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Lori

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About Me

Gosh, what's to say :-) Working too much, but still carves out enough time to cook up a storm, and spend great time with family and friends. Enjoys challenges, good books, a nice hunk of yarn, a warm smile, thoughtfulness, gratitude.

My Interests

Politics, movies, music, cooking, knitting (yes- I am a domestic diva with attitude)yoga. Love good wine, good food & great friends

I'd like to meet:

Thomas Jefferson

Music:

Chris Isaak, Jimmy eat World, Jimmy Buffett, Green Day, Duran Duran, Matchbox 20, classic ratpack, Garbage, The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Movies:

Being a self described geek- yes, Star Wars rules. Lord of the Rings, classic Hitchcock, anything with Steve McQueen- the King of Cool. I could embelish this & list artsy stuff- but really I love to watch movies where stuff gets blown up- oh yeah- kung fu too.

Television:

24 is the best thing going, Battlestar Galactica & Dr. Who- yeah me, Friday nite & the scifi channel. Food network & cnn

Books:

.. The Time Traveler's wife was the best book I read last year. Diane Mott Davidson, Janet Evanovich come to mind- Harlan Coben, James Rollins, Greg Illes, Matthew Reilly, Vince Flynn!, Dean Koontz

Heroes:

My family, especially my sister who is doing a great job raising two little ones. Whistleblowers & fire fighters

My Blog

Everything from the economy to lettuce eaters

So, this morning my intended lazy start to the day was interrupted by President Bush. I was going to stay a bit longer at home and watch one of my fave cooks, Clotilde Dousilier, who has the blog Choc...
Posted by Lori on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:02:00 PST

Spring

Well, trying to catch up on everything this week after a long, difficult week last week. JoDee's Mom passed away on the 12th & her funeral was a week ago today. She did make it home from Texas in ...
Posted by Lori on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:40:00 PST

Cake: the good, bad and ugly

So, I just wrapped up a "week of cake" Thanks to working out, the scale has not reflected my gluttony on my birthday week, yet. I stress yet. Let’s recap: Sat. birthday cake, chocolate with...
Posted by Lori on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:43:00 PST

*yawn*

In case you haven’t heard- we entered our little girl kitty in the Bissell pet vacuum contest- the winner gets their picture on the box and $10,000 will be donated to the pet charity of the...
Posted by Lori on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:35:00 PST

Monday, Monday

This morning- all I wanted to do was stay in bed. I was cozy in my sock monkey jammies, Mischa snoring beside me. I looked out to the gray damp sky, thought about the crap I have to do this week, the ...
Posted by Lori on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:12:00 PST

Half rations

Apparently, my roomie’s family doesn’t think she eats enough. We did discuss this topic this weekend, which I reassured her it was completely bogus. She eats as much as I do and really, if...
Posted by Lori on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:50:00 PST

A baby step turns bigger

Well, this week I went to the Dentist. Which those of you who know me well- know that I am completely scared of all things dental related due to all the time I spent enduring this growing up. But...
Posted by Lori on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:16:00 PST

Ha! So there!

So you see- o Roomie of mine- I changed my profile picture. Are you happy now? Maybe now I'll get those sexy emails like you get from guys looking for a new stepmom for their kids. Or maybe the sparkl...
Posted by Lori on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:05:00 PST

Need to recharge- still

Well- it's been crazy here since I last posted. JoDee left here Sunday- her mom got transferred to a rehab/nursing home in Jefferson- which is only 7 miles away from Grand Junction- the homestead. Her...
Posted by Lori on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:21:00 PST

Need to recharge

Hey all- hope this all finds you well. Well, this week has been a tough one. My best friend, JoDee,  from college called me while I was at work on Sat. and asked if she could come and stay with m...
Posted by Lori on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:55:00 PST