I have some terrible news. Are you sitting down? Former Miss Argentina (1994) passed away on Sunday due to complications from gleuteoplasty. That’s right, Solange Magnano died due to butt surgery. Now I don’t want to sound like an ass, but how can one not crack a few… jokes?
Former Miss Argentina’s desire to go under the knife for a better posterior should be a lesson for us all: If you decide to have elective tush surgery and end up dying because of it, you just might end up as the butt of a few jokes. Reason enough to hit the treadmill and stair monster instead.
Or, you could simply celebrate the big butt, Sir-Mix-A-Lot style:
It’s been an “interesting” past couple weeks, part of which you have read in my prior post. I have just under a couple weeks left before my semester is done and I’m slightly burnt out. Otherwise you know I would have said a few things about the White House State Dinner party crashers. So, bear with me just a bit longer. In the meantime, here’s my little amusing gift to you. Enjoy!
After months of waiting… literally, I had a couple windows installed on my house along with some work done on the exterior of my house a week and a half ago. However, the contractor tried to take some shortcuts, and did not install the trim that I wanted on my house. I had my handyman over last week to help me hang some doors that I had worked on and he took a look at the work done by this contractor and pointed out some issues that I did not spot. Needless to say, I was even more displeased with the guy. So, I sent him an email about all of the problems I had and the items listed in the contract that he did not follow. He showed up yesterday and we went over them. I even pointed out where he could purchase the renewable material that I want for my trim. (D’s going green.) Now, this man had told a couple different lies as to why, during the several month wait for the windows, as to why he didn’t contact me. If there is one thing that pisses me off more than anything else, it is dishonesty and the lack of accountability that people seem to have these days. This contractor is a poster child.
Conversely, on Tuesday, my twenty-two year old dishwasher (original to the house) decided that it no longer wanted to live. So I went out and ordered a new one. Being that I live pretty close to the warehouse, two gentlemen greeted me at the door, first thing yesterday morning. They pulled out the old one, to where I was able to take in the glory of seeing that some mouse/mice decided that the dishwasher insulation was a toilet. Let’s just say floors are now very, very clean. The men were polite and professional. However, the morning delivery and installation wouldn’t be the only time I’d see these guys. I ran the new dishwasher and found that it was broken. I checked everything, including the water supply and shut off valves, consulted the manual and even looked online for a solution. Eventually, I was able to get a hold of the dispatcher and the men were back out at my house eleven hours after they had first arrived. They checked for everything and we all agreed that the dishwasher would have to be replaced. Unfortunately, they had to take this one with them and I’m not able to use my sink until the replacement arrives. However, that’s not without the attempt to plug them. The driver, who was also the one that did most of the installation work, felt bad about leaving me without a working sink and showed up today, on his day off to try and fix the situation so I would have a working sink. Well, he got one the output, where the dirty water goes. However, whenever I ran the water, there was still the leak from where the water intake pipe to the dishwasher is supposed to be. This man was very apologetic, but lets face it, it wasn’t his fault. This just means that what little dishes I do create are going to be washed in a bathroom sink until the new dishwasher shoes up. It also means that I get to enjoy some really good Chinese takeout. What surprised me was that this man made himself accountable for something that wasn’t even his fault. He even refused my tip when he left after trying to fix the leak issue, saying he should have taken care of it last night. Now that’s just honorable. That’s another attribute that is very rarely seen in today’s society.
Today, we have Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill who don’t carry half of the traits that I saw in one man who delivers and installs appliances for a living. These people don’t feel like their accountable to their constituents. The only Republican Representative who seems to feel that way is a man from Louisiana, Ahn “Joseph” Cao, who if you’ll recall, was the only one who voted on the Health Care Bill. He even stated that he probably wouldn’t get reelected, but he wanted to do right for his constituents. That’s right, the man might not get reelected because he did the right thing. Crazy, isn’t it?
