Not that innocent

I found this Hanna Montana “microphone shaped” candies at my local CVS. I really had to read the packaging to confirm that what I saw was a “microphone”. Apparently, I’m not the only person noticing this.  Here’s one.  And here’s another....
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Coming up for air

…figuratively and literally. It’s been a crazy week at work that ended with Talk Like A Pirate and bridal shower Friday in the office.  I threw some mean party, y’all! Pirate by day and zombie by night, later on on Friday night, I trekked down to Irvine to practice with Thrill the World OC at Atomic Ballroom.  They have a big group going.  LA Team: We have to catch up! My right shoulder-neck muscles hated me.  So did my thighs.  (Lots of squats and deep knee bends in this dance!) Saturday, off to Brenda and Jon’s reception at Astor Classics. ...
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Phototastic Friday: Pirate Edition

Ahoy me hearties! Me colors be raised this dawn! Updated: Captain Bubbles and the trusty Parrot Pat! Official Talk Like A Pirate instruction from the creator of the holiday, Capt’n Slappy and Ol’ Chumbucket. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cKCkbWDGwE] A favorite and very educational instruction video. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMu6e5Dgtg]...
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Arrrre You Rrrreday?

Talk Like a Pirate Day is tomorrow, y’all. And I’m throwing a bridal shower in the office instead of the pirate party.  (Hey, the bride happened to pick that date…and she couldn’t (or wouldn’t?) change the date!) Obviously,  Captain Bubbles, the Jolly Pirate of the South China Sea, will be presiding the bridal tea luncheon. Oy, lassie! Yer wanna another cuppa? Heeeheee....
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Grown

*I was supposed to post a warning a la spoiler alert any future Thai political comments here.  But this “alert” is NOT that.  As a matter of fact, it’s the opposite.  I will NOT be discussing politics. However, I will be discussing what politics is affecting my personal life.  So, my dearest Commenter “Ku”, you may so continue.* The Irish Cousin Robert commented that he was no longer the angriest commenter on my blog with my recent entry. Thai people have become just that these days. Angry. Frustrated. Confused. Fed up. Overwhelmed. Despaired. Saddened. All of the above. Even the...
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