(4196,1,'2011-02-26 18:17:42','2011-02-27 01:17:42','<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI received an email last week from the Jerome Grand Hotel announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on Ghost Adventurers on The Travel Channel.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\n\n&nbsp;\n\npic of show\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYikes!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIntermission:  When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to the show:  Zak has big muscles and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.  You can view those photos <strong>here.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s Ghost Adventurers episode!)\n\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-5','','','2011-02-26 18:17:42','2011-02-27 01:17:42','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/26/4191-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4197,1,'2011-02-26 18:34:19','2011-02-27 01:34:19','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-234','','','2011-02-26 18:34:19','2011-02-27 01:34:19','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4198,1,'2011-02-26 18:35:57','2011-02-27 01:35:57','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-235','','','2011-02-26 18:35:57','2011-02-27 01:35:57','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4199,1,'2011-02-26 18:41:23','2011-02-27 01:41:23','<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI received an email last week from the Jerome Grand Hotel announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on Ghost Adventurers on The Travel Channel.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYikes!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Back to the show:</strong> Zak has big muscles and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.  You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s Ghost Adventurers episode!)\n\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-6','','','2011-02-26 18:41:23','2011-02-27 01:41:23','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/26/4191-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4200,1,'2011-02-26 18:46:11','2011-02-27 01:46:11','<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYikes!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Back to the show:</strong> Zak has big muscles and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.  You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\n\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-7','','','2011-02-26 18:46:11','2011-02-27 01:46:11','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/26/4191-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4201,1,'2011-02-26 18:50:10','2011-02-27 01:50:10','&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYikes!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.  You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\n\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-8','','','2011-02-26 18:50:10','2011-02-27 01:50:10','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/26/4191-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4202,1,'2011-02-26 18:53:38','2011-02-27 01:53:38','&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYikes!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.  You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\n\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-9','','','2011-02-26 18:53:38','2011-02-27 01:53:38','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/26/4191-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4203,1,'2011-02-26 18:57:10','2011-02-27 01:57:10','&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eeeeek!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.</strong></span> You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWho do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\n\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-10','','','2011-02-26 18:57:10','2011-02-27 01:57:10','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/26/4191-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4204,1,'2011-02-26 18:58:37','2011-02-27 01:58:37','&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eeeeek!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.</strong></span> You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Who do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\n\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-11','','','2011-02-26 18:58:37','2011-02-27 01:58:37','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/26/4191-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4205,1,'2011-02-27 10:29:19','2011-02-27 17:29:19','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eeeeek!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.</strong></span> You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Who do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/20420468?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"398\" height=\"299\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-12','','','2011-02-27 10:29:19','2011-02-27 17:29:19','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/27/4191-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4206,1,'2011-02-27 10:30:11','2011-02-27 17:30:11','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eeeeek!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.</strong></span> You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Who do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/20420468?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"398\" height=\"299\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion ','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-13','','','2011-02-27 10:30:11','2011-02-27 17:30:11','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/27/4191-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4207,1,'2011-02-27 10:48:40','2011-02-27 17:48:40','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eeeeek!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.</strong></span> You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Who do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/20420468?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"398\" height=\"299\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-14','','','2011-02-27 10:48:40','2011-02-27 17:48:40','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/27/4191-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4208,1,'2011-02-27 10:48:55','2011-02-27 17:48:55','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night -- That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows. -- <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eeeeek!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.</strong></span> You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Who do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/20420468?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"398\" height=\"299\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-15','','','2011-02-27 10:48:55','2011-02-27 17:48:55','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/27/4191-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4210,1,'2011-02-28 19:10:41','2011-03-01 02:10:41','Not too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong>Sangria with Latin Lovah</strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo badly paraphrase The Motels, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIgnore your intuition, and you\'ll have far from a soul-scintillating experience.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough, if you reflect on how far you\'ve come in the past 10 years, then I suppose it\'s soul-scintillating after all.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah and It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision','','','2011-02-28 19:10:41','2011-03-01 02:10:41','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4211,1,'2011-02-28 19:40:09','2011-03-01 02:40:09','','408462723_b9e460b554','','inherit','open','open','','408462723_b9e460b554','','','2011-02-28 19:40:09','2011-03-01 02:40:09','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4212,1,'2011-02-28 19:14:51','2011-03-01 02:14:51','Not too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIgnore your intuition, and you\'ll have far from a soul-scintillating experience.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough, if you reflect on how far you\'ve come in the past however-many years, then I suppose it\'s soul-scintillating after all.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah and It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision-2','','','2011-02-28 19:14:51','2011-03-01 02:14:51','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4218,1,'2011-01-24 08:32:46','2011-01-24 15:32:46','<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210178.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3533\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210178-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I met my Latin Lovah last Spring.  We had a handful of dates and then...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>We didn\'t see each other again until this past Friday night.   :-)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I know this sounds incredibly strange but...</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I\'ve been sooooooo busy with all things blog and puppy and life.  I\'ve had no desire to complicate things further with men.  When I am in need of a shot of testosterone, I have plenty of male friends to hang out with.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">But Latin Lovah kept checking in regularly via text with invitations of mixing his signature homemade sangria for me.  I took this as code for \"booty call\".  Wouldn\'t you?</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I kept declining \"sangria\" invites, and then around the 7 month mark, I caved.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>I asked Latin Lovah if we could stage this little fiesta at my house. <span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"> <span style=\"font-size: small;\">(<strong>Bonus:</strong>  Bella would be happy to have me home after me working all week.  <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Added bonus:  Latin Lovah is a vet which means that I could shamelessly solicit free dog advice and possibly even score a quick home exam.)</span></strong></span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Latin Lovah arrived with ingredients in hand to stir up his magic.  Bella took to him like flies on caca, and that\'s all I can say for now because Latin Lovah is SUCH a good sport for allowing me to plaster his mug and our evening up in a public forum.  He\'s a really good egg and deserves a shred of privacy, for heaven\'s sake!</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>(Yes, Bella received a free exam WITHOUT ME ASKING.  Some people simply have a difficult time leaving work behind at the office.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>(No, it wasn\'t a \"booty call\".  Latin Lovah is smart, muscular -- he\'s an Ironman triathlete --, AND respectful.)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3532 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210179-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3536\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210180-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3537\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210181-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ancient Columbian Secret.  Latin Lovah would not share the name of this mysterious ingredient with me.  This is probably for the best, as The Food Network will be contacting him about his own show. He can\'t reveal everything just yet.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3539\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1210182-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p>','Day 117:  Sangria with My Latin Lovah','','inherit','open','open','','3506-revision-13','','','2011-01-24 08:32:46','2011-01-24 15:32:46','',3506,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/24/3506-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4216,1,'2011-02-28 19:48:08','2011-03-01 02:48:08','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelegoldstein/408462723/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4211 alignnone\" title=\"408462723_b9e460b554\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNot too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe all deserve only soul-scintillating experiences, 365 project or not.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAre we in agreement?  Do we make a promise to one another?  Right here, right now?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGood.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah & It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision-6','','','2011-02-28 19:48:08','2011-03-01 02:48:08','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4213,1,'2011-02-28 19:40:49','2011-03-01 02:40:49','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelegoldstein/408462723/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4211\" title=\"408462723_b9e460b554\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" /></a>Not too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIgnore your intuition, and you\'ll have far from a soul-scintillating experience.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough, if you reflect on how far you\'ve come in the past however-many years, then I suppose it\'s soul-scintillating after all.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah and It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision-3','','','2011-02-28 19:40:49','2011-03-01 02:40:49','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4214,1,'2011-02-28 19:42:35','2011-03-01 02:42:35','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelegoldstein/408462723/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4211 alignnone\" title=\"408462723_b9e460b554\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" /></a>Not too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIgnore your intuition, and you\'ll have far from a soul-scintillating experience.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlthough, if you reflect on how far you\'ve come in the past however-many years, then I suppose it\'s soul-scintillating after all.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah and It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision-4','','','2011-02-28 19:42:35','2011-03-01 02:42:35','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4215,1,'2011-02-28 19:42:50','2011-03-01 02:42:50','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelegoldstein/408462723/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4211 alignnone\" title=\"408462723_b9e460b554\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNot too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIgnore your intuition, and you\'ll have far from a soul-scintillating experience.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough, if you reflect on how far you\'ve come in the past however-many years, then I suppose it\'s soul-scintillating after all.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah & It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision-5','','','2011-02-28 19:42:50','2011-03-01 02:42:50','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4217,1,'2011-02-28 19:49:19','2011-03-01 02:49:19','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelegoldstein/408462723/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4211 alignnone\" title=\"408462723_b9e460b554\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNot too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe all deserve only soul-scintillating experiences, 365 project or not.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAre we in agreement?  Do we make a promise to one another?  Right here, right now?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGood.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah & It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision-7','','','2011-02-28 19:49:19','2011-03-01 02:49:19','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4220,1,'2011-02-28 19:57:16','2011-03-01 02:57:16','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelegoldstein/408462723/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4211 alignnone\" title=\"408462723_b9e460b554\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNot too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies (and men) out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe all deserve only soul-scintillating experiences, 365 day project or not.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre we in agreement?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGood.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah & It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-revision-9','','','2011-02-28 19:57:16','2011-03-01 02:57:16','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4221,1,'2011-02-28 19:58:20','2011-03-01 02:58:20','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelegoldstein/408462723/sizes/m/in/photostream/\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4211 alignnone\" title=\"408462723_b9e460b554\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/408462723_b9e460b554-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNot too long ago, I ignored my intuition from last summer and agreed to <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/25/day-117-sangria-with-my-latin-lovah/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangria with Latin Lovah</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI then agreed to Mojitos with LL this past Saturday night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo badly paraphrase <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi8Cnb1fx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Motels</a></strong>, \"Take the L out of Lovah and it\'s Ovah\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy advice to all the single (and married) ladies (and men) out there:  Always follow your intuition.  <em>Always.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe all deserve only soul-scintillating experiences, 365 day project or not.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAre we in agreement?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGood.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 153:  Take the L out of (Latin) Lovah & It\'s Ovah','','inherit','open','open','','4209-autosave','','','2011-02-28 19:58:20','2011-03-01 02:58:20','',4209,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4209-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4406,1,'2011-03-11 01:11:00','2011-03-11 08:11:00','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00339-20110308-1336.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4448\" title=\"IMG00339-20110308-1336\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00339-20110308-1336-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00340-20110308-1613.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4449\" title=\"IMG00340-20110308-1613\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00340-20110308-1613-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00342-20110308-1614.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4450\" title=\"IMG00342-20110308-1614\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00342-20110308-1614-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00343-20110308-1616.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4451\" title=\"IMG00343-20110308-1616\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00343-20110308-1616-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt was business as usual at work until I went to refill my water bottle in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the table, there were all sorts of goodies up for grabs.  I spied with my little eye the Cracker Jack box.  I wondered about the prize inside.  What could it be?  