Friday, September 12, 2008

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

My very simple pleasure

Tonight and I made dinner and was pretty much giddy about using my corn cob holders. I have used corn cob holders my whole life and loved them. I've never known a time to eat corn at home without using them. My mom used to ask me if I needed them because others in my family would do without them, but I did need them. They made me so happy. I don't know why, but I think it goes back to not liking my fingers to be sticky, but I love how cute they look and how well they work. They simply make me happy.

Now that I don't live at home, I realized I needed some corn cob holders and I saw some at the store recently. Tonight, I cooked my corn and pushed the corn cob holders into the sides of the corn. I picked up the corn and enjoyed the delicious taste of summer, while reminiscing about summers past. Why does a little piece of plastic shaped like corn make me so happy? I am not quite sure. They have been a constant in my life and only come out once a year - summertime. Maybe it's the memories associated with these cheap pieces of plastic. It makes me feel like a kid all over again and I am flooded with wonderful memories.

Simply delicious. Simply happy.

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Spaghetti Cat Makes Me Feel Better



I've been in a funk lately and one of the things that brings a smile to my face this week is "Spaghetti Cat." This cat is so darn cute and the cat's rise to fame is so random and hilarious.

Watch and see.



"Spaghetti Cat, fresh off his whirlwind tour of the Internet, stops by the Soup...."