Chuck doing his best impersonation of Marilyn Monroe
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Heather talks about public tantrums (from kids) on today's Momversation.
- Bedtime, Leta lingering defiantly in the hallway. Jon: "If you want fart stories, you better get in bed RIGHT NOW."
- RIP Louis Mortimer Armstrong: http://bit.ly/1R4tv6
- Hugs and kisses to you, too! RT: @Monkey_Tree: @dooce he probably committed suicide because he was tired of LISTENING TO YOU WHINE.
1. danni said:
and it's not even friday!
2. danni said:
and I wasn't stalking the site, honestly!!
3. danni said:
Am I the only one here?
4. Emma said:
Well I was stalking (sort of) and all I can say is Chuck looks great. Brought a smile to my face anyway. :)
5. Alaska Danielle said:
Chuck reminds me of an oracle.
6. danni said:
wow top three, all me!
Anyway the picture, I think he needs some lipstick for the true Marilyn look
7. Moi said:
Chuck is totally superdog! Great shot.
8. Pete said:
Marilyn Monroe? Chuck looks more like Lindsay Lohan.
9. Allison said:
Wow, top 10! We really really love Sydney... we really really love Sydney... we love it so much it hurts.
10. bex said:
I'm in love with Chuck!
11. Foster said:
I love that dog.
12. Mr Bob said:
I want a Chuck!
13. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
Happy birthday, Mr. President...
14. natalia said:
Danni if you stalk the site at least do it with your head high like we all do ;)
Chuck rocks!
15. sgip said:
Love the new banner!
I wonder if Dooce will inspire a new early-rising trend on the East coast as new pics seem to be generally going up at like 3am...
16. anja said:
Well, he's a blonde... And between Leta and the treats, it sounds like he really *does* have more fun
17. stephen brinkman said:
Mrs Armstrong your writing brings tears to the eyes, laughings tears, so addicting that meds cannot conquer! A writing med of true joys of life. The little creatures are the powers gifts showing the parents true unrequited love about enjoying the moment.
18. pauly said:
I'm imagining the wide angled version of this shot with him in a white dress, wind blowing and his paws doing all they can to preserve his modesty.
I'm stopping now lest my mind wanders to his and JFK's pillow talk.
19. Nell said:
Chuck!!
I like the new posting schedule. It makes me happy to be in the first 25.
20. David said:
The times just get more and more random ... lovely picture though!
21. Moi said:
Bucky, you so nailed it. I'll be singing it... or rather barking it... all the way to bed.
22. Heatheranne said:
Vogue!
I always love to read your monthly newsletters to Leta.
23. petite anglaise said:
You capture the contradictory feelings of motherhood so well.
It's lovely to think of Leta reading what you write one day.
24. Jme said:
I'm sure you've thought of a blond wig on that cute head. You just gotta! (Gawd, I love that nose of his.)
25. Picklecakes said:
I think Chuck looks sad. But soft.
26. Monkeyboy said:
Why does everyone care so much about being the first to post or even in the top 25? Do you give out cookies or something?
That dog is quite the poser, no pun intended. And Leta bears quite a resemblance to the Olsen twins, which means you have a lot to look forward to. Tell Jon to have his shotgun ready when she hits dating age.
27. kim said:
that's NOT leta *powds* -- but i like the new look. and he does look a little sad, or just like he's got a lot on his mind. like..."hmm, i wonder what leta [and i] are gonna have to eat today.."
28. A said:
Chuck's eyeliner really opens up his browns.
29. Vanessa said:
Chuck. He's so Vogue. Saucy misunderstood pooch.
BTW, monthly newsletter is beautiful. Leta is really starting to fill in. SOO CUTE!
30. Amy said:
Ah, the rare Tuesday Chuck photo. So nice!
31. JessicaRabbit said:
He is so adorable, which means he is plotting badness, thats what cute always means.
32. alaska foobar said:
boop
33. Julie said:
"That's hot."
34. Michelle Brady said:
dude, it is 7:14 in the morning! 33 comments already! earlybirds! exclamation points! i don't need anymore coffee!
35. Michelle Brady said:
the picture is great. i wish i could get my dog to sit still long enough to take such a beautiful picture.
36. Coquette said:
Check out those cheekbones! Chucklette is so fabulous.
37. the niffer said:
A great day indeed. Chuck before Friday and a monthy newsletter to Leta that once again melts our hearts.
You have such a wonderful gift with words.
38. RyanH said:
That dog has the most brilliant and well-defined bone structure of any pet I've seen. He must have been a light-weight boxer in a past life. That or a Depression-era farmer.
39. Geremy F said:
...and it's not even Chuck Friday!
I want one. Mate Chuck with Marilyn and send me one.
40. southern fried girl said:
How cute!!!! We are treated to Chuck and it is not even Friday. :) What a nice treat.
41. Lisa S said:
and it's not even Friday!
42. Wicked H said:
Stunning!
Chuck is ready for his close up Mr. Demille....
43. natalia said:
Maybe if you are all nice, Heather will consider letting chuck breed and will give you the puppies...
Humm, can't remember reading anything abou him getting the chop so hopefully for everybody there is a possibility?
44. coskel said:
and breathlessly singing "Happy Birthday to you..."
Hi, Chuck!!
a treat indeed.
Tangent Jump: for those of you who care and listen (I know there are a few on here), today is Radiothon at the station - i.e., the pledge drive for us to raise money. While doing my show today, I will be begging for bucks. Like classical music? Want to keep it on the air and away from Infinity Broadcasting and Clear Channel? Tune in and donate. Thanks. www.whfr.fm 10AM-1PM EST 313-845-9676 ext. 1 *steps off soapbox*
45. coskel said:
and they did get him at the pound *before* he was checked in, so the pound didnt snip him. I would take a puppy. Then again, I would take a non-chuck puppy - I loves me some dogs, but that cat has issues with that.
