Monthly Archives: December 2008

Sandra Lee’s Kwanzaa Cake: this time with VIDEO

So BuzzFeed picked up on Sandra Lee’s terrible Kwanzaa cake that I complained about in February.  However, they have video!!! I’m still nauseous.

2 Comments

Filed under Food for Thought, Holidays, I hate Sandra Lee, Uncategorized

UNTEREKKIE AWARD PRESENTATION: J.G. MELON’S

Much like eating at JG Melon’s in the first place, I’ve put off presenting the Unterekkie. Also, I don’t have photoshop on my Mac and I don’t have access to my work PC because… ummm… I don’t work anymore. So … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Food for Thought, I have excellent taste in burgers, Mike, Uncategorized, Unterekkie Winner, Winning

The fam listened to A LOT of Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack this vacation

Great movie.  Killer soundtrack.

Leave a Comment

Filed under Movies, Music, Uncategorized

Short, but Important: Republican Reading List

I think there is some essential reading this time around: Erick Erickson on Rebuilding the Party: The Technology (a MUST read) Excerpts from Governor Jindal (LOVE him) and Speaker Gingrich (LOVE him) on Face the Nation.  They discuss the results … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Reading List, Republican Propaganda, Tech Porn, Uncategorized

If my kid looked like that, I’d probably toss it too…

;-) (Via Bits&Pieces)

Leave a Comment

Filed under Birth Control, Daily Reminder NOT to Have Children, Notsobeautiful People, Uncategorized

I saw this on The Corner and threw up a little in my mouth

Courtesy of Michael Kaiser from the Kennedy Center: While government bailouts are being offered or considered for financial institutions, the auto industry, homeowners, and so many other needy and worthy sectors, one group is quickly and rather quietly falling apart: … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Bailouts, High Arts, Republican Propaganda, Uncategorized

If you ever came to my house for a sleepover circa 3rd to 7th grade, this is for you

I seriously love Troop Beverly Hills.

2 Comments

Filed under Cookies, Movies, Tales of my childhood, Uncategorized

If only Riggins were there, my life would be complete

I’ve been watching a lot of Friday Night Lights this vacation and needed to share my favorite exchange of Season 1 with you all. Coach Taylor: Sunday. Big championship game. How you feeling? Matt: Good, I’m feelin’ good. Coach Taylor: … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Friday, Great TV, Tim Riggins, Uncategorized

I’m having trouble blogging

I have a 6 pound toy poodle licking my hands while I type.

Leave a Comment

Filed under Super Cute, Trouble, Uncategorized

Really quickly, on the Yankees

I realize, I haven’t commented yet on the Yankees’ acquisition of Sabathia, Burnett, and Teixeira and I probably should. In times like these, I turn to my father.  Now, my father is the reason I’ve been a Yankees fan my … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Baseball, Secondhand Embarrassment, Uncategorized, Winning, Yankees

Even the kazoo version makes me think of Mariano Rivera

One man.  Four kazoos.  An awesome rendition of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.”

Leave a Comment

Filed under Metal, Music, Uncategorized, Yankees

Post-Holiday Republican Reading List

Not a shabby list: Joel Stein has learned that conservatives love America more: But I’ve come to believe conservatives are right. They do love America more. Sure, we liberals claim that our love is deeper because we seek to improve … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Christmas time, Reading List, Republican Propaganda, Uncategorized, Working Out

For those keeping score…

I’m undefeated in Unterekless family games this holiday. First ever game of Carcassone?  I win. First game of bumper pool in about a decade?  I have a decisive win over Married Brother. Second game of bumper pool?  I win in … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Family, Married Brother, Opportunity to See My Family as Normal by Comparison, Uncategorized, Unmarried Brother, Winning

Tonight I’m celebrating Hanukkah with New Sister

Except it’s actually just Hannukah light — brisket, latkes, and umm… one candle that we’re going to use to “represent” all eight. more about "Tonight I’m celebrating Hanukkah with…", posted with vodpod

Leave a Comment

Filed under Uncategorized

Official Merry Christmas to All!

Leave a Comment

Filed under Christmas time, Holidays, Music, Opportunity to See My Family as Normal by Comparison, Uncategorized

Welcome to the Chicagoans!

Married Brother and New Sister are about to arrive, here’s a little “Welcome” tribute: (Via Bits&Pieces)

Leave a Comment

Filed under Chicago, Family, Married Brother, Uncategorized

Happy Christmas Eve, Everybody!

Leave a Comment

Filed under Bono, Christmas time, Music, Uncategorized

End of Year Thoughts from Three of My Favorites

Mark Steyn See the USA from your Chevrolet: An hereditary legislature, a media fawning its way into bankruptcy, its iconic coastal states driving out innovators and entrepreneurs, the arrival of the new Messiah heralded only by the leaden dirge of … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Reading List, Republican Propaganda, Uncategorized

You know what’ll put a smile on your face?

German guys singing “Hit Me Baby, One More Time” a capella.  (It’s “Schlag Mich Baby Noch Einmal” in case you were curious!)

Leave a Comment

Filed under Music, Teutonic Warriors, Uncategorized