Wanda tells me I often embellish and you know what? I do. I think three dozen is better than two, or 102 degrees is better than 90. I take artistic license. I do not fib, lie, delude or deceive.
This weeks blog traffic has increased dramatically. The Alaska season starts next month and a reader posted my blog link on a cruise message board. If I say so myself, the blog has a great trip log of our September 2012 Alaskan adventure. I know lots of you read this every day and for that I thank you. It wouldn't be near as rewarding to write just for me. Every so often I question why I do this. Yesterday was one of those often(s).
I brought up the blog and my motivation with Wanda. "You know, I sit down here four days a week. I try to amuse and entertain. I try and write about interesting things. But, where am I going with it? What do I want? Why do I spend hours sitting in front of this computer?" Wanda thought about this for a minute or so and said, "What else have you got to do?" And that ladies and gentlemen put all my sole searching in perspective. As long as you keep reading I'll keep writing.
After posting the blog entry yesterday I thought I may have enhanced my espresso/latte process a little. This picture may tell a better story.
Soaking your teeth in a glass of lemon or grapefruit juice can erode tooth enamel. So will munching a peck of pickles. Amazing what one can learn on the World Wide Web. A 2004 study of English teenagers found pickles were the solid food most associated with tooth wear. Eating them more than once a day increased tooth wear by 85%. And oddly enough, the multi-pickle-eating-kids went on 85% fewer dates.
Other tooth debilitating delicacies are caramels, hard candy and soda. Pretty much anything with lots of sugar. Coffee, wine and tea stain teeth. This is a home whitening tip using strawberries.
These summer berries contain malic acid, a natural enamel whitener. Here's how to make your own at-home whitening treatment: Crush a strawberry to a pulp, mix it with baking soda, and spread it on your teeth using a soft toothbrush. Five minutes later, brush it off, rinse and voila: a whiter smile. (Be sure to floss, though, as tiny strawberry seeds can easily get trapped between your teeth.)
Are they kidding? Eat the berries and buy a tooth whitening product.
Authorities in Honolulu said they confiscated two bottles of beer and a live duck from a man entering a courthouse to meet with his probation officer.
A courthouse security worker said the man, whose name was not released, appeared to be intoxicated when he arrived at the courthouse at 8:30 a.m. Monday and an X-ray of the bag he was carrying revealed two 40-ounce bottles of beer. The man refused to hand over the bag, saying there was a "live animal" in it. Officers took the bag from him and discovered a live duck.
The man was arrested.....When questioned about the duck. "We was going out to lunch after my meeting," he said. "It's her birthday."
Do they have my number? The other day I received a time sensitive envelope. There were lots of delivery warnings for the mail people. I was on my way to the shredder but it looked so official I opened it.
Dear Mr. Shulak, You have been selected to receive a gift card for your choice of restaurants in the amount of $50. All you need to do is come and listen to a 45 minute presentation on the "Miracle Ear."
Right....now I was on my way to the shredder. I know my hearing like my memory isn't what it once was. But, what's so important I need to hear better? This product is supposed to enhance the sound from television. We have a two thousand dollar sound system here. I don't need help from something I need to wear like a girls 1950's headband.
Last week end Wanda was working on the lap top. I was on the other side of the room watching a ballgame. I heard Wanda sort of swearing half under her breath. She said:
"Damn-it."
"What's wrong?"
"I'm having trouble.... mumble mumble."
"Do you want me to bring you some water?"
"Why would I want water?"
"You said you were having trouble swallowing."
"No, I'm having trouble scrolling! The computer is acting up."
"I could still bring you some water."
I'll never wear a hearing aid. Life is too much fun without one.
These summer berries contain malic acid, a natural enamel whitener. Here's how to make your own at-home whitening treatment: Crush a strawberry to a pulp, mix it with baking soda, and spread it on your teeth using a soft toothbrush. Five minutes later, brush it off, rinse and voila: a whiter smile. (Be sure to floss, though, as tiny strawberry seeds can easily get trapped between your teeth.)
Are they kidding? Eat the berries and buy a tooth whitening product.
Authorities in Honolulu said they confiscated two bottles of beer and a live duck from a man entering a courthouse to meet with his probation officer.
A courthouse security worker said the man, whose name was not released, appeared to be intoxicated when he arrived at the courthouse at 8:30 a.m. Monday and an X-ray of the bag he was carrying revealed two 40-ounce bottles of beer. The man refused to hand over the bag, saying there was a "live animal" in it. Officers took the bag from him and discovered a live duck.
The man was arrested.....When questioned about the duck. "We was going out to lunch after my meeting," he said. "It's her birthday."
Do they have my number? The other day I received a time sensitive envelope. There were lots of delivery warnings for the mail people. I was on my way to the shredder but it looked so official I opened it.
Dear Mr. Shulak, You have been selected to receive a gift card for your choice of restaurants in the amount of $50. All you need to do is come and listen to a 45 minute presentation on the "Miracle Ear."
Right....now I was on my way to the shredder. I know my hearing like my memory isn't what it once was. But, what's so important I need to hear better? This product is supposed to enhance the sound from television. We have a two thousand dollar sound system here. I don't need help from something I need to wear like a girls 1950's headband.
Last week end Wanda was working on the lap top. I was on the other side of the room watching a ballgame. I heard Wanda sort of swearing half under her breath. She said:
"Damn-it."
"What's wrong?"
"I'm having trouble.... mumble mumble."
"Do you want me to bring you some water?"
"Why would I want water?"
"You said you were having trouble swallowing."
"No, I'm having trouble scrolling! The computer is acting up."
"I could still bring you some water."
I'll never wear a hearing aid. Life is too much fun without one.
No comments:
Post a Comment