tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30998624265490626962011-07-28T19:29:20.501-04:00Simple meanderings from me. Topics could include anything from whimsical comments to evil gossip. All depends on the day and my mood.shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.comBlogger1721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-72747436993394712152010-09-29T11:29:00.004-04:002010-09-29T11:37:46.422-04:00

We are Foster Parents!To cats......Let's begin at the beginning. In late mid-August, I read an article about a house in Albany that got condemned and there were 90+ cats in the house (the number changes....I have heard anywhere from 96 to 88 cats). The article can be found here and here. I read the article and tucked the info away in my head. I have been wanting to volunteer somewhere for

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G and I went to a GREAT show last night at SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center). For those of you who have never been to a concert at SPAC, it is an open air arena with inside seating as well as lawn seating (bring a blanket or a chair and expect to see nothing but drunken jackasses spilling beer and smoking pot).I actually like SPAC as long as I get inside seats. Anyway....We went to see

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-39272969186819888992010-04-26T12:45:00.002-04:002010-04-26T12:47:58.559-04:00

Hey....I like ice sometimes...it serves it's purpose but I don't NEED to have it. Especially with water, cold water. Do I need ice with cold water? No. Do you know why? It is already cold!!!Why am I making this statement you ask? Here is why:Here at the Rat Farm, we only drink bottled water. It is because certain levels of stuff in the tap water doesn't make it safe (by gov't standards)

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Zoe, my sweet sweet girl! I can hear you purr from across the house. You ruled the house with an iron paw always letting the younger ones know who was boss.My heart breaks knowing you won't be with us. I don't want to see you go but I know that you are ready. You have been telling me for a week and I am choosing to hear you.Sponge and Spider will wonder where you are. Be well in Cat heaven

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-2041724676486145822010-03-18T16:31:00.003-04:002010-03-18T16:37:39.103-04:00

A lot of annoying stuff has occurred in the past 24 hours; annoying enough where I need to write about it instead of laying the smack down on multiple people.Lets start:Incident 1Email from D-Bag#1 in the Finance Department (small background: I don’t work in or for the Finance department). This email is about an issue that this dept has encountered with the (not so) new system (here on out

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-53031915230766086382010-02-12T17:20:00.004-05:002010-02-12T17:33:47.339-05:00

Have you seen the new Lowes commercial? It is the one where the woman has her "to-do" list and she wants to redo her bathroom. So, she goes to Lowes and guess what? "You can redo the bathroom in a weekend!".What?!?!That is a Mother-Lovin LIE! One weekend? Yeah Right!G and I took this whole week off to complete both bathrooms. Two bathrooms in one week. Completely do-able. Right? WRONG!

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It is award show season! I love it!G and I watch "Inglorious Basterds" on Saturday night. This movie is up for a multitude of awards. We were really excited to see it! I love Quentin Tarantino! and then..... we watched it.This movie DOES NOT live up to the hype. During the very first scene of the movie, I turned to G and said "Is this going to go anywhere?". The first scene was about 5

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I read this today on CNN.com."How Cool!" I exclaimed. I promptly went to the site and signed up.Of course, I have no life so my itunes and netflix purchases may be few and far between however I think this is really a great concept. The thing I love the most..I don't have to do anything. I don't have to constantly "Tweet" my life.(I do have a Twitter account. I never use it. I signed up for

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So, we are doing Weight Watchers again. I know that I said that I wasn't going to do it again but my clothes were telling me different.This time, G is also doing Weight Watchers. The thing is, I am looking to lose about 10 pounds. G needs to lose about 40. So I sign-up and answer the questions and my daily point value is......20. 20! 20 points a day. That is NOTHING.Arrrgggghhh.G did his

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-46871188732953861002010-01-17T10:44:00.003-05:002010-01-17T10:58:43.343-05:00

I took a break....so sue me! I know....you are saying "You have taken many breaks". This one was a real break. Why? Because I told myself..."No guilt about not posting. You are on a break."I am back now. I am sure I won't be blogging everyday, maybe not even every week but that is ok. It is my blog and I will blog when I want to!Let's catch up from October....1. I got promoted at work...

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I do believe attending one's 20th High School reunion shoves you into the "You are OLD!" category. Tonight is my official shove.I cannot believe it has been 20 years but then again I can believe it. It seems like several life times have past. I am so different now.I was very shy and unsure of myself. I was scared of my own shadow. Unbelievably naive. I was chubby and couldn't dress myself

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A couple of weekends ago, G and I went to Salem to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. Wow, it was nice to be away AND I didn’t have to work (!!)…at all!!!!We got off to a slow start on Friday because poor Zoe had to go to an emergency vet appointment. Poor thing needed an enema. That whole thing pushed us off schedule by about 6 hours (oh yeah, and the check engine light came back on after I had

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-75956586515631116952009-09-10T21:53:00.004-04:002009-09-10T22:01:40.907-04:00

You probably think that I am going to write about 9/11/2001....the day that changed everything. Sure, I was in NYC on that fateful day....but I don't want to talk about that day.Let's talk about 9/11/2004.That day also changed everything. That is the day G and I got married!Our wedding day was perfect. I was completely relaxed, not at all nervous. The sun was shining and it was a gorgeous

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-37570196689786779772009-09-06T22:31:00.004-04:002009-09-06T22:38:10.709-04:00

I was checking my blog stats and I have noticed that there is one particular post that seem to get a ton of hits. It is the Wii Fit post.This has to be the one that gets the most Goggle hits. Go ahead...Google "Wii Fit thigh pain". I am number 2!I re-read the post and DAMN.....I am funny!I need to get my blogging focus back.