Oh, the suspense!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI snagged the box and returned to my desk.  I think that the last time I opened a Cracker Jack box I was 11.  I always hoped to find a tattoo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToday, I wished for a tattoo but unearthed a pencil topper instead.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t know pencil toppers existed.  I suppose the pencil is kind of boring and could use a makeover.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCan you remember as a kid the excitement of digging into Cracker Jacks and cereal boxes to discover what prize lurked inside?  <span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Something so mundane was lined with an element of fun.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs adults, wouldn\'t this be swell?  Mini surprises interspersed throughout our routines?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA piece of candy at the bottom of your Starbucks cup? A tattoo lining the lid of your Greek yogurt?  A toy kazoo in your organic non-gmo olive oil popcorn?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShould we start a grass roots movement?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr perhaps we could plant our own surprises within our days.  I suppose that\'s what this whole <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">365 project </a></strong>is about, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>A surprise each day keeps the blahs away!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are you going to surprise yourself with today?  :-)','Day 163:  Surprise Inside','','publish','open','open','','day-163-surprise-inside','','','2011-03-10 20:36:29','2011-03-11 03:36:29','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4406',0,'post','',7),(4223,1,'2011-02-27 20:59:52','2011-02-28 03:59:52','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4197 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250176-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">Back in November, The Ghost Huntresses descended upon the haunted Jerome Grand Hotel. </a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough there were no bumps in the night ... That we know of.  We were in a tequila induced slumber, so who knows? ... <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">there were plenty of orbs and ectoplasm caught on film</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArmed with proof that we are \"ghost magnets\", we now envision a Ghost Huntresses TV show.  Unlike the other male-dominated ghostly TV shows out there, our show would be a \"Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters\" of sorts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI received an email last week from the <strong><a href=\"http://www.jeromegrandhotel.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Jerome Grand Hotel</a></strong> announcing that on Friday night, the hotel would be featured on <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures </a></em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">on The Travel Channel</a></strong>.  I immediately contacted the girls for a Ghost Huntress reunion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs with all reunions, not everyone could make it, unfortunately.  Christy Jo pleaded family duties.  Sarah received a callback for an audition.  (Break a leg, Sarah!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo asked if I would like to bow out of hostess duties.  Heck no, Becky Jo!  I can\'t watch a scary show all by lonesome!  Are you nuts?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo arrived a few hours later with a bottle of wine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet the Ghost Adventures begin!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOooooh.   Ahhhhh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first half of the show was creepy, but uneventful.  We did learn something new:  it is estimated that 9,000 people died in the hotel when it was a hospital.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eeeeek!  Good thing we didn\'t know the extent of the deaths when we checked ourselves in as paranormal guinea pigs.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Intermission:</strong> When I shopped at Trader Joe\'s earlier that day, I came across bon bons in the freezer section.  Since Becky Jo and I have never been the type of women to sit on the couch and eat bon bons all day, I thought it was about time that we earned a nighttime bon bon indulgence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4198\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/P2250177-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Back to the show: <a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/Photos/Slideshow_Pico_House_Hotel\" target=\"_blank\">Zak has big muscles </a></strong>and a personality to match.  But if you ask me, this show is a lot of smoke and mirrors, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTHING from this episode was as dramatic or backed by concrete \"proof\" as The Ghost Huntresses photos from the Jerome Grand Hotel.</strong></span> You can view those photos <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/23/day-57-we-saw-dead-people-or-if-you-want-to-be-technical-orbs/\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat do you think?  Did you see Friday night\'s episode?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Who do you think has more Ghost Hunting Mojo -- The Ghost Adventurers or The Ghost Huntresses?</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIs it about time that Charlie\'s Angels meets Ghostbusters?  Do the Ghost Huntresses deserve a lucky break?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease share your thoughts in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecky Jo\'s Debriefing (seconds after Friday night\'s <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures\" target=\"_blank\">Ghost Adventures</a></em></strong> episode!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/20420468?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"398\" height=\"299\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;','152:  Ghost Huntresses Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','4191-revision-16','','','2011-02-27 20:59:52','2011-02-28 03:59:52','',4191,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/27/4191-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4224,1,'2011-03-02 01:11:58','2011-03-02 08:11:58','<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oeq0B6YGWts\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are on your mobile device (Laney), please make sure to find the nearest computer and watch my slide show.  This was my first slideshow on the Mac, so be kind.  If I had more time, I would have added notations and timed the music better.  (Make sure to keep watching after the hawk!)  However, the reality of my life is that I\'m on to my next curious mini-adventure!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDo you attend the Renaissance Festival in your neck of the woods?  What is your favorite attraction at the fair?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCredits:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Renaissance Festival</a> </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy favorite attractions (besides the dogs and the funnel cake):\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com</a></strong>.  Hilarious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">The Joust.</a></strong> Chivalrous men with longish hair on horses.  Sexy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA big THANK YOU to David aka Captain Adventure for humouring me and being a good sport.  Again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  ','','publish','open','open','','day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival','','','2011-03-01 21:44:18','2011-03-02 04:44:18','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4224',0,'post','',8),(4225,1,'2011-02-28 20:47:38','2011-03-01 03:47:38','','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  Huzzah! ','','inherit','open','open','','4224-revision','','','2011-02-28 20:47:38','2011-03-01 03:47:38','',4224,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4224-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4226,1,'2011-02-28 20:48:27','2011-03-01 03:48:27','','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  Huzzah! ','','inherit','open','open','','4224-revision-2','','','2011-02-28 20:48:27','2011-03-01 03:48:27','',4224,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/28/4224-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4227,1,'2011-03-02 16:11:19','2011-03-02 23:11:19','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>\r\n\r\n</span></span>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','publish','open','open','','day-155-challenge-within-a-challenge-complete','','http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/','2011-03-02 19:35:53','2011-03-03 02:35:53','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4227',0,'post','',2),(4228,1,'2011-03-01 15:57:09','2011-03-01 22:57:09','Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\n\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \n\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \n\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \n\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision','','','2011-03-01 15:57:09','2011-03-01 22:57:09','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4229,1,'2011-03-01 15:57:41','2011-03-01 22:57:41','','180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n','','inherit','open','open','','180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n','','','2011-03-01 15:57:41','2011-03-01 22:57:41','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4230,1,'2011-03-01 15:57:12','2011-03-01 22:57:12','Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\r\n\r\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \r\n\r\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \r\n\r\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \r\n\r\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-2','','','2011-03-01 15:57:12','2011-03-01 22:57:12','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4231,1,'2011-03-01 15:58:10','2011-03-01 22:58:10','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\r\n\r\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \r\n\r\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \r\n\r\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \r\n\r\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-3','','','2011-03-01 15:58:10','2011-03-01 22:58:10','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4232,1,'2011-03-01 15:59:14','2011-03-01 22:59:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\n\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \n\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \n\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \n\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-4','','','2011-03-01 15:59:14','2011-03-01 22:59:14','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4233,1,'2011-03-01 15:59:22','2011-03-01 22:59:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\r\n\r\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \r\n\r\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \r\n\r\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \r\n\r\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-5','','','2011-03-01 15:59:22','2011-03-01 22:59:22','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4234,1,'2011-03-01 16:00:56','2011-03-01 23:00:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\r\n\r\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \r\n\r\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \r\n\r\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \r\n\r\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-6','','','2011-03-01 16:00:56','2011-03-01 23:00:56','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4235,1,'2011-03-01 16:01:10','2011-03-01 23:01:10','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\r\n\r\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \r\n\r\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \r\n\r\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \r\n\r\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-7','','','2011-03-01 16:01:10','2011-03-01 23:01:10','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4236,1,'2011-03-01 16:02:08','2011-03-01 23:02:08','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.\r\n\r\nLost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. \r\n\r\nAnd then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. \r\n\r\nMy yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. \r\n\r\nNamaste, Yoga Today!','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-8','','','2011-03-01 16:02:08','2011-03-01 23:02:08','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4237,1,'2011-03-01 16:05:30','2011-03-01 23:05:30','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. Big time.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then YogaToday.com announced a challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-9','','','2011-03-01 16:05:30','2011-03-01 23:05:30','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4239,1,'2011-03-01 16:08:19','2011-03-01 23:08:19','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-11','','','2011-03-01 16:08:19','2011-03-01 23:08:19','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4238,1,'2011-03-01 16:07:53','2011-03-01 23:07:53','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-10','','','2011-03-01 16:07:53','2011-03-01 23:07:53','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4240,1,'2011-03-01 16:09:27','2011-03-01 23:09:27','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a challenge. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-12','','','2011-03-01 16:09:27','2011-03-01 23:09:27','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4241,1,'2011-03-01 16:11:01','2011-03-01 23:11:01','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-13','','','2011-03-01 16:11:01','2011-03-01 23:11:01','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4242,1,'2011-03-01 21:30:22','2011-03-02 04:30:22','If you are on your mobile device (Laney), please make sure to find the nearest computer and watch my slide show.  This was my first slideshow on the Mac, so be kind.  If I had more time, I would have added notations and timed the music better.  However, the reality of my life is that I\'m on to my next curious mini-adventure!  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo you attend the Renaissance Festival in your neck of the woods?  What is your favorite attraction at the fair?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCredits:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Renaissance Festival</a> </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy favorite attractions (besides the dogs and the funnel cake):\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com</a></strong>.  Hilarious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">The Joust.</a></strong> Chivalrous men with longish hair on horses.  Sexy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA big THANK YOU to Captain Adventure for humouring me and being a g\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  Huzzah! ','','inherit','open','open','','4224-revision-3','','','2011-03-01 21:30:22','2011-03-02 04:30:22','',4224,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4224-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4243,1,'2011-03-01 21:35:56','2011-03-02 04:35:56','<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oeq0B6YGWts\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you are on your mobile device (Laney), please make sure to find the nearest computer and watch my slide show.  This was my first slideshow on the Mac, so be kind.  If I had more time, I would have added notations and timed the music better.  However, the reality of my life is that I\'m on to my next curious mini-adventure!  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo you attend the Renaissance Festival in your neck of the woods?  What is your favorite attraction at the fair?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCredits:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Renaissance Festival</a> </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy favorite attractions (besides the dogs and the funnel cake):\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com</a></strong>.  Hilarious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">The Joust.</a></strong> Chivalrous men with longish hair on horses.  Sexy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA big THANK YOU to David aka Captain Adventure for humouring me and being a good sport.  Again.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  Huzzah! ','','inherit','open','open','','4224-revision-4','','','2011-03-01 21:35:56','2011-03-02 04:35:56','',4224,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4224-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4244,1,'2011-03-01 21:36:00','2011-03-02 04:36:00','<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oeq0B6YGWts\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are on your mobile device (Laney), please make sure to find the nearest computer and watch my slide show.  This was my first slideshow on the Mac, so be kind.  If I had more time, I would have added notations and timed the music better.  However, the reality of my life is that I\'m on to my next curious mini-adventure!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDo you attend the Renaissance Festival in your neck of the woods?  What is your favorite attraction at the fair?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCredits:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Renaissance Festival</a> </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy favorite attractions (besides the dogs and the funnel cake):\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com</a></strong>.  Hilarious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">The Joust.</a></strong> Chivalrous men with longish hair on horses.  Sexy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA big THANK YOU to David aka Captain Adventure for humouring me and being a good sport.  Again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  Huzzah! ','','inherit','open','open','','4224-revision-5','','','2011-03-01 21:36:00','2011-03-02 04:36:00','',4224,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4224-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4245,1,'2011-03-01 21:43:24','2011-03-02 04:43:24','<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oeq0B6YGWts\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you are on your mobile device (Laney), please make sure to find the nearest computer and watch my slide show.  This was my first slideshow on the Mac, so be kind.  If I had more time, I would have added notations and timed the music better.  (Make sure to keep watching after the hawk!)  However, the reality of my life is that I\'m on to my next curious mini-adventure!  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDo you attend the Renaissance Festival in your neck of the woods?  What is your favorite attraction at the fair?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCredits:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Renaissance Festival</a> </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy favorite attractions (besides the dogs and the funnel cake):\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com</a></strong>.  Hilarious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">The Joust.</a></strong> Chivalrous men with longish hair on horses.  Sexy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA big THANK YOU to David aka Captain Adventure for humouring me and being a good sport.  Again.