<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765</id><updated>2011-04-21T20:26:15.665-07:00</updated><category term='year end.'/><category term='diet'/><category term='reading'/><category term='supernova'/><category term='movies'/><category term='golden globe'/><category term='food'/><category term='dogs'/><category term='eating'/><category term='family'/><category term='house'/><category term='exes'/><category term='pets'/><category term='home improvement'/><category term='music'/><category term='films'/><category term='goals'/><category term='reality tv'/><category term='awards/contests'/><category term='earthquake'/><category term='Books'/><title type='text'>Lynne's</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>550</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-3508203787549288450</id><published>2008-01-03T17:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-04T14:39:43.896-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Everybody Reads</title><summary type='text'>I gave you my little list on Monday. Here is Sybok's list. Pretty impressive from his list last year (see comments), when he was known as C.H.U.B. C.H.U.D. I think Sybok was a lit major back in the day. Right Sybok?2007:1. Gather Darkness - Fritz Leiber2. The Holmes-Dracula File - Fred Saberhagen3. Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier4. An Island Called Moreau - Brian Aldiss5. The Complete Gothic Tales - </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/3508203787549288450/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=3508203787549288450&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/3508203787549288450'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/3508203787549288450'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2008/01/everybody-reads.html' title='Everybody Reads'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-769055510120229220</id><published>2007-12-31T17:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-03T17:39:32.515-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Books 2007</title><summary type='text'>My goal for 2007 was to read 12 books. Today I reached that goal! I read 4 memoirs, a general fiction book, but the rest were mysteries.1. Bad Boy Brawly Brown: An Easy Rawlins Novel -- Walter Mosley (Feb.)2.Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress Tales of Growing Up Groovy and Clueless -- Susan Jane Gilman (March)3. Crow Lake -- Mary Lawson (April)4. Mountains Beyond Mountains - Tracy Kidder (May - </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/769055510120229220/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=769055510120229220&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/769055510120229220'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/769055510120229220'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2007/12/books-2007.html' title='Books 2007'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116725678811763779</id><published>2006-12-27T08:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-05-09T17:12:57.435-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='year end.'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='goals'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='reading'/><title type='text'>Books 2006</title><summary type='text'>I've continued my push to read more books. In fact, I surpassed this year's goal.KM will be proud, she was the one person that pooh-poohed my 8.5 book goal (up one from last year) and urged me to read an even 10. Of course, I refused to commit to that number on the spot, and of course, I am now proud to have reached it.My 10.5 book (3,021 pages)list. Sorry, no annotations this year. I will say I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116725678811763779/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116725678811763779&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116725678811763779'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116725678811763779'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/12/books-2006.html' title='Books 2006'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116611286844160598</id><published>2006-12-14T08:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:25:07.750-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='golden globe'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='films'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='movies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='awards/contests'/><title type='text'>Movies and the Golden Globes</title><summary type='text'>Another reminder that I have not seen many movies this year (sigh). Of all the nominees I have only seen Thank You for Smoking and Little Miss Sunshine. They are both absolutely wonderful - my two favorite movies this year. :)I do hope to see Queen and possibly Departed.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116611286844160598/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116611286844160598&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116611286844160598'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116611286844160598'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/12/movies-and-golden-globes.html' title='Movies and the Golden Globes'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116589371176871050</id><published>2006-12-11T19:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:20:54.375-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='family'/><title type='text'>For the love of family, friends, and music...</title><summary type='text'>I have burned 2 CD's in as many days. The first was a baby shower gift. It included Rosemary Clooney, Thank Heaven for Little Girls and Isaac Hayes, The First Time Ever I Saw your Face. Additional tracks by Ben Folds, Harry Nilsson, Ane Brun, Lux, Macy Gracy and other lullaby like songs. The second is a Christmas present for my soon to be 12 year old (or is it 11?) niece. Her CD had a total </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116589371176871050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116589371176871050&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116589371176871050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116589371176871050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/12/for-love-of-family-friends-and-music.html' title='For the love of family, friends, and music...'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116544752541321718</id><published>2006-12-06T09:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:21:24.850-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='diet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='eating'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='food'/><title type='text'>Step Away from the Cake!</title><summary type='text'>65 Grams of Fat?! There are somethings I am better off not knowing.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116544752541321718/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116544752541321718&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116544752541321718'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116544752541321718'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/12/step-away-from-cake.html' title='Step Away from the Cake!'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116516664978143318</id><published>2006-12-03T09:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:21:49.073-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='food'/><title type='text'>Bacon Seduction</title><summary type='text'> I can totally relate to this book. Years ago, when I was in my early 20's I became a vegetarian. An article on poultry in a PETA newsletter started it all. Plus I was working at Bread &amp; Circus (pre-Whole Foods buyout) so I had a lot of support. Eventually I became what I am now - a flexitarian.I eat fish and seafood because I have come to realize that seafood is part of my DNA. I also eat pork. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116516664978143318/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116516664978143318&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116516664978143318'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116516664978143318'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/12/bacon-seduction.html' title='Bacon Seduction'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116503054837473581</id><published>2006-12-01T19:26:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:22:23.331-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='family'/><title type='text'>Laughter is a precious gift.</title><summary type='text'>Yesterday I received a wonderful uplifting gift - I made my Dad laugh. I did not do or say anything extremely funny; he laughed because he was in a joyful mood.It is not easy to be joyful when you have a terminal illness and have received nothing but bad news for several months straight. The enormity of it all has taken its toll on my "don't worry be happy" Dad. He certainly has the right to feel</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116503054837473581/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116503054837473581&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116503054837473581'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116503054837473581'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/12/laughter-is-precious-gift.html' title='Laughter is a precious gift.'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116448950881923100</id><published>2006-11-25T13:16:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-11-25T13:25:18.483-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Risque or Not</title><summary type='text'>Is this ad too risque?~Not.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116448950881923100/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116448950881923100&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116448950881923100'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116448950881923100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/11/risque-or-not.html' title='Risque or Not'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116420307070342911</id><published>2006-11-22T05:40:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-11-22T06:57:47.433-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Gift Ideas</title><summary type='text'>I gave you wrong information in my last post. Layla was included in one the calendars! She is "Miss July". (va va voom)SO if you need a great holiday gift for the dog lover in your life (maybe that is you), and you want to support a great cause, please consider purchasing one of the OSLF calendars.Layla can be purchased as solo dog for the year in view calendar ($7.99) or you can by the oversized</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116420307070342911/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116420307070342911&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116420307070342911'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116420307070342911'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/11/gift-ideas.html' title='Gift Ideas'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116396307164272579</id><published>2006-11-19T10:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:25:21.649-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='awards/contests'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pets'/><title type='text'>Layla Girl!</title><summary type='text'>Layla came in third in this photo contest. Yay Layla! Unfortunately, I don't think 3rd place winners make the calendar but we both are still very happy.The contest was sponsored by the Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation (OSLF). You can purchase the 2007 Calendar later this year from their Cafe Press store.All contest and calendar proceeds go toward assisting service, rescue and companion dogs </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116396307164272579/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116396307164272579&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116396307164272579'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116396307164272579'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/11/layla-girl.html' title='Layla Girl!'