Finding Joy in Snarkville

I’ve tried nine — yes, nine times to write today’s post.  I’d love to say I have no idea what I’m going to say, but truly I have too much to say. How does one just stop and think about a single thought and write on that.  My mind is racing with all the news and fun that has been happening in Snarkville.  To that end, I can only think in terms of bullets.

• First, let me publically announce that today is the Queen Mum’s and the Queen’s Dad’s anniversary.  They are the defination of a happy couple and a marriage that I truly wish on everyone I know.  If I ever walk up to you and say, “May you be as well mated as my parents,” know that is about the best compliment you can get.  My parents have a marriage that I dreamed of as child and try to work towards today.  Someday, I hope Duke will write in his blog (as if I’m letting him anywhere near the net ) that his parents are this happy.
• Life is slowly returning to normal here in Snarkville.  Part of the family has headed home and we are thrilled to be looking at months rolling ahead of NORMAL life.
• Duke is settling into being three, which is so very different than two.  He is so proud to be a big boy and he has responsibilities around the house now.  He has decided to let go of the “baby” shows like the much of Playhouse Disney in favor of good three year old shows, like Dirty Jobs and American Chopper.  And for the record, he loves the cupcakes from his birthday.  I think he alone has eaten over half the batch and I’m thinking of making more.  When the last cupcake was consumed, he looked at my cupcake holder and peered inside. “All gone?”  with the sad little pouty face that only a boy who ate all his cupcakes and wanted more could muster.  I’m thinking of expanding cupcakes to carrot cake, blueberry muffins, and various other “quick breads”  I’m taking all recipes.
• For those who want to know the grand update on the Tour Guy below, he and I had a heart to heart. it went something like this:
• Me: I’m horrified you charged my family for my fare since I was forced to leave early because you were uninteresting.  Oh, and by the way, you overcharged my cousin.
• Him: um, um, um.
• Me: You will refund us this money.
• Him: ok. but, but, but.
• Me: That’s it.  I’ll follow up in e-mail and expect a check within 14 days.  Thank you and have a lovely day now, k?
• I’m on You Tube!!  I can’t believe that they “aired” my stupid interview about the Saturn Sky from BlogHer, but there I am — looking all high school with my backpack.  Loved doing a test drive — so not a fan of the car though.  However, hey, if someone wants to give me a car…. I’m just saying.
• It dawned on me this weekend that I’ve truly missed my calling for a career.  I have decided that when I retire I’m going to re-invent myself once again (this would be career number 4 for those who are counting).  I fully intend to be a tour guide.  A good one.  Seriously, you in the back row, stop laughing.  I think I have all the qualities of being an outstanding tour guide.
• I have an insane knowledge of lots of trivia.
• I am witty on occasions.
• I can think on my feet and love the banter.
• I like to deal with people in small doses, thus the quick bonding and sending them on their way appeals to me.
• I’m cute. (And yes, I fully intend to still be cute when I retire)
• I’m a wee bit late in this, but I’ve got a note from my mother that excuses me from being late and from gym, k?  Go to one of my favorite bloggers and send her some love.  She attempted something nobel, a 3 Day walk for the Cure, and fell ill in the process.  I’m sure it had nothing to do with the fact that she was stretched beyond thin and then that little thing of being on Cattle Call airlines, exposed to GERMS (and the plaque?).  I know she is feeling better and I send her all the love.  In the end, she raised $6,000 for breast cancer research — and we all know my boobs are happier for it.  And I know she got some cool socks.
• I know I haven’t been chatting the knitting content up lately.  BooHoo, it’s just been too dang hot.  However, the quickest update is, I now I have one pair of socks to wear on the cruise; I’m currently working on a sample project for Warren; and I’m about to begin a Knit Along for a shawl that I fell in love with — in (everybody, go OOOHHHH!!) cashmere.

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