Fluff

There are some people who don't like bloggers that fill their blogs with "fluff" when they don't have anything meaningful or important to say.

Well, it's a good thing I never have anything meaningful OR important to say.

So here is something fluffy, just for the haters:

Pa. road crew paints yellow line over dead raccoon

It's Been a While...

so I thought I'd give you some HOTD action.

"....the most expensive pet wedding ever."  You mean, there have been others??

Dogs to Wed in $250,000 Ceremony

And no.... it's not my dogs.

~SG

Stifling Laughter

While I truly feel for the people of this village and their very unfortunate situation, I also can't help but laugh...

F**king residents want their town name changed

I hope everyone has a marvelous weekend!!

~SG

Not-Surprisingly, I am OK with this.

Could eating chocolate make you thinner?

Since it's been a while...

How ‘bout a little HOTD action too, while we’re at it!

Today’s Headline is about some Firefighters who were dressed in drag for a parade, when a fire broke out!  They saved the day by fighting the fire in their dresses.

While we’re talking about Firefighters and in light of his recent engagement, I’d like to brag about my brother, Alex, of the Malvern Fire Company.

He is currently Lieutenant and Vice President of the Company where he has been serving since 2004.  Thanks for being a hero and to all the FF/EMT/Police out there for keeping us safe!!!

Happy Friday!

~SG

Typical Day

This isn’t even the worst I’ve ever seen…

This is just an example of what it’s like living in and around our Nation’s Capital.  I’ve actually changed work locations (still with the same company), so I’m not commuting to the Navy Yard anymore. Thank goodness.  On a good day, it took me an hour and 15 minutes.  Plus another 15-30 to find parking… On a bad day? 2 hours. 

Now I’m in Alexandria, VA.  My commute still takes me up I95, but on a good day it takes 45 minutes.  Coming home it usually takes me about an hour. 

A recent study found that a long commute is bad for your heart health.  While I’m glad my commute has gotten shorter, this study is another reason for me to continue my weekly exercise after the half marathon is over.  Even though I HATE working out, it’s important to do something active to combat the long days of sitting in my car and at my desk.  It’s been especially difficult to exercise during the winter because it gets dark so early.  Running in the dark has become a normal thing, but this hasn’t made me less paranoid.  I run with a reflective vest, my cell phone in hand, and no music whatsoever.  It would be nice if I could work from home and do my workouts in the middle of the day.

The type of job that I have makes it pretty much impossible to telecommute.  It’s possible, but I’m really needed in the office.  I’m kind of curious what others who live in the area (and those who don’t) deal with on a daily basis and how they deal with it.

So tell me, do you have a long commute?  Do you ever work from home?  What do you do for exercise each week?  Do you run in the dark? Do you work out during the day? How do you fit in your weekly exercise?

Please share your tips and tricks!!!

~SG

Who lives near a Jack in the Box?

I need someone who lives near one of these restaurants to conduct an experiment for me.

I need you to try one of these.

Then come back here and tell me your thoughts, reactions, etc.

I'm looking at my southern sister.... JULIE.... don't they have JITB in Texas?!

HOTD: Not about animals!

I like all the dance puns in this article-

“What made the ballet dancer jump?”

“The world is spinning!”

…. I found this article interesting on many levels.  A) He owns a tattoo parlor?? B) I wonder why he quit! I bet he got a better paying job somewhere else... What do you think?

Royal Ballet star's resignation shocks dance world  

And just for fun, here’s a picture of me from my ballet days:



~SG

Which side do you sleep on?

Which side of the bed you sleep on matters

I'm a leftie!

Breaking and Entering

As usual, today's Headline of the Day is about animals.  I guess normal articles about people robbing and killing each other are less entertaining... anyhoo, here you go:

Baby Seal Breaks Into Home, Gets Comfy on Couch

~SG

Tis the season... to make fun of Humanity.

"Authorities believe there are other victims who may be too embarrassed to come forward."

Umm.. I'd be embarassed to admit it too if I let someone inject cement into my bum...

Headline of the Day

Santa? Is that you?

Since everyone else seems to have skipped right over poor Thanksgiving and straight to Christmas, I felt that this article was a seasonably appropriate Headline of the Day. 

Teen rescued after 10 hours in chimney of Ga. home

PSA of the Day

Better keep your umbrellas on hand this weekend.  Or, actually, maybe just wear a helmet...

Knuckleheads in the News

Every Monday morning, WTOP (Washington DC news station) has a segment entitled, "Knuckleheads in the News".  And since I'm a huge dork and listen to the news the ENTIRE way to work, I like to play along. 

[In my defense, I HAVE to listen to the news the entire way to work because the traffic report comes on every 10 minutes (on the 8's!) and a lot can change in 10 minutes with Washington traffic. Trust me.]

So each Monday, they read snippets of 3 news stories about idiotic things people did and got arrested for, and then you get to vote on which one is the dumbest!  Fun, right?  Well this past Monday they read one that really cracked me up.  Maybe it's cause I have a good imagination and I can picture this happening and the guy leaving like a dog with his tail between his legs. Tell me this isn't funny!

A Missouri man is in the doghouse because he tried to rob a bank at gunpoint -- until he realized his wife was standing in the teller line. She refused to get down on the floor and simply told him to "go home." He complied and was arrested shortly after.

Bonus, this one actually won the vote for biggest knucklehead! 

You can also check back here every Monday for each week's contenders!

~SG

HOTD

Who's surprised?! It's about animals again.

Living in Northern Virginia means that you have to deal with alot of traffic.  On a typical day, I am in my car for approximately 3 hours.  On a bad day, or a day I have to go up to Annapolis for dance, it can be more like 5 or 6 hours.  While I don't like it, I and most other residents of suburban Washington DC just deal with it.  Because what else can we do?  We are used to turning on the news in the morning and hearing about accidents, disabled vehicles, bad weather, construction, etc.  But yesterday it was about horses.

Yep, you heard me right. Horses. On the side of 395.  And everyone was slowing down to look.  Which caused a massive delay. Sometimes I really hate people...

Article about the Horses

Pictures of the Horses Grazing in the median

HOTD...

Since I'm out of town for work this week, I've scheduled a couple posts to keep you entertained in the mean time.

You're welcome.

...so what is it about animal articles that makes me want to post them as HOTDs??

Trooper Kills Troublesome Emu

Oh I don't know... maybe because they are always RIDICULOUS!!!

Not really a HOTD...

This is horribly sad and ironic......

Help Us Find Nemo

Delinquent

I know I said I wouldn't apologize for not posting. But frankly I am just avoiding it because I am lazy. I have 2 good stories to post. I will try to work on at least one tonight!

In the mean time, here's a little HOTD action.  Class, class, class...

Woman Accused of Spraying Breast Milk on Police

REALLY?!

I have no sympathy for these girls.  If you are that dumb, maybe you shouldn't be allowed to drive in the first place....

Women escape sinking car after crashing into Mercer Slough

 

 

HOTD: RIP Shrek the Sheep

This story just stood out to me and made me feel all warm and wooly inside...

Ha. Ha.

Shrek somehow evaded his sheep wranglers for 7 YEARS.... during which he grew the most fabulous sweater.

After finally being caught, he became a sheeplebrity (ok that was lame) and traveled New Zealand and lived a wonderful life.  Rest in peace, little lamb.

Check out the article, here.