June 2007 Archives

IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL FAILS!

So what's next? Personally, I think we came as close to a revolt in this country as we've seen in 150 years. In this electronic age, that revolt came in the form of a flood of emails, faxes and angry telephone calls to the men and women who represent "We the People" in W...

>> Continue reading: WHERE'S THE FENCE?

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I got a call from my father yesterday. He wanted to tell me that he likes the blog but he feels I should be serious every once and a while. I could go off on the political issues that irk me or the people who like to give me trouble, but what's the point?
So here is what I will tell you. A friend was upset yesterday about a bad boyfriend situation. The kind that can make you question your self esteem. She felt it was her fault that he is...

>> Continue reading: Seriously, Virginia

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I went to the game Saturday disappointed that I was running late and would miss Bill Cosby throw out the first pitch. I sit down with my friends, and this nice man behind us says hello. Eventually he tells us his son is Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard. A few minutes later Bill Cosby sits next to him. Right behind me.
You have to understand, my whole life I have told my dad that Bill Cosby reminded me of him, especially when he was on...

>> Continue reading: The Cos!

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My goodness. I have a lot of catching up to do. I was on vacation last week and went to New York City for the first time. I met some famous people.
Before I did that though, I got to interview Nick Lachey and meet his girl Vanessa Minillo. here in St. Louis. He was in town to promote his "I Know Better" educational campaign. He's a really nice guy.

>> Continue reading: Star Crazy

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ROCK & ROLL LEGEND GRACE SLICK

I had the pleasure of interviewing Grace Slick today from Jefferson Airplane/Starship fame. For her entire life she has been a lover of life, and pretty much said whatever was on her mind. That hasn't changed. She seems to take particular joy in talking about t...

>> Continue reading: DON'T YOU WANT SOMEBODY TO LOVE?

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I've experienced my share of bad customer service, but this situation with my cable company (rhymes with Tartar) takes things to a new extreme. Today is my 11th day without internet service, and finally I was told there is no chance of repair before Friday.
My almost-teenager is in serious withdr...

>> Continue reading: THE DEATH OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

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I'm at the end of my coax, so to speak.
The great thing about this blog is the ability to get things off my chest, so here goes. It's really a matter of being lost, and found.
The customer service folks at my local cable company (rhymes with Martyr) lost me this week. Actually, I lost my internet signa...

>> Continue reading: CO-AX ME

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Missouri child dies from tick-borne disease

This just came over from the Associated Press. Frightening stuff, since it seems we find ticks on our son at least once a week! Check out the links at the bottom - they have good information on tick safety.

AP-MO--Tick Bite Death,0151

ST. LOU...

>> Continue reading: PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN!

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BILLY DONOVAN TAKES THE MAGIC JOB!

As a general rule, I do not take pleasure in other people's pain. When I heard this morning that Florida Coach Billy Donovan is jumping ship to the Orlando Magic Billy jumps ship, I had a hard time...

>> Continue reading: GATOR GONE!

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