June 18, 2008
Cyd Charisse - RIP
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April 21, 2008
I Love The Whole World
I also love the Discovery Channel.
PS - watch for the Stephen Hawking cameo!
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April 16, 2008
Best Commercial Ever
If you liked yesterday's video clip - you will love this one!
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March 22, 2008
Another Muscial Moment
Happy Easter everyone.. enjoy these clips featuring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland in "Easter Parade".
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The Hills Are Alive....
I adore Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. This scene when they sing "Edelweiss" together always makes me tear up...
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February 04, 2008
Flopper Bowl
Oh Tommy... why hast thou foresaken me? You were so close.. but yet, so so far...
Freakin' Giants.
At least House was awesome tonight. I was thrilled that the patient's name was Kate. I told Husband I was going to find the soundbite of House saying "Kate, are you ok?" ::swoon:: He's sooooooooo dreamy.
I'm off to bed... I know I'll be having some sweet dreams tonight!
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January 31, 2008
Very cool guy
A few months ago, I had written about Cash Cab and how much I enjoyed the show. One of my brother's friends does camera work and he was also a camera man for Cash Cab. When I found out about that, I had asked my brother to see if his friend could score me an autograph from Ben Bailey. No luck.
Needless to say, I was bummed out but, hey, life goes on. Today, while speaking to my brother on the phone, he suggested I check my email. So, I've got Tim on the phone while I download my emails. To my total surprise, I found this in my email:
How AWESOME is that???? I am such a happy girl!
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January 28, 2008
Clever Clever
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January 24, 2008
Another Celebrity Crush
:::sigh:::
What is it with me and hot television doctors?
Hugh Laurie aka Dr. House
and now this doctor... Dr. Drew Pinsky
:::fanning self:::
My oh my....
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January 15, 2008
Hate to admit it...
The main reason I watch Drake and Josh with the girls is all due to Crazy Steve. He's really funny and I love the fact he's such a freak! Now, he's not so crazy as Spencer on iCarly. He still cracks me up and the girls like him too.
Isn't he a cutie?
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January 06, 2008
I am SUCh a dork!
Tonight I watched the premiere of American Gladiators. I wrote an entry about the show returning back in October. I can't help it - I am just fascinated with this show.
::sigh::
I am so ashamed.
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November 21, 2007
"None Shall Pass"
One of the best movies ever made.
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November 20, 2007
House Spoilers
Don't look below unless you have already seen tonight's episode of House...
I love why House fired Big Love. Pretty sneaky for a self-righteous religious guy. How about the scene when House realized that Cuddy wasn't wearing underwear? Bahahahahaa! "Oh My God!" indeed! The scenes with Thirteen very much reminded me of the scenes with Cameron, especially when House sent away for test results. He did the same thing to Cameron to test for AIDS. I was surprised to see him throw away the unopened envelope.
I'm SO looking forward to next week!
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October 17, 2007
Monkeys!
Ok - I hate this commerical but it makes me laugh every stinkin' time.
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October 04, 2007
New and Improved American Gladiator
Ok - I was a huge fan of American GLadiator. I loved watching people try to pass through the obstacle course or battle it out with pugil sticks. You can only imagine my delight when I read that Hulk Hogan (whom I adore) will serve as the host of NBC's revival of American Gladiators, due to premiere at midseason, the network announced Wednesday.
"Hulk Hogan is an American icon," NBC Entertainment Executive Vice President Craig Plestis said in a statement. "For over twenty years he has been a symbol of strength and toughness in all facets of entertainment. His electrifying personality will no doubt inspire Herculean efforts from our everyday challengers. There is no one more qualified to host this program."
Oooh - I found some clips on YouTube!
Ahhh - memory lane...
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September 03, 2007
I WANT THIS!
The girls and I just saw this product being advertised on television this morning. The girls went nuts and are begging me to purchase it. I've got to admit - it's pretty cool!
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August 15, 2007
Cash Cab
I gotta say that I totally love this show. What a formula - a free cab ride, NYC, and the opportunity to win cash.
And - the host? His name is Ben Bailey and he rocks too. First of all, he's a Jersey guy. Secondly, he's funny as hell.
Go watch Cash Cab - you'll love it!
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August 01, 2007
Make 'Em Laugh
This poor runway model has some seriously wobbly ankles. The best part of this clip are the news anchors just completely cracking up while playing the clip over and over again.
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July 26, 2007
Gotta Love The Discovery Channel
I don't know if anyone else is interested but Shark Week will be airing all this week, starting Sunday at 9pm. This particular episode is about the worst shark attack in history, the story of the USS Indianapolis in World War II. It's a horrific but true event - all those poor men, just waiting for help that took days to arrive, helplessly watching fellow crewmates perish a horrible death due to multiple shark attacks.
Be sure to watch this Sunday.
shark week
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July 25, 2007
Secret Favorite
I really love "Death To Smoochy". There's something about it that is just so deep and twisted. Jon Stewart and Danny DeVito were so evil - attempting to kill a childrens character! All the marketing that goes along with the kiddie shows is just disgusting.
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July 19, 2007
Mad Men
Husband and I watched Mad Men tonight. It was really fascinating. I love the whole look of the time - the mens suits, the womens hair and clothes.. The one thing that was difficult to watch was the blatant sexism and chauvinistic behavior from the men. Understandably, that was the status quo but I found myself cringing when one of the male characters was obnoxiously rude to the secretary.
I am so glad, for the most part, that times have changed.
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July 13, 2007
Date Night
Somehow I managed to get both girls sleepovers at their friends' homes. That means that Husband and I will be all alone tonight.
Booyah.
I predict a date which includes dinner and an action flick movie - something along the lines of this.
Double booyah.
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July 12, 2007
Order of the Phoenix
Eldest and I just got back from watching Harry Potter and the 
Order of the phoenix
It was awesome! Of course, the screenplay was very different from the book. I wish the other sub-plots were included but, for the purpose of time (and money), I understand why it was decided to move on without those scenes. The movie would have been over four hours long! I would sit through a four hour Harry Potter movie. The cast was brilliant. The one thing that was changed drastically was the scene with Cho, Harry and Umbridge. That one I wasn't so happy about because, I think, it wasn't finalized properly. But, I don't write screenplays, I just enjoy them.
I still rate this a four star movie. Go on, go see it now!
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June 20, 2007
Movie Review
Youngestand I attended an afternoon movie show while Eldest was at a birthday party. We stood in line for Shrek 3 but it sold out right before we could get the tickets. Man, I was so bummed. The only other show that was available was Surfs Up.
So, I grab two tickets, pick up a $4.50 small soda and we rush into the show. Let me tell you that we got the last two seats in the very back row. The theater was mobbed, humid, and smelled faintly of dirty diapers. Not the wet kind, if you know what I mean.
Eww.
Well, the show starts and it's a bit violent and dark. As the movie goes on, I am more and more dismayed at the language that was used through this movie.
There was a penguin says "it tastes like sh...,"
A chicken says "I can feel it in my nuggets,"
Name-calling (loser, cocky, jerk, snowflake, bum, blubber-ball, fish sticks, "dirty trash can full of poop")and the winning phrase of pecker face. Pecker face!*
I was shocked. Here's the kicker: not only did the character clearly call another character a pecker face, the theater was running the closed captioning so everyone got to read the words "pecker face" as well as hearing it. I'm sitting in the theater with my seven year old, watching this movie. The theater is full of children of all ages, some even as young as four or five.