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I am sitting here in my cat pj bottoms and red Oracle freebie t-shirt (All the blood, sweat, and tears I put in to the Oracle project and all I get is a lousy red t-shirt!), watching one of my fav shows on DVD (The Ghost Whisperer) and blogging. Relaxed. Relaxed for the first time in a long time. G went to a pig roast and I stayed home and baked zucchini bread. I have been wanting to stay

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I know, I know. I hardly ever blog anymore. I just can't help it. My mind is full of instance plans, UAT, printers, ERP, Oracle......I have nothing to give right now because it is all going to work. G and I went to dinner on Friday and on the way home....I patting him on the shoulder and said "I am sorry I haven't been myself in the past couple of weeks." "Weeks!", he said. "How about months

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-33621294539798192932009-07-20T14:37:00.001-04:002009-07-20T14:39:50.363-04:00

(I started this entry last week….I am just posting it now…that has been my life for the last couple of months (just in case you couldn’t tell from my lack of posting). Where have the months gone? Believe me, you are not the only thing that I have been neglecting….Let’s see….I haven’t talked to my mother in over 2 months, no fault of hers. She has called and left me messages and I just cannot

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-62439758739434597802009-07-06T17:24:00.003-04:002009-07-06T17:27:46.538-04:00

I have been pretty lax about reading lately. I don’t know if it is my attention span or lack of interest or what. I am trying to get back into it because vacation is coming up and I need to be in the reading groove!I have raved in the past about the author Jen Lancaster. My last post about her (which was in January!) indicated that I had requested her first book, “Bitter is the new Black”,

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Ok….he died. It was an untimely death. Sad for his family and his children. Yes, he was a Pop icon. was….in the 80’s and 90’s.Do people not remember the whole child molestation scandal and trial? How about dangling “Blanket” off the balcony? What about his move to Bahrain, essentially living in exile? If he had not tragically passed, would we be touting his heroness? (yeah….I just made

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We were at a Graduation party on Sunday. The party was at G’s mother’s house on the Hudson River. We had a tent that had tables and chairs. We had a caterer serving BBQ. We had a happy grad that we are all very proud of!The weather was great, the food was good, and everyone was talking and laughing. The teenagers put together a volleyball game in the yard. (Ummm, no….I did not play. I am

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Lately, I have been really (and I mean really) looking forward to weekends. I dream of sleeping in, relaxing, reading, and taking long walks. I think of the dinners I want to make and the gardening that I want to do. Then... it is the weekend and I am cleaning, doing laundry, and attending family functions. Cooking nothing, not gardening (because it hasn't stopped raining!), and not reading.

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This past Sunday we went to church to attend G's father's "Father's Day" Mass. (G's father passed away about 30 years ago. G's mother always has a mass said for him around Father's Day.)G and I are not regular church goers however we have been to this church several times. Sunday was a smaller than normal congregation. It was a really nice morning so we walked. These three details have

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You know when you are alone in the car....driving home from work....sort of on auto pilot? Every once and a while you'll see something or hear something that makes you say something....outloud....Here are some of the things that I said today:1. "Oh, Hell no!" when Poker Face came on the radio. I immediately turned the radio to CD to cleanse my brain of that horrid song.2. "Aww, the bunny" when

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-29585051980240782712009-06-01T21:33:00.005-04:002009-06-01T22:03:37.656-04:00

We had a great weekend in the Washington DC area attending the wedding celebration of my cousin S and my new cousin-in-law D. The party was at a really nice place in Vienna Virginia called Meadowlark Botanical Garden. Food=Great! Cosmos=4! Dancing a la Elaine Benis (that would be me). A great time was had by all.The next day, after brunch, we (we= Me, G, Cousin D, Dad, R+R, Cousin D and

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-47559525499078209532009-05-26T09:36:00.005-04:002009-05-26T09:40:14.781-04:00

I repeat, Precious is ok. I was walking across campus at work, texting, and I dropped her....on the pavement.Her back cover flew off and the battery fell out. I leaned down and said "Oh no! My baby!"I put the battery back in, the cover back on.....and booted her up. I waiting patiently. She booted up fine. No cracks on the screen. Just a ding or two on the case.PHEW! She is ok.I have an illness.

