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Being a diligent mom that I try to be, I searched local stores and online retailers for the cutest Halloween costume possible. After an exhaustive search, it was decided what my sweet daughter will be for her 2nd Halloween. Being that my husband is Texan and a fan of he Dallas Cowboy’s final decision on her costume wasn’t a hard one.  She was destined to be our heart's desire...

... A Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader.

After a thorough search, I purchased her costume at an online retailer. It was shipped with plenty of time. She wore the clothing portion of the costume around the house a couple days. She however fussed over wearing the wearing the hat and the boots. And don’t forget the pom poms. She thought the pom poms were fun at first. She antagonized the dog. But the pom pom enthusiasm quickly faded. I did manage to drag her to one Halloween party with her costume in place. Sans hat and pom poms.

The next Halloween party we went to she refused the hat, boots and pom poms entirely. However, she did feel inclined to wear her fairy wings with her Cheerleader outfit. Pink fairy wings with a cheerleading blue and white outfit? Ok, whatever, let’s go kid! She kept the outfit on for about an hour…. Then off it came, wings and all.

I like most parents feel that since she was my daughter, she had to be the cutest. I the idea came to make her a princess. She loves her fairy wings, what a perfect fit. She just needed a tutu. With my ambition and all, off to the fabric store I went. Purchasing shades of pink tulle and ribbon to make the sweetest and fluffiest tutu possible. It took me a couple hours sitting on the couch one night watching TV with my husband to make her precious tutu. The next morning I was excited for my daughter to put on her princess tutu. To my dismay, she hates it. She screams when I try to put it on her. She is refusing to wear her tutu.

So this Halloween, I will have a princess. But she won’t be dressed up. She will be in her “regular” princess clothes. This consists of a pink cotton shirt adorned with ribbons and jeans embellished with embroidered flowers. She is my princess no matter what. With or without wings. With or without tutu.

I’m not the fashion forward person I may have once considered myself.  I’m not wearing the latest Paris, New York or Milan fashions.  I don’t wear plastic shoes, leg warmers or mini-skirts.  I don’t carry a purse that’s worth more on the open market than my first born.  And I’m not too proud to wear Target pants or Wal-Mart shirts.  In my adult life, some people may one can say I live a sheltered fashion life. 

However, with absolute certainly I can say woman should not wear carpenter pants or overalls as everyday wear.  Don’t misunderstand.  I do think there is a time and place when a woman can with all due respect wear carpenter pants and overalls.  Such as when she is painting a house, building a house, cleaning out a horse stall or riding a John Deere tractor and tending to her fields of grain.  And of course, if you are Jennifer Aniston you can wear overalls.  She is the only woman I have ever seen wear overalls and look hot. 

I’m not trying to be mean.  I’m just thinking woman who put on carpenter pants or overalls don’t take a double look in the mirror.  I’m speaking of the double look in the mirror at the back side, your derriere, your butt!  Because if you did you would realize your once size 8 back side is now 16.  Or size 16 is now a 32.  Women, it’s not flattering.  Nor is it in style.  It is a hideous addition to your wardrobe.

In the last couple days I have seen several woman wearing either carpenter pants or overalls.  I beg, don't tell me it a new fashion statement or a revitalized fashion trend.  Things die for a reason!  The only statement would be rebelling against looking good!

To test this theory of your back side looking double its size in carpenter pants or overalls, I will ask you to take the following challenge.  Put on your carpenter pants or your overalls and ask your husband, your mom, your children, your best friend, whoever you trust if your derriere looks good.  If they are good friends they will tell you the truth.  If they fear of sleeping on the couch or in the dog house they will say… yes babe your butt looks good.  Which can then further perpetuate the problem in my opinion. 

What's next cotton sweatpants and big obnoxious slippers in public?

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I've written, about politicians wearing makeup and I've written Prudent Candidates Need Not Apply. I’ve had enough of Obama and McCain. This election year is exhausting. It seems I can relate more with Joe the Plumber and Joe Sixpack. I can't but ponder: are they related? I wonder if they are twins? Brothers? Cousins? They are hopefully not inbred.

I would like to have a new election in the final weeks. Joe the Plumber against Joe Sixpack. Apparently these Joe dudes have all the answers. (I don’t even know anyone named Joe).

I think Joe the Plumber would be a valid candidate because he is fully loaded. No one wants crappy problems and he takes them head on. He has experience in taking care of back logs. He has a loaded bag full of tricks. He clears and takes care of all pipes, thus keeping things moving freely. He will keep Washington clean. We all know a straight flush beats a full house. Although the argument could be he has a crappy job that stinks.

I would consider Joe Sixpack, but I would just need more information. To consider Joe Sixpack, I would need to know what type of beer he drinks. Keystone? Heineken? Amber? Light? The type of beer one drinks tells a lot about someone. Their budgeting, taste, lifestyle, etc. However, with that being said I think someone with more experience than a six pack would be better suited for Washington. A six pack just screams amateur status. I would want a Joe in office more like Joe, Fifth of Vodka.

