Metal Meredith

Most of the people who know me already know that I do not drink or do drugs and although I have a high affection for dough nuts, I am not addicted to much of anything. But when it comes to getting a deal, I am the first person to get a little high knowing how much I can potentially save.

I have had to talk myself down a few times (as well as talk Phil down) from the familiar “Looked how much I could save!!” on things that we do not need. But for some reason, when it comes to Craigslist, I have to stop myself numerous times a day.

The truth is, 99% of the stuff on Craigslist is crap. I am utterly amazed that people own the things they do, much less are trying to sell them. Just this morning, I have found 3 the ugliest fabrics I have ever seen:

That last one, it has a huge tear on the top. Why would someone be looking for a torn piece of furniture? Especially not one with any sort of design cred or real potential. It baffles me, but I cannot stop looking.

I have bought and sold a lot of things on Craigslist. We have even resorted to saying we are “leasing” items instead of buying because when we are done with them, there is a better than not chance that they will end up being sold online. 

I found this on a great site for working moms. Although I am not a ‘working mom’ as this site might define it, I can appreciate the list of books they have created. This page says the following:

Snow White, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast all have their place in children’s hearts we suppose. But if you want your kids to grow up believing that girls should dream of more than just kissing the prince, check out these books.

Each of them features strong, smart, spunky girl protagonists that want to eat bugs, get first place in the science fair and grow up to be a teacher, a doctor, a firefighter or even a diva.

Phil and I often discuss how much we hate the rash of princess themed items that have exploded out of the bosom of Disney in the past few year. Although I am not opposed to the stories themselves, I believe that girls that are 4 and under don’t really get it. The dress up side is fine. But Cinderella and Snow White have very negative characters that would scare me if I was 4. The Little Mermaid seems more young kid friendly, as does Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. But for the most part, the crap that comes along with the movies is what really bothers me.

Every item imaginable has been covered in princess themes now. I read an article yesterday pointing out how there is a new Princess Kitchen Set and the author questioned what being a princess means to a 4 year old is obviously not what it means to us. What princess wants to cook and clean? Isn’t that the point?

My last bitch about the princess thing are the t-shirts and other items with it printed on the front and (god forbid) butt. To some, “princess” is an endearing comment, a sweet compliment. But for both Phil and I, “princess” seems snotty, diva-esque, entitled and bratty. You won’t find any clothing on my child declaring her any sort of Princess or Diva. We do, however, have a sweet collection of floofy dress up clothes for just this purpose.

I am not throwing away my tiara anytime soon, you can bet that. 

OK, so a few things happened today that freaked me out:

First, Zac Hanson, the little kid that was the drummer in Hanson, (you know, “MMMM Bop!") do you remember him? Let me help:

Ok, he is the little one.

Now, it was reported today that Zac Hanson is about to become a dad. I know, I know! WTF?!? Isn’t he 12 years old? Nope. I suppose not because here he is today:

with his wife. Good lord.

Secondly, Kevin Dubrow, the lead singer of Quiet Riot was found dead in his home in Las Vegas.

He is the blonde (that isn’t his real hair). He was 52. Fifty Two!

When did everyone get so. damn. old?

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