I am slightly addicted to the ol' FB. I spend lots of time reading posts and making comments and posting stuff of my own. And I notice when someone's name from my friends list doesn't show up as a link when I attempt to tag them. This happened to me last week and I have been thinking about it off and on for the past couple of days.
I had a mysterious unfriending of/by this person (who I will refer to as Moody McMeany) a couple years ago after some uncomfortable in-person interactions and back then, by the time I realized we weren't FB friends anymore, I wasn't sure who unfriended who (this was before you could stay friends with someone but hide them from your feed). After some hemming and hawing about it, I decided to send a new friend request and it was accepted. We had been friends since then until my surprise last week.
This time, I am absolutely positive Moody McMeany unfriended me. And I have to admit, my feelings were a bit hurt. I also have to admit that I have been trying to make myself not care. But I feel like the person who thinks everything is fine until you don't get an invitation to the birthday party everyone else was invited to. It stings, even if you may not have wanted to go to the party. I have been friendly with Moody and for the most part, we got along fine. Apparently, this wasn't enough to stay friends; no invitation for me.
Moody obviously had a reason to not want to be friends with me anymore (unless this was an accidental unfriending, which I doubt). I don't know what I did- Moody is still friends with many of the people we have as mutual friends. Maybe Moody doesn't like my religious or political post/shares. Maybe my personality rubs the wrong way. Maybe I did something in real life that caused the unfriending. Maybe the last friend request was accepted out of guilt. I truly don't and likely won't ever know and I really don't care. At this point, it would only be a satisfaction of curiosity. And when I really think about this person and how they have treated other people who are both my real life friends and FB friends, I KNOW that I do not want or need to be friends with Moody McMeany on Facebook or in real life. One of my dad's life mottoes is, "Don't surround yourself with vexatious people." Why would I want to be friends with someone I have dubbed McMeany? I wouldn't.
Obviously, we have all unfriended people- we didn't like them anymore, we didn't know them very well, we were tired of incessant posts about whatever (politics, religion, too many puppy and angel pictures or videos, ranting about ranting, they don't post enough or ever). I have done it many times and I guarantee it has been done by people to me. Now, though, there is the option to hide or unsubscribe without unfriending and I have done this more lately. I still want to be FB, and possibly, real life friends with these people but don't want to see every post they make. I can check in when I want and see what I want. I don't have to unfriend them and potentially open a can of worms I may not want to try to close. Obviously, I will unfriend someone if they insult or offend me, but that, for me, would be an unlikely occurrence. In other words, it would take a pretty big altercation/fight/disagreement either on FB or in person for me to unfriend someone. I guess whatever I did to Moody McMeany was pretty bad.
In the end, I really don't care that MM and I aren't FB friends anymore. I had limited contact in real life and we were never actual friends. I was just surprised when I wasn't able to tag and went through the typical "what did I do?" scenarios in my head. In the big scheme of things, it doesn't matter what I did or didn't do to MM; if Facebook didn't exist, I wouldn't be in contact with most of the people who are my online friends. The people who truly matter would be my friends regardless of social networking. I think I'll become addicted to them instead.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, July 9, 2012
Things I Hate Part II
1. The drivers of giant cars who take up 1-2 extra spaces in a parking lot. I know some of these parking spaces are small, but could they at least TRY to not park crooked or over the lines? I have an idea- STOP DRIVING HUGE ASS SUVS AND HUMMERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Headaches, of all shapes, sizes, intensities.
3. Work drama.
4. Debt.
5. Misleading directions/instructions. Don't put the words "Hit Start" in the written directions and then not have a start button. Dumb.
6. Dusting.
7. Mealy fruit. Nothing is more disappointing than that first bite of juicy watermelon that ends up tasting like crap.
8. When I am ahead of Shasta in WWF and she makes a 99 point word with the letters "O" and "T".
9. Searching and searching and searching for CHLs and not finding them.
10. Not being rich.
11. Coconut, ribs, sourdough bread, and Dijon mustard.
12. Smooth Jazz.
13. Not being able to have a dog. Right now, I am in love with a toothless, 5 pound, 9 year old dachshund named Candy.
14. The voice of the lady who plays Jo on the TV show Eureka. She always sounds like she needs to clear her throat.
15. Nasty politics.
That is all. :)
2. Headaches, of all shapes, sizes, intensities.
3. Work drama.
4. Debt.
5. Misleading directions/instructions. Don't put the words "Hit Start" in the written directions and then not have a start button. Dumb.
6. Dusting.
7. Mealy fruit. Nothing is more disappointing than that first bite of juicy watermelon that ends up tasting like crap.
8. When I am ahead of Shasta in WWF and she makes a 99 point word with the letters "O" and "T".
9. Searching and searching and searching for CHLs and not finding them.
10. Not being rich.
11. Coconut, ribs, sourdough bread, and Dijon mustard.
12. Smooth Jazz.
13. Not being able to have a dog. Right now, I am in love with a toothless, 5 pound, 9 year old dachshund named Candy.
14. The voice of the lady who plays Jo on the TV show Eureka. She always sounds like she needs to clear her throat.
15. Nasty politics.
That is all. :)
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
TB or not TB...
So, I meant to finish posting about my trip during the second 5 days I had off but I still haven't read the book I bought on procrastination about 5 years ago so...
When we left off, I had gone to bed in the Barstow Motel 6 for a second night, looking forward to day 3 of the trip. Well, as I looked down on my car from the second floor at 8 the next morning, I saw a piece of paper on my windshield, turned face down. I could see the word "low" written; I knew I had a flat tire before my eyes even made it to the ground. My adventures in the Mojave had taken their toll on my left front tire. Now, usually, I would get upset and worry about how the day was ruined and I would never be able to fit in all the landmarks I wanted to see and I would never make it to Bakersfield. instead, I calmly called Triple A and within an hour, I had my spare put on and was in and out of the used tire shop down the street with a $40 dollar used tire. As seemed to be the theme of the trip, I was helped by a very nice and efficient tow truck guy who, in a kind way, strongly suggested I not try to drive to Bakersfield on my spare donut tire. The guys at the tire shop weren't overly friendly but they were efficient and before I knew it, I was on my way west on the 58.
My first stop was in Boron, home of the Open Pit Borax Mine. The world's largest deposit was found at this site and it made the 20 Mule Teams no longer necessary. Thank god for the mules- they would haul borax from Death Valley to Mojave, a 165 mile one-way trip. The pit is a half mile across and 40 stories deep! I visited the little visitor center and watched a cool video on the history of the area and of course, bought a few souvenirs, including a pack of gum whose price sticker read 1.79 cents. Hmmmm.
After my visit, I continued west to California City, a place in the middle of nowhere (read: Barstow and Bakersfield). I read about this place in a book and have wanted to visit for several years. There is nothing particularly special about California City except that is is the third largest city in geographic area in the state. It was also supposed to be a lot more populated when it was begun in 1958. The growth never occurred and there are still paved streets with no houses on the outskirts of town. There is also a desert tortoise protection area on the outskirts of town, which I decided to visit. Unfortunately, I did not spy any tortoises but was shown around by the naturalist/guide, a small man with chapped lips, a leathered face, and gingivitis. I can't remember his name but he was nice and showed me some of the burrows that the torti stay in during the winter. I promised him that I would come back when there was more of a chance to see some of these cool desert dwellers.
On to Mojave, I had lunch at Denny's and found a landmark (#652 Mojave 20-Mule Team Borax Terminus, plaque in front of said Denny's) plus got to spy from afar the Airplane Graveyard. Jamie and Adam from Mythbusters have been here a few times. There are no tours and I read in multiple places that trespassing can get you shot, so I took pix through the fence. Kinda creepy seeing all these giant airplanes that are no longer in use. I would love to go there at night! I continued on Highway 14 south into Rosamond, near Edwards Air Force base. Here I was looking for CHLs 130, Willow Springs and CHL 97, Oak Creek Pass. Willow Springs was hard to find at first due to signage issues but was a neat little place to see once I found it. Oak Creek Pass proved unfindable, as far as a marker. I did, however, drive through it. There was still snow on the sides of the road and multitudes of windmills, the modern kind. Before the railroad was built, this mountain pass was the only thoroughfare from parts north and south.
My next stop was in Tehachapi. I hadn't really thought about the fact that I was climbing in elevation and was pleasantly surprised to see so much snow in the hills and on the buildings! I was unable to find the plaque for CHL 643, Old Town Tehachapi, unfortunately, so I continued towards B'Field. I made a stop in Keene and got to watch a train go through and around the Tehachapi Loop, CHL #508. What a cool sight, especially with the green trees and cows in the foreground. It really is beautiful in this part of California. I also drove into the National Chavez Center, looking for an abandoned TB ward that is mentioned in my Weird California book. Unfortunately, I was unable to find it as I was unsure if I was allowed to wander around the property. This was one of the main things I wanted to see on the trip. Next time!
The day ended at a Motel 6, natch, with Denny's for dinner. The next 2 days would prove to be fruitful and long!
When we left off, I had gone to bed in the Barstow Motel 6 for a second night, looking forward to day 3 of the trip. Well, as I looked down on my car from the second floor at 8 the next morning, I saw a piece of paper on my windshield, turned face down. I could see the word "low" written; I knew I had a flat tire before my eyes even made it to the ground. My adventures in the Mojave had taken their toll on my left front tire. Now, usually, I would get upset and worry about how the day was ruined and I would never be able to fit in all the landmarks I wanted to see and I would never make it to Bakersfield. instead, I calmly called Triple A and within an hour, I had my spare put on and was in and out of the used tire shop down the street with a $40 dollar used tire. As seemed to be the theme of the trip, I was helped by a very nice and efficient tow truck guy who, in a kind way, strongly suggested I not try to drive to Bakersfield on my spare donut tire. The guys at the tire shop weren't overly friendly but they were efficient and before I knew it, I was on my way west on the 58.
My first stop was in Boron, home of the Open Pit Borax Mine. The world's largest deposit was found at this site and it made the 20 Mule Teams no longer necessary. Thank god for the mules- they would haul borax from Death Valley to Mojave, a 165 mile one-way trip. The pit is a half mile across and 40 stories deep! I visited the little visitor center and watched a cool video on the history of the area and of course, bought a few souvenirs, including a pack of gum whose price sticker read 1.79 cents. Hmmmm.
After my visit, I continued west to California City, a place in the middle of nowhere (read: Barstow and Bakersfield). I read about this place in a book and have wanted to visit for several years. There is nothing particularly special about California City except that is is the third largest city in geographic area in the state. It was also supposed to be a lot more populated when it was begun in 1958. The growth never occurred and there are still paved streets with no houses on the outskirts of town. There is also a desert tortoise protection area on the outskirts of town, which I decided to visit. Unfortunately, I did not spy any tortoises but was shown around by the naturalist/guide, a small man with chapped lips, a leathered face, and gingivitis. I can't remember his name but he was nice and showed me some of the burrows that the torti stay in during the winter. I promised him that I would come back when there was more of a chance to see some of these cool desert dwellers.
On to Mojave, I had lunch at Denny's and found a landmark (#652 Mojave 20-Mule Team Borax Terminus, plaque in front of said Denny's) plus got to spy from afar the Airplane Graveyard. Jamie and Adam from Mythbusters have been here a few times. There are no tours and I read in multiple places that trespassing can get you shot, so I took pix through the fence. Kinda creepy seeing all these giant airplanes that are no longer in use. I would love to go there at night! I continued on Highway 14 south into Rosamond, near Edwards Air Force base. Here I was looking for CHLs 130, Willow Springs and CHL 97, Oak Creek Pass. Willow Springs was hard to find at first due to signage issues but was a neat little place to see once I found it. Oak Creek Pass proved unfindable, as far as a marker. I did, however, drive through it. There was still snow on the sides of the road and multitudes of windmills, the modern kind. Before the railroad was built, this mountain pass was the only thoroughfare from parts north and south.
My next stop was in Tehachapi. I hadn't really thought about the fact that I was climbing in elevation and was pleasantly surprised to see so much snow in the hills and on the buildings! I was unable to find the plaque for CHL 643, Old Town Tehachapi, unfortunately, so I continued towards B'Field. I made a stop in Keene and got to watch a train go through and around the Tehachapi Loop, CHL #508. What a cool sight, especially with the green trees and cows in the foreground. It really is beautiful in this part of California. I also drove into the National Chavez Center, looking for an abandoned TB ward that is mentioned in my Weird California book. Unfortunately, I was unable to find it as I was unsure if I was allowed to wander around the property. This was one of the main things I wanted to see on the trip. Next time!
The day ended at a Motel 6, natch, with Denny's for dinner. The next 2 days would prove to be fruitful and long!
Monday, March 26, 2012
I don't need no stinkin' 4 wheel drive!! Wait, yes I do.
So day 2 started with a stop at Starbucks and a drive east on I40. I didn't have any landmarks to find until I was on my way back west but I did stop in a few places for pictures before I ventured into the Mojave Preserve. The scenery is starkly beautiful on this section of road; lava flows, cinder cones, creosote bushes. Hardly anyone lives out here; I stopped for gas in a little place called Newberry Springs that as far as I could tell, consisted only of the gas station, a small nursery, half a dozen abandoned buildings, and a house that looked like a junk yard with a sign painted with the words Swap Meet and an old man sitting in the gravel yard. At one point, I stopped in the emergency lane to take some pictures of one of the cinder cones and as I was getting back in my car, a highway patrolman pulled up behind me. My heart started beating faster as I tried to think of what I had done ie: is it illegal to stop to take pictures on the side of the road? Well, even if it is, Officer Padilla was just making sure I was okay. Thanks, nice policeman!! :) He was one of the many nice and helpful people I met on my trip.
After about 90 minutes, I made it to Kelbaker Road, the southern entry to Mojave. My first destination was the Kelso Dunes: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelso_Dunes. Known as one of the few sets of sand dunes in the world that make audible noise, I was excited to take a walk up and see what I could hear. Unfortunately, all I heard was the quiet (which wasn't a bad thing in itself.) I laid down in the sand and made a sand angel. I looked in the creosote bushes for lizards and beetles. I kept my eye out for sidewinders. I picked up a handful of sand and let it fall through my fingers. It was a serene and peaceful 30 minutes of my life. (PS- I can't get the damn font off italics- grrr). When I got back to my car, I headed to the Kelso Depot, a neat train station that is also the visitor center for the Preserve. I had been there before, with Jason in 2004 or 5. They have a good but small museum and a great gift shop where I had to spend money, of course. The lady who runs the book shop is a native american woman who lives right in Kelso- the closest groceries, shopping, etc. is in Vegas, at least 90 minutes away!! After my visit, I was ready to head west towards Baker on the I15 and find the 2 landmarks I had set to look for. I stopped for pictures of a huge lava flow and had lunch at Denny's in Baker first; I also stopped in the Alien Fresh Jerky store for the first time and bought some post cards and a refreshing ice cream sandwich. As I headed south towards Barstow, my tire pressure light came on but I wasn't worried. I stopped for a drink at Jimbo's cafe then found my first CHL- the marker for the Mojave Road, # 963. I had to park on the side of the road and go into the rest stop, where the marker is located, by foot; it is closed for renovation! One day, I will rent a 4 wheel drive and actually drive the Mojave Road.
