Thank you all so much for your kind comments about Thalon and Maddie in my last post. (I'm actually amidst compiling a list of all the posts written in Thalon's honor, so if you'd written one and would like it to be included on the list, just email it to me (metaliablog[AT]gmail.com), or leave it in the comments here.)
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So, Passover is now over, and I, consequently, am sitting at my table, having some Inappropriate Feelings about this here salt bagel. Seriously, eight days without bread will cause you to have elaborate bagel-centric fantasies. You heard it here first. Run away with me, salt bagel! I have missed you so! We could be so happy together! You, me, some avocado and Swiss cheese! Oh, come on now, salt bagel! Come back here! What?! How was that crossing a line? OF COURSE I love you more than avoca--no, YOU'RE untoward, salt bagel!
Yeah, part of that insanity might also be due to the fact that I have a miserable cold, and the Sudafed I've taken to combat it is having its usual speed-like effect on me. Really, I don't know why I never learn. I cannot sit still, my heart is beating like a hummingbird's, and I cannot focus on anything. Except, evidently, imaginary fights with anthropomorphic baked goods. I imagine that I'm really fun to be around right now.
And--I know, I know, I should try a Neti pot instead of Western medicine, but they scare me, okay? I have visions of royally screwing up the process and having the salt water solution flying out my eyeball sockets or something. I'm not that coordinated on the best of days, and Neti pots seem to be quite the undertaking. So, if you have a solution (heh) that doesn't involve meth-like effects on my (apparently hypersensitive) immune system, AND can allay my fear of Eyeball Leakage, then I am all ears. I cannot wait for this cold to pass.
Speaking of things I cannot wait for, REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY, OH MY GOD. I've only seen that little preview-y snippet (you cannot arrive any sooner, May 12th premiere date!) but man, those bitches may very well be my favorites yet. Perhaps it's the soft spot I have for my home state (holla!), or maybe it's the crazy lady flipping over a restaurant table in a rage, or maybe it's both, but wow, does that show look amazing. And by the way, it is as if they cast this thing by walking blindfolded through my hometown mall, randomly grabbing women by the waistband of their Bebe velour sweatpants, THAT IS HOW NEW JERSEY THESE WOMEN ARE.
Another thing I greatly enjoyed about the Real Housewives preview was the airing of the Body Snake advertisement, the best commercial to hit the scene since the Snuggie. And lest you think I am exaggerating, I implore you to watch it now:
The fumbling guy! The fumbling guy's facial expressions!"Safely reach your bottom!" THE FACT THAT THE THING IS ACTUALLY CALLED A "BODY SNAKE." Seriously. Seriously. That is an actual commercial airing on television. I cannot stop replaying it. Because as always, I am apparently easily amused.
In other news, I am still running the Pull-Ups giveaway contest on my other blog. Your odds of winning now are EXCELLENT.
Finally, it's time for another installment of Ask A Jew! This time, I'll be focusing on answering Sabbath-related questions, though really, as you know, I'll answer pretty much anything. (You know how much I love answering your questions, yes?) So by all means, ask away!
Have a great weekend, everyone.
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I just invested in a NetiPot myself, and it's seriously not as scary as you might think! You should try it--changed my life!
I wrote a teeny Thalon post: http://rhiinpink.com/blog/?p=863
God, I cannot get OVER the "thick as thieves" comment. I've tried to work that saying into my daily vernacular as often as possible now.
May 12th will find me glued to that television, eagerly awaiting the unleashing of the crazy.
Having been raised in the illustrious Garden State myself, I cannot wait! I actually had a prom at the alleged "premier catering establishment" and I can assure you, it's none of the above.
i can't wait for the real housewives of new jersey to begin either. but i will deny ever said that.
the neti pot will change your life. it's much simpler to use than you probably imagine. you can use it for relief for seasonal allergies too.
I was scared of the neti pot because it just seemed hard to maneuver. The Neil Med version is basically a squirt bottle with little salt packets. No measuring, just fill and squirt. It's still weird at first, but really will cure all!! You can get it at drug stores. Promise it'll be worth it.
Wrote about Thalon a couple of days ago at www.glickers.blogspot.com
Love Gorillabuns and am still aching for Shana & her family.
I love the Neti Pot, but your eye socket fears could be legit--depending on how full your sinuses are and how far forward you lean. But it's not like a gushing forth--more like a drip. And the benefits are worth it.
But, on the off chance you are true to your word, try a decongestant with a little less pseudoephedrine in it. That should help with the speed-like-feelings. I'll see your sudafed and raise you a second course of steroids in two weeks. I LOVE 3 am!
Feel better.
I watched a half hour preview of the Real Housewives of NJ. It was great! Being a proud NJ-ian and having more than a few events at the BS (including my Father's Funeral Repast) I look forward to seeing the behind the scenes craziness.
However, I know quite a few of these folks are Italian, as am I (half) I hope to God that the dreaded "M" word is NEVER mentioned!
"Fat Guy with a Body Snake..." Sing it to "Fat guy in a little coat" from Tommy Boy. I love all of the rings on the hand model that caresses the Body Snake (and those nails/talons) - HAWT!
