(6858,1,'2011-07-26 21:34:26','2011-07-27 04:34:26','<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6807\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230044-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />For a few years now, I\'ve been intrigued by the thought of scaling a wall at a Rock Gym.  Since this 365 project involves me Carpe Diem-ing, I thought, \"Why not now?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWell, you know what they say?  \"It\'s all fun and games until someone gets hurt?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the<strong><a href=\"http://www.phoenixrockgym.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> Phoenix Rock Gym</a></strong>, they say, \"It\'s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.  Or dies.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd they\'re not kidding!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you may have figured out through this blog, I\'m sort of a positive thinker, and honestly, it never crossed my mind that I could get hurt or DIE at the indoor rock gym until I signed this waiver.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6805\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then saw this sign from across the crowded gym.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230042.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6806\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230042-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUmmmm...I signed up for a blogilicious activity. Not death!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHOLY CRAP!!!!!  WHAT DID I JUST GET MYSELF INTO????\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou know the drill.  Once you\'re there, you better suck it up, Buttercup.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere I am at the Rock Gym with Sarah aka Pilates Teacher Extraordinaire aka Ms. Fitness America who has previously scaled Real Rocks!  What I am I going to do?  Shamefully exit the gym like a little wussy girl???  It\'s time to walk the talk, Late Bloomer!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6816\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Breathe...\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6816\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter watching a safety video, a perky young thang strapped Sarah and me up in harnesses while peppering us with questions about the video.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI blurted, \"I am a kinesthetic learner, so I\'m going to need some serious individualized instruction here.  I learn by doing.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerky Young Thang must be an Education major because she knew <em>exactly</em> what I was talking about.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe reassured me that Lynn would show Sarah and me the ropes.  Literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhew again!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLynn (a boy Lynn, not a girl Lynn) was extraordinarily patient with two chatty women who needed to document this rock wall adventure for blogilistic purposes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230026.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6817\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230028.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6818\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\">Foreshadowing (insert eerie music of your choice here):</span></strong>  The rope does not go pictured left, it goes pictured right.  Pay attention, girls!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLynn, The Master of Calm, instructed us to first climb halfway up the wall.  The second time, we\'d go for the gusto to the top.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI volunteered Sarah to go first.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDon\'t judge me!  She\'d done this before, and I needed to watch her to learn!  The whole I Do, We Do, You Do, Gradual Release of Responsibility thing!  Perky Young Thang who\'s more than likely an Education major knew <em>exactly</em> what I was talkin\' about!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah aka Pilates Teacher Extraordinaire aka Ms. Fitness America crawled up that wall like it was nobody\'s business.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was PUMPED to follow in her footsteps!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>Oops!  Just kidding!  I mean, I was PANICKED while following in her footsteps.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI shouted down, \"Am I halfway there?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMaster of Calm begged to differ. \"Nope.  You\'ve got a little ways to go.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrap.  Crap.  Crap.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI inched up a few more steps and announced, \"I\'m finished!!!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMaster of Calm said (calmly), \"O.k.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah hoisted me down.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>I fessed up immediately.  I looked Master of Calm straight in the eye.  \"I was scared sh*^less!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMaster of Calm offered, \"That\'s o.k.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSarah chimed in with something of a cheerleader-ish, \"You can do it!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI tried again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the name of Late Bloomers everywhere!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the name of Living Curiously!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the name of What-the-Hell-Will-I-Write-About-If-I-Don\'t-Haul-My-Cookies-to-the-Top-of-That-Freakin\'-Wall?!?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6819\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"When you are a Rock Wall Climbing Blogger, you have no choice but to plaster your cookies on the Internet for all God&#39;s children to see. Does this wall make my butt look big?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230030.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6819 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI did it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the name of Late Bloomers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the name of Living Curiously!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the name of Entertaining Writing Material!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd just when Sarah and I thought that the writing material had been exhausted...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6822\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Whoa.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230035.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6822\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7230035-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile I was walking over to our stuff to grab a sip of water, Sarah disappeared.  I found her around the corner of the gym checking out the various \"walls\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Let\'s try the walls over here!\" Sarah beamed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI agreed.  \"It\'s far less scary over here!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore we knew it, Mr. Muscles 1 and Mr. Muscles 2 came over unsolicited to offer their services.  (Master of Calm had sent us on our merry way after the first climb.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6837\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"223\" caption=\"Mr. Muscles 1 &amp; 2 are not aliens in real life. That&#39;s a side effect of Sarah&#39;s iPhone. You mean to tell me that Crackberries take better photos?!?!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Unnamed.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6837\" title=\"Unnamed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Unnamed-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven with extra tutoring, Sarah and I nearly made a fatal mistake.  (Don\'t worry, Mom.  It would\'ve been Sarah that would have died.  I would have lived with the guilt for the remainder of my life, but I would have walked away without a scratch.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. Muscles 1 &amp; Mr. Muscles 2 took a break from chatting us up to climb.  Sarah wanted to go next, and while we geared up, she gushed on about her date the night before with a man who was previously fodder on this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  You heard it first right here, Ladies and 3 Token Gents.  The first Diary of a Late Bloomer Love Connection!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen...from the mist (I\'m not kidding!  That gym is h-u-m-i-d!)...a Rock Gym Guardian Angel appeared.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800080;\"><strong>He thundered, \"DID YOU DOUBLE CHECK YOUR PARTNER?\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Oh, yes!  Look!\"  Sarah and I bobbed our heads.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRock Gym Guardian Angel grabbed Sarah\'s billet thingie that looked like \"pictured left\" above, and BOOM!  Sarah and I realized that she would have gone CRASH!  BOOM!  SPLAT!  had it not been for our Rock Gym Guardian Angel.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLuckily, and I do mean <em>luck</em>ily, Sarah lived to see another day, another date, and another kiss.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6838\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"223\" caption=\"Apple, seriously. You should be ashamed.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Unnamed1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6838\" title=\"Unnamed\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Unnamed1-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI conquered my fear and lived to write another blog post.  I realized through Sarah\'s near death experience that I need kissing badly.  I want be kissed often, and by somebody who knows how.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever climbed a Rock Gym Wall?  A Real Rock?  Would you rather scale a freakin\' wall or have someone kiss you like there\'s no tomorrow?  Please share in the comments section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 300:  Climb Every Mountain.  (Or Every Rock Gym Wall If It\'s 112 Degrees Outside.)','','inherit','open','open','','6799-revision-39','','','2011-07-26 21:34:26','2011-07-27 04:34:26','',6799,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/26/6799-revision-39/',0,'revision','',0),(6861,1,'2011-07-27 16:11:31','2011-07-27 23:11:31','','Day 301:  Flying Wish Paper Disasters and Successes','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-2','','','2011-07-27 16:11:31','2011-07-27 23:11:31','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6862,1,'2011-07-27 19:12:26','2011-07-28 02:12:26','I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, Powell\'s Books in Portland.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five instead of one???\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s superfreaky!  Yow!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-3','','','2011-07-27 19:12:26','2011-07-28 02:12:26','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6863,1,'2011-07-27 19:14:03','2011-07-28 02:14:03','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-487','','','2011-07-27 19:14:03','2011-07-28 02:14:03','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6864,1,'2011-07-27 19:16:05','2011-07-28 02:16:05','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-488','','','2011-07-27 19:16:05','2011-07-28 02:16:05','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6865,1,'2011-07-27 19:16:52','2011-07-28 02:16:52','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-489','','','2011-07-27 19:16:52','2011-07-28 02:16:52','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6870,1,'2011-07-27 20:37:41','2011-07-28 03:37:41','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five videos instead of one???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span>I would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s super-freaky!  Yow!\"</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-autosave','','','2011-07-27 20:37:41','2011-07-28 03:37:41','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(6866,1,'2011-07-27 20:31:46','2011-07-28 03:31:46','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five instead of one???\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s superfreaky!  Yow!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-4','','','2011-07-27 20:31:46','2011-07-28 03:31:46','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(6867,1,'2011-07-27 20:31:51','2011-07-28 03:31:51','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five instead of one???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s superfreaky!  Yow!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-5','','','2011-07-27 20:31:51','2011-07-28 03:31:51','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(6869,1,'2011-07-27 20:33:41','2011-07-28 03:33:41','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five videos instead of one???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s superfreaky!  Yow!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-7','','','2011-07-27 20:33:41','2011-07-28 03:33:41','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(6868,1,'2011-07-27 20:32:42','2011-07-28 03:32:42','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five instead of one???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s superfreaky!  Yow!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-6','','','2011-07-27 20:32:42','2011-07-28 03:32:42','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(6871,1,'2011-07-27 20:35:22','2011-07-28 03:35:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five videos instead of one???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span>I would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s super-freaky!  Yow!\"</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-8','','','2011-07-27 20:35:22','2011-07-28 03:35:22','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(6872,1,'2011-07-27 20:37:24','2011-07-28 03:37:24','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five videos instead of one???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span>I would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s super-freaky!  Yow!\"</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-9','','','2011-07-27 20:37:24','2011-07-28 03:37:24','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(6873,1,'2011-07-27 20:37:35','2011-07-28 03:37:35','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6863\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I\'m a sucker for all things whimsical.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTherefore, I couldn\'t walk away without purchasing Flying Wish Paper during my recent trip to my New Favorite Store on Earth, <strong><a href=\"http://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/\" target=\"_blank\">Powell\'s City of Books in Portland</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was so taken with the Flying Wish Paper, that I purchased two.  The other one is currently in my \"gift stash\" awaiting the perfect recipient for a birthday or other holiday.  Perhaps it may be you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI will allow the videos to speak for themselves.  There are 5 videos.  (They are short, I promise).  Use your powers of deduction to answer the question, \"Why in heaven\'s name are there five videos instead of one???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span>I would like to preface these gems by saying that I am horrified by my sound effects.  If I were a random viewer on YouTube, I would wonder, \"Who is this Late Bloomer chick, anyway?  She\'s super-freaky!  Yow!\"</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am casting my pride aside in the name of \"radical transparency\" blogging.  (I just came across that phrase a few weeks ago, and I\'m throwing it around everywhere.  It makes me sound really cool, doesn\'t it?  And I need to sound really cool after those sound effects.  Trust me on this one.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6864\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250035-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6865\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250036-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.flyingwishpaper.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.FlyingWishPaper.com </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWuxGMBWOUk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/i76c8iA24i8\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/aGEBZ1A0ZfE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/oa8TKyws1OE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/JqIsYi2XXwI\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 301:  My Wishes Went Up In Smoke','','inherit','open','open','','6859-revision-10','','','2011-07-27 20:37:35','2011-07-28 03:37:35','',6859,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/27/6859-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(6874,1,'2011-07-29 01:11:50','2011-07-29 08:11:50','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe excuses started rolling in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince sipping tapioca balls through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\r\n\r\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\r\n\r\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','publish','open','open','','day-302-have-you-ever-tried-boba','','','2011-07-28 21:06:09','2011-07-29 04:06:09','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6874',0,'post','',3),(6875,1,'2011-07-28 18:51:24','2011-07-29 01:51:24','I sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe excuses started rolling in.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt is on some newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMr. New Male Team Member aka Shawn apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and <strong>JftB</strong> (a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn case you\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision','','','2011-07-28 18:51:24','2011-07-29 01:51:24','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6876,1,'2011-07-28 18:56:17','2011-07-29 01:56:17','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Too many choices.  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Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe excuses started rolling in.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt is on some newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMr. New Male Team Member aka Shawn apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and <strong>JftB</strong> (a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSince sipping tapioca through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision-2','','','2011-07-28 19:15:24','2011-07-29 02:15:24','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6881,1,'2011-07-28 20:56:48','2011-07-29 03:56:48','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe excuses started rolling in.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSince sipping tapioca through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\n\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\n\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\n\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.  Mr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\n\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision-3','','','2011-07-28 20:56:48','2011-07-29 03:56:48','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6882,1,'2011-07-28 20:56:56','2011-07-29 03:56:56','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe excuses started rolling in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince sipping tapioca through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\r\n\r\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\r\n\r\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.  Mr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision-4','','','2011-07-28 20:56:56','2011-07-29 03:56:56','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7067,1,'2011-08-09 01:11:08','2011-08-09 08:11:08','<a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458339/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7091\" title=\"MV5BMTYzOTc2NzU3N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNjY3MDE3NQ@@._V1._SY317_\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/MV5BMTYzOTc2NzU3N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNjY3MDE3NQ@@._V1._SY317_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"317\" /></a>I rarely go to the movies any more.  Hollyweird churns out a whole lotta mediocrity these days, and I have better, bloggier things to do with my time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut I am a sucker for Superhero movies.  My love for the genre began when I was a wee lass of 4 or 5 who was extremely girlie yet watched<strong><em> <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/\" target=\"_blank\">Batman</a></em></strong> everyday on TV.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few years later, I became enchanted with <strong><em><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077031/\" target=\"_blank\">The Incredible Hulk</a></em></strong>.  I would cry every week as a lonely, heartbroken Bill Bixby walked into the sunset once again.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen Eric Bana took on the big screen role of <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286716/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hulk</strong> </a>in 2003, I nearly died and went to heaven.  If you\'ve been following this blog for awhile, you may recall a very special evening where Corinniecakes and I shared a <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>When Harry Met Sally</em> \"moment\" </a></strong>over Eric Bana.