I am craving a bacon sandwich. Although this is a bacon placemat (instructions here, I could totally have that for lunch right now.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
This is CNN...
Video of a baby bear in Thailand falling asleep. So cute.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2008/04/29/vo.thailand.dozing.bear.cnn
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2008/04/29/vo.thailand.dozing.bear.cnn
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Mom is discharged from the hospital!
Yes, it actually is happening! RIGHT NOW! As I type, my mom, dad and mom's sister/my aunt are taking her to the Jax Park residence (not the Jax house, they sold that; they are in an undisclosed location near the hospital), and they all three are probably panicking that there no longer will be any 24-hospital staff around. Regardless, it's a good day!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
i'm fine
Got to client an hour late. However am still feeling the trauma. He drove us all over nj and then went in circles on the turnpike in pa. Seriously question whether I can get in a car again.
Ok, kidding.
Ok, kidding.
I feel like
A hostage in a town car. This guys has absolutely no idea how to get
to our client's office.
to our client's office.
Omg
Stuck in a town car late for a client meeting. Somewhere in
Pennsylvania. Driver took local routes and is seriously lost. Send the
guards!
Pennsylvania. Driver took local routes and is seriously lost. Send the
guards!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Snoop should be called Renaissance Snoop instead
Ok, not only does Snoop Dog go to the Country Music Television Awards (side note: as opposed to the Country Music Radio Awards or the Country Music Internet Awards? Actually the more I think about it, the more brilliant it is that they do call it the Television awards - more marketing potential otherwise) but he also will make an appearance on "One Life to Live"!!!!!
AND he met Martha Stewart on Late Night with David Letterman and now they are texting buddies.
He is the true Renaissance man.
AND he met Martha Stewart on Late Night with David Letterman and now they are texting buddies.
He is the true Renaissance man.
Monday, April 14, 2008
random
Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
really really wanna zigazig ha.
So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
really really wanna zigazig ha.
Breakfast at Barney's, Barney Greengrass that is
I was craving nova salmon and eggs and where else in the city to go but Barney Greengrass. I had soft scrambled eggs, nova and whitefish. It was amazing. Thank goodness I don't live too close to this place or I would never leave.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
I will call him George and I will pet him and love him...
I just had a visceral reaction to this picture and the words that came out of my mouth were:
What is that (see dog scultpure) and where can I get one?
Friday, February 29, 2008
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?
Pack of Chewing Gum Hastens Recovery from Surgery
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Chewing five sticks of gum a day after cystectomy and urinary diversion speeds post-operative return of normal bowel function, researchers here said.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Chewing five sticks of gum a day after cystectomy and urinary diversion speeds post-operative return of normal bowel function, researchers here said.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
File under "BIG DUH"
CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleep
About 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month, according to a new four-state study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention′s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
The data from the four states–Delaware, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island–may not reflect national trends. But an additional study conducted by CDC utilizing data from the National Health Interview Study indicated that across all age groups the percentage of adults who, on average, report sleeping six hours or less has increased from 1985 to 2006.
Nationwide, an estimated 50 to 70 million people suffer from chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders. Sleep loss is associated with health problems, including obesity, depression, and certain risk behaviors, including cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, and heavy drinking.
“It′s important to better understand how sleep impacts people′s overall health and the need to take steps to improve the sufficiency of their sleep,” said Lela R. McKnight-Eily, Ph.D., the study′s lead author and a behavioral scientist in CDC′s Division of Adult and Community Health. “There are very few studies to assess and address sleep insufficiencies; therefore, more needs to done to better understand the problem and to develop effective sleep interventions.”
The study, “Perceived Insufficient Rest or Sleep--Four States, 2006,” analyzed data from CDC′s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Among the four states, the percentage of adults who reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past 30 days ranged from 14 percent in Delaware to 8 percent in Hawaii.
People concerned about chronic sleep loss should consult a physician for an assessment and possible treatment, such as behavioral or medical interventions, McKnight-Eily said. They can also try setting a regular sleep schedule and avoiding caffeine or other stimulants before bed, she said.
Variation for insufficient rest and sleep may be due to occupational or lifestyle factors. The causes of sleep loss could include busy schedules or shift work; irregular sleep schedules; or lifestyle factors such as heavy family demands, late–night television watching and Internet use, or the use of caffeine and alcohol, according to a 2006 Institute of Medicine report. The National Sleep Foundation reports that most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night to feel fully rested while school children aged 5-12 years require 9-11 hours, and adolescents aged 11-17 years require 8.5–9.5 hours each night.
