Why is it that just when you find the perfect bra…. the one that fits comfortably, provides good support, doesn’t slip off the shoulders, offers a nice shape (rather than rocket boobs), in a wide range of colors…
…why is it that just when you need to order a new one you find out that Victoria’s Secret has stopped making them! And without warning!
I hate you, Victoria.
And yes, I looked just like this in my bra.
I know I’m a little late – but here is how I spent my Halloween.
Traveled to Salt Lake on Thursday, where I indulged in 1/2 of a Judge Brownie, a Chicken Tostada Salad at Cafe Rio, and made a Halloween cake with Ashley.
Turned out cute, didn’t it?
Friday afternoon we headed to my mom’s “cabin” near Fairview, UT to spend the next 24 hours with my mom & Bart, and my kids/their families. The cabin is actually a very beautiful and spacious log home built almost entirely by Bart. He’s a manly man.
I think my entire condo would probably fit in the upstairs loft. It’s really lovely. And my mom had decorated the loft so cute for the party.
We saw several of these deer. They’re beautiful animals, but we’re not happy that they devour every plant my mother tries to grow (except the lavender).
After the mandatory family photo shoot (those pics will be in another post) we got into costume and started the party.
Three of us were witches, but my mother costume was, by far, the best. The teeth made her talk funny 🙂
Kennedy was a vampiress.
Emily was the Little Mermaid… here, wrapped as a mummy by her Japanese dad.
The “mummy wrapping” contest was the big hit of the night. Each team had to wrap each other fully and quickly.
Emily and Brandon won – but Marie & Jennifer, Kennedy & Bart made valiant effort.
After a game of pumpkin bowling, costume parade, dancing to the Monster Mash, and distribution of prizes, we were ready for cake. But first, a group picture.
After cake, it was story time. I read the girls a really cute book called Room on the Broom. Then we tucked the girls in their sleeping bags for the night…
Next morning we were greeted with a wonderful hot breakfast. The guys did guy stuff (I don’t know what it was) but the girls decorated pumpkins with felt eyes, noses and mouths that Ashley and I had created, and the women crafted decorations out of wood, glitter glue, paint and glass beads.
Then it was back to Salt Lake for trick or treating!
How did you spend your Halloween?
I know you were expecting Halloween pics – and they are coming. But today is Clean Out Your Fridge Day (really!) and I just couldn’t pass up posting about it.
According to the folks at Practically Edible, this weird idea for a holiday was started in 1995 by the Whirlpool company.
Here is the evidence of my participation.
Although I have only been home about 1 week during the past month, and my fridge has not been fully stocked since I returned, I was still able to find and clear out some icky stuff.
So a bit of nastiness, but all in all not too bad. I’ve seen (and had) worse. At least all my veggies were still fresh.
So go clean out your fridge – or at least open the door and inspect it. Then come tell us about the most disgusting thing you find.
We’re waiting!
As only he can, Stephen Colbert gives the Report treatment to the detention by Mormon church security of a gay couple after they shared a kiss on the cheek while walking through the plaza.
Enjoy. Unless you’re LDS and homophobic… then I advise you to NOT watch 🙂
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Write up in the SL Tribune indicates the show got permission from the church to film on the property…. but they didn’t specify they’d be shooting a parody of the “kiss incident”…
I’m finally back from my 20 day stay at a hotel, followed by 7 days in Salt Lake (pics from Halloween party to follow soon).
I returned home to newly installed tile and this lovely vanity (travertine top/bowl) in my bathroom:
It feels good to be home.
Since I’m still living out of a hotel (though, thankfully, at the much more comfortable Hampton Inn now), I’ve been eating out a lot. Here is my exciting recap and review of my meals (possible 5 clams).
Panera Bread I really like this cafe and have eaten here several times. I usually get the “Pick 2” special, where I get a bowl of soup or a salad with 1/2 a Panini (and i always get the same Panini… first one I ever tried. It was so good, I’ve never wanted to try another).
