http://markasaurus.com musings of the markasaurus Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:09:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Markasaurus was economically stimulated by George W. Bush this afternoon So you finally got your economic stimulus check. I received mine this afternoon. Thanks to a very high social security number, I was one of the last people in the US to get "paid." I've been looking forward to it ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/07/14/how-to-spend-your-economic-stimulus-payment/ Welcome to Canada! I know it has been a while, but Markasaurus isn't extinct. I was studying for my LEED Exam (green building certification) and recovering from my vacation to the Pacific Northwest. So much has happened in the last month, but I don't have time to write ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/07/01/happy-canada-day/ Typical presentation of Vegetarian Pasta Chicken Finger Surprise Do to popular demand, the recipe corner is back. To make today's delicious meal, you will need: Whatever pasta you can find in your kitchen. A can of pasta sauce or tomato puree Frozen vegetables (it doesn't matter what type they are) Feta cheese Vegetarian chicken fingers ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/05/21/recipe-corner-vegetarian-pasta-chicken-finger-surprise/ My Bratz Balloon is on the floor You know your birthday is finally over when the Bratz balloon your friend gave you finally sinks to the floor. This happened over the weekend, during the tail end of the Great Heat Wave of '08 (please do not confuse this with "Death ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/05/20/bratz-balloon-deflation/ Screenshot from my Google homepage. Here is the latest! Don't put your dog and baby in the car trunk!!! ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... THIS EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS BEING ISSUED UTILIZING THE NEW HEAT HEALTH WARNING SYSTEM. IT IS SPECIFIC TO THE AREAS ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/05/15/markasaurus-breaking-news-heat-wave/ Kaati, not eating a bird the office cat kills a bird in the courtyard and eats it next to your chair. No thanks Kaati, I'm not that hungry. You go ahead and finish it yourself. http://markasaurus.com/2008/05/14/you-know-its-summer-when/ .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Dog on Shoes, in Venice CA. In the spirit of the "Daily Puppy" website that some of you may be familiar with, I present the Markasaurus "Tuesday Pet Pal" feature, that ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/05/06/tuesday-pet-pal/ .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Handwriting Analysis, near the corner of 9th and Lincoln.  I spotted this sign on Lincoln Blvd. today on the way in to Golden Gate Park. A handwriting analysis office? I'm intrigued. ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/05/05/handwriting-analysis/ .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Rite Aid Beverly Hills, at night. Yes, that's right (or should I say "Rite"). Not only is there a Rite Aid in Beverly Hills, they actually call it "Rite Aid ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/05/02/rite-aid-beverly-hills/ .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Santa Monica Topiary Dinosaurs, proudly guarding the Promenade. Yes, even Los Angeles has dinosaurs. Of course, they are made out of shrubs and shoot water from their mouths while people ... http://markasaurus.com/2008/04/30/santa-monica-topiary-dinosaurs/