google

well, they may be plotting to take over the world, but I do love that their business model is "do no evil". I really like thier news site, which is a feed of stories and images collected from the web.

check it out:

google news

Happy Thanks

Happy Holidays to all!! Thank you for visiting and for returning!!

visuals

Okay, the art gallery is complete, please check it out!

barefeet walking

Some awesome sunset pictures!!

posts from the coast

How Cool Is That!!!??!!!

Random Tissa

Tissa Rocks

Great snippets of conversations, cool pictures, a unique perspective on life, enjoy!

tribal

according to "my yahoo" this is one of the top emailed pictures of the day, you can clearly see why this is being passed around! :)

Beach life... it's the only life I know

For the best in central coast surfwear and gear, check out these guys - they have great stuff for gifts too!! Both are central coast small businesses, both support multiple sports and teams, and both have great stuff! These sites have plenty of information and eye candy too!

AzhiaziaM

Lost

Street Gang

Now this just cracks me up!! That's one badass elmo!



I'd love to give credit, but just received it in an email...

a few thoughts from fellow bloggers

http://www.ianwright.us/

http://www.blogger.com/profile/3813860



here are some funny pictures - wish I knew what was really going on!

http://silvagina.blogspot.com/

Veteran's Day

In honor of all the veterans who have served for us, and all of those who are risking and losing their lives today, I offer a link to a blog that has information on the fight in Iraq

Shadow Hawk

Great refrences

I have been using this site for many years now. Sometimes it is a little slow loading because the ad server seems to slow it way down, but it is a free site with great reference material, and I still use it frequently. If you are a word freak like me, it also has some fun sections just to peruse, like language translators and multiple language dictionaries, including ancient language! have fun!



Your Dictionary

update

Oh great blog masses forgive me, I needed a little time to digest recent events and deal with my physical life...but I have been researching like mad and am back to contribute to my virtual life.

It occurs to me that I have not previously posted anything about one of my favorite dailies

Television Without Pity - tv show recaps

so a few years back I got totally addicted to Big Brother, this was actually a good thing, as I was traveling extensively on biz and it gave me
a) something to talk about with 30-ish co-workers
b) something to look forward to (biz travel can be bleak)

A warning is that this is geared towards adults, comedic profanity but usually a good read.

Next I will say that they are a little snobby, both in the way they write about the shows they review and in what they choose to cover, sometimes banning shows before they have caught on, then refusing to bring them into the fold - this irritates me.

Lastly, it can be a bit confusing trying to figure out their nicknames for show characters.

So why the hell do you like'em, you ask?

There is some really great, witty writing going on there, and if you are tivo-less, forgot to set the recording, or just need to kill about 6-15 web pages of time at work, these are very thorough re-caps.

Elections

Much as I try not to only post political stuff here, it becomes
increasingly harder as the election approaches.

If you live in California, there is a critical senate race, the winner
will have a huge amount of influence over what happens to the coast of
California from roughly just above santa barbara to santa cruz.

Peg Pinard is the democratic candidate and has a long history of
preserving and restoring beaches.

Her opponent, a man who shamelessly uses the work of his parents as a
lie to appear a friend to to the Latino community, is very tied to the
Republican state and federal administrations and has intimated he is
open to offshore drilling.

Please vote for Peg and save our coast

http://www.pegpinard.com

this should keep ya busy for a while :O)

The site will ask you enter a name or user name, then it generates a word for each letter it is interesting what it comes up with, it described me very well, take it for a spin:

Achronym name generator


Clever twist, definately worth a chuckle - enjoy:

Caveliers for Kerry


Although my Spanish comprehension has declined to embarrassingly minimal, the pictures here are very striking:
Sillymuse

the power of a picture

this is so amazing, and also sad, but important I think

a mosaic of photos of those who have lost their lives in Iraq, it is very powerful, very moving and really is worth seeing, see the image here

Not humming a happy tune

I did know some of these facts, I did not know all of them. If you have friends, family or loved ones in our military or in Iraq in harms way, I am having trouble imaginging that you could feel very good about this.

Urge folks to think conservatively until we can generate less life threatening alternatives, and if you own one - why?

well...he is!

The elections are coming up fast, please, please, please do not vote for the current president and administration, click here to see several reasons why

What's in a name?

