the national convention and vote to select the party nominee. When citizens vote for a particular candidate, they are really voting to allocate their state's delegates to each candidate. The Democratic Party stipulates that delegates are apportioned based upon the percentage of votes a candidate receives.In addition to these pledged delegates, the Democratic Party also has unpledged delegates or superdelegates who comprise 15% of the total delegate pool. These superdelegates are high-ranking party and elected officials such as governors, congressional representatives, and DNC members. They may vote to nominate any candidate they choose and are not bound by the state's popular vote.The two main ways of assigning delegates are primaries and caucuses. A primary is simply an election that allows voters to go to the polls and cast their ballot for a candidate, thus determining their percentage of the state's delegates. A caucus is a state convention that provides a public place for party members to gather, hear speeches, and vote for delegates to represent candidates at the national convention. Some states only allow voters to participate in their party's primary while other states have no party restrictions and allow voters to participate in any one primary they choose.So, we have primaries, caucuses, delegates, superdelegates, and a convention, but for what end? Well, prior to the 20th century, candidates were predominately selected by party officials. Primaries and caucuses allow the average citizen to have a hand in determining the party's nominee and in influencing the party's platform. Finally, these early elections encourage candidates to campaign in more locales, which provide more opportunities for them to really hear the concerns of citizens nationwide. So, whether your state has a primary or a caucus, be sure your voice is heard. Vote!

Yes. Regardless. One must get out and vote!!!

Alliteration has to be the only reason

Wandered through the bookstore today, and a happy bright book caught my attention. "Fun with Physics". Is that possible? Gotta be the alliteration.....

Happy New Year of Frozen Boogers

Happy New Year a couple of days late. Since no one reads this anyway, doesn't really matter. I slept through the changing of the guards, and woke up quite refreshed and unhungover. Hopefully this means 2008 will, indeed, be cracking and a year of good decisions. So far, out of my control, I've had the following fly into my eyes: face lotion, diet pepsi, icy snowflakes, cheese. Thankfully, I'm very adept at eye drop application.

Today is a balmy 2 degrees. We are expecting a high of 9. These are farenheit degrees folks. Not celcius. Wicked cold. Thus, frozen boogers. Thank you Calvin. :)

Stay warm and happy.