Canned Laughter

I went to see Julie & Julia on Saturday with my mother. Over lunch afterward we couldn’t stop raving about the Julia Child scenes. I won’t write a review, but just know that I was glad I saw it on the big screen in spite of the Julie Powell storyline and her repugnant on-screen husband. [...]

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I have big news for my Dallas/Ft. Worth area peeps! I’m meeting a certain on-line Superstar this Saturday July18th for dinner and YOU ARE INVITED! Shoot me an e-mail at cannedlaffs@gmail.com and I will get you all the deets.

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Ooo! Looky what just arrived in the mail from Michelle!

The Bear snatched them up and ran outside to put them on his car.

Bear do you need any help with that? Nah, I’ll be fine.

And he poked and prodded and wiggled and clicked and

Voila! The wipers work great and my Bear is a little safer [...]

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What is it about Facebook that gives me the heebie jeebies? Last week we were having dinner with friends.  Actually, it was a sorority get together with our spouses (sorry Poppy, it’s a Southern thing).  Anyway, the conversation turned to a lunch meet up with old college acquaintances facilitated by Facebook.
“Joie, you should come.  [...]

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Last week I asked if any of you would like to be interviewed as part of Immoral Matriarch’s interview project.
I had a wonderful response and the first interviews are posted here:
Jen on the Edge: An Interview With Jen
Tutugirl 1345: An Interview with TxPoppet
Monstergirlee: I’m Being Interviewed
Witchypoo: Interview with a Home Canner
Margalit: She’s Got Questions, I’ve [...]

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Guess who partied like a rock star last Saturday?  Well, actually I partied like a rock star’s hanger-on.  Y’all I went to the State Fair.  Yes, the fair I was afraid to go to.  And what was the very first thing that happened?  We went to meet my best friend, K. at the canned goods [...]

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Do you remember me telling you about Sarah’s fundraiser for War Child?  Well, the  book is finished and You’re Not The Only One is now avilable for sale.  And the best part?  It features an essay by the very hot and talented Hotfessional!   Congratulations Hot!  Now here’s how you can read her essay as well [...]

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Last night we went to a nice couple’s house for dinner. It was a very informal affair, just us in our summer play clothes on the patio. Our host grilled enough food for a small army and our hostess was charming as she gave me a tour of her new home while simultaneously keeping all [...]

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I just wanted to show off the Mother’s Day Gift my best friend K sent to me. Behold “The King of Cutting Boards”! It’s a mosaic portrait of Elvis made entirely from fruits and vegetables. Note the eggplant sideburns. Hilarious.I hope everyone had a good weekend. I’m off to download “Viva Las Vegas” and dance [...]

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Usually these things are rather insulting and often end with a suggestion that I seek professional help. How delightful that this little dealy was so flattering!

What An Iris Says About You

You are incredibly hopeful and courageous.Even when you’ve been challenged in life, you have faith that everything will work out.Your feelings run deep, and you [...]

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