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116347077309797454</id><published>2006-11-13T18:19:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-11-17T18:37:36.740-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Anxiously Waiting</title><summary type='text'>Standard TV &amp; Appliance has less than an hour left to deliver my new laundry center and until that happens I am stuck here in my house. Figure it is partially my fault because I requested (and paid for) same day delivery, but I really did not have an option other than today because this is my day off. Not to say my employer is not flexible, I just don't want to push my luck especially since I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116347077309797454/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116347077309797454&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116347077309797454'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116347077309797454'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/11/anxiously-waiting.html' title='Anxiously Waiting'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116282220551558097</id><published>2006-11-06T06:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:24:11.767-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='earthquake'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pets'/><title type='text'>More than a rattle</title><summary type='text'>My house lost its earthquake virginity. Obviously other earthquakes have been felt by my 1951 structure, but not while I was in it.Last night's quiake was the 3rd I've felt since moving to Oregon 6 years ago. There have been other opportunities to feel them but either I am driving or sleeping. At first I thought my washer drier completely died (it started leaking water earlier in the evening) but</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116282220551558097/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116282220551558097&amp;isPopup=true' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116282220551558097'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116282220551558097'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/11/more-than-rattle.html' title='More than a rattle'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116249207119612042</id><published>2006-11-02T08:05:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-11-02T19:17:05.100-08:00</updated><title type='text'>What form of cardio can you do anywhere?</title><summary type='text'>No matter where you are or what the weather, you can always JUMP. It will take a little time to build up endurance for this form of cardio, so try it in intervals at first: Jump one minute, rest the next, and so on. Jumping is an outstanding form of cardio, both for burning calories and toning your quads, hamstrings, and calves. You can jump up and down, jump rope, do jumping jacks, or get </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116249207119612042/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116249207119612042&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116249207119612042'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116249207119612042'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/11/what-form-of-cardio-can-you-do.html' title='What form of cardio can you do anywhere?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116196823200332517</id><published>2006-10-27T09:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-27T10:00:48.810-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Random Real-time Presidential Facts</title><summary type='text'>Lady Bird Johnson is still alive. No one really believes me when I tell them this but now I have proof. Gerald Ford is the oldest living former President. He is one of two U.S. Presidents to live to the age of 93 years. On November 11, 2006, he will become the longest living U.S. President of all time, surpassing Ronald Reagan. Ford is also the last surviving member of the Warren </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116196823200332517/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116196823200332517&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116196823200332517'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116196823200332517'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/10/random-real-time-presidential-facts.html' title='Random Real-time Presidential Facts'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116104918202422299</id><published>2006-10-16T10:35:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:26:10.897-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='films'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='music'/><title type='text'>Simone Demands Your Attention</title><summary type='text'> It was a wonderful treat for me to see Ms. Simone showcased on Soul-Sides today. Without reading the post, I quickly downloaded the cut and listened right away. I went back to read and then clicked on the album link. Another pleasant surprise, take a look at these cuts, don’t you just love the titles?Prior to watching Before Sunset* I knew little of Nina Simone. I still don't know enough of her </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116104918202422299/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116104918202422299&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116104918202422299'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116104918202422299'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/10/simone-demands-your-attention.html' title='Simone Demands Your Attention'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-116078737997356505</id><published>2006-10-13T17:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-13T18:23:58.706-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Nothing</title><summary type='text'>Wow, has it really been almost a month since my last post? It is not that I haven't thought about posting, I just don't anymore. Maybe it is because my social life is less now that I have a mortgage and less money in my pocket. Or maybe my social life is less because I am the fattest I have ever been in my entire life! Not that I don't get the invites anymore - because I do thanks to my charming </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/116078737997356505/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=116078737997356505&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116078737997356505'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/116078737997356505'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/10/nothing.html' title='Nothing'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115854223866777769</id><published>2006-09-17T18:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:23:47.034-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dogs'/><title type='text'>How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?</title><summary type='text'>1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!4. Rottweiler: Make me.5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.6. Lab: Oh, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115854223866777769/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115854223866777769&amp;isPopup=true' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115854223866777769'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115854223866777769'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/09/how-many-dogs-does-it-take-to-change.html' title='How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115802649206854039</id><published>2006-09-11T18:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-11T21:17:52.360-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Today</title><summary type='text'>I've had a lot to say, still this blog has sat for almost a week because as usual life got in the way. I have a moment to post today but I don't feel right posting about all that other stuff. Today is a day that I reserve for friends and family. Nothing big, maybe a phone call or a meal out...subtle showings of love. I personally believe it is important to mourn our losses and to celebrate people</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115802649206854039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115802649206854039&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115802649206854039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115802649206854039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/09/today.html' title='Today'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115751774692124347</id><published>2006-09-05T21:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-12-31T12:26:54.610-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='awards/contests'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='reality tv'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='supernova'/><title type='text'>Sista' Storm kills it...double time.</title><summary type='text'>Rockstar Supernova final four - without a doubt.What?! Storm is currently #4. No way. Magni should be below her, at least Dilana is. As long as there is someone below her, its all good. The night is still young. Vote!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115751774692124347/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115751774692124347&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115751774692124347'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115751774692124347'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/09/sista-storm-kills-itdouble-time.html' title='Sista&apos; Storm kills it...double time.'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115712150972574152</id><published>2006-09-01T07:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-01T08:56:36.303-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Office Progress</title><summary type='text'>My office is in disarray and will remain so until I finish this painting job. Of course, I haven't done anymore painting since my last post. One reason why it’s slow going is because I did not empty the room before painting. Instead, I am taken it one wall at time.One full wall, plus the little L shape area when you first walk into the door is done. I plan to leave the closet wall alone because I</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115712150972574152/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115712150972574152&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115712150972574152'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115712150972574152'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/09/office-progress.html' title='Office Progress'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115678211871451997</id><published>2006-08-28T09:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-02-24T17:08:54.367-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='house'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='exes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home improvement'/><title type='text'>I am painting a room!</title><summary type='text'>I was surprised when I realized I am painting an entire room by myself for the first time.I have painted a small porch, changed the trim in a bedroom, assisted a boyfriend in painting his bathroom*, painted a house (with 20 other United Way volunteers), painted my small pantry with an assist from Mom, but never have I painted an entire room by myself. Man it is a bitch!To be continued....*</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115678211871451997/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115678211871451997&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115678211871451997'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115678211871451997'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/i-am-painting-room.html' title='I am painting a room!'