My next destination was Camp Cady. I had some directions: (Location: 24 mi N of Barstow take Harvard Rd off ramp from I-15, turn rt, go .8 mi to Cherokee Rd, turn left and go 2.5 mi and turn rt at second fence line. At end of dirt rd.) As many of you reading this know, these directions led to my brief but scary adventure getting stuck in the sand. I followed the directions which were not hard but somehow I missed the "rt at the second fence line." I ended up a couple miles down the road at Ironwood Christian Camp. I drove around this place for 15 minutes or so and even above the campground looking for a marker, with no luck. Finally, I decided to ask inside Ironwood's office. The nice woman at the front desk knew Camp Cady was nearby however she said that a man named Wayne would be able to give me better directions. He came up and drew me a rudimentary map, with the important words, "Don't try to drive across the river bottom." All I needed to do was go back to the railroad tie fence I had passed up the road, turn left, and park at the top of the hill; the marker was at the bottom of the hill, near the dry river bed. Okay, no problem, I thought. Except that as I left the campgrounds, the pasture for the horses had railroad ties in the fence. I proceeded to drive back and forth around the outside and inside of the camp with no luck for at least 20-30 minutes. One last time, I decided to drive one of Ironwood's roads towards the river and...
Right as I started to realize that the sand was getting pretty deep, I had actually already gone too far. I stopped and put the car in reverse- I don't know how to type the sounds my wheels were making but they weren't the sounds of a Civic releasing itself from the mire. I wasn't panicking yet- I thought, "Oh, I'll just pull forward a little bit to move the wheels and be able to back out." Nope. I. Was. Stuck. You all know I suffer from Panic Disorder. The brief but intense panic I felt when I realized I was truly stuck was real, not due to a chemical imbalance in my brain. It is a scary feeling. Luckily, I had many things in my favor: It was still light out, I had Ironwood's card (don't know why I grabbed it as I will likely never be going to a christian retreat), I was less than 15 minutes walking distance to the Ironwood office, there are at least 6 households in walking distance of where I was, and I have Triple A. I calmed myself down, called the office, and started walking up the hill. The same lady I spoke with in the office earlier said she would send Wayne down with his truck. I met him halfway up the hill, professed my embarrassment, and apologized profusely for messing up his day; I even said I could call Triple A if he didn't have time to help me. Well, help me he did- we drove in his truck to my car, found a metal loop under my bumper, and waited for Joe, the guy with the diesel F1000 or whatever it was that would have the power to move the poor Civic. A giant truck, a chain, a thick canvas harness, and me spinning the wheels in reverse + freedom!
After these super nice and accommodating men helped me out of my predicament, I followed Wayne to the spot at the fence where I needed to turn. I finally had my marker, about an hour later than I should have had it. But I had it. I talked with a lady who lived in one of the houses outside the camp and whose dog had barked at me when I was looking for the marker near her house. I told her what had happened and that I was going to savor the moment. She said that if I walked about 1/2 mile north, I could probably find the cornerstone of the original Camp Cady- I walked a bit around the river bottom but the sun was starting to go down, I had no water, and I was exhausted. I took some pictures then headed back to my poor car using my iPhone compass as a guide (I wasn't lost but felt like I could get lost so...). I crawled back to Barstow (I had planned on being nearer to Bakersfield but...), got Chipoodle for dinner and fell asleep. Oh, I forgot to mention that I did stop at a gas station near Chipotle to fill the tires and the front left was low. Imagine my lack of surprise the next morning when...
After about 90 minutes, I made it to Kelbaker Road, the southern entry to Mojave. My first destination was the Kelso Dunes: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelso_Dunes. Known as one of the few sets of sand dunes in the world that make audible noise, I was excited to take a walk up and see what I could hear. Unfortunately, all I heard was the quiet (which wasn't a bad thing in itself.) I laid down in the sand and made a sand angel. I looked in the creosote bushes for lizards and beetles. I kept my eye out for sidewinders. I picked up a handful of sand and let it fall through my fingers. It was a serene and peaceful 30 minutes of my life. (PS- I can't get the damn font off italics- grrr). When I got back to my car, I headed to the Kelso Depot, a neat train station that is also the visitor center for the Preserve. I had been there before, with Jason in 2004 or 5. They have a good but small museum and a great gift shop where I had to spend money, of course. The lady who runs the book shop is a native american woman who lives right in Kelso- the closest groceries, shopping, etc. is in Vegas, at least 90 minutes away!! After my visit, I was ready to head west towards Baker on the I15 and find the 2 landmarks I had set to look for. I stopped for pictures of a huge lava flow and had lunch at Denny's in Baker first; I also stopped in the Alien Fresh Jerky store for the first time and bought some post cards and a refreshing ice cream sandwich. As I headed south towards Barstow, my tire pressure light came on but I wasn't worried. I stopped for a drink at Jimbo's cafe then found my first CHL- the marker for the Mojave Road, # 963. I had to park on the side of the road and go into the rest stop, where the marker is located, by foot; it is closed for renovation! One day, I will rent a 4 wheel drive and actually drive the Mojave Road.
My next destination was Camp Cady. I had some directions: (Location: 24 mi N of Barstow take Harvard Rd off ramp from I-15, turn rt, go .8 mi to Cherokee Rd, turn left and go 2.5 mi and turn rt at second fence line. At end of dirt rd.) As many of you reading this know, these directions led to my brief but scary adventure getting stuck in the sand. I followed the directions which were not hard but somehow I missed the "rt at the second fence line." I ended up a couple miles down the road at Ironwood Christian Camp. I drove around this place for 15 minutes or so and even above the campground looking for a marker, with no luck. Finally, I decided to ask inside Ironwood's office. The nice woman at the front desk knew Camp Cady was nearby however she said that a man named Wayne would be able to give me better directions. He came up and drew me a rudimentary map, with the important words, "Don't try to drive across the river bottom." All I needed to do was go back to the railroad tie fence I had passed up the road, turn left, and park at the top of the hill; the marker was at the bottom of the hill, near the dry river bed. Okay, no problem, I thought. Except that as I left the campgrounds, the pasture for the horses had railroad ties in the fence. I proceeded to drive back and forth around the outside and inside of the camp with no luck for at least 20-30 minutes. One last time, I decided to drive one of Ironwood's roads towards the river and...
Right as I started to realize that the sand was getting pretty deep, I had actually already gone too far. I stopped and put the car in reverse- I don't know how to type the sounds my wheels were making but they weren't the sounds of a Civic releasing itself from the mire. I wasn't panicking yet- I thought, "Oh, I'll just pull forward a little bit to move the wheels and be able to back out." Nope. I. Was. Stuck. You all know I suffer from Panic Disorder. The brief but intense panic I felt when I realized I was truly stuck was real, not due to a chemical imbalance in my brain. It is a scary feeling. Luckily, I had many things in my favor: It was still light out, I had Ironwood's card (don't know why I grabbed it as I will likely never be going to a christian retreat), I was less than 15 minutes walking distance to the Ironwood office, there are at least 6 households in walking distance of where I was, and I have Triple A. I calmed myself down, called the office, and started walking up the hill. The same lady I spoke with in the office earlier said she would send Wayne down with his truck. I met him halfway up the hill, professed my embarrassment, and apologized profusely for messing up his day; I even said I could call Triple A if he didn't have time to help me. Well, help me he did- we drove in his truck to my car, found a metal loop under my bumper, and waited for Joe, the guy with the diesel F1000 or whatever it was that would have the power to move the poor Civic. A giant truck, a chain, a thick canvas harness, and me spinning the wheels in reverse + freedom!
After these super nice and accommodating men helped me out of my predicament, I followed Wayne to the spot at the fence where I needed to turn. I finally had my marker, about an hour later than I should have had it. But I had it. I talked with a lady who lived in one of the houses outside the camp and whose dog had barked at me when I was looking for the marker near her house. I told her what had happened and that I was going to savor the moment. She said that if I walked about 1/2 mile north, I could probably find the cornerstone of the original Camp Cady- I walked a bit around the river bottom but the sun was starting to go down, I had no water, and I was exhausted. I took some pictures then headed back to my poor car using my iPhone compass as a guide (I wasn't lost but felt like I could get lost so...). I crawled back to Barstow (I had planned on being nearer to Bakersfield but...), got Chipoodle for dinner and fell asleep. Oh, I forgot to mention that I did stop at a gas station near Chipotle to fill the tires and the front left was low. Imagine my lack of surprise the next morning when...
Friday, March 23, 2012
And I would drive 500 + 1000 miles...
Day One: San Diego to Barstow
I left Lakeside at 9am, driving in the rain that I hoped would not be happening in the Riverside/San Bernardino area. I stopped at the AM/PM in Lake Elsinore as I always do when driving up the 15- potty break and diet coke. I always get sleepy about 90 minutes into any road trip and need the caffeine to perk me up. The skies were relatively clear as I headed towards Corona to look for some landmarks I have looked for before and been unable to find. Well, I found 1 of the 5 I was looking for- # 638, Old Temescal Road; of course the plaque was missing but I still took pictures to prove I was there. Numbers 187, Carved Indian Rock, 224, site of third Serrano adobe, 188, Butterfield Stage Station site, and 185, Serrano Boulder, were still unfindable. Next time...
After finding #638, I began to punch the address of the next place into my Garmin when the screen died. This happened on the last trip but the screen started working again and was working until this point on this trip. I messed with the plug but no luck so I detoured to Best Buy and plunked down $161 for a new Garmin Nuvi. I know you will ask- why not use a GPS app on my new iPhone? Well, I don't want to use up my Gs and I need a GPS that mounts on my windshield. Both my Nuvis have been invaluable on these trips. I need the audible directions to get me where I want to go. My next stop was CHL # 1019, the Kimberly Crest Mansion. I paid $10 for the tour of this late 1800s house that was owned by Mr. Kimberly of the Kimberly-Clark company (Kleenex, Huggies). It is a great house, with Tiffany lamps, priceless paintings, and fabulous Victorian furniture. By this time, it had started raining, and I headed off to find a few more places before I headed to Barstow.
I spent a couple hours driving around Redlands, Colton, San Bernardino, and Loma Linda: I found CHL #s: 95- Guachama Mission Station, 44- Old Mormon Fort site, 977- The Arrowhead. Agua Mansa, # 121, was closed but I got some pix through the fence. I could not find Fort Benson, # 617. I did find the former home (not a CHL) of Virgil Earp, Wyatt's brother and the Redland's fire station #1. Whoopee!! I could tell at this point that the rain was not going to let up and I still needed to drive over the Cajon Pass. It was windy, rainy, and I think it even snowed a little bit! I drove S L O W and made it over the hill. The snow in the mountains up high with the Mormon rocks in the foreground is a beautiful sight. I glanced to my left at one point and saw a train carrying tanks! I made it to Barstow around dinner time, got a room at Motel 6, and headed to IHOP for dinner and route planning for the next day. It was on to the Mojave desert...
Day 2 tomorrow.
PS- DO NOT order IHOP's Grilled Basalmic Glazed chicken breast. The chicken "breast" was nasty- looked like "parts is parts" and very gristley. Gross.
PPS- one of my favorite things to do when I spend the night in a motel is to watch Adult Swim while I take a bath (if they have a tub)! I know, I am weird.
I left Lakeside at 9am, driving in the rain that I hoped would not be happening in the Riverside/San Bernardino area. I stopped at the AM/PM in Lake Elsinore as I always do when driving up the 15- potty break and diet coke. I always get sleepy about 90 minutes into any road trip and need the caffeine to perk me up. The skies were relatively clear as I headed towards Corona to look for some landmarks I have looked for before and been unable to find. Well, I found 1 of the 5 I was looking for- # 638, Old Temescal Road; of course the plaque was missing but I still took pictures to prove I was there. Numbers 187, Carved Indian Rock, 224, site of third Serrano adobe, 188, Butterfield Stage Station site, and 185, Serrano Boulder, were still unfindable. Next time...
After finding #638, I began to punch the address of the next place into my Garmin when the screen died. This happened on the last trip but the screen started working again and was working until this point on this trip. I messed with the plug but no luck so I detoured to Best Buy and plunked down $161 for a new Garmin Nuvi. I know you will ask- why not use a GPS app on my new iPhone? Well, I don't want to use up my Gs and I need a GPS that mounts on my windshield. Both my Nuvis have been invaluable on these trips. I need the audible directions to get me where I want to go. My next stop was CHL # 1019, the Kimberly Crest Mansion. I paid $10 for the tour of this late 1800s house that was owned by Mr. Kimberly of the Kimberly-Clark company (Kleenex, Huggies). It is a great house, with Tiffany lamps, priceless paintings, and fabulous Victorian furniture. By this time, it had started raining, and I headed off to find a few more places before I headed to Barstow.
I spent a couple hours driving around Redlands, Colton, San Bernardino, and Loma Linda: I found CHL #s: 95- Guachama Mission Station, 44- Old Mormon Fort site, 977- The Arrowhead. Agua Mansa, # 121, was closed but I got some pix through the fence. I could not find Fort Benson, # 617. I did find the former home (not a CHL) of Virgil Earp, Wyatt's brother and the Redland's fire station #1. Whoopee!! I could tell at this point that the rain was not going to let up and I still needed to drive over the Cajon Pass. It was windy, rainy, and I think it even snowed a little bit! I drove S L O W and made it over the hill. The snow in the mountains up high with the Mormon rocks in the foreground is a beautiful sight. I glanced to my left at one point and saw a train carrying tanks! I made it to Barstow around dinner time, got a room at Motel 6, and headed to IHOP for dinner and route planning for the next day. It was on to the Mojave desert...
Day 2 tomorrow.
PS- DO NOT order IHOP's Grilled Basalmic Glazed chicken breast. The chicken "breast" was nasty- looked like "parts is parts" and very gristley. Gross.
PPS- one of my favorite things to do when I spend the night in a motel is to watch Adult Swim while I take a bath (if they have a tub)! I know, I am weird.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Picking Battles
I recently read this little article in a magazine I get called The Week. It is called "The making of gay marriage's greatest foe." This is what it says:
Maggie Gallagher has a very personal reason for her fight against gay marriage, said Mark Oppenheimer on salon.com. While studying at Yale in the early 1980's, she became pregnant with her boyfriend's child. When Gallagher broke the news to him, he vanished. "The last thing he said was, 'I'll be back in 30 minutes.' And then he wasn't." If that sophomore had stuck around and helped raise their son, Patrick, her life would have taken a very different path. " I became a writer because I had a baby and had to make money." What she writes and campaigns about is the threat same-sex marriage poses to America. Her problem isn't with homosexuality; it's that "children need a mom and a dad." In 2008, she led the effort to pass California's ballot initiative banning gay marriage, and in 2009 helped repeal a same-sex marriage law in Maine. For Gallagher, gay marriage is the ultimate symbol of the sexual revolution, which she blames for her own unplanned pregnancy and failed relationship. "[As] a girl, I was taught [to] separate sex from reproduction," she says. "Same-sex marriage is the end point, the institutionalization of this view of sex and marriage, and it is false."
Wow. So this woman is taking her anger and disappointment and frustration that resulted from being dumped after being knocked up out on gay people who want to be married? And she is not taking responsibility for her actions that led to an unplanned baby? I am so confused and baffled by her logic I have a hard time even being mad at her for attacking the civil rights of a group of people who ARE NOT a threat to her or anyone else for that matter. She says kids need a mom and a dad. I don't completely disagree; it is best when children have 2 parents; I just don't think they need to be a mom and a dad. My friends Courtney and Katie are fantastic, wonderful, loving parents to their son Atti. I have read many stories about kids who grow up with 2 dads and have balanced, happy lives. I remember watching that teenager a few months ago get up in front of his state's government and give a moving speech about his moms and what a strong, loving upbringing he and his sister had. And then I read stories like the one about Josh Powell murdering (I know, there is no body but...) his wife and then his sons. Those boys had a mom and a dad. Susan Smith's kids had a mom and a dad. Andrea Yates was married to her kids' dad when she drowned them in the bathtub. It isn't the sex of parents that matters; it is their character, their support, their stability (financially, emotionally, mentally, etc), their love, their care, their hugs and kisses, their very presence. Gay or straight does not and should not matter.
