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One day I want to walk into a job interview wearing a pair of Converse low tops. I haven’t considered what sort of outfit I’d wear with them; I suppose that means this pipe dream is half-baked. I’d probably be interviewing at a marketing or advertising firm so I think I’d have to go with an Ellen DeGeneres vibe: new black jeans, a crisp button up shirt and a blazer. With my low tops. I think I’d probably spring for a new pair because wearing a new pair makes me feel chipper and it’s good to... Read Full Story

Here’s a not-so-rhetorical question for you. Is it better to have a family of five taken down with the intestinal flu all at once or in succession eight to 36 hours apart? Discuss. cardiogirl Go down in flames or slowly increase the torture day by day: discuss Cardiogirl: 19% body fat 100% fun Cardiogirl: 19% body fat 100% fun - A humor blog that prominently features Converse low tops, sarcasm and the occasional celebrity. Read Full Story

Guest written by our friend Mason Abbott One of my favorite reality television shows to watch these days is Supernanny. There are parts that I don’t like. For example when the children on the show are allowed to run around cursing and hitting and biting their parents but this is only in the beginning. The nanny, Jo Frost, will come in to the home for an observation day to find out what is going on and what the normal family routine is like. She will then make assessments based on what she... Read Full Story

The Spam Mash-Up started a while ago when I discovered that some spammers are pretty clever and sometimes even witty. If you make me laugh you will get my attention, that’s a fact. So now I peruse my spam folder in search of a good nugget. Last time those crazy kids were extolling my virtues and laying it on thick. Yeah, I enjoy the accolades even if they are false. Today’s batch of spam is philosophical and each one reads like a fortune cookie. Feel free to add the phrase “in bed” after... Read Full Story

I like it when a celebrity shares some inside information, but only if it’s something most of the general public can relate to. I’m not feeling LeAnn Rimes’ pain because everyone thinks she’s anorexic. But I digress. I can only think of two celebrities who’ve come clean with some information that I think is useful. Kathy Griffin You’ve probably seen the sharp-tongued redhead on Bravo but if not, she’s a comedian who relentlessly skewers A-list stars. I do cringe as I laugh because she... Read Full Story

Oy vey. I’m never getting a cat; it’s just not in the cards for me. Why, you ask? Because my oldest kid has asthma and is allergic to cats but you probably already knew that. These days my middle kid is flirting with asthma. It’s definitely not as severe as my oldest kid’s but it’s questionable and that is why we visited my old buddy the allergist. It seems my middle kid occasionally feels like an elephant is sitting on her chest and when that happens puffing on the oldest kid’s inhaler... Read Full Story

The last time I told you about my oldest kid, she was angling to get a TV in her bedroom. At that time, I pegged her future career as a criminal defense attorney. She began with reasons why she should not have a TV in her room then she gave a pretty solid counter-argument for each one. I have to admit I was kind of impressed. Anyway, her recent written communication centered around a membership at a game website that allows you to create a character that earns fame, coins and movie star... Read Full Story

I think it’s time to play the $25,000 Pyramid again. Last time Sheryl Crow agreed to be my partner in the Winner’s Circle. Today Seal has agreed to be my partner. He will give the clues; I will make the guesses. Why Seal? I really like his music, I’m a big fan of his wife, Heidi Klum, and he has a British accent. British accents rule. Producer cues “Amazing,” Seal walks out to applause, music fades and he takes his seat. Cardiogirl: “Thank you so much, Mr. Seal. Can I call you Seal or... Read Full Story

If you’ve been blogging for more than three months you’ve probably realized you’re not going to get rich quick by blogging. Money can certainly be made but it requires work and a realistic attitude. There’s no legal real way to get rich quick The money I’ve made so far has allowed me to buy four pairs of Converse per month. I’m not getting rich since this is just enough to pay six days of our monthly mortgage, but it’s a start. There are ways to supplement your income One of the ways... Read Full Story

Sometimes a phrase will stick in my head for no apparent reason. The most recent one floating around is “at least she died doing something she loved.” I suppose if Bob Vila (does anyone remember him?) died in the middle of interviewing Norm about the current old house some might say he died doing what he loved. So naturally this spawned three thoughts: 1. What would I like to die doing? 2. What would some celebrities like to die doing? (Get your mind out of the gutter.) 3. What would... Read Full Story