Monthly Archives: March 2006

I am looking for shopping carts on Froogle. I found one that will go over curbs. Part of me thinks I will look like a homeless person pulling one of these, but the other part says I am just being more European. I just hate getting in my car just to get groceries. Seems like a waste. Opinions anyone? I am thinking of getting this lovely model (hot pink was sold out)!

This quest began because because, while shopping, I forgot that I was on foot, and loaded up my cart. When I got in line I realized I’d have to pack up the bag myself as the baggers always put about three items per bag. With the exception of a loaf of bread, I got it all in, but boy my back sure protested as I was walking home with it. It was raining pretty good and I had to take three breaks, huffing and puffing, before arriving at my front door.

Last night I visited KGEM studios and learned all about what it takes to put on a show. It’s interesting to me that the staffers are there to accommodate anyone and everyone who is at all interested in filming something and getting it on the air. They will even help you edit, and shoot it, and they have a very small stage for doing things on-site, but you need to bring your own props (they are always looking for donations). And it’s all free!

My mind was filling with all sorts of ideas for shows, but in the end I think I’m too camera shy to be in front of it, despite my journalistic background. I’ve never liked the idea of being recognized on the street, though I’m happy to bump into people I know. I just with I had cable so I could see what some of the locals have been up to. I imagine it could be kind of addicting once you got started.

Inspired by Amanda’s earlier photo of these guys, I walked down to the Pottery Ranch today.

I was really surprised to read this account of the history of the little guys. Created as a tribute to George Washington’s slave, who froze to death standing at his post during the General’s crossing of the Delaware. Lawn jockeys were used as a sign of an Underground Railroad safe house during the 19th Century.