Monthly Archives: December 2007

Friends to sink your teeth into: a gingerbread village in Seattle

Posted on December 22, 2007 | 5 Comments

We had a family outing to the Seattle Sheraton to see the gingerbread village display. It was our first time. Here are some shots I thought my mom you readers might enjoy. You know, in case you don’t live nearby or don’t want to stand in a very, slow-moving line (“hey, it’s not Christmas unless you have to stand in a long line, right, honey?” DH made no comment, not counting the sighing and eye-rolling.).

img_3585-1.jpgLovely Russian village. Some people can’t seem to keep their fingers…hey! That’s my Kid!

img_3589.jpgAnother charming village scene.

img_3590.jpgI liked the hot air balloon, although I’d have a short ride given that I’d eat the floor out in about a minute.

img_3587.jpg Nice dragon, if you like chocolate dragons…

img_3588.jpgCool diorama with tiny gingerbread skiers. Ah, to break those legs….and eat them.

img_3591.jpgGiven the G-rated nature of the village, I was surprised to see the dead body by the house on this one.

img_3593.jpgMy favorite, the animals.

img_3592.jpgMighty owl looking for small toddlers as snack.

img_3594.jpgMy favorite guy. Isn’t he cute? I could just eat him up.

I could just eat him up.

The display, a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, is up until January 2, 2008. See it in person. It’s yummy.

[Hey, anyone notice the IRONY? Gingerbread, candy, juvenile diabetes?]

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The Snow Queen, a 4 year old’s theater review

Posted on December 20, 2007 | 5 Comments

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We went to a real theater on Bainbridge Island and saw a show called The Snow Queen. It had real people in it and puppets, so I didn’t get any Hot Tamales. I sat with my friend, Sally,* on the floor, up front with the kids.

The show was about a winter fairy or lady, I mean. She stealed that guy, the girl’s friend, so the girl looked all over the place for him and confused herself.

At first, there were hobgoblins spinning around and a giant mirror broke into pieces. I wasn’t really scared of them because I’m not afraid of anything.

My favorite thing about the show? I don’t want to tell you. Cuz it’s a secret.

I think other kids would like this show. They could go with me again.

*Names have been changed to…well…because we can.

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Dog saves elderly woman in snow.

Posted on December 20, 2007 | Comments Off

Here’s a hopeful, holiday story for you readers reader. Did you hear about the Jack Russell Terrier in this article?

A 91 year old neighbor delivering Christmas cookies slipped and fell in the snow, and although the snow berm hid her from view, the neighbor’s dog, Taz, had seen her from inside his house and barkedbarkedbarked as only JRT’s can do. His owner finally let him outside, and he led the owner over to the woman. Yay, Taz!! (I’m wondering if “Taz” is short for Tazmanian Devil, which makes perfect sense if you’ve ever known any JRT’s)

Nice, happy ending. Woman was quickly transported to the hospital, and her broken bones were tended to before frostbite set in.

I am not sure if this story should go under the heading of “another example of (wo)man’s best friend.” (Go, Taz!)

Or maybe, “no good deed goes unpunished.”

Or, more likely, “every now and then, a Jack Russell barks for a good reason.”

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Learn-A-Word Wednesday: wiseacre \WY-zay-kuhr\

Posted on December 19, 2007 | 3 Comments

noun:
One who pretends to knowledge or cleverness; a would-be wise person; a smart aleck.

Wiseacre comes from Middle Dutch wijssegger, “a soothsayer,” from Old High German wissago, alteration of wizago, “a prophet.”

We all know this word already (some of us being described as one…), but did you know that it comes from a word meaning “soothsayer”??

Hmmphf.

From now on, you should take it as a compliment.

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google+images=meme

Posted on December 18, 2007 | 2 Comments

I’m doing a meme. I don’t usually do them, but I don’t usually get them, either….. But when a queen hits you with one, well, eventually you have to do it or someone might drag you to a dungeon or something. No? I’m doing it anyway, even though I must say this was a pain what with all the searching, saving, uploading, etc. Sheesh!

The deal: search your answer on these in Google images and post the first (or first to make sense) one that pops up:

1. Age:
41drawing.jpgThis amused me because a) the HP 41C looks like a dinosaur and b) I’m pretty sure I had one.

2. Place you’d like to go:
images2.jpgLake Louise is even within driving distance, sort of, so I am aiming high.

3. Favorite place:
images3.jpgThis is Glacier Bay, Alaska. If you have never been, GO. I was lucky enough to spend an amazing week there kayaking and camping. However, seeing the place will ruin you for seeing other supposedly beautiful places.

4. Favorite object:
sst-fltr_large.jpgI’ve discussed this recently. Insta-hot rules. ‘Nuff said.

5. Favorite food:
images7.jpgChocolate souffle. Again, ’nuff said.

6. Favorite color:
images4.jpgThis image online had something to do with blue balls, so, yes, that is my favorite color……BWAHAHAHAHA!

7. Nickname:
images5.jpgI’m not saying, but I was surprised when an actual human resemblance popped up for my nickname. I’m not saying what the search word was. Anyone from college reading this would know, so that makes, umm, 0 people.

8. Birthplace:
images6.jpgHey, do all a ya’ll know this place?

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