The study also found that the prevalence of insufficient sleep decreased with age. An estimated 13.3 percent of adults aged 18-34 reported insufficient rest or sleep everyday in the past month compared to only 7.3 percent of adults ages 55 and older. While some studies have found sleep disturbance more prevalent among older adults, results from this study are consistent with other research that supports the idea that older adults (who are more likely to be retired) make fewer complaints regarding impaired sleep and adapt their perception of what encompasses sufficient sleep.
In addition, the study showed that only one out of three (29.6 percent) adults said they did get enough rest or sleep every day in the past month.
The MMWR report said the definitions of “enough” (sufficient) sleep and “rest,” and responses to the survey question were subjective and were not measured or equated to reports of hours of sleep per night. The report said the analysis cannot be compared directly with studies measuring hours of sleep. The survey question also did not define or distinguish between “rest” and “sleep.”
The study comes just before National Sleep Awareness Week®, an annual campaign held in conjunction with Daylight Saving Time. For more information on National Sleep Awareness Week®, held March 3-9, please visit www.sleepfoundation.org.
For more information on CDC′s Sleep and Sleep Disorders Program, please visit www.cdc.gov/sleep.
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About 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month, according to a new four-state study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention′s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
The data from the four states–Delaware, Hawaii, New York, and Rhode Island–may not reflect national trends. But an additional study conducted by CDC utilizing data from the National Health Interview Study indicated that across all age groups the percentage of adults who, on average, report sleeping six hours or less has increased from 1985 to 2006.
Nationwide, an estimated 50 to 70 million people suffer from chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders. Sleep loss is associated with health problems, including obesity, depression, and certain risk behaviors, including cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, and heavy drinking.
“It′s important to better understand how sleep impacts people′s overall health and the need to take steps to improve the sufficiency of their sleep,” said Lela R. McKnight-Eily, Ph.D., the study′s lead author and a behavioral scientist in CDC′s Division of Adult and Community Health. “There are very few studies to assess and address sleep insufficiencies; therefore, more needs to done to better understand the problem and to develop effective sleep interventions.”
The study, “Perceived Insufficient Rest or Sleep--Four States, 2006,” analyzed data from CDC′s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Among the four states, the percentage of adults who reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past 30 days ranged from 14 percent in Delaware to 8 percent in Hawaii.
People concerned about chronic sleep loss should consult a physician for an assessment and possible treatment, such as behavioral or medical interventions, McKnight-Eily said. They can also try setting a regular sleep schedule and avoiding caffeine or other stimulants before bed, she said.
Variation for insufficient rest and sleep may be due to occupational or lifestyle factors. The causes of sleep loss could include busy schedules or shift work; irregular sleep schedules; or lifestyle factors such as heavy family demands, late–night television watching and Internet use, or the use of caffeine and alcohol, according to a 2006 Institute of Medicine report. The National Sleep Foundation reports that most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night to feel fully rested while school children aged 5-12 years require 9-11 hours, and adolescents aged 11-17 years require 8.5–9.5 hours each night.
The study also found that the prevalence of insufficient sleep decreased with age. An estimated 13.3 percent of adults aged 18-34 reported insufficient rest or sleep everyday in the past month compared to only 7.3 percent of adults ages 55 and older. While some studies have found sleep disturbance more prevalent among older adults, results from this study are consistent with other research that supports the idea that older adults (who are more likely to be retired) make fewer complaints regarding impaired sleep and adapt their perception of what encompasses sufficient sleep.
In addition, the study showed that only one out of three (29.6 percent) adults said they did get enough rest or sleep every day in the past month.
The MMWR report said the definitions of “enough” (sufficient) sleep and “rest,” and responses to the survey question were subjective and were not measured or equated to reports of hours of sleep per night. The report said the analysis cannot be compared directly with studies measuring hours of sleep. The survey question also did not define or distinguish between “rest” and “sleep.”
The study comes just before National Sleep Awareness Week®, an annual campaign held in conjunction with Daylight Saving Time. For more information on National Sleep Awareness Week®, held March 3-9, please visit www.sleepfoundation.org.
For more information on CDC′s Sleep and Sleep Disorders Program, please visit www.cdc.gov/sleep.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Content Source: Office of Enterprise Communication
Page last modified: February 28, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
my eyes are like two balls of dryer lint
Thanks to everyone for your emails of good wishes for my mom. My parents got the call on Friday morning to come into the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville asap because a lung (she only got one replaced) was now available for my mom. After a false start (Mayo called again to tell them to go home, and then called a second time to say come back), my mom went into surgery Friday afternoon and was out by Friday night. She is recuperating well - breathing on her own, with help of oxygen. She is eating and sitting up and taking a few steps around the ICU. She probably won't get out of ICU until next week as she was really frail before the surgery and will need some more time recovering. However, overall, she is hanging in there. So, keep your fingers crossed that she gets through the pain, tolerates the immunosuppresants and other meds and does not reject the lung.