Maggie Gallagher blames the sexual revolution, I assume of the 1970s, for her unfortunate situation. I blame her (I realize I do not know the circumstances of her pregnancy ie: broken condom, failed BC pill, no BC?) and her then-boyfriend. I blame her for using her emotions to discriminate. I blame her lack of coping skills. I blame her parents for teaching her that sex and reproduction were separate things. Gay people did not cause her single parenthood; she and her boyfriend and her misunderstood ideas about how babies are made did.
She says she has no problem with homosexuality but it is obvious that she does. Not with the fact that gay people have sex with the same sex but with them being parents. Would she rather foster children who would potentially be adopted by 2 men or women stay in foster care with no parents? Would she rather 18 year old foster kids exiting the system have NO support? I guess she would. Would she wish that on her now-adult son Patrick? I wonder how he feels about his mom's fight against human rights. I wonder if he agrees with her. I hope not.
Maggie Gallagher has a very personal reason for her fight against gay marriage, said Mark Oppenheimer on salon.com. While studying at Yale in the early 1980's, she became pregnant with her boyfriend's child. When Gallagher broke the news to him, he vanished. "The last thing he said was, 'I'll be back in 30 minutes.' And then he wasn't." If that sophomore had stuck around and helped raise their son, Patrick, her life would have taken a very different path. " I became a writer because I had a baby and had to make money." What she writes and campaigns about is the threat same-sex marriage poses to America. Her problem isn't with homosexuality; it's that "children need a mom and a dad." In 2008, she led the effort to pass California's ballot initiative banning gay marriage, and in 2009 helped repeal a same-sex marriage law in Maine. For Gallagher, gay marriage is the ultimate symbol of the sexual revolution, which she blames for her own unplanned pregnancy and failed relationship. "[As] a girl, I was taught [to] separate sex from reproduction," she says. "Same-sex marriage is the end point, the institutionalization of this view of sex and marriage, and it is false."
Wow. So this woman is taking her anger and disappointment and frustration that resulted from being dumped after being knocked up out on gay people who want to be married? And she is not taking responsibility for her actions that led to an unplanned baby? I am so confused and baffled by her logic I have a hard time even being mad at her for attacking the civil rights of a group of people who ARE NOT a threat to her or anyone else for that matter. She says kids need a mom and a dad. I don't completely disagree; it is best when children have 2 parents; I just don't think they need to be a mom and a dad. My friends Courtney and Katie are fantastic, wonderful, loving parents to their son Atti. I have read many stories about kids who grow up with 2 dads and have balanced, happy lives. I remember watching that teenager a few months ago get up in front of his state's government and give a moving speech about his moms and what a strong, loving upbringing he and his sister had. And then I read stories like the one about Josh Powell murdering (I know, there is no body but...) his wife and then his sons. Those boys had a mom and a dad. Susan Smith's kids had a mom and a dad. Andrea Yates was married to her kids' dad when she drowned them in the bathtub. It isn't the sex of parents that matters; it is their character, their support, their stability (financially, emotionally, mentally, etc), their love, their care, their hugs and kisses, their very presence. Gay or straight does not and should not matter.
Maggie Gallagher blames the sexual revolution, I assume of the 1970s, for her unfortunate situation. I blame her (I realize I do not know the circumstances of her pregnancy ie: broken condom, failed BC pill, no BC?) and her then-boyfriend. I blame her for using her emotions to discriminate. I blame her lack of coping skills. I blame her parents for teaching her that sex and reproduction were separate things. Gay people did not cause her single parenthood; she and her boyfriend and her misunderstood ideas about how babies are made did.
She says she has no problem with homosexuality but it is obvious that she does. Not with the fact that gay people have sex with the same sex but with them being parents. Would she rather foster children who would potentially be adopted by 2 men or women stay in foster care with no parents? Would she rather 18 year old foster kids exiting the system have NO support? I guess she would. Would she wish that on her now-adult son Patrick? I wonder how he feels about his mom's fight against human rights. I wonder if he agrees with her. I hope not.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Things I Hate (yes, I am crabby)
I hate those assholes who drive their jacked-up giant trucks up your ass on a 2 lane highway when you are already going 5-10 MPH over the speed limit. Inconsiderate, dangerous, and immature. Get over your small penis and back off.
I hate when important changes are recommended by an authority and those who are paying for these recommendations do NOTHING with them.
I hate it when people do not take responsibility for their actions. I hate it when people develop such large heads, they look like Macy's Parade balloons. I hate it when people sign a waiver or an agreement or a contract and then argue about what they signed, even while admitting they didn't read before inking a signature on a legal document.
I hate watching a predator catch and kill its prey on a nature show. I am all for the circle of life, but it breaks my heart to watch and animal be so scared for its life.
I hate that I habitually buy fruits and vegetables that go bad before I eat them. Especially grapes, strawberries, and Fresh and Easy butter lettuce. It stops tonight.
I hate when I see something that I am not meant to see, which I see through no fault of my own, which then makes me feel icky for the rest of the night. And I hate that the person/people who leave what is meant to be private/discreet/hidden, out for everyone to see.
I hate political ads that attack opponents. How about an ad that simply tells me what you are going to do for the country and its citizens? Is it really that hard? It would probably save a shitload of money as well.
I hate that Tom Fudge, and before him, Duane Brown, both KPBS reporters, cannot get through a single day's broadcast without stumbling over words, flubbing someone's name, or sounding totally distracted. Drives. Me. Fucking. Bananas.
Have I mentioned before that I hate cart leavers? Lazy asses...
I hate that I snore. I hate that I am overweight. I hate that I don't have kids. I hate that I am in debt. I hate that my mother worries about me (cause it is my fault).
I hate that I am grumpy but I feel better now. Thanks for listening. Tomorrow: Things I Love
I hate when important changes are recommended by an authority and those who are paying for these recommendations do NOTHING with them.
I hate it when people do not take responsibility for their actions. I hate it when people develop such large heads, they look like Macy's Parade balloons. I hate it when people sign a waiver or an agreement or a contract and then argue about what they signed, even while admitting they didn't read before inking a signature on a legal document.
I hate watching a predator catch and kill its prey on a nature show. I am all for the circle of life, but it breaks my heart to watch and animal be so scared for its life.
I hate that I habitually buy fruits and vegetables that go bad before I eat them. Especially grapes, strawberries, and Fresh and Easy butter lettuce. It stops tonight.
I hate when I see something that I am not meant to see, which I see through no fault of my own, which then makes me feel icky for the rest of the night. And I hate that the person/people who leave what is meant to be private/discreet/hidden, out for everyone to see.
I hate political ads that attack opponents. How about an ad that simply tells me what you are going to do for the country and its citizens? Is it really that hard? It would probably save a shitload of money as well.
I hate that Tom Fudge, and before him, Duane Brown, both KPBS reporters, cannot get through a single day's broadcast without stumbling over words, flubbing someone's name, or sounding totally distracted. Drives. Me. Fucking. Bananas.
Have I mentioned before that I hate cart leavers? Lazy asses...
I hate that I snore. I hate that I am overweight. I hate that I don't have kids. I hate that I am in debt. I hate that my mother worries about me (cause it is my fault).
I hate that I am grumpy but I feel better now. Thanks for listening. Tomorrow: Things I Love
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Magalag review
PEOPLE 10/10/11 Jackie Kennedy
* This issue promotes Rosie O'Donnell's new show. Really?? Another talk show? Another Rosie show???? I find this woman to be so annoying therefore I will not be watching. I wonder if she will be successful. Her first show was. She wasn't successful on The View. I wonder what her personality will be like- saccharine Queen of Nice or nutty Princess of Politics? Guess I'll never know.
*Naomi Watts appears in an ad for Pantene, stating, "I am blown away by the research and science that goes into making Pantene." Really, Naomi?? It's soap. Yes, I realize there is chemistry involved, but...it's soap.
*This issue reviews the release of a deluxe anniversary edition of Nevermind, Nirvana's groundbreaking album (it gets 4 stars.) I remember listening to the CD in the car with John, driving around Richland Washington, and thinking, "Wow, this is really good." I remember seeing the video for SLTS the first time and again thinking, WOW!!". I am glad that the album is being celebrated on its 20 year anniversary. It is an icon, a legend, a masterpiece, a part of history. My fave song on it is Lithium, BTW.
*Tyradvertising rex rears his head again. More vitamin choices, kids: Centrum Pronutrients Omega 3, Probiotic, and Fruit and Veggie. These are SUPPLEMENTS to your regular vitamins. How about some tuna, yogurt, and carrots instead??? Tryanny of choice. Remember.
*People has a heroes among us segment and this week's focuses on a judge who created a school for troubled and in-trouble inner city teens from St. Louis. Judge Jimmie Edwards has inspired kids who have stabbed others with ice picks while wearing saggy pants to become better people through discipline, exercise, respect, and support. People like Judge Edwards inspire me.
* Yeah, Fitflops now come in boot style. Boo.
*This is not a PC thing to say, but ENOUGH WITH BREAST CANCER PRODUCTS!!!!!! Swiffer?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I don't need a pink mop!!!
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PEOPLE 10/17/11 Amanda Knox
*A reader writes to the MailBag to comment on an article about Dyan Cannon. She states that she (Cannon) "certainly doesn't look 72 years old!" A hint, Bridget from Columbia, MO- plastic surgery.
*StarTracks has pix from Gene Simmons' wedding to Shannon Tweed. A few comments: 1. What is up with his hair? 2. Does she really think a ring and a piece of paper are going to keep this lifetime playboy faithful? 3. Was this all for their show? 4. Why wasn't Ace at the wedding?
*Remember when Mnms came in only the regular colors and green and red for Christmas? Then came pink and white for Valentine's and red/white/blue for July 4th? Now there are Fall Colors. Arrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh.
*I didn't follow the Amanda Knox case very closely but I was happy for her when she was acquitted and released. I just finished a book about the West Memphis Three and Amanda's case was similar regarding DNA evidence (or lack thereof) and circumstantial evidence. The Italian police needed someone to charge and Amanda was convenient. I hope she is able to restart her life in Seattle and finds recovery from her ordeal to be quick and easy.
*Demi and Ashton's article asks, "Will their marriage survive?". My answer: No.
*An update on Rosie's show lets us know that she had to get a new bra wardrobe because she previously did not wear bras. TMI, Rosie. TMI. She says she is bringing sexy back. Let's leave that job to Justin Timberlake.
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PEOPLE 10/24/11 Steve Jobs
*A reader writes to the MailBag about a story on Kirstie Alley's 100# weight loss. She gives kudos to the star for shedding weight but begs to differ with Ms. Alley's claim that she is now a size 6. I have to agree with Nancy Grube from Florida: Hollywood's size 6 is far larger than a real world size 6.
*Chapstick has a Facebook page. The tagline for the ad is "Where Do Lost Chapsticks Go?" and suggest that we Be Heard on their FB page. Seriously.
*As a woman who has not become a mother yet at the age of 42, it warms my heart and gives me hope when I read the story about Kristin Davis adopting an adorable baby girl!! Congrats to her and her new addition.
*There is a new book out about a woman who crafts with cat hair. I have plenty to donate if she runs low on her supply.
*A bunch of Elizabeth Taylor's stuff will be auctioned at Christie's on December 13th. If I had the money, I would bid on her pretty yellow wedding dress (Burton wedding #1), her Louis V. luggage set, her antique posset pot ( a gift from MJ), and her Taj Mahal necklace.
*Joan and Melissa Rivers talk in this issue about why they love Halloween. I bet they save a lot of money on masks since they both already look like monsters. Oh Snap!!
Okay, until next time...
* This issue promotes Rosie O'Donnell's new show. Really?? Another talk show? Another Rosie show???? I find this woman to be so annoying therefore I will not be watching. I wonder if she will be successful. Her first show was. She wasn't successful on The View. I wonder what her personality will be like- saccharine Queen of Nice or nutty Princess of Politics? Guess I'll never know.
*Naomi Watts appears in an ad for Pantene, stating, "I am blown away by the research and science that goes into making Pantene." Really, Naomi?? It's soap. Yes, I realize there is chemistry involved, but...it's soap.
*This issue reviews the release of a deluxe anniversary edition of Nevermind, Nirvana's groundbreaking album (it gets 4 stars.) I remember listening to the CD in the car with John, driving around Richland Washington, and thinking, "Wow, this is really good." I remember seeing the video for SLTS the first time and again thinking, WOW!!". I am glad that the album is being celebrated on its 20 year anniversary. It is an icon, a legend, a masterpiece, a part of history. My fave song on it is Lithium, BTW.
*Tyradvertising rex rears his head again. More vitamin choices, kids: Centrum Pronutrients Omega 3, Probiotic, and Fruit and Veggie. These are SUPPLEMENTS to your regular vitamins. How about some tuna, yogurt, and carrots instead??? Tryanny of choice. Remember.
*People has a heroes among us segment and this week's focuses on a judge who created a school for troubled and in-trouble inner city teens from St. Louis. Judge Jimmie Edwards has inspired kids who have stabbed others with ice picks while wearing saggy pants to become better people through discipline, exercise, respect, and support. People like Judge Edwards inspire me.
* Yeah, Fitflops now come in boot style. Boo.
*This is not a PC thing to say, but ENOUGH WITH BREAST CANCER PRODUCTS!!!!!! Swiffer?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I don't need a pink mop!!!
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PEOPLE 10/17/11 Amanda Knox
*A reader writes to the MailBag to comment on an article about Dyan Cannon. She states that she (Cannon) "certainly doesn't look 72 years old!" A hint, Bridget from Columbia, MO- plastic surgery.
*StarTracks has pix from Gene Simmons' wedding to Shannon Tweed. A few comments: 1. What is up with his hair? 2. Does she really think a ring and a piece of paper are going to keep this lifetime playboy faithful? 3. Was this all for their show? 4. Why wasn't Ace at the wedding?
*Remember when Mnms came in only the regular colors and green and red for Christmas? Then came pink and white for Valentine's and red/white/blue for July 4th? Now there are Fall Colors. Arrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh.
*I didn't follow the Amanda Knox case very closely but I was happy for her when she was acquitted and released. I just finished a book about the West Memphis Three and Amanda's case was similar regarding DNA evidence (or lack thereof) and circumstantial evidence. The Italian police needed someone to charge and Amanda was convenient. I hope she is able to restart her life in Seattle and finds recovery from her ordeal to be quick and easy.
*Demi and Ashton's article asks, "Will their marriage survive?". My answer: No.
*An update on Rosie's show lets us know that she had to get a new bra wardrobe because she previously did not wear bras. TMI, Rosie. TMI. She says she is bringing sexy back. Let's leave that job to Justin Timberlake.
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PEOPLE 10/24/11 Steve Jobs
*A reader writes to the MailBag about a story on Kirstie Alley's 100# weight loss. She gives kudos to the star for shedding weight but begs to differ with Ms. Alley's claim that she is now a size 6. I have to agree with Nancy Grube from Florida: Hollywood's size 6 is far larger than a real world size 6.
*Chapstick has a Facebook page. The tagline for the ad is "Where Do Lost Chapsticks Go?" and suggest that we Be Heard on their FB page. Seriously.
*As a woman who has not become a mother yet at the age of 42, it warms my heart and gives me hope when I read the story about Kristin Davis adopting an adorable baby girl!! Congrats to her and her new addition.
*There is a new book out about a woman who crafts with cat hair. I have plenty to donate if she runs low on her supply.
*A bunch of Elizabeth Taylor's stuff will be auctioned at Christie's on December 13th. If I had the money, I would bid on her pretty yellow wedding dress (Burton wedding #1), her Louis V. luggage set, her antique posset pot ( a gift from MJ), and her Taj Mahal necklace.
*Joan and Melissa Rivers talk in this issue about why they love Halloween. I bet they save a lot of money on masks since they both already look like monsters. Oh Snap!!