46. Amanda said:
so adorable!
47. August95 said:
Chuck is a babe!
48. d said:
Chuck has been snipped. No puppies from him.
49. kEma said:
If you ask me... He's day dreaming about a female dog ;)
50. theTattooedSocialWorker said:
Dooce's Chuck and my Bella should meet. She's on the lookout for a handsome male companion.
51. Keith said:
Blast you, woman! You've gone and done it again! Every time you write one of these monthly newsletters you make a full grown, bear with furniture, mid 40's curmudgeon get all watery faced and snivelling. You've gone and made us all fall in love with that kid again and I'm not sure what the price is just yet but you'll be made to pay it.
OOh! I know! Chuck!! Lick her face!!! Big, wet, slobbery kisses for Mommy!
52. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
Chuck's beauty mark makes me wanna get all bestial and ruff.
53. kalki said:
Those fuzzy ears make me weak. I just want to chew on them...
54. erin said:
Hooray! A Chuck picture! And comments! Pop-Tarts for everyone! :-)
55. minxlj said:
Chuck is the cutest dog EVER. Bless his little paws!
56. K E N N Y (blaqenedwyte blog) said:
56?
57. MichaelTLH said:
It's not Friday already, is it?
58. hiiidihooo said:
yes chuck is cute but my kitty muffie is cuter.
muffer puffer!
59. Elle Wiz said:
Chuck looks so serene. BTW, love love love the new background & masthead!
60. Chris said:
That is one beautiful dog.
61. suburban*misfit said:
Where can I find me a Chuck?
That dog is unbearably adorable!
62. squirll said:
Is it friday? did the time change get me that screwed up. if so. im going home.
63. minxlj said:
LOL, everyone's getting confused; we've all come to set our calendars by 'Chuck Friday' and now it's Tuesday? Huh?? :-D
64. Susannah said:
What a babe! How do you keep the girls away from him?
Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful letter to Leta with us. You brought tears to my eyes. I cannot wait to write letters to my own little one.
65. jordan said:
The picture of Chuck with Maggie made me all melty.
I, like all of us, have always been a chuck fan, but didn't realize his true wonderfulness until I saw that picture.
Oh, Chuck. You're such a sentimental guy.
66. Muffy said:
That dog is hella-sexy!
Good Morning Heather. Hope you're feeling inspired.
67. greenthumb said:
Oh God!!! I didn't know it was going to be a Chuck photo....you totally made Harlow swoon. She totally went all doe-y eyed. This can only mean that Chuck must be gay, because we are Harlow's only male rolemodels. Kind of like how Grace on Will and Grace always falls for the gay guy.
68. marie said:
lovely, lovely letter heather! leta will treasure those so much! and the picture of her and jon at the piano is PRICELESS!!
thanks for sharing your life with us on the internets!
69. Jackie said:
Beautiful letter. And when she put her nose on your cheek...well I am now crying at my desk.
Thank you so much to you and Jon for sharing this precious gift with all of us.
70. song said:
just think of what kennedy would think - i'm sure he'd be impressed,i mean chuck is a natural blonde AND a former congressman.
Leta photos are brilliant this month. i am just tweaking my page so i can get pics of my little man up.
71. Moxie said:
Today, Chuck reminds me of the dog in the "Master Bedroom" painting by Andrew Wyeth.
72. Susie said:
Chuck is great,
Chuck is good,
Let us thank him
for ou... oh, no, that's not right...
Well, Chuck is great and good.
Ruff!!!!
73. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
Yeah, the daddy and precious froglet at the piano made me swoon just a little, you know, in a totally tough and cynical way.
It would be even more perfect if I knew they were playing a duet of _Muskrat Love_
74. LadyBug said:
I love that picture. He looks so...thoughtful.
And Bucky, it's waaaay too early to be getting all "bestial and ruff." Let's wait until at least 10-ish, shall we?
75. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Chuck looks so deep in thought. And he must have the silkiest fur ever. Chuck is definitely hot.
76. H in Chicago said:
Oh.My.God.
Can I please have a child of my own to press her nose on my face and smile? That is BEAUTIFUL!
77. ieatcrayonz said:
Very sexy...a la Ralph Lauren. Where are his sailboat and knickers?
78. Dr. Johnny Fever said:
Cujo?...
79. DM said:
Wow. Top 100. I may swoon. This never happens.
Bucky, my dad used to sing Muskrat Love and I'm an Okie from Muskogie to me when I was a kid. Thanks for the memories.
Love the picture of Chuck. And the monthly newsletter made me teary. I am thinking that my sister might like your blog and may get her to start reading it (Her son just turned 16 (?) months old? I am an awful aunt). It's not like she'll read mine...
80. Melanie S. said:
I LURVE me some Chuckles!
81. The Wife said:
Well that post was successful in making me bawl my eyes out at 8:30 in the morning. Thanks Dooce. I love your monthly letters. That was beautiful.
82. Meekazan said:
Heather, thank you for sharing the monthly Leta Letters. The pictures, your writing, the pure honest emotions....
Gotta ask: 1st picture, is that a Produced by Dooce t-shirt?
83. AlbionJessica said:
Leta is so adorable! You two are so lucky to have her. When you described how she shrugs her shoulders and says "Meh" when she isn't interested, I felt like hugging someone. So sweet.
84. Susannah said:
Does anyone know what that pink shirt Leta is wearing in the first picture says? It looks like it says something about product of dooce...???
85. Effie said:
I just have to say--your little Leta is getting more and more beautiful everyday--and more grown up looking too! When I saw the pic of Leta and her Daddy at the piano I thought "That has to be my favourite photo yet" and then I saw the next photo and I thought "No, wait--that has to be my favourite"--she was so serious and so sweet....
I think you could make a MINT if you had a photo gallery!