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  ','','inherit','open','open','','4224-revision-6','','','2011-03-01 21:43:24','2011-03-02 04:43:24','',4224,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4224-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4246,1,'2011-03-01 21:43:29','2011-03-02 04:43:29','<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oeq0B6YGWts\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are on your mobile device (Laney), please make sure to find the nearest computer and watch my slide show.  This was my first slideshow on the Mac, so be kind.  If I had more time, I would have added notations and timed the music better.  (Make sure to keep watching after the hawk!)  However, the reality of my life is that I\'m on to my next curious mini-adventure!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDo you attend the Renaissance Festival in your neck of the woods?  What is your favorite attraction at the fair?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCredits:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Renaissance Festival</a> </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy favorite attractions (besides the dogs and the funnel cake):\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thelondonbroilshow.com</a></strong>.  Hilarious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=78&amp;Itemid=4\" target=\"_blank\">The Joust.</a></strong> Chivalrous men with longish hair on horses.  Sexy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA big THANK YOU to David aka Captain Adventure for humouring me and being a good sport.  Again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 154:  Huzzah!  The Renaissance Festival!  ','','inherit','open','open','','4224-revision-7','','','2011-03-01 21:43:29','2011-03-02 04:43:29','',4224,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4224-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4247,1,'2011-03-01 16:26:38','2011-03-01 23:26:38','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-14','','','2011-03-01 16:26:38','2011-03-01 23:26:38','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/01/4227-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4248,1,'2011-03-02 12:13:56','2011-03-02 19:13:56','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155:  Challenge within a Challenge Complete! ','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-15','','','2011-03-02 12:13:56','2011-03-02 19:13:56','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4249,1,'2011-03-02 12:14:29','2011-03-02 19:14:29','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-16','','','2011-03-02 12:14:29','2011-03-02 19:14:29','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4252,1,'2011-03-02 19:32:49','2011-03-03 02:32:49','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-19','','','2011-03-02 19:32:49','2011-03-03 02:32:49','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(4251,1,'2011-03-02 19:32:08','2011-03-03 02:32:08','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-18','','','2011-03-02 19:32:08','2011-03-03 02:32:08','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(4253,1,'2011-03-02 19:33:26','2011-03-03 02:33:26','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-20','','','2011-03-02 19:33:26','2011-03-03 02:33:26','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(4254,1,'2011-03-02 19:33:40','2011-03-03 02:33:40','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-21','','','2011-03-02 19:33:40','2011-03-03 02:33:40','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(4255,1,'2011-03-02 19:34:21','2011-03-03 02:34:21','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>\r\n\r\n</span></span>\r\n\r\n</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-22','','','2011-03-02 19:34:21','2011-03-03 02:34:21','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(4256,1,'2011-03-02 19:34:40','2011-03-03 02:34:40','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4229\" title=\"180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/180050_10150101601838402_37437463401_6423074_7367090_n-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">Last year I fell into a rut. <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">Big time.</a></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Lost in this rut, I lost touch with many things, including my yoga practice. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">And then <strong><a href=\"http://www.yogatoday.com \" target=\"_blank\">YogaToday.com </a></strong>announced a Chakra Challenge.  And I always love a good challenge.  Or in this particular instance, a challenge within a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/365-or-bust/\" target=\"_blank\">challenge</a></strong>. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">My yoga practice has been reinstated, and my chakras are balanced. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Namaste, Yoga Today!</span></span>\r\n\r\n</span></span>\r\n\r\n</span></span>','Day 155: Challenge within a Challenge Complete!','','inherit','open','open','','4227-revision-23','','','2011-03-02 19:34:40','2011-03-03 02:34:40','',4227,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4227-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(4258,1,'2011-03-02 19:54:10','2011-03-03 02:54:10','A recent episode of It\'s Me or the Dog featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked Bella\'s trainer if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  W','Day 156:  Doga ','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision','','','2011-03-02 19:54:10','2011-03-03 02:54:10','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4259,1,'2011-03-02 20:17:58','2011-03-03 03:17:58','A recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hote</a>l</strong>, no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners to motivate the dogis to say on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have to say -- the instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2:  FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.  Organic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga ','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-2','','','2011-03-02 20:17:58','2011-03-03 03:17:58','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4260,1,'2011-03-02 20:19:38','2011-03-03 03:19:38','A recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hote</a>l</strong>, no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners to motivate the dogis to say on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have to say -- the instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2:  FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.  Organic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga ','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-3','','','2011-03-02 20:19:38','2011-03-03 03:19:38','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4261,1,'2011-03-02 20:23:35','2011-03-03 03:23:35','A recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have to say -- the instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga ','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-4','','','2011-03-02 20:23:35','2011-03-03 03:23:35','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4262,1,'2011-03-02 20:26:43','2011-03-03 03:26:43','A recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have to say -- the instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Niv','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-5','','','2011-03-02 20:26:43','2011-03-03 03:26:43','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4263,1,'2011-03-02 20:31:51','2011-03-03 03:31:51','A recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have to say -- the instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-6','','','2011-03-02 20:31:51','2011-03-03 03:31:51','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4264,1,'2011-03-02 20:33:20','2011-03-03 03:33:20','A recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have to say -- the instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-7','','','2011-03-02 20:33:20','2011-03-03 03:33:20','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4265,1,'2011-03-02 20:43:19','2011-03-03 03:43:19','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-236','','','2011-03-02 20:43:19','2011-03-03 03:43:19','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4266,1,'2011-03-02 20:44:38','2011-03-03 03:44:38','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-237','','','2011-03-02 20:44:38','2011-03-03 03:44:38','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4267,1,'2011-03-02 20:45:46','2011-03-03 03:45:46','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-238','','','2011-03-02 20:45:46','2011-03-03 03:45:46','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4268,1,'2011-03-02 20:46:52','2011-03-03 03:46:52','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-239','','','2011-03-02 20:46:52','2011-03-03 03:46:52','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4269,1,'2011-03-02 20:45:01','2011-03-03 03:45:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>A recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4266\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-8','','','2011-03-02 20:45:01','2011-03-03 03:45:01','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4270,1,'2011-03-02 20:51:29','2011-03-03 03:51:29','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4267\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-9','','','2011-03-02 20:51:29','2011-03-03 03:51:29','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4271,1,'2011-03-02 20:53:44','2011-03-03 03:53:44','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  We have Scottsdale as a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have Doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out to owners (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before she tried to eat the dead bird in the parking lot\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-10','','','2011-03-02 20:53:44','2011-03-03 03:53:44','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4272,1,'2011-03-02 20:59:08','2011-03-03 03:59:08','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  Scottsdale is a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before Bella&#39;s &quot;let me try to eat a dead bird in the parking lot&quot; stunt.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this is why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-11','','','2011-03-02 20:59:08','2011-03-03 03:59:08','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4274,1,'2011-03-02 21:01:31','2011-03-03 04:01:31','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  Scottsdale is a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before Bella&#39;s &quot;10 minutes of treats wasn&#39;t enough.  Let me try to eat a dead bird in the parking lot.&quot; stunt.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this is why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-13','','','2011-03-02 21:01:31','2011-03-03 04:01:31','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4273,1,'2011-03-02 21:00:26','2011-03-03 04:00:26','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDrats.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuess what?  Scottsdale is a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before Bella&#39;s &quot;10 minutes of treats wasn&#39;t enough.  Let me try to eat a dead bird in the parking lot.&quot; stunt.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this is why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the humans.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-12','','','2011-03-02 21:00:26','2011-03-03 04:00:26','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4275,1,'2011-03-02 21:03:29','2011-03-03 04:03:29','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  Scottsdale is a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before Bella&#39;s &quot;10 minutes of treats wasn&#39;t enough.  Let me try to eat a dead bird in the parking lot&quot; stunt.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267     \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this is why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and see it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-14','','','2011-03-02 21:03:29','2011-03-03 04:03:29','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4276,1,'2011-03-02 21:05:53','2011-03-03 04:05:53','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDrats.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGuess what?  Scottsdale is a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brief Treat Respite:  Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before Bella&#39;s &quot;10 minutes of treats wasn&#39;t enough.  Let me try to eat a dead bird in the parking lot&quot; stunt.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267     \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this is why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor the humans.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJust when you thought you had heard and seen it all, my friends.  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-15','','','2011-03-02 21:05:53','2011-03-03 04:05:53','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4277,1,'2011-03-02 21:08:00','2011-03-03 04:08:00','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDrats.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuess what?  Scottsdale is a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brief Treat Break:  Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before Bella&#39;s &quot;10 minutes of treats wasn&#39;t enough.  Let me try to eat a dead bird in the parking lot&quot; stunt.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267     \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this is why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the humans.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust when you thought you had heard and seen it all, my friends.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-16','','','2011-03-02 21:08:00','2011-03-03 04:08:00','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4278,1,'2011-03-02 21:08:54','2011-03-03 04:08:54','[caption id=\"attachment_4265\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Yappy Hour Photo Op\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4265\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010178-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nA recent episode of <strong><em><a href=\"http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s Me or the Dog</a></em></strong> featured Victoria recommending doga for a couple and their pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">In case you haven\'t figured it out yet, dog + yoga = doga.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVictoria\'s show wasn\'t the first place I saw/heard of doga.  A colleague at work sent me an article on this curious phenomenon/fad about a year ago.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI promptly responded with something like, \"Utterly ridiculous\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before I took on a 365 day challenge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before I adopted <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/12/day-106-canine-modeling-its-a-ruff-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat was before Little Miss B wrapped me around all four of her adorable little paws.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI asked <strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bella\'s trainer</a></strong><a href=\"http://sharon.witherspoon.positively.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>if doga existed in my fair city.  She replied, \"No\".  I assumed that doga is an option only in New York or California.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDrats.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I had a novel idea.  Google it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuess what?  Scottsdale is a suburb of my fair city, and Scottsdale wants to be California when it grows up, which means we have doga!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/day-154-huzzah-the-renaissance-festival/\" target=\"_blank\">Huzzah!</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the posh and trendy <strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel</a></strong><a href=\"http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com/?PS=PS_aa_WSW_WestSouthwest_Google_BD_w_hotel_scottsdale_Exact_020911_NAD_FM\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> no less!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah and her daughter brought two of their three dogs to join me and Little Miss B.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt first, all the dogs sniffed and played with each other for a good 50 minutes during Yappy Hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe doga instructor then asked all yogis and dogis to mosey on over to their mats.  Treats were passed out (compliments of <strong><a href=\"http://www.ohmydogboutique.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oh My Dog Boutique</a></strong>) to motivate the dogis to stay on their mats.  Bella, chowhound that she is, found this very exciting.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The doga instructor reminded everyone that this wasn\'t obedience class:  dogis could participate as much or as little as they preferred.  Upon hearing this, Bella chose to focus on stuffing her belly with as many treats as possible.</span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the 10 minute doga class, Sarah\'s dogis actually moved into the various poses:  downward dog, upward dog, etc.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4266\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Brief Treat Break:  Boat Pose\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4266  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010181-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4267\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Thankfully, this was before Bella&#39;s &quot;10 minutes of treats wasn&#39;t enough.  Let me try to eat a dead bird in the parking lot&quot; stunt.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4267     \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010180-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe instructor and her beagle pooch, Charlie, were absolutely precious.  There were many pleased giggles throughout the crowd of around 25 dogis and their yogi parents.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t think I\'d be back anytime soon, as my curious mini-adventures are keeping me pretty booked these days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was until the instructor mentioned that another doga class takes place in central Phoenix in two weeks.  It\'s a tad bit different, and this is why Sarah and I must return for Doga Mini-Adventure Part 2: <strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"> FREE BOOZE DURING YAPPY HOUR!!!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the humans.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOrganic dog treats for the pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust when you thought you had heard and seen it all, my friends.  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNamaste, peeps and pooches.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4268\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Sarah &amp; Pebbles in Savasana \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4268\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3010183-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 156:  Doga + Yappy Hour = Canine Nirvana','','inherit','open','open','','4257-revision-17','','','2011-03-02 21:08:54','2011-03-03 04:08:54','',4257,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/02/4257-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(4281,1,'2011-03-03 20:05:25','2011-03-04 03:05:25','','only_thrill-main','','inherit','open','open','','only_thrill-main','','','2011-03-03 20:05:25','2011-03-04 03:05:25','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4937,1,'2011-04-03 20:52:33','2011-04-04 03:52:33','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4932 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen, I\'m going to start off by telling you that I\'ve never eaten sushi, nor have I ever wanted to.