I'll Take 1/2 A Glass Of Vinegar For 200

Just in case you were wondering, this is what 200 calories looks like...

No Andrea, We Did Not Renew Our Vows

My friend emailed this video to me today with the subject line asking "Did you and Bill renew your vows recently?" Would someone please tell me this video is fake. That these girls are acting. If not, I am so freaked out by this video I can't even begin to explain.

Brunch Anyone?

Get Your Blog On

Check out the 2007 nominees for weblog awards. There are a ton of great categories with numerous sites to navigate through. You can even vote for your favorite. This will provide you with hours of entertainment.

Pay Your God Damn Bill

The contents of Paris Hilton's storage unit were sold at auction to an anonymous buyer after she failed to pay a $208 storage bill. You can read all the details on Page Six.
The Page Six article includes a list of some of the material found in the storage unit and they include:

* Prescription bottles for Hydrocodone, a painkiller similar to OxyContin used to manage anxiety disorders, post-party sleep aid Ambien and the herpes medication Valtrex.

* A medical bill from a Los Angeles clinic, billing an "Amber Taylor" - with the same birth date as Paris - for a miscarriage in March 2003.

* A journal analyzing her booze-fueled dreams.

* Her reality TV co-star Nicole Richie's University of Arizona ID card.

* Sister Nicky's Nevada marriage certificate.

* Several bank statements, including one with an ending monthly balance of just $9.26.

* Home videos she shot of visits with her sick grandmother.

* To-do lists that include an assortment of errands, including a reminder to buy Christmas gifts.

It's A Good Day

The Oscar nominees have been announced. Compare with the top movies as determined by the film critics.

This Is The Year To Volunteer At Sundance

SHOCK: Bestiality film premieres at Redford's SUNDANCE...
In all fairness?
''ZOO' is neither graphic nor exploitive'...
In case that's not enough, there's more...
Dakota Fanning, Naked and Raped - All in the sacred name of art ...

I guess this is where I sit back and wait to see if all the "brilliant" people consider these movies a work of art.

I'll let you know.

She's Super Hot & Does A Kick Ass Borat

Quid Pro Quo

I Promise To Get It All Done

Here are three movies that are on my weekend "To Do" list:

Also on my list for this weekend:
Sledding with Alex
Take down Christmas tree
Clean closet

Bloody Hell

The last Harry Potter book is going to be released this year. This shirt absolutely confirms that I am right about what's going to happen.

If you haven’t read all six books, I suggest you start now. You may be able to finish in time.

Why Fox News Supports Hilary In '08

Congrats Jennifer & Eddie!

I saw DreamGirls over the weekend and I still can't stop thinking about it. It was one of the best movies I have seen in years. Everyone was great in the movie. Jamie Foxx, terrific. Eddie Murphy, I can't say enough about him. He stole the show in most of his scenes. I have got to say, though, it was a toss up between Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson. All the hype from the movie is surrounding Jennifer (and she was amazing). But, Beyonce surprised the hell out of me. No question she is BEAUTIFUL! But there is something else about her in this movie. I can't quite put my finger on it.
Here is Jennifer Hudson's And I Am Telling You from the movie.

Here is a short version of Beyonce's Listen from the movie.


Here is the full version of Listen from the Oprah show.

Did You Know James Lipton Is Married To An Oriental Lady?

These Moments Are Golden

A review of last night's Golden Globes from TMZ.com:

"Sometimes awards shows make us weep a little, laugh a little, or sleep a little. And then there are moments that just make us cringe, a lot.Last night's Golden Globes was no exception. Long after Ryan Seacrest's thoroughly wince-inducing stand-up with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Warren Beatty made us wince with a deeply awkward (and incorrect) "Borat" impression. Best TV Comedy Actress winner, America Ferrara, positively made us gnash our soup dumplings when she exited the stage after her touching acceptance speech and waited like a glowingly expectant puppy to be interviewed by NBC's Maria Menounos. And waited. And waited. And then had to run offstage, ignored by the blathering Ms. M. Such indignity!Then, as Prince was a no-show to accept his award for best song, Justin Timberlake waited for his Petite Purple Majesty to come and collect his trophy, then saved the cringe-worthy moment by making himself a foot shorter and accepting on Prince's behalf."

And finally, I wanted to share this from the show last night which hopefuly helps you forget about all the uncomfortable moments. It may also make you forget that it is a sin to lust after another man.