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-24194688754373959192009-05-25T17:09:00.003-04:002009-05-25T17:14:43.156-04:00

I updated my garden slide show. Our Rhod's are in full bloom as well as our rose bush. We have lovely orange/brown iris's and one yellow.We planted tomatoes, peppers, more lettuce, basil, flat leaf parsley, oregano, and lemon thyme.G needs to fill the remaining beds with dirt so we can plant more stuff. We are thinking: green squash, cucumbers, and beans. I think we are going to try melon and

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Tuesday was exactly like Monday. Basically up all night dealing with the same crap I was dealing with the night before. Coming to work.......asleep on my feet....crabby as the dickens...having a heated discussion with the Consultants.It must me.....I must be the stupid one. Wednesday (today) was much more relaxed. Must be because I had the morning off.There has to be some correlation here....I

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What is it about Monday's? Why do they notoriously suck? It isn't fair.I basically started work today at 4:30 PM yesterday. So by my calculations, I worked a 24 hour day today.Work nonsense is my life. My name should be Suz "i will solve your last ever-lovin problem" insert last name here. Here are signs you are in a losing battle with your work life:1. You hold your Blackberry more than

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-10682325352144202762009-05-17T17:56:00.004-04:002009-05-17T17:59:12.836-04:00

Why is it that when I add a public web album to Picasa, Blogger doesn't recognize it right away? I find that so frickin annoying. I mean really....it was enough for me to create the damn album in the first place. I tried to add a slideshow literally 12 times and the album is not recognized and yes, it is public! Makes me nuts!Anyway....I added a link of the slideshow instead. Not exactly

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Gardening is saving my mind.We have been gardening the last few weeks, I am just finding time to talk about it. Our first Rehoboth Iris came in! It was very exciting! We planted the bulbs about a year and a half ago. Last spring/summer, the leaves grew but I had no buds. I guess they needed time to acclimate. This year, they are blooming like crazy! The ones that have bloomed so far are

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because I just punched myself in the face.Why did I punch myself in the face? Because I saw a picture if Heidi and Spencer (Douche 1 and 2) in bathing suits and surgical masks. My main question is: "If you were so scared of Swine Flue, why are you still in Mexico?!?!?!?!"Commence punching.

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-86623738852833701892009-05-03T18:27:00.005-04:002009-05-03T18:33:28.765-04:00

Is anyone really that surprised that Jon may have stepped out on Kate? I will be honest, I used to like this show....when the kids were cute and much less shrieky. The more I watched it, the more I started noticing odd behaviors between Jon and Kate. Kate has turned out to be domineering, crabby, and cold. What happened to this family? Was it the money....fame....media? The last time I

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ok soooo, I am reading People.com and I see this headline "Spencer and Heidi hope to fend of Swine Flu". Like I F*&King care! Really???? That is news? Why does anyone if care about these unbelievable morons? What have they done to gain any type of fame whatsoever? To top it all off...that article was under Health. For the love of all things Monkey.......I don't fucking care! (yes.....I

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The Swine flu. The damn Swine flu. I can't tell if I am supposed to be just cautious or lock myself in the freakin' house.I am reading (hearing) non-stop reports about this "epidemic":"There are 40 cases in the United States! There are 42 cases in the United States! There is one reported case in Spain! Mexico closes schools throughout the entire country! There are 48 cases in the United

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Gracie is a nut! She is so curious and has been getting into trouble (a lot!) lately. She gets really excited about running water and milk rings and pens. She is constantly up Zane's ass. Poor Zane. All he does is spit at her and try to run away. She just chases him and tried to bite his leg.When G is home alone, she ends up locked in the bathroom a lot because he doesn't have the commanding ( or

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I am happy to say that I have had a relaxing day today. I slept in, took a walk with my headphones, spent quality cat time, and watched the Paranormal State marathon. A good day.My stress level is very low today....almost to the point of sleepy. Is that because I have been on such a stress high that normal feels comatose? Today is just the eye of the storm, I am ready though. Now that I am

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-24075079405375902062009-04-13T21:04:00.002-04:002009-04-13T21:11:02.572-04:00

So I started to read the 4th Twilight book.....I am not loving it and frankly, I am disappointed. The series jumped the shark and DAMN IT (!!) it makes me mad! Pregnant.....REALLY?!?!? That is the first thing.The second....Only go to this link if you WANT to start shock therapy. I will tell you what it is...A photo of Rosie O'Donnell....looking....lets say "casual" and sporting a camel toe.

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I was at my sisters over the weekend and heard complaints about my lack of blogging. All I can say is...."I know! I told you all I was Lame."Let's do Short Bursts today, shall we?1. Who saw the news report about Woody Harrelson mistaking a photographer for a Zombie? Who is he kidding?!?!?! That has to be one of the lamest excuses for assault EVER. Let's take a step back and examine this..