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFast forward to Day 314 when I joined friends out for a 3D showing of <a href=\"http://captainamerica.marvel.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Captain America</em></strong>.</a>  It had been YEARS since I saw a movie in 3D.  I think it may have been when I was a teenager and saw <em><strong><a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083972/\" target=\"_blank\">Friday the 13th III in 3D.</a></strong>  </em>Tonight, my inner teenager performed cartwheels over the 3D novelty.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlthough...3D is seemingly not much of a novelty at the moment.  Preview after preview after preview announced upcoming movies ALL in 3D!  Hollyweird must be freaking out right now with the rise of Netflix et al.  The 3D Mania is obviously an attempt to lure moviegoers off their couches and into theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNevertheless, I was positively giddy over my 3D novelty night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8060018.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7112 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8060018-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe lights dimmed, the surround sound speakers boomed, and...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was transported to what quickly turned into my favorite Superhero movie of my adult life.  I can\'t remember the last time I had this much fun at the movies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI LOVED <em>Captain America</em>!  I\'m still giddy about the whole experience as I write this post two days later!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'m not going to dissect all of the reasons behind my infatuation because I am not a movie critic.  All I need to do as a fellow moviegoer is relay to you that I thought that the script was well-written, the effects were amazing, the score was noteworthy, and the actor who played Captain America is HOT!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>HOLY BICEPS, PECS, SHOULDERS AND OVERALL HUNKINESS, BATMAN!!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am here to tell you, dear readers, that I would turn the \"C Word\" for Captain America.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: large;\"><strong>You heard me!  I would turn Cougar for Captain America!!!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is big for me, as most of you know how I ABHOR that word.  I even ranted about my loathing in a post entitled <strong><a href=\"http://latebloomerdiary.blogspot.com/2009/09/cougar-mania-makes-me-want-to-yak_20.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cougar Mania Makes Me Want to Yak</a></strong> in an ancient blog of mine.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what REALLY makes me want to yak.  I Googled the actor who plays Captain America.  He\'s 12 years younger than me.  In our society, my lusting after him makes me a cougar.  But a 41 year-old man who dates a 29 year-old woman?  That\'s perfectly acceptable.  No demeaning nicknames for him!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRiiiggghhht.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDon\'t get me started on ageist double standards.  It makes me cranky.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet\'s focus on more pleasant matters, shall we?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-hero-muscles-pictures,0,1458472.photogallery\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7087\" title=\"61881722\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/61881722-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\r\n\r\nPhoto credit:  Jay Maidment / Marvel Studios\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLadies?  Thoughts?  Comments?\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n</strong>','Day 314:  I\'d Turn the \"C Word\" for Captain America','','publish','open','open','','day-314-id-turn-the-c-word-for-captain-america','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/27/day-60-3-yes-3-when-harry-met-sally-moments-during-1-dinner/','2011-08-09 06:45:58','2011-08-09 13:45:58','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7067',0,'post','',9),(6884,1,'2011-07-28 20:57:04','2011-07-29 03:57:04','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe excuses started rolling in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince sipping tapioca through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\r\n\r\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\r\n\r\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.  Mr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision-5','','','2011-07-28 20:57:04','2011-07-29 03:57:04','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(6885,1,'2011-07-28 21:00:31','2011-07-29 04:00:31','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe excuses started rolling in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince sipping tapioca balls through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\r\n\r\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\r\n\r\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.  Mr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision-6','','','2011-07-28 21:00:31','2011-07-29 04:00:31','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(6886,1,'2011-07-28 21:00:37','2011-07-29 04:00:37','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe excuses started rolling in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince sipping tapioca balls through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\r\n\r\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\r\n\r\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.  Mr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision-7','','','2011-07-28 21:00:37','2011-07-29 04:00:37','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(6887,1,'2011-07-28 21:06:29','2011-07-29 04:06:29','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe excuses started rolling in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince sipping tapioca balls through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\r\n\r\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\r\n\r\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-autosave','','','2011-07-28 21:06:29','2011-07-29 04:06:29','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(6888,1,'2011-07-28 21:02:33','2011-07-29 04:02:33','[caption id=\"attachment_6876\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Too many choices. Will have to go back!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6876\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250027-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI sent out an invite to my work team for a noon \"Boba Adventure\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe general consensus was, \"Huh?  What\'s that?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"You don\'t need to know.  Just come with us,\" was my reply.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe excuses started rolling in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle gave me an \"I-know-you-too-well-and-I\'m-worried\" look.  Megan claimed that she actually had work to do.  Mr. Original Male Team Member ran for the hills with nary an explanation.  Britt reminded us of her newfangled food kick where she\'s only eating spinach and peppers.  (I\'m not exaggerating.  O.k., o.k., I\'m exaggerating.  She can also eat basil.)  Heather was out sick.  (The only legit excuse, in my humble opinion.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member apologized profusely for declining, but gave me $5 so that I could bring him something upon our return.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat left me (who knew of Boba but never tried it) and<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/26/day-210-butterflies-bunny-man-and-impromptu-photography-class/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>JftB</strong> </a>(a Boba aficionado) as the only \"takers\".  Upon exiting the building, we recruited two tagalongs who aren\'t officially team members, but we\'re all one big happy family at Noble Publishing Superpower.  That\'s how we roll.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn case you are like my teammates and haven\'t previously heard of <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea\" target=\"_blank\">Boba Tea aka Bubble Tea</a>, </strong>it is a beverage that originated in Taiwan in the 80s.  The \"Boba\" are small chewy balls made of tapioca.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince sipping tapioca balls through a straw classifies as \"curious\", I thought it was a perfect fit for this blog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I am ADD with too many choices. This menu was more my style.\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6877\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6878\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250023-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6879\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250026-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />\r\n\r\nLeft:  Adopted Teammate\'s Taro with Boba\r\n\r\nRight:  My Avocado Snow with Boba\r\n\r\nVerdict for both:  Delish!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI flip for avocados (<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/03/11/day-164-i-turned-into-an-alien/\" target=\"_blank\">as you may recall</a></strong>), so I was interested in trying an avocado shake.  It sounded just weird enough to be blog-worthy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI duplicated my order for Mr. New Male Team Member.  You can imagine the confusion upon the delivery of the avocado shake back at the office.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Michelle shot us an \"I\'m-so-glad-I-didn\'t-go-with-you\" look, while Britt yapped on about the unhealthiness of the shake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. New Male Team Member smiled.  He\'s a very happy-go-lucky and open-minded kinda guy.  Thank goodness.  Otherwise, he could have reported me to HR for team hazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"What is that?\" inquired Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"An avocado shake,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMr. NMTM pressed further.  \"What\'s that at the bottom?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Caviar!\"  (I couldn\'t help myself.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Did you bring me some champagne to go along with this?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe then sucked up his caviar/Boba like a champ.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  That\'s how we roll.  Welcome to our work family, Mr. NMTM.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 302:  Have You Ever Tried Boba?','','inherit','open','open','','6874-revision-8','','','2011-07-28 21:02:33','2011-07-29 04:02:33','',6874,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6874-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(6889,1,'2011-07-30 15:13:21','2011-07-30 22:13:21','[caption id=\"attachment_6899\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Little Michelle taking one for the team.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6899\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nEveryone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  Ugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\r\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\r\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\r\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6898\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em> Cover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I prefer anyway -- minty with a hint of sweet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI figured since I already had green tea bags on hand, I would use them.  Whimsical bonus:  Inspirational quotes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6900\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6901\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I transferred the spritzer potion to my spray bottle, I noticed that dark color.  I wondered if it would stain.  Tea does stain, people.  You know that, right?  But since I already invested too much time and a few bucks into this blog activity, I shoved my doubts back to the part of my brain where denial resides.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFast forward to another day in the office where I encourage my teammates to join me in yet another hair-brained blog adventure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first thing out of Megan\'s mouth was, \"Is that going to stain?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI mumbled, \"Ummm...Dunno.  I\'ll just spray it on your arms and legs.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr in your face if you\'re crazy enough to agree to that.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6902\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Hazing of New Male Team Member. He volunteered. So it&#39;s technically not an HR issue.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6902\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEveryone humored me by repeating the Mantras of the Tea Bags as I sprayed away.  How wacky-funny is that?!?!  It was something out of a Christopher Guest film.  Wow, I love my team.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6903\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend that you try this at home, my friends.  Megan was right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6904\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I was able to rid most of it with Shout. I hope that a 2nd round will do the trick. Hmph.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6904\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','publish','open','open','','day-303-spray-your-friends-with-this-its-fun','','','2011-07-30 15:13:21','2011-07-30 22:13:21','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6889',0,'post','',2),(6890,1,'2011-07-28 21:11:35','2011-07-29 04:11:35','','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision','','','2011-07-28 21:11:35','2011-07-29 04:11:35','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6889-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6891,1,'2011-07-28 21:16:45','2011-07-29 04:16:45','Everyone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  It\'s true.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-2','','','2011-07-28 21:16:45','2011-07-29 04:16:45','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6889-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6892,1,'2011-07-28 21:22:44','2011-07-29 04:22:44','Everyone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  It\'s true.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.\nCover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\n\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-3','','','2011-07-28 21:22:44','2011-07-29 04:22:44','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6889-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6893,1,'2011-07-28 21:26:44','2011-07-29 04:26:44','Everyone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  It\'s true.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.\nCover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\n\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I like better anyway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-4','','','2011-07-28 21:26:44','2011-07-29 04:26:44','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6889-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(6898,1,'2011-07-30 14:45:14','2011-07-30 21:45:14','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-494','','','2011-07-30 14:45:14','2011-07-30 21:45:14','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6894,1,'2011-07-28 21:27:44','2011-07-29 04:27:44','Everyone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  It\'s true.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.\nCover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\n\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I like better anyway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI prefer spearmint.  Reminds me of mojitos.  forget cosmos -- sex and the city.  My sig drink is mojito.  don\'t have to skinny it up!  mint, soda, light rum, splash of agave!  It\'s naturally skinny!  And with the fresh herbs, It\'s practically a health tonic.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nyogi quotes.  Inspiration wiht your spritzer.  read the quotes as you spritz.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecause of the yogi tea\'s antioxidant props, people looked younger before my eyes.  Before and after shots.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-5','','','2011-07-28 21:27:44','2011-07-29 04:27:44','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6889-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(6895,1,'2011-07-28 21:27:53','2011-07-29 04:27:53','Everyone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  It\'s true.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\r\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\r\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\r\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.\r\nCover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I like better anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI prefer spearmint.  Reminds me of mojitos.  forget cosmos -- sex and the city.  My sig drink is mojito.  don\'t have to skinny it up!  mint, soda, light rum, splash of agave!  It\'s naturally skinny!  And with the fresh herbs, It\'s practically a health tonic.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nyogi quotes.  Inspiration wiht your spritzer.  read the quotes as you spritz.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause of the yogi tea\'s antioxidant props, people looked younger before my eyes.  Before and after shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This Summer.  It\'s Fun! 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Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I like better anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI prefer spearmint.  Reminds me of mojitos.  forget cosmos -- sex and the city.  My sig drink is mojito.  don\'t have to skinny it up!  mint, soda, light rum, splash of agave!  It\'s naturally skinny!  And with the fresh herbs, It\'s practically a health tonic.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nyogi quotes.  Inspiration wiht your spritzer.  read the quotes as you spritz.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause of the yogi tea\'s antioxidant props, people looked younger before my eyes.  Before and after shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This Summer.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-7','','','2011-07-28 21:27:59','2011-07-29 04:27:59','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/28/6889-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(6897,1,'2011-07-28 21:28:35','2011-07-29 04:28:35','Everyone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  It\'s true.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\r\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\r\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\r\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.\r\nCover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I like better anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI prefer spearmint.  Reminds me of mojitos.  forget cosmos -- sex and the city.  My sig drink is mojito.  don\'t have to skinny it up!  mint, soda, light rum, splash of agave!  It\'s naturally skinny!  And with the fresh herbs, It\'s practically a health tonic.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nyogi quotes.  Inspiration wiht your spritzer.  read the quotes as you spritz.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause of the yogi tea\'s antioxidant props, people looked younger before my eyes.  Before and after shots.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! 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He volunteered.  So it\'s technically not an HR issue.','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-498','','','2011-07-30 14:57:10','2011-07-30 21:57:10','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6903,1,'2011-07-30 15:02:08','2011-07-30 22:02:08','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-499','','','2011-07-30 15:02:08','2011-07-30 22:02:08','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6904,1,'2011-07-30 15:07:26','2011-07-30 22:07:26','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','I was able to rid most of it with Shout.  I hope that a 2nd round will do the trick.  Hmph.','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-500','','','2011-07-30 15:07:26','2011-07-30 22:07:26','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6905,1,'2011-07-30 15:08:43','2011-07-30 22:08:43','[caption id=\"attachment_6899\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Little Michelle taking one for the team.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6899\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nEveryone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  Ugh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6898\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em> Cover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\n\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I prefer anyway -- minty with a hint of sweet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI figured since I already had green tea bags on hand, I would use them.  Whimsical bonus:  Inspirational quotes!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6900\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6901\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I transferred the spritzer potion to my spray bottle, I noticed that dark color.  I wondered if it would stain.  Tea does stain, people.  You know that, right?  But since I already invested too much time and a few bucks into this blog activity, I shoved my doubts back to the part of my brain where denial resides.