Whoa, Nelly!

One of my friends accepted my invitation to Fab.com, and I got a little spending money from Fab as a result. I tripped across an offering from a trio of handmade sea salt caramels (original, dark chocolate and cabernet) from Sea + Cane Sweets and I couldn't resist -- especially since it cost me little more than the shipping to indulge.

Oh. Mah. Freakin'. Gawd.

Ooey, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth perfection, every dad-blamed one of them!

I like 'em all, but these Dark Chocolate beauties...

... really should be declared illegal because they're so addictive.

How good?  So darned good that I looked up Sea + Cane Sweets on the intertubes, only to find out that they're right in my own back yard.

I'm of the belief that Valentine's Day is over-hyped and overrated.  If you really want your sweetie to know you love him or her, do something special on any of the 364 other days of the year.  And these sinful confections from Sea + Cane Sweets would be an awful special gift indeed.

(And if you want an invite to Fab, email me at omnibus - dot - driver - at - gmail - dot - com.  They've got cool, very contemporary stuff, and they ship within a short amount of time, unlike some of the other online discount luxury goods sites.)

Drive-Bys

Hank Williams... a smart-ass comment... and it seems I'm not the only one asking that question.
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Molten Chocolate Cate with Maple Whipped Cream? Oooo.
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In the news today:

If you're hoping for a reprieve from heavy snowfall in Chicago this winter, you may be out in the cold.

Meteorologists at AccuWeather.com predict that Chicago will get between 50 and 58 inches of snow this winter, on par with last winter's total of 57.9 inches.

Oh, goody. (I was afraid of that.)
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Ear Worm of the Day:



Yes, Mike posted it first... but only because I planted the worm in his ear at about 6:00 a.m. today. I'm nice like that, you know.

Saturday Ramblings

Which GOP presidential candidate has Obama worried? It's not Mitt or Michelle or Tim or Ron:

US President Barack Obama's top reelection strategist charged Friday that Republican White House hopeful and Texas Governor Rick Perry had "very little to do" with his state's economic success.

And well he should be worried about Perry.

Presidential bearing? Check.

Executive experience? Check.

Military service? Check.

Self-made man? Check.

I like Perry's announcement speech because he ignored all the other GOP candidates and acted as though he's only running against one opponent -- the one that's currently in the White House. If he keeps that up, he'll really have my respect.

Update: Yep. Perry's entry into the race is alarming the Obama Dems. Any guy who has the far lefties up in arms is the right guy for me.
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What's at the root of the UK riots? Maybe parental attitudes like this:

‘But, I believe our human rights have been completely taken for granted. Daniel was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

‘As a mother, I’m not responsible for my son’s actions and they are penalising me for his actions.’

Marvelous job, Mum.
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I haven't seen a really good heist job comedy in a long time. I have hope, because this looks promising:


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What is just about the silliest question ever posed?

"Can brownies be too rich?"

Really?
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For Denny and Jimbo, who I could see doing this song:



Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahaha!!!

(A tip of the cap to GruntDoc for that little giggle.)

Saturday Ramblings

Ear Worm of the Day:

Blame it on the Son of Eli.

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Ooooo, lookie here! Macy's is having a huge sale on Frangos, and the shipping is really reasonable. Get 'em while you can!

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Thinking about getting your dear one(s) an e-reader or perhaps and iPad for Christmas? Read this article first. That's about as clear and unbiased review as you can get.

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Quick Stop

If you ever needed a good excuse to eat chocolate, you're in luck:

So you missed National Bittersweet Chocolate Day (Jan. 10) and National Chocolate Souffle Day (Feb. 28) and National Covered Raisin Day (March 24) and National Chocolate Milkshake Day (Sept. 12) and who knows how many more such chocolate-flavored holidays! Stop right now!

That's right: Take a moment (or an hour) this October 28 to celebrate National Chocolate Day.

Mark your calendars accordingly... and don't say I never did anything for you. If you don't do it for yourselves, do it in honor of the Princess Mom, for whom this was a personal holiday.

Drive-Bys

Giggle of the Day:


see more Lolcats and funny pictures
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Ear Worm of the Day:



Blame it on Joanie, who mentioned diamonds and...

Ah, well.
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I am so freaking sick of rain I can't even tell you.

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SUNRISE 05:15 am

SUNSET 08:29 pm

RECORD HIGH 95°, 1994

HUMIDITY 78%

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RECORD LOW 39°, 1909

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This is retribution for the beautiful April and May we had. I just know it.
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Comfort food. If I can't have sunny weather, at least I can have comfort food.

Lookie here: chocolate covered bacon caramels with sea salt and bourbon and black pepper truffles. (My knees just went wobbly.)

Oooh! Here's more indulgent goodness, courtesy of Kraft: Deli Deluxe Bacon Cheddar, Jalapeno American and Three Cheese Garlic and Herb! (Why, yes! I could use a drool bib right about now.) Print yourself some coupons here.
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You know, in the history books Obama is going to be seen as a money and power-grabbing finger-wagging, late-to-the-party incompetent; whereas Bobby Jindal will be remembered as the guy who said, "Screw waiting! We're going to fix this now and worry about who's going to pay for it later. Get moving, fellas."

Oh, and here's how our pals across the pond view Obama:

'Obama is the first US president who was raised without cultural or emotional or intellectual ties to either Britain or Europe. The British and the Europeans have been so enchanted with "America's first black president" that they haven't been able to see what he really is: "America's first Third World President."'

The sad thing is, they're not incorrect.
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