So, yesterday, Chris blogged about rude people, especially drivers. Well today it's my turn. My rant is about rude drivers and dare I say it, and sound rude, stupid drivers. Today was a day filled with bad and rude drivers. They were all ages, races, sexes, and even police. I was tailgated, almost hit, and apparently police don't understand how right of way works. So I believe that there should be some new driving rules. New rules for those seeking a licence and for those currently in possession of one.
New Driving Rules:
Teenagers- you cannot get a licence until you learn the following things:
to pull over to the curb to park, the middle of the street is not the right place to
offload passengers
texting while driving is dangerous and stupid
no more than 4 people in a car at one time, it's not a clown car where you try to fit 9 kids in a Kia
Senior Citizens- this does not apply to all seniors, there are some amazing older people in this world. This applies to all those who can no longer see the steering wheel, let alone the road. Yes it's a loss of independence, but I don't enjoy playing dodge the car all the time. Give up the licence. Please.
All others- Read your driving books provided by the state. Learn what right of way means
Blocking an intersection is rude, I know that you must desperately need to shave those 15 seconds from your drive time. But, guess what I want to get home too.
If you can't get through the light, wait, it's gonna change to green again real soon, I promise.
Tailgating is rude, keep it up and someone is gonna decide that they want a new car and make you a new front bumper, it will include parts of their rear bumper. Your insurance company will adore you.
This is all. It is probably very rude of me to be this way, but I drive with my kids in the car. I know the rules of the road, obey the speed limit. I like to think that I'm a courteous driver, but people are really starting to scare me. Remember, you aren't the only one on the road, there are others driving as well. So, be courteous, be aware, and take driving lessons. And, yes, I'm PMSing.
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Today's useless information: The alarm clock was not invented by the Marquis de Sade, as some suspect, but rather by a man named Levi Hutchins of Concord, New Hampshire, in 1787. Perversity, though, characterized his invention from the beginning. The alarm on his clock could ring only at 4 am. Rumor has it that Hutchins was murdered by his wife at 4:05 am on a very dark and deeply cold New England morning.
This tells me that he got what was coming to him. Maybe I should let my husband read this. I really hate all the times he hits snooze, at 440 am. Please, get up, there is a reason you set it for that time. GET UP!
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Last time there was no winner for word of the day. Sorry. Impuissant: weak, powerless
New Word of the Day: circumlocution
Have fun.
Answer in my comments, get it right I'll mention how smart you are next time I blog.
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Found this little gem on Judy's blog (sorry don't know how to do links yet Judy), my answers:
Famous People Meme —
Which famous person in each of the following categories would you like to meet?
Author — Nora Roberts and Anne McCaffrey
Movie Actor — Denzel Washington
TV Actor — Lauren Graham
Musician/Singer — Frank Sinatra
Historical Figure — Jesus
Fictional Book Character — Asheron and Simi (two for one)
Fictional Movie or TV Character — Lorelai Gilmore
What are your answers?
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!!
Happy Fourth of July!!!! Hope everyone has a great day, eats way too much and enjoys the fireworks wherever they are. We will be camping this weekend, and since we will be up on the Flattops, we may not see any fireworks :( But, we love to camp so oh well. In honor of today I'm going to post 3 things, a recipe for a great pasta salad perfect for a picnic and several pieces of Useless Information pertaining to the 4th of July and the founding of our country.
Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad
1lb cooked rotinni tricolor pasta
1-2 cups baby dutch potatoes, boiled, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
2 ears corn
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 bundle green onion
1 bundle asparagus
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 - 1 cup favorite Italian dressing
2 tbs parsley flakes
salt, pepper
2 tbs olive oil
slice zucchini and squash into 1/2 inch slices, trim onions and asparagus, cut pepper into big pieces, coat all veggies, except potatoes, with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until all veggies are tender, excluding the potatoes, don't grill them. Let cool, cut into bite size chunks, toss with all remaining ingredients and chill for at least one hour before serving. Enjoy.
Now as to last times useless info I really am shocked that neither Chris nor Judy commented. I would think that as writers they would be, well, shocked. When I told my hubby about the info, he said he has read plenty of books that had great covers and boring info. I was shocked by this, because I have only seen my hubby read a grand total of....4 books. We have been together 8 years. Seems strange that I, a voracious reader, would marry a man who thinks that a tool catalog is the greatest read ever. He was reading a book the first day I met him, that was back in 2000, in our almost 7 years of marriage he has read 3 books, self help books, he didn't finish them. I love that man, and I'm okay with the fact that he doesn't read. I just find it strange that I read SOOOOO much, and he reads SOOOO little.
Today's Useless Information: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe all died on July 4th.
I have nothing to say about that, well maybe a little something. Ummm, nope, I'm at a loss.
John Hancock was the only one of fifty signatories of the Declaration of Independence who actually signed it in July.
And once again ladies and gentlemen, our government at work. Can you say procrastination?
George Washington grew marijuana.
This one says it all.
Benjamin Franklin's peers did not give him the assignment of writing the Declaration of Independence because they feared he would conceal a joke in it.
Ben must have been one fun guy.
The winners for last times word of the day are Chris and Judy. I went with the obvious, and it was just too obvious. So this week I'm getting tough.
Word of the Day: impuissant.
So once again, the rules are simple, no looking it up online, it must be somewhere in your mind, and then post your answer in my comments section. You win nothing, except my adoration, oh and a mention on my next post. Good luck.
Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad
1lb cooked rotinni tricolor pasta
1-2 cups baby dutch potatoes, boiled, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
2 ears corn
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 bundle green onion
1 bundle asparagus
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 - 1 cup favorite Italian dressing
2 tbs parsley flakes
salt, pepper
2 tbs olive oil
slice zucchini and squash into 1/2 inch slices, trim onions and asparagus, cut pepper into big pieces, coat all veggies, except potatoes, with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until all veggies are tender, excluding the potatoes, don't grill them. Let cool, cut into bite size chunks, toss with all remaining ingredients and chill for at least one hour before serving. Enjoy.
Now as to last times useless info I really am shocked that neither Chris nor Judy commented. I would think that as writers they would be, well, shocked. When I told my hubby about the info, he said he has read plenty of books that had great covers and boring info. I was shocked by this, because I have only seen my hubby read a grand total of....4 books. We have been together 8 years. Seems strange that I, a voracious reader, would marry a man who thinks that a tool catalog is the greatest read ever. He was reading a book the first day I met him, that was back in 2000, in our almost 7 years of marriage he has read 3 books, self help books, he didn't finish them. I love that man, and I'm okay with the fact that he doesn't read. I just find it strange that I read SOOOOO much, and he reads SOOOO little.
Today's Useless Information: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe all died on July 4th.
I have nothing to say about that, well maybe a little something. Ummm, nope, I'm at a loss.
John Hancock was the only one of fifty signatories of the Declaration of Independence who actually signed it in July.
And once again ladies and gentlemen, our government at work. Can you say procrastination?
George Washington grew marijuana.
This one says it all.
Benjamin Franklin's peers did not give him the assignment of writing the Declaration of Independence because they feared he would conceal a joke in it.
Ben must have been one fun guy.
The winners for last times word of the day are Chris and Judy. I went with the obvious, and it was just too obvious. So this week I'm getting tough.
Word of the Day: impuissant.
So once again, the rules are simple, no looking it up online, it must be somewhere in your mind, and then post your answer in my comments section. You win nothing, except my adoration, oh and a mention on my next post. Good luck.
What Your These Fireworks Say About You |
 You are chaotic, inspired, and very creative. You're so creative, people don't really recognize your creativity. What's expressive for you sometimes looks like a mess. But you don't really care... you enjoy making your messes! |
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Pet Peeves
Pet peeves, there are so many. The biggest one for me is tailgating. That's right, I hate tailgaters. This morning, while driving to work, a lady on her cell, decided that I wasn't driving fast enough. So she proceeded to get as far in my trunk as possible. Didn't matter to her that there was a dump truck in front of me, we were going the speed limit, and if I decided to hit my brakes, she would be paying my repair bills. I leave for work early, I hate, hate, hate to be late. I want to get there 10 minutes early. So, when you tailgate, all that tells me is you are impatient and didn't leave early enough. That is not my problem. Stop riding my ass. And, when I tap my brakes, I'm being polite. I tapped them, I didn't slam on them like I really want to . So get a clue. That is my rant for today.
I decided that I wanted to add something to this blog. And, as I have a love for useless info, I thought I would share some each time I post. Just something that you might not have known and will more than likely have no use for in the future, unless you get onto Jeopardy.
Today's useless information: An estimated 2.5 million books will be shipped in the next twelve months with the wrong book cover.
info courtesy of The Useless Information Society
That's right folks, 2.5 million books. Talk about a publishing error. And, where exactly was that guy from quality control? I bet he was reading a book. One with a very HOT cover, and not so hot contents.
There was no winner for word of the day, although Chris does get partial credit.
Beau geste means a beautiful gesture. As in that was a beautiful gesture giving him your clothes.
New word for today : umpteen
Remember, no cheating, just try to wing it here. Post your answer to my comments section, and I'll post the name of the correct person next time. And, Chris, if you don't get this one, then there is something wrong with the world.
I decided that I wanted to add something to this blog. And, as I have a love for useless info, I thought I would share some each time I post. Just something that you might not have known and will more than likely have no use for in the future, unless you get onto Jeopardy.
Today's useless information: An estimated 2.5 million books will be shipped in the next twelve months with the wrong book cover.
info courtesy of The Useless Information Society
That's right folks, 2.5 million books. Talk about a publishing error. And, where exactly was that guy from quality control? I bet he was reading a book. One with a very HOT cover, and not so hot contents.
There was no winner for word of the day, although Chris does get partial credit.
Beau geste means a beautiful gesture. As in that was a beautiful gesture giving him your clothes.
New word for today : umpteen
Remember, no cheating, just try to wing it here. Post your answer to my comments section, and I'll post the name of the correct person next time. And, Chris, if you don't get this one, then there is something wrong with the world.
Your Score: Much Ado About...
You scored 26% = Tragic, 50% = Comic, 37% = Romantic, 30% = Historic
You Scored Much Ado About Nothing! First published in 1600, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most enduring comedies, and probably his most performed to this day. Much Ado About Nothing tells the story of two pairs of would-be lovers and the hysterical events that happen surrounding the wedding. As Claudio and Hero prepare to marry, Don Pedro and his friends, bored with the length of preparation time, take it upon themselves in the meantime to play matchmaker to Benedick and Beatrice, two sharp-tongued would-be lovers whose love for each other is masked by the "merry war of words" in which they are engaged that both of them are too stubborn to lose. Based on your results, we believe you to be a quick-witted, light-hearted romantic who is probably very charming and charismatic. While your stubbornness may sometimes get the better of you, we are confident that you always eventually come to your senses and do what's best. You probably have a lot of friends and we like you too!
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