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Tuesday Tidbits-Janary 26, 2010

Dear Mr. Microwave,

I'm seriously disappointed in you, dude. Wimping out on me like that! Now how am I going to heat up leftovers, make Munchie's oatmeal, and reheat my tea/coffee? Leaving me hanging like that was not cool and has definitely crimped my style. I am now forced to actually turn on the burner or run into the arms of my toaster oven for our breakfasts and lunches. How could you? We've been together for so long. Well, I'll have you know that I've found another. He'll arrive later in the week at which point I'm sending you packing.

Oh, just so you'll know, my new microwave is strong, dark and quite handsome. He'll fit in just fine. You'll see.

No longer yours,

Mrs. Sister

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Dear Daisy,

Houses weren't meant to be climbed. Just sayin'.

Your surrogate mommy,

Mama 5th

P.S. Silly dog. It's just rain. Hurry up and go pee! For a formerly outdoor dog you sure have become pretty wimpy.

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Dear Madam Freezer,

What's your problem? Did we do something to make you mad? Yes, we had to let your friend, Mr. Microwave, go but why on earth would you pop open your door, exposing your innards and allow ALL of our food to defrost in retaliation? This is such a financial blow to the food budget. Which means that your belly won't get full anytime soon. You only hurt yourself. And you better watch it, missy, or you'll be next to go.

With frosty regards,

Mrs. Sister

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My blogging friend, Kimberly, at Terra Del Sol, is having a very unique giveaway. She is giving away art. Yes, actual art. You see, she's a collector and is willing to share a work of art with one of her faithful followers. So head on over and check her out. Follow her for a chance to win. What are you waiting for? Go. I'll be here when you get back.

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An old high school friend of mine has begun a new blog. To help him get started I thought I'd give him a shout out. I would like to formerly introduce you to Jim Hawley of It's Either This or Go Crazy. Let's all give him a nice welcome to the blogosphere. Jim is a unique character: an intellectual, a self professed liberal (but don't hold that against him), an ordained minister, a scholar, a member of the academe, silly and irreverent at times,  and just an all around nice guy. Or as he succinctly puts it, "A pastor/literary critic/musing guy ruminating on the ambiguities of life..." Go on and pay him a visit!

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Awards Update

Thank you, Lee, from Headaches, Hotflashes and Hormones, and Kimberly of Tera Del Sole for the sweet Sugar Doll award.

Oh and Kayla from Bashful Toast thinks I deserve the Happy 101 recognition.

And, finally, Weezer, of Weezer's Haven, handed out the A Lovely Blog award to all of her followers.

Thanks, dear friends. These awards mean so very much to me and I'm glad you felt enough of me to pass them along.

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That's all of the "tidbits" I have for you today. Come back tomorrow to see what prose I have come up with for the weekly Silly Haiku Wednesday meme. It was a collaborative effort, this time, and one I think you all will appreciate. Until then, have a terrific Tuesday!

Friday "Ketchup" and a Cheesy Giveaway!

Happy Hanukkah

Hey Lee! Hey Erin! And a shout out to my other Jewish friends and followers. This Hanukkah haiku is for you:

Happy Hanukkah!

Festival of Lights begin!

Recall miracle?

Maccabees revolt!

Temple of Jerusalem

Rededicated!

One day's worth of oil

to light the eternal flame

Had burned for 8 days!

May this holy time

Be a time a reflection

of God's great blessings!

Mug Exchange

This is what I came home with.

"Rise and Shine"! Perfect since I am up most mornings around 4:30 or 5:00. I hear the roosters crow as I take dear Daisy for a walk. I look forward to praying for the lovely woman who gave this mug! God bless you Diane!

Cheesy Giveaway!

As some of you may know, Mr. Sister won a AAA prize package at the Carolina Panther game this past Sunday. Besides being given a 1 in 10 chance to win a cruise, AAA sent him a box of goodies that arrived via FedEx yesterday. One of the items within was this nylon satchel depicting that ever annoying talented teen boy band, The Jonas Brothers.

I'm thinking this would be a perfect stocking stuffer for that pre-adolescent Jonas fan in your household. To enter, just type in "Jonas giveaway entry" in your commentary. I will randomly select a winner this Sunday evening (Dec. 13 at 6pm) so that I can ship it out to you by Monday. I will notify the winner by email (make sure you have a functioning email in your profile!)

GIVEAWAY!

Attention...Attention!
May I have your attention, please?


We interrupt this regular blog in order to bring you the following important information.


THERE'S A GIVEAWAY OVER AT RUNNING WITH LETTERS!


That is all.


I now send you back to your regularly scheduled blog hopping. 

Giveaway! And an SOS

Heads up!


There's an awesome giveaway over at The Domestic Mama. Just click here. As a recipient of a previous prize package I can assure you that you won't be disappointed should you win.


Good luck.


On another note, Julie, over at My Good Babushka, has written the following:

S.O.S.

"I have just read there is no unemployment extension and we are at the end of our benefits. If any readers out there could circulate my etsy shop address, that would be a big help to our family." 

You can reach Julie's Etsy site by clicking here.