I will keep you updated on progress. I went down Saturday to make sure she was okay, which she is. My father is a bit of a mess, but that's to be expected. I plan on going down again soon, but the kind folks in ICU are doing a great job so my help isn't needed... yet.
Much love to all,
Michelle
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I will keep you updated on progress. I went down Saturday to make sure she was okay, which she is. My father is a bit of a mess, but that's to be expected. I plan on going down again soon, but the kind folks in ICU are doing a great job so my help isn't needed... yet.
Much love to all,
Michelle
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By Rob Brezsny
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
George, George, George of the Jungle - WATCH OUT FOR THAT TREE!
There is a massive depletion of vitamin D in my system this week. Why? Well, 70 degree, sunny days in FL to 30 degree, cloudy days in NY will do that to you. Sigh.
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I attended the funeral of a coworker Frichael Froodson this week. It was so sad. He was so young. However, I know that he was loved and his spirit will live on. The one thing I will always remember is his love of candy and chocolate. He was a skinny man, but he could pack away the chocolates. I once saw him eat several kit kats in a row. And he never gained an ounce.
So, this week, in memory of Frichael, please eat some chocolate.
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Working in the media industry, I have come to loathe tv news. Generally, it's not accurate, it's always taken out of context and it's definitely sensationalized. What's really weird though is, while I was in Florida, I started watching the "Today Show" every morning, even on the weekends. I haven't consistently and consecutively watched the "Today Show" in more than 10 years. PR will do that to you because you know that every beauty, medical, electronic, fashion (I could go on) segments on the morning shows were pitched by some poor PR person chained to their desk and telephone. PR people make relentless calls to journalists who are inevitably annoyed that a PR person is calling. You think we WANT to call you? As if it is (actually was since I no longer pitch stories) a joy for us to cold call someone and know that we are annoying the shit out of them? As if I want to call you about [fill in client's product area here]. (Although I really did enjoy pitching an erectile dysfunction product)
I don't know why but I started watching the "Today Show" and enjoying the stupid segments about the right black pants and the new "American Gladiators" show (which also is an NBC show - cross promotion); the glibless babble of Meredith, Matt, Al and Anne; and the crowds of freezing people with their signs. However, since coming back to work, I can't watch it. Just turns me off entirely. Ah the curse of PR!
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Thanks to the Frarthas for the regular checkups during the past few weeks. You so nice!
My deepest sympathy in the passing of Frisa D's grandmom
Welcome back, Frori! NYC missed you!
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By Rob Brezsny
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I attended the funeral of a coworker Frichael Froodson this week. It was so sad. He was so young. However, I know that he was loved and his spirit will live on. The one thing I will always remember is his love of candy and chocolate. He was a skinny man, but he could pack away the chocolates. I once saw him eat several kit kats in a row. And he never gained an ounce.
So, this week, in memory of Frichael, please eat some chocolate.
+=======================+
Working in the media industry, I have come to loathe tv news. Generally, it's not accurate, it's always taken out of context and it's definitely sensationalized. What's really weird though is, while I was in Florida, I started watching the "Today Show" every morning, even on the weekends. I haven't consistently and consecutively watched the "Today Show" in more than 10 years. PR will do that to you because you know that every beauty, medical, electronic, fashion (I could go on) segments on the morning shows were pitched by some poor PR person chained to their desk and telephone. PR people make relentless calls to journalists who are inevitably annoyed that a PR person is calling. You think we WANT to call you? As if it is (actually was since I no longer pitch stories) a joy for us to cold call someone and know that we are annoying the shit out of them? As if I want to call you about [fill in client's product area here]. (Although I really did enjoy pitching an erectile dysfunction product)
I don't know why but I started watching the "Today Show" and enjoying the stupid segments about the right black pants and the new "American Gladiators" show (which also is an NBC show - cross promotion); the glibless babble of Meredith, Matt, Al and Anne; and the crowds of freezing people with their signs. However, since coming back to work, I can't watch it. Just turns me off entirely. Ah the curse of PR!
+=======================+
Thanks to the Frarthas for the regular checkups during the past few weeks. You so nice!
My deepest sympathy in the passing of Frisa D's grandmom
Welcome back, Frori! NYC missed you!
+=======================+
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By Rob Brezsny
© 1995-2008 -- Rob Brezsny. All rights reserved
Thursday, January 10, 2008
MOO COW!