Lovely. Just lovely.
So all you readers out there looking to take your young children to this movie, I'd have to definitely suggest you stay home and save your money.
*All the other name calling didn't bother me too much. Youngest's heard them before but I still maintain that pecker face was over the top for a childrens movie.
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May 29, 2007
A New Favorite
Man vs Wild on the Discovery Channel.
from the website:
Bear Grylls is a seasoned adventurer who served with the Special Air Service, a special forces unit of the British army, where he was trained as a survival expert. His experiences include climbing Mount Everest, crossing the freezing North Atlantic Ocean in a small, open boat and climbing a Himalayan peak described by Sir Edmund Hillary as 'unclimbable'. He has been places and done things that would defeat most normal people. But now, he is up against something completely different.
In each episode of Man vs. Wild Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger. As he finds his way back to civilization, he demonstrates local survival techniques, including escaping quicksand in the Moab Desert, navigating dangerous jungle rivers in Costa Rica, crossing ravines in the Alps and surviving sharks off Hawaii.
Another bonus -
Watching this guy:
Have I mentioned just how much I love the Discovery Channel? Dirty Jobs, Deadliest Catch, Mike Rowe, Mythbusters, Cash Cab, Mike Rowe, How It's Made, Man vs Wild...
I am such a happy woman.
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May 20, 2007
No no no Nooooooooooooo!
::sniffle::
It can't be! Not Duran Duran!
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March 07, 2007
American Idol
Man, the boys didn't do so hot last night.
Blake: - stay
Sanjaya: Good Golly Miss Molly, you've got to go!
Sundance - stay but no more Pearl Jam
Chris R: Not a fan - he can go
Jared: Please go
Brandon: He's fun - I say stay.
Phil: Leeann Rhimes? You've GOT to go!
Chris Sligh - I hope he wins. I adore him
What do you think?
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March 05, 2007
Love these ads
I just get such a kick out of those damn Cavemen in the Geico commercials. I stumbled on the Caveman Crib. Very funny indeed! I think this is my favorite commercial:
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February 05, 2007
SuperBowl
Great game - I love it when football gets messy, you know, like the "old days".
The best ads:
Doritos - I liked two of them. The checkout girl who was "checking out" her Doritos man and the one with the guy who crashed his car after oogling a girl on the street. Both were cleverly done.
Coca Cola - I enjoyed all of them.
Fed Ex - I loved the meteor
Blockbuster The guinea pig clicking and dragging the "mouse" totally made me laugh. I love James Woods.
Two words - Robert Goulet. Oh my God - hysterical!
Bud Light - Rock, Paper, Scissors was funny but it was already done last year by Nextel with the phone that had a crime deterrent system. I do *heart* Carlos Mencia and I enjoyed those commericals.
Nationwide featuring Kevin Federline. Awesomely funny. Really!
CareerBuilder.com - Thank God they ditched the monkeys. I loved the "Lord of the Flies" meets "Dilbert" commercials. Reminds me of a previous employer.
General Motors - my favorite was with all the guys running after one car full of women, stripping down, and washing it. Very funny!
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January 29, 2007
Oh, and another thing...
Did anyone watch The Extras last night? Oh my GAWD! The scenes with Daniel Radcliffe were absolutley hysterical. This clip almost made me fall off the couch. Think anti-Harry Potter. Warwick Davis (remember him?) was also featured in the show and the last scene with him literally made me cry. It was that damn funny. I think I am now a fan of this show. I never realized just how funny Ricky Gervais' and his show can be. Check out this clip - around 6:30 minutes into the clip is the scene between Ricky and Warwick. Trust me, it's worth the view!
tags: The Extras, Daniel Radcliffe
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Whoops! Bad Mommy Alert
Apparently, drinking a glass of wine during a playdate is wrong, according to Meridith Vieira. Melissa of Suburban Bliss was invited to be on the Today Show this past Friday to discuss whether "playdates and happy hour mix?" Check out the video clip of the interview and prepare to be appalled at what you watch. It's nice to see Meridith really reaching out to cover such serious topics like several moms having a glass of wine during a playdate.
Pulease.
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January 14, 2007
Emerging from my football cocoon
Oh my - what a football laden weekend!
I did feel a *teeny tiny* bit sorry for the Eagles. They had it until the fourth quarter then WHAMMO! Right now, while the children (two of mine and one friend) are wreaking some mild havoc on my backyard, the husband and I are watching the Bears/Seahawks game. Next up, the Chargers and the Patriots. Maybe I'll cook dinner... but, then again, they did eat a late lunch. If I were a good mommy, I'd be taking them door to door, assisting them in their Girl Scout cookie sale.
By the way, if anyone is interested in cookies, just drop me a line. You know you want them! Cookies are gooooood!
Back to the game!
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January 11, 2007
Can't Wait!
Coming out in March:
Husband and I are seeing this in the theater. I love Meatwad. He's so cute! How can you not love this face?
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Bad acting
Heard on Opie and Anthony this morning - David Caruso One-Liners. It's the cheesiest acting since Shatner.
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January 07, 2007
C'mon Giants
The Giants better get their game face back on because the Eagles cannot win. CAN NOT WIN.
UPDATE
Flippin' Giants. You suck.
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January 05, 2007
Embarrassing Secret
I've got to admit a terrible secret. I can't hold it back any longer. Whatever you do, please don't be disappointed in me.
I've been watching the reruns of Americas Next Top Model on VH-1.
There. I said it.
I'm off to wallow in shame.
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December 22, 2006
Phone Call
Alec Baldwin wants to call your friends.
Too funny. "Someone" sent it to me and it made me laugh quite hard. Thank you "Someone". Thank you for making my day.
Now, go make someone else laugh!
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December 06, 2006
Near.... Far...
I adore Grover!
Ooooh! Manamana!
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December 04, 2006
As Seen on TV
I love cheesey products and this one takes the cake. Be sure to watch the commercial. What great acting abilities... such talent!
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October 19, 2006
Top of the Ninth
C'mon Mets! Make Husband a happy man!
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October 09, 2006
Spoof
MadTV spoofs House.
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September 05, 2006
TV heaven
The first episode of House AND a two hour Dirty Jobs special? On the same day?? I think I might have died and gone to heaven!
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September 01, 2006
Booooring
Husband and I made the gravest of mistakes last night and tuned in to watch the 2006 MTV Music Awards.
Oh.My.God.
Fergie - How come *MY* London Bridge don't wanna go down? WTF? The song - ew. Anyone notice her slight resemblance to Charo?
I did enjoy Justin Timberlake's performance. Rowr - he's got a sexyback alright. Sorry folks, I do think he's adorable and yes, I guess I am a dirty old lady. Heh.
Beyonce - pulease. Janet Jackson called and wants her Rhythm Nation moves back.
Paris Hilton - I think your 15 minutes are WAY up by now.
Jack Black - Dude - you are one creepy man. Personally, I think he looks like a toucher.
I did like The All-American Rejects. What a great name for a band!
Ok, enough MTV.
Things are good here. We've been busy meeting the teachers and picking up some last minute school supplies. Eldest still needs a pair of basic shoes. Youngestjust needs a couple folders.
