Howling with Laughter

If you haven't heard of Angela Hunt, Kristin Billerbeck, Robin Lee Hatcher and Terri Blackstock,--congratulations! You just did!

I've just watched the most HILARIOUS video posted on Robin Lee Hatcher's Facebook website in celebration of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and all the the things writers can do to procrastinate! What a scream! I especially love the bits where they're dancing around in what appears to be the sprinkler with an umbrella or two--and lip-syncing to the music. Although the sheets and wads of paper flying into the air was good too!

Not sure if the link will work for you, but... Here it is! http://robinlee.typepad.com/i_was_just_thinking_/2009/11/things-novelists-do-while-their-books-remain-unwritten.html

It's been a day for howls of laughter. First, I was driving down the road cackling as the DJ's on KLOVE discussed the Cash for Clunkers boondoggle, and just how much of the money was used by owners of older Ford 150's to buy NEW Ford 150's (and save all of a gallon in gas mileage!). Now, those of us who aren't F-150 owners may have trouble appreciating what a great gas-saving deal this was!

I believe I appreciate it more than most because I was recently inducted into the "wonders of F-150 ownership" club by my teenage son who began a campaign this summer about how I should trade the family station wagon in for--an F-150! He was working on getting me to test-drive one, but, somehow there was just never...time! Sigh. Psst! He's not going to get me to trade anything in for a pickup. Ain't happening. Ever. My legs are just too short to appreciate the amount of effort it takes getting in and out of the cab. I told him this, but he remains convinced that SOMETHING can be worked out to get around this!

Oh, how funny.

I'd Forgotten...

How much fun little boys are! And little girls too, but--I see Maria all the time. I don't have a chance to forget how much fun little girls are! Actually, Maria reproved me earlier and said they're NOT little! Fine; big boys, about her age...

But I had the most wonderful ride with three kids (Maria was one) in my backseat today. I won't share with you what they said, but trust me, this was an experience worth treasuring! I was either struggling not to laugh or giggling myself silly most of the way.

Sometimes I tell Maria, "You're a good girl! You do "GIRL" very well!

Well, for what it's worth, these two boys are treasures too--for much the same reason. They do "BOY" and they do it excellently well. No one could ask for better!

Hoping we see a lot more of them in the future...

Zazzle: A Great Place for Christmas Gifts

If you haven't been on Zazzle yet, I encourage you to check it out! The site has a huge selection of products, a lot of them customizable. In fact, if you want to, you can make your own products. Simply go to Zazzle.com and sign up for an account with them. It's free!

But if you're not into making your own products, and would like to see some of my favorite products out there, here are a few links for you:

First, there's my website: Krysti's Hollyhocks, which is a store primarily devoted to high quality digital hollyhock art. But you can find other flower-themed gifts too in my store, and a few things devoted to the celebration of coffee beans and Java(the island, not just "coffee").

Then, there's Donita K. Paul's store at The DragonKeeper Chronicles. Donita's store sells dragon-themed art with funny sayings. My favorite is: Wear Pink: It Confuses The Enemy!

At Ratso's Place, Ratso's Place you'll find digital paintings/artwork that is subtly fantasy-themed, but also a lot of American patriotic items. I particularly like the pictures with the well-lit American flag fluttering juxtaposed with the full moon, but the rocket engine closeups are spectacular too, and guaranteed to engage the interest of anyone remotely mechanically minded.

At Sunny Lane Gifts, Sunny Lane Gifts, you can find architecturally themed and floral-themed gifts. My favorite of her products is the square magnet with the red iris. It's very beautiful!

But don't stop there! If there's something in particular that you're looking for, use Zazzle's handy search engine, or...you can create it yourself!

Have fun!