I'm thinking of chaning my latte'

I know most of us are better at adapting than others. Most have moved on. Gotten onto 'other' news. Truth is... I don't really want to read the papers these days. I don't want to know what is going on in the news. I don't want to hear Dave and Carol talking about world events on my morning show at WKLH. I have politics burn out.

I'm sure it's temporary and that soon I will bounce back. But for right now... I'm not going to read about the horror in the Congo, the injustices in Iraq, the pitiful state of Waukesha's not for profits. I don't want to know.

Bad mood. No, not really. But as the saying goes (with my little tweak) this girl just wants to have fun!

Can anyone relate?
Most bloggers have moved right on to the next topic. There are so many to cover. I, however, will choose the happenings downtown for my topic.
I am SO excited about this years Christmas parade. (not really sure why, maybe because I just need to get away from my politically depressed state) BUT... I really hope you are planning on attending.

I have volunteered to hand out jingle bells to the parade visitors. Don't forget to say 'hi' if you see me. Then, after jingling all the way (which is the theme for this years parade) I plan on stopping by one of The Clarke Hotel spots for a warm cup of 'Carmel Apple Cider' or Allo' Chocolate for some hot cocoa. Yummmmy!
The route has been posted.

I've heard good reports about the sushi bar. But I have to admit that I haven't visited yet. It looks as though the 3 sisters have opened at Sadie Brueners old place (i think I spelled that wrong, but I don't know HOW it was suppose to be spelled) on the 5 points. But I didn't see any 'We're Open' signs. AND the new gallery on Clinton and South is open. Nice.
I'm going to stop by the 3 sisters today and see if they offer yoga. I think it may be the answer to chilling out after this stinken election and before the Christmas shopping. (I really don't have a bad attitude)

Hope you and yours are doing well. Stay warm and don't forget to put windshield wiper fluid in your car. (nothing like not being able to see out the front window because you have a snowy, salty mess on it.) I am NOT in a bad mood!!!

i just had to post it

I couldn't resist this little bit of humor that all of us who were at all involved with any political discussions over the past few months can relate to. Ahhh ha ha ha



From the Onion

pop tart humor

I was introduced to this guy by one of my kids through youtube. Last winter, during a snow storm, the two of us sat down at my computer and watched his videos for hours. We laughed so hard we cried.

I still like to go back occasionally and check out his latest work. One of the things I really like about Brian Regan is that kids and adults find him hilarious. So... without further a-do... let me share with you Brian Regan's gig on Pop Tarts.

Fright Hike

Tonight and tomorrow night Lapham Peak will host its annual Fright Hike.
I've carpooled children there in years past, but this year we are going to brave the spoooookinesssss.....

Just to make sure I'm covered, I apologize to all who will end up in my hiking group.
I know it's problem. I'm sorry.

I will scream.
I will grab whomever is closest.
I'll probably run.
I'm sure I'll end up tripping over something.
So, I'm sorry.

But... I gotta go. It's a beautiful day and I anticipate a beautiful evening. I love hiking and heck, I have to drop all the kids off at friends anyway. So hope to see you there.

a good excuse

It is not a secrete that we are a family of animal lovers. Even when we lived in Russia, in our small apartment on the 21st floor we had a German Shepherd. Believe me when I say it's no picnic caring for an animal in a city where you can't find dog food, but we adapted.

Upon our return we went through our fair share of cute little kitties, clumsy adorable puppies, countless tanks with fish, lizards, hermit crabs (that was short lived), frogs, snakes... yes snakes (but for that one we needed a strict agreement... in writing!), hamsters and turtles. I may have forgotten someone in there but you get the jest of it.

We've adopted most of our pets as 'our family'. (there are clear exceptions and all within reason, of coarse) But when we moved to the house we currently live in 5 years ago, I made a new rule that the cats were not allowed in the house. (dang if I know how to get that smell out) I am super sensitive to scents and certainly did not want to deal with that smell any longer.

There is a problem, however, with having the cats out and not in. We are country folk. That means we get the benefits of country life. Including all the rodents that make their way into our home. We've gotten snakes, mice, chipmunks, squirrels, birds, bats... you get the pict.

Oh they are very happy here, don't get me wrong. It's warm and certainly an abundance of food and water compliments of our children, is found in the most unlikely places. But my husband and I, once again, put our foot (the two have become one in this situation) down and say ENOUGH! No more uninvited rodents in the house!

We put out poison. They ate it. They died... somewhere. Oh yeah, did I say 'they'?