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFast forward to another day in the office where I encourage my teammates to join me in yet another hair-brained blog adventure.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe first thing out of Megan\'s mouth was, \"Is that going to stain?\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI mumbled, \"Ummm...Dunno.  I\'ll just spray it on your arms and legs.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOr in your face if you\'re crazy enough to agree to that.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6902\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Hazing of New Male Team Member. He volunteered. So it&#39;s technically not an HR issue.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6902\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nEveryone humored me by repeating the Mantras of the Tea Bags as I sprayed away.  How wacky-funny is that?!?!  It was something out of a Christopher Guest film.  Wow, I love my team.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6903\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend that you try this at home, my friends.  Megan was right.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6904\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I was able to rid most of it with Shout. I hope that a 2nd round will do the trick. Hmph.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6904\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-9','','','2011-07-30 15:08:43','2011-07-30 22:08:43','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6889-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(6906,1,'2011-07-30 15:09:47','2011-07-30 22:09:47','[caption id=\"attachment_6899\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Little Michelle taking one for the team.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6899\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nEveryone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  Ugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\r\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\r\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\r\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6898\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em> Cover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I prefer anyway -- minty with a hint of sweet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI figured since I already had green tea bags on hand, I would use them.  Whimsical bonus:  Inspirational quotes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6900\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6901\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I transferred the spritzer potion to my spray bottle, I noticed that dark color.  I wondered if it would stain.  Tea does stain, people.  You know that, right?  But since I already invested too much time and a few bucks into this blog activity, I shoved my doubts back to the part of my brain where denial resides.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFast forward to another day in the office where I encourage my teammates to join me in yet another hair-brained blog adventure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first thing out of Megan\'s mouth was, \"Is that going to stain?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI mumbled, \"Ummm...Dunno.  I\'ll just spray it on your arms and legs.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr in your face if you\'re crazy enough to agree to that.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6902\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Hazing of New Male Team Member. He volunteered. So it&#39;s technically not an HR issue.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6902\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEveryone humored me by repeating the Mantras of the Tea Bags as I sprayed away.  How wacky-funny is that?!?!  It was something out of a Christopher Guest film.  Wow, I love my team.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6903\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend that you try this at home, my friends.  Megan was right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6904\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I was able to rid most of it with Shout. I hope that a 2nd round will do the trick. Hmph.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6904\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-10','','','2011-07-30 15:09:47','2011-07-30 22:09:47','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6889-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(6907,1,'2011-07-30 15:09:56','2011-07-30 22:09:56','[caption id=\"attachment_6899\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Little Michelle taking one for the team.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6899\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nEveryone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  Ugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\r\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\r\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\r\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6898\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em> Cover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I prefer anyway -- minty with a hint of sweet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI figured since I already had green tea bags on hand, I would use them.  Whimsical bonus:  Inspirational quotes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6900\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6901\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I transferred the spritzer potion to my spray bottle, I noticed that dark color.  I wondered if it would stain.  Tea does stain, people.  You know that, right?  But since I already invested too much time and a few bucks into this blog activity, I shoved my doubts back to the part of my brain where denial resides.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFast forward to another day in the office where I encourage my teammates to join me in yet another hair-brained blog adventure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first thing out of Megan\'s mouth was, \"Is that going to stain?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI mumbled, \"Ummm...Dunno.  I\'ll just spray it on your arms and legs.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr in your face if you\'re crazy enough to agree to that.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6902\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Hazing of New Male Team Member. He volunteered. So it&#39;s technically not an HR issue.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6902\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEveryone humored me by repeating the Mantras of the Tea Bags as I sprayed away.  How wacky-funny is that?!?!  It was something out of a Christopher Guest film.  Wow, I love my team.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6903\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend that you try this at home, my friends.  Megan was right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6904\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I was able to rid most of it with Shout. I hope that a 2nd round will do the trick. Hmph.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6904\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-11','','','2011-07-30 15:09:56','2011-07-30 22:09:56','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6889-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(6908,1,'2011-07-30 15:12:02','2011-07-30 22:12:02','[caption id=\"attachment_6899\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Little Michelle taking one for the team.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6899\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nEveryone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  Ugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\r\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\r\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\r\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6898\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em> Cover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I prefer anyway -- minty with a hint of sweet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI figured since I already had green tea bags on hand, I would use them.  Whimsical bonus:  Inspirational quotes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6900\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6901\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I transferred the spritzer potion to my spray bottle, I noticed that dark color.  I wondered if it would stain.  Tea does stain, people.  You know that, right?  But since I already invested too much time and a few bucks into this blog activity, I shoved my doubts back to the part of my brain where denial resides.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFast forward to another day in the office where I encourage my teammates to join me in yet another hair-brained blog adventure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first thing out of Megan\'s mouth was, \"Is that going to stain?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI mumbled, \"Ummm...Dunno.  I\'ll just spray it on your arms and legs.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr in your face if you\'re crazy enough to agree to that.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6902\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Hazing of New Male Team Member. He volunteered. So it&#39;s technically not an HR issue.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6902\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEveryone humored me by repeating the Mantras of the Tea Bags as I sprayed away.  How wacky-funny is that?!?!  It was something out of a Christopher Guest film.  Wow, I love my team.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6903\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend that you try this at home, my friends.  Megan was right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6904\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I was able to rid most of it with Shout. I hope that a 2nd round will do the trick. Hmph.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6904\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-12','','','2011-07-30 15:12:02','2011-07-30 22:12:02','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6889-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(6909,1,'2011-07-30 15:13:07','2011-07-30 22:13:07','[caption id=\"attachment_6899\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Little Michelle taking one for the team.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6899\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260049-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nEveryone around the country complained about the \"heat wave\" this week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  A \"cool front\" in my fairy city is 103 degrees.  Ugh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It\'s 70 and sunny the rest of the year though.  There is a reason why we endure this for a few months.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat better way to cool off this summer than my concocting a refreshing hydrating mist and spraying the heck out of your friends?  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is a recipe that I found over at <a href=\"http://locallilly.com/2011/06/16/hydrating-mists-essentials-summer/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>localLily.com</strong>. </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 tbsp each organic peppermint leaves, lavender buds, &amp; calendula petals</li>\r\n	<li>3 tbsp organic green tea leaves</li>\r\n	<li>4 cups boiling distilled water</li>\r\n	<li>5 drops pure peppermint extract or essential oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<em>Put herbs and tea in a heat-tolerant pitcher or large </em><em>French Press and pour water over them.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6898\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250031-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em> Cover the </em><em>top and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Strain and </em><em>cool, add the glycerin and peppermint then pour</em><em>or funnel into a bottle(s). Makes 32oz.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Shake the spray bottle first then spray (eyes closed).</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn typical \"me\" fashion, I was impatient with the directions and missed that I needed peppermint leaves, lavender buds, AND calendula petals.  I shopped only for peppermint.  I could only find spearmint which I prefer anyway -- minty with a hint of sweet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI figured since I already had green tea bags on hand, I would use them.  Whimsical bonus:  Inspirational quotes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6900\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250045-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6901\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250042-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I transferred the spritzer potion to my spray bottle, I noticed that dark color.  I wondered if it would stain.  Tea does stain, people.  You know that, right?  But since I already invested too much time and a few bucks into this blog activity, I shoved my doubts back to the part of my brain where denial resides.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFast forward to another day in the office where I encourage my teammates to join me in yet another hair-brained blog adventure.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first thing out of Megan\'s mouth was, \"Is that going to stain?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI mumbled, \"Ummm...Dunno.  I\'ll just spray it on your arms and legs.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr in your face if you\'re crazy enough to agree to that.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6902\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"The Hazing of New Male Team Member. He volunteered. So it&#39;s technically not an HR issue.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6902\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEveryone humored me by repeating the Mantras of the Tea Bags as I sprayed away.  How wacky-funny is that?!?!  It was something out of a Christopher Guest film.  Wow, I love my team.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6903\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7250039-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend that you try this at home, my friends.  Megan was right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6904\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I was able to rid most of it with Shout. I hope that a 2nd round will do the trick. Hmph.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6904\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7260053-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 303:  Spray Your Friends With This.  It\'s Fun! ','','inherit','open','open','','6889-revision-13','','','2011-07-30 15:13:07','2011-07-30 22:13:07','',6889,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6889-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(6910,1,'2011-07-31 01:11:10','2011-07-31 08:11:10','[caption id=\"attachment_6912\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Marketing at NPS emailed this photo and asked if I could style my own hair like this. :-o Salvador, HELP!!!!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-6912 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLast week, I shared with you that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I auditioned for the first time in 15 years</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd the role of 50s Housewife in Noble Publishing Superpower commercial goes to...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMe!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t know what I am more excited about:  getting the part or being cast for a role that called for a \"woman in her mid-20s to mid-30s\".  :-))))\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFilming on location at swanky retro hotel this coming Thursday!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued...','Day 304:  And the Role of 50s Housewife Goes To ...','','publish','open','open','','day-304-and-the-role-of-50s-housewife-goes-to','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/','2011-07-30 15:34:33','2011-07-30 22:34:33','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6910',0,'post','',8),(6911,1,'2011-07-30 15:22:49','2011-07-30 22:22:49','','Day 304:  And the part of 50s Housewife Goes To ...','','inherit','open','open','','6910-revision','','','2011-07-30 15:22:49','2011-07-30 22:22:49','',6910,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6910-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6912,1,'2011-07-30 15:31:05','2011-07-30 22:31:05','','image001','Marketing at NPS emailed this photo and asked if I style my own hair like this.  :-o  Salvador, HELP!!!!','inherit','open','open','','image001','','','2011-07-30 15:31:05','2011-07-30 22:31:05','',6910,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6913,1,'2011-07-30 15:32:13','2011-07-30 22:32:13','[caption id=\"attachment_6912\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Marketing at NPS emailed this photo and asked if I style my own hair like this. :-o Salvador, HELP!!!!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-6912\" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nLast week, I shared with you that I auditioned for the first time in 15 years.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd the role of 50s Housewife in Noble Publishing Superpower commercial goes to...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMe!  :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t know what I am more excited about:  getting the part or being cast for a role that called for a \"woman in her mid-20s to mid-30s\".\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFilming on location at swanky retro hotel this coming Thursday!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued...','Day 304:  And the Role of 50s Housewife Goes To ...','','inherit','open','open','','6910-revision-2','','','2011-07-30 15:32:13','2011-07-30 22:32:13','',6910,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6910-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6914,1,'2011-07-30 15:32:48','2011-07-30 22:32:48','[caption id=\"attachment_6912\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Marketing at NPS emailed this photo and asked if I could style my own hair like this. :-o Salvador, HELP!!!!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-6912 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLast week, I shared with you that I auditioned for the first time in 15 years.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd the role of 50s Housewife in Noble Publishing Superpower commercial goes to...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMe!  :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t know what I am more excited about:  getting the part or being cast for a role that called for a \"woman in her mid-20s to mid-30s\".  :-))))\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFilming on location at swanky retro hotel this coming Thursday!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued...','Day 304:  And the Role of 50s Housewife Goes To ...','','inherit','open','open','','6910-revision-3','','','2011-07-30 15:32:48','2011-07-30 22:32:48','',6910,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6910-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6915,1,'2011-07-30 15:34:16','2011-07-30 22:34:16','[caption id=\"attachment_6912\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Marketing at NPS emailed this photo and asked if I could style my own hair like this. :-o Salvador, HELP!!!!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-6912 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nLast week, I shared with you that I auditioned for the first time in 15 years.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd the role of 50s Housewife in Noble Publishing Superpower commercial goes to...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMe! 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 :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t know what I am more excited about:  getting the part or being cast for a role that called for a \"woman in her mid-20s to mid-30s\".  :-))))\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFilming on location at swanky retro hotel this coming Thursday!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued...','Day 304:  And the Role of 50s Housewife Goes To ...','','inherit','open','open','','6910-revision-4','','','2011-07-30 15:33:12','2011-07-30 22:33:12','',6910,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/30/6910-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(6918,1,'2011-07-31 12:40:06','2011-07-31 19:40:06','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"  I often talk to myself.  Bella, thinking that I\'m talking to her, always trots excitedly on over expecting either a treat or another session of Fetch.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArtist:  Sara Watkins.  Song:  Mystify Me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere\'s why I love Pu','Day 305:  Mystified.','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision','','','2011-07-31 12:40:06','2011-07-31 19:40:06','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6919,1,'2011-07-31 12:47:06','2011-07-31 19:47:06','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArtist:  Sara Watkins.  Song:  Mystify Me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-2','','','2011-07-31 12:47:06','2011-07-31 19:47:06','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6920,1,'2011-07-31 12:49:06','2011-07-31 19:49:06','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArtist:  Sara Watkins.  