Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabat! I know that for most of you it's TGIF, but for me it's just a day off smile emoticon
The weather is still rainy, but not too bad.
Sniff found himself a new perch, of which is he very possessive - of course, George did not discover it yet; I see many a battle ahead.
Crazy upstairs woke up pretty late today, but still performed her usual routine.
Last week saw a nice guy perusing romance section in the library - I wonderwhy.
Shailene Woodley is drawing feminists' ire because she recently claimed that she is not one, because she likes men - good for you, Shailene. I don't like men, and I am still not a feminist.
Currently trending at #1 is Mark Wahlberg - because he is "set to produce reality pilot about MIT grads". I assume their job prospects and the reason for it would not be discussed.
Trending at # 8 is Jenny McCarthy - because she "clarifies her stance on vaccination". Why this woman is not arrested on the charged of public endangerment is beyond me - as well as trying to figure out how any parent could have listened to her sage advice.
Among the top bestselling products are Star Wars, Lipitor, Rubic's Cube, Harry Potter, I Phones, I Pads, Corolla, Michael Jackson, Play Stations, and Mario Bros. - interesting mix; quiet fascinating.
"Gisele wows in hemp gown" - because she has to prove to us, again and again, how important it is to be "environmentally friendly". The only information omitted was how much electricity is burned in order to photograph her in her always environmentally friendly threads.
Morissey was "mobbed by fans in concert" - I sincere hope none of them ate meat products prior to hugging their idol.
Mel Brooks admitted that he would not have been able to shoot Blazing Saddles today because of political correctness - which is beyond amusing as the whole idea of the movie was to make fun of racists.
"A new study links a wife's happiness to how her husband helps out around the house" - WOW! You needed a whole study for this?!!
Coffee this morning in my huge Pooh mug.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
MORNING UPDATE - May 8, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! It's overcast and rainy outside once again, but not terrible - especially if I don't have to go to work today smile emoticon
The battle for the supremacy of the cat house is raging on. Also, Baby Bro had a brilliant idea of loaning George to CPA - if people can take care of him for about two weeks, they can proof that they are fit parents. Sniff, meanwhile, just entertained himself with a crumpled piece of foil that he liberated from the recycling pile.
The ongoing entertainment in my life - people periodically hinting and/or telling me that as I have no kids, I don't understand something, or don't get it, or can't really have an opinion on it. I can't really call it being smug-married - so, Bridget aficionados, please get me a proper term smile emoticon
Yesterday got a customer who could not find one single author whose last name begins with a letter F in the young readers section.
Currently trending at #3 is Leo DiCaprio - because he bought an apartment in Greenwich Village; well, he is going to fit right in with all the other envirowacos residing there; I am just wondering at how often he is going to take a subway as opposed to riding in a limo.
Trending at #8 is Willow Smith - because of some "controversial photos". Nice going, what can I say.
"Kim K. says the racism is alive" - of course it is! You know who tops the list, Kim? The current love of your life - despite his lowering himself to shack up with a white girl.
Jennifer Lawrence claims that fame made her rude - OK, Jennifer, acknowledging the problem is the first step.
"Mother's Day gift ideas" - how about not forgetting Mother's Day?
"Why Katie Couric wants you to give up sugar" - how about Katie Couric remembers what a journalist is really supposed to do and starts candid reports on her idol in the White House and leaves our sugar consumption the hell alone?
"Cheap protein sources" - yea, the economy is getting better every day.
Justin Bieber "is in trouble again" because he got a parking ticket - OK, that is just overdoing it; parking ticket is only "trouble" for ordinary folk.
"Kutcher was.. photographed leaving The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf with two iced coffees in Studio City, Calif." - wow, I have something in common with Ashton and Mila! We all love iced coffee from Coffee Bean!
Speaking of which, coffee today in my glass Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf mug from my trip to L.A. - and, no, it was not in honor of Ashton and/or Mila.
The battle for the supremacy of the cat house is raging on. Also, Baby Bro had a brilliant idea of loaning George to CPA - if people can take care of him for about two weeks, they can proof that they are fit parents. Sniff, meanwhile, just entertained himself with a crumpled piece of foil that he liberated from the recycling pile.
The ongoing entertainment in my life - people periodically hinting and/or telling me that as I have no kids, I don't understand something, or don't get it, or can't really have an opinion on it. I can't really call it being smug-married - so, Bridget aficionados, please get me a proper term smile emoticon
Yesterday got a customer who could not find one single author whose last name begins with a letter F in the young readers section.
Currently trending at #3 is Leo DiCaprio - because he bought an apartment in Greenwich Village; well, he is going to fit right in with all the other envirowacos residing there; I am just wondering at how often he is going to take a subway as opposed to riding in a limo.
Trending at #8 is Willow Smith - because of some "controversial photos". Nice going, what can I say.
"Kim K. says the racism is alive" - of course it is! You know who tops the list, Kim? The current love of your life - despite his lowering himself to shack up with a white girl.
Jennifer Lawrence claims that fame made her rude - OK, Jennifer, acknowledging the problem is the first step.
"Mother's Day gift ideas" - how about not forgetting Mother's Day?
"Why Katie Couric wants you to give up sugar" - how about Katie Couric remembers what a journalist is really supposed to do and starts candid reports on her idol in the White House and leaves our sugar consumption the hell alone?
"Cheap protein sources" - yea, the economy is getting better every day.
Justin Bieber "is in trouble again" because he got a parking ticket - OK, that is just overdoing it; parking ticket is only "trouble" for ordinary folk.
"Kutcher was.. photographed leaving The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf with two iced coffees in Studio City, Calif." - wow, I have something in common with Ashton and Mila! We all love iced coffee from Coffee Bean!
Speaking of which, coffee today in my glass Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf mug from my trip to L.A. - and, no, it was not in honor of Ashton and/or Mila.
MORNING UPDATE - May 6, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Tuesday! The weather continues to be almost appropriate for May - enjoying all we can get.
George decided that once the cat house is his, he can safely snooze on my bed. Sniff was guarding 8 boxes of my romances, and my attempt to pet him was greeted with an attempt to bite me and a nice hiss.
The crazy upstairs is...well, she is.
The fact that it is the beginning of the month made me realize that once again I missed my Godiva freebies.
Some kind of a new chick on the FoodNetwork is claiming that after you tried the fries with aioli, you will forget ketchup - well, duh!
Why am I getting personal e-mails from Rand Paul?
Just found out yesterday that our dear parteigenosse Michelle was here, in New York, cutting the ribbon at the Met - have to give myself time to avoid the Met before the stench disappears a bit.
Taylor Swift almost lost her gown for that Met Gala to her her cat's claws - damn! And here I thought that Sniffles was a menace for destroying my Disney sheets.
Trending at #8 is Kendall Jenner - because she "documented her first Met Gala on Instagram". Longer wait to visit the Met, although little slime left by Kendall and her attempts to oversexualize herself is nothing compared to our pathetic excuse of a First Lady.
Brad Pitt is trending at #7 - because he and Angelina "will re-unite on the big screen". Well, at least they can't cheat on anyone this time.
Angry Birds are trending at #9 - because their creator "developed preschool program to promote learning through fun". The best program to promote learning is reading - and, yes, it's loads of fun!
Once again, America is one of the worst countries to be a mother in - unless, of course, you are an illegal alien (which fact was, of course, removed from the study).
Seth Rogen "is not a Belieber" - my respect for him just grew!
Coffee this morning in my Harry Potter mug - the new version.
George decided that once the cat house is his, he can safely snooze on my bed. Sniff was guarding 8 boxes of my romances, and my attempt to pet him was greeted with an attempt to bite me and a nice hiss.
The crazy upstairs is...well, she is.
The fact that it is the beginning of the month made me realize that once again I missed my Godiva freebies.
Some kind of a new chick on the FoodNetwork is claiming that after you tried the fries with aioli, you will forget ketchup - well, duh!
Why am I getting personal e-mails from Rand Paul?
Just found out yesterday that our dear parteigenosse Michelle was here, in New York, cutting the ribbon at the Met - have to give myself time to avoid the Met before the stench disappears a bit.
Taylor Swift almost lost her gown for that Met Gala to her her cat's claws - damn! And here I thought that Sniffles was a menace for destroying my Disney sheets.
Trending at #8 is Kendall Jenner - because she "documented her first Met Gala on Instagram". Longer wait to visit the Met, although little slime left by Kendall and her attempts to oversexualize herself is nothing compared to our pathetic excuse of a First Lady.
Brad Pitt is trending at #7 - because he and Angelina "will re-unite on the big screen". Well, at least they can't cheat on anyone this time.
Angry Birds are trending at #9 - because their creator "developed preschool program to promote learning through fun". The best program to promote learning is reading - and, yes, it's loads of fun!
Once again, America is one of the worst countries to be a mother in - unless, of course, you are an illegal alien (which fact was, of course, removed from the study).
Seth Rogen "is not a Belieber" - my respect for him just grew!
Coffee this morning in my Harry Potter mug - the new version.
MORNING UPDATE -May 5, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Monday! The weather is still a tad strange for May, but much more enjoyable - so,Phil, no need to fear the assassins anymore. Rajendara K. Pacahuri, on the other hand, still needs to pipe down and clean the snow when needed.
George is still the almost undisputed king of the cat house; and he still hunts the local sparrows with the same zeal the liberals hunt the Second Amendment. Sniff attracted the local youngsters, who discovered that not only do we have two very petable cats, but that our cramped, messy apartment really is a cave of wonders - I needed that reminder! wink emoticon
Yesterday was Audrey Hepburn 85th Birthday - now, that was a beautiful, classy, and talented actress!
Today is Cinco de Maya - I am ready with my american flag and patriotic T-shirt.
Currently trending at # 1 Ozzy Osbourne - because he might be knighted. Considering how many crazy entertainers were knighted before him - yawn.
Trending at # 3 is Kid Rock - because of his work with homeless vets. Go, Kid Rock!!!
Trending at # 7 is Snoop Dog - because he debuted something "snoopodelic" in Vegas. Spare us, please!
"Kylie Jenner wows in a VERY skimpy swimsuit after parting with ...Justin Bieber!" - I can't even begin to figure out which one of these is more yuk-worthy.
And, finally, Kate likes to do her own make up - so would I, to tell the truth.
Coffee this morning in my Life Is Delicious mug.
George is still the almost undisputed king of the cat house; and he still hunts the local sparrows with the same zeal the liberals hunt the Second Amendment. Sniff attracted the local youngsters, who discovered that not only do we have two very petable cats, but that our cramped, messy apartment really is a cave of wonders - I needed that reminder! wink emoticon
Yesterday was Audrey Hepburn 85th Birthday - now, that was a beautiful, classy, and talented actress!
Today is Cinco de Maya - I am ready with my american flag and patriotic T-shirt.
Currently trending at # 1 Ozzy Osbourne - because he might be knighted. Considering how many crazy entertainers were knighted before him - yawn.
Trending at # 3 is Kid Rock - because of his work with homeless vets. Go, Kid Rock!!!
Trending at # 7 is Snoop Dog - because he debuted something "snoopodelic" in Vegas. Spare us, please!
"Kylie Jenner wows in a VERY skimpy swimsuit after parting with ...Justin Bieber!" - I can't even begin to figure out which one of these is more yuk-worthy.
And, finally, Kate likes to do her own make up - so would I, to tell the truth.
Coffee this morning in my Life Is Delicious mug.
MORNING UPDATE - May 2, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! The weather is finally looking the way it's supposed to in May.
George regains his supremacy over the cat house. Sniffy, meanwhile, is enjoying the box from the Passover seltzer.
CNN was on again, but, thankfully, the noise from the playing machines drowned the noise from the TV.
The crazy upstairs is alive and well.
