Candy Code

I wish everyone had adopted this candy code on Halloween when I was a kid.

Song Of The Day: Spooky By Dusty Springfield

Keeping with the Halloween mood here is a spooky little tune.

The Scariest Movie Moments

In keeping with the Halloween spirit.....this link provides us with a list of the creepiest, bloodiest, most twisted moments from your favorite all-time shockers.

RIP:Estelle Reiner

Estelle Reiner, who uttered the famous line, "I'll have what she's having," after watching Meg Ryan fake an orgasm in the movie "When Harry Met Sally," has died. She was 94.

Joaquin Phoenix Quitting Acting

Phoenix has one more film due for release, Two Lovers, co-starrting Gwyneth Paltrow.
Give him some time, I believe he'll make a comback.

More Tony Stark....Yeah!!!

Robert Downey Jr. has made a deal with Marvel to play Iron Man in more movies.

Double Play Song Of The Day: People Get Ready

I love this Curtis Mayfield performance from Night Music with Taylor Dane performs backing vocals.


However, Eva Cassidy is one of my favorite artists of all time and her life here on earth was much too short.

The ABC's Of Jewelgurl

A is for age: 42

B is for burger of choice: Harveys makes a burger a beautiful thing. Although I don't eat burgers much anymore.

C is for the car I drive: 2000 Pontiac Montana

D is for your dog's name: Jedi (and she is a girl)

E is for essential item you use every day: Toothpaste

F is for favorite TV show at the moment: The closer (I am currently watching season 1)

G is for favorite game: Trivia Pursuit

H is for home town: Bowmanville

I is for instruments you play: I use to play the organ (Hammond)

J is for favorite juice: Cranberry

K is for whose bum you'd like to kick: Mean, disrespectful people.

L is for last restaurant at which you ate: I seriously can't remember....obviously it has been too long. I must be in hibernation mode now that the cool weather is here.

M is for your favorite Muppet: Animal as he is a wild and unpredictable creature who follows his base instincts.

N is for number of piercings: Two…earlobes.

O is for overnight hospital stays: 2 open heart surgeries, 2 births, 2 overnight chemo sessions, 1 sinus surgery.

P is for people you were with today: Garth, Brooke & Alley. The vet. My insurance lady.

Q is for what you do with your quiet time: Blog, read, listen to music and watch TV & movies. (But it's rarely quiet)

R is for biggest regret: Sweating the small stuff (If I only knew then.....what I know now.)

S is for status: Wife and mother.

T is for time you woke up today: Around 7:30 am.

U is for what you consider unique about yourself: I have no tattoos or piercings other than my ears.

V is for vegetable you love: Tomato ( yes I know they are actually a fruit but I include them in my daily servings of vegetables)

W is for worst habit: Swearing and my love of caffeine.

X is for x-rays you've had: Dental, sinus, and chest.

Y is for yummy food you ate today: Coffee, cherry tomatoes and strawberry, rhubarb crisp......yummmm.

Z is for zodiac: Cancer as in crab which I can be if I don't get enough sleep.

TV Alert

Sarah Silverman will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight.

Important Rules And Advice That I Have Learned To Live By

1.) When shaking hands, grip firmly and look him in the eye.

2.) Follow instructions........you’ll be done in half the time. ( My husband never follows instructions and always tries to wing it......ugh! )

3.) An hour with your grandparents is time well spent.

4.) You are what you do, not what you say.

5.) In Monopoly, buy the orange properties......they get the most traffic.

6.) When in the woods, be quiet.

7.) Keep iced tea in the fridge. It's healthy, cold, and cheap.

8.) Honking your horn won't make them go faster.

9.) Be a well-informed voter.

10.) Watch a lightning storm from a safe spot. But watch em.

11.) Surround yourself with smart people.

12.) Stand up to bullies. You'll only have to do it once.

13.) If you've made your point, stop talking.

Is David Letterman Calling Lauren Conrad An Idiot?

Please tell me she is actually smarter than she presents.

Song Of The Day: If I Were A Boy By Beyonce'

I really like this song. I think the line, 'If I were a boy, I think I could understand how it feels to love a girl/I swear I'd be a better man' is reflected beautifully in this video.

This Website Is Going To Grow Big Over The Next Few Days

This site was put together in response to some people thinking that there are two kinds of Americans..... real Americans, and, false Americans?