Childhood Memories

The Official Jesus Camp Site

Out on video January 23, 2007

At Least We'll Always Have Brokeback

I was a little disappointed with the show last night. However, there was one particular bright spot:

Shop Till You Drop

A few of my favorite shopping blogs from Not Martha's "sites about stuff" section:
Awesome!
Cool Hunting
Coquette
decor8
Design*Sponge
happy mundane
Indie Fixx
Lovely Things
Popgadget: Personal Tech for Women
print & pattern
productdose.com
SundryBuzz advice you didn't ask for
swissmiss

Friendly Reminder

Tonight's the night people.

Who Knew

There were so many varieties and so much to say about cupcakes.

All I can say is YUM!

All Cupcakes All The Time:
Babycakes (Austin, TX)
Baltimore Cupcake Company
Cake Fetish (Albuquerque)
Cake Love (DC)
Citizen Cupcake (San Fran)
Cupcake Bakery (San Fran)/
Chockylit's Blog
Cupcake Royale (Seattle)
The Cupcake Shoppe (Toronto)
Cupcakes Online (Vancouver)
Debbie Does Cakes (Oakland, CA)
Dozen Cupcakes (Pittsburgh)
Frosted Cupcakery (Long Beach, CA)
Icing on the Cake (Los Gatos, CA)
Joan's on Third (LA)
Leda's Bake Shop (Sherman Oaks, CA)
Love at First Bite (Berkeley, CA)
Saint Cupcake (Portland, OR)
Sibby's Cupcakery (Palo Alto, CA)
Sprinkles Cupcakes (Beverly Hills, CA)
Stella's Sweet Shoppe (Miami, FL)
Sweet Debbie's Organic Cupcakes (Southern California)
Teacake Bakeshop (Emeryville, CA)

I May Just Be A Liberalative

Analysis of some studies that link political tendancies and factors like education level, how afraid we feel, and personality traits. "[A study] found that conservatives have a greater desire to reach a decision quickly and stick to it, and are higher on conscientiousness, which includes neatness, orderliness, duty, and rule-following. Liberals are higher on openness, which includes intellectual curiosity, excitement-seeking, novelty, creativity for its own sake, and a craving for stimulation like travel, color, art, music, and literature." And an interesting conclusion about the effects of rational thought on all this.

Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion - Upset Stomach, Diarrhea

This morning, Alex woke me up at 3:00 am saying he had a pounding headache and that he felt nauseous. I gave him some ibuprofen and orange juice and lay back down with him in his bed.

It only took about 5 minutes, and he was rushing to the bathroom to throw up the ibuprofen and orange juice I had just given him. This is only the third time in his 11 1/2 years that he has been throwing-up sick.

As I sat there with him through the dry heaves and the crying, I tried to figure out why he might be this sick. Then it hit me. Alex had just returned from spending a week back home with his grandparents. Grandparents who spoil him rotten!

The car load of toys/"Christmas Presents" that we brought back with us made ME want to throw up. I told Bill that the number of toys we have in the back of our car, might be comparable to the number of toys that some kids have in their lifetime. Because the word "no" obviously disappears from their vocabulary while he is there, Alex is allowed to eat and drink pretty much whatever he wants. Following is a list of food items that he consumed in mass quantity (maybe even as a meal) within the last week:

Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate Riesen
Chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate cake
Chocolate covered pretzels
Chocolate licorice
Red licorice
Jr. Mints
Popcorn
Caramel popcorn
Oreo's
Peanut M&M's
Regular M&M's
Peanut brittle
Spicy gum drops
Did I mention Chocolate?
Good -N- Plenty's
Gummy Worms
Sour Patch Kids
Rice Crispy Bars
Taco Doritos
Bugles
Cheetos
Chedder Fries
Chex Mix
Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew Full Throttle

And maybe the worst item of all. Something that Bill and I agreed we would never allow him to eat (we even shook on it). The Chili Cheese Thick Burger from Hardee's. I can't believe someone who loves Alex would allow him to eat this:

The fact that he was throwing up totally made sense!

Is R. Kelly A Genius Or A Total Douche?

Trapped In The Closet - Chapter Nine. Yes, chapter nine. If you haven't seen them before, I suggest you check out all the chapters on YouTube. That way you will know the whole story. Because I know you must be dying to know the whole story. R. Kelly calls this shit Rap Opera or something like that.

I'm Sure Their Mom Loves Them

Great Advice

Sometimes A Card Says It Best

I found these at Paper Stories.

I Love YouTube

10 kick ass opening credit sequences from movies with accompanying YouTube videos.

You Say Shiv, I Say Shank

The Art of the Shiv, a photo essay of prison weapons.

Watch the slideshow. This is some pretty amazing stuff.

Home At Last

Just a quick post to say Happy New Year! It is great to be home. I can't wait to see everyone.


Also, welcome baby Maya Noelle. Bill and I are going to see her tonight. I'm sure she can't wait to meet me.