Link Of The Week

We all like to think we're smart - smarter than the average bear, so says Yogi.  But at any rate, we like to think we're smart.  Someone sent me a link this week to a short test you can take, and you can see just how smart you are.  Visit http://www.flashbynight.com/test/ and see how you do.  Don't take too long with your answers, because the test is timed.  Take the test, and send a link to your friends and then you can see if you're smarter than them. 

Filming At The Compound

In case you didn't know, a good portion of the movie "Elizabethtown" was filmed here in the 'Ville and 30 miles south in Elizabethtown.  But we've discovered more movie making going on right here at The Compound.  From the looks of the video tape hanging out, the wrens that moved into the bird house this spring are doing the editing on the movie.  We're not sure who's starring in the movie, nor what it's even about, but as soon they announce the date of the premier, you'll be the first to know. 

Flashback Friday

As a kid, I loved Icees.  The only problem was, the closest store that had an Icee machine was about 3 miles away, and I wasn't always able to whine and cajole my parents into driving me up to the Magik Mart to get a cola flavored Icee.  For times when I couldn't get them to take me to get an Icee, I had to rely on my Slushee Mug.  Mom and Grandma got it for me at the grocery store, thinking it would pacify me -- I could have an Icee any time I wanted one, they told me.  I was reluctant, but thought I'd give it a try. It wasn't quite like a real Coke Icee, but it was pretty darned close. 

I've talked to a few people this week who've never had the pleasure of owning a slushee mug.  Boy, do I feel sorry for them.  In case you're one of the unfortunate few, let me explain.  The slushee mug was in two parts - the white inner part that had the freezing "stuff" inside, and the outer part with the handle.  You simply froze the inner part overnight, and then pop it into the actual mug, and then pour any type of beverage into it, and after a few minutes of stirring, you've got a slushee.  Granted, I could never get mine as thick as the ones they showed on the commercial, but it was definitely slushee nonetheless and it kept me from bugging Mom and Dad to take me up to the Magik Mart.

Tarot Card Reading Wrap Up

The day is almost over, and as I look back on what my tarot card reading said, I'm pretty disappointed.  If you want to be literal about it, the only major "choice" I was faced with today was the option of either paying or not paying my Verizon cell phone bill.  I did think about it, but I have to confess that I did act selfishly when I chose to pay the bill - I was only thinking about me and how I like having my cell phone service.   I'll try the daily tarot card reading in a week or two and see if the predictions are any better.

It's In The Cards

When I signed on to AOL this morning to check my email, something on the Welcome page caught my eye - "Your daily tarot card reading."  I've never been one to read the daily horoscope, nor do I believe in tarot cards, but as I sat at my desk sipping my morning coffee I thought maybe it would be interesting to see what the cards have in store for me today.  Let's see what the cards have in store for me today:  The "Lovers" card was chosen. 

The Lovers suggest that you may be faced with an important choice today, and it is likely that one option will appear much easier than the other. Think carefully, though, before making your decision, as it is important that you act in an unselfish way. In matters of the heart, the Lovers bring hope, and they may also indicate positive relationships with friends and colleagues.

I'll report back tonight before I go to bed and let you know if I had to make an important choice today, and if the option in deed much easier than the other. 

Top Ten "I'd Rather Be . . ." Bumper Stickers

1.   Fishing
2.   Scrapbooking
3.   Playing Bingo
4.   Raisin' Cain Than Raisin Bran
5.   Coon Hunting
6.   Right Than Politically Correct
7.   Driving A Chevy
8.   Shopping
9.  Telecommuting
10. Scuba Diving

File Under: WTF?

I was scouring the Sunday sale papers like I always do on Sunday afternoon, when a coupon advertisement caught my eye.  It was for Cottonelle toilet paper. More specifically, Cottonelle For Kids toilet paper.  The headline on the advertisement said "Help kids learn how much to use."  Hallelujah!! The good folks at Kimberly Clarke are teaching our children - the leaders of tomorrow - how much toilet paper to use.  The kids Cottonelle toilet paper comes with paw prints on what appears to be four squares of toilet paper (see photo #1 above).  Then there's a picture of an adorable puppy on the fifth toilet paper square (see photo #2),  indicating that's "enough."  While sitting at the kitchen table looking at this advertisement, I actually said the words "WTF?" out loud in disbelief. 

I immediately went to the Cottonelle website, and there I found some very intriguing FAQs about Cottonelle For Kids.  The most interesting question follows:   

I don't understand how this shows children how much toilet paper to use?
Each segment of paw-prints and puppy is roughly 5 sheets long. Starting with a first paw print, the child should be instructed to follow the paw prints to the puppy then tear at the puppy. This will provide roughly 5 sheets of toilet paper, an average amount for one wipe. A new segment of toilet paper should be taken for each subsequent wipe.  

Heaven help the septic system if a child can read that FAQ - they'll be grabbing their measured five-sheets a dozen times for "each subsequent wipe."  Kids will zoom through an overpriced roll of Cottonelle For Kids faster than you'll be able to call the truck to come in and pump out your septic tank. 

I'm really baffled by this.  I thought all along that knowing how much toilet paper to use when you went to the bathroom was innate - an intuition that we're born with, just like knowing when you need to go to the bathroom.  I guess I was wrong.  The parents of today have to rely on the Kimberly Clarke corporation to "Help kids use the right amount every time."  It's times like these that make me thankful that I don't have kids.