Well, it looks like the Justice Department may end up looking into filing perjury charges against ol' ROGER. The New York Times is reporting that Congressional staffers have written a draft letter for the purposes of referring the case to the Justice Department.
The Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/sports/baseball/26araton.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=roger+clemens&st=nyt&oref=slogin
The Times articles ends with:
Bring it on, Clemens kept saying, while everyone around him took a hit. Now there is a draft letter that probably leads to a criminal investigation. No turning back now. No promise of relief up ahead. For his last act in baseball, he may have to go the distance.
YEAH, I say. Made me sick seeing him up there, blaming everyone, INCLUDING his wife. All he had to do was step up like Andy and Chuck. We'd have forgiven him!!!
HE MADE HIS BED!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Well, I got 6 out of 7
All my Oscar predictions were correct, except supporting actress. Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton won. UPSET! Good for her, but OMG she looked like sh**. Red boyish hair, and black sack as a dress, it was very unflatering. Both my friend and I said, "She looked better in the movie!"
Marion Cotillard was so cute and cool when she won. She was estatic saying something like, 'this city really does have angels.'
As for the dresses, etc., I loved Jessica Alba's. Purple it was real pretty. I also thought Hillary Swank looked stunning. From Boys Don't Cry to THAT!
Marion Cotillard was so cute and cool when she won. She was estatic saying something like, 'this city really does have angels.'
As for the dresses, etc., I loved Jessica Alba's. Purple it was real pretty. I also thought Hillary Swank looked stunning. From Boys Don't Cry to THAT!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Not only are the Vol's Women GREAT....
Well, the men will certainly be #1 tomorrow! Memphis' unbeaten run ran out last night as Tennessee's Volunteers just plain outplayed the Tigers, especially in the last couple of minutes.
The Tigers went up 3 with a minute or so to go. But, it was not to be. Great game.
The women won it all last year, and it looks like the men's b-ball team has a chance make it a back to back Women/Men championship. That would be pretty cool for them.
I'm not a big Tennessee fan, been more of a Gator's fan the past couple of years, and ALWAYS a UW Husky fan (my WHOLE LIFE), but the Gator's are rebuilding (lost seniors Noah, Green, etc., to the NBA) and the Huskys are well, let's not go there. Up and down.
The Tigers went up 3 with a minute or so to go. But, it was not to be. Great game.
The women won it all last year, and it looks like the men's b-ball team has a chance make it a back to back Women/Men championship. That would be pretty cool for them.
I'm not a big Tennessee fan, been more of a Gator's fan the past couple of years, and ALWAYS a UW Husky fan (my WHOLE LIFE), but the Gator's are rebuilding (lost seniors Noah, Green, etc., to the NBA) and the Huskys are well, let's not go there. Up and down.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention
UPDATE:
Apparently, a neighbor of Jose Canceco was at the "party" and took a picture with ROGER on the day in question. Yeah, an 11 year old kid (at the time) is going to take down the great ROGER!
His dad contacted Roger's attorney, who wanted the guy to meet with his investigator, see the photo, etc., but apparently the guy never called the legal eagle back. No word on what's up with the photo. You know they want a pretty penny for that pic.
AND, if it does exist, Barry Bonds will surely have company in Federal Court, I say ......
Apparently, a neighbor of Jose Canceco was at the "party" and took a picture with ROGER on the day in question. Yeah, an 11 year old kid (at the time) is going to take down the great ROGER!
His dad contacted Roger's attorney, who wanted the guy to meet with his investigator, see the photo, etc., but apparently the guy never called the legal eagle back. No word on what's up with the photo. You know they want a pretty penny for that pic.
AND, if it does exist, Barry Bonds will surely have company in Federal Court, I say ......
The Oscars Tonight
I watched Michael Clayton the other night. I really liked it. George Clooney isn't one of my favorite actors. I can't say why, he just isn't. But, I liked the fact that they put the human side with his kid in it. That made it for me. Without that, I don't think I would have like it. The end was great!
Then last night I watched Blood Diamond. A bit long, but I like Leo. SO..... cute! It was interesting. Whenever anything of value is found in Africa the locals are ravaged and killed, ivory, diamonds, etc. The Government leaders rob the countries of their valuable resources and fill their off-shore banks. The rebels kill off the locals, for the crocked leaders. When the outside world or their countrymen finally rise up and another coup occurs, the leaders beat feet and go live in exile, in luxury, for the rest of their lives. It's disgusting. Remember Uganda's Idi Amin?
Well, Back to the Oscars....
I'm predicting
1. Danial Day Lewis - Best Actor
2. Marion Cotillard but I want Ellen Page - Best Actress
3. Jarier Bardem - he's now with Tom Cruise's ex Penelope Cruz - Supporting Actor
4. Kate Blanchett for I'm not There, but I want Amy Ryan for - Gone Baby Gone - Supporting Actress
5. No County for Old Men - BEST PICTURE
6. Cohen Brothers - Best Direction
7. Ratatouille - Animated Feature
OK, that's all I'm predicting. I haven't seen enough or know enough to predict art, sound, etc. Let's see how I do.
Then last night I watched Blood Diamond. A bit long, but I like Leo. SO..... cute! It was interesting. Whenever anything of value is found in Africa the locals are ravaged and killed, ivory, diamonds, etc. The Government leaders rob the countries of their valuable resources and fill their off-shore banks. The rebels kill off the locals, for the crocked leaders. When the outside world or their countrymen finally rise up and another coup occurs, the leaders beat feet and go live in exile, in luxury, for the rest of their lives. It's disgusting. Remember Uganda's Idi Amin?
Well, Back to the Oscars....
I'm predicting
1. Danial Day Lewis - Best Actor
2. Marion Cotillard but I want Ellen Page - Best Actress
3. Jarier Bardem - he's now with Tom Cruise's ex Penelope Cruz - Supporting Actor
4. Kate Blanchett for I'm not There, but I want Amy Ryan for - Gone Baby Gone - Supporting Actress
5. No County for Old Men - BEST PICTURE
6. Cohen Brothers - Best Direction
7. Ratatouille - Animated Feature
OK, that's all I'm predicting. I haven't seen enough or know enough to predict art, sound, etc. Let's see how I do.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Last Year's Big Winner ~ The Departed
I just watched The Departed again. Dang! What a GREAT movie. Jack Nicholson is so..... creepy and Leonardo DiCaprio is SO..... gorgeous. The ending, the VERY end, is perfect. You know, that you-know-what creeping across the balcony. Perfect! Martin Scorsese's first big win at the Oscars, and it really was great.
