Author Archives: yukyukbox

Help! The Cranes Are Multiplying.

Awhile back I watched the movie, Bright Star. Directed by Jane Campion, it tells the romance between the poet, John Keats and Fanny Brawne. And throughout the movie, the two main characters are always passing notes that are intricately folded. … Continue reading

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News Flash: Baby Food is for Babies!

I don’t know how this random memory came into my head but it came and I have to share it with all of you. You are welcome. I worked in a cubicle next to a temp who would eat baby food…straight out … Continue reading

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When did the parking lot turn into NASCAR?

Okay people, we are going to have a discussion about parking lots. I had some time to observe the various habits of people while in a local strip mall parking lot. And I have some questions in response to these observations. Hey … Continue reading

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One Word Movie Review

Well maybe from the entry before this, you can tell I was a little busy this weekend. But in my mania, I was able to view two movies. The Young Victoria – Sweet Nine – Womanizer* *I am thinking of … Continue reading

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Wall, Meet Frames. Frames, Meet Wall.

I hate painting. And I hate having to start an entry out with that negative statement. But hello?? It is a pain in me arse. But it sure makes things look purty. Or at least clean. So my spare bedroom/home … Continue reading

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Sunset in SoCal

Sunsets in Southern California are beautiful. In college, I had a professor that told me the reason we have such beautiful sunsets here was because of the smog. Easy Professor Doom n’ Gloom. He was just jealous. Especially since I … Continue reading

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An Experiment Comes To An End.

Prima Ballerina…I will always be able to live up to the first part but not the second. I continued to attend class for several weeks but finally determined that maybe my eight-year-old self had been on to something. I am … Continue reading

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From My Cocktail Shaker To Yours

The Cosmopolitan, a cocktail that has received more than its fair share of notoriety in the last 10 years. I do love me a great cocktail. Maybe it is a fifth item on The List: Dogs, Coffee, Chocolate, Cats and … Continue reading

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Waiting…

Welcome to Meg’s World. Meg is a Brittany. She is sweet but she is a little nuts. Her full name is Nutmeg. I should have known we would be in for trouble when the former owner had taken to calling … Continue reading

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One Word Movie Review

Yeah, Yeah. I know. I have been remiss in my blogging duties. Well, excuuuuuse me. Well, I am truly sorry to my two readers. One of the things I have been doing in lieu of blogging is watching movies. So … Continue reading

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