TTFN

Hello, dear friends of the blog!

I will be shutting down the blog for awhile. I am going into Very Busy mode at work and my writers' group is starting up again, and so I do not have the time to devote to writing the ramblings that you dozen or so readers deserve. Blogs should be updated regularly, if not daily, in order to reward the reader for visiting, as observed by AVC blogger (link below).

Maybe I'll pull a Cher, and come back in a few weeks for a Farewell Tour, or take up DeeHo's suggestion to write an entry once a week. But for now, I can only see a very long break. If you're inclined to check back, I'd wait at least four months. That's when I'll be on hiatus from work. Unless they fire my ass before then.

In the meantime, here are the blogs I visit regularly, which are updated regularly, and which will keep you entertained in the absence of Gotta Kielbasa:

Trashy Celeb Gossip:
Page Six
Go Fug Yourself
People

Other:
The Huffington Post
Aaron in Africa
St. John's Hoops
Lisa DeMoraes
Jane Espenson
A VC

THANK YOU FOR READING!

Today's Coffee Beverage: Nothing yet, but I reckon I might sneak out in a few minutes and get something yummy and hot.

Casual Friday

I get in the car this morning and turn on the radio. "Under My Thumb" plays, followed by "I'm Never Gonna Give You Up," topped off with an Albertson's commercial featuring the plucky Patricia Heaton. It's gonna be a good day.

On Wednesday Harry Potter and Mark Twain gave me an interesting factoid I had never heard before: that our hair and nails continue growing long after we die, because they don't need a heartbeat to grow. They rely on the nutrients from our decomposing bodies instead. I was going to tell you all about it and offer up this photo as proof:


I did a little research (every good blogger needs to do her research). Imagine my disappointment when I saw this on the Answers.com page:

It is a myth that nails and hair will continue growing for several days after death. The appearance of growth is actually caused by the retraction of skin as the surrounding tissue dehydrates (desiccation) making nails and hair more prominent.

It is my pleasure to share with you the many blog links that were sent my way this week:

Carlos' Blog (MySpace)
Comedian Carlos promises there will be even more hilarious entries soon.
The Fast Lane
"People are generally right 80% of the time with their first thought and reaction. If you want the other 20%, look for a blog called 'The Slow Lane.'"
Aaron's Blog (MySpace)
"I quote John Lennon, 'I don't believe in The Beatles, I just believe in me.' Good point there. After all, he was the walrus. I could be the walrus and I'd still have to bum rides off of people."
This Dan Life
"The dreadfully painful life of an Asian goober."
Pudgy-Girl
Happenings around Los Feliz and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Love for the Loveless
"Come see the darker side of JAP."
5 Percent Celery
"Ranting on food, fashion, and faux pas."

Thanks for reading this week. See you Monday!

Today's Coffee Beverage: NF pumpkin spice latte from Peet's. I tend to go overboard with the pumpkin delicacies available at this time of year.