Happy Monday! A couple of things.
Loser No More
Jules over at Go Jules Go had a contest for the best drunk story a little while back, and yours-truly was the winner. The really great thing is that I was able to win by exposing somebody ELSE’s drunken idiocy, not my own!
The prize was awesomesauce: a gift certificate for custom artwork created by Julie Maida. I checked out her Etsy site and fell in love with a painting of sweet little lambs cavorting in the moonlight.
I also happen to have an Etsy shop, peep, where I sell accessories handmade from reclaimed wool and cashmere. My logo is a flapper-era shepherdess. Julie and I put our heads together to design a painting for my workroom. We came up with a design that incorporates my shepherdess with her lambs, and here is the fabulous result.
Isn’t it great? I’m as thrilled as can be. Thank you so much, Julie. I’ll be inspired every time I look at this painting. Thanks again to Jules- you’re the best blogging bud!
Late-Breaking, Additional Non-Loserness
I just found out I am the winner on Carrie Rubin’s giveaway.
I won a gift basket of movies and candy swag. Even better, I get a signed copy of Carrie’s very own book. Score! Some might say I have no business being proud of winning something based on a random number generator, but I don’t care. I’m sure it indicates some sort of superiority on my part.
I’m a recent convert to Carrie’s brand of insanity, and am thrilled to add her to my list of bloggy buddies – be sure to check out her site.
Monkey Business
Finally, some of you have remarked on my new header. For my less observant readers, that’s it right up top there. Right up at the top of this blog – see it there? With the monkeys and the mannish- monkeys, and the monkey-ish men, and the man? And me? Let’s have a little chat about it.
My header used to be a photo that I took in the Connemara Mountains in Ireland. It represents a trip, a time and a place that is deeply meaningful to me. I wasn’t really joking when I said that I left part of my soul there.
It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Serene, tranquil…and absolutely irrelevant to this blog.
The new header is supposed to be a humorous commentary on my evolution as a blogger (devolution, if you will). Clever, I know. I’ve had several compliments on it, but I’ve been wondering…is it too risqué?
Every time I land on this front page, my eyes are immediately drawn to the middle guy, Mr. Homo Erectus (oh no she didn’t!), Also the guys on either side of him – there’s quite a bit of boo-tay on display there. This is a family friendly blog, so I want to know:
Do you think I should cover them up?
Help me out, you Darwinists. At what point in the evolutionary scale do we go from “cover those dangly bits before you get arrested” to “ooh- a monkey in clothes! Add a snarky joke and it’s a Facebook post.”
I’m taking a poll. Do you think I should amend my header or leave it “au naturale”?
Peg-o-Leg's Ramblings 
Let monkeys be monkeys, Peg. This is as risqué as some of us get these days!
Congrats on winning over atCarrie’s. her book is really good. You’ll enjoy it.
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Thanks, Elyse. 🙂
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Hey, I got this notification in my notification box! Yours is the first in days. And it is only proper, since Peg’s was the first one I didn’t see.
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It all comes full circle in the end.
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So glad your notifier is working again. The ciiir-r-r-cle of li-i-i-i-fe! (you’re supposed to hear the theme from The Lion King right there. Damn! I wish I could figure out how to embed musical notes in a comment)
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There is a “plug in” that allows you to do that. I googled it. But that’s the extent of my comprehension, Peg.
But does this help:
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thanks for that video. It’s magical.
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Peg, don’t stop at just a loin cloth – this is a golden opportunity for a prehistoric Project Runway – run with it!
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Great idea! Reminds me of that Saturday Night Live sketch Phil Hartman did – Caveman Attorney. “me not know about fashion, me simple caveman!”
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Oh you are sooooo right.
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You are on a lucky streak. You better go buy a Powerball ticket now. And thank you for the mention of my blog and my book. Much appreciated!
Oh, and I love your header. I wouldn’t change a thing. 🙂
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Good idea! I’m rushing out to buy my lottery ticket, just as soon as I draft my resignation letter. Might as well just leave it on the boss’s desk, right?
Thanks again for all the great swag, Carrie. You made my day!
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Oh, good. Glad to hear it! But as far as the resignation thing goes, well, um, you might want to hold off on that. Just sayin’. 😉
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That peep painting is gorgeous! Lovin’ it. Also, congrats on scoring Carrie’s book!
I vote keep your banner exactly as it is. It’s perfect. We could all use a little more boo-tay on our blogs!
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..and more boo-tay in our lives, hmm? Thanks, Darla.
Julie used paint and colored pencils, then overlaid the whole thing with a coat of beeswax – yup, that’s what I said – for a really soft effect. I love it!
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The peep painting is lovely. You are such a talented blogger, Peg, enjoy the fruits of your labor!
As for clothing the neanderthals on your header – no need. I don’t see any jingle-jangle bits hanging out so you’re all good the way it is. Hope you had a fab Monday. This will be a week from hell for me but I’ll slog through!
