Saturday, September 30, 2006
Survivor : My Thoughts On This Season
-The four tribes have been narrowed down to two already. So much for Mark Burnett’s little social experiment. I have to admit I'm disappointed.
-Ozzy reminds me of Bobby Jon.
-Jonathan sounds like Alan Alda when he speaks.
-That "love at first sight" confession by Billy was the oddest thing I ever heard. At that moment, I began to hope that Billy would stay.
-As soon as Jessica said to Jonathan, "I came here to make friends," I immediately wanted her voted off.
-I understand Cao Boi and how he's trying to get people to laugh at themselves and all but dude, know your audience. Please tell me he is not going to eat a baby bird next week.
-Ozzy reminds me of Bobby Jon.
-Jonathan sounds like Alan Alda when he speaks.
-That "love at first sight" confession by Billy was the oddest thing I ever heard. At that moment, I began to hope that Billy would stay.
-As soon as Jessica said to Jonathan, "I came here to make friends," I immediately wanted her voted off.
-I understand Cao Boi and how he's trying to get people to laugh at themselves and all but dude, know your audience. Please tell me he is not going to eat a baby bird next week.
I-Pod Favorite : Martha & the Muffins - Echo Beach
Whenever I think about growing up in the eighties, this is one of the songs that I always remember hearing during the summer. Makes me think of days spent sitting by the pool with friends. Good times, good memories...
I Never Thought I Would See This In Canada
I remember when I was in New York 2 years ago. I saw the U.S. Coast Guard in the harbour and took this picture. It really drove the point home that we are definately living in different times.
Movie Trivia Game
Click on the items and type what movie they represent.
Things to keep in mind. The M&Ms are just marketing and they're all dark dramas or horror movies.
Things to keep in mind. The M&Ms are just marketing and they're all dark dramas or horror movies.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Freebie : Herbal Essence Shampoo or Conditioner
Herbal Essences Canada are giving out a free Shampoo or Conditioner… and from the looks of it, it’s not just a sample but a full sized product!
To get this free Shampoo voucher fill in the Herbal Essence Form and use
Voucher code: 437225
UPC code: 6640000455
To get this free Shampoo voucher fill in the Herbal Essence Form and use
Voucher code: 437225
UPC code: 6640000455
Shoppers Helps Support My Sugar Fix
KitKat, Mars and Skittles for 39 cents tomorrow. Who needs cold medicine when you can have chocolate?
Courtney As The Virgin Mary Is A Bit Of Stretch
Courtney Love poses as the Virgin Mary while cradling a dying lookalike of her late husband Kurt Cobain depicting Jesus Christ. This image is the cover shot for fashion and celebrity photographer David LaChapelle’s new book of images, Heaven To Hell. The picture is based on the well-known image of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Courtney wears a blue dress the same colour as Mary’s robes, but instead of crucifixion wounds, Jesus has wounds on his arm to represent needle marks. There are also a stack of pills and medicines on a table.Source: Reality Rant
I - Pod Favorite: The Who - Behind Blue Eyes
I love this song and it has become the theme song for my celebrity crush...." Dr. House." They have a montage of it on YouTube as well.
If You Had 1 Day Left To Live........What Would You Do?
Sheila sent me this link. I have been following this story as they were featured in the Toronto Star recently. I have always liked to ask people I meet thought provoking questions similar to the ones the boys pose on their website. Apparently they were on Breakfast Television which I watch faithfully and of course I missed them due to my cold induced coma.
I Hab a Bab Cold
If you're the man, woman, or adorable little child (I strongly suspect the latter) who gave me another cold, I'm looking for you. And it isn't going to be pretty. Yesterday morning I got up and felt fine, or as fine as I ever feel when I get up. I’m not a morning person. Let’s just say I got up with no indication that I was getting sick. I went on a field trip and through the afternoon I noticed my throat was sore and I was coughing. That seems to be my body’s weak point. It always starts with a sore throat. I felt more and more tired as the evening went on. I went out to Shoppers to pick up some essentials.....kleenex, Contac C, throat lozenges, etc. I went to bed early and slept until about 5:30. I was still really tired when I woke up. I had bouts of being feverish, dizzy, and my head hurts like bloody hell. My body either won't stop shivering or I'm sweating. My body aches so badly that I can't sleep and when I do I am having endless wild dreams. I had plans to go to Toronto for the day with Heather and now will spend the day healing at home. I'm going back to bed now........
My Aunt Janet, Uncle Tom And My Cousins Are Anything But Boring
When we get together which is too infrequent for my liking, there is never a shortage of interesting conversation. Even if this is not the type of lifestyle most would choose you have to admire my Uncle Toms perseverance to make his dreams come true.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Grade 4 Field Trip
Today I went with Brookes grade 4 class to Camp Samac to attend Durham Childrens Groundwater Festival. There were numerous learning centres throughout the camp that helped teach the importance of water conservation, protection, technology and ecology. I asked Brooke her favourite part of the day and she enjoyed listing to the native speaker who spoke about his relationship with nature and also exploring the creek with use of a sieve to catch little critters. We managed to catch two fish, a slug, a baby dragon fly(photo), a cricket(photo), and my favourite a water spider.
Another I-Pod Favourite: Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction
I have loved this song since my 20's. I was introduced to it by a past beau . Watching it here on YouTube can be a bit distracting as I always envisioned the singer looking different.
Inspiring Story
I'm not sure how I would react if I saw this guy but this clip leaves me feeling all warm and fuzzy.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Inside Scoop
Walmart Canada’s Anniversary Sale Sept 30 - Oct 6, 2006 is having an amazing vitamin sale. All Jamieson and Webber Vitamins are 50% off.
Domi's Wife Names Stronach In Divorce Application
I’m not familiar with hockey salaries, but does Tie Domi have the amount of money his ex is asking for? $15,000 a month in child support? One mil a year for spousal support?
I am interested to see how Stronach does damage control. I can't wait to see the launch of her PR campaign.
I am interested to see how Stronach does damage control. I can't wait to see the launch of her PR campaign.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
A New Favourite : Brothers & Sisters
I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. I was sad when it was over as I can't wait to see what happens. The cast is terrific.It's About Time
I am always hoarding gift cards that I get and had to argue this very point one year at the Oshawa Centre as they expired after a certain date. I won my point and was able to endorse it.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Another I-Pod Favourite: Procol Harem - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
What does this song mean? I don't care. Many have tried to find meaning but to me it is haunting and mysterious. Many artists have covered this song and I have to give props to Annie Lenox and Sarah Brightman for theirs, but this is ultimately my favorite.
Learning Lunchbags
Not quite as fun for the girls as Dora and SpongeBob but I like their purpose and at 6.99 for 5o. If your kid pays attention to the math bags, they will know it is about 14 cents a bag.
No Rain - Blind Melon
Recently Garth listed his favourite albums of all time and as I reflected on this exercise I realized that it would be easier for me to gradually reveal some of my favourite songs that I believe everyone should have uploaded to their portable music player. So here is one of my selections.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Linda McCartney Would Have Turned 65 Today
Trivia:
-The 200th episode of The Simpsons, "Trash of the Titans", was dedicated to her memory.
