not again!

First they "updated" (and by that I think we mean "ruined") Strawberry Shortcake, and now they've done it to Rainbow Brite! (Apparently this happened several months ago (story here), but I just found out about it.)

The original:


The updated:


WHY?!

At least the Sprites are still cute... that is, until they get personal trainers and develop skinny waistlines.

Is it Monday already?

Aaargh.



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Googled the Jetsons

time for a 'toon!

(I wish I had thought up the character Timmy Tofu -- that's something I could actually draw!)



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dig those savage chickens

This ain't no pick-a-nick!

I wish this was the only 'bear market' we had to deal with:



Here's what Hillary has to say on the topic...





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(googled the yogi pic)

Here's me...

...looking at my clinic schedule this week:



(OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it's been busy!)

Avast me hearties! A pirate 'toon!

credit: savage chickens

strawberry update

Looks like Offspring #1's old friend, Strawberry Shortcake, is getting a makeover. (She's also getting a new toy line, computer-animated movie, and TV series. Related story here)

I'm not sure I like all of the ch-ch-changes. On the up side, S.S. will be shunning gumdrops in favor of fresh fruit. That's a good, healthy choice. But on the down side, she'll be seen holding onto a cellphone instead of her calico cat, Custard. Awwwww, say it ain't so.

I suppose it won't be long before Brainy Smurf has lasik done and buys a Kindle from Amazon.


(Come to think of it, I'd like a Kindle from Amazon.)

math 101...

and "Life 101"



(not that I did anything stupid today...)

Monday already?

Wow, the weekend was a busy blur. Looks like it's back to work for me.



(Nah, actually I like what I do.)


cartoon from here

Snow in the Pac NW

We woke up this morning to a light dusting of snow on the ground. Yep, it was enough to do this:


cartoon from here

'toon of the day

Ah, if only all eye conditions were this straightforward!
I'm back from the Glaucoma Symposium which was great.

Think I'm going to be sort of lazy today...


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cartoon by T. McCracken

'toon of the day

Hmm... perhaps I won't invite people I know to read my blog...





cartoon from here

'toon of the day

I find good stuff while mindlessly googling...

test taking tip...

It's always good to think outside the box.



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(cartoon found by googling 'calvin and hobbes' images)

cat philosophy 101

Hmmm.... this just might be the key to understanding cats...


(cartoon from here)

the (mostly) optimistic optometrist

I recently saw one of my all-time favorite patients. She's in her 90's, wears a jaunty hat, and often brings me squash. (How cool is that?!) She has developed some significant visual challenges, but does remarkably well due (at least in part, I think) to her really positive attitude.

When I saw an internet quiz on 'optimism' tonight, I thought I'd see how I stack up in the 'glass half full vs. half empty' department.

While I wasn't Pollyanna (missed that category by a point!), my results were pretty positive:

Sunshine with patchy fog: Everything's coming up roses--most of the time. Your outlook is optimistic, but you tend to think more positively in the short term rather than in the long run. You see the good side of the present moment but don't necessarily incorporate that into your overall attitude.

Hmm... I'm not quite sure what that means. Do I go around thinking: "Ah, this flower is soooo lovely... but, *sigh* it will ultimately wither and die." ???

Anywhooo.... you can take the "How Optimistic Are You?" quiz HERE.

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cartoon above by Doug Savage. See his website HERE.

family portrait

Yep, here's the 'Simpsons' version of my family. (We're all ready for a special appearance on the show should the producers ask.) These avatars are actually uncannily good. (Well, Offspring #2 should be taller, but the height can't be controlled.)

Offspring #1 created this family portrait last night. You can create your own Simpsons avatar here!

inspirational quote of the day

"It never hurts to help!"
-- Eek! the Cat

(Of course this statement always preceded the cheery, thoughtful cat getting totally mangled while trying to 'do good', but we won't think about that...)

temptation...

I really don't have much to say today, but I'm going to resist the temptation to blog about it! Although I'll make no promises for tomorrow!

Found the cartoon at gapingvoid.com when I was mindlessly surfing one day...

count me in!

Anybody else up for this?
(Let's start with molasses cookies...)