Double Life of the Red Bull Mom

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The Day for Change

2008-11-04T10:50:00.005-07:00

On a beautiful day with fresh snow on the ground my entire family made its way to our polling station to VOTE. I awoke giddy and will hopefully remain so throughout the week. It was as if our weather this morning -- a fresh new blanket of pure white snow covering the ground and layering the branches of trees -- was a sign of the new season of hope and change coming to greet us. With the 5 yo and

Lighten up...or else!

2008-10-07T23:55:00.007-06:00

My 3 yo son is obsessed with light up shoes. You know, the sneakers that light up when the kid is walking (or stomping, as my kid often does).Before my son really came into his toddler years I always thought they were somewhat frivolous. I mean you can get a rawkin' pair of Vans at Famous Footwear much cheaper than purchasing say...light up Iron Man shoes or Wall E shoes from Payless Shoesource.

It's booby month!

2008-10-06T23:19:00.008-06:00

October is breast cancer awareness month. If you’ve read this blog for more than its last 5 posts then you know my mom has been working to kick cancer’s butt for over a year now. And let’s say for no reason you want to do something nice for me, nice for others, and another reason to feel good about your day – just because. Well, then it's your lucky day. Here are some things you can do:• Visit

In case anyone wanted to know

2008-09-04T23:25:00.004-06:00

Found this draft and thought I'd post, although it's a little tardy. Took the kids to see Wall-E and there was some good and some bad. The good part was that the kids wolfed down a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a bag of carrot sticks by the close of the previews. Then, we lasted about 20 minutes into Wall-E before the kids looked at me pleadingly and asked to leave. In my opinion, the

Dear Rep Party: You see our lips moving, but do you hear what we're saying?

2008-09-01T17:58:00.009-06:00

I’ve been stewing since Friday’s U.S. Republican VP candidate was announced. At first, emotionally, I was just infuriated because it felt like “Hey look, here’s a HRC replacement for you women out there” and Palin is no HRC. And now I’ve read all the rationales around why McCain opted to move forward with Palin, but I’m still stuck in place, processing my initial gut reactions. Despite all the

Help?! Fashion emergency!

2008-08-05T22:44:00.004-06:00

I need a simple and cute black skirt. I've been looking for that "perfect" skirt for ~a year and I just haven't felt the love. So, now I am asking for help. Below, you'll find my paramters for the "perfect" skirt:- It should fall just past the knee. - I want to be able to wear it in Summer, but also in Winter with boots.- I'm not a "flowy" type of person, so nothing too "gypsy-ish" but I don't

A little about home

2008-07-31T22:20:00.004-06:00

Tonight I stumbled upon a Facebook group called “Bitch, please…I’m from Ketchum”. The name initially put me off. But slowly but surely my local Idaho brethren have been joining the ranks of Facebook and even though this is a teeny tiny town, I don’t get out much. Cause, you know, I have two kids, a FT job and a house that always seems to need cleaning and/or fixing. Actually, I probably could

An HPD and proud of it

2008-07-29T22:00:00.002-06:00

If you’ve been reading this site for a long time, or from front to end (but let’s be honest here – neither of those likely apply) you’ll know that I am a complete Harry Potter dork, or as my husband likes to refer to me – an HPD. Luckily, there are a few others that I spend a considerable amount of my time with that are also HPDs, like Laptop Television Mom for one. Well, if you’re an HPD you’ll

Shel Silverstein 2.0(08)

2008-07-26T09:19:00.003-06:00

Last night my daughter and I just finished the last poem from Shel Silverstein’s Falling Up. I’ve been waiting for ~20 years to have (a legitimate) reason to read Silverstein again. I L-O-V-E-D Where the Sidewalk Ends growing up. Until I started reading Judy Blume (Tales of a Forth Grade Nothing was a fave) Sidewalk was my favorite book. My daughter, who will be five this Fall, loved Falling Up

It was only a few days!?