-Dated actor Warren Beatty before she met future husband Paul McCartney.
-Attended The Beatles' historic 1965 concert at Shea Stadium years before she met her future husband. Reportedly was more attracted to John Lennon at first, seeing him in the media, but liked McCartney better in person.
-The 200th episode of The Simpsons, "Trash of the Titans", was dedicated to her memory.
-Dated actor Warren Beatty before she met future husband Paul McCartney.
-Attended The Beatles' historic 1965 concert at Shea Stadium years before she met her future husband. Reportedly was more attracted to John Lennon at first, seeing him in the media, but liked McCartney better in person.
The Word On The Street Book & Magazine Fair
I have been so looking forward to this. I love to read and thankfully both of my girls have developed the same passion for books. I heard through the grapevine that
was going as well and decided that we would follow him into the big TO. Thanks for the great navigational skills and finding us 
parking. We all left happy with our literary treasures.
parking. We all left happy with our literary treasures.
Fergie Performs "London Bridge" on Letterman!
This is Brookes favorite song right now and unfortunately this piece of crap is stuck is in my head. And to think that last night when we were playing a game of "Trouble" she asked if we could play the album "Let it be" by The Beatles. Her musical taste is plummeting.
Howard Stern On 60 Minutes
I've been a Howard Stern fan for a long time but I'm not a big enough fan to have followed him to Sirius radio, but I do miss him on the morning drive in to work. His new girlfriend Beth is a bit of an airhead.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
The Ultimate Energy Drink: Cocaine?
And to think that last night I drank Mountain Dew Fuel to get me through my night shift and I ingested 102 mg /666 ml as opposed to this.................280mg/252 ml.
Kate Moss Paints Herself Black to Fight Aids in Africa
Kate Moss goes "Black" in a big way, to promote the fight of aids in Africa.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Can He Look Anymore Like His Father
Gwen Stefani and her adorable little Gavin Rossdale look-a-like son KingstonThursday, September 21, 2006
First Penis Transplant
How does one go about donating a penis? Is there a space on the organ donation card?
Meet Paula Abdul! VIP 1st Class Airfare & Hotel Package
Wow, I'm surprised there are no bids. Doesn't anybody want a trip to crazytown?
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Picking Up The Kids From School Today Is Going To Be Fun
Mom, If you are reading this.......don't expect much from Brookes school picture this year when you get it at Christmas. The girls were sent home last week with reminders about photo day and like always I enter this kind of information on my calender. The odd thing about this year is that each of my girls had different days that they were going to have their picture taken. So last night after Gymnastics I suggested the girls have a bath. Miss Alley was fine with that, as tomorrow was her picture day and she had to look at her best. Brooke who is bath resistent said "No, I have picture day the next day so I will have a bath tomorrow." Choosing my battles, I thought that was reasonable. Alley and I then spent some time picking out a "pretty outift" for her big photo shoot.
As today was non picture day for Brooke she was left to pick out her own outfit. I have spent many hours sparring with Brooke and using all sorts of creative negotiating tactics when it comes to her fashion choices in the past years and we have reached a crossroads where I let her wear what she wants about 363 days a year and then the remaining 2 are mine...ha,ha,ha.
1.) Christmas......I want her to wear a nice dress, skirt, blouse when we visit relatives. Last year she wore the outfit we agreed to. At my parents she kept it on long enough to greet everyone and circulate the room (5 minutes) and then wore jeans and her AC/DC shirt the remainder of the day.
2.) First Day Of School........I want her to make a good first impression with her teacher. After that she can show her true colours :)
So here I am reviewing my calender and I note: Today is Brookes picture day and Alleys is tomorrow. Mom made a SNAFU!!!!
So lets recall..... Brooke is lucky if she ran a brush through her hair.
She is wearing a jean skirt, a turqoise and lime green striped shirt (that she has slept in) and a red leather blazer with black knee high boots. (What a kick ass outfit!)
As today was non picture day for Brooke she was left to pick out her own outfit. I have spent many hours sparring with Brooke and using all sorts of creative negotiating tactics when it comes to her fashion choices in the past years and we have reached a crossroads where I let her wear what she wants about 363 days a year and then the remaining 2 are mine...ha,ha,ha.
1.) Christmas......I want her to wear a nice dress, skirt, blouse when we visit relatives. Last year she wore the outfit we agreed to. At my parents she kept it on long enough to greet everyone and circulate the room (5 minutes) and then wore jeans and her AC/DC shirt the remainder of the day.
2.) First Day Of School........I want her to make a good first impression with her teacher. After that she can show her true colours :)
So here I am reviewing my calender and I note: Today is Brookes picture day and Alleys is tomorrow. Mom made a SNAFU!!!!
So lets recall..... Brooke is lucky if she ran a brush through her hair.
She is wearing a jean skirt, a turqoise and lime green striped shirt (that she has slept in) and a red leather blazer with black knee high boots. (What a kick ass outfit!)
Clarington Coverage Of Upcoming Municipal Election
As of September 12 Clarington now has six candidates for Mayor. Things are definately heating up with former Mayor Diane Hamre entering into the campaign arena.
This latest canidate has declared she is running in this election because she wants to get Council "back on track to the station called democracy." There is a perception of Clarington council that they do not provide a forum for residents to engage in open dialogue or debate issues with council. They are left feeling dismissed and often bullied. Another perception of our current council is that they are developer friendly and in the last election Mayor Mutton raised over $40,000 in campaign contributions. Approx. $1600 of it was from private individuals, and the rest was from mostly developers and contractors. It is nice to see that already a couple of new candidates have declared that they will NOT accept donations from the development industry or companies who do business with the municipality.
I am hopeful that an increase in interest by candidates will be reflected by an increase in voter interest/turnout.
I just learned that the salary for position of mayor, escalated in the last six years from about eighty thousand dollars to over one hundred and fifty thousand per year with travel expenses.In June of 2005, it was reported that the mayor's mileage allowance from $570 a month to $1,293. What does the mayor of Toronto make per year? I do believe it is considerably less, and for a much bigger population and area. No wonder there is six people running for this mayor’s seat here.
This latest canidate has declared she is running in this election because she wants to get Council "back on track to the station called democracy." There is a perception of Clarington council that they do not provide a forum for residents to engage in open dialogue or debate issues with council. They are left feeling dismissed and often bullied. Another perception of our current council is that they are developer friendly and in the last election Mayor Mutton raised over $40,000 in campaign contributions. Approx. $1600 of it was from private individuals, and the rest was from mostly developers and contractors. It is nice to see that already a couple of new candidates have declared that they will NOT accept donations from the development industry or companies who do business with the municipality.
I am hopeful that an increase in interest by candidates will be reflected by an increase in voter interest/turnout.
