As I have mentioned in one of my simple pleasure posts, I am a really big fan of the series Grey's Anatomy. The writing is wonderful, very insightful. I always find something that I can really get into. But, right now I am a little frustrated with the powers that be at ABC.
Isiah Washington will not be returning as the very talented and strong ego ed Dr. Preston Burke. This was not his decision. He was told by the creator of the show,Sondra Rhimes, in a reported tear full phone call that he was out.
The decision was made by ABC Studios President Mark Pedowitz, Entertainment President Stephen McPherson, and Disney ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney.
ABC had better give a more detailed reason for letting Isiah go. I know, he said a word that revered to gays in a bad way. He also apologized, he apologized to GLAAD, he filmed a public service announcement for GLAAD, he made a public donation to one of his favorite charities. He did everything the network asked him to do. He even went to counseling.
I think it is unfair that he has lost his job and we have lost a great character over this. People are shouting about having tolerance toward people and there differences but then don't offer that tolerance to the people they are shouting about.
Isiah did a stupid thing,well two stupid things. But, he has gone the extra mile and then some to make up for it and he still gets the boot. I think it would be awesome if T.D. Knight would come to his defense and extend a hand to him. Nothing would speak louder than the act of the person offended offering forgiveness and tolerance to the offender. It would also be very healing for both of these fine actors.
Look, people are going to say and do stupid things. Comments will be made, but you don't have to take them so personally. You need to learn not to let these things control your life and how you see yourself.
This is just my opinion.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Thursday, June 7, 2007
PARIS HILTON SUCKS!!!!
All right, I usually don't get real riled up about some things. But, this just cheeses me off.
Paris Hilton has been released from jail after serving three days. During that time, she wouldn't eat much of the prison food given her, her cell was too bright and cold for her to sleep and she spent much of the second day there crying.
They offered her house arrest and she has to wear an ankle bracelet and not leave her home.
Idiots. What kind of precedence are they setting with letting her do that? Would they give the average Joe or Joan the same treatment. Hell no!! They would say, "Suck it up! You broke the rules, now pay for it. Eat the food, or starve a little. You'll eat eventually."
I hope she was traumatized enough that she will start behaving herself. Yeah, I hear ya, fat chance of that happening. She plays on her "I'm Rich!" fame to get what she wants. I'd turn her over my knee and spank her little behind if I didn't think she would enjoy it. Or sue me. There is going to be a deluge of prisoners who will try the same tactic, you just watch.
*****************UPDATE**************************
Well, what do you know!? Other people were a little ticked off about this as well.
Seems like the judge didn't like the fact that the Sheriff seemed to skip a step in the move to let Paris serve her sentence at her three million dollar home. Namely , getting the medical release papers to the Judge for his approval. Reading the story on CNN yesterday, they still hadn't gotten to him.
She may still get out early, but at least she will have spent more than three days in jail. Ya got to be careful with that fame thing. She is a fickle friend. Sometimes she can turn on you and bite you right in the behind.
You must admit though, she handled it well. Yea, crying and screaming for Mommy. Oh, well.
My friend in the know, Side Notes, said something interesting. Paris tried to use her fame to get better treatment. Her little game didn't work, so she shouldn't be surprised when it backfired and got even worse treatment.
Oh, and they put her in a mental unit. Wow!!
Paris Hilton has been released from jail after serving three days. During that time, she wouldn't eat much of the prison food given her, her cell was too bright and cold for her to sleep and she spent much of the second day there crying.
They offered her house arrest and she has to wear an ankle bracelet and not leave her home.
Idiots. What kind of precedence are they setting with letting her do that? Would they give the average Joe or Joan the same treatment. Hell no!! They would say, "Suck it up! You broke the rules, now pay for it. Eat the food, or starve a little. You'll eat eventually."
I hope she was traumatized enough that she will start behaving herself. Yeah, I hear ya, fat chance of that happening. She plays on her "I'm Rich!" fame to get what she wants. I'd turn her over my knee and spank her little behind if I didn't think she would enjoy it. Or sue me. There is going to be a deluge of prisoners who will try the same tactic, you just watch.
*****************UPDATE**************************
Well, what do you know!? Other people were a little ticked off about this as well.