Song:  Mystify Me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" type=\"text/html\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&starttime=00:00:00&endtime=00:36:47\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowFullScreen></iframe>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-3','','','2011-07-31 12:49:06','2011-07-31 19:49:06','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6921,1,'2011-07-31 12:49:09','2011-07-31 19:49:09','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  Sara Watkins.  Song:  Mystify Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" type=\"text/html\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&starttime=00:00:00&endtime=00:36:47\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowFullScreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-4','','','2011-07-31 12:49:09','2011-07-31 19:49:09','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(6922,1,'2011-07-31 12:53:57','2011-07-31 19:53:57','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-5','','','2011-07-31 12:53:57','2011-07-31 19:53:57','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(6923,1,'2011-07-31 12:55:28','2011-07-31 19:55:28','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-6','','','2011-07-31 12:55:28','2011-07-31 19:55:28','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(6924,1,'2011-07-31 12:55:49','2011-07-31 19:55:49','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-7','','','2011-07-31 12:55:49','2011-07-31 19:55:49','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(6925,1,'2011-07-31 12:58:20','2011-07-31 19:58:20','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and discover the songs identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-8','','','2011-07-31 12:58:20','2011-07-31 19:58:20','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(6926,1,'2011-07-31 13:07:49','2011-07-31 20:07:49','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAre you in love, too?\n\n\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-autosave','','','2011-07-31 13:07:49','2011-07-31 20:07:49','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(6927,1,'2011-07-31 12:59:13','2011-07-31 19:59:13','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nListen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my Speakers of Stamina.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-9','','','2011-07-31 12:59:13','2011-07-31 19:59:13','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(6928,1,'2011-07-31 13:04:10','2011-07-31 20:04:10','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-10','','','2011-07-31 13:04:10','2011-07-31 20:04:10','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(6929,1,'2011-07-31 13:04:21','2011-07-31 20:04:21','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-11','','','2011-07-31 13:04:21','2011-07-31 20:04:21','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(6930,1,'2011-07-31 13:05:33','2011-07-31 20:05:33','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-12','','','2011-07-31 13:05:33','2011-07-31 20:05:33','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(6931,1,'2011-07-31 13:07:12','2011-07-31 20:07:12','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: large; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-13','','','2011-07-31 13:07:12','2011-07-31 20:07:12','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(6932,1,'2011-07-31 13:08:24','2011-07-31 20:08:24','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-14','','','2011-07-31 13:08:24','2011-07-31 20:08:24','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(6933,1,'2011-07-31 13:09:15','2011-07-31 20:09:15','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-15','','','2011-07-31 13:09:15','2011-07-31 20:09:15','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(6934,1,'2011-07-31 13:09:43','2011-07-31 20:09:43','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you in love, too?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-16','','','2011-07-31 13:09:43','2011-07-31 20:09:43','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(6935,1,'2011-07-31 13:10:33','2011-07-31 20:10:33','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDid you fall in love, too?','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-17','','','2011-07-31 13:10:33','2011-07-31 20:10:33','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(6937,1,'2011-07-31 13:12:33','2011-07-31 20:12:33','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" type=\"text/html\" \r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nDid you fall in love, too?','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-19','','','2011-07-31 13:12:33','2011-07-31 20:12:33','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(6936,1,'2011-07-31 13:11:15','2011-07-31 20:11:15','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&amp;starttime=00:00:00&amp;endtime=00:36:47\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nDid you fall in love, too?','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-18','','','2011-07-31 13:11:15','2011-07-31 20:11:15','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(6938,1,'2011-07-31 13:13:55','2011-07-31 20:13:55','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUse your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" type=\"text/html\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&starttime=00:00:00&endtime=00:36:47\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowFullScreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nDid you fall in love, too?','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-20','','','2011-07-31 13:13:55','2011-07-31 20:13:55','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(6939,1,'2011-07-31 13:14:36','2011-07-31 20:14:36','A few weeks ago, I was driving somewhere on a Saturday night.  I was flipping through radio stations and halted at 91.5.  (Public radio for readers outside of my fair city.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song in the car, I call home and leave it on my voice mail (Yes, I still have a home phone.  Snicker away at me if you must.) so that I can Google the lyrics and uncover the song\'s identity at another time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have that dandy iPhone app that names that tune for you, I have a Crackberry.  IN ADDITION!  I suspect that even YOU would not be able to reveal the songs identity.  Here\'s why:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt took me a few weeks to check my home voice mail.  I\'ve been kind of busy, if you haven\'t figured that out through this blog.  :-)  On Day 305, I saw a number on my caller ID that could be an important message, so I checked my home voice messages.  All 15 of them.  On July 3rd, there was a musical message from my cell phone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: x-large;\"><strong>\"That\'s the song that I fell in love with at first listen!!!!\"</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI often talk to myself.  Don\'t be alarmed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI immediately and furiously Googled away.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nArtist:  <a href=\"http://www.sarawatkins.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sara Watkins.</strong> </a> Song:  Mystifies Me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWriter:  Ron Wood.  Whoa.  Who woulda thunk?  It all made sense when I watched the <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCzmw9tpDCM\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ronnie Wood/Rod Stewart video</strong> </a>on YouTube.  My memory was hazy, but I remembered now.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI searched to purchase the song everywhere.  No luck.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I found it through Public Radio.  One of the many reason why I ♥ Public Radio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI would now like to share this experience with you.  Consider my method for optimal listening pleasure:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen to this at night.  In complete darkness.  With high quality speakers.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I fall in love at first listen with a song, I listen to it over and over and over while reclining on my fainting couch in the dark with my <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/11/09/day-42-to-rock-my-world-you-need-stamina-baby/\" target=\"_blank\">Speakers of Stamina</a></strong>.  I absorb the song into every fiber of my being.  Granted, I am admittedly the most hopeful of romantics, so if my method sounds to woo-woo for you, go ahead and find your own listening comfort zone.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPress play and then use your mouse to forward to 25:15 in.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe title=\"phc_2011_07_02_phc_20110702_64s_player\" type=\"text/html\" width=\"319\" height=\"83\" src=\"http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=phc/2011/07/02/phc_20110702_64&starttime=00:00:00&endtime=00:36:47\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowFullScreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nDid you fall in love, too?','Day 305:  I Fell in Love at First Listen','','inherit','open','open','','6917-revision-21','','','2011-07-31 13:14:36','2011-07-31 20:14:36','',6917,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6917-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(6940,1,'2011-08-02 01:11:59','2011-08-02 08:11:59','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6943\" title=\"IMG00543-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6944\" title=\"IMG00544-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember me mentioning <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong>?  People have 5 minutes and 20 slides (that auto-advance every 15 seconds) to present their passion.  Not <em>that</em> kind of passion. Ignite is a PG-13 event, folks.  It\'s an evening filled with inspiration, creativity, and soul.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then there\'s Ignite After Hours.  Which is about <em>that</em> kind of passion.  This is the stuff of which NC-17 is made.  I won\'t go into detail because what happens at Ignite After Hours stays at Ignite After Hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you really must have a sneak peek of the debauchery, you can visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.ignitephoenixafterhours.com/2011/07/dick-crocheting-strip-clubs-and-midget-porn-…-oh-my/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong>.  (If you are easily offended, shocked, or find NC-17 material distasteful, do not visit.  If you are World\'s Most Precious Niece or Nephew, do not visit.  You know how tech savvy your father is, and he WILL find out about it.  Aunt Shell has spoken.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6945\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Me and Sarah -- My Bloggerific Partner in Crime\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6945\" title=\"IMG00547-20110729-2006\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 306:  What Happens at Ignite After Hours...','','publish','open','open','','day-305-what-happens-at-ignite-after-hours','','','2011-07-31 17:07:14','2011-08-01 00:07:14','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6940',0,'post','',8),(6941,1,'2011-07-31 15:02:09','2011-07-31 22:02:09','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','6940-revision','','','2011-07-31 15:02:09','2011-07-31 22:02:09','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6940-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6942,1,'2011-07-31 15:20:03','2011-07-31 22:20:03','Remember me mentioning <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong>?  People have 5 minutes and 20 slides (that auto-advance every 15 seconds) to present their passion.  Not <em>that</em> kind of passion. Ignite is a PG-13 event, folks.  It\'s an evening filled with inspiration, creativity, and soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then there\'s Ignite After Hours.  Which is about <em>that</em> kind of passion.  This is the stuff of which NC-17 is made.  I won\'t go into detail because what happens at Ignite After Hours stays at Ignite After Hours.  If you really must have a sneak peek of the debauchery, you can visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.ignitephoenixafterhours.com/2011/07/dick-crocheting-strip-clubs-and-midget-porn-…-oh-my/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong>.  (If you are easily offended, shocked, or find NC-17 material distasteful, do not visit.  If you are World\'s Most Precious Niece or Nephew, do not visit.  You know how tech savvy your father is, and he WILL find out about it.  Aunt Shell has spoken.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  What Happens at Ignite After Hours...','','inherit','open','open','','6940-revision-2','','','2011-07-31 15:20:03','2011-07-31 22:20:03','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6940-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6943,1,'2011-07-31 15:30:13','2011-07-31 22:30:13','','IMG00543-20110729-1909','','inherit','open','open','','img00543-20110729-1909','','','2011-07-31 15:30:13','2011-07-31 22:30:13','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6944,1,'2011-07-31 15:30:48','2011-07-31 22:30:48','','IMG00544-20110729-1909','','inherit','open','open','','img00544-20110729-1909','','','2011-07-31 15:30:48','2011-07-31 22:30:48','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6945,1,'2011-07-31 15:31:31','2011-07-31 22:31:31','','IMG00547-20110729-2006','Me and Sarah -- My Bloggerific Partner in Crime','inherit','open','open','','img00547-20110729-2006','','','2011-07-31 15:31:31','2011-07-31 22:31:31','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6946,1,'2011-07-31 15:31:02','2011-07-31 22:31:02','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6943\" title=\"IMG00543-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6944\" title=\"IMG00544-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember me mentioning <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong>?  People have 5 minutes and 20 slides (that auto-advance every 15 seconds) to present their passion.  Not <em>that</em> kind of passion. Ignite is a PG-13 event, folks.  It\'s an evening filled with inspiration, creativity, and soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then there\'s Ignite After Hours.  Which is about <em>that</em> kind of passion.  This is the stuff of which NC-17 is made.  I won\'t go into detail because what happens at Ignite After Hours stays at Ignite After Hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you really must have a sneak peek of the debauchery, you can visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.ignitephoenixafterhours.com/2011/07/dick-crocheting-strip-clubs-and-midget-porn-…-oh-my/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong>.  (If you are easily offended, shocked, or find NC-17 material distasteful, do not visit.  If you are World\'s Most Precious Niece or Nephew, do not visit.  You know how tech savvy your father is, and he WILL find out about it.  Aunt Shell has spoken.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  What Happens at Ignite After Hours...','','inherit','open','open','','6940-revision-3','','','2011-07-31 15:31:02','2011-07-31 22:31:02','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6940-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6947,1,'2011-07-31 15:33:02','2011-07-31 22:33:02','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6943\" title=\"IMG00543-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6944\" title=\"IMG00544-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember me mentioning <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong>?  People have 5 minutes and 20 slides (that auto-advance every 15 seconds) to present their passion.  Not <em>that</em> kind of passion. Ignite is a PG-13 event, folks.  It\'s an evening filled with inspiration, creativity, and soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then there\'s Ignite After Hours.  Which is about <em>that</em> kind of passion.  This is the stuff of which NC-17 is made.  I won\'t go into detail because what happens at Ignite After Hours stays at Ignite After Hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you really must have a sneak peek of the debauchery, you can visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.ignitephoenixafterhours.com/2011/07/dick-crocheting-strip-clubs-and-midget-porn-…-oh-my/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong>.  (If you are easily offended, shocked, or find NC-17 material distasteful, do not visit.  If you are World\'s Most Precious Niece or Nephew, do not visit.  You know how tech savvy your father is, and he WILL find out about it.  Aunt Shell has spoken.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6945\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Me and Sarah -- My Bloggerific Partner in Crime\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6945\" title=\"IMG00547-20110729-2006\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  What Happens at Ignite After Hours...','','inherit','open','open','','6940-revision-4','','','2011-07-31 15:33:02','2011-07-31 22:33:02','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6940-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(6948,1,'2011-07-31 15:34:31','2011-07-31 22:34:31','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6943\" title=\"IMG00543-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6944\" title=\"IMG00544-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember me mentioning <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong>?  People have 5 minutes and 20 slides (that auto-advance every 15 seconds) to present their passion.  Not <em>that</em> kind of passion. Ignite is a PG-13 event, folks.  It\'s an evening filled with inspiration, creativity, and soul.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then there\'s Ignite After Hours.  Which is about <em>that</em> kind of passion.  This is the stuff of which NC-17 is made.  I won\'t go into detail because what happens at Ignite After Hours stays at Ignite After Hours.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you really must have a sneak peek of the debauchery, you can visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.ignitephoenixafterhours.com/2011/07/dick-crocheting-strip-clubs-and-midget-porn-…-oh-my/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong>.  (If you are easily offended, shocked, or find NC-17 material distasteful, do not visit.  If you are World\'s Most Precious Niece or Nephew, do not visit.  You know how tech savvy your father is, and he WILL find out about it.  Aunt Shell has spoken.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6945\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Me and Sarah -- My Bloggerific Partner in Crime\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6945\" title=\"IMG00547-20110729-2006\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  What Happens at Ignite After Hours...','','inherit','open','open','','6940-autosave','','','2011-07-31 15:34:31','2011-07-31 22:34:31','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6940-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7116,1,'2011-08-10 01:11:25','2011-08-10 08:11:25','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070021.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7121\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>I heard about this recipe at work, and even nibbled a bite of one.  Delish, health<em>ier</em>, and only two ingredients!  How is that possible?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI decided to try it at home.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere are the ingredients:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n1 box chocolate cake mix\r\n\r\n1 can of pumpkin\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince I shop at Whole Paycheck, I stepped it up a notch.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n1 box organic chocolate cake mix\r\n\r\n1 can organic pumpkin\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7122\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"No eggs = Pathogen-free bowl licking! Hurrah!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070025.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7122\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7123\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"I always use stoneware for baking muffins. (Or are they cupcakes?)\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7123\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t know if these are technically muffins or cupcakes, but they sure are tasty!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7124\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yummers!\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070026.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7124\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8070026-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou can find the original recipe at <strong><a href=\"http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/367\" target=\"_blank\">HungryGirl.com.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n******\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDo you have any 2 ingredient recipes that you\'d like to share in the comments section below?  :-D','Day 315:  Easiest Muffin/Cupcake Recipe on the Planet','','publish','open','open','','day-315-easiest-muffincupcake-recipe-on-the-planet','','','2011-08-09 18:19:25','2011-08-10 01:19:25','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7116',0,'post','',3),(7425,1,'2011-08-31 17:39:34','2011-09-01 00:39:34','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-547','','','2011-08-31 17:39:34','2011-09-01 00:39:34','',7422,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8300017.