Calling All Readers!!

What is your favorite music to listen to when you clean the house? I welcome any and all suggestions. God knows, I need to straighten up in here. Illness has a way of letting housework go undone. Help me get rid of these house-cleaning blues!

Labor Day Edition

It's been a while since my last post, and that is mainly because I have been working my tail off. I've been sick with every little thing that's been going around, and am now fighting off the last of a nasty cough and cold. Enough already!

I did think to post a few things I've found interesting, amusing, or amazing, though. I figure it's the least I can do, since I'm sitting at my desk at work, on Labor Day, manning an office that doesn't really need my presence. I'm not bitter about it. No, not at all. Enjoy!

I've enjoyed Phoenix's album from beginning to end. It's peppy, but not poppy. It's fun, but not frivolous. Great for a gloomy day. Find it here.

Toothpaste for Dinner never fails to make me smile. If laughter is the best medicine, this web comic is better than penicillin.

My hair has really been brittle, dull, and prone to breakage lately. I picked this up at the grocery store when I went yesterday for soup and juice. Today, my hair is shiny, easy to comb through, and actually has body, again. I'm not terribly keen on the smell, but it's worth smelling a bit like fruit salad. Put it on for 3 minutes, complete your other shower activities, and rinse. Awesome? I think so!

I'm reading a very gripping, quirky novel that I can't wait to get home and finish, called The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon. It's written from the perspective of a young Brit with high-functioning autism, and his fascination with mysteries. I cannot recommend this book enough.

I've been lucky enough to have 4 Seasons of Boston Legal to keep me company while I've been illin'. If you missed this show while it was on the air, do yourself a favor and just buy the boxed sets. It's hilarious, the closing arguments are both inspiring and entertaining, and the friendship between Alan Shore and Denny Crane is better than any I've seen in real life or in TV Land.

That's all I've got for now, Kiddies. I'm off to make myself some tea, and sit out this day. Then it's jammies and quality time with the dog! Have a happy and safe Labor Day