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEVERYONE CALM DOWN!  I understand that \"sushi people\" are very attached to their sushi, and this could be disturbing news for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is one of the many reasons I\'m grossed out by sushi.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4931\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Call me crazy, but I don&#39;t want to eat anything that resembles placenta.  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4931\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGranted, the stuff pictured above that reminds me of the fetal pig (was that Biology I or II) is not sushi.  It\'s ginger.  So they tell us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother reason I\'m grossed out by sushi:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSushi bars smell like dirty feet to me.  Next time you walk in one, take a whiff and try to tell me that I\'m wrong.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYet another reason:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t like cooked fish, so why on earth would I suddenly like it raw.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMore reasons:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter Sarah invited me to try sushi for this blog (which is hardly soul-scintillating for me, but the conveyor belt serving style caught my attention), my mother warned me about sushi eaters getting parasites from raw fish.  She swore to me that there are DOCUMENTED CASES where sushi eaters have become infested.  <strong>And with my recent deworming (natural docs would call it a \"cleanse\"),</strong> why would I introduce new worms into my gut.  Bleck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDOCUMENTED CASES!!!  Mom swears this is true.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI couldn\'t remember who, but one of my good friends was once rushed to the ER after eating sushi.  I suppose that counts as a documented case.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t need a reason.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHey, when you\'re 41, you\'ve earned the right to do whatever the hell you want.  I simply wanted to check out this revolving sushi joint for the novelty factor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah said she was first introduced the conveyor belt/revolving gimmick 5 years ago in Vancouver.  This means it\'s probably been in New York for 10.  Me, being the Late Bloomer, never heard of it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you as behind the times as me, here you go:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat I did try (nothing contained parasites, Mom):\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeaweed Salad -- meh\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLas Vegas Roll -- meh\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCalifornia Roll -- meh\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAsparagus Roll -- o.k.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEdamame -- yum\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGyoza -- yum\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTotal price for all of these plates of food (for both me and Sarah):\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4934\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n$13!!!!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNovelty factor:  Priceless.','Day 188:  Revolving Sushi','','inherit','open','open','','4930-revision-4','','','2011-04-03 20:52:33','2011-04-04 03:52:33','',4930,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/03/4930-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4936,1,'2011-04-03 20:52:10','2011-04-04 03:52:10','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4932 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nListen, I\'m going to start off by telling you that I\'ve never eaten sushi, nor have I ever wanted to.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEVERYONE CALM DOWN!  I understand that \"sushi people\" are very attached to their sushi, and this could be disturbing news for you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is one of the many reasons I\'m grossed out by sushi.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4931\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Call me crazy, but I don&#39;t want to eat anything that resembles placenta.  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4931\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGranted, the stuff pictured above that reminds me of the fetal pig (was that Biology I or II) is not sushi.  It\'s ginger.  So they tell us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother reason I\'m grossed out by sushi:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSushi bars smell like dirty feet to me.  Next time you walk in one, take a whiff and try to tell me that I\'m wrong.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYet another reason:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t like cooked fish, so why on earth would I suddenly like it raw.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMore reasons:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter Sarah invited me to try sushi for this blog (which is hardly soul-scintillating for me, but the conveyor belt serving style caught my attention), my mother warned me about sushi eaters getting parasites from raw fish.  She swore to me that there are DOCUMENTED CASES where sushi eaters have become infested.  <strong>And with my recent deworming (natural docs would call it a \"cleanse\"),</strong> why would I introduce new worms into my gut.  Bleck.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDOCUMENTED CASES!!!  Mom swears this is true.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI couldn\'t remember who, but one of my good friends was once rushed to the ER after eating sushi.  I suppose that counts as a documented case.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t need a reason.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHey, when you\'re 41, you\'ve earned the right to do whatever the hell you want.  I simply wanted to check out this revolving sushi joint for the novelty factor.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah said she was first introduced the conveyor belt/revolving gimmick 5 years ago in Vancouver.  This means it\'s probably been in New York for 10.  Me, being the Late Bloomer, never heard of it.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you as behind the times as me, here you go:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat I did try (nothing contained parasites, Mom):\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSeaweed Salad -- meh\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLas Vegas Roll -- meh\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCalifornia Roll -- meh\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAsparagus Roll -- o.k.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEdamame -- yum\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGyoza -- yum\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTotal price for all of these plates of food (for both me and Sarah):\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4934\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n$13!!!!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNovelty factor:  Priceless.','Day 188:  Revolving Sushi','','inherit','open','open','','4930-revision-3','','','2011-04-03 20:52:10','2011-04-04 03:52:10','',4930,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/03/4930-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4932,1,'2011-04-03 20:25:59','2011-04-04 03:25:59','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-294','','','2011-04-03 20:25:59','2011-04-04 03:25:59','',4930,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4933,1,'2011-04-03 20:37:08','2011-04-04 03:37:08','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4932\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nListen, I\'m going to start off by telling you that I\'ve never eaten sushi, nor have I ever wanted to.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEVERYONE CALM DOWN!  I understand that \"sushi people\" are attached to their sushi, and this could be very disturbing news for you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is one of the many reasons I\'m grossed out by sushi.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4931\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Call me crazy, but I don&#39;t want to eat anything that resembles placenta.  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4931\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGranted, the stuff pictured above that reminds me of the fetal pig (was that Biology I or II) is not sushi.  It\'s ginger.  So they tell us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother reason I\'m grossed out by sushi.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSushi bars smell like dirty feet to me.  Next time you walk in one, take a whiff and try to tell me that I\'m wrong.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYet another reason:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t like cooked fish, so why on earth would I suddenly like it raw.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMore reasons:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter Sarah invited me to try sushi for this blog (which is hardly soul-scintillating for me, but the conveyor belt serving style caught my attention), my mother warned me about sushi eaters getting parasites from raw fish.  She swore to me that there are DOCUMENTED CASES where sushi eaters have become infested.  And with my recent deworming (natural docs would call it a \"cleanse\"), why would I introduce new worms into my gut.  Bleck.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDOCUMENTED CASES!!!  Mom swears this is true.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI couldn\'t remember who, but one of my good friends was once rushed to the ER after eating sushi.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t need a reason:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHey, when you\'re 41, you\'ve earned the right to do whatever the hell you want.  I simply wanted to check out this revolving sushi joint out.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah said she was first introduced the conveyor belt/revolving gimmick 5 years ago in Vancouver.  This means it\'s probably been in New York for 10.  Me, being the Late Bloomer, never heard of it.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you as behind the times as me, here you go:','Day 188:  Revolving Sushi','','inherit','open','open','','4930-revision','','','2011-04-03 20:37:08','2011-04-04 03:37:08','',4930,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/03/4930-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4934,1,'2011-04-03 20:45:41','2011-04-04 03:45:41','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-295','','','2011-04-03 20:45:41','2011-04-04 03:45:41','',4930,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4935,1,'2011-04-03 20:46:18','2011-04-04 03:46:18','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4932\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nListen, I\'m going to start off by telling you that I\'ve never eaten sushi, nor have I ever wanted to.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEVERYONE CALM DOWN!  I understand that \"sushi people\" are very attached to their sushi, and this could be disturbing news for you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis is one of the many reasons I\'m grossed out by sushi.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4931\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Call me crazy, but I don&#39;t want to eat anything that resembles placenta.  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4931\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGranted, the stuff pictured above that reminds me of the fetal pig (was that Biology I or II) is not sushi.  It\'s ginger.  So they tell us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnother reason I\'m grossed out by sushi:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSushi bars smell like dirty feet to me.  Next time you walk in one, take a whiff and try to tell me that I\'m wrong.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYet another reason:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t like cooked fish, so why on earth would I suddenly like it raw.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMore reasons:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter Sarah invited me to try sushi for this blog (which is hardly soul-scintillating for me, but the conveyor belt serving style caught my attention), my mother warned me about sushi eaters getting parasites from raw fish.  She swore to me that there are DOCUMENTED CASES where sushi eaters have become infested.  <strong>And with my recent deworming (natural docs would call it a \"cleanse\"),</strong> why would I introduce new worms into my gut.  Bleck.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDOCUMENTED CASES!!!  Mom swears this is true.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI couldn\'t remember who, but one of my good friends was once rushed to the ER after eating sushi.  I suppose that counts as a documented case.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t need a reason.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHey, when you\'re 41, you\'ve earned the right to do whatever the hell you want.  I simply wanted to check out this revolving sushi joint for the novelty factor.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSarah said she was first introduced the conveyor belt/revolving gimmick 5 years ago in Vancouver.  This means it\'s probably been in New York for 10.  Me, being the Late Bloomer, never heard of it.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you as behind the times as me, here you go:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat I did try (nothing contained parasites, Mom):\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSeaweed Salad -- meh\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLas Vegas Roll -- meh\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCalifornia Roll -- meh\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAsparagus Roll -- o.k.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEdamame -- yum\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGyoza -- yum\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTotal price for all of these plates of food:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4934\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;','Day 188:  Revolving Sushi','','inherit','open','open','','4930-revision-2','','','2011-04-03 20:46:18','2011-04-04 03:46:18','',4930,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/03/4930-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4291,1,'2011-03-04 01:11:51','2011-03-04 08:11:51','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  Music brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have already heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, then you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/9NlCqgLx0pc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll soon understand...</span>','Day 157: My One and Only Thrill','','publish','open','open','','day-157-my-one-and-only-thrill-2','','','2011-03-04 08:35:51','2011-03-04 15:35:51','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4291',0,'post','',4),(4292,1,'2011-03-03 20:28:05','2011-03-04 03:28:05','','Day 157: ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision','','','2011-03-03 20:28:05','2011-03-04 03:28:05','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4293,1,'2011-03-03 20:28:28','2011-03-04 03:28:28','I was having a crummy day.\r\n\r\nOne of those days when you\'re just blah.  For no particular reason.  If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.\r\n\r\nBlah.\r\n\r\nWhile in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.\r\n\r\n&lt;a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"&gt;&lt;img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;\r\n\r\nI nearly gasped.  This CD hid in my console for a little over a year.  It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.\r\n\r\nIn late \'09, I listened to it over and over and over.  And over.  And over.\r\n\r\nUntil about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved.  Funks do that.  They suck.  Big time.  \r\n\r\nMusic heals funks.  And it brightens crummy days.\r\n\r\nOn Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over.\r\n\r\nIf you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand.  If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.\r\n\r\nI was having a crummy day.\r\n\r\nOne of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.\r\n\r\nBlah.\r\n\r\nWhile in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.\r\n\r\nI nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.\r\n\r\nI listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.\r\n\r\nUntil about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.\r\n\r\nIf you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.\r\n\r\nAfter watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...','Day 157: ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-2','','','2011-03-03 20:28:28','2011-03-04 03:28:28','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4295,1,'2011-03-03 20:36:50','2011-03-04 03:36:50','<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  And it brightens crummy days. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"></span> \n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> \n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157: ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-4','','','2011-03-03 20:36:50','2011-03-04 03:36:50','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4294,1,'2011-03-03 20:32:32','2011-03-04 03:32:32','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah.  For no particular reason.  If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped.  This CD hid in my console for a little over a year.  It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">In late \'09, I listened to it over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved.  Funks do that.  They suck.  Big time.   </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  And it brightens crummy days. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand.  If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157: ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-3','','','2011-03-03 20:32:32','2011-03-04 03:32:32','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4296,1,'2011-03-03 20:37:50','2011-03-04 03:37:50','<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  And it brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"></span> \n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"></a> ﻿\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157: ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-5','','','2011-03-03 20:37:50','2011-03-04 03:37:50','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4298,1,'2011-03-03 20:40:31','2011-03-04 03:40:31','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  And it brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157:  My One and Only Thrill ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-7','','','2011-03-03 20:40:31','2011-03-04 03:40:31','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4297,1,'2011-03-03 20:38:47','2011-03-04 03:38:47','<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  And it brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/9NlCqgLx0pc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157:  My One and Only Thrill ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-6','','','2011-03-03 20:38:47','2011-03-04 03:38:47','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4299,1,'2011-03-03 20:42:02','2011-03-04 03:42:02','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  And it brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157:  My One and Only Thrill ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-8','','','2011-03-03 20:42:02','2011-03-04 03:42:02','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4300,1,'2011-03-03 20:44:05','2011-03-04 03:44:05','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  Music brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/9NlCqgLx0pc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157:  My One and Only Thrill ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-9','','','2011-03-03 20:44:05','2011-03-04 03:44:05','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4301,1,'2011-03-03 20:44:12','2011-03-04 03:44:12','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  Music brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/9NlCqgLx0pc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll see...