This is pretty cool, although I am not certain how truly extensive it goes. I will look up another few
references for comparison and post them as I go.

What's in a name - 20,000 names and their meanings

can you spare a time?

I used to do this every single day, and made it my homepage, but I guess over time and many jobs and moves later I eventually lost track and forgot about it. I was reminded today (thanks MS)

It pretty much couldn't be easier to donate to 5 good causes and you don't have to spend a penny of your own, just about 20 seconds of your day. Please help if you can.

http://www.thebreastcancersite.com

http://www.thehungersite.com

http://www.thechildhealthsite.com

http://www.therainforestsite.com

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

shameless self promotion

I have been working very hard on my online art presentation, and I need some love!

This site is to complete my masters degree thesis, so that if nothing else, I won't be $50k+ in debt for absolutely nothing...

Bare Feet Walking

Please visit and please comment! Thank you very much!

this is funny!!

This was posted on one of the news links off iwon.com. I'm thinking this was an interesting photo choice...looking at the headline. Or perhaps a conspiracy and we are supposed to think he is attacking this small child and that woman is actually quite distressed.... :O)

"Bush, Kerry Go on the Attack After Debate"

hear them

Despite what the President and current administration say, not all soldiers and their families believe they are fighting or dying for a just cause...

Real Voices

true colors, shining thru

The best thing about this article is that came from the Christian Science Monitor, which leads me to the happy conclusion that not all Christians are being duped by this President & Administration that has so shamelessly (& bordering on blasphemy) tried to deceive and manipulate good people by using a religious ideology and twisting it to their message - um, but I don't feel strongly about that or anything...

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/1005/dailyUpdate.html?s=ent

You should know Crazy Joe

Visit the Surf Lounge and chill central coast style

Things You'd Love to Say at Work, but Can't

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of shit.

2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

3. How about never? Is never good for you?

4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way.

6. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.

7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...

8. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.

9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying.

10. Ahhh... I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again...

11. I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.

12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.

13. I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't give a damn.

14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.

15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.

16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of

view.

17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.

19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?

20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.

21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.

22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.

23. And your crybaby whiny-butt opinion would be...?

24. Do I look like a people person?

25. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.

26. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.

28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?

29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.

30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.

31. I'm trying to imagine you with a personality.

32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.

33. Can I trade this job for what's behind door #1?

34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

35. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?

36. Chaos, panic and disorder - my work here is done.

37. How do I set a laser printer to stun?

38. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted paychecks.

rollin, rollin, rollin....

since:
10:15 am psd 9/28/04
to:
9:20 pm psd 9/30/04

we have had about 900 earthquakes in central california

23 over 3.0
200+ over 2.0

nerves becoming increasingly more rattled: PRICELESS

http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/quakes0.htm

Bush's Hometown Newspaper Endorses Kerry

From iwon news feed

Sep 29, 11:06 am ET

CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - The newspaper in President Bush's adopted hometown of Crawford threw its support behind Bush's Democratic rival, Sen. John Kerry.

The weekly Lone Star Iconoclast on Tuesday criticized Bush's handling of the war in Iraq and for turning budget surpluses into record deficits. The editorial also criticized Bush's proposals on Social Security and Medicare.

"The publishers of The Iconoclast endorsed Bush four years ago, based on the things he promised, not on this smoke-screened agenda," the newspaper said in its editorial. "Today, we are endorsing his opponent, John Kerry."

It urged "Texans not to rate the candidate by his hometown or even his political party, but instead by where he intends to take the country."

Bush spends many of his weekends and holidays at his Crawford, Texas, ranch.

The Iconoclast's publisher and editor-in-chief, W. Leon Smith, said the newspaper is sent to Bush's ranch each week. "But I don't know if he reads it," Smith said.

The White House brushed aside the endorsement. "I feel pretty confident about the people of Crawford and the state of Texas in this election," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said.

The Kerry campaign welcomed the move. "Those who know George Bush the best say it the best: John Kerry will restore dignity to the White House and provide the leadership needed to get America headed in the right direction," said Kerry campaign spokesman Phil Singer.

do you have wings?

