My Week on the Web

I haven't been on the computer much the last couple of weeks due to the beautiful weather and a little bit of overtime. Here are the few sites that did peak my interest when I did have time to just "troll":

Two years ago I declared that I was done with the Bad Boys in my life. But where are all the fabled Nice Guys? I completely agree with this editorial, it seems that the bad boys are always willing to show their interest (on a consistent basis), so get over your butterflies Nice Guys and step it up!


Post like this really make my blood boil. I write my poetry for the joy of writing it and occasionally as an urgent release. I'm not sure who this contributing writer is, but her haughty attitude that there is no value in the part-time poet that wasn't privileged enough to attend an Ivy League school just brings me to tears. Granted I don't write with a political agenda (which according to her own words suggests I am not fulfilling any responsibilities as a poet), I write philosophically, hypothetically, theologically, and from the heart. Any small aspirations I may have ever had of being recognized by the poetic community have basically been crushed by this woman's editorial, but that's okay, I don't need recognition. I am happy enough when my friends tell me my writings have touched them in some small way and with just producing something creative in general :)


Sis posting a comment on Facebook referring to this video (the comment question of the day, in particular) got me into a little hot water (funny how the person that was irked by it was upset because he had to admit that he was exactly where she said he would be). We seriously can't get enough of this guy though. Every single episode has us rolling! Especially the one where the guy gets owned by his shoes.


I have our lodging reserved for our trip to Yellowstone this summer! Bug is a little nervous about staying and hiking around on top of a collapsed volcano, but we have been reading an online magazine all about the neat things we can do while we are there, 99 things listed to be exact. It has been a big help with planning our itinerary and figuring out how much to budget.

My Week on the Web

Most of my last couple weeks surfing the net have involved shopping for catcher's mitts (yep, softball season is here!) and watching how-to videos on DIY (I'm hoping to tackle my drywall project in the next couple weeks). I did find a few interesting tidbits along the way though:

Green Sex? Ok, I have seriously been living alone way too long. It is an interesting concept though, sex to save the environment.

NASA on Mars This is going to really reveal my inner geek. I admit it, I'm a geek at heart. The first link explains the amazing technology that NASA has. Not only is it amazing, but a little scary in some regards too. This stuff is being put to use right now. Maybe I've watched too many sci-fi's but after reading that I suddenly had visions of a small little HAL running rampant on Mars. Anywho, I digress, the whole reason you need to read that article is so that you can understand this next article a little deeper. I'm sort of glad that our dear little Endeavor isn't gathering samples to bring back. While neat to look at I have visions of it turning us all into Ompah Lompah Blueberry Sandwiches

Keeping House This blog post sums my perception of housekeeping and the unreal expectations of myself and society on a working mom. My house has never been in a completely organized, immaculate, ready for company at all times state. I have kids, I hate housekeeping, and I enjoy doing the activities that fulfill me. I would rather spend my time enjoying time with my children as they grow up rather than chase them around with a dust pan. Of course, I also hate total chaos and disarray, so I begrudgingly do the chores anyway (just don't expect me to be in a good mood while I do... there are just so many other fantastic things to be doing!)

When I was younger I used to find garden Gnomes to be rather creepy. However, I think I would enjoy going to see this Gnome, especially since it's at one of my favorite reflecting spots, Reiman Gardens.

My Week on the Web

Every week Hilary over at The Smitten Image posts an interesting array of her favorite blogs for that week. I get a big chuckle out of quite a few of those posts and others have challenged me to think a little deeper.

I admit, I have way too much idle time on my hands during the week.

But reading blogs and other entertaining articles helps me to pass the time while I'm trying to look busy when stuck at the office with no work on my desk (Speaking of which, isn't it about time you had your car serviced?). And it's a lot easier to hide than say a book or knitting.

I thought it would be fun to take an occasional look at what exactly it is I peruse on the Internet throughout the week. Although I'm sure I can't hold myself to be as dedicated as Hilary to a scheduled format. You all know the free-spiritedness of my thought process... it's just not gonna work.

So without further adieu here are the articles and blogs that caught my fancy this week:

Foursquare Has anyone joined this yet? I am thinking it could be fun and a great advertising tool, but how does one guard themselves from stalkerish type people? I will admit, I am not very keen on being followed around town by people that I don't want to keep company with (the ones I do want to keep company with are an entirely different matter however).

Stop and Smell the King Tenderloin The name of this article made me think of a tenderloin quest a friend of mine has been on for several years, sadly that thinking was way off track. It was interesting to read an outsiders view of our state. While I didn't learn anything new, it did make me think of a few towns I haven't visited in a very long time. Another friend of mine is on a quest with his wife to visit every county seat in our state. I wonder if I can convince him to share his stories in a travel blog?


MentalFloss is one of my all-time favorite websites. This article peaked my interest as I have been suffering from a terrible bout of insomnia for the last week or so. I'm glad I found a little relief with a warm bath and glass of wine a few nights ago, maybe I should try that again tonight. Sounds much better than slug entrails!

Mentos Gum I love this commercial on so many levels. I spent quite a bit of time on the Mentos website trying to get the link to this commercial to work. It wouldn't play for me, but I was able to find it on Youtube instead.

Bed of Nails Poetikat Kat Mortensen has done it again, another poem that strikes to the heart. I love the visual aspect she has given this poem, making each line strike like the nail it is.

Yellowstone Valley Inn I am seriously considering taking the kids to Yellowstone for our summer vacation. The cabins at this inn are calling me. The area looks beautiful and the price just may well fall into our budget. does anyone else have any other suggestions to make the trip affordable and memorable?

And the Angels Sing Japanese I developed a love for Glenn Miller back in 9th grade thanks to an amazing Band Instructor. Every year, around late fall to early winter just when marching band would end and concert band would start, I pull out my jazz and Big band cd's. You have to be a band geek or a lover of the big sound to understand why I found this both humorous and wrong on so many levels. I do have to give her credit for the attempt and the courage, but man, they don't even have a clarinet. Miller himself added reeds in the late 30's.

So there you have it, my small amusements and entertainments for the last week. I hope you enjoyed my randomness.