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7423,1,'2011-08-31 17:29:01','2011-09-01 00:29:01','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','7422-revision','','','2011-08-31 17:29:01','2011-09-01 00:29:01','',7422,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/31/7422-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6951,1,'2011-07-31 15:33:26','2011-07-31 22:33:26','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6943\" title=\"IMG00543-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00543-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6944\" title=\"IMG00544-20110729-1909\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00544-20110729-1909-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember me mentioning <strong><a href=\"http://ignitephoenix.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ignite</a></strong>?  People have 5 minutes and 20 slides (that auto-advance every 15 seconds) to present their passion.  Not <em>that</em> kind of passion. Ignite is a PG-13 event, folks.  It\'s an evening filled with inspiration, creativity, and soul.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then there\'s Ignite After Hours.  Which is about <em>that</em> kind of passion.  This is the stuff of which NC-17 is made.  I won\'t go into detail because what happens at Ignite After Hours stays at Ignite After Hours.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you really must have a sneak peek of the debauchery, you can visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.ignitephoenixafterhours.com/2011/07/dick-crocheting-strip-clubs-and-midget-porn-…-oh-my/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></strong>.  (If you are easily offended, shocked, or find NC-17 material distasteful, do not visit.  If you are World\'s Most Precious Niece or Nephew, do not visit.  You know how tech savvy your father is, and he WILL find out about it.  Aunt Shell has spoken.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6945\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Me and Sarah -- My Bloggerific Partner in Crime\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6945\" title=\"IMG00547-20110729-2006\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00547-20110729-2006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 305:  What Happens at Ignite After Hours...','','inherit','open','open','','6940-revision-5','','','2011-07-31 15:33:26','2011-07-31 22:33:26','',6940,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6940-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(6952,1,'2011-08-03 01:11:29','2011-08-03 08:11:29','[caption id=\"attachment_6963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Little Miss B doing her Yoda impression. Or is it Gizmo?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few comments and a couple of \"likes\" rolled in which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Besame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/day-139-1st-puppy-to-graduate-summa-cum-laude/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>summa cum laude!</strong></a>) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses after you\'ve stood in line for an hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D  Bella aka Little Miss B is entry #160!','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','publish','open','open','','day-307-casting-call-for-arizonas-favorite-dog-contest','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/','2011-08-03 09:32:53','2011-08-03 16:32:53','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6952',0,'post','',9),(6953,1,'2011-07-31 17:07:20','2011-08-01 00:07:20','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision','','','2011-07-31 17:07:20','2011-08-01 00:07:20','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/31/6952-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6954,1,'2011-07-24 11:47:22','2011-07-24 18:47:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6757\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Yes.  You read that correctly.  On Day 297, I trekked across Nepal.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs an armchair traveler.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you may recall from past posts on this blog, my friend, David aka Captain Adventure, travels to the most exotic locales around the world.  The more remote, the more semi-dangerous, the more that he has to \"rough it\", the better.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn other words, my upcoming cycling adventure through Tuscany is akin to a Sunday afternoon stroll for Captain Adventure.  Waaayyyyy too pedestrian for his tastes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn December, Captain Adventure traveled to <strong><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinOwcerAXE\" target=\"_blank\">Burma</a></strong>.  He came back from his vacay and was laid off by his company.  Another American \"cut backs\" casualty.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstead of bemoaning his fate, Captain Adventure realized that now may be the only time in his life where he could fulfill his dream of taking off for 3 months to Nepal.  How\'s <em>that</em> for positive thinking?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI, selfish wench that I am, thought it was poor timing, considering that he and Sarah are my two friends that humor me the most with blog activity participation.  Hmph.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUpon his return from the Himalayas, Captain Adventure awoke from his jet lag induced hibernation and invited me over for divey-yet-delish Mexican and a front row slideshow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6758\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"It only took me 16 years to find Tex-Mex in Arizona that is worthy.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00533-20110720-1855.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6758\" title=\"IMG00533-20110720-1855\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG00533-20110720-1855-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAllow me to explain that David is a perfectionist when it comes to his slideshows (actually iMovies).  Once he releases the YouTube link, I will share it with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, check out this sneak preview!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6748\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"David&#39;s all about authentic music to accompany the photos. I can relate.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6748\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200024-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6760\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Trekking through Nepal via armchair is thoroughly relaxing.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P72000271.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6760\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P72000271-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200031.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6753\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200031-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200030.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6752\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200030-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6751\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Can you imagine?!?! Breathtaking.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200028.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6751\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P7200028-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh.  And guess what? On this very same Day 297, only a few days back from Nepal, Captain Adventure networked his way into a new job.  How\'s <em>that</em> for not sweating the small stuff?  And in the scheme of things, it\'s (mostly) <em>all</em> small stuff.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat is your idea of an Adventure?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 297:  Trekking Across Nepal','','inherit','open','open','','6740-revision-14','','','2011-07-24 11:47:22','2011-07-24 18:47:22','',6740,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/24/6740-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(6955,1,'2011-08-04 01:11:03','2011-08-04 08:11:03','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see <em>Jaws</em> when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw <em>Jaws</em> during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983 \" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','publish','open','open','','day-308-happy-shark-week-everybody','','','2011-08-03 18:00:03','2011-08-04 01:00:03','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6955',0,'post','',10),(6956,1,'2011-08-01 18:14:54','2011-08-02 01:14:54','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision','','','2011-08-01 18:14:54','2011-08-02 01:14:54','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6955-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6960,1,'2011-08-01 19:24:19','2011-08-02 02:24:19','Are you a fan of Shark Week?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which is the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a fool for nature shows, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  The bay is too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(It is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-2','','','2011-08-01 19:24:19','2011-08-02 02:24:19','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6955-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6961,1,'2011-08-01 19:24:31','2011-08-02 02:24:31','Are you a fan of Shark Week?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which is the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a fool for nature shows, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  The bay is too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(It is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-3','','','2011-08-01 19:24:31','2011-08-02 02:24:31','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6955-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6957,1,'2011-08-01 18:26:13','2011-08-02 01:26:13','It all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs you are aware, Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted this on facebook:\n\n&nbsp;\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:2}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002371886617\">Bella DeSpain</a></div>\n<h6 data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:1}\">OMG!!! OMG!!! This could be my lucky break!!! I could be a contender!!!</h6>\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:10}\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:11}\"><strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace - Dog Days of Summer Cutest Dog Contest</a></strong></div>\n<a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.shopdesertridge.com</a>\n<div>Home to over 110 retailers and restaurants, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers the ultimate shopping experience in a distinctive outdoor setting.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<form action=\"http://www.facebook.com/ajax/ufi/modify.php\" method=\"post\" data-live=\"{&quot;seq&quot;:1436306}\">\n<div><em></em>\n<div><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch/posts/169397176464308\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:12pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:12:12 -0700\">July 24 at 8:12pm</abbr></a> · <button title=\"Like this item\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:22}\">Like</button> · <label title=\"Leave a comment\"><input type=\"text\" value=\"Comment\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:24}\" /></label> · <a title=\"Send this to friends or post it on your profile.\" href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ajax/sharer/?s=99&amp;appid=2309869772&amp;p%5B0%5D=100002371886617&amp;p%5B1%5D=169397176464308\" rel=\"dialog\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:25}\">Reshare</a></div>\n</div>\n<ul data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:30}\">\n	<li data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:31}\">\n<div><label title=\"Like this item\"></label>\n<div><a title=\"See people who like this item\" href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169397176464308\" rel=\"dialog\">2 people</a> like this.</div>\n</div></li>\n	<li data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:32}\">\n<ul>\n	<li>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1434863]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\n</div>\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001369922389\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100001369922389\">Patricia Rezzonico</a> Bella, you could easily win this contest. Go for it Missy!\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:51pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:51:58 -0700\">July 24 at 8:51pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1434863\">Like</button></div>\n</div>\n</div></li>\n	<li>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1434869]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\n</div>\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002371886617\">Bella DeSpain</a> Auntie Pat, did you know that my name at Mixed Up Mutts Rescue was \"Missy\"??? It\'s a sign!!!! :-p\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:54pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:54:11 -0700\">July 24 at 8:54pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1434869\">Like</button></div>\n</div>\n</div></li>\n	<li>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1434906]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\n</div>\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001369922389\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100001369922389\">Patricia Rezzonico</a> Bella! I did not know that!!! I like the name your Mommy gave you. It fits you to a tee.\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 9:04pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:04:14 -0700\">July 24 at 9:04pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Unlike this comment\" value=\"1434906\">Unlike</button> · <em></em> <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169411926462833\" rel=\"dialog\">1 person</a></div>\n</div>\n</div></li>\n	<li>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1435857]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\n</div>\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/eleanor.fetter\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000043265080\">Eleanor Hale Fetter</a> Bella, you are already a winner! Yes, you should try to put another \"W\" in your column.\n<div><abbr title=\"Monday, July 25, 2011 at 4:08am\" data-date=\"Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:08:58 -0700\">July 25 at 4:08am</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1435857\">Like</button> · <em></em> <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169505479786811\" rel=\"dialog\">1 person</a></div>\n</div>\n</div></li>\n	<li>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1436306]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\n</div>\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1542006360\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1542006360\">Mary-Alice Belo DeSpain</a> Little Miss B, you are definitely a winner and should go for it! You are a very cute little girl with a great personality!\n<div><abbr title=\"Monday, July 25, 2011 at 6:30am\" data-date=\"Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:30:21 -0700\">July 25 at 6:30am</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1436306\">Like</button></div>\n</div>\n</div></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</form>&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-2','','','2011-08-01 18:26:13','2011-08-02 01:26:13','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6952-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6959,1,'2011-08-01 18:26:28','2011-08-02 01:26:28','It all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted this on facebook:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:2}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002371886617\">Bella DeSpain</a></div>\r\n<h6 data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:1}\">OMG!!! OMG!!! This could be my lucky break!!! I could be a contender!!!</h6>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:10}\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:11}\"><strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace - Dog Days of Summer Cutest Dog Contest</a></strong></div>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.shopdesertridge.com</a>\r\n<div>Home to over 110 retailers and restaurants, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers the ultimate shopping experience in a distinctive outdoor setting.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<form action=\"http://www.facebook.com/ajax/ufi/modify.php\" method=\"post\" data-live=\"{&quot;seq&quot;:1436306}\">\r\n<div><em></em>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch/posts/169397176464308\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:12pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:12:12 -0700\">July 24 at 8:12pm</abbr></a> · <button title=\"Like this item\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:22}\">Like</button> · <label title=\"Leave a comment\">\r\n<input type=\"text\" value=\"Comment\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:24}\" /></label> · <a title=\"Send this to friends or post it on your profile.\" href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ajax/sharer/?s=99&amp;appid=2309869772&amp;p%5B0%5D=100002371886617&amp;p%5B1%5D=169397176464308\" rel=\"dialog\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:25}\">Reshare</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<ul data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:30}\">\r\n	<li data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:31}\">\r\n<div><label title=\"Like this item\"></label>\r\n<div><a title=\"See people who like this item\" href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169397176464308\" rel=\"dialog\">2 people</a> like this.</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:32}\">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001369922389\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100001369922389\">Patricia Rezzonico</a> Bella, you could easily win this contest. Go for it Missy!\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:51pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:51:58 -0700\">July 24 at 8:51pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1434863\">Like</button></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002371886617\">Bella DeSpain</a> Auntie Pat, did you know that my name at Mixed Up Mutts Rescue was \"Missy\"??? It\'s a sign!!!! :-p\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:54pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:54:11 -0700\">July 24 at 8:54pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1434869\">Like</button></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001369922389\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100001369922389\">Patricia Rezzonico</a> Bella! I did not know that!!! I like the name your Mommy gave you. It fits you to a tee.\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 9:04pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:04:14 -0700\">July 24 at 9:04pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Unlike this comment\" value=\"1434906\">Unlike</button> · <em></em> <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169411926462833\" rel=\"dialog\">1 person</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/eleanor.fetter\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000043265080\">Eleanor Hale Fetter</a> Bella, you are already a winner! Yes, you should try to put another \"W\" in your column.\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Monday, July 25, 2011 at 4:08am\" data-date=\"Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:08:58 -0700\">July 25 at 4:08am</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1435857\">Like</button> · <em></em> <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169505479786811\" rel=\"dialog\">1 person</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1542006360\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1542006360\">Mary-Alice Belo DeSpain</a> Little Miss B, you are definitely a winner and should go for it! You are a very cute little girl with a great personality!\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Monday, July 25, 2011 at 6:30am\" data-date=\"Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:30:21 -0700\">July 25 at 6:30am</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1436306\">Like</button></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</form>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-4','','','2011-08-01 18:26:28','2011-08-02 01:26:28','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6952-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(6958,1,'2011-08-01 18:26:22','2011-08-02 01:26:22','It all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted this on facebook:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:2}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002371886617\">Bella DeSpain</a></div>\r\n<h6 data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:1}\">OMG!!! OMG!!! This could be my lucky break!!! I could be a contender!!!</h6>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:10}\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:11}\"><strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace - Dog Days of Summer Cutest Dog Contest</a></strong></div>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.shopdesertridge.com</a>\r\n<div>Home to over 110 retailers and restaurants, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers the ultimate shopping experience in a distinctive outdoor setting.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<form action=\"http://www.facebook.com/ajax/ufi/modify.php\" method=\"post\" data-live=\"{&quot;seq&quot;:1436306}\">\r\n<div><em></em>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch/posts/169397176464308\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:12pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:12:12 -0700\">July 24 at 8:12pm</abbr></a> · <button title=\"Like this item\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:22}\">Like</button> · <label title=\"Leave a comment\"><input type=\"text\" value=\"Comment\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:24}\" /></label> · <a title=\"Send this to friends or post it on your profile.