We need better accountability of the decision makers. This isn’t just those who hold elected offices, but throughout the government. We need people who actually give a rat’s ass about the big picture, about the people of this country. We need less people like my lying contractor, and more folks like the appliance dude. (I never got his name… but I will be calling in with a rave review to his boss this week.) We need more people who care. We need more people who will admit to being wrong or for screwing up and less people who decide to weave webs.
Where did honesty, integrity and accountability go? Seriously.
Well we sure do have an interesting week ahead, don’t we? President Obama is in Asia, Sarah Palin will be on Oprah, and we’re all basking in the glow of the Lou Dobbs departure from CNN, keeping his crazy rhetoric on the airwaves where it belongs! Well, that is until Fox News somehow hires him. Let’s face it they took the crybaby and his chalkboard, didn’t they? Not to mention, with the pull out of sponsors, they’ve still kept him on the air.
Much like Anne Coulter, I will not be purchasing the book that has Sarah Palin listed as the author, although she had someone else write most of the book. I’m afraid that if I were to even touch it, my I.Q. would drop at least 20 points. That’s just a chance I’m not willing to take. Besides, I have a ton of books that I actually want to read that are waiting for the end of this semester so that I can get to them. (Yep, Ted Kennedy’s book is one of them.)
As for President Obama’s visit to Asia, I hope he can open up the export of those few goods that are still made in this country to China, not only in an effort to help keep the market competitive, but to also allow us to keep our jobs. Granted, many American companies now manufacture their goods in China, but that’s neither here nor there. (Apple, Microsoft, Raleigh, Dell…) He also needs to put more pressure on China to help influence Iran to cease nuclear development. However, it must all be done with a light touch since China has bankrolled our government to the tune of 800 billion dollars. Chump change, I know. You know what might possibly be a good idea? Is if our large, American companies gave up on their tax shelters and brought the jobs back to the States…. just a thought.
Enjoy your week and if I have a chance to post again, great. If not, blame it on my bonding session with Whitman.
Today is Veterans Day. This is a day to remember and recognize those who have and who continue to serve our nation. After the attacks that took place at Fort Hood, we have another example of how important our soldiers, airmen and sailors are to our country. Everyone who dons the uniform plays a part in ensuring that our nation as well as our interests are kept safe. So, when one is injured, we are injured. When one loses his/her life home or abroad, we feel the pain as well. The twelve soldiers and one civilian who died last week at the hands of a fellow soldier has touched this nation. So as you keep the active and former members of the military in your thoughts, please take a moment to think about those who were preparing, or helping to prepare, our soldiers deploy. To all of you veterans, thank you for your service to this country. I appreciate it.
I’m exhausted, but I couldn’t stop myself from my teeny tiny little reaction to the results of Question 1 in Maine….
Dear 53%,
First off, WHAT THE FUCK???!!??? Okay, so apparently voting to allow pot to be a bit more easily accessible is much more important to the majority of the voters in Maine than that of individual rights. Congratulations for taking the opportunity to turn things around by showing the American people that WE ALL DESERVE THE RIGHT TO BE HAPPY (or miserable and end up in divorce court) and taking a GIANT SHIT on it!!! Oh, and I’m not talking about a cute little “I only had a grape popsicle” shit. I’m talking about a “I had Mexican for dinner with a double helping of the refried beans without my Pepto” type of shit…. you know what I’m talking about.
Were you really ignorant enough to believe that the gays were going to invade your children’s classrooms and that gay marriage was going to be shoved in their faces? Let me guess, you also believe that the government is going to kill you if the Public Option ends up in Universal Health Care. For those of you devout Catholics, were you afraid that Jane and Sue were going to show up at your church, pull your minister away from one of the alter boys and force him to perform a marriage ceremony against his will?
I suppose you believe that by voting against gay marriage, you were doing your part to ensure that them evil “homersexuals” don’t end up next door to you. Guess what? We already have you surrounded. Yes, we might seem like a nice straight couple living next door to you in our single-wide with our seven children, but we’re really both gay, living under cover in an effort to lure your son or daughter over to brainwash him/her into being a gay. Once we have turned every child gay, we will load them up on buses and take the boys to Broadway and the girls to learn how to play softball and soccer. Then, and only then, will the transformation be complete!!!!