I just learned that the salary for position of mayor, escalated in the last six years from about eighty thousand dollars to over one hundred and fifty thousand per year with travel expenses.In June of 2005, it was reported that the mayor's mileage allowance from $570 a month to $1,293. What does the mayor of Toronto make per year? I do believe it is considerably less, and for a much bigger population and area. No wonder there is six people running for this mayor’s seat here.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Final Fantasy grabs Polaris Music Prize
The Polaris prize, www.polarismusicprize.ca/
is the brainchild of Steve Jordan, a Toronto-based music industry veteran, who wanted to honour the country's best album based on creative quality, regardless of genre or how well it sold.
I was rooting for......Broken Social Scene, Metric, the New Pornographers, or Wolf Parade.
So you can see the winner here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pQl7kye_d8
If you are still interested, more of their sound is available here:
http://www.chromewaves.net/?itemid=2343
is the brainchild of Steve Jordan, a Toronto-based music industry veteran, who wanted to honour the country's best album based on creative quality, regardless of genre or how well it sold.
I was rooting for......Broken Social Scene, Metric, the New Pornographers, or Wolf Parade.
So you can see the winner here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pQl7kye_d8
If you are still interested, more of their sound is available here:
http://www.chromewaves.net/?itemid=2343
Nancy Grace Defends Herself
There was a time when I was a fan of Nancy Grace but after watching her in action for awhile I began to dislike her immensely. As always I am interested in this type of story and how it will play out. I believe that it is easy to blame Nancy and point the finger at her beause of her slimeball, aggressive interview tactics but I feel that Melissa must have had a predisposition to suicide and that Nancy was just the tip of the iceberg. Being yelled at or badgered does not bring out the idea of killing yourself. If it did we'd all be dead after our first conflict.
Monday, September 18, 2006
The Face Of The Future
I love You Tube they have provided me with so much enjoyment and nostalgia. I have been re-introduced to clips of pop culture that I haven't seen in a very long time. As for their argument on copyright infringement, my experience with YouTube is that it takes down videos when they're aware of copyright infringement.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Terry Fox Run
My daughter Brooke approached me this year and asked me if we could do the Terry Fox Run for Cancer. Along the way as the big event came closer I would challenge her and remind her that it is a long walk and that she might get tired and she replied, "I have two legs and Terry only had one." I explained that it might rain, and again she replied without missing a beat, "It rained for Terry and that didn't stop him." So for the past month I have been collecting pledges and today was the big day. Brooke also encouraged her friend Brianna to come out and participate in this very important event. This morning we were present for the opening ceremonies and were reminded of the bravery and tenacity of this great Canadian Hero. Terry has taught my daughter a valuable lesson about giving time and putting in an effort to an important cause. I am so proud.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
New Love Interest For Belinda Stronach?
I find it ironic that this story breaks following recent suggestion that Peter McKay and Condoleezza Rice have a budding romance.
How Awesome Is That?
It has been 35 years since I had open heart surgery at this hospital and I can recall with clarity how the staff there always made opportunities for kids to simply be kids and have fun - to do the things that illness can often take away. The movies shown here will help restore the fun, laughter and joy that serious illness can take away.
Survivor : Cook Island
Last night the all-new racially segregated season of Survivor: Cook Island premiered last night. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. Here are my thoughts....
-Puka, the Asian tribe are all culturally different.
-I laughed like a 5-year-old kid when Cao Boi told Brad he had some bad wind and tried to squeeze it out of his head to make his headache go away.
-I wonder if, when Jeff asked why the Hiki women did not participate in the decision of who their tribe was sending to exile island,and allowing the two men to take charge if this spurred the immediate gender split back at camp.
-Every tribe mentioned wanting to "represent" well for their people, except for the white tribe.
-Puka, the Asian tribe are all culturally different.
-I laughed like a 5-year-old kid when Cao Boi told Brad he had some bad wind and tried to squeeze it out of his head to make his headache go away.
-I wonder if, when Jeff asked why the Hiki women did not participate in the decision of who their tribe was sending to exile island,and allowing the two men to take charge if this spurred the immediate gender split back at camp.
-Every tribe mentioned wanting to "represent" well for their people, except for the white tribe.
Will Kirby To Appear On Young & Restless
I would have thought it a better idea if they had him act out his real-life occupation as a doctor. He could have done a consult on Katherine Chancellor.
Hip Hop Fans Are More Promiscuous
.........and country music fans aren't getting any. Wow I have friends (not mentioning any names) that must have been a part of the focus group for this study.
Rockstar Recap
This season was okay, but I much preferred the first season. One thing for sure it beats American Idol. My favorite performances of this season:Dilana - Lithium
Magni - Fire
Lukas - Creep
Ryan - Losing My Religion
Ryan - In The Air Tonight
Josh - Santaria
Storm - Changes
Magni - I Alone
Storm - Ladylike
Toby - Knockin On Heavens Door
Dilana - Ring Of Fire
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Janelle, Mike & Erika On "The View"
Big Brother All Stars Janelle, Erika and Grand Prize winner Mike Boogie were all guests on The View Wednesday. Rosie should host BB next year rather than Julie Chen. And I have to end this post by saying Janelle was robbed.
Matt Damon Curses Jimmy Kimmel On His Show
In the "trivia" section it explains the odd event on last night's jimmy kimmel live.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Damon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Damon
WTF???
It's reported that the weapon used in yesterday's act of terror was legally registered. Why are semi-automatic guns legal? This issue needs to be seriously reviewed to prevent the sale and registration of weapons that are designed to kill anything but a deer or moose.
DARK MILESTONE: More Americans Have Now Died In Iraq Than Died On 9/11
The fact that the American Government can take a tragedy like 9/11 and turn it into justification for even more death is so wrong. This government has killed 3,015 citizens of their own country they govern. Isn’t Saddam Hussein facing the noose for exactly the same thing?
Profile Page Of Kimveer Gill
Yesterday afternoon as I was finishing a 3 day stretch at the Mental Health Centre where I work I received a phonecall from Sheila who told me to get to a TV and turn on the news. I watched the story unfold of another psychopath with a gun. Kimveer Gill was the name of the 25-year-old man who went on a rampage in Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec, yesterday. He managed to traumatize the entire city of Montreal by injuring at least 20 people (6 are in critical condition), killing one, and ending up dead himself, shot by police who were on the scene almost immediately.
This is his journal page:
http://vampirefreaks.com/journal.php?u=fatality666
After reading entries on his profile and journal it is easy to see some diagnostic traits from the DSM:
http://www.allpsych.com/disorders/personality/index.html
Alot of my younger patients harbour a romanticization of death that I have difficulty relating to. After events like this I am always troubled that some of our youth think that the best or only option in life is to turn a gun on the world and then on themselves. What troubles me greater is that this can go undetected by parents and family, doctors and other health professionals, friends, teachers, neighbors, etc.