2008-07-24T23:48:00.003-06:00

Last week I went away for a few days to spend some time in our SF office and also to attend the BlogHer08 conference. When I came back I could have sworn that my son grew two inches and my daughter was three years older. Okay, maybe that’s a little bit of an exaggeration. But for reals, they were doing things they weren’t doing before I left. My daughter was chewing gum (YES, it was sugar free).

Things I learned at Blogher…a preliminary list from the hollow corner of my processing brain.

2008-07-20T23:44:00.003-06:00

Real women don’t eat danishJust when you think that you’ve already surrounded yourself with your closest friends, you can find moreIt’s great to think and talk, but it’s also important to DOIt’s obvious, but I’ll still say it; all women have something very valuable to say and contributeThe # of Bloghims at Blogher is growingIf you’re going to schedule a politics talk with members of the McCain/

Political bling for your rig

2008-07-14T21:04:00.002-06:00

Today I received our free Obama ’08 bumper sticker from MoveOn.org. If you want the latest “it accessory” for your wheels (it can be a bike, scooter, etc.) you too can nab a free one by clicking here.

BlogHer: One of the most eco-friendly tech conferences I’ve been a part of

2008-07-11T00:10:00.003-06:00

Next Wednesday I’ll be leaving scorching hot Idaho for foggy and cold San Francisco. As if I didn’t get enough winter already this year. (Winter pretty much lasts from Oct. – May in ID.) Ahhh, well it’s a good thing then that I never put away my massive collection of pashminas and scarves then. But, it’s all worth it because I’m heading West again for the BlogHer conference.This will be my first

The case of the missing ___________ (insert any clothing item you want). SOLVED.

2008-07-06T17:28:00.003-06:00

For as long as my kids have been going to preschool we’ve had casualties. You know, personal items that went to school with them and then never came back. Last Summer it was a favorite bathing suit that went missing at the end of June. Cost? A sad camper for basically all of an Idaho Summer (July and August) and a tired-out mom as a result. (everyone knows listening and enduring whining is very

Sometimes dreams still come true in America

2008-06-27T22:57:00.003-06:00

Anyong!Defamer is reporting, based on a recent interview with Jason Bateman, that there is indeed an Arrested Development film coming. According to the interview, they’ll film next year. For me, this rivals the excitement and anticipation of the final Harry Potter installment release. That’s saying A LOT. Can’t wait for more news on this in the form of script details, a trailer, release date, etc

flip flops for heels

2008-06-19T00:01:00.004-06:00

I traded my flip flops for my "city apparel" this week. Last night I attended the DEMO Alum event in S.F. and it was a rockin time. Fitting, considering it was hosted at the Rockit Room.

Nicole Richie made me feel normal today

2008-06-12T21:14:00.007-06:00

While I definitely am not further pointing out perceived shortcomings on Nicole Richie’s appearance like Perez did, I have to say seeing this photo of her w some unkempt hair was a relief. I’ve been wearing a sloppy bun or ponytail in my hair for about four years now. Yup, you remember right, my oldest kid is four. Sometimes there are just cooler things to do than your hair when you have an

Congrats, Mister David Cook

2008-05-21T23:43:00.004-06:00

Say hello to stardom and an absolute goodbye to your privacy. The headlines have already begun... David Cook Dating Lacey Schwimmer? David Cook is 'Going to Disney World!' And now Perez is writing about his win Note that Perez posted at 10:39 pm and by midnight there were already 1,185 comments. Wow. Or as Joey might say, Wooooah. Here's a peek at some of that charisma, and probably one of his

As close as I'll ever get to Oscar

2008-05-10T22:00:00.003-06:00

FilmStew gave me a wonderful present this week. Diablo Cody, the Oscar- winning director (for Juno, have ya heard of it?), has her own Twitter account and I’ve been following it for almost a week now. Like most Twitterites, she discloses a lot – personal details, thoughts on the things surrounding her life at the moment – and she also reveals very fun things about the activities and goings on in

Booooo Kathie Lee Gifford

2008-05-08T00:05:00.005-06:00

There will always be differing opinions within the mommy blogger circle on how much exposure, if any, of our kids is too much. That topic is fodder for one million (pinky to lip) blog posts, but that’s not what this one is about.NBC’s Today show was set to run a segment on mommy bloggers this morning. I’d heard about it through a colleague of mine, LTV Mom, who contributes to the Silicon Valley

Where's that wagon?

