Today Was A Mary Tyler Moore Day

I once shared a fact of life that pertains to Jewelgurl with a friend of mine.
I explained to her that for the most part, I lead a fairly charmed life and things usually run fairly smoothly during the course of my day. However, every once in a while the Karma Gods want to play little tricks on me and when they do.......they make it a day from hell from beginning to end.
So what I am trying to say is that when I am having a bad day it never usually turns around until the light of a new day. Sometimes I want to jump up and down and scream, "Okay you win" and then go to bed until tomorrow arrives.
My friend told me that is what she calls "A Mary Tyler Moore Day" as there was an episode about that very thing.
I won't give you every sorted dirty detail of my day but I will share my particularly frustrating morning.
I had to get up very early this morning to run an errand with my husband to get his car fixed and I had planned on going to the gym after I dropped him off back at home. When I arrive at the gym, I realized that I forgot my running shoes in my gym bag. No problemo!!
I drove back home and got my shoes.
After the gym I decided to go to Sears to pick up my latest order and when I get there after waiting in line for 5 minutes I realize that I don't have my Sears card as I just changed wallets. No problemo!!!
I drove home and I got my card. While I am getting back into my car to return to Sears I realize that I left my Winter boots at the gym and am still wearing my running shoes.
I decide to return to the gym to get my boots and then onto Sears to once again pick up my order. Of course I have to wait in line again and of course I have to be behind the most annoying woman who is trying to pull the most pathetic scam I have seen in ages.
She has apparently just bought a Sony Blue Ray machine from Sears and has decided to present them with her receipt and show them a flyer from Walmart that has a Sony Blue Ray machine at a much lower price. She is requesting them to price match.
The Sears retail lady explains that there is no model number or any type of detail to show that they are the same machine. She explains to the lady if you can present me with more detail and info then we will honor the price match. The customer becomes quite annoyed and says, "Well how many models of Sony DVD machines are there. I shouldn't have to do that. You should have the model number on the receipt, blah,blah,blah."
It is at this point I decide to offer my 2 cents and I say there are quite a few different models of Sony Blue Ray machines with various price points and that the onus is on the lady to provide the details for Sears to honor the price match. The lady then turns to me and says "What does this matter to you?" All I am thinking is......." I am just trying to speed you along so I can get my my bloody order and go home." Instead I say, "Because what you are doing is wrong and I you are being totally unreasonable." She picked up her flyer and receipt and out of the store she went. I eventually picked up my order and made my way home to more of my horrible no good very bad day.
I shared with my husband that I was having a Mary Tyler Moore Day and he very sweetly asked, " Are you turning the world on with your smile?"
Not quite!!!

Fun Film Fact

Variety Magazine has just reported that Barrett-Roddenberry, the widow of Trek creator Gene Roddenberry will reprise her role as the voice of the Enterprise computer.

She originally started in the franchise as Number One in the pilot and as Nurse Christine Chapel in the original series.

Since then, she has appeared in or provided the computer voice for all six Trek TV series.......the only actor to be in all of them......and also voiced the computer in most of the movies.

Star Trek opens in May 2009.

Song Of The Day: Dominick The Italian Christmas Donkey Song By Lou Monte

This song about a donkey who helps Santa Claus bring presents to the kids in Italy will stick in your head all day.

Looking For A New Job?

Do you want a career where you can see the world (or at least parts of the USA)?

Are you interested in meeting new and interesting people?

Do you have an upbeat, bubbly personality?

Do you have a BA or BS in communications, PR, journalism, advertising, marketing?

If you answer yes, yes, yes and yes........then this may be of interest to you.

High Aspirations For Fran Drescher

Comedic actress Fran Drescher wants to go from The Nanny to representing New York in the U.S. Senate......hmmmm.

New Cast Photo For "Lost"

Check out the new official season five cast photo.

Where is Frank Lapidus? He played as big a role as any of the other three boaties last season........ Miles, Charlotte, and Daniel are all in the photo.

