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By Janet Evans
Monday, Oct 13 2008, 11:55 AM
Hmm…I guess I’m not really into rushing holidays. Fall can stay around as long as it wants as far as I’m concerned. I’m in no hurry. Once Halloween hits, all hell breaks loose.
I never thought of Halloween as a dating holiday, but I guess with the crisp autumn air and the right costume, you might find someone you may want to cuddle up with.
So have you ever thought about your favorite type of date for the Holloween season? Married or single, you may want to consider some of these romantic ideas.
My favorite from the list?
“Corn Maze. This can be a lot of fun and very romantic, especially if the night you go is one with a full moon. Many farmers are extending the use of their crops by creating mazes in their corn fields”
I just like corn mazes.
Read the complete list at Milwaukee Examiner HERE
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By Janet Evans
Thursday, Oct 9 2008, 06:40 AM
Calling all 40-somethings or older. Do you remember comedian Rich Hall? Back in The 80s he was on a Saturday Night Live-type show called Not Necessarily The News. There, he did a bit where he created words called “Sniglets.” Do you remember those?
Yesterday this came to my mind while I was eating some cheese puffs : ) (Yeah, I like those). Well, you sometimes get an orange residue on your fingertips, same as with cheese popcorn. This, in Sniglet terms, would be known as “Cheedle.”
Another one? Someone who has trouble entering and maneuvering through a revolving door…is a “Revolvingdork.”
Yes, those are Rich Hall’s Sniglets, or neologisms (any word that doesn't appear in the dictionary, but should). People couldn’t wait to hear Hall’s next Sniglet. He even made numerous books of his collections.
Here are a few more:
- Foodgitives: The food on one side of a TV dinner tray that escapes to the other side. (Hall 1985a: 31)
- Furnidents: The indentations left in carpet after moving heavy furniture (Hall 1983)
- Glackett: The ball inside a can of spray paint (or other aerosol can) for stirring the contents inside the can. (Hall 1984: 38) (This object is known as a "pea" in the paint industry.)
- P-spot :The area directly above the urinal in public restrooms that men stare at, knowing a glance in any other direction would arouse suspicion
- Pediddel: A car with only one working headlight (Hall 1984: 59)
Premblememblemation: Whenever you drop a letter in the mailbox, you always re-check to make sure it's gone down. (Hall 1984: 66)
- Pyramonster: That thing with one big eye on the back of a dollar bill. (Hall 1986: 67) (The pyramid on the Great seal)
- Sniffleridge: The groove running between the nose and the mouth (Hall 1984: 92). (The real name for this structure is the philtrum.)
- Snackmosphere: The empty but explosive layer of air at the top of a potato chip bag
- Spirtle: The fine stream from a grapefruit that always lands right in your eye
- Timefoolery: Setting the alarm clock ahead of the real time in order to fool yourself into thinking you are not getting up so early.
- Yardribbons :The unmowed patches of grass discovered after one has put away the mower
- Zipcuffed : To be trapped in one's trousers by a faulty zipper
So, do you have any Sniglets?
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By Janet Evans
Monday, Oct 6 2008, 12:25 AM
"Hundreds of thousands of "landscapers" pouring into
this country every year, and I HAVE TO PLANT THIS TREE?!"
Congratulations, Fred Keller!
Your caption made me laugh and helped me get out of my blog blahs.
It was close though…the mention of Charlie Gibson, by StubbornOldMan, from West Allis made me smile. As for Bryan…he made me raise an eyebrow (or at least try to raise an eyebrow...I never could do that).
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By Janet Evans
Saturday, Oct 4 2008, 04:21 PM
EVERYONE knows I’m a Lost fan. And Lost wouldn’t be lost if it weren’t for aviation. Why, one of the main characters, who has been rescued from the island that was his home for several months, spends his weekends flying in hopes of repeating the crash that made him “lost” in the first place!
But Lost isn’t the only movie or show that features aviation that’s been a hit with me. How about the original Tarzan The Ape Man? The plane crashing in the jungle…with an infant onboard, raised by apes. He grows up to fall in love with the beautiful Jane. Not trying to make “apes” the feature, but you can’t forget that King Kong, while on top of the Empire State building was attacked by a plane.