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115653849150041403</id><published>2006-08-25T10:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-25T17:17:36.266-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Furry Friday</title><summary type='text'>Teddy, last week's featured dog, was adopted today! Looks like Miss Brigitte is out of foster care, I hope she finds a permanent home soon. WHY hasn't she found a permanent home? She is SO CUTE, and still a kitten too.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115653849150041403/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115653849150041403&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115653849150041403'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115653849150041403'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/furry-friday_25.html' title='Furry Friday'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115637900734119192</id><published>2006-08-23T17:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-24T14:44:29.886-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sexuality and Rock Stars</title><summary type='text'>I did not put down my usual comments after last nights RS:SN. I did leave some comments on a couple of blogs. They went something like this -Ryan and Storm were my favorites. I liked Toby's Layla arrangement. Lukas started off great but he lost me as the song progressed, he lost his breath too and sounded like shit. How can he be so popular?Patrice looked comfortable for the first time in a long </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115637900734119192/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115637900734119192&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115637900734119192'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115637900734119192'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/sexuality-and-rock-stars.html' title='Sexuality and Rock Stars'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115591938508887284</id><published>2006-08-18T09:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-21T22:01:45.823-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Furry Friday</title><summary type='text'>I visit the Oregon Humane Society's web page mostly every Friday. I don't know why I still do because I sure have my fill with Layla and Jazz. Anyway, I thought why not highlight a couple of my favorites here on a semi-regular basis? Here are top two picks for the week.Miss Brigitte. I can't believe she hasn't been adopted yet, she's a 9-month-old gem. I am guessing it takes longer when the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115591938508887284/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115591938508887284&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115591938508887284'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115591938508887284'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/furry-friday.html' title='Furry Friday'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115570618545772576</id><published>2006-08-15T22:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-17T09:34:22.243-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Rockstar - Final 8</title><summary type='text'>Patrice's time is up. You'll remember that I liked Patrice from the beginning, but Rockstar is no longer the show or band for her. My biggest Patrice Pike gripe - she smiles Way Too Much.Other thoughts on tonight's show...Zayra's sang a beautiful original non-Supernova song.I finally liked Lukas enough to give him a vote.Magni was more of the same, except this time he wore a nice suit.Unlike </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115570618545772576/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115570618545772576&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115570618545772576'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115570618545772576'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/rockstar-final-8.html' title='Rockstar - Final 8'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115565245275719694</id><published>2006-08-15T07:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-15T19:52:14.480-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Mary Janes</title><summary type='text'>I was suppose to replace my standard black professional Danskos but I got distracted by the patent leather - it is so shiney! Then I thought if I was going with patent leather, why not go one more step and purchase the Marcelle's? Aren't they darling? They make me feel like I am going back to school.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115565245275719694/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115565245275719694&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115565245275719694'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115565245275719694'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/mary-janes.html' title='Mary Janes'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115522044430490390</id><published>2006-08-10T07:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-10T07:34:04.340-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Coincidence?</title><summary type='text'>Tuesday I was in a meeting and I had this feeling/vision, not sure what it was, but I wrote down "bomb" and "explosion" on  my yellow pad. Today I turned on the television and learned of the terror plot. I am not sure what to make of it but I thought I would post about it and see if anyone had any thoughts.Knowing when things are going to happen is not entirely new to me but I would categorize </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115522044430490390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115522044430490390&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115522044430490390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115522044430490390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/coincidence.html' title='Coincidence?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115513584776934505</id><published>2006-08-09T07:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-10T07:40:17.366-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Doesn't he make you smile?</title><summary type='text'>Introducing Iggy! Iggy is a lucky 2-year-old male pug. Lucky because my friends C&amp;K have added him to their family and he no longer has to be listed here. C&amp;K are rewarded daily. Happy endings all around!If YOU are looking for a dog, check out Sage. He is too cute, and he needs a new loving home. (YAY, Sage was adopted!)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115513584776934505/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115513584776934505&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115513584776934505'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115513584776934505'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/doesnt-he-make-you-smile.html' title='Doesn&apos;t he make you smile?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115496501451852895</id><published>2006-08-07T08:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-07T18:34:18.326-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Back in the game...</title><summary type='text'>YAY! My new laptop came this weekend. It may take me a bit to get back into blogging mode. I remember (04?) when I was always thinking of the next post, now I think: "Oh, that would make a good post.", but I never do anything about it.Just came off my birthday weekend. Funny, I just realized that I did not have my normal shot of Patron Silver. In fact, I hardly had anything to drink...wait, there</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115496501451852895/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115496501451852895&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115496501451852895'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115496501451852895'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/back-in-game.html' title='Back in the game...'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115449378987092503</id><published>2006-08-01T21:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-08-07T09:05:35.080-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Why is Jill still here?</title><summary type='text'>My new notebook is enroute. In the meantime I am using a borrowed one on dialup without Flash installed (can't download because connection to slow). That means I cannot place my Rockstar Supernova vote. So please for the Love of Pete send Jill Gioia home.She is on now and it is so painful to hear. Yikes.UPDATE 9:42pm Lukas is on now. I don't like him, I know I am the minority, but I still don't </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115449378987092503/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115449378987092503&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115449378987092503'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115449378987092503'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/08/why-is-jill-still-here.html' title='Why is Jill still here?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115409701581350173</id><published>2006-07-28T07:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-07-28T07:30:15.873-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Really, I Swear</title><summary type='text'>It is not me who sucks. Blame it on my laptop. It doesn't work most of time, and when it decides to work I am backing up as much as I can. New laptop is being built July 31st, once it gets here I should be back in business.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115409701581350173/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115409701581350173&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115409701581350173'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115409701581350173'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/07/really-i-swear.html' title='Really, I Swear'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115283276654414724</id><published>2006-07-13T08:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-07-13T16:20:23.780-07:00</updated><title type='text'>In case you were wondering...</title><summary type='text'>Who's making what in The White House.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115283276654414724/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115283276654414724&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115283276654414724'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115283276654414724'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/07/in-case-you-were-wondering.html' title='In case you were wondering...'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115268216067287497</id><published>2006-07-11T22:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-07-13T10:56:15.030-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Rockstar - Supernova</title><summary type='text'>American Idol is not my thing, but Rockstar Supernova IS. The songs are much better and it is not as corny. I hope I can stick with it. (normally I start watching a reality show then I fall off).Tonight's show was good. I think all but 3 deserve at least 1 vote. Tomorrow I hope these 3 come in the bottom.Chris - He has heart and seems to want to be there, but he cannot break through. Vocal range </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115268216067287497/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115268216067287497&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115268216067287497'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115268216067287497'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/07/rockstar-supernova.html' title='Rockstar - Supernova'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115230901843350684</id><published>2006-07-07T14:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-07-07T19:44:29.143-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Climbing to resume on Mount St. Helens!