Wordless Weirdness: Five Questions

My first time to play along on Wednesday Weirdness hosted by Isn't It Strange. So glad to be a part of it. So here's my big five lists ... 2.) George Clooney 3.) Tom Cruise 4.) Julia Roberts 5.) Brad Pitt Five things around the house that you hate doing: 1.) Vacuuming 2.) Cleaning the toilet 3.) Cleaning the Bath Tub 4.) Washing Pans [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 21:01:36

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Britney Spears tells OK! she’s just a normal multi-millionaire divorced mom

More details have come out about Britney Spears’ new interview and photo spread in OK! Magazine, her first interview in two years ... I get mad if the maid does all the housework. If she takes it all into her own hands, well, what’s for me to do? I’m a cleaning fanatic. Dusting is my favorite, and Windex-ing.” Britney on whether [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 13:35:02

Mrs. McGinty's Dead/Murder Most Foul

Murder Most Foul is a movie made in the 1960s featuring Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple, Agatha Christie's mild-mannered spinster detective ... it), a bar maid named Mrs. McGinty was found hanging in her sitting room, money strewn ... the dead woman's house and collects her effects for a church jumble sale. Clues there lead her attention [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 00:42:00

Witty Wednesday # 78 Irish Petrol Station

When John emailed me this joke I knew I've seen it before but couldn't remember if I had included it in a WW ... to smell. They tried everything; cleaning, mopping, and airing-out the place. Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 08:31:00

A Saipan Story

The following is fiction. Violent, explicit fiction. However, while the characters are fictional, the setting is entirely real. Jason wakes up in an elegant DC apartment, sunlight streaming in through the picture windows and making the white walls gleam. He brushes his teeth and showers, before putting on his customary white-collared shirt [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 23:02:51

Daily Dose: 10/24/08

» AsianWeek Market Report » NY Asian Crime Gang Busted » For $2 Per Hour Restaurant Deliverymen, a $4.6 Million Judgment » Asian Pacific American Legal Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary » Global Health Leaders Convene in SF to Combat Hepatitis B Pandemic » Vietnamese Voters Share Special Tie With McCain » Asian American Leaders & [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 20:12:24

WRITING: TEOTWAWKI fiction — It happened in Church - Chapter Eighty Seven – Wed done

It happened in Church - October 19, 1962Chapter Eighty Seven – Wed done Saturday Nov 25 (begins) Colonel Goldie Navy and the Irish Sergeant knocked on the door of the Colonel’s home. The wife opened. “Welcome Mrs. Colonel Ears. Sure, you look fine the early morning.” She was not amused, but this fellow would never be at her door if wasn’t huge [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 06:29:02

Magda

How do I get ideas for my posts? Well, take today's for example. The day before yesterday Magda made a cameo appearance ... calling her help? I hate that word). But I can honestly say Magda is, hands down, the worst maid ... , but no matter what she does I can't help but love her.And, if she's not useful around the house I'm thinking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:18:00

And finally...

And finally, the end of the neverending saga...As we last left off, H and I were on the road to Houston. We arrived at my (now former) BF's house at around 3. Here is where the description will have to cease being a true narrative ... like interminably long days spent at her house (though that actually ended up only being 4 nights [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:02:00

Sunday Sound Out

I hope everyone had a good week! I had a busy one. I haven't even finished unpacking from BlogHer. I have 2 tote bags full of swag that I still have to go through! I want to apologize to all the wonderful people I met at BlogHer and then forgot to mention in my recap. I wasn't on purpose [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 03:24:00

One of the Bad Parts of This Christmas

This is the reason that I was being an asshole in my last post:I didn't end up evacuating myself to my aunt's house ... ). Although I was perfectly able to make the five hour drive from my parents' house in Houston to my aunt's house in Baton Rouge that evening, I did want to stick around another day to play with the boys [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 14:24:00

Party Prep

Yesterday’s post was one of my shortest ever. I’m sorry if you felt ripped off by it ... at home, with Michael wanting to be my shadow. Michael was at his friends’ house until 8:45 ... , I was walking by and happened to notice her onscreen house and yard featured a bathtub in the middle [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 04:26:03

Lucky One

Yeah baby I'm the lucky one. :) Or whatever. I got to drag out the Christmas decoration boxes and then, I also got to put up most if not all, ... into a garbage bag is a LOT easier than a Rubber Maid bin! just sayin')So now I'm off to dig ... of crap. Crap that was all over the house, that we took from all the rooms of the house and shoved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:01:00

Mrs. Beeton's exhortation on housemaids...

