Test Your Awareness

'Why?'... ...'Why _kNot?' ...


Watch at least half of the video.
... I'll wait. ;-)

That was fun, wasn't it?

Its part of a things you should know about us humans list, being compiled by a psychologist. I think we recognize this 'inattention blindness'; its just a more clinical way of reminding us that 'we don't always see what's right before us'.

Even when told to pay attention,
...I still missed a moon-bear!

How embarrassing.

But would I notice this?:

*her 2nd ex. - you'll understand it in the first minute:


'Our brains actually process very little of what comes in through the eyes.' No kidding - 75% of them didn't notice the switch! And I can't honestly say whether I would or not.

So, since we mentally abbreviate these 'known' things... its no wonder the courts would rather have security cam videos versus eye witnesses.

Because things are knot always what they seem to be.
Perhaps like this 'knot' day post, for ThemeThursday.

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Boffo Bout of Blokus

Rediscovered this little gem just in time for ThemeThursday's 'game day'.

The only rule? Your color pieces may only touch your same color ones on the corners.

` Blokus, shown on iPad


Plus, you can test-drive it. (opens in new window) On their page go to the lower right and pick 'Play As A Guest' option. Blokus Online

And look, even a bird-brain can play: {30 sec, new window}

So in just a bit, you'll be a Boffo Blokus Blogger.

Just like Lucy and ...

Have Fun, TTers!
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Flippin' Moron

Jeff Lewis smiles as his drunk client gropes Jenni (at 1:24) and slaps Trace in the face (at :07). That's so creepy.
_{clip from last night's episode (Oct 5th)}

Unbelievable. Jeff protests his client Chuck's use of profanity, yet just sat by while Chuck abused Jeff's own assistants, Jenni & Trace.

And his 'damage control' afterward? Too little, too late, his non-actions spoke louder than words. Will this kill his 'Flipping Out' show?

And Bravo TV showed it all on-air. Classy.

* note to Jenni & Trace:
I hope you two call that scene EVIDENCE...

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Life As We Know It

Last night I got to attend an 'Advance Screening' of this new Katherine Heigl movie.
I liked her in "27 Dresses", so I was happy to go. ('Yes', my ticket was free, but I did ante up for pretzels, so you know I'll be totally fair.)


First, a couple of 'Hollywood' opinions:

Variety gave it a nod: '"Life As We Know It" delivers enough "aww" moments (coupled with the occasional laugh) to deliver its money's worth' ...as a decent rom-com.

Heigl says: "I’m really proud of this movie. It’s probably my favorite film I’ve done to date,” she explained. “It’s just the perfect combination of romance and comedy and heart…"

My opinion? Lets face it, once you've seen the preview, you know what you're getting into, so you can't exactly complain that you were blind-sided by the plot. As my companion said, its a perfect 'airplane movie', bleep out the two '$h!+'s and its ready to go. Some chuckles w/o much stress, plus a cuddly set of triplets(!) playing the baby.

Verdict: 'Hey, its a cute movie.'

'doh' !
PG-13 / 112 min / opens Friday

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FYI: For those who prefer unique documentaries,
here's one that Katherine Heigl appeared in:

*Haven't seen it myself - will check Netflix.

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Stirring Up Trouble

Before Halloween comes to brew,
Three things you might like to do:

First, easy decorations.

Printer on? Right-click the witch
and select Print-Target. 'Voila', out
comes her full-page image to colour.
(Go here for gobs more.)

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Second, use Colonial-era clues (below) to determine...
...Are You A Witch?:
Do dogs fed rye cake (made w/pee!) bite you?
Yes? Keep running - because you're a witch.

Check your weight against a stack of bibles.
Did they balance? No?... You're a witch.

Any moles, birthmarks, scars, or extra nips?
Oops. May be Devil tats - Could be a witch.
Talk to yourself much? 'Yes'?... Uh oh.
Sarah G, was damned b/c she was muttering...
Her accusers just knew she was casting spells.

Got pets? Summoning animals is also a Demon-skill,
so they'd better NOT come when called. Do they?..

(Hey, its always better to know, right?)

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Third,

There's a blog party at
'A Fanciful Twist',
to 'witch' we're all invited!

