My sweet husband had to go to the dentist early on Tuesday for a crown and when he got out, there was nothing open except Starbucks. So rather than buying himself something to cheer himself up, he brought me the latest Starbucks bear for our collection!

Hope everyone has a fun and happy Hallowe'en!

My husband came across this on one of the blogs he reads (apparently the always-a-hoot James Lileks posted it first).  Husband thinks it's insane, I think it's rather adorable. So, because he's making me eggs for lunch right now, I thought I'd pass it on...

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(If it wants you to download the Korean text reader, just click cancel and it'll go to the page.)

Ever since my last horrifying haircut, I decided I was going to try the new stylist at the salon I frequent. I checked ahead, found out she was working yesterday, and went in. My usual one, Diana, said she couldn't take me today and I said "But is Cailtin available?" And she said she was in half an hour, so I said fine. Ended up being closer to an hour and a half, but it was worth it. When I was in the chair, I explained how I didn't really know what I wanted but could tell her what I didn't want and that I didn't really understand how I kept ending up with haircuts I didn't like. Well, it turns out that Caitlin's been horrified by what Diana does to my hair, too! She said that every time she saw her do my hair, she cringed! But D's the manager, so it's not like she could say anything. She went on and on, how 90's it was, how it was a mullet, how it wasn't feminine, how bad the layering was and that it was overcoloured! So I'm obviously done with Diana! I'm glad to discover that it wasn't just me, that I was actually getting awful haircuts. And apparently C noticed my look of desperation when I asked if she was available. :) So now it's much cuter and on its way to looking good. Right now the layers are too short and it has to grow out, but at least I'm on the right track, at loooooong last. Thank god for Caitlin.

I came across another article about this: http://http" title="http://http" target="_blank"http://http://entertainment.sympatico.msn.ca/Celebs/Gossip/Articles /Moon+Unit+Zappa+voted+mo st+bizarre+name.htm

I don't agree about Princess Eugenie's name being weird, though. I mean, it's not a common name, but it's actually a proper name, the French variation of Eugenia (although why the British couple didn't choose the British version I don't know). It's not like it's Dweezil.

And Romeo for the Beckhams' son isn't an odd name, it's just odd for a couple who's British instead of Italian. And Rocco for Madonna's boy isn't a name I'd pick, but at least it suits her Italian background, if not Guy Ritchie's British one. (Although I think it makes the toddler sound like a Mafia thug.)

Zowie Bowie is just evil, though.

We've sure been enjoying our Zip.ca online DVD rental membership. We're finally getting something in the mail besides bills. :) So far we've gotten:

• Lupin the 3rd: Love Heist (anime)


• The Prisoner (we're on volume 3 - it's it's such a good but creepy show!)


• Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill (British stand-up comedian)


• I am Sam (my mom wanted to see it)


• all of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 volume 3


• And The Thin Blue Line with the always-funny Rowan Atkinson is on its way.

Any recommendations? :)