Astburygrrl

Thanks so much for this review/tutorial!! I actually have a Diva Cup..had it for over a year now and I got frustrated with the insertion process and forgot about it. So this really helped me..I'm gonna give the Diva Cup another shot!

The problem I have is finding good oranges..our market carries the kind that tend to be on the dry side & have no flavor whatsoever! A few months outta the year they do carry the tangelos & every once in awhile we get a small crate that is so succulent & sweet that we cherish each one as if it were mana from heaven.

Apples..they make me hungry too..they sate me for about 20 mins and then you'll find me poking my head into the pantry/fridge once again. hehe I made a quick cake (Jiffy yellow cake) 2nite w/ chunks of apples & cinnamon/sugar on top and it was SO delish..not too sweet or heavy.

About Che..I agree (ha) that he was quite handsome,which no doubt was half of his appeal to some. I have a really huge 'coffee table' book about his life w/ tons of pics & I have to disagree w/ your friend on him being 'still cute' after being shot to hell. At least from the pics I have seen..it aint pretty..and it actually made me cry. I dont think I could ever look at 'em again, truthfully.

Your friend sounds like she was a wonderful person..and shes the same age as my Mum. Way too young to die, for sure. *hugz*

Wow..I can't decide which is more beautiful..you or the scarf!

Great job, though!

Hello Grace! Such a gorgeous name and always reminds me of U2's song 'Grace' ..which is such a pleasure to hear. My birth name is Ann which means 'grace' but I've always hated it for some reason. heh

Anyhoo, congrats on your name change, its truly inspiring!

Grace

She takes the blame

She covers the shame

Removes the stain

It could be her name

Grace

It's a name for a girl

It's also a thought that changed the world

And when she walks on the street

You can hear the strings

Grace finds goodness in everything

Grace, she's got the walk

Not on a ramp or on chalk

She's got the time to talk

She travels outside of karma

She travels outside of karma

When she goes to work

You can hear her strings

Grace finds beauty in everything

Grace, she carries a world on her hips

No champagne flute for her lips

No twirls or skips between her fingertips

She carries a pearl in perfect condition

What once was hurt

What once was friction

What left a mark

No longer stings

Because grace makes beauty

Out of ugly things

OMG. Your version kicks booty! I know exactly what I'm making for the 4th now!! (omg that smilie! hehe) I did see a great recipe from Curtis Stone on tlc.com..i hope you dont mind me posting another version? I'm determined to try every version of Sangria now, wheee!

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients:

Two 750-ml bottles light and fruity Rioja wine or Beaujolais wine

2/3 cup/145 ml fresh orange juice

1/2 cup/100 ml Cointreau

1/4 cup/45 ml brandy

2 Fuji apples, quartered, cored and thinly sliced

1 ruby-red grapefruit, quartered and thinly sliced

1 Valencia orange, quartered and thinly sliced

1 lemon, quartered and thinly sliced

1 lime, quartered and thinly sliced

Ice cubes

Method:

Stir all the ingredients except the ice cubes in a large jug or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Add the ice cubes to the sangria and stir with a wooden spoon. Drink and be merry!

That kid is damn cute and you are officially the world's hottest Grandma! holy crap. lol

I'm enoying reading all your entries of your adventure! I'm so jealous..next time pllleease take me with you. I dont take up much room, i swear! lol

And yes, you are smokin' hot in that pic, hun..and the crypts are giving me the tingles.

Dude! I found out that Bob is gonna be in Milwaukee July 8th for Summerfest!

I have bought copies of the cds you burned for me cuz i passed those on to a friend of mine who is now obsessed as we are! See what you've started?! heh

Sangria..? omg yum Thats next on my list of "Summer Drinks to Binge Upon"

I can see it now..a pitcher of sangria, candles lit, a bag of hot kettle corn & watching "Chocolat"..mmmm

Oh great..another cutie? Is that necessary!? LOL

David Foster Wallace..hrmm. that sounds like an awfully fascinating story *looks it up*

Anyhoo..just wanted to say The Doors RULE! I would be utterly happy if the 21st Century Doors would bother to come to my state SOON..dammit. Not holding my breath though. If I were a Doors song I would be "Love Street"..<happy sigh>

I just wanted to say that I'm completely envious of you!!(even my text color is envy hued) It sounds like such a wonderful trip/adventure. I'm positive once you get off the plane (have a stiff drink or 2 to calm thee nerves! heh) everything will fall into place and you'll have a great time! I for one, would love to see pics..obscene or not.

omg! thanks I went to his website last night and drooled over his music..never even heard of him before! Good looks & a great voice to back it up is all it takes for me..i'm easy i guess

Wow, not to sound like a teeny bopper but holy hell is Bob Schneider hawt!!

Somebody fan me..

HA! Errrmm..i mean..sorry to hear about that. I just cant believe you had to go through w/ something like that!