Tuesday, October 20, 2009
RIP: Vic Mizzy
Song Of The Day: Lets Go Surfing By The Drums
Deal Of The Day:Harveys Bacon Cheddar Ringer

The Bacon Cheddar Ringer is a new item on the Harvey’s menu. It is basically just the bacon cheeseburger with an onion ring on top. With this coupon you can get a FREE Original Burger when you purchase the Bacon Cheddar Ringer, valid until October 29, 2009.
Web Series: Splatter
Check out the Trailer for Splatter. It is a new web horror series. It stars Corey Feldman and is directed by Joe Dante, who is best known for helming '80s classics like Gremlins, Explorers, Innerspace and The Burbs.Splatter launches Oct. 29. In an American Idol-like twist, Splatter will allow viewers to "decide who lives or dies" by voting immediately after the webisodes.
Three webisodes are planned, wrapping Friday, Nov. 13
Monday, October 19, 2009
Song Of The Day: What I Am By Edie Brickell & New Bohemians

Brickell married singer-songwriter Paul Simon on May 30, 1992. Apparently, Brickell was performing "What I Am" on NBC's Saturday Night Live when she noticed Simon standing in front of the cameraman. "He made me mess the song up when I looked at him," she said with a smile. "We can show the kids the tape and say, Look, that's when we first laid eyes on each other."
Upcoming Halloween Shows

This website has compiled a handy calendar of Halloween-themed programming from now until the end of the month. It includes more than 150 movies, series and specials.
What Room Are You Most At Home In?
You Are Most at Home in the Kitchen |
![]() You're the type of person who finds a lot of comfort in your home. You love to take care of yourself and others. Your home is welcoming and open to all. You love entertaining guests and making them feel a part of the family. There's nothing like spending an afternoon in the kitchen, whipping up treats for you and your loved ones. You believe that the simple things in life can be the most enjoyable. You like give your time and love to people. |
Sunday, October 18, 2009
This Week I....
Worked four 12 hour shiftsPut patio furniture away........boo hoo!!
Enjoyed a morning of tea and conversation with Kelly
Song Of The Day: Innocent By Stereophonics
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Song Of The Day: Breakfast at Tiffany's By Deep Blue Something
Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a 1996 song by Deep Blue Something. The song is a reference to the Audrey Hepburn film of the same name, and is sung from the point of view of a man who is on the verge of breaking up with his girlfriend. Desperate to find common ground, the singer can only think of a vague memory that they both like the film Breakfast at Tiffany's, and argues that the tenuous link between the lovers should serve as enough motivation for them to work out their problems.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Song Of The Day: Chasing Pirates By Norah Jones
Trailer: Lovely Bones
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Song Of The Day: Blame It On The Girls By MIKA
Trailer: Motherhood
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Random Pieces of Interesting Trivia That I Learned Via The Internet Today
The Pet Rock was a unique fad that made its debut in 1975. It retailed for $3.95 and it didn't need to be fed, walked, bathed, groomed, etc. Stanley Harvey Eisen, Chaim Witz, Paul Daniel Frehley, and George Peter John Criscuola were the birth names of the original band mates of Kiss........Their respective stage names are Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss
Elvis Presley gave his final performance at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis on June 26, 1977
The 1990 alternative rock band Letters to Cleo received its name from the childhood correspondence between the lead singer and her pen pal.
Bruce Springsteen (aka "The Boss") earned his famous nickname because early in his career he took on the task of collecting the band's nightly pay and distributing it amongst his band mates.
Honey Tree Evil Eye was the real name of the Bull Terrier that appeared as Spuds McKenzie in a series of ads for Bud Light beer that debuted in the late 1980s
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Song Of The Day: Black Swan Song By Athlete
Athlete are an English indie rock band. The members have been friendssince the age of fourteen and started jamming and practicing in the basement of The Bear, a London pub which was converted into a church and sandwich bar in 1999. They began recording there, before sending demos out. Rumor has it this song is about the death of front man Joel Potts' grandfather. Pott said in publicity materials: "I've never experienced death like that. He'd lived a long, amazing life and he was really triumphant and positive about it."
Monday, October 12, 2009
Song Of The Day: Haven't Met You Yet By Michael Bublé
Today I am going to take time out to count my blessings and recall what I am thankful for.I always think of my family first. I have loving parents who have done their best to guide me in life. They have given me roots and wings and the ability to think for myself even when they have questioned that decision. I have an amazing husband who accepts me for who I am and has never tried to change me. We have worked very hard to build our life together and there is no one else I would rather share it with. I am thankful for my children who continue to grow into loving and caring people. Their joy and amazement with life is something that I hold very dear to me.
I am also thankful for the gift of friends. They are an amazing bunch of people who have each helped me grow to be a better person. I have learned so much from them and I am very thankful to have them as a part of my life. I was equally as blessed to reconnect with some friends this year who I had not spoken to in a very long time. It has been a great joy to catch up with them and to see where their lives have taken them.
I am also thankful for my job and those I work with. Every job has its ups and downs but I am lucky to work with a very supportive group of people who each bring something special to the table. My job is challenging at times but I would not have it another way.
I am thankful for my home. It is a place that we are making together and filling it with memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
I am thankful for my health and the health of my loved ones.
Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, October 11, 2009
This Week I.......
Worked a 12 hour days shift.Met friends for a great dinner before rocking out to KISS
Napped
Rode in a HUMMER limousine that took 12 of us to the Keg Mansion for a friends 40th birthday celebration.
Napped
Attended another meat roll at the local legion and won 2 hams.........Yeah!!
Napped
Met friends for dinner and drinks at the local pub for more birthday celebrations
Napped
Fought the stomach flu and fatigue
Napped
Watched the movie "Ghosts of girlfriends past."
Napped
5 years after the renovation, finally bought a beautiful table and chair set
Napped
Prepped for my Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow. Am going to try to master my fathers stuffing recipe......wish me luck.
Song Of The Day: Beyond The Sea By Robbie Williams
Turkeys That Turn My Appetite


