The greatest gift of all..

Here's to the pinkest Christmas ever! Merry Christmas 2007 y'all!

one point for peta

Don't stink.. think pink!

I'm not one to brag... who am I kidding? yes I am!

This weekend, my fantasy football team, The Pinky Tuscaderos, the underdog of the league.. once ranked as low as 7th has done what they all say could not be done. The Pinky Tuscaderos have secured their spot in the final round, the "Real Woman Love Football Fantasy Football SUPERBOWL".

Its really unbelieveable! I beat the #1 team, the braggadocious "300".. I still have more points coming in tonight!

*sniff* Never has a victory been more sweet!

The only downside is that for the superbowl I face my own cousin's team, "the Verrazano Jill Straps"... Knuckle up cuzzo... its on!

i......

thanks for this suggestion OG!

when hip hop goes too far..

Exhibit A: Hip Hop Granny


Exhibit B: Poor exploited bindi...
http://jezebel.com/gossip/clips/bindi-irwin-does-white+girl-rap-on-today-325921.php

In case you were wondering..

There is a reason why I took a untimely yet temporary hiatus from blogging. Its a very painful experience that caused me to take immediate leave. I haven't actually disclosed it to anyone... well except for my BFF VeeGee. I've tried to bury the memory in the depths of my subconscious. However recent events have made it nearly impossible for me to keep this memory hidden. Its all over TV, radio, magazines... the release of the Nanny Diaries on DVD. *GULP*

As many of you avid ramdon fans, over the years I have taken to sharing movie reviews with my readers. I, a big chicklit fan, was incredibly excited for the release of the Nanny Diaries earlier this year. I planned a week's worth of activities just to be there for the opening night. Never has disappointment bestowed such a debilitating blow.

You see, sometimes a great book is made into a great movie (e.g. Harry Potter and *anything JK chooses*). Sometimes a great book is made into a good movie (e.g. the Namesake). Yet other times a good book is made into a GREAT movie, (e.g. Devil Wears Prada). Very rarely, does are GREAT book get made into a total STINKER of a movie (case: the nanny diaries).

After seeing that movie, I was so incredibly crestfallen and essentially lost. It took me months to come to terms with the fact that very bad things can happen to good storylines.

But there you have it folks. The reason why I had to step away from the blog over the past few months. If you haven't seen Nanny Diaries the movie, DON'T. Read the book and keep

...your sanity

...... your belief in what's right and good

.........your sense of humanity!

Just when you think you've seen it all..

.. something comes along to prove you wrong...

wedding first dance - must watch the entire video!!!

Talk to me

rating: BRAVO (rating scale)

The original shock jock, Petey Greene. Seriously, with menot being a native Washingtonian, I had no idea what to expect from this film. What got me into the theater to see this flick wat the one and only Don Cheadle, who in my opinion is on of the best actors in hollywood who rarely gets the credit he deservies for his genius. Don Cheadle did not disapoint. This movie is ridiculous and hilarious yet deeply moving and poignant at the sametime. I'm not sure what the other movie critics are saying about this film, but certainly gets the butterrfly stamp of approval.

Duh!

I'd like to give this shout out ..to the happiest station on cable!

(sung to the Tune of the "my favorite things" from the Sound of Music)

Miss Nellie Olsen in dresses of satin
Lucy and Ethel with schemes full of passion
Tootie on rollerskates and Blair decked in bling
These are a few of my TVLAND things!

Rich Mr Drummond and his jet black stretch limo
A waitress named Alice and her friend flo that bimbo
Quick witted florence's refusal to clean
These are a few of my TVLAND things!

When it rains out
Or its late night
When I'm feeling sad
I simply tune into the TVLAND
Then I don't feel..sooo baaaaaad!



Thank you very much!

dare to dream..

"It must be borne in mind...that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It is not a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream... It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach. For not failure, but low aim is the sin."

— Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

Oceans 13

rating: BRAVO (rating scale)

If you are looking to laugh outloud you certainly need to hit the theater immediately to see this movie. In terms of dialog and witty banter this movie beats 12 and dare I say 11 (the classic remake **gasp**). The thing about it is that there are no surprises, you kinda know what's going on the whole time. The plot has the same superthief 'we are 4 steps ahead of you' elements that makes those criminals so gosh darn loveable. But despite the fact that you completely know how the story will play out, since they tell it all to you up front, its a great movie. They replaced thrills and suspense with pure com-moe-dee! Trust the butterrfly, you will enjoy this flick.

Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End

rating: eh plus (rating scale)
First of all.. Let me forewarn you. Be sure to get extra ice in your soda and make sure the a/c is on FULL BLAST when you see this in the theater, because that Orlando Bloom is smoking hot! I'm talking muy caliente jalepeno popper. Whew! Yeah, Orlando has definitely been drinking milk. He has come a long way since his elfin magic looks in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I was tempted to give this movie a BRAVO based on the Orlando Bloom hottie factor alone. Double whew!!

Okay.. back the movie. Honestly, I'm going to lay it out for you... this storyline will never end! Disney is making a killing on the PoC movie series! If you were one of the people, like me, who was disappointed by that question mark feeling you had at the end of of PoC 2.. I will tell you this movie is slightly better than that. A few questions are answered however, even more questions are posed. Seriously, they (Disney) will be making PoC movies until Johnny and/or Orlando cries uncle. Don't get me wrong, the movie is extremely entertaining. John Depp, aka Cap'n Jack Sparrow, will make you laugh out loud! That woozy drunken sissy girl run he does is still good for a laugh. His comedic timing is still second to none. Also, Keira Knightley's character is a bit more tolerable in this sequel, no more faux fainting spells to detract/attract attention. No no no, she certainly has found her girl power in this flick.

Don't get me wrong. You will be entertained. However, be prepared to know that it ain't over there will be another. Plus for your own sanity, I strongly suggest that you catch PoC 1 & 2 on cable preferably the morning or night before you go to see PoC 3. The storyline is very involved there are subtle nuances and hints that can be easily missed if the scenes from the prior two movies are not fresh in your mind. But above all, be ready for that Orlando Bloom. Once again in a word, HOT! triple whew!!!

Spiderman 3

rating: eh plus (rating scale)

This flick has all the special effects, dynamic fight scenes, thrills and suspense that you would expect from a Spiderman flick. The dialog and storyline isn't all that brilliant, its more of the same ole stuff.. seriously all three movies are starting to run together for me, but somehow I was thoroughly entertained. It certainly doesn't challenge you intellectually, but that not what a summertimeblockbuster is all about now is it. seriously, if you are a marvel comics fan or just a big kid wearing masquerading as an adult you'll enjoy this flick. My personal favorite scenes were Toby, aka Peter Parker, showing his alter ego, bopping through the streets of NYC like John Travolta in Saturday Night Live. lol.. that wasn't a spoiler -there are plenty of funny moments.. but geez you will laugh out loud to those 'cool Peter Pparker' scenes.

riddle me this...?

On a plane, in a 3 seat row, there are 2 pairs of arm rests. The question is, when the row is full (individuals each seated in the aisle, center and window seat), who should end up with both armrests. Believe it or not, I've heard arguments that the 'extra' armrest should go to the person seated in the window seat... I've heard equally fierce arguments that the 'extra' armrest should go to the person seated in the window seat. However, I have never heard anyone defend the poor schulb that ends up seated in the lonesome detestable middleseat.

Let's face it, no one in their right mind, travelling alone, who books in advanace purposely chooses that seat. No, middle seaters are typically, standby or late booking passengers so grateful to be on the plane that they ignore the fact they are sandwiched between two total strangers for an entire plane trip.

However, I personally think, the schulb should really get the double armrest. I know its an unpopular viewpoint. But the schulb really has no seating advantage. I mean the window seater can obviously look out of the window and even lean against it to catch a few zzz's. The aisle seater has that extra legroom moreover, has the quick exit advantage for both bathroom breaks and the deplaning process. The poor middleseated schulb has nothing.... nada.. zlich!