2008-04-29T21:49:00.003-06:00

I know I am probably a bandwagonner at this point on my AI selection, but whateveah.I like little Archuleta but he always sounds like he’s singing to an audience made up of old folks home residents listening in for a special treat from their grandson. Brooke is nice, but I get bored listening to her. Same with Sayesha. Jason is just plain awkward and I think maybe he’s always high?IMHO, and that’

My own inconvenient truth

2008-04-26T22:55:00.005-06:00

A client oh-so-kindly (not really) revealed to me the origins of my favorite treat (via pie chart no less).While I am surprised I don’t have a snout, horns and hooves by now, I think this may have done the trick to rid me of this bad habit. Addition: After my mom sent me a note thinking the ingredients in the pie chart went into Red Bull, I thought I should clarify. These are the ingredients that

Social Networking (aka those annoying invitations to join so-and-so’s network)

2008-04-23T13:44:00.003-06:00

Those of you reading that know me from work know that I’m an avid Facebooker (new word, I guess). To those of you out there that are in the family and friends category and are not already on Facebook, you’ve probably heard me encourage you to sign up or speak to its benefits – professionally and socially.So far, from my family, I have one convert. My mom. The fearless tech pioneer that brought

Women, guilt and being a mom part 2: Choosing peace

2008-04-17T09:47:00.005-06:00

The other day, umm I mean last month, I posted a few initial assumptions that I felt in my heart (and gut) based on a post aimed towards SAHMs on the Silicon Valley Moms Blog.Assertions aside now, and back to the specifics of the post, I wanted to take a moment to admit a few personal things here…One, I have never stayed home with my kids full time more than five months at a time (at the birth of

Assertions on women, guilt and being a mom

2008-03-20T22:57:00.009-06:00

I am a woman (or a silly girl in a 30-something woman's body), so I feel I am allowed to make a few assertions about my own gender.We often lash out when feeling cornered and guilty about some of our choices, and especially when we feel those choices are questioned. And, for those of us women that are also moms we often feel as if we’re never making the right choice for our children. And, of

Horton Review. We went to see it, will you?

2008-03-18T21:41:00.004-06:00

First – NO SPOILERS HERE (even though you've probably read the book 543 times). Took our kids to see the latest Dr. Seuss book, Horton Hears a Who, to make it onto the big screen and it was a great time. It’s worth a post for this proud mom because it’s the first time we’ve taken our son to the theater for a flick (he's just about three). I think he was most excited to eat Red Vines (a family

Identity Crisis

2008-03-16T22:02:00.003-06:00

If you’ve been here before, you’ll notice that I’ve had a blogger identity crisis. I’ve redone the page, as you can see, to reflect my morphing online identity. It all started when I stopped drinking Red Bull. HOLD. Don’t get the wrong idea. I am still a caffeine freak. Red Bull itself simply became too pricey. I considered renaming the whole blog but nothing else felt right. I have become kinda

Is there anyone out there?

2008-02-21T23:58:00.002-07:00

While I don't expect that there are too many others out there in the Ketchum/Sun Valley community with my work/living situation, I wouldn't be surprised to find at least a few. Perhaps Sun Valley Online's little "Blogging 101" seminar next week will bring them into the blogosphere and we'll connect. While I'll be out of town on business during the informal get together I'll keep my eyes open

Corporate DNA

2007-12-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

After basic intro high school biology I knew that you passed along your own DNA when you have a child. What nobody clued me into was that somehow corporate DNA can be passed along too.Case in point:I do not karaoke (okay, maybe once or twice in college with my Neil Diamond obsessed roommate). My husband does not karaoke.On the flip side, nine out of ten of my colleagues love, I mean L-O-V-E, to

The one boob wonder

2007-11-30T22:49:00.000-07:00

My mom is the strongest, most amazing woman I know. She endured hours of surgery yesterday (masectomy, if you couldn't guess by the title) and still managed to call last night to let us know she was doing well and feeling good. She was even cracking jokes and asking for more pics of the grandkids so she could check them out online. I hope I am even half as strong a woman as she is when I'm old

2007-11-22T18:14:00.000-07:00

Happy Trypto Day!

