A Day At The Peterborough LiftLocks

Today Garth and I took the girls to Peterborough on a sightseeing boat cruise that goes through the worlds tallest lift locks. The weather was cooperative, the captain of the boat was informative and humorous as he shared his knowledge of the area. What a great way to spend the afternoon.

Cory Feldman And PETA

Corey Feldman appears in a PETA advertisement.

I Hope Spielberg Watches YouTube

Mathieu Ratthe is a Canadian filmmaker who dreams of directing an adaptation of The Talisman, the 1984 fantasy novel written by Stephen King and Peter Straub.
The only problem is that Stephen Spielberg has held on to the rights for nearly 25 years, and the story has never made it to the screen.
Ratthe decided to film a demo for the film and post it on YouTube.

Lets hope that Mr. Spielberg views the clip and recgnizes the potential of Mathieu Ratthe.

Laugh Of The Day

Elton, Ben & Jerry

Elton John has been honored with a Ben & Jerry's flavor.

Buffy Verses Batman

Buffy is about to beat Batman in RedEye's "best superhero" tournament. I know Buffy has fans but c'mon.......

Feist On Seasame Street

Watch as Feist performs a reworked version of 1234 on Sesame Street and at the end of the video I bet you are smiling.

Dog Whisperer

My Garden Zombie Eats Annoying Children

We have this nighbourhood kid who can be annoying as hell.
She comes to call on the girls at the weirdest times.......8 in the morning and 9 at night. She has some anger issues that she takes out on my girls.
I do not want to directly want to tell the girls that they cannot play with her. I think it is best to sit back with a watchful eye and let things be revealed themselves over time.
Brooke and Alley will then decide when they have had enough.
Maybe if I plant this lawn ornament it will subtly scare her away.

I Bought It On E-Bay

Cleaning Myths

Don't use dish washing liquid to clean your car. Plastic cutting boards as opposed to wooden cutting boards. Do you think washing items frequently gets rid of dust mites? What is the validity of the 5 second rule?

Laugh Of The Day

This Boy Has Talent

Get this dude a Tama drum kit. It starts slow but by the end........Wowza!!

Song of The Day: Pocketful Of Sunshine By Natasha Bedingfield

You can even sing along karaoke style to this cheery little ditty.

Another Celebrity Couple Split

Americas sweethearts Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are calling it quits.
Wow, maybe she really was f***king Matt Damon after all.

My Thoughts On Big Brother

I think I like more people in the house than I usually do.

I have to agree with Sheila.......this lady can go.


I don't care what the dude calls himself......a mixologist is a still a bartender.


Dan tells us alot about himself when he is in the diary room saying that he’s not concerned with behaving in a way contrary to his religious beliefs because he can just go to confession and “get that taken care of.” How convenient!!!!


I found it funny when Renny said she found it appalling when Great Grandpa Jerry AKA HOH gave Aprils breasts a grope.......like she is a good role model for appropriate behaviour.


Those cars in the first competition were sweet although I was disappointed that the mixologist won.


I think it will be funny to watch Jerry start voguing all over the house with his arms crossed sign that he made up with Brian. I think he could haven chosen something a little more discreet.

A Bad Day At The Bank Drive Thru

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Cute Birthday Greeting

My gal pal Heather sent me this cute E card today and I loved it enough to share its cuteness. Thanks Heather for brightening my day.

Today I Turn 42.

Because I turn 42 today I give you 42 random, pointless, trivial (and perhaps a little bit interesting) facts that you may or may not know about me...

1. My middle name is Darlene

2. My parents names are Ray and Fay

3. Some things I wanted to be when I was a child.....teacher, an actress, a wife & mother.

4. I've had 2 open heart surgeries, 2 C-sections and 2 sinus surgeries. (Double your pleasure. Double your fun.)

5. I got my ears pierced when I was 12.

6. I love sunglasses and have more pairs than I ever need.

7. One of my life dreams is to spend an extended period of time exploring Europe.

8. I lived in South America for 2 years.

9. One thing I have absolutely no interest in ever doing is bungee jumping.

10. I could never give up Cheese.

11. I have been known to laugh at inappropriate times.

12. I have a bit of a potty mouth (which I am working on improving)........thats bullshit actually.

13. I steal pens from anywhere that offers free pens as I am always buying them yet there is never one around when I need one.