So I submit to you, that next time you are on a plane, allow the middleseated schulb to at least share the armrest with you. Who knows, one day you might miss your flight, and be cast into the world of schulb-dom... **cue to damning music**

cheers!

public service announcement...

in case you didn't know... there will be a Heroes marathon this saturday on the sci fi channel. This gives you hero novices the unique opportunity to get caught up on this entire 1st season and ready for the season finale on Monday night... Trust me, you don't want to miss the heroes season finale...it is sure to be a blast (that's an inside joke for us hero fans.. tee hee).

..as told to butterrfly

Friend: I just spent the last 4 hours looking for my glasses
Bee: Oh man did you find them?
Friend: *sigh* yeah
Bee: well where were they?
Friend: *sigh* on top of my head
Bee: doh!

Ode to the W

yes.. ode to the W.. no not the hotel, or even el president. my happy place otherwise known as the Designer Show Warehouse....

(to be read/sung to the tune of Phil Colin's "Groovy Kinda Love")

When I'm feeling blue
All I have to do
Is buy a brand new shoe
Then I'm not so blue

When they're on my feet
enzo angolini
marc jacobs even prada
makes me shed a tear

Wouldn't you agree?
DSW, you and me
got a groovy new shoe love


Any time you want to
You can turn me on to
Any shoe you want to
Any time at all

When I get a grip
on the strappy sandals
Cannot even wait to wear them outside

Wouldn't you agree?
DSW, you and me got a groovy new shoe love

Ooh

When I'm feeling blue
All I have to do
Is buy a brand new shoe
Then I'm not so blue

When I try them on
The price no longer matters
My rationale just shatters
I don't care!

Wouldn't you agree?
DSW, you and me
got a groovy new shoe love
We got a groovy new shoe love
We got a groovy new shoe love

Ooh, ooh

We got a groovy new shoe love

if you don't know.. now you know...

Okay.. I don't know what you are up to on Monday nights at 9pm, but if you are NOT watching Heroes you are really wasting your evening. Words alone cannot describe how good this show is. The storyline is intricate but gripping to the point of being addictive. You know I have a fascination with superheroes so this show really hits home in a major way. It has all the elements the elements of quality sci fi: time travel, scientific-esque dialogue, questionable villians, multi-faceted storyline. I'm hooked I tell ya.

At first it I was just pulled in by the tag line "save the cheerleader save the world". Seriously, who wants to live in a cheerleader-less world? Yikes. Then they reeled me in hook line and sinker with the ultimate question, "are you on the list?". ...and we all know the answer to that! ;-)

The secret to American obesity...

yeah.. this is just disgusting..but I had to share...

Happy Feet....

Just when you think you've seen it all...

The Namesake

Rating: eh (rating scale)

This movie is from the indie flick side of life. Now before I go on, I will let you know that I am VERY biased because I read the book and absolutely LOVED it. I loved it so much that I gave the book as a christmas gift to a few folks this past year! It is ruly a favorite of mine. What's more interesting is that the reason I went out and bought and read the Namesake is because I first saw an early preview for the movie sometime last year. With all that said, it is really a twist in irony that I was so utterly disappointed with the way the editing team decided to butcher this storyline. I thought the movie kinda sucked. :-( But again I'm biased and I'm comparing what the movie was to what I know it could've been based on my knowledged gained from reading the book.

Now here's the twist for you, if you haven't read the book, go see this movie, you will enjoy it. Honestly, the character nuances that endear you to the storyline are absent but the basic storyline is there and it will be interesting for you because you simply don't know what you are missing. However, if you have read the book WAIT until this flick shows up on cable otherwise prepare to be annoyed.

Disturbia

rating BRAVO minus (rating scale)

Well the thing about this movie, you sort of know exactly what is up the whole time but the thrills, suspense and humour trump the predicable storyline. "The suspicious next door neighbor.. could he be *gulp* a serial killer???" The movie has a sort of a scooby doo mystery meets a high tech hardy boys/nancy drew kinda charm. Towards the end of the flick, I was waiting for the classic scooby doo line, "...and I would have gotten away with it ...if it weren't for those meddling kids!!!". But alas that didn't happen.

