A friend sent us this from failblog.org....



I didn't quite 'get it.' I'm a little slow. But after watching this one, I think I caught on enough...



So basically, it's just people, or things....failing. Which, really? Don't we all need to feel a little better about ourselves now and then by watching others "fail"? Only if we don't know them, right!!???

Therapy without the bills.

That's what I call it.

First, thanks for the birthday wishes! Turning 40 was a lot easier with the theme from "Golden Girls" in my head, thanks Heidi!

Ok, so if you haven't seen the Susan Boyle clip from "Britain's Got Talent," click here, now. I'll wait. It's a seven-minute clip and worth every second.

And if you're not watching American Idol this season, then you may not know that they're down to the top five. There's only ONE chick left, Allison Iraheta and get this: she turned 17 this week! Here she is:



So, what do Susan and Iraheta have in common?

They are not traditional hotties.
They are adorable, each in her own way.
They are not blond.
They are not too skinny.
They are cool under pressure and very, very classy.
They can sing like nobody's business.

I'm so impressed with these two and their 30-year-age difference. I voted for Allison twice! Who are you rooting for??

Happy Birthday Lara!

In honor of Bea Arthur's passing....since I hope to be your roomie in the nursing home....wearin' lipstick to the trashchute run....

Thank You For Being A Friend
( Andrew Gold )

Thank you for being a friend
Traveled down a road and back again
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
You would see the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend

If it's a car you lack
I'd surely buy you a Cadillac
Whatever you need any time of the day or night

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And when we both get older
With walking canes and hair of gray
Have no fear even though it's hard to hear
I will stand real close and say
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend

And when we die
And float away
Into the night
The milky way
You'll hear me call
As we ascend
I'll say your name
Then once again

Thank you for being a friend

From FOXNEWS: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Usually, it's an empty threat: "If you kids don't stop fighting, I'm going to stop this car right now and leave you here!" But a mother from an upper-crust New York suburb went through with it, ordering her battling 10- and 12-year-old daughters out of her car in White Plains' business district and driving off, police said Tuesday.


She was arrested. There is (was?) a temporary court order keeping her from contact with her kids. (wait -- isn't that just as bad as her leaving them? they obviously want their mom!!!! geez...)

Ok, um, well my parents never left - but their threat was to pull over and SPANK me on the side of the road. I would have MUCH rather they left me than spank me on the side of the road That would have been waaaay too embarrassng. : )

Seriously though -- I wonder if all of the judgemental America would be willing to step in and help when here girls are teens and doing drugs and failing out of school and getting tossed in jail because their mom only gave them verbal warnings that were never followed through on??? We all were kids once - we KNOW when parents never follow through. And we know what we can get away with (or in my case with very very strict parents, what I could never ever get away with).

I can't "take sides" without knowing the whole story. But I'm all over the benefit of the doubt. This woman is a much better mom than many of those who beat there kids in private, but look like "model" parents in public. Oh the things we'll never know about what one another has done to our kids to scar (or endanger) them. It's gonna happen.

Hell, once again I'll say it -- I rode in cars without child seat or seat belts!! GASP -- toss my parents in jail!! (oh wait ,, they did have those things back then....).

You know what parents I have a hard time not being judgemental about??? - in my mind - who I'd like to throw in jail? The ones who constantly feed their kids twinkies and fast food. They are killing their kids....starting with damaging the metabolism for life.

Really. What is the worst thing you can do to a kid? And what does warrent "jail"????

Why? Just why I ask you does anyone (man or woman) need a SCENTED RAZOR HANDLE????

Dudes, we know that the chemicals in the scent stuff causes cancer. So why put it in extra places beyond those plug-ins type thing????

Bic Soleil Scented Razors

We chatted about both of them on this week's show:

1. What Do The Feminists Think of the "topiary trimmin'" Schick Quattro Ad? And did you know there is a MORE racy british version? (check out our facebook page for that link)


2. And The Susan Boyle Phemon!

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Miss USA is Donald Trump's pageant. (as opposed to the Miss America pageant).

Sunday April 19th 7pm EST.

And yes, Miss USA is going green. How you ask? Well of course a new "green" crown....


(not the picture of the 'green crown' - i'm still looking for that!!!)

"Diamond Nexus Labs, the official jewelry sponsor for the Miss Universe Organization, has created an eco-friendly, custom-designed crown for Miss USA 2009"

But I'll be watching it to see Perez Hilton judge : )

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dog-crazy Americans will soon be able to buy a pet-friendly car with a cushioned dog bed in the trunk, fitted with a built-in water bowl and fan and a ramp to help less agile dogs climb in.



oh boy....I grew up in a dog loving family just like most of America....but our 1970 Volkswagon Bus worked just fine for dog trips anywhere. In fact, the Volkswagon Bug did just fine also.