From one mother to another

2007-11-20T20:12:00.000-07:00

Mother Nature is not cooperating this year and is messing with a favorite family tradition. For the past several years we’ve had a Ski’n’Turkey Thanksgiving where we (read: my husband, the chef) prep the Turkey and other staples like green bean casserole (my contribution) and then our family of four would head out for a few hours of skiing and/or sledding fun. Then, tuckered out from the outdoor

Happy Halloween!

2007-10-30T21:51:00.000-06:00

Those that truly know me also know that Halloween is my favorite holiday of all.If you're a local reader...maybe I'll see you tomorrow night. I'll be the one dressed as Helen Roper - my hubby will be Stanley Roper, of course. And, I'll be with the ladybug (or maybe Tinkerbell for round 2) and the mini SF Giants baseball player.And, in case you're caught unprepared, I leave you with some

Eye Spy...

2007-10-10T21:36:00.000-06:00

As my daughter says... "I spy with my little eye" something very familiar in the trailer for The Heartbreak Kid (see #8).

Cancer Sucks

2007-09-10T20:35:00.000-06:00

This week I am working from my hometown, hanging with my parents. Sounds “normal”, but usually I would be hanging here with my whole circus, I mean family, including my hubby and two kids.This time I made the trip solo because my mom starts her chemo treatment on Wednesday and I wanted to be here for moral support, and to help around the house. (My dad is great and has been helpful and very

I forgot how much I loved this movie

2007-08-18T21:14:00.000-06:00

Aaaaack!

Down with the OOP, yea you know me

2007-08-06T00:42:00.000-06:00

For any other Harry Potter fan out there you'll know that OOP stands for Order of the Phoenix (yes, I left out the "t"). The movie rocked. I had somewhat lower expectations for this installment of the series because this was one of my least favorite of the books. Why? I thought Harry was whiney and stupid for not ever shutting his mouth. In this novel he was the Geroge Bush of wizards since he

Phew, it's not just me (not that it helps)

2007-07-31T23:07:00.000-06:00

This CNN story on "mommy guilt" struck a chord with me. The anchor/author, Judy Fortin, and her interviewees hit on some of the emotions I feel every day. It's hard to be a stay-at-home mom -- it's a lot of work. I "temped" at it for 9 months cumulatively (with 2 kids) and it's more challenging than anyone that hasn't been there can ever imagine. Makes the lunch breaks and benefits offered by

Right on, lady

2007-07-28T22:52:00.001-06:00

I have no idea who this is but found her post while looking for an image to use for my post tomorrow because I am going to see the new HP flick (FINALLY).I vibe with this girl. Right on, right on....This is as great as my coworker that found the recipe for butterbeer and made it to bring along with her to the movie. That also rocks. Or, what about my other coworker that has let me know that she

IT = Information Technology or IT = Irrational Times

2007-07-28T21:46:00.000-06:00

Since June I’ve had IT woes. Missed emails, latency issues and sporadic disconnects with our corporate email server. Oh the joys of working remote. 99% of the time I consider myself very lucky to live the life I have, but on days when email isn’t working for me I live in fear of missing an important client assignment or email invite and generally am floundering. It ain't easy being 800 miles from

Still waiting...

2007-07-17T00:48:00.000-06:00

...for my guest blogger to submit his/her Transformers review (if said person was not intoxicated during the screening). Giddyup already! Other guest posts welcome from friendlies, send 'em my way via email (if you're a friendly, you'll have my email, eh). :)

Rumor confirmed... Bionic Woman Airs this Fall

2007-07-06T22:52:00.000-06:00

As discussed in a post here in October, there's an updated Bionic Woman comin' to town! Check out the site here for video previews. I'm not sold based on the "trailers" but will give it a look-see.In my prior post, I threw out a few names of who I thought might fit the bill. Well, I was wrong wrong wrong. The new badass is someone named Michelle Ryan.She'll never be Lindsay Wagner!