Seriously folks, this movie is surprisingly entertaining. Its not going to get an oscar ... well maybe a nomination or two for lighting and special effects. However, believe me when I tell you that Shia LeBeauf is going places, his acting is convincing and real. I enjoyed this flick. I think you will too. It doesn't rate quite on par with my true BRAVO picks.. hence the minus... but you will be entertained. Trust me. I wouldn't steer you wrong on this.

i still don't care if you agree with me...

okay.. given recent headlines, I'm feeling a bit more politically charged than usual... But before I go on and/or you make any assumptions. I believe in the right to bear arms. Yup. that's right.. the numero dos on the bill of rights of the US Constitution I support it. BUT... and yes that is purposely a big BUT.... I do not believe that ...

* it should harder to get a driver's license than it is get a gun

* buying a gun should be as easy as buying a snickers bar at your local kmart

* states should have their own random gun laws

* we should have to continously wait until some horrific event occurs to raise this issue

Would it really be so unreasonable to have federal standards for gun ownership that includes a national registry and hmm... perhaps background checks to be sure the mentally disturbed and/or underage are prevented from buying firearms or at least ensure that local law enforcement is aware of gun purchases/ownernship?

Eh.. that's all I have to say about that....

i don't care if you agree with me....

Okay first of all I think Imus is just as reprehenible as Jay-Z, Snoop, Nelly, Ludacris, et al. They are ALL in the same camp in my opinion. Selling offensive lyrics/commentary for sake of the almighty dollar.

I think what people fail to understand is that Imus was fired because of MONEY. Not because he offended people, not because he is a politically incorrect a--hole. .. but because what he said started a snowball effect that threatened future revenue for CBS and MSNBC. Its about money not civil rights, freedom of speech or any other social topic that's trying to be thrown on the table.

Yes Imus has been a politically incorrect a--hole his whole career and as long as his show brought in money his bosses couldn't careless about the idiotic nonsense he spewed. But IMUS in a statement moved himself from a prized asset on the balance sheet to a fire hot red liability. That, in the world of business, is not tolerable by any employee. Try doing something at your place of employment that threatens millions of dollars of revenue and see how fast they kick you out on your *ss.

Keep in mind, Imus had a 2 week suspension until future revenue was threatened (Staples and Proctor & Gamble pulling advertising dollars). Its ALL about money folks... the reason the rappers rap about what they do and say what they do is because it makes MONEY for them and the record companies that sponsor them. Moreover, people (not just black people) buy their albums.

.. we live in a capitalistic society.. money talks... don't be fooled, CBS and MSNBC didn't pull IMUS' show to do the right thing for society... PULLEAZE.. they did what they felt they had to do in order to protect their balance sheet. The decision to fire Imus had nothing to do with what's fair, equitable or ethical... it had to do with protecting $$$.. protecting shareholder value.. stock prices et al.

money talks .. bullsh** walks.. happy trails Imus...don't let the door knob hit you in the *ss on the way out..

that's all I have to say about that.

no...seriously?

LOL.. I could comment... but I'll leave that to the press and ramdon fans ... :o)

Folks, We've Reached a J.-Lo Point on 'Idol'

is it just me...?

...or is everyone else equally distracted by these motorcoach buses, SUVs and minivans with their built in DVD systems? Honestly, when I'm driving, especially at night, I continuously find myself behind these vechicles with my eyes transfixed to the glowing light of the LCD screen within.

Perhaps it is just simple jealousy, for my ride is not equally tricked out. However, I really do think that these in car DVD players are a potential menance. Especially to nosey rosies such as myself.

Premonition

Rating: eh (rating scale)
yeah.. "eh" pretty much sums it up. Its an intriguing concept, 'I wake up one day Jim [my husband] is dead.. I wake up the next he's dead'. The movie starts off interestingly enough and you are actually drawn in. But, I will spoil this for you so stop here if you still plan to see this movie. At no point do they give you any explaination as to how or why she flipped back and forth through time. The movie had the potential to be an eerie thriller or even a science fantasy flick.. but it fizzled torward the middle then totally ran out of steam. I guess that's what really annoyed me with this flick plus the ending stunk. yeah.. you should definitely wait for the lifetime run of this movie.. this seems like a movie they would play 5x over on a Sunday. But don't waste your $$$ its totally not worth the movie ticket.