This is his journal page:
http://vampirefreaks.com/journal.php?u=fatality666
After reading entries on his profile and journal it is easy to see some diagnostic traits from the DSM:
http://www.allpsych.com/disorders/personality/index.html
Alot of my younger patients harbour a romanticization of death that I have difficulty relating to. After events like this I am always troubled that some of our youth think that the best or only option in life is to turn a gun on the world and then on themselves. What troubles me greater is that this can go undetected by parents and family, doctors and other health professionals, friends, teachers, neighbors, etc.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Julianne Moore & Her Look-Alike Daughter
I love looking for resemblances between children and their parents. Sometimes they are subtle and then other times they are little mini versions of one of their parents. This one is obvious.
Anna Nicole Son's Death
I didn't even know she had given birth yet. Apparently it was On Sept. 7 to a healthy 6 lb., 9 oz. baby girl. Smith has not said who fathered her second child. Anna Nicole has posted a message on her website.
http://www.annanicole.com/
What an emotional rollarcoaster.........how is a woman supposed to feel joy and sorrow at the same time?
http://www.annanicole.com/
What an emotional rollarcoaster.........how is a woman supposed to feel joy and sorrow at the same time?
Monday, September 11, 2006
Remembering 9/11
The Liberal Party of Canada has a simple photo on it's website today: http://www.liberal.ca/default_e.aspx
The Conservative Party continues to spread the fear:
http://www.conservative.ca/
The Conservative Party continues to spread the fear:
http://www.conservative.ca/
Gucci On Ice
Gucci rubber ice cube trays that are available in black, green and red. A perfect gift for that hostess with the mostess.Sunday, September 10, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Is The Wait Over?
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/US/09/23/stevens.back.britain/index.html
The man who once sang "Peace Train" is still on the U.S.A. government's no fly list. He is still, clearly, a threat to the civilized world and will undoubtedly unleash pain on the world with more of his songs............ha,ha,ha.
Stealing Candy From A Baby
http://www.manipulator.com/ If it is abuse, then what about those people who videotape their children participating in activities that are potentially harmful and then submitting them to programs like America's Funniest Videos? Is that not abuse as well?
Friday, September 08, 2006
Quote Of The Day
"I'm a big believer in foreplay. That's where I believe the action is and the other part is just the punctuation mark." ~ Juliette Lewis
One Of Ontario's Top Lawyers Was Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison
What????????? There is corruption in the courts.
Boo Hoo!!!
Sadly, the winner this year will be one of two losers.' Janelle was the most entertaining and best player to never win Big Brother. She gave it an impressive run with four HOH and five power of veto victories this season. She managed to save herself week after week and established herself as the all time competition winner in Big Brother history.
Massive Attack Pulls Out Of V-Fest
Broken Social Scene will take their place and close the festival on Toronto Island.
Happy Birthday!!!
Singer Pink turns 27........Her birth name was Alecia Beth Moore. She is a natural blonde. On The Ellen Degeneres Show, she revealed that, yes, there are real diamonds attached to her teeth. They are also visible during her "Stupid Girls" music video. She is a prominent campaigner for PETA, contributing her voice towards causes such as KFC's poor treatment of chicken prior to slaughter, and was noted for sending a letter to Prince William, criticising the Royal Family's guards' usage of bearskin for their headwear.
Actor and Professional wrestler David Arquette turns 35.....Arquette is married to actress Courteney Cox from the former TV show Friends, and the Scream movies.
Actor and Teen Idol Johnathan Taylor Thomas turns 25......Thomas played Randy Taylor on the popular television show Home Improvement. He went on to voice Young Simba in Disney's The Lion King and Pinocchio in The Adventures of Pinocchio. He remained with Home Improvement well into his teenage years, being written out of the show in 1998. He served as guest timekeeper at WrestleMania XI in 1995.
Actress Heather Thomas turns 49......She got her biggest part as "Jody Banks" in 1981 in Lee Majors' The Fall Guy. She kept that role until 1986, when the show was cancelled. She is now a screenwriter. She overcame a cocaine addiction in the 1980s.
Garth turns 36.........Happy Birthday from your girls.......xoxoxooo.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Marcia Cross Is Pregnant
At 44, this will be her first. I hope her bambino gets her beautiful red hair.Report Card Ranks Ontario Hospitals
Among hospitals in large Ontario cities, those in Hamilton rank the highest in patient safety and quality of care, while those in Toronto are the lowest, according to a report card released Tuesday on acute care hospitals in the province.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Garths Best AlbumsThat He Believes Everyone Should Have In Their Collection
These Are In Alphabetical Order By Group
(AC/DC)Back In Black
(Al Stewart)Year Of The Cat
(Alan Parsons Project)I Robot
(Bad Company)Bad Company
(Beach Boys)Pet Sounds
(Beatles)Abbey Road
(Beatles)Revolver
(Beatles)Rubber Soul
(Beatles)The White Album
(Bob Seger)Night Moves
(Billy Joel)52nd Street
(Billy Joel)Stranger
(Bob Marley And The Wailers)Legend
(Boston)Boston
(Boston)Don't Look Back
(Boston)Third Stage
(Bruce Springsteen)Born To Run
(Burton Cummings)Burton Cummings
(Cat Stevens)Tea For The Tillerman
(Cat Stevens)Teaser And The Firecat
(Cars)Moving In Stereo
(Crowded House)Crowded House
(Dire Straits)Brothers In Arms
(Dire Straits)Dire Straits
(Dire Straits)Love Over Gold
(Dire Straits)Making Movies
(Donald Fagen)Morph The Cat
(Don Henley)Building A Perfect Beast
(Doors)LA Woman
(Eagles)Hotel Calinfornia
(Elton John)HonkyChateau
(Elton John)Tumbleweed Connection
(Fleetwood Mac)Rumours
(Foreigner)Foreigner 4
(George Harrison)Cloud Nine
(George Micheal)Faith
(Grateful Dead)American Beauty
(Greenday)American Idiot
(Guess Who)American Woman
(Guns N Roses)Use Your Illusion 1 & 2
(Huey Lewis And The News)Sports
(INXS)Kick
(Jack Johnson)In Between Dreams
(Jackson Brown)Running On Empty
(James Taylor)Sweet Baby James
(Janis Joplin)Pearl
(Jethro Tull)Thick As A Brick
(Jim Croce)Photographs And Memories
(John Cougar)American Fool
(John Lennon)Imagine
(Johnny Cash)American V
(Joss Stone)Soul Sessions
