This week I just have a bunch of curious thoughts that don't fit one particular topic, so I'd like to think of this list as cleaning out my mental lint trap.

1. I recently realized that Bugs Bunny is no longer part of the cartoon programming kids grow up with. I believe the argument was that Bugs was criticized for being too violent—due in part to Elmer Fudd always wanting to shoot Bugs—and people were concerned kids would want to go on shooting rampages. I guess that explains why school shootings have increased since Bugs no longer is part of a child's cartoon watching experience.
2. Recently Dove released a video showing that a typical looking woman can be transformed into a supermodel. I have two thoughts on this. One, I'd like to undergo that kind of beauty treatment just to see how I'd look. Second, I hope that no one on TV wants to go au naturel. Imagine what our favorite celebrities would look like without all of that perfecting make-up.
3. As I progress in my internship and hear what parents say about what's going on in schools, it sounds like the schools are setting up an environment for children to be diagnosed and considered ADD or ADHD. I wonder just how many kids are being given this diagnosis/label unnecessarily?
4. I've discovered the joy of casserole and crockpot cooking. Canned soup, meat, cheese,frozen hash browns, canned mixed vegetables, and French fried onions can create endless tasty combinations.
5. There's just 59 days until Christmas. I saw the countdown posted at Wal-Mart on Monday. I prefer to celebrate Yule.
6. I bought Pooky this nifty versatile combination panini/indoor grill/griddle for his birthday. OK, this seems more like gift for me. Well, the story goes is that for my birthday I bought him a wide-slot toaster that fits bagels. He said he likes panini sandwiches, so now I can cook two at once, make pancakes, and even grill hamburgers!
7. It's official: we now own both of our cars!
8. What would you most like to know what it is like to have an ileostomy? Please feel free to ask your question in the comments, or send me an e-mail. The reason I am asking this is I am planning on giving a presentation at Module in January and want to get an idea of what people would like to know.
9. I'm thinking it's going to be time very soon for me to get to a Fuddrucker's and enjoy a delicious meaty burger.
10. I ordered the yarn today to make two different Aran sweaters from the two Crocheted Aran Sweater pattern books I got for my birthday. The colors I got are Amethyst Heatherand and Sapphire Heather.
11. I've just finished reading my 42nd book out of my 50 Book Challenge!
12. The locals are bitching that Seattle's new tourism slogan, Metronatural is stupid. It reminds me of Volkswagen's Fahrvergnügen. What did that mean?
13. The most trick-or-treaters I've gotten is about 80. I still haven't bought all of the candy I need. Last year it rained and we had a ton left to eat. I'd better check the forecast before I buy any candy.