Saturday, December 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
turkey with a side of nuts
Monday, November 24, 2008
my hero
His answer....?
pictures I could find of the ladies in question.
...he does, after all, read this blog...
written and posted by Rachel at 10:44 AM 5 comments
Friday, November 21, 2008
ummmmm....
written and posted by Rachel at 5:01 PM 3 comments
tagaliciousness: blogging, Social networking
Friday, November 7, 2008
the bean crop
Thursday, November 6, 2008
ooops
I think I might be a little too last minute with some of these nablopomo posts...
written and posted by Rachel at 11:59 PM 0 comments
tagaliciousness: blogging, silly, Social networking
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
9 months of rain!
written and posted by Rachel at 10:31 AM 3 comments
tagaliciousness: Children, family, out and about
Monday, November 3, 2008
film cheese
Do you have a favorite cheesy movie...? When I say cheesy movie, I mean so dorky you don't like to admit to people that you like it. It probably is one that you watched as a child before you had the ability to discern bad acting, terrible special effects, impossible 1960's hairstyles, etc.
I personally have two...
The first is Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959). I think the acting is good in this movie but the special effects are laughable by todays standards. A really good part, though is the score by Bernard Herrmann---this guy lends an ominous tone to any movie. But the embarrassing fact is, that when I used to watch it as a child, I had a huge crush on Pat Boone. Yes I said Pat Boone....but this Pat Boone not that Pat Boone. When I grew up I developed a (still-going) crush on James Mason....maturity has its advantages.
written and posted by Rachel at 12:48 PM 2 comments
Sunday, November 2, 2008
mother dearest is to blame
written and posted by Rachel at 3:30 AM 2 comments
Saturday, November 1, 2008
what the heck....
written and posted by Rachel at 12:12 PM 2 comments
tagaliciousness: blogging, Social networking
Monday, October 27, 2008
my mature readers
A little update on the guy that sent me those emails...
I wrote him the following email:
Hi Xxxx,
I hope everything is going well with you.
I was wondering if you might remove me from getting the forwarded emails? Thanks so much and a pleasant rest of the week to you.
Rachel Xxxxxx
This was his response:
Wow. I am sorry. I have a friend named Rachel Xxxxxxxx that asked me to forward some of these emails. I hope they did not offend you. I don’t even remember who you are.
I am sure that was supposed to make me feel better. ha.... ha.... ha....
I just have to say shame on you Rachel Xxxxxxxx, whoever you are, for requesting those emails... you give the rest of us Rachels a bad name...cheesy pun intended.
written and posted by Rachel at 12:25 PM 6 comments
tagaliciousness: diatribe
Monday, October 6, 2008
new mow knee uh
You would
And now enjoy
Just a friendly little hint...you might need to turn the volume UP!!!
written and posted by Rachel at 1:36 PM 5 comments
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
idiom
Well I thought homeschool was going okay, but this morning Anthony asked me what language Archibald, from veggie tales, speaks.
When I told him english, he said
"eng...what?"
As Anthony's teacher....should I be worried?
written and posted by Rachel at 11:11 AM 4 comments
seriously!
written and posted by Rachel at 10:47 AM 2 comments
tagaliciousness: Social networking, Weblogs
Monday, September 15, 2008
no hay problemo
written and posted by Rachel at 6:22 PM 5 comments
tagaliciousness: Children, family, organization, silly
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
idiot's guide to teaching
I am now embarking on year two of irrevocably ruining my son's academic career.
Otherwise known as:
Rachel does homeschool.
The program that I am doing consists of classes three days a week with an actual teacher with actual brains. He is taking creative writing, beginning piano, and beginning drawing. I am not sure...but we may be a little heavy on the creative side.
written and posted by Rachel at 1:01 PM 6 comments
tagaliciousness: Children, organization, out and about
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
extraordinary procrastination: beyond the call of duty
written and posted by Rachel at 12:50 PM 8 comments
tagaliciousness: blogging, organization
Friday, August 29, 2008
pointless... for now
written and posted by Rachel at 11:06 AM 4 comments
tagaliciousness: amigos, blogging, book love, organization, Social networking, Weblogs
Thursday, August 28, 2008
AAAAAaaaaaaahhhhhhhh...........
I don't want to name names...they will keep their protection of anonymity...I will protect the guilty..I shan't point a finger at the criminal.
Serious heart attack time.
This is my lifeline....
I know you are not supposed to have favorites but my laptop is my favorite child---no contest!
