Yeah, Tina.. it's pretty far. He's in Minneapolis. I was able to spend 2-3 weeks a month there in the spring and summer but it's just not possible or practical now. He'll come here in a month or so (very much dependent on when I move.. I don't want him here when I am trying to downsize/pack). We arent really TV people either-- though I watch more now than I ever did. He doesn't even have a tv set up anymore! We *are* movie people but the TV series format is so much better for our situation-- we don't have to go through the selection process and a movie is just a little too long. The receiver gets warm on your ear after 1.5 hrs! I am excited to start Homeland. The first season isn't on demand but he can access it on comcast online-- and I've downloaded the first season from Amazon Prime (I prefer to watch on TV with the roku).

Who is the most influential person in your life right now? Our Accountant Do you turn up the music when your in the car? Of course What is the last thing you drank? Pomagrante/Blueberry juice, but I just fixed a big glass of ice water Do you like the smell of Febreze? I couldn't say I've never used it. Have you ever dyed your hair an outrageous color? No What do you smell right now? Gasoline I own a motorcycle shop When was the last time you went to the mall? At least 6 years ago Do you run into people you know at the store often? Occasionally. We've only lived here 6 years. What is your least favorite color? Green Do you enjoy watching reruns on tv? I don't have time to watch much TV. If you could meet any movie/television show character, who would it be? I have to agree with Vicki Katherine Hepburn she lead a very interesting life. How about you?

I read the article twice and I still don't see where he's " bashing her character ". IMO, it's another one of those sensationalist articles that turns out to be nothing like the headline suggests, and exists only to draw attention and stir up dissention. I feel sorry for the young lady, and I'm sure it was a huge disappointment, but why would she want to keep the medal - as a reminder that she lost ? I'm certainly not a follower of Mike Rowe - too rough around the edges and too full of himself to suit me - but I think we need to stop reading things into these articles that aren't really there.

Bathroom break on the road. This is Lauren in front of a cute store full of famous Japanese characters. I think they are comic book/movie/tv show characters but not sure. The whole store was full of them. Lauren knew of a few but I had no clue. I bought one for a friend's grandchild there since she asked for a Pokemon for her grandson and I just didn't feel right about getting only one sibling something.Entrance to the shrine