Husband is working on the bathroom and it's looking better and better each day. We painted the wall behind the toilet so we could install the new toilet. I am going to finish painting when the kids go back to school.
We've got no big plans this weekend. We will probably be staying in since the weather is quite crappy - thank you Ernesto. It's not horrible weather - just crappy enough where we are stuck inside. Wheee!
Ciao for now!
PS - I'm number two for this?? No way!
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August 28, 2006
Funny Ads
This one is just funny while this one made Husband and I both laugh out loud.
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August 24, 2006
Loved this
Found this great link to some House gag reels. Thanks Jay!
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August 20, 2006
Deadwood
(spoilers below)
Holy Shit - Ellsworth is dead!
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July 17, 2006
Superman or GirlieMan?
This guy has something to say about the new Superman.
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June 12, 2006
Wise
Heard tonight on the season premiere of Deadwood:
"Every day takes figuring out all over again how to fuckin' live."
Calamity Jane
Amen sister. Amen.
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June 11, 2006
Tonight's the night...
It's Deadwood night baby! I can't wait!
I had a great day today. I had a service unit event today at 2pm. It was basically a mini awards ceremony/leader appreciation/late luncheon event. Usually, at least 50 people register and attend. This year, maybe 25. That is so sad. Our service unit has roughly 56 troops. 56! And, only 25 people attend? Thats a damn shame.
Last year, I won the Soaring High pin (Recognizes significant contributions of an adult member to the advancement of the Girl Scout program through multiple commitments to the Service Unit. May only be received once.) THIS year, I was awarded my 5 year pin as a leader, my 10 year as a registered Girl Scout AND I also recieved the Outstanding Lader Award (Prerequisite – at least 3 years of service in the leader or assistant-leader position. Recognizes a leader or assistant-leader who’s performance is so outstanding in nature that it merits recognition for providing a well rounded program and active support which includes participation in Council and Service Unit programs. All troop leader responsibilities per position description are fulfilled. GO ME! I can't believe that out of all the leaders, I was chosen.
Well, enough bragging about me! What's shakin' with you?!
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June 05, 2006
Oooh! The E Train!
Now here's some good listenin'!
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May 26, 2006
Hysterical
Michael Sandecki with surprise guest Clay Aiken on American Idol ::link::
We all cracked up - that poor kid's face when he saw Clay. Bwahahahaha.
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May 24, 2006
Can't believe it
That big dope Taylor won American Idol.
Oy.
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May 17, 2006
American Idol
Once again America - you suck
WHY??????????????? So Taylor or Katherine can win?
GAH! Shoot me now.
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May 10, 2006
WTF??
American Idol below - BIG spoiler
American Idol voters - What the HELL?? Chris instead of Katherine?? You all disgust me. The look on his face, oy, I wanted to cry.
It looks like a lot of people agree with me.
tags: american idol
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American Idol
Read at your own risk
Oh my Gawd - WTF is up with Taylor? Argh, I can't stand him. He's such a spas. BUT, to grudgingly give him credit, the second song sounded much better. Chris did a fatastic job with his first song and the second song was a bit meh. Elliott, I just love him. I didn't think his first song was that great but he kicked ass on song #2. Katherine - Girl, it's time to go. She was awful last night. Dropping lyrics in the first song and wailing away througout the seond song. It's time for Kat to leave the building.
I also watched my favorite show House. Good God, I was in tears by the end of the episode. That poor poor baby.
tags: american idol + house
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May 09, 2006
I can't believe it...
I actually Blingoed (heh - get it? BLINGOED - not Googled..ahem.. ok then) Zac Efron and found his official website. All the nine year olds in the world can now thank me.
God - I feel so dirty. He's a cutie but is about eighteen years old.
sigh
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May 08, 2006
David Blaine
Ok - is anyone else hooked on watching David Blaine's special "Drowned Alive"? It's such a horrifying way to die and, oy, it's totally freaking me out. Now, I know he's not really going to drown on national television.. it's just the thought of it that totally squicks me out.
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Well, 7:08 is a pretty fantastic time anyway. He looked messed up when they pulled him out of the tank. How about when they took his gloves off? Ewwwwwwwwwwwww! Other than that, he looked pretty ripped! ROWR! He's quite sexy in the way that he could possibly kill you or charm the pants off you instead.
tags: david blaine + drowned alive
Ok - I had to add this image from Google.
Wow.
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May 02, 2006
My new boyfriend
Hubba hubba
(more pics here)
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April 26, 2006
American Idol
Spoiler below
Buh BYE Pickle..
It was time for her to go.. hopefully, Taylor will be on his way out just as quickly.
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April 21, 2006
High School Musical
Oh goody - it's on again tonight.
Kill me. PLEASE
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March 29, 2006
Tuesday Night YV
Anyone catch House last night? Or, even better, the new Andre Braugher show "Thief" on the F/X channel? They were BOTH fantastic!
And, on a side note, Nair has a pretty decent assortment of products.
Poll time
Wax
Shave
Lotions/Depilatory
What do you prefer?
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February 15, 2006
So - I lied
I did run laundry but I decided to stay up and watch In Her Shoes. I've had it for about a week and I need to send it back to Netflix. What a fantastic movie. I really enjoyed the book and the movie didn't disappoint me at all. I am not a Toni Colette fan but I loved her performance. Even Cameron Diaz - wow - she was incredible. I think I have a crush on Mark Feuerstein. He's such a cutie! Why haven't I seen him around?
Ok - NOW I'm going to bed! G'night!
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February 05, 2006
THEY WON THEY WON!!!
I've waited a loooong time to see this:
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21 - 10
I spent the last 45 minutes screaming at the top of my lungs. My throat hurts! My babies won!!
Thank you Willie Parker!
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January 28, 2006
Stupid Girls
You know - I am loving Pink more and more. I can't wait to pick up this new cd. Check out her new video here.
tags: pink + pink stupid girls + pink stupid girls video
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January 27, 2006
Doe, a deer...
Snagged this lil gem from BusyMom. Turn your speakers up and enjoy. Slightly NSFW unless you have an office or headphones.
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January 22, 2006
SUPERBOWL
HOLY CRAP - THE STEELERS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!!
34 - 17
AFC CHAMPIONS BABY!
tags: Pittsburgh Steelers
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January 06, 2006
Do you smell BBQ?
I totally busted out laughing when watching this clip which I totally snagged from here.
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January 05, 2006
Creepy Show
Has anyone watched "I Shouldn't Be Alive" on the Discovery Channel? I can't bear to even watch the commercials for it. I am, however, still watching my television boyfriend every Tuesday night.
Isn't he dreamy?
::::sigh:::::
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Family Guy
I joined up with Netflix again and I am trying to catch up on the older Family Guy episodes. Last night, I popped one in the computer so I could watch it in the bedroom. I got through 2 episodes and promptly passed out. I woke up at 134am.
Hmmmm.
I need to start getting more sleep. Actually, I managed to get plenty of sleep last night, at the expense of the Griffin family. How can one fall asleep to a face like this:
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November 19, 2005
Such a great mom
I'm so awesome that I am going to bring both girls to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. We're leaving in about 20 minutes.
Wooohoo!
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November 18, 2005
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
I decided to treat myself this morning. I saw this at the 1150am show. It was SOOOOOOOO good! It was a lot different than the book - a lot of material was cut out of the novel. The movie was already 2+ hours. If it was exactly like the book, the movie would have been at least 4 hours.