Sort of reminds me of this year's Ridley Scott 1970's tale American Gangster. With Denzel Washington playing Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling drugs into the country from the Far East. Russell Crowe plays the prosecutor who makes it his life's work to bring him down. Ruby Dee, plays Frank's mother, and she's nominated for an Oscar this Sunday, for her supporting role. Much to her surprise, she won at the Golden Globes.
All-in-all it's a great movie. My son and I went to see it at the theatre, and I remember walking out saying, "That's the best movie I've seen in a long time."
Sort of reminds me of this year's Ridley Scott 1970's tale American Gangster. With Denzel Washington playing Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling drugs into the country from the Far East. Russell Crowe plays the prosecutor who makes it his life's work to bring him down. Ruby Dee, plays Frank's mother, and she's nominated for an Oscar this Sunday, for her supporting role. Much to her surprise, she won at the Golden Globes.
All-in-all it's a great movie. My son and I went to see it at the theatre, and I remember walking out saying, "That's the best movie I've seen in a long time."
OK, TOO much serious thinking lately
The Academy Awards are Sunday, YEAH! Like I said before, I love award shows. "I'm a girl, oops, no 'I'm a fan watcher....'"
I love the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammy's and the Emmy's. The Tony's are out of my realm of reality. I have never been to a Broadway play. Well, I did go see The Man From LaMancia in San Francisco with Jose Ferrer when I was 16 with my aunt. AND, I forgot my mother and I went to see Phantom of the Opera in Portland. That WAS awsome and I mean AWSOME! But, living on the West Coast, going to NY and seeing a on-or-off Broadway play was not in my world of possibilities.
So, George Clooney for Michael Clayton, Viggo Mortensen for Eastern Promises, Danial Day Lewis for There Will Be Blood, Tommy Lee Jones for In The Valley of Elah BEST ACTOR
The only one the these I've seen is Eastern Promises. OMG that bath-house fight scene??? Viggo was completely naked in this HUGE, to the death, fight scene.
I love the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammy's and the Emmy's. The Tony's are out of my realm of reality. I have never been to a Broadway play. Well, I did go see The Man From LaMancia in San Francisco with Jose Ferrer when I was 16 with my aunt. AND, I forgot my mother and I went to see Phantom of the Opera in Portland. That WAS awsome and I mean AWSOME! But, living on the West Coast, going to NY and seeing a on-or-off Broadway play was not in my world of possibilities.
So, George Clooney for Michael Clayton, Viggo Mortensen for Eastern Promises, Danial Day Lewis for There Will Be Blood, Tommy Lee Jones for In The Valley of Elah BEST ACTOR
The only one the these I've seen is Eastern Promises. OMG that bath-house fight scene??? Viggo was completely naked in this HUGE, to the death, fight scene.
Substance or Style
Geez.... Obama is really cleaning up. I was surprised to see the spread in Wisconsin. 59%-41% BUT, here in Washington, even though he had a huge spread in the caucuses, he's barely winning in the primary.
Oh my.....
I was especially incensed about the copying of the speech thing this week. I'm mean word for word, even the pauses. OMG! Pretty embarrassing, if nothing else for the great orator!
The ol' glass ceiling is bumping Hillary right in the top of the head! I just wonder if the right wing will well up like they did last time, and say no black president for us! I mean he has NO experience! Mr. Obama had ONE YEAR of Washington experience when he started his run for the presidency.
What exactly is he planning to change. He just says he going to change things. I've heard some pundits say that whichever candidate that gets the "change" word in their campaign first is the one to prosper.
We have a Constitution, and the House and Senate that laws have to go through, so the President can't go in there and change too much of anything, REALLY. I'm old, I mean, I've been involved in politics my WHOLE LIFE. I've seen this guy come, and this guy go. They all say they're going to "change" things. But, after a year or two the constituents get dismayed and then the other party gets back seats in the Senate and House, and things switch back and forth like a roller-coaster. That's the way it is.
I guess we’ll see what happens in Ohio and Texas. I just don’t know if I’ll bend and vote for Obama or not. I haven’t voted Republican since Ford. I sort of like McCain. He’s a liberal Republican, so he may be someone I could live with.
I so HATE the Bushes. I have always thought George II was a total loser, not qualified AT ALL to be a President. Halliburton, the Saudi connection, it’s all so despicable.
Oh my.....
I was especially incensed about the copying of the speech thing this week. I'm mean word for word, even the pauses. OMG! Pretty embarrassing, if nothing else for the great orator!
The ol' glass ceiling is bumping Hillary right in the top of the head! I just wonder if the right wing will well up like they did last time, and say no black president for us! I mean he has NO experience! Mr. Obama had ONE YEAR of Washington experience when he started his run for the presidency.
What exactly is he planning to change. He just says he going to change things. I've heard some pundits say that whichever candidate that gets the "change" word in their campaign first is the one to prosper.
We have a Constitution, and the House and Senate that laws have to go through, so the President can't go in there and change too much of anything, REALLY. I'm old, I mean, I've been involved in politics my WHOLE LIFE. I've seen this guy come, and this guy go. They all say they're going to "change" things. But, after a year or two the constituents get dismayed and then the other party gets back seats in the Senate and House, and things switch back and forth like a roller-coaster. That's the way it is.
I guess we’ll see what happens in Ohio and Texas. I just don’t know if I’ll bend and vote for Obama or not. I haven’t voted Republican since Ford. I sort of like McCain. He’s a liberal Republican, so he may be someone I could live with.
I so HATE the Bushes. I have always thought George II was a total loser, not qualified AT ALL to be a President. Halliburton, the Saudi connection, it’s all so despicable.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Chelsea's Doing Fine
It's taken me a week to speak about David Shuster's "pimped out" comment. WHAT THE HECK??? Is he crazy? He should be fired, not just suspended. He'll be back on February 22. Humbug!