</title><summary type='text'>Not that I am in any shape to climb it, I barely made it to the top 2 years ago. But ever since that August 4th climb I have wanted to go again. The reasons are many, and mostly personal. (sorry I don't feel like sharing them right now.)One obvious reason is to get a view of the crater. Just look at that cloud cover! I felt like I was on the rim of a chilly cauldron filled with brew. Of course by</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115230901843350684/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115230901843350684&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115230901843350684'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115230901843350684'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/07/climbing-to-resume-on-mount-st-helens.html' title='Climbing to resume on Mount St. Helens!'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115188725920898560</id><published>2006-07-02T17:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-07-02T17:57:04.996-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Annoying Creative Class</title><summary type='text'>The Creative Class is one of those buzz words that annoys me to no end. It is overused and as a result the term becomes too vague and too encompassing to really mean anything. But since I live in Portland I cannot seem to get away from it. Amy, knowing of my dislike for the term, passed along this recent piece.Note how our fair city is described:  Although Portland is often hailed as a new urban </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115188725920898560/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115188725920898560&amp;isPopup=true' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115188725920898560'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115188725920898560'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/07/annoying-creative-class.html' title='Annoying Creative Class'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115169976010700031</id><published>2006-06-30T10:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-06-30T19:06:19.163-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Disturbing on so many levels.</title><summary type='text'>Delene Madison Hart directed a 19-year-old friend and some juveniles to hold the animals underwater until they drown. in other animal news...."I took the rat out of the cage and got to know it."</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115169976010700031/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115169976010700031&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115169976010700031'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115169976010700031'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/06/disturbing-on-so-many-levels.html' title='Disturbing on so many levels.'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115116750055685771</id><published>2006-06-24T08:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-06-24T09:52:49.920-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Killing of a foreign journalist</title><summary type='text'>Journalist Martin Alder was fatally shot in the back while filming a demonstration in Mogadishu, Somali. 21 journalists have been killed this year. For more information visit the Committee to Protect Journalist.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115116750055685771/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115116750055685771&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115116750055685771'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115116750055685771'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/06/killing-of-foreign-journalist.html' title='Killing of a foreign journalist'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-115098552952624909</id><published>2006-06-22T07:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-06-22T07:12:09.576-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I know, I know, I suck</title><summary type='text'>Once again this blog is sorely lacking. It is not that I don't have anything to say. I just can't get the words out, my thoughts down. Hope you are all well and have great plans for the summer.Cheers.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/115098552952624909/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=115098552952624909&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115098552952624909'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/115098552952624909'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/06/i-know-i-know-i-suck.html' title='I know, I know, I suck'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114988575209112336</id><published>2006-06-09T13:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-06-24T09:52:08.353-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I Love Harry Nilsson!</title><summary type='text'>I have my Nano on shuffle and out comes a Harry Nilsson. Instantly a smile appeared on my face. I love this man's music. If I were stranded on an island I would want Nilsson Schmilsson with me.Rolling Stone illustration</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114988575209112336/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114988575209112336&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114988575209112336'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114988575209112336'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/06/i-love-harry-nilsson.html' title='I Love Harry Nilsson!'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114917422429005020</id><published>2006-06-01T08:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-06-01T08:03:45.710-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Layla Girl at Cannon Beach</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114917422429005020/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114917422429005020&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114917422429005020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114917422429005020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/06/layla-girl-at-cannon-beach.html' title='Layla Girl at Cannon Beach'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114876036201524039</id><published>2006-05-27T13:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-27T13:13:57.700-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Did you feed the elephant today?</title><summary type='text'>The latest issue of Health has a blurb about curing hiccups. The 4 cures listed are plugging your ears, tickling the roof of your mouth, breathing into a paper bag, and diversion. There are only two tricks that work for me. Lemon or lime bitters and/or diversion.The problem with diversion, is that not everyone knows it, and it can be really hard to distract yourself.  So it is my mission teach </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114876036201524039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114876036201524039&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114876036201524039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114876036201524039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/05/did-you-feed-elephant-today.html' title='Did you feed the elephant today?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114798281648102456</id><published>2006-05-18T08:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-18T13:16:52.296-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Daughter Of Former Exotic Dancer Killed In Crash</title><summary type='text'>Turn to 10.com, RI - May 17, 2006PLYMPTON, Mass. -- Police said wet roads and excessive speed may have contributed to a car crash in Plymouth County that killed a 16-year-old girl...This has got to be the most inappropriate and unnecessary headline I have ever seen.  AND on top of that, the story links to the Princess Cheyenne entry in Wikipedia, but no link exists for the band </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114798281648102456/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114798281648102456&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114798281648102456'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114798281648102456'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/05/daughter-of-former-exotic-dancer.html' title='&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.turnto10.com/news/9231063/detail.html&quot;&gt;Daughter Of Former Exotic Dancer Killed In Crash&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114746791756575502</id><published>2006-05-12T10:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-16T11:52:26.596-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Random Things...</title><summary type='text'>I cannot read another word on the “mommy wars”. Enough already.I recently learned that I have a thing for attactive men holding chainsaws. Not in a Texas Massacre way, but in a wow, you look hot holding that.It wasn't that I thought Cache was boring...I liked the parts I was awake for. Consuming a beer when I'm already tired does me in everytime.Kelly Ripa has a new haircut. She looks great, but </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114746791756575502/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114746791756575502&amp;isPopup=true' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114746791756575502'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114746791756575502'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/05/random-things.html' title='Random Things...'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114663670327669103</id><published>2006-05-05T09:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-05T09:49:00.156-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Our Favorite Things</title><summary type='text'>My pets, like me, are high maintenance. Thank the lord for these lovely distractions.For Jazz there is nothing, nothing, better than glitter balls. He plays with them forever and has been doing so since I first brought one home. There should be about 10 in our house but I only know where one is at the moment.Layla, like most dogs, loves her Kong. I LOVE her Kong. She gets one when I leave for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114663670327669103/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114663670327669103&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114663670327669103'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114663670327669103'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/05/our-favorite-things.html' title='Our Favorite Things'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114671255215692899</id><published>2006-05-03T20:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-03T20:17:38.160-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Denise Richards airs more betrayal...</title><summary type='text'> Richards claims Locklear knows "that there was nothing that happened during either marriage.""Heather knows why and when her marriage ended with Richie and she knows why my marriage ended with Charlie," she told TMZ.com."It is a betrayal because a lot of it isn't true and they know that and that's what's hard."</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114671255215692899/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114671255215692899&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114671255215692899'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114671255215692899'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/05/denise-richards-airs-more-betrayal.html' title='Denise Richards airs more betrayal...'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114652182167302402</id><published>2006-05-01T15:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-01T15:17:01.703-07:00</updated><title type='text'>In Orbit</title><summary type='text'>I purchased 6 packs of gum this weekend and failed to put any in my purse. I also forgot to pay my credit card bill and still haven't gone grocery shopping. I could go on and on but I don't want to type all that and you don't want to read it. In short, I am a mess.Hope the rest of you are having a fab Monday. Happy May.