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I Need To Know, Otherwise This Thing Is Going To Spiral Out Of Amuck

6 May 2010 by

I normally try to keep my Office-related expectations in check, but when I read that tonight’s episode finds Michael enlisting Dwight’s services as a private detective, I may or may not have developed some very high hopes. It just sounds so promising, doesn’t it?

Let’s see if it delivers.

1. “Stop it. You’re talking about me in morse code.”

2. “Detonator. Detonator? Where?”

3. “I need your ideas for things that Donna and I can do on the weekends.” // “Walk around apple orchards.” // “Eel fishing.”

4. “Do not let your imagination run out of control.” // “Well that’s easy for you to say; you have a bad imagination. I live in a fantasy world.”

5. “How much do you charge?” // “$100 a day plus expenses.” // “I’ll give you $50 – money’s no object.” // “Fine.”

6. “All cases are solved with logic. The only logical way to find out if Donna is a cheater is to seduce her.”

7. “We didn’t have any ice cream. So this is mayonnaise and black olives.”

8. “Helene. MY MOTHER, HELENE.”

9. “Can I feel your pulse?”

10. “Vero Beach? No! Is that on the water?”

11. “So there I am, minding my own business, and Darnell offers me three bucks. All I gotta do is walk by Andy and go like this. Darnell’s a chump. I would have done it for anything. I’ve done a lot more for a lot less.”

12. “I just remembered that I have to go to the bathroom.”

13. “Still no plan.”

14. “There it is.”

15. “I have come to the conclusion that the Sabre corporation may be overlooking certain safety regulations. We’re blowing the roof off! BLOWING THE ROOF OFF!”

16. “I’m the mistress?”

17. “No! The hill’s a trap! Go for the cliff!”

So. It was definitely a little sadder than I expected. But I should’ve known better – because, well, poor Michael. He just can’t win for losing.

What did y’all think?

Filed Under: TV Is My Friend

Whatnot And Whathaveyou

5 May 2010 by

Do any of y’all remember when Larry King wrote a column for USA Today back in the 90s, and the column was essentially a completely random list?

Apparently Larry inspired me.

– I thought Harry Connick, Jr. was charming and all-around wonderful on Idol last night.

– In case you were wondering, which I’m pretty sure you weren’t but I’ll pretend you were: one of my favorite things about HC, Jr. is that he still sounds like a New Orleans boy. His accent is strong, and it is good.

– Jonathan Waxman is my favorite on “Top Chef Masters.” He seems so humble and laid-back and encouraging.

– Three food items that are currently in heavy rotation in our house are homemade pizza, sauteed squash and broccoli and homemade Rice Krispie treats. Those items will continue to be in heavy rotation until I completely wear out their welcome and we don’t want anything to do with any of them for the next four to six years.

– I have been a fan of Gain for as long as I can remember, but the new Arm & Hammer Essentials Power Gel is giving Gain a run for the money in our laundry room. I KNOW.

– Tonight on “Top Chef Masters” (yes, that again), the chefs had to create a wedding buffet, and they all freaked out at the prospect of having to bake a cake. So then I started to think about what I would do if I had to bake a cake – without being able to look at a recipe – under some sort of timed competitive conditions (BECAUSE THAT WOULD TOTALLY HAPPEN). And I decided that I would bake a pound cake. I think we can all rest easy now.

– The other night I couldn’t sleep, so I watched the season premiere of “The Hills” (don’t judge me). Here’s what I wondered: why doesn’t somebody make a TV show about women who genuinely love each other and support one another and make each other laugh and GET ALONG? Do you think it’s because the people in charge of making shows assume that no one would watch a bunch of women being KIND to each other? That makes me a little sad.

– “Friday Night Lights” starts this Friday night. I cannot even begin to tell you how this delights me. When I saw the preview a couple of weeks ago, I CLAPPED MY HANDS. Welcome back, Tami and Eric.

Go Lions.

Filed Under: Rambling

Linky Interwebby Awesomeness 05.04.10

4 May 2010 by

Every once in awhile I’ll have a week that looks like it’s going to be wide open – footloose and fancy free, if you will – and then the week starts and within a few hours I realize OH NO, WEEK CHOCK FULL, NEED TO MAKE TO-DO LIST FOR ALL REQUIRED TO-DO LISTS.

So basically what I’m saying is that this week is shaping up to be a little cuckoo. But that’s okay. This cuckoo shall pass.

And now, a few links of note:

– Our pastor, David Platt, has a book coming out today, and I am not kidding one bit when I tell you that the primary message in his book could very well turn your whole life upside down. The book is called Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream. It will make you uncomfortable, and it will leave you convicted. Trust me on that.

– Pete Wilson’s book, Plan B, also hits stores today. It’s all about how God does His best, most life-changing work in seemingly hopeless situations. I think it’s so interesting that Pete’s book release coincides with a time when many members of the church that Pete pastors – Cross Point Church in Nashville – are facing some unimaginable circumstances.

– My friend Heather is super-creative, and I think this birthday party idea is so clever and fun. Even if it is outside in All The Nature.

