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"Springtime for Irving: A Holocaust Denier Hits Manhattan" (source)
By: Ms. Liz, Blogger Extraordinaire
City where you live: I happily reside in the suburbs of Philly • Astrological Sign: • Sagittarius—I'm independent, intelligent, generous, and a witty conversationalist • How do you spend your time off: Blogging, surfing the net, taking pictures and hanging out with my nieces hoping I'm making some kind of impression on them • Do you believe that "it's five o'clock somewhere?" If that is a drinking reference, I don't drink nearly as much as I would like too • What's your favorite vacation spot: I adore the beach but really I like anywhere with lovely scenery • Share a guilty pleasure: candy and ice cream • What was the craziest thing you've ever done: Have you ever heard me talk about my exes? • What was your most embarrassing moment: Recalling any of my exes when someone asks. • Three little words to describe yourself: Vulnerable, passionate and caring • Three more words to describe a perfect partner/lover: Smart, kind, happy • Three other words that describe a perfect night stand: gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous • Three revealing words that describe an ideal date: Smart, polite, fun • Do you support gay marriage: Of course! • How old were you when you attended your first PRIDE celebration: In my 20's • Where was it: New York • How do you contribute to the LGBT community: I love and support my gay friends and always will. Where would society be without the gay community? They make up most of what is kind, gentle and beautiful in this world.
The ABC switchboard phone number: 212-456-7777
I called the number. You will get an operator so tell her you have a complaint. She will put you through to a recorded crap message just wait for the prompt and hit 1 for News. Tell them George Stephanopoulos and Charlie Gibson should lose their jobs so they might feel what the rest of America feels in order to make penance for asking so many non-consequential questions.
Roseanne
A doctor tells a guy: "I have bad news. You have Alzheimer's, and you have cancer." Guy says, "Thank God I don't have cancer."
Jackie Mason
Hillary Clinton says she's the most qualified because she was married to a president for eight years. Now let me ask you, if a brain surgeon quit his job, would everyone in the operating room say, "Wait, let's get his wife."
Lisa Lampanelli
I was watching Gene Simmons' TV show, "Family Jewels." Or as it's known in the business, " 'The Osbournes' Without the Talented Father."
Laura Kightlinger
After miraculously surviving two heart surgeries, pneumonia and a mild stroke, at 82 my grandfather was no longer able to care for himself. Now he lives with my aunt who spoon-feeds him, takes him to the bathroom, etc. Proof that what doesn't kill you makes you a burden to someone else.
Bill Maher
Barack Obama bowled a 37. Is he black enough for you now?
Bobby Slayton
I got a teenage daughter and a menopausal wife. One's getting breasts, one's getting whiskers. My life is over.
Jeffrey Ross
John McCain is so old that running for President is on his bucket list.
Tomi Walamies
My uncle is in a coma - he's living the dream. (Paul Provenza's favorite)
Nick Dipaolo
I think I might vote for Barack Obama. Because I live in New York City and have been giving black guys change for the past 10 years. I want to see what it feels like for a black guy to give me change.
Artie Lange
Alex Rodriguez never gets clutch hits in October, yet his fans insist on comparing him to Babe Ruth. So A-Rod tries to get as close as he can to Ruth-type achievements. Before the playoffs last year, A-Rod went to a hospital and promised a dying kid that he'd ground out to second Base for him. And I was at the game, people, it's true - A-Rod pointed to second Base.
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
At the Tony Awards: I'm here with Harvey Fierstein, nominated tonight for the "I Hate Vagina Monologues."
Seth Herzog
I took nine years of French, but I can't remember any of it. I realized on the plane ride over that if someone doesn't ask me what color my hat is, I'll have nothing to talk about for two weeks.
Earthquake
You know why the US can't find Osama Bin Laden? They're using the wrong agency to look for him. Don't send the Army, Navy, Marines or the CIA - send Child Support!
Harland Williams
I was eating an orange the other day and a friend said, "Did you know nothing rhymes with 'orange?' " So, I threw the orange at his head and said, "Now your face is swollen red 'cause I just threw an orange at your big fat head. Does that rhyme with 'orange,' you jackass?"
Conan O'Brien
To America, there's just something about Charlie Sheen working with children that "feels right."
(Bill Maher's favorite)
Wendy Liebman
My husband wanted one of those big-screen TVs for his birthday. I just moved his chair closer to the one we already have.
Seth Meyers
During a "Weekend Update" segment about Eliot Spitzer: And you wanted to have sex with a hooker but you didn't want to wear a condom? Really?!? That might not be scary if you were client number 1, but you were client number 9. I wear a condom if I'm ninth in line at the deli.
(Robert "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog" Smigel's favorite)
Hannibal Buress
I got a fortune cookie today. It said I should invest in something fun on four wheels. I don't know if that meant I should get a new car, or a prostitute on one roller skate.
Louis C.K.
On his daughter's diaper: There was so much poop. It didn't look like a baby's poop. It looked like a 55-year-old alcoholic took a dump
(Nick Dipaolo's favorite)
Emo Philips
Cellphones are like a dog's nipples. You don't have to shout into them!
Nick Thune
Tupac Shakur's mother was a Black Panther. His father was a regular panther. (Russell Peters' favorite)
Jonathan Katz
I was a kid during the height of the Cold War. If I did something wrong, my parents just accused me of being a communist.
Jim Florentine
I'm sick of Heather Mills. Now that she's divorced, let her go marry the drummer from Def Leppard. They can rub their stumps together.
Ophira Eisenberg
I'm still in my first marriage. I know, it's wrong to talk about it so temporary like that. My current husband hates it when I do that.
Jim Norton
I never liked Eliot Spitzer until he got busted with a hooker. Then I was sorry to see him leave office. I felt like there was finally someone in the government who represented my interests.
Sean Keane
My girlfriend said, "I hate it when you finish my sentences." So I said, "Period."