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114652182167302402/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114652182167302402&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114652182167302402'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114652182167302402'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/05/in-orbit.html' title='In Orbit'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114626908356209355</id><published>2006-04-28T17:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-28T17:04:43.586-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Are You a Dog or Cat Person?</title><summary type='text'>Click on your favorite pet (or your date's favorite) to find out more.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114626908356209355/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114626908356209355&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114626908356209355'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114626908356209355'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/are-you-dog-or-cat-person.html' title='Are You a Dog or Cat Person?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114598466166065668</id><published>2006-04-25T08:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-25T10:05:32.486-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wedding Crashers or The 40-Year-Old Virgin?</title><summary type='text'>Wedding Crashers and The 40-year-old Virgin each have 5  MTV Movie Award nominations.Does anyone else have a hard time deciding which flick you like more? I just finished watching the 40-Year-Old Virgin last night so Steve Carrel's great performance is fresh in my mind but Vince Vaughn was also hysterical. I think I like the supporting case of 40-year better, but Gloria Cleary was fun too and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114598466166065668/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114598466166065668&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114598466166065668'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114598466166065668'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/wedding-crashers-or-40-year-old-virgin.html' title='Wedding Crashers or The 40-Year-Old Virgin?'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114589424147048653</id><published>2006-04-24T08:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-24T18:42:21.556-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sunday</title><summary type='text'>I have been so tired lately. Yesterday I got in the car around 7pm and struggled not to become sleepier. I got a few minutes of shut eye while waiting for my prescriptions at Kaiser. When I returned home I took the dog out for a potty break, then plopped myself on the couch and turned on the television to wait for Grey's Anatomy (the only television show I watch on a regular basis). I was really </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114589424147048653/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114589424147048653&amp;isPopup=true' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114589424147048653'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114589424147048653'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/sunday.html' title='Sunday'/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114572359196295486</id><published>2006-04-22T09:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-22T13:22:55.716-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>My Temporary Heaven.Shhh. Layla has been playing fetch, walking, running, and trotting for 3 straight hours. In the last ten minutes she has lay down for a whole 10 seconds. Now she is walking around the yard and letting me type this. Ah, progress.Update: My friend stopped by with her 2 kids about an hour after I typed this. She commented on how relaxed Layla was especially since they have never </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114572359196295486/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114572359196295486&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114572359196295486'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114572359196295486'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/my-temporary-heaven.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114541888957728037</id><published>2006-04-18T20:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-19T04:36:20.326-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Hi! My name is Layla. Lynne came to visit with me 2x on Easter Sunday and then took me home. I like being with her, she is a cool Mommy. I am not sure about Jazz the cat, but Mommy sure loves him. She keeps telling me that I will have to adapt. We are all trying real hard to make that happen (positive thoughts are appreciated).</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114541888957728037/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114541888957728037&amp;isPopup=true' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114541888957728037'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114541888957728037'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/hi-my-name-is-layla.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114504371216983580</id><published>2006-04-14T10:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-14T13:46:50.960-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Journalism continues to evolve in the electronic age...Too Transparent? It’s healthy for news organizations to be much more open about their decision making than they have been in the past. Miami Herald memo</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114504371216983580/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114504371216983580&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114504371216983580'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114504371216983580'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/journalism-continues-to-evolve-in.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114481299956476036</id><published>2006-04-11T20:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-11T20:37:49.123-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Maybe it's the Hormones I don't know how &amp; where Jeff the Salad Dude finds these tidbits but he always does. Am I the only one who is little grossed out by this?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114481299956476036/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114481299956476036&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114481299956476036'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114481299956476036'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/maybe-its-hormones-i-dont-know-how.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114476875969962893</id><published>2006-04-11T07:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-04-11T08:21:38.786-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Keeping Fingers Crossed (as if anyone is still reading this)Today I return to the fracture clinic. This fact sheet on radial head fractures gives me hope that I will be splint/cast free by the end of the day.  I still have some aches, but my arm can now straighten to 90 degrees AND I am finally able to touch my head!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114476875969962893/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114476875969962893&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114476875969962893'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114476875969962893'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/04/keeping-fingers-crossed-as-if-anyone.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114313259235488320</id><published>2006-03-23T08:47:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-03-23T15:34:12.810-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>On Hiatus.I broke my elbow Sunday. In a couple of weeks, my spring teaching gig kicks in. As a result, I will be more absent from the blog-o-sphere, and from Lynne's. Of course, I will still check in from time to time to read your blogs.Before I go, can I just say how annoyed I am w/ my hair?! I haven't been able to wash and dry my own hair since my accident. Yesterday I dropped in the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114313259235488320/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114313259235488320&amp;isPopup=true' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114313259235488320'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114313259235488320'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/03/on-hiatus.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114279396739767542</id><published>2006-03-19T10:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-03-19T11:07:50.320-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>March Jazz-nessThese photographs were taken on the 18th and not the 15th, but I am sure 3 days doesn't matter. The little guy is now 11 months old.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114279396739767542/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114279396739767542&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114279396739767542'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114279396739767542'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/03/march-jazz-ness-these-photographs-were.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114248925696942977</id><published>2006-03-15T21:51:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-03-18T09:55:28.176-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I have been meaning to blog about many things, but haven't because real blogging takes thought and time. Those things are: Red Cross &amp; platelets - bad, Red Cross and CPR-good, teaching, my expanding waistline, time to photo Jazz again, my Dad, Live Wire, friends, The Godfather, The Academy Theater, daffodils, hypnosis, seeing people that I did not expect to see but glad I did because I really </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114248925696942977/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114248925696942977&amp;isPopup=true' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114248925696942977'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114248925696942977'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/03/i-have-been-meaning-to-blog-about-many.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114227433529959158</id><published>2006-03-13T10:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-03-13T10:25:35.316-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>SO, did you all see the article on Bon Jovi in Sunday's Oregonian? Appears I am not the only one missing my youth.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114227433529959158/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114227433529959158&amp;isPopup=true' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114227433529959158'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114227433529959158'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/03/so-did-you-all-see-article-on-bon-jovi.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114183308181584206</id><published>2006-03-08T07:17:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-03-08T16:52:35.400-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I grew up on the East coast, I am in my 30's, and I swear. The f-word is part of my personal vocabulary. I would not say I swear a lot, but others might.This popular word is not in my vocabulary. I hate this word -- hate seeing it, reading it and hearing it. I don't know why it bothers me so much, it just does.I think it's a vile, disgusting, trashy word that usually accompanies much venom. I use</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114183308181584206/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114183308181584206&amp;isPopup=true' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114183308181584206'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114183308181584206'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/03/i-grew-up-on-east-coast-i-am-in-my-30s.