And then there’s Top Gun, with Tom Cruise, or Cliff Hanger with Sylvester Stallone. Or Apocalypse Now with Marlon Brando, Memphis Belle or A Bridge Too Far.
Can’t forget Airplane!, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, or Home Alone.
I know, some of these movies have aviation touching them only for a short period of time, while others have them as the main focus. But it was important just the same. The movie wouldn’t have gotten where it was supposed to be without aviation. Just like we wouldn’t be where we are today without it.
Just think where we have come and how quickly since 1903 when the Wright Bros. had their first success.
Aviation.com recognizes that and has put together what they believe are the Great Innovations In Aviation....
Take a look…what do you think?
GREAT INNOVATIONS IN AVIATION
Also, check out the Famous Firsts in Aviation
View scenes from the movie Cliffhanger
HERE
Warning: Viewer discretion advised - language/violence.
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By Janet Evans
Friday, Oct 3 2008, 12:23 PM
White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Okay…I have the Blog Blahs. So let’s try a caption contest.
I’m a Bush fan…that’s clear. But I find the humor in Dubbya.
I found this recent photo of First Lady Laura Bush.
I think it's great for a caption contest, it's fitting for the economy too.
Here's the real caption:
"Mrs. Laura Bush plants a Silver Leaf Linden tree during a commemorative tree planting ceremony Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. The tradition of planting a commemorative tree dates back to 1830 when President Andrew Jackson planted two Southern Magnolias on either side of the South Portico of the White House.
Captions from both sides of the fence are encouraged. All I ask is, don't put anything that would be considered non-NOW compliant.
The winner will be announced Monday morning.
Prize?
The honor of making me…a die hard George W. Bush fan hopefully come out of my blog blahs and find something to laugh about.
I’ve never done a caption contest…
Even without a contest, I thought it was a great photo to share.
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By Janet Evans
Saturday, Sep 27 2008, 06:38 PM
By Janet Evans
Wednesday, Sep 24 2008, 11:49 AM
Bette Midler at the premiere of the Rose
After over forty years in show business, the glitzy Bette Midler isn’t going to call it quits, but she is going to stay put. It’s all about being green. I guess I’ll say she is sincere. In doing some background checks, I found Bette has been working on beautifying parks in New York since 1995. I suppose when you ‘ve been trashing the environment with exhaust and waste from the entourage that she had all of these years, staying in one place will help out quite a bit. Way to go Bette!
The 62-year-old says she feels that the fleet of 14 lorries she uses to ship her show from city to city causes too much pollution.So instead she's decided to pitch up in Las Vegas and do a $13m residency instead.
"Over the years, the number of trucks that I have behind me has grown exponentially and I don't really like that, I don't like wasting the gas," she told me on a promotional trip to London.
"Fourteen trucks, that's a lot of gas. So I decided I'd stay put for a while," she added.Surely moving equipment in trucks is unavoidable for a touring show, I ask her?
"I can avoid it," she says, shaking her head, and going on to provide an impressive list of her green credentials that would put most celebrities to shame.
"I don't drive much, I have a Smart car, I have a hybrid, I drive a [Toyota] Prius," she says.
Continued HERE
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By Janet Evans
Saturday, Sep 20 2008, 08:06 PM
Hungry for some good barbeque?
I had some today.
I visited " The Big Pig Gig” in Menomonee Falls (street parking).
And yes, what we had was good.
One pork shoulder sandwich was really outstanding (Barbeque Company).
Brisket sandwich and pulled pork (on a Tennessee Taco) really good (Florida Skin and Bones).
All I have to say is, “Oink.”
One place, Florida Skin and Bones, is going to leave with a Brinks truck following them home. If you ever wanted to test the theory of whether people will go somewhere just because there’s a line in front of a place …it’s true. It didn’t matter if the food was good or not. Because the place had a line…people got in it. The place has 20 trophies out in front of it and maybe that is what attracted people there in the first place…but seriously, a line makes people believe that the food is better than the rest. It was no better that some of the other establishments.
The bad? Just two minor things.