(Harland Williams' favorite)
George Carlin
Why do they put alcohol on the arm of a death row inmate before they give him the needle? Are they afraid he might get an infection?
(Jackie Mason's favorite)
Greg Proops
They say Hillary Clinton has a bad personality. Really? I forgot about Dick Cheney's wow factor.
Robert Duchaine
Almost all serial killers are men. That's 'cause women like to kill one man slowly over many, many years.
(Bobby Slayton's favorite)
David Brenner
Gasoline prices are highest in Hawaii, closing in on $4 a gallon. President Bush said, "See, I told you it wasn't only in our country!"
John Oliver
One hundred and fifty years ago, England was fueled primarily from burning Catholics. It's a naturally renewable resource.
(Seth Herzog's favorite)
Liam McEneaney
They say gay people have "gaydar," which lets them figure out who else is gay. Waiters in expensive restaurants have something similar, called "poor-dar." They always know I shouldn't be there, and I can tell by the way they talk to me: "Sir, can I take your coat - out back and burn it?" "Can I call you a car - or will you be riding a boxcar out of town?"
Carolyn Castiglia
My mom says to me, "Honey, I don't want you to think I have diabetes because I'm fat. I have diabetes because it runs in our family." I said, "No, mom, you have diabetes because no one runs in our family!" (Adira Amram's favorite)
David Wain
Have you heard they're doing a sequel to "Brokeback Mountain?"
No, what's it called?
"Brokeback Mountain 2."
Desiree Burch
I don't wear vanilla-scented lotion or perfume. Most girls love that crap, but I can't do it. 'Cause I can't be the fat girl that smells like Rice Krispie treats. Can't do it. People are all like, "God, Desiree! Did you eat again?!"
Marc Maron
It's significant Barack Obama is running. I think it's important for black people to have a chance to be misrepresented by one of their own.
(Greg Proops' favorite)
Todd Levin
I just got engaged. My fiancée won't take my name because "Lisa Levin" sounds awful. So she's just going to remain Lisa Hitler. I understand - it's a family name.
Josh Comers
I had a bully as a kid. He was dyslexic, so he used to stick "Me Kick" signs on my back. Then everyone thought I was the bully - with bad grammar and the courtesy to give a heads up.
(Liam McEneaney's favorite)
Freddie Roman
A couple is married for 47 years and the woman dies. At the funeral, the pallbearers swing the coffin, which hits a wall. From inside the coffin, the woman yells, "Oh, my God!" She lived another four years. She dies again. The pallbearers are swinging the coffin. The husband yells, "Watch out for the wall!" (David Wain's favorite)
Dave Attell
I hate to travel. I guess it's because my father used to beat me with a globe.
(Todd Levin's favorite)
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Today I realized I will always have my same issues. I won't lose them, they won't change but they may lessen in severity depending on the day. That's probably the best anyone can hope for.
This morning some woman blocked me in at work. I got on the radio in my vehicle and called for the owner of the red car to move so I could pull out. I saw her dash too her car, talking to herself. She should have talked to herself when she made the choice to block me in knowing I have asked her in the past to move. I drove away pleased with the idea of irritating her. See, that's one of my issues right there.
I'm the grandchild of an Irish born person. That qualifies me for duel citizenship here and in Ireland. The benefit of duel citizenship is being able to work or retire in Europe- HELLO! I'm seriously considering getting my citizenship and it's not that expensive. You never know where you'll wander off too so why not be ready? I'm not planning an escape from the US or anything because I know where ever I go, I take me with me.
Yesterday it snowed and I transported several kids home on slick, windy roads. My bus fish tailed as I kept one eye on my distance from the embankments. I turn my radio off and my two way up. Messages bounce back and forth constantly. Drivers are stuck, roads are icing up and it's hell. This monumental responsibility is in fact an Xtreme sport. Look, I've been snowboarding and that was nothing compared to driving a bunch of other people's kids in a top heavy vehicle. If I do say so myself I'm the perfect person for the job; I love the adrenaline rush.
Monday is MLK Day and thankfully I'm off. I need the break after this week. I plan on taking to my bed for the next three days DVD's in player, remote in hand. I apologize in advance for the social engagements I won't attend or the phone calls I won't return but even we Xtreme sport athletes need a break.
I snapped this pic outside my window at a stop.
Ok so I stole this concept from Pax's blog because it makes for an interesting blog post this time of year. I have some basic philosophies for the holidays and I don't mind sharing them here...
* First off I don't do work parties anymore. I quit doing those at my old job and I vowed not to start up at my new job and I haven't. Recently, they had a pot luck party for someones promotion in the break room-YUK! I happily gave towards the gift and signed the card because I was genuinely happy for the person's success but the party, which was being held on my day off was a no-go.
* This brings me to another rule of mine year round but it applies especially at the holidays. Generally speaking I don't do pot luck parties. Recently however I did attend one and bring food. The host was young and the evening was so fun but as a soon to be 45 year old, I only bother to drag myself out for catered functions and house parties of close family members.
Over recent years I stopped going to my job's holiday party in part because the restaurant wasn't to my personal liking. Hey, I'm not paying for what I know will be a lousy dinner when I can eat out anytime.
* If you want us to exchange holiday gifts just let me know. Normally, I don't hold people to gift giving because it's a lot of unnecessary stress both shopping wise and financially. However, if you want to exchange I'm all for it and will do so with joy in my heart. I love giving and receiving presents.
So there you have it, my holiday rules. These apply to me personally but I think everyone should do what makes them happy. There are no "rights or wrongs" with this stuff. Creating these boundaries for myself at the holidays has really kept the holidays in their proper perspective. Remember people- Christmas is only one day. Cheers!
"Jones Reportedly Admits to Steroid Use
By BOB BAUM,
AP Sports
Posted: 2007-10-05 05:38:38
NEW YORK (Oct. 5) - After years of angry denials, Marion Jones is ready to admit she doped.