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114132514415399312</id><published>2006-03-02T08:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-03-02T10:45:44.173-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Here we go...Here's the question: Is it smarter to try to undo the nationwide legal right to abortion with one sweeping law - a "full-frontal attack" - or via a series of smaller laws that chip away at abortion rights and severely restrict access? Mississippi lawmakers appear poised to join their South Dakota counterparts in an effort to outlaw virtually all abortions in their states and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114132514415399312/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114132514415399312&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114132514415399312'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114132514415399312'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/03/here-we-go.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114092423048711495</id><published>2006-02-25T18:44:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-03-02T07:40:37.946-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Missing my youth?I was fiddling with the car radio today and ended up stopping at an 80's station to hear Bon Jovi’s Livin' on a Prayer. I hadn't heard that song on the radio in ages - volume up, singing at the top of my lungs, car dancing - I was surprisingly very happy.When I arrived home, I eagerly went to my old cassette collection to find my copy of Slippery When Wet. I could only listen </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114092423048711495/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114092423048711495&amp;isPopup=true' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114092423048711495'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114092423048711495'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/02/missing-my-youth-i-was-fiddling-with.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114079953470496649</id><published>2006-02-24T08:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-02-24T12:25:32.870-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Vodka or Gin?I love it when my hardest decision of the day is vodka or gin. Those were my two choices last night at The Heathman's happy hour. The gin choice seemed too summery so I went with the vodka of the Cherry Wonder. Yes, the Cherry Wonder, not my beloved DBM.Hard to admit, but the last time I tasted a DBM, back in December I think, I was not as satisfied. Not sure what caused some of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114079953470496649/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114079953470496649&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114079953470496649'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114079953470496649'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/02/vodka-or-gin-i-love-it-when-my-hardest.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114045355153160828</id><published>2006-02-20T08:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-02-22T06:54:33.773-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>PIFF UpdateI have had 5 volunteer shifts so far, but only watched 2 ½ movies. Rolling Family (Argentina) was entertaining. 4 (Russia) put me to sleep. C.R.A.Z.Y (Canada) was very entertaining.C.R.A.Z.Y. is about Zachary Beaulieu (Marc-André Grondin) and his suburban Catholic family. Early on Zac learns he is different from his four brothers – he likes baby carriages and dressing in his Mom’s </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114045355153160828/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114045355153160828&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114045355153160828'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114045355153160828'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/02/piff-update-i-have-had-5-volunteer.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114006855311957003</id><published>2006-02-15T21:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-02-16T07:25:27.606-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Monthly JazzI think it is 20 or 30-something degrees right now, but just this past weekend it was warm enough to leave the front door open.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114006855311957003/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114006855311957003&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114006855311957003'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114006855311957003'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/02/monthly-jazz-i-think-it-is-20-or-30.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-114006580345885132</id><published>2006-02-15T20:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-02-15T21:18:47.640-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Cheers &amp; JeersMass. says Wal-Mart must stock morning-after pill. I am very proud of my former state. Yay, Massachusetts!Trees felled at park to enhance views.This pisses me off. These people are absolute assholes.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/114006580345885132/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=114006580345885132&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114006580345885132'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/114006580345885132'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/02/cheers-jeers-mass.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113993067030596463</id><published>2006-02-14T07:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-02-14T07:38:22.023-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>This blog is receiving a lot of traffic lately because of my post last year on this day.Good things are worth repeating.Happy Valentine's Day. Spread the Love!*Painting - "Oh, My Love, Like a Red-Red Rose" by Oleg Bezyuk.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113993067030596463/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113993067030596463&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113993067030596463'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113993067030596463'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/02/this-blog-is-receiving-lot-of-traffic.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113958958781374939</id><published>2006-02-10T08:23:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-02-13T08:24:18.873-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>StreamingI know I should post so that people will continue reading this blog, but I just haven't had it in me. This is all I can muster...Happy sunshine, tired, lazy, productive, pride, blooms, real estate appreciation, gravel, PIFF, volunteering, judging, awards, taxes, weight, withdrawal, babies, sleep CD, breathe, teaching, office politics, future, wine, sewing, Frontline, and OPB.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113958958781374939/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113958958781374939&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113958958781374939'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113958958781374939'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/02/streaming-i-know-i-should-post-so-that.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113872386859803590</id><published>2006-01-31T08:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-31T08:26:26.263-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Tuesday's VowThursday I went out to dinner with a friend. Friday I had drinks after work with a couple of co-workers (thank you anonymous patron for picking up my tab!). Saturday friends and I had dinner and drinks while watching Mary Tyler Moore. Sunday and Monday, I was on my own and I ate SO poorly. (I did have a professional business breakfast but was stood up.)  I CANNOT afford to be so bad </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113872386859803590/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113872386859803590&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113872386859803590'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113872386859803590'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/tuesdays-vow-thursday-i-went-out-to.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113864334915861470</id><published>2006-01-30T09:39:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-30T09:53:10.943-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>FashionI did not watch the SAG awards, but of course  I viewed the photos online.I really liked seeing the shorter dresses that some women wore. Very fresh and appropriate for the Screen Actors Guild. Examples:  Sandra Oh, Reese Witherspoon, Hilary Swank.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113864334915861470/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113864334915861470&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113864334915861470'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113864334915861470'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/fashion-i-did-not-watch-sag-awards-but.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113839757009461854</id><published>2006-01-27T10:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-27T18:10:26.146-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Random Things...Internet Tug of WarPeople who—out of a sense of humanitarian duty, or boredom—just want to get the  job done. The goal is simple: free information for the world.There are two kinds of females in my book: the good and the bad. The good are normal, self-aware and I could spend hours in their company. The bad are screwed up, full of insecurities and a really lethal self-doubt that </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113839757009461854/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113839757009461854&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113839757009461854'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113839757009461854'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/random-things.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113796292279455916</id><published>2006-01-22T12:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-22T12:49:08.983-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Cheetos Lip Balm??</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113796292279455916/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113796292279455916&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113796292279455916'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113796292279455916'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/cheetos-lip-balm.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113796139908027902</id><published>2006-01-22T12:21:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-23T18:09:23.963-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>CouponsI am trying to use more grocery coupons. Happy that I am finding more coupons for products that I would consider purchasing…I am not sure if that means my standards are lowering, or if the mainstream products are getting better – probably a little of both.But, what is the deal with the expiration dates? They seem to expire much quicker than they did back in the 90’s. In addition, what ever</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113796139908027902/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113796139908027902&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113796139908027902'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113796139908027902'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/coupons-i-am-trying-to-use-more.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113756395540388522</id><published>2006-01-17T21:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-22T18:19:13.890-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Jazz in JanuaryHe is almost 10 months now. He doesn't appear to have physically grown much in the past month or so but he is growing up.Just the other day I called him Dude.Jazz in December, November, October, and September.