The Annual Fun with Kittehs Christmas cards are late, but will be sent out shortly, as promised. In the meantime, enjoy this one of me and John in our luverly Santa sweaters-- I know you're all jealous!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year
Shocking.
It's that time of year. Readers, I kid you not, I have been shocked about 20 times today. I am a static electricity generating factory. Someone should look into using me as an alternative source of energy. My cubicle has more metal then I realized. Go to file some paper work: zap. Hang up my coat: zap. Walk out of cube: zap. Really, I walked out of my cube, and a giant spark leapt from the anchor wall to shock me on my shoulder-- I didn't even touch it, it leapt out to get me. It's getting really old. I don't think I'm dragging my feet, I don't know what I can do to decrease my static. Maybe I'm dehydrated? I don't know if that even matters. So, while this is a great time of year, I could do with out all the shocking.
A Good Fellow
This comes from Neil Cavuto, and because it brought a tear to my eye, I wanted to share:
CAVUTO: Well, he was classy, magnanimous, a gentlemen, ripped for being out of touch, he chose just the right touch, a man who critics say only mangled his words, conjured just the right ones. I'm not talking about John McCain yesterday. I'm talking about president bush today. McCain gave a very classy speech. The president made a very classy gesture, offering only good words for the man who repudiated his run at the white house, but going one better, inviting Barack and Michelle Obama to the white house to see the place, talk about the place, and the pressures of the place, in private. These were not empty words. The president put a transition team in place months ago so that a smooth transfer of power could take place. President bush didn't have the same offer when he came into office. Lots of hurtful words since then. He wasn't even running this year, but it seemed everyone, including his own party's nominee was running against him all year. If he minded, he really didn't show it. I remember talking to the president on the White House south lawn about it. "Does it all bug you?" I asked him. "Nah," he said, shrugging his shoulders and adding simply, "I understand." A man of the people and the nation seemingly at war with him, some for good reason, and others apparently lacking any reason. He did nothing personally, always handled himself with dignity, not by what he said but precisely what he did not. I have read that the president is as kind to the elevator operator at White House as he is to a visiting [head of] state to the White House. Every time I see him, he sticks around and personally shakes the hand of each member of my crew. That is each member of my crew for one of our interviews, every single one of them, every single picture. Now, I know [these are] little things, but to me these are big things, that speak of a man far bigger than the petty things I see in the press or I hear in a harsh campaign. That ended today with a quiet gesture today, from a president who would be in his right to wag a certain finger, but instead simply [offered] something else: his hand. Not a popular thing to say, is it? But it was, it is, and he's a good fellow.
It is my own opinion that history will redeem George W. Bush, and regardless if that happens or not, I believe he is a good man, and did the best he could. Thank you for your service President Bush.
Oww!
My mouth is angry at me for all the sugar I've consumed today. And the day is far from over!
We had a costume contest at work today. Sadly, yours truly did not win, but I was the most awesome, truly. This picture does not do me justice:
Due Diligence
I recently read this well reasoned and supported argument against Barak Obama.
I love ideas, I love learning, I love reason, I love intellectual discussion. That is why I love talk radio--conservative talk radio, specifically. But sometimes it seems that there's a lot of preaching to the choir going on in conservative media, and on the blog front, a lot of really important and interesting writing gets missed. So if I can share some of it, I will, but just know that I will be so glad when this election season has ended. I don't want to shove any more election related anything down any one's throat, because I'm just totally sick of it. But I made an exception for this.
NKOTB
Last night was so totally fun. I remembered all the words, I sang along, I waved my arm to Hangin' Tough, I squealed and clapped when Step By Step started (by far my favorite part of the show). They really did put on a good show, and I was amazed at Joey's ability to still belt out Please Don't Go Girl. It was really easy to feel, what, 9, 10 years old again in that moment.
Because I was in the younger end of the New Kids fans back in the day, my love for them was just purely innocent girlish adoration and affection (and there were some ladies there last night, a few years older than me, who viewed them in different manner back in the day, and apparently still do, given some of the outfits and comments I heard). And it was fun to revisit that time, and just remember how really sweet and fun it was to be a little girl.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
So, after every political debate I sit here at my desk the next morning while everyone around me makes their little comments, and I don't say anything, because I don't think work is the appropriate venue for political discourse.
Well, today, I couldn't help myself... 3 guys were laughing at McCain's arms, they were saying things like "what's the deal with his arms, he looks like he's carrying something under there all the time, ha ha ha!"
I jumped up and said, "Yeah, that would be because his plane was shot down and he broke both his arms, along with other injuries, and since he was a PRISONER OF WAR for FIVE YEARS, his bones didn't get set right, and so he can't lift his arms above this high." (I physically demonstrated this part for them)
Silence.
Then "Oh, I didn't know."
And I am left fuming, thinking: Really? You didn't know that? YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT?!
But you're so well educated and informed!
