Go Away Lance Armstrong

I am so sick of hearing Lance Armstrong talk!  Why can't he just go away?! He loves to hear himself talk SO much that he's willing to risk prosecution just to get on TV.  I know people think that Livestrong is a good organization, but cancer awareness?  I think we're plenty aware, lets look at prevention.  I don't think he gets that it's not just that he lied and cheated, it's that he was such a pompous asshole while doing it.   And while we're on the subject of lying and cheating at games, who does that?  Children, that's who!  Poor cry baby Lance just wanted to be as good as the other kids.  Leveling the playing field etc.  I give that one massive eye roll!!!!  I hope the next time I hear his name it's followed by the list of things he's being prosecuted for.

Trump Dump

The elections are finally over and I think everyone is thankful.  Perhaps not as happy as I am, but glad its over all the same.  The only thing interrupting my post election glow is that idiot with the hair Donald Trump!  Why won't he just shut up?!  I am amazed that he has been successful in business when he comes off as such a buffoon.  However, with at least four bankruptcies to his name I'm not sure he should be considered successful.  If his goal is to get publicity even if its negative, than I guess he's doing great.  Where is Melania in all this?!  When was the last time anyone saw her?  If she's allowed to speak when not spoken to then why doesn't she say something?  Shouldn't that be the job of a trophy third wife?  Maybe he's had her deported.  It think we all know how he feels about people not born in the continental United States.  I say we hold one more election to decide if Trump should get to keep his Twitter account.  Now there's an election that could unite us. 

Facebook Phony

I'm not huge fan of Facebook, I signed up because I need it for work.  I totally understand why many people don't think they have enough to talk about to take up a whole social media platform.  If you are one of these people please listen up.  Getting married or pregnant is not interesting!  Please do not sign up simply so you can announce either your pregnancy or engagement.  Neither of these things makes you an interesting person.  If you didn't have anything to say before, then trust me, nothing has changed. 

Facebook Fake Out

Facebook seems to make it very difficult for people to control their sharing.  If you post pictures of you and your friends drinking all weekend please do not try to convince us you are calling in sick on Monday because of "stress"!  How stupid do you think we are? No one is buying it and it just makes you the joke of the day.  If you're going to try to convince us, then work at it!  Drag your ass down to Zoom Care and park out front long enough to check in.  Otherwise shut hell up!

Bastas Trattoria Is As Good As I Hoped

I kept hearing about how great Bastas Trattoria is, so I finally went. It was fantastic! I had Uncle Vittorio's Ragu and finished every bite. The atmosphere made for a great evening and the service was fabulous. I can't wait to go back.

I'm Obsessed With Extreme Couponing

My new favorite show is Extreme Couponing on TLC. I first heard of it when the Nate Berkus Show featured 2 of the ladies that had been in the TLC special. Apparently it was so popular that they made it in to a regular 30 minute weekly program. It features people that use coupons to reduce massive grocery bills to next to nothing.
This show is not for the faint of heart. It's called EXTREME Couponing, not average. I read some of the blog posts after the series premier. Some of the less educated viewers seemed to be under the impression that the store pays for coupon use. Of course, it's the manufacturer that puts out the coupon that pays and then an additional handling fee is also given to the store. Other negative comments included that the shoppers were hoarders. While they did all have impressive stockpiles of things, they were all consumables that were being used. It reminded me of my grandparents and other depression era people I've known. If toilet paper is at an all time low price they buy as much as they can. What if the price skyrockets due to a disaster? What if everyone loses their jobs? When you view it in depression era terms it seems quite genius.
I just started using coupons. I do enjoy to save enough on my essentials to pay for my drink at happy hour. However, that's probably all I'll ever be, a non extreme couponer.

Shame, Shame, Everyone Knows Your Name

I am often exclaiming "Have they no shame?!" The answer seems to be, "No!" The often cited example of, and cause of this is reality tv. While that could be true, it's the everyday people who act like fools that really shock me. There seems to be a lack of consequences for acting like an idiot. It's as if no one really becomes an adult anymore. I was happy to hear from Star Jones on the subject. I, and everyone else, has had cause to judge her. However, it seems that she has had a large helping of humble pie. She has admitted her mistakes and moved on. I can respect that. She is now writing for Uptown Magazine.