14. I never finish my coffee or tea.

15. I spend too much time on facebook.

16. Getting a grocery cart with a wonky wheel, or one that leans one way drives me crazy.

17. I despise word verifications.

18. I have tendency to pull up the bottom sheets when I sleep driving my husband crazy.

19. I find clowns scary.

20. I love libraries.

21. I don't know how to text message and have no desire to learn.

22. Since having Cancer, I tell people I love them much more freely than keeping my feelings inside.

23. One of my life goals/dreams is to learn to surf.

24. I once had to go for a interview before a judge because of how many speeding tickets I had.

25. Now, I drive slower than most on the highways.

26. I used to love eating grilled cheese and peanut butter.

27. I give my children a few days off of school each year to spend leisure time with Garth and I.

28. I am not good at math and find it a struggle to help my daughter with her grade 5 math homework.

29. I never leave my house without checking the weather forecast.

30. Goodbyes are difficult for me.

31. I am terrible at telling jokes.

32. I have never seen an episode of 24.

33. I make killer brownies.

34. I'm a really good listener. Everyone tells me this therefore I know. Just because I don’t actually call my friends, I'm very good at listening to them.

35. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

36. I like to play chess.

37. One movie I could watch over and over again is......"Uncle Buck"

38. I was 29 when I got married.

39. I am allergic to Ibuprophen.

40. I like being the only one up in the morning.

41. I participated in a Caesar Salad making contest with some friends and my salad was voted best-tasting.

42. I love canoing.

Song Of The Day: I'm Yours By Jason Mraz

This song is pure joy!

Link Of The Day: Buffet Libre

Link here for a website that may appeal if you are an '80s music lover and indie-rock afficionado.
So far, the site has accumulated 60 covers of '80s songs by various indie bands and they are all available for free download.
An added bonus is that the site even links to YouTube videos of the original versions.

Let's Cook S'mores

As summer nights cool down, it's fun to be able to extend your time outside and stay warm while cuddling up by the fire and roasting marshallows.

Currently I have the firepit featured on the right.

But, Oh how I would love this one.

Laugh Of The Day

Go ahead......reach in and grab a can.

Big Brother House Tour With Juli Chen

The retro kitchen is kind of cool but the rest of the house looked like a bad design challenge from some sort of interior design show.

I Guess I Won't Be Making Salsa

More than 1,000 people now have become ill from salmonella initially linked to raw tomatoes, a sobering milestone Wednesday that makes this the worst foodborne outbreak in at least a decade. Adding to the confusion, the government is warning certain people to avoid types of hot peppers, too.

Unique Baby Names

There has been some recent discussion of odd baby names.

The newest in that trend is little Sunday Rose Kidman Urban who joins the long line of Suri, Apple, Coco and Rumour. While most of these names make us shake our heads the parents are very pleased with what they have chosen. Here are some more strange celebrity names.

Free Slurpee Day!!!

Every July 11th (7/11), 7-Eleven offers free 7.11 oz Slurpees all across Canada.

Deal Of The Day: Stevia Sample

Stevia Sweet is a zero-calorie sweetener made from the stevia plant. Stevia Sweet offers an all-natural, healthy way to improve the flavour of your favourite foods and beverages.

Link here to order a free sample of Stevia Sweet Sweetener.

More Gems From My Dad

I love that my Dad shares these clips with me. He watches the program "Americas got talent" and then shares the best bits. It works well with my time management regime of trying to fit everything in.

First up is Kyle Rifkin and all I can say is what an amazing set of pipes he has.


This clip of 11 year old Victoria Jacob kind of grossed me out. I also want to know how her male siblings feel after Mom has pretty much told everyone on national TV that Victoria is their golden child.


Then there was this guy from So you think you can dance. He has some pretty impressive moves.


All of that is well and good but nobody can top my new Reality TV crush.......this guy has stage presence and he is from Toronto to boot.

Peach Pit Owner "Nat" to Star on 90210 Spin-Off

90210 spin-off is getting another familiar face.......Peach Pit owner Nat!

Big Stars To Appear On Elvis Costellos Variey Show

Elvis Costello has signed on to host a new Sundance Channel TV show, "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ...," which will be produced in conjunction with Elton John's Rocket Pictures production company.

The show, which will feature 13 one-hour episodes, will air on CTV in Canada and Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.

Blue Jays Rock The 4th Inning

It is now 8:22 and Garth and I tuned in late to view the game. It was 8:00 when we settled into watch the game. It was the bottom of the 4th inning and the score was 1-0 for Baltimore. In 22 minutes the Jays got 7 runs. Woo Hoo!!!!!