Okay, until next time...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Mag review
People 9/12/11 The Children of 9/11
*The cover of this issue is poignant; 9 year old Lauren McIntyre looks wistful and sad as she holds a pendant she wears around her neck, containing a picture of her father Donald, who died on September 11th. I feel so sad for all of the children who will only know their dead parents through oral histories and photographs.
* There is a new kind of BAND-AID: designer ones. The tag line is Hurt Couture and shows a fashion model in funky, high-heeled boots with a skinned knee. Jesus Christ, now we have another bandage choice?!?!?!?!? If you can't walk in your damn shoes, don't wear them. And if you skin your knee, don't buy fashion bandaids. Seriously, there are bigger things to worry about (says the woman who uses SpongeBob bandaids).
* A photo in StarTracks shows Cameron Diaz with a fake baby bump on the set of What To Expect When You Are Expecting. I can't remember if I have mentioned this before, but WHY IS A MOVIE BEING MADE BASED ON A PREGNANCY BOOK?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?
*Scoop's article in this issue is about Petra Ecclestone, the heir to Formula One racing. Her wedding, at 22 years old, was estimated to have cost $8 million. Wowza. I don't have a problem with her spending her money how she wants but Holy Cow! I hope her marriage lasts and that the money was worth spending.
*So, believe it or not, there are reality show-born romances that have lasted! Trista and Ryan, Rob and Amber, Ethan and Jenna, and a few other couples have stood the test of time (read: longer than a year). Not all of the couples are married but they all say that privacy, communication, and the lack of a need to be famous have helped maintain healthy and happy relationships. Cheers to them!!!
*The tyranny of choice strikes again! Diet Pepsi has a new skinny can because we need it, right? Wrong.
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People 9/19/11 with Kate and her 8
*This issue, as well as the previous, has a bunch of ads for fall's many new TV shows. This issue is plugging, among others, the revamped Charlie's Angels. I did not watch the original when I was a kid but I saw both movies (liked the first, the second, not so much. I have no interest in this new series. I can't imagine how it will make it with all the other shows that have similar plots. Then again, maybe it will be a breakout hit. The tagline of the ad is "They're Not Saints." Hopefully, for the three actresses, "They're Not Unemployed" in a few weeks.
*StarTracks has a photo of Slash, his wife Perla, and their two sons posing during the couple's vows renewal. Ironically, he is NOT wearing his famous top hat while her veil has a mini white replica of it on top. It looks horrid.
*Cottonelle toilet paper is now offering roll covers so that you can "Respect the Roll" that sits on the back of your toilet. I think I am going to have a stroke! WTF??? They are claiming that is is mean to leave their "most care-worthy roll yet" uncovered! I am sorry, but IT IS TOILET PAPER! It wipes your ass, your nose, holds boogers, and hair from the drain. And it is not a person! The ultimate show of respect for TP is to flush it down the toilet- that means it was chosen to be the one to keep the nether regions clean! Really though, just keep the TP under the sink and please do not succumb to the ploys of advertising encouraging the purchase of nonsense.
*There is an article about the West Memphis 3 being released from prison. I vaguely knew the details of this case. I am glad that these young men were freed and I applaud the efforts of their defense teams and supporters, famous and not, to shine light on the truth. I hope for peace, recovery, and strength for Damien Echols, Jessie Miskelley, and Jason Baldwin as they re-enter normal life.
*Kate Gosselin and her children are the cover story for this issue. She states, "My family can't be canceled." No, buy you could have canceled your show when you and your husband starting having on-air fights and were barely speaking. You could have canceled your show when two of your children were kicked out of their classroom for bad behavior. You could have canceled your show when it started having ANY negative effect on ANY member of your family. You could have canceled your show when you and your ex and your bodyguard and your ex's 20-something girlfriends became tabloid and paparazzi fodder. You could have chosen not to go on ANOTHER show (DWTS) and spend even more time away from your kids. I have NO sympathy whatsoever for you, Kate. You made your bed- now you and 8 innocent little kids get to sleep in it.
*Helen Mirren dated Liam Neeson??? She snorted coke??? Wow.
*Oy! As a picky and not adventurous eater, I LOLed at a piece about Fancy Ketchup. Caribbean Pink Guava ketchup? Jack Daniel's Maple? Banana ketchup? Blackberry?? My ketchup is from Heinz and is made with tomatoes. These are snobby, trendy sauces that I wouldn't put a french fry in if you paid me.
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People 9/26/11 with Toddlers and Tiaras
*A reader writes to the MailBag regarding KK's wedding to Kris Humphries, "This is a dream come true for Kim, and I can't wait to see what's next for her and hubby Kris." Umm, LOTS of money when their wedding is shown on E!, public fascination with their lives, public speculation when one of them is within 20 feet of a member of the opposite sex or when one of them is not wearing a wedding ring, meddling from family, TMI attempts at baby-making to be shown on television, and the inevitable break-up. Have fun!!!
*Although it is none of my beeswax, I find it amazing how fast George Clooney moved on to dating another woman (Stacey Keibler) after ending things with Elisabetta Canallis. I guess some people can't be alone. I also find it amazing (although I know what sells magazines) that everyone assumed that because J. Lo and Bradley Cooper had dinner that that means they are dating. I mean, if I was a business woman, as J. Lo is, and wanted to get together with someone to discuss business at dinner, I should be able to do that without people thinking I was on a date. This is when I feel sorry for celebrities.
*Okay, so Toddlers and Tiaras. I have mixed feelings about this show. I know a lot of it is melodramatic for ratings. I know that many of the kids like doing pageants and lead relatively normal lives when they aren't competing. I know that some of the kids truly are brats and that some of the moms are truly bitches. Many of these kids are precocious. Many of them will continue on in the pageant world. Many of them will learn valuable life skills while competing. My only hope is that as soon as one of the kids says she wants to stop, let her stop. And seriously, the slut outfits, fake boobs and plastic teeth need to go away NOW!!!
Okay! Back in a few weeks!!!
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*The cover of this issue is poignant; 9 year old Lauren McIntyre looks wistful and sad as she holds a pendant she wears around her neck, containing a picture of her father Donald, who died on September 11th. I feel so sad for all of the children who will only know their dead parents through oral histories and photographs.
* There is a new kind of BAND-AID: designer ones. The tag line is Hurt Couture and shows a fashion model in funky, high-heeled boots with a skinned knee. Jesus Christ, now we have another bandage choice?!?!?!?!? If you can't walk in your damn shoes, don't wear them. And if you skin your knee, don't buy fashion bandaids. Seriously, there are bigger things to worry about (says the woman who uses SpongeBob bandaids).
* A photo in StarTracks shows Cameron Diaz with a fake baby bump on the set of What To Expect When You Are Expecting. I can't remember if I have mentioned this before, but WHY IS A MOVIE BEING MADE BASED ON A PREGNANCY BOOK?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?
*Scoop's article in this issue is about Petra Ecclestone, the heir to Formula One racing. Her wedding, at 22 years old, was estimated to have cost $8 million. Wowza. I don't have a problem with her spending her money how she wants but Holy Cow! I hope her marriage lasts and that the money was worth spending.
*So, believe it or not, there are reality show-born romances that have lasted! Trista and Ryan, Rob and Amber, Ethan and Jenna, and a few other couples have stood the test of time (read: longer than a year). Not all of the couples are married but they all say that privacy, communication, and the lack of a need to be famous have helped maintain healthy and happy relationships. Cheers to them!!!
*The tyranny of choice strikes again! Diet Pepsi has a new skinny can because we need it, right? Wrong.
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People 9/19/11 with Kate and her 8
*This issue, as well as the previous, has a bunch of ads for fall's many new TV shows. This issue is plugging, among others, the revamped Charlie's Angels. I did not watch the original when I was a kid but I saw both movies (liked the first, the second, not so much. I have no interest in this new series. I can't imagine how it will make it with all the other shows that have similar plots. Then again, maybe it will be a breakout hit. The tagline of the ad is "They're Not Saints." Hopefully, for the three actresses, "They're Not Unemployed" in a few weeks.
*StarTracks has a photo of Slash, his wife Perla, and their two sons posing during the couple's vows renewal. Ironically, he is NOT wearing his famous top hat while her veil has a mini white replica of it on top. It looks horrid.
*Cottonelle toilet paper is now offering roll covers so that you can "Respect the Roll" that sits on the back of your toilet. I think I am going to have a stroke! WTF??? They are claiming that is is mean to leave their "most care-worthy roll yet" uncovered! I am sorry, but IT IS TOILET PAPER! It wipes your ass, your nose, holds boogers, and hair from the drain. And it is not a person! The ultimate show of respect for TP is to flush it down the toilet- that means it was chosen to be the one to keep the nether regions clean! Really though, just keep the TP under the sink and please do not succumb to the ploys of advertising encouraging the purchase of nonsense.
*There is an article about the West Memphis 3 being released from prison. I vaguely knew the details of this case. I am glad that these young men were freed and I applaud the efforts of their defense teams and supporters, famous and not, to shine light on the truth. I hope for peace, recovery, and strength for Damien Echols, Jessie Miskelley, and Jason Baldwin as they re-enter normal life.
*Kate Gosselin and her children are the cover story for this issue. She states, "My family can't be canceled." No, buy you could have canceled your show when you and your husband starting having on-air fights and were barely speaking. You could have canceled your show when two of your children were kicked out of their classroom for bad behavior. You could have canceled your show when it started having ANY negative effect on ANY member of your family. You could have canceled your show when you and your ex and your bodyguard and your ex's 20-something girlfriends became tabloid and paparazzi fodder. You could have chosen not to go on ANOTHER show (DWTS) and spend even more time away from your kids. I have NO sympathy whatsoever for you, Kate. You made your bed- now you and 8 innocent little kids get to sleep in it.
*Helen Mirren dated Liam Neeson??? She snorted coke??? Wow.
*Oy! As a picky and not adventurous eater, I LOLed at a piece about Fancy Ketchup. Caribbean Pink Guava ketchup? Jack Daniel's Maple? Banana ketchup? Blackberry?? My ketchup is from Heinz and is made with tomatoes. These are snobby, trendy sauces that I wouldn't put a french fry in if you paid me.
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People 9/26/11 with Toddlers and Tiaras
*A reader writes to the MailBag regarding KK's wedding to Kris Humphries, "This is a dream come true for Kim, and I can't wait to see what's next for her and hubby Kris." Umm, LOTS of money when their wedding is shown on E!, public fascination with their lives, public speculation when one of them is within 20 feet of a member of the opposite sex or when one of them is not wearing a wedding ring, meddling from family, TMI attempts at baby-making to be shown on television, and the inevitable break-up. Have fun!!!
*Although it is none of my beeswax, I find it amazing how fast George Clooney moved on to dating another woman (Stacey Keibler) after ending things with Elisabetta Canallis. I guess some people can't be alone. I also find it amazing (although I know what sells magazines) that everyone assumed that because J. Lo and Bradley Cooper had dinner that that means they are dating. I mean, if I was a business woman, as J. Lo is, and wanted to get together with someone to discuss business at dinner, I should be able to do that without people thinking I was on a date. This is when I feel sorry for celebrities.
*Okay, so Toddlers and Tiaras. I have mixed feelings about this show. I know a lot of it is melodramatic for ratings. I know that many of the kids like doing pageants and lead relatively normal lives when they aren't competing. I know that some of the kids truly are brats and that some of the moms are truly bitches. Many of these kids are precocious. Many of them will continue on in the pageant world. Many of them will learn valuable life skills while competing. My only hope is that as soon as one of the kids says she wants to stop, let her stop. And seriously, the slut outfits, fake boobs and plastic teeth need to go away NOW!!!
Okay! Back in a few weeks!!!
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Magazine review
People August 1 with J Lo on the cover-
*A few readers wrote to the MailBag about the "breakup" of Brad and Emily from the Bachelor. one stated "Maybe things would have been different had Emily and brad met in real life rather than on TV." I could not agree more. As I said in my last post, reality romance is unrealistic. Another reader writes that Emily needs to "dust herself off and get on with her life." Away from any offer to meet men on the television- for her sake and especially that of her young daughter.
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*There is an article titled Elin Nordegren Dating! I love that there is an exclamation point, like we should be surprised that she is seeing new men. She has not been with Tiger for a while now (thank god) so it should not be a surprise that she is going out with someone new.
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*An ad for Excedrin Migraine makes me need to remind people that the active ingredients in this medication and regular Excedrin are EXACTLY THE SAME!!!! Do not be fooled by the "choices" companies give you- you likely only need one headache medicine, type of toilet paper, dish soap, face wash, shampoo, cereal, etc...
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*Another reality/game show- Take The Money And Run. The ad asks, "Where would you hide $100,000?" My answer- my bank account :)
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*The cover article titled What Went Wrong? ponders the demise of J Lo and Marc Anthony's split. My opinion (yes, I know no one asked for it but here it is anyway)? Hollywood couples who have tons of money and can likely afford to not work ever again or at least less than they do, choose to do too many things that take them away from each other and the marriage breaks down, especially when the "through thick and thin, in good times and bad" bows are not abided by. I also think that marriage happens to quickly for a lot of these people- they don't really know each other that well and then are apart a lot or traveling too much (even traveling together can be stressful). Slow down. Get to know one another. Plan life slowly. Then maybe things will work out.
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People August 8 with Amy Winehouse on the cover-
* All I have to say about Amy is that I am very sad that she died and I hope her parents' broken hearts heal peacefully and swiftly.
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*A reader writes a letter to MailBag that echo my sentiments about Angie Harmon ( I wrote about her in the last post). The reader writes, "While I understand Ms. Harmon's being "miserable" when she is away from her family for long stretches, no one is forcing her to star in a TV show. Sometimes, no matter how much we protest, our choices reveal out true priorities. Angie should quit whining and confess that this is what she really wants to do." Amen, sista!
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*Kim Kardashian has filed a lawsuit against Old Navy, claiming they used a Kim lookalike who is being photographed by paps. Her charge? That the commercial has "created confusion...in the minds of the consuming public" about her association with Old Navy. Okay, Kim? First of all, NO ONE thinks you shop at Old Navy. Second? She (her name is Melissa Molinaro) is clearly not you, not identified as you, has different color hair than you... Get over yourself and your frivolous lawsuit.
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*Well, they didn't even make it to divorce. My least favorite "celebrities" have broken up before getting married. Kat Von D and Jesse James have ended their engagement. At least he can't cheat on another wife now, that is until he inevitably gets engaged again.
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*An ad for K*Y* Intense catches the eye with the word CLIMAX in bright pink letters. It states at the bottom of the page "Turn your little o into a BIG O". I say O Gross. I really don't need an ad selling me sex products, even scientifically proven ones, such as this (well, that's what it says in the fine print). You can even go to a website, IntenseEffect.com to see what other women are saying about their "bigger, better climax". Sounds mind blowing, right? No, that is really what it says. Barf.
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*On the Passages page, a report states that actor Eric Dane "briefly checked in to rehab" to get off pain pills. Now, since "briefly" is not defined in this case by a specific number, like 2 weeks or 6 months, we don't know how long he was in. But to me, rehab should not be brief. Hopefully he is recovered, but I would not be surprised if he enters rehab again because his demons have not been conquered.
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*Yeah! An ad for Premarin, a cream for menopausal or post-menopausal vaginal dryness!!! Does that mean women who use this won't need that KY jelly I talked about earlier??? Jesus, keep the genital problems at the doctors' office and out of my magazines. Oh, and the pic in the add is a vase full of wilted pink Gerber daisies with one in the middle standing straight up, like a erection. Classy.
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People Aug 15 with Bachelorette Ashley and JP, her new fiance on the cover-
*New reality show- Most Eligible Dallas. "The Brightest Lone Stars in the State.". Please God, make these shows stop!!
