Blue Lollipop Road

March 6, 2009 In Uncategorized

Got Milk?


I heard today was National Oreo Cookie Day on a local radio station. I think the DeeJays were drunk,  just wanted to get excited and give stuff away at a local supermarket, or something.  It is not National OREO Cookie Day today. Apparently February was the anniversary. But good for them for attempting to entertain us this morning. 

I figured I’d play along and pretend too. Especially because I just ate an entire container of them in the past 3 days. Props to Nabisco!
OREOS have been around since 1912 and are called “Milk’s Favorite Cookie.” I’d agree. (That and Nutella’s favorite too) Here’s an interesting article about the world’s best selling cookie we all love. I guess eating that whole container I just did was probably not the best thing for me. 
Oops. 
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March 6, 2009 In Uncategorized

I Want To Buy This Place


REALLY want this place. I have about $4 in my bank account, so I’m not sure that will cut it. I am currently stalking the owner to get information though. Maybe he’ll just gift it to me?

So, no- I don’t have a plan. I’m thinking. All I know is I have driven by this little place a hundred times and for a few years and I cannot stop thinking about it. It screams at me every time; “I’d be a fabulous coffee shop! A Yummy cafe’! Place to live! Wine Bar! Retail Store! Community gathering place! Buy me, buy me!”
Anybody out there have out there have some bucks and want to invest in some property? I suppose I’m fine not owning it, but I could seriously run a kick-ass something in this space. Lets do it. 
Takers?
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March 5, 2009 In Uncategorized

Bailouts Aren’t Just For Those Auto Guys

Did your wedding fund just disappear because you had to use it to pay your mortgage and bills for the past 3 months now that you lost your job? Are you foolishly in love, engaged, but can’t afford a lifesaver ring let alone a ceremony and party after? Now you have the chance to say “I do” in style, in the Bahamas and for free. 

Between March 20 and April 24 you can submit a video or essay with photos about you and your schmoop. Convince these guys why you are deserving of a freebie wedding. 
Give an engaged couple and 8 guests everything for free and they’ll bring 82 more friends and family members along who will end up footing the bill and then some when it’s all said and done anyway? Smart move Bahamas. You’re no dummy.
Dear Brides and Grooms,
Let me know if you are chosen. I will give you my address so you know where to send my invite. I am all about sand, surf and a destination wedding!
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March 5, 2009 In Uncategorized

Skittles, Bourbon And An Old Pick Up Truck

You know how people say things sometimes you can’t forget? No matter how many years pass or where your life takes you, and sometime even if you want to forget- you just can’t? These sayings/quotes tick you off on occasion because you think, damn! They were right. ARGH!

Here’s a couple that seem to keep me in check these days. I wanted to pass them on to poke at you like they poke at me. It’s a good poke.
“Do you actually listen, or do you just wait to talk?”
“I just looked around one day and thought to myself; If that a**hole can do it- I sure as hell can.” (In this case the term “a**hole” was referring to any Tom, Dick or Harry)
Dear Jack and Adam,
Thanks. I’m actually listening and I am doing it.
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March 4, 2009 In Uncategorized

Broke As A Joke?

Yup. A lot of us are these days. The good thing is that cash isn’t the only way to make things work. It seems as if it’s recession this and economic crunch/demise/disaster that. Enough already! Lets be proactive and beat this thing. 

*The obvious one, Craigslist. Ads/postings are up 100% recently. Perfect! Get rid of that junk you don’t really use or need anyway and posting is FREE! Take the loot you make pay it straight to that high interest credit card. You’ll have a clean house and some extra bills paid. 
*Think about bartering. Maybe your hairstylist has talked and talked about getting in shape and you’re a personal trainer. Offer a session for a cut and color. Your neighbor is a contractor? Perhaps he’s willing to fix your back porch if you offer 5 nights of your babysitting services over the next few months. Then he can take his wife out on a few “dates.”
*Ask a friendly favor or volunteer yourself for one. Who would have thunk it? Just like the good ol’ days. Here’s a fantastic resource you can use.
Heck, maybe while your helping that sweet little old lady down the street plant her spring flowers, or dropping off that old washing machine you don’t need to the single mom- you’ll end up making a new friend or meeting the man/woman of your dreams.
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March 4, 2009 In Uncategorized

No Simple Nut

Companies seem to be doing more good than ever these days. I guess it’s the sign of the times. If that’s the case I am thinking these “times” should have happened eons ago. 

What’s your true north? These people share theirs here. 
Someone just told me; “I got off my own ass and started writing my book, your energy and desire fired me up.”
Even though I try my best to live my true north everyday, admittedly, I often wonder if what I do and preach will actually end up really helping someone. (Hey, lets face it- not everyday is easy and yes, sometimes things are discouraging even when you do have a positive attitude!) But there you have it. Now this person is going to write that book they have been talking about writing for years just because I am writing this blog and somehow it gave him that last little push?
Wow. Now that, is what I am working for. Thank you. Yay! Dr. Seuss was right!
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