The Pogues = Hockey Mom??

OK.  Let me start off by saying I really do not usually have an opinion about artists that sell out and let Corporate America pervert their music in yet another attempt to sway us to part with our money by sparking fond memories of the Senior Prom while hawking their products.  BUT, one exception surfaced this past winter that annoys me like nails on a chalboard whenver I see it:

Why does this commercial annoy me so much you ask? Let me tell you.

The title of this commercial is Hockey Mom. The premise of this commercial, as I see it, is that with a hectic schedule with 3 active boys, the Subaru can handle the demands of your life all while keeping your family safe and sound.

However, the song playing during the duration is "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" by The Pogues'.  This particular song is about death and dying.  The title and chorus are essentially saying that if God has decided that it's my time to go, just let me go.  A very moronic choice of songs for a commercial advertising safety.  It is not a coincidence that the Subaru commercial is geared toward the demographic that would recognize the music, but how many of us want to be reminded of our free for all, no responsibilities youth, while being sold a "mini-van"?

I realize that the Pogues' are a more obscure band from the 1980's that played Irish Folk/Celtic Punk music, but their name alone is a variation shortened of póg mo thóin, meaning "kiss my arse".  Not exactly family friendly. 

If you like the music in the commercial, I encourage you to listen to more of their music and to give the whole Celtic Rock Genre a listen also.  Here are the lyrics to this awesome tune:

Fork Etiquette - Another Pet Peeve

I am in no means claiming to be Ms Suzy Manners or to posess perfect table etiquette, BUT, this one thing that I do notice and it annoys me! People who hold their forks and use them to illustrate points flicking little bits of food and saliva all over the table are one, but my BIGGEST pet peeve is holding the fork like a barbarian.

My BIL is the worst example I have ever seen of this. As a Navy Officer you would think they would have has SOME sort of basic etiquette instruction, but sadly his manners and etiquette did not improve. He holds his fork encased in his entire fist in a way that is hard to mimic and even harder to describe with words.

The best way I can describe it, is to imagine you were born without thumbs, and place the fork (or spoon) in your fist with all four fingers encasing it and using your wrist, either pierce or scoop the food onto the utensil (if it won't go on the utensil, use your fingers to give the food a nudge) and twist your wrist around to your mouth.

Now try that at home. It is very awkward. Watching it is completely appalling and barbaric. We only ate in public with him once after we were married because between the fork and his other table etiquette, it was embarassing.

Video Displaying How to Hold Fork

Stop Crazy Dog Behavior With the Pet Corrector

Don't know if it will work or not, but the video is hilarious!



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VillaWare Interbake - Waffles - Pizzelles - Sandwiches Maker



*******UPDATE*******
I just got an email informing me that the item I selected has been discontinued!   ARGH!!!!


I think I managed to snag the last VillaWare InterBake 3 on the Internet!  It has been discontinued and I am dying for some pizzelle and cannoli, but I wanted a dual purpose appliance that also made waffles.  Seems simple right?  NOT!

Dog Won't Let Kid Drink From Water Fountain

 This was just too adorable not to share!!

Nala Berry Supplement Good Dog Calming Water Additive

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I originally purchased this item in Sept 2010. I have 3 dogs so I ordered 3 bottles. We use a 3 gallon water dispenser so I had to do a little math to calculate how much was needed for 3 gals of water. Our dogs are small coming in at 7, 10 and 12 pounds respectively, so their water lasts 7-10 days.

T-Mobile Royal Wedding Dance Down the Aisle

Very well done spoof on the recent trend of dancing down the aisle at weddings.  I doubt this will happen, pretty good look a likes!  Better than the movie they keep playing commercials for.
I think this would be Harry's idea of a jolly good time, but the Queen would most likely frown.




The making of the video

Best Hair Brush Ever!

Yeah, yeah, yeah.  I know it's weird.  Why am I writing about a brush?

I like how boar bristles leave my hair feeling, but the bristles often do not feel like they are stiff enough to penetrate all of my hair. 

I've been using the standard plastic tipped paddle brush on my dry hair and a wide tooth comb on my wet hair.  My hair is very healthy, shiny and has minimal breakage.  Last week I went shopping for a new brush

Little sad this Easter...Missing my nieces and nephew

Every Easter, Christmas and Birthday we deposit money into the accounts we opened for our twin nieces and our nephew when they were born.  As I transfer the funds into their accounts today, it is making my mind wander to both a happy and a sad place.

April is Autism Awareness Month - for my nephew

April is Autism Awareness Month

My adorable 28 month old nephew, Logan, was officially diagnosed with Autism today. 

He is fortunate to have excellent parents that even though he is their first child and they are in their early twenties, were mature and aware enough to know something just wasn't right with their son early on and availed themselves of every resource at their disposal to aid their son when by the age of 18 months he wasn't talking and didn't like to eat.

Logan started working with a Speech Therapist several months ago which helped lead to a diagnosis at this early stage.  Now with the official diagnosis, he will be able to start work with an Occupational Therapist and we have every confidence he will be able to "catch up" to his peers.