The Almost-Impossible Rock & Roll Quiz

Take this music quiz and let me know how you did........I sucked with a score of 34.

A Little Piece Of 70's Nostalgia

I want to know if Andy Gibbs pink pantsuit is a one piece or not.

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Please Eat Angelina!

She looks like she is neglecting her body as she has not always looked this way. This is a shame as she is raising 2 young girls who will grow up to believe that women are supposed to be this thin.

Another Link From Sheila

This one frightens me.

We Didn't Start The Fire

Sheila sent me this link and I like it.
Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember his great song "We Didn't Start the Fire." Here it is, set to pictures. Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history in less than 3 minutes! Thanks to Billy Joel and some creative student from the University of Chicago.

Books

Books I remember loving as a child:

I have fond memories of Judy Blume and Beverly Cleary. My Blume favorites were the Superfudge series, Are You there God it's me Margaret, and Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing. My Cleary favorites were the Ramona Quinby books.

Other childhood favorites included...Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, The 'Little House' books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Mr Poppers Penquins, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
The first children's book I remember changing my life: Where the Red Fern Grows. By the end, when I learned the fate of Big Dan and Little Ann, I was in tears. It was the first story I remember really connecting with.

50 Greatest One-hit Wonders

The following is a list of the 50 greatest One-hit wonders of all time

Mena Suvari In Vanity Fair ( Italy )

I think she looks amazing!

Joshua Jackson Joins Grey’s Anatomy

Former Dawson’s Creek star, Joshua Jackson is set to join the cast of Grey’s Anatomy. He will appear in the 11th episode of the season as a doctor

Right Brain vs Left Brain

Take the test here. Do you see the dancer turning clockwise or counter clockwise?
I saw her going in both directions, so what does that mean?

Human Tetris

Another crazy and comedic Japanese game show.

Anna Nicole Smith

Check out this disturbing Anna Nicole Smith video.

Is Tom Wearing A Tupee'

Tom and Katie at the premiere of “Lions for Lambs” in Berlin. I think she looks great and well as for Tom...........no comment.

Things I Have Actually Worn In My Lifetime

1.) The Banana Clip
2.) The Jelly Shoe

3.) The Lumberjacket

4.) Biker Shorts

5.) Overalls

6.) Doc Martens

7.) Big Hair

8.) Neon coloured clothing

9.) stirrup pants

10.) Schunchies in my hair

11.) Shoulderpads

12.) Moon boots

Scarlett Offers Up Gifts Of Wisdom

I know how hard it can be to find a good present for your significant other, but... your wisdom teeth?!?

Francis Ford Coppola Launches Attack On Three Biggest Names In Hollywood

The five-time Oscar winner took a surprise hit at Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson, saying he has become disappointed with them as they have grown older and richer.
Wowza........I guess they are not allowed to slow down and relax when they are in their 70's. He sounds bitter.

My List Of The 5 Best Movie Scenes

1.) Pyscho.....The Shower Scene.......Great climatic scene in movie history.
2.) Star Wars(The Original)......The opening battle scene.......Nothing like that had ever been seen prior to 1977.
3.) When Harry Met Sally....... The Orgasm scene....."I'll have what she's having."
4.) Pulp Fiction........Ezekiel 25:17 being recited by Samuel Jackson before he shoots the guy.
5.) Alien ........ An alien bursts from John Hurt's chest over dinner

More Random Facts About Me

I was adopted.

I’m more shy than people think I am.

I genuinely believe in the power of positive thinking. I am who I think I am, and I can do anything I believe I can. And so are/can you.

I almost always root for the underdog.

I’m secretly pretty spiritual.

I hate being cold.

I prefer salty things to sweets.

I like to listen to audiobooks in my car.

I can be outspoken and it is often perceived as abrupt or insensitive.

My favorite food of all time is Chinese. I almost always choose it over anything.

I hate making left turns. I hate them so much that sometimes I’ll drive all the way around the block just to avoid the turn.

I love, love, love Reece Peanut Butter Cups, Popcorn with butter and salt, Pilsbury Chocolate Chip Cookies.

If I had an unlimited budget I would buy a condo in downtown To and in NY city.

I hate answering the telephone.

Confessions Of A Front Desk Clerk

More Cheese For Me To Watch

A new reality show is coming your way this week on Fox. The producers of American Idol have come up with yet another reality show, The Next Great American Band. It will be premiering tomorrow at 8pm. The host of the show is Dominic Bowden who is the host on New Zealand Idol. Bowden will be joined with a panel of judges: Ian "Dicko" Dickson from Australian Idol, John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls, and Sheila E.