The young adult novel by Kendall and Kylie Jenner officially hit the shelves!!! Run to get it! And if you desire an autographed copy, they promised to grace our place in sometime in June!!!
Currently trending at #1 is Jason Priestley - because in his new memoir he "Dishes on Shannen Doherty, Brad Pitt". OK, who in the world is interested in reading this literary offering, never mind finding out some hitherto unknown facts about Doherty or Pitt?
Isaiah Washington returns to Grey's Anatomy after 7 years - man, how old is this show already? I think it's time to move to the daytime TV, like all the other soap operas.
Study: "Faces men prefer" - they actually look at the faces?!!!
Sharon Stone looks "sexy at 56" - a great accomplishment!
Prince Harry is officially single again and "was seen in Miami getting flirty with girls" - here is to hoping he would keep his clothes on this time.
"Justin Bieber Crack-Shamed Toronto Mayor" - this is known as extreme hutzpah.
Coffee this morning in a disposable cup from the bagel shop next to the CNN-blaring laundromat.
George regains his supremacy over the cat house. Sniffy, meanwhile, is enjoying the box from the Passover seltzer.
CNN was on again, but, thankfully, the noise from the playing machines drowned the noise from the TV.
The crazy upstairs is alive and well.
The young adult novel by Kendall and Kylie Jenner officially hit the shelves!!! Run to get it! And if you desire an autographed copy, they promised to grace our place in sometime in June!!!
Currently trending at #1 is Jason Priestley - because in his new memoir he "Dishes on Shannen Doherty, Brad Pitt". OK, who in the world is interested in reading this literary offering, never mind finding out some hitherto unknown facts about Doherty or Pitt?
Isaiah Washington returns to Grey's Anatomy after 7 years - man, how old is this show already? I think it's time to move to the daytime TV, like all the other soap operas.
Study: "Faces men prefer" - they actually look at the faces?!!!
Sharon Stone looks "sexy at 56" - a great accomplishment!
Prince Harry is officially single again and "was seen in Miami getting flirty with girls" - here is to hoping he would keep his clothes on this time.
"Justin Bieber Crack-Shamed Toronto Mayor" - this is known as extreme hutzpah.
Coffee this morning in a disposable cup from the bagel shop next to the CNN-blaring laundromat.
MORNING UPDATE - April 28, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Monday! The weather is nice for now - though still got heat at night, and am not putting away the warm blanket.
Sniff looked extra surly this morning - just like OWSs, just with better hygiene. George is desperately trying to catch the sparrows outside my window.
Yesterday had to assists a drunk customer who desperately needed a book on the Intermediate English Grammar.
Currently trending at #7 is Penelope Cruz - because she turned 40! For reasons unknown, a naked picture of her with a huge snake popped up right after the birthday announcement.
Trending at #8 are Mile-high selfies - to the disappointment of men everywhere, everyone on those selfies is dressed.
Hairdo news of the day - Emma Stone. I honestly don't know what she did now, but it looks like she got bangs and streaked her hair. In my opinion, she should have just stayed a redhead.
"It's official: Beyonce and Jay Z to tour together!" - awww, how sweet!
Bieber landed in our fair city yesterday - rats! As if we don't have enough nutjobs running around loose.
And, finally, Will and Kate's third anniversary is tomorrow - man, how time flies! So, he presented her with a Cartier watch before their Australian tour; the special feature of the watch - sapphire to match her engagement ring.
Coffee this morning in my funky clear glass from Target.
Sniff looked extra surly this morning - just like OWSs, just with better hygiene. George is desperately trying to catch the sparrows outside my window.
Yesterday had to assists a drunk customer who desperately needed a book on the Intermediate English Grammar.
Currently trending at #7 is Penelope Cruz - because she turned 40! For reasons unknown, a naked picture of her with a huge snake popped up right after the birthday announcement.
Trending at #8 are Mile-high selfies - to the disappointment of men everywhere, everyone on those selfies is dressed.
Hairdo news of the day - Emma Stone. I honestly don't know what she did now, but it looks like she got bangs and streaked her hair. In my opinion, she should have just stayed a redhead.
"It's official: Beyonce and Jay Z to tour together!" - awww, how sweet!
Bieber landed in our fair city yesterday - rats! As if we don't have enough nutjobs running around loose.
And, finally, Will and Kate's third anniversary is tomorrow - man, how time flies! So, he presented her with a Cartier watch before their Australian tour; the special feature of the watch - sapphire to match her engagement ring.
Coffee this morning in my funky clear glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - April 27, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Sunday! The weather is just a tad strange - continued difference of 20 degrees between day and night, plus the constant threat of torrential rain and thunder - yippee.
Happy Belated Birthday to our mom and Baby Bro! And thank you, Skype, for reminding me about my brother's, by the way - because I was so in danger of forgetting it otherwise.
There is a new potential bestseller in the market - Alicia Silverstone wrote about being a "Kind Mama", which masterpiece proved irrevocably that it's unkind to children to allow nutjobs to procreate.
Meanwhile, on the local front, our building swine made it impossible not only to go into the incinerator room, but to close the doors as well. And a few days ago someone was cooking a broth from bones one can only assume were in deep freeze since the Bush Senior Administration.
George Clooney is engaged!!! Wow! After all his explanations of why he never wants to get married! Will just have to wait and see how long this spectacle is going to last.
Currently trending at # 2 is Grumpy Cat - because she appeared on the American Idol. Color me biased, but I think she was the best looking of all the judges.
Trending at # 7 is Channing Tatum - because it's his 34th birthday. Well, considering that 34 is not a special number, I assume number 7 is OK to mention the birthday of the sexiest man alive..
"Jennifer Lopez celebrates curves on song" - considering that hers aren't all that real, I am really not all that impressed.
"Big surge in Americans renouncing their citizenship" - please, the more the merrier! Hopefully, every single liberal to follow.
"Kate Upton displays figure as she models for lingerie" - how, um, profound!
Coffee this morning in cute cup with lavender that my mom gave me for Micheloach Manot this year.
Happy Belated Birthday to our mom and Baby Bro! And thank you, Skype, for reminding me about my brother's, by the way - because I was so in danger of forgetting it otherwise.
There is a new potential bestseller in the market - Alicia Silverstone wrote about being a "Kind Mama", which masterpiece proved irrevocably that it's unkind to children to allow nutjobs to procreate.
Meanwhile, on the local front, our building swine made it impossible not only to go into the incinerator room, but to close the doors as well. And a few days ago someone was cooking a broth from bones one can only assume were in deep freeze since the Bush Senior Administration.
George Clooney is engaged!!! Wow! After all his explanations of why he never wants to get married! Will just have to wait and see how long this spectacle is going to last.
Currently trending at # 2 is Grumpy Cat - because she appeared on the American Idol. Color me biased, but I think she was the best looking of all the judges.
Trending at # 7 is Channing Tatum - because it's his 34th birthday. Well, considering that 34 is not a special number, I assume number 7 is OK to mention the birthday of the sexiest man alive..
"Jennifer Lopez celebrates curves on song" - considering that hers aren't all that real, I am really not all that impressed.
"Big surge in Americans renouncing their citizenship" - please, the more the merrier! Hopefully, every single liberal to follow.
"Kate Upton displays figure as she models for lingerie" - how, um, profound!
Coffee this morning in cute cup with lavender that my mom gave me for Micheloach Manot this year.
MORNING UPDATE - April 24, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! The weather is nice and sunny, if a bit windy - and the nice cycle of 20 degree difference between day and night temps will continue for at least a week.
George and Sniff got their fave perch back - temporarily, but they still enjoy it (in surprising harmony). Sniff also makes a great mashgiach- he supervised the pre-Pesach cleaning, post-Pesach cleaning, and the cleaning of the litter box.
Fauxcahontas, aka Elizabeth Warren, visited our establishment yesterday - very happy nobody was planning to measure my blood pressure after work.
Side benefit of Pesach - missed the Earth Day this year. So, even if I have to suffer from enviors' crazy policies, at least I did not have to hear their extra umph, though was still entertained by one of them yesterday.
Trending at #1 is Barbra Streisand - because it's her birthday. Well, till 120, Barbra - just please, please, please, keep the craziness and nastiness to a minimum and don't embarrass the family; we already got plenty of other candidates for that.
Trending at # 3 is Ronald McDonald - because he "got a new look, beefed-up Twitter presence". Good for Ronald!
Trending at # 5 is Heather Graham - because she "described Hollywood as 'totally sexist'". Good Morning, Heather! What were you smoking before that you did not see it?
Olivia Wilde had a baby boy - congratulations to the proud parents! Considering the hopes for the future that the crazy mommy described 2 Glamours ago, good luck to the new arrival!
"Beyonce Tops Time Magazine's 2014 '100 Most Influential People' List" - Oh, Gd help us!
And, finally, Kate "rocked" "classy cut-out dress" - people, when she shows up dressed up like Beyonce, that would be news; if she "rocked" a "classy dress", that's the usual occurrence.
Coffee this morning in my Harry Potter mug (the old design).
George and Sniff got their fave perch back - temporarily, but they still enjoy it (in surprising harmony). Sniff also makes a great mashgiach- he supervised the pre-Pesach cleaning, post-Pesach cleaning, and the cleaning of the litter box.
Fauxcahontas, aka Elizabeth Warren, visited our establishment yesterday - very happy nobody was planning to measure my blood pressure after work.
Side benefit of Pesach - missed the Earth Day this year. So, even if I have to suffer from enviors' crazy policies, at least I did not have to hear their extra umph, though was still entertained by one of them yesterday.
Trending at #1 is Barbra Streisand - because it's her birthday. Well, till 120, Barbra - just please, please, please, keep the craziness and nastiness to a minimum and don't embarrass the family; we already got plenty of other candidates for that.
Trending at # 3 is Ronald McDonald - because he "got a new look, beefed-up Twitter presence". Good for Ronald!
Trending at # 5 is Heather Graham - because she "described Hollywood as 'totally sexist'". Good Morning, Heather! What were you smoking before that you did not see it?
Olivia Wilde had a baby boy - congratulations to the proud parents! Considering the hopes for the future that the crazy mommy described 2 Glamours ago, good luck to the new arrival!
"Beyonce Tops Time Magazine's 2014 '100 Most Influential People' List" - Oh, Gd help us!
And, finally, Kate "rocked" "classy cut-out dress" - people, when she shows up dressed up like Beyonce, that would be news; if she "rocked" a "classy dress", that's the usual occurrence.
Coffee this morning in my Harry Potter mug (the old design).
MORNING UPDATE - April 18, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Fourth Day of Pesach! The weather is warming up - very slowly; were are also very slowly recovering from having snow during the second seder.
Cats were enjoying their old sleeping spot yesterday - and were surprisingly cooperative about it. Now Sniff is snoozing in his usual spot that's between the radiator and the cat house, and George is hunting birds on the windowsill.
Happy Birthday to my Baby Sister!
Currently trending at #1 is Lea Michele - because she "stormed off" the set "after being called a 'Diva'". Nice way to prove that she is not.
Chelsea Clinton is pregnant - ah, what a legacy will that kid inherit!
According to the experts, the airplane food tastes bad because your sense of taste disappears at high altitude - wow, mystery solved! Airplane food is really not that suck-y!
"Groupon deal to meet Pitt" - and only for $10! Thanks, but I'll pass.
David Axelrod is to "advise Britain's Labour Party" - it looks like Brits think they did not do a sufficient damage to their country yet.
"Why it's impossible to live chemical-free" - only a complete ignoramus needs an explanation on that one.
Bieber crushed someone's party - how new and original for him.
And, finally, according to Kate, Will is not enamored with her fashion choices and recently accused her of looking like a banana in her yellow dress - Will, stick to flying and bite your tongue!