Usher & Son On Cover Of Essence Magazine

In this issue Usher talks about the ups and downs of being married, the choices he’s made, and being the best father he can be to his son, Usher Raymond V. His baby is too cute. I love the hat.

Cast Addition To Fifth Season Of Rescue Me

Michael J. Fox may be joining the cast of to Rescue Me.

Summer Tv Sucks

As far back as I can remember TV has had an active role in my life.

Some people might be ashamed to admit this but I am not.

Episodes and periods of my life can be defined by the television I watched.

I grew up watching Seasame Street, Uncle Bobby, Captain Kangaroo, Mr Dressup, Romper Room, Tiny Talent Time.

These shows evolved into the Donny & Marie Show, Sonny & Cher, Battle Of The Network Stars, Thats Incredible.

I remember Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Magnum PI, Different Strokes, The Cosby Show, Who's The Boss, Growing Pains, Facts of Life, The Wonder Years, Family Ties, Dukes Of hazzard.

There were times you could even catch me watching episodes of the Price is Right during the morning hours. I went through an afternoon soap phase of watching The Young & The Restless and Days Of Our Lives.

I still reflect fondly on Friends, Seinfield, Mad About You, Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, Party Of Five, 90210, Once & Again. Now I can be found watching Lost, big Brother, American Idol, NCIS, Family Guy.........but I must say.........now that summer is here there is nothing to watch.

Summer TV Sucks.

I need to stock up on some new box set of televison programs to watch. Any suggestions?

Superhero Tournament

This has been a huge summer for superhero movies, so it makes sense that someone would launch a tournament to determine one hero to rule them all.
Link here to vote for your favorite superheroes of all time. It is only the first round and voting for this round will end on Friday July 11th. My tried and true favorite has always been SpiderMan.

The Cast Of Big Brother Revealed

Big Brother Season 10 is set to premiere on CBS Sunday, July 13th and the cast has been revealed.

Following its July 13 debut, Big Brother will move into its regular thrice-weekly broadcast schedule -- with Tuesday night episodes airing at 9PM ET/PT beginning July 15 and Wednesday night episodes airing at 8PM ET/PT beginning the next night and serving as the tenth-season's live eviction show.

After reading their bios........my pick at this stage is Jerry, he's 75, a married great-grandfather, and a retired marketing executive. He is in great shape and has never missed an episode of the show in all nine previous seasons. He's also been a fan of the live feeds.

I'm sure my opinion will change over the course of the season.

Song Of The Day: There She Goes

It's a double play day........Enjoy!!!

Tongue Twisters

I can barely say these in my head......

-Clean clams crammed in clean cans.
-Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks.
-I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish, but if you wish the wish the witch wishes, I won’t wish the wish you wish to wish.
-Stupid superstition!

-If Stu chews shoes, should Stu choose the shoes he chews?
-Santa’s Short Suit Shrunk
-Who slit the sheetThe sheet is slitWhoever slit the sheet is a good sheet slitter.

-I saw Susie sitting in a shoe shine shop.Where she sits she shines, and where she shines she sits.

-Seventy seven benevolent elephants

-Red Buick, blue Buick

And the list goes on.............

Song Of The Day: Blue Monday By New Order

This song has had many covers done but I still enjoy the original gem of 1983.

Swearing In American Sign Language....NSFW

American Sign Language, the sign language used by the Deaf Community throughout most of North America, has a rich vocabulary of terms which include profanity. Within Deaf culture, there is a distinction drawn between signs used to curse versus signs that are used to describe sexual acts. In usage, signs to describe detailed sexual behavior are highly taboo due to their graphic nature.

Weekend Recap

This has been a relaxing weekend and I have enjoyed every minute of it.

Friday evening I came home from work to find my husband preparing an awesome dinner that looked mouth watering.

He had spent the afternoon at the grocery store picking up the fixins for a nice "steak' dinner with a delicious rub of seasonings, some grilled shrimp, corn on the cob and pasta salad with feta cheese.

The dinner was delicious and I kept commenting how tender the steak was and that I hadn't enjoyed one as much in along time. That was when I noticed him and Brooke grinning at each other with a look of shared knowledge. "What" I asked. They both laughed and then revealed that I was actually eating Lamb.