Oy - I'm so happy!
I have a Girl Scout meeting this afternoon and I am going to tease the girls and tell them that I've seen the movie while they were in school. Mwahahahahaha! I'm the evil leader.
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November 10, 2005
Shoulda stuck with Netflix
The girls and I drive out to WalletBlockbusters to see if we could snag Star Wars III. Bwahahahahahahahaha! What a riot. Of course it wasn't available. There were many copies of it there if I had wanted to purchase it. No thanks. I'll get a free rental from the library. I did manage to get a freshly returned copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Racing Stripes (for the kiddies) and Batman Begins. I hope they don't suck. Well, I am pretty sure that Racing Stripes will suck but I'll make the kids watch that tomorrow night. I can't sit through that one sober.
So - what are YOUR hot plans for tonight?
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October 31, 2005
Perfect Scary Movie
The Birds is on AMC right now and it's scaring the crap out of me. Right now is the scene when Tippi Hedren goes upstairs to investigate the strange wing flapping noises she hears.
Oh jeez - I can barely watch! I hate birds.
Ok - so what's YOUR idea of a scary movie? Vote for your favorite scary movie in comments.
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October 27, 2005
I Love The 80's - 3D
I am SO hooked on this show! They are up to 1986 right now.
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October 25, 2005
Blown Away
Watch Al Roker get blown over while covering Hurricane Wilma.
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October 18, 2005
Sideways
Husband and I just finished watching Sideways and I thought it was fantastic. I love Husband Giamatti, who is definitely an underrated actor and Thomas Hayden Church was so freaking funny. I think that Virginia Madsen should have won the nomination for best supporting actress. She was brilliant.
Now - I'm off to bed!
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October 03, 2005
Cryin'
Husband and I just finished watching Dodgeball on HBO. Holy crap - that was so damn funny! The uniforms, Vince Vaugn, Ben Stiller - man, we were both cracking up. It rolled back ALL of those elementary school memory tapes for me. God, I hated dodgeball then and now, well, now I sometimes watch it on cable. Yeah, it was my deep dark secret.
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September 27, 2005
I'm Numbah 3!
Apparently, I'm number three for this Google search.
I just wish I had what they were looking for - rowr. This is as close as it gets. If you do happen to find it, can I have one?
I'm also the number six search result for Floam. Man, people are mad at the Floam company - read the ongoing comments here
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September 22, 2005
Pay It Forward
Ok, who watched this movie?
Husband and I stayed up last night, watching it on TBS. We were really digging the movie - until the end. What a HUGE turn there. Neither one of us saw that coming.
Of course, I bawled. Stooopid movie.
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August 29, 2005
Floam
Ok - has anyone purchased this stuff? Is it any good? The girls are begging me to buy it, you know, because I don't have ENOUGH craft stuff.
1/12/07 - Here's an alternative to Floam. It's non-toxic and it looks pretty decent. Go visit John at Funtastical Toys and tell him that Kate sent ya!
As of 12/19/05, I've closed the comments on this post. No more Floam!
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August 21, 2005
Six Feet - RIP
Best episode ever
Extremely emotional and I cried, really cried through this episode. They wrapped it up beautifully.
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August 09, 2005
SO want this!
I must own this! I can't believe Season 1 aired in 1976! Good Lord! 1976?
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July 26, 2005
Guilty Pleasure
I've got to come clean and admit it; I watch Kept on VH1. I'm down to the last four guys - Maurizio, Austin, Anwar and Seth and they are all my favoirtes. Maurizio was voted off last night and we're down to the last three guys. If you've already seen how the show ends, PLEASE don't tell me.
What show is your guilty pleasure?
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July 20, 2005
Spreading the word
New TLC Show Wants to Help YOU Help Your KIDS
Are you worried your children:
·Don’t eat a very healthy diet; too much fried food or candy?
·Watch too much TV or spend too much time playing video games?
·Stay up too late at night?
·Get angry or emotional too often?
·Shrug off school and homework?
·Suffer from poor concentration?
If you answered, “Yes” to any of these questions, TLC’s new program will show you how to eliminate these problems with the assistance of our nationally endorsed diet and nutrition expert.
We want to help moms and dads just like you become better parents and help your kids live healthier, happier and more successful lives. If you’d like to learn what you can do, call our hotline today @ 917.362.9158, please include your name and phone number(s) so we can get in touch with you.
So, who's goin'?
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June 03, 2005
Brilliant
I found this link from Guppyman. It's an old training film on how to safely use your lightsaber. It's just bloody brilliant.
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May 26, 2005
What's your pleasure?
Your viewing pleasure.
I don't watch reality tv at all. Hell, I rarely even watch the major networks. I don't understand the American Idol craze AT ALL. People are going crazy over the show. Isn't it just a modern version of Star Search?
I do watch television. I find that I watch all the cable channels - Fox, TCM, AMC, FoodTV, Discovery Channel, TLC, History Channel, Spike, SciFi, and of course, HBO. Don't forget all those damn kiddie shows too. I'm trying to cut back the amount of television for the girls, especially during the day for Olivia. I pulled out the Play-Doh for her today and she's been playing with it since 1pm. Eldest got home an hour ago and she sat down to play it WITH Olivia. AND, they haven't bickered once.
Thank you God. Thank you for Play-Doh.
So, tell me, what do you watch? What are your favorite shows?
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May 25, 2005
I got it!
I got my Blingo movie ticket.
I'm gonna see Revenge of the Sith!
Yippie!
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May 24, 2005
100 Scariest Movies
Bravo is running the 100 scariest movies. Of course, now I've got the poop scared out of me. I used to love scary movies. Now, I can't even watch them. I do enjoy Jaws, Psycho, and Aliens but the really messed up gory ones, I just can't sit through them unless I cover my eyes and ears. ::shudder::
So - what's YOUR favorite scary movie?
100 Scariest Movie Moments Countdown
100. 28 Days Later
99. Creepshow
98. Zombie
97. Cat People
96. The Birds
95. Jurassic Park
94. Child's Play
93. Pacific Heights
92. Village of the Damned
91. Shallow Grave
90. Night of the Hunter
89. Alice Sweet Alice
88. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
87. Black Christmas
86. Wizard of Oz
85. Blood & Black Lace
84. Blue Velvet
83. The Others
82. Terminator
81. The Howling
80. Poltergeist
79. Dracula
78. The Brood
77. Signs
76. Evil Dead
75. Candyman
74. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
73. Blood Simple
72. Them!
71. The Sixth Sense
70. The Stepfather
69. Re-Animator
68. The Black Cat
67. Duel
66. The Tenant
65. Marathon Man
64. Near Dark
63. Deliverance
62. The Wolf Man
61. The Devil's Backbone
60. The Beyond
59. Fatal Attraction
58. Cujo
57. House of Wax
56. Single White Female
55. The Vanishing
54. The Changeling
53. Demons
52. The Phantom of the Opera
51. The Dead Zone
50. The Last House on the Left
49. Diabolique
48. The Thing
47. Nosferatu
46. The Sentinel
45. The Wicker Man
44. The Game
43. It's Alive!
42. An American Werewolf in London
41. The Hills Have Eyes
40. Black Sunday
39. Dawn of the Dead
38. Peeping Tom
37. House on Haunted Hill
36. Cape Fear
35. Aliens
34. The Hitcher
33. The Fly
32. Pet Sematary
31. Friday the 13th
30. Blair Witch Project
29. Serpent and the Rainbow
28. When a Stranger Calls
27. Frankenstein
26. Seven
25. Phantasm
24. Suspiria
23. Rosemary's Baby
22. Don't Look Now
21. Jacob's Ladder
20. The Ring
19. Hellraiser
18. The Haunting
17. A Nightmare on Elm Street
16. The Omen
15. Freaks
14. Halloween
13. Scream
12. Misery
11. Audition
10. Wait Until Dark
9. Night of the Living Dead
8. Carrie
7. Silence of the Lambs
6. Shining
5. Texas Chainsaw Massacre
4. Psycho
3. Exorcist
2. Alien
1. Jaws
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May 23, 2005
So tell me
Did you see Revenge of the Sith yet? Did you love it? Hate it?