Seems like the judge didn't like the fact that the Sheriff seemed to skip a step in the move to let Paris serve her sentence at her three million dollar home. Namely , getting the medical release papers to the Judge for his approval. Reading the story on CNN yesterday, they still hadn't gotten to him.
She may still get out early, but at least she will have spent more than three days in jail. Ya got to be careful with that fame thing. She is a fickle friend. Sometimes she can turn on you and bite you right in the behind.
You must admit though, she handled it well. Yea, crying and screaming for Mommy. Oh, well.
My friend in the know, Side Notes, said something interesting. Paris tried to use her fame to get better treatment. Her little game didn't work, so she shouldn't be surprised when it backfired and got even worse treatment.
Oh, and they put her in a mental unit. Wow!!
Monday, June 4, 2007
SIMPLE PLEASURES 2
I am sitting here watching the movie Accepted,about a young man who starts his own college because he didn't get in to a real college. What is really tickling me right now is that the star of the movie Justin Long, stars in some other very short films. His most famous line is "Hello, I'm a Mac." Which leads me to my simple pleasure.
I really enjoy going to Apple.com and watch the Mac commercials on the web. Yes, I do most of my computer stuff on a Mac. Right now I am on a Dell lap top, but beggars can't be choosers. I have worked on both, but I really like the Mac best. I just love these commercials. They are very well written,rather accurate on what they cover, and just plain funny.
Back to the movie Accepted. Lewis Black plays a burned out college professor who takes the position of fake dean. Black is one of my favorite comedians. He pulls no punches and nobody is safe from his barbs. One of my favorite lines of his is about soy milk. "There is no soy milk, because there is no soy titty."
Another of my favorite comedians is Christopher Titus. he has a stand up show called Norman Rockwell is Bleeding. He talks about his family, which is very screwed up. BUT, he was able to share it in joke form.
My family has it's own little quirks, but being able to laugh about it keeps me from falling into a blue funk and on a bunch of meds.
One final pleasure. Hersey's Treasures Special Dark Truffles. Yum!!!
I really enjoy going to Apple.com and watch the Mac commercials on the web. Yes, I do most of my computer stuff on a Mac. Right now I am on a Dell lap top, but beggars can't be choosers. I have worked on both, but I really like the Mac best. I just love these commercials. They are very well written,rather accurate on what they cover, and just plain funny.
Back to the movie Accepted. Lewis Black plays a burned out college professor who takes the position of fake dean. Black is one of my favorite comedians. He pulls no punches and nobody is safe from his barbs. One of my favorite lines of his is about soy milk. "There is no soy milk, because there is no soy titty."
Another of my favorite comedians is Christopher Titus. he has a stand up show called Norman Rockwell is Bleeding. He talks about his family, which is very screwed up. BUT, he was able to share it in joke form.
My family has it's own little quirks, but being able to laugh about it keeps me from falling into a blue funk and on a bunch of meds.
One final pleasure. Hersey's Treasures Special Dark Truffles. Yum!!!
Friday, June 1, 2007
It's Official
So, I'm sitting in front of the computer this morning, eating my Raisin Bran cereal, and cruising my usual blog reads when I finally get to Mathman's Ramblings. To my shock and surprise, there is a posting about my blog and he created a link to it.
This evening I check out my own blog and I see he has commented about my second entry.
It is now official, I have got a comment from someone I read. (no offense Side Notes, you helped me start this thing so you knew about it) I have also been linked. Cool! Now I really need to start getting this thing figured out and do some links and stuff of my own. Baby steps.
Oh, and thanks for the props Mathman!!
This evening I check out my own blog and I see he has commented about my second entry.
It is now official, I have got a comment from someone I read. (no offense Side Notes, you helped me start this thing so you knew about it) I have also been linked. Cool! Now I really need to start getting this thing figured out and do some links and stuff of my own. Baby steps.
Oh, and thanks for the props Mathman!!
Monday, May 28, 2007
May 28th In Honor Of Memorial Day
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil Was soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Rpublic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that:
The 30th of may, 1868, is designated fo rhte purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decoratin the graves of corades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.
By the late 1800's many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day and , after World War 1, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America's wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. (Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor all veterans, living and dead, is celabrated each year on November 11.)
On this day, we should put aside our diffences about war and honor those people who have taken up the mantle to serve in the armed forces and died in that service. They are doing and have done things that most of us really don't have the guts to do, even if we were pushed into a corner.