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I must be having a dry spell. I have absolutely nothing of interest to talk about, criticize, or even make fun of. Nothing.The past few weeks, my life consists of sleeping, eating, TV, and working. Real fun. I am not going to bore everyone with my work stories or my eating and sleeping habits. (Can you say LAME?!)A couple of small tid-bits:J and I had dinner at Mexican Radio on Friday

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What is the deal with American Idol tonight? The easiest (or so you would think) theme and everyone is sucking ass (except for Danny, of course).The theme is "Pick something from iTunes". How hard is that? I wanted to shove a screwdriver in my ear when Megan Joy started to sing. She MUST be kicked off. Please!Danny Gokey.....I just absolutely LOVE him. He must go all the way!ok...so Kris

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Ok.....so I jumped on. So What?!?!?!I watched Twilight with G on Saturday night. I loved it. I didn't love it because Edward Cullen is so unbelievably gorgeous (he is). I loved it because of the intensity Bella and Edwards relationship. I felt the intensity...it jumped off the screen. It made me want more. It made me want...no...pine...for the intensity.I admit, some of the teen angst was

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On Saturday, I was able to shelve my work angst and fully enjoy my class at The Culinary Institute of America. I took the Breakfasts and Brunches class! The Culinary recently changed there Saturday class format. Now, they follow their cookbooks and then give you the book! I already have the "Baking at Home" and "Cooking at Home" books so I decided to take a class that involved a book that I

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Work work work. It is Friday and I wanted to leave work at 4:30. But.....Noooooooo....I physically left at 5:30 however my head continues to swim with thoughts of databases, archivelogs, undo tablespaces, and all other things Boracle. I just want to start my weekend and I can't stop my head from trying to solve problems. Can someone give me a good smack?Tomorrow! I am going to the Culinary for a

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There are several things I want to talk about today....like....I finished "New Moon" last night. Even though there is a real fear of getting stoned to death by the Twilighters...I have to say.....I didn't love it. I mean, it was ok. I am starting to find Bella to be a complete one-dimensional whiner. The book is all about her need to be a Vampire. We already knew that. Give me something

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I don’t miss travelling for work. I don’t miss it at all. When I was younger and single, I could handle it. The long hours, the constant eating out, the no life…..Now….there is no way. I was either driving 2 to 3 hours to a client (one way), working a full 8 plus hours and then driving home OR I was driving to Long Island and staying for 4 to 5 days. Once I got engaged, I was done with that

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-83864654394720828022009-03-10T20:26:00.006-04:002009-03-10T20:58:51.987-04:00

Yeah...I know....I just did a Short Burst...so what? I have short little wee things to say....so in the words of Liz Lemon "Suck it Nerds!"(Where did that come from?)I am in New Jersey for a week. No....It doesn't smell bad. Lets talk about things that have happened...shall we?Newest Burst to Oldest....1.Ummmm....Danny Gokey....American Idol.....HELLOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Un-Frickin-Believable!

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Another Sunday, another "Short Bursts Sunday".1. I am not boycotting American Idol this year because they actually woke up and did not select Tatiana as one of the Top 13 (!!!!). She is a disaster waiting to happen. 2. I was pleasantly surprised that AI is Top 13 instead if Top 12. Nice twist.3. I do not handle the "Spring Forward" daylight savings change well at all. It will take me months

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I am highly disappointed that AI picked Tatiana to be on the Wild Card show. Tatiana? I cannot, cannot, cannot stand her. Her horribly piercing laugh. Her constant fake crying. Her lack of good undergarments. Horrible.I see maybe three people who will be good. Danny is one of them. His name is the only one I even remember.If Tatiana makes top 12, I am boycotting!I think I may be out

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-75501769664053680512009-03-03T17:16:00.003-05:002009-03-03T17:36:37.233-05:00

I have written before about the obnoxious notes in my work fridge. All along the lines of "stop eating the food that isn't yours bitches"Today, Human Resources got involved and submitted the following email to the building:The "building that cannot be named" lunchroom refrigerator is provided as a convenience to employees who wish to bring in their lunch.Please keep in mind that items placed in

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It seems that more and more bloggers are deciding to give-up the blogging game. Sad really, for me. I like to read these blogs and I am missing them. I am sure everyone has there reasons and frankly, who am I to judge?(What? I am a "judger"? You are right! I will judge! Just not in this situation.)The one I am really missing is "Snarky McWhineFest". I can't even link the URL because it is

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-58819386300215600282009-03-01T16:21:00.003-05:002009-03-01T16:37:05.696-05:00

Another "Short Bursts" day. I have no inspiration what so ever!1. G and I tried Tiger Woods Golf last night. We are TERRIBLE at it. Just terrible. We spent an hour trying to get out of the practice round. Then, I made a really creepy avatar and she sucked at playing golf. G got super frustrated and gave up on it. I am going to try again and see how I do.2. We watched the Inside Man last

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-21911223999629735002009-02-25T11:54:00.004-05:002009-02-25T12:06:51.830-05:00