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May 22, 2005
20 minutes and counting.
Tonight is the season finale of Deadwood.
I can't wait!
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May 20, 2005
Holy Mega-Bucks Batman!
'Sith' Destroys Single Day Record
by Brandon Gray
May 20, 2005
After starting the day with $16,912,367 from midnight shows alone, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith closed Thursday with $50,013,859 from an estimated 9,400 screens at 3,661 theaters. That's the biggest day ever for a single movie in history.
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May 08, 2005
Damn sad
Deadwood totally bummed me out tonight.
Bastards.
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April 13, 2005
Tribute to Sesame Street
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March 30, 2005
Jane Husbandey Show
Today's topic will be all about food allergies.
Check it out.
Update: This show is freaking me out. Those are the things I do for Youngestevery time we go somewhere. I'm sitting here getting all teary watching all these other parents.
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March 26, 2005
CNN again?
Looks like Jaynee and I will be featured on CNN again! The show is airing at 3pm EST Saturday and 5pm ESt on Sunday.
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March 23, 2005
Television
I watched Deadwood again last night. I missed 20 minutes of it on Sunday when my brother called. Man - that particular episode made my skin crawl. I hate watching people in pain. That episode had a LOT of pain.
Husband and I finally finished watching Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King. MAN! That is one looong movie. Husband and I both enjoyed it. The battle scenes were incredible. Amazing. Of course, I also lurve me some Viggo Mortensen too. View image Hubba hubba. (image from here)
Back to the laundry. It's such a nasty cold and rainy day. I may as well stay inside and clean. Youngestand I already ran out to the butcher shop. Brrr! Catch you later!
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March 18, 2005
Wow
Thank you so much for all the kind comments. It was very exciting to watch myself on television although, I have to admit, I was horrified at the sight of my keyboard. Good lord - I am so embarrassed. It was great to see links to other people I read.
Wow.
I also forgot to mention that the girls were thrilled to have been on television. Youngestnow thinks she is famous!
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Holy Moly!
Jaynee and I might be airing tonight on News Night with Aaron Brown! Set those VCRs and Tivos - you know you want to do it!
:::920pm UPDATE:::
I just got a call from Sasha - the piece is due to run! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!
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March 16, 2005
Toga! Toga!
Animal House is on AMCTV. I love this movie. One of my favorite scenes is when John Belushi is walking down the stairs at the toga party and listens to Stephen Bishop singing this awful folk song to some girls. The face Belushi makes right before he grabs the guitar and smashes it just makes me laugh out loud each time.
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March 13, 2005
Deadwood
So - who caught tonight's Deadwood? I adore Trixie and I am SO happy that Calamity Jane is back. She just cracks me up. The writers really give her some damn good lines.
Our trip to the mall went well. The girls got their Easter outfits as well as some more clothes. To all moms out there - the Childrens Place had some very pretty dresses for a reasonable price. I got this sweater with the matching blue dress with white trim for Youngestand this skirt with the blue striped top for Eldest. She's not into dressing up so much anymore ::sigh:: At least Youngestloves all the girly girl stuff.
Time to pay some bills. Ick.
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March 11, 2005
Blog Info
According to Sasha, the piece will air on CNN Friday night 3/18 at 10pm. Whee!
The crew left about 30 minutes ago. They were all so very nice. I felt like a doofus at times but it was a lot of fun. I am somewhat apprehensive to watch myself on television. Eeek! I'll be on national television! :::screaming::
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March 09, 2005
Mmmm - Cap'n Jack
(pilfered from Michelle)
'Savvy?'- Maybe you have a few defiant, smart-mouth
tendencies..but what it comes down to is that
you're a sexy beast.
Which of Captain Jack Sparrow's Quotes are You?
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March 06, 2005
Oh yeah!
It's Season two of Deadwood tonight at 9pm EST.
Booyah!
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February 17, 2005
Oh, and another thing
Perhaps Warner Brothers should do more research about renaming Bugs Bunny to "Buzz Bunny". Apparently, Buzz Bunny isn't really for children at all. This link is certainly not safe for work. ::link::
Good God.
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You DON'T mess with Bugs Bunny
This is an abomination. Bugs Bunny is a classic. My girls, ages 5 and 8, LOVE Looney Tunes. This is the "new and improved" Bugs Bunny:
How freaky looking is THAT? Ugh - I am SO disappointed in Warner Brothers.
(article in extended entry)
HAS Warner Bros. gone daffy?
That's what fans of the studio's classic cartoon characters might be asking after they get a look at the new, futuristic versions of some of their favorite animated heroes, which Warner unveiled yesterday.
The Looney Tunes characters — six in all — have been "reimagined" (in studio parlance) for a new series called "Loonatics," which is set to air next fall on WPIX/Channel 11 as part of the Saturday morning Kids' WB program lineup.
The show features new versions of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, the Tasmanian Devil, Road Runner and Lola Bunny (the newest of the characters, who was introduced in the 1996 Michael Jordan movie "Space Jam").
For "Loonatics," the six characters are being projected 700 years into the future, given superpowers, and outfitted in tight-fitting, slenderizing space gear.
Apparently, falling anvils and exploding cigars are no longer enough to keep kids 6 to 11 years old entertained.
"This is a kids show intended for kids today who are growing up in the Internet age, an age of technology, an age of hip, cool animation, and something that we hope will resonate with that age group," explained Sander Schwartz, president of Warner Bros. Animation, in a phone interview from Hollywood.
He said the characters' superpowers have not yet been finalized. And neither have their names, although they are expected to have names close to those of their ancestors (think Buzz Bunny).
And what of all the other classic Looney Tunes characters? What about Sylvester and Tweety, Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Pepe Le Pew, Speedy Gonzalez and Marvin the Martian?
And what about Porky Pig? Is poor Porky destined to stutter and remain fat and pantless for the rest of history?
Schwartz said Warner settled on six characters because that's as many as a half-hour ensemble show can handle. But he didn't rule out guest appearances by some of the other legends of Looney Tunes, although in futuristic form.
But cartoon purists, raised on the easy-to-understand hilarity of Elmer Fudd blowing Daffy Duck's bill off with a shotgun blast to the face, might rightfully lament the fact that their own kids won't get a chance to grow up exposed to that same kind of classic comedy.