Simple Pleasures Of Autumn
Every season has its joys but truth be told I’m an autumn junkie.1. Sipping apple cider
2. Snuggling under a blanket
3. Wearing winter sweaters that feel new again after six months hidden away
4. Having a great excuse to stay in on a Saturday and watch movies all day long
5. Picking out pumpkins
6. Looking at the colors of the changing trees.
7. Being able to wear my new black leather boots with my black leather jacket
8. Fall decorations.......Pumpkins and Mums
Stunning Pumpkin Carvings

It’s time to head to the pumpkin patch to select this year’s pumpkin. If you’re anything like me, just carving the basic eyes, nose and mouth is a big task. Yet, there are others there that can carve a jack-o-lantern like nobody’s business. Take a look HERE to see how these pros transformed ordinary pumpkins into masterpieces.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Toronto Star Sucks In The Service Department
Once upon a time I was a tried and true Toronto Star Subscriber.That day came to an end when we ended up with a new delivery person.
I have a covered porch and have always requested when I sign up for the delivery service if my paper can be placed/tossed onto the porch rather than the end of the driveway where it often lays half hanging out of the plastic bag it comes in.
This elderly gentleman wakes up before the dawn to make his home deliveries in our subdivision and I have never met this fellow face to face as he somehow always seems to dodge the bullet when I lay in waiting ready to dialogue with him about his shitty service.
I have spoken to customer service several times about my home delivery and frustration with receiving rain soaked papers to which they always assured me they will speak with this gentlemen.
I am sure they have spoken with him as he then ensured my paper was off my drivcway and on my lawn or my neighbors soaked through by rain or morning dew. (Holy passive aggressive)
During the summer while sitting out on my porch I was approached by two tall, dark and handsome fellows that were recruiting Toronto Star Subscribers to help with their University Tuition. I was impressed with their sales pitch (and good looks) and once again signed on for a 3 month subscription.
Last Monday I received notice that my subscription was coming to an end as of October 17th and if I did want to cancel then I was to contact them by that date or else my account my become overdue. I have tried to reach them by way of telephone several times this week to no avail.
This has been very frustrating and I Emailed them last night to express same.
To// Toronto Star Circulation
You make it very difficult to reach you via telephone. I tried several times during the past week to contact you at 1-800-268-9213 and 1-416-367-4500 several times to only be left on hold for extended lengths of time. Was unable to dialogue with anyone to confirm cancellation of account # 70115737.
I can't fathom that during the 20 or more random times during the week that I called your customer service/subscriptions (or whomever I was calling) was that over extended. If so you need to hire more people.
It is most annoying that the Toronto Star put the responsibility of alerting them of my desire to cancel my subscription at the end of the already negotiated period. If I don't contact customer service before the specified date.....apparently my account may go overdue.
This is a system flaw you need to work at from your end. I tried to contact you to no avail. My time and energy are valuable. Consider this my cancellation notice. Please confirm receipt of email at address posted below.
Sincerely frustrated,
Jill Hyson
jhyson0714@rogers.com
Dear Ms. Hyson,
Thank for contacting Toronto Star Circulation.
We are sorry to hear that we are losing you as a valued customer of the Toronto Star. Are there any questions or concerns we may be able address for you that might prevent losing your business?
In the interim, and as per your request, we have stopped your subscription, and your service will cease on October 12, 2009. As your account was paid in advance we will send a refund for the credit balance.
You may want to consider switching to a Weekend, or perhaps even a Saturday only subscription. The Saturday Star is one of our most popular editions, as it typically features the week in review and the Star Week (TV channel guide).
Should you be interested in continuing your service on a weekend or Saturday basis, or have any other questions or concerns about your account, we invite you to contact us via email at circmail@thestar.ca or by calling us at 1-800-268-9213 or 416-367-4500 (M-F 6am-5:30pm, & Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays 6am – 1pm).
Best regards,
Susan
Toronto Star Circulation
Song Of The Day: The Very Thought Of You By Nellie McKay
KISS M&Ms