I nearly vomited in my mouth. I hate Lamb.......or do I? What is it that I hate about Lamb? It certainly can't be the flavor as I just spent the last few minutes raving about it. It can't be that Lambs are cute and cuddly because I have seen many a cute cow but that has never stopped me from enjoying a Cheeseburger.

Well I'll be........I like Lamb. I am glad he told me after I was done rather than earlier.

In all seriousness, the radiation has changed my sense of taste and it is still interesting to see how my tastes are shifting. I may even start to like green beans.

After dinner I went to the gym for a post feast workout and then home to chill and watch Clover field. It was better than I expected.

Saturday morning, we all slept in until 9:30..........kids included. Sweet Bliss!!

The girls and I decided to go Strawberry picking at Watson Farms. Yummmmmm.

During the afternoon I spent time lounging in the backyard listening to pod casts and working on my tan. I wore my SPF 60 sunscreen on my face. It was nice just soaking up the heat. I love that feeling.

I went to the gym during the evening to get more cardio in and home to watch the movie, "Untraceable." It was another enjoyable movie.

This afternoon was again spent lounging in the backyard. I helped the kids make a fort out of lawn chairs and blankets and I lounged out under the gazebo listening to some newly purchased tunes and finishing my latest read.

I loved this weekend. I nourished my stomach, my body, my mind and my soul.

Google Search Sunday

I always find it interesting to look at my site meter to search terms that got people to this site. This week I had a visits from people looking for David Blaine, Celine Dion, Canadas Wonderland, John Mayer, Elvis Costello, Cineplex Pakistan, Ben Vanderklok, lighthouses but the most popular search item has been Heidi Klum.

Song Of The Day: Fade Into You By Mazzy Star

I first heard this song during a Gilmore Girls episode and loved it ever since.

Good Thing It Is Not 1930

12 As a 1930s wife, I am Very Poor (Failure) Take the test!

Book Clubs Are Popping Up Everywhere

ABC.com has just announced the formation of a Lost Book Club, which will spotlight titles that have been referenced on the show.

Right now the book-club site shows a list of books that have been mentioned on each season of the series. You can browse the list by season or theme (books that have popped up in the background, address the theme, have been quoted, etc.)

"Also available on ABC.com will be a message board to discuss the titles, a synopsis of each book along with when and how it was referenced in the show and an introduction by co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse," a press release states.

Titles include everything from The Fountainhead and Lord of the Flies to Aldous Huxley's Island and Flann O'Brien's The Third Policeman.

Song Of The Day: Radio Radio By Elvis Costello

I love this Elvis Costello song that got him banned from Saturday Night Live for a dozen years after he started the scheduled song, stopped it and launched into this one...on live TV, against the producer's orders.

Pixar Movie Quiz

How well do you know Pixar Movies? Take the moviefone quiz here and find out. I did brutal, by only answering 6 correctly.

The Pregnant Man Has Given Birth

Thomas Beatie, also known as The Pregnant Man, has given birth to a girl. Despite published reports, Beatie says the baby was not delivered via C-section. He intends to publish a book about his experience this fall.

If I ever went to Ohio, I'd like to see this building. It is part of the Longaberger Basket Co.
This site has other unusual buildings listed that are scattered throughout the USA.

A New Cast Edition To 90210 spinoff

Can it get any better? I am sooooo excited.

When Candy Design Goes Terribly, Hilariously Wrong

Oh come on, are you telling me the designers of these Lighthouse Gummies didn't see the issue with this shape? I am not buying it.

The Dark Knight Exclusive Trailer 5

The Dark Knight opens in theaters and IMAX on July 18.

30 Things That I Love About Canada

1.) Tim Hortons

2.) The pretty money

3.) Neil Young

4.) Loonies & Toonies

5.) Our Healthcare system

6.) The Rockies

7.) 1 year of maternity leave

8.) Poutine

9.) Mcintosh Apples

10.) Trailer Park Boys

11.) Christmas with snow

12.) Multiculturism

13.) Wayne Gretzky

14.) Our Flag

15.) Hudson's Bay point blanket

16.) Canadian bacon

17.) Maple syrup

18.) Robert Munsch

19.) Terry Fox

20.) Niagara Falls

21.) Alex Trebek

22.) Trivial Pursuit

23.) Michael J. Fox

24.) William Shatner

25.) Toronto Blue Jays

26.) Mike Holmes

27.) Burton Cummings

28.) Barenaked Ladies

29.) Inukshuks

30.) Honest Ed Mirvish