We owe these people much. Take a moment this day from your BBQ, your car race, your camping trip, or any other thing you do on a three day weekend and remember.
If you can, take some time to educate yourself of the sacrifices our men and women in service have given in war that allows you to be able to travel freely across this land, to be able to speak your opinion for or against any thing in this land. To worship without fear of being arrested or worse yet, hacked to pieces because of your beliefs.
I honor all those who have given there lives in service to this countries and other countries so people everywhere can have a chance to have the freedoms that we as Americans tend to take for granted. THANK-YOU!!
The 30th of may, 1868, is designated fo rhte purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decoratin the graves of corades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.
By the late 1800's many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day and , after World War 1, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America's wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. (Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor all veterans, living and dead, is celabrated each year on November 11.)
On this day, we should put aside our diffences about war and honor those people who have taken up the mantle to serve in the armed forces and died in that service. They are doing and have done things that most of us really don't have the guts to do, even if we were pushed into a corner.
We owe these people much. Take a moment this day from your BBQ, your car race, your camping trip, or any other thing you do on a three day weekend and remember.
If you can, take some time to educate yourself of the sacrifices our men and women in service have given in war that allows you to be able to travel freely across this land, to be able to speak your opinion for or against any thing in this land. To worship without fear of being arrested or worse yet, hacked to pieces because of your beliefs.
I honor all those who have given there lives in service to this countries and other countries so people everywhere can have a chance to have the freedoms that we as Americans tend to take for granted. THANK-YOU!!
Monday, May 21, 2007
Just some thoughts before bed time.
I knew this blogging thing would be a little difficult to get started. Finding the time to write, having something to write about, and thinking seriously about the things I feel "safe" sharing with the world at large as well as the few friends that know about this little piece of the web world I have called a home.
Lots have happened since I last made an effort to speak. Went to visit some friends down in Arkansas. Had a really good time. Note: EVERYONE should experience a Brazilian style steak house at least once in there lifetime. SERIOUSLY!! Words cannot convey the carnal pleasure of having hunks of meat brought to your table on swords and carved right on to your plate. Yum. The bad news came later when we got back home and found out our friend didn't get the job he had for the last college year on a permanent basic. Sorry, that didn't make much sense, but it's late and I'm not going to fix it right now.
The Monday before we left on this trip, my best friend once again had his wife kind of flip out on him. Hated leaving and not being able to be there for support, but he has some other friends that have been and still are there for him. He is out of the house, staying with a friend, and hopefully he will take the steps he needs to to get out of this destructive marriage he is in.
Oh, the friend who lost his position in Arkansas? He had and interview at Cornell college in Mt. Vernon and got an offer right away. Up yours Razorbacks. We hates them. We hates them forever. Well maybe that is a little too strong. ;-)
Get this! I'm going to be delivering a sermon at my church on the 27th of May. Yes, that is this Sunday. According to the church schedule, it is Pentecost Sunday. That is when the Holy Spirit came to Jesus' disciples. See Acts 2 for more details. Not only will I be delivering it at one service, but two services. I know what I will be talking about, just need to sit down and get it organized so I don't ramble on and bore the congregation to death.
Well, that's it for right now. I don't know if anyone else will be reading this, but here it is, out here to share with the world. Maybe I'll comment at a later date about my favorite shows: Greys Anatomy or Heroes. Or about my excitement and anticipation for the final Harry Potter book. We shall see. Till then, Good Night.
Lots have happened since I last made an effort to speak. Went to visit some friends down in Arkansas. Had a really good time. Note: EVERYONE should experience a Brazilian style steak house at least once in there lifetime. SERIOUSLY!! Words cannot convey the carnal pleasure of having hunks of meat brought to your table on swords and carved right on to your plate. Yum. The bad news came later when we got back home and found out our friend didn't get the job he had for the last college year on a permanent basic. Sorry, that didn't make much sense, but it's late and I'm not going to fix it right now.
The Monday before we left on this trip, my best friend once again had his wife kind of flip out on him. Hated leaving and not being able to be there for support, but he has some other friends that have been and still are there for him. He is out of the house, staying with a friend, and hopefully he will take the steps he needs to to get out of this destructive marriage he is in.