Chelsea is dang near 28 years old. Mitt Romney's son is an adult and he assists his dad. Al Gore's grown kids have assisted him. Why is it that Chelsea is said to be pimped out by her parents. Just horrible.
She believes in her mother's message, and she wants to help and campaign. I assisted my dad in campaigning for Dan Evans (our Governor back in the 60's & 70's) and my 80+ yr old grandma and I went doorbelling when I was in gradeschool. It was fun and I learned a lot. That's partly what got me interested in politics later on in life. My dad started delivering newspapers to the Governor's office as a boy of 8 years old, living in Olympia, and that I suppose, in part, got HIM interested in politics.
Lay off Chelsea. She is a beautiful young lady, and WAY old enough to decide if she wants to assist in her mother's campaign or not!
Here's more on the "PIMPED OUT" COMMENT:
(Via NewsBusters.)
Update: Holy bejesus! Hillary Clinton got word of Shuster's slimy commentary last night and responded today by threatening to boycott future presidential debates on the network. In a conference call with reporters, the Clinton campaign's communications director, Howard Wolfson, said: "I, at this point, can't envision a scenario where we would continue to engage in debates on that network." And, yes, that includes the scheduled Feb. 26 MSNBC debate from Ohio.
The network has temporarily suspended Shuster and apologized for his bilious outburst. Shuster offered his own non-apology today on "Morning Joe," but word is that he will offer an actual apology on "Tucker," tonight at 6 p.m. EST. We'll be watching.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Man I Miss My Boy
Three plus years! I guess it's settling in. I mean, I don't cry all the time anymore. But, that gorgeous picture of him hits me and I just cannot believe it. My beautiful beautiful boy....
I miss him SO MUCH! How can I go on another 20 years without him? Not to say I'll last that long with my ailments, but that's what I thought when THE CRASH occurred. He was 25. I had 25 yrs with him. I'm 50 yrs old, and potentially I COULD live to 75. How does a parent live the same amount of time without their child that they lived with them?????
TEARS......................................
I miss him SO MUCH! How can I go on another 20 years without him? Not to say I'll last that long with my ailments, but that's what I thought when THE CRASH occurred. He was 25. I had 25 yrs with him. I'm 50 yrs old, and potentially I COULD live to 75. How does a parent live the same amount of time without their child that they lived with them?????
TEARS......................................
Another Campus Rampage
N Illinois Univeristy shootings this week have got us all thinking. What the heck? Are our kids safe anywhere? My son was killed on a ten minute ride to Safeway, so I guess not. I have said for years, we as parents pray that our kids make it through these years, but this? A kid who everyone thought was GREAT - losing it one day shooting twenty-plus, killing five and then himself, just like that!
Columbine, Virgina Tech, and earlier this week there was a shooting at a JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL for goodness sake. And, no matter how secure you make the SCHOOL, the kid could shoot everyone at a store or movie theater or anywhere if they wanted. So, how do you stop something like this? YOU CAN'T.
We're back to: We as parents pray that our kids make it through these years. I mean, life is life and anything can take us ANY DAY. We walk out of our house and anything can happen. Sometimes you don't even have to leave your house. Ask those folks in Tennessee who lost lives and homes from the recent tornadoes.
Do the best we can EVERY DAY. Live our best life. BE A GIVER!!!!! Think about what goes along with being a giver. Then think about what goes along with being a taker.....
What are you?
Columbine, Virgina Tech, and earlier this week there was a shooting at a JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL for goodness sake. And, no matter how secure you make the SCHOOL, the kid could shoot everyone at a store or movie theater or anywhere if they wanted. So, how do you stop something like this? YOU CAN'T.
We're back to: We as parents pray that our kids make it through these years. I mean, life is life and anything can take us ANY DAY. We walk out of our house and anything can happen. Sometimes you don't even have to leave your house. Ask those folks in Tennessee who lost lives and homes from the recent tornadoes.
Do the best we can EVERY DAY. Live our best life. BE A GIVER!!!!! Think about what goes along with being a giver. Then think about what goes along with being a taker.....
What are you?
Thursday, February 14, 2008
I now REALLY think you're GUILTY Mr. Clemens
My post from yesterday was written BEFORE I watched the Senate Hearing.
First, Mr. Burton, R IN. Do you feel like a dumb a** now that Mr. Clemens' own nanny has backed up Brian McNamee's claim that ol' Roger's WHOLE FAMILY was at the the Canseco's. Not to mention the inpropriety of contacting a witness, BEFORE his attorneys gave her contact information to the Senate, as had been requested last Friday. He not only contacted her, but invited her to his home for a "meeting"??? Then testifies, "I was just trying to help you guys out by finding her for you."
OMG, get a life ROGER! Talk about witness tampering... And the lowest of lows - putting his wife out there to take the heat. He's a scum-bag and I don't believe a word he's said.
Like I said before, Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblauch, etc., they're the ones to be commended.
Using HGH, or steroids 5 times isn't the end of the world to us. That was the way things were back then; rampant steroid use in ML Baseball. We could have forgiven Roger for 5 shots. I cannot forgive him for lying to THE WORLD on National TV at the Senate Hearing. That was under oath!!!
I totally agree with everything Bob Costas said this morning on the Mike and Mike in the Morning show. Bob said something to the effect of: 'Prior to the hearings, the metor was somewhere in the middle, WANTING to believe him. Now the metor is all the way in the red. NOW, WE DO NOT BELIEVE HIM AT ALL!'
Shame on you Roger Clemens... Didn't Pete Rose teach us/YOU anything? Coming forward in 10 years to try to get yourself into the Hall of Fame, I sure hope not!
First, Mr. Burton, R IN. Do you feel like a dumb a** now that Mr. Clemens' own nanny has backed up Brian McNamee's claim that ol' Roger's WHOLE FAMILY was at the the Canseco's. Not to mention the inpropriety of contacting a witness, BEFORE his attorneys gave her contact information to the Senate, as had been requested last Friday. He not only contacted her, but invited her to his home for a "meeting"??? Then testifies, "I was just trying to help you guys out by finding her for you."