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*San Diego is in People again, this time as the story of the deaths at the Spreckels mansion is discussed. I am sure I have seen this house on Coronado but I don't know exactly where it is. A tragic story for sure.
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*Ashley and JP's article is titled Worth the Risk. What risk? That you will break up? You will. That you will be humilated on TV? You were (Ashley was). That you will not be rich and famous? You won't, at least not for any longer than the required 15 minutes. That you will fade away only to be back in a few years for Celebrity Lovers Who Met On An Island And Now Have To See Each Other Again With All The Other Celebrity Lovers On Another Island Where You All Have To Live In A One Room Shack And Outwit/Outplay/Outlast Each Other? You might.
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*This week's issue has ads for an overactive bladder med and one for depression. Is this because a bunch of women who bought the KY and Premarin are now leaky and sad because there significant others now know that sex is an option and are taking advantage of it?? Heh.
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*okay, on that note, I am caught up. See ya in a month or so!!
*A few readers wrote to the MailBag about the "breakup" of Brad and Emily from the Bachelor. one stated "Maybe things would have been different had Emily and brad met in real life rather than on TV." I could not agree more. As I said in my last post, reality romance is unrealistic. Another reader writes that Emily needs to "dust herself off and get on with her life." Away from any offer to meet men on the television- for her sake and especially that of her young daughter.
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*There is an article titled Elin Nordegren Dating! I love that there is an exclamation point, like we should be surprised that she is seeing new men. She has not been with Tiger for a while now (thank god) so it should not be a surprise that she is going out with someone new.
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*An ad for Excedrin Migraine makes me need to remind people that the active ingredients in this medication and regular Excedrin are EXACTLY THE SAME!!!! Do not be fooled by the "choices" companies give you- you likely only need one headache medicine, type of toilet paper, dish soap, face wash, shampoo, cereal, etc...
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*Another reality/game show- Take The Money And Run. The ad asks, "Where would you hide $100,000?" My answer- my bank account :)
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*The cover article titled What Went Wrong? ponders the demise of J Lo and Marc Anthony's split. My opinion (yes, I know no one asked for it but here it is anyway)? Hollywood couples who have tons of money and can likely afford to not work ever again or at least less than they do, choose to do too many things that take them away from each other and the marriage breaks down, especially when the "through thick and thin, in good times and bad" bows are not abided by. I also think that marriage happens to quickly for a lot of these people- they don't really know each other that well and then are apart a lot or traveling too much (even traveling together can be stressful). Slow down. Get to know one another. Plan life slowly. Then maybe things will work out.
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People August 8 with Amy Winehouse on the cover-
* All I have to say about Amy is that I am very sad that she died and I hope her parents' broken hearts heal peacefully and swiftly.
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*A reader writes a letter to MailBag that echo my sentiments about Angie Harmon ( I wrote about her in the last post). The reader writes, "While I understand Ms. Harmon's being "miserable" when she is away from her family for long stretches, no one is forcing her to star in a TV show. Sometimes, no matter how much we protest, our choices reveal out true priorities. Angie should quit whining and confess that this is what she really wants to do." Amen, sista!
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*Kim Kardashian has filed a lawsuit against Old Navy, claiming they used a Kim lookalike who is being photographed by paps. Her charge? That the commercial has "created confusion...in the minds of the consuming public" about her association with Old Navy. Okay, Kim? First of all, NO ONE thinks you shop at Old Navy. Second? She (her name is Melissa Molinaro) is clearly not you, not identified as you, has different color hair than you... Get over yourself and your frivolous lawsuit.
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*Well, they didn't even make it to divorce. My least favorite "celebrities" have broken up before getting married. Kat Von D and Jesse James have ended their engagement. At least he can't cheat on another wife now, that is until he inevitably gets engaged again.
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*An ad for K*Y* Intense catches the eye with the word CLIMAX in bright pink letters. It states at the bottom of the page "Turn your little o into a BIG O". I say O Gross. I really don't need an ad selling me sex products, even scientifically proven ones, such as this (well, that's what it says in the fine print). You can even go to a website, IntenseEffect.com to see what other women are saying about their "bigger, better climax". Sounds mind blowing, right? No, that is really what it says. Barf.
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*On the Passages page, a report states that actor Eric Dane "briefly checked in to rehab" to get off pain pills. Now, since "briefly" is not defined in this case by a specific number, like 2 weeks or 6 months, we don't know how long he was in. But to me, rehab should not be brief. Hopefully he is recovered, but I would not be surprised if he enters rehab again because his demons have not been conquered.
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*Yeah! An ad for Premarin, a cream for menopausal or post-menopausal vaginal dryness!!! Does that mean women who use this won't need that KY jelly I talked about earlier??? Jesus, keep the genital problems at the doctors' office and out of my magazines. Oh, and the pic in the add is a vase full of wilted pink Gerber daisies with one in the middle standing straight up, like a erection. Classy.
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People Aug 15 with Bachelorette Ashley and JP, her new fiance on the cover-
*New reality show- Most Eligible Dallas. "The Brightest Lone Stars in the State.". Please God, make these shows stop!!
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*San Diego is in People again, this time as the story of the deaths at the Spreckels mansion is discussed. I am sure I have seen this house on Coronado but I don't know exactly where it is. A tragic story for sure.
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*Ashley and JP's article is titled Worth the Risk. What risk? That you will break up? You will. That you will be humilated on TV? You were (Ashley was). That you will not be rich and famous? You won't, at least not for any longer than the required 15 minutes. That you will fade away only to be back in a few years for Celebrity Lovers Who Met On An Island And Now Have To See Each Other Again With All The Other Celebrity Lovers On Another Island Where You All Have To Live In A One Room Shack And Outwit/Outplay/Outlast Each Other? You might.
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*This week's issue has ads for an overactive bladder med and one for depression. Is this because a bunch of women who bought the KY and Premarin are now leaky and sad because there significant others now know that sex is an option and are taking advantage of it?? Heh.
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*okay, on that note, I am caught up. See ya in a month or so!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Magazine review
It has been a while so time to catch up:
July 11 issue of PEOPLE with a bachelorette on the cover-
*Once again, a reader is disappointed that a old-time star who died was not given a bigger recognition. James Arness died and was given a brief mention a few issues ago but one reader feels he was shafted. And I say, once again, James Arness is not relevant anymore. Yes, he was on Gunsmoke forever but I would bet that a vast majority of readers have no idea what Gunsmoke is (I never watched it) or who Arness was, People paid him a small tribute and that, in my mind, is satisfactory.
*There is a picture of the Smith family in Star Tracks and Jada is sitting spread-eagle in her chair next to her children. She has a smug look on her face that says (to me), "Look how cool my family and I are." Yuck. She looks so unladylike.
*A small article talks about Shannon Tweed wanting to leave Gene Simmons. I wouldn't blame her if she did. I am surprised she has stayed as long as she has. He, to me, is a slimy lothario. But he says he is not going to let her go. He has a lot of work to do to keep her, IMHO.
*The Bachelor's Emily says that her breakup with Brad Womack was her "worst nightmare." The more I ponder these romantic reality shows, the more I come to the realization how fake they are. My first thought when I read this was, "Well, what does she expect? She is looking for lasting love on TV." Then it hit me: this is not reality. These people want attention and want a chance in Hollywood and they are ACTING!!! Just like all the fights on Jerry Springer. These people get paid, get exposure, and get endorsements. It is easy money and easy fame, even if short-lived. And the stories sell the mags so it is a win-win for the "lovelorn" and the publishers. So, I will now make sure to have my shaker of salt with me when I read these articles.
*I think Jennifer Aniston's new boyfriend, Justin Theroux, is HOT!!!
*Peter Falk got a full page memorial (hopefully, enough for any irritated readers) and I just have to say that his line to his grandson at the end of Princess Bride is one of my all-time favorites and it makes me cry every time I see it. "As you wish."
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July 18th PEOPLE with Jaycee Dugard on the cover-
*Bristol Palin has written a memoir called Not Afraid of Life. Hmmm. Another book I will not be buying any of my conservative relatives for Christmas. In September, we get her baby daddy's autobiography. Now his I might read.
*What can I say about Jaycee Dugard? What an incredible person she is. The pictures of her in the mag and on the cover with genuine smiles and a content face make me so happy for her. I know she will likely suffer psychological problems for the rest of her life, but like Elizabeth Smart, I know she will be okay. I cannot imagine the joy her parents felt when they were reunited with their daughter. Jaycee's resilience is amazing as is her story. She is an inspiration.
*In contrast to the obvious love between William and Kate in pictures of their wedding day, pictures of Prince Albert of Monaco and his bride are lacking in the head-over-heels department. In a pic of then walking the recessional, she looks sour and he looks unsure. There were rumors that he had fathered yet another love-child while he was with his now-wife so it is no wonder she looks unhappy. In his vows, he thanked his bride for "putting up with my inconsistencies and idiosyncracies...". Maybe this is a good sign, though. Marriage is supposed to be through thick and thin, good times and bad. If only more people remembered these vows (myself included).
*Ad time- Sparkle paper towels are compared to an elephant in that they both have the ability to "soak up spills." but only Sparkle has "Thirst Pockets." Wow!!! Let me rush right out and buy some because my regular paper towels are just paper!!! Oh No!!! Wait, so is Sparkle. Don't be fooled. Paper towels are paper towels and if I have a spill big enough for "thirst pockets", I will just use cloth towels. Sheesh, the tyranny of choice.
*An article about Rizzoli and Isles actress Angie Harmon has her speaking to her homesickness as she films her show 2000 miles away from her home in North Carolina. She has 3 young daughters and a husband that she leaves behind for months so she can "work." She says it is hard to be away from them? I am sorry but boo f'ing hoo. Get a job at home. She has money (in the article, she is shopping and spends $837 on clothes) and so does he. She is not being forced to work in Los Angeles. Go home and be with your kids until they are older and don't need you around as much. Be with your husband. I know I mentioned sticking through good times and bad in the previous paragraph but this does not count in my book. There is a very easy solution to her "problem."
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July 25th PEOPLE with Duchess Catherine on the cover-
*Storage Wars!!! Yeah, another reality show. I am working on a pilot for my show, So U Wanna B an RVT. Ha!
*Scoop has a casting call in this issue for a prequel to Sex and the City. Selena Gomez as Charlotte? No- Selena is Latino and Charlotte is a WASP. Blake Lively as Carrie? Mmm, maybe. She is too tall in my opinion and just doesn't quite fit. Annalynne McCord as Samantha? Okay, I can see it. Emma Stone as Miranda? Not sure. Emma is a bit too spunky and happy for Miranda but then again, she is a good actress.
*This issue chronicles the Royals' trip to North America and I must say, there wasn't a single outfit Kate wore that I didn't like. They were all perfect. I especially liked the dress she wore to the polo event, the gown she wore for the BAFTA awards, and the skirt/blouse she wore on the flight home. That girl needs to eat a bit though- she is SKINNY!!!!!
*An article about Casey Anthony asks "What's next?" How about she disappear, change her face and her name, and reemerge as a new person somewhere small and quiet. She will be like OJ otherwise: a pariah, and outcast, a hated person. She has no choice but to hide.
*San Diego gets some recognition is the travel section titled Play in the Sand. The U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition is picked along with sandcastle comps in Vancouver and Amagansett, NY as a top spot to see some of the coolest beach sculptures in the world. Yo Yo Yo San Dee Eggo!!!!
That's it for this time. See ya in a few weeks...:)
July 11 issue of PEOPLE with a bachelorette on the cover-
*Once again, a reader is disappointed that a old-time star who died was not given a bigger recognition. James Arness died and was given a brief mention a few issues ago but one reader feels he was shafted. And I say, once again, James Arness is not relevant anymore. Yes, he was on Gunsmoke forever but I would bet that a vast majority of readers have no idea what Gunsmoke is (I never watched it) or who Arness was, People paid him a small tribute and that, in my mind, is satisfactory.
*There is a picture of the Smith family in Star Tracks and Jada is sitting spread-eagle in her chair next to her children. She has a smug look on her face that says (to me), "Look how cool my family and I are." Yuck. She looks so unladylike.
*A small article talks about Shannon Tweed wanting to leave Gene Simmons. I wouldn't blame her if she did. I am surprised she has stayed as long as she has. He, to me, is a slimy lothario. But he says he is not going to let her go. He has a lot of work to do to keep her, IMHO.
*The Bachelor's Emily says that her breakup with Brad Womack was her "worst nightmare." The more I ponder these romantic reality shows, the more I come to the realization how fake they are. My first thought when I read this was, "Well, what does she expect? She is looking for lasting love on TV." Then it hit me: this is not reality. These people want attention and want a chance in Hollywood and they are ACTING!!! Just like all the fights on Jerry Springer. These people get paid, get exposure, and get endorsements. It is easy money and easy fame, even if short-lived. And the stories sell the mags so it is a win-win for the "lovelorn" and the publishers. So, I will now make sure to have my shaker of salt with me when I read these articles.
*I think Jennifer Aniston's new boyfriend, Justin Theroux, is HOT!!!
*Peter Falk got a full page memorial (hopefully, enough for any irritated readers) and I just have to say that his line to his grandson at the end of Princess Bride is one of my all-time favorites and it makes me cry every time I see it. "As you wish."
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July 18th PEOPLE with Jaycee Dugard on the cover-
*Bristol Palin has written a memoir called Not Afraid of Life. Hmmm. Another book I will not be buying any of my conservative relatives for Christmas. In September, we get her baby daddy's autobiography. Now his I might read.
*What can I say about Jaycee Dugard? What an incredible person she is. The pictures of her in the mag and on the cover with genuine smiles and a content face make me so happy for her. I know she will likely suffer psychological problems for the rest of her life, but like Elizabeth Smart, I know she will be okay. I cannot imagine the joy her parents felt when they were reunited with their daughter. Jaycee's resilience is amazing as is her story. She is an inspiration.
*In contrast to the obvious love between William and Kate in pictures of their wedding day, pictures of Prince Albert of Monaco and his bride are lacking in the head-over-heels department. In a pic of then walking the recessional, she looks sour and he looks unsure. There were rumors that he had fathered yet another love-child while he was with his now-wife so it is no wonder she looks unhappy. In his vows, he thanked his bride for "putting up with my inconsistencies and idiosyncracies...". Maybe this is a good sign, though. Marriage is supposed to be through thick and thin, good times and bad. If only more people remembered these vows (myself included).
*Ad time- Sparkle paper towels are compared to an elephant in that they both have the ability to "soak up spills." but only Sparkle has "Thirst Pockets." Wow!!! Let me rush right out and buy some because my regular paper towels are just paper!!! Oh No!!! Wait, so is Sparkle. Don't be fooled. Paper towels are paper towels and if I have a spill big enough for "thirst pockets", I will just use cloth towels. Sheesh, the tyranny of choice.
*An article about Rizzoli and Isles actress Angie Harmon has her speaking to her homesickness as she films her show 2000 miles away from her home in North Carolina. She has 3 young daughters and a husband that she leaves behind for months so she can "work." She says it is hard to be away from them? I am sorry but boo f'ing hoo. Get a job at home. She has money (in the article, she is shopping and spends $837 on clothes) and so does he. She is not being forced to work in Los Angeles. Go home and be with your kids until they are older and don't need you around as much. Be with your husband. I know I mentioned sticking through good times and bad in the previous paragraph but this does not count in my book. There is a very easy solution to her "problem."
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July 25th PEOPLE with Duchess Catherine on the cover-
*Storage Wars!!! Yeah, another reality show. I am working on a pilot for my show, So U Wanna B an RVT. Ha!
*Scoop has a casting call in this issue for a prequel to Sex and the City. Selena Gomez as Charlotte? No- Selena is Latino and Charlotte is a WASP. Blake Lively as Carrie? Mmm, maybe. She is too tall in my opinion and just doesn't quite fit. Annalynne McCord as Samantha? Okay, I can see it. Emma Stone as Miranda? Not sure. Emma is a bit too spunky and happy for Miranda but then again, she is a good actress.
