Way to go wOOt! Now you're defined!

Remember back when School House Rock was popular? One of my favorite episodes was the interjections one. Well, I'm happy to note that my favorite interjection has been named Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year 2007.

wOOt! (expressing joy (it could be after a triumph, or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word "yay" "w00t! I won the contest!"
Submitted by: Kat from Massachusetts on Nov. 30, 2005 23:18

I can't take any credit. WooT is just a cool freakin' work all on it's own, but I'm glad it won.

By the way, thanks to DRS3 for clueing me in on this fact. She rocks.

What? Work?

"I have many friends in the position where they have to work night jobs or work weekends, trying to do what they can to make some money," he said.

Oh my GAWD!!! Someone has to work to afford to get a college education?! They have to spend some of their free time to help pay for something that will get them a significantly better pay check? Heaven forbid! Can you even imagine having to WORK while going to school? What is the life of an over-priviledged, entitled frat boy come to?!

I agree that state colleges should be more affordable. Parents work hard to make sure that their children have the grades to get into a college and it's often hard to find the money to get them there. States should try and do what they can to keep tuition at a reasonable rate so that their citizens can afford to go. Having an educated workforce is key to a states economy in many ways. More economically stable people mean more income tax, less drain on state resources, etc.
However, I think arguing the point that they are actually having to work for tuition is absurd and hardly a college level point of debate. That which is free is rarely ever valued. If you don't believe me take a look at how many students lose the Georgia HOPE scholarship because they can't maintain the B average that full ride requires. I'm not sorry that these kids have to work a part-time job when their friends are partying it up. Part of being an adult is working for the things in life that you want, and if it has to start for some people in college then so be it. I did it. My boyfriend did it. Lot's of people I know had to do it. Deal you big friggin' CU whiners.

Why I love Keith Olbermann

Deceiving the U.S. on Iran

Well Said

I have been somewhat quietly following the national political scene of late. Not my usual M.O. by being quiet. I've been reading a lot and saying very little. Why? Because there are other people who are just a lot more eloquent than I am about this stuff.

A prime example is here.

Check out Dan Froomkin on the Washington post for the full story.

Really, can anyone really take Bush seriously anymore?

R.I.P Evel

When I was a kid I loved Evel Knievel. He was a true 70's idol. I even had the cool Evel Knievel motorcycle that you'd wind up on the base and then it would shoot off down whatever crazy ramp set up a kid could devise. He was a one of a kind and will be missed. Rest in peace, Mr. Knievel. Rest in peace.

Way To Go, HARRY!!

"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, said he would schedule "pro forma" sessions during the two-week break..."


I would just like to say thank you to Senator Reid for giving us all something to be thankful for with regard to our government.

Happy Birthday, Abby!!

THIRTY-EIGHT!!!! Feelin' GREAT!

Days like this.

You know there are days that are just rolling along fine. You might be waiting for the outcome of something or just doing your normal routine. Whatever. Then out of the blue something comes along to complicate and annoy. Yep. That's the kind of day this is. It's the kind of day I'd like to win the lottery so I just don't have to work anymore.

Farewell, Mr. Goulet

r.i.p.

Lars

The main thing that drew me to this movie was the name "Lars." It's always been one of my favorite names. In fact it was one of the name choices I was thinking of before I had my son. I have to say that this movie completely lived up to the name. I loved it. Ryan Gosling is adorable and amazing in this role. Yeah, go see it.

Peers?

GNP of:

Liberia is $2.821B
Swaziland is $5.936B
Papua New Guinea is $15.41B
United States is $13.13 TRILLION

What could these countries all have in common? Of the 177 countries worldwide these 4 are the only nations that do not guarantee paid leave and/or a substantial birth payment for parents to care for their newborn babies.

It's time for the United States to start matching their 1st world peers in taking care of it's workers. Find out more at www.9to5.org on how we can be leaders in promoting the family value of having time from work to take care of your family.


Statistics taken from "Family Values at Work: It's About Time" found at the www.9to5.org website.