OMG, get a life ROGER! Talk about witness tampering... And the lowest of lows - putting his wife out there to take the heat. He's a scum-bag and I don't believe a word he's said.
Like I said before, Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblauch, etc., they're the ones to be commended.
Using HGH, or steroids 5 times isn't the end of the world to us. That was the way things were back then; rampant steroid use in ML Baseball. We could have forgiven Roger for 5 shots. I cannot forgive him for lying to THE WORLD on National TV at the Senate Hearing. That was under oath!!!
I totally agree with everything Bob Costas said this morning on the Mike and Mike in the Morning show. Bob said something to the effect of: 'Prior to the hearings, the metor was somewhere in the middle, WANTING to believe him. Now the metor is all the way in the red. NOW, WE DO NOT BELIEVE HIM AT ALL!'
Shame on you Roger Clemens... Didn't Pete Rose teach us/YOU anything? Coming forward in 10 years to try to get yourself into the Hall of Fame, I sure hope not!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Steroids, HGH, Roger Clemens and the Senate Hearings
First... ol' SF Giants' uber-star Barry Bonds tries to make us think he NEVER used HGH or the plain ol' steroids.... YEAH RIGHT!
Now, pitching great Roger Clemens is taking it to the bitter end. "I didn't do it!” he proclaims to the Senate Committe investigating the "Mitchell Report" prepared by Sen. George Mitchell, on MLB's use/misuse of STEROIDS/HGH.
Give me a break ROGER!
As far as I am concerned Andy Pettitte, NYY pitcher, is the only one with any, 1) scruples, and 2) BALLS. Admit your mistakes, and move on.
Any respect I 'had' for Clemens is long-gone down my commode.
AND, just so you know. I actually read a good part of the 600+ page report, the day it came out. I paid particular attention to what it said about each individual player named in the report (toward the end). I wanted to know the names of who had been outted, so to speak, and how honest they were with the Committee during it's investigations, etc.
Anyone else actually read any of The Mitchell Report?
Sports & the Law on SI:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/michael_mccann/02/12/mccann.hearings/index.html
Now, pitching great Roger Clemens is taking it to the bitter end. "I didn't do it!” he proclaims to the Senate Committe investigating the "Mitchell Report" prepared by Sen. George Mitchell, on MLB's use/misuse of STEROIDS/HGH.
Give me a break ROGER!
As far as I am concerned Andy Pettitte, NYY pitcher, is the only one with any, 1) scruples, and 2) BALLS. Admit your mistakes, and move on.
Any respect I 'had' for Clemens is long-gone down my commode.
AND, just so you know. I actually read a good part of the 600+ page report, the day it came out. I paid particular attention to what it said about each individual player named in the report (toward the end). I wanted to know the names of who had been outted, so to speak, and how honest they were with the Committee during it's investigations, etc.
Anyone else actually read any of The Mitchell Report?
Sports & the Law on SI:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/michael_mccann/02/12/mccann.hearings/index.html
Monday, February 11, 2008
What's In Your CD Player? While I'm Driving I Listen to ...
In order of my FAVORITEs
1. Amy Winehouse ~ Back to Black ... #5 my fav is the title track Back to Black. I just put the video on my MySpace page. I love it. The music is what you hear first, then I had to look up the lyrics to get them ALL. I love it even more now.
2. Kanye West ~ Graduation ... I like to put on #1 in the mornings. "Good Morning! Good Morning Mr. West, Mr. West ..." My son says he says Good Morning too many times for him. He's a grumpy butt though... I just love it! The whole CD is GREAT!!
3. Alicia Keys ~ AS I AM ... Of course #4, "No One, No One... " GREAT SONG!!
4. Chris Brown ~ Exclusive ... I'm just getting to know this one. It had GREAT reviews though. Lots of hip-hop collaborations. I just last week put Lil' Mama featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain's Shawty Get Loose video on my MySpace page (the day after it was released.) I wasn't familiar with Lil' Mama, but I saw the premiere of the video and it was REALLY good. Reminded me of an old Janet Jackson video. Great production!
5. Bruce Springsteen ~ Magic ... With all the listening to Amy, I haven't spent as much time listening to "my boyfriend" as I'd like. (I've got Amy & Kanye on all the time.) Guess I'll have to plan a ROAD TRIP...
6. Tupac ~ All Eyes On Me ... My favorite of Tupac's CD's. Been listening to this one since '96, A LOT. The track Can't C Me- Reminds me SO..... much of my Ernie, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2004. He was a rapper and music producer and was just heading to Full Sail Music College in Florida when THE CRASH occurred. He was/is MY HERO and always one-step ahead, thus the reference to Can't C Me. In the initial days following THE CRASH, that's all I had on my CD player. Talk about heartache! (Another story, for another day...)
7. Eminem ~ Re-Up ... Gotta have Mr. Marshall Mathers going on. Another rapper I, oddly enough, really like. When I heard Matt Lauer from the TODAY show say he kept Mr. Mathers in his CD player too, I felt justified!
8. Tupac ~ Redemption
9. Alicia Keys ~ Keys in A Minor ... Again, I just love her.
For Christmas I had the First (1985) VERY Special Christmas (LOVE IT, I've had to buy this sucker Three Times thanks to thieves), Bette Midler's Christmas CD, Josh Groban's Christmas CD, Luther Vandross Christmas CD, Boyz-2-Men's old Christmas CD, AND Amy, Kanye, Alicia, Eminem & Tupac, of course ...
1. Amy Winehouse ~ Back to Black ... #5 my fav is the title track Back to Black. I just put the video on my MySpace page. I love it. The music is what you hear first, then I had to look up the lyrics to get them ALL. I love it even more now.
2. Kanye West ~ Graduation ... I like to put on #1 in the mornings. "Good Morning! Good Morning Mr. West, Mr. West ..." My son says he says Good Morning too many times for him. He's a grumpy butt though... I just love it! The whole CD is GREAT!!