*This issue chronicles the Royals' trip to North America and I must say, there wasn't a single outfit Kate wore that I didn't like. They were all perfect. I especially liked the dress she wore to the polo event, the gown she wore for the BAFTA awards, and the skirt/blouse she wore on the flight home. That girl needs to eat a bit though- she is SKINNY!!!!!
*An article about Casey Anthony asks "What's next?" How about she disappear, change her face and her name, and reemerge as a new person somewhere small and quiet. She will be like OJ otherwise: a pariah, and outcast, a hated person. She has no choice but to hide.
*San Diego gets some recognition is the travel section titled Play in the Sand. The U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition is picked along with sandcastle comps in Vancouver and Amagansett, NY as a top spot to see some of the coolest beach sculptures in the world. Yo Yo Yo San Dee Eggo!!!!
That's it for this time. See ya in a few weeks...:)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
A-Z Things I Love
A- Abby the dog at my work
B- baseball
C- Chik'N Nuggets
D- Dominic Howard of MUSE
E- extracting rotten teeth
F- french fries
G- green grapes
H- historic landmarks
I- ice cream
J- Jason Jacintho
K- kicking ass at Jeopardy
L- loose pants
M- Macfarlane, Seth
N- nice people
O- otters
P- pumpkin seeds
Q- quarries
R- road trips
S- Stewie Griffin
T- Target
U- United States
V- vegetables
X- xrays, looking at
Y- You
Z- Zoological Society of San Diego
B- baseball
C- Chik'N Nuggets
D- Dominic Howard of MUSE
E- extracting rotten teeth
F- french fries
G- green grapes
H- historic landmarks
I- ice cream
J- Jason Jacintho
K- kicking ass at Jeopardy
L- loose pants
M- Macfarlane, Seth
N- nice people
O- otters
P- pumpkin seeds
Q- quarries
R- road trips
S- Stewie Griffin
T- Target
U- United States
V- vegetables
X- xrays, looking at
Y- You
Z- Zoological Society of San Diego
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Things I Hate A-Z
I am in a bit of a grumpy mood and tired of some people and some things and I feel like making a list of things that I hate/despise/gross me out/am sick of so here it goes.
A- arrogance
B- boogers, especially other people's
C- cart leavers. How lazy can you be?!?!?!?!?
D- dumb people
E- egg yolks, especially raw. Make me want to vomit.
F- (my) fatness
G- Glenn Beck
H- hot, humid weather
I- inconsiderate people
J- jazz (smooth)
K- Kobe Bryant
L- long lines at Starbucks, Disneyland, anywhere
M- mushrooms
N- new shoe blisters
O- Oakland Raiders
P- procrastination (my own)
Q- quiet talkers. Speak up so I can hear you!!!
R- ringworm
S- sand in my camera
T- tarantulas
U- uncomfortable chairs, clothes, beds, pillows, situations
V- vomit
W- Woods, Tiger
X- xrays (positioning for)
Y- yawning
Z- zaps from static
Okay, I feel better. I'll post a list of A-Z loves/likes/faves later ;)
A- arrogance
B- boogers, especially other people's
C- cart leavers. How lazy can you be?!?!?!?!?
D- dumb people
E- egg yolks, especially raw. Make me want to vomit.
F- (my) fatness
G- Glenn Beck
H- hot, humid weather
I- inconsiderate people
J- jazz (smooth)
K- Kobe Bryant
L- long lines at Starbucks, Disneyland, anywhere
M- mushrooms
N- new shoe blisters
O- Oakland Raiders
P- procrastination (my own)
Q- quiet talkers. Speak up so I can hear you!!!
R- ringworm
S- sand in my camera
T- tarantulas
U- uncomfortable chairs, clothes, beds, pillows, situations
V- vomit
W- Woods, Tiger
X- xrays (positioning for)
Y- yawning
Z- zaps from static
Okay, I feel better. I'll post a list of A-Z loves/likes/faves later ;)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Magazine review #4
People 3/14/11 with Mr. Duh Winning on the cover
A reader writes in the MailBag that she is disappointed that People included "the phrase WTF in the Jennifer Aniston interview." The reader states that "her use of the vulgar term desensitizes a violent word and sets a poor example for our children." I am sorry, Elizabeth Myers from Westminster MD, but JA has no obligation whatsoever to set any examples for "our children". That is the job of parents. And since when is "fuck" a violent word? Get over yourself and police your kids.
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There is yet another ad for a new tennis/exercise/running shoe called REEZIG. Its tagline is "more energy." Reebok says, "Try the shoe with the energy boost. Its unique low profile sole is designed to transfer each step into a wave of energy." Really. So all I have to do is wear a pair of shoes for more energy? Couldn't I just wear any low-soled shoe and get the same benefit? I call bull$hit. And hooking the naive and uninformed consumer. Boo Reebok.
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There is a little snippet catching up with the Bee Girl from the Blind Melon video, No Rain. I remember hearing that song and seeing its video for the first time and loving it and thinking the Bee Girl was so cute and carefree. It is neat to see her grownup. She doesn't have the costume because it is hanging in a Hard Rock cafe somewhere!
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Okay, this is the Oscar recap issue so this is for Jenny- I knew Bale and Firth would win, I suspected Portman would, and I really wasn't sure about Melissa Leo's chances. I loved these dresses- Natalie, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Williams, Hilary Swank, Mila Kunis, Cate, Amy Adams, Hayley Steinfeld. I did not like- Claire Danes, Penelope, Nicole, Scarlett, Marisa Tomei, J. Hud, Sandra. I thought Helena BC looked great for her- she wasn't wacky like she usually is. I thought Anne Hathaway was a little too excited and giddy and that Franco was off beat but not horrible and certainly not stoned- I think he is just too busy and was super tired. Oh yeah- one more outfit that was absolutely HORRID- Madonna. No one wants to see your 50 year old ass, no matter how toned it is.
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People 3/21/11 with Mr. Tiger blood and his sons on the cover
There is a picture of Taylor Momsen in the StarTracks. She is wearing a Tshirt, no bottoms, thigh high stockings with a garter on one leg, and multi-buckle, knee high platform boots. Oh yeah, and one of the stockings has a hole. I wore stuff my mom didn't like when I was a teenager, like shirts with buttons safety pinned on (I did not and still do not like to sew) and shoes she thought were not fit for public viewing. And my mother would not let me wear black pants because they were, in her opinion, too mature. I have to wonder what Taylor's mom and dad think about her clothing choices? Granted, she is a celebrity and in a rock band, however, if she were my star singer daughter, she would have to wear decent clothes in public. She is 17, for crying out loud!!
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In the music section, we find ourselves "Catching up with Trent Reznor"- he has won an Oscar (Cool!!), is scoring the American version of Girl with a Dragon Tattoo (Cool!!), and says he will monitor, when the time comes, his baby son's music choices, including the NIN song Closer. "I want to F@#K you like an animal!!!!!" Maybe he could change the lyrics to "I want to tuck you into bed!"
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There has been so much Charlie Sheen stuff lately, including in this issue. I will just say that I feel sorry for his sons and his daughters. I miss the Charlie from Platoon and Ferris Bueller. I am grossed out that he has 2 girlfriends. I think he is nuts. I think that he is actually, duh, losing. He just doesn't realize it and when he does it will be too late. It is already too late for 4 of his 5 children to ever have a normal remembrance of their dad.
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There is a story about Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance) and his huge-ass castle-home in Ireland. The place is 40,000 square feet, has a bar, a screening room, a 6,000 book library, 16 suites, a whiskey room, and wine cellars. I guarantee a reader will write in and get his/her letter published in the MailBag, complaining how over-the-top, garish, inappropriate, and greedy Mr. Flatley is for owning this "home" and how the money he spent on his palace should have been donated to charity instead. And I can guarantee I will disagree with the writer. Good for him, I say. He earned the money and should be able to spend it as he pleases.
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The last page of People for a while has been to feature a celebrity and have them tell us "5 Facts About Me." Amanda Seyfried states she was "in the IN crowd but I was the outcast, the loser of the crowd." While that may be true, I have a hard time believing most of these stars who say they were "ugly", "nerds", "losers", or "wallflowers." Be honest! Tell us you were popular, attractive, talented! Even the loser of the in crowd is in.
A reader writes in the MailBag that she is disappointed that People included "the phrase WTF in the Jennifer Aniston interview." The reader states that "her use of the vulgar term desensitizes a violent word and sets a poor example for our children." I am sorry, Elizabeth Myers from Westminster MD, but JA has no obligation whatsoever to set any examples for "our children". That is the job of parents. And since when is "fuck" a violent word? Get over yourself and police your kids.
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There is yet another ad for a new tennis/exercise/running shoe called REEZIG. Its tagline is "more energy." Reebok says, "Try the shoe with the energy boost. Its unique low profile sole is designed to transfer each step into a wave of energy." Really. So all I have to do is wear a pair of shoes for more energy? Couldn't I just wear any low-soled shoe and get the same benefit? I call bull$hit. And hooking the naive and uninformed consumer. Boo Reebok.
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There is a little snippet catching up with the Bee Girl from the Blind Melon video, No Rain. I remember hearing that song and seeing its video for the first time and loving it and thinking the Bee Girl was so cute and carefree. It is neat to see her grownup. She doesn't have the costume because it is hanging in a Hard Rock cafe somewhere!
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Okay, this is the Oscar recap issue so this is for Jenny- I knew Bale and Firth would win, I suspected Portman would, and I really wasn't sure about Melissa Leo's chances. I loved these dresses- Natalie, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Williams, Hilary Swank, Mila Kunis, Cate, Amy Adams, Hayley Steinfeld. I did not like- Claire Danes, Penelope, Nicole, Scarlett, Marisa Tomei, J. Hud, Sandra. I thought Helena BC looked great for her- she wasn't wacky like she usually is. I thought Anne Hathaway was a little too excited and giddy and that Franco was off beat but not horrible and certainly not stoned- I think he is just too busy and was super tired. Oh yeah- one more outfit that was absolutely HORRID- Madonna. No one wants to see your 50 year old ass, no matter how toned it is.
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People 3/21/11 with Mr. Tiger blood and his sons on the cover
There is a picture of Taylor Momsen in the StarTracks. She is wearing a Tshirt, no bottoms, thigh high stockings with a garter on one leg, and multi-buckle, knee high platform boots. Oh yeah, and one of the stockings has a hole. I wore stuff my mom didn't like when I was a teenager, like shirts with buttons safety pinned on (I did not and still do not like to sew) and shoes she thought were not fit for public viewing. And my mother would not let me wear black pants because they were, in her opinion, too mature. I have to wonder what Taylor's mom and dad think about her clothing choices? Granted, she is a celebrity and in a rock band, however, if she were my star singer daughter, she would have to wear decent clothes in public. She is 17, for crying out loud!!
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In the music section, we find ourselves "Catching up with Trent Reznor"- he has won an Oscar (Cool!!), is scoring the American version of Girl with a Dragon Tattoo (Cool!!), and says he will monitor, when the time comes, his baby son's music choices, including the NIN song Closer. "I want to F@#K you like an animal!!!!!" Maybe he could change the lyrics to "I want to tuck you into bed!"
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There has been so much Charlie Sheen stuff lately, including in this issue. I will just say that I feel sorry for his sons and his daughters. I miss the Charlie from Platoon and Ferris Bueller. I am grossed out that he has 2 girlfriends. I think he is nuts. I think that he is actually, duh, losing. He just doesn't realize it and when he does it will be too late. It is already too late for 4 of his 5 children to ever have a normal remembrance of their dad.
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There is a story about Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance) and his huge-ass castle-home in Ireland. The place is 40,000 square feet, has a bar, a screening room, a 6,000 book library, 16 suites, a whiskey room, and wine cellars. I guarantee a reader will write in and get his/her letter published in the MailBag, complaining how over-the-top, garish, inappropriate, and greedy Mr. Flatley is for owning this "home" and how the money he spent on his palace should have been donated to charity instead. And I can guarantee I will disagree with the writer. Good for him, I say. He earned the money and should be able to spend it as he pleases.
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The last page of People for a while has been to feature a celebrity and have them tell us "5 Facts About Me." Amanda Seyfried states she was "in the IN crowd but I was the outcast, the loser of the crowd." While that may be true, I have a hard time believing most of these stars who say they were "ugly", "nerds", "losers", or "wallflowers." Be honest! Tell us you were popular, attractive, talented! Even the loser of the in crowd is in.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Overdue magazine review #3
It's been awhile and I have read many magazines since my last review. Here's a catch up.
February 7th PEOPLE with Reese W. on the cover:
Jesse James has asked Kat Von D to marry him and she has said yes- to a man who if he hadn't been busted cheating or had never cheated at all would presumably still be married to Sandra Bullock. Now he says that 2010 was a great year because "he fell in love with his best friend." Well, goody goody gumdrops for him, not. What a piece of shit! He states that "she is an amazing woman who stood behind me when the world turned their backs." Well, what did he expect? He humiliated and broke the heart of America's sweetheart. The world was supporting her and rightfully turning backs to him. I will not be surprised when I inevitably buy a PEOPLE in the future with a cover story about Mr. James cheating on his new Mrs.
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In the Passages section, there is a tidbit about Roger Ebert getting a prosthetic for his cancer ravaged face. I say thank God because his mug is scary lookin'!
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There is a new book out by a kid's dad (who is also a pastor) called Heaven Is For Real. The kid, after a surgical procedure, told his parents he had been to "the throne room of God" and had met his miscarried sister. The dad says, "A child is their wildest imagination could not invent that." Uh, yes they could, especially if he had heard stories about this deceased sister. The dad says his son's story was not lead by he and his wife, stating, "If this was your kid, what would you believe?" Umm, I would believe in his "wildest imagination." Give credit to the kid, not God.
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February 14th PEOPLE with Halle B. on the cover:
Halle and her ex are fighting for custody of their daughter Nahla. With my oft-used disclaimer that, of course, I know nothing about any celebrity except for what I read in magazines, it sure seems to me that Halle Berry has shit luck in the relationship department. And I am not convinced it is always the guy that is the problem. Everything about her split from Gabriel Aubry was fine until he went on a few dates with Kim Kardashian and now Halle "has serious concerns" when Nahla's dad takes care of her? I hope they work things out for the sake of the kid. And maybe Halle could take a break from her career and rebound relationship to focus on her daughter.
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There is an article in this issue about Princess Charlotte of Monaco, who is now 24 years old and I must say, absolutely beautiful. She is an accomplished equestrian with Olympic hopes who seems to be a grounded, modest person. Her grandmother and father would be proud, I am sure.
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February 21st PEOPLE with Jennifer A. on the cover:
New reality show alert!! Shedding for the Wedding. And no, it is not about making wedding dresses out of cat and dog hair.
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There is a pic in the Star Tracks section of Eva Longoria with her new boyfriend. She JUST got divorced!! I know there is no rule for when to start a new relationship after the end of a previous one, but Wow!! A la Jesse James, I would imagine that if it weren't for inappropriate texts by her now-ex Tony Parker, he and Eva would still be married?? People sure to tend to move on quickly these days!
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There is always a plethora of ads for medications in People. There are at least 2 for depression med-helper meds. Seroquel XR is one of the newest. Besides my many problems with advertising prescription meds, I have an even bigger issue: this ad says that if "you've been on an antidepressant for at least 6 weeks and still have unresolved symptoms of depression", you should ask your doctor for Seroquel. 6 weeks?? It took Paxil at least 4 before I felt better last fall. It definitely took more than 6 for my symptoms to really resolve. These med ads scare me: although I am definitely an advocate for medication, I am also an advocate for letting ONE medication try to do its job for at least 2 months before adding a new one. It bothers me that the pharm companies want so badly to make money off of other people's struggles.