I have made a decision. I have decided to stop "trying to lose weight". I have changed my goal to "maintain a healthy lifestyle".What does this mean?It means I am happy with my body. Finally. I have some curves. I have some muffin tops but you know what? I am 37 years old and damn it(!!), I am over this constant worrying, yo-yoing, Point counting, and all the other nonsense that goes with it

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-1870377738928802582009-02-23T13:19:00.008-05:002009-02-23T14:09:13.872-05:00

Yahoooo! Oscar's! Admittedly, I was not that interested this year. I didn't see any of the movies. I have a desire to only see maybe 2 of them. Ok, I am lying. I have no desire to see any of the movies. But that is ok! I still like to see the award shows.I only half watched the red carpet on E! I started to watch the red carpet thingy on ABC but I found it to be disastrous! Who were those

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-87364602315560915792009-02-22T16:20:00.005-05:002009-02-22T16:37:34.862-05:00

Unwinding is not always easy for me. My mind often races about things I have no control over. I have found a new cure of racing minds! It is Gems TV. Yes.....you read that right, Gems TV. I LOVE it. There is no thinking involved.Don't get me wrong. I haven't purchased anything and I have had no desire to purchase anything. I just like to watch it. I have found that there are at least 4

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I had a conversation with someone yesterday about 9/11. He shared his experience with me. His experience was intense. He was actually in tower 1 when the first plane hit. This conversation really put me back to that day. I played over in my head my own experience and all the same rush of feelings came back as if it had just happened. I tried to imagine what he had gone through and what he

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I spent a fair amount of time over the weekend playing Wii. My arms and my back are sore because of it. The good news.....I made Pro in Golf! Awesome!The bad news.....I am angrily obsessed with Rayman: Raving Rabbids. Grrrrrrr!! This game seems easy....sucks you into level 1 with easy and fun games like tracing food to feed to the rabbits, running around the beach giving gifts, or, the "

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-51391853399567312852009-02-14T14:21:00.005-05:002009-02-14T14:44:08.083-05:00

Who knew?We enjoyed a fab dinner last night at DaBa in Hudson. The food was seriously unbelievable. The restaurant was quaint and welcoming. As we checked out the menu we noticed a definite Swedish flair, like herring and Swedish meatballs! Yes....Swedish meatballs!J and I got the risotto (it was fab!). G and F got the filet mignon. We were curious about the meatballs so we asked if we could

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As you all know, I have been having trouble writing lately because of my lack of inspiration and lack of an interesting life (yeah....I can admit it. I am Queen of Lame). I miss blogging. I considered participating in the "Grace in Small Things" posts. I think that would cause me more stress because I don't always see the good in things. I am much more judgey so I decided to create "Short Bursts"

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-65747957016600899322009-02-11T21:25:00.003-05:002009-02-11T21:31:13.257-05:00

Does it count as a post if I stare at the computer screen for an hour, type some words, and the delete them all?Where is my inspiration?

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For those who follow me on Facebook, you have seen my status today. For those who don't even know what Facebook is (Dad) my status is this:"Shaz should have a masters degree in dealing with Numbskulls"A. I am resurrecting the insult "numbskull"B. I work with a boat load of said numbskullsC. I should get yet another raise because of this new masters degree that I just made up in my head.It is

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-14876707543032077762009-02-09T22:23:00.000-05:002009-02-09T22:38:36.540-05:00

10 minutes to blog....go....Friday, we went to Rochester and saw the Harlem Globetrotters play. I remember watching them on TV as a kid. What child didn't love them? We would get so excited and plant ourselves on the couch. Now, as an adult it is just as exciting, especially seeing the kids so enthralled. There were 11 of us...it was fun. Thanks to D for thinking of it and us!At the arena,

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I seem to have a bit of Blogger's block. Nothing exciting to write about. As I read other people's blogs, I am seeing that others are feeling the same.Is it the weather? Cabin Fever? The Economy? or is everyone just super busy?I am very busy this week which makes me a little crabby. When I am busy, I am usually trying to cram 12 hours worth of work into an 8 hour day. I can multi-task with

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I have heard about this "25 things about me" flying around on Facebook. This blogger posted hers the other day to her blog. I got tagged on Wednesday by my sister in law and I posted it to my Facebook note's page. I like these things as I have mentioned before in a previous post (which I would go find for you and create a hyperlink but I am not in the mood for Blogger's annoying glitches) so

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I consider myself to be in fairly good shape. I workout every day for at least a half an hour. I am no stranger to aerobics or yoga. I have been taking Pilates for over 2 years…..I am flexible, strong, and balanced.I did one Wii Fit strength exercise and now I can barely walk. I am 100% serious.I can’t exactly recall the name of the exercise. It was either called the lunge or the squat, it

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-66781871186210244272009-01-26T12:24:00.005-05:002009-01-26T12:43:32.659-05:00

