Things I don't want to hear about in the background (or the foreground, for that matter)

Life is all about balance. Sure, I was a little perturbed that I forgot to write today's blog until I was mid-bedtime preparations . . . but on the other hand, I am very much enjoying my new toothbrush, which lives up to its advertised "gum massaging" claims. Delightful.

Likewise, I was very pleased that my Dad had a chance to relax and watch a golf tournament on television this afternoon--he and my mom have been working so hard ever since they got here on Friday, cleaning out the gutters and under the stovetop (respectively), installing a new ceiling fan (Dad), cooking food and washing dishes (Mom), assembling the new storage unit for my yarn and knitting projects (jointly), and the list could go on. Needless to say, he certainly deserved a break, so I was glad there was something he liked to watch on TV.

On the other hand, it meant that I "got" to listen to the ads they put on during televised sporting events targeted towards men. If you are familiar with the pharmaceutical products Viagra, Cialis and Flomax, you probably know what I'm talking about. I don't want to hear about how enlarged prostate sufferers "stop and start"! I don't want to hear about how men with "E.D." can be ready whenever the time is right . . . eeeyuw. And I *CERTAINLY* do not want to hear about the possible side effects of the aforementioned "E.D." medications, which, well . . . let's just say that the unintended consequences can last up to four or more hours (after which time the user should seek medical help). If you don't know what I'm talking about, count yourself lucky. If, despite my warning, you WANT to know what I'm talking about, I'm sure the products' websites are obliged to share all the gory details.

We went for Mom's birthday dinner (the actual day is Tuesday) to Red Lobster in Antioch, which was great! After that, we planned on hopping across the street to do a bit of shopping at Office Depot, which the website had assured was open until 9 pm, but which had actually closed at 6. BOO. The neighboring store, BB&B, was likewise closed. But God bless Target, which stays open 'til 9 and had lots of nice goodies.

Okay, really time for bed now. Hope you had a nice weekend, and don't stick a finger in anyone's mouth this coming week unless you want to get bit!