February 29, 2004
Spring Fever
It still surpises me what the first warm day of the season does to people. I felt like I was walking around on an alergy medicine commercial today. Everyone was smiling. Everyone was wearing warmer clothes. My kids got to play outside without coats. I cleaned, vacuumed and washed (not personally) my car today. What a great day. It is a shame our bushes, trees and grass look like Pride Rock at the end of The Lion King after Scar took over the kingdom. Hopefully we will be lucky and the weather will stay warm and Baltimore will be able to enjoy some kind of Spring before the cicadas arrive....Wishful thinking- I know.
February 27, 2004
Passion Products
I've stayed away from any blogging about this movie because I have not seen it and am not informed enough to comment on it. However, I can comment on this. Commercializing the subject matter? I think that is just a bit much. Any thoughts?
February 26, 2004
More Product Endorsement
And now another edition of the household products Peninah likes or dislikes. You may remember when I reviewed various Glad and Saran products. Today I will be reviewing Bounty Select-A-Size paper towels as well as Febreze and Electrasol Gel Pacs.
OK, here are my opinions:
Bounty Select-A-Size: Love it. I use paper towels for just about everything around the kitchen; spill picker upper, sponge, makeshift napkin, wrapper for things in the microwave, etc. I love it that I can choose whether I need a big or small paper towel for each job. I rarely even use the large size anymore so I feel like I am getting more for my money from each roll. I highly recommend it.
Febreze: Still not sure about this product. It is supposed to freshen up all the fabrics in your home (i.e. carpet, upholstery, etc.). It definitely does a good job at covering up certain odors in the home (the lovely stench of the rug in the 4 year old boy's bathroom for example) but I am just not sure if I like the actual smell it is covering up the bad smell with. I will say this, it does its job.
And finally, Electrasol Gel Pacs: These are little liquid detergent filled plastic caplet thingies that you put in your dishwasher. They are definitely easy to use and not messy at all. However, since I started using them I have noticed that my glasses are a lot more water spotted than usual. Not sure if that is coincidental or not. The jury is still out. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for tuning in!
Quoth the Raven,"Nevermore"
ATLANTA Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis (search) surrendered to authorities Thursday to face charges he tried to help a childhood friend buy cocaine in the summer of 2000, a source said.
I feel for the guy. How can you expect anyone with a 35 million dollar contract to make a living? We've all gotta supplement our meager incomes somehow.
February 24, 2004
And while we are on the subject of Fear Factor
Tonight Greg was not going to be home for dinner so I took the opportunity to make my favorite food, a food the kids normally really like, and a food Greg barely tolerates on good days: Macaroni and Cheese.
Well, like I said, the kids normally do really well with this food, but for some reason tonight Ezra decided that he did not want to eat it. Being the mean mother that I am, I made him eat at least 10 decent sized bites. He got through five of those bites with no problem. But by the time he got to the sixth, I honestly felt like I was watching and episode of Fear Factor. Ezra was literally gagging down the macaroni with his eyes closed and he looked strangely similar to the contestants who are eating maggoty cheese, cockroaches, blended up worms and similar delicacies. Needless to say, it made me feel great about my cooking:).
Just Not Worth It
BRECKENRIDGE, CO - "It's all for you, Christy, all for you."Those were Scott Turner's last words on Monday night's episode of "Fear Factor," after he won $50,000.
FULL STORY
So this dude went on the show, Fear Factor, did countless of gross and scary things just to find a women who he met a concert a few years ago but never go to know. He considers her is soul mate. Soul mate, shmole mate, no one is worth eating humoungous grasshoppers covered with moldy cheese for (Greg- the verdict is still out on you ;) ).
Besides, he didn't need to go on Fear Factor, he could have just used Tzeezy to find her (yes this is a shameless plug for a friend's website).
February 21, 2004
Kiefer
I just watched a few scenes from one of my all time favorite movies, A Few Good Men. Anyway, after seeing the scenes with Kiefer Sutherland as Lt. Jonathan Kendrick in them, I got to thinking. I am not going to go out on a limb and call him a really great actor, but I did notice that while I was watching him I could not imagine him playing Jack Bauer in 24. I couldn't fathom that the same actor played Kendrick and Bauer. He played both characters so unbelievably different. It is very refreshing to see and actually pay attention to an actor who does not play all his roles the same way. Unlike his co-star in A Few Good Men, Tom Cruise...
P.S. While we are on the subject of 24, can I just ask the more veteran watchers of this show (I only started this season) how they explain how Jack is old enough to be Kim's father? Anyone?
February 20, 2004
I guess everyone's entitled to their own opinion...
NEW YORK Feb. 19 Days before the release of Mel Gibson's film about the death of Jesus, which some critics say could fuel anti-Semitism, his father has told an interviewer that the Holocaust was mostly "fiction." Steve Feuerstein host of "Speak Your Piece!" said he interviewed Hutton Gibson for a segment of his show to be broadcast Monday by the small Talkline Communications Network.According to a transcript released by the network, Hutton Gibson said, "It's all maybe not all fiction but most of it is," when asked about his views on the Holocaust.
He added: "They claimed that there were 6.2 million (Jews) in Poland before the war and after the war there were 200,000, therefore he (Hitler) must have killed 6 million of them. They simply got up and left. They were all over the Bronx and Brooklyn and Sydney and Los Angeles."
FULL STORY
What can I even say to that?
February 19, 2004
What was No.1 on the day you were born?
"The U.S. No.1 on the 19th October 1976 was... Disco Duck (part 1) by
Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots"
Go here to find out what song was number 1 on the day you were born. Post yours to the comments section!