Short clips are posted daily, and so far submissions have been quite diverse.

New On DVD

These are some new DVD releases this week that interest me and may interest you.

1.) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream -This four hour documentary traces Petty’s life in full circle, from his youth in Gainesville to his momentous 2006 homecoming concert in commemoration of his thirtieth anniversary in music.
Tom Petty tells his own story here, along with Heartbreakers past and present. Vintage footage, including home movies and rare television show clips, supplements the narration with valuable context and substance. As well, commentary by the likes of Stevie Nicks, Jeff Lynne, Eddie Vedder, and Jackson Browne offer a unique perspective of Petty, from friends and colleagues who admittedly are as much fans as the people who come to his concerts. You can view trailer here.

2.) Billy The Kid - A documentary about a 15-year-old who loves KISS, karate and is a little bit different from his classmates in small-town Maine.

3.) National Lampoon's Animal House: 30th Anniversary Edition - This may be a good gift idea as it comes with a a documentary about the film, interviews and more.

4.) Body Of War - A documentary of an American soldier gravely wounded in Baghdad, and his tortured physical and emotional struggle to find place of comfort back home. It is directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro. Eddie Vedder provides the music.

5.) Hell Ride - Quentin Tarantino produced this B movie biker flick that stars Michael Madsen and features Dennis Hopper.

Song Of The Day: Family By Zach Gill (featuring Jack Johnson)

Zach Gill is a member of the surf rock and jam band ALO, the band that is perhaps best known as the opening act of Jack Johnson's In Between Dreams tour, although now he has taken a permanent spot in Jack Johnson's band.

Song Of The Day: Helpless By KD Lang

K. D. Lang sings Helpless standing in for Neil Young who was recovering in the hospital. Juno awards 2005.
The "town in North Ontario" referred to in the opening line of the song is often presumed to be Ontario native Young's hometown. Young himself cleared up the rumors in a 1995 Mojo interview with Nick Kent:

"Well, it's not literally a specific town so much as a feeling. Actually, it's a couple of towns. Omemee, Ontario, is one of them. It's where I first went to school and spent my 'formative' years. Actually I was born in Toronto..."

Weekend Recap

Spent a pretty laid back weekend. It was sweet bliss! Friday I headed to the gym after work and put in a pretty good workout. When I came home, my dear friend Kelly was picking up my girls to take them out for the evening premiere of High School Musical 3. (Better her than I)

I spent the evening lounging, sipping wine, dining on a great meal prepared by hubby and enjoying each others company without the little munchkins underfoot.

Saturday we spent the morning running errands and then home to watch Iron Man. What a rush! It was fun and Robert Downey Jr. never disappoints me. I loved the ending.

We spent Saturday evening having dinner with friends and once again I was pampered with hospitality. If you are keeping score.....you will note, this is two nights in a row that I have not had to cook. I could get used to this.

Sunday morning was spent finishing up homework and playing on computer. Later in the afternoon we watched The Incredible Hulk. It was another superhero success.

Song Of The Day: Colors By Amos Lee (feat. Norah Jones)

Amos Lee has toured with musicians such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, and Merle Haggard.

Wassup 2008

Its been eight long years since the boys said "wassup" to each other. This video reflects the effects of a down economy and imminent and much needed change in the White House.

Amy Poehler Gives Birth to a Baby Boy

Amy Poehler gave birth early Saturday according to reports. The name of Amy Poehler's baby boy is Archie Arnett.
Just last weekend Amy was doing that Sarah Palin rap.

What I Love About Facebook

Yesterday I mentioned that I find MySpace pages over rated. I do admit however to spending time on Facebook. As a young girl and adolescent I lived in various places throughout Canada and the world. Thanks to Facebook, I have been able to reconnect with some people from my past and ride the wave of nostalgia. Just a few weeks ago my friend Rafael sent me these photos via Facebook. I was living in Maracaibo, Venezuela and attended grade 7 & 8 at Escuela Bella Vista.

More Vacation Photos

Site Of The Day: Electron Microscope Site

Explore familiar and unexpected views of the microscopic world with these colorized images from electron microscopes at the University of Hawaii.

Guitar Hero 4

Michael Phelps, Alex Rodriguez, Kobe Bryant, & Tony Hawk dance in their under apparel for “Guitar Hero”.