Song Of The Day: The Freaks Come Out At Night-Whodini

I used to love this song during my bar days. May be appropriate with the Halloween season approaching.

Cancer Update

My husband Garth has used his sense of humour to cope with my recent health issues and is always ready with his laughter and good humour to help me get through some of the dark days. I appreciate that he never once gave me “the look” I dread. The look of “you poor thing.” Garth understood that for me to get through this, the last thing I need is pity. I need smiles, happy moments, jokes at my expense, and an understanding that life doesn't end with a diagnosis. And that leads me to todays topic.....Cancer is hard on a girls self esteem.

Prior to being diagnosed with cancer I had a full thick set of hair and it was my crowning glory. I now am lucky if I have 1/4 of what I started out with. I lost the hair on both eyebrows and lost all my eyelashes. Let me tell you, eyebrows make all the difference in how a person looks and that is why on the eve of meet the teacher night I decided to pencil in some eyebrows. I have never had to do this and this was a new experience for me. When I was done I presented myself to my husband and he just looked at me and smiled and told me I look like Uncle Leo from this Seinfield Episode where Uncle Leo's eyebrows get singed off and Elaine tries to draw them back on with magic marker. The new brows make him look depraved. I had drawn the right brow slightly higher than the left one. Gaaaa!
As I continue to lose hair on a daily basis it is easy for my spirits to plummet but Garth reminds me of all the celebrities I am beginning to look like. I have had to start wearing a toque daily to keep my head warm and just today he told me I was looking like this fellow from The Beachcombers.
On a more serious note, my right eyebrow and eyelashes have begun to regrow and I am hopeful that the left will soon follow. My scalp is now sporting new hair growth as well.
I am booked for daysurgery on November 14th to repair a left nasal stenosis due to radiation and a biopsy will follow. Stay tuned.

Creative Ad

I have always said that it is all in the presentation. When I have cooked or baked all day I do not just slop it onto a plate to serve. I look for the garnish, the special topping.......as I truly believe it is all in the presentation. When I saw this advertisement it almost makes me want to subscribe to their services.

Why I Like Autumn

-I look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving as it is my favorite holiday. It is less commercialized than the other holidays celebrated throughout the year. The focus is spending time with family and friends and for me is a day to reflect on everything I am thankful for.
-Driving by pumpkinfields or roadside stands selling pumkins makes me smile
-Cooler Weather means warm socks, fleece pullovers and comfy sweaters
-The clean crispness of the air
-Halloween.
-Warm casseroles and comfort food
-The technicolor brilliance of the changing leaves
-Visiting the local orchard to pick apples
-Harvest moons

A Movie To Look Forward To

I am really looking forward to seeing this movie. It is based on a true story, which makes it even more intriguing for me, to think that the main character was a real person who went on this real, yet ultimately, tragic adventure.

My Favorite Song

My favorite song that I am always in the mood for is Hallelujah. It was originally written and performed by Leonard Cohen. It has been covered by many but my favorites are here, here, and here.

Childhood Memories

I have been spending alot of time reflecting on my 41 years of life and trying to remember my childhood ...I am not sure why but, this is quite a challenge for me... despite it tho'.... I'm really enjoying the journey.

I don't remember much......But I do remember summer days spent on my grandparents farm.
I remember the rows and rows of grapes which seemed as endless as my thirst for adventure.
I remember the pond where the tadpoles swam,visiting the cows across the road,walking along the train tracks with my cousin Patrick and collecting iron ores left behind by the travelling trains.

I remember living in Dunnville.
Mrs. Heller....my kindergarten teacher.
Playing hide and seek with Joan Stedman.
Learning to ride a bicycle and getting my first two wheeler.....a blue CCM.
Being allowed to stay up to watch the Wizard Of Oz,then having nightmares of the Wicked Witch Of The West.

I remember Kingston......1093 Hudson Drive.
I still remember our telephone number 389-6646.
Yellow gingham wallpaper in the kitchen.
Flying remote control planes with my father and my brothers in the open fields behind the high school.
The Wicked snow storms and snow days.
I remember my friends, Baddiah, Sariyah and Samirah.
Playing street hockey from dawn to dusk with the neighborhood kids.
I remember grade 3 in a portable with Mr. Hallstead who read us, The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe and introduced us to the taste of Turkish Delight.
Playing on the ice hill during recess.....girls vs. boys, classmates.....Kirk Wood, Ellen Twyman.
I remember grade 5 with Mrs. Dick and the farewell cake she baked for me, as I was Alberta bound.