The three-time Olympic gold medalist is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in White Plains, N.Y., on Friday to plead guilty to charges in connection with steroid use, a federal law enforcement source told The Associated Press."
I just can't get into following professional sports as much as I would like too. There are no heroes in professional sports, no one you can admire without incident. Whether it's steroid use, dog fighting, rape and other criminal and immoral behavior, you take a big chance putting your heart and money into professional sports these days. I can't believe people still hold up professional athletes to their children for admiration. It's sad really. At least rock stars (another career often admired) are honest about the ills of their lifestyle. These athletes are criminal on so many levels.
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Listening: Amy Winehouse, "You Know I'm no Good." The Coup, "My Favorite Mutiny." The cool ringtones on my cell phone. Lance and Freddy telling me I'm handling a certain matter correctly.
Watching: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer & Dark Shadows on DVD, The Hills & Rock of Love on TV -I know, disturbing choices.
Reading: My bills, an Agatha Christie mystery, various blogs on the net.
Wearing: Jeans. A white Old Navy hoodie cause I like the sleeves. A Fuzz tee shirt & Havaiana flip-flops.
Wanting: The same thing I always want- lot's of trips in my future.
Painting by: Shag
You can make one of these profiles yourself. I love the graphics. You can even put it on your MySpace page.
I'm still playing with the new cell phone camera, even sending people video messages. I've gone high tech! Here are some works from today.
My stylist Anne, really looks like Carmen Electra in person. I've never been happier with my hair and it's never looked better thanks to Anne.
Sitting with color on my hair. Suddenly, the roots are gone and like magic I have my Auburn hair back (for a nominal fee of course)!
I have a snow day today. Oh how I love those!!!! You will find moi in bed, cup of coffee watching Upstairs Downstairs on DVD. Heaven.
Sled Photo by: Shan Fu
It's official, the terrorists have one. By now most people have heard about Boston flying off the handle when some promotional light brights were left around the city. The mayor and other city officials did what we average citizens are told never to do and flew into a frenzy at the first sign of something blinking. Rather than a level headed approach they just whipped into freak out mode. The lights were placed around Philadelphia and New York and totally ignored. The two young men who were hired to install the lights were get this.....arrested!
What a drain on the taxpayers resources. Now these two gentlemen will be put through a legal system that should be in place for oh say..... criminals? Attorneys are at the helm and ready to prosecute on behalf of a community that barely noticed the lighting gimmick until the hype started.
In usual American capitalist pig tradition, the light brights are for sale now on eBay. Why not have a campy souvenir of Boston's mass hysteria? The events of September 11th were horrific no doubt, but must we continue years later with the fear Bush and his henchmen are selling? Don't we know by now our fear is their profit? Once again, the taxpayers foot the bill for more bureaucratic nonsense because some politician wants to save face.
*Click here for the media hype....err....I mean coverage.
*Click here to learn about the cool tagging method the promotional idea was based on.
*Click here to watch the "suspects" treat the news media like ass' that they are. Come on boys, you know you're supposed to play into the fear! HAHA!
An inside look at the publicity stunt for Aqua Teen Hunger Force that brought the city of Boston to a standstill when it was mistaken as a possible terrorist plot. By: Viral Videos
1: When you eat pasta, do you sprinkle Parmesan and / or Romano cheese on to it, or are you one of those types who skips the cheese?
Parm but I'm off cheese now.
2: Ben Franklin once said, “Lighthouses are more useful than churches”. Where would you rather go; to a church or a lighthouse?
I have a love of very old churches. I'm going to one tomorrow night to hear a concert.
3: Speaking of quotes, grab the nearest book, turn to page 13 of said book and write out your favorite passage from that page.
"You who want peace can only find it through complete forgiveness."
4: Is it OK to let the dishes soak in the sink, or should they be washed immediately? (no cheating by claiming that you always use the dishwasher).
I am horrible about doing dishes. I need a dishwasher like I need air to breathe.
5: One pill make you larger, and one pill makes you small: What is/was your favorite recreational drug? (even if your clean and sober now)
Booze all the way for me!!!!
6: And the ones that mother gives you, don't do anything at all: What is / was your favorite legal drug?
Booze
7: Pretending that money is no object, what luxury or outlandish service would you use as much as possible?
A masseur and a driver. Totally a driver. Oh, also a personal assistant.
8: Through some kind of legal technicality, Charles Manson is finally going to be put to death for his part in the Tate – La Bianca murders. You are at the prison and have two choices: you can either call Governor Schwarzenegger and request a stay of execution, or, you can be the one who pulls the switch that fries him. Which do you choose?
I don't believe in the death penalty.
9: Through a fluke, you've discovered that a simple combination of several food stuffs can be blended together to form a compound that cures everything from common colds, as well as cancer and AIDS. After you patent it, do you bring your discovery to a pharmaceutical company thereby insuring that you will be filthy rich for the rest of your life, or do you give the cure away to those who need it?
I'm a human being of course I would HAVE to give it away or hate myself.
10: For some reason, chocolate makes me randy: what food turns you on?
Crab and lobster. Especially when someone else is buying.
11: Morning person or night owl, what type are you?
I'm SUCH a night owl.
12: You've written your life story, what's the title of it?
Elizabeth Fine: My Journey to Happy, Joyous and Free.
*Maidink- It is your turn next!!!
Come on, I know your dying too. There's even coal on this thing however, I prefer the really expensive big ticket items, so splurge on me! :)
Get Your Own! | More Flash ToysMy Grandmother is 90+ and finally had to sell her beloved house. From where she lives now she can see the old house and pines away for it everyday. She remembers everything she ever bought (and that was tons) and how much it cost and where she bought it. Her house meant more to her than anything or anyone in this world and you'll have to trust me when I tell you that is no exageration. Today, the new people have her old stove out front of the house with a big sign on it that says, FREE- Help Yourself it still works! Oh. My. God. We better put 911 on speed dial. This might just be the last straw that does the old lady in.