86. Em said:
Chuck looks so pretty! And the picture of Leta at the piano tried to RIP MY HEART OUT.
You should do something about that.
87. Vanessa_AR said:
Chuck always looks so neat and clean, like he's been groomed. He's the cutest. Wish he and my little mutt girl could play. And Leta! What a DOLL BABY. She has the prettiest skin. Her personality is great, too. I love reading this site.
88. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I believe it says Product of Blurbodoocery, but I could be wrong. Dooce really needs to market those shirts.
89. Fujiko said:
DOOCE! Your new masthead totally rocks.
No, really, I love it so much that you could make stickers and make so much money selling them. I would go broke from buying your masthead stickers. Totally.
90. honeybunny said:
heather,
you have the most beautiful family of all the families in all the world.
the photo of leta at the piano makes me cry. in a good way, of course. she is beautiful, just like her mom and dad.
happy spring, armstrong family!
91. Gia said:
Leta's shirt in the first picture says "dooce"! I love it! I know that wasn't intentional in any way, but how cool. Anyway, lovely entry. You never cease to amaze, Heather.
92. Michelle said:
I love your site. Your stories make me giggle every day.
Thanks.
93. twitchycat said:
"Month 14" is beautiful. Thank you so much, from another Mama smitten with her own little one.
And the new masthead is fabulous.
94. Claire said:
Chuck looks like my Gabby. So cute.
95. leandra said:
loved the photos of Leta, she looks so much more like a little person every day! ;)
96. Vaida said:
I should be checking my inter-office email as soon as I get into work, but this website is my first stop. Coffee & Dooce. Cheers!
(my first comment--YAY!)
97. Squirl said:
Thanks for the Chuck picture and the beautiful Leta letter/pictures.
98. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
When do we get to see Jon teaching Chuck to play the piano? I'll bet he'd be quite good if you clipped his nails.
99. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I agree with Vaida. Dooce always seems to be the first thing to pop up on my screen. Email comes second. Then coffee!
100. Maggie said:
Chuck, what a dog. He can definately pull off the starlet look.
101. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
If only Marilyn could've cured the Seven-Year Itch with Advantix...
102. La Pixiatrix said:
That is the beauty and content look of a dog with comfortably empty anal sacs.
103. Tanya said:
Thanks, Katie-be-bored-at-work. That was going to drive me nuts. :o)
104. stella said:
Month 14! Time flies, little lady Leta is growing up so cute and looking more like both her parents. and those eyes! I have a new internet crush, but not in a weird way, more in the way OF FRANCE!!!!
105. Vaida said:
Katie, you should try the coffee and Dooce at the same time! It's a winner. I wonder if I should change my name to Vaida-be-bored-at-work?
106. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
Aw La Pix, it's back to the anal sacs, and the expression of same.
Gives a whole new meaning to the song "Express Yourself"
(wouldn't that be hard to reach?)
107. Katrina said:
Hey, what does Leta's shirt say...I definately read DOOCE on it but can't tell what else it says. Branding your children...tsk.tsk. Beautiful letter, brought tears to my eyes and Leta is absolutely gorgeous!
Love the pic of Chuck, makes my week not seem as long because now I don't have to wait 4 MORE DAYS to see Chuck! Yay!
108. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I guess it depends on whether or not you are bored at work. Or you could be "Vaida-be-chugging-coffee-and-reading-Dooce".
109. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I wrote earlier that I think it is says Product of Blurbodoocery, or some such.
110. Katrina said:
Oops, just read the other comments, thanks Katie for reading my mind and answering before I could ask.
Gotta stop that premature commenting.
111. La Pixiatrix said:
I think Leta's shirt says "Product of the Blurbodoocery" or something like that.
112. La Pixiatrix said:
That's what I get for not having time or inclination to read the comments!
lower-case-"doh".
113. Vaida said:
I AM BORED AT WORK!!
114. a fan in Wisconsin said:
First time commenter, long time reader. Heather, you are so gifted. As a writer and especially as a Mother. Leta will cherish these newsletters. You are an extraordinary person--your ability to acknowledge human-ness is refreshing. Your style of parenting will insure that Leta is filled with self esteem and a positive outlook on life. I applaud your outlook on many things and appreciate your continuing honesty. You really need to write a book--you have an incredible gift with words!!
115. Vaida said:
WOW. I couldn't agree more with a fan in Wisconsin. That takes the cake for compliment of the year!
Today was my first day in the comment section to fan in Wisconsin. Can I call ya' Wiskey?
116. becaru said:
Chuck, trying desparately to look as cute as Leta.
117. marie said:
anyone have a clue what the blue thing is that leta has in her mouth?
i am also "bored-at-work" and speculating on leta's shirt and the contents of her mouth is WAY more interesting than working!
118. southern fried girl said:
Let's take a headcount - how many of us are bored-at-work? I know I am definitely bored at work. Come on people - HOLLA!!!
119. shelli said:
thanks for putting up more pictures of the almighty Chuckles!
120. Vaida said:
HOLA from Vaida. SNORE!
Maybe it's a mini travel toothbrush!!
121. Disgruntled and Cynical said:
Seriously, people. Do we really freakin' care what is in the child's mouth? I certainly don't. And she's cute- but gorgeous? I mean, that's a term I could only apply to 14 month olds that I really love or am very close to- not some child thousands of miles away who've I've never met. Just a little over the top I think.
And I like reading Heather's entries usually as they're funny and irreverant and all of that good stuff, but am getting a little weirded out about reading her letters to her daughter which should be for her daughter and not posted as evidence of her maternal affections for the rest of us.
122. lawbrat said:
I'm not bored at work, but at home. Does that count? I shouldnt be bored. I just dont feel like studying!!
Yeah Chuck! Its not even Chuck Friday; or is it?
123. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Okay, Vaida, you are officially Vaida-be-bored-at-work! And I think that might be a toothbrush, too!