I remember Fort McMurray, Alberta.
We lived in a townhouse with lots of stairs.
Thickwood Heights and the strip mall where I would buy Teen & Tiger Beat magazines.
Hanging out at the local recreation centre, swimming, dances, friends.
I remember the Safeway grocery store.
Weekend afternoons spent at the matinee while mom and dad ran errands. I loved those afternoons.....Benji, Herbie the Lovebug, Pippi Longstocking, Where The Red Fern Grows.
Classmates and friends.....Vina Eddy, Barb Krawchuk, and Laura Thorpe.
Spending time with Lori Weller working on dance routines to the popular Saturday Night Fever.....Jive Talking.
I remember our dog Kirby and his horrific and untimely death.
Summer vacation heading westbound, Banff, Jasper, Vancouver, Victoria. Heading stateside.....my brother Mark buying a skateboard in Eureka, Oregon (I love the name of that city).... driving through the Redwood Forest, Knotts Berry Farm,standing on Ben Hurs chariot at Universal Studios in California.
My father buying his Moto Guzzi and the roadtrip home.

I remember Maracaibo, Venezuela.
We lived in a hotel Kristoffin the beginning.
Eating limes straight from the trees.
Icecream sundaes from the O.K. restaurant.
Our apartment.........El Tucan 7A.
Cockroaches, cockroaches, cockroaches.
Eating at the Tropiburger, El Gaucho and KFC. My chicken still had feathers on it.
Making friends with the local kids.... Fernando, Luis, Jose.
Making friends with the American family that lived in the building....the Madsens.
Spending Christmas Day at the beach.
Vacationing in Colombia.
Celebrating New Years Eve, atop a rooftop patio and watching endless fireworks.
Being one of the very few Canadians attending school at Escuela Bella Vista.
Classmates......Della Sutton, Alexandra Muchacho, Mark May.
Having a transfer student stay with us.
Endless days spent at Club Maracaibo, swimming, tennis, movies on the big screen and tequenos.......yummy!!

I remember...having absolutely no agenda...Do you remember those days? You woke up with nothing in particular to do. Just play...or whatever. I might lock myself up in my bedroom and read all day or lay in the livingroom and listen to music. I might play with Barbies or pretend I was one of Charlies Angels. I didn't carry around a never ending to-do list. The only list I kept was a list of all the movie stars I was going to marry one day.
I do remember all the smells, tastes, images, feelings and I have enjoyed feasting, in the allure of these childhood memories.

Premieres

Here is another cheat sheet of television premieres

Rogers Introduces Free Karaoke On Demand

The new service is free on Rogers channel 100 and the company says consumers can look forward to new songs each month. When my parents lived in the Philappines a few years ago, my baby brother and I flew over to visit them for a few week and they had these karaoke channels available on their television networks 24 hours/day. I hope the song selection is less cheesy than I remember.

Clever Ad Campaign

I really like the concept of this ad campaign by Sprint but I am a skeptic for many of their claims such as the quick peel egg one.

Trailer: Juno

Another movie that looks interesting. Apparently it is the 2nd movie from the young director of Thank You For Smoking, Jason Reitman.

Movie Trailer : Run, Fat Boy, Run

This movie looks like it might be good. It was directed by David Schwimmer.

Release Date Set For Sex & The City Movie

Got your calanders handy? May 30, 2008 is the date. Why do I feel I am going to be disappointed?

Another You Tube Treat Sent By My Dad

Tonight is my daughters first night back at dance for this year. I wonder if they are learning this?

A Visit With Jimmy

My kids were entertained alot this summer by friends while Garth and I spent time in TO for treatment. One of my friends writes about his adventures with my girls here and has an eerie photo here. There is even video footage here.
This friend of mine is a generous spirit and also took my girls to the drive-in one evening. It was their first time at an outdoor theatre and they had a great time and talk about it still. Even my little Alley who apparently had a head injury that night off the teeter totter. You can read about it and other embarr"assing"stuff here.

My Hoover Sounds Like Chewbacca

This made me laugh

Sexy Mama

Kelly Ripa is featured in this magazine and I must say for a mother of 3...she looks pretty hot.

Recovery Is A Slooowww Process

I finished my last radiation treatment on August 31st. It was a Friday. I met with my radiation oncologist that day and I remember feeling proud.......I had made it through 7 difficult weeks. She told me I looked remarkably well and that over the next 7-10 days it would get worse before it got better. I don't think I believed her. I had just finished 7 gruelling weeks of treatment. I felt great. Nothing was going to break my stride.
I went home. I started making all these plans in my head of the things I wanted/ needed to do now that I was on the road to recovery.