It is almost the close of 2008. At this time of year, as you start to clean up Christmas decorations, ... when in the midst of Christmas chaos (cleaning up that is!)?Here is a portion of Mrs. Beeton's exhortation ... is working on a new quilt. It is my reward between all the cleaning. Now I would not want a seamstress [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 14:04:00

Married with Dyson

This post I am writing right now might seem like I am poking fun of mommyblogger promotions and giveaways, but that is not the case ... cleaning, your vacuum that you use on a daily basis, the all around ins and outs of how you feel ... clean your house will be and how convinced your husband will be to let you get one after [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 20:27:40

Merry Maids

Any SAHM knows the routine. It's non-stop cleaning. Wake up, feed the kids, clean up the kids, clean up the kitchen mess, dress the kids, ... now that I'm working, the things listed above are still expected from my loving family.The Merry Maid ... , sparkling house. Taking a shower and maybe being able to see out of the dirty shower door. Having [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:28:00

Sexy Geraldine

Sexy Geraldine 14.01.09 Geraldine Originally uploaded by cebuphotographer Sexy Resolutions For the New Year 2009 is only hours ... in your couple. Just put yourself in a scenario such as cleaning the house or cooking dressed ... to get out of the house and meet new people. Organize social events with your friends, or go on weekend [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:07:05

‘Californication’: Karen Gets in on the Act

"Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills" drags out Hank's anticipation of Janie Jones for yet another episode, but offers up her cleaning lady for a temp job. Karen finds out about Mia and Ashby. Charlie plays ... and that she was tired of sharing him. Hank retires to the pool house to change out of those wet clothes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 19:15:29

What Was the Most Memorable Gift You Ever Received?

It’s that time of year when many thoughts focus on gifts; finding the perfect one; finding “the” one someone has asked for as “the only thing I want this year;” just finding anything to get it over with. So, with all this energy being expended to shop for, pay for, wrap, and deliver all of these gifts, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:51:43

Scrubs

Other women dream of  red carpet romances, NASCAR sugardrivers, Italian-accented brooders, ... in the proper direction.  My ultimate fantasy is for someone to clean my house.  Not naked or anything ...   Nobody likes cleaning, but I didn’t develop the all-consuming vibrant hhhhhhhhhhhhatred [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 06:22:22

Dragon Coupon Code and Video

Hi Folks, I’ve shared some information and videos re: Dragon Naturally Speaking in the past, and above you’ll find a video with a selection of short videos strung together illustrating ... it out I’m in big trouble, slowed down to less than dial up speed! A maid and cook - yep, this would help [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 17:12:31

slavery. in the united states. today.

From the Associated Press. Child maid trafficking spreads from Africa to USBy Rukmini Callimachi, Associated Press WriterIRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Late at night, the neighbors saw a little girl at the kitchen sink of the house next door. They watched through their window as the child rinsed plates under the open faucet. She wasn't much [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 18:37:00

The Joys of Parenting

Ah the joys of parenting. No one ever gave you an instruction manual with the baby on your way out of the hospital ... . But no, You thought you were different. You were going to get your baby on a schedule and you'd read ... . I don't know what's worse, changing a nasty poo diaper, or cleaning up a kid who's decided to make [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 15:28:46

Britney Spears loves to clean

Britney Spears loves to clean Britney Spears Britney Spears insists her maid leaves her chores to do around the house - because cleaning is ... ! magazine, “If she takes it all into her own hands, well, what’s for me do? I’m a cleaning fanatic. Dusting is my favorite, and Windex-ing (cleaning windows).” Source WENN Related Posts: [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 18:00:52

