with Frank Caliendo. We saw him at the Riverside with a couple friends who drove up from Chicago. The show was really funny, I highly recommend it to everyone. Lots of laughs. And family friendly. Who would've thought, a stand up act that isn't vulgar? One of the only stand up people I know who isn't vulgar is Jerry Seinfeld. We saw Robin Williams live 6 years ago and WOW, he was hilarious, but boy, he needs his mouth washed out with soap. Anyhow, back to Frank. For those who don't know him well, he is esp. well known for doing impersonations, John Madden being one of the best. He does a great George Bush, Bill Clinton, Dr. Phil, Charles Barkley, Tom Cruise, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld (and other characters from Seinfeld's show), Robin Williams, the Fox Sports guys (Terry & Howie, M. Strahan). I know there are more, but those are the ones I recall from the other night. http://www.frankcaliendo.com/
There's alot of youtube videos on it, check it out, he's funny!!
Here he is promoting his site.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
our cold day
So, school was called off today for a "cold day". I find it kind of silly, since we could get in the car (which is in the garage) and I could drop them off at the door of school, hardly spending a moment outdoors- instead of them taking the bus (I've driven them to school Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week). But I do understand, there are plenty of kids who walk to/from school, or have to take the bus (which means waiting for the bus in the cold!) But for whatever reason, I don't believe our school plans for any snow/cold days. I thought there were two planned for all schools. But because of the snow day the week before Christmas, the kids now have to go to school the Friday before Memorial Day (they were supposed to be off that day). Now with today being cancelled, I think that means that instead of getting done with school on June 5, their last day will be June 8.
I was feeling SO inspired after reading Ali's post today. I was ready to paint a room and go to Goodwill. http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/ And I felt like scrapbooking. Too bad I have very little adhesive left. I haven't scrapbooked in a while, so I haven't been keeping up on buying my necessities, like adhesive. That was foolish of me.
Today I read that Pittsburg mayor Luke Ravenstahl is now Luke Steelerstahl. I find this funny. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Pittsburgh-mayor-Luke-Ravenstahl-is-now-Luke-Ste?urn=nfl,134346
The kids are playing football...Cal is completely obsessed. I think it's funny, until they start whining, crying, and arguing over a current game of football with their webkinz they created themselves (often Cal and Kaycey are playing football in the upstairs hallway, always results in a fight and crying, and postponement of the game by Mom or Dad). Part of the current conversation concerning the football game of the Ravens vs. Packers (this time the webkinz animals are the players):
"But you have tougher players,"says Kaycey (in a whine, of course)
"Come on just play. Maddie do you want to be drafted?? You can't be a puppy though if you want to be drafted", says Cal.
"Ruff, ruff!" says Maddie.
{Cal humming ESPN tune}
"Your guys are really good so we probably won't get any touchdowns," whines Kaycey. "You have a lion."
"Your snowman webkin is going to lose his foot if it's the kicker," says Cal.
"Don't even say that, you're scaring me," says Kaycey.
"I wanna go home!" says Maddie.
"Hey you're cheating!! You were in the way. You are such a cheater!," Kaycey squeals.
"You don't even know how to play," says Cal.
Pretty close to Mom interrupting game and taking all the webkinz and footballs away.
Time for lunch.
I was feeling SO inspired after reading Ali's post today. I was ready to paint a room and go to Goodwill. http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/ And I felt like scrapbooking. Too bad I have very little adhesive left. I haven't scrapbooked in a while, so I haven't been keeping up on buying my necessities, like adhesive. That was foolish of me.
Today I read that Pittsburg mayor Luke Ravenstahl is now Luke Steelerstahl. I find this funny. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Pittsburgh-mayor-Luke-Ravenstahl-is-now-Luke-Ste?urn=nfl,134346
The kids are playing football...Cal is completely obsessed. I think it's funny, until they start whining, crying, and arguing over a current game of football with their webkinz they created themselves (often Cal and Kaycey are playing football in the upstairs hallway, always results in a fight and crying, and postponement of the game by Mom or Dad). Part of the current conversation concerning the football game of the Ravens vs. Packers (this time the webkinz animals are the players):
"But you have tougher players,"says Kaycey (in a whine, of course)
"Come on just play. Maddie do you want to be drafted?? You can't be a puppy though if you want to be drafted", says Cal.