It is a strange day.Nana passed away peacefully last night. It is bittersweet. You see, she has been struggling with dementia and the passing of her husband of 60+ years. She has been living in her mind for the past year or so. I think she is happier now. She is with her husband, her parents, and all her brothers and sisters. She is also free of her dementia. So....I am content, not really

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-51571558084480330592009-01-23T20:27:00.000-05:002009-01-23T20:39:56.051-05:00

We are only 23 days into the new year and crab fest has already occurred. This is not a good sign.Everyone seems awfully crabby these days....especially today. My "good" friend BAMF was super cranky today (You like that dig BAMF...that was just for you). I was crabby(ok, I am still a cranky pants....) Anyway, when I got home, G showed his ultra crabiness. 2 crabs do not equal good times.What is

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I have nothing to say really. It has been an exciting and melancholy week. Is that possible?Inauguration day brought good news to me work-wise...so that was exciting. It is something I have been patiently (and sometimes impatiently) waiting for. I can't elaborate yet since it hasn't been officially announced. I will though.Then...the melancholy part...I told G about the news and I got a "

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-3890194556074749522009-01-20T12:08:00.002-05:002009-01-20T12:09:54.817-05:00

I just had a mini celebration at my desk. A "raise the roof" hand gesture was involved.We have a new President! An opportunity for change has arrived.

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-83029814673302764152009-01-20T11:34:00.004-05:002009-01-20T11:40:05.258-05:00

I am at work so I can't exactly watch this on TV. My company has not offered a mid-morning TV break to watch this historic event so instead, I am listening to it on CNN radio via the internet. It looks like I am listening to iTunes when in fact I am listening to streaming radio.The Network folks will not be pleased as I am sure I am not the only one doing this.I can't help myself though! I

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-64398583207717126302009-01-18T12:39:00.000-05:002009-01-18T12:49:31.044-05:00

I feel like I am living in the 1700's. Anytime some sneezes near a power pole, I have no power.It isn't about the weather today.Picture it: Washing machine going, Toast in the toaster, coffee on, me prepping to make biscotti....now nothing.We heard sirens not long after the power died. So either a car accident or a downed tree caused this. I am hoping it was a downed tree so no one is hurt. I

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-52676197071680055822009-01-16T14:51:00.005-05:002009-01-16T15:01:23.890-05:00

I love these things. I really do. I get one every once and a while and I always take the time to read what the person wrote about themselves. I often answer the questions in my head yet don’t send the email mainly because I don’t like to muddy up people’s inboxes with forwards. I decided to muddy up my blog instead!I got this a few days ago. Here are my answers:1. What is your occupation

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-75740556260605497542009-01-15T15:41:00.004-05:002009-01-15T15:45:18.405-05:00

Wii arrived last night. It is actually a Wii and Not a severed head as previously predicted.I will be Wii-ing tonight. If I am super-lucky (which clearly I am not) the Wii will be magically set-up and waiting for me when I get home.It is a Wii-tastic day!

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-68221100114440137372009-01-14T15:14:00.005-05:002009-01-14T15:17:50.338-05:00

Who does this?This note reads: “I spit in my juice, so people like you won’t drink it”I found this treasure this morning as I reached into the work fridge for some water. Like a flash, I pulled out Precious and snapped this pic.Are we doing this now? Putting snarky comments on our food? Tell me yes…..I beg you! I am devising a list of comments as we type.I think we should take this one step

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-81343918377670929952009-01-13T20:34:00.016-05:002009-01-13T21:13:50.973-05:00

I hit my first deer tonight. One deer in 37 years is not so bad!Look at my poor Escape! 8 years with no accidents.I had just left work. (My place of employment is "in the country", back roads and houses.) I was getting up to speed and this deer (the poor thing) just trotted (and limped a little) right in front of the car. I mean right in front. I started to apply the brakes and then I had to

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-69193724285221279242009-01-12T13:54:00.004-05:002009-01-12T14:01:21.458-05:00

Before I start my Golden Globes discussion, I want everyone to know that I am attempting to get “Highwaters” back in style. Yes. It is true. Why you ask. Well, because apparently, that is what I decided to wear today. Highwaters. Since I am wearing them, they can’t be a faux pas. OK! You GOT ME! I am a fashion disaster today.Back to the task at hand-I love the Globes and the Academy

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-92007027492582742192009-01-11T15:03:00.003-05:002009-01-11T15:12:50.389-05:00

I wore sunglasses in the house today.We got snow last night. G opened all the curtains this morning and the sun was out. It was beautiful outside! However, the sun reflecting on the snow makes it way too bright for me. I get headaches and become nauseous. G didn't want to close the curtains so I wore sunglasses. Compromise. The key to marriage. (Not really.....the key is to believe that I

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-84389067790880661832009-01-10T12:29:00.003-05:002009-01-10T12:39:33.147-05:00

