The last weekend in July is here! The dog days of August will soon be upon us. None of that has stopped me from making my weekly trip through the blogworld. Guess what I found?

Lisa was happy that her friend “grew a shiny new set of balls.” Kyra is happy that she’ll be seeing her husband in six weeks.

Stacey shares some things she used to think were cool, and now she’s embarrassed about it. Kim shares before and after sketches of herself.

Monica writes her annual letter to a fallen police officer. Caren writes about going to the Ani DiFranco concert.

Sue’s guy is re-enlisting and staying in Iraq. Aka Monty just wanted a guy to come fix her water leak.

Anne remembers seeing her first naked man….and guess who it was? Kiwi Ana remembers naming the family dog.

Babs took a hard fall but at least no one saw her. Go see Ginger do some blog pimpin.

Karen knew she was forgetting something. (scroll to “What Did I Forget”) T. Marie knew she’d heard something on the radio before. Eerie.

DL needs a job and is looking hard. Chosha needed to take a cold shower.

Interested in parenting issues? Check out Papa and Mama Cool. Interested in the concept of a soulmate? Read what Vickie has to say.

Dawn got a new toy. Restless Angel got the new “Harry Potter” book and read it in one night.

Janine was reminded by a new immigrant how good life is here. Mestiza was reminded of how much she enjoyed going to The Market.

Sara puts herself on the jury. Greek Shadow puts himself on Bill Gates’ case…he doesn’t like the new toolbar for Explorer.

Cyn discovered another use for her IPOD. Mary Lou is discovering some changes.

Sally writes a letter to her great niece. Walker could write a book about tipping.

The tooth fairy is visiting Teresa’s house. The tattoo artist will soon be visiting Jerzee’s body.

Data Monkey doesn’t like people who can dish it out but can’t take it. Trick didn’t like the hot sun but it didn’t stop her from enjoying her daughter’s birthday party.

Bec wanted to do a little introspective thinking. Nicole wants to know how long you could go without some of life’s pleasures. (scroll to “Insert Title Here”)

Muse’s husband was reading her blog over her shoulder. You MUST go read this post by Kristine about her visit to India.

Brenda says don’t ask the question if you don’t want the answer. Joan shits you not….she has the recipe for a good marriage.

Peggy has new additions to her family. Prince Charming has a story to share about a motorcycle wreck in Italy.

Jack discusses things that shouldn’t be said in polite conversation. Thomai discusses her quiz answers.

Andie shares her “ons and offs”. MizKittay shares a little story about the man on the moon.

Janet sets the record straight on New Jersey. Son Son says it straight too…she’s not enjoying the heat.

Splendid wants to know about you. Shirazi wants to make some money off his blog this year. Ten dollars it is!

Annie shares some of her favorite phrases. New Wave Gurly is sharing what she’s thinking….tonight.

Joe waxes poetic about the tangled web of life. Melanie isn’t being poetic but she is being iconic

Grace has been getting some daily motivation. John has memories of feeling like he died and went to heaven.

Annabel is an honest girl. Chet is a guy whose life is falling apart and he wants to share.

Naomi says we are assholes. Pauly says that if blogging was a neighborhood, you’d kill your neighbors.

Inky shares some thoughts about “Big Brother”. Mystic shares some thoughts about her dad.

Laine had a dream. Maddy has some guilt.

LilRed should live to be 91 years old. Old Horsetail Snake shares how he’d live as a celebrity.

Michelle spend a weekend in the Emerald Forest. Redneck Diva spent some time in Wal Mart with her panties falling.

Is Molly crying over spilled beer? Is Simply Satisfied a sheet snob?

Safiyyah has a love/hate relationship with books. Stationery Queen just hates it when people ding her new car!

Sallie discusses the exploration of outer space. Wanda discusses her guilty pleasure.

Sleeping Mommy shares some baby pictures. Steel Cowboy shares some thoughts on his long week.

Stephanie plays a game of “Who Am I”? Veda is playing a guessing game. Is she dreaming about you?

Amanda is looking for some advice on internet dating. Cindra is looking to see her new grandchild.

Batesline isn’t mourning the departure of a local radio host. BeFrank helped a family mourn their murdered daughter.

Black Goddess had some thoughts while riding the subway. Jennifer is sure to have some interesting thoughts after her weekend in D.C.

Chuck wonders about a guy who thinks real men don’t drive Hondas. Dewdrop wonders about having a little time to herself.

Flax’s mom lost her telephone. Jazzy has her inlaws coming for a week.

Faith had a bathroom quickie. A.J. had a nice room at the hospital and she didn’t care for the spinal tap.

Mona reminds us that we are defined by others. Penny reminds herself why she loves teaching first grade.

Roselle got called a brat. Tisha probably has a few names for her problems with HaloScan. Help her out if you can.

Boo had a lovely discussion with her ex-husband’s girlfriend. Bored Housewife is having a lovely time in Maryland.

Snowball had some office banter with a deep voiced guy. OkieDoke had some pumpkins growing.

I shouldn't have to say it by now, but I would like everyone to stop by and comment on at least one of these fine posts. They are worth it.

Savor what remains of the summer and have a great weekend!

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