Pricey…and you have to buy “tokens, ” not tickets. Whoever came up with that concept…making the customer carry around tokens rather than tickets…..well, duh.
And the only brand of soda is Sprecher. No Coke or Pepsi products. If you don’t want a beer…and aren’t in the mood for a root beer, somehow a Sprecher product doesn’t do it for you.
The details… CLICK on the banner
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By Janet Evans
Friday, Sep 19 2008, 10:36 PM
By Janet Evans
Thursday, Sep 18 2008, 08:04 PM
Do any of you remember duckpin bowling?
At one time there were seven duckpin bowling centers in Wisconsin. There is only one left now.
You can view some duckpin bowling in action....all strikes:
Duckpin bowling originated in the East, in Maryland. But because of Wisconsinites love for bowling, it migrated here.
I found a New York Times article from 1992 that was about Connecticut duckpin centers still open, and it has some good insight on this type of bowling.
Most duckpin bowlers say they are drawn to the game because they find it far more challenging than big pins.
"There's no comparison," said Mr. Lavers, who has been the nation's top-ranked bowler four times since 1982 and was named the best bowler on the duckpin professional circuit three times.
"A top duckpin bowler could give a leading big-pin bowler a good go in tenpins, but a big-pin guy couldn't compete with a good duckpin bowler."
Hurt by Property Values Why did duckpins lose ground in Connecticut, particularly Fairfield County?
"First of all, tenpin operators began putting up these beautiful bowling establishments that were family oriented," said Mr. Lavers.
"At the same time, a lot of the duckpin alleys had been allowed to deteriorate. Then property values began to soar, especially in Fairfield County, and many duckpin owners sold out to developers. Network television of the pro tour also gave the game tremendous exposure. And people liked the higher scores. Meanwhile, duckpin operators did nothing to market or promote our game."
A duckpin ball is only about 5 inches in diameter, and its maximum weight is 3 pounds, 12 ounces, compared with a tenpin ball, which is approximately 9 inches in diameter and weighs up to 16 pounds.
"It's almost impossible for a little kid to bowl a tenpin ball with three or four fingers in the holes of the ball," said Mr. Lavers, noting that duckpin balls have no holes. "
I remember duckpin bowling a couple times as a kid in Connecticut. And went several times here in Wisconsin, I believe in the Mequon area.
Why am I bringing this up?
I found an article on America’s Swankiest Bowling Alley’s. I’ve never been much of a bowler…I like outside sports. But the article just brought back some memories.
If you want to check out the only duckpin bowling left in Wisconsin, it’s at Koz's Mini Bowl/Bar, 2078 S. 7th Street (414) 383-0560.
And now, check out the reason for this blog...
America's Swankiest Bowling Alley's
HERE
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By Janet Evans
Wednesday, Sep 17 2008, 06:30 AM
Look Who’s The New Cover Girl…
 Ellen DeGeneres Getty Image
Beginning in January 2009, Ellen DeGeneres, Comedian, will become the newest face of Cover Girl.
"Ellen is the quintessential CoverGirl. She is smart, confident, natural, and beautiful from the inside out. Her beauty and down-to-earth personality fit perfectly with what CoverGirl represents. We look forward to our partnership -- stay tuned for more news," said Esi Eggleston Bracey, vice president and general manager, Global Cosmetics, Procter & Gamble Beauty.
You can see the photo at E! online
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By Janet Evans
Saturday, Sep 6 2008, 10:20 AM
 Photo: APOprah Winfrey knows all too well what it’s like to be left out. Remember the big story about Oprah not being let into the store Hermes' in Paris after it had just closed? There was the cry of racism…there was an apology….drama. There’s always drama when Oprah is involved.
Now she won’t allow an interview of Sarah Palin on her show. Not until after the elections are over anyway. We all know Oprah’s women would love to see that interview. That’s why she would never do it.
I know Oprah has said she wasn’t going to have any other political candidates on her show after her original interview of Obama. And it’s her show. But you know what? It’s her show…she can change her mind.