(Klatu)Klatu
(Lenny Kravitz)Mama Said
(Meatloaf)Bat Out Of Hell
(Neil Diamond)Hot August Night
(Neil Diamond)Stones
(Neil Young)Harvest
(Paul McCartney)Band On The Run
(Peter Frampton)Frampton Comes Alive
(Pete Townsend)Empty Glass
(Phil Collins)Face Value
(Pink Floyd)Animals
(Pink Floyd)Dark Side Of The Moon
(Pink Floyd)The Wall
(Pink Floyd)Wish You Were Here
(Prince)1999
(Queen)The Game
(Queen)Day At The Races
(Queen)News Of The World
(Queen)Innuendo
(Queen)Night At The Opera
(REO Speedwagon)Hi Fidelity
(Ricki Lee Jones)Ricki Lee Jones
(Rick Springfield)Working Class Dog
(Robert Palmer) Sneaking Sally Through The Alley
(Robert Palmer) Riptide
(Rod Stewart)Every Picture Tells A Story
(Rough Trade)Umbrella
(Roxy Music)Avalon
(Roxy Music)Flesh And Blood
(Steely Dan)Can't Buy A Thrill
(Supertramp)Crime Of The Century
(Supertramp)Even In The Quietest Moments
(The Who)Who's Next
(Tom Petty)Full Moon Fever
(Tina Turner)Private Dancer
(Toto)Toto 4
(Travelling Wilburys)Travelling Wilburys Volume 1
(U2)Joshua Tree
(Van Halen)1984
(Various Artist)Fast Times At Ridgemount High Soundtrack
(Various Artist)Pulp Fiction Soundtrack
(Velvet Revolver)Contraband
(Willie Nelson) StarDust
(AC/DC)Back In Black
(Al Stewart)Year Of The Cat
(Alan Parsons Project)I Robot
(Bad Company)Bad Company
(Beach Boys)Pet Sounds
(Beatles)Abbey Road
(Beatles)Revolver
(Beatles)Rubber Soul
(Beatles)The White Album
(Bob Seger)Night Moves
(Billy Joel)52nd Street
(Billy Joel)Stranger
(Bob Marley And The Wailers)Legend
(Boston)Boston
(Boston)Don't Look Back
(Boston)Third Stage
(Bruce Springsteen)Born To Run
(Burton Cummings)Burton Cummings
(Cat Stevens)Tea For The Tillerman
(Cat Stevens)Teaser And The Firecat
(Cars)Moving In Stereo
(Crowded House)Crowded House
(Dire Straits)Brothers In Arms
(Dire Straits)Dire Straits
(Dire Straits)Love Over Gold
(Dire Straits)Making Movies
(Donald Fagen)Morph The Cat
(Don Henley)Building A Perfect Beast
(Doors)LA Woman
(Eagles)Hotel Calinfornia
(Elton John)HonkyChateau
(Elton John)Tumbleweed Connection
(Fleetwood Mac)Rumours
(Foreigner)Foreigner 4
(George Harrison)Cloud Nine
(George Micheal)Faith
(Grateful Dead)American Beauty
(Greenday)American Idiot
(Guess Who)American Woman
(Guns N Roses)Use Your Illusion 1 & 2
(Huey Lewis And The News)Sports
(INXS)Kick
(Jack Johnson)In Between Dreams
(Jackson Brown)Running On Empty
(James Taylor)Sweet Baby James
(Janis Joplin)Pearl
(Jethro Tull)Thick As A Brick
(Jim Croce)Photographs And Memories
(John Cougar)American Fool
(John Lennon)Imagine
(Johnny Cash)American V
(Joss Stone)Soul Sessions
(Klatu)Klatu
(Lenny Kravitz)Mama Said
(Meatloaf)Bat Out Of Hell
(Neil Diamond)Hot August Night
(Neil Diamond)Stones
(Neil Young)Harvest
(Paul McCartney)Band On The Run
(Peter Frampton)Frampton Comes Alive
(Pete Townsend)Empty Glass
(Phil Collins)Face Value
(Pink Floyd)Animals
(Pink Floyd)Dark Side Of The Moon
(Pink Floyd)The Wall
(Pink Floyd)Wish You Were Here
(Prince)1999
(Queen)The Game
(Queen)Day At The Races
(Queen)News Of The World
(Queen)Innuendo
(Queen)Night At The Opera
(REO Speedwagon)Hi Fidelity
(Ricki Lee Jones)Ricki Lee Jones
(Rick Springfield)Working Class Dog
(Robert Palmer) Sneaking Sally Through The Alley
(Robert Palmer) Riptide
(Rod Stewart)Every Picture Tells A Story
(Rough Trade)Umbrella
(Roxy Music)Avalon
(Roxy Music)Flesh And Blood
(Steely Dan)Can't Buy A Thrill
(Supertramp)Crime Of The Century
(Supertramp)Even In The Quietest Moments
(The Who)Who's Next
(Tom Petty)Full Moon Fever
(Tina Turner)Private Dancer
(Toto)Toto 4
(Travelling Wilburys)Travelling Wilburys Volume 1
(U2)Joshua Tree
(Van Halen)1984
(Various Artist)Fast Times At Ridgemount High Soundtrack
(Various Artist)Pulp Fiction Soundtrack
(Velvet Revolver)Contraband
(Willie Nelson) StarDust
Happy Birthday
Roger Waters turns 63..... He is best known for his illustrious 1965-1985 career with the band Pink Floyd
Jane Curtain turns 59....An Actress and Comedian who is most famous as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live (SNL). On this show, she often played straight-woman characters seemingly driven to frustration by the antics of her wackier castmates including John Belushi and Gilda Radner.
Rosie Perez turns 42......Actress, Dancer and Choregrapher.
Jeff Fowworthy turns 48......Comedian and Actor
This Gave Me My Morning Smile
Asiatic black bear takes a rest at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo Thursday.
All that is missing is some cool tunes and a tasty beer.
Source : Associated Press
In Case You Wanted To Know........Library Girl
Jerry Lewis' annual Labor Day telethon raised a record $61 million to fight muscular dystrophy, bolstered by a huge donation from a group of firefighters and the lack of a major hurricane before the show.
Rockstar Recap
Tonight, the rockers each performed two songs including one original tune.
Dilana with her torn calf muscle, sings The Who's "Behind Blue Eyes." Every song choice seems to be stemming from her "troubled" times and it's getting a little old. If she wants everyone to forget about it and get over it, then why does she keep bringing it up? I must say tho' that I actually like it, it's not so grizzly, and it's softer. Then she sings her original which left alot to be desired. Her song is called "Supersoul." It’s like someone stole her mojo. She seems like she is self destructing the last few weeks.
Magni is up singing, The Beatles' "Back In The USSR." It was plenty good enough not to get kicked off. Magni then sang his original song "When The Time Comes." It was right up the Supernova boy's alley BUT it wasn’t a memorable performance. I wanted him to kill it this week because he seems like he would make a great fit for the band but unfortunately he was outshined by the rockers to come.
Storm sang David Bowie's "Suffragette City" and Navarro asked to come up and play with her. Good performance! You can truly tell her appreciation of music just by watching her. Storm's original song was called "What the What is Ladylike" and it is still in my head. It was loved by all the boys. Navarro loved their performance together, said she was great. I must say I love, love, love her but I can't see her fronting their band.
Lukas sang Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer." He stripped the arrangement down. His original "Headspin" was a song about his mother .Nobody's perfect he says. The song definately wasn't.
Toby started with The Killers' "Mr. Brightside." He sounded alot like Brandon Flowers. His original song, "Throw It Away" was also a post-punk kinda deal about "feeling uncomfortable in your own skin". This was one of the best original songs tonight. Everyone seemed to love it. It was catchy and attracted the most crowd interaction and excitement and that sells.
