HEY, LOCALS! Come see me at the Barnes & Noble in Northpark Mall this Saturday from 1-3 p.m. I'll be signing books but if you don't want one come anyway. I want to meet you! And for those who are wondering who won the book giveaway, scroll to the bottom of this post.
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Do you have a date for Valentine's Day? I do. It's February 14th. Which is today. Woo hoo! I hope you have a good one. So far, mine hasn't been great. I had wanted to post a sweet photo of my cat wearing a construction paper heart around his face. Similar photos have been floating around the web and thought they were cute.

Now I hate them.

Have you ever tried to stuff a uncooperative's cat's head through a little paper hole then tried to photograph them? Well, Annie Leibovitz I am not. The best photo I could muster was this:

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Grumpy Cat, Moms from Mars edition
So I improvised, deciding to use inanimate objects because the are much easier to pose. The first victim was a silly Howard Dean bobblehead my son found on clearance and purchased as a joke.
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And we're gonna take hearts in South Carolina and Oklahoma and Arizona and North Dakota... YEEEAAHH! (Click the photo for the real thing.)
Then I found a dancing hamster dressed up like an army soldier....
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Don't ask, don't tell.
And, of course, I had to dress up my beloved Thor. The poor guy's been through so much.
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I was going to write something scandalous involving the phrase "Hammertime!" but decided against it.
Anyway, I'm sorry my project was a bust. I hope your Valentine's Day is still awesome. If it's not, don't sweat it. The whole thing's kind of silly, though it does involve chocolate. And chocolate doesn't care if you're attached or single. Huzzah!

As for those of you who are curious as to who won the autographed copies of my book, the winner in the evil clown naming contest is Agit8r. He had me at Beezelbozo. As soon as I read that I knew it was the one. Not only will I be sending him an autographed book, but a bonus, as well. It's another terrible awful gift exchange present. Ain't it beautiful!
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Love the jaunty hat!
As for the other winner, who was picked randomly though her suggestions were mighty fine indeed, it's Helena Fortissima. I'll be contacting both winners via email to make shipping arrangements.

Thanks, again, to all who entered my giveaway. It was fun reading all of the names. Hope you all have a happy Valentine's Day, too.

Ciao for now!

 


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02/14/2013 10:30

I need to get started with my Valentine preparations. Cute post. I actually love the cat photo. Hope you enjoy lunch with hubby. :)

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02/14/2013 11:56

Think if I told my cat you liked his photo he'd be better in front of the camera? I doubt it, too. And lunch was fab. The restaurant had my favorite special: "Steak, Steak, Steak!" Yumola!'

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02/14/2013 12:01

I'm so excited about the book giveaway! Beelzebozo is an awesome name for your demonic clown...where the heck are ya displaying that thing? As for your kitty, HOW did you get him to sit still long enough to get that photo? Love the "dont' ask, don't tell" hamster. Too funny! Happy Valentine's Day, Janene!

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02/14/2013 12:08

Beezlebozo disappeared. I'm afraid to look for it. Maybe it's under my bed plotting something sinister. Eek! I'll be emailing you soon for your address. Congrats on winning the book. What a prize! :)

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02/14/2013 12:02

hahahaha - I was so picturing your cat not enjoy that moment at all. I grew up with cats and recall the times I wanted play with them...scratches galore. Thinks that's why I like dogs so much? They'll let you touch them without trying to scratch your eyes out. Well, most dogs :-)
I am personally not a big fan of this holiday....nothing tragic to tell as to why, but it just sort of annoys me. But chocolate and wine later tonight will help me forget my annoyance.

Thanks for the giggle today, Janene. :-)

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02/14/2013 12:04

Oh, and I can't hate this day too much...It's Simon Pegg's birthday. YAY!!!!

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02/14/2013 12:10

Simon Pegg's birthday? That's an awesome reason to celebrate. Woo hoo! I'm with you, though. Not a huge fan of the holiday, though I do get an extra squeeze from my hubby...and chocolate. Love that chocolate.

02/14/2013 13:25

Funny-bone tickling post, as always. How far is the Northpark Mall from Central NY? I might just show up

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02/14/2013 13:36

Oh, I'm sure it's only 1000 miles away or so. Drop by for an hour or two! :)

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02/14/2013 14:02

Ha, that cat!
They deal with humiliation so badly.
Cheers, ic

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Mom
02/14/2013 21:39

So true. Can't say I'd do much better!

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02/20/2013 09:35

Your cat looks really upset, I wouldn't have turned my back on it for a few days after.

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02/20/2013 14:35

Hmm...You know, I think you have a point. ;)

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02/21/2013 10:32

Happy Valentine's Day to you too! Love the photo of the kitty, so cute. :p

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02/21/2013 10:36

Thanks! To you, too!

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