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Vox Hunt: Great Smile
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Show us a great smile. Smiling Bob BOB's Memorial Web Page Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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I dream of Presidents
Ok, so I was having a very weird and convoluted dream the other night and the only part that can be put into daytime awake words is this part: I am President Obama's assistant. We are on a handshaking tour of some kind where he is on a schedule and... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Grinding Halt
In case any of you noticed, I ain’t been around much the last week. Funny story that… Last Monday I was chatting with a friend in the States when I decided to multi-task; I would chat AND listen to some NPR pod casts. As soon as I clicked on Itunes... Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Every Thing's Going My Way...REDACTED
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Originally posted May 13, 2007 at 11:14 AM Edited November 19, 2007 Oh, what a beautiful morning... Due to past experiences, I have a dread when it comes to crossing the border from Canada into the US as well as crossing from the US into Canada. There is no way... Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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It's all about the Cornbread
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Cornbread Basic Cornbread - big pan 1 1/2 cups of yellow cornmeal 2 1/2 cups of milk 2 cups of all-purpose flour 3 TBLSP of granulated sugar 2 TBLSP of baking powder 1 tsp of salt 2 eggs 2 TBLSP of molasses 1/4 cup of vegetable oil I mix the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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QotD: Rotten Apple For The Teacher
Who was your best (or worst) elementary school teacher? Submitted by Minnow. Hands down Aline McGuinty Jones 6th grade Bayou Meto Elementary You never knew what the day was going to be like in Mrs. Jone's class room. She was a nutbag. At lunch we were not allowed to talk... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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QotD: Worst. Job. Ever.
What was the worst job you ever had? Submitted by salaryman. I can't talk about it without triggering rapid flashbacks. The husband says I get a shell-shocked Vietnam Vet glaze over my eyes. In my head I hear the music of Platoon. Camera Mart. Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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The Dr Pepper Cake
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I almost forgot about that cake! Here is what it looks like in a pan...yeah, I know, it reminded me of something I once saw in a medical text book too. DrPepperCake Here is what a slice of it looks like. DrPepperCake2 As I have said, baking is not what... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Mona VS the Drain
The story I am about to tell is true with little, if any, exaggeration. A few hours ago I was getting ready to leave the apartment, just a quick walk down to Davie Street for some shopping, when I pulled the drain plug from the bathroom sink and took a... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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BEARS!
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I just saw this ad on my vox and I have to wonder what in the hell I said that would conjure up an ad like this. The mention of kd lang and Vanity Fair should have at least brought out an L-Word or Project Catwalk ad... GBearD Are these... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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QotD: Pinching Pennies
What are you doing to save money during this economic downslide? Submitted by Jenn. Good Gawd, I am already the cheapest person on earth! What more do you want from me? Because I have been frugal for the last 30 years, I don't have to do a damned thing to... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Homemade Bacon Vodka
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While in Seattle awhile back I had a Bloody Mary that was made with Bacon infused Vodka. Yes, it was AWESOME - and I rarely use that term to describe anything. The awsomeness might have less to do with the bacon and more about being Bloody Mary deprived in Vancouver.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes and New Kitchen things.
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe | Simply Recipes http://elise.com/recipes/archives/007... I find that you can tell a lot about someone based on the type of carrot cake they make. I find that those who enjoy pineapple and coconut in their carrot cake are a bit more flamboyant and unpredictable than the average... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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SOUP!
I love soup. Here is a quick soup I threw together last night after the husband asked, "can we have soup with dinner?" 1 can of white kidney beans vegetable or chicken broth (I used chicken this time) 3 kinds of onion type things - chopped. I used leek, red... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Christmas Lasagna
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or why I probably need bifocals. About 2 weeks before Christmas I start asking the husband, "So what do you want for Christmas food?" We aren't very traditional in the sense that we eat the same thing every year. The only tradition is that there is usually enough left over... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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How Honesty and Karma work...
Leave it to honesty and karma meeting in a dark alley and plotting a way to kick me in my girl balls. My last Vox entry concerned dreams I have been having about my mother. It took me a long time to be able to put those words together, say... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Gross Vampire/Zombie Stuff
Volunteer Vampire Hunter T-Shirt by VeryScaryCarnival Get a shirt at zazzle Zombie Party Invitation Postcard by VeryScaryCarnival Design picture postcards on www.Zazzle.com They are a bloody mess. Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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I dream of My Mother
This entry isn't about any particular dream about my mother - just most of them. First of all, I want to make it clear that I have no desire to hurt my mother. I have put up with her my entire life and I love her. When I hear a... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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I dream of Camera Mart
It was about time I had my re-occurring Camera Mart dream. Back Story: I worked at Camera Mart for 5 or 6 years in the late 80's and early 90's. I loved it at first then grew to hate it. I still dream about working there after all this time.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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...Like something from the X-files
I can't even flower this up. It's weird and it has me creeped out. Over the summer the husband and I went to Kelowna and stayed at a big hotel. Not wanting to spend every waking hour eating or drinking or gambling in the casino, I decided to get my... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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2009 turns into 2010
I don't really like going out for New Years. I don't mind a house party if there is an invite - but in general I have become intolerant of drunks and screaming girls. For some reason New Years Eve is a celebratory event for lightweight drinkers and girls who run... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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QotD: This Song Makes Me Festive
What song gives you the most holiday cheer? Submitted by Roxy. It would be the Jingle Bells on the Mexicali Brass Christmas Album. Most of the songs are pretty peppy on this rare album treat. On a side note. Christmas carols make me very weepy. If you wanna see me... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Vox Hunt: By My Favorite Artist
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Show us something by your favorite artist. Submitted by Miss Parker. I recently found Stan Rice. Knew about him through his wife, Anne Rice, but never really looked into who he was until a few months ago. He is my favorite right this minute. COWBOY ON STOOL IN CANYON COWBOY... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2012 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Me and My quesadilla Platter are getting the hell out of here
I don't mind kids as much as I usually mind their parents. Last night we went for some Mexican food. We hadn't even gotten our chips and salsa when a guy with two kids comes in and plops down at the table next to us. The place was near empty,... Continue reading
Posted Dec 29, 2011 at Giving in to the Temptation of Mediocrity
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Dang, I was going to say that!;) Thank you, Burk (and Kathy and Lisa and Grove)! Thank you!
Toggle Commented Aug 25, 2011 on Burk Sauls: Our friends are finally free... at Exonerate the WM3 Official Blog
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