Things That Are Overrated

I spent time having dinner with friends this evening. One of them shared with me that my blog has been a little lacking and it has lost its oomph.....they went as far to call it boring....zzzzzzz.

Wowza! That hurts.

What is a girl to do? I sucked up the criticism. I even asked for suggestions.

I asked "What is it that you would like me to blog about?"

My friend shared that she enjoyed when I shared personal stories or revealed what is going on in my life.

I apologized for my lack of Cancer and Chemo stories now that I am on the mend. I apologized for being on the path to recovery and having not so much uniqueness to share. She laughed and told me that is not what she meant. I know that she is happy for my good health but she also wants to share the small moments and the musings of my mind. This is for you Cait.....I aim to please.

Things that are overrated:

1.) Lord of the Rings movies

2.) Crocs - only for the operating room, for fishermen, acceptable for working in the garden and on small children.

3.) Myspace - The pages can be too overwheming.

4.) Celebrity Scientologists and Kabbalists. Enough already..... we get it.... you're cool.

5.) Poker

6.) Starbucks Coffee - Totally overpriced. I can't believe people are willing to pay a small fortune for a coffee. C'mon people, it's a bean with hot water.

7.) Being politically correct.

8.) Cakes from Bakeshops - I have begun to make my own cakes when our family is having a celebration and it is so much fun to decorate the cakes myself to suit the occasion.

9.) Ring tones - How many do we really need?

10.) MSN

11.) Going shopping on Boxing Day - Ugh!!!!

Song Of The Day: Ripple By The Grateful Dead

Listening to this the other night on vinyl I relized that this is one of the other great things that came out of the year 1970 other than my husband.

When life brings complications, it helps to remember that happiness is simple......so true!

Ron Howard Talks About The Election

Click here to see another humorous political video.

Trailer For The Haunting in Connecticut

The movie claims to be based on the true story of a family's supernatural ordeal after they move to CT to seek treatment for their sons cancer. Soon the son grows increasingly disturbed by paranormal activity that seems to inhabit and possess the house.

Song Of The Day : Sex On Fire By Kings Of Leon

This song is so smokin' hot it is on fire.

Link Of The Day: The Big Picture

This website has some of the most incredible photos I have seen. Check it out.

Change We Need Rally

In Richmond Virginia.....







Here is another clip that reveals more of Obamas character and says it all....

PunkNews.org is streaming a new Johnny Cash tribute album.
All Aboard: A Tribute to Johnny Cash includes contributions by MxPx, The Dresden Dolls, members of Lucero and The Hold Steady, The Loved Ones, The Bouncing Souls and others. Songs include Folsom Prison Blues, Cry Cry Cry, Delia's Gone and Man in Black.
Here's a full tracklisting.

Shatner vs. Takei

The Shatner Project is a series of videos that Boston Legal star William Shatner has been doing with his daughter Liz. In one he talked about not being in the new Star Trek flick, and in the latest he goes off on being hated by former costar George Takei.
Takei has had a problem with Shatner since the early Trek days (something to do with Shatner's ego and wanting close-ups and not giving other stars more screen time), and most recently Takei didn't invite Shatner to his wedding, even though he did invite Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, and Walter Koenig.

Song Of The Day: Honey Honey By Feist

Leslie Feist has said, she felt the need to take a break from the music business following the success of her fourth studio album, The Reminder.

“[My career] has become kind of large and it really began for me very, very small,” she said, “like me alone in my bedroom with my four-track and a pair of headphones.
“I just need to go back there for a while to get my bearings again and then know what to do next. I just need to let it rest for a minute.”

Alyson Hannigan Is Pregnant!

The How I Met Your Mother star, 34, and her husband, actor Alexis Denisof, 42, will welcome their first child this spring.

Lost Promo Leaves me Tingly....I'm So Excited!

Check out the promo for Lost's new season. Good to see Daniel definitely made it back to the island, that gives hope that maybe he brings Jin with him!

Man Decorates Basement With $10 Worth Of Sharpie

Charlie Kratzer started his basement art project home by painting the walls a classic cream and using ten dollars of Magic Markers and Sharpies.

Click here to see a 360 panoramic view.

Heidi Klum Likes Milk

Heidi Klum is the latest model to lend her standing around skills to the Got Milk? campaign. You can see behind the scenes photos at Why Milk...