Explain what ended your last relationship?
His drug problem. He is married now with children. We spoke on the phone and all I could think was better her than me. That girl doesn't have an easy life.
When was the last time you shaved?
Legs and underarms two days ago. I also like Nair
What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.?
I was driving through morning traffic, blasting the radio with the window down and the Fall breeze blowing in my face.
What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Sitting here reading Dan's Q&A answers.
Are you any good at math?
No. But when I tried it again years later I was much better. Mind you I still needed a tutored and finally had to drop the class to avoid failing, but I was better!
Your prom night, what do you remember about it?
Nothing I didn't go. I couldn't go with the person I desired. Long story.
Do you have any famous ancestors?
Notorious in Italy but not famous.
Have you had to take a loan out for school?
Ugh, yes. Don't mention that thing to me.
Last thing received in the mail?
I received a wonderful little collection of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine short stories.
How many different beverages have you had today?
Three: Green tea in the morning. I always start my day with Tazo Zen green tea. Later I had coffee and the rest of the day will be H2O.
Do you ever leave messages on people’s answering machine?
Yes I do, but not those long insane kind where people talk to the machine like they are on a desert island and desperate to speak to someone.
Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to?
God Lord, I was laughing about this to myself this morning because a Rick James song was on the radio. Yes, my first concert was Rick.
Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
No, just empty hearts and I collect shells for my nieces.
What’s the most painful dental procedure you’ve had?
Believe it or not it was a teeth cleaning. This girl was awful. A real nightmare and no my teeth are not gross.
What is out your back door?
A yard.
Any plans for Friday night?
Yes I do have plans as a matter of fact. I'm taking my nieces to Cracker Barrel for dinner and then Wegman's for shopping. I can't wait.
Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
The ocean grosses me out especially the Jersey shore. I prefer swimming pools. The ocean makes my hair sticky.
Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?
Yes, at the last job I worked we got one every year from a drug rep and they were wonderful!
Have you ever been to a planetarium?
Yes, as a kid. You seen one, you've seen 'em all.
Do you re-use towels after you shower?
Re-use? Do I use the same towel for more than one shower? Yes.
Some things you are excited about?
My job. My healthy way of eating. Sean Lennon coming in concert on Dec. 15th. My birthday coming up Dec. 9th. Hanging out with my nieces this week.
What is your favorite flavor of JELL-O?
Cherry, with whipped cream.
Describe your keychain(s)?
It is a Coach keychain I bought in London. I love the damn thing, it wears like iron.
Where do you keep your change?
In a Paul Frank change purse I received as a gift years ago.
When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
Last Monday night and it was lovely.
What kind of winter coat do you own?
I end up buying every Winter coat at Macy's. Right now its a grey coat with a single row of buttons.
What was the weather like on your graduation day?
Sunny and warm as I recall. I wore a white peasant shirt and a white eyelet vest with pearl buttons from The Limited.
Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
I sleep with my bedroom door closed. I always have for privacy.
Harvey Fierstein & Michael Kors standing in for the late, great pop artist Andy Warhol.
Funny pic
The girls- my nieces. (L-R: Violet from The Incredibles, Tinkerbell, and Fifty's Girl)
"I am a kind of paranoiac in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy." J.D. Salinger
(Photo by: Charlie Buffie)
I never knew:
how cathartic changing my phone number could be
how emotional I can get over the simple pleasures
how much crap people will dish out and not own up too
Back at home today. I slept so well. I played so hard.
I'm still letting things go...
This summer has been so fun. (Photo by: Lisa Nola)
I took my four year old niece to the grocery store today but I should have realized before hand her reason for going, I've been through this with her before. When we got to the store she wanted to be pushed around the aisle in a great big cart shaped like a car. Being a kid, she was already well aware of this great attraction Acme provides it's customers (Thanks Acme). How could I say no? You should have seen me steering that thing up and down aisles trying not to clip other people's carts.
Lea rides!
Today was a slow day at work but in the course of doing my job I met a couple of men & I began thinking if I could design the perfect man at this stage of my life what would I look for? One needs to reevaluate these things from time to time, write it down and then turn it over to the universe.
* A widower. One whose wife was gone for at least 2 years (a decent amount of time to grieve), children would be fine but hopefully no more than two off spring.
* A decent job and a decent car. Neither should be shabby or age inappropriate. I will not date policemen or male nurses- too many issues.
* A guy who is politically and environmentally conscience. NO HUGE TRUCKS OR MOTORCYCLES PLEASE, no exceptions.
* Non-smoker, no drugs, light social drinker like myself.
* Has priorities such as humor, honesty, monogamy, family and friends.
* Someone who enjoys going out at least once a week, work doesn't count.
* Common interests should include reading, traveling, socializing, quiet nights at home watching DVDs.
* We should meet by fate and or mutial friend fix-up, not some personal ad or myspace cruising- that rings of desperation. We should be an unexpected surprise for one another, not two dead batteries trying to start a car.
* My ideal man should come from a quality family that has a certain amount of resources.
* No drug history or police records. Since I have neither I don't think that's too much to ask in someone else.
* This person should be my intellectual equal, well read and informed so we can chat for hours. He should also be spiritually fit with some insight into people and a desire to grow and change as a person.
Okay that's about it I guess. I don't care so much about looks although he should think I am beautiful. If he has these qualities I will be attracted to him.
Sign me-
Single and Not Settling
Jimmi the birthday boy and I went to see the Omen and we both loved it. Mary, if you are reading this don't worry I would definitely see it again! The actors were softer looking than in the original giving them a more modern look, but the film was very chilling and had Jimmi screaming! I would give it three and a half out of four stars.
