a peek inside the fishbowl

I finally uploaded some holiday shots to my Flickr account. See what kind of adventure we had … !

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments about yesterday’s post. It’s not too late to weigh in!

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Did you know that a misheard phrase or lyric is called a mondegreen?

I don’t want to mention names, but SOMEONE in this household thought that the song “Single Ladies” by Beyonce was actually “Simple Lady.”

Oh how I laughed. In fact, I’m still laughing:

I’m a simple lady! I’m a simple lady.
I’m a simple lady! I’m a simple lady.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh …

I shouldn’t poke fun. For the longest time I thought a key lyric in Manfred Mann’s “Blinded By The Light” was “wrapped up like a douche” instead of “revved up like a deuce.”

I was never able to figure out why a feminine hygiene product would figure so prominently.

Please tell me I’m not alone! :)

Hi all –

I’ve been talking to some folks recently about healthy lifestyle choices for families. I will tell you more about this when I can, but in the meantime I was wondering if I could ask you all a question.

If you’re a parent, can you briefly describe your child’s weight? I know it’s a touchy subject, but in your view, are your children (or child) too thin, just right, slightly overweight, or obese?

You don’t need to give actual numbers, but I would like to hear ages and gender. If you care to share further thoughts and concerns I would love to hear them too.

Feel free to comment anonymously if it makes it easier.

Thank you very much!