124. Jenie said:
Yawn! Count me in as being bored at work! Thanks goodness I have ya'll for entertainment!
125. Vaida said:
Dear Digruntled & Cynical,
You're name is fitting.
126. Vaida said:
Correction: YOUR name....Forgive my typo. I was distraced by WORKING.
127. Vaida said:
ANOTHER typo!!! YIKES. I think I should be done for the day with this.
128. lawbrat said:
I think its a toothbrush also KBBAW
129. Muffy said:
Wow. It only took 121 comments until the "I'm bored, so I think I'll harrass and belittle others for their thoughts and musings" people come out of their dark little holes. I am a VERY sarcastic person (to know me is to debate about something topical for at least an hour or until I win - I usually win) but I would NEVER criticize (unless criticism was being sought - it is part of a creative process, and appropriate in that respect). D & C and others like should find a different forum than this to vent their feelings. That's my 2 cent rant, and I totally stand by it.
130. eddo said:
If I ever make it up to Utah - I am soooo going to dognap chuckles - he's tooooooo cute!
131. Win said:
Dooce, you know what you do with stories like today's?
You wind my biological clock so tight it threatens to shake itself apart.
132. Jenie said:
Muffy....shhh....maybe if we ignore 'em, they'll go away....
133. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Doesn't usually work Jenie, but it's worth a shot. Anyway, it is good to see that Leta is already practicing good dental hygiene.
134. Disgruntled and Cynical said:
Well, I'm stickin' by it too, Muffy.
135. lawbrat said:
I love those newsletters. Dooce writes in such a way that almost every mom relates. The good, the bad, and the button pushing!
136. Am I the only sensible one here? said:
Hey guys, ever notice how Heather doesn't come in here and chat with you and how she probably doesn't read your blogs? Hmmm....
137. Disgruntled and Cynical said:
Hi, I'm sorry I'm such a bitch. It's my time of the month and I haven't gotten any for quite some time. Ignore all my previous and future comments.
138. Muffy said:
To Sensible and Cynical, you both have small points, to a degree, and all I'm going to say is...there is something for everyone in this world. That's why we have indie films, 4,000 flavor combinations at Starbucks, and you can even make Eminem your rington (for 3 dollars). Hey,its a free world. But I just don't understand the logic of the "caped commenters", who fly in and drop their ugliness on us weirdos in Dooceland who have found their spot on the beach. Kick sand somewhere else. I'm trying to catch some rays. You're in my light.
139. kristine said:
Yeah, i'm trained.
See Chuck...think it's Friday.
140. Vaida said:
Can't we all just get along?? I'm on the beach too. Who is bringing me a margarita?
141. TulsaOkie said:
Oh wow... What a wonderful monthly newletter!! You have such a way with words. Happy 14 Month Birthday Leta!!
142. Fran said:
"I'm so confused!" said in my best Vinnie Barbarino voice.
I didn't know it was Friday already.
Please tell me you know who Vinne Barbarino is.
143. Cynical yet Sensible said:
It's difficult not to notice the dynamic that goes on in here- ass-kissing of Heather, imitation of Heather, dreaming of Heather and her child, create-your-own-blogs-in-which-your-language-is-strikingly-similar-to-Heather's, drool over a semi-cute baby, etc.
How do any of you know I'm a woman- so that saying "I'm on my period" could even be relevant?
144. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I would personally like a Corona. Look at that whacko dude in the Speedo over there!
145. Muffy said:
Understandable, Disgruntled. I've got the rottweiller on my ovaries today as well. I have to have my wedding dress fitted in two days, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm not a bloated, bridezilla mess. (PS to ALL...You are witnessing a KINDER and GENTLER Muffy. I'd usually burn these people, but I'm feeling good. It's spring, I'm in love, and I've found a website where I can talk about poop. I could die tomorrow.)
146. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
There is nothing semi-cute about Leta - she is 100% Ovary-Knocking Grade-A adorableness. At least in my ass kissing opinion.
147. lawbrat said:
Wedding dress fitted, and that time of the month! Here's a water pill for you.
148. kalki said:
I like you, Muffy. That is all.
149. Vaida said:
D&C: Katie & I are having Coronas. (I changed my mind.) Do you want one? You need one. Maybe two.
150. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Muffy is great. She is my Ranchwagon buddy. June 9th, Muffy, I'm coming to PA, and we will meet for that "hoddog". I am drooling thinking of it. Mmmmm.
151. april said:
that dog is SO impossibly cute - surely he knows that...
152. shawnadammit said:
God, how I love this site. This is my first comment ever, but I had to say something since I am up to my ears in Chuck and Leta cuteness today.
Love it!
153. naralius said:
Leta is adorable, getting cuter everyday. and chuck.. his pimping!!! happy friday to everyone!!!
154. Big Gay Sam said:
I wonder when they're going to start using sentences like, "she's YOUR daughter." or "Do you know what YOUR daughter did?"
155. mrtl said:
Dooce - Another beautiful newsletter. I can relate to those random moments of beauty when my daughter crawls on me. They're melting.
156. santa cruz carolina said:
beautiful letter...
157. Spurious Plum said:
Sweet, cheeky Leta + a non-Friday Chuck pic = Hooray!
158. southern fried girl said:
I personally would like a margarita served to me beach side by a scantily clad island man who thinks a pasty white chick with a PMS zit on her cheek and probably a few too many dimples on her ass is hot.
159. MonkeyLaurie said:
Chuck is TOO CUTE! I want a Chuck!
160. Tracy said:
FYI: The shirt says "Product of Blurbodoocery" and it has a smiley face on it. I know because I made the shirt just for Leta. :)
161. marie said:
maybe it is a mini-toothbrush. i was thinking it was one of those battery-powered lolipops or something.....
and KBBAW and vaida, i'll join y'all on the beach w/ a margarita. too bad the closest beach to me (galveston) is ass-ugly!
162. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
That's what I thought it said, Tracy. That is an awesome shirt! You need to sell those!
163. KelliAmanda said:
Miss Leta looks less like a baby and more like a little girl in the piano picture. So very cute. And thanks for making me tear up with that last paragraph. Beautiful.
164. LadyBug said:
Cool shirt, Tracy. Is it a sidewise, computer smiley, or a regular smiley?
Hey, did we ever find out who gave Dooce the "I'm blogging this" t-shirt?
165. spoonleg said:
Me gusta Carlos.
166. jules said:
his ears look like they're made of velvet!
Is that velvet? No, it's fuckin velour!
(:3
167. Annejelynn said:
I TOTALLY ABSOLUTELY ADORE MONTHLY LETA NEWSLETTERS!!! (yelling for the whole world to hear me!)
Dooce: Saline Water works, guaranteed!
BIG FAT TEARS - so happy for you, Heather, that you recognize and know and thoroughly enjoy the precious creation you and Jon have made together - "a moment so intimate it felt like it could end wars." Leta has got it made. Happy for the Armstrongs! Kudos!
168. greenthumb said:
the softest fur on Harlow is that ruff below the ears and just behind the jaw line. It's the softest and most kissable spot ever. Chuck looks like he has that same thing going on, well that and those bedroom eyes.
169. Jackie said:
You could probably make some money if you turned that Leta piano pic into a greeting card :) Awesome pics.
170. kris said:
Annejelynn - one of the best perks of having a dog is getting to pet the velvety ears, IMO. My dog's ears are sooooo soft, and Chuck's look just like them. There's no way to be unhappy when you've got velvety dog ears within reach.
171. Muffy said:
WOO HOO! Boss just left the office. I can get into all kinds of trouble now. Where to start....
172. Annejelynn said:
kris, doggie ears are purty dang good - I prefer kitty tummy, personally. I love to stuff my face into a warm, fuzzy soft kitty tummy, especially when they're purring like a lil' motor.
173. Poo said:
Chuck, you are teh sex bomb!
174. Tracy said:
Ladybug: It's just a plain ole' smiley face, that's all. :)
Thanks for the kind words, all! I made the tee for the Leta Frog in honor of her first b-day.
175. Annejelynn said:
I'll admit it (thereby backing up the rest of you - who've backed me up)...I wanna know what the blue thing is that Leta's holding in her mouth...
176. Constance said:
What's Leta's shirt say? All I see is "Product.. dooce" Seems kind of cute.
177. naralius said:
its a damn toothbrush!!
178. naralius said:
#160 Tracy said at 09:49AM, 04.05.2005:
FYI: The shirt says “Product of Blurbodoocery†and it has a smiley face on it. I know because I made the shirt just for Leta. :)
you people.. why dont you read before asking something,,,
179. kalki said:
Annejelynn, I'm a kitty-tummy gal myself. :)
180. MonkeyLaurie said:
Mmmmm....kitty tummy. I love kitty tummy. :)
181. Annejelynn said:
Kitty tummy is the best, next to baby cheeks!
182. Annejelynn said:
hey, naralius - no harm in asking is there? maybe one doesn't have the time to read each and every post... it's easier to ask and someone may happily and quite willingly offer the answer ~ and that's purty nice
183. CanadianAmy said:
Baby shoulders are quite nice too. And yeah, I can almost see the "oral-b" written on that blue toothbrush.
184. smokeyJoe said:
annejelynn i must agree with you; i'm in the kitty camp as well. and it's true, hiiidihooo, muffer puffers is the world's cutest kitty on the east coast (stella is still queen of the west). nothing like a good snurfflebellies (all rights reserved) to lighten up the cramps.
that being said, seeing chuck made me check the date. he is one sweet pup.
185. CanadianAmy said:
AND does anyone else see the word "dooce" on Leta's T shirt?
186. LadyBug said:
Hey, will someone please tell me something? What is this:
(:3
??
Is that supposed to be a smiley with BOOBS, or something?
I'm not being sarcastic here; inquiring minds wanna know!
187. Annejelynn said:
lol - Canadian Amy... before naralius jumps on you for asking a question that's been answered...yes, you're not imagining things... The shirt was made by Tracy and reads: Product of Blurbodoocery
188. CanadianAmy said:
hee hee, I like to get 'em going. Thanks AJ.
189. jules said:
the blue thing is a VIAL OF DEADLY POISON that her evil parents left lying about the place before they left her home alone to go to the bar, duh!
(:3
190. giggles said:
Re: #139 - I must be trained as well. I was, at first, confused when I saw Chuck’s pic. I WISH it was Friday. :-)
Re: Monthly Newsletter # 14 –
Heather:
Lovely, absolutely lovely, letter to Leta. We know it’s FOR Leta, but we are so grateful that you share with us your love for your child. There can never be too much love.
Thank you.
191. Deb said:
I'm a first-time commenter. I saw that "dooce" on Leta's shirt too and thought I was seeing things. It's also in that particular font that I've seen here. Heather, what's on the shirt?
192. The Mighty Jimbo said:
i'd rather pet chuck.
193. naralius said:
lol... im sorry if i sounded a little mean.. that was not what i intended... just having a bad day at work :S
194. Seven said:
Aww, Chuck's so handsome
195. Jules said:
Ladybug!! it's a mouses !
(:3 a smile with ears!
196. naralius said:
it looks more like a bunny (:3
197. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I can see the Oral B, too. That is a nifty toothbrush. And it looks like it specially made for little ones. I just hope she stays away from the toothpaste. That could get messy.
198. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I like the vial of deadly poison explanation, though, Jules.
199. Kassi said:
Hello everyone. Happy Tuesday. That is all.
200. LadyBug said:
Jules - Thanks for the explanation.
