http://toastedrav.com/people/annielou en Copyright 2008 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:24:05 -0700 http://toastedrav.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://media.bonnint.net/dado/oss-trav/0/42/4263.jpg ToastedRav.com annielou posted a comment on the article RavBytes: Local Ex-Con Given A Ticket To Obama's Innauguration:

The guy turned himself around. You can always play the "someone is more deserving game" but that will just lead to bitterness and cynicism.

That being said, I am not an ex-con and I'd like to go... ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5823#comment-15495 http://toastedrav.com/post/5823#comment-15495 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:54:56 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article RavBytes: St. Louis Gets A Bum Rep From Health Mags:

Of all the cities I've spent extended time in, St. Louis, by far, has the worst drivers, most fast food restaurants, and definitely, definitely, definitely the most smokers. Those probably can leave a pretty bad mark for St. Louis!]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5645#comment-15129 http://toastedrav.com/post/5645#comment-15129 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:09:48 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Ask St. Louis: Are Dogs Or Cats The Better Pet?:

I'm slightly biased because I was attacked by two cats when I was three and have the scars to proove it, but... cats deficate inside. Need I say more?]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5646#comment-15128 http://toastedrav.com/post/5646#comment-15128 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:03:56 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article A Plea To End These Five Gross Habits In 2009:

How about no more leaving a restroom without washing your hands. That's just... ehgo8i! How can you DO THAT?! Did you pass kindergarten? ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5685#comment-15127 http://toastedrav.com/post/5685#comment-15127 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:01:54 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Snail Mail vs. E-Mailed Holiday Cards:

As long as they're thoughtful with a personal message, I think any kind of greeting is appreciated. Getting a card because someone feels like they're supposed to give you one always stinks! ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5565#comment-14852 http://toastedrav.com/post/5565#comment-14852 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:25:56 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Are Mandolins Becoming The New Bass Guitars?:

Two words: Jesse Irwin!

www.jesseirwin.com
www.myspace.com/jesseirwin

Check out the song Laduesier. Quite possibly my favorite song of any local musician!]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5572#comment-14851 http://toastedrav.com/post/5572#comment-14851 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:21:48 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article RavBytes: What Is December 25th To You?:

Separation of church and state? Say wha?]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5567#comment-14829 http://toastedrav.com/post/5567#comment-14829 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:07:27 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Dear Co-Workers, Please Understand These Things Drive Me Nuts:

If the idea of kids running around screaming and hijacking the copy machine actually sounds fun, do you think that means I should go back to education? ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5540#comment-14789 http://toastedrav.com/post/5540#comment-14789 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:56:51 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article These Boots Are Made For Stomping: An Old Doctor In The House:

Um, please do a post about your Kurt Cobain conspiracy theories!!!]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5564#comment-14788 http://toastedrav.com/post/5564#comment-14788 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:53:25 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Starting To Feel Bad For Jen: Over Played:

She does look a little rodent-esque! But man, I don't blame the girl for still being hurt that she isn't in a position to have a family. Then again, I still think ugly Christmas sweater parties are amusing.]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5550#comment-14730 http://toastedrav.com/post/5550#comment-14730 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:51:37 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Gentlemen, Can We Talk About This 'Bro' Thing?:

Nate and Nick call each other bro, but it's a military thing and doesn't really manifest itself elsewhere. However if it ever deviated into "brah" I would probably lose my mind!]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5530#comment-14661 http://toastedrav.com/post/5530#comment-14661 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:02:28 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Barn Buddies: Poppy & Sage:

What a thoughtful gift! I have a friend who adopted a penguin through the St. Louis Zoo for me for my birthday. It was one of the best birthday presents I'd ever received, as penguins are my favorite! ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5505#comment-14579 http://toastedrav.com/post/5505#comment-14579 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:13:46 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article RavBytes: If I Had $75 Million Dollars To Spend On The City...:

Wow, that totally disgusts me. Okay, I take it back. The fact that they're asking is downright greedy, but understandable. What disgusts me is that the decision will not come from the tax payers, but rather the "special committee." If the public schools asked for that kind of money, it would go to the tax payers vote, not some "special committee" who would eagerly push it through. The priorities in this country are unbelievable. American automakers want me to buy their cars (never again, after my Ford EXPLODED while I was driving it... perfectly maintained and 5 years old) when their cars are not worth buying and now professional sports who drop millions on people are uping ticket prices and asking for tax credits. I... don't get it.]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5496#comment-14558 http://toastedrav.com/post/5496#comment-14558 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:14:24 -0700 annielou favorited the post entitled RavBytes: If I Had $75 Million Dollars To Spend On The City....]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5496 http://toastedrav.com/post/5496 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:09:22 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the Shout! Virtual world, real emotions: Relationships in Second Life - CNN.com:

Hey, no temperature battles! ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/407#comment-14350 http://toastedrav.com/post/407#comment-14350 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:57:45 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Lesson From A Newlywed: Make The Temperature Standoff Temporary:

I have a lower average body temperature (it's usually around like 97.2 or something) but get warm really, really easily. Maybe I just run around a lot?!]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5421#comment-14349 http://toastedrav.com/post/5421#comment-14349 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:56:55 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Name These Five Ubiquitous Movie Quotes:

I think I need to go rent the Three Amigos now, Mel!]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5389#comment-14282 http://toastedrav.com/post/5389#comment-14282 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:50:22 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Ever Have A Day When Fashion Trends Made You Feel OId?:

Offender 1: Please wear this on 12/20.
Offender 2: For those who want to appear to wear trashy leggings and shoes, the combination into one item!
Offender 3: If we're supposed to wear tassles on our calves... why do we shave in the first place?]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5391#comment-14223 http://toastedrav.com/post/5391#comment-14223 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:08:11 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article Does Ribbon Dancing Qualify as a 'Sport?':

As an athlete recruited by at least one division one college (for softball), I have to admit that in my opinion, dance and cheerleading (as long as it involves serious tumbling and building) are sports and meet your requirements. I've competed at elite levels in softball and there is no WAY I could do what dancers and cheerleaders have trained and worked just as hard to do as I have in softball, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.

My boyfriend, however, would argue that it's not a sport unless there is a clear winner or loser. That means anything that is decided by a panel of judges (gymnastics, cheerleading, ribbon dancing, figure skating, etc) can only be considered for the term "athletic competition." His one and only exception to the rule is boxing, as it can be decided by a TKO. I see his logic, but I still think cheerleaders who tumble and build and dancers are most definitely athletes and compete in a sport.

Chess, though? Really? It's a competition, that's for sure, but there is no ounce of athleticism necessary to be a chess master. ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5364#comment-14140 http://toastedrav.com/post/5364#comment-14140 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:18:25 -0700 annielou posted a comment on the article What's On Your Comfort Food Menu?:

Grilled cheese and tomato soup, fo' sho'! And spaghetti. ]]> http://toastedrav.com/post/5271#comment-13888 http://toastedrav.com/post/5271#comment-13888 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:54:24 -0700