tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943Tue, 13 May 2008 18:42:28 +0000http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/blogger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)Blogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-9195682347576772540Wed, 07 May 2008 01:57:00 +00002008-05-06T19:01:05.609-07:00presidential candidate 2008If Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic Nomination, I am voting for McCain. In fact, I would vote for George Bush over Hillary... Does anybody else feel this way? RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/05/just-wanted-to-let-you-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-8290261152359831005Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:13:00 +00002008-04-26T10:26:42.677-07:00US Constitution"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." OK, I am not a constitutional lawyer, so can somebody please explain how we turned "Congress shall make no law..." into no http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/04/dessert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-4915271004922260571Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:33:00 +00002008-04-26T10:06:09.450-07:00US Constitutionelectionspresidential candidates"The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."Remember how http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/04/food-for-thought.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-3942378735966487081Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:44:00 +00002008-04-24T15:45:20.091-07:00darwinintelligent design I got an email today that posed this little question... Enough to make one's head explode, really. Which got me to thinking about all the smugasaurouses out there on both sides of this debate. Which made me want to toss my two cents into the mix. Evolution, as set forth by Chuck Darwin in The Origin of Species does a pretty good job of explaining all the creepy crawly things roaming around on http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/04/darwin-or-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-7717620586922816756Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:24:00 +00002008-04-17T22:29:27.802-07:00political cartoon1977Alternate Energy Source The more things change, the more they stay the same. This cartoon is from 1977. RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/04/alternate-energy-source.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-7105776398562582037Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:21:00 +00002008-04-15T18:03:37.648-07:00duialcoholteenagerspromdrinking and drivingThe phone rang way too early in the morning, I was still fast asleep and still slightly hung over from the bottle (or 2?) of Cold Duck Gina and I downed in her sisters Z the night before. Typical, I thought. What idiot is calling at 8:00 on a Saturday morning? Like, don't they know people are still sleeping? Plus the phone was right next to my bed and just kept ringing... they just wouldn't go http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/04/is-it-true.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-8740251723206546761Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:26:00 +00002008-04-06T19:43:04.663-07:00yoox coupon codeprom locationA kindly visitor posted this coupon code for Yoox.com: yoox2008 = 10% off all orders (Valid until April 30th). Here are some other yoox promos going on at the moment... The End of Sales. Up to an Extra 80% off on YOOX.COM Ends 4/15Denim Revolution on YOOX.COM: Latest Selection from Spring Summer Arrivals until 5/1YOOX.COM's Spring Guide to Bags - Moschino, Liberty of London, Fendi and more. http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/04/yoox-code-from-reader-thanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-3585686311375136769Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:00:00 +00002008-03-24T13:09:20.846-07:00genXboomersThat the Boomers waited until all their kids were grown to suddenly realize that driving around in large, gas guzzling SUVs is bad for the environment... It was obvious from the start... Keep On Trucking, GenX RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/dont-think-i-havent-noticed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-6274737016509209996Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:09:00 +00002008-03-23T10:27:33.713-07:00Barack Obamaraceintelligent discussion of race If we don't elect this man to be the next President of the United States, we have nobody to blame but ourselves. This is the first intelligent discussion of race and racial issues in this country that I have ever heard. Watch his speech - it will go down in history as one of the great ones. RH Bill Richardson endorses Obama Video "There's something special about this guy, and I want to be a http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/on-greatness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-1086760119682926481Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:34:00 +00002008-03-11T04:42:58.179-07:00Candidates By Color Or should we keep things simple and just go with BLUE? RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/hey-america-are-you-ready-for-bear-rug.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-1894283905610593004Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:20:00 +00002008-03-10T22:30:17.257-07:00yoox coupon codeNEW! Extra 15% off a Special Mens Superbrands Selection on YOOX.COM. Use coupon code FORYOUREYESONLY@YOOX at checkout. Here's a link straight to the "Superbrands" Gallery. Ends March 12, 2008. Plus Free shipping too! RH http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/yoox-coupon-code-alert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-8473570989826993345Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:05:00 +00002008-03-19T14:49:03.751-07:00Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting CreamOr perhaps $250? It's for a good cause. What's the cause? 'Cause I want to try this new face cream by Estée Lauder. And that is how much it costs: $1,147.50. One Thousand One Hundred Forty Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Cream is what it is called, and it: "Effectively reduces visible aging lines, Provides instant lift & hydration, Ensures a http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/can-somebody-donate-114750.