- talks back to me
- wants me to taste food it thinks is disgusting
- leaves its dirty socks stashed everywhere (not limited to the kitchen table)
- asks to share my food
- huffs and puffs at me when I ask it to do something (okay sometimes it will do this...but it is so cute when it is rebellious)
- begs for food and water after a beating and prolonged confinement (just kidding...don't freak out...I would never do that to my laptop)
written and posted by Rachel at 9:34 AM 7 comments
Friday, August 22, 2008
cReAtIvE bUg
a cute little footer. Now this is where the pilfering I mentioned before, comes into play. I saw this idea first on MamaGeek's blog and thought it was so neat.
The opportunity to work on my second site came from Jeff Tovsen, owner of Tone Deaf Guitars. He needed a website, so I fibbed and said I could build it...
~This is a new section that I am adding to my blog pages. You can find it under "creative bug" in my navigational tabs. I will update whenever I add more work.~
written and posted by Rachel at 10:04 AM 11 comments
tagaliciousness: blogging, organization, Social networking, Weblogs
Thursday, August 21, 2008
nine
- I love his laugh and smile. It is contagious. To hear him laugh, you instantly have to start laughing too.
- I love that we have the same twisted sense of humor.
- I love that we both feel the same way about what we want for our children
- I love he provides for me. And that I can trust him in that.
- I love his strong work ethic and that he is respected for it by others, as well.
- I love, and am proud of his musical talent.
- I love when he takes the kids out of the house to give me break and focuses solely on them the whole time---I love the memories that he is giving them.
- I love his culture and the goodness and richness that it brings to our life.
- I love when we met, how special he made me feel everyday---I love the memories that he gave me from that time.
written and posted by Rachel at 2:24 PM 5 comments
tagaliciousness: Edgard
Monday, August 18, 2008
it's all in the perspective, my dear.
You take some pictures.....
...send them to your husband, and make him think that you plunked down his hard earned money on some unneeded and expensive new toy for the children.
written and posted by Rachel at 5:10 PM 6 comments
tagaliciousness: Children, Edgard, family, out and about, silly
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
what do you think it is?
Thank you Michelle.
written and posted by Rachel at 5:19 AM 6 comments
Monday, August 11, 2008
phlegmatically yours
Today is the big day for my x-ray. Of course, the hope is that the gray, cotton-candy looking substance, which unceremoniously invaded my lungs, has taken it's leave of me. Honestly, without going into too much detail, I really haven't been as "productive" as I think I should in getting rid of this gunk. I don't really know what is next, though. I took a strong three day antibiotic that stays in my system for ten days---I am only on my sixth day, so I suppose I should try to be patient for the remaining 4 days. It is just hard knowing that there is a foreign invader in my body. In the past I have taken kindly to foreign invaders...I ended up marrying the last one I came in contact with. Of course Edgard doesn't make me all phlegmy so that could be why he is still around. This current invader is a little less pleasant. Although, having pneumonia garners me more sympathy than being married to Edgard does---so I guess that is sort of a bonus. Other than that I would have to say that having Edgard is better than having pneumonia.
written and posted by Rachel at 9:13 AM 5 comments
tagaliciousness: Edgard, out and about, sickness, silly
Thursday, August 7, 2008
pneumonia and me
Too late.
One really nice thing that has come out of it was this beautiful and romantic bouquet.
This has been interesting, though. I have found that with a little
I could add that to the list of reasons to have pneumonia.---that it will make your husband change the sheets! But, I guarantee that if you have a black set of sheets, no matter how deeply hidden in your linen closet, he will most assuredly dig those particular ones out and use them. Bye bye blue toile sheets, hello shroud-like manly ones. By the way, love the sheets honey, thanks...you know I am only teasing, right? Please change them again sometime.
written and posted by Rachel at 8:49 PM 4 comments
tagaliciousness: Children, Edgard, organization, sickness, silly
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
some little bug is going to find you sometime.
I was trying to figure out which part of my thrilling Dr.'s visit I should tell you about.
Then there was the part where I saw John Travolta's character from Love Song for Bobby Long in the waiting room. Well at about age 35 but he looked about as healthy as Bobby Long.
Or there was the fun moment after being jabbed and x-rayed and the waiting....
all the flipping waiting...
I was told that, after being in bed since Saturday, I was going to get the bonus of five more days of bed rest. Yipee! I truly hope the sarcasm hits you right between the eyes in that last exclamation. It is one thing to dream about being able to stay in bed when you are well, but quite another to actually have to when you feel like crud. But no worries...I have my survival methods.