Summer TV Sucks but...

2007-07-02T22:13:00.001-06:00

...there are a few highlights for the RBM. Grey's Anatomy reruns are still going (on ABC and Lifetime on Sundays). Considering I tried being an anti-bandwagoner and didn't start watching the series until the 2nd half of this season, this is good news for me. Yay for smutty brain candy.Entourage has a good twist this season w the demise of Vince's fortune and the somewhat separate storyline for

2007-06-27T22:31:00.000-06:00

Apparently I took an unintended quarter-long sabbatical. Perhaps it was because my double life kept pulling me in many directions. In the past several months I've been a nurse (a horrible one), a comms consultant on the road for 2+ weeks (hopefully a good one), a cheerleader (yay for using the potty!), and an IT person in training as my laptop took a crapper and we had to get an entirely new one

The "Cold Sweat" Interview

2007-04-11T23:24:00.000-06:00

Some nights I have to work late. We could all work late every night though. Tonight I did not. Tonight I watched American Idol (go, Blake!) and surfed my favorite reading grounds. I found a post on one of the blogs (What I hear you saying is...) that I check out once a month or so and it reminded me of our own office and our interviewing techniques. The post is titled "On Interviewing" and it's

Making my fave TV show a "write off"

2007-04-08T21:24:00.000-06:00

As you all know (if you have been following along), The Office is one of my favorite shows. Well, now, I've found a way to make it more educational. There is a blogger, Julie Elgar, out there that specializes in HR, with a focus on The Office -- a petri dish of infractions. After each episode the HR Hero blog evaluates the potential damage Dunder Mifflin may incur based on the latest crazy

The Amercan Idol Debate

2007-03-28T22:14:00.000-06:00

In a recent post one of my fave bloggers (with a Double Life of her own) throws the chips on the table for Melinda Doolittle to win American Idol.Lakisha and Melinda are absolutely talented without a doubt. However, for some reason, I also find them boring (in the nicest way possible). If I were to pick the winner right now, based on talent, uniqueness and star quality, I'd pick Blake.Just for

He was the one that I wanted!

2007-03-28T21:31:00.000-06:00

Congrats, Max! I actually voted for him every week like a reality tv goober, but I am glad I did. He won!!! Now...am I really considering going to Ticketmaster and buying tix for my first Broadway show since Miss Saigon back in 1997??

Just call me Weezie!

2007-03-28T14:15:00.000-06:00

Cause' we're movin' on up in the world. Heard there may be free city-sponsored WiFi soon in Ketchum. Of course, not in my neighborhood since I live on the outskirts of town, but still. http://www.sunvalleyonline.com/news/article.asp?ID_Article=3237

DisneyHowInTheWorldCanTheyStayUpSoLong?

2007-03-28T09:47:00.000-06:00

Just returned back from a week’s vacation in sunny (and half the time rainy) Orlando to take the kids to Disneyworld. I think I returned more exhausted than when I left. However, it’s an “I’ve never seen my kids this exhilarated” type of exhaustion rather than a “case of the Mondays” type of exhaustion that comes around after individuals pass their vacation deprivation threshold (I have a low one

Back in the Sticks

2007-03-09T21:57:00.000-07:00

Just returned home from another road trip. This time I went solo. Boo hoo!Lowlights:Missing my family something fierce. Luckily, my hubby sent some bitchin videos of the kids taking part in one of their fave activities, cafeteria tray sledding. Highlights:Miraculously, there was no lost baggage. No busses. No tug-of-war with my carry on and a flight attendant (a la Meet the Parents). No lost

To my silent readers...

2007-02-27T22:00:00.000-07:00

I have not gone back into hibernation. I will be back. Bear with me!

Live, from New York...it's DWIGHT!