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Philadelphia DJ and 80's historian Robert Drakes birthday party this year is by invitation only and guess who has an invite? Robert always rolls out the red carpet for his friends and I'm looking forward to helping him celebrate. I'm still thinking about what gift to get for him. Hmmm.
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My job will be coming to an end for the summer in about a week. I can't wait! The summer months are a head of me with all kinds of possibilities. If you want to hang out and meet for coffee let me know I will be around. Let's hit the park or stroll Market and window shop. Before this really starts sounding like a personal ad, I think I will end there. XOXO
I had a great weekend. I finally got to meet Freddy! He is even more adorable in person and so fun. A bunch of people met up at Locust St. Bar for Karaoke night. I don't sing except when alone in my car. I would have to be very drunk to have the nerve to vocalize in front of a whole bar crowd.
Ricky (AKA: DJ K-Tell) kicked out Jungle Love like no body's business. Morris Day and the Time never jammed like that kid did on Sunday night. Ricky tore down the house and had the whole place in stitches. I haven't been that damned entertained in a very long time. No wonder he is the founder and creative director of the Dumpsta Players. What a show stopper- even the straight guys were patting him on the back in complete hysterics. Philly can be a tough crowd, but once you catch on the fans are devoted.
Mikko Ricky's b/f, and I decided we can take about three hours of the "non- Ricky" karaoke. You know the Janis Joplin and Johnny Cash numbers. Most people are off key- god love 'em- like I said i couldn't do it, but it does wear on me after a few of those standard American Idol numbers.
There are some things in life I don't need to do often. I don't need to attend a lot of funerals or play the slot machines. I can live without fast food joints and breaking a sweat and I think Karaoke might be somewhere nearby on this list. Mind you unless of course Ricky is performing! Believe me that guy is worth the price of a Madonna ticket!!!
Morris Day is Alive!
I bought the tee-shirt Joaquin is wearing. You should do the same cause it's a cool shirt and a worth while cause.
In other news....Yesterday my nieces were playing cyber paper dolls online. These little 7 and 4 yr olds were laughing, giggling & having a ball because they put a dress and wig on the boy doll and boy clothes on the girl doll. Aunt Lizzy (that would be me) explained what the word gender means and how they were doing what is called gender bending. Every kid needs at least one open minded Aunt or Uncle to explain these things. :)
I learned years ago, more is always revealed especially when it comes to people and situations. I was one of those types that thought I needed to dig to the bottom if I wanted to know more about something. In reality more is told when I let it go and watch it reveal it's self. If I'm meant to know I will and when that divine intervention happens the knowledge is even sweeter.
I know the expression is over used but today I mean it. I'm glad it's Friday. Not that I have any special plans, everyone is sick. I'm just glad to hang out and relax all weekend.
Photo by: Ryo Akasaka
Have you seen this cute new figure skater? Calm down- I know he is gay. Now you know I haven't watched the Olympics since I was a kid, but I do read the news updates.
Johnny Weir
I love snowboarding and snowboarders. This Gold Medalists, Shaun White is adorable. Calm down, I know he is only 19!
Shaun White
Seriously, this snowflake making is highly addictive.
Update: I would like to update everyone on Sean Lennon's Page Six piece. Apparently it was nothing more than some drunken humor with the press. I would think that is the best way to tame the beast called the press. Go Sean!
Also: A very important filmmaker is willing to read my script! Yay!
Dress up Trya in your spare time. She is fun! Gotta love Tyra Banks.
Last night I went out to Fluid kicking and screaming all the way. It had been a long, trying day and I was in no mood for life, let alone clubbing. But I made a commitment and I wanted to honor that so I went. It seemed like everyone in the place was smoking. It was so smothering I couldn't get away from it. I sat at the bar then the near the dance floor, no use people were smoking even smoking there! I lasted an hour...I swear one hour! I snapped some pics, gasped for air and split.
Truthfully, one other thing really bothered me about this place. Ok I hope you had your breakfast already because this is nasty. The club was tiny, and when I say tiny I mean miniature tiny. There was one unisex bathroom and ok I can deal with that normally. Two stalls and guys and girls use either one privately, right? Wrong, think again this was one bathroom with two uninals and one toilet in a gapping stall. Are you following me here... so let's say I'm on my second drink and now I have to pee, I have to walk into a bathroom past what could possibly be TWO men peeing at a urinal? Oh no I don't think so, sorry Fluid nightclub you have the wrong girl here. I have no desire to see that! Too much information for this one. Then I have to see you back on the dance floor holding your beer when I just saw you holding your.......... stop! I can't think about it. I knew right then and there I would not be drinking in that place. I had one diet coke, snapped some pics and cut out, sneezing my head off all the way home.
I scored a 89% on the "How Philly Are You?" Quizie! What about you?
Courtsey of Philly's own Divine Ms. Jimmi
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Your Element Is Air |
 You dislike conflict, and you've been able to rise above the angst of the world. And when things don't go your way, you know they'll blow over quickly. Easygoing, you tend to find joy from the simple things in life. You find it easy to adapt to most situations, and you're an open person. |
Off the top of my head here are 10 reasons that make me fabu...
1.) I'm 1/4 Jewish but was raised Catholic so I'm very theatrical.
2.) I'm a devoted friend once I get past my trust issues and decide you are my friend.
3.) I'm smart and have lots of insight into human nature mostly because I know who I am.
4.) I don't look my age but thats just good genetics and clean living.
5.) I love to go places and do things and travel.
6.) I'm reliable and responsible. You can take me at my word.
7.) I'm a hard worker.
8.) I have excellent taste in clothes and music and I appreciate all things beautiful.
9.) I'm a published writer.
