Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The Art of Stickering

I am a huge fan of NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon. I remember a couple of years ago I saw these terrific wall stickers of Gordon and his #24 Dupont Chevy. It was so cool. I always thought it would make for an exciting wall piece. The best part about it is that it's a sticker -- easy on, easy off.

The art of wall stickering is growing, and that makes perfect sense to me. Just think how easy and inexpensive it would be to keep your child stimulated and happy by the use of wall stickers.
 

Wall stickers just make sense. No paint to worry about, and if you're child likes fluffy and pink this year, but tigers and brown next year, it's so easy to make them happy. Don't you remember being a kid and wishing your parents would paint your room a different color, or wanting a castle on your wall, or that favorite character?

I just think it's a process that makes sense. Of course, you have to make sure you have the right wall type and such, but, wow!

Go wall stickers!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Rex is Home!

Justice has been served! The little girl has little Rex back, and he appears to be okay. The teenager who stole him right in front of the child was just 13. He'll get a slap on the wrist, except I hope that his peers give him holy grief from now on. He deserves to serve some detention for upsetting that little girl and doing such an unthinkable thing.

Kids are precious and they just should not be abused and hurt like this. Okay, enough of the negative. Let's think about some good stuff, like making our kids rooms a special place. There are so many neat things we can do to make their rooms special.

I remember seeing a really terrific setup where curtains actually extended outward and formed a tent. This allowed kids to have their own secret place. It's just an awesome concept.

Something else I was looking at were beds. I'm partial to the racing car beds, but those fire trucks are cute, too. There's also the possibility of using a bed made of logs which can fit an old west or pioneering field. Some girls prefer that princess feeling, canopies and all.

For me, I like seeing the little ones smile as they play in their rooms, using their imagination in the process.

Oh yeah, that's what I prefer. Fun rooms and puppies who are safe at home with their child owners.

Monday, June 28, 2010

How Low Will People Go

I'm just boiling upset, and it's not because it was 104 degrees today, which followed 103 degree temp from yesterday, but from a news story on TV. A little girl with her puppy, Rex, was at the park, watching her father play soccer. Many people were there.

A teenager approached her, asked to pet the puppy, and then unclipped him from his leash and took off running to a waiting van. The little girl screamed which got a lot of people looking.

The police do have leads, but no arrest. Two news stations thus far have carried the story, showing the little girl, who just wants her puppy back.

What kind of a world are we living in? This beautiful little puppy was just snatched from this girl's arms, by a freakin' teenager.

Our society is so sick. This makes me ill. I just hope that there is justice. I do know that a higher power will eventually give that teen a lesson.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Doggie Love

It's Friday, and the living is easy. Well, it's not bad, but it could be better if we weren't endearing these high temperature days. Fortunately, yesterday and today we are benefiting a bit from the Delta breeze. We're still high 80's, low 90's, but the breeze keeps it fairly decent.

The dogs love it. On days like this, they love to be outside, chasing the squirrels and such. I almost forgot to feed them because the weather was so good. I've been feeding them earlier than normal so they aren't eating in the heat, which I just don't think is healthy.

Fortunately, a look from my youngest caught my attention and out I went, to their delight. They do like their food. It's not a natural dog food, but it's a food I've trusted for quite a while. Part of me would like to shift their food to something a tad healthier, but my oldest has a sensitive stomach sometimes, and she hasn't responded well to change in diets. I still think about it from time to time, however.

Speaking of Cassie, there she is. She just emerged from her dog house and her post-meal nap. Dogs are so cute, and my two just fill me with love.

Until later, have a great day.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Plays and Parts

Welcome to a very hot blog. Well, it's hot where I'm writing it from. Our comfortable spring weather has finally turned hot, low to mid-nineties. I want my spring back. Have I whined about that before? Probably.

I watched a show that featured Broadway play excerpts, all scenes that had been part of the Tony Awards. I saw some really fine performances. Art Carney was in one presentation, and I was really impressed by what he'd done.

I've also been some time looking around for some things for my car. Car parts are admittedly not my expertise, but there are some pieces I need to spruce up and keep my car in one piece. It's not easy to find seatbelt buckles and roof liner, especially when you aren't sure exactly how to buy it. At least I can research on the internet and learn a lot about it in advance of purchasing. Pricing is so important, too. There are certainly some great deals on the internet.

That was pretty much my day -- plays and parts, and heat, too!

Have a great morrow!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Scents Everywhere

Welcome to Friday, the end of another work week. Our temperatures indicate a very pleasant Father's Day weekend. I sure hope all the fathers out there have a wonderful time.