Then again, even us kids didn't have DVD players or *GASP* ....even cupholders!!

Hell, come to think of it, we didn't have seat belts : )

Eggs, Rabbits, oh, you know the script.....it's all about spring and fertility. But I just love me my easter "clucking bunny" commercials. I love bunnies....(and who doesn't love a Cadbury Egg at least once a year????)



Don't we ALL want a bunny rabbit? Named George?

"and I will love him, and hug him, and pet him...."

How bad do we have it in this economy? I know I sometimes feel sorry for myself....everyone I know has granite countertops and my kitchen is still from the Eisenhower era....with drawer fronts missing and shelves breaking.

But then I just watch an episode of The Waltons -- and it reminds me that money can't buy any kinda happiness that we can make for ourselves and our family. (I know I know, I'm slightly obsessed with this program...but can you blame me?? my parents wouldn't let me watch Love Boat or Fantasy Island -- too much alluding to sex).



Yesterday, I came across Earl Hamner's website (and blog!). Earl Hamner is the "real" John Boy. The "real" Waltons, the Hamners, lived south of Charlottesville VA and weathered the depression there.

The real Mr. Walton worked at Alberene Soapstone Factory in the company town of Schuyler, VA. The factory closed during the depression and the real Waltons had 8 (not 7) kids.

I read somewhere that the real Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Hamner, liked to say that the TV folks could only afford to cast the show with 7 kids- but somehow the Hamners made it through the depression with 8.

So Mr. Hamner had eight kids, two parents and a wife to support during the depression - and he lost his job. Unlike the T.V. show, he had to get a job in another town and each weekend take two buses home and walk the last 6 miles.....(which was the impetus for the story "The Homecoming" which eventually lead to the T.V. series.)

Oh, and just a reminder -- the real Waltons had two bedrooms for 8 kids. One for girls. One for the boys. And one bathroom. (would it be overkill to add "no telephone and no T.V.? no cable?? no Spongebob?......)

There, my '67 Corian countertop is looking better already. Now, I think it's time for a bit of 'the recipe'.... : )

A la Sarah Haskins.... I am still in my Sarah honeymoon stage...I just love her : )

"molesty wind" -- chocolate molesty wind -- GENIUS!!!

Have you seen the new Schick Quattro "trimmer" commerical?

What, pray tell, was your first reaction?



I just can't get past what a great Sarah Haskins piece this would make.

Whoever thought they "got" it for women and advertising - should be...well....maybe promoted because we are all talking about it. And it is not as bad as the Naughty Nads ads, is it??


Whateva! When I searched it many 'feminist' sites came up. Loved this quote from the cool chicks at Bust "It should be a funny, obvious joke ad, like the ones for guys (Axe) where they are clearly making a pun, but it was done in a subtle lady like way, with vaguley sexy, wine bar electronic background music"

Ha ha, can I add "cheesy" wine bar electronic background music???

So there's something to be learned from Dancing with the Stars perhaps?


FACT: A good dancer can be sexier and prettier than the most beautiful woman around

Dancing will get you anywhere in life. Take some lessons now. And enoroll your kids. Everyone loves a good dancer. (and you all know what it means when a guy is a good dancer don't you??? Yup, its TRUE people!!).

Take poor "Girl Next Door" Holly. I love Holly. I actually think she's one smart cookie. But she can't even tap her toe in time. She can't dance. She can't even walk really. She has no 'grove in her move.' (hmm...wonder if that plays out elsewhere...)


But Bachelor star Melissa has some background as an NFL Cheerleader (after my own cheerleadin' heart) -- and that dance talent makes her even more beautiful...in fact so hot, we hear that Hugh Hefner has offered her, oh, maybe about a half a million dollars to pose for Playboy !!!



And all the while, playmate Holly's stock is dropping faster than AIG's because the girl can't dance. What kinda gig will she be able to get next in Hollywood? Ugh, don't go there k???

So I'm curious, what are YOU seein' on DWTS? Are you voting for Steve Wozniak?? (who is actually??)

Any Top Chef fans? Anyway, is Padma the next Paris Hilton? Remember her Hardee's ad? Anyway - I gotta run, suddenly I need to eat a burger with a tight dress pulled up and lots of fun dangly jewelry. Lates!

Ala over at BlondeSagacity always has something interesting going on!

Seems New Jersey is considering banning the Brazilian Wax?? Wha???????