First Snow of the Season

Yesterday the high was 55º, but they were predicting 1-3 inches of snow to fall overnight. When I woke up this morning, I almost rolled over and went back to sleep ... just because I can ... but then I remembered it was supposed to snow last night. I (reluctantly) got out of my warm, toasty bed and peeked out the window. and was greeted with winter wonderland. 

I looked online to see just how much snow we got, but none of the news sites for this area mentioned anything other than the fact that it snowed ... there was no official count or even an estimate. I'm guessing it was about 2". We've had such a warm, mild winter that the ground is far too warm to allow the snow to stay around long. I don't like winter or snow or cold, but I will concede that a snow-covered landscape can be beautiful ... as long as I don't have to get out in it!

Swear Words by Location

I recently read an article written by a linguist who documented what swear words are used most in areas of the United States. (No doubt paid for by a grant from the government at the taxpayers expense.) This particular linguist chose eighteen offensive words and how prevalent their use was across this great land of ours. Since civilized journalist don't use those words in print, they typed the first and last letters of the word, with asterisks in between. After perusing the list, I decided that I'm either getting old or don't get around much. While I knew what most of them were, I didn't have a clue as to what some of the words they were they were "asterisking out" were supposed to represent.

I live where the f-word is used less frequently. It appears all coastal regions, including those around the Great Lakes, use this word with much more frequency than the rest of the country. If the people who live in those areas hear that word more than I do, they must really be sick of hearing it!

They have also deduced that my area uses the words gosh, darn, crap, and douche more frequently than other regions. ("Gosh" is a swear word???) Oddly, those words weren't "asterisked out", so I have a hard time calling them real swear words. I rarely say gosh, darn, or douche, but I have been known to utter "crap" from time to time. The article didn't mention the word "poop", which is my expletive of choice. Yup ... when I'm mad or disappointed, I say poop or poo. I guess that makes me a real potty mouth (no pun intended).

Little W Loves His Lion

One of my sisters bought my grandson a lion that plays a lullaby. When he gets fussy, turning on the lion quiets him instantly. Music truly does calm the savage beast!

Armpit Hair Contest

Ewwwwww!

An activist in China held a contest last year to find the "best" photo of women with untamed armpit hair. In addition to the contest being really icky, the prizes are even worse. You can read about it here.

Nap Kitty

The last couple of years I lived in my former home, a stray cat sat on the porch, alternately taking naps and watching traffic pass by. Sometimes she lays on the porch and naps, while other times she lays in the swing and naps ... so my kids named her Nap Kitty.

I stopped by Thing 1's house the other day and found Nap Kitty still on duty. I guess when Thing 1 and her husband bought the house, they also bought Nap Kitty!

When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemon Bread

I justify lemon bread for breakfast by serving it with fruit. Coincidentally, that's how I justify cookies for breakfast, too!

It Appears Chinese Fortune Cookies Are Toying With Me

I received this fortune well over a year ago, and I've yet to be recognized or suitably rewarded. But, it's still better than the fortune my best friend got one time. It was, without a doubt, the all-time worst fortune ever ... it said for good fortune, she needed to eat her fruits and vegetables. That may be true, but it's hardly profound. Besides, we've got mothers and doctors to nag us to eat better. We don't need it from the fortune cookie people, too.

She Couldn't Be Too Hard to Find

I would think being either 400 pounds OR being a bearded woman would make you easy to find, but being both would make it impossible to hide for long. She may as well turn herself in. Even in a city the size of San Diego, how many 400 pound bearded women can there be?

As If Sea Otters Weren't Cute Enough

They hold hands while they sleep!

I want one ... or two!!!

My Date Didn't Make It To Midnight

He only made it until 10:30 or so, but that's okay. I just laid down next to him and cuddled. I guess I'm showing my age when I say it was a nice way to ring in the New Year!