February 18, 2004
Costume anyone?
Purim is quickly approaching and all Ezra wants to be is Buzz Lightyear. Well, at the costume store, this cosume retails for around $34.00- a price I do NOT want to pay. I went on ebay and they had a few for ~20 dollars which is good- but most are not in Ezra's size. Right now there is one auction I can join. So, on the off chance that anyone reading this has an old Purim/Halloween Buzz Lightyear costume Size 4-6 or 5-7 (He is size 4 or 5 so either will do) to lend or sell, post here. Thanks in advance!!
Kermit and Mickey?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it had agreed to buy the Muppets and "Bear in the Big Blue House" characters from Jim Henson Co. for undisclosed terms.
I don't know why that makes me sad but it does.
February 17, 2004
867-5309
Here is a hot item on E-bay today:
"Buy 867-5309 Jenny's New York Phone Number
I will transfer 212-867-5309 to winner"
The bidding is up to $80,700.00. Can you imagine? People would pay that much money just to have more total strangers call them. I am still trying to get the telemarketers off my back. No thanks, I think I'll pass on this one.
Don't Shake It
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- OutKast fans like to "shake it like a Polaroid picture," but the instant camera maker is warning consumers that taking the advice of the hip-hop stars could ruin your snapshots.
Pretty Funny.
February 13, 2004
Another Hey Ya Spoof
Its a little cheesy, but I can't resist anything that sounds remotely like Hey Ya- so here is a Hey Ya Chanukah Spoof (via Bangitout). My favorite line is "OY is just Yo backwards."
Buh Bye Barbie and Ken
NEW YORK One of America's most famous couples is calling it quits. Are you sitting down?After 43 years together, Barbie and Ken (search) as in the dolls have decided that breaking up is hard to do, but do it they must.
Since they're dolls and famous Barbie and Ken had no direct comment about their split at the International Toy Fair (search), where the bombshell was dropped. The news predictably came from their spokespeople during a press conference Thursday.
"This is an announcement we thought wed never make," said Barbies publicist, Ken Sunshine (search). "I will confirm that Ken and Barbie are going to go their separate ways."
I was one of the biggest Barbie players as a kid but I will be the first one to say, WHO CARES? Does Mattel actually take themselves that seriously that they have to make Barbie and Ken "break up?" What's worse is that every news source that reports this "story" compare Barbie and Ken's breakup to Ben and J-Lo. Once again- I couldn't care less about them either- but at least they are REAL PEOPLE. I am assuming that the only people who care about this news are people who have websites like this and this.
February 09, 2004
Wanna Be a Millionaire?
This is for David who submitted a request for me to find out how to become a contestant on "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire: Super Millionaire Edition." Well, here is the link to the application. If you win, make sure to share the wealth!
Wow, they sure told me.
Old Navy is having one of their free shipping promotions. So I ordered the required amount for free shipping and then I clicked 'continue' and I was told I was finished checking out. Only thing is I realized I had forgotten to enter the free shipping promotional code (NOTE: I didn't really forget- the website is annoying and it doesn't make it clear that you will be completely finished when you click "continue"- argh). So I called up oldnavy.com and spoke to 3 different people about this matter.
The last guy who I spoke to told me he would do me "a favor" just this one time and enter the promotional code for me. He then gave me a talking to about how I should really remember to enter the promotional code next time, pay better attention to the checkout process and that I should consider myself lucky. All I have to say is this Old Navy Dude- YOU WORK AT OLDNAVY.COM!!!! I am not belittling this career choice, but don't and I repeat, DON'T act all high and mighty and sanctimonious (one of my favorite words as long as it isn't being used about me) to me because you have the "power" to add a stupid code to my order. Oooh, I am mad.
February 06, 2004
Happy (early) Birthday Greg!!
I won't be ablt to post tommorow until the night, so I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish Greg a very Happy Birthday (on Feb. 7)!!! Please leave a Happy Birthday comment for Greg here, or on his blog (whether you know him or not). Greg, I hope it is a great day and a great year for you. I won't get mushy on this blog.
February 04, 2004
My Prediction
Just in case anyone is interested, I predict that the winner of The Apprentice and person who "will be granted the dream job of a lifetime with The Trump Organization" will be Bill Rancic . So far he has played the game well and appears to have both leadership abilites and common sense needed to actually achieve something in the business world.
Also, on his website, he has a gallery of pictures from his Apprentice viewing parties. Is it just me, or does he look like a champion?
It is very possible that I am looking into things too much as I often tend to do. I just wanted to make a formal prediction so that when the finale rolls around I can either quietly hide in the corner or I can come back hear and say "TOLD YOU SO!!!"
UPDATE: By the way, if you or anyone you know is interested in being on the second season of the apprentice here is the application.
February 03, 2004
Edit This.
LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- One of the little-discussed byproducts of the reality TV revolution is the fact it has thrust editors into the creative vanguard."A show like 'Survivor' is actually beautifully made. The production values are fantastic. The photography is great. The editing is ingenious. It's in the editing bay that characters are created," notes TV director Mick Garris, a longtime observer of the phenomenon. "They make good guys and bad guys. They manipulate the audience in who's doing what to whom by the simple juxtaposition of images."
Once again, proof that reality TV is not real at all. Discuss.
February 02, 2004
Groundhog Day
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pennsylvania (AP) -- If you're tired of winter, Punxsutawney Phil had a message for you Monday -- get used to it.The world's most famous furry forecaster "saw" his shadow this chilly Groundhog Day morning, which according to tradition means six more weeks of winter.
Aw Phil, why do you have to be so predictable?!?