There are quite a few things I don’t understand or care for, like olives. Seriously, I abhor them. Many people happen to enjoy olives. I guess because I have no tolerance for olives to just be there on the shelves at the grocery store, minding their own business in their evil glass jars, I should get a petition together and see if I can have a referendum to banish all olives from the state of Maryland. Sounds pretty fucking stupid, doesn’t it? I mean, if I don’t like olives, I should just avoid them and keep them available to those who enjoy them. After all, their desire for olives isn’t hurting me, is it? It’s not like eating olives are enforced in school. In fact, I don’t even recall seeing olives in any of the cafeterias of the schools I attended.
Your state brought forth Prohibition on the rest of the country… essentially ruining a good thing for about 13 years. You had the opportunity to finally set an example for something that wasn’t a buzz kill, something a bit progressive and wild…. like affording equal rights to everyone. This was your chance to say to your tax-paying, house-flipping, re-gentrifying, economy-boosting, fellow citizens that although you don’t have any designs on having two men or women on your wedding cake (or Twinkie), you weren’t going to step in their way. However, you didn’t take that route, did you? Nope.
Years from now people will look back and wonder how a collection of people could have the lack of decency, the lack of fairness in their hearts to deny a segment of the population the opportunity to realize a dream that every other group, from racial to religious, has in this country.
If you couldn’t tell from my last posting, I have taken a little bit of an interest over Question 1 in Maine. As I write this, the polls have closed and the results are trickling in. My hope, along with the hopes of the gay and lesbian population, as well as those who believe in equal rights for all, is that “No” will win and gay marriages will be performed. When I wake up in the morning, I hope my reaction will be a “FUCK YEAH” and not a “HELL NO!” Seriously, it will be one of the two.
Second, I realize that my postings have dwindled and I haven’t made it around to my regular reads or commented as much as I have in the past. It isn’t for the lack of desire, I just have my hands full with Lit. and life at the moment. I make no promises for doing better this month, but I should be a bit more frequent in Dec.
I’ve been staying pretty quiet on an issue that was brought to my attention months ago. However, I have realized that I do need to say something about the vote on Question 1 in Maine. Gay marriage was legalized by Gov. Baldacci in May. So, enough intolerant jackasses got together with enough signatures to put it on the ballot in November. As an interesting side note, medical marijuana is also on the ballot.
Now, for those of you who aren’t familiar with the make up on Maine beyond Steven King and Sen. Snowe, the state is comprised of vacation homes for the likes of Martha Stewart (and the people of Bar Harbor can’t stand her) along the coast. However, the year-round residents include the more progressive, liberal types who make the more southerly parts of Maine their home. Well, except for the elder Bushes who live in Kennebunkport. When you get away from the coast and southerly parts of Maine, you enter the Land of the Conservative… with a few liberal-minded folks peppered in. This is the area of concern when it comes to things like extending full rights and benefits to all walks of life. Thankfully, the Portland area contains the largest metropolitan makeup of the whole state, which can be a good thing when it comes to deciding whether or not a segment of the population will lose the right to marry. Granted, Pat Roberston has an interesting take on the whole gay marriage deal.
I said interesting, not correct. You know, that’s the whole point of being gay in the first place. We were born to go rogue and create havoc on the institution of marriage. According to DivorceReform.org, the common causes of divorce are:
Poor communication
Financial problems
A lack of commitment to the marriage
A dramatic change in priorities
Infidelity
I don’t see “evil gays marrying” being listed anywhere in there.
However, the stance against gay marriage has turned from spoiling the concept of marriage to that of ruining the lives of children because gay marriage would be taught in the schools.