One of the things that has occupied my brain this week is the topic of scent, aroma, fragrance, and odor. It's not as simple of a topic as you may think. First, I read about how some top perfume brands are putting dangerous chemicals in their products which bring on complications like allergic reactions. It was shocking.

Then I was looking around for a decent home fragrance, something to make the place have a pleasant scent. Odor and scent products are numerous these days. My problem has been that they just don't last. I've used a number of these over the years and while I'm happy with the aromas produced, they disappear why too quick, no matter what the commercials say.

Hopefully, I'll find something that really works. I'm pretty skeptical now. There's only so much money you can invest before you give up. Suggestions welcome.

That's about it for this quick update. I'll be watching some NASCAR events today while also working on some SG-1 fan fiction. Have a good one!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Reality Contest Show Problem

Over the last couple of years, I've really cut back on how much of the reality contest shows I watch, and there's a reason for it -- the judges. I'm really sick of their insanity. Here's a prime example.

The one thing I liked about David Hasselhoff on America's Got Talent is that he listened to the audience more than anyone else. Now that the Hoff has been dumped by glove wearing Howie Mandell, there isn't anyone who takes up the audience's voice.

On tonight's show, Sharon Osborne put through this ridiculous act early on. The lady was nice, of course, but a) she could barely play the keyboard and b) she couldn't sing. Yet Sharon put her through. Thirty minutes later, a sharp, personable, entertaining young girl rocks the crowd and Sharon says no. She rationalized it with the girl wasn't ready yet. And squeaky, mis-playing funny lady at the beginning was?

I'm just sick of this kind of judging. Now we can't blame Howie. He voted her through. It was Sharon who got on her high horse and voted no, along with Pierce who is always cantankerous.

Still, the audience was screaming Vegas, and the Hoff would have responded. Sharon went deaf.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Monday Surfing: Scholarships, Reviews, Dogs

Welcome to another week at Orry's Orations, where the outside temperature is in the low 90's, and we're not happy about it at all. Where are those lovely 70 degree days? Please bring them back.

I've spent my morning working on some fan fiction, enhancing a story about Daniel Jackson's basic training experience, an unwanted but necessary experience for Stargate SG-1's archaeologist.

Then I spent some time surfing the web. Surfing around turned up reviews for last night's Tony Awards show, which was a change of pace for what we normally see. Leah Michele was the standout, and she wasn't even in a Broadway show. Go figure!

I also found a neat site for the dog version of an Amber alert. It's called Findtoto.com, and it looks neat.

So, it's been a productive day so far with writing and successful surfing for scholarships, reviews, and dogs.

Have a great rest of your day.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Sitting in Comfort

As I've been sitting here working on various things on line, my poor office chair is crying out to me to let it rest in its misery. I really do need a new one. The last one I bought was purchased about 12 or 13 years ago at Office Depot. I liked that chair, but it became unstable so junked it.

A friend of my sister's gave us one of their old chairs, which was okay and better than mine, but still had some problems. That's the one I'm using now, but one of these days, I'm really going to have to get a new one that is more secure.

Office chairs are really important when you spend a lot of time like I do at the computer. Ergonomics come into play here big time. Of course, then I run into that money issue again. Still, the day will come, out of necessity, if nothing else.

Now that I've whined about my chair, I see the wind is blowing mightily outside, and I think perhaps it's time for lunch. Hmm - the weather, furniture, and food, all in one sentence. It's been one of those days. :}

News, Games, and Knees

Happy Friday Readers!

I was up early this morning after a nice long night's sleep. I was hoping to turn on the news and find a peaceful resolution to a hostage situation that is going on not far from my home. A man has been holding his 16 month old cousin hostage as SWAT teams surround the apartment complex where he is. Everyone is holding their breath, praying that baby survives this ordeal. He says he's taking care of him, and he's been seen and heard. The family swears the man won't hurt the little guy. I hope they're right. It's been going on for three days now.

After news time was over, it was time for a little diversion. You know, games are good for keeping minds sharp. Of course, it's never a good idea to become consumed by them, but a game a day can do super things for your mental reflexes.

I made the mistake of doing some shopping yesterday. My knees are just horrid, but there was no one around to help bring the things in. I had soft drink boxes and cases of water. I'm still exhausted from it. I think that's why I slept so well last night. My body needed it, but my knees are just shot today. With their condition so bad anyway, it's not a good idea to really do this thing, but I was essentially without other options. You know how it is when you say, 'I think I'm gonna die now'? That's what it felt like when I finished yesterday. As it is, everything's scattered around the living room, where they are likely to stay for days.