GO Rockies!!

Since the Braves are out of it I am free to root for my home team. Woohoo!!! So, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ROCKIES!!!!

Know when to take your own advice

Today's quote:

"In any country, if you don't have countervailing institutions, the power of any one president is problematic for democratic development," Rice told reporters after meeting with human-rights activists.

I think the Bush administration that she (Rice) represents needs to take these very same words to heart. Executive priviledge is a falsehood.

Quote of the Day

I haven't felt like writing much lately. I bit overwhelmed I guess. So, in my absence here is a quote of the day. I always thought A. Bourdain a bit of a pompous ass, but he's right on target here.

"The crotchety cook made it clear he’s not coming from some moral high ground. “I'm not a very ethical guy,” Anthony said. “I don't have a lot of principles. But somehow that seems to me over the line. Juvenile diabetes has exploded. Half of Americans don't have necks. And (Rachael’s) up there saying, ‘Eat some [bleeping] Dunkin' Donuts. You look great in that swimsuit — eat another doughnut!’ That's evil.”

I get tired...

Things I should never have to say, but have said.

- I have cleaned the kitchen 2 times today. Any further cleaning will not be done by me.
- Please take your dirty socks off of the table.
- Put on your skateboard helmet.
- Do not spit in the sink.
- Why are your panties in the living room?

These types of things wear me out. No wonder I look 30. heh.

today...

There are some days where you shouldn't get out of bed. Today was that day for me. After a plethora of early morning mishaps I went to work only to have power go off indefinitely. I came home to work, but by the time I got home I had a migraine. This is the first migraine I've had in over a year, but I really pushed it last night. I had a glass of red wine. Bad Smoooochie!! I know better than to indulge in red wine, but I did it anyway.

I am feeling better and things already seem to be looking up. I was able to finish my work. I made a neighbor happy by giving him some fresh tomatoes out of our tomato garden. And last, but most definitely not least, The Tree Brain has emerged!!! Here is some additional information on the Tree Brain.

I wonder if the brain would go good with red wine...

WASH YOUR HANDS!!!

"The gender gap has widened when it comes to hygiene, according to the latest stakeout by the "hand washing police." One-third of men didn't bother to wash after using the bathroom, compared with 12 percent of women, said the researchers who spy on people in public restrooms. They reported their latest findings Monday at a meeting of infectious disease scientists. "


That is just disgusting. Just wash your freakin' hands people. Honestly, show that you have some home training and wash your hands. And for the record I think that 12% is a low number, because I regularly see women who do not wash their hands. Washing being doing more than running your fingertips under the water for two seconds and drying them off. No, that isn't washing so don't even pretend like it is. Washing involves soap, water and some friction. 33%!!! GROSS!!!

News Flash- Bush isn't the only cocky SOB in Washington!!

Thanks to Mickey for showing me this little gem of a quote.

"I’m told researchers like to come and dig through my files, to see if anything interesting turns up. I want to wish them luck - but the files are pretty thin. I learned early on that if you don’t want your memos to get you in trouble some day, just don’t write any."

Vice President Cheney, speaking at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan

filler

I went to my 20th class reunion last night. I am trying to figure out something to say about it other than "it was fun." It was fun, but there is more. Until I figure out what the more is here are a few photos.

He's right.

From Jonathan Carroll's blog:

Almost everyone has some person from the past who continues to stick in
their soul like a deep splinter. You know who I'm talking about. The most
obvious example is the lover who dumped you years ago for reasons you still
don't understand, or accept. The bully who tormented you in school, the teacher
who inspired you and opened doors in your brain or soul that you didn't know
existed. A neighbor who suffered and died with dignity but remained kind and
thoughtful right up until the end. Ironically in some cases if you were to go to
these people now and tell them what a lasting effect they have had on you, they
would be genuinely surprised or perplexed. Because in truth you were only a very
small cloud on their horizon, a blip on their screen, or someone they forgot
very quickly. But boy, you sure remember *them*.