Let's just skip Halloween this year

Oh no. Too late.
My kids have already dressed up 3 times (for Scouts, church, and a birthday party) and it ain't even the 31st yet. I like Halloween as much as the next person, but I'm just sick of it already. Too much! But then again, I feel that way about lots of things I used to really care about, like being nice to others and personal hygiene. Just kidding (a little).

How original are you?

HowManyOfMe.com

There are: 58 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

McDonald's vows to stop killing hedgehogs

Who knew that a McFlurry could be deadly (other than diabetics or people allergic to overpriced, underflavored desserts).Apparently, the Hedgehog Welfare Society did.

Hedgehogs all over the U.K. were dying after sticking their heads into discarded McFlurry cups, looking for a little sticky goodness, only to find that they couldn't back out, due to their prickly quills. Starving to death because of looking for something to eat...tragically ironic, don'tcha think?

But after only FIVE YEARS of being petitioned by Hedgie lovers all over the world, Ronald McDonald has finally awoken from his gluttonous stupor to respond. Did they somehow make the McFlurry less desirable to hedgehogs? Did they encourage the government to (dare I say it?) make littering illegal? No, dummy. They changed the packaging.

McDonald's said in a statement the design change had resulted from pressure from the society which prompted "significant research and design testing" to develop new packaging. "The smaller aperture of the lid has been designed to prevent hedgehogs from entering the McFlurry container in the unfortunate incidence that a lid is littered and is then accessible to wildlife," it said.

And millions of tiny voices broke into the "Hallelujah Chorus."


Another good thing to come out of this: I've found a new resource for wacky-but-true news stories, like this one over here. The last sentence alone is worth following the link. We ain't got nothin' on the British when it comes to odd news.

I love rainy days!

No sarcasm intended. The only way it would be better would be if it were thundering and the wind blowing wildly. And if I were in Costa Rica.

Of course, tornadoes are no fun, but as for the rest of the stormy weather, bring it on. I am so glad it's fall. Anybody with me?

Hair in a hurry

This post is in conjunction with an ongoing project by Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer. You can follow the link to see a bunch more tips from other mommybloggers.

Here's my tip: If you ever have to suddenly look presentable and have no time to wash your hair, or if your hair's gone blah in the middle of the day, sprinkle a little baby powder in your hand and work it lightly through your hair for a quick picker-upper. Go easy; you don't want to end up looking like George Washington with a powdered wig. A little goes a long way. Note: I don't know how well this will work for brunettes, as my hair is medium-to-dark blonde. So to all you people who theoretically have less fun than me: try it out before your next shower to see how it works.

By the way, I use the lavender scented powder so I don't smell like I just changed a baby.

Name that costume

Cuteness fix

While helping my 4th-grader make a diorama of the Piney Wood Forest, I came across this picture. So, here's a little "Awwww" for ya today. And, because I care, here's a place you can get your "Cute" on every day! ; )

It's punkin time

I always think about tick-or-treating at Mrs. Ollie's house and getting one of her huge popcorn balls.
What are some of your memories of Halloween?

Superstitious?

Hey Vern!

I know I'm on a nostalgia kick lately, but here's another one for you: Ernest P. Worrell.
My 3-year-old and I watched "Ernest Goes to Camp" yesterday, and he just laughed!

Do you remember the TV show "Hey Vern, It's Ernest" that was only on for one season? My father the clown...
And let's not forget the classic, "Ernest Saves Christmas." He was at one with the yuletide, knowhutImean?
A bit of trivia for you: my first official date with my now-husband was to see "Ernest Scared Stupid" at the old Ruston movie theatre.

Tell me what you like best about Ernest.

Under Construction

1987

Remember this???

Happy Fall Y'all

Do you see the lady in the leaves?
If you like optical illusions, you'll find many more by following the link.

Paging Mr. Herman

Were you a fan of "Pee Wee's Playhouse" when you were a kid? I was. My little sister and my cousin and I would watch it every Saturday. It was so stupid, it was brilliant. It still is. If you happen to find it airing on Cartoon Network (Adult Swim), check it out. You'll remember things you never knew you knew in the first place, plus pick up on stuff that flew right over your head when you were young and innocent.
I saw Paul Reubens on Conan recently. He is a very funny man and seemed so down-to-earth.
Who can tell me his favorite Michael Jackson song?

Who?

Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou was arrested after being found slumped over the wheel in his car. He has been repeatedly been arrested on similar drug charges. I guess you could say he has a monkey on his back. He probably didn't have a very strong father figure. Do you know what sound the jailhouse door makes? Fifty bonus points to whoever can tell me.

a mantra...