Miss Mimi Thinks About Washington

One of the great things about Netflix is their deep catalog. That, and being able to log on and add something to your queue every time a “Hey, that looks like a good movie” thought crosses your mind. Because of one of those random thoughts, the Frank Capra/Jimmy Stewart classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington arrived in my mailbox this week.I admit, I’m a sucker for “how to...
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Hedonism Run Amok

So I go to iTunes and download music. This isn’t something I normally do, and I’m ashamed to admit that my iTunes choices aren’t hip, groundbreaking, or anything that would cement my status as a cool chick. They are, however, fun tunes for walking and driving. My latest blush-inducing purchases:”Jump” – Madonna”Love Can Move Mountains” –...
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They’re Right About That

Ran across a fun blogthing on my bud Macy’s blog, so I had to steal (the best teachers are the best thieves). No surprises here for anyone who knows me:You Are 15% Left Brained, 85% Right BrainedThe left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.If you’re left brained, you are...
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Dads Rule!

It’s Father’s Day, and we are fatherless at Chez mimi. DH is on his way home from the great non-frozen North (he was quite put out at the lack of cool temperatures during his Canadian sojourn), but alas, he is not yet home. We did speak on the phone, so that’s good.I also had a nice chat with my own Daddy. From him, I have inherited a love of reading, a penchant for debate...
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The Bed List/The Dinner List

What to do when everyone’s gone? Why, catch up on reading and watching romantic comedies. Two choices gleaned from my quiet week:BED LIST: HUGH GRANTYeah, yeah, I know–he does that stammering charmer thing a lot. But he is a charmer. And those lovely English blue eyes, and that lovely British accent, and… Yep, I’d cast him in the lead.DINNER LIST: JASPER FFORDEComing late...
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Operation Kerosene Update #2

The unstuffing and streamlining continues apace. This week, refreshing the restroom. I originally went with a moon and stars motif, partly because of the small children, but also because I have to camouflage a really ugly harvest gold bathtub.This week, the moons and stars have been put to rest, and all that star/moon stenciling has been painted over with restful pale turquoise. We’re...
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