My Thoughts On Lost

It feels like everything is starting to come together on Lost, and we're getting closer to the action-packed season finale.

I thought it was funny it was the first hundred for Obama and the first hundred for lost on the same night

Widmore, Daniel's father...who knew? And once again.....more daddy issues.

Penny's got a "brutha!"

I loved how Daniel told Eloise that he would make more time.

It was amusing when Hurley realizes they were in 1954, "Like Fonzie times."

I felt so bad for Daniel. He wanted his Mom to be proud of him. I wanted to cry when she shot him and he said, "You knew, you always knew. You knew this was going to happen and you sent me here anyway." He goes to the island because she said it would make her proud.

Who or what was Eloise willing to sacrifice her son for? The island? Jacob? Time will tell...

Where is Ben in all this future?

How did surgeon Jack learn to shoot so well? "I'll cover you"? Really?

Deals Are Great.......To Share

Milestones Grill and Bar’s Date Night is here.
Order ANY appetizer, entrée, or both, from Milestones menu and your date gets theirs free.

At participating Milestones Grill + Bar location on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 4 p.m. until close for Milestones Date Night. Order any two appetizers or two entrees (or two appetizers AND two entrees) from the Milestones menu and one of every two will be free. Free offer works as follows: The lower priced item of each pair of appetizers and each pair of entrées ordered will be removed from the bill. Offer applies to every group of two and any multiple of two. Offer does not apply for take-out. No sharing, please. Reservations and call-ahead seating will NOT be available for dinner on Wednesday April 29th. Not valid with any other offers. Not valid at Vancouver and Calgary Airport locations.

The Tarantino Mashup

Eclectic Method is a trio of video remix artists who rearrange the sights and sounds of music videos, motion pictures, and video games to the thrill of live audiences around the globe.

This re-cut and remix of Quentin Tarantino's films and soundtracks are a unique and cool audio-visual mashup.

They should be hired to make the trailer for the inevitable box set. Which is exactly what this video made me want to do.......hunker down for a marathon of Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown and Kill Bill I & II.

Hang on in the beginning, it picks up steam.

Song Of The Day: Heavenly Day By Patty Griffin

Such a distinctive voice.

Deal Of The Day: East Side Marios

East Side Mario’s Canada has a deal on 3 course meals for $13.99. This deal includes unlimited salad, or soup and garlic homeloaf! An awesome deal!

Ex-Gay Therapist On CNN

How incredibly sad that this disturbed man lives in denial.

Song Of The Day: Electric Barbarella By Duran Duran

This song is so infectious, it makes you want to go out and about, drink fancy drinks, dance and look posh while trying to hunt down some poor unsuspecting soul to take home.

Home For Sale

Check out this stunning former residence of legendary actress Bette Davis. It really is quite lovely and not so over the top.

Deal Of The Day: Pizza Pizza

Pizza seems to be the theme for the current Deal Of The Day Promos. From April 27th till May 3rd, 2009 order a medium cheese or pepperoni pizza for $5 walk in only. Pizza Pizza will also donate 50cents to Children’s Miracle Network

Song Of The Day: Invisible By Justine Bennett

Justine Bennett was born and raised the small town of Silverton, British Columbia, Canada. Her influences and inspiration come from a wide variety of artists such as Joni Mitchell, Alana Davis, Emmylou Harris, Ray Lamontagne, Fionna Apple, Tracy Chapman and most of all singer songwriter Sarah Mclachlan.

One of A Kind Auction

If I had money to burn...how I would love to purchase a few of these for our movie room. Check out this one-of-a-kind auction that is happening on May 1.

The Hollywood Wax Museum is selling more than 200 wax figures, props and original costumes. They range from life-size versions of The Fonz and the Three Stooges to an original Freddy Krueger outfit.

It appears the museum is updating its inventory, because several of the items come from the '80s...... a Thriller-era Michael Jackson, Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, Arsenio Hall, Mr. T and Macaulay Culkin are all being discarded in the sale.

Movie Trailer: The Boat That Rocked

This comedy which opens August 28th tells the story of a pirate radio station broadcasting from a boat in the UK in 1966. Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a DJ named The Count, and though director Richard Curtis has said his screenplay is a work of fiction, the character has been compared to real-life rogue DJ Emperor Rosko.