2007-02-13T23:18:00.000-07:00

The Office is one of my favorite shows. Any 30 minute story that can make you so physically uncomfortable (cue Michael dragging Phyllis' dad's wheelchair down the aisle when upstaged at her wedding or Ryan knocking the bouquet from Kelly's reach during the toss) yet leave you wanting more (cue Jim and Pam) is a true work of art.I also like to think it's educational for me too, since I learn tons

The One That I Want

2007-02-11T21:10:00.000-07:00

That's right. I watch that show. And enjoy it thoroughly.

reason #1,097,923 why my mom rocks

2007-02-07T23:00:00.000-07:00

My mom has always set a good example for me to follow in regards to paying attention (to many things in life). Example number 1,097,923 follows in the form of an email I received from my mom the other day.I had the opportunity to attend a NARAL luncheon in Napa and hear Sarah Weddington, the lady who argued the winning side of the landmark case Roe v. Wade before the Supreme Court which gave

the OTHER part of our trip

2007-02-05T20:39:00.000-07:00

Traveling with toddlers. The kids did awesome at the airport and were great about getting on the plane. However, my kids (like me) are prone to getting motion sick. In a ‘bout of poor judgment we gave our three year old Cheetos (yes, I know they are unhealthy) as a snack at the airport. The result? Orange barf on the airplane. Sweetness. The flight attendants loved us, I know it.Trying to make

Making it official.

2007-02-02T23:58:00.001-07:00

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Diary of my last trip.

2007-02-02T21:53:00.000-07:00

Commuting again. I used to live in the Bay Area for several years so for the life of me I can’t understand how I am so municipal transportationally challenged. I think my coworker wanted to kick my arse for asking so many “obvious” qs about CalTrain. The only reason she probably did not put on the hurt is because we’re on the same client team and it might have put her in a bind. The train ride

He's back. And so am I.

2007-02-02T21:18:00.000-07:00

A successful launch

2006-11-06T22:17:00.000-07:00

We have liftoff! Another successful launch (if I do say so myself). We worked hard as a team and the results have been great so far. Often times the results of our work in PR are not tangible...but on announcement day, when the coverage reports roll around, the fruits of your hard work are right there in your face. More to come as the deluge lightens...

Where, oh, where...

2006-11-01T20:14:00.000-07:00

...Have I disappeared off to...Oh where oh where could I beeeeee?My double life kicks into overdrive.I've been getting my kids' Halloween costumes ready, hosting our daughter's birthday party and helping out a girlfriend where I can with her newborn.Oh yea, and there's work. Specifically, working my tushie off for a typical Fall in the tech world.However, to keep me happy... I've joined a gym and

I LOVED the Bionic Woman!

2006-10-10T23:15:00.000-06:00

Perez Hilton dishes some gossip on his blog indicating that NBC is creating an adaptation of the Bionic Woman. BITCHIN! He asks his audience who we think should play Jaime Sommers...Cat Deeley from So You Think You Can Dance? Elisha Cuthbert (already an action icon)? Sarah Chalke from Scrubs? Pink?? Amy Smart?? Discuss amongst yourselves.

Double Life Escapades

2006-10-10T22:21:00.000-06:00

Overall, the week in the Bay Area was a success. There is simply too much to share about my trip to capture it in a post or two. But here are some "goodies:"* I hauled about 10 lbs worth of potatoes back to Calif.(and even had to readjust baggage loads upon check in because they were so heavy) and then forgot to disperse them to their rightful owners. Now my mother-in-law has to dole them out.* I

Anna Quindlen has my #

2006-10-10T21:32:00.000-06:00

Anna Quindlen had an interesting "Last Word" n the 9.18.06 issue of Newsweek (yes, I am behind in my reading). The title is "Frightening --- And Fantastic." Basically, the point is to tell your kids about the pleasures in life too, don't just spend time warning them of all the perils.Sure, I want to be a parent that encourages my kids to be educated and safe. But I also want my kids to really

Let the Double Life Roll...