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Thanks, Miss Tar. Week from hell? Oh, no! Hope it only devolves into a week from purgatory.
I wish we could have gone to your par-tay. Carolyn said it was da bomb.
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Much as I hate to deprive you of a chance to use those mad microsoft paint skills, I voted to leave the header as is…
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Maybe…but maybe a little Speedo here and there?
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I think a Speedo would be funny, as would some cowboy boots or even a hat or two.
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Hey!! You may be on to something. Hmmm….thinking about this.
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Can’t you save the original one and then copy it and screw around with the copies? I’m thinking seasonal motifs like green for St. Patty’s Day and maybe easter bonnets a few weeks later…
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I’m picturing the upcoming post “I’m sorry I haven’t been writing, I’m too busy decorating my chimps”
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You lucky devil you! Grats on all your loot, both deserved and undeserved. Love the new header. The previous one is a nice picture but this gives folks an idea of what to expect. That is, that you consider yourself the most evolved of us all. 😉
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Miss Jackie Blue! How nice to see you. And how clever of you to see through to my REAL intentions.
I was obsessively looking at my blog on the Recommended Humor Blog page (saw yours there at the same time, by the way. Did you see me wave?) and thought, why would anyone go check out “dreamy” when they’re looking for “funny?”
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*hic* Oh, wait… you were telling a drunk story… this wasn’t… *hic* my bad.
Also, I love the painting!
And I think your header is fine as is. Then again, you might not want to take my advice for more than a *hic*… wait… what?!
🙂
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Feel free to pass on any drunk stories YOU may have, SIG.
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Nothing wrong with the header, but it would be nice if you also put up an evolving woman for us guys. Let’s say, Raquel Welch from “1 Million Years B.C?”
As for the prize, didn’t I tell you if you submitted a story of one of your benders, but pretended it was about someone else, you would win?
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I don’t think Raquel needed any evolution at all – she was pretty much at the pinnacle of evolution in her day, right?
That wasn’t ME. I never remember any of my benders.
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She’s still “in her day” https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=452545748106479&set=a.161501470544243.38859.106138449413879&type=1&theater
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Yay for winning anything! I won a Mott the Hoople album in 1976 on a radio call in. Who is Mott the Hoople, anyway?? 😉
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I remember Mott the Hoople! Er, I mean my parents told me about them…yeah, that’s what I mean.
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LOLOL!! Good answer!
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The painting of the lambs is gorgeous. It makes me feel warm and cozy. Julie is one talented artist.
My vote is to keep the banner as it is. Every blog needs an “au naturale” element. Hey, maybe that could be your theme. 🙂
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Isn’t she talented?
So what are you envisioning: Peg-o-Leg’s Ramblings…clothing optional?
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Love it! Like a virtual nudist colony. 🙂
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I voted for the middle one because I thought it was funny. I don’t think it needs a loin cloth.
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You man be right, but Dave at 1Point gave me a great idea.
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I’d leave it as it is. If you cover up the boo-tay bits, you’ll be complicit in covering up the truth about evolution.
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You mean our ancestors weren’t swinging from the trees in 3 piece suits?
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Only on special occasions, like weddings, funeral, job interviews, or when getting promotions from Erectus to Sapiens.
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I don’t see anything dangling…Do I need new glasses?
Congrats on all the loot. Who says blogging is a waste of time? Really, who said that?
And I’m so jealous that you’ve been to Ireland. It’s my dream, my entire Bucket List. Someday…
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The danglage is implied, Sandy.
You’d love Ireland. I’m not widely traveled, and even though there’s a big, wide world to explore, I’d still choose to go back there.
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Oh my gosh I wasn’t expecting to see Julie’s work in this post based on the title – how AMAZING is that!!! (Notice that wasn’t a question.)
I LOVE your new banner – don’t you dare change a thing. And I’m glad you gave the background on your last one, too – I had no idea!
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She is uber-talented. Thank you again, so VERY much, Jules. I love the painting!
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We always knew you were a winner!
(and great ideas from the 1pointperspective….)
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Thanks! I may have to use 1point’s ideas – sounds interesting.
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That painting is awesome, Peg! And so is your header… just as it is! Congratulations on being an all-around winner. I hope you’ll still remember us little folks when you’re catapulted to Winning Stardom.
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It HAS been an unusually lucky week, but so far, no hits on the lottery. I can’t understand it!
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Congrats on wining your cool stuff! The painting is very nice. I loved Carrie’s book, hope you enjoy it.
I vote to keep the boo-tay on display!
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I’m really looking forward to reading it, thanks, Valentine.
Looks like we have consensus on the boo-tay.
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I ain’t afraida’ no monkey bits…
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You’re a brave woman.
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Congrats, big winner! I already told you how much I love your header, did I not? It rocks. That print is gorgeous. Your drunk story was the best int the west, hands down.
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