Alright, a quick post after an absence of a few days. I am home recuperating after a total knee replacement. Here it is, by the numbers: 1 orthopedic surgeon, 1 total knee replacement 12 red roses 1/2 mile covered with my walker (a new word in my vocabulary is walkering--I no longer run, skip, trudge...

What a funny movie! Here are some of my favorite quotes from it and as always, be sure to add your own. Po: Careful, that soup is - sharp! [serving a noodle bowl to a customer into which he accidentally pitched a throwing star.] Po: Skadoosh! (This is my new favorite word)! Po: There is no charge for...

Well, I've been looking for some new ways to occupy my free time and opted for some creative solutions to keeping in shape (for the most part)! I found this one absolutely fascinating! Bog Snorkeling! Yes, racing through muddy water is just my thing.... I also liked this sport, polo has always been...

The newest installment in the 'Mummy' series will be here August 1. It's called 'The Mummy-Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' and looks like it takes place in a tomb similar to that of Emperor Qin's pottery army. I always enjoyed Brendan Fraser and his roles in 'The Mummy' and...

Yes, my fellow bloggers, I went 'shopping' again for a new fleur de lis wardrobe, and got caught up in the bargain hunting frenzy. Here is what I found for myself: I think they are rather appropriate, and they go well with my new hat: While I was at it, I found this throw for Sandi--actually...

Here is a last bunch of favorite quotes for you. As always, feel free to add your own! Belloq: How odd that it should end this way for us after so many stimulating encounters. I almost regret it. Where shall I find a new adversary so close to my own level? Indiana: Try the local sewer. Willie: There...

Yes, it is another cheesy post--literally. I decided to hire someone to remodel my bedroom for me, and this is what he did to it! That'll teach me to leave anyone else in charge! Mozzarella and cheddar everywhere! Here is what my chair looks like.... And he even went so far as to 'decorate'...

That movie is less than 3 weeks away! I know I plan on seeing it right away. Have you collected any of your favorite quotes from the previous ones? Here are a few to start you off--please add yours to the list, I know you have some! The more the better. Walter Donovan: Germany has declared war on the...

Everywhere I look these days I see dandelions. Several are wilting away in my kitchen, courtesy of my grandson, and I am reminded of the original meaning of the word. Dandelion comes from the French words 'dents de lion' which mean lion's teeth! Even a grubby, pesky little weed can have an...

Every once in awhile you have to change it up a bit and so I decided to redo my dining room and living room in one of my favorite things ever--chocolate.... Do you notice the painting in the background? I did it Jackson Pollack style with melted dark, milk, and white chocolate flung onto a masonite base...