Oh, the friend who lost his position in Arkansas? He had and interview at Cornell college in Mt. Vernon and got an offer right away. Up yours Razorbacks. We hates them. We hates them forever. Well maybe that is a little too strong. ;-)
Get this! I'm going to be delivering a sermon at my church on the 27th of May. Yes, that is this Sunday. According to the church schedule, it is Pentecost Sunday. That is when the Holy Spirit came to Jesus' disciples. See Acts 2 for more details. Not only will I be delivering it at one service, but two services. I know what I will be talking about, just need to sit down and get it organized so I don't ramble on and bore the congregation to death.
Well, that's it for right now. I don't know if anyone else will be reading this, but here it is, out here to share with the world. Maybe I'll comment at a later date about my favorite shows: Greys Anatomy or Heroes. Or about my excitement and anticipation for the final Harry Potter book. We shall see. Till then, Good Night.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Simple Pleasures
Sometimes you have these little things that happen during the week that don't really matter much in the whole sceme of things, but they sure can bring a little smile to your face.
There used to be a bread store in North Liberty,a small town near me. I would go to the grocry store, look at the bread prices, then head to the bread store just a quarter mile away and get what was equal to two and a half loafs for the price of one loaf in the grocery store. And this is fresh name brand bread. Those bread stores aren't run like they used to be, with store overstock and stail stuff. The bread companies have gotten smarter and realized people what people want.
Anyway, last fall that store closed, saying they were moving to a new space in Iowa City. They said it would happen in a month. I stocked up. (bread freezes rather well if you know how to properly thaw it later on.) So I waited. . . . . waited. . . . . . waited...........................................
Finally, last Saturday as I was running around I.C., I chanced a glance over where the said bread store was going to be. There, to my hearts joy, was the store, up and running.
It is Wonder Bread and Hostess. They carry Homepride and Beefsteak Rye as well as other breads. Cookies, Lord do they have cookies. Rolls, buns, cakes, english muffins... anyone with a gluten intolerance would pass out from overload.It is located at what was once known as Wardway Plaze, between Auto Zone and Dollar General. Go check it out. It's great!!
My other simple pleasure of the week: Chick fil a opened at Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville. I think I first experienced the home of the chicken sandwich in Davenport at a mall there. Since then, whenever I make a trip up to Cedar Rapids, I almost always made sure I had a meal at the "Chick" in Westdale Mall. Now it is only a couple miles away. Going to have to develop some self control to not go there all the time. A grilled chicken sandwich with waffle fries and a diet Dr Pepper. Dipping the fries in mayo. ( I know, I'm a little weird, but it is wonderful)
Little things like that can make life just a little more bearable.
Now, all we need now is a Brazilian Steak House and I would be in heaven.
There used to be a bread store in North Liberty,a small town near me. I would go to the grocry store, look at the bread prices, then head to the bread store just a quarter mile away and get what was equal to two and a half loafs for the price of one loaf in the grocery store. And this is fresh name brand bread. Those bread stores aren't run like they used to be, with store overstock and stail stuff. The bread companies have gotten smarter and realized people what people want.
Anyway, last fall that store closed, saying they were moving to a new space in Iowa City. They said it would happen in a month. I stocked up. (bread freezes rather well if you know how to properly thaw it later on.) So I waited. . . . . waited. . . . . . waited...........................................
Finally, last Saturday as I was running around I.C., I chanced a glance over where the said bread store was going to be. There, to my hearts joy, was the store, up and running.
It is Wonder Bread and Hostess. They carry Homepride and Beefsteak Rye as well as other breads. Cookies, Lord do they have cookies. Rolls, buns, cakes, english muffins... anyone with a gluten intolerance would pass out from overload.It is located at what was once known as Wardway Plaze, between Auto Zone and Dollar General. Go check it out. It's great!!
My other simple pleasure of the week: Chick fil a opened at Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville. I think I first experienced the home of the chicken sandwich in Davenport at a mall there. Since then, whenever I make a trip up to Cedar Rapids, I almost always made sure I had a meal at the "Chick" in Westdale Mall. Now it is only a couple miles away. Going to have to develop some self control to not go there all the time. A grilled chicken sandwich with waffle fries and a diet Dr Pepper. Dipping the fries in mayo. ( I know, I'm a little weird, but it is wonderful)
Little things like that can make life just a little more bearable.
Now, all we need now is a Brazilian Steak House and I would be in heaven.
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