3. Alicia Keys ~ AS I AM ... Of course #4, "No One, No One... " GREAT SONG!!
4. Chris Brown ~ Exclusive ... I'm just getting to know this one. It had GREAT reviews though. Lots of hip-hop collaborations. I just last week put Lil' Mama featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain's Shawty Get Loose video on my MySpace page (the day after it was released.) I wasn't familiar with Lil' Mama, but I saw the premiere of the video and it was REALLY good. Reminded me of an old Janet Jackson video. Great production!
5. Bruce Springsteen ~ Magic ... With all the listening to Amy, I haven't spent as much time listening to "my boyfriend" as I'd like. (I've got Amy & Kanye on all the time.) Guess I'll have to plan a ROAD TRIP...
6. Tupac ~ All Eyes On Me ... My favorite of Tupac's CD's. Been listening to this one since '96, A LOT. The track Can't C Me- Reminds me SO..... much of my Ernie, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2004. He was a rapper and music producer and was just heading to Full Sail Music College in Florida when THE CRASH occurred. He was/is MY HERO and always one-step ahead, thus the reference to Can't C Me. In the initial days following THE CRASH, that's all I had on my CD player. Talk about heartache! (Another story, for another day...)
7. Eminem ~ Re-Up ... Gotta have Mr. Marshall Mathers going on. Another rapper I, oddly enough, really like. When I heard Matt Lauer from the TODAY show say he kept Mr. Mathers in his CD player too, I felt justified!
8. Tupac ~ Redemption
9. Alicia Keys ~ Keys in A Minor ... Again, I just love her.
For Christmas I had the First (1985) VERY Special Christmas (LOVE IT, I've had to buy this sucker Three Times thanks to thieves), Bette Midler's Christmas CD, Josh Groban's Christmas CD, Luther Vandross Christmas CD, Boyz-2-Men's old Christmas CD, AND Amy, Kanye, Alicia, Eminem & Tupac, of course ...
Whoa! Have I got a Migraine Aura goin' AND My Little Homey
Do you get migraines? I hope not, they are the pits. The "aura" is a sort-of light show. My best description is this: Your field of vision is a picture. Someone tore the picture jaggedy all the way, usually up and down (but not a straight line) and they're trying to put it back together, but their hands are shaking. AND, there's this bright light shining through from the back.
There you go. My auras. That lasts about a half hour, and then the headache comes. Always on one side of my forehead, or the other. I can tell this is going to be a doozy.
The last time I had one this bad was New Year's Eve. I took two Torodol's made it to my best friend's NYE party, then ended up with a migraine BAD for about a month. I've only just the past week or so, started getting out a bit.
Back to my best friend. Her son (17) had spent the Dec 30 weekend so I HAD to take him home for the party, thus the TWO pills. Yeah, my little homey [he's 6'5" now and about 300 lbs, but I used to change his diapers. Ernie was going to be his manager in the NFL; he stays with Nels and me quite often. He's getting STRAIGHT A's and he talking about going into the Job Corps.
It was losing Ernie that probably led to him not doing so well his first couple of years of high school, and NOT playing football, etc. Ernie was his mentor. He had just spent a week with us a week before THE CRASH. Ernie took us (D, me & Ernie) to see Michael Moore's Farenheight 911 on June 30. I still have the tickets. I remember telling everybody, "Do not touch that recycle can until I find those tickets."
We're sortta best-friends now. We talk on the phone sometimes for two hours at a time. I've tried to step in as a mentor. Talk to him like Ernie would, "Listen to your conscience. When you get on that fence, lean to the right. I know it's hard out there with your friends, but you KNOW right from wrong."
Everyday you have choices, and from now on, every decision you make you should think, "Can I put this on my resume?" If the answer is,"NO," then you had better not do it.
That's been my spiel for YUP! kids for 10 years now.
My son and I just a month ago brought some insight into one specific incident that came up.
There's no beating up this guy, or that guy, for calling your mama a name anymore. This is your life. If someone, say you, entered a person's house, took the kid in the bedroom and socked him in the face, and that kid told the police that he felt as if he couldn't leave that room, you could/would probably get charged with burglary, possibly home-invasion, possibly kidnapping, definately assault (1st or 2nd degree) depending on whether they saw or thought they saw a weapon. And they'd probably come up with other charges like conspiracy if you had other people with you. AND, since you are now 17, they'll definitely charge you as an adult! That means PRISON!!!! For a long, long time. You are grown up now, this isn't sandlot fistfights anymore. 'Don't talk about my mama like that!'
There you go. My auras. That lasts about a half hour, and then the headache comes. Always on one side of my forehead, or the other. I can tell this is going to be a doozy.
The last time I had one this bad was New Year's Eve. I took two Torodol's made it to my best friend's NYE party, then ended up with a migraine BAD for about a month. I've only just the past week or so, started getting out a bit.
Back to my best friend. Her son (17) had spent the Dec 30 weekend so I HAD to take him home for the party, thus the TWO pills. Yeah, my little homey [he's 6'5" now and about 300 lbs, but I used to change his diapers. Ernie was going to be his manager in the NFL; he stays with Nels and me quite often. He's getting STRAIGHT A's and he talking about going into the Job Corps.
It was losing Ernie that probably led to him not doing so well his first couple of years of high school, and NOT playing football, etc. Ernie was his mentor. He had just spent a week with us a week before THE CRASH. Ernie took us (D, me & Ernie) to see Michael Moore's Farenheight 911 on June 30. I still have the tickets. I remember telling everybody, "Do not touch that recycle can until I find those tickets."
We're sortta best-friends now. We talk on the phone sometimes for two hours at a time. I've tried to step in as a mentor. Talk to him like Ernie would, "Listen to your conscience. When you get on that fence, lean to the right. I know it's hard out there with your friends, but you KNOW right from wrong."
Everyday you have choices, and from now on, every decision you make you should think, "Can I put this on my resume?" If the answer is,"NO," then you had better not do it.
That's been my spiel for YUP! kids for 10 years now.
My son and I just a month ago brought some insight into one specific incident that came up.