KISS M&M's, are now being sold exclusively in Wal-Mart stores. The candies show the band members' faces and were created to coincide with the release of the group's latest album, Sonic Boom. (That's also available exclusively at Wal-Mart.)
Says Paul Stanley: "We couldn't resist the chance to be the first band to grace the iconic M&M's candies and continue to spread the KISS empire."
Trailer: Me & Orson Welles
Friday, October 09, 2009
Song Of The Day: Up All Night By Take That
Take That are a English pop band consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, and formerly Robbie Williams. Barlow is the group's main songwriter. All of them perform primarily on vocals though each have some instrumental talent/song-writing capability. After seeing major success in the early to mid 1990s as a five person act, a reformed four man version of the band achieved new success in the mid 2000s without Robbie Williams. This tune is featured on a second post-reunion studio album entitled The Circus. Robbie Williams recently returned to the band, announcing this on September 28, 2009.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Song Of The Day: Relator By Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett had previously put out her own collection of Tom Waits covers called Anywhere I Lay My Head, but I am digging this much more.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Songs Of The Day: Heavens On Fire & I Love It Loud By Kiss
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Song Of The Day: Cold Hands (Warm Heart)
Classic Gem
I love the shirt unbuttoned almost to the navel and the gold chains.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Song Of The Day: Come On Get Higher By Matt Nathanson
What Should You Be For Halloween?

I just took "what should you be for Halloween" and got...... Hippie!
Take the test and post your results in the comments.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
This Week I.....
Ate lots of applesauce that Garth made in the crock pot......yum!!!Worked four 12 hour nightshifts
Worked a 8 hour overtime shift
Went to Fruits & Passion to pick up some hand cream
Went to Food Basics to get some fruit & vegetables
Attended birthday celebrations at the Mandarin
Worked out 4 times at the gym
Took Brooke and her galpal to the matinee to see "Whip It"
Bought Brooke a desk for her bedroom
Began reading "The Thirteenth Tale" for my bookclub.......magical!!!
Song Of The Day: Wheels By Foo Fighters

"Wheels" is the first song and video released from the bands upcoming greatest hits compilation, available November 3rd. The album will of course have all their biggest songs, but it will also feature two new tracks, "Wheels" and "Word Forward."
Meal Appetizers
I love appetizers and often when we go out for dinner that is what I order for my meal. Here are some I eat as meals.1.) Nachos
2.) Bruschetta
3.) Spring Rolls
4.) Quesadillas
5.) Garlic Bread
6.) Stuffed Mushrooms
7.) Baguette and various dips like artichoke, cream cheese and red pepper jelly and three cheese dip.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Song Of The Day - Part 2: Who Says By John Mayer
In his Tweet, Mayer states that "Who Says" sounds best between "8pm-3am on Friday and Saturday nights.....Enjoy!
Song Of The Day: I Want To Wake Up In Disneyland By Five For Fighting
A Interesting International Project

7 Worlds Collide is the collaboration of Neil Finn, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, Johnny Marr, KT Tunstall, Lisa Germano, Wilco, Tim Finn, Bic Runga and Don McGlashan of the Mutton Birds. A whole cast of great musicians. Together they've made a fine album with some really great tunes (some filler too, especially on the double disc version). But it's an album worth hearing. It came out yesterday and you can stream it in full online.
Deal Of The Day: Sample Package
Everyone enjoys samples. And the new fall ones were just posted!!!! If you fill out the survey to say that you only use store brand products these samples will be sent to you.Sample offerings include:
-Cascade ActionPacs
-Ultra Downy
-Tide Stain Release Duo Pac
-Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original
-Olay Total Effects - Deep Penetrating Moisture 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Body Wash
-Gain Original Detergent and Original Fabric Softener
Friday, October 02, 2009
Song Of The Day: Fireflies By Owl City

