A week ago, I took Pierson on a walk to drop off some zuchhini bread at some church friends’ house. On the way back, we passed our friends, the Wrights’ house They had a babysitter and her friend (both of whom I know) that evening. They saw me walking and all the kids and the sitters came outside to chat. I talked to them for a little bit and they they shared with me that they had been waiting for the pizza delivery man for a long time. I figured I’d call the Pizza place and check on the status of their delivery. When I called the restaurant, I was told that the order was for CARRYOUT! I figured it would be quicker for me to go pick up the pizza than to put them in the queue for delivery. So, I high-tailed it home, got in my car, drove to pickup the pizza, and delivered it back to the kids, who were by this time HUNGRY.

My friend, Mrs. Wright emailed a message of thanks. Wanna know my reply?

“Hey, glad I could help! I was just at the “WRIGHT PLACE” at the right time.”

Bah-dum-ching.  Stand up fees available upon request.

Happy Monday!

A few weeks back an older lady in our church, Margo, was not feeling her best.  My husband was at a Bible Study small group, but due to it being a busy week compiled with a nasty sickness making its rounds, there were only 2 in attendance. Because the numbers were low, Michael and the other guy went out to eat instead and decided to pay a visit to our friend from church, taking her a bouquet of ‘get well’ flowers.  When they got to her apartment, she was not there.  She had gone to the grocery store for some dinner.  Being rather goofy, they decided to sign the card in an unusual manner, just for fun.  The card’s inscription read:  “My dearest Margo, So sorry that you are not feeling well.  Get better soon.  With all my love, Hugh Jackman.“

Now unbeknownst to the guys, at the same time at the Whole Foods grocery store in Louisville, here is the situation that was transpiring between our dear friend Margo and a random shopper.  Margo had just finished making her selections and was carrying her goods to the checkout line.  The man who was in line in front of Margo, saw her overly occupied hands and made way to let her go before him.  To him, she turned around and expressed thanks, then looked at the man as if she had seen him before.  She asked the man, “Has anyone ever told you that you look like Hugh Jackman?”  The man told Margo that he received that comment ALL the time.  They exchanged more pleasantries and then she left the grocery store.

She made a few stops along the way home and returned to find flowers on her doorstep! Imagine her alarm when she read the inscription and wondered how on earth the local Hugh Jackman lookalike shopper could have known where she lived?!?!  She called Michael and wondered if she should be concerned. However, when Michael laughed about the situation and explained it to her, they enjoyed a hearty laugh!  All was well.

So, the moral of this story is: If you think Hugh Jackman is stalking you, it may just be your well-wishing friends.

This past week, a couple of friends and I took a nice little ride to the mecca of accessories, IKEA, in West Chester, OH.  While I doubt I would ever outfit my home in all IKEA furnishings, it is fun to peruse the store AND the accessories are super fun, cheap, and cheap.  I was actually keepin’ an eagle eye out for a particular utensil that I purchased at Chicago’s IKEA several years ago.  I have misplaced it and miss it terribly.  Sigh and Sob.  It was similar to this whisk, but plastic. I used it ALL. THE. TIME–until I lost it.

But as my luck goes, the EXACT one for which I was yearning was nowhere to be found.  They probably discontinued them the day after my Chicago visit.  It’s how my luck goes.  I know.  So, I settled for one like this:

Let’s hope it does not disappoint.

We got to almost the end when I heard a plant was calling my name.  It actually begged me to buy it.  And while it may be oxymoronic, it was DEFINITELY cute, ugly, and quirky.  That’s probably why it was calling my name.  I tend to gravitate towards the randomly quirky things of this world because they are simply that.  The plant reminded me of something that tries to fit in among other beautiful botanical specimens, but gets the shaft because it’s frankly just ugly.  But I liked it.  I was told it looked like something out of a Dr. Suess book.  Agreeing, I named my plant, “The Doctor Suess Plant.”  I love it.

It’s called an Elephant Foot Palm for obvious reasons.  Isn’t it fun?!?!?!?  Once I got home I went to remove it’s sticker and found something quite humorous.  Here’s the label.

I’m hungry.  If you’re looking for me later, I’m probably grazing on my Elephant Foot Palm.  After all, that’s why I bought it.  MMMMMMMMM, Elephant Foot Palm!  Excuse me while I go feed the hunger pains until just the Elephant Foot is left. 

Happy Grazing!  Happy IKEA-ing!  Happy Wednesday!

EDIT:  HAHA Shelley, congrats!  You’re the winner of some good ole’ butter to help you find the secret to a healthy heart!!!  Let me know how you want your prize… in the Land O’ Lakes format, A Kroger gift certificate or $3 cash in the mail.  teeheehee!  Couldn’t pass up the opportunity to offer a goofy prize just to go along the theme of being ‘Heart Healthy!’  Thanks for playing!

We recently received the February 2009 issue of the Reader’s Digest, a Christmas subscription gift from my grandparents.  Something funny caught my eye.  There seems to be a huge oxymoron in this issue… Can you find it?

If you can find the oxymoron, leave a comment with your guess as to how this could possibly be an oxymoron.  I’ll choose a random winner from the comments and the winner will receive your choice of the following prizes:

1.) A stick of butter (I’m all about heart healthiness).
2.) A $3 gift certificate to the Kroger (to buy yourself some butter to save your life with a healthy heart and gain Paula Deen’s approval.  It’s a win-win.)
3.) $3 cash to go treat yourself at a grocery of your choice and gnaw on a few sticks of butter in the parking lot.  MMMMM.  I’m all about being health-conscious.

Contest ends Tuesday 12pm EST.  Prize open only to US residents.