There's no beating up this guy, or that guy, for calling your mama a name anymore. This is your life. If someone, say you, entered a person's house, took the kid in the bedroom and socked him in the face, and that kid told the police that he felt as if he couldn't leave that room, you could/would probably get charged with burglary, possibly home-invasion, possibly kidnapping, definately assault (1st or 2nd degree) depending on whether they saw or thought they saw a weapon. And they'd probably come up with other charges like conspiracy if you had other people with you. AND, since you are now 17, they'll definitely charge you as an adult! That means PRISON!!!! For a long, long time. You are grown up now, this isn't sandlot fistfights anymore. 'Don't talk about my mama like that!'
Amy Winehouse Cleans Up! 5 outta 6 ain't bad...
I was so happy to see Amy Winehouse looking good, performing well, and happy in winning her awards, live from London. If I'd of had the energy, I'd of posted a "I say Amy will Clean up" post yesterday, but I was too lazy (tired), I'm not lazy.
Great day, Pro Bowl, the Red Carpet, and then the crème-de-la-crème ~ The Grammy's.
I LOVE THE Grammy’s and these were the best in YEARs. All the great collaborations; Kid Rock and Keely Smith singing That Old Black Magic? Could you believe that one? GREAT!!! Alicia Keys and Frank Sinatra incredible! , John Mayer played that guitar like crazy with Alicia Keys in that cute silver number WHEW WEE Alicia!!
No joke, I was thinking last night as I was watching, ‘I’ve got to write about all this, but there’re SO many collaborations, I need to start making a list, I’ll never remember them all.’)
And, what about Fergie??? Who knew she had such a voice…. I’m buying her album TODAY! Not to mention Proud Mary done by Tina Turner and Beyonce with shorter, blonder hair ~ gorgeous!
I’m not a big Rianna fan, but her performance was GREAT too. I loved her little outfit. It was perfect with the production lighting and color
Can’t go without mentioning Kanye. His production of Stronger was super and Hey Mama was a tearjerker, with the big block letters MAMA scribed in the back of his head. “Last night I saw you in my dreams. Now I can't wait to go to sleep. Mama Mama. I'm so proud of you.....” Talk about TEARS!
AND, in Kanye’s acceptance speech, he was glad to say that he would not be ‘upset’ if Amy won the latter awards. We all know how Kanye can get when he loses…
On a personal note, that’s one thing for me, I rarely dream (they say because of my pain, I rarely go into REM sleep, thus the no dreaming.). Only one dream about Ernie since THE CRASH. Nels, on the other hand, has dreams with Ernie in them on the nightly.
The whole show was packed with pairing after pairing! Just incredible performances! The best Grammy Awards in years, I say (again) …
Great day, Pro Bowl, the Red Carpet, and then the crème-de-la-crème ~ The Grammy's.
I LOVE THE Grammy’s and these were the best in YEARs. All the great collaborations; Kid Rock and Keely Smith singing That Old Black Magic? Could you believe that one? GREAT!!! Alicia Keys and Frank Sinatra incredible! , John Mayer played that guitar like crazy with Alicia Keys in that cute silver number WHEW WEE Alicia!!
No joke, I was thinking last night as I was watching, ‘I’ve got to write about all this, but there’re SO many collaborations, I need to start making a list, I’ll never remember them all.’)
And, what about Fergie??? Who knew she had such a voice…. I’m buying her album TODAY! Not to mention Proud Mary done by Tina Turner and Beyonce with shorter, blonder hair ~ gorgeous!
I’m not a big Rianna fan, but her performance was GREAT too. I loved her little outfit. It was perfect with the production lighting and color
Can’t go without mentioning Kanye. His production of Stronger was super and Hey Mama was a tearjerker, with the big block letters MAMA scribed in the back of his head. “Last night I saw you in my dreams. Now I can't wait to go to sleep. Mama Mama. I'm so proud of you.....” Talk about TEARS!
AND, in Kanye’s acceptance speech, he was glad to say that he would not be ‘upset’ if Amy won the latter awards. We all know how Kanye can get when he loses…
On a personal note, that’s one thing for me, I rarely dream (they say because of my pain, I rarely go into REM sleep, thus the no dreaming.). Only one dream about Ernie since THE CRASH. Nels, on the other hand, has dreams with Ernie in them on the nightly.
The whole show was packed with pairing after pairing! Just incredible performances! The best Grammy Awards in years, I say (again) …
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Jim Zorn goes to Redskins ~ Good for Him!!
The Redskins hired our (the Seahawks) QB coach at thier new head coach. Good for him I say. With Joe Gibb retired, and Mora set to take over for the Seahawks' Coach Holmgren (he just signed a 4 yr contract this week)to take over the after the 2008 season, and even signed this week's high school's crop of Letters of Intent for the Hawks, so Jim looking elsewhere is totally understandable.
Good Luck Mr. Zorn... (Ernie's friend, Mike Sellers, who gradutated from N Thurston and played with James F., plays for the Redskins, so I'm happy for him too.)
I am glad you're far, far away though for our sake!! :)
Good Luck Mr. Zorn... (Ernie's friend, Mike Sellers, who gradutated from N Thurston and played with James F., plays for the Redskins, so I'm happy for him too.)
I am glad you're far, far away though for our sake!! :)
Saturday, February 9, 2008
I LOVE TMZ!
First, I have to say, I just LOVE TMZ!!!! Now I know Harvey is sort of a sleaze, but I just love that show. That guy who does the "commentary" on the videos just CRACKS ME UP! My life is CNN, more CNN, my dogs, CNN.com, CSI (all of them), and The First 48 (I even like to watch the repeats,) so getting a little comedy in there helps. (I know since THE CRASH I am a bit on the serious side.)
Watching The First 48, or CSI, Anthony LaPaglia (BIG CRUSH) a second or third time is not at all boring. I have a number brain, is that the right or left, I can't remember, so I have great NUMBER memory recall (I know all of my friends and business associates phone numbers, even remember my best friend from kindergarten's phone number, now that's pretty good you have to admit.) But a movie or TV show, (or where I put my keys for instance) I can forget pretty quickly and when I watch a show a second or third time I get it better, catch things I didn't the first time. Not to mention that my thirst for knowledge, especially in the forensic and criminal fields is insatiable.