\" href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ajax/sharer/?s=99&amp;appid=2309869772&amp;p%5B0%5D=100002371886617&amp;p%5B1%5D=169397176464308\" rel=\"dialog\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:25}\">Reshare</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<ul data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:30}\">\r\n	<li data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:31}\">\r\n<div><label title=\"Like this item\"></label>\r\n<div><a title=\"See people who like this item\" href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169397176464308\" rel=\"dialog\">2 people</a> like this.</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:32}\">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1434863]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001369922389\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100001369922389\">Patricia Rezzonico</a> Bella, you could easily win this contest. Go for it Missy!\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:51pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:51:58 -0700\">July 24 at 8:51pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1434863\">Like</button></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1434869]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002371886617\">Bella DeSpain</a> Auntie Pat, did you know that my name at Mixed Up Mutts Rescue was \"Missy\"??? It\'s a sign!!!! :-p\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 8:54pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:54:11 -0700\">July 24 at 8:54pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1434869\">Like</button></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1434906]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001369922389\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100001369922389\">Patricia Rezzonico</a> Bella! I did not know that!!! I like the name your Mommy gave you. It fits you to a tee.\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 9:04pm\" data-date=\"Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:04:14 -0700\">July 24 at 9:04pm</abbr> · <button title=\"Unlike this comment\" value=\"1434906\">Unlike</button> · <em></em> <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169411926462833\" rel=\"dialog\">1 person</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1435857]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/eleanor.fetter\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000043265080\">Eleanor Hale Fetter</a> Bella, you are already a winner! Yes, you should try to put another \"W\" in your column.\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Monday, July 25, 2011 at 4:08am\" data-date=\"Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:08:58 -0700\">July 25 at 4:08am</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1435857\">Like</button> · <em></em> <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/browse/?type=likes&amp;id=169505479786811\" rel=\"dialog\">1 person</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div data-name=\"hide_option[1436306]\" data-autosubmit=\"1\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:33}\"><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1542006360\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:35}\" data-hovercard=\"/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1542006360\">Mary-Alice Belo DeSpain</a> Little Miss B, you are definitely a winner and should go for it! You are a very cute little girl with a great personality!\r\n<div><abbr title=\"Monday, July 25, 2011 at 6:30am\" data-date=\"Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:30:21 -0700\">July 25 at 6:30am</abbr> · <button title=\"Like this comment\" value=\"1436306\">Like</button></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</form>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-3','','','2011-08-01 18:26:22','2011-08-02 01:26:22','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6952-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(6962,1,'2011-08-01 19:26:46','2011-08-02 02:26:46','Are you a fan of Shark Week?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which is the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a fool for nature shows, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(It is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCertainly this couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY, right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-4','','','2011-08-01 19:26:46','2011-08-02 02:26:46','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6955-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(6963,1,'2011-08-01 20:49:47','2011-08-02 03:49:47','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-501','','','2011-08-01 20:49:47','2011-08-02 03:49:47','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6964,1,'2011-08-01 20:51:31','2011-08-02 03:51:31','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','Bessame mucho','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-502','','','2011-08-01 20:51:31','2011-08-02 03:51:31','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6965,1,'2011-08-01 20:52:42','2011-08-02 03:52:42','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','\"Get me outta here! \"','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-503','','','2011-08-01 20:52:42','2011-08-02 03:52:42','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6966,1,'2011-08-01 18:46:04','2011-08-02 01:46:04','It all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted this on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe proceeded to get a few comments and a couple of \"likes\" which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that on I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (summa cum laude!) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses once you load the entire family up for a trip to the mall.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine also informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-5','','','2011-08-01 18:46:04','2011-08-02 01:46:04','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6952-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(6967,1,'2011-08-01 20:54:32','2011-08-02 03:54:32','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>It all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted this on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe proceeded to get a few comments and a couple of \"likes\" which just fueled her fire.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis meant that on I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bessame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (summa cum laude!) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses once you load the entire family up for a trip to the mall.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine also informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-6','','','2011-08-01 20:54:32','2011-08-02 03:54:32','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6952-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(6968,1,'2011-08-02 12:53:28','2011-08-02 19:53:28','[caption id=\"attachment_6963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Little Miss B doing her Yoda impression. Or is it Gizmo?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nIt all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few comments and a couple of \"likes\" rolled in which just fueled her fire.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis meant that I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Besame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/day-139-1st-puppy-to-graduate-summa-cum-laude/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>summa cum laude!</strong></a>) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses once you load the entire family up for a trip to the mall.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-autosave','','','2011-08-02 12:53:28','2011-08-02 19:53:28','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6952-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(6969,1,'2011-08-01 20:57:39','2011-08-02 03:57:39','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>It all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted this on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe proceeded to get a few comments and a couple of \"likes\" which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that on I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Bessame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (summa cum laude!) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses once you load the entire family up for a trip to the mall.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine also informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-7','','','2011-08-01 20:57:39','2011-08-02 03:57:39','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/01/6952-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(6970,1,'2011-08-02 12:48:45','2011-08-02 19:48:45','[caption id=\"attachment_6963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Little Miss B doing her Yoda impression. Or is it Gizmo?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted this on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few comments and a couple of \"likes\" rolled in which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that on I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Besame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/day-139-1st-puppy-to-graduate-summa-cum-laude/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>summa cum laude!</strong></a>) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses once you load the entire family up for a trip to the mall.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine also informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-8','','','2011-08-02 12:48:45','2011-08-02 19:48:45','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6952-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(6971,1,'2011-08-02 12:49:45','2011-08-02 19:49:45','[caption id=\"attachment_6963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Little Miss B doing her Yoda impression. Or is it Gizmo?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few comments and a couple of \"likes\" rolled in which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that on I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Besame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/day-139-1st-puppy-to-graduate-summa-cum-laude/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>summa cum laude!</strong></a>) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses once you load the entire family up for a trip to the mall.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine also informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-9','','','2011-08-02 12:49:45','2011-08-02 19:49:45','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6952-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(6972,1,'2011-08-02 12:50:57','2011-08-02 19:50:57','[caption id=\"attachment_6963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Little Miss B doing her Yoda impression. Or is it Gizmo?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few comments and a couple of \"likes\" rolled in which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Besame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/day-139-1st-puppy-to-graduate-summa-cum-laude/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>summa cum laude!</strong></a>) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses once you load the entire family up for a trip to the mall.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine also informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-10','','','2011-08-02 12:50:57','2011-08-02 19:50:57','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6952-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(6973,1,'2011-08-02 12:53:58','2011-08-02 19:53:58','[caption id=\"attachment_6963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Little Miss B doing her Yoda impression. Or is it Gizmo?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few comments and a couple of \"likes\" rolled in which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Besame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/day-139-1st-puppy-to-graduate-summa-cum-laude/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>summa cum laude!</strong></a>) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses after you\'ve stood in line for an hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-11','','','2011-08-02 12:53:58','2011-08-02 19:53:58','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6952-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(6974,1,'2011-08-02 13:08:52','2011-08-02 20:08:52','Are you a fan of Shark Week?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-5','','','2011-08-02 13:08:52','2011-08-02 20:08:52','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6955-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(6975,1,'2011-08-02 13:11:15','2011-08-02 20:11:15','Are you a fan of Shark Week?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.  \r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-6','','','2011-08-02 13:11:15','2011-08-02 20:11:15','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6955-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(6976,1,'2011-08-02 13:11:22','2011-08-02 20:11:22','Are you a fan of Shark Week?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.  \r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-7','','','2011-08-02 13:11:22','2011-08-02 20:11:22','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6955-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(6977,1,'2011-08-02 12:54:03','2011-08-02 19:54:03','[caption id=\"attachment_6963\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Little Miss B doing her Yoda impression. Or is it Gizmo?\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6963\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300024-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt all started when when Tiana (aka Hollywood) texted me a sign from <strong><a href=\"http://www.shopdesertridge.com/dogdays/\" target=\"_blank\">Desert Ridge Marketplace</a></strong>:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.  See how stinkin\' cute Bella is?  People think about her when they are out and about on a hot summer night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs you are aware, <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Miss B has been a bit starry-eyed as of late</a></strong>.  When she caught wind of this casting call, she immediately posted on <strong><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\">her facebook page</a></strong>:  \"OMG!!!  OMG!!!  This could be my lucky break!  I could be a contender!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few comments and a couple of \"likes\" rolled in which just fueled her fire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis meant that I had no choice but to schlepp us both up to North Scottsdale on this dog day of summer.  I nearly melted.  I started to have escape fantasies of moving to the coastal islands off of North Carolina or Georgia.  I\'ve never been, but I hear that they are spectacular.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B, as usual, behaved like a perfect angel.  I hit the puppy lotto with her.  You\'ve heard that rescues make the best pets?  She is living, walking, panting (in 108 degrees) proof of this.  I chuckled to myself as I watched and listened to other dogs yip, bark, lunge and wait impatiently.  Heh heh heh.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6964\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Besame mucho\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6964 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLittle Miss B waited (patiently) in a long line (thankfully in the shade) until it was time for her close-up.  And then my obedient, brilliant (<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/02/16/day-139-1st-puppy-to-graduate-summa-cum-laude/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>summa cum laude!</strong></a>) dog refused to sit.  She wanted no part of sitting for a photo.  No way, no how.  Kind of like the kid who begs to sit on Santa\'s lap and then refuses after you\'ve stood in line for an hour.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6965\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"&quot;Get me outta here! &quot;\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6965\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7300023-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer swears she captured a shot, but the kind gentleman who works for Arizona Foothills Magazine informed me that I could email in a photo as well.  Whew!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVoting opens Friday at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/be-in-afm/99-dog-days-of-summer.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com.</a></strong>  Little Miss B and I will be sure to remind you to cast your vote!  :-D','Day 307:  Casting Call for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog Contest','','inherit','open','open','','6952-revision-12','','','2011-08-02 12:54:03','2011-08-02 19:54:03','',6952,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/02/6952-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(6978,1,'2011-08-03 17:25:06','2011-08-04 00:25:06','Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\n\nMan, I love Shark Week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-8','','','2011-08-03 17:25:06','2011-08-04 00:25:06','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(6979,1,'2011-08-03 17:26:45','2011-08-04 00:26:45','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-504','','','2011-08-03 17:26:45','2011-08-04 00:26:45','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6980,1,'2011-08-03 17:26:06','2011-08-04 00:26:06','Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was released in the theaters.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\n\nMan, I love Shark Week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-9','','','2011-08-03 17:26:06','2011-08-04 00:26:06','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(6981,1,'2011-08-03 17:29:07','2011-08-04 00:29:07','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy parents saw it that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\n\nMan, I love Shark Week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-10','','','2011-08-03 17:29:07','2011-08-04 00:29:07','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(6982,1,'2011-08-03 17:29:22','2011-08-04 00:29:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw it that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-11','','','2011-08-03 17:29:22','2011-08-04 00:29:22','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(6983,1,'2011-08-03 17:49:18','2011-08-04 00:49:18','','Scanned Image 112150000','Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair & Pre-Shark Week','inherit','open','open','','scanned-image-112150000','','','2011-08-03 17:49:18','2011-08-04 00:49:18','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6984,1,'2011-08-03 17:30:14','2011-08-04 00:30:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw it that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-12','','','2011-08-03 17:30:14','2011-08-04 00:30:14','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(6985,1,'2011-08-03 17:51:03','2011-08-04 00:51:03','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy parents saw it during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983\" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\n\n&nbsp;\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\n\nMan, I love Shark Week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-13','','','2011-08-03 17:51:03','2011-08-04 00:51:03','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(6986,1,'2011-08-04 14:01:30','2011-08-04 21:01:30','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see <em>Jaws</em> when it was orginally released in the theaters.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy parents saw <em>Jaws</em> during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983 \" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\n\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMan, I love Shark Week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\n\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-autosave','','','2011-08-04 14:01:30','2011-08-04 21:01:30','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(6987,1,'2011-08-03 17:51:22','2011-08-04 00:51:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw it during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983\" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-14','','','2011-08-03 17:51:22','2011-08-04 00:51:22','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(6988,1,'2011-08-03 17:55:02','2011-08-04 00:55:02','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw it during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983 \" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-15','','','2011-08-03 17:55:02','2011-08-04 00:55:02','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(6989,1,'2011-08-03 17:55:07','2011-08-04 00:55:07','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw it during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983 \" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-16','','','2011-08-03 17:55:07','2011-08-04 00:55:07','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(6990,1,'2011-08-03 17:56:07','2011-08-04 00:56:07','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw it during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983 \" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-17','','','2011-08-03 17:56:07','2011-08-04 00:56:07','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(6991,1,'2011-08-03 17:56:14','2011-08-04 00:56:14','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see Jaws when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw it during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983 \" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-18','','','2011-08-03 17:56:14','2011-08-04 00:56:14','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(6992,1,'2011-08-03 17:59:58','2011-08-04 00:59:58','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6979\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P7310038-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Are you a fan of <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy sister and I have been watching since its inception.  