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113756395540388522/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113756395540388522&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113756395540388522'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113756395540388522'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/jazz-in-january-he-is-almost-10-months.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113746517669253429</id><published>2006-01-16T18:21:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-16T18:36:06.196-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>GlobesI don't normally like knowing the winners before I see them win, but since I plan on watching 24 tonight and not the Golden Globes I don't see a problem with checking the Foreign Press web site. So far no real shockers.Happy for Rachel Weisz. I just saw the Constant Gardner this past weekend and I thought she did an excellent job. Of course I have no idea how the other actresses performed </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113746517669253429/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113746517669253429&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113746517669253429'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113746517669253429'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/globes-i-dont-normally-like-knowing.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113738455401261649</id><published>2006-01-15T19:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-16T14:55:54.500-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Keep Hustlin’, Keep Flowin’My film "reviews" have been light this year. I watched Hustle &amp; Flow earlier in the week and wanted to type some thoughts down before they flowed right out of my brain.Writer/director Craig Brewer said, "There are more people struggling to get in then are in." That is the appeal of Hustle &amp; Flow.Sometimes we forget what our "in" is, but when we remember the dreaming </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113738455401261649/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113738455401261649&amp;isPopup=true' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113738455401261649'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113738455401261649'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/keep-hustlin-keep-flowin-my-film.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113703054199497056</id><published>2006-01-11T18:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-11T19:17:22.730-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Life in PDXYou know you live in Portland, Oregon when you receive an email that says:do you happen to notice the blue sky right now? amazing. twice today i've seen the blue of the skies...Unfortunately, both of us had to observe those first couple of glimpses of blue sky from our office windows. At one point in the day I left my desk to stand at the window, face plastered to the glass hoping for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113703054199497056/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113703054199497056&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113703054199497056'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113703054199497056'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/life-in-pdx-you-know-you-live-in.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113678580503567653</id><published>2006-01-08T21:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-08T23:18:27.046-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wacky WeatherI live in Portland, Oregon. My friend S use to live in PDX but moved back to Texas a couple a years ago. She currently resides in Austin.I have been thinking of flying down for a couple of days for some sun, fun with friends, and some Spoon. Here is our email exchange from this evening.L: SO. Just how sunny is it there?We have back-to-back storms coming this week. Already have had </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113678580503567653/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113678580503567653&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113678580503567653'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113678580503567653'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/wacky-weather-i-live-in-portland.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113668735575504996</id><published>2006-01-07T18:22:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-07T18:32:30.533-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Notes to Netflix At first they are fun to read online. I am sure that they are fun to write. But I have to wonder - do the distribution center employees at Netflix enjoy these notes? Or are they just a big pain to read and remove - creating more work then they want or need?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113668735575504996/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113668735575504996&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113668735575504996'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113668735575504996'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/notes-to-netflix-at-first-they-are-fun.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113660249119446765</id><published>2006-01-06T18:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-06T18:56:13.626-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Shake that ThingYep, I am a fan of the quirky cow shake. Every time I hear the beat of "Get Busy" on the television I make sure I am looking. My favorite shot is last one, that is where you get a nice view of the actors butt. Did I just say that?!PS: For the record I was not offended by the Paris Hilton commercial and I have never been in a Carl's Jr.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113660249119446765/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113660249119446765&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113660249119446765'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113660249119446765'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/shake-that-thing-yep-i-am-fan-of.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113648703664038907</id><published>2006-01-05T10:49:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-06T18:14:14.033-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The Miners.I heard enough commentary and read enough words on how the community in West Virginia thought they had a miracle but then learned the truth. Can't even imagine going throught that. But I hadn't read much about the dead. I really wanted to know who these people were.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113648703664038907/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113648703664038907&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113648703664038907'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113648703664038907'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/miners.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113617176733182007</id><published>2006-01-01T19:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-01T19:16:07.346-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Washingtonpost.com is now keeping 60 days worth of stories online.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113617176733182007/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113617176733182007&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113617176733182007'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113617176733182007'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/washingtonpost.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113614411449103648</id><published>2006-01-01T11:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-02-01T17:50:22.896-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Happy New Year!LEO in 2006 - ChallengeYou’re not one to acknowledge limitations, Leo, and thus when others sneer about your ambitions, you’re more inclined to stubbornly continue to work toward attaining them than to listen to your friends and give up. This year, you just might step over the edge and embrace some goals that most would consider impossible – and you could make a success of them. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113614411449103648/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113614411449103648&amp;isPopup=true' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113614411449103648'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113614411449103648'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2006/01/happy-new-year-leo-in-2006-challenge.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113582918087250987</id><published>2005-12-28T19:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-11T17:32:10.426-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Book Reading 2005In May of this year I told you how lame my book reading was. Since then I have tried to change that. I joined the book group, got through two books, but then left - sometimes things just don't work out. BUT I continued to read! I am happy to say that I read more books this year than last.The list -The Dead Man by Joe Gores This was a good book to read while on vacation during the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113582918087250987/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113582918087250987&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113582918087250987'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113582918087250987'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/book-reading-2005-in-may-of-this-year.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113543994291859541</id><published>2005-12-26T10:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-01-13T08:27:51.826-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Crustacean LoverI went by the fish case, a semi-normal stop for me at the grocery store, and I just kept going. Can it really be that I am fished out? Let me explain.A week ago just before the ice storm I went to store to get some essentials, while there I decided to treat myself to Dungeness crab. I devoured that thing shortly after I got home, telling myself the whole time that there is no </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113543994291859541/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113543994291859541&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113543994291859541'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113543994291859541'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/crustacean-lover-i-went-by-fish-case.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113546272979561770</id><published>2005-12-24T14:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-24T14:25:27.606-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>As expected things are a little slow at work today. I have been doing some organizing, file maintenance etc. Then somehow I found myself here at this hypnotic site. I can't seem to stop playing with the color circles. Help!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113546272979561770/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113546272979561770&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113546272979561770'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113546272979561770'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/as-expected-things-are-little-slow-at.