Monthly Archives: December 2007
Hillary had some calendar troubles
Let’s hope Hillary’s fans follow her directions and show up 11 days late!
Filed under Current Events
Brains and Beauty
Unfortunately for the uglies, the Economist shows us that pretty people are more successful because they’re smarter.
Filed under Beautiful People
New favorite show
If you’re not watching Crowned, you should be. But, Sarah points me to a brand new show that has me super excited:http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/miss-america/miss-america.html So you should probably just watch both. (Sorry I couldn’t get the hyperlink to work. I’m a little … Continue reading
Rachael Ray ruins Christmas
Ellie: yesterday right after school i ran to borders because i haven’t started my christmas shopping and was getting anxious sooo i pull into the borders parking lot and it is a MADHOUSE and not a normal holiday time parking … Continue reading
Filed under Bad TV
Kids, Safety, & Breakdancing
I can’t believe I missed this when it first came out!
Filed under Rando
I hope this isn’t one of Bootsy’s ex-ski students…
David J. Pfahler of Allentown, Pa., filed suit in Denver federal court claiming Scott Swimm, of Vail, then 7, was skiing fast and recklessly when they ran into each other in January. Pfahler’s suit says he suffered a torn shoulder … Continue reading
Filed under Rando
Johnny! And Sondheim! And A.O.! Oh my!
Here are some things I like: Johnny Depp Musicals Stephen Sondheim Johnny Depp The song “Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir” Reviews by A.O. Scott Here’s something I can’t wait for: Sweeney Todd (yay family movie time next week!) Here’s the AWESOME review. … Continue reading
Filed under Music
I don’t like to throw around the G-word
Apparently, Hillary’s a genius… according to her hubby: The reason she ought to be president, over and above her vision and her plans is that she has proven in every position she has ever had in life, whether it was … Continue reading
Filed under Current Events
Merry Xmas to Alice and Betsy!
For my favorite handbell ringers (and anyone else looking to waste time).
"Mistletoe is so last year"
Apparently, mistletoe and wreaths are totally uncool for the people who buy holiday sweaters from Coldwater Creek. What’s in? Cats, as a rule, do well as a subject of holiday sweaters, especially when playing with a ball of string. Cats … Continue reading
Filed under Rando
As if I needed another reason to go to DC!
Gayle King and I will travel ANYWHERE for a great burger!
Filed under Food, Outer Boroughs
Worst Jobs in the World – Part 1
This will hopefully become a recurring series, but here’s my first nomination for Worst Job in the World (also feel free to submit your own nominations): Back Up Long-Haired Asian Electric Guitarist for Mandy Moore on Rihanna cover songs Positives: … Continue reading
Filed under Worst Jobs in the World
The election process in general is too looooooooong.
And a little bit boring. From Karl Rove & the WSJ: The first candidate this season announced Dec. 12, 2006; virtually all the Democrats declared by late January, and almost every Republican by mid-March. So next fall we’ll elect a … Continue reading
Filed under Current Events
Thursday Morning Thoughts on the Republican candidates
Two interesting articles today… The NYTimes tells us about Giuliani’s “nine-inning” campaign strategy. The Wall Street Journal shares updated national polling results showing Romney and Giuliani tied. In some ways, Ralph Stork, the 79-year old has it right: “I was … Continue reading
Filed under Current Events
An Open Letter to Rashawn, my Duane Reade checkout guy
Dear Rashawn, Today when I went to Duane Reade to buy my $1.99 bottle of water, I was expecting a quick 5 minute trip in and out of the store. I thought I’d run to the back, grab the bottle, … Continue reading
Filed under Idiots, Open Letters, Rando