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There is an article titled The Trials of Ruth Madoff. I am sorry that her son killed himself. I am not sorry that she is a "prisoner in her own world." I do not believe for one second that she didn't know what her slime bag, evil, piece of shit husband was up to. She is a "figure of hatred?" Yes! She is isolated from society? Too bad! Karma is a bitch.
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An ad for Quilted Northern TP claims that it is 50% percent stronger, holds up better, and helps your hands stay clean. Not to be too TMI, but I have been wiping myself for about 38 years now and HAVE NEVER had a problem with any toilet paper NOT keeping my hands clean. Are other people wiping with one square? Are they using their bare hands? Of all the many things we do not need in this society, we do not need toilet paper ads telling us we need thicker paper. But if you do use Quilted Northern and you do get pee or something worse on your hands, be assured, there is a Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
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That's it for now. I'll be back in a couple days for another review :)
February 7th PEOPLE with Reese W. on the cover:
Jesse James has asked Kat Von D to marry him and she has said yes- to a man who if he hadn't been busted cheating or had never cheated at all would presumably still be married to Sandra Bullock. Now he says that 2010 was a great year because "he fell in love with his best friend." Well, goody goody gumdrops for him, not. What a piece of shit! He states that "she is an amazing woman who stood behind me when the world turned their backs." Well, what did he expect? He humiliated and broke the heart of America's sweetheart. The world was supporting her and rightfully turning backs to him. I will not be surprised when I inevitably buy a PEOPLE in the future with a cover story about Mr. James cheating on his new Mrs.
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In the Passages section, there is a tidbit about Roger Ebert getting a prosthetic for his cancer ravaged face. I say thank God because his mug is scary lookin'!
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There is a new book out by a kid's dad (who is also a pastor) called Heaven Is For Real. The kid, after a surgical procedure, told his parents he had been to "the throne room of God" and had met his miscarried sister. The dad says, "A child is their wildest imagination could not invent that." Uh, yes they could, especially if he had heard stories about this deceased sister. The dad says his son's story was not lead by he and his wife, stating, "If this was your kid, what would you believe?" Umm, I would believe in his "wildest imagination." Give credit to the kid, not God.
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February 14th PEOPLE with Halle B. on the cover:
Halle and her ex are fighting for custody of their daughter Nahla. With my oft-used disclaimer that, of course, I know nothing about any celebrity except for what I read in magazines, it sure seems to me that Halle Berry has shit luck in the relationship department. And I am not convinced it is always the guy that is the problem. Everything about her split from Gabriel Aubry was fine until he went on a few dates with Kim Kardashian and now Halle "has serious concerns" when Nahla's dad takes care of her? I hope they work things out for the sake of the kid. And maybe Halle could take a break from her career and rebound relationship to focus on her daughter.
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There is an article in this issue about Princess Charlotte of Monaco, who is now 24 years old and I must say, absolutely beautiful. She is an accomplished equestrian with Olympic hopes who seems to be a grounded, modest person. Her grandmother and father would be proud, I am sure.
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February 21st PEOPLE with Jennifer A. on the cover:
New reality show alert!! Shedding for the Wedding. And no, it is not about making wedding dresses out of cat and dog hair.
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There is a pic in the Star Tracks section of Eva Longoria with her new boyfriend. She JUST got divorced!! I know there is no rule for when to start a new relationship after the end of a previous one, but Wow!! A la Jesse James, I would imagine that if it weren't for inappropriate texts by her now-ex Tony Parker, he and Eva would still be married?? People sure to tend to move on quickly these days!
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There is always a plethora of ads for medications in People. There are at least 2 for depression med-helper meds. Seroquel XR is one of the newest. Besides my many problems with advertising prescription meds, I have an even bigger issue: this ad says that if "you've been on an antidepressant for at least 6 weeks and still have unresolved symptoms of depression", you should ask your doctor for Seroquel. 6 weeks?? It took Paxil at least 4 before I felt better last fall. It definitely took more than 6 for my symptoms to really resolve. These med ads scare me: although I am definitely an advocate for medication, I am also an advocate for letting ONE medication try to do its job for at least 2 months before adding a new one. It bothers me that the pharm companies want so badly to make money off of other people's struggles.
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There is an article titled The Trials of Ruth Madoff. I am sorry that her son killed himself. I am not sorry that she is a "prisoner in her own world." I do not believe for one second that she didn't know what her slime bag, evil, piece of shit husband was up to. She is a "figure of hatred?" Yes! She is isolated from society? Too bad! Karma is a bitch.
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An ad for Quilted Northern TP claims that it is 50% percent stronger, holds up better, and helps your hands stay clean. Not to be too TMI, but I have been wiping myself for about 38 years now and HAVE NEVER had a problem with any toilet paper NOT keeping my hands clean. Are other people wiping with one square? Are they using their bare hands? Of all the many things we do not need in this society, we do not need toilet paper ads telling us we need thicker paper. But if you do use Quilted Northern and you do get pee or something worse on your hands, be assured, there is a Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
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That's it for now. I'll be back in a couple days for another review :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Lucky
I am lucky because:
* I have an amazingly generous dad who loves me and makes sure I am taken care of.
*I have a smart, kind, supportive, and funny mom who loves me so much she doesn't know what to do with herself.
*I have a stylish, pretty, hilarious sister who loves and supports me no matter what.
*I have a boyfriend who finally realized he loves me.
*I have a group of co-workers who are more than that- they are my friends and I love them.
*I have a good paying job with full health coverage.
*I have a dependable car that gets 31-38 MPG, depending on where I am driving and if I have had the oil changed and tires pumped up.
*I have a roof over my head.
*I am relatively healthy.
*I have Paxil.
*I have seen MUSE in concert twice this year.
*I have Quilvio, Pigeon, Montgomery, Clementine, and Roger.
*I have my cousin Grace and my uncle Mark.
*I have two 90 year old grandparents who still have their faculties and who love me even though I am a Democratic atheist.
*I have an imagination.
*I can go the the San Diego Zoo whenever I want.
*I work with animals.
*I have friends I have known forever: since babyhood (Janika), 1977 (Hyla), third grade (Angie), and seventh grade (Karen).
*I live in San Diego.
*I love to read and my mind is always stimulated.
*I am me.
* I have an amazingly generous dad who loves me and makes sure I am taken care of.
*I have a smart, kind, supportive, and funny mom who loves me so much she doesn't know what to do with herself.
*I have a stylish, pretty, hilarious sister who loves and supports me no matter what.
*I have a boyfriend who finally realized he loves me.
*I have a group of co-workers who are more than that- they are my friends and I love them.
*I have a good paying job with full health coverage.
*I have a dependable car that gets 31-38 MPG, depending on where I am driving and if I have had the oil changed and tires pumped up.
*I have a roof over my head.
*I am relatively healthy.
*I have Paxil.
*I have seen MUSE in concert twice this year.
*I have Quilvio, Pigeon, Montgomery, Clementine, and Roger.
*I have my cousin Grace and my uncle Mark.
*I have two 90 year old grandparents who still have their faculties and who love me even though I am a Democratic atheist.
*I have an imagination.
*I can go the the San Diego Zoo whenever I want.
*I work with animals.
*I have friends I have known forever: since babyhood (Janika), 1977 (Hyla), third grade (Angie), and seventh grade (Karen).
*I live in San Diego.
*I love to read and my mind is always stimulated.
*I am me.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Magazine Review #2
Sexiest Man Alive issue of People:
Joan M. Schmitt complains in a reader letter that "people are starving all over the world, and [Kanye West] is talking...about replacing his lower teeth with diamonds and gold... Couldn't that money have been better spent providing food to those who have nothing to eat?" While I agree that KW's new, expensive teeth are over the top (I can't stand him either, BTW), he has absolutely no obligation to spend his money on food for the hungry. If he did, would it be nice? Of Course! Does he donate to charity? I don't know if he does but neither does Ms. Schmitt. So until she asks him what his charitable contributions for the year have been, she has no right to expect him not to spend his money on himself, however outlandish.
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There is a big article in this issue about the engagement of a certain royal couple. I found it so touching that Prince William gave Kate Middleton his late mother's engagement ring. Some people have said it seems weird or macabre or inappropriate. I think if she were still alive, I would agree but also think Wills would not have given the ring to Kate if his mom was still alive. With Diana being gone, it truly is his way of including his wonderful mom in his proposal to a girl who I think will make a poised and proper princess.
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There are 2 ads for shoes that "tone your muscles". One is for Reetone and the other is for Fitflop, the boot with the gym built-in. Reebok's shoe claims "better legs and a better butt with every step" and Fitflop says you will get 19% more quadricep activation, 30% longer bottom muscle activation and 16% more hamstring activation. I say you will see 100% of your money going to a sham product. Unless you are an active person, getting the right amount of exercise, and eating right, these shoes are NOT going to get you in shape. If I wear them to the refrigerator every time I fill my bowl with more ice cream or walk in them to the McDonald's counter and then pig out, they ain't gonna do me any good. So I will not ask Santa for any for Xmas.
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A touching ad for Make-A Wish features Patrick Henry high school, in San Diego. The kid who made the wish is Darren and he wished for new uniforms for his school's football team. This is awesome. I have no problem with sick kids wishing for a meeting with a favorite star or trip to Disneyland but this kid's wish, while fighting cancer, to help his school, is inspiring and heartwarming. Go Darren and Go PH Patriots!!!
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GW's book, Decision Points, is reviewed in this issue. I have only a few words about this: I have made an irrefudiatable decision point: I will neither read this book nor buy it for either of my grandparents, mom, or uncle for Christmas. Do not misunderestimate this statement. Thank you.
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Sexiest Men Alive:
Ryan Reynolds- yes
Leonardo- YES!!
Bradley Cooper- Yes!
Justin Timberlake- yes
Jake Gyllenhaal- Yes!
Chad Ochocinco- uh, YUMMMM!
Robert Pattinson- sure
Channing Tatum- No
Matt Leblanc- No
Michael Bolton- NO!!
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New Reality Show alert!!!!! The Hasselhoffs. You don't want me to "Hassel the Hoff?" Don't hassle me with ANOTHER show about a has-been actor with alcohol and parenting problems. I will let you know when I care.
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Okay, that's it for this edition. Tune in next time for more ripping of rehabbing celebs, royal rumors, and ridiculous Reeboks.
Joan M. Schmitt complains in a reader letter that "people are starving all over the world, and [Kanye West] is talking...about replacing his lower teeth with diamonds and gold... Couldn't that money have been better spent providing food to those who have nothing to eat?" While I agree that KW's new, expensive teeth are over the top (I can't stand him either, BTW), he has absolutely no obligation to spend his money on food for the hungry. If he did, would it be nice? Of Course! Does he donate to charity? I don't know if he does but neither does Ms. Schmitt. So until she asks him what his charitable contributions for the year have been, she has no right to expect him not to spend his money on himself, however outlandish.
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There is a big article in this issue about the engagement of a certain royal couple. I found it so touching that Prince William gave Kate Middleton his late mother's engagement ring. Some people have said it seems weird or macabre or inappropriate. I think if she were still alive, I would agree but also think Wills would not have given the ring to Kate if his mom was still alive. With Diana being gone, it truly is his way of including his wonderful mom in his proposal to a girl who I think will make a poised and proper princess.
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There are 2 ads for shoes that "tone your muscles". One is for Reetone and the other is for Fitflop, the boot with the gym built-in. Reebok's shoe claims "better legs and a better butt with every step" and Fitflop says you will get 19% more quadricep activation, 30% longer bottom muscle activation and 16% more hamstring activation. I say you will see 100% of your money going to a sham product. Unless you are an active person, getting the right amount of exercise, and eating right, these shoes are NOT going to get you in shape. If I wear them to the refrigerator every time I fill my bowl with more ice cream or walk in them to the McDonald's counter and then pig out, they ain't gonna do me any good. So I will not ask Santa for any for Xmas.
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A touching ad for Make-A Wish features Patrick Henry high school, in San Diego. The kid who made the wish is Darren and he wished for new uniforms for his school's football team. This is awesome. I have no problem with sick kids wishing for a meeting with a favorite star or trip to Disneyland but this kid's wish, while fighting cancer, to help his school, is inspiring and heartwarming. Go Darren and Go PH Patriots!!!
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GW's book, Decision Points, is reviewed in this issue. I have only a few words about this: I have made an irrefudiatable decision point: I will neither read this book nor buy it for either of my grandparents, mom, or uncle for Christmas. Do not misunderestimate this statement. Thank you.
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Sexiest Men Alive:
Ryan Reynolds- yes
Leonardo- YES!!
Bradley Cooper- Yes!
Justin Timberlake- yes
Jake Gyllenhaal- Yes!
Chad Ochocinco- uh, YUMMMM!
Robert Pattinson- sure
Channing Tatum- No
Matt Leblanc- No
Michael Bolton- NO!!
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New Reality Show alert!!!!! The Hasselhoffs. You don't want me to "Hassel the Hoff?" Don't hassle me with ANOTHER show about a has-been actor with alcohol and parenting problems. I will let you know when I care.
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Okay, that's it for this edition. Tune in next time for more ripping of rehabbing celebs, royal rumors, and ridiculous Reeboks.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Magazine review
I read trashy celeb magazines- I admit it. I usually look at the pictures and read small articles and sometimes read the cover articles, if they interest me. Most of the time, I find some comment from a celebrity or reader (who has sent in a comment) that irritates me. So, I am going to start reviewing my magazines and write about the irksome crap I read.
People Magazine November 22, 2010 issue with Kim Kardashian on the cover-
The MailBag has a letter from a woman who complains that People mentioned the deaths of Tom Bosley (Mr. C.) and Barbara Billingsley (June Cleaver) with only a few words in the Passages section. She states, "...all you could muster by way of a tribute was a hundred or so words combined for these two television icons... People, I am disappointed with you." She goes on to bitch about the amount of space the mag gives to the "latest trivial celebrity breakup."
While I agree, even as a frequent reader of the mags, that we as a culture spend too much time worrying about which star is breaking up with whichever other star, these magazines would not sell as many issues if Tom Bosley was on the cover. Happy Days and Leave It to Beaver have not been relevant for decades. Many of the mag's readers may not even know who the Beav's mom is. People Magazine respected the deaths of these 2 definite TV icons by devoting space, albeit small, to their passings. People owes them no more.
Would it have been bad to do a 1-2 page article on their careers? No. Is the magazine required to do a 10 page spread on every old-time celebrity who dies? No. Jill Clayburgh got a 1 page article in this issue because she was on a current TV show. If Tom Selleck died, he would get more of a mention because he is from more recent TV history and also has a current show. If Angelina Jolie died, she would be on the cover of every magazine because she is relevant now. Is this fair? Maybe not but that's how magazines sell- Americans want what is current and with our short attention spans, stars have to fight to stay in the limelight. I mourn the passing of 2 of televisions greatest parents and think People gave them the respect they deserved.
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There is a 2 page ad for "Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things" in which she is shown as a skinny version of herself. Not that I care what Oprah weighs or how she looks but I am left to wonder: Is being skinny one of her ultimate favorite things?
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Apparently, there is a new reality show (really?!?!?!?!?! There are so few of them!!! Snark.) called BRIDALPLASTY (The only competition where the winner gets cut). Hunh. Is that so. The picture shows a bride holding a bouquet of syringes, scalpels, and surgical instruments. I am... I don't know... how am I supposed to feel about this? The tag line is "Before the winner walks down the aisle-- She'll go under the knife." What??? Appalling. Horrible. All 12 women are pretty. Why would they do this? Well, because they want to. They want that instant fame that comes these days from being on shows like this. Seriously, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino stands to make millions from endorsement deals and made $100,000 for dancing on TV for 4 weeks. What was he doing before? Working at a regular job making not millions of dollars. So I guess it goes back to what I said earlier about being current in the public eye. Whatever it takes to be seen, noticed, paid to do crazy things like get a nose job or brow lift before your wedding. Who am I to judge?