The soundtrack is filled with songs from The Kinks, The Turtles, The Box Tops and other '60s-era bands. The ensemble cast includes Flight of the Conchords' Rhys Darby and Kenneth Branagh.

Prince Interview

I love when Prince can be himself and open up and share.

Deal Of The Day: 241 Pizza

Here are 4 new printable coupons which offer the following deals:

6 Cans of Coca-Cola products for $1.99
8 Free Garlic Bread Sticks with any order
1lb Potato Wedges $1.99
4 Dipping Sauces $1.99
241 Pizza Coupons expire August 31st, 2009.

Song Of The Day: Paranoid Freak By The Trews

The newest music video from The Trews who I believe are another under rated Canadian group.

Laugh of The Day: White People Problems

Funny, sad and true.

Funny Videos Funny Cartoons More Video Clips

This Week I........

Worked 2 12 hour nightshifts and an 8 hour nightshift.

Worked an 8 hour overtime nightshift on PRA.

Worked out at the gym three times.

Watched Episodes 14-19 of One Tree Hill.

Went Shopping at The Pickering Town Centre with Kelly and the girls.

Went out for wings with old friends at Kelseys.

Attended my one year check up at the Dental Clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital......everything looks good.

Cleaned up and deleted alot of my old, old, old Emails.

Treated myself to some swanky new shoes.

Watched Transporter 3......did not enjoy as much as the first 2.

Chatted with my Mom on the telephone.

Had my home return to a some state of normalcy after Dog sitting and Parrot sitting.

Song Of The Day: No You Girls By Franz Ferdinand

Such a catchy song, danceable song that you can listen to over and over again.

Burger Grease Art

Check out this guy who paints the Mona Lisa using the grease from fast-food hamburgers.

Say It Isn't So

I have been away from the computer all day and when I check in what do I see.......my beloved Desmond from LOST is facing a sexual harrassment claim.

I am so disappointed. I thought it was Penny that he loved.

Song Of The Day: Easy By Barenaked Ladies

The video of this song is computer animated, but features the band's heads in "cutout" form as they enact a variety of children's fairy tales. It is the band's first video ever not to feature any visual performance of the song.

What Finger Are You

Why am I not surprised by my results?

You Are the Middle Finger

A bit fragile and dependent on your friends, you're not nearly as hostile as you seem. You are balanced, easy to get along with, and quite serious. However, you can get angry and fed up with those around you. And you aren't afraid to show it! You get along well with: The Index Finger Stay away from: The Pinky

What Finger Are You?

Susan Boyle Gets Makeover

I became euphorically high when I witnessed this lady stun the masses as she became an internet success. I love flawed characters. It is their flaws that endears me to them and once again I am pondering....."Why does everything have to be pretty in an unpretty world?"

Found Money

What happens when 20 wallets with fake ID & real money are dropped around GTA?

Song Of The Day: Again By Karima Francis

This 21 year-old singer-songwriter from Blackpool. Karima's songs have earned comparisons with Joan Armatrading, Tracey Chapman and Jeff Buckley. BBC online have described her voice as amazing.

Bad Parents

I read the headline of this article and immediately thought of todays current celebrity parents.......Dina Lohan, Jamie and Lynne Spears, Joe Simpson and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Deal Of The Day: Free PC Green Box

Sheila sent me this link to todays Deal Of The Day.......Spend $60 or more at Loblaws between April 22nd - 30th and you will receive a PC Green Box.

Just Say Yes

I am saying yes to......
........chocolate chip oatmeal cookies and cuddling on the couch with Brooke and Alley.
........sharing a bowl of popcorn, to cool days and bundling under the blankets at night.
...... cloudy afternoons perfect for movie watching.
.......coffee in the morning and blog reading.
.......roaming through chapters while making a wishlist in my head.
.......yes to library sales with hardbacks for $1 and paperbacks for 50 cents.
.......to enjoying community festivals.
...... Reaching out my foot in the middle of the night to feel my husbands feet - a little "sole" connection just for the sake of being able to
...... fresh pineapple for a snack.
....... Sitting at the dinner table with my family and doing the "what was the best part of your day" routine.
.......yes to peanut butter on apples.
.......to a glass of white wine while cooking
.......Standing at my kitchen window looking out at the birds
...... smiles from strangers.
.......to finding a table in the crowded cafeteria at work
.......finding forgotton money in a pocket.
....... yes to yummy candles and towels straight out of the dryer.
........to jeans that fit right and well worn t-shirts.
....... yes to grace and understanding and letting go of "shoulds."