Silvester Week in Sauerland, Germany

My other half had often shared with me stories from his past Silvester Holiday ... service, maid cleaning service or dish washing machine. It a simply holiday break with his group ... hat room had magnificient view of the forest and a ceiling window overlooking the skies. I cannot count how ma [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:33:00

EXCLUSIVE: Britney Reveals All to OK! Magazine [Full Interview]

Here it is! Thanks to a BreatheHeavy reader EyesAreOpen for typing out the entire interview (article not included). Enjoy! ... just as soon they have a more normal childhood. Do you cook a lot? I do. Usually, the maid and I will cook together. What's your house specialty [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 17:59:44

Drive-by-Shooting Sunday: Deaf Mom World

Harry stood outside the small blue house with green shutters and smiled wistfully at the sign on the lawn. “I made that,” he whispered to James as he straightened the board just a touch. “Why are you whispering?” James whispered back. “It’s so quiet here.” Harry looked at the house again [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 16:11:30

Revenge

She spent the first day sadly packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases ... , the house began to smell. They tried everything,cleaning, mopping, and airing the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 20:09:49

Spring Cleaning for Normal People: introducing my first ebook

My computer’s desktop is cluttered with documents, and my fridge needs to be cleaned out. I’ve pulled far too many late nights the past few weeks, and I’m looking forward to some much-needed quality time with my family this weekend. All this is rather ironic, to be honest [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 10:00:41

A little sneaky peeky and some photos of the kiddos

Evening, everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your long weekend. I know we are trying to here ... . ;) Running errands, cars starting up, getting kids out of the house, all easier, and faster, when it's that kind of weather. Speaking of getting the kids out of the house, that is exactly what I did today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:33:11

The insect world leads one down many roads of wonder

Hiring a maid in Costa Rica may not be a luxury, it may be a legitimate health concern if you don’t ... do they find that tiny blip of honey on the counter or that rotting worm in the middle of the living room ... do not have a maid, I finished the garage and moved on to the all the other rooms in the house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:26:18

Mom Tip Monday: Housework 101

Now I know you all want me to tell you that Housekeeping 101 starts with "Hire a maid! ... , a maid is probably a lottery winners pipe dream. That means we have to come to grips and try ... 5 minutes when everyone is cooperating.#3. The KitchenI hate cleaning the kitchen. It never ends [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:30:00

Life is about adapting

Finally after 10 months of having my parents around, they have gone home ... the house thoroughly every weekend. So we are not overly particular during the weekday cleaning. Thanks ... most of the furniture in my house is built in. So it is very easy to vacuum and mop [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 07:56:34

Of Vivian's house

Small talk: Not to be rude to post this in a post that is titled " Of Vivian's house" but this one is classic!!!!! Canto swearing ... entrance (pun intended). We were walking around the house and we went to the maid's balcony area (yes, they have maid's balcony) and we can see the house below it. That's when you'll [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 12:58:00

New Years Resolution success

We’re 2 1/2 weeks in, so how are you doing with those new years resolutions? ... areas are clean. Showers, toilets, sinks - you get the idea. Those have the potential to grow mildew and mold which can adversely affect health. Linens and beds. You spend about 1/3 of your day every [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 19:23:14

What do YOU think about this ?

Read below….and post your comment: Child maid trafficking spreads from Africa to the United States By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI, Associated Press Writer Rukmini Callimachi, Associated Press Writer IRVINE, Calif. – Late at night, the neighbors saw a little girl at the kitchen sink of the house next door [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 04:06:27

Child Maid Trafficking Spreads to US

By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI, AP(Story submitted by Victor Moore)IRVINE, Calif. (Dec. 29) -- Late at night, the neighbors saw a little girl at the kitchen sink of the house next door. They watched through their window as the child rinsed plates under the open faucet. She wasn't much [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 21:19:00