To that complaint, Schwartz notes the old Looney Tunes cartoons will likely run forever on some channel or another, including the Warner-owned Cartoon Network and Boomerang cable channels.
"And secondly," he said, "these are cartoons. Lighten up! They're fun and the existence of one doesn't preclude the existence of another."
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February 16, 2005
Jon Stewart Discusses Bloggers!
Jon Stewart opened the Daily Show tonight with a very funny story about blogging. You must tune in and catch it tomorrow night when it's being rerun.
Very good stuff.
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February 15, 2005
So sue me... sue me.. what can you do me?
Guys and Dolls.
Frank Sinatra. Marlon Brando.
Oh yeah.
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February 09, 2005
Just call him Ralph
All I can say - it explains a lot about the last two minutes of the Super Bowl. I thought he choked.
"He fought to the end. He gave it his all," Fraley said on Comcast SportsNet in a show aired Monday night. "He could hardly call the plays -- that's how exhausted he was trying to give it his all. If you remember back when we played Jacksonville two years ago and he ended up puking, it was close to that scene. He exhausted everything he had."
Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko said Tuesday that McNabb wasn't injured during Philadelphia's 24-21 loss to the New England Patriots. However, McNabb might have been feeling sick -- he fought a cold earlier in the week.
McNabb was shaky at times in Sunday's game. He passed for 357 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions.
The quarterback misfired on several passes early, held the ball too long at other times, and made several poor decisions. One of the best scramblers in the NFL, McNabb had zero yards rushing on just one carry and was sacked four times.
He struggled in particular in the fourth quarter, getting picked off twice and looking slow in getting the team moving late.
"He didn't get a play call in one time," Fraley said. "He mumbled and (receiver) Freddie Mitchell yelled out the play we were trying to bring in. He was puking at the same time, trying to hold it in."
Mitchell said on Tuesday that McNabb was having complications and "couldn't get it out so I just had to finish the play up."
"It was my first time being the quarterback in the NFL," Mitchell said on a local television station. "It was hard. He kind of tried to get the hand signals to the team, but I knew what he was thinking. I just finished the play up."
McNabb left Tuesday for Hawaii, where he will start for the NFC in Sunday's Pro Bowl. His agent did not immediately return a phone call Tuesday.
The QB had the best season of his six-year NFL career, leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1981 after three straight losses in the NFC championship game.
McNabb set a team record with 3,875 yards passing and became the first NFL player to throw for more than 30 touchdowns (31) and fewer than 10 interceptions (eight). His passer rating of 104.7 ranked second in the NFC.
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February 07, 2005
Duh!
I can't believe that I forgot to mention Husband McCartney's awesome performance during the halftime show. I know my five and eight year old daughters did enjoy his music. And, who the hell can resistLive and Let Die? LOVE that song. Hey Jude was excellent. He sang quite well and I know I am not the only person to think this.
Great job Sir Husband.
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January 24, 2005
*%^@^@#*^$&*^&**@$!$%
Damn you Steelers!
::sigh::
Anyway, in other news, Eldest's school is closed tomorrow. I think it would be a great day to sell Girl Scout cookies! If any one out there would like to purchase some cookies ::View cookies:: Please feel free to email me (CateNJ@REMOVETHIScomcast.net). The cookies are $3.50 a box and the girls really do benefit from their cookie profits.
Have a great night and I'll see ya'll tomorrow!
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January 22, 2005
Musicals
The girls and I are watching Singin' In The Rain. I adore Gene Kelly. He was one very brilliant choreographer. It's truly a shame that he's gone. What an amazing talent.
(links snagged from GeneKellyGallery)
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January 21, 2005
Say it ain't so!
Spongebob is gay?? What rock have I been hiding under?
First seen here which walked me to here which finally brought me to, of all people, my buddy Jay. (like HE needs another link ::snicker::)
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January 19, 2005
VH1
Is anyone else really enjoying the hell out of "I Love the 90's Part Deux"? Michael Ian Black and Hal Sparks are so freakin' funny.
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January 18, 2005
Freaky Show
Last night, Husband and I were watching Modern Marvels on the History Channel. The show was called Death Devices. Holy crap - it's not something you want to watch right before falling asleep. The show was fascinatimg in a true scientific and historical sense but, let me tell you, some of the methods used to put people to death were horrific. One device was to place a person on a wheel and several people would hit them with club, just smashing them and breaking bones until the person died. WTF? The guillotine was featured as well and there was even some secret footage of someone being executed by it.
I have a very hard time watching some of these brutal beatings on the freakin' Sopranos and that's FAKE. I don't know how people can watch executions or brutal beatings. I feel sick whenever I see things like this.
I think I am going to go snuggle with Youngestfor a while. I need some hugs.
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January 17, 2005
Oh yeah!
Woohoo - it's Star Trek Super Sunday Monday on Spike TV. Rock ON!
::running back to television::
edited to correct day from Sunday to Monday. Thanks Daisy!
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January 16, 2005
I can't believe I'm watching..
the Golden Globes
:::shamefully hanging head:::
But, I've been treated to multiple shots of Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Pierce Brosnan, Orlando Bloom and a few other tatsy morsels.
Rowr.
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January 03, 2005
Law and Order
Who is into this show?
Not I.
It makes my skin crawl to hear about these awful murders and crimes. What makes it worse is that I know the Law and Order shows are based on actual crimes. Husband was watching an episode last night and I was reading a book, not wanting to get involved, when I hear one of the detectives talk about an audio tape that the victim made of the killer before she was murdered. It sounded familiar so I started to pay a little more attention to the show.
It only took me a few minutes to remember that case. It happened here in New Jersey. It was an odd moment for me, I didn't want to remember this case. I don't want to think there are freaks who would carjack and kill someone just for their car. He specifically targeted her because of the type of car she drove - a Toyota Camry. This woman, a speacial education teacher, had managed to have approximately 45 minutes worth of conversation with the killer, trying to reason with him. She was, at one point, crying and begging for her life.
This episode of L&O just disturbed me. It managed to bring back a lot of memories of an awful crime committed against this poor woman. I hope her family is coping and moving on with their lives. But, how can one move on? I am still dealing with my own issues from my Dad passing away almost 3 months ago. I know a few people, both on and off line, who have dealt with awful tragedies in their lives. They go on.. life does go on...
But, it's hard. So hard.
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December 09, 2004
Life and Death of Peter Sellers
I watched this show on HBO last night. Incredible. Geoffrey Rush was Peter Sellers. He was brilliant. I adore Peter Sellers. A truly talented and tortured individual. I am stunned at the resemblance. I missed the first 30 minutes of the show so I am looking forward to watching it again.
Here's Geoffrey as Peter Sellers
Here's Peter Sellers (picture from the official Peter Sellers website)
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November 21, 2004
Wizard of Oz
is on TBS right now. I love this movie.
I remember when it would come on tv when I was younger. It was *such* a big deal in my house. Dinner in front of the televison, popcorn.. the works.
What's your favorite movie memory?
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November 19, 2004
Made my day
(link snagged from It Could Just Be Me)
I was having such a crappy morning. Then, I found the funniest link ever. You *must* go here and click on "watch movie". I laughed so hard I had tears rolling down my face. It features a clip from "Whose Line" and Richard Simmons shows up to participate in a sketch. Trust me when I say you will laugh.
Go. NOW!
