Who Does Your Hair?

I got highlights and a new do, and Hoops approves. She think the highlights match hers, which is pleasing to her cat-like sensibilities.







I also got my eyebrows waxed, can you tell? It was not the most pleasant of experiences, but overall, not too bad. Julie tells me that saying "not bad" is a Midwestern compliment of high praise. So, Julie's link-of-the-week submission was "not bad" and won her a set of designer original Valentine potholders! It was a rough week, people, so the head butt game hit the spot and possibly even prevented me from doing it for real. Though I'm not ruling it out. (Note to self: buy ice).

Can you think of captions for either of these photos? There could be a potholder in it for you. I'm just sayin'.

Today's Thot(s)

It simply does not pay to buy cheap zip lock bags. Also, have you ever been happy with bargain kleenex? You just end up with tissue shrapnel all over your chest when you blow your nose.

The link below wasn't offered as an entry, but it's definitely an interesting diversion. It was either Laura or Joe who discovered it, and I had the URL in my "favorites" list. Take a look -- it's probably some of the strangest animation you'll ever see. Where in one's brain would stuff like this come from? I ask you.

That's all.

Another Winner

Congrats to Laurie for her name entry on this potholder. "The Polluted World in Square Form." Methinks Laurie has been reading too much Kierkegaard. Or maybe she's just feeling lonely down there in Southern IL. I can't seem to find the other specimen, "Dancing Amoebas," so the prize inventory commission will send a suitable replacement. Promise.

It's not too late to send your entry for the Valentine contest! It's quick, it's easy, and it makes me think people are visiting!

Mom's birthday potholder which came with a cake (now gone). Happy birthday mom!

Potholder Superpowers

Holy cats! It's a bug shield, it's a necktie, it's a piece of art noir suitable for framing...it was with comic book-like speed that Wayne demonstrated all three uses (and probably more) of his fabulous potholder. It almost takes your breath away, doesn't it?

Nothing Says "Be Mine" Like a Potholder!

I know what you're thinking, you're thinking, "Sweet! Valentine potholders! I wish I had some of those!" Well today is your lucky day. Because you could win these very handcrafted potholders simply by entering this week's contest. Just be the first to send me a 10 pound box of chocolate... KIDDING! Just e-mail me a web link that you think is worthy of being the next "link of the week." It'll be posted here PLUS you'll win this marvelous set of two designer original potholders. Hurry, operators are standing by!

Baby It's Cold Outside. No, REALLY!

So much for global warming. Last night it was 2. This morning the Mini (oh yeah, I got my car back!) thermometer thingee registered minus 11. That's just not right. Laura is here as chemo chaperon, and she's handling it all very well. As you can see, she's keeping warm by multi tasking: iChatting with Lynda, downloading, making jewelry, drinking from her Trader Joe's beer assortment and watching the Superbowl(sort of).

Let Them Eat Salad (and Cake)

This is documented proof that Austin ate salad at least once while visiting. We also proved, once again, that carrot cake isn't just for breakfast. In fact, it's almost like a salad, what with the carrots and nuts and...um...forks.

Here's Odie's other "Go Bears" potholder