The Savvy Gal Blog

Jane Austen readers love cats?

Or at least that's what Google Adsense thinks.  For those of you who aren't familiar with Google Adsense, it's a service that allows businesses to basically place classified ads on people's websites and blogs.  The only difference is that by using algorhythms (sp?), Google matches the ads to website content. 

Now, for a few days this week, 5 of my 10 viewable posts were about "Jane Austen."  And my google ads?  Two of the five ads were about cat-related services.

Now, I know I'm a mature singleton, but how does Google know that?  And, just because I like Jane Austen doesn't mean I'm destined to a life alone with cats, does it?  Humph.  Well, here's one thing Google doesn't know - I'm a dog person, trapped in a cat person's life.

But, in the meantime, don't let me stop you cat people from clicking on any cat-related ads.  If enough of you do it, then I'll have enough $$ for a nice lunch out.  O.k., maybe not, but I might be able to treat myself to a grande-frappe, double-decaf, venti whatever at Starbucks!

The vacation ends, and the email overload begins

Back from London.  Mom and I actually had a great time.  No time for details, as I've got hundreds of emails to go through.  Sometimes I wonder why I bother to go on vacation because the before and after are absolute hell.  Perhaps I'll try those Email Overload tips I saw on www.womensdish.com. 

Managing my overflowing in-box

I’m burned out.  Time to read my horoscopes for the weekend. www.Astrology.com doesn’t look too promising.  Let’s check out www.Tarot.com.  Nope.  That’s not so good either.  How about MSN Astrology?  Yes.  Much better.  I can “expect a phone call about a handsome stranger.”  Well, that would be quite nice now, wouldn’t it? Not that I’m really going to sit around and wait for the phone to ring, but a girl does need something to look forward to.

 

O.K., now for the non-essential emails.  www.makeupalley.com weekly update: click, read about new wonder-makeup, delete.  Another Pottery Barn update: click, no read, just unsubscribe.  (Didn’t I do that last week?)  Here’s another of those “Feng Shui Your Day” e-newsletters from my interior decorator pal. I’m too broke to think about interior decorating. Besides, it would make much more sense to decorate this office, since I spend the majority of my time here.  Delete her message, but make mental note to give it a few more weeks to be courteous before unsubscribing.

Oh fun!  Another issue of “Living an Austen-tatious Life.”  I know it’s weird, but this newsletter feeds my obsession with all things Jane.  Besides, it’s only four emails a year.  Hardly a burden on my inbox.