I guess you also didn't know:
-he fractured both arms and a leg, and nearly drowned
-badly wounded, his captors refused to treat his injuries, beating and interrogating him to get information
-he spent six weeks in the hospital while receiving marginal care
-he lost 50 pounds in 6 weeks
-his hair turned white
I'm not saying to vote for McCain just because he was a POW, but for God's sake, have some respect. This man has fought for, suffered for, and served this country his entire adult life. He has not sought to serve his own self interests. If you differ with him ideologically, you are welcome to your opinion. When I see him, I see someone who has served and will serve his country first. And to not know that about him shows ignorance, and some serious lack of attention to the character of the candidates. It's not as if this biographical information has been buried or suppressed (unlike some of the unsavory information about Obama, but I digress).
Welcome October!
Hello, Fall! You are my most FAVORITE season! I'm looking forward to all the great things you'll bring, such as:
*a visit from Whitney
*Pumpkin spice lattes
*yummy scented candles
*comfy hoodies & sweatpants
*lazy Sundays falling asleep during football
*lovely leaves
*apple orchards, pumpkin patches and corn mazes
*Halloween (sorry, I love it!)
*my cousin's wedding and my first go as a Maid of Honor!
*spiced cider
*Thanksgiving
*Christmas anticipation
State Fair 2008
This year, I decided to make a photographic chronicle our food intake. I missed a few items, but for the most part, this is what we did/ate at the Fair.
First attempt at taking a food picture...
John's got a Turkey Leg, I have a Pronto Pup
After a visit to the Leine Lodge. I got Summer Shandy. Mmm.
Beers.
By the Food Building (we had some cheese curds, forgot to take a picture).
John finishing his mom's reuben
This cow reminded us of Cornflake. 
Big Fat Bacon Stand
Bacon!!!
I was so excited that I got two ears of corn for one ticket that I ate 'em up before getting a picture!
Steak Sammie. SOOO Tasty
I'm pretty sleepy and ready to go. Backstreet Boys were playing at the Grandstand, so I was waiting to hear "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)". Finally got to hear it when we were almost to the car.
Key Lime Pie on a Stick
I didn't get pictures of the Sweet Martha's cookies that someone else bought and we ate some of. We also bought a bag of saltwater taffy before we left. There were a few things that we usually eat and do that we didn't this time, but, that will give us renewed enthusiasm next year!
It's Almost Time...
New food item on my list this year: Big Fat Bacon.
One-third pound of bacon, fried and caramelized with maple syrup and served on a stick.
Awww, yeah!
(there will also be chocolate covered bacon, but I'm afraid if I try it, I'll not only like it, I will love it, and that will be the end of me, my friends).
O M G
I found my cake soulmates (sadly, that phrase does not look or sound odd to me in any way)-- and they are in NYC, OF COURSE.
Click on "weddings" to see the lovely cakes.
These cakes are so ME...must find a way to duplicate...
Update
I have yet to decide on pretty much anything wedding related-- still looking at sites, still keeping the date open... Should have a decision soon, though, and then I can start getting other things in order.
The Future Mrs. John Crosser
Wow. I have a wedding to plan!
I think I'm more excited today then I've been since Saturday night (that was the big night, June 28).
I really would love to post a picture or two to go with this post, but I've been having some difficulty with my wi fi connection. So for now, this is a text only post. I'll have some pictures up later today.
Lovely married friends-- any tips, advice, resources you know of, send 'em my way!
I really am so excited. I am glad it's a short work week!
Mr. Winkle
So, I was checking out Susannah and Trinny's (of What Not to Wear fame) website and they have links to sites they love. One site is Mr. Winkle, a site devoted to a fluffy little dog. So I check it out. I'm randomly clicking things and I come upon this:
This dog has a calendar, and that was January 2008.
If any of you want to visit the site yourself, Mr Winkle
Wall E
I'm excited to see Wall-E tonight! I love Pixar movies, and I have a feeling this one will be my favorite
Made me laugh:
from CNN "story highlights" about how astronomers have found a trio of "super-Earths":
Astronomer: "Planets are out there. They're all over the place"
Good to know!
I'm really tired today because...
I saw the Sex and the City movie last night.
My mom won tickets to a free screening. She wound up not feeling well, so I ended up watching it by myself. And now I have no one to discuss it with! I liked it, and recommend it to any fan of the show.
I don't know how many fans of the show are the type that think it's a template for their life, like it's a lifestyle guide instead of entertainment, but I, obviously, am not one of them. I enjoy the show for what it is-- entertainment. And the movie has all the same elements--the writing is sharp and the humor is sparkling, and the clothes and shoes and the general over-the-topness are all there. In short, it's entertaining.
The only thing I'll say (this won't give anything away, don't worry) is that I did not see Dreamgirls, but after seeing Jennifer Hudson in this, I'm shocked that she won an Oscar. SJP makes it seem effortless, but you'll really appreciate her talent in her scenes with J Hud. 
Unfortunate Graphic...
Sometimes, while an image may exactly capture the essence of the story, said image may be insensitive or otherwise inappropriate to attach to the story. Ahem:
Let's see it up close:
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