Dilana with her torn calf muscle, sings The Who's "Behind Blue Eyes." Every song choice seems to be stemming from her "troubled" times and it's getting a little old. If she wants everyone to forget about it and get over it, then why does she keep bringing it up? I must say tho' that I actually like it, it's not so grizzly, and it's softer. Then she sings her original which left alot to be desired. Her song is called "Supersoul." It’s like someone stole her mojo. She seems like she is self destructing the last few weeks.
Magni is up singing, The Beatles' "Back In The USSR." It was plenty good enough not to get kicked off. Magni then sang his original song "When The Time Comes." It was right up the Supernova boy's alley BUT it wasn’t a memorable performance. I wanted him to kill it this week because he seems like he would make a great fit for the band but unfortunately he was outshined by the rockers to come.
Storm sang David Bowie's "Suffragette City" and Navarro asked to come up and play with her. Good performance! You can truly tell her appreciation of music just by watching her. Storm's original song was called "What the What is Ladylike" and it is still in my head. It was loved by all the boys. Navarro loved their performance together, said she was great. I must say I love, love, love her but I can't see her fronting their band.
Lukas sang Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer." He stripped the arrangement down. His original "Headspin" was a song about his mother .Nobody's perfect he says. The song definately wasn't.
Toby started with The Killers' "Mr. Brightside." He sounded alot like Brandon Flowers. His original song, "Throw It Away" was also a post-punk kinda deal about "feeling uncomfortable in your own skin". This was one of the best original songs tonight. Everyone seemed to love it. It was catchy and attracted the most crowd interaction and excitement and that sells.
Big Brother Recap : Oh What A Night!
Well, they had the veto competition and Janelle, as always, won the veto! She has now secured herself a spot in the final 3. Janelle secured herself the most powerful position in the house and Will was nominated alongside Erika as she had the sole vote in the house. Will turned his game up a notch knowing that Janelle had veto power and slept in the same bed with her and whispered sweet nothings. Lucky for Janelle, Erika relized Mike was blowing her off and being less attentive to her after the Veto competition. Thank god she finally realized she was being played by Boogie all along. So Janelle and Erika bonded over true confessions of what was being said behind each of their backs. It was a beautiful moment as these 2 women came together and decided they are not going to be played by the boys of chilltown anymore. So Jedi Janey blew the roof off the big brother house and sent Wills ass home. Oh the look on Boogies face was priceless. He was so sure he and Will had it in the bag. Will was gracious in his exit and in his interview as always. Now over the next few nights, Erika, Janelle and Mike Boogie play a three part HOH competition that will determine the final HOH. For some strange reason that I don't understand Mike Boogie has dropped out of the first one, assuming that the other two ladies will choose to take him to the end. Why would they? However Erika won the first competition. So Erika will play either Mike or Janelle for the final HOH. Oh, and Howie? Stop being a baby and swearing and everyone and telling them that they’re fat and ugly. You’re fat, ugly and a sore loser. That’s much worse.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Back To School
My summer is officially over today - the girls have returned to school. They both are now full time students with Brooke in Grade 4 and Alley in Grade 1. Where did the time go? They were so excited this morning and so was I..... but I am also sad. I long for the years where we sat on the floor, assembling a puzzle, playing memory, studying flash-cards, playing other board games such as CandyLand, Trouble, Sorry, Kerplunk, Playdoh, etc. I try to treasure every minute I have with 
my family. It is hard. At times they argue and I can’t wait for the day they are back in school, and then they are so wonderful again and I want time to freeze. I have especially felt this way with Alley (my baby) as she was with me for part of her days last school year. What will I do with all my time? Today since getting the girls off to school, I have gone for a jog, gone grocery shopping, baked brownies, done 2 loads of laundry, chatted to a girlfriend and now I blog. Some things never change......
Happy Birthday
Bob Newheart is 77.........He is a stand-up comedian and actor
Freddie Mercury would have been 60 years old today. R.I.P!!!
Rose Mc Gowan turns 33.......actress, best known for her role as Paige Matthews in Charmed. She has also appeared in Hollywood films including Scream and Jawbreaker.Trivia:
* She suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder.
* She was a child model in Italy
* Red lipstick is her trademark
* Has admitted to sleepwalking as a kid. "The weirdest spot I ever woke up was a snowbank in Montreal. Now I just speak Italian in my sleep."
* Has a tattoo of a pin-up girl on her right shoulder
* Collects Marlene Dietrich memorabilia
*McGowan is an avid lover and activist for Boston Terriers. She has two herself, Bug and Fester, and has personally donated to various Boston rescues.
Actress Raquel Welch turn 66. A starting hand of 8-3 in Texas hold 'em is named after her. In the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, the main character keeps Welch's iconic pin-up from One Million Years B.C. on the wall of his prison cell.
Loudon Wainwright III is a songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor who turns 66. Wainwright's son Rufus Wainwright and daughter Martha Wainwright by his onetime marriage to Canadian singer/songwriter Kate McGarrigle, are both singer/songwriters as well. Rufus was the subject of two of Loudon's more famous songs, the breastfeeding ode "Rufus Is a Tit Man" and the retrospective "A Father and a Son", while Martha entered the world to "Pretty Little Martha", turned five to the post-divorce child-rearing anthem "Five Years Old" and entered her teenage years with the brutally clinical "Hitting You". (Rufus, in turn, has covered Loudon's "One Man Guy" and wrote "Dinner at Eight" about a dispute, while Martha has covered Loudon's "Pretty Good Day" and states that her song "Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole" is about her father.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Thoughts on Big Brother.....I Hate Mike Boogie Even More
Go Janelle Go!!!!
I couldn't stomach watching Erika happily talking about meeting her soulmate. The sickening thing about Mike Boogie's treatment of Erica is that he knows she's going to be very hurt. He's admitted this in his diary entries. Apparently he doesn't care. This chick seems to be planning happily ever after with Mike. She's thinking about children. Meanwhile, he refers to her as a 'ho' and talks about how she's aged five years since coming into the Big Brother house. He sleeps with her and engages in make-out sessions. Does Mike Boogie think he's ever going to be able to get a date with anyone after the show? I hope not. (My faith in the intelligence of women when it comes to guys is limited, unfortunately.) I hope the backlash from women lasts the rest of his life! What a scumbag!
Erika is going to require a mental health professional on hand for her when this show is over, because she's going to need help. Not only is she being used like a dirty ho, she's being used on national television and on the internet.
My favorite word of the night......"bromance." My husband has a bromance with a few of his friends.
I couldn't stomach watching Erika happily talking about meeting her soulmate. The sickening thing about Mike Boogie's treatment of Erica is that he knows she's going to be very hurt. He's admitted this in his diary entries. Apparently he doesn't care. This chick seems to be planning happily ever after with Mike. She's thinking about children. Meanwhile, he refers to her as a 'ho' and talks about how she's aged five years since coming into the Big Brother house. He sleeps with her and engages in make-out sessions. Does Mike Boogie think he's ever going to be able to get a date with anyone after the show? I hope not. (My faith in the intelligence of women when it comes to guys is limited, unfortunately.) I hope the backlash from women lasts the rest of his life! What a scumbag!