(click pic for details)

30 days til Hallows Eve!

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A Turtle Fence?

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Recently, turtle fence debates took up govt time.

These students did a C-Span Mash-Up about it:

^{*Capt Dynamic has all lyrics here (Thanks!)}

You shall build a turtle fence!*

We don't have many turtles.
Well in Michigan, we got quite a few.

We need a rattlesnake fence!...

(etc.)

Then this line: The more I drink...
the more this congress is making sense.

That one made me laugh and cry.

So sadly true.

Funny thing is, this red-herring of a fence idea came from a legitimate concern for people and turtles. But now its been made a laughing-stock, and it may not help anyway.

Because Turtles Can Climb Fences:

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For ThemeThursday's 'FENCE' day

Long Necked Surfer

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See a llama hang eight:

(Mostly, he teaches his soggy pal to swim)

But... - Why - ?

He'd already taught everyone else in Peru to surf?...

(Or he was just jealous of CA's surfing dogs)

And aren't alpacas native to the mountains?...

Long neck or not, seems like quite a stretch.

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_{For TT's 'Stretch' day}

I Reveal My Winning Formula

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Rule #1:

Always enter when a blogger says:
''we're having a contest. A simple one.''

Hey, worked for me. The proof?...

Earlier today this cookbook arrived in my mailbox, courtesy of 'Minx', the chief cook and bottle washer at .com

But I would be remiss if I didn't also reveal what a great blog she runs. MinxEats is full of food, facts, fluff and fun. Not to mention foto funnies such as...

Roasting Sandra Lee w/her own recipe:




plus

Riotous Recaps of 'Top Chef':

That's right, kids, it's the always-exciting semi-kinky Tag Team Cook-off! Two teams, each with a total of 40 minutes, 10 per chef, must create a cohesive dish. While one chef cooks, his teammates must stand silently on the side, biting their lips and shaking their heads. And the ones who haven't yet had their turns get to wear blindfolds...

not to mention

Reliable Reviews:

I made a little deal - I'll talk about the cookbook if I can cook from it - that way, I can judge the book on its own merits and not on the reputation of its author.

and

pertinent prose:

I kept a diary during the family trip to London and Paris. Rather than marvel over the castles and museums, instead I kept track of our meals, particularly the scones, full English breakfasts, croissants, and copious sweets we enjoyed.
I was ten.

to go with her original recipes such as
Clams Casino Bruschetta:



See? .com
is a foodies paradise.

(Thanks again, Minx!)

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_{*my ThemeThursday's 'Reveal'}
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Eye Can See Why

A quick eye-bender.

Full-screen is coolest. click 4-arrow button.

_{*for themethursday's Light day.}

Definitely worth 99 seconds of your time.

Just don't watch it while driving... ;-)

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Whale Of A Time

... turned a sailboat into a hole in the ocean earlier today.

They were watching it at a distance when it moved towards them.

'Surely, it can't be on a collision course with us'

But the young Southern Right whale slipped out of view before suddenly flipping into the air and smashing their mast.

"There were bits of skin and blubber left behind, and the mast was wrecked. It brought down the rigging too."

Yikes - that would give me fishy nightmares.

Think next time they'll choose a bigger boat? ...
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Frogs Back In Fashion

With frog fans putting on quite a show...



Or, for the less artistic... go to the Japanese Consulate in Miami and they'll show you how to make an origami frog... but only on the first Monday of each month.

Or you could just watch this:

Making an origami frog, one-handed.

Isn't summer fun?

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Cooling Off Hot Bods

I needed some ideas for tomorrow, so I found this list (via 'CheapHealthyGood'- click image) recommending these light drinks for summer.

Bellini
Mimosa
Light Beer (12 oz)
Scotch, vodka, gin, or bourbon
Red, white, or sparkling wine
Bloody Mary
Rum and Diet Coke
Tom Collins
Sloe Gin Fizz
Vodka Martini
Guinness (12 oz)

Hey, sounds good to me... so I'm off to T Joe's to get those frozen peaches that I'll use to make Bellinis tomorrow.




*don't worry, I'll also get beer for the guys.

Have a great 4th!