... yeah really.. I've got questions..

Why is Tyra's talk show still on the air?

Why don't people realize their problems have been classified in my NMP file?

Why don't we have siestas and month long vacations in the US?

Why do we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway?

Who exactly votes for Sanjaya?

Do a little dance then you turn yourself around... is that what its really all about?

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Instead of complaining you don't get what you want, be exceedingly grateful you don't get what you deserve..."

... a muse ..muse.. my kingdom for a muse...

Hey peeps.. I'm still here.. alive and kicking. I'm not on strike. I haven't abandoned my blogging. I've just been in search of a muse... yeah.. the past few weeks have been hectic and as a result my mind has been scatteredm yielding very little time for me to contemplate the random siloquies you all enjoy...

but I'm back people... searching for a muse...more to ramdoness come...

women and wine..

So I'm on the phone with my pal J-Lam discussing wine ...

... when did we start enjoying the taste of it?

... why is buying a new bottle so exciting?

... why is so sad when you pour the last glass?

J-Lam (whose latest choice of wine is featured above) has the theory, which I ardently agree with, shopping for bottle of wine is kinda like shopping for new shoes. You browse the aisle, shop for a pretty label with a nice description. Then adventure! Try it out and see if its pleases your palate. mmmm... yeah.. this is why women, sophisticated women that is, love a nice wine.

okay that's all for now..

okay.. this is just funny.. *parental warning*

astro-nut!

seriously???

NASA Astronaut Charged With Attacking Rival Shared Love Interest

**insert slow blink here** I eagerly await the Lifetime Network's made for TV movie of this real life story. (the story)

Babel

Rating: BRAVO (rating scale)

Okay, yeah..don't get it twisted. I am still a card carrying member of TEAM ANISTON, however I had to see this movie which stars Brad Pitt the other night to get an understanding of what all of the golden globe/ocar award nomination hoop-la is all about. Believe it or not there are still some theaters showing this flick. Anyway, the storyline is complicated, gritty and at times a tad graphic, however the you can't turn away for it at the very least is gripping. The most random act starts a chain of seemingly unrelated castastrophes. Yeah.. its a good flick. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Quite an entertaining movie but since it will probably be out of the theaters by the weekend, consider this for your next blockbuster/netflix night in. Trust me.. you know I would never steer you wrong.

...and the award goes to...

NEWARK ART SUPPLY!!!!

Congratulations to this fine establishment for being selected as "new business of the year" by the butterrfly awards selection committee.

QUOTE OF THE WEEKEND

"I'm getting old... I can't drop it like its hot anymore... but I can let it down like it's warm"

Totally random...

why do so people name their daughters Bree? don't they realize its a french cheese? So in France, I suppose there are legions of people walking around with the name cheddar?

...aaaaand IIIII am teeeeelling yooooou!!

We at ramdon would like to extend an uber special and heartfelt congratulations to the butterrfly endorsed academy award nominees!

Best motion picture of the year

the Departed

Little Miss Sunshine

Best performance by an actor in a supporting role

Eddie 'jimmy got soul' Murphy in "Dreamgirls"

Mark Wahlberg in "The Departed"

Best performance by an actess in a supporting role

Abigail Breslin in "Little Miss Sunshine"

Jennifer Hudson in "Dreamgirls"

this is for the haters

That would be Loyalty (the boy) on the left and Faith (the girlie girl) on the right. Faith still has all of her leaves and is blooming brighter and brighter every day. But for some odd reason Loyalty shed his leaves weeks ago... No worries. As you can see they are very happy and healthy in their new home.. :o)

Something can be said for loyalty...

Anyone who knows me well, knows that there is nothing that I appreciate and respect more than loyalty. YES, its true. I relish in it. So where I am going with this? Well, as many of you know, I have had a huge quandry for years, unable to keep any living form of plant life alive for more than a 2 to 3 weeks at time. Yes.. I have even had a catus that decided to give up on me.