I’ve never liked Oprah…and I still don’t. Sarah Palin doesn’t need to go on her show. And whether McCain/Palin win or lose, I think Sarah Palin will be too busy after the election to be worrying about Oprah. Maybe Oprah should just run along and do some shopping. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Some Winfrey fans say that Obama's appearance on the show at all -- regardless of the timing and his political aspirations during his visits -- are irrelevant and that Winfrey's decision to blacklist Palin from her show could very well backfire. "I don't think most people even care about the timing [of when Obama went on the show]," Grossman-Green said. "They just know Winfrey is pro-Obama and that she had him on. "
From ABC News HERE
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"Halfway through Monday's premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," the talk-show host addressed the incident in June when she was turned away from Hermes' Paris boutique. Winfrey was denied entry after arriving at the posh store 15 minutes after closing time — even though others continued shopping inside.
"I just want to say shame on anybody for thinking that I was upset for not being able to get into a clothes store and buy a purse," said Winfrey. "Please, please."
From CBS News HERE
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By Janet Evans
Saturday, Sep 6 2008, 08:35 AM
 “It’s the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man”
Sometimes you just need this kind of humor…Sometimes it’s the only kind of humor that will do. It’s almost to the point of not being funny…like a bad accident…but you watch it anyway. It’s entertaining. It’s Ghostbusters.
And they are coming back with Ghostbusters III.
"Hollywood's Columbia Pictures reportedly has hired the co-executive producers of "The Office" to write a third "Ghostbusters" movie.
Variety.com said the project being penned by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky would ideally reunite Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson, the stars of the first two installments. However, the studio doesn't plan to make any deals with the actors until it has a script in hand, the entertainment industry trade newspaper said."
Continued HERE
Watch Ghostbusters & Ghostbusters II on Hulu by clicking the icon below
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By Janet Evans
Friday, Aug 29 2008, 09:59 PM
After 27 years, Kermit the Frog and his Muppet friends are scheduled to return to T.V. for a series. You can read about that HERE
And enjoy the original 1969 version of Bein' Green from Sesame Street, with Kermit the Frog.
Come on....you've gotta love this video.
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Aug 24 2008, 05:21 PM
It was Senator Lazich who tipped us off that she was available to be"dunked" today at the Muskego Community Festival.
If you have ever wanted to dunk a State Senator
I thought if I was in the area...I would stop by.  Senator Mary Lazich observes the dunk tank prior to her turn in the seat.
For some reason there was a 15 minute delay.Not soon after she got her butt in the hot seat, a big, burly man couldn't wait to purchase some balls and get her wet. He warned her he would do so, and he did just that. Was he a Republican who had read Fred Keller's blog post on TABOR? A Democrat? Or just someone aware of his elected officials (he did know who Senator Lazich was). Maybe I should have asked him.  Senator Lazich just before the first ball hits the target…notice she is
hanging on. She didn’t want to get her hair wet.
Keep that head above water! Just like in politics
Back in the seat. Actually the Senator's family did their share of dunking
and she was a good sport and eventually her hair got wet.
I, on the other hand, was not as lucky as Big Burly Man. For the cause I took three shots and came close...and frustrated, because I like to get things done, I bought six more shots..but, I'm not one for throwing a ball, and while I came close a couple times, it just wasn't my day.
Or was it? I did get to post these pictures : )
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Here's an idea...maybe we can help with Franklin's budget shorfall by putting some of our Common Council in a dunk tank to raise funds. Any contributions would be beneficial about now.
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Aug 24 2008, 07:05 AM
Photo HKLUG
Hong Kong Lego User’s Group (HKLUG) is truly amazing.
They have made an unbelievable recreation of the 2008 Beijing Olympic setting, including mini-figures.
Using 300,000 Lego bricks, and 4,500 mini-figures, they have taken 24 square meters and constructed all of the Olympic structures from the Games. This includes The Birds’s Nest, The Cube, the equestrian grounds, and all sports and residential villages. So far 43,000 visitors have seen the display in Hong Kong. Will it come to a location near you?
Who doesn't love Lego's?
This is Legolympics!
Visit the HKLUG Lego Sport City
HERE
I found this comment on the site amusing:
RSS fabriek » Blog Archive » Lego Beijing Olympics Doesn’t Include Tibetan Monk Minifigs [Lego]
August 13th, 2008 at 2:44 am
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By Janet Evans
Friday, Aug 15 2008, 06:35 AM
I don’t shop very often in stores. I shop online as often as I can. While on vacation I went into a store that had some hobby and toy items and came across the marbles pictured above. It was a lot of marbles. Not the most I’ve ever seen…but a good amount and a nice variety.