But I think that the main thing that I would like to tell you about my visit today is how I got to find out I have pneumonia. But am I feeling sorry for myself? No Siree! Besides, wasn't it Kin Hubbard who said:
written and posted by Rachel at 4:54 PM 7 comments
tagaliciousness: Edgard, family, out and about, sickness, silly
Saturday, August 2, 2008
no secret rendezvous for this hot mama
written and posted by Rachel at 9:38 PM 5 comments
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
...we are all working parents...
this is very true...
....but they always, without fail, say: "away from my children." I know I am a bit biased, but my kids are really great and I don't have any desire to get away from them. Whenever I need a break, my husband will stay with them or even takes them out so I can have the house to myself (where I usually indulge in wild house cleaning sessions...what can I say...I'm an animal) or they go with Grandma, or my closest friend, Susie. They are not lacking for time away from me---nor I from them. I have also heard that they need to learn their independence. True. Don't worry, though, I have thought of that, as well. The transition to having a babysitter thrust into their lives while I work was so smooth they didn't even miss me.
Monday, July 28, 2008
my questions--your answers--and another question...
- What attracts you to the blogs that you like?
John says:
Insightful commentary, informed author, a topic I am already interested in, and (if you promise not to tell my wife this) if it is written by a beautiful woman that certainly helps. Hey, it is something that catches my eye and gets my attention.
Groovybabe says:
…subject matter, writing ability, visual look... that’s initially...
Mamacita Chilena says:
For me the blog either has to be a subject I'm interested in, or if it's not a subject that interests me, it needs to be very well written, and usually funny.
- What keeps you coming back?
John says:
Consistent posts, high quality, some humor.
Groovybabe says:
interesting content and interaction (someone who comments on my journal as well as me on theirs)
Ten Pound Club says:
Writing style is important. I also need to feel a connection. I enjoy seeing pictures. And I love your sense of humor--a huge draw!
- What detracts from one?
John says:
No consistency in posting!
Groovybabe says:
bad layout, cramped layout, lack of updates, someone who doesnt comment on mine...
- What makes you decide you don't like a particular blog?
Boring, a topic I am not interested in, author who doesn't seem committed to keeping up their blog.
Groovybabe says:
it is different each time. Sometimes I think if someone gets heaps of comments all the time, they probably wont be interested in me... if they don’t update I lose interest too.
On the other hand, Mamacita Chilena says:
Consistency isn't a factor for me since I have blogs on my Google reader. If they update I see it, if they don't, I don't lose any time checking.
Which brings me to another question for all of you who find yourself at three day blog more than once. How do you find your way back? Do you subscribe in a feed aggregator such as Google reader, bloglines or another? Or do you have me bookmarked in your favorites? Leave me a comment and let me know...and hey...if you haven't already...subscribe to me.
written and posted by Rachel at 12:47 AM 4 comments
tagaliciousness: amigos, blogging, organization, Social networking, Weblogs
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
interrogation
- What attracts you to the blogs that you like?
- What keeps you coming back?
- What detracts from one?
- What makes you decide you don't like a particular blog?
So speak up, comment...be heard.
I am very interested to know.
If you have been reading and you have never commented...then consider this your big chance.
I would love to hear from you.
written and posted by Rachel at 10:42 PM 5 comments
Friday, July 18, 2008
hot diggity blog
The whole blogging phenomenon is quite fascinating and the reasons for having one is varied. I have met so many people and been invited into so many lives and in turn invited others in. I have learned much in the past year and still have immeasurably more to learn.
- tenpounds said...
- That's a good question. It will be interesting to read what others have to say. I blog to have a place to put my thoughts--and to have the good fortune of meeting you!
- Shane Vander Hart said...
- I blog to share my thoughts on life, culture, news, politics, and theology. I think everybody is entitled to my opinion! I also enjoy the interaction when people comment. It helps me to be better read as well.
- Mamacita Chilena said...
- hmm, I used to blog to get things off my chest. Then when I realized other people were actually reading, sometimes I would blog to start interesting discussions or to try and see if other people were going through similar experiences. I guess my main motivations vary, depending on the day.
- LikeAstaR said...
- wait... your mom reads your blog? Wish mine did. Just kidding, she occasionally drops by. I started to blog to maintain relationships with family that lives far away, it has morphed into a more social network.. like you said.. no matter how "nerdy!"
- Gustogirl said...
- Pretty much the same reason you do, except I wish my mom would read my blog. If she does, she is a silent reader because she never comments.
Felicia said...- Yep, all that stuff you said is true. I like to keep a record of good things that happen so that the bad stuff fades away :)
written and posted by Rachel at 3:05 PM 4 comments
tagaliciousness: amigos, blogging, Edgard, silly, Social networking
Saturday, July 12, 2008
what is the point?
"Nothing."
I answer myself, you see.
