Monday, April 30, 2012

Quote of the day

From Mansfield, Taylor, and Monroe to the Kardashians and Snooki. My how we have fallen - my sister

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Musical Monday

Happy Musical Monday, everyone! This week, let's all go back to the 60s and enjoy the funky, fun medley of "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" by the 5th Dimension. I can just see some of you turning your speakers up and dancing around to this one. Enjoy!
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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Quote of the Week

If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. - Niccolo Machiavelli

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Almost didn't make it

Uh oh...almost didn't make it! Still got this post in...woohoo! Still going strong with my personal 30 day challenge!!!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Blogger new look

This weekend, Blogger, decided to change the look of the dashboard and all that stuff the user. um...uses.

I'm not sure I like it...or don't like it, but there really isn't anything I can do about it, really.

It isn't necessarily confusing, per se. As a matter of fact, most of the changes are just cosmetic.

I guess it is just that whole thing where things aren't the way they used to be which causes some initial discomfort that is my issue.

I know some of you are fellow Blogger users. What do you think of the new look?

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Kind of a drag

Have you ever been driving along, say downtown or some similarly crowded area, only to be caught behind someone going too slow. One you pass them, though, it is like all of a sudden they figured out they want to start driving faster than everyone else, almost like a drag race!

What makes it even worse is that they do everything they can to stay even with you. If not for them having to turn off to where they were going, then who knows how long this may have gone.

Yes, this happened to me not only this morning, but this evening as well!

Ugh...is it any wonder I hate driving?!?

Monday, April 23, 2012

Quote of the day

An unemployed court jester is nobody’s fool - Woody Paige

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Musical Monday

Happy Musical Monday, everyone!

Before we know it, summer will be upon us. So, to get everyone in the mood, how a nice little summer song, eh? Please enjoy Don Henley's (who doesn't want this song on Youtube for some unknown reason...seriously, try and find it and see what you come up with) "Boys of Summer"


Don Henley - The Boys Of Summer by rvdgu2006
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Good thoughts!

Hope everyone has a great day today!!!

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Quote of the week

Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun. - Flip Wilson

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Looks like she made it

One year, I went to a camp and met this beautiful trumpet player who could play circles around me. I always wondered what happened to her. Well, the other day I found her on facebook and today she was on the Rachel Ray show!

If you get the chance check her out playing with the band Train. Here's the link:

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/train-week-day-four-50-ways-say-goodbye/

Oh, and yes, she still can play circles around me, but that's ok. One day, when I'm done with this teaching thing, naybe I'll catch up to her...lol

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Quote of the day

I think it's funny that "America's Pastime," baseball, has the fattest athletes - random guy in line at the grocery store

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Monday, April 16, 2012

Hope this doesn't happen in your state...

For those of you that don't live down here in the bayou boot, you may not be aware of how our beloved (note the sarcasm) governor. He basically wants to cut out teacher pensions and tenure, start a voucher program so that kids can all go to private schools (I've already had 4 parents who has said they are going send their kids to private schools next year), and finally, all teachers, at least those that teach core subjects will be evaluated and retained based on the scores their students get on tests.

Needless to say, the sheer thought of all this caused quite the outrage. There were even protests, but it did no good, because somehow all this was signed into law. My theory is that the dumpkopf governor bought the votes to pass it, or has something on all the people that voted yes.

Here is a very well written opinion of what is going on that you all may enjoy, or find yourself infuriated by.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20120415/OPINION03/204140326/State-education-reform-comes-cost

So, what do you think of this whole thing? I'm thinking it is time to head across the border to Texas or over to Florida. At least there they actually consult teachers before making sweeping "reforms" to education.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Musical Monday

Happy Musical Monday, everyone! It seems like you all enjoyed the two-fer last week, so I'm going to treat you all to another one this week.

First up, we have the late Whitney Houston in her prime. Please enjoy "So Emotional"



Next up, is a song that really gets the juices flowing. I have it as part of my workout mix. Enjoy the theme to "Mortal Kombat"




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30 day blog challenge

Last year around this time, I had all kinds of 30 day challenges going on. This year...not so much, but since I have been slacking on my blogging the past few months, maybe this will get me back on track.

So, I present to you the 30 day blog challenge. Everyday for the next 30 days I am going to post something, even if it is as simple as "hello". Wish me luck!!!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Quote of the week

I'm just like anyone. I cut and I bleed. And I embarass easily. - Michael Jackson

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Musical Monday

Happy Musical Monday, everyone! Since a lot of us have today off, why not enjoy a two-fer, eh? This week, our selections come from a couple of uber talented British ladies.

First up is my future wife, Adele. Please enjoy "Rumour Has It"



Next up, we have Jessie J. Have fun with "Domino"





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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Quote of the week

When I sell liquor, it's called bootlegging; when my patrons serve it on Lake Shore Drive, it's called hospitality. - Al Capone

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Musical Monday

Happy Musical Monday, everyone! I'm a little under the weather, so no long intro. Please enjoy "YYZ" by Rush!





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