26 posts tagged “fun finds”
This illustrated walk through the US Capitol is a treat. If the drawings were in red pen I would swear this was M-----l's fine work and witty observations.
Damn Twitter. It makes me click on links, like the latest offering from Regretsy. I thought I had better post this in case some of you want to pay $12 for bearded panties.
I found this Twitter feed. As someone who references her AP Stylebook almost daily and winces at incorrect capitalizations, this is fantastic.
Examples:
Until one gains the credentials to be regarded as a professional, a person who has sex for money is called an "amateurstitute."
Do not refer to an anonymous source as "Mr. Scaredy Pants," no matter how much of a scaredy pants he might actually be.
Boring literary works can be improved by adding -izzle to their titles: Ulyssizzle, Moby Dizzle, Hizzle of Darknizzle.
Always capitalize 'Bible.' You don't want to get letters from those people.
Here is the real AP Stylebook's Twitter feed for comparison.
My friends at the Phoenix Zoo pointed me to this webpage, Zooborns, that has ZOO BABIES! And Aquarium BABIES!
SQUEE!
*poit*
First there was Etsy - the site for selling homemade crafts.
Thanks to a tweet I saw from MusicChick (thanks!) - now there is Regretsy ("Handmade? It looks like you made it with your feet.")
I don't know if I should laugh, I'm pretty much in shock over some things people made and are trying to sell.
They find the strangest/worst things on Etsy and post for your viewing pleasure. To wit: some sweet threads:
Laurie wanted to see what else I bought this morning. Here are a few other items - chopsticks!
I'm having friends over tonight for book club and were discussing "The Good Earth". I'll be picking up Chinese food on the way home so I don't have to cook. I have a zillion pairs of chopsticks I bought in China, Vietnam, Chinatown SFO - but THESE I had to have.
The ones I'm holding came in a set of 4, "E-Z Chopsticks". They are oversized clothespins.
The colorful ones are "Party People - chopsticks that are always ready for a gathering". On the back of the box is a list of chopstick manners:
DO:
- Grasp chopsticks gently near the top
- Go directly for the desired morsel
- Take small and delicate mouthfuls
- Lay chopsticks down when done
DON'T:
- Spear chicken or stab rice
- Rummage through the platter
- Point or wave with chopsticks
- Lick sauce off chopsticks
Brother Steve demanded that I check out the following reviews on Amazon. Brother Steve is a smart man.
The first one for Tuscan Whole Milk is fantastic. The top one for Three Wolf Moon t-shirt was pretty funny - don't forget to pair your sweet shirt with you Zubaz pants.
I had no idea Amazon not only sold books but also featured a great deal of creative writing.
I'm going to a rummage sale on Saturday. Not just any rummage sale, but one being put on by a lot of the drag queens in town. They are pooling together all their old costumes, dresses, accessories, shoes, etc. and putting on a sale.
I think I might pick up some more wigs and maybe a fake rack. I've always wondered what it would be like to have humongous boobs. (I really haven't, I'm happy with mine).
Super fun!
Here's song #6 for Rocktober! Another one that probably doesn't fall under the RAWK! genre, but everyone needs a little Barry White once in a while.
Here are some games and other fun things for all you word hounds out there. Enjoy!
And everyone else who loves Schoolhouse Rock. I hadn't seen this one before - or maybe I forgot it. It's a sweet little love story and grammar lesson all in one.
My favorite line, "Hello, Cat. You look good."
Enjoy!
