I read a lot of blogs on JU. I am starting to learn little tid bits here and there but know even from my own blogging there is so much more to tell yet.... So I was wondering, is there something you consider important about who you are, or some little fact you think pinpoints your personality that you'd like to share? I'd love to hear your self descriptions or even experiences, anything you think is important. If you can't think of anything it could be something like, "If I had to d...

I am just about finished with our eat in kitchen. I still have to paint the two chairs. What do ya think? BEFORE DURING AFTER

In my previous article http://lifehappens.joeuser.com/index.asp?AID=117222 I tried to show the faux finish on my dining room wall....but for some reason the photo was not turning out like the wall actually looks.  I took Jon's advice and used natural light, turning off the flash....sounds easy but I read for an hour before learning how to do it.....shesh. Here is the best I can do for now.   

This is a part of a letter I get every month.  I've mentioned Paula before, but her reply to this readers letter is why I TRUST her opinion on all my skin care. I buy some from www.paulaschoice.com the BEST moisturizers! Dear Paula, As much as I have enjoyed certain aspects of your bulletins, I do find them to be too negative about many products that I have used throughout the years. I can tell you from experience that there are many products that have been extremely helpful i...

When I read good reviews from a trusted professional I like to share them.  Saves money. L'Oreal   Volume Shocking Mascara ($12.95) is shocking, at least if you're used to lackluster or natural-look mascaras! This two-step mascara includes a Lash Defining Base Coat and a Volume Constructing Top Coat. The Base Coat is a white "primer" whose formula is similar to that of most mascaras, minus the pigment. It nicely separates and lengthens lashes, but things really get excit...

I picked up an old Sci-Fi book at the library a few days ago.   One of the characters in the book is dying with a “terminal illness.”   Her husband is standing outside the door of the hospital room and hears her conversing with someone inside.   That “someone” is offering her the opportunity to get well, be totally healed.   The catch is, someone must die in her place.   She is promised it will not be someone she knows.   She ref...

People who read me know I am interested in skin care. This interest led me to Paula Begoun known in the cosmetics and skin care industry as the "cosmetics cop." She evaluates all new products out today scientifically and gives you the real deal on them. Below is a modified list of her best new skin care products for 2005...see if yours is here! I will do another blog about the best make up of 2005 soon! I took out a few that were only sold in spas so it wouldn't be so long....but if...

Skin care is a semi important issue with me. I know we have to take care of what we have, and not freak when we get older. But when I find advice/products that rock, I will share them here. I think all women care about their skin at some point. Men too, I guess. hehe. Every day and night your skin requires certain basics to defend against any environmental conditions. When skin is healthy and functioning normally, the surface feels and looks smoother (because it is) and is therefore...

A few weeks ago there was a discussion on adult acne and things to use. I believe Locomama started it. Thought I would share some info with you from a newsletter I get every month. It's fabulous and has saved me lots of money because it reviews all the new products (make up and skin care) and lets me know if its state of the art or state of the FART. HA! How to be Gentle to Your Skin I cannot stress this enough, irritation and inflammation are bad for skin--really, really bad. We d...

When I was sixteen I worked at Ponderosa. For those of you unfamiliar with “the Rosa” let me elaborate on the experience of working there in the mid 80’s. Ponderosa was a steak house with an old west theme. You walk in, get a tray, place your steak order, and move your tray on down the line, cafeteria style, toward the cashier. On the way you see the chef cooking up his steaks on the grill and other employees preparing your food. Beside the chef you see the baked...

Word of the Day for Tuesday, October 9, 2007 physiognomy \fiz-ee-OG-nuh-mee; -ON-uh-mee\, noun : 1. The art of discovering temperament and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face. 2. The face or facial features, especially when regarded as indicating character. 3. The general appearance or aspect of a thing.

Word of the Day for Monday, October 8, 2007 maladroit \mal-uh-DROYT\, adjective : Lacking adroitness; clumsy; awkward; unskillful; inept.

Word of the Day for Friday, October 5, 2007 paroxysm \PAIR-uhk-siz-uhm\, noun : 1. (Medicine) A sudden attack, intensification, or recurrence of a disease. 2. Any sudden and violent emotion or action; an outburst; a fit.

Word of the Day for Thursday, October 4, 2007 redoubtable \rih-DOW-tuh-buhl\, adjective : 1. Arousing fear or alarm; formidable. 2. Illustrious; eminent; worthy of respect or honor.

I love words.  As I get older though it seems like I am starting to lose them bit by bit.  So I subscribed to a "word of the day" email. I will share the wealth with JU!  If you wanna respond, find a way to use the word in a sentence.  The more creative, the better. (This is a little trick I use when I have writer's block.  Pick a word and then expound on it.) So without further ado...today's word. Word of the Day for Wednesday, October 3, 2007 ...