Roommate Ad and Craigslist Comedy

I was writing up my ad for a roommate today and went to Craigslist for ideas. Here are a few of my favorites.... From the extremely specific: "I'm a disabled, older single lesbian looking for same to share my home with." or "You need to have a job and be cool and relaxed, smoke and 420 friendly." To the very broad: "I'm lookin for one clean cut individual to share my home with." To the frugal: "Must be full time employed or full time student, I don't want someone sitting around the house all day running up the electricity." This one seems a little shady: "Prefer single female with or without children. (I am a) Single male 42 5'10 140" I feel this one could have set her standards a bit higher: "i would prefer single female no drugs,alcoholics or mentally disturbed." And these are hard to resist: "I DO NOT NEED THE MONEY SO I WOULD NOT CHARGE FOR RENT OR UTILITIES. MIGHT THROW IN SOME FREE MEALS BUT I WANT A BF GF RELATIONSHIP" or "Can trade rent for home cleaning and services rendered." And the upscale version: "I am a recently separated, business executive in my early 40's, in great shape, clean and fun loving. I am considered very attractive, with little to no time for the meet and greet at the local bar scene. I would like to find a young, attractive female to share my evenings with, we would be friends with benefits, in exchange for free rent in a low stress environment." Shockingly, I will not be using any of these in my ad. Tempting as it is.

TARA Kittens

This week I was bopping along, minding my own business and I am suddenly helping manage the foster homes for the animal rescue group I volunteer for. My goal had been to divest myself of many of my free time activities in order to deal with the escalating stress levels in my life. Sometimes I am my own worst enemy. Having said that, take a look at our kittens and see if there is anyone that strikes your fancy. Sparky was my last foster kitten and he is a sweetheart. Just sayin...

2013 Oscar Menu

This year's Oscar party Menu. I am still trying to figure out how to name the Deviled Eggs and Crab Spread to reflect a nominee and am sad no one thought about guacamole since one of the shorts is Fresh Guacamole but these are the trials of being a party hostess. Any thoughts?

AMOUR CLOUD 
ARGO HUMMUS AND PITA
LES BREAD AND BRIE
LIFE OF “APPLE” PI 
MANGO UNCHAINED FRUIT SALAD
ROAST BEAST OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
SAUSAGE LINCOLNS
SILVER LINING POUND CAKE
ZERO DARK THIRTY TRUFFLES

I included recipes even though many of these have been parceled out to party attendees and my local bakery.