This question has been popping up around the internet. So far, most people are defending Google. “Google is no Microsoft.” These people haven’t dealt with Google’s adsense. There are many bloggers who know how evil Google really is. Yesterday news came that they just bought Feedburner. They own most of the blogosphere. I had to get away from Blogger because their revamping caused too many headaches. So I’ve gone to this lovely open source software to publish my blog on my domain. Take that Google! Please don’t ever sell out WordPress. I’m begging.

The internet and news is all a twitter with the Google street views. I think mostly in the larger cities, but they’ve covered Silicon Valley fairly well. I’m hoping to spot a Google van one day. For those who wonder what all the ruckus is about, check out these photos. Truly many of the photos are very close up and invade privacy.
Girl getting out of truck with her thong showing

Perhaps you should watch what you wear on the streets of SF

Tourist trappings (I might have to get a photo myself)

Cats in window, but at a different time, who knows?

Palace of Fine Arts

I must be losing my writing muscle because lately I haven’t been able to think of much to write about. Nothing new here. Well, nothing I’d post on this blog. Life is going along.

Frustration over my project is just beginning. Funny how people don’t remember what is said in meetings. I took detailed notes, so I do know.

I’m looking forward to my son’s summer vacation. I can’t wait for him to get here.

Back in journalism school, I had a class in typography (study of fonts). I loved this class. I knew all the fonts–it was part of your grade. This was even a question on a test once: “What typeface would you be and why?”.

Helvetica, a ubiquitous typeface, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Most of this information I got from Slate. Helvetica was designed by the Haas Type Foundry in Swizterland. Since then, the typeface can be seen everywhere from Target, American Airlines to New York City’s subway system. The typeface you see here as body text is Arial. Bummer.

Here’s something I didn’t know. I had learned to distinguish Arial from Helvetica back in typography class. Arial is Microsoft’s cheaper alternative. Helvetica was licensed by Apple. Microsoft chose a different route.

Helvetica is the subject of a small exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. There is also a book Helvetica: Homage to a Typeface. A new feature-length documentary, Helvetica (2007) has been playing at film festivals and art schools since March.

I get asked that a lot. Lately I haven’t known what to say. I know there is a lot that is new, but how interesting do others find it? I’m still working on my project, although it has been a slow week coming up to the holiday. I had a seminar end this week, and the other didn’t meet. So I’m off to live in my now quiet head.

I have my costume for Tahitian competition. Well, all but the flower. I have to decide on a flower, and it has to be real. So that means it has to last all day (from 7 am to about 6 pm).

Last weekend I was busy meeting up with friends–even after a long day at the garage sale. It seems that most people are out of town this weekend or have other plans, but perhaps something will come up spur of the moment. A friend is supposed to have a party either Friday or Saturday, but I haven’t heard anything further.

Oh, I finally got a Nintendo Wii, which is supposed to be for my son. I have been playing. It’s a lot of fun. I ended up with a sore arm from playing tennis.

Work? Well, it’s still the same, although it seems that some new interest could provide more immediate funding. Just have to see.

The cats are pretty much the same. So is the dog. I have one cat with an immune disorder, and he’s not looking so good right now. Not much I can do about it other than keep him comfortable. It’s kind of icky to watch him waste away.

Last week I tagged Mr. Fab. He finally got around to posting the meme along with this little gem:  “The always fabulous Liz has affixed her strap-on and mounted and memed me.” I’m not sure if I should be flattered or angry. Although this post should bring me some interesting searches.

Out of the three I tagged, Mr. Fab is the first. You boys should get on it.

Thanks to Kelly for this little diversion. Very telling, actually.

That silly meme has gotten several hits by Google. I would have never guessed that using my name and the key words would bring people to this site. I see a few hits from the search engine each day. What in the world is someone else doing searching “liz eats” and “liz needs”? How many Liz bloggers are out there doing the same meme? There’s some weird stuff going on out there.

Really. Truly boring. Although I did notice a little birdy came by my blog who hasn’t visited in awhile. Perhaps tomorrow will give me some good blogging material. I will have to keep a look out. Tomorrow is garage sale day. Only thing I’m looking forward to is making some money. I’m not at all happy that it’s ruining my Friday night because I have to be across town before 6:30 am to set up. If I have to get up an hour a half earlier so I can be across town on time, there better be good blog material!

To my little birdy: posts get categorized according to my whims, thus if I want to hide posts in other categories, I do.

I got tagged over at Yoga Coffee Outlook. So how this works is you Google your first name and 8 different words. I highly recommend putting them in quotes like this:  “Liz needs”. The 8 words are:  needs, is, likes, wants, gets, says, does, and eats. Then enjoy what comes up on Google.

Here’s my morning entertainment all laid out for yours…

Liz needs… real love (no kidding!)

a MAN! (now how did they know that?)

needs to not keep candy on her desk (wow, seems they’ve been peeking into my office)

Liz is… working

Liz likes… it hot (hmm…wonder what “it” is?)

to talk (yes, I do)

In that search, I also got “Liz sizzles,” which is why quotes help.

Liz wants… to be on TV (well that depends. No way would I go on TV in one of those reality shows. Not even to get a man.)

Liz gets… a girlfriend (maybe I should reconsider the man)

lucky… with a Pressley (weird, but I’ll take lucky any day.)

Liz says… “Shawn Connery has absolutely the sexiest voice on the planet.” (don’t think so, but okay)

she can’t help it (help what?)

I’m amazing. (Oh, if only. Actually I know people who think I should say that or would at least agree.)

Liz does… some late night reading (all the time)

Liz eats… boys

balls (both titillating answers. Thank you Google for providing fantasies for me and anyone else who reads here.)

Tagging

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Brad

Scott in Oregon

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