No coffee today as got no coffee maker for Pesach.
Cats were enjoying their old sleeping spot yesterday - and were surprisingly cooperative about it. Now Sniff is snoozing in his usual spot that's between the radiator and the cat house, and George is hunting birds on the windowsill.
Happy Birthday to my Baby Sister!
Currently trending at #1 is Lea Michele - because she "stormed off" the set "after being called a 'Diva'". Nice way to prove that she is not.
Chelsea Clinton is pregnant - ah, what a legacy will that kid inherit!
According to the experts, the airplane food tastes bad because your sense of taste disappears at high altitude - wow, mystery solved! Airplane food is really not that suck-y!
"Groupon deal to meet Pitt" - and only for $10! Thanks, but I'll pass.
David Axelrod is to "advise Britain's Labour Party" - it looks like Brits think they did not do a sufficient damage to their country yet.
"Why it's impossible to live chemical-free" - only a complete ignoramus needs an explanation on that one.
Bieber crushed someone's party - how new and original for him.
And, finally, according to Kate, Will is not enamored with her fashion choices and recently accused her of looking like a banana in her yellow dress - Will, stick to flying and bite your tongue!
No coffee today as got no coffee maker for Pesach.
MORNING UPDATE - April 14, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Monday! Happy Erev Pesach! The weather is beautiful - kein ain hara, pooh, pooh, pooh!
Poor felines have no idea of what the heck is going on in their domain - things constantly moving around! Spaces on counters opening! Spaces on top of the fridge closing! Boxes on which you can,t sit as more boxes pile up! So, in desperation, at first they escaped to Baby Bro's bed, then decided to hunt the sparrows again, and then just ate all the food offered. Sniff, of course, had to be a constant mashgiash and make sure that everything is properly prepared for the alien invasion.
All three effin TVs were turned on CNN - at least not loud enough not to be drowned by the noise of the washers.
Good luck to my co-workers today - as we run out of kiddie Hagaddas again (and the reinforcement may not arrive in time).
Currently trending at #1 is Jennifer Aniston - because she did something silly at the MTV awards.
Trending at #2 is Mila Kunis - who "showed off her baby bump" while accepting an award. I honestly don't know which one of these is more breaking and newsworthy and deserving of the top spot.
Jay Z is trending at #9 because he and Beyonce surprised their fans at some gathering or other together with Solange - who got to #8 because of it. Basically, all three of them were "rocking it" - whatever that means.
"Key to moist Passover brisket: dried onion soup" - cheap skates and inept cooks to boot! Key to moist brisket is lots of real onions and red wine!
"IRS audits lowest in years" - unless you belong to a Tea Party group.
And, finally, Kate played a round of cricket with Will - both did it in suits, and she was wearing heels to boot!
Coffee this morning in a disposable cup from local DD.
Poor felines have no idea of what the heck is going on in their domain - things constantly moving around! Spaces on counters opening! Spaces on top of the fridge closing! Boxes on which you can,t sit as more boxes pile up! So, in desperation, at first they escaped to Baby Bro's bed, then decided to hunt the sparrows again, and then just ate all the food offered. Sniff, of course, had to be a constant mashgiash and make sure that everything is properly prepared for the alien invasion.
All three effin TVs were turned on CNN - at least not loud enough not to be drowned by the noise of the washers.
Good luck to my co-workers today - as we run out of kiddie Hagaddas again (and the reinforcement may not arrive in time).
Currently trending at #1 is Jennifer Aniston - because she did something silly at the MTV awards.
Trending at #2 is Mila Kunis - who "showed off her baby bump" while accepting an award. I honestly don't know which one of these is more breaking and newsworthy and deserving of the top spot.
Jay Z is trending at #9 because he and Beyonce surprised their fans at some gathering or other together with Solange - who got to #8 because of it. Basically, all three of them were "rocking it" - whatever that means.
"Key to moist Passover brisket: dried onion soup" - cheap skates and inept cooks to boot! Key to moist brisket is lots of real onions and red wine!
"IRS audits lowest in years" - unless you belong to a Tea Party group.
And, finally, Kate played a round of cricket with Will - both did it in suits, and she was wearing heels to boot!
Coffee this morning in a disposable cup from local DD.
MORNING UPDATE - April 11, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabat! It's nice a sunny outside, rain will come soon enough. Cats are still missing their best friend, and finally decided to peacefully coexist in my room.
The latest "necessary" repairs to our building's boiler did not result in better supply of hot water - but the did result in lower water pressure.
Currently trending at #1 is Khloe Kardashian - who is "refusing to take phone calls from Lamar Odom" and is, instead, parting with a whole bunch of other men, usually preferring rappers. That's not interesting enough to be #1; 10 maybe, but not 1.
Trending at #6 is Bob Saget - who "used to change Mary Kate, Ashley Olsen's diapers on set". Really don't know what to make of it.
Trending at # 7 is Gene Simmons - who compared his band KISS to Jesus. That's a bit of an overreach, Gene.
"Americans should work less and take more vacations", like Danish; this way they would be happier - thanks for the advice, dude! Then how are we going to support millions in the Third World countries (who hate our guts), plus UN, plus Obama's 70+ per year vacations, plus pay the members of Congress (who claim that they are underpaid as it is), plus Obamacare, plus illegals?!! I mean, we got so much more responsibilities than Danish, for pete's sake!
"Top Medicare billers were big donors to Democrats" - wow, what a surprise!
"Selena Gomez Relapses on Justin Bieber" - whatever the hell that means.
And, finally, Kate beat Will "in a sailing race" - I am sure the friendship won, as they used to say in step-mama country.
Coffee this morning in my huge Winnie the Pooh mug.
The latest "necessary" repairs to our building's boiler did not result in better supply of hot water - but the did result in lower water pressure.
Currently trending at #1 is Khloe Kardashian - who is "refusing to take phone calls from Lamar Odom" and is, instead, parting with a whole bunch of other men, usually preferring rappers. That's not interesting enough to be #1; 10 maybe, but not 1.
Trending at #6 is Bob Saget - who "used to change Mary Kate, Ashley Olsen's diapers on set". Really don't know what to make of it.
Trending at # 7 is Gene Simmons - who compared his band KISS to Jesus. That's a bit of an overreach, Gene.
"Americans should work less and take more vacations", like Danish; this way they would be happier - thanks for the advice, dude! Then how are we going to support millions in the Third World countries (who hate our guts), plus UN, plus Obama's 70+ per year vacations, plus pay the members of Congress (who claim that they are underpaid as it is), plus Obamacare, plus illegals?!! I mean, we got so much more responsibilities than Danish, for pete's sake!
"Top Medicare billers were big donors to Democrats" - wow, what a surprise!
"Selena Gomez Relapses on Justin Bieber" - whatever the hell that means.
And, finally, Kate beat Will "in a sailing race" - I am sure the friendship won, as they used to say in step-mama country.
Coffee this morning in my huge Winnie the Pooh mug.
MORNING UPDATE - April 10, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! The weather is magnificent - just in time for cleaning!
Kitties are missing Baby Bro something fierce.
Yesterday had fun by ignoring an obnoxious woman as long as I could draw it out.
Currently trending at # 1 is Leo DiCaprio - because he is "to receive 'Russian Oscar'". What can I say - they deserve each other.
Trending at # 7 is Jason Segel - because he is NOT dating Katie Holmes. Katie Holmes' dating life is now only at # 7?!!
"Rolling Stone flubs Constitution tattoo on cover" - I can only assume that they thought the naked picture of Julia Louis-Dreyfus would prevent anyone to look further, and, hence, did not do any proofreading past the required Photoshop.
"Russian lawmakers want to charge (Gorbachev) with treason" - those morons have nothing better to do with their time?
Another shot at Scott Walker - he has no college diploma! Oh, Horror of Horrors!
"Justin Bieber promises 'best music ever'" - I am all agog with anticipation!
And, finally, there is a whole discussion about Kate's "symbolic LBD" - people, you need a real hobby.
Coffee this morning in my striped glass from Target.
Kitties are missing Baby Bro something fierce.
Yesterday had fun by ignoring an obnoxious woman as long as I could draw it out.
Currently trending at # 1 is Leo DiCaprio - because he is "to receive 'Russian Oscar'". What can I say - they deserve each other.
Trending at # 7 is Jason Segel - because he is NOT dating Katie Holmes. Katie Holmes' dating life is now only at # 7?!!
"Rolling Stone flubs Constitution tattoo on cover" - I can only assume that they thought the naked picture of Julia Louis-Dreyfus would prevent anyone to look further, and, hence, did not do any proofreading past the required Photoshop.
"Russian lawmakers want to charge (Gorbachev) with treason" - those morons have nothing better to do with their time?
Another shot at Scott Walker - he has no college diploma! Oh, Horror of Horrors!
"Justin Bieber promises 'best music ever'" - I am all agog with anticipation!
And, finally, there is a whole discussion about Kate's "symbolic LBD" - people, you need a real hobby.
Coffee this morning in my striped glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - April 9, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Wednesday! It's sunny and windy outside - probably warm, as Sniff got off the radiator and is sleeping in the cat house - from which he greeted me in the morning with his usual disdainful look. George is sleeping on Baby Bro's bed as, I think, he is beginning to miss his friend.
Yesterday a young mother came in and asked for a book on helping your child to quit the pacifier habit - as everyone around her is looking at her 2 year old and asking why she is still using it. I politely suggested to her to consign everyone's opinion to the warm basement and let her daughter be - as this is obviously her way of dealing with the arrival of a baby brother.
Currently trending at # 4 is the Cronut bakery - which, to the delight of all involved, re-opened after "mouse scare". I guess people really, really want their cronuts.
Spring dresses are trending at # 6 - I guess people are still so cold that the thought of shopping for a spring wardrobe is not a priority.
Trending at # 9 are bacon prices - because they "surge". Really? You just discovered it?! Prices on all food items "surge", thanks to the environmentalists and our dear current administration.
Daniel Craig just jumped to # 1 - for reasons unknown.
Bieber and Selena met in the recording studio because they are "friendly" - whatever.
And, finally, the whole discussion is going on as to the possibility of Kate cutting her hair - because Georgie kept pulling them on one of the pictures from their latest trip.
Coffee this morning in my green mug from Target.
Yesterday a young mother came in and asked for a book on helping your child to quit the pacifier habit - as everyone around her is looking at her 2 year old and asking why she is still using it. I politely suggested to her to consign everyone's opinion to the warm basement and let her daughter be - as this is obviously her way of dealing with the arrival of a baby brother.
Currently trending at # 4 is the Cronut bakery - which, to the delight of all involved, re-opened after "mouse scare". I guess people really, really want their cronuts.
Spring dresses are trending at # 6 - I guess people are still so cold that the thought of shopping for a spring wardrobe is not a priority.
Trending at # 9 are bacon prices - because they "surge". Really? You just discovered it?! Prices on all food items "surge", thanks to the environmentalists and our dear current administration.
Daniel Craig just jumped to # 1 - for reasons unknown.
Bieber and Selena met in the recording studio because they are "friendly" - whatever.
And, finally, the whole discussion is going on as to the possibility of Kate cutting her hair - because Georgie kept pulling them on one of the pictures from their latest trip.
Coffee this morning in my green mug from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - April 6, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Sunday! It's sunny outside, with nice winds and temperatures in the 40s - global warming, what can I say.
Sniff is still sleeping on the radiator. George seems to be more impervious to cold. On the other hand, he is sleeping hard enough not to be awaken by a bowl of cereal on the table.
The crazy upstairs is extra diligent today.
Currently trending at # 2 is Michael Jordan - for reasons unknown.