So, you have to turn your head the _other_ way for that one, huh?
'Cause if you look at it the same direction that you read other smileys, like this one :o)
it sure does look like a forehead, a pair of eyes, and a set of melons.
201. naralius said:
200!!! ha ha
202. Jenie said:
All this "that is all" is making me miss Fish/Uppercase God. I wonder what he's up to now......
203. kalki said:
LadyBug, THANK YOU for asking about what (:3 is supposed to be. I, too, didn't know, and I, too, wondered if they were boobs. Thanks for asking for the rest of the class...
204. LadyBug said:
You're welcome, kalki.
I'm always willing to look like an idiot, for the betterment of the group.
205. jules said:
I know, you kinda gota tilt the other way to see it.. someone once asked me if it was penis.. but that would be more like (===3
ANYWAY... youc an click on my name for a little more of an explanation..
206. Autumn said:
That piano picture is PRECIOUS. I'd hang it up in a picture frame or something!
207. Annejelynn said:
naralius - sending you a hug
*squeeze*
208. kalki said:
You know, now that I'm really looking at it, it doesn't look like boobs as much as a pair of eyes with a big nose below and a unibrow above.
Or maybe we'll go with mouse ears...
(:3
209. cat said:
Y'all are CRAZY, yo? Me likey...
210. naralius said:
ok. im leaving now.. see you later, be good!!!
211. cat said:
And I just totally heard that song (Vogue) this morning on the way to work. Dun Dun DUN...
And yes, as a matter of fact, I DID strike a pose.
212. cat said:
Um, there's nothing to it?
213. cat said:
(small, small voice, almost a whisper) Vogue?
214. kalki said:
VOGUE VOGue VOgue Vogue
215. christyscherrer said:
I love your tributes to your daughter. Especially the part about ending wars. I heard recently that wars undo the work of mothers, but maybe mothers could undo the work of war. I cried too.
216. cat said:
Phew! Thank you, kalki.
217. cat said:
And lest anyone think my heart is made of pure, rock-solid STONE, I loved Dooce's post today. Loved it.
218. kalki said:
let your body goooo with the flooow (gooo with the flooow)
219. kalki said:
you're a superstar, cat (yes, that's what you are, you know it)
220. kalki said:
alright, I'm re-leashing my inner madonna...show's over, people.
221. kalki said:
oh dear, I scared everyone away. please, somebody say something or I will have to start virtual-singing again, and no one wants that. not even me.
222. Library Girl said:
Get 'Yer Vogue On Chuck!!!
223. Shelley Noble said:
Spectacular essay on Leta today, Dooce. The last paragraph slayed me. Such a great catch on the immense power of a mother's love.
Thank you!
224. Mary In Sacramento said:
Chuck,
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it. Vogue.
I heart Chuck.
225. Mary In Sacramento said:
HaHa, I didn't even notice that was the caption under the damn picture!
Sheesh.
226. Vaida said:
I heart Jude Law. I have one word. YUM.
227. suburban*misfit said:
I always enjoy trying to figure out just where the thumbnail picture is on the big picture. It's kind of a "Where's Waldo" sort of adventure.
Ok, I have the most boring life EVER.
228. Vaida said:
Not EVER.
Actually, I have a boring life. I mean, I haven't even done any work today, and I'm at WORK! Give me something to do!!
229. Fo' Strizzle my nizzles said:
The Britney Federline realtiy TV show, mmm CAN'T WAIT! And on UPN no less, class baby, class.
230. Kait said:
This is the first newsletter I've read since I found out I am going to be a Mommy myself, and this is the type of stuff I can't wait for. Man, 7.5 months to go!!!! It seems like forever!
231. Vaida said:
Not forever. Only 5,400 hours.
232. Vaida said:
HA HA
233. Kait said:
Vaida: I guess that leaves me 10,800 more trips to run to the bathroom to pee. : /
234. southern fried girl said:
Not only is Brit going to have her own reality show but one of the 98 degrees boys is running for mayor in Ohio and wants VH1 to document it for him in his own show. No comment from VH1 - ummmmmm, I wonder why.
On a different note, I just ate the best Mexican food ever. It is going to be one shitastic afternoon here at work.
235. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Congrats, Kait! I bet that 7 1/2 months will fly by.
236. Vaida said:
Eww on the Mexican food comment! I'm eating lunch at this moment! Smoked turkey, avacado, & goat cheese on a wheat wrap!
DOUBLE YUM!
Kait: That's A LOT of pee breaks!
237. Margaret Mary said:
Oh, the resemblence is uncanny! Thanks for making me bawl my eyes out last night while I was reading your 14 month letter to your daughter. Truly beautiful. Love your site.
--Margaret Mary
238. JessicaRabbit said:
Im up Im up, anything good?
239. southern fried girl said:
Vaida,
Did not mean to gross you out - sorry. LOLOLOL. I am somewhat blunt about bodily functions. Probably more so than I should be. Unfortunately that is part of the charm that is me. :)
240. Muffy said:
Yo Nizzles...If the thousand wasps they just killed in our office attic don't give me nightmares, THAT would (I shy from actually making less thank kind comments in re: Mrs. Federline.....Dooce is watching, I'm sure...I know the rules)
241. Vaida said:
'Tis okay SFG. It comes with the territory of hanging out here!
It was just...I had goat cheese in my mouth when I read it!
AH HA HA HA
242. Spurious Plum said:
Southern Fried Girl - What/where did you eat? There's no Comida Mexicana in Pittsburgh... Boo!
243. Patrick said:
Chuck looks like a presidential
candidate to me.
Dog and Frog in 2008 !!!
244. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
Jess, you finally got your papal ass out of bed! How 'bout some blessings for the unwashed masses?
245. southern fried girl said:
Spurious,
You are in DA BURGH??? I had no idea. What part? I lived in Washington PA for 5 years. Family is all from Clairton/Elizabeth/McKeesport area.
