Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hershey Chocolate a Luxury

I love chocolate. Chocolate is yummy. It is a delight, but I've found a cure for my chocolate mania: high prices. The bad news is that it is getting worse.

When I go to the store, I've watched the prices climb to 35¢ and to 45
¢ and to 60¢ and then to 75¢. I think some have been at 89¢ for a while. Other bigger sizes have long been over a dollar. The problem is, and yes I'm giving away my age, I remember going to the grocery store and paying a whole nickle for a candy bar. What's more, that bar was bigger than anything sold today.

Now comes the news that Hershey is raising their prices by 10 percent to their wholesalers. That means our price is going up even more.

Sorry, but that makes my favorite everyday chocolate a luxury. As it is, I don't buy a regular bar unless it's on sale. I have never paid more than 50
¢ for it, and when I do, I shudder.

Woe is today for today Hershey Chocolate became a luxury I cannot afford.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Maddie the Dog joins the Ghost Hunters

I just love this. It started last week on the Ghost Hunters show and it continued tonight. Personally, I hope they keep it up every week from now on. In a paranormal TV first, Maddie the dog has joined the TAPS team.

This dog apparently spent the few months preceding her debut being trained in paranormal hunts. It's just fascinating. She is a beautiful dog and fun to watch. Jason and Grant, the TAPS founders, say she's doing great. I just think she gives us something fun to look at when watching the show.

Ghost Hunters was really the first paranormal show that I'm aware of. Many others have followed like Paranormal State, Ghost Adventures, and Paranormal Cops. The first, it seems like the show may actually outlive all of its competitors. Several of these other shows have had good runs, but have ended or are in the processing of shutting down. Only Ghost Hunters is continuing, and with two spin offs even (Ghost Hunters International and Ghost Hunters Academy).

With Maddie along for the fun, this could go on for much longer than anyone could have imagined.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Gain is not Gooder; it's as Bad as Bad Can Get

Have you seen this current marketing campaign for Gain Detergent where it uses a non-word, specifically 'gooder'? I am really upset about it because it goes against our education system. They are literally promoting the decay of our youth by putting out, and intentionally yet, a commercial that is improper grammar.

I called Gain customer service and they are getting complaints. They do have a rationale prepared to give, but it's not acceptable in my opinion.

I strongly urge anyone who believes that we need corporate operations to use better sense in and to take responsibility for their advertising. I just know kids will see that ad and the non-word 'gooder' will spread in mis-use.

Please call Gain Customer Service at:
1-800-888-4246. Voice your opinion and let's get this disrespectful ad campaign halted now!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Living Green and Katie Swee

Living green is more than a popular buzz word for the 2000's. It's a way of life that must be adopted in order for our planet to endure and even thrive as time marches on. Perhaps we won't know what the future holds, but certainly our children and their children will.

The problem for some is that living green sounds overwhelming. There are so many tips out there that it can make a person feel like doing their part is impossible, and that's why my number one tip is to simply the process. Most of us can't do everything. We might not have the financial ability to transform our homes to solar power and perhaps we are not physically capable of caulking the doorways and insulating the attic.

However, we can all do something. Recycle plastic bottles, turn off lights when leaving a room, unplug appliances when not in use, purchase environmentally friendly cleaning products, or any of many other green tips.

Take the complex out of living green and just do something that is within your capabilities. Something is progress; something is far more than doing nothing.

Finally, Katie Swee, where the heck are you? I've responded to your posts here and sent you an email, but no response. It was fun to hear from you; hope all is well.

Onward to the next period of light, or darkness, whichever the case may be!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Devastation in Japan

I watched in horror this morning the live pictures of the tsunami ripping through Japan. Not since 9/11 have I seen, live, such devastating pictures. It was witnessing unbelievable destruction. I sat spellbound by it all, my mouth agape at the site. My heart goes out to Japan for their losses.

The tsunami has had a much lesser effect on America. Hawaii has suffered minor damage and now the California coast is awaiting the tsunami. I live in California, and since about 10pm last night, the news has gone on non-stop, commercial-less. The late night news team stayed until 3am and the morning crew came in early. There's been no local news: it's all been the tsunami.

Just now they said that part of the valley is being evacuated as a precaution. Now that's getting too close to home, though no one really expects anything bad.

I just am so saddened and am still in disbelief over those live pictures. Those who watched know what I mean. The water rolled in, houses, cars, boats, debris on fire, all visible. Surely, it carried some of the 300 people that have now been reported dead in that region. What a terrible site to witness.

I had my last Pizza Hut pizza two days ago. I'm upset with the company; specifically, the local franchise that delivers to me. They do not value their customers, so I took advantage of the free pizza coupon they sent me and enjoyed an awesome pizza the other night. Now it's on to find another really good pan pizza. I was going to give Papa John's my business, but they no longer make pan pizzas. What's with that?

Again, my prayers to those affected by this dreadful tsunami. As Crescent City, California awaits the impact, I continue to watch, amazed at the forces at which nature reminds us of our vulnerability.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

I Do Love Laramie

Is it summer yet? It definitely felt like springtime at least here yesterday and today's forecast is for an even better day. It's my kind of weather right now.

I've been enjoying the DVD release of Laramie, season 1. It's not a perfect release, but I suspect it's the best that we'll get. This is my all time favorite TV series. Robert Fuller starred as Jess Harper, and it was just an exciting and dramatic western TV show. It aired for 4 years and should have gone on for more.

Hint of the day: If you have Win 7, check out the speech recognition program. It is imperfect, but it is fun to use when you want to give your typing fingers a rest. The more you train it, the better it becomes, but it takes patience to do the training.

Have a terrific Wednesday everyone!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Kings, Dogs, Logos, and Cheese!

The big sports news in Sacramento is all about the basketball team known as the Kings. To be honest I am not sure that I really care. The owners don't care about Sacramento, so we will see.

The dogs are sleeping, happy to be inside the house after being outside in the blustering winds. They just add some treats, which of course makes them even happier.

That's all for today. I am about to toss out two packages of American cheese because it expired today. I had bought a big family size Package for a good price, but I am not a big cheese eater, so there was a lot left over. I put it out on freecycle, but it is late, so I don't know if anyone will respond. I should have noticed sooner, darn it.

Now I'm off to write some fanfic and just relax and maybe watch some television.

Blustery Day with The Twilight Zone DVD Set

We're having a blustery day today, so the dogs are inside. They aren't fond of all that huffing and puffing from the trees on a day like this.

I read that the Garrido monsters have done, for whatever reason, the right thing and confessed about their dastardly deeds as respects Jaycee Lee Dugard. This will mean that there won't be a trial and that Jaycee and her children won't have to endure reliving their nightmares. It is truly time for them to be able to move forward in life.

Right now I'm watching The Twilight Zone set on DVD. I really love the extras but I am highly annoyed that there isn't a 'play all' feature for the actual shows. That is so frustrating. It takes so many steps to even get a show going. It's aggravating.
 
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