Downton Abbey is at # 9 - because the cast was ordered to stay off Twitter. I guess Turkish influence is contagious.
Kristen Stewart is at # 5 - because she dyed her hair "orange". That should be # 1, not 5!
"How to land more dates" - why?!!! I don't have enough headaches?
Justin Bieber was flirting with Miley Cyrus in retaliation to Selena's flirting with Orlando Bloom - wow! It's getting curiouser and curiouser.
And, finally, "excitement builds" in New Zealand due to the imminent arrival of Will, Kate, and Georgie - at least they have class and they are good looking. Imagine the anticipation of our so-called First Family!
Coffee this morning in my funky green mug from Yves Rocher.
Sniff is still sleeping on the radiator. George seems to be more impervious to cold. On the other hand, he is sleeping hard enough not to be awaken by a bowl of cereal on the table.
The crazy upstairs is extra diligent today.
Currently trending at # 2 is Michael Jordan - for reasons unknown.
Downton Abbey is at # 9 - because the cast was ordered to stay off Twitter. I guess Turkish influence is contagious.
Kristen Stewart is at # 5 - because she dyed her hair "orange". That should be # 1, not 5!
"How to land more dates" - why?!!! I don't have enough headaches?
Justin Bieber was flirting with Miley Cyrus in retaliation to Selena's flirting with Orlando Bloom - wow! It's getting curiouser and curiouser.
And, finally, "excitement builds" in New Zealand due to the imminent arrival of Will, Kate, and Georgie - at least they have class and they are good looking. Imagine the anticipation of our so-called First Family!
Coffee this morning in my funky green mug from Yves Rocher.
MORNING UPDATE - April 4, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabat! It's raining again - but still not bad, so I can wear my flippies.
Sniff got his usual maggot-in-the-brain attack around 5 am this morning (as opposed to the usual 9-10 am), and ended up waking me up while doing his crazy horse routine around my head, my bed, and my night stand. George just did his normal whining for breakfast.
All three TVs were on, but silent!! YAY!!
Currently trending at #1 is Kate Gosselin - without any explanations, just a bunch of photos.
Trending at #4 is Darth Vader - who, apparently, wanted to become a president of Ukraine. Alas, Ukraine does not want him - bummer, as he is much less corrupt than their own government.
"How Mark Zuckerberg is spending his billions" - wow, he has something else to spend it on, aside from campaigning for the illegals? Nice to know.
Snooki is pregnant again - does this mean another book on pregnancy is in the works?
"Hillary Clinton on sexism" - "double standard is alive and well". Of course it is! Only hard-core feminists like her allowed to do the stuff she did to Bill's former girlfriends, and still be lionized by the feminist establishment.
Jon Hamm is also all over the net because somebody unearthed his early appearance on some kind of dating show - with bad hair! Ouch! Stop the presses - John Hamm had bad hair!!!
Coffee this morning in a disposable cup from an overpriced bagel shop next to the blissfully quiet laundromat.
Sniff got his usual maggot-in-the-brain attack around 5 am this morning (as opposed to the usual 9-10 am), and ended up waking me up while doing his crazy horse routine around my head, my bed, and my night stand. George just did his normal whining for breakfast.
All three TVs were on, but silent!! YAY!!
Currently trending at #1 is Kate Gosselin - without any explanations, just a bunch of photos.
Trending at #4 is Darth Vader - who, apparently, wanted to become a president of Ukraine. Alas, Ukraine does not want him - bummer, as he is much less corrupt than their own government.
"How Mark Zuckerberg is spending his billions" - wow, he has something else to spend it on, aside from campaigning for the illegals? Nice to know.
Snooki is pregnant again - does this mean another book on pregnancy is in the works?
"Hillary Clinton on sexism" - "double standard is alive and well". Of course it is! Only hard-core feminists like her allowed to do the stuff she did to Bill's former girlfriends, and still be lionized by the feminist establishment.
Jon Hamm is also all over the net because somebody unearthed his early appearance on some kind of dating show - with bad hair! Ouch! Stop the presses - John Hamm had bad hair!!!
Coffee this morning in a disposable cup from an overpriced bagel shop next to the blissfully quiet laundromat.
MORNING UPDATE - April 3, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! It's 58 degrees outside! With sun! Of course, the beginning of good weather also means more people yelling and cursing next to my window.
Feline companions finished their morning routine of eating, drinking, whining, running, and generally entertaining us, and are now peacefully snoozing on my bed.
Yesterday saw someone handling new book by Allen West - interesting scene there, what can I say.
Currently trending at #4 is Doris Day - who is "90 and looking great". Happy Birthday, Doris! Love your movies!
Trending at #7 is Jon Cryer - who is "writing a 'candid' memoir". So, the speculation is rampant as to what he is going to say about Charlie Sheen - who gives a damn one way or the other?
Miley Cyrus is at # 6 - because fans morn the passing of her dog. Poor dog!
There is also a whole discussion about her "fabulous" home, which includes a toilet worth a whopping 10 Gs!
"Newton-John rocks leather 36 years after 'Grease'" - great accomplishment!
"Teens who are larger than size 16 who want to look 'a little more sexy' are stuck dressing like 'grandmothers'" - welcome to the world, girls, where, unless you drastically lower your size, you will always be second class citizens (especially when it comes to the garment industry).
The Queen met the current Pope for the first time (he was the fifth Pope she has met). I wonder if she told him how he compared with his predecessors.
"Americans are workaholics" - well, duh!! That's why we have such decent quality of life. Of course, our current administration is doing everything in its power to punish the productive, rob them, and redistribute the fruits of their labor.
"A pair of stolen masterpiece paintings valued at $50 million have been recovered after being bought at an auction for $25 and hung in an auto worker's kitchen for years.... They were stolen from the home of a British couple in 1970.
An unnamed Fiat employee, described by police as a "lover of art," bought the two paintings in an auction of items left in the lost and found department of the national railway. The paintings were reportedly left behind on a train from Paris to Turin and were never claimed. Railway authorities put them up for auction in 1975." - WOW! What kind of moronic thief stole the paintings and left them on the train?!!
"Turkey lifting Twitter ban" - how magnanimous of them!
And, finally, Georgie will accompany his parents on the visit to the nursery in New Zealand - of course, neither hosts nor guest will truly feel the class and social distinction in this case.
Coffee this morning in my glass mug from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
Feline companions finished their morning routine of eating, drinking, whining, running, and generally entertaining us, and are now peacefully snoozing on my bed.
Yesterday saw someone handling new book by Allen West - interesting scene there, what can I say.
Currently trending at #4 is Doris Day - who is "90 and looking great". Happy Birthday, Doris! Love your movies!
Trending at #7 is Jon Cryer - who is "writing a 'candid' memoir". So, the speculation is rampant as to what he is going to say about Charlie Sheen - who gives a damn one way or the other?
Miley Cyrus is at # 6 - because fans morn the passing of her dog. Poor dog!
There is also a whole discussion about her "fabulous" home, which includes a toilet worth a whopping 10 Gs!
"Newton-John rocks leather 36 years after 'Grease'" - great accomplishment!
"Teens who are larger than size 16 who want to look 'a little more sexy' are stuck dressing like 'grandmothers'" - welcome to the world, girls, where, unless you drastically lower your size, you will always be second class citizens (especially when it comes to the garment industry).
The Queen met the current Pope for the first time (he was the fifth Pope she has met). I wonder if she told him how he compared with his predecessors.
"Americans are workaholics" - well, duh!! That's why we have such decent quality of life. Of course, our current administration is doing everything in its power to punish the productive, rob them, and redistribute the fruits of their labor.
"A pair of stolen masterpiece paintings valued at $50 million have been recovered after being bought at an auction for $25 and hung in an auto worker's kitchen for years.... They were stolen from the home of a British couple in 1970.
An unnamed Fiat employee, described by police as a "lover of art," bought the two paintings in an auction of items left in the lost and found department of the national railway. The paintings were reportedly left behind on a train from Paris to Turin and were never claimed. Railway authorities put them up for auction in 1975." - WOW! What kind of moronic thief stole the paintings and left them on the train?!!
"Turkey lifting Twitter ban" - how magnanimous of them!
And, finally, Georgie will accompany his parents on the visit to the nursery in New Zealand - of course, neither hosts nor guest will truly feel the class and social distinction in this case.
Coffee this morning in my glass mug from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
MORNING UPDATE - April 2, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Wednesday! It is a whole 44 degrees outside! Almost swimsuit weather!
Sniff decided that sleeping in the middle of my bed is fun and worth being kicked repeatedly. I, on the other hand, have to sleep diagonally as he also hugs my blanket. George continues to hunt on my window.
Yesterday a pair of unshot aging hippies politely asked me for Jane Fonda's new book - really hope my face said all I could not say. On the other hand, some enterprising soul decided to make a whole picture book out of Kipling's poem If - so now we have another very un-PC book in that section.
Currently trending at # 7 is Rosie O'Donnell - because she is going to get an honorary Tony award. Poor Rosie - not even a real Tony!
According to Emma Watson, "fashion industry is 'dangerously' unhealthy" - well, duh! What a profound and original statement!
Meanwhile, in rural Brazil there is a wild hunt for "a new Giselle" - one is enough, thank you very much!
"Trump rallies against gun control in New York" - thank you, Donald! Once in a blue moon you still tend to be useful.
"Justin Bieber DUI case on brink of plea deal" - oh, what a relieve!
And, finally, Kate was "spotted" buying baby clothes for Georgie at the Gap - Kate, their quality if not what is used to be, unfortunately.
Coffee this morning in my personalized mug from Hershey.
Sniff decided that sleeping in the middle of my bed is fun and worth being kicked repeatedly. I, on the other hand, have to sleep diagonally as he also hugs my blanket. George continues to hunt on my window.
Yesterday a pair of unshot aging hippies politely asked me for Jane Fonda's new book - really hope my face said all I could not say. On the other hand, some enterprising soul decided to make a whole picture book out of Kipling's poem If - so now we have another very un-PC book in that section.
Currently trending at # 7 is Rosie O'Donnell - because she is going to get an honorary Tony award. Poor Rosie - not even a real Tony!
According to Emma Watson, "fashion industry is 'dangerously' unhealthy" - well, duh! What a profound and original statement!
Meanwhile, in rural Brazil there is a wild hunt for "a new Giselle" - one is enough, thank you very much!
"Trump rallies against gun control in New York" - thank you, Donald! Once in a blue moon you still tend to be useful.
"Justin Bieber DUI case on brink of plea deal" - oh, what a relieve!
And, finally, Kate was "spotted" buying baby clothes for Georgie at the Gap - Kate, their quality if not what is used to be, unfortunately.
Coffee this morning in my personalized mug from Hershey.
MORNING UPDATE - March 28, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabat! According to my phone, it's 51 degrees outside - wow! I mean - wow! Should have known it was getting positively HOT when Sniff got off the radiator. Both he and George are now peacefully snoozing on my bed - a rare show of camaraderie.
The crazy upstairs woke up, defrosted, got over the absence of water, and is now vigorously performing her usual routine.
Recently I saw a woman who uses more salt than I do - now, that is an achievement!
Currently trending at #1 is Lara Spencer - whom I recognized only by her picture. Anyway, she "Finalized New Deal To Stay On 'Good Morning, America'" - rejoice, oh lovers of circuses!
Trending at #5 is Disney World - only to remind you that you can vacation there! Sadists!
Selena Gomez is at #7 as she was "subpoenaed to testify in Justin Bieber lawsuit". The plot thickens.
Ryan Gosling is at #9 because he "Makes Pumping Gas Look Hot". In the present economic situation anyone who can afford to pump gas might look hot, plus, I never understood people who thought Gosling was - hot, that is.