But in a strange twist of fate, I have 2 .. yes that's right ONE, TWO poinsettia plants that have decided to stick it out with me. Yes, I do realize these plants are considered to be holiday plants, but they are actually tropical plants from Mexico I believe. Besides all that, hey, they love it here... they clearly have good taste. I affectionately call my dear plants "loyalty" and "faith". I even have them seated in primo direct sun light and water them regularly. I've even started talking to them on a regular basis. In return they show off their bright green leaves and crimson red petals and put a smile on my face as sure fire evidence to all that.... I AM NOT A PLANT KILLER!! All of those other plants were just suicidal.

what tha....?

in recent news...

Teacher has baby early so hubby can watch Bears

Artist Serves Friends Meatballs Cooked in His Own Liposuctioned Body Fat

Crash n' Learn Navigation

GPS Unit: $500. Vehicle: $25,000. Smashing into a toilet because the little voice in your car told you to: Priceless.

Stomp the yard

Note from the editor: This movie review was orginally submited with a rating of "BRAVO-CLASSIC" however, it was the opinion of the editor that such rating does NOT reflect the caliber of movie rated BRAVO or above by this publication. Hence the rating was reduced to a BRAVO minus"

* review submitted by: VEE GEE *

Rating: BRAVO minus (rating scale)

OK. I know what you are saying "Are you serious?" but I assure you I am. I'll be the first to admit that my secret guilty pleasure is every now and again partaking in a straight to video worthy "blaxploitation film of the millennium" (think "Soul Plane"). It is also worth mentioning that I am a sucker for a dance/choreography-involved movie (still searing over the fact I never got to see "Step Up" - pardon me as I suck my teeth.) So when I purchased my matinee price ticket for STOMP THE YARD - I was indeed looking forward to two hours of potentially racially degrading, shuckin' and jivin'-ish material, infused with creative music and dance moves we haven't seen since the likes of Leroy from "Fame".

The fact that ever present poster girl for "Ghetto Flicks", Meghan Good (who stank up the place more than usual in this summer's "Waist Deep" along side the equally smelly, yet oh so fine, Tyrese seemed a definite assurance of my expectations)Boy was I wrong! What I experienced in the East NY Magic Johnson Multiplex (the only place it was showing. LOL) was a thoroughly entertaining, enjoyable cinematic experience that I did not want to end! The music and the moves were great! Columbus Short, the lead (who I understand from my 17 year old teeny bopper sister is of Disney Channel fame) - was a delight! But in addition to all that, they even had a half way decent story line with , get this, a positive message. I KNOW! It was phenomenal (yes I said phenomenal). It was part "U Got Served", part "Bring It On" with a dash of "School Daze" thrown in for good measure.and it came together beautifully.As a bonus the cast was great.

Columbus Short in a word AWESOME (he did his own dancing/stunts)..that choreographer guy from Soul Food (you know "pop-n-lock" - yeah I thought he was somewhere flipping biscuits for a living too.. but apparently he's been busy) was in it doing his thaa-ang. Teens will be pleased to see singing sensation Chris Brown among the credits. and my girl "Big Didi" from the now defunct UPN series "Half and Half" was representing (sadly with the same wig from the show - but eh.. limited budgets what can ya do).. Oh plus there were cameos from Keith Sweat and if I'm not mistaken.. Rickey Bell from New Edition, BBD fame.. OK I'll wrap up there. In my opinion.. not only is it worth the cost of a full price ticket plus snacks.. I'd say get the DVD too so you can watch it over and over again - perhaps pick up some of those snazzy moves to demo "L'il Magic style" at your next Par-Tay!

I know what I speaketh!

I think it goes without saying that I know a good flick when I see one. Last night's winners and golden globe list of nominees only reinforces that fact!

'Dreamgirls' and 'The departed' were certainly my top picks for great movies of 2006... it would appear that great minds think alike. But I digress...

Without further adieu I would like to extend a special random shoutout...

Special Congratulations goes to...


