Girl Scouts

A volunteer sent me this cartoon above. Isn't it... well, cute isnt the right word. Just know we appreciate any publicity that is positive- why because normally people then think to put their daughter in our program.

And in case you didn't know- our data from past sales does show that when the economy is slow and/or bad, our sales stay flat OR GET BETTER! Why? Because people turn to things of comfort in these times- and what is more comforting than a box of Thin Mints?

If you want to buy cookies- let me know! I'll be glad to make sure you get them. :-).

Comic Strips

Who was like me when they were a kid? I LOVED the comics, or the "funnies" as we used to call them. I would get up in the morning and go straight for them to read over breakfast. Who needs the news when you can just read the funnies.


When I went off to college, it was the thing about the newspaper I missed the most. And as I still don't get the paper on a regular basis, I don't get caught up with my favorite ones. However, as with most things in this day and age, you can always find some online.


I read "For Better or For Worse," each morning when I get into work (it is bookmarked, people). It was sooo sad when she decided to end the strip, but at least she is revisitng each strip from the early years and 're-releasing' them if you will. Here is the last strip; it was a great wrap up to a family I come to love.

I also really like "Baby Blues." I am not even close to being a parent, but anyone who has ever been around children knows how accurate this comic strip is. I have been known to laugh out loud at it in my silent office.

Recently I have been introduced to comics.com. It doesn't have all of my old favorites, but it does have some good ones. Once you create an account you can choose to have some sent to your email every morning and the others show up on your comics.com homepage. I am sure I am going to love this site.

What were your favorite comic strips growing up? I'll have to look at the Daily Break next time I go home and see if I am able to find more of my old favorites online... because who doesn't like to keep up with their favorite characters?

2007 ReCap

Click here for some great political cartoons that cover 2007. I won't comment on all of them, but I do have to comment on a couple.

#3:
I only enjoy this one now that I have been living in Durham/Raleigh and worked at Duke. The Duke Lacrosse players were raped by the justice system, and I hope Nifong gets punished. Amazing how a little power can really go to some one's head... especially when they want to make some sort of political statement.

#5:
Gas prices are outrageous. And there are probably a million reasons why... I won't disagree with that. I, however, will say that I am sure one major reason why they are so high is because of the oil companies' greed. End of story. They are earning more than plenty and here we are all paying an arm and a leg for it. I am positive I spend more on gas each week that I do on food. Sad.

#9:
I think this cartoon is so true. I do not think anyone should be forced to take a vaccine. I do think the vaccines for polio, chicken pox, etc make sense to have. You have them as I child, and they have proven to be successful. I know there are some arguments that they may trigger autism... and maybe when I am a mother I will do some more research. However, i am hesitant about this whole cervical cancer vaccine... it doesn't cure cancer... nor 100% prevent it. All it does is protect against a virus that could possibly (sense they might factor here?) cause cervical cancer. I am sorry, at this point I would not want my daughter having the vaccine. And I don't think the government should mandate it. But, hey if they mandate it, and as this cartoon points out, lets make circumcision mandatory. It has been shown to prevent the spread of AIDS. (sarcasm here for the last sentence or two, just in case you missed it).

#21:
I admit it. I love People Magazine. I miss Behind the Scenes on VH1, and I have been known to watch a True Hollywood Story. However, I am sickened by the celebrity gossip world. I think it has gone to far. What has Paris Hilton ever done to be famous? She can't act (but seemingly has been hired for some really bad movies). She can't sing, yet she had a record. She is pretty (maybe? I don't think so), and rich... and therefore news worthy. And not just People news worthy, but what she does gets on the News... on CNN... All I have to ask is... really? CNN and other news outlets, please stick to real news. If you are desperate for something to cover, look to people who are truly making a difference in your community. I know there are some. Oh, and if I see one more story about Anna Nicole and her whole saga on CNN or any real news outlet I will barf and never watch again. Got it?

#25:
Enough said. I personally agree with this cartoon. That is all.

#42:
I don't know why everyone was so high strung about the airport delays over Thanksgiving. I flew and definitely had some delays but nothing to stress about. The hype made it all very anticlimactic.

Well, that is all. Happy Holidays!

PS, I am still not good at the regular updating of this blog... but I am trying. I was inspired recently by a friends blog. I wish I could write like her. I'll keep trying, though!