Out of 5 fastest growing cities in America, 3 are in Texas - good job, Rick Perry! Plus, Orlando is growing too - "Mickey Mouse is making a comeback".
"What the Paltrow-Martin divorce might look like" - who the hell gives a flying banana?!!
The #1 counterfeit product in America are handbags and wallets - well, duh! I could have told you that without going into lengthy statistical data.
"Crimea's tourism industry in doubt" - well, duh again!
"Canadians Will Get a Taco Bell Breakfast Menu If and Only If They Take Justin Bieber Back" - I can't personally vouch for the tastiness of Taco Bell's fare, but, hey, whatever works!
And, finally, Kim Kardashian met Kate's wedding dress designer - um, good luck trying, Kim!
Coffee this morning in my funky glass Cappuccino mug.
The crazy upstairs woke up, defrosted, got over the absence of water, and is now vigorously performing her usual routine.
Recently I saw a woman who uses more salt than I do - now, that is an achievement!
Currently trending at #1 is Lara Spencer - whom I recognized only by her picture. Anyway, she "Finalized New Deal To Stay On 'Good Morning, America'" - rejoice, oh lovers of circuses!
Trending at #5 is Disney World - only to remind you that you can vacation there! Sadists!
Selena Gomez is at #7 as she was "subpoenaed to testify in Justin Bieber lawsuit". The plot thickens.
Ryan Gosling is at #9 because he "Makes Pumping Gas Look Hot". In the present economic situation anyone who can afford to pump gas might look hot, plus, I never understood people who thought Gosling was - hot, that is.
Out of 5 fastest growing cities in America, 3 are in Texas - good job, Rick Perry! Plus, Orlando is growing too - "Mickey Mouse is making a comeback".
"What the Paltrow-Martin divorce might look like" - who the hell gives a flying banana?!!
The #1 counterfeit product in America are handbags and wallets - well, duh! I could have told you that without going into lengthy statistical data.
"Crimea's tourism industry in doubt" - well, duh again!
"Canadians Will Get a Taco Bell Breakfast Menu If and Only If They Take Justin Bieber Back" - I can't personally vouch for the tastiness of Taco Bell's fare, but, hey, whatever works!
And, finally, Kim Kardashian met Kate's wedding dress designer - um, good luck trying, Kim!
Coffee this morning in my funky glass Cappuccino mug.
MORNING UPDATE - March 27, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! According to my phone, it's just above freezing outside - bring out the sunblock!
Our building finally decided to repair the boiler, hence they advised us of the impending absence of the hot water - but failed to mention the almost possible absence of all water. Even the crazy upstairs interrupted her usual routine. Feline companions were extremely preoccupied with the strange noises coming from below and from outside, and during the breaks in those noises resumed hunting for sparrows.
Can't find one of my Bond CD.
Yesterday impressed a few costumers with my ability to instantly know where a particular book is.
Currently trending at #2 is Bethenny Frankel - because her ex wants her to pay his legal fees. A lot of self-respect this dude has, that's for sure.
Duck Dynasty is trending at #4 - because its "star stands by his believes". Good for him!
Provo, UT, was just declared America's happiest city - I guess there is something about that Book of Mormon, after all.
Sandra Bullock is supposedly planning a TV show based on her Miss Congeniality movies - lady, please! The first movie was suck-y enough!
"Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez: Wedding Planning?" - wow! Jelena is that much alive?!!
"Kate Upton's Vogue Photo: Better Than Kim Kardashian's Cover?" - people, people!! Once again, just take a buck and go to the Met, because you have no blinking idea of what true art and beauty are.
And, finally, Kate is "very excited" about first Mother's day - I bet she is!
Coffee this morning in my Disney Dalmatian spots mug.
Our building finally decided to repair the boiler, hence they advised us of the impending absence of the hot water - but failed to mention the almost possible absence of all water. Even the crazy upstairs interrupted her usual routine. Feline companions were extremely preoccupied with the strange noises coming from below and from outside, and during the breaks in those noises resumed hunting for sparrows.
Can't find one of my Bond CD.
Yesterday impressed a few costumers with my ability to instantly know where a particular book is.
Currently trending at #2 is Bethenny Frankel - because her ex wants her to pay his legal fees. A lot of self-respect this dude has, that's for sure.
Duck Dynasty is trending at #4 - because its "star stands by his believes". Good for him!
Provo, UT, was just declared America's happiest city - I guess there is something about that Book of Mormon, after all.
Sandra Bullock is supposedly planning a TV show based on her Miss Congeniality movies - lady, please! The first movie was suck-y enough!
"Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez: Wedding Planning?" - wow! Jelena is that much alive?!!
"Kate Upton's Vogue Photo: Better Than Kim Kardashian's Cover?" - people, people!! Once again, just take a buck and go to the Met, because you have no blinking idea of what true art and beauty are.
And, finally, Kate is "very excited" about first Mother's day - I bet she is!
Coffee this morning in my Disney Dalmatian spots mug.
MORNING UPDATE - March 26, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Wednesday! It's sunny and bloody freezing outside! IT's the end of March - global warming, my foot!
Sniff spent half the night sleeping on the radiator, and is now running around with his tail in the air. George is hunting sparrows and local barbarians on my window.
The crazy upstairs is strangely silent - too cold for her?
Currently trending at #1 is somebody named Robin Roberts - who, according to Google, is a "television personality", and she is going to guest-judge DWTS. Be still, my heart!
Trending at #4 is Staten Island clown - who is "creeping out" Staten Island. I suppose as opposed to our dear mayor, who is just effin up all 5 boroughs. Plus, he still has 315,998 potholes to repair.
Trending at #9 is Dwayne Johnson - because of his "Hercules body secrets". Spare me!
Justin Timeberlake "treated" Jessica Biel to a "romantic gate-away" to Barbados. Aw, how sweet! Would like to go to Barbados too - and it does not have to be romantic, just warm.
"Bad news for meat lovers" - prices are rising too fast. Well, duh! For this, and many other things, you can thank our current government and the environmentalist cabal.
Britain "answered" to Porsche 911 with a new Jaguar model - because that's the biggest concern of great Britain, to make sure their luxury cars are the best in the world.
"Justin Bieber poses semi-shirtless, teases Calvin Klein campaign" - whatever that means.
"One of Kate Middleton's favorite shoes, Hobbs, arrives in the US" - fashionistas, rejoice!
Coffee this morning in my Aruba mug.
Sniff spent half the night sleeping on the radiator, and is now running around with his tail in the air. George is hunting sparrows and local barbarians on my window.
The crazy upstairs is strangely silent - too cold for her?
Currently trending at #1 is somebody named Robin Roberts - who, according to Google, is a "television personality", and she is going to guest-judge DWTS. Be still, my heart!
Trending at #4 is Staten Island clown - who is "creeping out" Staten Island. I suppose as opposed to our dear mayor, who is just effin up all 5 boroughs. Plus, he still has 315,998 potholes to repair.
Trending at #9 is Dwayne Johnson - because of his "Hercules body secrets". Spare me!
Justin Timeberlake "treated" Jessica Biel to a "romantic gate-away" to Barbados. Aw, how sweet! Would like to go to Barbados too - and it does not have to be romantic, just warm.
"Bad news for meat lovers" - prices are rising too fast. Well, duh! For this, and many other things, you can thank our current government and the environmentalist cabal.
Britain "answered" to Porsche 911 with a new Jaguar model - because that's the biggest concern of great Britain, to make sure their luxury cars are the best in the world.
"Justin Bieber poses semi-shirtless, teases Calvin Klein campaign" - whatever that means.
"One of Kate Middleton's favorite shoes, Hobbs, arrives in the US" - fashionistas, rejoice!
Coffee this morning in my Aruba mug.
MORNING UPDATE - March 21, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabbat! The weather seems to be improving - Sniff is fully sleeping in the cat house instead of stretching to the radiator. Of course, he is half-hanging anyway, but that is not due to weather. George is sleeping in the papasan on the guest pillows that I keep forgetting to put away.
The crazy upstairs is performing her routine.
Recent discovery: just because people want to buy books does not necessarily mean that they can read, or even know the alphabet.
Currently trending at #5 is Wesboro Baptist Church - because they are asking people not to picked the funeral of their dear founder. That's very magnanimous of them - considering that their picketing schedule comes up immediately after you google them.
Breakfast is trending at #8 - again, not sure why (unless they wanted to show great pictures of breakfasts that are totally not compliant with parteigenosse Michelle's eating guidelines).
Cameron Diaz claims that "everyone will be cheated on" - considering the general moral climate in Hollywood, I thinks it's a "duh" statement.
"The risks of renouncing US citizenship" - the only risk are the liberals who still did not do it.
"Turkey blocks Twitter access" - how else can you show that you are an enlightened democracy?
"Justin Bieber trapped in LA" - who trapped him and why can't we send him back to Canada? Oh, yes, our team lost, darn it!
Coffee in my black glass from Target.
The crazy upstairs is performing her routine.
Recent discovery: just because people want to buy books does not necessarily mean that they can read, or even know the alphabet.
Currently trending at #5 is Wesboro Baptist Church - because they are asking people not to picked the funeral of their dear founder. That's very magnanimous of them - considering that their picketing schedule comes up immediately after you google them.
Breakfast is trending at #8 - again, not sure why (unless they wanted to show great pictures of breakfasts that are totally not compliant with parteigenosse Michelle's eating guidelines).
Cameron Diaz claims that "everyone will be cheated on" - considering the general moral climate in Hollywood, I thinks it's a "duh" statement.
"The risks of renouncing US citizenship" - the only risk are the liberals who still did not do it.
"Turkey blocks Twitter access" - how else can you show that you are an enlightened democracy?
"Justin Bieber trapped in LA" - who trapped him and why can't we send him back to Canada? Oh, yes, our team lost, darn it!
Coffee in my black glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - March 20, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! It's officially the first day of spring - and I was able to open a window in the kitchen! Wow! Sniff is enjoying it to the fullest; George is snoozing on Baby Bro's bed.
Currently trending at #2 is John Stamos - because of the long explanation of why he and Lori Loughlin never dated in real life. Apparently there are a lot of people who cared about that one.
Trending at #5 are KitchenAid mixers - no idea why.
Our dear parteigenosse Michelle is off to China with her dessert-hating mommy and her darling daughters - and she will avoid discussing politics during her visit. Gee, how magnanimous of her!
"Selena Gomez: Don't Even Think Of Having A Baby With Justin Bieber" - thanks for the tip, Selena!
And Kate and Will finally found a new nanny for Georgie - congrats!
Coffee this morning in my Aruba mug.
Currently trending at #2 is John Stamos - because of the long explanation of why he and Lori Loughlin never dated in real life. Apparently there are a lot of people who cared about that one.
Trending at #5 are KitchenAid mixers - no idea why.
Our dear parteigenosse Michelle is off to China with her dessert-hating mommy and her darling daughters - and she will avoid discussing politics during her visit. Gee, how magnanimous of her!
"Selena Gomez: Don't Even Think Of Having A Baby With Justin Bieber" - thanks for the tip, Selena!
And Kate and Will finally found a new nanny for Georgie - congrats!
Coffee this morning in my Aruba mug.
MORNING UPDATE - March 13, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! Hell, am I happy that I don't have to go anywhere today! It's 29 degrees and windy outside! Phil, you are very lucky I don't know how to drive, you effin groundhog! Cats decided that staying awake is not fun in this weather, and are now sleeping on our respective beds: George on Baby Bro's, and Sniff on mine (which makes perfect sense as George is officially his cat, and Sniffy is mine).
Jane Fonda came up with a new book on dealing with your teenagers - I assume she dedicated at least one chapter on her pride in being a traitor and getting away with it; that alone makes a great lesson for the future generations.
