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THEN...

NOW...

Petition to Save Invasion

I've just found out that Invasion, one of my favorite programs from last season, has been canceled. I noticed that one of the actors who portrays one of the main characters was being featured on the commercials for another program and realized something was up.

Here is a link to a petition to save the program. I doubt that it will have any affect on ABC's decision but it might encourage a cable network to pick it up or something.

You can also click on the banner below to go to a Save Invasion website...

When the Levees Broke

Spike Lee's documentary about Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans premiers on HBO this Monday and Tuesday 7:00 CT.

Anthony Bourdain in Lebanon

Monday night's episode of No Reservations (Travel Channel - 9:00 CT) will be the episode he filmed in Lebanon.

Lovely Lunch

Davetta, Laurie and Jen T. Enjoying a Lovely Lunch

Why It's Going to Be a Good Day

• I'm meeting Jen T., Fav File Clerk and Davetta for lunch. We haven't all been together since Jen T. and Davetta left Fav File Clerk and I for greener employment pastures.
• Today is my niece's 15th birthday. Happy Birthday, Katie. Her dad is cooking BBQ and we're having a big backyard bash.
• We'll either continue the evening creating cocktails in the backyard or venture out to Crockett Street where Vallejo, Image 6 and 9 Station Drive are playing tonight.

However, the number one reason it's going to be a good day...

• I woke up at 6:00 a.m. in a panic because I thought I overslept and REALIZED IT WAS SATURDAY! Oh, happy day!

A Ghost Story and a Poll

One of my first blog posts was about the ghost experience my son and I had many years ago. I created a poll to see how many of you have seen ghosts. Off you go...

Banu Gibson and Lutcher Theater

Last night, I joined some friends for a concert at the Lutcher Theater in Orange, Texas. It’s a beautiful theater and they’ve recently done a major upgrade on the sound system. Since I’ve only been to the Lutcher one other time, I’m not qualified to tell you if the sound is vastly improved although the Head-Lutcher-Dude-In-Charge says it is.

The performer last night was Banu Gibson and The New Orleans Hot Jazz. The music was technically excellent but a little antiseptic for my tastes. Could it be that I’ve become so accustomed to tribute bands and up-and-coming local musicians that I’m immune to the charms and talents of more polished musicians?

Sometimes, I'm such a redneck.

My New Favorite Animal

THE BLUE FOOTED BOOBY

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In Laurie's Brain - You're Fired Hallsnark Cards

Outside:
We all wish you much luck and happiness as you begin your new career…

Inside:
…somewhere else.

You’re fired.


Outside:
Nice job on the new project.
It really caught the attention of our competitors…

Inside:
…and their copyright attorneys.

You’re fired.


Outside:
Greetings, to one of our friendliest employees!

Inside:
Contrary to popular opinion, blow jobs are not part of our customer service policy.

You’re fired.


Outside:
Our deepest sympathies on your latest episode of (circle all that apply):

migraine
female trouble
sinus trouble
back trouble
car trouble
“It’s NOT a hangover, I swear” symptoms (nausea, headache, diarrhea, increased sensitivity to assholes)
another sick relative
another dead relative

Inside:
DO THE MATH:

Number of sick days accrued

MINUS

Number of sick days used

DIVIDED BY

Our tolerance for bullshit

EQUALS

You’re fired.


Outside:
Welcome to the Guns, Guns, Guns family!

Inside:
Unfortunately, we have been informed that your employment here violates the conditions of your parole.

We’re sure that the omission of your parole status on your application was purely unintentional.

By the way, we hear Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes is hiring.


Outside:
Dear former employee…

Inside:
You came to work late.
You drank on the job.
You called me a bitch.
I called you a slob.

You always were high.
Of pot you did reek.
You called me a twat.
I called you a freak.

You said you would sue
And that made me laugh.
I still have your pee.
So, just kiss my ass.

Caliente!

One of my office friends just came in here and looked at my XM radio and looked at me and said, “What are you listening to?”

I said, “Caliente!”

She said, “Why?”

I said, “Because it reminds me of when I’m in a Mexican restaurant and I’m well into my second margarita and I get up to go to the restroom and the loud Mexican music is playing and all I hear on my way to the restroom are people laughing too loud and talking too loud (tequila, you know) and I wonder if I’m walking straight or if people are looking at me thinking, ‘That girl is drunk!’ Then, while I’m washing my hands in the restroom, I’m kind of dancing to the Mexican-Salsa-Spanish music. Then, I walk back to my table and the whole process starts over again.”

She said, “Hmmm,” and left.

Now, I’m hungry.

Scary/Disgusting Words

Maybe it’s because I’m from Teeeeex-uuuuuuuuhs and, according to other folks, we taaaawk funny but the word Hezbollah just doesn't roll off my tongue.

My mouth wants to pronounce it Hez-BO-luh, like e-BO-la.

Hez-bo-LAH just doesn’t feel right.

On another note, I put the word Ebola on top of my list of the world’s scariest/most disgusting words:

• Ebola
• chancre
• pus
• ooze
• phlegm
• maggot
• carbuncle
• sucking chest wound
• Bubonic plague
• Dengue fever
• Incubus
• Succubus
• Nosferatu
• necrophilia
• living dead
• toenail fungus
• infected armpit hair
• anal fissure
• necrotizing fasciitis
• greenish, foul smelling, foamy discharge

Aren't you glad you stopped by today?

Sam's Club and Me

I'm giving one of those Mary Kay makeup parties at my house this Friday evening and there is no better place to purchase seemingly homemade appetizers and dips than Sam's. Don't scoff at my Mary Kay party. I still have to make a trip to Spec's, my favorite liquor store. My prediction is that we will not only be quite beautiful and moisturized by about 9:30 p.m. Friday night, we will also be quite sauced.

Since my employer recently quit paying for extra Sam's Club memberships on their corporate card, I had to purchase my own membership for the first time in years. Did you know that membership will now cost you $40? I didn't.

I guess I'll be converting one of my upstairs closets to a pantry so I can take full advantage of buying in bulk. It's the only way I can imagine that I'll get my $40 worth in the next year. Well, that and I plan to eat lunch there at least once a week by appearing interested in what the sample ladies are dishing out.

Found on Miss Cellania's Blog

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