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-6820895271739407606Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:32:00 +00002008-03-04T01:12:10.307-08:00I hit one of those funny buttons on the top of my browser by mistake and landed on the former news site, CNN. The first item to catch my attention was the Lufthansa plane trying to make a landing in a very windy Hamburg, Germany. Perhaps it was because I watched the video 3 or 4 times, that CNN got it into its head that I would like to read more articles having to do with planes, travel and http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/discrimination-i-think-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-5343615485249251465Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:59:00 +00002008-03-02T18:02:47.602-08:00Here is a lesson on how to live. Watch it when you find yourself feeling sorry for yourself. RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/last-lecture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-3068856061273474875Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:04:00 +00002008-03-02T10:47:11.187-08:00yoox free shipping couponYoox is offering free shipping on all orders until March 13th. Click here for Free Shipping on All Orders on YOOX.COM. There doesn't seem to be a coupon code to go with it, in the email it just said "Click Here..." So, that's what you should do! Ta! RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/03/yoox-coupon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-5990508181673974954Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:08:00 +00002008-02-25T05:08:33.926-08:00Cousin: Dying woman twice refused oxygen on flight - CNN.com I hope this lady's family sues the pants off of American Airlines. The way they treat their customers is unbelievable. My own experience with American was so bad that I will not fly with them ever again... The flight attendants must be trained by the Stasi. RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/cousin-dying-woman-twice-refused-oxygen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-7517041578062519600Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:05:00 +00002008-02-17T09:54:50.535-08:00teaching kids online safetykids and cyber-crimeHere's one of life's little pitfalls that I am guessing most parents haven't warned their children against: Becoming a Cyber Hacker! Let me explain! This morning I was snoozing away when my son Harvey woke me up in a panic. "Mom, my PayPal account has been hacked" "Huh?" (me) "Somebody hacked into my PayPal account and changed the password and all the security questions" "Huh? How did they..." (http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/mothers-dont-let-your-kids-grow-up-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-6331151982564716218Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:29:00 +00002008-02-13T12:19:33.806-08:00Losing One's MindGloria VanderbiltYou know you're getting old when you ask the gal in the women's department at Macys whether they carry Diane von Furstenberg (Update: I am a goose - I meant Gloria Vanderbilt which is who I asked about -Oh Dear, Oh Dear!) and she looks at you like you just descended down the plank of a space ship and said "Take me to your leader" in Zirthian which would sound something like Nemop thffft Bluggga http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/oh-dear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-6431401550497354648Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:29:00 +00002008-02-10T11:45:41.661-08:00wife dressing1950s womenretro dvdsOn a rare trip to a Walmart store, I ran smack into a $1.00 DVD Sale - as luck would have it, the selection was a Retro's treasure! I snagged Episodes of Dragnet, the Dick Van Dyke show and my old favorite Groucho Marx as host of the show "You Bet Your Life". If you happen upon any of these oldies and have a few extra dollars, these old shows are fascinating to watch, and far more entertaining http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/retro-reviews-searching-for-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-3580794893917394375Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:34:00 +00002008-02-06T17:52:30.614-08:00German Humor: Part 2 ... Funny? Q: Why are blond jokes always so short? A: So men can understand them too! He: "Darling, I am going to make you the happiest women in the world!" She: "I am going to miss you" "Mommy, Mommy may I swing some more with Grandpa?" "No dear, let him hang (around) until the police get here." (I hope I didn't mess things up to badly in the translation!) RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/humor-ar-ar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-7834247921561178322Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:05:00 +00002008-02-06T17:18:05.199-08:00funny ValentineI got a giggle out of this Wrapables ad, so I thought I would share... and he doesn't have the faintest inkling... RH Here's a link to the blanket, His & Her Silvretta Blankethttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/cute-valentines-day-ad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-569620831765055511Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:50:00 +00002008-02-05T16:54:28.342-08:00go voteJust a friendly little reminder to do your part and ... VOTE! RHhttp://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/got-ballot-stub.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-567354073974940049Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:33:00 +00002008-02-05T13:12:14.986-08:00sandals resorts couponyoox coupon codeBrooks Brothers coupon codeHowdy! I'll make this short and sweet! YOOX Coupon: Valentines Day Gift Guide plus a free shipping coupon code: VALENTINE@YOOX to use on YOOX.COMBrooks Brothers coupon: 10% OFF at Brooksbrothers.com with coupon code bbaff10 (Get him something nice!)Valentine's Day trip to paradise: Click Here to get up to TWO FREE NIGHTS at Sandals Resorts plus save up to 50% off! Somebody please take http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/02/new-yoox-code-some-other-fun-coupons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-1174409448519948756Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:47:00 +00002008-01-26T18:18:36.708-08:00sandals resortsSandals WhitehouseValentine's dayI was just sitting around daydreaming and perusing my email when up popped an email from Sandals Resorts. Emails from Sandals tend to be full of material to daydream about, so I opened it up and was not disappointed. They are offering a sale for Valentine's day that is really awesome - so if you are at a loss as to what to get your significant other, consider running off to the Caribbean with http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/01/thinking-of-running-off-to-caribbean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13252943.post-8779119538401841622Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:00:00 +00002008-01-18T15:21:56.572-08:00barak obamapresidential candidate 2008Hillary ClintonMy daughter called me yesterday to see if I was going to see Hillary Clinton in Santa Barbara at her so-called "Town Hall Meeting" at UCSB (The local university). I hadn't heard Madame Hillary would be in town, but since the Barak Obama event turned out to be such a pleasant surprise, I thought why not? So I sprung my daughter from school, and off we went. I also phoned up hubby Harry at work http://www.retro-housewife.com/blog/2008/01/hillary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Retro Housewife)