This video was written by frontman Adam Young about his insomnia. It shows him playing the song on his synthesizer in a toy-filled bedroom, where most of the toys come to life.
Deal Of The Day: Boston Pizza
Planning a dinner out to Boston Pizza? Try some of the tastey items on the $10 menu.This delicious deal is on these 10, hence the name of the deal yummy dishes:
Baja Salad
BP Prime Rib Burger
Pepper Pizza*
Tuscan Linguine
Szechuan Pizza*
Mama Meata Penne
Vegetarian Pizza*
Baked Seven Cheese Ravioli
Spicy Italian Penne
Tropical Chicken Pizza*
*items served with side Caesar salad
Offer valid until November 1st, 2009. Taxes extra. Dine in only.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Great Video By Students
Song Of The Day: Indiana ByJon Mclaughlin
I adore this soft piano-driven song that captures the nature of loneliness and regret over the road not taken.
Random Questions
1.) What provinces have you been in? British Colombia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick2.) What States have you been in? New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida
3.) Do you/Did you ever have a piggy bank shaped like a pig? What do you keep your spare change in? Yes......still do.
4.) What makes a house a warm, welcoming, comfortable home?
If there is happiness in that house, you can easily sense it, it's in the air. I believe in energy. If you're feeling happy, people around you feel that happy feeling.
5.) When in a public toilet and it’s not flushed: do you flush & use or move on to a clean one? I’ll look for a clean one.
6.) Where were you when you heard that Michael Jackson died? Sitting on my porch. My neighbor asked if I heard about Michael Jackson. I sat waiting for the punchline. It never came.
7.) Do you think you can dance? I don't think I know.... and I know I cannot!
8.) What do your siblings do for a living? Gregg.......IBM, Mark......Hydro, Scott..........Chartered Accountant.
9.) Would you rather be stranded on an island alone or with someone you hate?
I don’t really hate anyone. I’d probably rather be alone, though. I’m a loner by nature.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Song Of The Day: Don't Leave Me This Way By The Communards
Things I Love To Talk About
I am a girl who can usually strike up a conversation with anyone and hold a fairly decent conversation. These are some of the things I love to talk about........8.) Movies
9.) Food
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Song Of The Day: Cry To Me By Duffy
The song also received renewed exposure in 1987 with its inclusion in the pivotal love scene in the blockbuster motion picture Dirty Dancing. I love this cover version by Welsh singer Duffy.
Cowboy Rap
Monday, September 28, 2009
Song Of The Day: Come On Eileen By Dexys Midnight Runners
Deal Of The Day:
Sunday, September 27, 2009
This Week I.........
Worked a 12 Hour DayshiftWorked 2 twelve hour nightshifts
Worked 2 8 hour nightshifts (overtime)
Worked out 3 times this week at the gym
Realized Brooke is getting more and more like a teenager everyday as she attended her first boy girl dance at the local church with some of her girlfriends.
Watched more episodes of The Office (season 2) and
Dexter (season 3)
Watched too much TV......Survivor, Hells Kitchen, Series premiere of the Good Wife, Season premiere of Criminal Minds, Vampire Diaries, Season premiere of House.
Went Apple picking with Garth and the girls.
Organized playdates, dinner dates and sleepovers.
Watched my daughters laugh hysterically to this commercial.
Song Of The Day: Then I Met You By The Proclaimers
Kids Marshmallow Experiment
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Song Of The Day: Losing You By Randy Newman
Deal Of The Day: Vancouver 2010 Collector Coin Card
Every coin collection needs a home and the Royal Canadian Mint wants to make sure you have one. These handsome collector coin cards are the perfect place to keep your special Vancouver 2010 circulation coins forever.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Deal Of The Day: Toronto Star -FREE Saturday Home Delivery for 3 months
For a limited time, you can receive FREE Saturday Home Delivery for 3 months! Offer limited to new subscribers who have not had home delivery for at least 30 days. Offer not available in all delivery areas. Offer expires October 31, 2009.
Song Of The Day: Love By Keyshia Cole
I like this song about a girl who is in a serious relationship with a guy, and is always trying to do her best, although she thinks that it is not good enough ("I used to think that I wasn't fine enough and I used to think I wasn't wild enough but I won't waste my time tryin' to figure out why you are playin' games what's this all about?"). The guy is cheating on her, but she can't believe it because she is so much in love with the guy.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Some Things I Have Been Checking Out On The Web
1.) Cake Wrecks........My gal pal Sheila sent me this link to this ladies site and I love perusing through her gallery of deformed, distasteful and bizarrely decorated wedding and birthday cakes.2.) Michelle sent me over here to check out these videos of These very talented singers who are all Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) in Minnesota and they can really sing. They are also funny.
3.) Perhaps you’ve heard of a blog called Matt, Liz and Madeline. It’s a blog started by Matt Logelin that was a way to journal his life with his wife and their new baby. Only…his wife didn’t make it. She died shortly after childbirth and Matt was left to gather himself and raise his daughter all on his own.
It’s a sad story, but a loving story. And his blog chronicles all the fantastic ways he’s showing his daughter how wonderful life can be.
4.) This picture of the saddest dog in the world.
Song Of The Day: Fugitive By David Gray
Big Brother Props For Sale On eBay

Michele is now selling some of her items from Big Brother on eBay.
I consider myself a fan of the show but I really have to wonder is there a market for this stuff?