</span>','Day 157:  My One and Only Thrill ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-10','','','2011-03-03 20:44:12','2011-03-04 03:44:12','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4302,1,'2011-03-03 20:46:19','2011-03-04 03:46:19','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  Music brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/9NlCqgLx0pc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll soon understand...</span>','Day 157:  My One and Only Thrill ','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-11','','','2011-03-03 20:46:19','2011-03-04 03:46:19','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4303,1,'2011-03-03 20:47:38','2011-03-04 03:47:38','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  Music brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have never heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/9NlCqgLx0pc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll soon understand...</span>','Day 157: My One and Only Thrill','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-12','','','2011-03-03 20:47:38','2011-03-04 03:47:38','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/03/4291-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4304,1,'2011-03-04 08:34:07','2011-03-04 15:34:07','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I was having a crummy day.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">One of those days when you\'re just blah. For no particular reason. If you\'re a woman, the blah is more than likely hormanally induced.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Blah.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">While in my car, I dug into the console looking for something insignificant and found something else extraordinary.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> <a href=\"http://www.melodygardot.com/#/albums/\" target=\"_blank\"><img title=\"only_thrill-main\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/only_thrill-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"263\" /></a></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I nearly gasped. This CD hid in my console for a little over a year. It was given to me on my 40th birthday by my friend, Tyla.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">I listened to it over and over and over. And over. And over.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Until about January 2010 when I slipped into da funk and promptly lost touch with many things that I loved. Funks do that. They suck. Big time.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> ﻿</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Music heals funks.  Music brightens crummy days. </span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">On Day 157, I popped in the CD listened to the title track over and over and over.  And over.  And over. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">If you have already heard the voice and soul of Melody Gardot, you understand. If you have never experienced this musical gift, then I am thrilled to introduce you.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/9NlCqgLx0pc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span></span>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\">After watching this video, which is sort of the \"unplugged\" live version, click her album cover above to listen to the orginal recording with the cello.  Oh, the cello!  You\'ll soon understand...</span>','Day 157: My One and Only Thrill','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-13','','','2011-03-04 08:34:07','2011-03-04 15:34:07','',4291,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4291-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4931,1,'2011-04-03 20:23:40','2011-04-04 03:23:40','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Call me crazy, but I don\'t want to eat anything that resembles placenta.  ','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-293','','','2011-04-03 20:23:40','2011-04-04 03:23:40','',4930,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4930,1,'2011-04-04 01:11:46','2011-04-04 08:11:46','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4932 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020002-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen, I\'m going to start off by telling you that I\'ve never eaten sushi, nor have I ever wanted to.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>EVERYONE CALM DOWN! </strong> I understand that you \"sushi people\" are very attached to your sushi, and this could be disturbing news for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis photo is just one of the many reasons I\'m grossed out by your precious sushi:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4931\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Call me crazy, but I don&#39;t want to eat anything that resembles placenta.  \"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4931\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020009-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGranted, this mystery condiment that reminds me of the fetal pig from Biology (was that I or II?) is not sushi.  It\'s ginger.  So they tell us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother reason I\'m grossed out by sushi:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #808000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Sushi bars smell like dirty feet. </strong> </span>Next time you walk into one, take a whiff and try to tell me that I\'m wrong.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYet another reason:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t like cooked fish, so why on earth would I suddenly like it raw?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMore reasons:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter Sarah invited me to try sushi for this blog (which is hardly soul-scintillating for me, but the conveyor belt serving style caught my attention), my mother warned me about sushi eaters getting parasites from raw fish.  She swore to me that there are DOCUMENTED CASES where sushi eaters have become infested.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/20/day-143-i-am-now-in-need-of-liver-scintillation/\" target=\"_blank\">And with my recent deworming (natural docs would call it a \"cleanse\"),</a></strong> why would I introduce new worms into my gut?  Bleck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #808000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>DOCUMENTED CASES!!!  Mom swears this is true.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI can\'t remember who, but one of my good friends was once rushed to the ER after eating sushi.  I suppose that counts as a documented case.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t need a reason.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHey, when you\'re 41, you\'ve earned the right to do whatever the hell you want.  I simply wanted to check out this revolving sushi joint for the novelty factor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah said she was first introduced to the conveyor belt/revolving gimmick 5 years ago in Vancouver.  This means it\'s probably been in New York for 10.  I, Late Bloomer that I am, never heard of it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you as behind the times as me, here you go:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/AYorH6rUckc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #808000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>What I did try (nothing contained parasites, Mom):</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeaweed Salad -- meh\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLas Vegas Roll -- meh\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCalifornia Roll -- meh\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAsparagus Roll -- o.k.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEdamame -- yum\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGyoza -- yum\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #808000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Total price for all of these plates of food (for both me and Sarah):</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4934 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/P4020008-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #808000;\">$13!!!!!!!</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Novelty factor: </strong></span>Priceless.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 188:  Revolving Sushi','','publish','open','open','','day-188-revolving-sushi','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/20/day-143-i-am-now-in-need-of-liver-scintillation/','2011-04-04 08:39:59','2011-04-04 15:39:59','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4930',0,'post','',12),(4311,1,'2011-03-05 01:11:20','2011-03-05 08:11:20','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In','','publish','open','open','','day-158-let-the-sunshine-in','','','2011-03-04 19:56:15','2011-03-05 02:56:15','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4311',0,'post','',10),(4475,1,'2011-03-12 08:55:10','2011-03-12 15:55:10','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100193.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4479\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100193-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>My 85 year-old great aunt aka Auntie I called my mother the other day.  She was in the middle of a recipe and had a question.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister had gifted Auntie I with <strong><a href=\"http://www.philosophy.com/bath-and-body/bath-category/bath-bathandshowergels\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophy </a></strong>Chocolate Frosting bath &amp; shower gel for Christmas, and Auntie I was baking the scrumptious recipe plastered on the bottle.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis was Auntie I\'s question to my mother:  Did the Philosophy bottle contents go into the recipe itself, or was it to be used as a \"glaze\" on the cake?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHee hee hee!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff9900;\"><strong>My mother explained to her that it was shower gel, and no, it wasn\'t the kinky edible kind.  Nor was it an ingredient in a recipe.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAuntie I still didn\'t understand why a recipe graced the bottle.  She argued with my mother for a few minutes that the bottle in front of her MUST be part of the recipe!  Why else would the bottle include a recipe on the label?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou gotta have a gimmick, Auntie I!  And Philosophy\'s brilliant packaging is one heck of clever gimmick.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI heart <strong><a href=\"http://www.philosophy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophy </a></strong>products.  I\'ve used them for years, and they make fabulous gifts.  I don\'t know of one woman who doesn\'t swoon over Philosophy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI also don\'t know one woman who has ever tried making the recipe on the bottle.  Until Auntie I.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd me.  On Day 165.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/10/day-162-accidental-top-chef/\" target=\"_blank\">In the midst of my 4 day O2 cleanse</a></strong>, I chose the recipe from my old bottle of Pumpkin Spice Muffin shower gel (leftover from the fall.)  This O2 cleanse meant boosting my antioxidant to new heights, and pumpkin is an antioxidant superstar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI gathered the ingredients for my Philosophy Superstar Pumpkin Spice Muffins.  I needed to alter the recipe a bit to suit my eating habits.  I\'ve done this a lot.  I\'m practically a professional.  Here was my plan:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Substitute all white flour with whole wheat flour.</li>\r\n	<li>Substitute all brown and white sugar with <strong><a href=\"http://www.allaboutagave.com/substituting-agave-nectar-for-other-sugars.php\" target=\"_blank\">agave syrup</a></strong> accordingly.</li>\r\n	<li>Substitute buttermilk with almond milk.</li>\r\n	<li>Substitute butter with vegan buttery spread.</li>\r\n	<li>Cut down on the salt.  Are you trying to bring on high blood pressure, Philosophy?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nI know, I know.  With a major recipe overhaul, it sounds as though this recipe was doomed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100195.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4480\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100195-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100196.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4481\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100196-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOutcome?  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough...Karma for laughing at my Aunt\'s confusion caught up with me.  I forgot to...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Substitute butter with vegan buttery spread</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nForgot as in <em>forgot entirely</em>.  As in <em>no butter or anything resembling butter</em> in the muffins.  You would think that my brain was 85 years old with that kind of forgetfulness.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo the muffins tasted a bit more like pumpkin bread.  No big whoop!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat means that I was able to lather them with buttery spread.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff9900;\"><strong>YUM! </strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100198.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4482\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3100198-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRaise your hand in the comments section if you are a fan of Philosophy!  Have you ever attempted one of their recipes?','Day 165:  Baking with Philosophy ','','publish','open','open','','day-165-baking-with-philosophy','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/10/day-162-accidental-top-chef/','2011-03-12 16:45:53','2011-03-12 23:45:53','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4475',0,'post','',4),(4313,1,'2011-03-04 08:44:24','2011-03-04 15:44:24','t','?Sunflowers','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision','','','2011-03-04 08:44:24','2011-03-04 15:44:24','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4314,1,'2011-03-04 16:48:06','2011-03-04 23:48:06','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU?  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>flowers</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  </span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-2','','','2011-03-04 16:48:06','2011-03-04 23:48:06','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4315,1,'2011-03-04 16:49:37','2011-03-04 23:49:37','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU?  </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>f<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">l</span>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  </span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-3','','','2011-03-04 16:49:37','2011-03-04 23:49:37','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4613,1,'2011-03-19 01:11:13','2011-03-19 08:11:13','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/stpaddys1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4619\" title=\"stpaddys1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/stpaddys1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>My original plan on Day 172 was to show up at an Irish local pub at 7 a.m. for their advertised \"authentic Irish breakfast\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve never eaten an authentic Irish breakfast before.  I\'ve had Irish breakfast <em>tea</em>.  But that doesn\'t count.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI can\'t even tell you what comprises as Irish breakfast.  I did not google it, because if it contained anything unpalatable to me, I would have talked myself out of it.  And I wanted the <em>experience</em> of an authentic Irish breakfast.  Whatever the heck that entails.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGood thing I called the pub the night before because their flier was incorrect.  Start time 8 a.m.  I guess a lot of people must take off work for St. Patty\'s Day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlan B:  authentic Irish dinner at a<strong><a href=\"http://www.madchefgastropub.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> nearby pub</a></strong> deemed by me as \"most unlikely to attract every college kid on Spring Break getting lit on green beer\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProblem with Plan B:  Only 2 options for dinner.  Corned beef and cabbage (can you spell u-n-p-a-l-a-t-a-b-l-e?) and shepherd\'s pie.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI LOVE shepherd\'s pie!  Except this one contained lamb.  I have a problem eating cute animals.  (PETA, no hate mail, please.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDavid aka Captain Adventure, on the other hand, has no problem with ingesting cute animals, so he ordered an authentic Irish dinner of shepherd\'s pie along with a Guinness mixed with hard apple cider stuff that he thinks tastes good.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI asked the server if I could steal a piece of Irish soda bread from the corned beef and cabbage dish to accompany my thoroughly unauthentic grilled chicken salad mixed with greens, feta, pine nuts, and golden raisins.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe server happily accommodated me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4620\" title=\"IMG00355-20110317-2022\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00355-20110317-2022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd let me tell you, that authentic Irish soda bread was homemade from scratch and DELISH!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n***********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat did you partake in on St. Patty\'s Day this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 172:  Top o\' the Morning to You!  ','','publish','open','open','','day-172-top-o-the-morning-to-you','','','2011-03-18 19:43:37','2011-03-19 02:43:37','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4613',0,'post','',4),(4961,1,'2011-04-04 19:17:39','2011-04-05 02:17:39','I can hardly remember life before Groupon.  They provide me with daily ideas for living curiously at a greatly reduced cost. What perfect timing that they grew into their Superpower status right around the time this blog was born!  \n\nEach morning after I power up my Crackberry, I stare blearily at my incoming emails (greatly reduced now thanks to Day 187) an','189:  Urban Scavenger Hunt','','inherit','open','open','','4960-revision','','','2011-04-04 19:17:39','2011-04-05 02:17:39','',4960,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/04/4960-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4325,1,'2011-03-04 19:30:39','2011-03-05 02:30:39','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-240','','','2011-03-04 19:30:39','2011-03-05 02:30:39','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3030181.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4326,1,'2011-03-04 19:55:18','2011-03-05 02:55:18','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span>\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In','','inherit','open','open','','4311-autosave','','','2011-03-04 19:55:18','2011-03-05 02:55:18','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4332,1,'2011-03-04 19:34:36','2011-03-05 02:34:36','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>f<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">l</span>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  </span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-9','','','2011-03-04 19:34:36','2011-03-05 02:34:36','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4330,1,'2011-03-04 19:32:38','2011-03-05 02:32:38','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>f<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">l</span>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  </span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-7','','','2011-03-04 19:32:38','2011-03-05 02:32:38','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4327,1,'2011-03-04 16:50:21','2011-03-04 23:50:21','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>f<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">l</span>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  </span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-4','','','2011-03-04 16:50:21','2011-03-04 23:50:21','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4329,1,'2011-03-04 19:32:25','2011-03-05 02:32:25','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3030181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3030181-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers? </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU? </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>f<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">l</span>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary. </span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-6','','','2011-03-04 19:32:25','2011-03-05 02:32:25','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4328,1,'2011-03-04 19:31:52','2011-03-05 02:31:52','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3030181.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4325\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3030181-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers? </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU? </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>f<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">l</span>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary. </span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Grace your home with flowers and your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead! </span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-5','','','2011-03-04 19:31:52','2011-03-05 02:31:52','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4331,1,'2011-03-04 19:33:28','2011-03-05 02:33:28','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">That’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">When was the last time you treated YOU?  </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">It’s Spring!  Celebrate with <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>f<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">l</span>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong></span>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  </span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-8','','','2011-03-04 19:33:28','2011-03-05 02:33:28','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4333,1,'2011-03-04 19:36:57','2011-03-05 02:36:57','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-241','','','2011-03-04 19:36:57','2011-03-05 02:36:57','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4334,1,'2011-03-04 19:35:50','2011-03-05 02:35:50','Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with <strong>flowers</strong>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-10','','','2011-03-04 19:35:50','2011-03-05 02:35:50','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4335,1,'2011-03-04 19:37:25','2011-03-05 02:37:25','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with <strong>flowers</strong>!  <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-11','','','2011-03-04 19:37:25','2011-03-05 02:37:25','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4336,1,'2011-03-04 19:40:01','2011-03-05 02:40:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-12','','','2011-03-04 19:40:01','2011-03-05 02:40:01','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4337,1,'2011-03-04 19:40:53','2011-03-05 02:40:53','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> <em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-13','','','2011-03-04 19:40:53','2011-03-05 02:40:53','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4338,1,'2011-03-04 19:41:41','2011-03-05 02:41:41','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> &nbsp;<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-14','','','2011-03-04 19:41:41','2011-03-05 02:41:41','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4339,1,'2011-03-04 19:42:08','2011-03-05 02:42:08','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> \r\n\r\n&nbsp;<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-15','','','2011-03-04 19:42:08','2011-03-05 02:42:08','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4340,1,'2011-03-04 19:42:38','2011-03-05 02:42:38','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> \r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 159:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-16','','','2011-03-04 19:42:38','2011-03-05 02:42:38','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4341,1,'2011-03-04 19:46:15','2011-03-05 02:46:15','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> \r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In ','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-17','','','2011-03-04 19:46:15','2011-03-05 02:46:15','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(4342,1,'2011-03-04 19:47:14','2011-03-05 02:47:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> \r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-18','','','2011-03-04 19:47:14','2011-03-05 02:47:14','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(4349,1,'2011-03-04 19:47:29','2011-03-05 02:47:29','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span> \r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-19','','','2011-03-04 19:47:29','2011-03-05 02:47:29','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(4343,1,'2011-03-04 19:49:43','0000-00-00 00:00:00','now it\'s working\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nnow it\'s working\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nnow it\'s working\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\ndouble return','TEST','','draft','open','open','','','','','2011-03-04 19:49:43','2011-03-05 02:49:43','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4343',0,'post','',0),(4344,1,'2011-03-04 19:48:18','2011-03-05 02:48:18','','TEST','','inherit','open','open','','4343-revision','','','2011-03-04 19:48:18','2011-03-05 02:48:18','',4343,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4343-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4345,1,'2011-03-04 19:48:42','2011-03-05 02:48:42','test\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\ntest\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\ntest','TEST','','inherit','open','open','','4343-revision-2','','','2011-03-04 19:48:42','2011-03-05 02:48:42','',4343,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4343-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4346,1,'2011-03-04 19:49:37','2011-03-05 02:49:37','now it\'s working\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nnow it\'s working\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nnow it\'s working\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\ndouble return','TEST','','inherit','open','open','','4343-revision-3','','','2011-03-04 19:49:37','2011-03-05 02:49:37','',4343,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4343-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4347,1,'2011-03-04 19:51:31','0000-00-00 00:00:00','am i losing my mind\r\n\r\nthis should look like single space\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nnow it should be double space\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nthis is what i was doing when it deleted my double spacing previously\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\ndouble returns were ignored\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nlet\'s see now','day who knows what it is:  test 2','','draft','open','open','','','','','2011-03-04 19:51:31','2011-03-05 02:51:31','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4347',0,'post','',0),(4348,1,'2011-03-04 19:51:27','2011-03-05 02:51:27','am i losing my mind\n\nthis should look like single space\n\n&nbsp;\n\nnow it should be double space\n\n&nbsp;\n\nthis is what i was doing when it deleted my double spacing previously\n\n&nbsp;\n\ndouble returns were ignored\n\n&nbsp;\n\nlet\'s see now','day who knows what it is:  test 2','','inherit','open','open','','4347-revision','','','2011-03-04 19:51:27','2011-03-05 02:51:27','',4347,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4347-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4350,1,'2011-03-04 19:52:23','2011-03-05 02:52:23','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span>\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-20','','','2011-03-04 19:52:23','2011-03-05 02:52:23','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(4351,1,'2011-03-04 19:52:52','2011-03-05 02:52:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-21','','','2011-03-04 19:52:52','2011-03-05 02:52:52','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(4353,1,'2011-03-04 19:58:33','0000-00-00 00:00:00','I\'m testing this one final time\n\n&nbsp;\n\nthis should be a space in between paragraphs.\n\nthere should be no space\n\n&nbsp;\n\nspace again','Thank you, Todd!!!','','draft','open','open','','','','','2011-03-04 19:58:33','2011-03-05 02:58:33','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4353',0,'post','',0),(4352,1,'2011-03-04 19:55:43','2011-03-05 02:55:43','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P30301811-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you ever read those <strong><a href=\"http://rosiemolinary.com/2011/02/27/5-rituals-to-boost-your-self-care/\" target=\"_blank\">self-care types of articles </a></strong>that encourage you to treat yourself to flowers?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat’s right.  Don’t wait for someone else to arrive at your door with flowers in hand.  Buy them to brighten your home, your day, and your heart.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt had been over a decade since I gifted myself with a bouquet of sunshine.  I was long overdue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen was the last time you treated YOU?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt’s Spring!  Celebrate with<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"> <strong>f</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>l</strong></span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>o<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">w</span>e<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">r</span>s</strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">\r\n</span></span>\r\n<em>Especially</em> if the weather forecast in your fair city is still gray and dreary.  Your disposition forecast will be sunny skies ahead!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\r\n</span></span>','Day 158:  Let the Sunshine In','','inherit','open','open','','4311-revision-22','','','2011-03-04 19:55:43','2011-03-05 02:55:43','',4311,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4311-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(4354,1,'2011-03-04 19:56:51','2011-03-05 02:56:51','','Thank you, Todd!!!','','inherit','open','open','','4353-revision','','','2011-03-04 19:56:51','2011-03-05 02:56:51','',4353,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4353-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4495,1,'2011-03-12 19:52:23','2011-03-13 02:52:23','','pandp','','inherit','open','open','','pandp','','','2011-03-12 19:52:23','2011-03-13 02:52:23','',4494,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/pandp.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4494,1,'2011-03-13 01:11:02','2011-03-13 08:11:02','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4495\" title=\"pandp\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/pandp-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" /></a>I\'ve been wanting to see Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Pride &amp; Prejudice</em></strong></a> ever since Bridget Jones yapped on and on about it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConsidering that I read <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Bridget-Joness-Diary-Helen-Fielding/dp/014028009X\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Bridget Jones\'s Diary</strong></em></a> about 10 years ago, it\'s about bloody well time I got around to watching this version.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI grew up watching the old black and white <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032943/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Pride and Prejudice </em></strong></a>with Sir Larry Olivier and Greer Garson.  That was a \"one-sitting\" movie.  This version is a mini-series.  Ladies, this translates to 5 hours of Colin.  Hurrah!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDina<em> dah</em>ling accepted my invite for the viewing.  We\'re watching in two shifts, as Dina <em>dah</em>ling was toast on Friday night and barely lasted two hours.  This means that next Friday night we look forward to another evening of pizza, couch, Colin, and cuddles with our pooches.  Apparently, Colin will appear smashingly in a wet white shirt if I correctly recall <em>Bridget Jones. </em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDina <em>dah</em>ling will be on Spring Break (biotch!), and so I will not tolerate talk of tiredness.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBy the way, this is all in preparation for an activity on a future date which will be very, very funny.  Well...at least to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho else has the hots for Colin Firth?','Day 166:  Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy.  Finally!  ','','publish','open','open','','day-166-colin-firth-as-mr-darcy-finally','','','2011-03-12 20:19:24','2011-03-13 03:19:24','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4494',0,'post','',6),(4358,1,'2011-03-07 15:44:35','0000-00-00 00:00:00','strange\r\n\r\nstranger\r\n\r\nstrangest','revised today.  will spacing disappear after save?  wp gremlins:  stay away!  you\'re not wanted here!  ','','draft','open','open','','','','','2011-03-07 15:44:35','2011-03-07 22:44:35','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4358',0,'post','',0),(4359,1,'2011-03-04 20:12:20','2011-03-05 03:12:20','','wp gremlins:  stay away!  you\'re not wanted here!  ','','inherit','open','open','','4358-revision','','','2011-03-04 20:12:20','2011-03-05 03:12:20','',4358,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4358-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4360,1,'2011-03-07 01:11:01','2011-03-07 08:11:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat raw cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with World\'s Most Precious Pooch beside me and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRaw Cheesecake won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure then, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner while snuggled on the couch with Bella on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n************************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies (and token gents).  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake:  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','publish','open','open','','day-159-raw-cheesecake-its-whats-for-dinner','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/','2011-03-06 18:25:35','2011-03-07 01:25:35','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4360',0,'post','',11),(4361,1,'2011-03-06 09:53:01','2011-03-06 16:53:01','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision','','','2011-03-06 09:53:01','2011-03-06 16:53:01','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4362,1,'2011-03-06 10:05:00','2011-03-06 17:05:00','Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with Bella and dessert for dinner.','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-2','','','2011-03-06 10:05:00','2011-03-06 17:05:00','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4363,1,'2011-03-06 10:32:04','2011-03-06 17:32:04','Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with Bella and dessert for dinner.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again.  In other words:  Delicious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThus, the Raw Cheescake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure them, right?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is great PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner on the couch with World\'s Most Precious Pooch on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMakes perfect sense to me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake earns 5 healthy stars from me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for dinner?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-3','','','2011-03-06 10:32:04','2011-03-06 17:32:04','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4364,1,'2011-03-06 10:33:47','2011-03-06 17:33:47','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-242','','','2011-03-06 10:33:47','2011-03-06 17:33:47','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4365,1,'2011-03-06 10:32:59','2011-03-06 17:32:59','Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with Bella and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again.  In other words:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheescake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure them, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is great PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner on the couch with World\'s Most Precious Pooch on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for dinner?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-4','','','2011-03-06 10:32:59','2011-03-06 17:32:59','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4366,1,'2011-03-06 10:36:24','2011-03-06 17:36:24','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with Bella and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again.  In other words:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure them, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner on the couch with World\'s Most Precious Pooch on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-5','','','2011-03-06 10:36:24','2011-03-06 17:36:24','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4368,1,'2011-03-06 18:24:42','2011-03-07 01:24:42','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat raw cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with World\'s Most Precious Pooch beside me and dessert for dinner.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRaw Cheesecake won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again:  Delicious.