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Flotsam / Jetsam

I think I need a makeover.

Way back in October, we learned that Rockford was a ringer for Magnum PI and that I resembled Sissy Spacek. But then time passed and beards were shaved, and now Rockford is channeling Hugh Jackman. Or Mark Ruffalo. Nice either way.

I’m not sure why his head is so shiny in that picture. Perhaps he is actually beaming with joy.

As for me …

Seriously? Am I that mannish? Four out of eight? And Shirley Temple is one of my female look-a-likes? Sheesh.

I ran the little doo-dad again, hoping it was a fluke. And indeed, it didn’t tell me I looked like Richard Gere. But I’m pretty sure the presence of Rod Stewart, the Dalai Lama and Babe Ruth means I need a makeover anyway. And soon.

I would like it to be official noted, though, that the very lovely Petra Nemcova was on my list all three times.

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Flotsam / Jetsam

Australian fun & games

I’m putting together some ideas for Things To Do when my niece and nephews come over again. And I’ve made a discover: Australians are fabulous with children. Need proof?

Exhibit A: The Wiggles. I hear that some children like these guys. We rented a Wiggles DVD once for Poppy, and she didn’t care about The Wiggles at all. I’m sort of happy about that even though I do like their “Fruit Salad (Yummy Yummy) song. And I like the guy who’s always asleep.

Exhibit B: Captain Kangaroo. Technically not Australian. In fact, not Australian in any way at all. But kangaroos live in Australia, and kids like the Captain. Or liked, anyway. When he still had a show.

Exhibit C: >Claire at Kiddley.com. I love the illustrations on both of these sites. Kiddley is “brimming with bright ideas, fun projects, links to great web finds and quick tips for parents to take away and enjoy with their kids.”

Exhibit D: Amber at Kids Craft Weekly. Kids Craft Weekly is a themed newsletter that includes all sorts of fun and crafty ideas. I signed up to receive the newsletter even though Poppy is a little too young for most of the activities. She won’t be too young for long, though, and I figure I can stock up on ideas for now.

So there you have it. Australians know how to have fun. And they have excellent accents as well.

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I think the people next door are playing “Pole Position.” I can hear the “ding-ding-ding-DING!” and a good bit of revving through the wall (Poppy’s asleep, and it’s very quiet in here).

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Bandwagons, Flotsam / Jetsam

Friday Feast No. 127

Appetizer
Which television shows do you just refuse to miss?

    I won’t go so far as to say that I “refuse” to miss them, but I really enjoy “Gilmore Girls,” “My Name Is Earl” and “The Office.” I started watching “30 Rock” recently, too, and it’s been consistently funny. I’m looking forward to the return of “Lost,” even though I’m not holding out much hope that it’s going to get better.

Soup
Who did you last speak to on the telephone?

    My mother-in-law, Genia. She called last night to tell me that Pictsweet had responded to a letter we wrote about the declining quality of the tiny green peas. (My father-in-law is very serious about his tiny green peas.) Pictsweet sent them four coupons for free vegetables! In my eyes, they’ve redeemed themselves.

Salad
How many pillows do you keep on your bed?

    Four. Two for me, two for Rockford.

Main Course
Name one addition to your computer (software, hardware, etc.) that you’d love to have.

    I’d love to have a printer that consistently works.

Dessert
What is your favorite foreign food?

    I had some fantastic crab wontons last night. And Kung Pao Scallops. And tomorrow night we’re having bean nachoes, which is another of my favorites.

The Friday Feast is a weekly meme intended to “feed your mind by asking thought-provoking, mind-stimulating questions.”

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