I am still waiting for my beloved Wii.I ordered mine from Hamgo.com. If anyone has browsed the website, you know...you get sucked in with the words "In Stock" and "Ships the next day". Here is the news: It doesn't ship the next day... more like in 7 plus days. Thankfully, I did not pay for shipping but I gained a shitload of aggravation.So Hamgo = Don't go.Do not buy from this site. We have

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-55751838841728278582009-01-09T12:24:00.004-05:002009-01-09T12:33:30.492-05:00

What is the deal with people wanting to talk to you in the bathroom?!?!?!Here is the situation:At work, we have a women's room with three stalls and 2 sinks. When I go to the bathroom, I go. I wash hands. I leave. Nothing else is required.There are some women that insist on trying to make small talk while in the stalls. STOP!A. I do not want to talk to you.B. I don't want to know (hear) what

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-36596665091559754912009-01-07T16:25:00.003-05:002009-01-07T16:32:26.582-05:00

Read this book:"Such a Pretty Fat" written by Jen LancasterThis is Jen's third book but the first one that I read. Funny! Poignant! If you have ever tried to lose weight and just battled with yourself the whole way....you will DEFINITELY like this book.I have the others on reserve at the library.Her best seller is called "Bitter is the New Black". The title alone makes me want to read the book!

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-17942119501977069052009-01-05T21:06:00.003-05:002009-01-05T21:19:03.775-05:00

Lately, I have been writing blog posts in my head while on the treadmill, laying in bed, or driving. I write these fantastic posts, big words, great great stuff. When I finally sit down in front of the computer to get it out of my head.....it is gone. The idea is there but the love and emotion is gone. Lame, lame, lame.It seem that I have to start keeping paper and a pen around in weird places

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"The house smells like pork roast and I have cramps" I moan to myself at 1:30 this morning.(if you are a man and are uncomfortable with "woman stuff", you should just stop reading, or don't...I don't frickin care.)Cramps! I am 37 years old! What is the deal? I had better "woman times" while I was younger and on the pill. Could I stay on the pill? Noooooooooooo. whiny voice higher risk of

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-84778081161812224212009-01-04T16:56:00.006-05:002009-01-04T17:14:10.597-05:00

Over the year, I have accumulated lots of crap. Crap that I just stick in drawers or closets or under beds.......Wait. That isn't me! That is G! How did I just channel him into this blog....weird.Anyway. There is lots of crap that has accumulated. I spend some time Friday, yesterday, and today and did some cleaning and purging. I cleaned out junk drawers, misc closets, bathroom cabinets and under

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Nine words:Pillsbury Grands Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese frosting.Two and a half rolls later, I owe the treadmill a good.....I don't know....hour and a half. Where is my Weight Watchers motivation?!?!?!? sigh.

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G and I did the water lemon "cleanse" today. This is where you just drink water with lemon. I believe it helps to cleanse the body. I only do it for about 8 hours.The last couple of days, I have been looking forward to the cleanse. This morning, however, I missed my coffee. I started to get a caffeine headache and I was starving! G only lasted to about 11:30 am. He said he was weak and

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-3349354959945528392009-01-01T19:23:00.003-05:002009-01-01T19:25:51.928-05:00

Here's to hoping for a better year in the financial department. I am hoping Obama can get the train back on the tracks.Happy 2009 to all.

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-45135587326496318952008-12-30T14:50:00.004-05:002008-12-30T14:57:17.423-05:00

Wii is on order.I can now rest knowing that Wii is jetting her way to me.Free Shipping, No tax at Hamgo.comIt is a great start to the New Year. It is a Wii Year!Apparently, I have started to speak Smurf but with Wii. "Happy Wii Day Papa Wii!"

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-1617899581884331482008-12-29T20:48:00.003-05:002008-12-29T20:51:54.207-05:00

I should have taken today off from work. I had a good....I don't know....hour of productivity today. I spend a lot of time talking about my new love....the Wii.Don't get me wrong....Wii has not replaced Precious. Precious is still number one! There is room for Wii though. "I am coming Wii!!!!"

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-72843270057927650732008-12-29T20:39:00.003-05:002008-12-29T20:47:45.641-05:00

"Are you there Vodka, It's me Chelsea" by Chelsea Handler.This book had me crying with laughter! I forced G to read some parts. He laughed as much as I did. He compared Chelsea to David Sedaris.You MUST READ THIS BOOK! Hilarious!I have her first book "My Horizontal Life" on my reserved list at the library. I cannot wait!