I ordered from a place here in New Orleans called The Pupuseria. It is much better to go in and eat there because they have these absolutely wonderful Hispanic waiters who speak broken English and are just so beautiful that I don't hear a damn thing they say anyway. I have even taken to throwing things on the floor to watch them bend over. Not one of my finer moments.
246. AyEnDeeAreEeAyAitch said:
Beautiful letter once again. Heather, you are prescious.
247. JessicaRabbit said:
Can you bless while still undressed?
248. Vaida said:
SFG...damn. I don't care for Meixcan food, but I think I can suck it up.
I don't know if I have time to travel THERE for lunch! HA HA
I say, I'll have to take an extended one. A little eye candy can be so soothing in the middle of a boring workday!!
249. MonkeyLaurie said:
Oh, The Pupuseria. Yummy. I LOVE New Orleans...being an hour away makes it hard for a lunch break there, but anytime I'm at Children's Hospital with my son, my hubby makes a Pupuseria run!
250. Vaida said:
Jessica Rabbit:
You reminded me of these song lyrics:
"A friend in needs a friend indeed,
A friend who'll tease is better ,
Our thoughts compressed,
Which makes us blessed,
And makes for stormy weather,
A friend in needs a friend indeed,
My Japanese is better,
And when she's pressed she will undress,
And then she's boxing clever"
251. Spurious Plum said:
SFG- Yep, we're in Squirrel Hill. We were gonna live dahntahn, but we couldn't say it right...
I miss people speaking Spanish SO MUCH.I'm so jealous! And did you eat pupusas? More jealousy! Wait, do pupusas make you poo-poosah?
OK, I feel twelve now...
252. T said:
Those wonderful letters you write to Letta each month help convince me that everyone who sais "Oh I was so selfish before I had kids, but thats all changed now" might be telling the truth, and that someday, I too may reproduce and learn to cope with the morning - and a whole lotta other stuff - because maybe, just maybe its all worth it to experience love like that
253. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Just come visit Houston, Spurious. Mexican restaurants are like Starbucks here. They are on every corner. Just don't ever go to a Mexican restaraunt in the Houston tunnels. I got a cockroach in my Coke once down there. But hey, I got my food for free, so maybe it is worth it.
254. giggles said:
Who is one ‘celebrity’ that you wish would just fade away into the normalcy of regular life – never to hear their name ever again?
For me, it’s a tie ballgame – Britney Spears and Michael Jackson.
Who would you all wish to never hear about EVER again ('celebrity-wise')?
255. Spurious Plum said:
And watching men bend over is always a fine moment.
256. JessicaRabbit said:
Ahh Placebo, Pure Morning, most excellent song.
257. southern fried girl said:
OMG Katie,
I would have shit twice and DIED. I can not deal with the roaches. And what the fuck kind of state do I live in where they FLY??? When I saw that, I was ready to pack back up and leave.
Spurious - I totally ate a few pupusas. I also ate some rockin' enchiladas with beans. Hence the pupusing.
Squirrel Hill - ok. I so love that name. Like Beaver Falls.
Yep, I am that juvenile.
258. Spurious Plum said:
KBBAW-I understand. I'm from LA and its the same way out there. See, now I'm all into pupusas...
259. southern fried girl said:
Giggles,
For me, it has to be Jessica Simpson and her creepy ass father. I also can not deal with Jennifer Love Hewitt who thankfully has gone into some form of obscurity. JLH used to make me want to pull my eyelashes out.
260. kat said:
Happy 14 months Leta.
261. Spurious Plum said:
SFG- DAMMIT! You ate enchiladas? I'm drooling on my mouse, and I'm jealous as hell. Can youmail me some?
P.S. When we first got here, my husband and I went to Beaver Falls to take pictures in front of a mini-mall called Big Beaver Plaza. We couldn't stop laughing.
262. giggles said:
SFG: I haven't seen Jessica Simpson's father yet - but then, I only got MTV in the last 4 months. Watching Newlyweds was interesting, for me. I'll have to keep an eye out for her dad to see how creepy he is.
Cool.
263. MonkeyLaurie said:
SFG -
Snort. Flying cockroaches. I've lived in Louisiana all my life and I'm STILL not willing to deal with one. I called my dad when I was in college and made him drive 30 minutes to my apartment to kill one. I still shudder thinking about that damn thing!
264. Muffy said:
I think the funniest "real" sign I ever saw was in Bloomsburg,PA, at a gun store and it said on the advertising outside "It's A Boy! Large Ammo Supply"....I guess they had better luck with girls. Go figure
265. Ed said:
Dogs are funny.
266. southern fried girl said:
When I see a roach ANYWHERE NEAR MY HOUSE - outside or not - that bad boy had better take off because I will spray his ass so long that there is a coat of white spray on its back. I think that is what ultimately kills them - the weight of all that spray.
267. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Muffy, I went to Bloomsburg University. I never saw that sign but it doesn't surprise me!
It actually sounds like something they would have in Berwick, uh, I mean "Berrik".
Flying cockroaches SUCK ASS! And they are about the size of my fist, too. Back in PA there were no roaches, only in really gross houses and they were the tiny ones. But here, outside there are always giant flying cockroaches whizzing around.
268. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
Can Jess bless while undressed? I guess.
269. southern fried girl said:
KBBAW -
I am also a product of the Pennsylvania State School system - California Univ of PA here. You know, for such a small school of very little distinction, I loved it there. I had rockin professors.
How on earth did you end up in Houston?
270. Ern said:
I have never seen a flying roach, thank the Lord, but did you know that earwigs fly? I was getting ready to kill one on the ceiling and these two little wings popped up and it fluttered away. Ahhhhh! I've never been the same!
271. mrtl said:
Muffy - I dated a guy from Bloomsburg. He was Very Scary.