Currently trending at #6 is Joan Rivers - because she is selling off furniture from her country home. Fascinating, what can I say.
Two geniuses from Atlanta filed tax return using Eric Holder's info - how does it feel to be scammed, Mr. Attorney General? Mind you, the whole idea was to get his tax return - wonder how much that would be.
Actress Shailene Woodley is "not a fan of Twilight" - relax, lady! You got a role just as lucrative as Bella's, and, judging by the book sale numbers, you will rake just as much moola.
"How to squeeze the most from a Disney vacation" - oh, for pete's sake! Just enjoy yourself!
"How to eat iceberg lettuce" - this is a joke, right?
"Supermodel admits to weight struggles" - this is news why?
"Pet food goes organic, with prices to match" - stupid is as stupid does.
And, finally, Kate is "to raid" the Queen's jewels for her upcoming trip to Australia - that makes for quite an interesting picture.
No coffee today as it's fast day.
Jane Fonda came up with a new book on dealing with your teenagers - I assume she dedicated at least one chapter on her pride in being a traitor and getting away with it; that alone makes a great lesson for the future generations.
Currently trending at #6 is Joan Rivers - because she is selling off furniture from her country home. Fascinating, what can I say.
Two geniuses from Atlanta filed tax return using Eric Holder's info - how does it feel to be scammed, Mr. Attorney General? Mind you, the whole idea was to get his tax return - wonder how much that would be.
Actress Shailene Woodley is "not a fan of Twilight" - relax, lady! You got a role just as lucrative as Bella's, and, judging by the book sale numbers, you will rake just as much moola.
"How to squeeze the most from a Disney vacation" - oh, for pete's sake! Just enjoy yourself!
"How to eat iceberg lettuce" - this is a joke, right?
"Supermodel admits to weight struggles" - this is news why?
"Pet food goes organic, with prices to match" - stupid is as stupid does.
And, finally, Kate is "to raid" the Queen's jewels for her upcoming trip to Australia - that makes for quite an interesting picture.
No coffee today as it's fast day.
MORNING UPDATE - March 5, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Wednesday! It's actually warm and sunny outside! Poor Phil - last year he was sued for inaccurately predicting an early spring, and this year people are hunting him because he accurately predicted a late one.
Our fair city now has only 315,998 potholes as our dear Mayor personally repaired two.
George is hunting the sparrows from my window; Sniff is sleeping in the cat house - without stretching to the radiator.
Currently trending at #2 is Halle Berry - who, after giving birth to her son, claimed that she is "not quite where she wants to be with her body". I can only assume that her mind is also not quite where we would like it to be.
Trending at #8 is Oral-B toothbrush as it "launches interactive oral care app for kids to increase brushing time". I got a sneaking suspicion that the people working on it have no kids.
"Worst states to die in" - I don't even want to know.
"Low key spring breaks" - buster, it's either low key or it's a spring break; you can't have both at the same time!
"9 signs you are about to be audited by the IRS" - well, let's see...Belonging to a tea party group; membership in the NRA; flying American flag; anti-Obama bumper stickers - you get the point.
The latest on Bieber is too gross.
And, finally, Kate's and Will's itinerary for their Australian trip was "revealed" - I guess so that the locals would know in advance which areas to mob (or to stay away from).
Coffee this morning in my Get A Grip mug.
Our fair city now has only 315,998 potholes as our dear Mayor personally repaired two.
George is hunting the sparrows from my window; Sniff is sleeping in the cat house - without stretching to the radiator.
Currently trending at #2 is Halle Berry - who, after giving birth to her son, claimed that she is "not quite where she wants to be with her body". I can only assume that her mind is also not quite where we would like it to be.
Trending at #8 is Oral-B toothbrush as it "launches interactive oral care app for kids to increase brushing time". I got a sneaking suspicion that the people working on it have no kids.
"Worst states to die in" - I don't even want to know.
"Low key spring breaks" - buster, it's either low key or it's a spring break; you can't have both at the same time!
"9 signs you are about to be audited by the IRS" - well, let's see...Belonging to a tea party group; membership in the NRA; flying American flag; anti-Obama bumper stickers - you get the point.
The latest on Bieber is too gross.
And, finally, Kate's and Will's itinerary for their Australian trip was "revealed" - I guess so that the locals would know in advance which areas to mob (or to stay away from).
Coffee this morning in my Get A Grip mug.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
OLDEST GIRL BY ANY OTHER NAME...
I spent most of the past summer in Israel. And, since I periodically complain about the monotony and boredom that is my life, Fate decided to show me once again the meaning of that old Chinese proverb and thrust me in the middle of the "interesting time". Allow me to elaborate.
You see, my arrival into the Holy Land coincided with the kidnapping of Eyal, Naftali, and Gilad (may The Heavenly Father avenge their blood), so I was in the think of it all - including the "conflict". Let me tell you: it is one thing to know about the South of Israel being under constant rocket attacks - and quite another to actually feel a portion of it yourself; this was definitely a case of nothing beating personal experience.
But my short story is not about the war and the rocket fire; it is about my wonderful niece, Mini Beloved Sibling, who at that time was eight and a half.
As a mentioned many times before, she and her siblings are normal kids: which means they fight - a lot. But when push comes to shove and something bad is threatening them, they come together - and MBS shows time and again that she is a worthy member of the club. Three episodes from that summer stuck in my mind.
The first one happened one night when we decided to put them all to sleep in the mamad (the fortified room in the apartment that serves as a bomb shelter). So, Curly had to share the bed with Fluffy (her younger sister). Ordinarily, there would have been no end of complains: she is kicking me; I am uncomfortable; why do I have to share a bed with her; she is taking too much space; ect., etc., etc. But that night our big girl came through - she just found a comfortable position and went to sleep without a peep.
The second one also happened at night - but at that time they were not sleeping in the mamad when the siren went off. So, MBS jumped out of her mother's bed (where she was allowed to be to protect the peace, so to speak), and immediately went into action. "Mommy, the Baby!" - she wanted to make sure that her newborn sister was safe. Then she darted into her room and saw that her brother was peacefully sleeping on the top of the bank bed. "SiM! SiM is sleeping on top! We need to wake him!" It took a little while for my sister to actually calm her down and send her to mamad with a promise that her brother would be taken care of - the same brother with whom she fights daily; scratch that - hourly!
And the third episode occurred when I took the Munchkins to the concert at the local equivalent of a community center. Here we were, enjoying a funny guy who could play music on practically anything - buckets, bottles, strings, bottle covers...and then the siren went off. Curly jumped out of her chair, run to the front of the audience where her one year old sister was sitting on the floor, grabbed her, foisted her on her hip for a better grip, and then turned to me: "Papi, where do we run?!"
As I sit here typing this, I still get chocked up. May the Heavenly Father guard you and your loving heart, our beautiful little girl!
You see, my arrival into the Holy Land coincided with the kidnapping of Eyal, Naftali, and Gilad (may The Heavenly Father avenge their blood), so I was in the think of it all - including the "conflict". Let me tell you: it is one thing to know about the South of Israel being under constant rocket attacks - and quite another to actually feel a portion of it yourself; this was definitely a case of nothing beating personal experience.
But my short story is not about the war and the rocket fire; it is about my wonderful niece, Mini Beloved Sibling, who at that time was eight and a half.
As a mentioned many times before, she and her siblings are normal kids: which means they fight - a lot. But when push comes to shove and something bad is threatening them, they come together - and MBS shows time and again that she is a worthy member of the club. Three episodes from that summer stuck in my mind.
The first one happened one night when we decided to put them all to sleep in the mamad (the fortified room in the apartment that serves as a bomb shelter). So, Curly had to share the bed with Fluffy (her younger sister). Ordinarily, there would have been no end of complains: she is kicking me; I am uncomfortable; why do I have to share a bed with her; she is taking too much space; ect., etc., etc. But that night our big girl came through - she just found a comfortable position and went to sleep without a peep.
The second one also happened at night - but at that time they were not sleeping in the mamad when the siren went off. So, MBS jumped out of her mother's bed (where she was allowed to be to protect the peace, so to speak), and immediately went into action. "Mommy, the Baby!" - she wanted to make sure that her newborn sister was safe. Then she darted into her room and saw that her brother was peacefully sleeping on the top of the bank bed. "SiM! SiM is sleeping on top! We need to wake him!" It took a little while for my sister to actually calm her down and send her to mamad with a promise that her brother would be taken care of - the same brother with whom she fights daily; scratch that - hourly!
And the third episode occurred when I took the Munchkins to the concert at the local equivalent of a community center. Here we were, enjoying a funny guy who could play music on practically anything - buckets, bottles, strings, bottle covers...and then the siren went off. Curly jumped out of her chair, run to the front of the audience where her one year old sister was sitting on the floor, grabbed her, foisted her on her hip for a better grip, and then turned to me: "Papi, where do we run?!"
As I sit here typing this, I still get chocked up. May the Heavenly Father guard you and your loving heart, our beautiful little girl!
Sunday, March 08, 2015
MORNING UPDATE - February 28, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabat! It's sunny and freezing outside - Phil, you are very lucky that you are not easily accessible by NY public transportation!
Yet another person recently inquired if our felines are a special breed - because they are so huge. Nope, just American-food-available-in-great-quantities-mutts variety. Psychotic, but still mutts, er, American short hair, that is.
The crazy upstairs is warming up with her usual.
Currently trending at #1 is Janet Jackson - because the rumors about her divorce are "not true". I guess she is still ecstatically happy with her muslim husband.
Trending at #2 is Jada Pinkett Smith - because she "Flaunts Fuller Figure". Considering her usual size, that's not a great achievement - not top 2 anyway.
Trending at #7 is Jeff Goldblum - as he is "back for Independence Day 2". I wonder from whom they will be saving the world this time - as, considering Hollywood's general trends, the obvious targets would not be used.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are engaged - wow! What a surprise - we so did not see this one coming!
"How to dress for Oscars" - the more skin shows, the better (only for women, of course).
R-Patz got himself a new favorite co-star - and it's a cow (literally)!
"Cook dinner in a coffee pot" - OK, how small is your apartment already?!!
Washington, DC, is considered "the most literate city" in the US - did you sneak to Denver first before pronouncing that?!!!
Dr. Seuss went to Dartmouth and was caught drinking in his dorm during Prohibition - well, that's amusing to know.
And, finally, our dear city reportedly has 136,000 potholes - let's see how long it would take our dear, poor people loving mayor, to repair them.
Coffee this morning in my clear funky glass from Target.
Yet another person recently inquired if our felines are a special breed - because they are so huge. Nope, just American-food-available-in-great-quantities-mutts variety. Psychotic, but still mutts, er, American short hair, that is.
The crazy upstairs is warming up with her usual.
Currently trending at #1 is Janet Jackson - because the rumors about her divorce are "not true". I guess she is still ecstatically happy with her muslim husband.
Trending at #2 is Jada Pinkett Smith - because she "Flaunts Fuller Figure". Considering her usual size, that's not a great achievement - not top 2 anyway.
Trending at #7 is Jeff Goldblum - as he is "back for Independence Day 2". I wonder from whom they will be saving the world this time - as, considering Hollywood's general trends, the obvious targets would not be used.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are engaged - wow! What a surprise - we so did not see this one coming!
"How to dress for Oscars" - the more skin shows, the better (only for women, of course).
R-Patz got himself a new favorite co-star - and it's a cow (literally)!
"Cook dinner in a coffee pot" - OK, how small is your apartment already?!!
Washington, DC, is considered "the most literate city" in the US - did you sneak to Denver first before pronouncing that?!!!
Dr. Seuss went to Dartmouth and was caught drinking in his dorm during Prohibition - well, that's amusing to know.