Robot! Robot! Clean My House!

by Ned Dagostino Straight out of a Richie Rich comic book comes Irona, the robot maid! This time she’s here to help you do the floors ... the latest robotic techniques and logic to perform its job. It sees the dirt on the floor or the carpet ... . The floor robot vacuum cleaners that are available today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 13:49:02

Maid Services - Your Clients Expectations

Maid service industry is less tough than all other business. But this could get come complicated as your business gets better ... and you just choose your clients. As your cleaning service gets bigger, it maybe unbelievable ... are: 1. What is your guarantee? In a maid services, you will need to provide a guarantee to your client [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 06:03:48

Live In Domestic Help or Housekeeper: A Good Marriage Saving Tip

by Alice Sy It may be incredible to think that a live in domestic help or housekeeper can save a marriage ... do some cooking, if you are comfortable with that. Cleaning the entire house on a daily basis can really ... cleaning, washing the dishes, washing and drying the clothes, cooking, and practically keeping things [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 19:27:12

Obama's Next Move

comments) A Saipan Story The following is fiction. Violent, explicit fiction. However, while the characters are fictional, the setting is entirely real. Jason wakes up in an elegant DC apartment, sunlight streaming in through the picture windows and making the white walls gleam [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 19:00:45

Working with the Cocoa Bean

Posted by: Tara on: Monday, January 5, 2009 In: Jobs I've Had So FarComment! ... from work, sometimes my mom would pay me to help her around the house. Actually she didn’t really have to pay me, I loved cleaning the house. To her horror, and while I was in my first year of college [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 03:36:07

So Far So Good...

Errr... I know that I said that I won't leave the maid to cook on her own in my last post.... BUT I did ... cloths and mops in my house; i.e. kitchen cloths MUST be separate from other cleaning cloths; outside ... that she knows that the cloths are to be separated, she even requested more CLEANING cloths [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 13:17:00

Ask Unclutterer: Exhausted after work

Reader Juliana submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer: ... for a maid/house manager/fairy godmother. My first piece of advice is to set aside a weekend to simply catch up with all of the stuff around your house. In the days leading up to this weekend, tell [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:31:39

THE BIG AND THE LITTLE OF IT...........

I'm not sure what cute, little BUNNIES have to do with MANSIONSbut this is such a cute picture ! ... the eyes" !Just able to peek over the top of this fence to get a glimpse of theMAGNIFICENT house......I see the beautiful, upstairs porch....I FINALLY got a photo of the BACK of this wondrous house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 08:00:00

How A Live In Domestic Help Housekeeper Can Save Your Marriage

by Alice Sy It may be incredible to think that a live in domestic help or housekeeper can save a marriage ... all the dirty work — cleaning the entire house, washing the dishes, drying them, washing the clothes ... , if you are comfortable with that. Cleaning the entire house on a daily basis can really be taxing on your part [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:58:55

OH MY GOAT!!!!

Its good to be back.But how do i sort out these mixed feelings of wanting to stay back in Cal, and yet being relieved to be back from all the chaos ... five minutes one would hear a roar from someone in the house yelling at them.My aunt ofcourse didnt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 13:41:00

January New and Notable

THE PIANO TEACHER, by Janice Lee Ten years after World War II causes the demise of a love affair between an Englishman and a Eurasian socialite, Claire Pendleton is hired by the wealthy Chen family as a piano instructor, falls in love with the Englishman, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:26:23

Not all children are annoying. Some are dead.

Put that headline on mugs and magnets and sell them at the mall ... . I like cooking and cleaning and I love sex. Todd gets home three hours after me most nights, so I always have dinner on the table and a clean house waiting for him. He doesn’t ask [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 16:24:01

Tucson Real Estate Made Interesting in 2008

Do you give a fig Everyone and every paper is doing their 2008 in review this week ... night and was cleaning the house.  The house was a mess, and a man came out of the bedroom. The maid ... related in a way.  Hope you get a smile out of them. The Maid was Made . . . A man told deputies [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 20:45:34

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