Thursday, April 30, 2009

Powerless Over Hash Browns: A Limerick


Please forgive the short post, but I've had to go out of town suddenly to help with a family medical emergency. I hope to be home and back in the saddle very soon.

(As you can see from this morning's inspiration, if I keep stress-eating at the current rate, I will need a bigger mustache by the time you see me next.)

In the meantime, though, I wanted to send a humble thank you to BlogHer for selecting my recent post, "Wham. Bam. Mammogram," as BlogHer of the Week. I am truly honored.

62 comments:

  1. TomApril 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Breakfast limericks are the perfect post for when you are in bind for time. I hope things work out for the best with your family emergency.

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  2. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Love your verse : ) Know that you're not alone ...

    Hope things get better with your family soon : )

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  3. shrink on the couchApril 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Hope all is well wherever you are headed. (And you could use a little meat on your moustache).

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  4. Phat MamaApril 30, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Hashbrowns are crunchy heaven.

    Have a safe trip!

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  5. The Mind of a MomApril 30, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I hope things get better soon for your family.
    Take Care of yourself

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  6. Amy WApril 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    These tasty treats haven't brought on poetry yet, but they have managed to ingratiate themselves into a regular spot on the breakfast table since Trader Joe's started stocking them in the freezer section. :)

    My thoughts are with you and your family- hope everything works out well!

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  7. Vivian MahoneyApril 30, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Safe travels and comforting thoughts.

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  8. Kelley with Amy's AngelsApril 30, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    All the best--hope all is OK!

    And congrats on the BlogHer post!

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  9. jubileeApril 30, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I love me some hash browns. I also like a good limerick. Boy did I happen on the right post today - two for one! Way to go on meetin' the needs of your adoring public.

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  10. Ann ImigApril 30, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    You've had quite a run of it, haven't you.

    Warm regards,
    Ann

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  11. DouglasDyerApril 30, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    They go straight to your thighs? I've never been jealous of hash browns before. WINK!

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  12. When Pigs FlyApril 30, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Great limerick. Hope life gets a little easier soon.
    www.whenpigsfly.squarespace.com

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  13. nikkicrumpetApril 30, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    LOL even in a hurry you're hilarious. I hope all is well with your family...so sorry there is an emergency. And I'm not the least bit surprised the featured that post...all of them are excellent...but that one was a work of art. Although even after all this time I'm still laughing about the facebook thing

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  14. Fragrant LiarApril 30, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Yay! Congrats on being blogger of the week. It's shake 'n bake and I helped!

    Hope all works out well and fast for you.

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  15. Mary K BrennanApril 30, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I suddenly have a hankering for some breakfast food. It's 8:30 at night.
    Have a safe trip. Hope everything goes well.

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  16. Swirl GirlApril 30, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    McPerfect!

    Hash browns are in my favorite food group: The To's Group .
    = chee, fri, dori and pota

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  17. As Cape Cod TurnsApril 30, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Good luck with your family emergency!

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  18. teraApril 30, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Ah...you made me laugh out loud! I wish I'd found this at the beginning of my work day and not the end!
    ...no, I'm not blogging from work, why do you ask?
    (shhhhhh)

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  19. Mary@Holy MackerelApril 30, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Hope all is well soon. Take care...

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  20. mommy4lifeApril 30, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Congrats on your BlogHer award. I love hash browns, but can't eat them. Sigh! Hope the medical emergency is soon resolved positively!

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  21. Swirl GirlApril 30, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    I thought I left this comment earlier, but I don't see it.

    Hash browns are clearly one of god's gift to food.

    they are part of my favorite food group: The To's group = chee, fri dori and pota!!

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  22. SydneyApril 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I saw that, congratulations. Hope that things are OK and that you hang in there.

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  23. PrometheusApril 30, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Congrats on the award. Best wishes to your family. I hope everything works out well. Keep spitting that funny stuff :)

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  24. JayApril 30, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    I hope things are okay.
    Thanks for entertaining with breakfast foods.

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  25. PseudoApril 30, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Congrats Anna!

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  26. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Whatever it is, I hope it all gets sorted and that you and your loved ones are OK.

    Big hug,

    Anna
    xx

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  27. A Cuban In LondonMay 1, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    I hope things get better with your family soon. Hash browns, I love those little darlings.

    Greetings from London.

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  28. wenderfulMay 1, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Enjoy the hash browns and don't fret about the calories. Stress is an excellent fat burner.
    I hope things get better with your family Anna.

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  29. Susan BlakeMay 1, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Congrats on your honor - and best of luck with your emergency - hugs and prayers being sent right away!