Song Of The Day: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Please Read The Letter

What a wonderful blend of vocals.

Another Great Christmas Idea For Garth

This book comes with more than 2,500 questions about the Star Wars universe, and you can quiz yourself or friends by playing the built-in electronic device.

Charie Green

My Dad sent me this clip of Charlie Green. He was a contestestant in Britains Got Talent. It is hard to believe he is 10 years old. Great melody.

Letterman at Taco Bell

Christmas Shopping Has Started

I just sent my father on a mission. Keep your fingers crossed. Future Shop has a great deal of the day. I checked four stores in my area for stock and unfortunately they were all out.....but there is always Brantford. Yeah for Brantford and yeah for my dad!

How Far Will A Condom Stretch?

Song Of The Day: Sweet Soul Music By Arthur Conley

I like how this song pays homage to other soul singers like Lou Rawls, Wilson Pickett, James Brown and Otis Redding.

What Is A McDLT?

This retro Mc Donalds commercial features Jason Alexander with hair prancing around the street singing about some godforsaken McDonald's sandwich. Check out the huge styro foam container as well.

Rachael Ray Corn Porn

Am I the only one that finds it unbelievable that neither that guest lady, Rachel, or any of her producers did not realize how this would look before they put it on the air......then again my mind is always in the gutter.

Song Of The Day: Human By The Killers

I am loving this tune which has generated some considerable confusion and debate over a lyric in the chorus of the song. This is regarding whether or not Brandon Flowers is saying "denser" or "dancer", when posing the question "Are we human or are we denser/dancer?"
On the band's official website, the biography section states that Flowers is singing "Are we human, or are we dancer?" and also says that Flowers said the lyrics were inspired by a disparaging comment made by Hunter S. Thompson about how America was raising a generation of dancers.

Evan Jake Takes On The Cable Company

Who can't relate to this when they call the cable company?

Food Network Magazine

As some people know, I'm a fan of Food Network. When there doesn't seem to be anything on the major networks the first cable network I'll channel-surf to is Food Network. The shows manage to be entertaining even if you don't use the information in them, and I'm getting a lot of my recipes these days from the network and their web site. Just this afternoon I had a friend call up asking for 2 of my recent cooking successes.

Now they've launched a magazine to go along with the channel.

Lifecycle Of A Leaf

Someone with a little time on their hands put together this cool collection of leaves.

Laugh Of The Day

Garth thought my Dad might get a chuckle out of this.....

A woman was standing nude looking in her bedroom mirror.
She said to her husband, “I feel fat and ugly. Pay me a compliment.”
He replied, “Your eyesight’s damn near perfect.”

American friends, if you are still unsure as to who you are going to vote for in the upcoming Presidential election this site may be of interest to you.

Just select which statement you agree with on a a few topics and the Match-O-Meter will show you the candidate you’re more aligned with.

Weatherman Proposes Live On TV

A feel good video.

Song Of The Day - Part 1: Once Upon A Dream By Emily Osment

This is my youngest daughters favorite song right now and it played during the parade when the Sleeping Beauty Float went by. She mentioned that I put songs up that other people suggest but never what she likes. My choice will follow later.

Travis Barker has used his MySpace page to update his fans on his progress.

I think he is looking better than ever but his right hand still look rough.

Britney Has A new Website

Britney Spears has recently unveiled her new website where she will give her fans access into her world, like no paparazzi lens ever could........ including exclusive photos, videos and latest news from Britney herself.

Song Of The Day:Reach Out, I'll Be There By The Four Tops

RIP, Mr Levi Strubb.

James Early Jones Recites The Alphabet

Check out this bizarre video of a young James Earl Jones reciting the alphabet.

Another Reason I Love Dennis Leary

In Dennis Learys new book he expresses his feelings on the increasing rise of autism. This guy must have been reading my mind.

"There is a huge boom in autism right now because inattentive mothers and competitive dads want an explanation for why their dumb-ass kids can't compete academically, so they throw money into the happy laps of shrinks . . . to get back diagnoses that help explain away the deficiencies of their junior morons. I don't give a fuck what these crackerjack whack jobs tell you - yer kid is NOT autistic. He's just stupid. Or lazy. Or both."

I feel the same way about ADD and the ADHD.

These comments have upset Jenny McCarthy who is an activist for young autism sufferers.