In The Pleasure Groove

In The Pleasure Groove ~ Love, Death and Duran Duran, is a book newly released by John Taylor (@thisistherealjt), bassist of none other than my most favorite band, Duran Duran (@DuranDuran).  He's recorded it, so it's available on audiobook soon! Needless to say, I'm superexcited about this!  I recently purchased Andy Taylor's book on iTunes.  I really want to learn more about the life behind the life of the man.  

I've talked with many friends who play music, some more accomplished than others.  I hear in different media, too, about the genius of John's bass playing.  I can't really relate to that level of appreciation because I don't play any instruments, nor have I studied music, but I know this:  I feel good when I hear the music to which he's contributed.  His bass lines serve a vital purpose in each song.  I appreciate his love of music, his love of humanity and his sharing this with the world.  He delivers *me* Into The Pleasure Groove. Yeah, baby.

Here's a YouTube video of him reading a snippet of his book.  Enjoy!

Whoosh!

National Punctuation Day

I was enlightened today.  There's a National Punctuation Day.  For grammar nerds like me, this is rather a fun "holiday".

Here's a punctuation game for your enjoyment:

Punctuate!

Learn more here.

FOOTBALL SEASON IS OPEN

Let's go hunting a Super Bowl ring!

Wonder Woman Converse

....on my feet!

Happy Friday, y'all!

And don't forget to strut.

Office Supply Rant

I know, I know. I can hear it now:

"If you've got time to gripe about that, you've got too much time on your hands."

"Geez, Jack! Seriously? THAT is one of your pet peeves??"

"Of all the things to be annoyed about....*eyeroll*"

Yeah, I hear you.

::: Begin rant :::

DEATH BE TO THESE:

Non-Skid Paper Clips

You and your irritating ridges are like nails on a chalkboard to me!  It will be my life's mission to throw away as many of you that come across my desk as possible!

::: End rant :::

And in case you're interested in the History of Paper Clips, enjoy reading this.

*grumble*

First & Sixth

I'm no exception to the hordes of parents adding photos to the web commemorating the inevitable "first day of school". Yes, I'm guilty of posting it to Facebook. Luckily, I have a blog too! Double the action -- for FREE!

This is the last year My Girls will be at the same school ever. I'm a little sad about that, because My Little One won't have her Big Sister to look after her (not that she does now....haha). In my fantasy world, they actually like each other.  I'm sure MLO will be just fine without her Big Sister, but still....IDK....I'm just sad that they're not going to be together after this year.

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Boa is embarking on sixth grade where (already) she'll be in Peer Mediation, Honor Choir and BAND, playing the EUPHONIUM! Also, in this school district, sixth grade is still at the elementary school level, so she's at the top of the food chain. She vowed not to be like the "mean" sixth graders she has struggled with the past two years. I'm proud of her for having that level of insight and compassion.

She is also a devoted Directioner. In lay terms, she's a fangirling, die-hard, swooning, daydreaming, borderlineobsessive fan of the British (and Irish [she'd kill me for leaving that part out!]) X-Factor and Simon Cowell-backed band known as One Direction. Resultingly, she's fallen *English accent* absolutely in love *return to American accent* with all things Britain; thus, the London shirt. This is one of several British/Directioner accoutrements she's acquired via the Back To School Shopping Excursions.  We aren't done, either (hint: she has a birthday coming up in October.  1D is coming in concert in July, 2013.....).  Lastly, she sported her new TOMS, which she One Directionally refers to as her "Tomlinsons" (the last name of one of the group members).

Then there's MLO.....

She's so independent already, confidence resides in her. Look at the sass she's wearing today: half hair pony tail (I guess that's the best way to describe it?), and hot pink armsleeveglovethingies. If she wore that to sixth grade, would she be coming home with deflated confidence and some cuts and bruises? They aren't pictured, but she's wearing black hightops that have hot pink and silvery glittery accents.  She left the house announcing she's "gonna ROCK this school year OUT!".

She needed NO help from Mommy, to find her classroom. She requested no lunch to be packed and is reportedly an expert on what first graders carry in backpacks, though she isn't equipped with one today. There's a story behind that that I'll save for later.  There WILL be a backpack forthcoming, though. 

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Here's to My Girls, all students, educators, administrators, volunteers and parents, wishing you a fruitful school year.

XXX Olympics

Thanks to London, and the Thirtieth Olympiad, a musiccal generation has been bridged between me and my eleven year old daughter, Boa. 

As if you didn't already know, I'm a life-long Duranie.  Boa is a life-long Directioner (though not sure "lifetime" is really the appropriate word here....).


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Duran Duran kicked off the Olympics as a band performing in Hyde Park before the Opening Ceremonies.  One Direction will be a part of the Closing Ceremonies.

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And with that, I bid you cheerio!

50 Years Ago Today...

.... Marilyn Monroe died.

Eternal

Big Girls Dive Too

Look at Big Brother, Google, reppin' the curvy chicks!

On that note....

GO TEAM U.S.A.!

Sunday Stealing: Too Tired To Think

Today we ripped off a blogger named Metalmom from the blog I Don't Want to Hear It. We will do the fifty questions in two parts. She explains that she got it from Robin from the blog Libra Girl. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing! Sunday Stealing: The Too Tired to Think Meme, Part 2




26. What type of errands do you like running?
I'm not much of an errand runner.  I actually hate it. 

27. Have you ever eaten snow? 
Of course.

28. What color are your bedsheets?
I have a few different sets: gray, cream with blue ivory print and chocolate brown.  The chocolate brown set is my favorite.

29. What’s your favorite flower?
These:

30. Do you do ballet? 
No, but I can dance like nobody's business!

31. Do you listen to classical music? 
Absolutely. Don't live life without it.  My favorite piece is Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata".

32. What is the first TV Theme song that pops in your head?

33. Do you watch Sponge Bob?
NO!

34. What temperature is it outside right now?
101F

35. Do people consider you smart?
Yes, and not meeting my potential.

36. How many piercing do you have?
Four, two in each ear.

37. Are you signed on [to] AIM?
Not anymore. Been a while since I used an AOL product.

38. Have you ever tried gluing your fingers together? 
I've super-glued them together by accident.  Also I *do* remember making glue finger nails. I'd squirt circles of glue on my desk at school for overnight hardening, come to school the next day and cut them into shape and stick them on my fingernails.

39. How do you feel about your family?
I love my family of origin and the one I've been given the grace to create.  They challenge me to heal me, and allow me to heal them. I miss my brother & his family; I wished they lived closer.

40. Do you have an iPod?
Yes, but I need to get the battery fixed. It won't stay charged; only works while plugged into a power source.

41. What time do you go to bed?
Don't talk to me about sleep.....bitter subject.

42. What CD is currently in your CD player?

43. What movie do you know every line to?
I don't have the brain power for this. I don't think I ever have.

44. What is your favorite salad dressing?
I'm from Texas. It's Ranch,  y'all!  I also like Balsamic vinegarette.

45. What do you want for Christmas this year?

46. What family member/friend lives the farthest from you? Where?
My brother lives on the East Coast. 

47. Do you like hugs?
Of course I do! Gimme!

48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
This morning. :)

49. What’s the way people most often mispronounce any part of your name?
Often a letter is mistaken for another one and it comes out an entirely different name - OR - it's pronounced with the long version of one vowel instead of another correct vowel.

50. Last person you hugged?
BOA (My Eldest)