Archive for June, 2007

I say “great” with just a hint of irony. Stephen took the kids out to the backyard. Didn’t diminish their excitement, though, especially Sara. At three, the idea of sleeping OUTSIDE in a TENT at NIGHT was, to be blunt, the bomb. Even Ben was keyed up. …
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Amy Garvey @ 9:48 am •
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Okay, I don’t get it. I really don’t. What is the deal with this Paris Hilton hype? Why do we care? Are we waiting to see if the rich girl to grows into heroine or suffers a tragic end? I can’t figure out the rabid interest.
Maybe I do know. Paris …

1) Lady, the laws of physics will prevent you from wearing that tube top, even if the laws of good taste don’t. 2) Who raised you? No, really, WHO RAISED YOU?! 3) Oh please, random young hot guy, with your slightly scuzzy bad-boy vibe, could you …
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Amy Garvey @ 8:52 am •
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It’s that time again…release day!!! Today is the day YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY officially hits the stands. I know B&N online has been shipping it for a few weeks. But, really, today is the day. It’s also the official release day for PERFECT …

I *just* watched Brokeback Mountain for the first time last night. Yeah, yeah, I know, a bit behind the curve. But man, am I glad I finally saw it. First, BEAUTIFUL. The photography, the lighting, the tone. (And yeah, the geography certainly helped, but still.) Second, BEAUTIFUL. The …
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Amy Garvey @ 10:18 am •
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Ah! Vacation time. A time to relax, get away from it all. Which isn’t as simple as it sounds, even if you head to the wilderness. (Though my idea of a vacation these days, centers more on room service and drinks with little umbrellas in them.)
It’s …
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Gemma Bruce @ 6:00 am •
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So what is everyone reading? I’m actually sneaking a little reading time in, although I have to say, summer isn’t the easiest season for me to find a moment to settle down with a good book. Between family vacations, birthday parties, my daughter’s summer camps, and watering the darned flowers …
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Kathy Love @ 2:00 pm •
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Our local weekly paper has an awesome ad this week: FREE TO GOOD HOME: Billy goat, one to two years old. Found wandering loose. A goat! For free! I swear, I’m almost tempted.
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Amy Garvey @ 10:14 am •
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Vacations are like writing a book. There are planners and pantsers. Planners are me. I plan months in advance down to what we do each day and where to eat etc. Okay, that’s a little anal. A lot anal, actually, and shoots spontaneity all to hell and back but then …

What color is your soul painted?BlueYour soul is painted the color blue, which embodies the characteristics of peace, patience, understanding, health, tranquility, protection, spiritual awareness, unity, harmony, calmness, coolness, confidence, dependability, loyalty, idealism, tackiness, and wisdom. Blue is the color of the …
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Amy Garvey @ 8:41 am •
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