10.) I'm a leader and not a follower and I can prove it.
| In 1962 (the year you were born) |
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John F. Kennedy is president of the US John Glenn becomes the first American in orbit when he circles the earth three times in the Mercury capsule Friendship 7 Cuban Missile Crisis occurs when Soviet offensive missile build-up is discovered Cuban Missile Crisis is averted when President Kennedy and Soviet premiere Krushchev agree to remove missiles Maryiln Monroe is found dead in her Los Angeles home The drug thalidomide is recalled when it becomes linked with severe birth defects in thousands of children worldwide Pantyhose becomes available for sale in U.S. department stores Jim Carrey, Sheryl Crow, Jon Bon Jovi and Tom Cruise are born New York Yankees win the World Series Green Bay Packers win the NFL championship Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley cup Lawrence of Arabia wins the Oscar for best picture The Beatles release their first recording: the single "Love Me Do"/"P.S. I Love You" Johnny Carson debuts as host of The Tonight Show |
Yours truly
As seen on World Of Wow...
1.) If you had two tickets to paradise, where would you go and who would you take?
I would go to South Beach and take Tom Morello and his guitar
2.) What scares you?
Over plucked eyebrows and the U.S. goverment
3.) What can't you live without?
Internet access and lip gloss
4.) Other than people and pets, what's the first thing you'd save if your house caught fire?
Photographs
5.) What's your favorite room in a house?
The bedroom, you can tell a lot about a person by seeing where they sleep
Bonus Questions:
1.) Describe yourself as it you were writing a personals ad.
Bright, down to earth activist type. Loving, sincere and loyal. Non-smoker, no drugs, social drinker looking for like minded creative type.
2.) Who plays you in the movie?
Marisa Tomei. We are the same age, both Sags, plus, she was born on my Mom's birthday.
3.) Who do you go to for advice?
Advice? Mom of course
4.) What makes you cry?
Sad movies where someone goes away or dies
5.) Toilet paper roll – over or under?
SO over
Tell me, do my test results surprise you? Apparently, I'd sooner be a communist than a republican. HeHe
You scored as Democrat. <'Imunimaginative's Deviantart Page'>
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She's crafty - she's gets around
She's crafty - she's always down
She's crafty - she's got a gripe
She's crafty - and she's just my type
She's crafty ~ Beastie Boys
People are talking about these cool glass beads. I want to order three and make myself a cute necklace.
Personally, I have been having fun making felt pins.
You are most like Phoebe! You are extremely loyal,
emotional, and quite mature for your age. You
are an aspiring young author, and quite a few
people love you for your innocence, and
optimistic outlook on life.
Which Catcher in the Rye Character do you think you are?
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 | You scored as Drama nerd.
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Saturday's girl's night out was really a night in for myself, Jeanna and Nicole.
We gathered at Jeanna's place for pizza, diet pepsi and shoefly pie/cheescake. We parked on Jeanna's brand spanking new furniture, threw a duraflame on the fire and watched Garden State (Three thumbs down) and Dodgeball (A kickass riot). Topics of discussion included: breasts, Christians, and Vince Neil's hair. Speaking of hair, Jeanna trimmed and colored mine.
In other news, Venus mag contacted me and asked how I wanted my name to appear on the photo credit for my piece in the Spring issue. I went way out on a limb and said, Liz Fine.
Vince Neil Before and After Photo:VH1
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
I interviewed with a newspaper for a column.
2. Did anyone close to you die?
No, but I wish this certain person would already.
3. What countries did you visit?
Jamaica Mon
4. What would you like to have in 2005 that you didn't have in 2004?
Even more fearlessness
5. What date(s) from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
None really, but looking back it was one of the best years ever for me.
6. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting published in BITCH magazine. The New Yorker is next!
7. What was your biggest failure?
Letting the sick behaviour of someone else get to me.
8. Did you suffer any illness or injury?
I had chest congestion that would not end!
9. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My own of course
10. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Anne and my father.
11. Where did most of your money go?
In my gas tank
12. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Sitting in on a newspaper editors weekly meeting.
13. What song will always remind you of 2004?
Take Me Out ~ Franz Ferdinand
14. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?: Much happier
ii. thinner or fatter?: Ugh! Fatter
iii. richer or poorer?: About the same, sadly.
15. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Writing
16. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sitting on my ass
17. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Fall? No. Grow? Yes!
18. What was your favorite TV program?
Real World, Court TV and Chappell Show.
19. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hate? No. Resentments? Sure I'm human.
20. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Bjork, she inspires me.
21. What did you want and get?
Recognition, appreciation, love and support.
22. What did you want and not get?
An IPod.
23. What were your favorite films of this year?
Lost In Translation.
24. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Turned 42. Went out with the family and friends, opened gifts.
25. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Nothing, it was wonderful and planned especially for me.
26. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Cool laid back writer type.
27. What kept you sane?
My meetings.
28. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Clive Owen (British actor).
29. Who did you miss?
Absolutely no one.
30. Who was the best new person you met?
My personal manager, Mr. Evan Kaplan & his daughter.
31. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
I can recognize the genius within myself.
32. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"I got the rolly on my arm and I'm pouring Sean Don
And I roll the best weed cause I got it going on." ~ Drop It Like It's Hot, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Hehe j/k
Inside the card says: See...there are scarier things than turning another year older. Happy Birthday
*Thanks again Sue the card is awesome! I love the nose falling off.
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Some years back a friend led me to the Mütter museum here in Philly. As a native Philadelphian, I had no idea the place existed. Soon I would discover this small chamber of horrors is on display all year around for medical students and the general public with a penchant for the bizarre. The museum houses fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, anatomical and pathological models and dates back from 1750 to the present. Needless to say, in 1750 medicine was primitive and very gory by today’s standards. The day we visited it was warm inside and out. I remember feeling light headed at the fetuses in jars and quickly collapsed into the nearest chair facing a vent shooting out cool air. The skeletons and primitive OB-GYN instruments were painful to view. Thousands come through Philadelphia to visit these wonders of science every year. The museum isn't large and much to my relief didn't take long to tour. When we finished studying the relics, my friend bought a tee-shirt to commemorate the occasion. As for me, well I have since visited my doctor but never gone back to the Mütter museum.