Song Of The Day: Body Of Years By Mother Mother

I am loving this tune from this Vancouver based group.

Edarem Who Are You?

Who is this guy? Please tell me.

Billy Bob Is Still An Ass

Jimmy Kimmel kisses Billy Bob Thorntons ass while he talks about the radio interview that went poorly, touring, and eating.

Song Of The Day: Heart Of The Matter + Umbrella By India Arie

India covered Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter" and it has been featured in the trailers to the film Sex and the City: The Movie.

Laugh Of The Day: Being White

Is it wrong that this made laugh?

Song Of The Day: Super Duper Love (Diggin' On You) By Joss Stone

"Super Duper Love (Are You Diggin' on Me)" is a song by Willie "Sugar Billy" Garner, released in 1975 as a single from his 1975 album Super Duper Love. It was made famous when English soul singer Joss Stone covered the song's part one for her debut album, The Soul Sessions (2003).
Stone's version is featured on the soundtrack to the 2004 films The Prince and Me and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, as well as in 2005's Monster-in-Law.

Top 10 Twitter Tips

It is ironic that most of my friends think I am computer savvy because I blog. Nothing could be further from the truth. I think one of my strengths when it comes to computers is that I try to stay current and I play around and learn by trial and error. I still learning my way on Twitter and am always finding myself getting stuck. This little handy reference guide may prove useful.

Nurse Jackie

I love being a nurse and often feel so privileged to be a significant part of my patients and their family's lives. This show which stars Edie Falco as a hospital nurse who's, ahem, "walking the line between saint and sinner " so appeals to me.

Baby Congrats

Meridith Grey is expecting.

Deal Of The Day: Free McDonalds Coffee

Sheila alerted me to this current promo.......
From April 20 - May 3, 2009 start your day with a free small cup of McDonald’s premium roast coffee, made with the finest hand picked, 100% Aribica beans. Wake up to the delicious, fire roasted, full-bodied flavour, every morning from 5:00 - 10:30am.

Song Of The Day: Scooby Doo Theme Song

Zoinks!!! Doesn't this bring back memories?

Good Reading........Facts On Farts

In our home I often sit with my daughters and ask them if they learned anything new recently. They share with me all sorts of interesting and amazing tidbits of knowledge they have acquired. Lately they have been turning the table and posing this question to me and because of this I have made it my personal goal to file away some random amazing facts that I can share with them. Because of this article I learned some good ones.....

People even fart shortly after death.

Women fart just as much as men.

Fart producing foods are.....corn, bell peppers, califlower, raisins, cabbage, milk, bread, eggs, beer.

One doctor revealed that the effort it takes to refrain from farting may contribute to hemerrhoids.

Apparently it is normal for Dogs to like the smell of Human Farts.

Fish, Turtles and Horses Fart too.

The highest output of farts is by the termite.

Different words for Farts.

And who doesn't enjoy a good Fart rhyme like ....."Better to fart and bear the shame, Than hold the fart and bear the pain! "

This Week I.........

Worked 2 12 hour night shifts.
Worked out at the gym three times.
Went for a hike with Alley along one of the local walking trails.
Watched Episodes 5-13 of the first season of One Tree Hill.
Chatted with my Mom on the telephone.
Attended my Book Club for the review of Chocolat which had the highest turnout with 12 people in attendance.
Attended my daughters swimming lessons.
Cooked an amazing Pulled Pork in my crockpot.
Baked and decorated Brookes 12th Birthday Cake.
Had a birthday dinner celebration at the Keg Mansion in Toronto.
Nursed my youngest daughter during a sick day from school.
Started spring cleaning in the girls bedrooms.

Begun a week of Dog and Parrot sitting for my parents.

Brookes 12th Birthday

Brooke Emily Rae turned 12 yesterday.

She requested to have one of her good friends join us for dinner and a sleepover. I asked her where she wanted to go for dinner and she chose.....The Keg Mansion in Toronto.

Garth nor I had ever been there but Brooke has. She went a few years ago with the family of another friend after they spent the day at the ROM.

