When we heard Brokeback Mountain is being mounted as an opera, our reaction from both a gay rights and NY theatregoing standpoint was nothing short of positive. One who doesn't share our enthusiasm, however, is Americans For Truth's Peter LaBarbera:...
Ho-hum. The gossip news these last few days has been boring.First big bore: Another "shocking" ouster on American Idol.The Church Lady was not pleasedCarly Smithson might be the first “American Idol” contestant to be voted off the show for blasphemy.Online chat boards devoted to “American Idol” have been abuzz since Ms. Smithson performed the title song from “Jesus Christ Superstar” — the 1970 rock opera, which many Christians consider offensive — on Tuesday’s episode. Ms. Smithson received the fewest votes of the six remaining contestants following her Tuesday performance. Her elimination was announced on Wednesday night’s episode. The week’s performances were drawn from the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber, who wrote “Jesus Christ Superstar” with Tim Rice. Within ho
Here is Hewitt's measured and sane response on her own site: I've sat by in silence for a long time now about the way women's bodies are constantly scrutinized. To set the record straight, I'm not upset for me, but for all of the girls out there that are struggling with their body image. A size 2 is not fat! Nor will it ever be. And being a size 0 doesn't make you beautiful. What I should be doing is celebrating some of the best days of my life and my engagement to the man of my dreams, instead of having to deal with photographers taking invasive pictures from bad angles. I know what I look like, and so do my friends and family. And like all women out there should, I love my body. To all girls with butts, boobs, hips and a waist, put on a bikini -- put it on and stay strong.
I’m Sure his Mom is just Super Proud of him!
P. Selvakumar, left, places a garland on a sari-draped former stray female dog named Selvi , during a marriage ceremony in Manamadurai, 470 kilometers (494 miles) south of Chennai, India, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Selvakumar married a female dog in a traditional Hindu ceremony as [...]
About a week ago, rapper T.I. and his bodyguard were arrested when the bodyguard was caught attempting to purchase machine guns and silencers. The bodyguard admitted to purchasing 26 guns for T.I. and his posse.
It seemed like things couldn't get more outrageous. But now, a blogger from Atlanta named Sandra Rose claims she is being intimidated by T.I.'s people because of recent posts on her blog. Here is what Rose had to say
So, as you saw from my previous post I bought me some al-kee-hawl. I like to have the occasional drink but I'm no connoisseur, and though I hate to admit it... I have a fruit fly problem. Yes, the vurry vurrrrry fine 6 dollah wine I bought was actually for the pests in my house.I'm very hospitable, what can I tell you.BUT I digress.Six dollar wine. Right. I ran into the store to get a few things like fruit (no, not for the fruit flies... I have to draw the line somewhere), milk, stuff to make homemade cinny rolls, and yup, you guessed it 6 dollah muscato. I tried to pick something that both the fruit flies and I would like.I head up to the register and totally like this girl? She was like totally bumming? and was like devastated that I actually would ask her to work? Totally. Like. Oh. Mah. Gah."Do you need my ID?" I asked politely, despite the fact that Little Missy Poopy Pants was put out. She curled her upper lip slightly while flaring one nostril, while giving me the once over,"U
{summary}I know I’ve stated that R has developed a distinct ability to manipulate me over the past couple of weeks, right? Well, it would seem that the kid’s personality has developed right under my nose and today slapped me right in the face (figuratively, of course).
R was Mr. Crankypants for most of today because his naps were all a little short. I dealt with it the best I could and tried to keep him entertained or held him as much as I had an arm available.
Scott had been out in the yard trimming hedges and such. Since he was going to shower anyway, I suggested we take a trip to AC Moore to take a look at their frame sale. I put Rosco into his Jumperoo while I sat at the kitchen table (ten feet away) to have some ice cream. He whined in annoyance and I made some typical “Everything will be okay” commentary. When I looked up at him, he had this expression on his face that I’ve never, ever seen him make before.&nbs
{summary}If you’re the super-observant sort you may notice some posts from early 2006 appear from out of nowhere (see archives in sidebar). As this blog didn’t exist during that time you may be wondering if I’ve travelled back in time - don’t worry, they’re legit. They’re from my other blog which died a painless death in its sleep this past week.
One by one I’ll be transferring over posts about my pregnancy with Rosco and other momma-related stuff...I may even throw in some stuff from as far back as 2004. Enjoy the vintage snark!
{summary}Our t.v. room is being painted and we called in a professional this time rather than muck it up ourselves. If you’ve ever tried sanding a ceilng then you’d understand where the literal expression “pain in the neck” should be applied.
I didn’t want to be present when the house was being filled with dust and paint stripper fumes, so I packed up my young’un and drove to my grandma’s house in Southeastern Virginia. She lives about three hours from me and with my mother. Three hours is just long enough to discourage surprise visits from my mother, but much too far for my very-elderly grandmother to do interstate driving on (she shouldn’t be driving at all, but as long as the state of NC keeps renewing her license, I ain’t saying shit).
Wait, I just remembered something. Let me ask you a question - what time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast? 10:30, right? Okay, riddle me this -
{summary}I thought I’d share a great pediatric podcast I’ve been listening to lately. I found PediaCast a few weeks ago in the iTunes directory and thought I’d preview it to see if the content was at all informative. I was pleasantly surprised that Dr. Mike is both likeable and smart enough to avoid politics. I’ve listened to most of the archives while walking the neighborhood with Rosco and have gotten some really good information from the infant segments on such things as immunizations, poop, allergies, etc.
So, check it out. The most recent listener question show is particularly good.
