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LegosnEggos
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2012-04-01
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Anonyblog that stresses positivity, gratitude, and humor in the course of an ordinary yet colorful life...OK, and the occasional rant.
Tags: family, home, inspiration, self-improvement, humor
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- America’s Fat Future graphic (courtesy of Tony Shin, MedicalCodingCareerGuide.com)Whole foods and good nutrition are not just for the elite and health nuts; they’re for all of us. And we better educate ourselves for when we shop our regular grocery stores (i.e. stick with only the outside aisles, and … Continue readi...
- My Favorite Captures So Far with iSpy Cameras AppI discussed my lucky find of the iSpy Cameras app for my B&N Nook Color in my last post, but I wanted to share with you a few more stunning live videocam pics that I’ve shot thus far all around the … Continue reading →...
- iSpy Click: Dropping Trou in Rundle Mall – Adelaide, AustraliaIt started as a friendly wave, and then… wth? But this Texan sends a “WOO-HOO!” to the trio of dark-clothed dags who dropped their daks in Rundle Mall (Adelaide, Australia) to give this unsuspecting sight-seeing sheila on the topsid...
- Mister Rogers Remix-Autotune — Garden of Your MindI loved Mister Rogers growing up…actually, more after I had grown up and realized that, even though much of the world was not gentle and kind like he and his neighborhood seemed to be, I could choose to experience everything … Continue re...
- Oversized Sunglasses and Incognito Tampax Store Runs Yeah, these errands often go awry, and in case they do, you need a pair of these: The size is indeed ridiculous — I mean, WHO has eyes THAT big — I know, but they serve a greater purpose … Continue reading →...
- R Teenagers 2 Cool 4 Moped Scooters? Encouraging Thrift and Austerity in American Youthon May 22, 2012 in Economy Environment Teens Transportation Uncategorized alternative transportation American youth austerity brooklyn moped gang campus life compromise culture ecology economy efficiency environment fuel efficient gasoline savings getting around town hipster mopeds motorcycle alternative practical scooters smart spoiled style teen male demographic teens thrift vespa young malesFirst, let’s start this story off with the fact that we Americans can no longer fight the delusion that we are not in a recession…because we are. Second, consider a family like mine with twin male teens, both of … Continue...
- My Sunday: Pajamas, Word Games and Wine Cooler(s)When the kids are all with their dad, and you can’t get over to visit your mom on Sunday, then this is what you do: …but only once the sink’s empty and the laundry is drying on the line, of … Continue reading →...
- 2012 Webby Awards — Dear Photograph: My Vote for Blog – CulturalAdding on to my choices for this year’s Webby Awards is “Dear Photograph,“ for best blog – cultural. What exactly is this reader submission-based site, which is considered one of the top websites of 2011? Simply put...
- 2012 Webby Awards — School Portrait: My Vote for Online Film and Video-ViralOver the next couple of days, I’m posting a few of my favorite nominees for the 2012 Webby Awards. Voting closes on April 26th (three days away), so please follow me and cast a vote if any of my favorites … Continue reading →...
- Snail Mail My Email Project: Vote for It for 2012 Webby AwardBecause I believe in the power of art and connection, when I see the two combined, I’ve just gotta offer a shameless pass-it-on post to spread the word on an innovative artistic collective project Snail Mail My Email. Even though … Cont...
- Repost — Back to Basics: It’s Time to Get a Clothesline / Start Line DryingThis is a repost from last year, on a topic I feel strongly about — going green, especially when it saves money and adds quality to our lives!: Going over our rising electricity bill each month gets me down. One … Continue reading ͛...
- STUPID PUPPY Blogger: Readers’ Opinions MatterSo I’ve been doing this particular blog here for a little over a year (counting before switching to self-hosted), and, well, to be frank, the comments and subscriptions just aren’t coming in at a high pace. It used to be, … Contin...
- #047 — Conversation with My Kid: Killer Sandwiches Actual conversation with my 10 year-old son this morning — this is real, folks: My Darling: [Looking at his Australian Shepherd playing outside] Aw, look at Foxy. Ah, I just love her so much, Mom. I wouldn’t give ̷...
- #046 — Rise Ye Sunken Ships: All-Heart Album by We Are Augustines (Formerly Pela)on Apr 12, 2012 in Music Reviews Uncategorized adam duritz album alternative billy mccarthy book of james bruce springsteen counting crows depression eric sanderson grief indie bands influences jesse lacey loss mental illness music oxcart records pela return review rise ye sunken ships rob allen rock suicide the chapel tribute we are augustinesIf you were to cross Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz with Bruce Springsteen, and add a dash of Jesse Lacey, then I think We Are Augustines is what you would get. This band was formerly known as the indie foursome Pela but … Continue reading...
- #045 — Cypress Ranch HS Releases Effective Anti-bullying VideoJust had to give a shout-out to Houston’s own Cy Ranch High School for organizing and creating such an effective and fun anti-bullying video! Way to go and get all of your students involved and use YouTube as your platform … Continue read...
- #044 — Proactive vs. Reactive: Monthly Breast Self-Exam (BSE)“Tumor” is a scary word. It is especially frightening when used in the same sentence as my child’s name. I much prefer “cyst” or “abnormality” than “tumor,” but tumor is what we’ve bee...
- #043 — Databased Hausfrau Trapped in Online Application Purgatoryon Mar 29, 2012 in Divorce Employment Feminism Uncategorized aging automated email displaced homemaker divorce economy employment feedback frustration HR recruiters job interview job search middle age online applicant ourladyofeternallaundry purgatory return self-employed struggle workforce working motherSo I sent in an application to my kids’ school district this past week to get emergency/alternative certification as a teacher. I don’t even know if I am right material for a teacher (though I love being a parent), but … Continue...
- #042 — STAAR Testing in Texas: Anxious?Since test anxiety is big in our house this time of year, and the kids aren’t the only ones dreading the new standardized STAAR testing (replacing TAKS), I found this Statesman article by Nicole Villalpando very helpful on how best … Cont...
- #041 – Growing out a Bad BobIt’s always hard to know how to wear your baby-fine hair when you’re aging and a bit overweight — OK, maybe more than a bit, but you get my drift — longer and inevitably pulled back (pre-granny) when you live … Continue...
- #040 — Microphotography by Dr. Gary Greenberg in A Grain of Sand: Nature’s Secret WonderAnd I always thought snowflakes were unique and beautiful? Consider the miracle of each and every grain of sand! In my opinion, just more irrefutable proof. You can order Dr. Greenberg’s book here:...