I just Googled to find out when the heck that was, and I learned <strong><a href=\"http://www.newser.com/story/97045/5-fun-facts-about-shark-week.html\" target=\"_blank\">it all began in the summer of 1987</a></strong>.  Which just so happens to be the summer following my high school graduation.  Ahem.  Moving right along...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have always been a sucker for nature shows/documentaries, and Shark Week has a particular appeal.  Maybe it\'s because I was forbidden (too young) to see <em>Jaws</em> when it was orginally released in the theaters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy parents saw <em>Jaws</em> during that summer of 1975 though.  I have vivid of memories of my mother REFUSING to go into the water at the beach house all summer.  Even though the house was on Little Peconic Bay, not the Atlantic Ocean.  Bays are too warm for Great Whites.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Little Peconic Bay is not, however, too warm for sand sharks.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6983\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"600\" caption=\"Circa 1985 = Horrendous Hair &amp; Pre-Shark Week\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-6983 \" title=\"Scanned Image 112150000\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Scanned-Image-112150000-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy mother was being ridiculous.  Certainly Jaws couldn\'t happen in Southampton, NY!  Right?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYeah, yeah, yeah.  That\'s what they thought in the sleepy little beach town of Chatham on Cape Cod.  And then...\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLq5i8TmiEk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMan, I love Shark Week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI wish I could watch every night this week, but that sort of defeats the purpose of this 365 day project.  Right?  :-(\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 308:  Happy Shark Week, Everybody!','','inherit','open','open','','6955-revision-19','','','2011-08-03 17:59:58','2011-08-04 00:59:58','',6955,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6955-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(6993,1,'2011-08-07 01:11:43','2011-08-07 08:11:43','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multitasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something to that effect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option appeared before me, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hairstyle Tutorials','','publish','open','open','','day-311-vintage-hair-style-tutorials','','','2011-08-06 15:44:58','2011-08-06 22:44:58','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6993',0,'post','',4),(6994,1,'2011-08-03 20:41:04','2011-08-04 03:41:04','','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision','','','2011-08-03 20:41:04','2011-08-04 03:41:04','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6993-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6995,1,'2011-08-04 14:11:26','2011-08-04 21:11:26','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand this.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I resist that night\'s premiere of <a href=\"http://youtu.be/SITH1yyw_iI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"Summer of the Shark\"</strong> </a>with this bait?:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI had nightmares all night, but hey!  Who cares about sleep deprivation when it\'s <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>!','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','publish','open','open','','day-309-just-when-i-thought-it-was-safe','','','2011-08-04 14:07:45','2011-08-04 21:07:45','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=6995',0,'post','',5),(6996,1,'2011-08-03 21:20:17','2011-08-04 04:20:17','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision','','','2011-08-03 21:20:17','2011-08-04 04:20:17','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6995-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(6997,1,'2011-08-03 21:21:46','2011-08-04 04:21:46','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI arrived','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-2','','','2011-08-03 21:21:46','2011-08-04 04:21:46','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/03/6995-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(6998,1,'2011-08-04 13:45:00','2011-08-04 20:45:00','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-505','','','2011-08-04 13:45:00','2011-08-04 20:45:00','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(6999,1,'2011-08-04 13:46:43','2011-08-04 20:46:43','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-506','','','2011-08-04 13:46:43','2011-08-04 20:46:43','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7000,1,'2011-08-04 13:48:18','2011-08-04 20:48:18','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-507','','','2011-08-04 13:48:18','2011-08-04 20:48:18','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7001,1,'2011-08-04 13:54:57','2011-08-04 20:54:57','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-508','','','2011-08-04 13:54:57','2011-08-04 20:54:57','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7002,1,'2011-08-04 13:53:50','2011-08-04 20:53:50','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nand this.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow could I resist tonight\'s premier of Summer of the Shark with this bait?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-3','','','2011-08-04 13:53:50','2011-08-04 20:53:50','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7003,1,'2011-08-04 13:57:21','2011-08-04 20:57:21','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand this.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I resist tonight\'s premier of Summer of the Shark with this bait?:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-4','','','2011-08-04 13:57:21','2011-08-04 20:57:21','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7004,1,'2011-08-04 13:57:51','2011-08-04 20:57:51','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nand this.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow could I resist tonight\'s premier of Summer of the Shark with this bait?:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-5','','','2011-08-04 13:57:51','2011-08-04 20:57:51','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7005,1,'2011-08-04 14:05:15','2011-08-04 21:05:15','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand this.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I resist that night\'s premiere of <a href=\"http://youtu.be/SITH1yyw_iI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"Summer of the Shark\"</strong> </a>with this bait?:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI had nightmares all night, but hey!  It\'s <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>!  Either go big or go home!','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-6','','','2011-08-04 14:05:15','2011-08-04 21:05:15','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7006,1,'2011-08-04 14:05:54','2011-08-04 21:05:54','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand this.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I resist that night\'s premiere of <a href=\"http://youtu.be/SITH1yyw_iI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"Summer of the Shark\"</strong> </a>with this bait?:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI had nightmares all night, but hey!  Who cares about sleep deprivation when it\'s <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>!','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-7','','','2011-08-04 14:05:54','2011-08-04 21:05:54','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7007,1,'2011-08-04 14:06:25','2011-08-04 21:06:25','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand this.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I resist that night\'s premiere of <a href=\"http://youtu.be/SITH1yyw_iI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"Summer of the Shark\"</strong> </a>with this bait?:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI had nightmares all night, but hey!  Who cares about sleep deprivation when it\'s <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>!','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-8','','','2011-08-04 14:06:25','2011-08-04 21:06:25','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7008,1,'2011-08-04 14:06:31','2011-08-04 21:06:31','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand this.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow could I resist that night\'s premiere of <a href=\"http://youtu.be/SITH1yyw_iI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"Summer of the Shark\"</strong> </a>with this bait?:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI had nightmares all night, but hey!  Who cares about sleep deprivation when it\'s <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>!','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-revision-9','','','2011-08-04 14:06:31','2011-08-04 21:06:31','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7009,1,'2011-08-04 14:08:49','2011-08-04 21:08:49','Just when I thought it was safe to go back into <del>the water</del> my 365 project, I was bit by Shark Week Mania!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI arrived at work to find this on my desk from my colleague, Amanda.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6998\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010040-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I ventured over to her desk to thank her, I came across this\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6999\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010041-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nand this.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7000\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020020-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhoa.  I\'ve been working with my Shark Week Kindred Spirit for 3 years and didn\'t even know it!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow could I possibly live another blog activity with Shark Week stalking me???\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow could I resist that night\'s premiere of <a href=\"http://youtu.be/SITH1yyw_iI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\"Summer of the Shark\"</strong> </a>with this bait?:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7001\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8010017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI had nightmares all night, but hey!  Who cares about sleep deprivation when it\'s <strong><a href=\"http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/shark-week/\" target=\"_blank\">Shark Week</a></strong>!','Day 309:  Just When I Thought It Was Safe...','','inherit','open','open','','6995-autosave','','','2011-08-04 14:08:49','2011-08-04 21:08:49','',6995,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6995-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7010,1,'2011-08-06 01:11:19','2011-08-06 08:11:19','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7046\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Compliments of Shutterbug Photography\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dance1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7046\" title=\"dance1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dance1-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Apart from in the bedroom, do you think a man sweating on you is sexy?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','publish','open','open','','day-310-swingers-part-deux','','http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/','2011-08-05 22:02:22','2011-08-06 05:02:22','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7010',0,'post','',6),(7011,1,'2011-08-04 17:46:26','2011-08-05 00:46:26','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision','','','2011-08-04 17:46:26','2011-08-05 00:46:26','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7010-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7012,1,'2011-08-08 01:11:39','2011-08-08 08:11:39','Did <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/07/day-311-vintage-hair-style-tutorials/\" target=\"_blank\">Day 311\'s Vintage Hairstyle Tutorials</a></strong> on YouTube pay off?  I styled all by my lonesome.  What do you think?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7069\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Me and My Son for the Morning\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8040037.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7069\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8040037-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis probably ranked up there as Most Fun Work Day Ever.  I wish I could shoot commercials for Noble Publishing Superpower every day of the week.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd even though my green room requests of almond milk lattes and green M&amp;Ms only were not honored due to no budget, I was taken to lunch on location at the swanky-fab retro <strong><a href=\"http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/scottsdalehotels/index.html?\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Valley Ho</a></strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs soon as I receive access to the video, I will share!  In the meantime, it\'s going to look something like this.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8040029.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7070\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8040029-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 312:  Movie Star for the Morning','','publish','open','open','','day-312-movie-star-for-the-morning','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/07/day-311-vintage-hair-style-tutorials/','2011-08-07 10:52:16','2011-08-07 17:52:16','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7012',0,'post','',6),(7013,1,'2011-08-04 17:47:33','2011-08-05 00:47:33','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','7012-revision','','','2011-08-04 17:47:33','2011-08-05 00:47:33','',7012,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7012-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7014,1,'2011-08-05 01:11:41','2011-08-05 08:11:41','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PDT at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em>  from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or IS IT A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed that:  a) I would never go hungry again and b) one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PDT until September 15th at  <a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','publish','open','open','','day-313-vote-for-little-miss-b','','\nhttp://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/','2011-08-05 14:24:23','2011-08-05 21:24:23','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=7014',0,'post','',8),(7015,1,'2011-08-04 17:50:14','2011-08-05 00:50:14','Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog!','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision','','','2011-08-04 17:50:14','2011-08-05 00:50:14','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(7016,1,'2011-08-04 17:50:17','2011-08-05 00:50:17','Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for Arizona\'s Favorite Dog!','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-2','','','2011-08-04 17:50:17','2011-08-05 00:50:17','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7017,1,'2011-08-04 19:04:51','2011-08-05 02:04:51','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PST at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or is it A SIGN?!?!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, you know that I\'ve been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now.  Actually, it all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed a) that I would never go hungry again and b) that one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PST until September 15th.  Entry #160 at www.AZFoothills.com.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI appreciate your support.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYours in Dreaming Big,\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-3','','','2011-08-04 19:04:51','2011-08-05 02:04:51','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7018,1,'2011-08-04 19:14:46','2011-08-05 02:14:46','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-509','','','2011-08-04 19:14:46','2011-08-05 02:14:46','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P5050011.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7019,1,'2011-08-04 19:10:51','2011-08-05 02:10:51','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PST at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or is it A SIGN?!?!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed a) that I would never go hungry again and b) that one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PST until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI appreciate your support.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYours in Dreaming Big,\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-4','','','2011-08-04 19:10:51','2011-08-05 02:10:51','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7020,1,'2011-08-04 19:26:12','2011-08-05 02:26:12','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P5050011.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7018 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P5050011-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PST at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or is it A SIGN?!?!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed a) that I would never go hungry again and b) that one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PST until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI appreciate your support.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYours in Dreaming Big,\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-5','','','2011-08-04 19:26:12','2011-08-05 02:26:12','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7021,1,'2011-08-05 14:24:21','2011-08-05 21:24:21','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PDT at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em>  from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or IS IT A SIGN?!?!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed that:  a) I would never go hungry again and b) one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PDT until September 15th at  <a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html.</strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI appreciate your support.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYours in Dreaming Big,\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-autosave','','','2011-08-05 14:24:21','2011-08-05 21:24:21','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7022,1,'2011-08-04 19:32:05','2011-08-05 02:32:05','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-510','','','2011-08-04 19:32:05','2011-08-05 02:32:05','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7023,1,'2011-08-04 19:27:48','2011-08-05 02:27:48','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P5050011.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7018 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P5050011-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PST at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or is it A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed a) that I would never go hungry again and b) that one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PST until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-6','','','2011-08-04 19:27:48','2011-08-05 02:27:48','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7030,1,'2011-08-04 20:52:21','2011-08-05 03:52:21','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PST at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or IS IT A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed that:  a) I would never go hungry again and b) one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PST until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-9','','','2011-08-04 20:52:21','2011-08-05 03:52:21','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7024,1,'2011-08-04 20:07:50','2011-08-05 03:07:50','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-511','','','2011-08-04 20:07:50','2011-08-05 03:07:50','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7025,1,'2011-08-04 20:08:52','2011-08-05 03:08:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different thing each day\n\n&nbsp;\n\nalkdjflkasdjf','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-2','','','2011-08-04 20:08:52','2011-08-05 03:08:52','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7010-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7026,1,'2011-08-04 20:44:38','2011-08-05 03:44:38','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, Margo Reed, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the Fat Cat Ballroom.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-3','','','2011-08-04 20:44:38','2011-08-05 03:44:38','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7010-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7027,1,'2011-08-04 20:48:18','2011-08-05 03:48:18','Yay!  