Just typing this has made me tired again. Maybe I'll play another game.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Whitman Buys Primary

Now we know how much it takes to buy a California primary -- $71 million. Actually, it was $90 million, but the $71 mil was how much Meg Whitman used of her own money to buy voters. It's sad to think that money and negative advertising could buy votes, but it did.

She's prepared to spend another $150 million to beat Democratic candidate Jerry Brown. Brown once was the governor of the golden state. I didn't always agree with everything he did, but I liked his uniqueness and how he pushed away the perks of the job. Whitman doesn't have the guts to do that, but I'm sure she'd hire someone to pretend to be her and do so, if she could get away with it.

Brown isn't going to spend $150 million to win the election. He's off the map to an extent so I don't know if he has the backing to get another shot at the office.

Well, at least we learned what it cost to buy a state.

Tuesday Ramblings

Good morning, campers. Just a few ramblings before I open the windows to let some of that cool air in to circulate before the dang heat rises to spoil the fun.

I don't watch General Hospital very often anymore, but I just read that Vanessa Marcil is returning indefinitely soon. She played Brenda. Apparently, Maurice Benard has been advocating her return for a while, too. She's said to be right in the middle of all that goes on with Sonny, Jax, and Jason, and she's got a secret. D'oh! Like that's new.

I just don't get parents who think their kids are toys. Some crazy mom left a young kid to take care of an even younger sibling in heat that reached 100 degrees in the car. Frankly, she should lose her kids. This isn't news people. Kids are a precious commodity. Treasure them before they're taken away from you, one way or the other.

The auditions for So You Think You Can Dance have been pretty entertaining. The one thing I'm looking forward to when they get to the top 20 is no more screaming by Mary Murphy. I honestly think that did her in. What was a fun gimmick a couple of times way back when developed into an obnoxious habit.

The dogs are having a great time running around in this good weather. The squirrels love taunting them, too.

For those who have hopped in here, thanks for reading.

Monday, June 7, 2010

It's Monday!

Happy Monday morning. It was a very hot weekend for me. It's the first time this year I've turned on the A/C, but the fact that it was this late in June that I did that was a good thing.

The Pocono race proved to be full of fireworks, even though it had a long rain delay. I was crushed when my favorite, Jeff Gordon, ended up with nowhere to go and plowed into Kasey Kahne on the last lap. It was a bummer.

I've been moving video tapes around. I have so many of those things on hand. I wish I had one of those units where you can put in your VHS tapes and record it onto a DVD that is part of the same unit. The space I could save is absolutely incredible.

In the past, I've had some things transferred professionally. It's a very handy and easy way to convert precious items recorded on a video tape, but it can be an expensive proposition to do such a thing. Still, the product received back is always top notch and so easy to store because DVDs are so much more compact.

My sister recently had a number of things put onto DVD as well, including old family 8mm films.  I use a company that has proven to be ultra reliable over the years.

Oh my gosh. I have the news on and just heard it was 93 degrees yesterday. I knew it was hot, but I didn't realize it had gotten that high. Now I understand why I was compelled to hit the 'on' button for the A/C.

Until later, have a good week!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Dogs, Squirrels, and Choices

Howdy everyone. We've had another weather reprieve, and I'm loving it. We went through May with sub-par temps, which meant lots of awesome days in the 70-75 degree range, versus 90+. They've been saying we'd be in the mid-90's now, but we've managed to stay in 80's instead. This means the dogs are having a great time outside.

I can't express the joy I get from watching my girls run and play outside. They have a lot of fun being taunted by the squirrels, which is a real hoot. With the longer days right now, they have more time to do so, too.

They were out this morning and then I let them in just to cuddle for a while. Then it was time for the them to eat. Because it's heating up, I'm feeding them much earlier in the day. As always, I'm feeding them Pedigree, which I feel is the best dog food for thing. Cassie has a sensitive tummy, and for whatever reason, she does best with this brand.

It's really hard to know what the best dog food is. There's a site that you can go to and read about how each brand does in terms of ingredients and such, but as it turns out, there's still a lot of mixed opinion. I think in part you just have to go with your gut on this one. I had to make a decision some time back on the brand simply because of how Cassie reacted to other food.

At any rate, they've eaten and are outside, roaming around and awaiting a squirrel to chase. They're just so cute!
 
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