Erika is going to require a mental health professional on hand for her when this show is over, because she's going to need help. Not only is she being used like a dirty ho, she's being used on national television and on the internet.
My favorite word of the night......"bromance." My husband has a bromance with a few of his friends.
TV Finales......The Best Of Times/ The Worst Of Times
I received a sugestion from Dirty Sanchez to give some consideration to Season/Series Finales. This was a lot more difficult and I had to enter my memory vault of shows that were not so fresh in my mind. I'm sure there are others that are way more memorable......Any thoughts?
The Best:
Friends.......Predictable and pretty much what we anticipated. Ross and Rachael hook up - what a surprise. The last scene though, is what reallly choked me up. They were putting away their keys and the camera gets a shot of the apartment.
The O.C. Season 3 Finale....During Marissas' death scene while Imogen Heaps" version of Hallelujah played. I was compelled to sit there listening. It was quite moving.
Lost Season 2.......The season finale had more action than the entire first season.The writers left us on the edge of a number of huge issues that need to be revealed. The show has been teasing us with mysteries from the start.
The finale of Six Feet Under was a good one, showing how all of the show's main characters lived the remainder of their lives and at what age they died.
Newhart...at the end of the episode he is in bed and he says to his wife," I just had the wierdest dream that I was married to someone else.....blah,blah,blah..." and his wife rolls over and it is his wife from his first sitcom. I believe it is Suzanne Pleshette.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1992)......Late-night television hasn't been the same. During the finale it was simply Carson front and center, seated on a stool and introducing memorable moments -- and thanking regulars Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen, as well as those who had watched for nearly 30 years.
Dawson's Creek........It wasnt the usual happy ending story. Jenn dies, Dawson and Joey aren't together as everyone thinks they should. It's Pacey and Joey that hook back up and move together to New York. That is the way it should be to me.
Sex and the City........I watched this fianle one slow night at work with some of the girls who were not die hard fans like me. The finale was perfect with full closure for each of the girls I had come to care for. I remember crying and they looked at me like......Whats wrong? How could I explain that I felt like I had just said goodbye to some friends. Cheesy, but true.
Differnt strokes ......We finally relized that this terrible show was coming to an end!!!!!
Worst Finales:
I hated the finale of Roseanne, in which we were told that the last two years or so of the show were all make believe and Dan had actually died.it was all just her stories in the end. Becky was really with David, Darlene was really with Mark and Jackie was really gay. Most importantly, Dan really DIED as a result of his heart attack.
Seinfeld...... The comedy resorted to a courtroom format to review its characters' histories and I was eagerly anticipating past characters testifying against them. Then they went to jail? What kind of an ending was that? It just wasnt as funny as it should have been.
Desperate Housewives.......... As much as I like these ladies, I am over Susan’s failed love-life, Gabrielle’s infidelity issues and Bree’s crazy boyfriends.
The Best:
Friends.......Predictable and pretty much what we anticipated. Ross and Rachael hook up - what a surprise. The last scene though, is what reallly choked me up. They were putting away their keys and the camera gets a shot of the apartment.
The O.C. Season 3 Finale....During Marissas' death scene while Imogen Heaps" version of Hallelujah played. I was compelled to sit there listening. It was quite moving.
Lost Season 2.......The season finale had more action than the entire first season.The writers left us on the edge of a number of huge issues that need to be revealed. The show has been teasing us with mysteries from the start.
The finale of Six Feet Under was a good one, showing how all of the show's main characters lived the remainder of their lives and at what age they died.
Newhart...at the end of the episode he is in bed and he says to his wife," I just had the wierdest dream that I was married to someone else.....blah,blah,blah..." and his wife rolls over and it is his wife from his first sitcom. I believe it is Suzanne Pleshette.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1992)......Late-night television hasn't been the same. During the finale it was simply Carson front and center, seated on a stool and introducing memorable moments -- and thanking regulars Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen, as well as those who had watched for nearly 30 years.
Dawson's Creek........It wasnt the usual happy ending story. Jenn dies, Dawson and Joey aren't together as everyone thinks they should. It's Pacey and Joey that hook back up and move together to New York. That is the way it should be to me.
Sex and the City........I watched this fianle one slow night at work with some of the girls who were not die hard fans like me. The finale was perfect with full closure for each of the girls I had come to care for. I remember crying and they looked at me like......Whats wrong? How could I explain that I felt like I had just said goodbye to some friends. Cheesy, but true.
Differnt strokes ......We finally relized that this terrible show was coming to an end!!!!!
Worst Finales:
I hated the finale of Roseanne, in which we were told that the last two years or so of the show were all make believe and Dan had actually died.it was all just her stories in the end. Becky was really with David, Darlene was really with Mark and Jackie was really gay. Most importantly, Dan really DIED as a result of his heart attack.
Seinfeld...... The comedy resorted to a courtroom format to review its characters' histories and I was eagerly anticipating past characters testifying against them. Then they went to jail? What kind of an ending was that? It just wasnt as funny as it should have been.
Desperate Housewives.......... As much as I like these ladies, I am over Susan’s failed love-life, Gabrielle’s infidelity issues and Bree’s crazy boyfriends.
RIP : Steve Iwrin
Irwin was a wildlife expert and television personality. He was best known for the television program The Crocodile Hunter, an unconventional wildlife documentary series which he hosted with his wife Terri Irwin that was broadcast worldwide. He died while filming a documentary.Irwin was fatally pierced in the heart by a stingray barb, while diving off Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. He had been filming a segment for his daughter Bindi's upcoming television series. Irwin was in the area filming his own documentary, to be called Ocean's Deadliest, but weather had stalled filming. Irwin decided to take the opportunity to film some shallow water shots for his daughter's programme.
My Film Festival Picks
"Little Children".... stars Kate Winslet and Jennifer Connelly.
"2:37"......Based on a real life situation of a high school student that committed suicide. Was it the youth with the hygiene problem? The girl contemplating a pregnancy test? The young gay being bullied? The film begins with the tragic end and then backtracks to suggest canidates and reasons.
"Away From Her".........An Adaption of an Alice Munro Story.
"Babel".......Stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The story revolves around 2 goat herding youths who decide to test a rifle purchased to chase predators away. They thoughtlessly aim the gun at a distant tour bus and the consequences prove disasterous.
"Candy".......Stars Heath Ledger(Ugh!) It is about a woman named Candy, who is a painter and Dan, who is a poet. They are madly in love and wonder if anything can top their ectasy. Enter heroin.
"The Last Kiss".......is a Paul Haggis Screenplay that revolves around a tight group of friends nearing the dreaded age of 30.
"The Silence".......is a story about a 40 year old crime scene photograph of a dead woman that becomes the object of obsession and enlightenment for a police detective shattered by a case gone tragically wrong.
