Taking a Road Trip? Or Just Curious?

I found this article on Photojojo that gives you tips for on the road photography. They are great tips, but my favorite part is the website it gives you called RoadsideAmerica.com . This website will give you all the attractions and oddities in all the different states.

I am not planning a road trip, but I checked Tennessee out regardless. I had no idea there was a World Trade Center made of rusty debris in Oak Ridge. What? Rusty debris, you ask? Yes, no kidding. So everyone out there should check this site out, cause how can you really know your state until you know all the crazy tourist attractions that it beholds?

Of course, if you are taking a road trip it would be nothing less than awesome to know ahead of time what dealership to pull into to see Muhammad Ali's Broken Jaw X-ray while in New Hampshire, or when passing through Portland, Oregon how to get to Bobbie the Wonder Dog's digs.

How Many Can You Get Right

Do you LOVE movies? Watching movies is a staple in my life, so I thought I'd be fabulous at this. I found this fun little way of wasting time, and tried it on my own...I only got 5 right, I think. Then I showed Casey, Kristy, Kieth, and Jeremy....the five of us together still couldn't get them all. It was pretty darn hard, but still pretty fun to do. Try it out and let me know how you did. :)

Oh! Here's the link.

Polenta Instead of Pizza

Instead of eating a totally FATTY piece of pizza, try making some of these to take care of that craving. I found this recipe on Fitsugar, and thought it looked amazing. I'm gonna try it!

To see this simple recipe that can be served as an appetizer or main dish keep reading.

Recipe: Pizza Quinoa Polenta

Ingredients

1 tube of Quinoa Polenta
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Directions

1. Pour the oil in a pan and heat on low.
2. Cut the polenta into 1/4 inch thick slices.
3. Place the polenta in the pan and cook each side so they're slightly golden brown.

   

4. Turn the oven on to 350° F.
5. Slice the tomatoes. Place the polenta on foil on a cookie sheet. Top each piece with a slice of tomato. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

   

   

Luc's First Pair of Chucks

Click on people's faces in the photo to tag them.

NYC Subway Cuff

I am just wondering....would locals wear this? Or is it a dead give away that you are an
"out of towner?"

This NYC Subway Cuff by Tiffany Burnette

Go to the Movies for FREE!

I heard a couple of weeks ago that there were theaters in Chattanooga that would play kids movies for free on certain days of the week. I then read on some random blog about Regal Cinemas' free family festival. I called Regal Cinemas in Chattanooga, and was extremely disappointed to find out that they did not participate in the family festival here in Chattanooga. However, a friend of mine, Kathy H., told me today that they do indeed have free movies for kids at the Rave. YAY for the RAVE!! Thanks Kathy for emailing me the info. Here's what's playing.....

(As for Regal Cinemas, use this link to see where the free shows are near you!)

The FREE Summer Movies began today at the RAVE (East Ridge by Sears Essentials). They will be every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30.

June 9/10 Kung Fu Panda

June 16/17 Madagascar 2

June 23/24 Surf's Up

June 30/July 1 El Despro

July 7/8 Horton Hears a Who

July 14/15 Space Chimps

July 21/22 E-gore

July 28/29 - Shrek 3

Found Magazine is Stinking Hilarious

For the times in life when you really need to laugh:
1. Go to computer
2. Get online
3. Put www.foundmagazine.com into address bar
4. Hold belly and laugh

You want proof? Follow me.........

exhibit A.

Why? What's on Top of Your Tree?

FOUND by Keith Sanders in Denver, Colorado

Found in a friend's garage

exhibit B.

No Boys in the Room

FOUND by Paul Druecke in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

exhibit C.

Party Party UK Stylee

FOUND by "The Guvnor" in London, UK

Found behind the radiator at work. No idea when, where, what they are celebrating or what she might be eating.

exhibit D.

Just Fake Her Handwriting!

FOUND by Seth Poppy in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

I work for a touring puppet company and, as a result, often spend time in elementary schools. I found this note on the cafeteria floor where we'd set up our stage for an afternoon show. I'm guessing this is either a rough draft of a forgery, or that Mrs. Hernandez needs to brush up on her spelling.

*These are just a few to get you interested. What is this crazy nonsense, you ask? I will give it to you straight...from their own website.

Found Magazine:

So, what's this all about?
We collect found stuff: love letters, birthday cards, kids' homework, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, doodles-- anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life. Anything goes.

We certainly didn't invent the idea of found stuff being cool. Every time we visit our friends in other towns, someone's always got some kind of unbelievable discovered note or photo on their fridge. We decided to make a bunch of projects so that everyone can check out all the strange, hilarious and heartbreaking things people have picked up and passed our way.

And how'd this all start?
One snowy winter night in Chicago a few years back, Davy went out to his car and found a note on his windshield -- a note meant for someone else, a guy named Mario:

*Sorry for the language, folks...just passing on info. ANYWAY, I always get a kick out of this site, so I thought I would share it with you. Maybe it'll make you smile some gray and rainy day.