During the 1st week home my throat was intensly sore and felt like it was on fire. I was unable to eat or drink anything and when I tried it felt like I was swallowing shards of broken glass. I was also being troubled by thick saliva which would set off my gag reflex in my throat and had me vomiting........phlegm and blood.

I soon became quite dehydrated and had to be taken back to PMH. They kept me in for hydration therapy and to monitor my vital signs. I then went home to receive 3 more days of intravenous fluids by the community nurses. At the end of the week I was feeling much better.
During the last few weeks of radiation and week 1 of recovery it was also very difficult for me to speak on the telephone. Conversation quickly became quite painful and extremely frustrating for me.
My sleep is broken and it is rare for me to get a full nights sleep. I am usually asleep no later than 10 or 11. I sleep until 1:00am if I'm lucky. I wake up from dry mouth, coughing, hunger, nausea or ??????. I spend about half an hour in the bathroom trying to treat what has ever woken me........I try the “magic mouthwash” they gave me to protect the throat. I try to drink some bottled water. I make myself something to eat and try to eat it without throwing up. I brush my teeth. Sometimes I just sit until I feel tired again. I may resettle by 2:00 and sleep until 4:00 when it is time to try to fix whatever has woken me again and on and on it goes..............
Last night was one of my worst of nights. I was up at 01:30, 02:30, 04:30 and 05:30. I’m starting to feel the same sleep depravation I remember from when the girls were babies.
The basic senses have been affected (taste, smell, hearing and sight) My taste sensation is at 20% and I am nervous about how much more I will aquire during recovery. I cannot taste sweet foods at all or else they leave an awful taste in my mouth. I am down 30 lbs since the beginning of this ordeal and am being told I need to STOP losing and try to gain..........now that is a first. I have been actively trying to eat more but this can become a full day exercise which leaves me feeling depressed.
My sense of smell actually seems to be improving slowly as the inflammation from the radiation to the left side of my face gradually becomes less.
I have lost the hearing in my left ear and having a conversation with me is like having a conversation with a senior citazen. High pitch sounds cause discomfort. It is difficult for me to enjoy television, movies or music anymore.
I have blurred vision in my left eye and it is quite reddened and irritated. Again it makes it difficult to enjoy movies, television or reading.

This recovery time is providing me many moments where I am learning life’s little “lessons” in surviving this.
It is probably my inability to just stop and breathe for a while that caused my body to go out of whack like this. If I could do it over again, I would have taken more time to just relax over the years. I’ve spent most of my life scurrying towards my goals. I’ve been so busy trying to cram two lifetimes into one, and rarely took any time just for myself. I use to fight sleep as I thought it was a waste of time and there was still so much to do.
Why was I doing this? What part of me felt this insane need to be in constant competition with myself? Why couldn't I stop running long enough to even get a decent night’s sleep?
I never realized how hard it was for me to do absolutely nothing. Seriously! Not working, not cleaning. not playing on the computer, not cooking, not speaking, not even listening to music or watching television. ........just breathing.

Back To School Pictures

For you Mom.....

How To Spot A Fake Rolex

My friend Sheila and I know a particular lad who claims his Rolex is real. I am very doubtful and forever trying to find signs of it being a knock off but honestly I have no idea what I'm looking for..........until now.

The image to the left looks like an ordinary picture of Marlon Brando from The Godfather but.......... it is created entirely with the scripts of the movie and is completely handwritten. All words are completely legible There are even easily identify favorite lines from the film
Click to see in details.

Link Of The Day : Cannon Fodder

Play here. I like the graphics.

The 1979 Living Room Of The Future

The dude on the flatscreen looks like the GEICO caveman! I love how they predicted we would all be wearing jumpsuits as well. If you look closely they knew vinyl records would still be around.

Don't Turn Around Cameron!!!!

Who is that scary woman behind Cameron Diaz??

My husband and I were just talking about Samantha Fox and whatever became of her. Apparently she is still performing in Austrailia.

The Incredible Fountains At The Bellagio Hotel In Las Vegas

I used to love watching this nightly during our trip. It is pretty incredible how it is synchronized with the music.

Albi The Racist Dragon

This makes me laugh

This Is Why The Internet Is Scary

Oh Dear

My Nephew Is The Man

As per the Wellend Tribune......... Thirteen-year-old Taylor Whitty of Welland, centre, is flanked by head instructor Ben Vanderklok, left, and Tenders Goalie School program director Al Stoddard after winning the Alain Raby Award for bringing hard work, dedication and discipline to the goaltending position.