Anyway.... I'm always off on a tangent. Getting some laughs in my life is a real mission. So, if Harvey Levin is the one to provide some needed levity here, then so be it. I have been a so-called star watcher my whole life. As a little kid I used to save the covers from the Life magazines, (had Marilyn Monroe & Elizabeth Taylor’s [I remember thinking at the time that Elizabeth’s eyes in the cover shot were SO purple.] I also bought the first People magazine EVER! Now, with all that said, let me make this perfectly clear; I NEVER, EVER read (or even pick up for a glance at the grocery store) the Enquirer or Star (you know, the rags). With my so-called nose in the air right now, I will say, they are beneath me! There, I said it! I do have SOME class you know.... (even if I do LOVE TMZ) As I said, I just love that commentator guy. He just cracks me the heck up!!!
I mean, the set up, Harvey running a little staff meeting with his 'latté, and the staff, some of them are cute, and funny to boot! The whole production is just great. Hats off to Harvey. I just love your show!
Now, with all the ABOVE said, do I think TMZ staff should be one of those folks driving amongst those twenty or so cars turning all together in the intersection with Britney Spears? Absolutely not! But, reporting that it occurred, that’s fair play and news worthy.
That’s it on TMZ…. Gotta go to the Caucuses!!
Go Hillary. I heard the other day that she might not win Washington. I must say I did not think the Clinton Campaign was very organized, at least not in advance of this week, so if they don’t it’s their own fault. I’ve been donating small amounts (4 of them) over the past month, so they knew there were folks out here supporting her. They should have been on the ball and contacted those internet $$ supporters (whose phone & addresses THEY HAVE) and asked us to do SOMETHING before WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK!!!! My dad was Governor Dan Evans campaign chairman his first two terms and our WHOLE house was FULL of Campaign stuff and even my 80+ yr old grandma & I went out doorbelling. I was in about the 5th grade or so. I remember my dad driving Dan around in my grandpa’s old 1954 light-turquoise Ford.
Watching The First 48, or CSI, Anthony LaPaglia (BIG CRUSH) a second or third time is not at all boring. I have a number brain, is that the right or left, I can't remember, so I have great NUMBER memory recall (I know all of my friends and business associates phone numbers, even remember my best friend from kindergarten's phone number, now that's pretty good you have to admit.) But a movie or TV show, (or where I put my keys for instance) I can forget pretty quickly and when I watch a show a second or third time I get it better, catch things I didn't the first time. Not to mention that my thirst for knowledge, especially in the forensic and criminal fields is insatiable.
Anyway.... I'm always off on a tangent. Getting some laughs in my life is a real mission. So, if Harvey Levin is the one to provide some needed levity here, then so be it. I have been a so-called star watcher my whole life. As a little kid I used to save the covers from the Life magazines, (had Marilyn Monroe & Elizabeth Taylor’s [I remember thinking at the time that Elizabeth’s eyes in the cover shot were SO purple.] I also bought the first People magazine EVER! Now, with all that said, let me make this perfectly clear; I NEVER, EVER read (or even pick up for a glance at the grocery store) the Enquirer or Star (you know, the rags). With my so-called nose in the air right now, I will say, they are beneath me! There, I said it! I do have SOME class you know.... (even if I do LOVE TMZ) As I said, I just love that commentator guy. He just cracks me the heck up!!!
I mean, the set up, Harvey running a little staff meeting with his 'latté, and the staff, some of them are cute, and funny to boot! The whole production is just great. Hats off to Harvey. I just love your show!
Now, with all the ABOVE said, do I think TMZ staff should be one of those folks driving amongst those twenty or so cars turning all together in the intersection with Britney Spears? Absolutely not! But, reporting that it occurred, that’s fair play and news worthy.
That’s it on TMZ…. Gotta go to the Caucuses!!
Go Hillary. I heard the other day that she might not win Washington. I must say I did not think the Clinton Campaign was very organized, at least not in advance of this week, so if they don’t it’s their own fault. I’ve been donating small amounts (4 of them) over the past month, so they knew there were folks out here supporting her. They should have been on the ball and contacted those internet $$ supporters (whose phone & addresses THEY HAVE) and asked us to do SOMETHING before WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK!!!! My dad was Governor Dan Evans campaign chairman his first two terms and our WHOLE house was FULL of Campaign stuff and even my 80+ yr old grandma & I went out doorbelling. I was in about the 5th grade or so. I remember my dad driving Dan around in my grandpa’s old 1954 light-turquoise Ford.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
I am a Captain!
Well, I'm sort of excited! I was asked by one of Hillary's national folks to be a precinct captain at the caucus on Saturday. PLUS, I get to be in the VIP area to go see Hillary tomorrow in Tacoma. How exciting is that??? Caucus training is tonight, so I sure hope my energy holds up. I'll take a nap, as I've been up since 4:00 a.m. AGAIN! I hate waking up SO.... early, but that's my body clock, and that's the way it is. Only trouble is, I'm done by noon, 3:00 p.m. at the latest. Chronic fatigue is the pits. Adrenalin should kick in, so hopefully I'll be OK.
That's about it for now. I'm sure something will come up for me to spout about before the day's out.
That's about it for now. I'm sure something will come up for me to spout about before the day's out.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
SUPER Tuesday Whew! Hillary
New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts (sorry Teddy, I guess your constituents aren't listening to you), and YEAH, California to boot! I just sent another $5. I'm poor don't forget! The states that were important 'we' won. Listen to me, as if I'm part of the team. Well, I'm sending money, I guess I am.
I mean, every state is important, but California was/is HUGE! Double digits no less, Hill! Not to mention NY, NJ; geez - I could go on-and-on...
I turned the channel to watch The Wire (everybody up on The Wire?), I was so distressed, thinking with early results that Mr. Obama was sweeping. I mean, I like the guy and all, but it's just pissed me off SO MUCH, that Miss Oprah had put her two cents in to this. I just feel that she has TOO Much power to be wielding it around. Most of the time I don't think it matters one iota what a star does with their, 'I'm backing this person,' or 'I'm backing that person,' BUT, in Oprah's case I feel` she just has too much power and she should keep her opinions to herself in the political arena. It's not that she didn't support the 'woman' per say, just that she shouldn't support ANYONE. People should support someone for reasons that make sense, not because OPRAH said. YUK! If Oprah said to jump off a bridge would you? We don't all have the same needs as Oprah, live in the same state, live the same life; it's just crazy to back someone because a star says to. NO WAY!