Last night Evan and I dressed up and went to Jay's Halloween party. It's really the first time ever; I made a point of dressing up and going to a party. Evan and I had to meet at a mall and pick of a few last minute costume extras; me a fishnet glove and Evan some safety pins. I was traumatized walking into the mall with a ripped up sweatshirt, huge hair and a cross around my neck. Would anyone notice that I was dressed up like the 80's or would they think I normally walk around stuck in a time warp?
My sister-in-law laughing said, "Liz, don't worry about it, it is Halloween!"
Evan was my favorite superhero, Spiderman. He looked great in the costume. He is one of the few grown men that can actually get away with wearing the costume, well besides Toby McGuire anyway. Jay has a beautiful home and with the help of some other guests he put out a delicious spread of various foods and desserts. The party was an enormous success. Evan and I had a very nice time. As for dressing up, we just laughed at each other all evening long.
Click below for pics
An 80's chick(me) at where else but the mall
Evan, always a super hero, seen here with his adorable daughter
Dan is my Jedi master all year around *wink*
Nothing like a Bag O' Jelly Beans at Halloween. Cute Beth!
Paris Hilton was there
She was drug across the ground but still made it to the party!
This couple couldn't stop screwing!
While my comrades were marching at the RNC in NYC on Sunday, I stayed home and enjoyed democracy in action, on C-Span, from the comforts of my air-conditioned house. Evan called and talked me into going to play kickball in the city with a group of people who were getting up a game.
I really liked kickball as a kid and decided, why not go and hang out, meet some new people. I put on my Jane’s Addiction concert tee-shirt, sweat pants, my shades and off we went. I think the last time I played kickball was 7th grade or was it 3rd?
When we arrived at the field, every part of me said I should grab my book from the car and relax safely on the bleachers while everyone re-lived there own kickball nostalgia. I debated with myself about sitting out but as they read off the rules, I decided to live a little. Big mistake. When I finally got up to "bat", I kicked the ball all right and ran for first. Suddenly, I felt like I was on a treadmill that ran out from under me. I couldn't stop myself and fell, splat! Face down in the dirt. I actually have an extensive history of falling. I have tripped, slipped and fell everywhere from London to Miami. I’m notorious amongst my friends for landing horizontal on just about any type of sidewalk. Now it was a dirt field.
Someone was yelling to me to get up, so I did. As I stood on first the blood poured down my face. The scarf I was wearing on my head flew off when I landed on the ground and I felt my hair sticking to my bloody face. I asked the first base man if my nose was bleeding and he said yes. Funny I really didn't feel any pain, but the blood scared me. I headed to the bleachers and some concerned teammates came over to check me out. Kym shoved an aspirin at me as Evan took out a wipe and started cleaning blood off my hands and face. Evan dressed the wound, as people asked if I felt dizzy or was seeing double.
As if all of this wasn’t embarrassing enough, a Philadelphia Inquirer photographer, who was covering the game for the paper (Adults play kickball: Re-live childhood fun- angle) jumps in my face for a picture. Hair hanging, blood dripping, stunned look on my face. Now I know how front page Enquirer celebrity paparazzi victims feel. I don’t think he will use the picture and I did ask him for it, but he ignored me.
Once I was able to ice my face and look in a mirror, I saw that I didn’t break my nose, but simply my sunglasses smashed into my forehead on the fall. I don’t have a picture of the initial gore, but I will post a picture of the mending gash. Thanks to some anti-bacterial ointment and everyone that so kindly assisted me, I won’t be disfigured for life. (Thank goodness, what a dumb story this is to tell over and over)
Anyone up for a stimulating game of oh say checkers?
Once, my eyes had a sparkle
A mere shell of my former self
Click below to see some gash art
I want to be the world champion Solitaire player. I love the game and I'm good at it. I play Microsoft's version all the time, it relaxes me. I move the cards from row to row in highly technical moves that are stunning.
Solitaire was originally installed as a way to practice mouse skills. All those business managers, like my former employer, who went into their employees' computers and deleted SOL.EXE were depriving those people of needed professional development opportunities. I'm overjoyed to no longer toil for such an apathetic company.
I would love to be in some foreign country playing a Russian or Czech Republic champs. The crowd gathers around breathless as I deal and each card appears. Slow consideration is the best strategy. I pause and consider my options. I don't just mindlessly flip the cards over. The tension builds and the crowd is enthralled.
In the elite winners circle the competition would be grueling. Opponents would invite one another out for drinks the night before the tournament in an effort to psych each another out. Big money would be at stake. I'm referring to millions in cash prizes and endorsements awarded to the world champion solitaire player. Naturally, there is the prestige and recognition that goes with being a first class player. Everyone would comment on what a phenomenon I am, and how I possess a God-given talent. I would be interviewed by magazines from all over the world, like oh say, Princess Diana.
There is nothing like a rousing game of solitaire. Now I have to finish this hand.
Click below for a cool Solitaire pic
I have discovered the greatest thing since sliced bread. I can play on this thing for hours. Make yourself, create your friends or make over someone you are pissed off at. No harm done, just good clean fun. Click below to see the pics I did of friends.CLICK here and begin your self-portrait now!
How accurate is it?
Liz as Andy Warhol
Liz as Bjork
Liz as a French girl
Liz is in RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE!
Liz as Racer X
Liz as a Flapper
Anarchist Lizzy
Tropical Liz, chillin
Sagittarius:
This month you're successfully sloughing off the weight of the past and getting your life on a firm new footing. Those who may have doubted or pooh-poohed your resolve are coming to their senses and changing their tunes. Be ready to do some tough negotiating when Saturn conjoins the sun near the 8th. Miraculous breakthroughs set partnership affairs on a fresh course, especially near the 17th and the 20th. You're emerging from a period of questions and doubts, and close relationships are on an upward spiral. With the blue moon of the 31st lighting up your travel angle, getaways hold rare delights.
