Blog Entries - November 2008

The Seduction of a Sale

cammie — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

With the holiday shopping season upon us I must admit that I am powerless over a sale. Send me a sales catalog and I'll find all kinds of things to buy that I didn't even know that I had to have....until I saw how low the prices were.

I was raised with practical, midwestern parents. They grew up during the depression and we were regularly reminded of that fact. Because they grew up during lean times we had criteria to follow before we purchased anything. The question we had [...]

A Good Investment

cammie — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A year ago last July I went to Honolulu with my college friend Sheri. This was a special trip for us as we were celebrating the 30th anniversary of first meeting as college freshman at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.

The years have really zoomed by since then and this was an opportunity for us to reminisce about the past and plan for our futures. Of course, any good trip involves shopping.

One day, as a lark, I said that we should go in the Louis Vuitton store. [...]

Wanna Make Whoopie (Pies)?

cammie — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

At our last voiceover workshop I brought a batch of these whoopie pies to share with the class and they were a huge hit. If you're looking for a spicy, ooey- gooey treat, these spicy pumpkin pies will make you say "whoopie" at first bite.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Makes two dozen

FOR THE CAKES:

3 cups all-purpose flour

Descriptions and Details about our Voiceover Workshops

cammie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

New for 2009......FREE voiceover labs! This is a great opportunity to increase your level of skill behind the mic. Check the schedule for dates. We are also offering NEW advanced workshops in 2009. There's something for everyone and every skill level.

INTRODUCTORY SKILL LEVEL WORKSHOPS:

1. Step Up To The Mic! Learn everything you need to know about the recording studio and studio etiquette, the various mics you'll use in voice [...]

Jim's Birthday Cupcakes

cammie — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It was Jim's birthday on Saturday. Yes, we both had birthdays this past week. Two Scorpios in one office. Seems like that would be a recipe for disaster but it's worked out great!

Of course we needed to celebrate and so I baked cupcakes that we shared with our voiceover class. The only thing missing was a nice cold glass of milk!

Try these when you are craving something rich and chocolately. Topped with thick cream cheese frosting, it doesn't get any better!

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Turning 50

cammie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I ran into someone the other day that I hadn't seen in a few years and the first thing she said to me was: "You look great for someone your age". I realize that she meant that to be a compliment but what she told me was that she thought I was old. Thanks a lot!

Ready or not, this week I turn 50. But haven't you heard? 50 is the new 30! Just look at Sharon Stone. Madonna. Both of them have joined the Still Fabulous at 50 Club. And now they're giving me [...]