Not to mention that's probably where the Kennedy backing came from. Maria Shriver and Oprah are BEST FRIENDS from before Oprah was even famous. You know she's been on the phone with Maria since who knows when and Maria's been on the phone with Teddy & Caroline. Obama says he's been courting Teddy, but believe me, that endorsement came from Oprah's friend Maria, 'cause Oprah has a self-proclaimed "crush" on Obama.
I admit he's a good speaker, and he's, what is the word........ charismatic. However, all these young people think change will come instantly. I'm old, 54, and I've seen this politician come and this politician go. I know that once he becomes President, it's the same-'ol-same-'ol. You can't change the constitution! You can't change the system! There's the Senate and Congress to deal with! Two years from now, the Republicans would have a hey day and probably win back the Senate because it's the same-ol-same-ol! That's the way it goes. And, all those young people's political ideologies would be down the toilet.
Well, I'll get off my soapbox for now. I'm a happy camper this morning. It could be better, but with what we had to work with, WE DID GREAT!!! GREAT J.O.B. Hillary.
And, a big thank you to David Letterman! Hillary did great and looked great. I've watched it twice already.
And, on to another big subject in my life - SPORTS. I loved the fact that in his monologue Letterman talked about getting up during the game to give Belichick the finger every time they showed him. The nerve of him leaving the field before the FINAL second had ticked off. What a BAD SPORT!!! AND, cheater to boot!!! I'm also not so hip on guys leaving pregnant girlfriends! At least wait until after the baby's arrived to move in with your super-model girlfriend you jerk!
Not to mention the fact that I have a dog named Eli, who's named after Ernie actually (Ernest Lee Ivery). He's a 2 yrs old Jack Russell and Lily's son from her first litter. (Lily's in the GREAT picture w/Ernie) Well, since we had an Eli, we named one of the current litter's puppies Peyton, as I have a BIG crush on Mr. Peyton Manning. So, you know I was rooting for the Giants. I just LOVE Peyton's commercials; great sense of humor. I love a guy who can laugh at himself. Now, Eli can get some of those endorsement dollars!
I mean, every state is important, but California was/is HUGE! Double digits no less, Hill! Not to mention NY, NJ; geez - I could go on-and-on...
I turned the channel to watch The Wire (everybody up on The Wire?), I was so distressed, thinking with early results that Mr. Obama was sweeping. I mean, I like the guy and all, but it's just pissed me off SO MUCH, that Miss Oprah had put her two cents in to this. I just feel that she has TOO Much power to be wielding it around. Most of the time I don't think it matters one iota what a star does with their, 'I'm backing this person,' or 'I'm backing that person,' BUT, in Oprah's case I feel` she just has too much power and she should keep her opinions to herself in the political arena. It's not that she didn't support the 'woman' per say, just that she shouldn't support ANYONE. People should support someone for reasons that make sense, not because OPRAH said. YUK! If Oprah said to jump off a bridge would you? We don't all have the same needs as Oprah, live in the same state, live the same life; it's just crazy to back someone because a star says to. NO WAY!
Not to mention that's probably where the Kennedy backing came from. Maria Shriver and Oprah are BEST FRIENDS from before Oprah was even famous. You know she's been on the phone with Maria since who knows when and Maria's been on the phone with Teddy & Caroline. Obama says he's been courting Teddy, but believe me, that endorsement came from Oprah's friend Maria, 'cause Oprah has a self-proclaimed "crush" on Obama.
I admit he's a good speaker, and he's, what is the word........ charismatic. However, all these young people think change will come instantly. I'm old, 54, and I've seen this politician come and this politician go. I know that once he becomes President, it's the same-'ol-same-'ol. You can't change the constitution! You can't change the system! There's the Senate and Congress to deal with! Two years from now, the Republicans would have a hey day and probably win back the Senate because it's the same-ol-same-ol! That's the way it goes. And, all those young people's political ideologies would be down the toilet.
Well, I'll get off my soapbox for now. I'm a happy camper this morning. It could be better, but with what we had to work with, WE DID GREAT!!! GREAT J.O.B. Hillary.
And, a big thank you to David Letterman! Hillary did great and looked great. I've watched it twice already.
And, on to another big subject in my life - SPORTS. I loved the fact that in his monologue Letterman talked about getting up during the game to give Belichick the finger every time they showed him. The nerve of him leaving the field before the FINAL second had ticked off. What a BAD SPORT!!! AND, cheater to boot!!! I'm also not so hip on guys leaving pregnant girlfriends! At least wait until after the baby's arrived to move in with your super-model girlfriend you jerk!
Not to mention the fact that I have a dog named Eli, who's named after Ernie actually (Ernest Lee Ivery). He's a 2 yrs old Jack Russell and Lily's son from her first litter. (Lily's in the GREAT picture w/Ernie) Well, since we had an Eli, we named one of the current litter's puppies Peyton, as I have a BIG crush on Mr. Peyton Manning. So, you know I was rooting for the Giants. I just LOVE Peyton's commercials; great sense of humor. I love a guy who can laugh at himself. Now, Eli can get some of those endorsement dollars!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Well, Hillary did GREAT in the California Debates Last Night
I am so.. relieved! Like I've said.... Experience, experience, experience. Now, I'm not saying in the "two for the price of one comment' that Bill would be making the decisions, we ALL know Hillary, and what a strong woman she is. I'm sure she's wearing some pretty BIG pants in that family, BUT he will be a good, NO GREAT, sounding board for her at night. AND, for goodness sake she comes in knowing EVERY phone number in every country in the WORLD to call in an emergency!
Who does Barack know? Please don't think I'm a Barack basher, I am NOT... Just get some more EXPERIENCE, that's all. There's TOO much at stake here.
Who does Barack know? Please don't think I'm a Barack basher, I am NOT... Just get some more EXPERIENCE, that's all. There's TOO much at stake here.
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