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  30. OneZenMomMay 1, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Hoping everything is okay with the family! Wishing you all well!

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  31. Jeanne EstridgeMay 1, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Short, but very funny.

    Good luck with the family....

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  32. TexasRedMay 1, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Hope everything is ok with your family.

    Just posted about the Chicago BlogHer meet-up and included a link to your page: http://www.texasredbooks.com/2009/05/blogher-book-blogger-gathering.html

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  33. La Belette RougeMay 1, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Hashbrowns contain SSRI's and anti-anxiety properties. Sending good thoughts and virtual tater tots. Miss you. We must lunch when you return. Oui?

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  34. KulioMay 1, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Best wishes! Good for you for "being there" for whoever needs you - glad you made the decision to go.

    I have a love-hate relationships with those greasy rectangles of crunchy/crispy wonderfulness that you regret every single time.

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  35. CaraBeeMay 1, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Hash browns are little fried bits of heaven. And that limerick ain't too shabby either.

    Here's hoping the family emergency resolves itself quickly and satisfactorily!

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  36. RheaMay 1, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Fun limerick...and I hope everything's ok!

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  37. Sue WilkeyMay 1, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Hope all is well- don't sweat it- we'll all be here when you get back :)

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  38. musingwomanMay 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Thinking of you and your family.

    P.S. Hash browns are love

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  39. MarinkaMay 2, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    I hope that things are ok and congratulations on your award! You totally deserve!

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  40. MuseSwingsMay 2, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Your Wam Bam post actually deserves the Blog of the Decade, but we shan't fan our noses at blog of the week either. I'll keep an eye on your hashbrowns for you while you're away. I hope all is well and that you'll be back soon!

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  41. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Take care and see you when you return.

    Di

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  42. Lynn KellanMay 2, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Hi Anna,
    I just discovered your blog - and I'm stayin'!! I hope everything is okay with your family. :)

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  43. BrightenedBoyMay 2, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I just wanted to let you know I have a new blog. Go to my profile to find it!

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  44. BethMay 3, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Hope all is well! And your poem was lovely. Simply lovely.

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  45. Vodka MomMay 3, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Those hash browns? Yeah, my ass just grew three sizes. (I feel kind of like the Grinch...it's a hash brown miracle.)

    good luck.......

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  46. PseudoMay 3, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    I've got a cute little award for you at my place. COme on by when you get back.

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  47. jbMay 4, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    Great little post hit the spot. I hope that all goes well and everything will be fine with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take good care and remember you’re not alone in this big world.

    Huggs
    JB

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  48. essbeseeMay 4, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Best to you and your family. xo, s

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  49. Elaine at LipstickdailyMay 4, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Lots of warm thoughts your way.

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  50. lisahgoldenMay 5, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Hope all is okay. Congratulations on being selected as a Blogher feature! That post was great.

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  51. CDBMay 5, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    That mammogram post was hilarious. You deserve it.

    Good luck with the emergency but don't replace the mustache.. we would never recognize you.

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  52. MegMay 6, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Isn't this called product placement? JK.

    Hope all goes well with your family.

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  53. MauraMay 6, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I love hash browns! (If it's fried and bad for you, it's probably one of my favorite foods.) And someone mentioned they are at Trader Joe's now. I wish I didn't know that.

    Hope all is well with your family.

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  54. AprilMay 6, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Congrats on your award, and I hope everything's okay with your family.

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  55. AiringMyLaundryMay 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Have a safe trip.

    Hash browns rock. I can't seem to make them without burning them. So I always order some when we go out to restaurants that serve breakfast.

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  56. Real Live LesbianMay 8, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Congrats!

    Mmmm....bacon and hashbrowns. I wanna marry them both.

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  57. AshMay 8, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Hmmmmm - greasy goodness. Excellent!

    Hope things are working out well. Looking forward to you being back with good news - safe travels - Em

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  58. Andy - Instafather May 8, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Hope the emergency is taken care of now...

    I loved that Mammogram post, too. One of your very best, and I don't say that lightly.

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  59. jbMay 9, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Anna, thanks for dropping in and leaving me a comment. I hope that all is well with you and your family. Can't wait to read a new post from you. Take good care of yourself.

    Huggs
    JB

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  60. UnknownMay 10, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    Good luck with the family medical emergency, hope all is well.
    Just think, if you got a bigger moustache you might never need to dress for dinner ever again...

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  61. HammyMay 10, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Hola, Anna

    :D

    I've given you the Honest Scrap award. Come check it out here

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  62. jubileeMay 19, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Again, with the "bacon." You are a woman after my own bloggy heart. BG

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