Posted by Cate at 08:40 AM | Comments (8)
November 08, 2004
Howard Keel
I cried when I read this - he was one of my very favorite actors.
Howard Keel, Star of Musicals, Dies at 85
Howard Keel, the broad-shouldered baritone who romanced his way through a series of glittery MGM musicals such as "Kiss Me Kate" and "Annie Get Your Gun" and later revived his career with television's "Dallas," died Sunday. He was 85.
Keel died Sunday morning of colon cancer, according to his son, Gunnar.
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November 02, 2004
Glued
Husband and I are just glued to the television. Of course, the girls want to stay up to "watch" the election too. How can I say no?
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October 27, 2004
YAY!
Down With Love is on HBO again! God - I love Ewan McGregor *rowr*
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October 18, 2004
WTF?
Is Planet Earth going to swing into the sun? The Red Sox won tonight.
Whoa.
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August 19, 2004
Monty Python
I'm watching a Monty Python dvd - The Life of Pythons Vol. 1 - and they just showed a skit of the group singing my favorite song. I thought I would share the lyrics with you. Enjoy!
<i>
Sit on my face and tell me that you love me.
I'll sit on your face and tell you I love you, too.
I love to hear you oralise
When I'm between your thighs.
You blow me away!
Sit on my face and let my lips embrace you.
I'll sit on your face, and then I'll love you truly.
Life can be fine if we both sixty-nine
If we sit on our faces in all sorts of places and play
Till we're blown away!
</i>
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July 21, 2004
Musicals
Right now I am watching <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047472/"target=_blank>Seven Brides for Seven Brothers</a>. I adore this musical - all those brothers ::rowr::
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July 02, 2004
Did it again
I stayed up too late last night watching a movie - Caddyshack. Holy crap, I laughed and laughed. I haven't seen it in quite a while. Ted Knight had some hysterical lines. He certainly played an uptight WASP very well. I love the poem he wrote to dedicate to his new yacht - The Flying WASP which, up until last night, never paid attention to the actual NAME of the boat.
Heh. WASP.
So, I will leave you with Judge Smails' dedication poem:
It's easy to grin
When your ship comes in
And you've got the stock market beat.
But the man worthwhile,
Is the man who can smile,
When his shorts are too tight in the seat.
Brilliant!
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June 29, 2004
Easy evening
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I just love Jonathan Harris. Everytime he speaks during the Lost in Space episodes just makes me laugh and laugh...
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How can you not love him? Look at this face:
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June 23, 2004
Late night movie
I was going to go to bed early last night. Really, I was.
You can stop giggling now.
So, I was channel surfing and stumbled across <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089560/"target=_blank>Mask</a> and got sucked right into watching it for the thousandth time. Want to know why I love this movie? Two words.
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000385/"target=_blank>Sam Elliot</a>. He is just the sexiest man. Yeah yeah.. I know he's "older" (60 according to his bio) but he is just so... manly. Mmmm... and that gravelly voice.. rowr... hold me back..
I found some of these pictures from <a href="http://www.automatedculture.com/sam_elliott/index.html"target=_blank>this site</a>
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June 13, 2004
HBO
Have I said that HBO rocks?
Six Feet Under and Deadwood ::sigh:: What an evening.
I am a happy woman.
Posted by Cate at 11:11 PM | Comments (7)
May 18, 2004
So long Felix
<a href="http://www.app.com/app/breaking_news/966131.html">Tony Randall died in his sleep last night. He was 84.</a>
Posted by Cate at 11:20 AM | Comments (1)
May 13, 2004
Gap Commercial
Ok - for the ton of hits I am getting for the Gap ad.. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/recs/radio/krex/-/track/B000002KE7001004/102-1488702-0727314">here</a> is the link for a sample of the song. It's called "Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts. I am sure the song is older than most of you people looking for it. 1972 baby. I was 2 years old.
Don't say I never gave you anything.
Posted by Cate at 11:14 PM | Comments (3)
May 12, 2004
Oh no you din't
On television...
I just heard "Come On Feel the Noise" on a commercial.
On Ore-Ida commercial.
That's just so...so wrong.
Posted by Cate at 11:33 PM | Comments (5)
May 05, 2004
Nemo
The girls are fighting over which dvd to watch. So, M is watching some horse movie on my computer in the bedroom and O is watching Finding Nemo on the television. I always cry within the first 5 minutes of Finding Nemo.
Poor Coral ::sniffle::
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After reading the <a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=7&u=/ap/20040505/ap_on_en_tv/tv_friends_ads_8">news</a>,
After reading the <a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=7&u=/ap/20040505/ap_on_en_tv/tv_friends_ads_8">news</a>, <a href="http://www.951wayv.com/">listening to the radio</a> and visiting <a href="http://www.adelle.net/archives/002158.php#002158">blogs</a>, I have a confession....
I *hate* <i>Friends</i>.
I have always despised this show. I hate all the characters. I hate all the actors - with the exception of Matthew Perry because I loved him in <i>The Whole Nine Yards</i>. When I hear the theme song, my skin crawls.
Yes America, I hate <i>Friends</i>.
Bring it on.
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April 23, 2004
Hubba hubba
Brendan Frasier is gorgeous. The girls and I are watching <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119190/">George of the Jungle</a>. I think it is my new favorite movie ::rowr::
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April 18, 2004
I love Sunday nights
The Sopranos and Deadwood spoilers in the extended entry
I really liked this episode with Tony meeting Johnny's <a href="http://www.hbo.com/sopranos/mobspeak/index.shtml">goomar</a>. Did anyone else laugh when Tony saw his old dog Tippy in a picture with the goomar's son? Poor Tippy. LOL. How about when Chris-ta-FER beat the **** out of his friend, shaking him down for money? And, he took his car too? Brilliant. I loved how Tim Daly couldn't even sell his Emmy.
Deadwood rocked. I am still pissed about Wild Bill getting shot but it was going to happen anyway. EB is a slimy little bastard.. almost as slimy as Jack McCall. I felt bad for the sick bastard that got dumped in the woods. I just hope that Jane doesn't catch smallpox. I really like her too. Of course, there just *had* to be a lesbian scene tossed in as well. Whatever.
Well - a good night was had by all. It's back to school tomorrow for the girls. Finally - some piece and quiet! I have to make an appointment with the chiro. I hope I can get in soon as I am still very uncomfortable. The painkillers haven't done **** for me ::sigh:: I am going to call it a night. Ciao!
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April 12, 2004
Wrath of Khan
Best Star Trek movie. Ever.
Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!
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April 11, 2004
Deadwood
spoiler below
Arrrgggghhhhh!!!
I looooove Wild Bill! That little ****er SHOT him! I told P I <i>knew</i> something was going to happen.. Bill sat with his back to the door. NO marshall would ever do that. Still.. dammit.. I am so pissed!
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April 01, 2004
Old School
P and I are watching Old School - it is SO funny.. like.. very stupid funny..
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March 25, 2004
Netflix
Woohoo! Sex and the City Season 1 is on it;s way to me! Now I can watch Big from the very beginning.. rowr...
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Netflix
Woohoo! Sex and the City Season 1 is on it;s way to me! Now I can watch Big from the very beginning.. rowr...
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March 17, 2004
Favorite Disney Movie
I think I would have to choose Aladdin. The theme song "Whole New World" was our wedding song.
