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La Image Christmas
Originally uploaded by The Gulde Family.

This weblog needs to remember its roots. It’s not about credit cards, magnets, the Dukes of Hazzard, or even pastries that look like people. No, this blog is about cute pictures of Francis.

This is Francis flashing her signature smile at Uncle Julio’s. We were having a pre-Christmas dinner with the old Kirkland crew.

This picture is a good example of what Francis does at restaurants. As soon as you put her in the highchair, her head is on a swivel. When she finds someone who is receptive to her flirting, she turns it on. Then it’s smiles and giggles until we’re all sick.

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12.30.05

Francis Hates Santa


Santa at Lawton Mall
Originally uploaded by The Gulde Family.

Try looking at it from her point of view. This guy wears a red furry costume. He’s bigger than life. He’s got his hands all over you. You’re clearly upset, and all he can say is, “ho, ho, ho.”

I think Francis may be on to something here. I mean, this guy gained his reputation by driving eight tiny reindeer on an insane journey around the world. He employs a workforce of little people in the North Pole – conveniently beyond the reach of regulatory bodies. Who knows what kind of sweatshop he has up there? Maybe Francis is right. Maybe we should rethink this whole Santa Claus thing.

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by Sally

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December 30, 2005 - 8:51 pm

Kristen - I bet he stinks, too.

January 3, 2006 - 8:09 pm

Sensitivity Training - To top it off, Santa needs help with his hand placement.

12.29.05

Nun Bun Stolen!!


Way back in April, mattandsally.com did a little investigative reporting about the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary in the concrete wall of a local underpass. That led to talk about other miraculous appearances, including the famous “Nun Bun” of Nashville, TN. The Nun Bun is a pastry that looks remarkably like Mother Theresa.

Sadly, the Nun Bun was stolen from the Bongo Java coffeehouse on Christmas morning. If you have any information about where this blessed cinnamon roll might be, please contact your local authorities.

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12.21.05

Frozen Dog

Sally and I sat down to watch Mystic River the other night. Just prior to starting the movie, I let Scout out to relieve himself. Watching Sean Penn in this role, I couldn’t help but think of his character in Dead Man Walking – Matthew Poncelot. The two roles approach the concepts of vengeance and mercy in two very different ways. Both are provocative. I highly recommend both movies.

You know, I love movies. If you don’t have kids yet, you should go see movies every night. Maybe two. It may seem like a burden, seeing multiple movies every night, but you’ll thank me when you have kids and forget what the inside of a theater looks like.

Oh jeez, I left Scout out in the backyard for the whole movie. It was 138 minutes long. It’s about 17 degrees F outside. Good movie, though.

Amazingly, Scout was unharmed after this chilly ordeal. I tried to make it up to him with treats, but I sense that he doesn’t trust me anymore.

Click on the title above to see more snowy pictures and a few of Francis, whom I have never accidentally left out in the cold.

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by Matt

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December 21, 2005 - 11:51 am

Steve and Amy Lou - POOR SCOUTIE!!! Your entries always make me laugh out loud, guys…thanks for the entertainment 🙂

December 21, 2005 - 3:25 pm

Donoghue Nation - So you left Scout out for the entire movie and, once you figured it out, you made him wait longer while you took pictures?!?

December 21, 2005 - 4:32 pm

Matt - This particular picture was taken by Sally on our front steps while I was shoveling the sidewalk. I admit that I took dramatic license in letting readers assume that this was a picture of the event described.

December 21, 2005 - 9:39 pm

Tigre - HMMMMM, a theory. Well i would agree that to define the idea of ID as a theory it requires some imagination. I see that as being the core of your arguement, where the core of mine is that we're trying to compromise on an issue, but the other side refuses to use just a little imagination… i gotta return to my duty section for a few minutes…but i'll finish this particular reply in a little while.

December 22, 2005 - 3:58 am

Drew, Amber and Megan - where do I go if I'm not interested?

December 22, 2005 - 4:58 pm

Matt - You stay right here, Amber.