What does she know about marbles, you may ask? Not a lot, but seeing them just flooded my mind with memories and I was again a smiling 2nd grader. Long ago, I was a tomboy shooting marbles, especially in the spring. My friends and I always played for keeps. A purie was something I always had my eye on winning. Steely, aggie, cats eye, beach ball…there were many types of marbles we played with.
I made sure my kids had marbles…instead of the old fashioned homemade marble bag I had, somehow my kids ended up with Crown Royal bags, reinforced with my sewing machine.
So, parent’s of young kids today….
Do children still play marbles? Or are they just in the hobby stores for people to collect?
History of Marbles
Marbles originated from ancient Rome and Egypt. The name Marble comes from a material called Marble (expensive stone). In the year 1800 the best Marbles were made out of Alabaster (white Marble). People wanted to use a cheaper material. They tried clay but it crumbled when the marbles would hit each other. Finally in 1846 a German glass blower invented special scissors that could cu t glass and make marbles. That way marbles became cheaper and easier to produce. Now marbles are made in factories where hot glass is dropped onto steel rollers that shape the glass into marbles.
How to Shoot Marbles HERE
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By Janet Evans
Thursday, Aug 7 2008, 04:37 PM
I guess we can't wait to see the real outcome.
We have to play house.
Harper's Bazaar has a photo spreas of the Obama's in the White House.
Bizarre is right.
But the Huffington Post says it isn't weird that Harper's Bazaar ran the spread. They think it is weird that Tyra Banks is playing Michelle Obama.
Looking at the pics as a whole it becomes clear that the weirdness factor has nothing to do with Harper's Bazaar running a Obamas-as-First Couple photo spread so much as their decision to use Tyra Banks in the role of First Lady. If they had, say, decided to cast the part of Michelle Obama using an anonymous model, chances are we'd be discussing how the fashion photos perhaps signify that a black presidency (specifically an Obama one) has become culturally acceptable. However, by choosing Tyra -- a cultural force in her own right -- it feels like we're merely watching "Ms. Banks" play out some weird personal fantasy of her own making.
HERE More photos from media bistro
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By Janet Evans
Wednesday, Aug 6 2008, 11:45 AM
Okay...I admit it...sometimes I'm really out of the loop on certain things. And it doesn't bother me either. This one doesn't bother me in the least. So what is it that I didn't know? What's the big deal?
That this hair style is called a "fauxhawk"
Ewan McGregor (well known for his role
as a young Obi Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars series)
Yeah...I didn't know it.
But did you know the history of the fauxhawk? I bet not...
Let me fill you in.
"The slight, sculpted crest that represents a civilized simulation of the ancient-warrior, punk-rock Mohawk speaks volumes about the wearer, who demonstrably straddles the fence between conformity and nonconformity: I'm a team player with an unrepentant dash of mischief. I may be rumpled, but I clean up nice.
Generally speaking, the fauxhawk represents the "safe," less severe version of the traditional Mohawk, without shaving the sides of the head or growing the top long enough to fashion Liberty spikes or the equally confrontational Roman helmet/broom-bristles affectation."
Read the story Tuft Love from the Boston Globe
HERE
And see a slide show of famous fauxhawks HERE
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By Janet Evans
Monday, Jul 21 2008, 11:55 AM
Mine? Not so good...not when it comes to mastering the the Hula Hoop, anyway.
Can you Hula Hoop?
"The hula hoop marks its 50th anniversary this year, and its popularity is still going strong."
I don’t know that I could master it now if I couldn’t before, but there are a lot of people who are giving it a try, and they are loving it.
Right…I rank that up there with baton twirling…another thing I could never do.
I was more of a stilts and pogo stick kind of girl….
Read the story from the Boston Globe
Hula Hoops Have Come Full Circle ×
View the Hula Hoop Photo Gallery ×
Hula hoop moment from Circus Smirkus performance 2006
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