Your favorite?
Posted by Cate at 02:46 PM | Comments (5)
March 16, 2004
Max and Ruby
Ok - does anyone else just love <a href="http://www.maxandruby.ca/"><b>this show</b></a>? It's so darn cute!
<a href="http://www.rosemarywells.com">Rosemary Wells</a> wrote some very cute and very likeable characters. I think I will be buying some of her books for O. She is completely hooked on this show. I can't blame her - I watch it with her!
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March 11, 2004
Cool!
<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040311/ap_en_tv/pier_1_imports_3">FORT WORTH, Texas - Kirstie Alley (news) is out as spokeswoman for Pier 1 Imports. A queer eye is in. </a>
The home furnishing chain has launched a new marketing campaign featuring
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With the success of shows like "Trading Spaces" and "Queer Eye," it was time for Pier 1 to capitalize on the rising home decorating trend, said Phil Schneider, executive vice president for Pier 1 marketing.
National television ads featuring Filicia were to begin airing Thursday.
"We wanted somebody that was renowned as a decorator-expert and Thom certainly has been well-connected in his career," said Marvin J. Girouard, chairman and CEO of the Fort Worth-based chain. "He's done some things that we think will really play well into the type of merchandizing and advertising that we're going to."
The Bravo channel's "Queer Eye" features five gay men helping straight men transform their style from slovenly to chic in categories including fashion, grooming, interior design, food and wine and culture. Filicia is the "design doctor."
The Pier 1 Imports ads will show Filicia helping customers find decorative furnishings that reflect their personal style. He replaces actress Alley, who for three years was the company's celebrity spokeswoman.
"Is there risk involved in big change? Absolutely," said Girouard, who has worked for the company since 1975. "But there's much more risk involved in not changing things."
Filicia was named one of America's top designers by House Beautiful and owns the New York design company Thom Filicia Inc. He said he uses Pier 1 items in his designs, so he had no problem signing up as a pitchman for a year.
"There's so much personality in their pieces," Filicia said. "This is a store where you can really express yourself."
Filicia's sexuality will likely be a non-issue with most Pier 1 customers, one analyst said.
"The 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' has been pretty successful, so that takes the pressure off Pier 1," said Thomas Cline, associate professor of marketing at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
Pier 1 started in 1962 as a single store in California. The company moved to Fort Worth in 1966 and now boasts more than $1.7 billion in sales and more than 1,200 stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
"Thom Filicia is a bold move, but one that makes sense given his credibility as a designer and the popularity of the show he is on now," said Laura Richardson, an analyst in equity research at Adams, Harkness & Hill.
Posted by Cate at 11:15 AM | Comments (5)
March 10, 2004
Memories
I was reading a post that <a href="http://www.adelle.net/archives/001940.php#001940">Adelle</a> wrote about the cartoon Jem. Apparently, there will be a Jem dvd coming out at the end of the month. Now, Jem wasn't my cup of tea. I preferred the older stuff like <a href="http://www.katespot.com/archives/ccmm1.php" onclick="window.open'http://www.katespot.com/archives/ccmm1.php','popup','width=564,height=342,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false">these guys</a> with bad guys like <a href="http://www.katespot.com/archives/ccmm.php" onclick="window.open('http://www.katespot.com/archives/ccmm.php','popup','width=585,height=348,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false">this</a>. Who can forget classic cartoons like <a href="http://www.katespot.com/archives/tj.php" onclick="window.open('http://www.katespot.com/archives/tj.php','popup','width=568,height=388,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false">Tom and Jerry</a>, <a href="http://www.katespot.com/archives/ud.php" onclick="window.open('http://www.katespot.com/archives/ud.php','popup','width=512,height=384,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false">Underdog</a> and many others... Woody Woodpecker, Chilly Willie, Huckleberry Hound, (bing bing BING) Ricochet Rabbit, Bugs Bunny and all the Looney Tunes gang...
I miss the old cartoons. I think I am going to shop for some dvds..
Posted by Cate at 03:17 PM | Comments (7)
March 09, 2004
The new Elvis?
<a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=529&ncid=529&e=3&u=/ap/20040308/ap_en_mu/people_william_hung_1">NEW YORK - Who needs "American Idol"? William Hung doesn't ? he already has a recording contract. </a>
The singer, who became a fan favorite ? but not a judges' favorite ? during open auditions for the Fox series with his spirited version of Ricky Martin (news)'s "She Bangs," has signed a deal with Fuse Music Network and Koch Records.
His debut album, tentatively titled "The True Idol," is scheduled for release April 6, it was announced Monday. It will contain "She Bangs," along with another Martin hit, "Shake Your Bon Bon," and a cover of Elton John (news)'s "Rocket Man," which Hung sang recently on "The Ellen DeGeneres (news) Show."
And for those of you hankering for more Hung, the disc will include a 40-minute DVD with behind-the-scenes footage from his studio recording sessions and fan questions and answers.
"He may not be the next American Idol, but he is definitely a star and inspiration to everyone who sings in the shower," said Marc Juris, president of Fuse, which will exclusively air his "She Bangs" video.
Koch Records general manager Alan Grunblatt was even more effusive: "He is the new Elvis!"
Hung, a 21-year-old Hong Kong native and civil engineering student at the University of California, Berkeley, has inspired fan clubs and Web sites that sing his praises.
Meanwhile, back at "American Idol," eight of the 12 finalists have been chosen. The remaining four will be announced this week when "wild card" singers ? those who didn't get enough votes the first time ? come back for a second chance.
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March 08, 2004
Bummer
<a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040308/ap_en_mo/tv_sex_and_the_city_2">ASPEN, Colo. - Don't expect a "Sex and the City" movie, said the TV series' executive producer, Michael Patrick King</a>.
"Nothing we did in the series was altered to save something for the movie," King said at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival.
"This is exactly the way we wanted to end the series," he said Friday. "We're proud of what we did."
The HBO series, which aired its last new episode Feb. 22, will live on in syndication. That pleases star Sarah Jessica Parker (news), even if the episodes are toned down for a broader audience.
"I am not sad about a larger audience," said Parker, who played columnist Carrie Bradshaw. "Part of me is happy that people who could not afford HBO" will now have the opportunity to meet the four women whose love lives were chronicled on the show.
"We joke there will be no Samantha" after the censors have their way, writer Cindy Chupak said of the free-spirited character played by Kim Cattrall.
Parker, King, Chupak and the show's five other writers appeared at the comedy festival, which ended Sunday.
The writers, all women, described how their real-life experiences made their way into the scripts. In the sanctity of the writers' room, they discussed their dates and relationships.
"Very often that bleeds into story building," said writer Elisa Zuritsky.
Some of the writers said they share the characters' love of expensive shoes. Amy B. Harris acknowledged she has 50 to 75 pairs; Jenny Bicks' collection consists of about 30 pairs.
And Parker's shoe wardrobe? "I can't talk about it," she said with a laugh.
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March 07, 2004
Phone Booth
P and I just watched <i>Phone Booth</i> with Colin Farrell. Pretty good... predictable but good.
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March 04, 2004
Star Trek
I just *love* the fight music from Star Trek - the Original Series..
I have to pick up M at the bus stop in about 15 minutes.. so of course O is out cold on the couch. ::sigh:: Damn - I hate waking her up ...
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