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-84374576877647324202008-12-26T21:48:00.001-05:002008-12-26T22:01:54.417-05:00

I have played a lot Wii the past few days. Love the Wii. I should be mad at Wii because the fitness test on Wii Sports shows that I am 79 years old. 79 frickin' years old. HELLO!!! I work-out damn it!Anyway...I am sore. Really sore. My back, arms, legs, my wrist. My wrist! I have carpel Wii syndrome!! I am wondering if there is a name for Wii induced muscle aches. Anyone know?I am now

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It doesn't feel like Christmas Eve. It feels like any other Saturday. Can I say it? I am just not into it this year.I am not being a model aunt or wife.I did get to play the wii for the 1st time so there is a bright spot.Maybe someone needs to knock some sense into me.Sigh

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-47655818832768595942008-12-24T01:05:00.000-05:002008-12-24T01:22:21.999-05:00

It is 1:00 am and I lie on this futon at my sister's, wide awake and worried.Worried about......My leg pain and hoping it isn't Lyme disease....Seeming like a hypocondriac because I think a little leg pain is Lyme disease. Seriously though, it is wicked leg pain....My cats all by themselves. I am hoping that Zoe doesn't gang up on Gracie....Gaining more cookie weight. Why does it take 2 weeks

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-75507690673025949762008-12-20T13:31:00.003-05:002008-12-20T13:45:07.253-05:00

Parents! Why is it that when they get a little older, it is like they are children?Hey Dad.....I am talking about you here. Listen up!We had a bit of a worry today. That is really an understatement. A big worry.My sister got an email from my fathers friend wanting to know what hospital he may be in.WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?! Hospital?A little background:My father lives alone. He is about 4 hours away

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-65920662910028176062008-12-19T15:39:00.004-05:002008-12-19T16:17:00.163-05:00

The snow has ruined my big plans.(Ok...so my plans weren't that big but still...)I had taken today off from work so I could go Christmas shopping. Then....I hear about this storm! Really, Mother Nature, really?G and I decided that we should do our shopping before the storm so we went last night. Take that Mother Nature!I spent more $$ than I wanted to. Of course. I only bought a couple things for

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-79827858628940040332008-12-16T20:52:00.009-05:002008-12-16T21:19:02.539-05:00

There is nothing happening. Nothing exciting. It has been quiet.I have noticed that some posts leave some questions lingering in the mind:1. The cookies that I mentioned here actually turned out really well. I ended up resting the dough for 48 hours. It wasn't supposed to rest that long but I seriously did not feel like baking. When I did finally bake them, changed the baking temp to 350 instead

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-25442730246524538102008-12-12T22:05:00.003-05:002008-12-12T22:24:49.653-05:00

1:30 am- BZZZFFFffffffffzfffzzzfffffffffffttttttt 1:31 am- WTF!!! Power is out.Did I mention that I live in Upstate NY...home of the massive Ice Storm of '08?Picture it......Winter, rain, sleet, freezing rain. Cold. Husband uses CPAP to live (so I don't kill him from the snoring). CPAP requires power. Continue....1:35 am- squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee High water alarm on the Sump

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-4915296699443547422008-12-11T13:15:00.007-05:002008-12-11T14:31:39.540-05:00

I have this rash. Do I really want to start a post with "I have this rash"?It is on both arms. It isn't really a rash, more like weird bumps or skin bubbles. It is starting to spread to my hands. Here is what I can tell you:1. It is not heat rash2. The bumps will bleed if scratched What? Too much info???3. The bumps are not clustered together. Could be one single bump or maybe three.I was really

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-88014383295476442222008-12-10T13:23:00.004-05:002008-12-10T14:27:49.819-05:00

I am not afraid, I will say it. I just don't get Facebook. Yes. I said it.I mean, what is the point really. I have a Facebook account and profile. I started out by keeping up with it and then my interest quickly petered out. I am just not seeing the point of going in and telling the world what I am doing at that moment. Does everyone really need to know what I am doing? How about....most

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-58448628041069500842008-12-07T13:03:00.004-05:002008-12-07T13:38:10.708-05:00

We had ourselves an exciting adventure in NYC yesterday.G, my friend BAMF, and I went to see The Dan Band at the Fillmore last night. We had made the decision to drive because the train was way too expensive and we would have never made the last train home. We considered staying overnight in the city, however, when I checked hotel prices, I was floored at the expense! Damn this holiday! It

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-85618034443280354832008-12-05T10:46:00.003-05:002008-12-05T10:50:40.014-05:00

That is what I must have been thinking as I engorged myself on Taco Bell last night. Ahhhh, Taco Bell (G calls it Taco Bone). I love, love, love Taco Bell. We don’t go that much because it is not convenient and I shouldn’t be eating it. I think that last time I was in a Taco Bell was in February! Really!The only fast food that I eat on a semi-regular basis is Subway. I always get the same

shazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195207399063640531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099862426549062696.post-59868223629401322742008-12-03T09:18:00.014-05:002008-12-03T09:51:43.422-05:00

Who knew? Cats like cookies. I was baking pedestrian chip cookies last night (you know.....chocolate chip). I had made the dough on Saturday and I just got around to baking them. It was about 8:00 pm last night and I was scooping the dough out of the bowl and I turn around and Gracie has her head in the bowl, grabbing a chunk of dough. The cat is a pig, I am telling you. Anyway....I extensively

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