And, finally, our dear city reportedly has 136,000 potholes - let's see how long it would take our dear, poor people loving mayor, to repair them.
Coffee this morning in my clear funky glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - February 27, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! Well, it was sunny, then snowing, then sunny again - and, of course, another "severe weather advice", this time about very cold temperatures and extra strong winds.
George likes to sit on my desk, especially on the spot usually reserved for my laptop. Sniff found himself a new relaxing position - balancing between the cat house and the radiator.
The crazy upstairs is - well, you know.
Yesterday horrified a costumer by offering him Tom Sawyer as a great, "gender-neutral" book to teach to a class of ten-year olds.
The Di Blasio voters continue to experience buyer's remorse - as he is planning to evict 3 charter schools from their space in the public schools. One of those schools happens to be in Harlem - so much for the bleeding heart for the poor.
Sandra Bullock is trending at #8 - because it looks like she would make 70 mil for Gravity. Well, as long as she does not join the "rich do not pay enough taxes" crowd, let her enjoy them (the money, that is).
According to latest reports, juicing can help you ward off colds and flu - wow! How original!
Robin Thicke's wife is "smiling after the split" - well, why not?
"Bieber's booking video released by prosecutors" - whoever wants to watch it has way too much time on his hands.
And, finally, Will and Kate are still looking for a new nanny.
Coffee this morning in my Get A Grip mug.
George likes to sit on my desk, especially on the spot usually reserved for my laptop. Sniff found himself a new relaxing position - balancing between the cat house and the radiator.
The crazy upstairs is - well, you know.
Yesterday horrified a costumer by offering him Tom Sawyer as a great, "gender-neutral" book to teach to a class of ten-year olds.
The Di Blasio voters continue to experience buyer's remorse - as he is planning to evict 3 charter schools from their space in the public schools. One of those schools happens to be in Harlem - so much for the bleeding heart for the poor.
Sandra Bullock is trending at #8 - because it looks like she would make 70 mil for Gravity. Well, as long as she does not join the "rich do not pay enough taxes" crowd, let her enjoy them (the money, that is).
According to latest reports, juicing can help you ward off colds and flu - wow! How original!
Robin Thicke's wife is "smiling after the split" - well, why not?
"Bieber's booking video released by prosecutors" - whoever wants to watch it has way too much time on his hands.
And, finally, Will and Kate are still looking for a new nanny.
Coffee this morning in my Get A Grip mug.
MORNING UPDATE - February 26, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Wednesday! It's nice and white outside yet again - but at least we are secure in knowing that this year Phil was right. I tried to do a preemptive strike and feed George before he starts complaining, but no dice - he is ignoring his food and getting ready to whine. Sniff is in his demented horse mood - running around like crazy.
The crazy upstairs does not leave her post for anything.
Yesterday came to work to a prominent display of Rush's book - because yet another one of his is coming out soon.
Also yesterday the rumors were flying that our humble establishment was visited by Chris Noth - and I horrified my co-workers by telling them that I despise the dude (and not for his Mr. Big performance).
"How to go from brunette to blonde" - discussion of Julia Roberts and her hair. Nah, thanks, I am staying brunette.
"2 ways to apply blush" - silly me, only applying it one way.
Robin Thicke and wife split - duh! What took her so long?
"Reasons to drink red wine" - why should there be reasons?
Kaley Cuoco has a pet peacock - is he as psychotic as my pets?
Girl Scouts in Colorado are forbidden to sell their cookies outside the pot dispensaries - why?!!! It's a perfect set-up!
And, finally, considering the fact that our boys lost the final hockey match to the Canadians, it looks like we might have to keep Bieber for a while - but, guys, I don't hold it against you. You beat the Russians! After that, I can deal with Bieber for another period of time.
Coffee this morning in my Aruba mug.
The crazy upstairs does not leave her post for anything.
Yesterday came to work to a prominent display of Rush's book - because yet another one of his is coming out soon.
Also yesterday the rumors were flying that our humble establishment was visited by Chris Noth - and I horrified my co-workers by telling them that I despise the dude (and not for his Mr. Big performance).
"How to go from brunette to blonde" - discussion of Julia Roberts and her hair. Nah, thanks, I am staying brunette.
"2 ways to apply blush" - silly me, only applying it one way.
Robin Thicke and wife split - duh! What took her so long?
"Reasons to drink red wine" - why should there be reasons?
Kaley Cuoco has a pet peacock - is he as psychotic as my pets?
Girl Scouts in Colorado are forbidden to sell their cookies outside the pot dispensaries - why?!!! It's a perfect set-up!
And, finally, considering the fact that our boys lost the final hockey match to the Canadians, it looks like we might have to keep Bieber for a while - but, guys, I don't hold it against you. You beat the Russians! After that, I can deal with Bieber for another period of time.
Coffee this morning in my Aruba mug.
MORNING UPDATE - February 21, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabat! It's still warm! Although there was a "severe fog advisory" for our area (over-rated, by the way), and later in the week there would be more snow - yippee. I don't remember ever washing that many socks for myself at one time - I mean, never before!
This time they had NBS on - blessedly on low, but then another customer showed up, carrying a non-stop phone conversation in a very booming voice. I mean, no peaceful laundry for yours truly, ever!
Sniff was doing his horse, er, cat race routine earlier today, and George is warming up my freshly washed bedding.
The crazy upstairs is at her post.
Currently trending at #4 is mumps outbreak at Fordham - because, you know, vaccinations are evil or something.
Trending at #2 is Mila Kunis, who shared details of her date with Ashton Kutcher. OK, Valentine's is over, unless people need some lame tips for the next year.
Trending at #6 is Lena Dunham - because "she lays smackdown on Jezabel" after that august publication offered ten gs for unretouched images of Dunham's photoshoot for Vogue. Lady, relax - you are an independent, free, empowered woman. So, who cares what you look like without makeup and Photoshop?
Courtney Cox is at #8 due to her vacationing in Venice with her daughter and her new boyfriend. Personally, I would just go to Aruba - alone!
Christina Aguilera is pregnant again - good luck to her future kid!
Bieber's mom can sing - can she also control her idiot offspring?
And, finally, a Welsh artist painted Kate's portrait using food spread and toast.
Coffee this morning in my white glass from Target.
This time they had NBS on - blessedly on low, but then another customer showed up, carrying a non-stop phone conversation in a very booming voice. I mean, no peaceful laundry for yours truly, ever!
Sniff was doing his horse, er, cat race routine earlier today, and George is warming up my freshly washed bedding.
The crazy upstairs is at her post.
Currently trending at #4 is mumps outbreak at Fordham - because, you know, vaccinations are evil or something.
Trending at #2 is Mila Kunis, who shared details of her date with Ashton Kutcher. OK, Valentine's is over, unless people need some lame tips for the next year.
Trending at #6 is Lena Dunham - because "she lays smackdown on Jezabel" after that august publication offered ten gs for unretouched images of Dunham's photoshoot for Vogue. Lady, relax - you are an independent, free, empowered woman. So, who cares what you look like without makeup and Photoshop?
Courtney Cox is at #8 due to her vacationing in Venice with her daughter and her new boyfriend. Personally, I would just go to Aruba - alone!
Christina Aguilera is pregnant again - good luck to her future kid!
Bieber's mom can sing - can she also control her idiot offspring?
And, finally, a Welsh artist painted Kate's portrait using food spread and toast.
Coffee this morning in my white glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - February 20, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! The sun was out today! Combined with above-freezing temperatures! Wow! Unfortunately, too much snow on the ground for flip flops. Sniff still sleeps on the radiator. George finally abandoned his huge Amazon box, and we were finally able to get rid of it.
The crazy upstairs is up to her usual.
Currently trending at #1 is Kimora Simmons - because she "Secretly Married Goldman Sachs Banker". Interesting pairing - and definitely earth-shattering news.
President Bush misses Air Force One, because in 8 years they never lost his luggage - and I miss a President who loved our country and had a nice sense of humor.
Ex-DEA chief claimed that "legal pot is a disaster" - well, duh! With all due respect, I don't think he would be the best person to ask, not being a, well, neutral party to the debate. Meanwhile, the pot tax revenue in Colorado is "higher than expected" - so, duh again!
Tax fraud is on the rise, because, "it's too hard to get caught" doing it - wow! Simply brilliant! Of course IRS has no time or manpower to hunt fraudsters - they are too busy persecuting the enemies of the regime.
"Why US needs Kerry" - what the hell were you smoking before coming up with that headline?
A judge in Miami-Dade county is trying to figure out whenever or not to release all or parts of the video of Biber's arrest - Miami-Dade county has no bigger judicial concerns than Bieber?
And, finally, Prince Charles performed a traditional "spirited Saudi sword dance" - why is this dude still running around instead of dancing in a nice quite padded cell somewhere?
Coffee this morning in my Disney Bean Plush mug with Mickey and Friends.
The crazy upstairs is up to her usual.
Currently trending at #1 is Kimora Simmons - because she "Secretly Married Goldman Sachs Banker". Interesting pairing - and definitely earth-shattering news.
President Bush misses Air Force One, because in 8 years they never lost his luggage - and I miss a President who loved our country and had a nice sense of humor.
Ex-DEA chief claimed that "legal pot is a disaster" - well, duh! With all due respect, I don't think he would be the best person to ask, not being a, well, neutral party to the debate. Meanwhile, the pot tax revenue in Colorado is "higher than expected" - so, duh again!
Tax fraud is on the rise, because, "it's too hard to get caught" doing it - wow! Simply brilliant! Of course IRS has no time or manpower to hunt fraudsters - they are too busy persecuting the enemies of the regime.
"Why US needs Kerry" - what the hell were you smoking before coming up with that headline?
A judge in Miami-Dade county is trying to figure out whenever or not to release all or parts of the video of Biber's arrest - Miami-Dade county has no bigger judicial concerns than Bieber?
And, finally, Prince Charles performed a traditional "spirited Saudi sword dance" - why is this dude still running around instead of dancing in a nice quite padded cell somewhere?
Coffee this morning in my Disney Bean Plush mug with Mickey and Friends.
MORNING UPDATE - February 19, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Wednesday! The weather is in the 40s - be still, my heart! This winter was so bad that it finally killed a sweater of mine that I had since the first Clinton administration. I also run out of socks this week, and had to borrow some from Baby Bro. But at least nobody can attack Phil this time around as he did predict a long end of winter and a cold spring.
My roomie got himself a new bed - so the space under it is a new territory to relax in, to claim for, and to fight on for our feline companions.
The crazy upstairs is non-stoppable.
Another person who decided to write a kiddie book - Ringo Starr.
Currently trending at #1 is Lamar Odom - who is "heading to Spain to escape Kardashian clan". We, unfortunately, are not so lucky.
Trending at #2 is Jason Biggs - because he and wife "welcomed baby boy". Good luck to the kid not discovering his daddy's body of work.
Meryl Streep is currently at #6 - as being "grateful for 18th Oscar nomination". Don't worry, Meryl, if you do an anti-gun movie as promised, you will get about 3 Oscars for that one; guaranteed.
"J. Lo.'s risque look shocks and delights" - oh, give me a break! After that green number she wore at the Oscars back in 2000 she has a hard time beating her own record.
"Gun club for liberals" - that's something I did not see before. Apparently, they "love guns, but hate NRA's conservative agenda". As always, liberal brain matter shines through.
New study shows that lonely people "face elevated blood pressure and other health issues" - how come my blood pressure calms when I am alone and not forced to deal with human idiocy?
"Sharon Stone's aging crisis" - how about volunteering at the nursing home? That would cure fretting about turning 56.
"Worst week to call IRS" - there is actually a good week?!!
"US running short on clowns" - of course we are! All the clowns escaped to DC!
