Women Over 50

I think Andy Rooney says it best.

As I grow in age, I value women over 50 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:

A woman over 50 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, 'What are you thinking?' She doesn't care what you think.

If a woman over 50 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting.

Women over 50 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated.

Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 50.

Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 50 is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest.. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk, if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women over 50 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 50, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize.

For all those men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?Here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage.Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!

Andy Rooney is a really smart guy!

Best Complaint Letter Ever

I just came across this and couldn't resist posting it. What a way to start a new year.

Complaint Letter to Richard Branson

Joe Biden Debate Training

Here's an inside look at the rigorous preparation Joe Biden went through prior to last week's vice-presidential debate.

From Just One Sheet of Paper

Okay, so I've been spending (ah, wasting?) a little too much time on the internet lately. But this is really worth checking out.

Hirshhorn Modern Art Gallery

A Little Off the Wall

Amidst war, famine, human rights abuses, looming recession and a myriad of other woes, let us break now for a moment of silliness. My body can feed 9 cannibals. Find out how many you can feed.


How many cannibals can my body feed?

Happy Easter

A belated happy Easter to all.

For those of you who also follow Roël's blog, here is an update on the career of Zëus, our Chief Executive Dog.

Zëus has been busy settling in to his new position here at Roël Photography.

We had a brief update from Zeus at the beginning of March.

Now that Zëus feels he has fully assumed his mantle of power, he is willing to share some personal and intimate moments from a typical day on the job.

Zëus is a very paws-on executive, involved in virtually all aspects of album design.




He works closely with me on the technical aspects of colour correction and retouching for all our images.




Of course, as Chief Executive Dog, his is the final approval on all quality control decisions.




I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed your family, friends and lots of yummy Easter treats.

What's My Name?

Here's something fun, just for a change of perspective. Try it and pass it on.

What's My Name????

A fun meme and a way to waste 10 minutes. I found this at In Season and shamelessly stole it.

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car)
Candy Acura

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
Jamocha Almond Fudge Oreo

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)
A-dix

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Purple Maltipoo

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Louise Sarnia

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)
Dix-An

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
The Blue Wine

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
John Simon

9. STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)
Angel Cadbury

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names )
Lois Kenneth

11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter)
Deacon Detroit

12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower)
Summer Astilbe

13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”)
Raspberry Jeanie

14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree)
Granola Ginko

15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”)
The Crosstitch Thunder Tour

The Best Screen Cleaner I've Ever Seen

Check this out ... no really ... check it out, it's great.

Screen Cleaner

What? Me Stress?

With our move to Stratford, apparently we have caused the dog undue amounts of stress. He does seem to be handling it well, though.





This is how Zeus spends his days while we slave away to earn enough to buy kibble and lamb cookies for him.

Monday Blues?

Got the Monday Blues? This little guy should cheer you up. And here's a hint I just discovered. I'm betting lots of smart people out there figured this out years ago. I love everything about gardening except what it does to my hands and nails. Gardening gloves are bulky and don't really keep your hands clean once they get wet.

Go to your local pharmacist and ask for some non-latex surgical gloves - these are sturdier than latex and you avoid the whole allergy thing. They cost a whopping 25 cents per pair. I went all out and bought 4 pairs today. They do the trick and keep the dirt away from my nails, keep my hands clean and I can feel what I'm doing almost as if I didn't have gloves on at all. And for 25 cents, I don't mind tossing them when they're disgusting. What have I been thinking all these years?

Happy Monday.