Saturday Seething (part 26 of a 444 part series)

Thing that Must Go: people saying "I appreciate it" as they walk out the door of stores.
It really bugs me when instead of a simple, appropriate "thank you", people utter an insincere "I appreciate it." I have to hold in my sarcastic "Do you? Do you really appreciate it?!" every time I hear it, even when it's not directed at me.
I had this same issue when I was working drive-through at Eat a Burger.
Not that using this phrase is bad, it's just getting over used and therefore loosing sincerity. To appreciate means to recognize the quality and full worth of something or someone.
I guess the root of my seething today is the lack of sincerity of people today. Mean what toy say and recognize the meaning of words you use. I am reminded of the words of Dr. Seuss in Horton Hatches the Egg: I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant is faithful, one hundred precent.

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Max-i-Kins

Remember my post from October 2009 about Lesley finding a kitten while doing yard work? Well, I'm sad to say our miracle cat Max has died. He had been missing for a few days and we found out yesterday that he had been hit and killed by a car less than a block away from his home. We are all devastated and heartbroken. He was a beautiful, adventurous, friendly, crazy cat. He was excellent at killing rodents and birds. He loved to cuddle and get up onto the kitchen counter. He was best friends with his littermate sister Ruby; they would sleep entwined and groom each other- who is going to clean her neck now Max is gone?
We love you Max!! We will never forget you- have fun with Tigger and Kitty in the Spirit World (and don't let them teach you all their bad habits!!).

Brontë Sisters Power Dolls

I saw this video on a friend's Facebook page and was laughing so hard I nearly cried!!

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NKXNThJ610&feature=youtube_gdata_player

*Please watch before you continue reading*
I think my favorite part is the ruffle doily collar on the Bronteasaurus and the "barrier breaking feminist vision"- BRILLIANT

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