And, finally, a bank in Italy has a vault capable of holding 440,000 heads of Parmesan - I love Italians.
Coffee this morning in my stripped glass from Target.
My roomie got himself a new bed - so the space under it is a new territory to relax in, to claim for, and to fight on for our feline companions.
The crazy upstairs is non-stoppable.
Another person who decided to write a kiddie book - Ringo Starr.
Currently trending at #1 is Lamar Odom - who is "heading to Spain to escape Kardashian clan". We, unfortunately, are not so lucky.
Trending at #2 is Jason Biggs - because he and wife "welcomed baby boy". Good luck to the kid not discovering his daddy's body of work.
Meryl Streep is currently at #6 - as being "grateful for 18th Oscar nomination". Don't worry, Meryl, if you do an anti-gun movie as promised, you will get about 3 Oscars for that one; guaranteed.
"J. Lo.'s risque look shocks and delights" - oh, give me a break! After that green number she wore at the Oscars back in 2000 she has a hard time beating her own record.
"Gun club for liberals" - that's something I did not see before. Apparently, they "love guns, but hate NRA's conservative agenda". As always, liberal brain matter shines through.
New study shows that lonely people "face elevated blood pressure and other health issues" - how come my blood pressure calms when I am alone and not forced to deal with human idiocy?
"Sharon Stone's aging crisis" - how about volunteering at the nursing home? That would cure fretting about turning 56.
"Worst week to call IRS" - there is actually a good week?!!
"US running short on clowns" - of course we are! All the clowns escaped to DC!
And, finally, a bank in Italy has a vault capable of holding 440,000 heads of Parmesan - I love Italians.
Coffee this morning in my stripped glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - February 7, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Friday! Happy Erev Shabat! It's below freezing again, but sunny. Some kind of brave bird is singing outside. Sniff briefly hugged the pipe again last night, but then stopped - improved weather report? Lately he likes to sleep on top of my romance boxes. George discovered a new box for himself - so maybe we would be able to finally get rid of his giant Amazon box.
The crazy upstairs got some competition from the outside.
According to Men's Health, watching too much porn impedes memory capabilities - is that why guys have to be reminded ten times that they promised to do something?
Currently trending at #1 is Ryan Phillippe - because he and Reece just sold "shared Los Angeles investment property" even though they have been divorced for 7 years. Oh, the trials and tribulations of rich and famous....
Trending at #2 is Kelly Ripa - because she had to go without make up after loosing the Superbowl bet. Kelly, you should have used something less important as a collateral.
"Biden hints at 2016 run" - at least this one is going to be entertaining.
"Escaping US taxes not as easy as some think" - well, duh!
"Prosecutor gets Justin Bieber egging probe evidence; decision nears" - really do not envy that prosecutor.
And, finally, Kate is writing a forward to "a collection of stories penned by the wives of Royal Air Force servicemen" - cool.
Coffee this morning in my clear funky glass from Target.
The crazy upstairs got some competition from the outside.
According to Men's Health, watching too much porn impedes memory capabilities - is that why guys have to be reminded ten times that they promised to do something?
Currently trending at #1 is Ryan Phillippe - because he and Reece just sold "shared Los Angeles investment property" even though they have been divorced for 7 years. Oh, the trials and tribulations of rich and famous....
Trending at #2 is Kelly Ripa - because she had to go without make up after loosing the Superbowl bet. Kelly, you should have used something less important as a collateral.
"Biden hints at 2016 run" - at least this one is going to be entertaining.
"Escaping US taxes not as easy as some think" - well, duh!
"Prosecutor gets Justin Bieber egging probe evidence; decision nears" - really do not envy that prosecutor.
And, finally, Kate is writing a forward to "a collection of stories penned by the wives of Royal Air Force servicemen" - cool.
Coffee this morning in my clear funky glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - February 6, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Thursday! It's freezing again outside, but at least the sun is shining. Sniff keeps trying to join Baby Bro for a smoking break. Yesterday he also wanted to help us unload groceries from the car, and later Sniff and George both played mashgichim for the pantry packing.
Recently got another costumer who for some insane reason thought I would love to hear her talk in Russian.
Currently trending at #2 is Brad Pitt - whose latest family photos with Angelina and the brood we are privileged to see if we so desire; I personally don't.
Trending at #8 is Dwayne Johnson as he is beginning to shoot "new TNT reality series" - sometimes I am grateful that at present I don't have TNT.
Emma Watson painted a "stunning self portrait" - as long as she stays out of politics, I don't care what else she does with her free time.
"Not all of the bathrooms in Sochi are awful" - that headline alone is priceless.
"Even Walmart is too pricey for some Americans" - once again, comrade Hussein, thank you for that!
Selena Gomez spent 2 weeks in rehab for "emotional trauma" - aw, poor little famous brat! When the rest of us suffer from "emotional trauma", we still have to wake up every morning and carry on as if nothing happened.
"Valentine's gifts you definitely won't get this year" - how in blazed do you know what I will and won't get?
"Ashton Kutcher, Charlie Sheen trade harsh words" - I wish both of them would just go away, but I know it's not going to happen any time soon.
"How to watch Olympics" - well, you pick up your remote control, put the TV and cable box on, find the channel that broadcasts it, and watch.
"The most frequently overlooked tax breaks" - not crossing the current administration must top the list.
"Justin Bieber parties on" - gee, what a surprise!
Coffee this morning in my huge Disney Pooh and Friends mug.
Recently got another costumer who for some insane reason thought I would love to hear her talk in Russian.
Currently trending at #2 is Brad Pitt - whose latest family photos with Angelina and the brood we are privileged to see if we so desire; I personally don't.
Trending at #8 is Dwayne Johnson as he is beginning to shoot "new TNT reality series" - sometimes I am grateful that at present I don't have TNT.
Emma Watson painted a "stunning self portrait" - as long as she stays out of politics, I don't care what else she does with her free time.
"Not all of the bathrooms in Sochi are awful" - that headline alone is priceless.
"Even Walmart is too pricey for some Americans" - once again, comrade Hussein, thank you for that!
Selena Gomez spent 2 weeks in rehab for "emotional trauma" - aw, poor little famous brat! When the rest of us suffer from "emotional trauma", we still have to wake up every morning and carry on as if nothing happened.
"Valentine's gifts you definitely won't get this year" - how in blazed do you know what I will and won't get?
"Ashton Kutcher, Charlie Sheen trade harsh words" - I wish both of them would just go away, but I know it's not going to happen any time soon.
"How to watch Olympics" - well, you pick up your remote control, put the TV and cable box on, find the channel that broadcasts it, and watch.
"The most frequently overlooked tax breaks" - not crossing the current administration must top the list.
"Justin Bieber parties on" - gee, what a surprise!
Coffee this morning in my huge Disney Pooh and Friends mug.
MORNING UPDATE - February 5, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Wednesday! Our fair city is plagues by both the results of the catastrophic global warming and the latest mayoral elections. I was also informed yesterday that by denying global climate change I am denying science.
Sniff is not hugging the pipe yet, which means it's not so cold. George got a hefty doze of catnip last night in order to make him pipe down. He still complained for about an hour, after which we realized that it was his OCD striking again - his fountain was not filled to the brim, hence George was thirsty.
The crazy upstairs is at her post.
Snooki's new baby book is out.
Jennifer Lawrence used to be a model for Abercrombie - interesting, very interesting.
A professor in Austin sold his possessions and is relocating to a dumpster in order to teach environmental science - um, dude, there are pills available for what ails you.
Zuckerberg is not planning to have kids in the near future - sigh of relief for the kids.
"Really bad advice from romantic comedies" - who the hell is taking advice from that?!!
The Queen ordered Kate to "lower her hemlines" - wow! When did she visit BP?
Coffee this morning in my white glass from Target.
Sniff is not hugging the pipe yet, which means it's not so cold. George got a hefty doze of catnip last night in order to make him pipe down. He still complained for about an hour, after which we realized that it was his OCD striking again - his fountain was not filled to the brim, hence George was thirsty.
The crazy upstairs is at her post.
Snooki's new baby book is out.
Jennifer Lawrence used to be a model for Abercrombie - interesting, very interesting.
A professor in Austin sold his possessions and is relocating to a dumpster in order to teach environmental science - um, dude, there are pills available for what ails you.
Zuckerberg is not planning to have kids in the near future - sigh of relief for the kids.
"Really bad advice from romantic comedies" - who the hell is taking advice from that?!!
The Queen ordered Kate to "lower her hemlines" - wow! When did she visit BP?
Coffee this morning in my white glass from Target.
MORNING UPDATE - FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Good Morning, peeps! Happy Tuesday! The horrendous effect of anthropogenic global warming continue to plague our fair city (incidentally, FB does not recognize the word "anthropogenic" - oh, the irony!). Yours truly also continues to impress - yesterday a woman in Greenwich Village was horrified upon gazing at my bare calves towering over my Hot Socks and Baby Bro's snow boots.
Also, students do not make good snow plowers.
George continues to show signs of his OCD by refusing to drink from his fountain unless it is full to the brim. Sniff continues to demolish my hot pink flippies.
Heidi Murkoff also wrote a book called something like What to Expect When Mommy is Expecting a Baby - did not yet have a chance to see the sales records on this one. Fergie (the former princess, not the singer) wrote a children's book against bullying.
Currently trending at #8 is Britney Spears - because she met up with Lady Gaga in Vegas. Nevada's latest freak show, Harry Reid non-withstanding?
"Gwen Stefani's 'chunky' teeth photo irks fans" - wow, the problems some people have.
Miley Cyrus "wants to let girls know it's OK to be themselves" - really?!!!!
"Scary things caffeine can do to your body" - not as scary as the results of listening to this constant rigmarole.
According to the latest poll, DC is #10 of "the least religious" states in the country - really? Somebody needs to check their raw data - because no way are there 9 states that can beat DC in this area.
Kathy Ireland was proclaimed the #1 of SI swimsuit models, with Kate Upton at #2 and Heidi Klum at #5 - gentlemen, let the battle of opinions begin!
And, finally, rumor has it that The Queen wants Kate to "tone it down a bit" (meaning her wardrobe), but, as Kate's style "already evolved", the point seems to be moot - lady, with all due respect, just concentrate on really important stuff, like maybe Kate's papa in law.
Coffee this morning in my Harry Potter mug - the new version.
Also, students do not make good snow plowers.
George continues to show signs of his OCD by refusing to drink from his fountain unless it is full to the brim. Sniff continues to demolish my hot pink flippies.
Heidi Murkoff also wrote a book called something like What to Expect When Mommy is Expecting a Baby - did not yet have a chance to see the sales records on this one. Fergie (the former princess, not the singer) wrote a children's book against bullying.
Currently trending at #8 is Britney Spears - because she met up with Lady Gaga in Vegas. Nevada's latest freak show, Harry Reid non-withstanding?
"Gwen Stefani's 'chunky' teeth photo irks fans" - wow, the problems some people have.
Miley Cyrus "wants to let girls know it's OK to be themselves" - really?!!!!
"Scary things caffeine can do to your body" - not as scary as the results of listening to this constant rigmarole.
According to the latest poll, DC is #10 of "the least religious" states in the country - really? Somebody needs to check their raw data - because no way are there 9 states that can beat DC in this area.
Kathy Ireland was proclaimed the #1 of SI swimsuit models, with Kate Upton at #2 and Heidi Klum at #5 - gentlemen, let the battle of opinions begin!
And, finally, rumor has it that The Queen wants Kate to "tone it down a bit" (meaning her wardrobe), but, as Kate's style "already evolved", the point seems to be moot - lady, with all due respect, just concentrate on really important stuff, like maybe Kate's papa in law.
Coffee this morning in my Harry Potter mug - the new version.
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