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Kat Von D. Don't like her, which is beside the point. She has a new book out called The Tattoo Chronicles. I won't be reading it. When asked about the past year with Jesse James, the cheating idiot ex of Sandra Bullock, she says, "That will probably be the Tattoo Chronicles II. But if you want to ask me about my personal life, you're going to hear crickets." I am all for celebrities keeping their personal lives personal, but this woman has chosen to be in the public eye, flaunting a relationship with a guy barely divorced (who was supposedly devastated by his breakup). She says she will address it in the next book but won't answer an interviewer's questions? Whatever. That is her right. It just seems hypocritical to me.
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The Palins Get Real
"I never planned on being the mother of a son with special needs. I thought, God will never give me something I can't handle". Sarah Palin. Wow, most people with special needs children didn't plan on it unless they are those few amazing people who willingly adopt special needs kids. Maybe, at the age of 40-something, as the governor of a state, as the mother of 4 other children, you should have planned on using birth control. Just my opinion. And I won't refudiate it.
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That's it for this week. Tune in next week for more important analysis of movie star memoirs, reader mail rants, and reality show reality.
People Magazine November 22, 2010 issue with Kim Kardashian on the cover-
The MailBag has a letter from a woman who complains that People mentioned the deaths of Tom Bosley (Mr. C.) and Barbara Billingsley (June Cleaver) with only a few words in the Passages section. She states, "...all you could muster by way of a tribute was a hundred or so words combined for these two television icons... People, I am disappointed with you." She goes on to bitch about the amount of space the mag gives to the "latest trivial celebrity breakup."
While I agree, even as a frequent reader of the mags, that we as a culture spend too much time worrying about which star is breaking up with whichever other star, these magazines would not sell as many issues if Tom Bosley was on the cover. Happy Days and Leave It to Beaver have not been relevant for decades. Many of the mag's readers may not even know who the Beav's mom is. People Magazine respected the deaths of these 2 definite TV icons by devoting space, albeit small, to their passings. People owes them no more.
Would it have been bad to do a 1-2 page article on their careers? No. Is the magazine required to do a 10 page spread on every old-time celebrity who dies? No. Jill Clayburgh got a 1 page article in this issue because she was on a current TV show. If Tom Selleck died, he would get more of a mention because he is from more recent TV history and also has a current show. If Angelina Jolie died, she would be on the cover of every magazine because she is relevant now. Is this fair? Maybe not but that's how magazines sell- Americans want what is current and with our short attention spans, stars have to fight to stay in the limelight. I mourn the passing of 2 of televisions greatest parents and think People gave them the respect they deserved.
_____________________________________________________________________
There is a 2 page ad for "Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things" in which she is shown as a skinny version of herself. Not that I care what Oprah weighs or how she looks but I am left to wonder: Is being skinny one of her ultimate favorite things?
______________________________________________________________________
Apparently, there is a new reality show (really?!?!?!?!?! There are so few of them!!! Snark.) called BRIDALPLASTY (The only competition where the winner gets cut). Hunh. Is that so. The picture shows a bride holding a bouquet of syringes, scalpels, and surgical instruments. I am... I don't know... how am I supposed to feel about this? The tag line is "Before the winner walks down the aisle-- She'll go under the knife." What??? Appalling. Horrible. All 12 women are pretty. Why would they do this? Well, because they want to. They want that instant fame that comes these days from being on shows like this. Seriously, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino stands to make millions from endorsement deals and made $100,000 for dancing on TV for 4 weeks. What was he doing before? Working at a regular job making not millions of dollars. So I guess it goes back to what I said earlier about being current in the public eye. Whatever it takes to be seen, noticed, paid to do crazy things like get a nose job or brow lift before your wedding. Who am I to judge?
____________________________________________________________________
Kat Von D. Don't like her, which is beside the point. She has a new book out called The Tattoo Chronicles. I won't be reading it. When asked about the past year with Jesse James, the cheating idiot ex of Sandra Bullock, she says, "That will probably be the Tattoo Chronicles II. But if you want to ask me about my personal life, you're going to hear crickets." I am all for celebrities keeping their personal lives personal, but this woman has chosen to be in the public eye, flaunting a relationship with a guy barely divorced (who was supposedly devastated by his breakup). She says she will address it in the next book but won't answer an interviewer's questions? Whatever. That is her right. It just seems hypocritical to me.
_____________________________________________________________________
The Palins Get Real
"I never planned on being the mother of a son with special needs. I thought, God will never give me something I can't handle". Sarah Palin. Wow, most people with special needs children didn't plan on it unless they are those few amazing people who willingly adopt special needs kids. Maybe, at the age of 40-something, as the governor of a state, as the mother of 4 other children, you should have planned on using birth control. Just my opinion. And I won't refudiate it.
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That's it for this week. Tune in next week for more important analysis of movie star memoirs, reader mail rants, and reality show reality.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Funny Shit I Have Seen On Trips Around The USA.
As I have taken road trips over the years, I have seen lots of funny signs and store name and billboards. Here are some that i have written down in my little diary over the years with my exact comments.
2004:
The Munch Box- Alturas CA
Shasta Vibrations- Mt. Shasta City CA
Viddy OH!- Lakeview OR
The Belligerent Duck- Alturas CA
The Most Likely Cafe- Lively CA
Hallelujah, CA
B'Sghetti's- Carson City, NV
Sushi Aloha Chinese Kitchen- NV
2005:
Cramp's Liquor- NJ
Wawa gas station- NJ
Path Mark store- NJ--- stupid name for a store
Pizza Hut Italian Bistro- NJ
Neck Rd- NJ
Pump Branch Rd- NJ
Tuckahoe, NJ
Find it at Find's, Find's Furniture- NJ
Tiffany's Green Beans n Birds- NJ
The Perfect Church: for those who arn't- NJ
Turtle Nut Iced Latte- NJ--- Is it made from tortoise testes?
Pastabilities Italian Food- NJ
Super Fresh Super Store- Ocean City, NJ
2006:
The Taco Maker- Salt Lake City, UT
Pocatello Idaho, the Smile Capital- Pocatello, ID
Idaho is for Idahoans- ID bill board--- huh?
"No loitering after 5pm"- bank sign in Preston ID--- so it's okay to loiter before 5pm?
Hock It to Me pawn shop- Butte MT
Dead End, Meth St- MT
Jason's clothing and Shoes- Billings MT
Aluminum Crotters and More!- Billings MT
Schmaltz Meats- Linton ND
Welcome to Upton, Best Town On Earth- Upton WY
Welcome to Buffalo Country- Greybull WY
Idaho is to great to litter- ID
Blowing Dust May Exist- Tuscon AZ
Pollo Feliz- Tuscon AZ--- Happy Chicken!
2009:
Home of the Hot Dog- Toledo OH
Gus's YumYum Restaurant- Toledo OH--- If you have to call it Yum Yum, it isn't (Jacintho)
Fritz and Alfredo's German and Mexican food- OH
Killers Trucking- OH
Quaker Steak and Lube- OH
"God wants full custody, not just weekend visits"- church sign, farmtown OH
"Sin is a heart disease that only God can cure"- Mennonite church sign, OH
golden Buzz Bar- Wilmet OH
Eriesistable Souvenirs- Erie PN
Hott Tan! & Watches- Niagara Falls NY
Mighty Taco- Niagara Falls NY
Learnington is the Tomato Capital of Canada- somewhere near London, Ontario
Injure/Kill Worker, $7500, 15 years- Ann Arbor MI
Affordable Septic 254-POOP- South Bend IN
2010:
Dump Road- Manzanar CA
Erik Schatt's Bakkery- Independence CA
The Loco Frijole- Bishop CA
Infant of Prague Catholic Church- Bridgeport CA
Joe Bob's Chicken Palace- Reno NV
Dog Bar(f) Rd- Grass Valley CA
Taco Tree- Auburn CA
Odd Fellows Temple- "Instiduded 1852"- near Auburn/Placerville CA
Cool, CA
Sandy Mush Rd- between Merced and Fresno CA
Avenue 24 1/2- Chowchilla CA
Bravo Burgers Mexican Food- near Victorville CA
Corny's Shoes- Ridgecrest CA
Inyokern, Sunshine Capital of the World- Inyokern CA
DIP next 25 miles- near Ridgecrest CA
Hahahahaha. Enjoy!!
2004:
The Munch Box- Alturas CA
Shasta Vibrations- Mt. Shasta City CA
Viddy OH!- Lakeview OR
The Belligerent Duck- Alturas CA
The Most Likely Cafe- Lively CA
Hallelujah, CA
B'Sghetti's- Carson City, NV
Sushi Aloha Chinese Kitchen- NV
2005:
Cramp's Liquor- NJ
Wawa gas station- NJ
Path Mark store- NJ--- stupid name for a store
Pizza Hut Italian Bistro- NJ
Neck Rd- NJ
Pump Branch Rd- NJ
Tuckahoe, NJ
Find it at Find's, Find's Furniture- NJ
Tiffany's Green Beans n Birds- NJ
The Perfect Church: for those who arn't- NJ
Turtle Nut Iced Latte- NJ--- Is it made from tortoise testes?
Pastabilities Italian Food- NJ
Super Fresh Super Store- Ocean City, NJ
2006:
The Taco Maker- Salt Lake City, UT
Pocatello Idaho, the Smile Capital- Pocatello, ID
Idaho is for Idahoans- ID bill board--- huh?
"No loitering after 5pm"- bank sign in Preston ID--- so it's okay to loiter before 5pm?
Hock It to Me pawn shop- Butte MT
Dead End, Meth St- MT
Jason's clothing and Shoes- Billings MT
Aluminum Crotters and More!- Billings MT
Schmaltz Meats- Linton ND
Welcome to Upton, Best Town On Earth- Upton WY
Welcome to Buffalo Country- Greybull WY
Idaho is to great to litter- ID
Blowing Dust May Exist- Tuscon AZ
Pollo Feliz- Tuscon AZ--- Happy Chicken!
2009:
Home of the Hot Dog- Toledo OH
Gus's YumYum Restaurant- Toledo OH--- If you have to call it Yum Yum, it isn't (Jacintho)
Fritz and Alfredo's German and Mexican food- OH
Killers Trucking- OH
Quaker Steak and Lube- OH
"God wants full custody, not just weekend visits"- church sign, farmtown OH
"Sin is a heart disease that only God can cure"- Mennonite church sign, OH
golden Buzz Bar- Wilmet OH
Eriesistable Souvenirs- Erie PN
Hott Tan! & Watches- Niagara Falls NY
Mighty Taco- Niagara Falls NY
Learnington is the Tomato Capital of Canada- somewhere near London, Ontario
Injure/Kill Worker, $7500, 15 years- Ann Arbor MI
Affordable Septic 254-POOP- South Bend IN
2010:
Dump Road- Manzanar CA
Erik Schatt's Bakkery- Independence CA
The Loco Frijole- Bishop CA
Infant of Prague Catholic Church- Bridgeport CA
Joe Bob's Chicken Palace- Reno NV
Dog Bar(f) Rd- Grass Valley CA
Taco Tree- Auburn CA
Odd Fellows Temple- "Instiduded 1852"- near Auburn/Placerville CA
Cool, CA
Sandy Mush Rd- between Merced and Fresno CA
Avenue 24 1/2- Chowchilla CA
Bravo Burgers Mexican Food- near Victorville CA
Corny's Shoes- Ridgecrest CA
Inyokern, Sunshine Capital of the World- Inyokern CA
DIP next 25 miles- near Ridgecrest CA
Hahahahaha. Enjoy!!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Nine years ago today
*Nine years ago I was a student at SDSU.
*Nine years ago my sister had moved to Albuquerque.
*Nine years ago I was working at Animal Hospital of La Jolla.
*Nine years ago I had developed Panic Disorder.
*Nine years ago I had not met Jason yet.
*Nine years ago I had been to Oakland to see Madonna in concert with Robyn.
*Nine years ago my cats were Kittonian, Krispy, Quilvio, Mama, Lambert, Pooter, and Jellybean. Ashes and Rascal may have been around and I had put Sheba to sleep on 9/10/01.
**Nine years ago I was sitting in the hallway waiting for my Music for Teachers class to start. I heard some people talking about a plane crash and asked them what had happened. That is how I found out about the planes flying into the World Trade Center. I didn't find out much more until after class when the administration made everyone leave campus. Christine and I drove in her car to have lunch at Marie Callendar's and I saw everything as a replay on the big screen TVs. I was horrified. I thought that a hundred thousand people would be dead. I cried. I wanted to know what happened. I was glad I did not see ANY of the disaster on television live. It was bad enough seeing it after it had already happened.
I remember the looks on the faces of the people in that picture where they are all running from the huge cloud of debris and dust and smoke and chaos as one of the towers collapsed. I felt horrible for them, having to be there in NYC, in the middle of terror. I wanted to drop everything and go help, just like a lot of people but especially since as a vet tech, I have medical skills. I remember watching TV with my dad that night and both of us crying. I lit candles that I kept on the front porch. I taped the flag insert from the newspaper to the window. I thought the world as we knew it was over and it was. I wrote this in my journal:
9/11/01
Tues
Today was the worst day
& most shocking day I
have ever experienced in
my entire life on this
planet.
This is unimaginable.
My heart aches for
everyone <3 (heart)
My heart still aches. I am still sad. I still cry when I see pictures or videos of that day. I have seen Ground Zero and paid my respects. I would like to do the same at the Pentagon and in that field in Pennsylvania where some of my fellow citizens died being brave. I will always remember what happened nine years ago.
*Nine years ago my sister had moved to Albuquerque.
*Nine years ago I was working at Animal Hospital of La Jolla.
*Nine years ago I had developed Panic Disorder.
*Nine years ago I had not met Jason yet.
*Nine years ago I had been to Oakland to see Madonna in concert with Robyn.
*Nine years ago my cats were Kittonian, Krispy, Quilvio, Mama, Lambert, Pooter, and Jellybean. Ashes and Rascal may have been around and I had put Sheba to sleep on 9/10/01.
**Nine years ago I was sitting in the hallway waiting for my Music for Teachers class to start. I heard some people talking about a plane crash and asked them what had happened. That is how I found out about the planes flying into the World Trade Center. I didn't find out much more until after class when the administration made everyone leave campus. Christine and I drove in her car to have lunch at Marie Callendar's and I saw everything as a replay on the big screen TVs. I was horrified. I thought that a hundred thousand people would be dead. I cried. I wanted to know what happened. I was glad I did not see ANY of the disaster on television live. It was bad enough seeing it after it had already happened.
I remember the looks on the faces of the people in that picture where they are all running from the huge cloud of debris and dust and smoke and chaos as one of the towers collapsed. I felt horrible for them, having to be there in NYC, in the middle of terror. I wanted to drop everything and go help, just like a lot of people but especially since as a vet tech, I have medical skills. I remember watching TV with my dad that night and both of us crying. I lit candles that I kept on the front porch. I taped the flag insert from the newspaper to the window. I thought the world as we knew it was over and it was. I wrote this in my journal:
9/11/01
Tues
Today was the worst day
& most shocking day I
have ever experienced in
my entire life on this
planet.
This is unimaginable.
My heart aches for
everyone <3 (heart)
My heart still aches. I am still sad. I still cry when I see pictures or videos of that day. I have seen Ground Zero and paid my respects. I would like to do the same at the Pentagon and in that field in Pennsylvania where some of my fellow citizens died being brave. I will always remember what happened nine years ago.
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