Okay, I don’t know about you, but I really didn’t learn much about straight marriage in school. Oh, and just because a child is exposed to all lifestyles doesn’t mean that Johnny is going to magically pick up a tiara and prance around in make up because he was exposed to the fact that same-sex couples that actually do exist!!! Now if Johnny is gay to begin with this might help him feel a bit better to know that there are other people out there that are like him who do find happiness in their lives with a partner. However, if Johnny is straight, I’m pretty fucking sure that Johnny will remain straight. If anything, he’ll accept those who are homosexual instead of acting like an ignorant jackass. Gee, there’s a concept. Don’t believe me?
I learned had Sex-Ed in school at least a half a dozen times and it didn’t turn me straight. Granted, I’ve never been able to look at balloons and bananas in the same light since, but I’m pretty sure my classmates haven’t either after watching a 60-something year-old woman conduct the demonstration.
No one should be able to deny others the equal opportunity of happiness. Your neighbor doesn’t tell you what shoes you can or cannot wear. Why should your neighbor be able to deny your loved one equal benefits and protections that he or she enjoys because you are different in a very slight way? You’re still human. You shop at the same grocery store, pay the same taxes, and are a functioning member of society.
My state does not allow gay marriage as of yet. However, I would like to believe that one day, when I met that non-psychotic, independent, liberal, educated, functioning member of society, (I have some standards) I would like to have the opportunity to share my life, my love, and my benefits (unless hers are better) through the union of marriage. I don’t have designs on killing your marriage. If you married your spouse for the right reasons, share open lines of communications, live at least 500 miles from your in-laws, you’re marriage will be fine. However, if your marriage does not last, it will end because it was not meant to be. It has nothing to do with Dan and Bob being married.
I don’t want to force a church to recognize me as being okay. I don’t believe a priest should be forced to perform a marriage that he does not believe in. That’s not what millions of gays and lesbians across this land are asking for. What we want is something joins two parties into a union that is full of love and beauty…. with an occasional argument about which mother-in-law gets to move in.
Why can’t we have the opportunity to finally be free in what is considered a “free society?” What is so damaging about gay marriage? Why would you want to be so ignorant as to deny someone right to happiness? (Or misery, if that’s how you want to look at it.)
My mom wasn’t happy when she found out that she had a lesbian daughter. She’s not an intolerant woman. Life is hard to begin with and we all face many challenges. Knowing this, and how harsh and ignorant people can be, she didn’t want either of her children to have any other barriers to deal with on top of the usual problems in life. She has no problem with the fact that I’m never going to bring a man with me to visit her. In fact, she’s always been able to listen to relationship problems that I have had in the past and has been there to lend a shoulder for more than one horrible break-up. She loves me for who I am and accepts me for something that I had no choice in. Had I the choice, I wouldn’t change anything about me to make my life easier. I like who I am, and the path I am taking in life.
If anything, I hope that more people will lose their insecurities and shed their ignorance so that being gay won’t have to be that much of an issue, so that we can accept who we are as well as others who make up the patchwork quilt of America. I don’t judge you because of your religion, the color of your skin, your taste in music, what pets you have, whether you recycle or not, (although, recycling is preferred) or even your political affiliation. I welcome all walks of life to intertwine with mine as long as there’s positive energy. I believe that by opening our arms, we are able to listen and appreciate each other. When we close ourselves off, we miss out on so much, and create our own handicaps that can prohibit us from true growth and compassion.
So please, if you know someone who lives in Maine, he/she is probably tired of watching the Question 1 commercials, but please have a discussion with him/her and share just how important it is to get to the polls on election day to vote NO on Question 1.
There’s the old saying that America is known as the “land of opportunity.” However, I’m seeing more evidence that we’re full of folks who are more opportunists than anything else. This stupid “Balloon Boy” and the details around it make a good example. The parents met each other in an acting class. After seeing them in their interviews, I say that they should to go back and get their refunds, because their bullshit was as believable to me as that of George W. operated without strings while in office.
When it came out that they had called a news station before 911, that they had been on one reality show and were shopping around for another, it’s clear that instead of carving out a living in a honest, halfway moral manner, these folks tried to pull one over on the nation. They stopped air traffic, and wasted thousands of dollars to send up the National Guard to chase after a stupid balloon that would not have been able to leave the ground had the son even been in the damn thing in the first place.