Just like a real honest to goodness crazy person.
Nope...no point to blogging, except for the creative outlet, coupled with the satisfaction of seeing some proof that our nerdly existence is accepted...even if it's only by other nerdly bloggers like ourselves.
...you know...that reach out and touch someone, happy feeling that all of us social networkers get when someone "gets" us.
We haven't had that kind of acceptance since---well...since mom started reading our blogs on day one.
And that feeling, my friends, is what keeps us going.
Leave me a comment and tell me what is your main motivation?
Why do you blog...?
written and posted by Rachel at 4:37 AM 8 comments
tagaliciousness: blogging, Social networking, Weblogs
blog designing fool
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So I have finally unveiled my new blog (re)design.
What do you think?
If you are having trouble remembering exactly what it looked like before... here is a screenshot, taken shortly before I started fiddling with it.
You may have to click on it to get a better look.
go ahead
click...
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hee hee hee
Some of the new features are--
a custom header, as well as, less
so to speak...
---not literally...please.
Just a note: I use Firefox as my browser (I highly recommend it) and everything seems to be fine. After checking internet explorer (I highly recommend running, not walking, away from IE) everything seems to be visible there, as well. If you use another browser or system and find that you are not seeing three day blog in all of it's glory...please let me know what you use, along with the problem you are having, and I will try to fix it. I want my frighteningly pointless blog to be accessible to everyone---regardless of race, creed, or computer preference.
So now it is up to you to tell me, good or bad, what you think of the redesign. I am open to all comments, opinions, suggestions, and especially compliments. I don't even require them to be sincere...I take what I can get and I like it!
But honestly folks...I really am open to the opinions and suggestions...I am very interested in what visually appeals to the typical blog reader. What am I doing wrong...or right...or could do a bit better. If you don't speak up now then you will be stuck looking at this blog design for at least a year---or five minutes...
however long it takes to change my mind...
written and posted by Rachel at 3:11 AM 7 comments
tagaliciousness: amigos, blogging, organization
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
can you say procrastination?
Created by OnePlusYou
written and posted by Rachel at 10:02 AM 2 comments
tagaliciousness: silly
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
april fools??!?
~thanks to all the comments of support...and keep them coming...it gives me something to read while I muddle the design of my blog~
written and posted by Rachel at 11:40 AM 4 comments
tagaliciousness: amigos, blogging, organization
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
signing off....for now
Would that be a bloggatical?
Or a sablogital?
Whatever it is, I will miss you and I hope you will miss me and welcome me back with open arms if and when I return.
written and posted by Rachel at 4:46 PM 9 comments
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
everyday is mother's day here at three day blog
I know...
I don't even make sense to myself.
The other day my mother and I were having a deep, earth changing conversation when it suddenly turned to poetry.
I won't say that my mom changed the subject to poetry so that she could share her own poems but when she said "hey, let's talk about poetry...want to hear mine?"
...the conversation naturally drifted there.
I was a bit hesitant to listen, so I tried to hint as gently as I could with: "mom please don't read me any of your poetry...you know I hate that crap."
My mom, who always tried to teach me perseverance, replied "you are my daughter so you have to listen to it...in fact if you don't, I may just read you some of my short stories as well."
So as she started in on the first poem I tried to be a gracious listener.
I really and truly tried.
I am just a terrible person though.
The more emotionally distraught the poems were, the more they made me laugh. These were written in complete desolation of mind and spirit...they were hilarious.
I still say she asked for it, though.
I warned her.
I noticed there where some recurrent themes that showed up many times in her work such as: emptiness, heartbreak, vacant souls, mirrors---both unbroken and shattered, lost sanity. Oh the heartbreak of a soul shattering loss of sanity.
Well... you get the idea. But just in case you don't, I would like to give you a sample.
I would die for you. Perhaps I already have. Slowly selling parts of my soul, the pain is unbearable. I am in ecstasy. I am in hell. |
It goes on from there but I was laughing so hard at the first two lines that I couldn't breathe.
Let this be a warning to anyone who may want to share their poetry with me. Unless you are Edgar Allen Poe, I kindly say to you: shove it.
I tell you, my poor mom...she has to put up with a lot (with me being normal and all...hee hee...just kidding mom.) I ended up embellishing the poem a bit for her and even had her chuckling to herself about it.
Here is the first part of the poem once again but with my additions.
I personally think it lends something to it.
I would die for you. Perhaps I already have. wait.... let me check... nope... still here. |
Anyway to make a short story long she doesn't really share her poetry with me anymore.
Sometimes Moms can be weird that way.
written and posted by Rachel at 3:46 PM 3 comments