September 28, 2006 – 6:03 pm
A: People are always telling me that I laugh like Betty Rubble. Can you believe that?
B: Well, uhmmm, yeah.
A: Oh.
September 27, 2006 – 9:33 pm
Titanium’s current list of books to read (it’s always changing!)
A quick reminder:This is Banned Books Week.Support intellectual freedom — READ a book!
1. In the Hand of Dante by Nick Tosche(currently reading)
2. Sweeny Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street by George Dibdin Pitt(just finished reading the Stephen Sondheim version of this play)
3. […]
September 27, 2006 – 8:03 pm
I went to the dentist today. It had been a long time since I’d gone. 3 1/2 years.
I know, I know. Terrible of me to have neglected it for so long. I take the kids every 6 months, but somehow I don’t make appointments for myself.
Enough of […]
September 26, 2006 – 5:58 pm
I’ve never had one before yesterday. Wow. The pain & nausea - there are no words.
A lot better today, but still hard to look at the screen without pain.
The Excedrin Migraine & Migraine Be Koool (cold pack for the forehead) that my sister brought over saved me.
September 24, 2006 – 7:50 pm
Wow! This is my 750th post. Who knew I had that much to say!
September 23, 2006 – 4:07 pm
Today marks the beginning of the 25th Anniversary Banned Books Week. It’s September 23-30, 2006.
From the American Library Association’s website:
Robie Harris’ “It’s Perfectly Normal” was the most challenged book of last year.
Rounding out the top five most challenged books in 2005 were:
· “Forever” by Judy Blume· “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger· […]
September 21, 2006 – 9:18 pm
Each day, I drive past this chain link fence. Every month the design made of plastic cups pushed through the links is changed.
This month, it’s the Oklahoma University / Oklahoma State Football fence.
I enjoy watching to see which design will be next.
September 21, 2006 – 8:47 pm
Last night, my remote control’s batteries died. Luckily, I had the directions for how to reset the codes on the remote here - in my blog - in a Thursday Thirteen post from July 19.
That saved a lot of time, so I’m glad I posted the list.
September 20, 2006 – 9:40 pm
Titanium’s thoughts about Autumn
Some of the things I love about this time of year: 1. Crisp, cool mornings2. Mild afternoons3. Football games4. Mainly, I like the band playing at football games5. I enjoy baking again in autumn, after avoiding it all summer6. Leaves begin to turn colors soon7. […]
September 19, 2006 – 5:56 pm
Today, I heard a phrase that I don’t often hear anymore.
A customer service representative said, “And the name, if you please.”
If you please.
I cannot remember the last time I heard that. Such a polite and gracious thing to say, although a bit antiquated.
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