Broccoli Cheddar Soup 
Creamy Tomato Soup
French Onion Soup
Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
Chicken Bacon Dijon Panini
Claim Jumper – always has something good on the menu.
Organic Spinach Salad
followed by Whiskey Apple Glazed Pork Loin
Leftovers the next night…
Applebees – Ultimate Trio (appetizers). Totally unmemorable. 
In Utah, it seems like there is a hamburger joint on every corner. Here, it’s Teriyaki joints – with names like Sunny Teriyaki, Yummy Teriyaki, Joy Teriyaki, etc. Sometimes there is more than one on the same corner.
In fact, you can see by this map that there are 12 teriyaki places within a mile of my condo. Some of these little restaurants are better than others – and Yummy Teriyaki never disappoints.
Yummy Teriyaki (“I” on the map)
Beef Teriyaki with rice & salad
I’ve also partaken of a Subway sandwich, a chicken breast from KFC, tacos from Taco Bell, and a burger from Wendys. Nothing to write home (or a review) about.
What are some of your favorite restaurants/meals out?
Last night I was going to post a video showing idiot Glenn Beck comparing volunteerism to Maoism (this guy is such a moron), but decided I didn’t want to give him any voice on my blog.
Instead, I am giving voice to a newly released trailer for an upcoming film about the ballot initiative that eliminated same-sex couples’ right to marry in California.
8: The Mormon Proposition chronicles the religious beliefs and financial contributions that fueled Prop. 8, and it captures the national response that protested the measure. The producer was a journalist in 2008 who did a lot of coverage of Prop 8. When he left his news agency, he began working with the crew that made this documentary.
It makes me sad and angry all over again. But hopeful that change will still come – that compassion, a sense of fair play, and recognition of civil rights will win out.
And if you supported Prop 8, I really don’t want to know about it…. (unless you’re sorry now 🙂 ).
The documentary has been submitted to Sundance and other film festivals. You can read about the film and it’s makers here and read a blog by the director here.
This is the view outside my current home – a hotel room at Extended Stay Deluxe.
The reason I’m living in a hotel room is because my bathroom looks like this:
Since it’s my only bathroom, and both the toilet and sink are torn out, my insurance company has put me up in a hotel room since Sunday night. I’m not loving it.
Learned today they’ve located one leak, but have one more condo (top floor) to check and make sure there are no other sources. I’ll be here another week at least….
On the bright side, it will be great to have a mold and moisture free bathroom that smells fresh instead of mildewy. And I’m taking this opportunity to have tile and a new vanity installed when they put it all back together.
All I can say is thank heaven for home owners insurance! Have you ever had to use your HO insurance?
For those who don’t think our President deserved the Nobel Peace Prize….
I was born a platinum blond with annoyingly stubborn waves (which my mom loved, but I have fought with my whole life). I have had a love-hate relationship with my hair for over 40 years, and have prepared this retrospective for your viewing pleasure.
The ringlet years.
The awkward years.
The (in)famous “waterfall”
… which my mother insisted was really beautiful, but for which I was mercilessly teased (particularly by Michelle). You can see how happy I am about the response I got. Needless to say, I only wore it once
The rain gutter (and Gunne Sax) years.
The henna years.
The my-hair-is-long-and-I-have-no-idea-what-to-do-with-it years.
Quite abruptly my hair decided to be dark brown (all on its own). And very 8o’s.
The short years.
The perm years (scary).
The back to blonde years.
The purple month (Paul, what were we thinking???!!!).
The auburn years
The “I-forgot-how-much-work-short-hair-is-so-I’m-growing-it-out” transition
The bob years (with the use of giant velcro rollers and roller brush).
The embracing my inner wave (with the help of smoothing and scrunching products) years.
The wonderful FLAT IRON years. ÂÂ
I’ve finally tamed those waves with the help of Sedu and Chi!
Now don’t you wish some of these styles would come back into fashion? LOL…..