This morning Tribune carrier Taylor Whitty did more than deliver the news. He also was part of the news, making headlines after winning the Alain Raby Award at Tenders Goalie School in Fort Erie. The award honours the memory of a Welland Minor Hockey Association goaltender and Confederation student who was only 16 when he died last year after he was stricken with meningitis. Tenders program director Al Stoddard said in presenting the award that Whitty best exemplified Raby's hard work and the discipline and dedication he brought to the position.

At 13 and looking forward to going up to minor bantam when the next hockey season gets underway, Whitty never had the chance to meet Raby, who played in a higher division. "It's quite an honour to receive this award, I think it's great they are remembering him," he said of Raby. "That makes this extra special for me." Whitty, whose Tribune route in the Clare Avenue-Heritage Lane section of north Welland includes 28 customers, can't remember a time when he didn't want to be a goaltender. "I never wanted to play another position," added the son of Scott and Billie Joe who was five when he began making the crease his hockey home. While Whitty's favourite big league goalie now is Pittsburgh's Marc Andre Fleury, he couldn't recall wanting to emulate an NHLer when he first wanted to be his team's last line of defence. Mainly, it was the equipment that impressed him. It was, and is, so unlike what any other player wears. "The best thing about playing goal is the cool equipment," added Whitty, who is about to enter Grade 8 at Alexander Kuska. And the worst thing? "Lugging all of this stuff after the game," he said with a laugh.

Congratulations Taylor ........You make me proud!!! All your hard work and dedication is being recognized.

Guess Who?

Answer posted in comments.

A Softer Side Of Amy Winehouse

This girl intrigues me and I was first mesmerized by her beehive hair do and her heavy handed eye makeup. She has this smoky, bluesy voice that blows me away. Celebrity smack has posted some pictures that involve a brawl between her and hubby and they also featured this posted one. I think she looks soft and pretty all cleaned up.

Movie Trailer For Walk Hard

This is a twisted take on the movie "Walk the Line." It looks intriguing.

Compact Disc Hits 25th Birthday

Who knew? I'll always prefer the warm sound of vinyl. The funny thing is we’re probably just a few years away from the CD being obsolete, thanks to iPods, flash drives, and broadband.

A Cool Link Sent By Sheila

Check out this world clock.

Big Brother Thoughts

Since Dick & Daniele have both been nominated by Jessica ,Dick want to assure the remaining house guests vote him out..........therefore his brilliant strategy is to get them to hate him.
In the beginning I found his antics amusing (grabbing a pot lid and a utensil and start banging early in the morning.)
Soon I found them annoying and watching a grown man act the way he was a tad embarassing. If I hear him make another smooching sound I will vomit and stop calling Dustin Princess.
Daniele is thr most spoiled little baby and I enjoyed watchint her flip out while crying and screaming about how it was so unfair that she was being judged for her father's actions and "so hard" and it "sucks so bad" and "It's not fair"

So Dick ends up winning the veto and takes Daniele off the block. Jessica ends up putting up Dustin. If Dick stays I will be pissed.

Jessica The Hippo

Sheila sent me this cute story.

This Is For You Jess

My friend Jess finds random things funny and she often has me shaking my head thinking "Whats so funny?"
Watch the guy in the light blue shirt, as the mini merry go round twirls faster and faster he begins to slowly pass out until he flat out loses consciousness and becomes dead weight.



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What My Life Cosists Of At This Moment

Liquid Morphine every 4 hours to control pain.

Club Soda to rinse my mouth and prevent infection and prevent phlegm from thickening.












Fluoride treatments nightly as my saliva production is reduced which makes me more susceptible to cavities.

The food I eat.

Sleep.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Water as my mouth is always dry.

Eyedrops as the radiation is starting to dry my eyes out and I wake up with my left eye sealed shut.

Saline soaks to the burns on my face and neck.

My toothpaste.

I have one more week of radiation and one more chemo appointment tomorrow. The end is in sight.

This Is Funny

This should be played before the beginning of movies...

Two Patients

I am beginning to feel wasted, starved.

Cancer is leaching my body of everything it needs to look and feel well.

My eyes tell it all.

She watches his hands as he sits and waits during treatments and doctor visits.

He sits with clenched fists

Eyes tearing when asked how "he is feeling" by the hospital librarian.

His brow.....furrowed,worried.

One is sick with Cancer but there are two patients.