I hate being a housewife. Now before you start sending me emails asking if I got married, I didn't. I have spent the last three weeks in Orlando, taking care of my mom who has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. She is quite ill right now and is waiting for a lung transplant. So, while my dad went to Korea to see his father (my grandfather is more than 105 years old now), I have been here, making three meals a day, doing laundry, cleaning the house (well, putting things away), doing the dishes, putting out the trash, etc. Let me tell you - housework SUCKS! I can't even imagine having to do this on a regular basis! I mean, I do it for myself in New York, but it's totally different when you need to take care of yourself versus taking care of others. I have to applaud everyone out there who is taking care of themselves and others and a household. It's thankless work. But I love taking care of my mom and being down here in FL with the warm weather.
The one thing I can't stand about housework is figuring out what to cook three times a day! I mean, my repetoire is not that extensive. It's quite limited in fact. And then once you cook, you have to serve, and then the worst part comes. You have to clean the dishes, pots, pans, etc. Horrible. Seriously horrible.
I know what you are thinking: Michelle, you are just realizing this? Not really. But I have been sticking it in the back of my mind, pushing it down into a tiny, little hidey hole for years. If it wasn't for the fact that it is environmentally unfriendly, I would use disposable everything.
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At Swellesley, whenever you went to the infirmary with a cold, they would give you a small packet of gargle powder. Oddly enough though, I felt like everytime I went there, regardless if I had a cold, I would get a packet of gargle powder. Sniffles? Gargle. Cut finger? Gargle. Pap Smear? Gargle.
Frannie-san (also a Swellesley alum) had a sore throat recently and, when I mentioned the gargle, she had no idea what I was talking about. So, I contacted the Swellesley infirmary for the recipe and here it is:
Our "magical" gargle recipe for a sore throat is just equal parts table salt and baking soda.
Mix a teaspoonful with warm water, gargle and spit.
I love that they tell me to spit it out.
I remember one Sept at college, after taking my stuff out from storage, I found that somehow the gargle tried to run away and was open all over my stuff.
Ah, funny gargle.
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This week's horoscopes go out to:
Frob and Frussell, thanks for watering Sy
Fertischek and Frynn, you guys rock
Frim and Frethan, thanks for the grocery bag! Helps me be more green
Frandy - Welcome to the world, Frenelope ;)
Frisa D and her family - my sympathies
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By Roby Brezsny
Horoscopes for week of January 10, 2008
The one thing I can't stand about housework is figuring out what to cook three times a day! I mean, my repetoire is not that extensive. It's quite limited in fact. And then once you cook, you have to serve, and then the worst part comes. You have to clean the dishes, pots, pans, etc. Horrible. Seriously horrible.
I know what you are thinking: Michelle, you are just realizing this? Not really. But I have been sticking it in the back of my mind, pushing it down into a tiny, little hidey hole for years. If it wasn't for the fact that it is environmentally unfriendly, I would use disposable everything.
+======================+
At Swellesley, whenever you went to the infirmary with a cold, they would give you a small packet of gargle powder. Oddly enough though, I felt like everytime I went there, regardless if I had a cold, I would get a packet of gargle powder. Sniffles? Gargle. Cut finger? Gargle. Pap Smear? Gargle.
Frannie-san (also a Swellesley alum) had a sore throat recently and, when I mentioned the gargle, she had no idea what I was talking about. So, I contacted the Swellesley infirmary for the recipe and here it is:
Our "magical" gargle recipe for a sore throat is just equal parts table salt and baking soda.
Mix a teaspoonful with warm water, gargle and spit.
I love that they tell me to spit it out.
I remember one Sept at college, after taking my stuff out from storage, I found that somehow the gargle tried to run away and was open all over my stuff.
Ah, funny gargle.
+================================+
This week's horoscopes go out to:
Frob and Frussell, thanks for watering Sy
Fertischek and Frynn, you guys rock
Frim and Frethan, thanks for the grocery bag! Helps me be more green
Frandy - Welcome to the world, Frenelope ;)
Frisa D and her family - my sympathies
+================================+
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By Roby Brezsny
Horoscopes for week of January 10, 2008
WOOT!
Merriam-Webster's #1 Word of the Year for 2007:
1. w00t (interjection)
expressing joy (it could be after a triumph, or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word "yay"
I really do like this word. And if you IM on adium and you type this word in, it makes a "woot" sound. WOOT!
1. w00t (interjection)
expressing joy (it could be after a triumph, or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word "yay"
I really do like this word. And if you IM on adium and you type this word in, it makes a "woot" sound. WOOT!
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