Sag girls rock!
IN: Kill Bill Volume 2
OUT: Making another Charlie's Angels movie
NEVER WAS: Barb Wire
FOREVER: Sigourney Weaver in Aliens
IN: Being friends with your ex
OUT: Stalking your ex
NEVER WAS: Living with your ex because you are “tied to each other financially”
FOREVER: Occasional ex-sex
IN: The man’s suit coat
OUT: $100 t-shirts
NEVER WAS: Christina Aguilera's obviously-blind stylist
FOREVER: Your "good butt" jeans
IN: Sumo wrestling
OUT: Professional Wrestling
NEVER WAS: Arm wrestling
FOREVER: College wrestling tournaments on ESPN
IN: The L Word
OUT: Will & Grace (why is it so cheesy now?)
NEVER WAS: Playing It Straight
FOREVER: Dynasty...especially now that the movie is coming out!
IN: The three black female finalists on American Idol
OUT: Claymates
NEVER WAS: Those Ford promotional segments
FOREVER: Paula Abdul when she's high on pills
IN: Jessica Simpson playing Daisy Duke in the Dukes of Hazzard movie
OUT: Jessica Simpson being teased for being "stupid"
NEVER WAS: Jessica Simpson singing
FOREVER: Nick Lachey's lips
IN: Oprah After The Show
OUT: The Sharon Osbourne Show
NEVER WAS: Living It Up With Ali & Jack
FOREVER: The women who lose their minds when Oprah does "My Favorite Things"
IN: Truck stop diners
OUT: Trucker hats, unless you are from Iowa (Ashton Kutcher is from Iowa...but are you?)
NEVER WAS: "Truck Stop Pickup," a low-budget porn flick
FOREVER: Tonka Trucks
IN: Admitting it
OUT: Regret
NEVER WAS: Thinking you can get away with it
FOREVER: Enjoying yourself anyway
IN: Brini Maxwell
OUT: Queer Eye
NEVER WAS: Christopher Lowell, even though he's funny
FOREVER: Martha Stewart
IN: Skipping the plastic surgery and embracing your age
OUT: Botox parties
NEVER WAS: Looking like everyone else
FOREVER: Confidence
IN: Hairy chests
OUT: Guys who shave their legs/wax their eyebrows
NEVER WAS: Spending too much time primping
FOREVER: Confidence
IN: Madonna’s new tour
OUT: Kaballah trendiness
NEVER WAS: “True Blue"
FOREVER: "Vogue"
IN: Target
OUT: Mega shopping malls in the suburbs
NEVER WAS: Wal-Mart
FOREVER: Flea Markets
IN: "It's been great, but I think our relationship has come to an end."
OUT: "My phone was broken, I couldn't call."
NEVER WAS: "It's not you, it's me."
FOREVER: "Even though we're not dating anymore, can we still have sex?"
Forever
Out
As you know, I love a good quiz, so here is an interesting one for you. Who should you vote for in 2004?
Check out who I should vote for according to my views....
1. Kucinich Score: 100%
2. Kerry Score: 98%
3. Sharpton Score: 93%
4. Clark Score: 87%
5. Dean Score: 87%
6. Edwards Score: 86%
7. Lieberman Score: 75%
Finally, some accuracy in a personality quiz.....
I love cute surfer dudes! I just watched a surfer documentary on television, and I was drooling over the hot guys. Sure, I've been drooling on myself for two days now, but thats only because I can't swallow due to the thing that has ravaged my throat. When I was in Hawaii I cruised around all the surf shops. I love the gear, the clothes, the whole culture of it. I have a Local Motion surf shop sticker on my car. Of course, its rather hard to blend into that scene being an east coast girl. I don't want sun damage, so I avoid the sun and of course there is the small fact that I cant swim, so there is no way my ass would ever get on a surf board. I'm the dork on a boat, outfitted in two life vests. I literary create a floatation device for myself. Picture Woody Allen on a surf board, and you've got me. Ok, so thats rather harsh, but all too true.
How hot is Kelly Slater!
You wont see a whole lot on this blog with a Christmas theme. I like Christmas, but really it's only one day out of the year. I don't like the commericalism around at all. I avoid the stores as much as possible. I tend to get my shopping done in one clean sweep. Now with that rant out of the way, I did come across a really cool Advent calander, via Ben's blog, which is also a really creative place. Check it out, it has lots of fun links too!
So it's turkey day, right? In case the family is getting on your nerves and the turkey is dry as a stick or your Uncle is drunk as a skunk and annoying, play this card trick. It amused me for a while.
Holiday Bonus
If the card trick doesn't do it for ya, then read the funniest damned article I've seen yet on Michael Jackson. Awww come on, pipe down, you know there is nothing more funny on turkey day then some good ole Neverland humor!
Your romance is more of a love that needs to bloom
within, just like Hedwig of Hedwig and the
Angry Inch. The film features an East German
transsexual who is seeking her "other
half" after constant betrayal. You must
love yourself before you can need another.
You're starting to realize this, along with the
fact that you don't need a significant other to
be a complete person. Your "other
half" has been inside you all along.
What Romance Movie Best Represents Your Love Life?
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Ultimate looks like a fun sport. They play it mostly at colleges I think. I would like to give Ultimate Frisbee a shot. I never liked regular frisbee as a kid, but somehow this seems more X-treme and I'm all about the X-treme! haha!
I went a couple of years ago when the X Games came to Philly. It was free and it was awesome. Guess the "free" days are over. The line was down Broad St. and people stood there, myself including. There was $$$ too be made, now there making it.
Friends Justin and Jane have launched this months issue of GGA's Zine! I'm thrilled to be a part of it and as always, I appreciate the inspiration and encouragement Justin and Jane have always given me. There site is awesome and smart and colorful so check it out!