Another example is that of the Arizona sweat lodge deaths. A bunch of folks paid James Arthur Ray, a guy who was once a body builder turned “self-help guru” thousands of dollars for some “Spiritual Warrior” retreat. Part of that included a sweat lodge ceremony that was total shit and resulted in the deaths of three people and put a few others in the hospital. These folks were unaware that sweat lodges are not supposed to be packed with 50-60 people. Also, the Native Americans who hold sweat lodge ceremonies will allow outsiders to participate for…. Free. Oh, and they don’t kill off the participants either. What got me is that this guy took off and kept up his little speaking tour instead of hanging around and talking to the authorities, or showing great concern for those who have suffered from his botched bullshit ceremony. Oh, and I don’t know if it’s because of the great respect I have for the Native American population, but taking advantage of the ceremonies and customs of a the Native American people is fucked up!!!
When you see an ambulance chaser after an accident, you’re watching an opportunist at work. Those jackasses that flood your spam box with offers to extend the penis you don’t have are desperate opportunists. The coworker or boss who’s busy kissing up and covering his ass before taking care of others, is the most common opportunist.
Then, of course, we have the politicians who are HUGE opportunists. One example of this involves Congressmen and women who prefer to maintain the flow of campaign contributions from insurance companies instead of caring their constituents by trying to work on Universal Health Care. Yes, because maintaining their place on Capitol Hill, with great pay and benefits, (and more vacation time than any of the rest of us see) is much more important than the people who put them in office in the first place. It doesn’t start or end with the latest Health Care deal. It’s been going on since the first lobbyist strolled into the Willard Hotel and it won’t stop until strict reforms are put into place. However, don’t count on that since the very people who would have to vote on such measures are the ones getting big bucks from Big Business.
We see the actions of opportunists on a daily basis between our own lives and what we see and read about in the news. It won’t fade away, but I can wish it to go away, can’t I?
This is another reason why I like Sen. Olympia Snowe. Thanks to her and 13 other Senate Finance Committee members, the Baucus Health Care Bill is on its way to becoming real legislation that will insure millions of Americans! Granted, it isn’t perfect, but it’s a start!
As a reminder, here’s your refresher as to how a bill becomes a law. Yes, I will use any excuse for some Schoolhouse Rock action!
He even said it tonight at the HRC Dinner. Nope, I did not attend. I have more fun things to do, like work on my midterm. Besides, the President wasn’t on the list when I received my invite a couple months ago. However, I read about it and that counts for something, now doesn’t it? President Obama spoke at the annual dinner in D.C. and let’s just say that the gay community hasn’t been happy with how slow some of the promises he made on the campaign trail have been taking him to get to in the White House.
I can understand if you think that having to wait a while in order for gays and lesbians to have the right to serve openly is no big deal. However, to the 619 gay and lesbian members of the military who found themselves being kicked out last year, I can tell you, it is a big deal. Just like for the thousands of members who live in the closet, hoping not to be found out, while protecting our nation. I’ve written about my time in so I’m not about to rehash it in this posting. However, I can tell you that with every day that goes by without a repeal to this stupid policy, is another day that a segment of the current and former military population is reminded of the lack of equal treatment.
This is a big deal and it is important. There are many more people who would sign up if this rule went away. In a day when there aren’t very many folks willing to volunteer to serve their nation, that should signify quite a bit. In the meantime, more lesbians are targeted under the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy then men, percentage wise. From what I had to deal with, while I was in, I’m not surprised. Witch hunts are not fun. Especially when you’re the target and it’s a practice that needs to stop.