Jennifer Hudson, Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture



Martin Scorsese, Best Director - Motion Picture

Notes on a scandal

Rating: BRAVO (rating scale)

Now I will forewarn you, this is a good movie but it aint for everyone. Trust me on that. The movie features a twisted plot of deciet, betrayal, obsession, deviance ala a Lifetime movie with a Mary Kay Laturneau-esque meets Single White Female storyline combined with the overlay of good ole British cheer. Sidebar: what is it about a british accent that just draws us yankees in? Anyway, I digress. This movie will have you openly gasp with a distinct combination of disgust and shock during some scenes. However, I recommend it for an afternoon movie because there is alot of dialogue to follow. If you have a penchant for high drama and scandal then this flick is certainly for you.

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Children of Men

Rating: eh (rating scale)

* Submitted by VeeGee *

Now normally I say if Clive Owen's in it..see it! Afterall not since Pierce Brosnan circa Remington Steele have I been so captivated by a white man with an accent (Sean Connery aside of course). But the usually tasty Mr. Owen was a tattered, shambles through the ENTIRE FILM.. I mean who did his hair? Fire that makeup artist...and forgoodness sakes don't let me get started on wardrobe (somebody get that guy a proper shoe!) I know what you're saying:"Isn't the movie about the virtual end of humanity due to society's inability to procreate which in turn would lead to an anarchaic state of affairs in which grooming would not be a pivitol issue?" -- Yeah, but that ain't the point. I pay my money for a Clive Owen flick I want the FULL MONTY... bring back the Clive of "Closer" and "Derailed" - ooh and let's not forget "Inside Man", but I digress.If you like movies that make sense, set the stage upfront to explain the series of subsequent events to follow..or offer you some sort of closure at the end - DON'T SEE THIS FILM! The only reason I don't give it the Butterrfly "PEE-YOU" rating is that I must admit the action scenes are off the chain! You like an explosion..you'll like this. On more than one occassion I exclaimed to myself "now that had to hurt"..Bottom line... wait for the DVD. Better yet, buy it bootleg at from your local "hustleman" - coming soon to a salon or barber near you...LOL.

OK that's all folks.

Infidelity was inevitable…

this is my confession...

Okay folks…as it sit here sipping my (free) Starbucks venti skim caramel macchiato I am forced to reflect on my days of betrayal. Yes that’s right folks, I, for many weeks, almost months, have been involved in a horrible twisted tale of deceit, shame and guilt. But I’m back on track now. Back from the depths of treacherous denial and self shame. Luckily for me all has been forgiven, we can move on and start anew. I know many of you are beyond shocked by this news, as I have always maintained a grand image of being an intensely loyal and dedicated individual. What can I say other than mea culpa?


It all started so innocently. I remember that faithful day. It happened the day after thanksgiving to be exact. It was just so easy, so incredibly simple. Availability and accessibility can be the most tempting of temptations. It was that first sip that did me in. That’s right I said sip. I had a mug filled with Dunkin Donuts coffee, and I liked it. Actually I loved it. It was delish. Dare I say better than Starbucks? *gasp* I know… I was shocked as well.

It was really hard to deal with. My shame and addiction ran so deep that I actually bought a set of Starbucks travel mugs and would fill them with Dunkin Donuts coffee to disguise my shame and outright betrayal. All of the sneaking around, bowing my head in shame as I cradled my **sigh** Dunkin Donuts styrofoam cup. Styrofoam folks! Now I’m no Greenpeace tree hugger by any means, besides the obvious lack of aesthetic appeal can we have a thought for the environment Dunkin? What’s up with that? Can I get an option of an eco-friendly coffee cup?

But alas… never fear. The tryst has been put to rest. I’m back Starbucks, loyal as ever.

three things I know...

Now I don't know any secrets or magic tricks to weight loss...but I can tell you from the lay observation of some members of my local gym there some habits that are certainly deterrants. I'll share just a few..

3) showing up to the gym in full makeup and hair completely immboilized with hair spray

2) watching the food network, paul dean in particular while on the treadmill

1) sipping a starbucks latte while working out (witnessed that act just this morning... I'm still stunned)