Remember when parents used to push their children in strollers? Neither do I.
#12 The reason the world is round is so we can run into somebody again.
Me: iTunes has this feature that creates playlists using your favorite songs.
Charlotte: What's it called?
Me: Genius.
Charlotte: How does it work?
Me: You find a song you like then click on the little ATOM BOMB looking deal in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.
Charlotte: Then what happens?
Me: Your computer blows up.
Charlotte: Yeah, right.
Me: Nah, it finds songs that are kind of like the one you chose. Then it gets other songs that sound good with it. Kind of like a musical match-maker.
Charlotte: Cool.
THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, SITTING IN A PEW IN THE METHODIST CHURCH
Me: I see we'll be singing Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing this morning.
Charlotte: Uh huh.
Me: I hear it's on the preacher's GENESIS playlist.
This picture makes me think that somewhere there's a Prince Charming laughing his a** off!
#11 Life's too short to drink bad wine.
The first time I ordered a martini a friend reminded me the cocktail was an "acquired taste". That's Ricky Gervais in a nutshell. He's dry. Straight up. And often intoxicatingly funny. The same is true for his latest movie, The Invention of Lying.
These are a bunch of computer guys with way too much time on their hands. You have to admit however, that they make Tom Hank's piano solo in Big look pretty lame.
#10 Please forgive me are the three most powerful words in the English language.
Now that Apple has unveiled this iPhone on steroids called an iPad, we can confirm two very important things:
1) Apple's naming gurus are masters of the obvious
2) This is probably something I'll spend money on at some point in my life
The problem Boomers, is that this is another example of technology run amok.
Sure, it's well-intentioned in a LET'S MAKE A BOATLOAD OF MONEY way, but I don't want to be the first kid on my block to have one.
It's enough to make even Steve Jobs turn his iPad into an iFRISBEE.
I'm sure Henrietta and Merna have their hearts in the right place, but would somebody please tell them they can't sing? Merna on the other hand, never looked happier. Guess she was upset over Henrietta getting the solo.
#9 You never regret something you didn't say.
Two pairs of lovers are having the "perfect" Hawaiian vacation until they discover that psychopaths are murdering tourists. Don't you just hate it when that happens?
After a long day fingerpainting nothing quite says refreshment like a cold, tall Hamm's beer. It's the beer that made nap time famous (and necessary!). In the spirit of full disclosure, that's me on the right.
#8 Wear sunscreen. Lot's of it.
Prepare your own Mexican quick fix with this Chipotle-inspired bowl. Carbs are moderated by filling the bowl with beans, extra veggies and chicken. No need for rice, since the beans count as carbs.
Tips:
If you love tomatoes, increase the quantity to 1/2 cup, but note that the carbohydrates will also increase.
If preparing this recipe for one person, cut all of the ingredients in half. Or simply prepare the full recipe up to the end of step 2 and store leftover chicken and vegetable-bean mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, and continue with step 3.
Health Bite: The iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc in black beans help to keep bones strong and healthy.
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