I was\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNo budget for hair and make-up. Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-2','','','2011-08-04 20:48:18','2011-08-05 03:48:18','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/6993-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(7028,1,'2011-08-04 19:32:28','2011-08-05 02:32:28','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PST at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or is it A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed a) that I would never go hungry again and b) that one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PST until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-7','','','2011-08-04 19:32:28','2011-08-05 02:32:28','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7029,1,'2011-08-04 20:51:17','2011-08-05 03:51:17','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PST at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or IS IT A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed a) that I would never go hungry again and b) that one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PST until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-8','','','2011-08-04 20:51:17','2011-08-05 03:51:17','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7031,1,'2011-08-04 20:55:59','2011-08-05 03:55:59','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PDT at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or IS IT A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed that:  a) I would never go hungry again and b) one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PDT until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-10','','','2011-08-04 20:55:59','2011-08-05 03:55:59','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7032,1,'2011-08-04 20:56:10','2011-08-05 03:56:10','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PDT at <strong><a href=\"http://www.azfoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em> (I am entry #160) from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or IS IT A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed that:  a) I would never go hungry again and b) one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PDT until September 15th.  Entry #160 at <a href=\"http://www.AZFoothills.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.AZFoothills.com.</strong> </a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-11','','','2011-08-04 20:56:10','2011-08-05 03:56:10','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/04/7014-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7033,1,'2011-08-05 14:24:09','2011-08-05 21:24:09','<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Editor\'s Note:  This is a guest post from Bella.  </em></span></strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7022\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P50500111-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>Hi, guys.  It\'s Bella aka Little Miss B aka <a href=\"http://facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World\'s Most Precious Pooch</strong> </a>and soon to be aka Arizona\'s Favorite Dog.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTODAY is Day 313, and TODAY is the first day of voting for <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona\'s Favorite Dog</a></strong>!  The polls open at noon PDT at <strong><a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.AZFoothills.com.</a></strong>  You can <em><strong>vote as many times as you like</strong></em>  from now until September 15th.  Which just so happens to be Michelle\'s birthday.  Is it a coinkidink, or IS IT A SIGN?!?!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnywho, you know that <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/06/22/day-267-some-dogs-have-all-the-luck/\" target=\"_blank\">I have been dreaming of a lucky break for quite some time now</a></strong>.  It all started during my hard knock life on the streets of Yuma, Arizona.  Back when I was a street urchin, I vowed that:  a) I would never go hungry again and b) one day I would be in pictures.  You know, pictures like the movies.  I think that once I am crowned Arizona\'s Favorite Dog, Hollyweird will finally take note!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want this so badly, I cannot even tell you!  O.k.  I can tell you.  I want this more than rabbits!  More than crickets!  More than lizards!  More than cicadas!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease consider casting your vote for me <em><strong>as many times as you want</strong></em> from today at noon PDT until September 15th at  <a href=\"http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/dog-days-of-summer-2011/voting/224.html.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYours in Dreaming Big,\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBella','Day 313:  Vote for Little Miss B!  ','','inherit','open','open','','7014-revision-12','','','2011-08-05 14:24:09','2011-08-05 21:24:09','',7014,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7014-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(7034,1,'2011-08-05 18:37:54','2011-08-06 01:37:54','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-512','','','2011-08-05 18:37:54','2011-08-06 01:37:54','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7035,1,'2011-08-05 18:45:45','2011-08-06 01:45:45','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Photographer:</strong>  You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-4','','','2011-08-05 18:45:45','2011-08-06 01:45:45','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7036,1,'2011-08-05 18:46:26','2011-08-06 01:46:26','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Photographer:</strong>  You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-5','','','2011-08-05 18:46:26','2011-08-06 01:46:26','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7037,1,'2011-08-05 18:50:22','2011-08-06 01:50:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-6','','','2011-08-05 18:50:22','2011-08-06 01:50:22','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7038,1,'2011-08-05 18:51:03','2011-08-06 01:51:03','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-7','','','2011-08-05 18:51:03','2011-08-06 01:51:03','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7039,1,'2011-08-05 18:51:23','2011-08-06 01:51:23','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-8','','','2011-08-05 18:51:23','2011-08-06 01:51:23','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7040,1,'2011-08-05 18:53:19','2011-08-06 01:53:19','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-9','','','2011-08-05 18:53:19','2011-08-06 01:53:19','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7041,1,'2011-08-05 18:53:25','2011-08-06 01:53:25','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-10','','','2011-08-05 18:53:25','2011-08-06 01:53:25','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7042,1,'2011-08-05 18:54:00','2011-08-06 01:54:00','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is sweatiness sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-11','','','2011-08-05 18:54:00','2011-08-06 01:54:00','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7043,1,'2011-08-05 21:34:55','2011-08-06 04:34:55','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n*****\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Apart from in the bedroom, is there anything sexy about a man sweating on you sexy?   Discuss.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-autosave','','','2011-08-05 21:34:55','2011-08-06 04:34:55','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(7044,1,'2011-08-05 21:33:52','2011-08-06 04:33:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Is a man sweating on you sexy outside of the bedroom?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-12','','','2011-08-05 21:33:52','2011-08-06 04:33:52','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(7045,1,'2011-08-05 21:35:19','2011-08-06 04:35:19','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Apart from in the bedroom, is there anything sexy about a man sweating on you?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-13','','','2011-08-05 21:35:19','2011-08-06 04:35:19','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(7046,1,'2011-08-05 22:01:47','2011-08-06 05:01:47','','dance1','Compliments of Shutterbug Photography','inherit','open','open','','dance1','','','2011-08-05 22:01:47','2011-08-06 05:01:47','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dance1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7047,1,'2011-08-05 21:37:55','2011-08-06 04:37:55','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Apart from in the bedroom, do you think a man sweating on you is sexy?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-14','','','2011-08-05 21:37:55','2011-08-06 04:37:55','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(7048,1,'2011-08-05 22:02:17','2011-08-06 05:02:17','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7024\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020022-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>One of my goals this year is to live a different soul-scintillating experience each day for 365 days.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">On Day 198, I announced that I tried swinging for the first time.</a></strong>  Get your minds out of the gutter, I\'m talking about swing dancing.  After YEARS of asking me to try swing dancing at his studio, Captain Adventure finally enticed me out on the dance floor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo that was that. On to other blogilistic adventures!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then I heard that Phoenix jazz gem, <strong><a href=\"http://www.azblueshof.com/mreed.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Margo Reed</a></strong>, was to back a very special 3rd anniversary party of the<strong><a href=\"http://fatcatballroomdance.com/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\"> Fat Cat Ballroom.</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOhhhhhhh...I adore Margo Reed.  She\'s an inspirational spitfire.  She is the ultimate in Late Bloominess.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I\'ve never danced...you know a REAL dance...with live band accompaniment!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7034\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/P8020025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I showed up to Fat Cat for my second night of Swing Dancing Ever and for a Night of Many Compliments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"><strong>Compliment #1 from Photographer:  </strong></span>You have such a beautiful smile.  The camera LOVES you!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor someone who hates getting their picture taken, and for someone who loathes looking at her own pictures, this made my night.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe photographer kept gushing and snapping away with her fancy camera.  I was anticipating her to follow up with, \"Make love to the camera!\" which would have been a cool snippet for this blog but somewhat creepy, I suppose.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7046\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Compliments of Shutterbug Photography\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dance1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7046\" title=\"dance1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dance1-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Compliment #2 from All Male Dancers of the Evening:</strong></span>  This is only your 2nd night?!?!  You are amazing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd what woman doesn\'t relish hearing those words from men?  Even when those men are sweating profusely.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Note to men on the Swing Dance Circuit:</strong></span>  When you find yourself perspiring to the point that you\'re dripping sweat droplets and your shirt is soaked, cool off under a vent, and then come back to us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/04/18/day-198-im-a-swinger/\" target=\"_blank\">I mentioned this sweatiness phenomenon as a deterrent in my initial blog post.</a></strong>  I confirmed on Night 310 that I\'m not the only woman who feels this way through a very unscientific survey of women at Fat Cat.  Sweaty Men, thank you for your understanding on this sensitive issue.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n*****\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Women of this Blog:</strong>  Apart from in the bedroom, do you think a man sweating on you is sexy?   Discuss.  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 310:  Swingers Part Deux','','inherit','open','open','','7010-revision-15','','','2011-08-05 22:02:17','2011-08-06 05:02:17','',7010,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/05/7010-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(7049,1,'2011-08-06 11:06:56','2011-08-06 18:06:56','Yay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared with her my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up. Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUh...no.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong>Salvador,</strong> HELP!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUh...no.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1050s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something similar.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBINGO!\n\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-3','','','2011-08-06 11:06:56','2011-08-06 18:06:56','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(7050,1,'2011-08-06 15:24:21','2011-08-06 22:24:21','','image001','','inherit','open','open','','image001-2','','','2011-08-06 15:24:21','2011-08-06 22:24:21','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(7051,1,'2011-08-06 15:25:21','2011-08-06 22:25:21','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\n\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nShe then sent me the photo above  and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUh...no.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUh...no.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1050s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something similar.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube?</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-4','','','2011-08-06 15:25:21','2011-08-06 22:25:21','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(7052,1,'2011-08-06 15:25:36','2011-08-06 22:25:36','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above  and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1050s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something similar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-5','','','2011-08-06 15:25:36','2011-08-06 22:25:36','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(7053,1,'2011-08-06 15:25:41','2011-08-06 22:25:41','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above  and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1050s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something similar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-6','','','2011-08-06 15:25:41','2011-08-06 22:25:41','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(7054,1,'2011-08-06 15:29:03','2011-08-06 22:29:03','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1050s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something similar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-7','','','2011-08-06 15:29:03','2011-08-06 22:29:03','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(7055,1,'2011-08-06 15:30:56','2011-08-06 22:30:56','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1050s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something similar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-8','','','2011-08-06 15:30:56','2011-08-06 22:30:56','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(7056,1,'2011-08-06 15:31:03','2011-08-06 22:31:03','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1050s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something similar.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-9','','','2011-08-06 15:31:03','2011-08-06 22:31:03','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(7057,1,'2011-08-06 15:34:00','2011-08-06 22:34:00','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something to that effect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option appeared before me, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-10','','','2011-08-06 15:34:00','2011-08-06 22:34:00','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(7058,1,'2011-08-06 15:34:08','2011-08-06 22:34:08','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something to that effect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option appeared before me, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-11','','','2011-08-06 15:34:08','2011-08-06 22:34:08','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(7059,1,'2011-08-06 15:34:55','2011-08-06 22:34:55','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something to that effect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option appeared before me, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"349\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-12','','','2011-08-06 15:34:55','2011-08-06 22:34:55','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(7060,1,'2011-08-06 15:36:28','2011-08-06 22:36:28','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something to that effect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option appeared before me, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-13','','','2011-08-06 15:36:28','2011-08-06 22:36:28','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(7061,1,'2011-08-06 15:36:33','2011-08-06 22:36:33','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something to that effect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option appeared before me, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-14','','','2011-08-06 15:36:33','2011-08-06 22:36:33','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(7062,1,'2011-08-06 15:38:51','2011-08-06 22:38:51','[caption id=\"attachment_7050\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"294\" caption=\"Could YOU style your own hair like this???\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-7050 \" title=\"image001\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"224\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nYay!  <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/07/25/day-298-my-first-audition-in-15-years/\" target=\"_blank\">I got the part!</a></strong>  I was cast in the \"commercial\" for Noble Publishing Superpower which will be blasted across the social media universe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed marketing to enquire about who would be taking care of my hair and make-up.  I also shared my contract rider which asked for my green room to be fully stocked with a never-ending stream of double shot almond milk lattes with a hint of agave nectar as well as green M&amp;Ms only.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMarketing Guru played along and asked which color I would like for my green room to painted.  I replied with either yellow or purple.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWould I like flowers?  Oh, how lovely!  Thank you!  Sunflowers, please.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then dropped the bomb:  No budget for hair and make-up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>Oh, the trials and tribulations of a Z-List Actress!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe then sent me the photo above and asked if I could style my hair similarly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI emailed my hair stylist.  <strong><a href=\"http://www.hairpeace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salvador</a>,</strong> HELP!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe mentioned something about a book that I could pick up at his studio.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI don\'t have time to pick up a book in downtown Phoenix.  I let my fingers do the walking.  Not over the yellow pages (WHY do they still deliver them to my house when I haven\'t cracked one open in ten years!!!!) but over my keyboard.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI Googled \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" while eating my dinner.  (A 365 project blog means that you wear the hat of Supreme Multi-tasker of the Universe.)  Up came all sorts of How To articles with directions.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUh...no.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI meandered over to YouTube.  In the search engine, I typed \"1950s Vintage Hairstyles\" or something to that effect.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBINGO!  A menu of option upon option appeared before me, and all promising results in less than 5 minutes!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI sat there eating my dinner while learning how to do my hair.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #800000;\"><strong>How did we ever survive before YouTube???</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTune in tomorrow to see if I was able to pull this off.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, if you fancy wearing a vintage 50s hairstyle for a special event, watch this:\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6Wpvt47Gh0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf, like me, you have bangs and are panicked about what to do with them, watch this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<iframe width=\"425\" height=\"349\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/hWBIMnT3WiY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 311:  Vintage Hair Style Tutorials','','inherit','open','open','','6993-revision-15','','','2011-08-06 15:38:51','2011-08-06 22:38:51','',6993,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/08/06/6993-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0);