Yes there appears to be countless dead rodents stinking up my basement, attic, inner walls in their last efforts to say 'ha, ha, ha. I'm not going with out leaving a calling card'. Can you say GROSS!

So, I know I need to go downstairs and climb on the treadmill or stationary bike to work out but there is absolutely no possible way to get my hesitating toosh motivated to go down there and get cardio. And that is my excuse.

At least I didn't say the dog ate my homework.

my morning latte'

Happy Friday! The work week is ending the way is began. Cold and rainy. Regardless, I hope you have a fabulous day.

Palin tells Fox news, on Thursday that the $150,000 shopping spree was not as it was told. No big surprise.
"If people knew how Todd and I and our kids shop so frugally. My favorite shop
is a consignment shop in Anchorage, Alaska, called 'Out of the Closet,' and my
shoe store is called 'Shoe Fly' in Juneau, Alaska. It is ... not 5th Avenue type
of shopping," Palin said, adding that the RNC purchases will either be returned
or go to charity.

I, frankly don't care. Although it looks as though she will end up with $50,000 worth of clothes for the Palin family and even that feels a bit excessive. But that is not my world. I don't need to be judged by America, Europe, Asia...etc. You know what that reminds me of? Those shows about the wealthy spending insane amounts of money on their bratty kids birthday parties. My Super Sweet 16. I can't even imagine what it would be like to splurge like that.

Trick or treat is next Friday, October 31st in Waukesha and most surrounding areas.


Waukesha Freeman

• Women charged in purse snatching Another Milwaukee county resident comes to Waukesha county to commit another crime.
• West Bend East student alleging racism charged . Racism charges turn out to not be true and girl is charged.
• Favre admits talk, but insists he wasn't trying to sabotage Packers hmmmmm, whatever!

JSOnline

• New Berlin teen is reissued citation for YouTube prank

It's time to BOO your neighbors. Do you have kids? Want to throw out a random act of Halloween goodness? You can begin the BOOing. It's simple.

1. Fill a bag (a simple lunch bag will do) with goodies
2. Drop the goodies at an unsuspecting neighbors house
3. Ring the doorbell
4. and run like the wind bulls eye!

Don't forget to decorate your boo bag. You should have the kids decorate the bag for the BOO. Pumpkins, Ghosts, Leaves... and include a poem that explains what has just happened.

To our good friends on our street.

Our homes locations made us meet,

You now have been boo'd, but who could we be?

We'll never tell, it's a secret you see!

We placed these goodies for you and yours,

Then we ran fast after ringing the door!

Happy Halloween!

Place this boo! on your front door And be sure you boo! 2 neighbors more!

Scarecrows

The Scarecrow worked. Well sort of. The truth is it scared the ba gee bees out of me this morning. I thought this would entertain you.

I woke up at 5:30 to get breakfast made and lunches ready for all...not to mention getting the java going. Still dark outside and me being half awake I thought I saw something outside when I walked past the window. Just my imagination... too dark to see anything.

Considering the day ahead, a doctor apt. that needs to be made, appointments that need to be kept, bills to be paid... yaada, yaada, yaada phone calls, letters, e-mails... I'm in my own little world putting mayo on the turkey sandwiches and carefully splitting apart the 'fork split' english muffins for the egg sandwiches my oldest would certainly want for breakfast. (what does 'fork split mean anyway??? I ALWAYS need to cut the thing open)

Then I saw it again. Something.

I need to let the dogs out. We don't want a mess on the floor. I send them out the other door. Not the one that might be by something. I don't think I want to know.

Back to my morning coffee pot and deli meat... the 'something' outside was forgotten about. Children are up now, I hear them. Radios on, shower's going, toilets flushing. I hear the dogs bark. Great. Let's wake up the neighbors too.

I rush to THAT door, forgetting that something is out there. AND EEEKKKSSS!!!! It's still there, but now it's light enough to see the shadows of movement. EEEKKKSSS again!!!! The dogs are barking at it too. It IS something. I flip on the light. Its the stinkn' scarecrow that I got at Retzners two weekends ago by some mom & pop crafter. (I don't usually get into crafts but this guy was cute in the full sun on the Sat. afternoon I bought him)

Big breath. I walk outside, pick him up, and move him away from the window. I changed his shirt to a green packer sweatshirt that has become too beat up. Certainly the green will be a bit less shocking for the next victim.

We don't have a crow problem anyway. That thing is a Scarepeople, not a Scarecrow.

daily giggle

I found this lil' giggle on Reader's Digest: http://www.rd.com/clean-jokes-and-laughs/international-facebook-cartoon/article101143.html