2006-09-28T23:24:00.000-06:00

Time to go back to my Schizophrenic ways. Next week I leave my flip flops behind in exchange for my stillettos and platforms. My fave North Face jacket and beloved NorCal hoodie get a vacation at last. Meanwhile, my pinstripes and dress shirts will be awaken from a two month slumber. I'll have to call Animal Services to retrieve the dust bunnies camping out on my alternate wardrobe. That's right,

Lotso Sleep in Seattle

2006-09-21T22:48:00.000-06:00

Went to Seattle last weekend for a sorority sister’s wedding. We left the kids at home with Grandma & Grandpa (bless their energetic hearts). I haven’t slept so much, and so soundly in months. Four day weekend for us, two of those days I slept until at least nine. Of course, I came back to 1,000+ emails to weed through (only about.05% being spam, mind you). Those evenings preparing and catching

Dedicated to Joe in Berlin

2006-09-21T20:25:00.000-06:00

Here comes Spidey!

2006-09-13T11:23:00.000-06:00

The new trailer for Spiderman 3 is out. There are a few "franchise" films this mom/ex-movie afficianado follows. The Spiderman series is one of them (and Harry, of course). Looks to be pretty heavy. And, lucky for me, I <3 Topher Grace, who also stars in S3 (along with Thomas Haden Church). I will have my butt in a seat for this one in Spring 2007.

Holyboomland

2006-09-12T22:06:00.000-06:00

Saw Hollywoodland tonight. Anyone else see this movie? AND anyone else notice the boom mic hanging down into nearly every scene?! Someone fell asleep at the monitor. My friend says it must have been some big wig's son operating the boom. I think the Idaho theater must have only sprung enough for the bootleg version of the movie. Discuss your own theories here.

Blind as a Chiroptera

2006-09-10T20:43:00.000-06:00

My double life has left me with double vision. For EIGHT long months I have been scheduling and then canceling appointments with my eye doctor for one very important reason or another. Now I am in a constant fog. REALLY looks like the Giants and Padres are playing in a very foggy stadium. They all must be able to see so well because of the performance enhancing drugs. Anyone that may read this….

No-thank you, Mr. MacAdoo

2006-09-03T20:23:00.000-06:00

I know, I know. It's been over a week. It's very busy leading a double life. My sister was in town last weekend from Hotlanta, GA. which was all fun and games. Then, I had to work my arse off this week so I could have a four day weekend (rough, I know but it's work sponsored - how cool is that?). While she was here we watched the Emmys together. Conan was nails. Turned the normally bland

Ahhhh, the weekend

2006-08-25T20:24:00.000-06:00

Idaho Blows?

2006-08-24T17:08:00.000-06:00

A client sent over this little gem (you'll get the pun later if you're a thorough reader) this afternoon. Considering I am torn between being a loyal "Idahoan" and thinking most of this is 100% hilarious, I thought I would share with others. For the record: I do love where I live.

I scared away everyone - even my family

2006-08-22T14:57:00.000-06:00

Nobody likes a negative Nancy.

I mean I don't want to blow up, but still

2006-08-18T20:52:00.000-06:00

This past weekend I had the pleasure of flying back home from a vacation in Calif. I was traveling solo with my two toddlers -- a feat comparable to surviving many types of torture in some countries -- and had to work my way through the latest and greatest security measures as the SJC (San Jose) airport. I made my way through the lines. First it turns out that my drivers license expired on

Descendant of Big Blue Mama

2006-08-17T12:28:00.000-06:00

The more things change the more they stay the same. After my mom posted asking what Red Bull was she also shared that she had the handle of Big Blue Mama back in the 70s when she cruised our Chevy Impala blue station wagon, complete with CB. And there you have it. No wonder I ended up in high tech PR -- communications is in my genes. ;-)But to answer my Mom’s Q. If you want to know all about the

Am I in trouble if I use the word Beta?

2006-08-16T21:37:00.000-06:00

Here goes. Although I am not sure I have an interesting enough life (or time since having a double identity is time consuming) to take on a blog, I am interested enough to try it out. If I fail, so sorry to the poor soul that really wanted http://mydoublelifebyredbullmom.blogspot.com/.