– I love it when the people on SNL start to giggle during a skit, mainly because most of the time the inappropriate laughing is funnier than the skit itself (Debbie Downer and Matt Foley are the exceptions, of course). Anyway, I was ever-so-delighted to see a list (with video) of SNL’s Top Ten Cast Member Crack-Ups. (via Throwing Things)

– No Idol post from me tonight – I’ll be watching but not re-capping. It’s been a hectic couple of days around here, and I am craving a little family time and also some sleep. Sometimes it’s good to have relaxation goals.

Hope y’all have a good night!

Filed Under: Daily Awesome

One More Round Of Winners (And One Day I May Even Write A Real Post Again!)

3 May 2010 by

The winner of the Nations Outfitters giveaway is #502, Jessie (comment on 4/29 at 1:15am).

The winner of the $50 Visa gift card (courtesy of BlogHer) for my second Tropicana Juicy Rewards post is #73, Kim Miller (comment on 4/18 at 10:24am).

Congratulations, y’all! I’ll email you shortly with information about how to claim your prize.

And if you didn’t win, remember that you can still shop for all manner of cute clothes at Nations Outfitters. There’s also a new $50 Visa gift card giveaway on my latest Juicy Rewards post.

There. I believe that’s all the bloggy bidness for the evening.

Hope y’all have had a great Monday!

Filed Under: Giveaways

Tropicana Juicy Rewards – Post 3

3 May 2010 by

This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tropicana.

I am a person who craves family time. I don’t know how to explain it, but I just need time with my people. And while I am just as happy as I can be if said family time involves staying in our pajamas all day and bowling on the Wii, it’s always a special treat when we can get together with our extended family or do something a little out of the ordinary.

So, because it’s springtime and we are finally able to hang outside again after a very long, very gray winter, I thought I’d make a little list of our top five favorite family activities. I’m not going to include pajama time on the list because that one’s pretty much a given from day to day (just sayin’), so just know that in between these somewhat more active pursuits, there’s a whole lot of book reading while wearing some sort of flannel in our house. It’s who we are. It’s what we do.

1. Soccer

Our little guy is playing his fourth season of soccer, and his games have turned into something we really enjoy as a family. It helps that the kids actually understand the game now. Because I’m telling you: those first couple of seasons, while adorable enough, were the sporting equivalent sitting in bleachers so that we could watch a toddler try to herd cats. It’s so much more fun now, and it’s a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Plus, our new folding chairs that we ordered through Tropicana Juicy Rewards have made the games even more enjoyable. For reals.

2. Get-togethers with the great big family

We love being with our extended family, and since we’re all sort of scattered around Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, it’s a treat for the younger cousins to be able to run and play and scream together. There’s nothing like sitting around a table with people who have known you since you were born – and I can’t wait to see how the littlest generation carries on the tradition.

3. Mississippi State games

We discovered this past fall that spending a day at a college football game is SOLID GOLD in terms of family time. We made some priceless memories and had an absolute blast. Basketall and baseball games are just as fun. But if it’s blazing hot at the baseball game, then I would suggest that you can have just as much fun watching the game on television, just as the good Lord intended.

4. An afternoon at the bookstore or library

This might sound a little boring to some people, but this is one of our favorites.There’s something about finding a cozy corner in a bookstore and snuggling up to look at some books. The combination of the quiet and the snuggling usually makes me a little drowsy, but oh my goodness it’s a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Our little guy loves to read, so he’s always super-excited when his daddy and I suggest this family time option.

5. The beach

It’s our happy place. Plain and simple. If I could go anywhere in the world with my people – besides home, of course – the beach would be it. We all love being there, and every time we leave, we can’t wait to go back. Family time perfection, it is.

What about you? Tell me one of your favorite family time activities in the comments, and you’ll be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card (courtesy of BlogHer).

Can’t wait to hear about what your family loves to do together!

Be sure to visit the other participating bloggers’ reviews on the BlogHer.com special offers page (you have seven chances to win!).

If you haven’t signed up for Juicy Rewards yet, you can earn a free rewards point after you set up your account. Here’s how:

1. Go to http://www.tropicana.com/
2. Set-up your Tropicana Juicy Rewards account
3. Visit the “Enter Codes” page within the site and get started with:
BLOGG-HER11 *
*This one-time use code is valid for new accounts ONLY. Must be entered within 6 hours of creating your account.

You can find more information on the official site, and here’s a link to the official rules.

This giveaway is now closed.

Filed Under: BlogHer Reviews

Winners

2 May 2010 by

Hey everybody –

Here are the winners of I Will Carry You by sweet Angie Smith:

8 – Mary (comment on 4/30 at 2:47pm)
164 – Melissa O’Connor (comment on 5/1 at 8:03am)
216 – Sarah (comment on 5/1 at 7:35pm)

Winners, you’ll have an email from me very shortly about how you can claim your book.

Please remember to keep Angie and all of the Nashville-area folks in your prayers.

Love,
Me

Filed Under: Giveaways
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