Although I think Joe Sixpack is probably a suitable candidate, I think my vote sways to Joe the Plumber. Don’t get me wrong. I like beer. But not beer bellies.

Also, I vote that Vice President should be Obama girl. Regardless of which Joe is elected. Because well, she’s just sexy. That being said, I think she needs a new Palin haircut.  Or atleast Palin bangs.

Go Joe!!!

There’s a review/interview on Truxtun Avenue where I give my opinion on the passions and toughness of working on a start-up company.  The article centers around Guy Kawasaki’s latest book “Reality Check,” which hits stores Oct. 30.  Check out the great article and leave a comment on Truxtun Avenue.  I would love to hear what you have to say!  Here is an excerpt from the article:

If ever there was a writer with a book that both creates and finds a new pool of irreverent-minded, work-passion-obsessed entrepreneurs, that’s Guy Kawasaki. Notice, the key word wasn’t "help," but “find.” That’s because his latest book, “Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition” may just be the perfect tool for those who are smart, hard-working, and benevolent-minded enough to not just have a successful business start-up, but perhaps network with a man who has a golden touch.

It’s a bumpy ride, though. So after you get a copy, you might want to Velcro yourself to that office chair.  >>Read the entire article >>

Kawasaki helped direct from the front lines on two different occasions on the Apple/IBM advertising wars. He is director/advisor for a slew of golden companies.  Guy Kawasaki is the man behind www.alltop.com.   I’m eager with anticipation for Guy Kawasaki's latest book to be released.  I personally feel as though I know Guy from reading his column in Entrepreneur Magazine for many years.  He is bright, sincere and to the point.  I look forward to more of Kawasaki’s great advice.

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At one time, my 22 month old daughter would dig into the trash like a dumpster diver. If I turned my back for a moment she would pull out of the trash what she thought were treasures. Yuck!! Therefore, for safety purposes and to save my sanity we went through the pain stacking, multi-hour task of putting child cabinet locks in place. Now, with reluctance of watching my lil “baby” growing up, I took the child safety lock off the trash cabinet door. My daughter thinks she is a big helper and now puts her trash in the appropriate place. For some this may not be perceived as a big deal. For me it marks a pivotal point of my daughter growing up and wanting her independence. Doesn’t she remember all the previous days when she wasn’t so independent? Days spent crawling and babbling. Days spent needing me to sustain life? Those days appear to seem long forgotten. Although, I’ve seen evidence of her growing up before, I choose to ignore it. Today is just another day I’m realizing my daughter is growing up much too fast. I’m not ready for her to grow.

II've been watching tonight.  I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for when the big day comes.  I won't even disclose what party I'm registered.  I can say, that I feel more confused tonight than before.

As for Sarah Palin, I feel like she started the debate on a negative note.  Which then I feel lead the tone for the entire debate.  A barrage of negativity.  Sarah walked on stage, waved at the crowd, then blew them a kiss.  Well it was with that hand she shook Senator Joe Biden's hand and asked, can I call you Joe? Then she looked away back to the crowd.  Waving to crowd upon the approach to her podium.  Um, yeah,it's not a beauty pageant with your figure eight wave lady.  And who wants to shake a hand with lips all over them.  Hello, we are approaching flu season.  Although he lips are pretty.   I did like her mom approach to most of her debate.  Oh and of course I like her makeup.  Her lips and eyes were accented with a beautiful color display.  Maybe I can call her for make-up and beauty tips? She was very poised.  I wonder if she can carry books on her head and walk a straight line.  On a side note, what is "dog gone it"?  "Dog gone it" vote for me?  She seems very sweet.  Can she run the country though is the country. 

I like Joe Biden's experience and he is well presented.  In fact, he made me choke up when he talked about what it's like to be a hard working family sitting around the kitchen table.  He pulled at my heart strings.  I don't think it was fake emotion.  However, I think all politicians do take drama classes.  The biggest thing I don't like about Joe Biden is he wants to tax the heck out of the upper class.  I don't think that's fair.  Because someone works hard and see financial successes they would be penalized.  It should be evenly distributed in my opinion.  Who knows what he says is true.  He's a politician for crying out loud!  he too had nice make-up on.  Although the color was a little dark for his skin tone.  Thus didn't match his scalp seen through his thinning hair.  

Just a thought.  I'm middle class. I'm a mom.  I have a career. I wanted to be 7th grade class president.  I'm a leader.  I'm organized.  I love the make-up counter.  Sometimes I'm neurotic and crazy.  I'm analytical.   Always ask why.  I think of alternatives after my morning coffee.  I like my spices and my CDs to be in alphabetical order. I've never had braces.  But I have whitened my teeth.  Everything else is real.   VOTE FOR ME.  I would like to be considered Vice President of the United States.