I remember Brooke being quite impressed with this restaurant as she revealed, "It was the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been to Mommy and they make the best chicken strips and french fries anywhere."

Recently when I have been sharing that this is where Brooke has chosen to dine.....friends have mentioned that it must be because of the ghost stories and sightings. I mentioned this to Brooke and she was intrigued as she had no knowledge of this.

When we arrived at the restaurant the Hostesses and Manager became aware that it was Brooke's birthday and spent time sharing stories and the history of the building.

They seated us in the library close to the ghost friendly stairs.

Brooke was given the Ghost Log (a journal of documented sightings by customers and staff) to peruse through during the wait for her dinner.

Lucky for me it was Crab celebration at the Keg and we all enjoyed the feast and service. Our waitress who was named Jill went above and beyond making this a special celebration offering the 3 girls free individual veggie & cracker trays while they waited for their meal and a special piece of birthday cake for all of us to share.

It was a grand celebration that I think Brooke will remember always.

Song Of The Day: You Are So Beautiful By Joe Cocker

Beauty is sometimes in the eye of the beholder. That can be easily said of anyone who loves someone else. When you truly love someone, it dosen’t matter what he/she looks like. You are beautiful to the beholder. Joe said it best here in this fantastically soulful rendering of this song.

Another Gem From My Dad

Every so often my father will send along a link that I feel is worthy of sharing. This is one. This clip from the British Television show "Britain's Got Talent" has already had nearly 22 million hits on YouTube. Susan Boyle is a woman I was cheering for right from the start and when she soared past everyones expectations I felt tremendous joy. I so love that she does not even begin to understand what potential she has.

Great Casting

Soon there will be a new face in "Nip/Tuck". TV Guide reported that Melanie Griffith has been cast as Kimbers mother.....Brandie, the character which is described as "beautiful and considerate" and will visit her daughter from Wisconsin.

Heard In My House

This afternoon while sitting with my youngest daughter she asked, " Have you ever had lumpy dick?" I thought my hearing impairment was playing tricks on my ears as there is no way my daughter could know about my honeymoon and every night since......ha,ha,ha. I asked her to repeat what she said and sure enough she explained that it used to be a food that they ate during the Pioneer days. I remained skeptical and asked Brooke if she had heard about this during her studies on Pioneer times. Brooke responded with a negative and suggested I look it up on Google. Her exact response was "Look under images." I decided to go the safer route and my Alley was correct there is such a recipe for Lumpy Dick. Who knew?

Happy Birthday Brooke

As my eldest daughter turns 12 today I am reminded that she is somewhere in between little and big.

I have been thinking a lot about her as a baby lately. Remembering the sweet
plump little bundle of joy she was and how I loved to hold her, smell her and feed her.
I miss those days of innocence and simplicity.
Now I have a wise, strong willed, opinionated, yet very naive young woman under my wing.
And I have to teach her properly and let her take flight.
It is a big responsibility but together with her father, I look forward to the journey.

Brooke, I sincerely hope all your dreams will become realities. I hope I am here to see them all come true. Don’t be afraid to dream big, remember to laugh often, and love with passion.

I love you forever,

I like you for always,

As long as I’m living

My BABY you’ll be.

I love you

Mom

Song Of The Day: My Wish By Rascal Flatts

Today my eldest daughter.......Brooke turns 12 years old. Todays song of the day is dedicated to her because .......well......this is my wish for her.

Trailer: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince

Release Date July 17th.

Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia in 2007, Earth Hour quickly grew into a global observance. More than 1,000 cities in over 80 countries observed Earth Hour 2009 on Saturday March 28th, as homes, office towers and landmarks turned off their lights for an hour starting at 8.30 pm local time to raise awareness about climate change and the threat from rising greenhouse gas emissions.
If you click on the images in this article, you'll see the lights go down in each city....not off...down.

Song Of The Day: Her Eyes By Pat Monahan

Patrick "Pat" Monahan is the lead singer and songwriter for the Grammy award winning band Train. He is a successful solo artist, and has collaborated with multiple artists. Pat plays percussion, saxophone, mandolin, flute, electric violin, clarinet, trombone, and bongos.
Pat released his first solo album, Last of Seven, on September 18, 2007.
His first solo single, "Her Eyes", was released to radio stations in July and made the top 10 of Billboard's Hot AC chart.