"Ruff, ruff!" says Maddie.
{Cal humming ESPN tune}
"Your guys are really good so we probably won't get any touchdowns," whines Kaycey. "You have a lion."
"Your snowman webkin is going to lose his foot if it's the kicker," says Cal.
"Don't even say that, you're scaring me," says Kaycey.
"I wanna go home!" says Maddie.
"Hey you're cheating!! You were in the way. You are such a cheater!," Kaycey squeals.
"You don't even know how to play," says Cal.
Pretty close to Mom interrupting game and taking all the webkinz and footballs away.
Time for lunch.
martini time!
Wow, three times in a month. I guess I needed my gal time. Especially after Maddie's birthday party this past Saturday (lots of little kids. 'nuf said)
with jess Dec. 13
with mary Jan. 2
with nikki & danna jan. 10
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
sigh
Got a call from Patti, the secretary at Children's Oncology clinic. Here is our schedule for Kaycey's next Oncology appointment.
February 3:
9am Audiogram (hearing test)
10am Pulmonary Function tests
11:15am Echocardiogram
February 4
8am injection for bone scan (radioactive compound (Technetium-99 injected)
8:30am drink contrast/inject contrast for CT's
9:30 CT's
10:30 Bone scan
lab work
1:30pm Oncology clinic check in (weight, height, temp, BP)
2pm Dr. appointment
Could there be any more tests?? For crying out loud...I mean, I will feel relief after it's done, and it sounds like they are hoping to give us results immediately at the appointment. Usually I have to call multiple times and find out results a week or two later. But I don't think we've ever had so much crammed into a day (other than the initial process of diagnosing, of course). Usually the tests are divided over a few weeks, if I remember correctly. She hasn't had this many done for a long time. But it's the three year mark from completed treatment, so that means complete work up.
I dread having to walk into that place again. I really hate it there. My stomach flips the second I walk into the skywalk. And to have to spend a whole day there--ugh. We'll even have to eat lunch there. And we'll be lucky to get out of there by 3!! Well, the positive side is we hope everything will continue to be fine and she will still be NED (no evidence of disease.)
February 3:
9am Audiogram (hearing test)
10am Pulmonary Function tests
11:15am Echocardiogram
February 4
8am injection for bone scan (radioactive compound (Technetium-99 injected)
8:30am drink contrast/inject contrast for CT's
9:30 CT's
10:30 Bone scan
lab work
1:30pm Oncology clinic check in (weight, height, temp, BP)
2pm Dr. appointment
Could there be any more tests?? For crying out loud...I mean, I will feel relief after it's done, and it sounds like they are hoping to give us results immediately at the appointment. Usually I have to call multiple times and find out results a week or two later. But I don't think we've ever had so much crammed into a day (other than the initial process of diagnosing, of course). Usually the tests are divided over a few weeks, if I remember correctly. She hasn't had this many done for a long time. But it's the three year mark from completed treatment, so that means complete work up.
I dread having to walk into that place again. I really hate it there. My stomach flips the second I walk into the skywalk. And to have to spend a whole day there--ugh. We'll even have to eat lunch there. And we'll be lucky to get out of there by 3!! Well, the positive side is we hope everything will continue to be fine and she will still be NED (no evidence of disease.)
Monday, January 12, 2009
unfair justice?
In January of 2008, one of Mike's very good friends from college, Joel Marino, was murdered in broad daylight in his home. Read article here:
http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=21756
The case made National news on Fox's Greta Van Susteren show, due to supposed problems in how the Madison police handled the case. As of May there were no arrests, but thousands of leads. Finally, seemingly out of nowhere in June, an arrest was made of a man in Minnesota.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/21813314.html
Well, this coward committed suicide. I find this incredibly unfair.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/37414424.html
http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=21756
The case made National news on Fox's Greta Van Susteren show, due to supposed problems in how the Madison police handled the case. As of May there were no arrests, but thousands of leads. Finally, seemingly out of nowhere in June, an arrest was made of a man in Minnesota.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/21813314.html
Well, this coward committed suicide. I find this incredibly unfair.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/37414424.html
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