http://klishis.com/notreally I'm not pithy enough to have a tagline Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:02:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How West Virginians see America. Some of the states will be more funny to West Virginians than others, but all in all it's awfully funny. (via Not My Blog) http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2362 cucking-stool noun Historical. A chair to which disorderly women were tied and then ducked into water or subjected to public ridicule as a punishment. ? origin Middle English: from obsolete cuck ?defecate?, of Scandinavian origin; so named because a stool containing a chamber pot was often used for the purpose. That ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2363 Mine? Wet. Very very wet. I took my camera down to watch the fireworks, because I want to play with the settings and see if I can learn to get nice pictures. Didn't even bother to get it out, it was so wet. Although part of me wishes I'd gotten a ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2361 It's the 4th. Don't expect much today. As Kat has been hogging all the Friday Cat Blogging recently, Kit apparently decided she needed to make up for lost time. Kit decided to sit (or lie) still for once, and let me get a decent picture. When Susan left on Friday, she and Michael ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2359 The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2360 Took the day off from work, however, we were still out the door by 8:30, heading for the WV State Craft Fair at Ripley. We met my brother and his wife at Parkersburg, and then continued together to Ripley. Most of what I ought I either bought right way or saw ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2355 I know that there is no way I was good enough this year to deserve the surprise package I got from Tania. Home. Made. Chocolates. When I opened the package the cold packs had warmed, so I put everything into the refrigerator without looking at it. After dinner (and dessert--the last of ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2353 I think I woke up this morning with a chocolate hangover. However the molten lava chocolate cakes were AWESOME and totally worth the sugar crash. I sent out the address book. If you 'd like to add more information to your entry (like birthday or something) e-mail me that information I'll ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2351 You may possibly wonder why someone who is 38 celebrates her birthday (and Christmas) as if she was in elementary school. I mean, birthdays are just marking one year older, right? What's there to get excited about? Well, there are two reasons behind it. First, as many of you know, I have ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2349 Here are the names of people on the address list. Ilya Tania Anne Tom Nathan Michelle Jeri Janiece Vince Shawn Kim Jim Matt If you want off, or have a secret restraining order on someone else on the list (like Nathan "Naughty Old Man" G.), let me know so I don't ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2350 To Kim and Chris and Lin Fan and everyone else up north: Happy Canada Day! Please enjoy your celebrations. I don't mind sharing my day with our Great Enemy to the North. And if you decide to hold a parade or have fireworks for me, that's fine too. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2348 Happy Birthday Kathy! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! YAY! YAY! It's my birthday! Time to do the birthday dance! Time to sing a birthday song! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! La la la la la la la! I'm having molten lava chocolate cakes for dessert, with fresh whipped cream and strawberries! Awesome day ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2347 I seem to be in charge of the UCF address book. However, I am missing the addresses of some of you. So if you'd like your address shared with the rest of us crazy people, send me your address, and then I can send out the addresses to everyone who wants ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2346 Came home from work today to find that Kat and Kit had received a package from Tania--I mean Skulker and Orphelia! Boy were they excited! But wait! My dad came over and said, "You got a package delivered to our house. I know nothing about it." So I open it up and... CHOCOLATE FROM ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2345 What I Believe (via Nathan) http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2344 Here's who I look like in the Celebrity feature match. I've actually had Andie MacDowell come up before in a features match. (via Shawn) http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2343 This is for Nathan. decimate \DESS-uh-mayt\ verb 1 : to take or destroy the tenth part of *2 : to cause great destruction or harm to http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2342 Yesterday driving Susan to the airport, I had one of those blanks where you can't remember a person. We'd been talking about Robert Parker's Spenser books, and I remembered a throw away line where Spenser is sitting in an hotel room watching the news, and he notes that the anchors voices ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2341 When I was sick, I read quite a few books, and ended up going to Amazon looking for sequels or books that continued the series I was reading. And, of course, other books that looked interesting. Unfortunately, I apparently had trouble keeping track of what I had already ordered. Thus... Is anyone interested ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2340 With lots of rain, the garden is blooming like mad. The most ridiculous plant is Michael's Stargazer Lily. I don't particularly like Asiatic lilies--I don't like they way they're so top heavy and require support--but Michael really likes them, so I have several. Michael is 5' 10" if that gives ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2338 As previously noted, our Saturday was busy, and two unexpected events ended up making it even more so. Susan is here for a weekend visit, because she came in for the retirement party for one of her professors. She was gone to the party most of the day, so I was ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2339 I got birthday books Thursday and today! Including the final book in Sarah Zettel's Camelot series, which is NOT available in the US. AWESOME! Little (Grrrl) Lost by Charles de Lint Dingo by Charles de Lint Double Feature by Emma Bull and Will Shetterly Camelot's Blood by Sarah Zettell Territory by Emma Bull Salon Fantastique by ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2336 Susan is here for a brief weekend visit. I may be in and out today. Or I may not. Make yourselves at home in the meantime. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2335 I HATE zombies. (Shamelessly stolen from Eric) http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2334 We're out picking up Susan from the airport, so this seems somehow appropriate. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2332 For putting this song in my head. (Because) http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2330 Forgetting my office keys is not a good way to start Friday. That's much more of a Monday move. Luckily for me, there is a key to my office here, I just had to borrow a key so I could get into the locked room where the spare key to my ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2329 Why yes, something has changed at Escapism, and that is because erin is pregnant! She's started blogging again, and I'm hoping for lots of strange food and mood swing stories. While we're waiting for those, please go over and congratulate her! Maybe if we're lucky we'll get pictures after her next ultrasound. ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2328 I came home from work today, and found UNEXPECTED LOOT! Early birthday loot from my brother! YIPPEE! Dingo by Charles de Lint Territory by Emma Bull Double Feature by Emma Bull and Will Shetterly http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2327 Harnessing the power of breast movement: (B)reasts move on three different axes: from side to side, front to back, and up and down. The most motion is generated on the vertical axis. Naturally, the bigger the breast, the more momentum it generates. "Let's face it—if you're a double-A marathoner, you're probably ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2324 The ball girl video was fake. Boo hiss! However, here's something that isn't fake, and why I was willing to believe the ball girl video was real. Parkour and free running. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2326 Attacked by Animals! I can run fast, but not so good at lying still and playing dead. (via Jim) http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2323 As it's political season, we're seeing all kinds of BS about who believes what and why those beliefs are important to the country. Just as an exercise in clarifying my own beliefs, I went to a website that listed the candidates positions and platforms, copied their list of important issues, and ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2322 I tend to ignore Technorati (I realize this is blasphemy for some) because it doesn't usually give me any useful data. Instead, I occasionally look through my referrer logs. It's interesting to see who is coming from where and how often (Nathan, you're my biggest referrer right now, but I have ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2321 I would like you to note that this article does not mention tapeworms. However, that's about all it doesn't mention. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2319 The email subject was: "WVU coach to compete in Summer Olympics" I didn't even have to open the e-mail to know what the sport was. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2320 Just checked, and the State Arts and Crafts fair at Ripley is July 3rd through the 6th this year. Here's to hoping temperatures aren't as hot this year. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2318 Yes, it has in fact been a year since I severed the artery in my finger. My how time flies when you're having fun! For anyone interested, I've got a nice pale crescent moon scar along the side of the finger, but other than that, no ill affects. And really, with ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2315 http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2316 There was an articles in my CNN Health News that I initially thought was going to be a rant, but was actually thoughtful and interesting. Vaccinations are a subject that have been a hot button issue for me for awhile. More and more parents are refusing to vaccinate their children, seeing it ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2314 Incredible Catch - Watch more free videos Pretty awesome, 'eh? http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2313 For some reason, I haven't been able to get many good pictures of the flowers currently in bloom. Part of that is because it's been raining so much, but another part is that masses of flowers seem harder for me to photograph than a single flower. Ah well. I must have taken ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2312 At some point, I'm going to put together some before and after pictures of the yard/gardens. Just so you can see how sad and barren and pathetic the place was when we moved in. For now, however, here is how my garden has progressed since early spring. The front garden in Early ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2311 Even saw lightening bugs this evening, which makes it really officially summer, right? http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2310 Sometimes, the Internet brings awesome into your life! I opened the mailbox and GOT LOOT! I got a postcard from John the Scientist from Paris: Of course I can't send him one back unless he deigns to send me his name and address. :) And I got an AWESOME pair of earrings from Jeri! There ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2309 That economic stimulus check? We just blew through it and then some. We finally ordered a new wood stove (back in April I shattered one of the glass panels on the old stove, and it really was not worth trying to repair). We went to a local business that sells ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2308 Happy Friday! First I must walk over to the water bowl. Then I will walk over to you and bonk your leg with my head. Then I will walk away, then I will walk over to you and bonk your leg with my head. BUT DO NOT PET ME! Yes human? What do ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2307 Because it's embarrassingly bad. This ad has been sitting on top of paper boxes ALL WEEK. http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2305 Woman: "Excuse me, do you know where the morgue is?" (I do and was able to direct her accordingly.) http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2304 Yes, today is West Virginia's Birthday! The state is 145 years old, which I'm sure most of Europe thinks is positively young, however, the Appalachian mountains are quite old--and probably related to mountain ranges in Great Britain. And don't forget, our cities and counties have been around much longer than ... http://klishis.com/notreally/archives/2303