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure then, right?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner while snuggled on the couch with Bella on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMakes perfect sense to me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n************************************\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCome out of the closet, ladies (and token gents).  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\n\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake:  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-autosave','','','2011-03-06 18:24:42','2011-03-07 01:24:42','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4367,1,'2011-03-06 10:37:29','2011-03-06 17:37:29','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with Bella beside me and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again.  In other words:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure them, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner on the couch with World\'s Most Precious Pooch on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-6','','','2011-03-06 10:37:29','2011-03-06 17:37:29','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4369,1,'2011-03-06 10:38:48','2011-03-06 17:38:48','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with Bella beside me and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRaw Cheesecake won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure them, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner on the couch with World\'s Most Precious Pooch on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars from me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-7','','','2011-03-06 10:38:48','2011-03-06 17:38:48','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4370,1,'2011-03-06 10:41:56','2011-03-06 17:41:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with World\'s Most Precious Pooch beside me and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRaw Cheesecake won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure them, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner while snuggled on the couch with Bella on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n************************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-8','','','2011-03-06 10:41:56','2011-03-06 17:41:56','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4371,1,'2011-03-08 01:11:55','2011-03-08 08:11:55','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToo bad the judges couldn\'t confer while we were together.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a teen who shares that passion?  Who do you want to \"play\" for the day?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','publish','open','open','','day-160-paula-for-the-day','','','2011-03-07 16:45:10','2011-03-07 23:45:10','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4371',0,'post','',0),(4372,1,'2011-03-06 10:45:29','2011-03-06 17:45:29','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision','','','2011-03-06 10:45:29','2011-03-06 17:45:29','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4371-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4373,1,'2011-03-06 10:55:22','2011-03-06 17:55:22','I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the female judge will always be Paula.  Poor Paula.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTalk about a step back in time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe pressure was on because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 160:  Paula Abdul for the Day ','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-2','','','2011-03-06 10:55:22','2011-03-06 17:55:22','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4371-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4374,1,'2011-03-06 10:55:52','2011-03-06 17:55:52','I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the female judge will always be Paula.  Poor Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 160:  Paula Abdul for the Day ','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-3','','','2011-03-06 10:55:52','2011-03-06 17:55:52','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4371-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4375,1,'2011-03-06 11:04:14','2011-03-06 18:04:14','','drama_masks','','inherit','open','open','','drama_masks','','','2011-03-06 11:04:14','2011-03-06 18:04:14','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks.gif',0,'attachment','image/gif',0),(4376,1,'2011-03-06 11:04:55','2011-03-06 18:04:55','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the female judge will always be Paula.  Poor Paula.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTalk about a step back in time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe pressure was on because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\n\n&nbsp;\n\ntalk about how rewarding bc this was my passion at their ages .  ask audience what their passion was and could they get involved now?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 160:  Paula Abdul for the Day ','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-4','','','2011-03-06 11:04:55','2011-03-06 18:04:55','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4371-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4378,1,'2011-03-06 10:45:14','2011-03-06 17:45:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with World\'s Most Precious Pooch beside me and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRaw Cheesecake won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure then, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner while snuggled on the couch with Bella on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n************************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake.  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-9','','','2011-03-06 10:45:14','2011-03-06 17:45:14','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4379,1,'2011-03-06 18:21:52','2011-03-07 01:21:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4364\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P3040187-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Remember the <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxkizsmi7o&amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\">Beef:  It\'s what\'s for dinner </a></strong>TV commercials circa early 90s?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI eat beef maybe once a month for dinner.  Too much red meat will kill you.  Along with most things in modern society.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Day 159, hormones dictated that I eat cheesecake for dinner.  After a looooooong and intense work week, I was (sadly) giddy at the thought of spending my Friday night curled up on the sofa with World\'s Most Precious Pooch beside me and dessert for dinner.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before, after <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/05/day-158-let-the-sunshine-in/\" target=\"_blank\">purchasing my sunflowers</a> </strong>at Trader Joe\'s, I snuck into the <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Café </a></strong>next door to order a to-go lunch.  And two desserts.  I was born with two sweet teeth, apparently.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of these luscious culinary concoctions was Raw Cheesecake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRaw Cheesecake won\'t kill me.  It\'s good for me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Pomegranate Cafe is an <strong><a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\"indulgently healthy café\"</a></strong>.  Translation:  Vegetarian.  Organic.  Locally grown.  Pure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore you think \"bland and boring\", think again:  Delicious.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPomegranate is owned by a mother and daughter dynamic duo.  Mom is a pastry chef from Scottsdale Culinary Institute\'s Cordon Bleu cooking school, and daughter trained with the Natural Gourmet Cookery School in NYC.  Pretty unique, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThus, the Raw Cheesecake.  Cassie (daughter owner) recounted the ingredients for me:  ground cashews, agave nectar, coconut oil, dates, ground coconut, nuts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo dairy.  Too much dairy will kill you.  (Cassie didn\'t say that, for the record.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI confirmed with Cassie, \"Sounds delicious and nutritious.  This is a PMS cure then, right?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCassie laughed and responded with something to the effect of, \"This is nourishing PMS food!  It even has protein from the nuts!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo if it has protein, I can eat it for dinner while snuggled on the couch with Bella on a Friday night after a looooooooong week, right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMakes perfect sense to me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.pomegranatecafe.com/pastries.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pomegranate Cafe\'s Raw Cheesecake</a> earns 5 healthy stars.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n************************************\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCome out of the closet, ladies.  What unusual tidbits have YOU consumed for \"dinner\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 159:  Raw Cheesecake:  It\'s what\'s for dinner.  ','','inherit','open','open','','4360-revision-10','','','2011-03-06 18:21:52','2011-03-07 01:21:52','',4360,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4360-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4380,1,'2011-03-06 18:44:59','2011-03-07 01:44:59','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the female judge will always be Paula.  Poor Paula.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I taught drama to elementary students.  I\'m also a Montessorian by training, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\n\n&nbsp;\n\ntalk about how rewarding bc this was my passion at their ages .  ask audience what their passion was and could they get involved now?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 160:  Paula Abdul for the Day ','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-5','','','2011-03-06 18:44:59','2011-03-07 01:44:59','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/06/4371-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4381,1,'2011-03-09 01:11:51','2011-03-09 08:11:51','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses as \"historic\" in a relatively young city, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other location is still sweet and charming.  And so darned <em>cozy</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Corinnie:</strong> (<em>breathless</em>)  \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\r\n\r\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','publish','open','open','','day-161-historic-home-tour','','','2011-03-08 21:10:15','2011-03-09 04:10:15','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4381',0,'post','',12),(4382,1,'2011-03-07 14:46:21','2011-03-07 21:46:21','','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision','','','2011-03-07 14:46:21','2011-03-07 21:46:21','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4381-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4383,1,'2011-03-07 15:15:06','2011-03-07 22:15:06','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\n\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\n\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\n\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.  \n\nPoor Paula.\n\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\n\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\n\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\n\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\n\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\n\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\n\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\n\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside. \n\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day. \n\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun. \n\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience. \n\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to teens that','Day 160:  Paula Abdul for the Day ','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-6','','','2011-03-07 15:15:06','2011-03-07 22:15:06','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4384,1,'2011-03-07 15:15:41','2011-03-07 22:15:41','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.  \r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside. \r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day. \r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun. \r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience. \r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160:  Paula Abdul for the Day ','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-7','','','2011-03-07 15:15:41','2011-03-07 22:15:41','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4385,1,'2011-03-07 15:15:55','2011-03-07 22:15:55','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.  \r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside. \r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day. \r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun. \r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience. \r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160:  Paula for the Day ','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-8','','','2011-03-07 15:15:55','2011-03-07 22:15:55','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4386,1,'2011-03-07 15:16:34','2011-03-07 22:16:34','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.  \r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside. \r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day. \r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun. \r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience. \r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-9','','','2011-03-07 15:16:34','2011-03-07 22:16:34','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4387,1,'2011-03-04 20:12:31','2011-03-05 03:12:31','strange\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nstranger\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nstrangest','wp gremlins:  stay away!  you\'re not wanted here!  ','','inherit','open','open','','4358-revision-2','','','2011-03-04 20:12:31','2011-03-05 03:12:31','',4358,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/04/4358-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4388,1,'2011-03-07 15:41:37','2011-03-07 22:41:37','strange\r\n\r\nstranger\r\n\r\nstrangest','wp gremlins:  stay away!  you\'re not wanted here!  ','','inherit','open','open','','4358-revision-3','','','2011-03-07 15:41:37','2011-03-07 22:41:37','',4358,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4358-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4389,1,'2011-03-07 15:43:12','2011-03-07 22:43:12','strange\n\nstranger\n\nstrangest','revised today.  will spacing disappear after save?  wp gremlins:  stay away!  you\'re not wanted here!  ','','inherit','open','open','','4358-revision-4','','','2011-03-07 15:43:12','2011-03-07 22:43:12','',4358,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4358-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4390,1,'2011-03-07 15:18:05','2011-03-07 22:18:05','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.  \r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside. \r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day. \r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun. \r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience. \r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-10','','','2011-03-07 15:18:05','2011-03-07 22:18:05','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4391,1,'2011-03-07 15:51:30','2011-03-07 22:51:30','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.\r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside.\r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day.\r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun.\r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience.\r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-11','','','2011-03-07 15:51:30','2011-03-07 22:51:30','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4392,1,'2011-03-07 15:51:47','2011-03-07 22:51:47','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside.\r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day.\r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun.\r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience.\r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-12','','','2011-03-07 15:51:47','2011-03-07 22:51:47','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4393,1,'2011-03-07 16:32:54','2011-03-07 23:32:54','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-13','','','2011-03-07 16:32:54','2011-03-07 23:32:54','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4394,1,'2011-03-07 16:36:47','2011-03-07 23:36:47','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPoor Paula.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\n\n<strong>\n</strong>\n\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nToo bad the judges couldn\'t confer while we were together.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-autosave','','','2011-03-07 16:36:47','2011-03-07 23:36:47','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4395,1,'2011-03-07 16:33:42','2011-03-07 23:33:42','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToo bad we couldn\'t talk live.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a child or a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-14','','','2011-03-07 16:33:42','2011-03-07 23:33:42','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4396,1,'2011-03-07 16:37:05','2011-03-07 23:37:05','<a href=\"http://www.aledo.k12.tx.us/hstheaterarts/theatre%20home%20page.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4375\" title=\"drama_masks\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/drama_masks-300x260.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" /></a>I have never watched <em>American Idol</em>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know, I know.  What kind of American am I?  And I\'m a <em>singer</em>, no less!  Shameful!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course, the American Idol celebrities are so thoroughly ingrained in our culture, that I obviously know who they are.  I don\'t live under a rock.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo...I believe that JLo is the new Paula, correct?  In my mind, the iconic female judge will always be Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPoor Paula.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, I was invited to judge drama events for a high school Speech and Debate tournament on Saturday.  I thought it would be great fun to be Paula for a day.  Although technically, this was drama, not singing, but who cares about details?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTalk about a step back in time.  Back in high school, I was a drama dork and lived in the theatre.  I don\'t think I ever attended a Speech and Debate tourney.  That was reserved for the Speech kids.  (Lorie &amp; sis, help me out here.  You know that my memory is spotty.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe pressure was on for Day 160 because this was a qualifying tournament for Nationals.  Yikes!  Good thing that I have a degree in Theatre and a background as a drama teacher.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI judged two events:  <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duo_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Interpretation</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humorous_Interpretation\" target=\"_blank\">Humorous Interpretation</a>. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely amazing.  I really wanted to expand my role as Paula and gush over them.  Perhaps even get choked up and shed a tear.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut interaction was prohibited.  So I kept my mouth shut and ranked the kids.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhich nearly killed me.  In my former life, I was trained in the Montessor philosophy, so I\'m all about process, process, process.  I don\'t want to grade kids.  I don\'t want to rank them.  I don\'t want anyone to be left out.  They are all stars in my eyes for bravely getting up there and putting their hearts and souls on the line.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I had no choice.  I ranked.  And gushed on the inside.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd wondered what the heck the other judges were judging when I heard the outcome the next day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nToo bad the judges couldn\'t confer while we were together.  A Paula &amp; Simon-esque brawl would have been even greater fun.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI ended my day feeling grateful for a nostalgic and rewarding experience.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat were you passionate about as a teen?  Is there some way you can reach out to a teen who shares that passion?','Day 160: Paula for the Day','','inherit','open','open','','4371-revision-15','','','2011-03-07 16:37:05','2011-03-07 23:37:05','',4371,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4371-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4397,1,'2011-03-07 14:46:44','2011-03-07 21:46:44','see email for ideas\r\n\r\nnow wanting to live in one  end of march:  encanto\r\n\r\nyear 2:  home restoration?','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-2','','','2011-03-07 14:46:44','2011-03-07 21:46:44','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4381-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4398,1,'2011-03-07 17:17:20','2011-03-08 00:17:20','see email for ideas\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nnow wanting to live in one  end of march:  encanto\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nyear 2:  home restoration?','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-3','','','2011-03-07 17:17:20','2011-03-08 00:17:20','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4381-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4399,1,'2011-03-07 20:50:37','2011-03-08 03:50:37','','IMG00334-20110306-1344','','inherit','open','open','','img00334-20110306-1344','','','2011-03-07 20:50:37','2011-03-08 03:50:37','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4400,1,'2011-03-07 20:52:02','2011-03-08 03:52:02','','IMG00331-20110306-1321','','inherit','open','open','','img00331-20110306-1321','','','2011-03-07 20:52:02','2011-03-08 03:52:02','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-1321.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4401,1,'2011-03-07 20:52:27','2011-03-08 03:52:27','','IMG00331-20110306-1321','','inherit','open','open','','img00331-20110306-1321-2','','','2011-03-07 20:52:27','2011-03-08 03:52:27','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4402,1,'2011-03-07 20:53:20','2011-03-08 03:53:20','','IMG00335-20110306-1407','My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we\'re dreaming, let\'s throw in a front porch as well.','inherit','open','open','','img00335-20110306-1407','','','2011-03-07 20:53:20','2011-03-08 03:53:20','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4403,1,'2011-03-07 20:54:13','2011-03-08 03:54:13','','IMG00336-20110306-1407','','inherit','open','open','','img00336-20110306-1407','','','2011-03-07 20:54:13','2011-03-08 03:54:13','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00336-20110306-1407.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4404,1,'2011-03-07 20:56:28','2011-03-08 03:56:28','','Bungalow_House2','','inherit','open','open','','bungalow_house2','','','2011-03-07 20:56:28','2011-03-08 03:56:28','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4405,1,'2011-03-07 20:57:26','2011-03-08 03:57:26','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>see email for ideas\n\n&nbsp;\n\nnow wanting to live in one  end of march:  encanto\n\n&nbsp;\n\nyear 2:  home restoration?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwrite home tour and photos --attending a street fair with a pregnant woman. two friends have severe pms so we sympathy eat.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00336-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4403\" title=\"IMG00336-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00336-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-4','','','2011-03-07 20:57:26','2011-03-08 03:57:26','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4381-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4407,1,'2011-03-08 10:36:48','2011-03-08 17:36:48','','Day 162:  Cracker Jacks','','inherit','open','open','','4406-revision','','','2011-03-08 10:36:48','2011-03-08 17:36:48','',4406,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4406-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4564,1,'2011-03-16 01:11:30','2011-03-16 08:11:30','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P314000712.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4588\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P314000712-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough I believe it was technically a dog \"cookie\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve really lost it now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese dog biscuits/cookies look just like Oreos!  I couldn\'t help myself!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella received them as an obedience school graduation gift from her trainer.  They remained unopened for quite some time, as Little Miss B had many other treat bags already opened.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do if you were handing over Oreo wannabes to your dog?  Wouldn\'t you be the slightest bit curious?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.exclusivelypet.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=110&amp;Itemid=87\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4589\" title=\"Sandwich_Carob\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Sandwich_Carob1-197x300.jpg\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Verdict: </strong></span> They\'re sweet.  Now I understand why Little Miss B literally spins in circles for them.  They\'re <em>much</em> better than the purple Scooby Doo dog biscuit that I sampled when I was in first grade.  Dog treats have come a long way, baby!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n','Day 169:  I Ate a Dog Biscuit','','publish','open','open','','day-169-i-ate-a-dog-biscuit','','','2013-03-12 15:14:49','2013-03-12 22:14:49','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=4564',0,'post','',9),(4409,1,'2011-03-07 20:58:39','2011-03-08 03:58:39','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>see email for ideas\n\n&nbsp;\n\nnow wanting to live in one  end of march:  encanto\n\n&nbsp;\n\nyear 2:  home restoration?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwrite home tour and photos --attending a street fair with a pregnant woman. two friends have severe pms so we sympathy eat.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00336-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4403\" title=\"IMG00336-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00336-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-5','','','2011-03-07 20:58:39','2011-03-08 03:58:39','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/07/4381-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4410,1,'2011-03-08 11:55:18','2011-03-08 18:55:18','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  Coronado Historic Home Tour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <em>Miss Rumphius</em> -- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00336-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4403\" title=\"IMG00336-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00336-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-6','','','2011-03-08 11:55:18','2011-03-08 18:55:18','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4411,1,'2011-03-08 11:57:42','2011-03-08 18:57:42','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  Coronado Historic Home Tour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <em>Miss Rumphius</em> -- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-7','','','2011-03-08 11:57:42','2011-03-08 18:57:42','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4412,1,'2011-03-08 12:08:59','2011-03-08 19:08:59','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  Coronado Historic Home Tour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <em>Miss Rumphius</em> -- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUpon seeing the Short Leash hot dog truck,  Corinnie exclaimed, \"I am way too excited about eating a wiener.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep this classy.\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><dl id=\"attachment_4402\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 310px;\"><dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></dt></dl><dl id=\"attachment_4402\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 310px;\"><dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">My latest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we\'re dreaming, let\'s throw in a front porch as well.</dd></dl></div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-8','','','2011-03-08 12:08:59','2011-03-08 19:08:59','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4413,1,'2011-03-08 12:13:15','2011-03-08 19:13:15','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  Coronado Historic Home Tour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <em>Miss Rumphius</em> -- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUpon seeing the Short Leash hot dog truck,  Corinnie exclaimed, \"I am way too excited about eating a wiener.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep this classy.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-9','','','2011-03-08 12:13:15','2011-03-08 19:13:15','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4414,1,'2011-03-08 12:24:14','2011-03-08 19:24:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  Coronado Historic Home Tour.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <em>Miss Rumphius</em> -- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the Short Leash hot dog truck.  Corinnie exclaimed, \"I am way too excited about eating a wiener.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep this classy.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-10','','','2011-03-08 12:24:14','2011-03-08 19:24:14','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4415,1,'2011-03-08 19:42:02','2011-03-09 02:42:02','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the Short Leash hot dog truck.  Corinnie exclaimed, \"I am way too excited about eating a wiener.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep this classy.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-11','','','2011-03-08 19:42:02','2011-03-09 02:42:02','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4416,1,'2011-03-08 19:44:06','2011-03-09 02:44:06','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the Short Leash hot dog truck.  Corinnie exclaimed, \"I am way too excited about eating a wiener.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep this classy.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-12','','','2011-03-08 19:44:06','2011-03-09 02:44:06','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4417,1,'2011-03-08 19:45:16','2011-03-09 02:45:16','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a 123 year old city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is a still a bungalow.  Charming.  Sweet.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the Short Leash hot dog truck.  Corinnie exclaimed, \"I am way too excited about eating a wiener.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep this classy.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-13','','','2011-03-08 19:45:16','2011-03-09 02:45:16','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4418,1,'2011-03-08 19:52:33','2011-03-09 02:52:33','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a relatively young city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the Short Leash hot dog truck.  Corinnie exclaimed, \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-14','','','2011-03-08 19:52:33','2011-03-09 02:52:33','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4419,1,'2011-03-08 19:58:40','2011-03-09 02:58:40','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a relatively young city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a></strong> as she exclaimed, \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-15','','','2011-03-08 19:58:40','2011-03-09 02:58:40','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4420,1,'2011-03-08 19:59:55','2011-03-09 02:59:55','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a relatively young city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a></strong> as she exclaimed, \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-16','','','2011-03-08 19:59:55','2011-03-09 02:59:55','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4421,1,'2011-03-08 21:05:44','2011-03-09 04:05:44','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a relatively young city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Corinnie:</strong> (<em>breathless</em>)  \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\n\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\n\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-autosave','','','2011-03-08 21:05:44','2011-03-09 04:05:44','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(4422,1,'2011-03-08 20:00:24','2011-03-09 03:00:24','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a relatively young city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a></strong> as she exclaimed, \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\r\n\r\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-17','','','2011-03-08 20:00:24','2011-03-09 03:00:24','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(4423,1,'2011-03-08 21:06:05','2011-03-09 04:06:05','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses in a relatively young city as historic, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Corinnie:</strong> (<em>breathless</em>)  \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\r\n\r\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-18','','','2011-03-08 21:06:05','2011-03-09 04:06:05','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(4424,1,'2011-03-08 21:06:59','2011-03-09 04:06:59','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses as historic in a relatively young city, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Corinnie:</strong> (<em>breathless</em>)  \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\r\n\r\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-19','','','2011-03-08 21:06:59','2011-03-09 04:06:59','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(4425,1,'2011-03-08 21:07:51','2011-03-09 04:07:51','<a href=\"http://urbanconnectionrealty.com/2011/02/2011-coronado-historic-district-home-tour-info-and-tickets/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4404\" title=\"Bungalow_House2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bungalow_House2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpring aka Season of the Outdoor Festivals has sprung in my fair city.  With perfect weekend weather of 75 - 80 degrees,  we look to celebrate outdoors as much as possible because...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a few months, it will be Summer aka Season of Yes, It\'s a Dry Heat, but So is a Blow Torch.  With temps of 110 in the shade, you will find us outside only in the wee morning and post-sunset hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis past weekend\'s festival:  <strong><a href=\"http://www.gcna.info/\" target=\"_blank\">Coronado Historic Home Tour</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI realize that it\'s a bit of a stretch to label houses as \"historic\" in a relatively young city, but hey -- if they were built in the 20s and 30s, they\'re more than likely haunted which, in my opinion, means that they\'re old enough to be \"historic\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI suspect \"historic\" might also have something to do with architecture.  One of this blog\'s token male readers just so happens to be an architect, so perhaps he can enlighten us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI invited Corinniecakes and Britt to embark on this Historic Tour of Bungalows.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost people dream of living in mansions.  My dream -- ever since I read the book <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Rumphius</a></em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Rumphius-Barbara-Cooney/dp/0140505393\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></strong>-- is to live by the sea in a cozy bungalow.  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack to reality:  Until California falls into the ocean, we are seasideless.  The girls and I schlepped downtown to urban bungalows.  Nonetheless, a bungalow by any other name is still charming.  And so darned cozy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yesterday, I announced that I was Paula for the day.  But (pun intended) after seeing this photo, I&#39;m really more like JLo.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4401\" title=\"IMG00331-20110306-1321\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00331-20110306-13211-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4399\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"We ate our way through the tour.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4399\" title=\"IMG00334-20110306-1344\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00334-20110306-1344-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStreet festivals are known for their food.  Luckily, Corinniecakes is preggers and ravenous, so Britt and I were forced to sympathy eat right alongside her.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerhaps it was the hormones, but Corinnie was downright giddy upon seeing the <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Leash-Hot-Dogs/122567251113081\" target=\"_blank\">Short Leash hot dog truck</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Corinnie:</strong> (<em>breathless</em>)  \"I am waaaaay too excited about eating a wiener!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Britt found a bone in her wiener, and...well...with my mind always ready to dive into the gutter...I\'m not sure I want to share the joke I made here.  I\'ll keep it classy.  For now, at least.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"My lastest fantasy:  a back porch.  While we&#39;re dreaming, let&#39;s throw in a front porch as well.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4402\" title=\"IMG00335-20110306-1407\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG00335-20110306-1407-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll of this home touring and good vibes made me want to pack up my lovely \"country\" (I live in the suburban  foothills) condo and move down to the hood.  I started to dream about  Year 2 of this blog:  The Year of Historic Home Renovation!  Sigh...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKnow anything about Historic Homes and Hoods?  Please share in the comment section below!\r\n\r\n</div>','Day 161:  Historic Home Tour ','','inherit','open','open','','4381-revision-20','','','2011-03-08 21:07:51','2011-03-09 04:07:51','',4381,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/08/4381-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0);
