Today’s Ten On Tuesday topic comes from Dale. It was unsolicited and he just sort of came up with it all on his own. You’re going to laugh at this one –  ready? Our topic is 10 Things You Can Do Yourself But You Get Your Husband To Do Instead. Told ya it would make you laugh. I’ve told you before but this seems like an appropriate time to share the division of labor in our household. If it’s heavy, outside or yucky then it’s Dale’s job. And let me tell you, yucky covers a multitude. Here are the 10 things I get him to do (whenever possible, anyway) even though I can do them myself.

1. Paint. Ceilings, walls, furniture – honestly Dale is just better at this than I am.
2. Make the bed. Sometimes it’s the only thing that motivates me to get up on time.
3. Change the cat litter. Definitely yucky.
4. Scoop the dog poop. See #3.
5. Rake the leaves. This falls under the outside rule.
6. Shovel snow. See #5.
7. Clean up cat throw up. This works best if I pretend I didn’t see it.
8. Put air in my bike tires. It’s just one-of-those-things I think he should do.
9. Arrange for home maintenance visits. You know the ones – chimney sweep, annual furnace cleaning, etc. I can make those phone calls but I’d rather he did it.
10. Empty the trash. I’m so bad about this – I will let it overflow and just leave it. Bad wife. Bad, bad wife.

And there you have it. I think reading the entries today is going to be very fun and perhaps enlightening, too. If you wrote a post be sure and add your link below and if you want to receive the Ten on Tuesday emails then click here to sign up.

I love the Oscars and so I simply must share my thoughts on the show with all of you. I know this might not be a hugely popular topic but I did offer my subscribers a couple of other options so hopefully everyone will still find a way to participate. And now, 10 Thoughts on This Year’s Oscar Show.

1. I thought Cate Blanchette was fantastic. Her dress was my absolute favorite and her speech – the world is round, people – was great. Her performance in Blue Jasmine was definitely Oscar worthy.
2. I also thought Matthew McConaughey totally deserved to win for Best Actor and his speech was also fantastic. He managed to give a condensed philosophy of life and he did it without getting played off stage – well done!
3. I thought it was great that Let It Go won for Best Song. I’ve heard some criticism of Idina Menzel’s performance (and what was up with John Travolta butchering her name?!) but I think she’s wonderful. And the writers of the song, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, gave one of the most creative acceptance speeches I’ve ever heard.
4. I’m sad that Philomena didn’t win any Oscars. It was actually my favorite of all of this year’s Best Picture nominees.
5. My least favorite was Gravity – and boy did that one clean up! I guess I’m just not into movies in space. Or something. It left me unmoved.
6. The All Star Selfie was brilliant.
7. And speaking of brilliant, Ellen Degeneres. The pizza bit was hilarious and I cracked up when she came out dressed as Glinda the Good Witch after the Wizard of Oz tribute. I did think her crack at Liza Minnelli was a little mean.
8. Jared Leto is hot. Oh, that hair.
9. Jonah Hill is the spitting image of his mom.
10. I am still disappointed that The Butler and Saving Mr. Banks were ignored.

Those are my thoughts – I hope you all enjoyed the show! If you wrote a post for today be sure and add your link below. And if you want to receive the Ten on Tuesday email each week then please click here to subscribe.

I’m changing up our Ten on Tuesday subject again and this week I have asked everyone to write 10 sentences that start with the two words I feel. Ready? Let’s go!

1. I feel delighted by red tulips.
2. I feel excited about SPA. It’s only 2 sleeps away!
3. I feel conflicted about selling my Canadian Production Wheel. I’m going to attempt to fit it in Sharon’s car and bring it with me this weekend. On the one hand, I haven’t spun on it in ages and it’s really just taking up room. On the other hand, it’s a really nice CPW and I wonder if giving it up is a mistake. BUT – if I do sell it I will buy a new lens for my camera and I know I’ll use that much more frequently.
4. I feel as if I have been reading The Goldfinch for.ev.er. Man, this is a long book. It’s good but still – long.
5. I feel ready for The Oscars. I have seen all of the Best Picture nominees and I’m looking forward to this year’s award celebration.
6. I feel less overwhelmed at work than I have recently. I’m sure this won’t last but I’m enjoying it for the moment.
7. I feel frustrated about gaining back some of the weight I had lost. I’m up about 10 pounds from my lowest point – and that wasn’t even my goal weight. I’m exercising more but, as my good friend Claudia says, “you can’t out-exercise a bad diet” and I need to get some of my overindulging back under control.
8. I feel like my skin is as dry as the Sahara. I swear no amount of lotion will make it young and smooth again.
9. I feel done with my Miss BB sweater. Sadly, I am not done and still have to knit the sleeves.
10. I feel spring in the air. Sure, it’s still cold and yes, there’s still snow on the ground but there’s a quality to the air that has the unmistakable feel of spring. Either that or I’m delirious from all of the cold and snow.

So here’s the thing I’ve noticed about writing these sentence type posts – it’s fun but it’s revealing. Right? I suppose it doesn’t have to be but I guess I just can’t help myself. I am looking forward to reading all of your posts today. Don’t forget to add your link below if you wrote one and if you want to receive the weekly Ten on Tuesday email click here.

Today, in honor of Valentine’s Day, and also the fact that February is Heart Health Month, our Ten on Tuesday topic is focused on red. As in, 10 of My Favorite Things That Are Red. Red is my favorite color, of course, so this is an easy one!

1. My bike. My pretty, pretty Cruiser. I can’t help but thinking that these spinning classes are going to make riding my bike so much easier!
2. OPI I’m Not Really a Waitress nail polish. My favorite nail polish color ever.
3. Our new red buffalo check drapes in the living room. I wish I had bought them for December but they are up now and I love them. So cozy and cabin-y, they are perfect for the winter months.
4. Flowers. Any red flowers are awesome but I especially love red tulips and red Gerbera daisies.
5. Raspberries. I get so excited when they are on sale and I buy lots of them.
6. Cranberries. Not only do they support our local economy but they are such a versatile (and pretty!) little fruit.
7. Lobster. Need I say more? I didn’t think so.
8. Dala Horses. I especially love the new BIG one I got this year.
9. Cardinals. They are so pretty, especially against a back drop of snow.
10. My red wool coat. I’ve had it for ages and it’s a great pop of color for our dreary winter days.

Is it any wonder red is my favorite color? I hope you all found lots of great red things to put on your list this week, too. If you did write a list, be sure and add your link below. And if you want to receive the weekly Ten on Tuesday email then please click here to sign up.

This week for Ten on Tuesday I have created a writing prompt rather than suggested a topic. I have asked everyone to write ten sentence that begin with the same two words: I am. Here are mine:

1. I am changing up my exercise routine by incorporating spin class. This is not the type of spin class with wool, as you may surmise. The jury is still out on this but I think I might just love it.
2. I am knitting socks for Dale. Still.
3. I am sad about the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. I am also sad at some of the judgmental attitudes I have seen about his apparent overdose. Addiction is an insidious disease and something many people struggle with – the rich and famous are not immune nor should they be held to a different standard.
4. I am tired of winter. It’s snowing outside my window and, sure, it’s pretty but enough already.
5. I am relieved that football season is over – no more overindulging in food and drink on Sunday afternoons!
6. I am daydreaming about Mexico. 76 days.
7. I am trying to learn Spanish. I have 76 days.
8. I am glad that I cleaned out and organized my dresser drawers the other day.
9. I am learning to use my new camera. It’s pretty sweet.
10. I am interested in hearing what everyone thinks of this week’s twist on the Ten on Tuesday concept.

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