I can't quite tell if this is actually for a real person or for the idea of his soulmate, but his words are very touching. I can think of many women who would be blown away to receive any one of the letters here.


http://lovelettersforanangel.blogspot.com/

Pennies from heaven

Do you pick up change from the ground when you see it? This site chronicles one persons adventures in coin collecting, pretty creative!

http://changequest.blogspot.com/

Agreeing with TV Guide & Rochelle Thomas

"Without a Trace
...But on to other things. I know I'm supposed to feel sorry for the blind girl, but she gets on my nerves too much for me to care. I'm all about her teacher. Now that's a strong woman. She gets kidnapped, the bad guys break her leg, rape and beat her, and she can still pull it together enough to tell blondie how to go for help and to talk the rapist guy out of dragging her along with him when he was on the run. I want that kind of inner strength. Not that I want to be damn near killed to get it or anything. But you know what I mean."

Yes, I totally do, and had the same thought!! That character was a rockin' female role model!! I wish she didn't need to be raped and beaten to get that point across...

I been lagging

Still not fully recovered, so I request forgiveness for the gaps.

I liked different pieces from the link below, although often amusing, trying clearly to bring some thought to the world.

(warning: definately left leaning for those of you conservative right wingers, actually I am still naive enough to hope you might read it anyway and have an open mind to a more humanitarian point of you)

http://attackzacattack.blogspot.com/

ill

I am presently much too ill to actually research sites today, however, I was feeling peppy last week and bookmarked some sites to review later. For today (and until I no longer feel that death is preferable to the feeling that any moment my head will explode) we will try the reverse, I will throw out a few links, you write back and tell me what you thought of them.

Have a good week!

http://ifoundsomeofyourlife.blogspot.com/

http://samovarii.blogspot.com/

not a clue, but still

I have not a clue what is happening here, as it is not in english, and if this is Spanish, boy have I lost any semblance of reading comprehension from the 5 years of Spanish I took.

Chances are good that if I could read it, it wouldn't have made me nearly as happy. Just scroll through and check out the photos scattered amongst the text, without any real context, they are pretty funny!

http://titablister.blogspot.com/

happy friday to the m-f crowd

She has some real potential, a tad offbeat but I actually stayed interested and amused past the first posting, always a good sign! Enjoy and have a nice weekend!

http://izzyme.blogspot.com/

is this for real?

Where do I start?!!!!!!

If this is real, how sad and lame are these people, ALL of them, and why are they posting this gossipy mean trash?!!!

If this is supposed to be fiction in the illusion of reality, they really need to work on their 'creative' writing skills. (Note to blogger: Please, take this as constructive criticism from someone who believes you can create whatever you choose: choose classes, get feedback, practice.)

I was bored before I even got to what I am sure is deemed "the juicy" part, but I am highly irritated by the wasting of my time, so I continued to read in the hopes of even the most meager payoff, none forthcoming FYI - and this was just the latest entry. Additionally, it was frequently impossible to follow, even with speaker names provided, I couldn't tell who they were speaking of at times or who they were in support of.

What do you think, check it out, then come back and let me know in the comments section.

http://boyfriendpapersrevisited.blogspot.com/

ummm oooookaaaaaayy

So, after viewing this site, I am wondering many things.

I will only ask, however, arguably the most important one:

WHERE THE HELL IS THIS?

Why go to all the trouble to take and post these pictures, but never provide any real information - WTF? You are on the internet, its a global thing, I'm from CA, Rehoboth could be anywhere.

Okay, don't say I never teach you anything, I had to know, so I looked it up. Of course it is somewhere in Massachusettes

http://47columbia.blogspot.com/

hilarious, very funny, ouch

My Daily Addictions:
1) This guy is brilliant, he is an ingenoius character, just reading him is an adventure, being him must be hilarious, check him out
tuckermax.com

2) This woman cracks me up, she is smart, and witty and she is also very real and easy to relate to. Her story is quite something. Help Heather win with a 'dooce' (thanks TC!)
dooce.com

So Bad It's Worth A Laugh:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME: good gawd sweetie, I am sure you are a lovely person, but kill me with boredom why don't you, seriously. Just for the record, I feel compelled to note that just including profanity doesn't automatically make something funny. Good, comedic profanity is a true. fucking. art. don't mess with it if you can't hack it. You'll see what I mean: http://angelrose.journalspace.com/