Jin is also out of the picture. His death still remains a mystery and why is Sun the only person sitting on the ground?

Hurley is closest to the window. Is that in case he needs an exit strategy?

Sadly, Claire is also not in the photo and yet Kate is not with Baby Aaron. This picture has left me with too many unanswered questions.......hmmmmm.

Sad Puppy Story

John Schneider best known as Bo Duke from "The Dukes of Hazzard," had his puppies and car stolen. The car was retrieved but the puppies were not.

Song Of The Day: This Christmas By Don Hathaway

"This Christmas" is a well-known Christmas song originally recorded by R&B singer/songwriter Donny Hathaway. It has been covered by a wide range of artists including....... Macy Gray, Christina Aguilera, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Patti LaBelle, Gloria Estefan, Vonda Shepard, Harry Connick Jr; Usher, Boyz II Men,
Ruben Studdard and Chris Brown.
As a sidenote...Amy Winehouse refers to "Mr. Hathaway" in her song "Rehab" about depression and alcoholism. Also, Hathaway's daughter, Kenya, is a backup singer in the house band for American Idol.

Michael Jackson’s Famous Glove For Sale

Michael Jackson's glittery glove is going on the auction block.

The glove, which inspired countless copycats, quips and Halloween costumes after it was unveiled in the 1983 video for Jackson's hit "Billie Jean," will be part of a five-day auction next year, Julien's Auctions announced Wednesday.

Lost DVD Bloopers

If I can't have the real thing until January then I'll get my fix from watching these Bloopers.

The Secrets Behind Your Favorite Toys

Check out these stories about your favorite toys.

Happy Birthday Mom!

One week ago it was a special day for Ray. Today the day is special for us all because of Fay. Happy Birthday Mamacita.....I love you.

Song Of The Day: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) By Nat King Cole

An oldie but a goodie and one of my Moms favorite Christmas Carols. And seeing that it is her birthday today.....this one is for you Mom.

TV Schedule

Another guide to the networks midseason schedules.

The 50 Biggest Movies Of 2009

The Times in the UK count down their predictions for the 50 biggest movies of 2009 here.

Link Of The Day: BetaMaxmas

BetaMaxmas compiles a bunch of retro holiday TV clips from YouTube onto a sweet television screen. You can even change the channels and adjust the volume on an old remote control. To reduce the static you can adjust the bunny ears.
There's some great stuff such as, Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, with guest spots of Oprah Winfrey, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Magic Johnson, Cher, and Grace Jones,
You can become reaquainted with the Facts of Life, commercials for McDonald's, Toys R Us and Parkay margarine (you even learn how to make Strawberry Almond Squares!), Garfield's Christmas special, a PSA with Michael J. Fox, The Smurfs, Frosty The Snowman, and a bunch of other stuff. You can make the picture full-screen too.

Deal Of The Day: Two Free Luggage Tags

Link here to receive two trip advisor luggage tags free!

Whatever Happened To............?

These are the type of things I ponder. I only found a few of these Icons from Pop Culture History of interest to me. My favorite updates were:

The "I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up" Lady, Baby Jessica, Spuds Mackenzie, "Mikey", "Where's The Beef?" Lady and The Bee Girl.

Song Of The Day: Frosty The Snowman By Fiona Apple

This festive song has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Ronettes, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Larry Groce, Ray Conniff, the Cocteau Twins, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Beach Boys, and countless other musical acts (including a 2005 recording of the song by famous Hollywood actor Burt Reynolds.)

Say It Isn't So!

I loved the movie "Adventures in Babysitting" when I was younger and it has now become a favorite of my two daughters and belongs in their growing collection of DVD movies. I have just learned that Miley Cyrus will star in a sequel to 80s hit "Adventures in Babysitting". Fellow tween star Raven Symone will co-star in the sequel, currently titled "Further Adventures in Babysitting." The movie is set for a 2010 release. I doubt this one will line their movie shelf.