Whoorl did a post on the Neti Pot...I think it worked great for her! Maybe she could help ease your fear...just as an aside, it scares the bejesus out of me - I worry about it pouring out of my ear!
Thinking of and praying for sweet Thalon and his family, and also for sweet baby Maddie. Your post and Whoorl's were touching, thoughtful, and so caring.
Enjoy the weekend...can't wait for the next installment of AAJ!
1) "handcrafted"? Oh dear.
2) THAT is the model they got for the Body Snake?
3) Seriously, how low budget was this commercial? Like, I need an actual figure.
4) I'm so happy the Body Snake doesn't hold water. I mean, THAT is the key selling point! Body Snake. Rubbing. No water retention. Sounds like a WIENER.
That is all.
I have a deep, abiding love for my neti pot, and I hate swimming and will not put my head under water ever. Totally a cat in a previous life, and definitely tend to get that water-panic. Here is how you do it.
1) Get this style:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?id=prod3356564&CATID=308896&skuid=sku3355404&V=G&ec=frgl_551418&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku3355404, with the upturned spout -- it's more newbie-friendly and easier to use. I don't have this one, but any one with the spout pointing straight up instead of straight out to the side will be easier for you to use.
2) Fill it up. Now turn it a little, and see how the pressure shoots the water very gently up and out -- it's not a kitchen sprayer, faucet, anything like that. Very gentle stream. You won't have to turn yourself upside down to use it -- just bend at a 90-degree angle at the hip, maybe a bit less. You can bend down more once you're comfortable with things, know where the water will go and how it'll feel, etc.
3) Bend over as far as you're comfortable, and turn your head to the side at a 45-60 degree angle.
4) Hold your breath. This step is REALLY important -- if you focus on doing this, no water will get anywhere you don't want it, and you'll have nothing at all to worry about. Put the spout in your higher nostril, then make sure you hold your breath and stay that way.
5) Tip the pot up a little, wait for the water to find its way out of your lower nostril, and be amazed at how easy this was, and not at all scary like you thought it'd be.
6) Feel better, with way less crap in your head, allergy issues, colds, etc. Makes a HUGE difference, and it's really not scary at all after the first time.
Hi there,
I wrote about both sweet babies last week: http://durhamregionbaby.com/2009/04/loss/
Thanks for doing this.
I do not know that I will ever use a Neti-Pot. Am skeered.
Body snake equals the awesome. As does Ask a Jew. Hope you are feeling better! I tend to OD on Nyquil and Dayquil, but the Nyquil gives my fahreaky dreams.
It is not fair to pit a bagel against avocado. Who can compete with an avocado?? Yum; avocado...
I did not write a post about Thalon but I did write one about the nettie pot. Scary and intimidating but Oh, I love!
http://ms-sassy-pants.blogspot.com/2009/03/once-upon-time.html
I too am afraid of the Neti Pot. Because I'm afraid I will drown myself.
The Body Snake?!?!? And what is up with the foot thing? That is just disturbing. Who has problems washing in between the legs? How is that DIFFICULT?
I swear that is the most disturbing "As seen on tv" ad EVER. There are just so very many things wrong with that ... who approved that thing?!
I can't wait for the New Jersey version! I may have to pay for my mom's cable just to make her Jersey-born-self watch it too! LOL
Forgot to give you the link for my Thalon post
http://sweetsammigirl.blogspot.com/2009/04/grieving-with-hope.html
I recently overcame my fear of water going INTO my nose ON PURPOSE and bought a neti pot. I've used it every day since and haven't drowned yet. :)
omg you JUST made my day with that body snake video.
Emily at "Not that you Asked" wrote one.
http://www.parents.com/dgroups/persona.jsp?userId=58b3f2a4019467fdb6f9be8176d8dfd8&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a58b3f2a4019467fdb6f9be8176d8dfd8Post%3aa0b6e854-ee10-45f2-94e8-d312bbfcb718
http://westwardbound.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/purple-for-the-babies-emily-mandel-madeline-spohr-thalon-myers/
I included Thalon in a post about three lost babies...
If it's an OTC drug you're after, guafesin can help. Unlike Sudafed, which reduces swelling, it just thins out your snot. It's less effective, but also less crack-like. I'm a big fan of steaming my face with some essential oils. A hot pan of water or tea kettle will do the trick. Eucalyptus oil provides that familiar Vapo-rub rush. Marjoram oil is also good for congestion. Steam can also be soothing to your sore nose if you've been blowing it a lot. Follow up the steaming with some decongestant spray or the neti pot, and you'll be clear for some time.
I found another post: http://notperfect.typepad.com/notperfect/2009/04/sadness.html
At first I thought that you missed the "in between your legs" bit (aka the funniest part of that entire commercial) but I was glad to see that you didn't. As if the body snake didn't already seem dirty enough, they had to mention reaching your mommy parts safely.
a little late, but I would like to agree with the others who suggested Neil Med. I use it in the shower every morning, and it is far easier to use than the Neti Pot. Try it! You'll like it! :)
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