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113537950387743232</id><published>2005-12-23T15:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-24T07:02:23.893-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Celebrity Breakups.I cannot be completely sure that the rate of divorce is higher for celebrities, but it sure seems like it. No doubt because of all the press they get. So much press that I have learned to tune out most of it. The headline about Mike Myers and Robin Ruzen was a bit of a surprise. As a result I felt a little sad.I remember reading a Rolling Stone article on Myers years ago. The </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113537950387743232/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113537950387743232&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113537950387743232'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113537950387743232'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/celebrity-breakups.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113520860744261342</id><published>2005-12-21T15:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-21T15:43:27.456-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wednesday One-liners for the Holidays </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113520860744261342/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113520860744261342&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113520860744261342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113520860744261342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/wednesday-one-liners-for-holidays.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113511114426619140</id><published>2005-12-20T12:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-20T16:59:22.426-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>That house photo is too blah. That blue template is too brr. Back to classic white, a little blah, but more neutral.I think some Jazz is needed to help make me smile.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113511114426619140/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113511114426619140&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113511114426619140'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113511114426619140'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/that-house-photo-is-too-blah.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113503155685365407</id><published>2005-12-19T14:29:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-20T09:33:05.200-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>That was Then. This iS NOW.If you enlarge the photo you can see ice on the East side of the pine trees (backyard). Earlier today I was on Hawthorne and noticed the pine/evergreen's there were completly ice free. At first I thought I was just looking for some drama, but then I watched more closely and realized I was right. I kept a look out while driving back home and it was about 60th and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113503155685365407/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113503155685365407&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113503155685365407'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113503155685365407'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/that-was-then.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113454213206270606</id><published>2005-12-13T22:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-19T13:53:25.020-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Maker's Mark &amp; Crab makes for Good Winter FoodLast night and tonight I chose a  Marker's Mark hot toddy (OK, I had two) for my beverage and crab cakes for my meal. If you are craving the same I would recommend the The Night Light Lounge over McCormick &amp; Schmick's (Riverplace). I am not saying that I don't like McCormick &amp; Schmick's, I do. But in this particular instance, I enjoyed my Night Light </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113454213206270606/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113454213206270606&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113454213206270606'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113454213206270606'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/makers-mark-schmicks-i-do.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113441066547509725</id><published>2005-12-12T09:45:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-20T12:23:59.980-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Good News for the 'hood Montavilla Goes Euro -- The stretch of Southeast Stark Street from 70th to 80th avenues has always possessed main-street charm, but its renaissance has been slow in coming. The wine bar Why Not Wine? (7907 S.E. Stark St.) will soon join Flying Pie and Ya Hala, creating a critical dining mass to draw customers from beyond the neighborhood.Lindy Palmberg, mapmaker by day, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113441066547509725/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113441066547509725&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113441066547509725'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113441066547509725'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/good-news-for-hood-montavilla-goes.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113426169716342653</id><published>2005-12-10T16:41:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-12T13:58:01.316-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>What was it that made me purchase my home? Moreover, why do I still have huge mixed emotions about it? Before I purchased the house I was probably the most free I have been since childhood.My income was the highest it has ever been allowing me to finally pay down debt. I was really starting to take care of me and my physical and mental health. I went to a therapist for the first time. I was at my</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113426169716342653/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113426169716342653&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113426169716342653'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113426169716342653'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/what-was-it-that-made-me-purchase-my.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113424382320769076</id><published>2005-12-10T08:09:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-10T11:43:43.220-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Hi. Happy December!As you can see I have changed my template AGAIN. The blue reminded me of winter, peace, holidays, etc.Not much to say. I haven't been real social lately. The last time I went out to play was Sunday (movies, cookie making party, and lots of wine). Did have a productive homeowner week: organized a little, decorated some for the holidays and got all my holiday shopping and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113424382320769076/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113424382320769076&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113424382320769076'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113424382320769076'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/12/hi.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113315576701311610</id><published>2005-11-27T21:25:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-11-28T16:24:11.506-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Only a Year Ago?I was reading my blog from November 2004, and was reminded of many things.Do you remember Bush v. Kerry? It is so weird, or maybe typical is a better word, that the majority of us were so consumed with Kerry and Bush then, and now it is the last thing on our minds. Quick, can you remember John Kerry's running mate?The election wasn't the only change I noticed from looking at </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113315576701311610/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113315576701311610&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113315576701311610'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113315576701311610'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/11/only-year-ago-i-was-reading-my-blog.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113303259046537787</id><published>2005-11-26T11:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-11-27T18:01:06.140-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Women - Size 12 OnlyThis seems like very interesting and cool job...If you are Norm Thompson Size 12, you can help their Product Quality Management Department by trying on clothing samples and giving your feedback. This is a fun job with low hours, a great hourly wage AND merchandise discount.Requirements:Although this position is called Fit Model, no experience is necessary. You need to have a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113303259046537787/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113303259046537787&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113303259046537787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113303259046537787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/11/women-size-12-only-this-seems-like.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113302308011093029</id><published>2005-11-26T08:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-04T09:19:32.353-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Cranberry Brie Appetizer BitesChocolate-Banana Wontons2 serving butter-flavor cooking spray1 large banana(s),diced 6 Tbsp mini chocolate chips 24 items wonton wrapper(s), half of a 12 oz package1 Tbsp powdered sugarPreheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.In a medium bowl, combine banana and chocolate chips; mix gently.Place wonton wrappers on a flat surface. Drop </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113302308011093029/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113302308011093029&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113302308011093029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113302308011093029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/11/cranberry-brie-appetizer-bites.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113253579267633317</id><published>2005-11-20T17:11:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-11-21T17:50:53.563-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Plymouth, MA - November 2003</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113253579267633317'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113253579267633317'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/11/plymouth-ma-november-2003.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113233453063994560</id><published>2005-11-18T09:19:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-12-10T19:37:30.233-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Random Photos</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113233453063994560/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113233453063994560&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113233453063994560'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113233453063994560'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/11/random-photos.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265765.post-113217243886089159</id><published>2005-11-16T12:16:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2005-11-17T07:29:27.303-08:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Rozanne did not “tag” me but I am copying her anyway. I admit that I am cheating slightly because 11 -20 are from a similar meme.20 Random thing about me.1. I don’t wear a watch.2. I dislike facial tissue with lotion in it.3. I am a firm believer in “fragrance free” and “unscented products” (cleaning products aisle kills me).4. I have great teeth.5. My 1996 car has less than 45k miles on it and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/feeds/113217243886089159/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6265765&amp;postID=113217243886089159&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113217243886089159'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6265765/posts/default/113217243886089159'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://lynnes.blogspot.com/2005/11/rozanne-did-not-tag-me-but-i-am.html' title=''/><author><name>Lynne</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08847101514633311422</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry></feed>