"Breaking and Entering".........Stars Jude Law, Robin Wright Penn and Juliette Binoche. 
"DIXIE CHICKS: Shut Up and Sing"...........A documentary that goes on the road with the trio as they reap acclaim, until the fateful day in 2003 when lead singer Natalie Maines declared her thoughts about Dubya.
"Penelope"........Produced by Reese Witherspoon who it also stars. Enough said.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Link Of The Day: Memory Archive
The creator, Marshall Poe uses the software that made Wikipedia famous to create a searchable encylopedia of humanitys memories.
The Dickhead Dozen
GQ presents to us the 12 biggest assholes in the movies. Most were from the 80's. I guess that was the decade of dickheads
Message In A Bottle
I left this minimized last evening and received some cool and various messages. I had things written in different languages, binary code, a love confession, 2 jokes, a secret revealed, etc.....
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Jack Whites' House Is For Sale
The website provides many photos of all the details, plus the history of the home.
End Of Summer
School starts on Tuesday. Summer is officially over and I must admit I'm a little bit happy about it. This may come as a shock to most of you, since I love the summer. I love almost everything about summer, the long days that seem to go on forever, the warmth, not having to wear jackets, and hats, and boots, and gloves, and scarves, the outdoor barbeques, the swimming with friends and neighbours, the laid-back attitude of people during the season, the tan, the daytrips, the park. My reason for being happy that summer is ending is because my kids need to get back into a routine. They've had just about enough freedom, thank you very much. They need to go back to going to bed at 8:30 (instead of whenever). They have too much extra energy that just isn't getting used. The crispness in the air has already returned. It wakes me up! Summer makes me want to take a nap. All day. My brother and nephew were over the other night and it was with a certain degree of sadness that we watched one of the last sunsets during the evening. Things I love are on the horizen tho'.....fleece blankets and hot chocolate, leaves turning an array of colors, my favorite holiday(Thanksgiving), campfires, baking, my favorite sweaters, sweatshirts and jeans.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Bad Television
I watched Celebrity Duets, thanks to having friends agree to record the encore performance last night as I was already saturated with entertaining my brother and nephew, watching big brother and catching the MTV awards.
Well I must say I was disappointed with Celebrity Duets and only could watch 1/2 of it. It was cheese.........blue moldy cheese. Thank god that is not a show I will be following this fall. I am already being challanged for time management with the new Fall TV season.
As for the MTV awards.....I remember a time when I used to love these shows. Not so much anymore. They are all too predictable and boring. I guess I just expect a little more from an awards show on a network that was once synonymous with youthful rebellion. They try to shake it up by giving us a bunch of "Jackasses." The only high points for me were watching The Raconteurs as the house band. At one point they were joined by Lou Reed while singing, "White Light White Heat." The guys from OK Go were fantastic. I tuned out early as I couldn't stomach any more and I didn't want to the whole night to be a waste of time with shout outs to God from some talentless individual. I am beginning to realize that Award shows aren't good.
Well I must say I was disappointed with Celebrity Duets and only could watch 1/2 of it. It was cheese.........blue moldy cheese. Thank god that is not a show I will be following this fall. I am already being challanged for time management with the new Fall TV season.
As for the MTV awards.....I remember a time when I used to love these shows. Not so much anymore. They are all too predictable and boring. I guess I just expect a little more from an awards show on a network that was once synonymous with youthful rebellion. They try to shake it up by giving us a bunch of "Jackasses." The only high points for me were watching The Raconteurs as the house band. At one point they were joined by Lou Reed while singing, "White Light White Heat." The guys from OK Go were fantastic. I tuned out early as I couldn't stomach any more and I didn't want to the whole night to be a waste of time with shout outs to God from some talentless individual. I am beginning to realize that Award shows aren't good.
JD turns 33........A Canadian rock singer, winner of the 2005 CBS reality television series Rock Star: INXS, and the current singer of rock band INXS for their latest album Switch. Fun Facts:He owns a pug named Presley, he is a vegetarian, he has worked as a martial arts teacher and Elvis impersonator.He has served in the Canadian military (and he has a hidden desire to give a private performance to Heather....Ha,ha,ha.)
Dr. Phil turns 56.......the host of the popular American psychology TV-show Dr. Phil who gained celebrity status following appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Barry Gibb turns 60.........He is a singer, songwriter and producer. With his brothers Robin and Maurice, he formed the Bee Gees. Some trivia: It was announced on January 4, 2006 that Gibb had purchased the former home of country legends Johnny and June Carter Cash in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Mr. Torontos' Tour Comes To An End
Re my post on June 19th.....Today I received a visit from Mr. Toronto himself to my blog. He tells me that Sepetember 4th will be their last Toronto Appreciation Day in Hamilton and it will be held At 3 PM at the Ivor Wynne Stadium, where The Toronto Argonauts will be playing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
I Never Saw This Coming
I wonder what the contestents who were previously fired by Donald are thinking?
Emmy Clip
I missed the Emmys the other night but thanks to You Tube I was able to see this clip featuring Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart presenting at the Emmy Awards.
My 25 Favorite TV Characters
I've put together a list of my 25 most favoritest TV characters in no particular order.
Thomas Magnum (Magnum, PI)
Dana Scully (The X-Files)
Fox Mulder (The X-Files)
Jamie Sommers (The Bionic Woman)
Sawyer (Lost)
Henry(Lost)
Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Chandler Bing (Friends)
Alex P. Keaton (Family Ties)
Bree Van De Kamp (Desparate Housewives)
Gregory House (House)
Pacey Witter(Dawsons Creek)
Dr. Christian Troy(Nip/Tuck)
Carrie Bradshaw (Sex & The City)
Samantha Jones (Sex & The City)
Miranda Hobbes (Sex & The City)
Charlotte York (Sex & The City)
Big (Sex & The City)
Darlene Conner(Rosanne)
Brandon Walsh( 90210)
Ruth Fisher(Six Feet Under)
Theodore Cleaver (Leave It To Beaver)
Sandy Cohen (The O.C.)
Seth Cohen (The O.C.)
Julie Cooper (The O.C.)
Thomas Magnum (Magnum, PI)
Dana Scully (The X-Files)
Fox Mulder (The X-Files)
Jamie Sommers (The Bionic Woman)
Sawyer (Lost)
Henry(Lost)
Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Chandler Bing (Friends)
Alex P. Keaton (Family Ties)
Bree Van De Kamp (Desparate Housewives)
Gregory House (House)
Pacey Witter(Dawsons Creek)
Dr. Christian Troy(Nip/Tuck)
Carrie Bradshaw (Sex & The City)
Samantha Jones (Sex & The City)
Miranda Hobbes (Sex & The City)
Charlotte York (Sex & The City)
Big (Sex & The City)
Darlene Conner(Rosanne)
Brandon Walsh( 90210)
Ruth Fisher(Six Feet Under)
Theodore Cleaver (Leave It To Beaver)
Sandy Cohen (The O.C.)
Seth Cohen (The O.C.)
Julie Cooper (The O.C.)
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