272. JessicaRabbit said:
Yea, I offer thee many undressed blessings here in the lovely domain of Dooce, and remind us all not to take for granted the little things in life, Dogs Vogue-ing, Children smiling, Co Workers farting, Mexican food bathroom breaks, and the doom of many flying bugs.
These things bring us together, and, like the Perfect Weenie, they are good.
Amen.
273. Ern said:
And BTW, off topic, that picure of Leta with Jon at the piano is one of the cutest baby pictures EVER!
274. Allison said:
Chuck is hot. I wanna put lipstick on his grill.
275. Berta said:
KBBAW- You're right! Houston has some of the best Mexican food around. And I also know about those roaches...they really do suck ass! Once I had one fly and land on my head when I was trying to kill it! I hurt myself slapping my head!!
SFG-I love New Orleans! I think I go there just for the food and partyin'! Always a good time to be had in NOLA!
276. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Everyone from Bloomsburg is scary. "The only town in Pennsylvania" isn't even the only town in Pennsylvania anymore but they insist on keeping that sign up there.
I got to Houston in May, 001. I came to visit my sister and decided to live here. There are like NO jobs in PA and tons in Texas. Plus, there's no snow.
277. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
If the Pope and Underdog got into a fight, who would win?
278. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Good to hear from you, Berta! And watch out for those bees, too. Steer clear of the Mexican heather.
Jessica Rabbit, that is the most poetic thing I have heard in a long time. Rock on!
279. Muffy said:
Mrtl, he probably responded to my personal ad back in the day...I bet if i checked my files.....
280. MonkeyLaurie said:
KBBAW-
The warm weather is one of the only things that keeps me here in Louisiana. I had never seen snow in my life until I was unfortunate enough to be in Omaha, NE last year from February until May. And the damn stuff hadn't melted in May when I was lucky enough to come home! Brrrr.
The only thing I didn't miss about Louisiana were the flying roaches! I made it back in time for crawfish season...all was right with the world then.
281. JessicaRabbit said:
Bucky, Underdog. Why? The pope is dead, thats why.
282. southern fried girl said:
The no snow thing is good. I have to agree with you there. And we have rockin' food here. :)
283. Jodi who blogs said:
I just had one of those brain-fart moments when I freak out and wonder if I am all confused and it really IS friday. I had to check the calendar AND my computer calendar to make sure I am on the right day.
Next time you need to put a disclaimer that Chuck-Friday can be changed to Chuck-any day for the people like me who suffer from mommybrain. Oy! :)
284. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
What? The Pope is dead? How come they never talk about _that_ on the news?
285. JessicaRabbit said:
Bucky, they are slackers. I know that I for one am tired of having to provide updates for everyone and wish those people at CNN would get off their butts and do something about it.
And they have yet to mention my election to the post as well. Bastards.
286. Berta said:
I hate bees too...that's the only bad thing about living in Texas...dealing with all the bugs! And sometimes the heat, which is why we must stay out by the pool, right?
287. Berta said:
Dooce, I love your website. Leta is absolutely precious, and Chuck is a fine ass dog! You have a nice family!
288. Spurious Plum said:
I've never seen flying roaches in Pittsburgh, but in the summer my backyard is like freaking Wild Kingdom.
I recently found a bigass centipede in my tub. IN MY TUB. I'd never even *seen* a real centipede before.
It was purple when I squished it too.
Gah.
289. Muffy said:
Fer crying out loud, SFG, we've HAD the food discussion. And I've already concluded, with the committe of one, that I rule, because I live in the land of RANCHWAGON. Actually, you live in the land of beignets, so you do win actually. Would you please mail me a box of beignet mix?
290. Bucky Four-Eyes said:
Pope Jess, the white smoke hasn't gone up yet to announce your papacy. And did they make you get a pope smear before you could take the job?
And, about the giant flying cockroaches? Eeeeeeeeeeeek, that's the only thing I don't love about the Big Easy!
291. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Berta is my neighbor, and she is my let's-get-drunk-by-the-pool buddy. You know you've got a real friend when she practically flashes her ta-ta's to you to show you how burned she got.
Jodi, I feel you on that. When I saw Chuck this morning I thought it was Friday. For about the first fifteen minutes I was here.
292. MonkeyLaurie said:
Mmmmmm...beignets. King Cake. Randazzo's. Life is good in New Orleans.
293. Muffy said:
Speaking of The Big Easy, you're all going to laugh at me (like in high school) but I think Ellen Barkin is HOT...She is SO on my list of five(and I'm a STRAIGHT woman!) But then again, William H. Macy is also on my list. I have very strange taste.
294. Vaida said:
I leave to do one thing, and I come back to find out the pope is dead and centipedes have purple guts!!
HA HA
I can't wait until 5:00!!!!!!
295. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Eep. William H. Macy looks like a garden gnome. But I guess even garden gnomes have sex appeal.
296. jenB said:
would it be weird that i want to tongue kiss chuck?
297. Spurious Plum said:
KBBAW- Pointy hats are good for sex.
298. Berta said:
Why is it that the cities with the best food, also has the most bugs? That's a scary thought!
KBBAW-My chest is STILL very burned, and the shower was totally painful. I need more beer!
299. Alicia T said:
Is it my imagination or does Leta's pink t-shirt has the word dooce on it?
300. JessicaRabbit said:
Bucky, well they havent sent up the white smoke yet because they are still holding it in. Pass it up and around and down baby, but suck that shit in, its the good stuff.
And I didnt need a pope smear, the stamp of my Famous Anus was enough for them. That thing works better then any passport or ID I have ever had. I wish I had known years ago that being a prison bitch was good for all this stuff.
And for those playing along at home, yes, I did just imply that the Vatican is sitting around smoking a big fattie and that my butt is why I am your new spirtual leader.