I work with members of the military during my day job and I have heard them, as well as other coworkers, discuss their feelings about gays being in the military. Frankly, I am already aware that I work with a lot of ignorant fucks. Nothing much is going to really change. People need to get over their insecurities and realize that just because someone is homosexual doesn’t mean they lack enough taste that he/she is going to stare at everyone’s asses in the shower. Hell, I kept my eyes on my shampoo and got in and out as quickly as possible. Most of us won’t hit on someone unless we know for a fact that the other person is also gay. However, there are minor exceptions to the rules. We’ve all been on the receiving end of unwanted advances by those of the opposite sex. Every time I’ve been hit on, I pointed out that I’m not interested, and normally that’s enough for a guy to move on. However, there have been a couple times that I’ve had to make myself very clear. One ass grab led me to kneeing a guy in his package. He left me alone after that. Just like there are times that some sleazy women who can’t take “no” from guys too well either.
I remember reading about the desegregation in the military and how big of a deal that was made when that took place. It’s not that big of a deal today, now is it? On occasion, you run into some ignorant people who grew up in the backwoods of some redneck area. Those are the folks who are the ones with the problem and they are disciplined when they act on their ignorance. We need to only look at the 29 other countries who allow gays to serve in their militaries to see that allowing openly gay service is the right thing to do and it’s about damn time that we do it. So, President Obama, I know you’ll keep your word. I just hope you act on it sooner rather than later.
I don’t know about you, but I have a sneaking suspicion that likes of Glenn Beck are slightly pissed over President Obama being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Although the nominations took place shortly after President Obama made it into the White House, I think that the award will help him follow the path to attempting peaceful resolutions and diplomacy when dealing with world drama instead of the “shoot first, ask questions later” mentality of the Bush Administration, but that’s just me.
I wouldn’t sleep with him. Then again, I wouldn’t sleep with any man. There’s been talk about whether his admission to having sexual encounters with his staffers makes him creepy. Frankly, he has always had a slightly sleazy way about him that’s only dwindled in the past few years since had his son and got married. I wasn’t surprised at all to hear that he had some taken part in some extra-curricular activity. I’m not about to condone the behavior. However, put yourself in his shoes and just consider that between contacting the authorities and not letting a bigger sleaze-ball make off with 2 million, then going on television and confessing your sins to the nation is not a task is not something to be taken lightly. I’ve known people with much more trivial secrets who would freak out if their skeletons were forced from the closet. He earned some respect from me last night in the way he has handled this ordeal.
That is if you’re attending dorming it up at Tufts University. According to this article, you are more than welcome to jump the bones of your partner. However, if your roomie is present, you are breaking the rules. This reminds me of the time that I was stuck in a tent with two friends who decided to have their morning delight, thinking I was asleep…. and I wasn’t. I never could look at the two of them in the same light after that. Ick. However, it made any horrible memories of any family members getting it on a little less disgusting. (I slept with a radio on after the parent I was living with got remarried. My sister did the same thing when she was home visiting from college.) Seriously, I don’t know how you straight people do it… I mean I know how you do it, I just don’t see how you can even enjoy that… and I just puked in my mouth a little. Yet, I still accept all of you, since none of y’all decided to be straight in the first place.
I do have a couple questions about the rule: What if the sex partner is the roommate? Do you have to go to the office and get a waiver?
…and yes, I’m avoiding the discussion of health care tonight. I just don’t have it in me as I am a bit worn out.
While at the gym this evening, an advertisement for the product I dislike the most popped up on one of the televisions. Thankfully, I was enjoying tunes from my ipod, so I only saw the evil, but didn’t have to hear it.
The first time I saw a commercial for these things, I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes.
If that wasn’t bad enough, they have gotten even more tacky… I mean more “stylish”. Like you’re going to really want to wear this around town when you run your errands.
I know, you’re thinking, “what about my dog?”
You’ll be happy to know that even dear fluffy can reach a new level of embarrassment.
However, is this Snuggie really the first time someone has come up with a product that keeps a person warm and allows him or her to be active around the house?
Nope. I believe the bathrobe has been keeping folks warm dating back to at least the 18th century. That’s why the other name for it is “housecoat.” Gee, what a novel idea.
Personally, I prefer something else with sleeves. It’s called a sweater. I can actually go out in public wearing one of those.
