Friday, November 27, 2009

Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert's "performance" was not by any means family friendly, so why there would be a parents group insisting that is cancellation was an "overreaction" is mind blowing. Was there a reason he needed to act as he did and do the things he did? If you can sing and he can - I don't think he needs to resort to the measures he did to entertain the audience on prime time TV. Not that it matters to Adam Lambert, but I will not be buying any of his music, attending any of his concerts or writing him any fan letters now or in the near future. Read more about this story.

Does Your Favorite Make the List?

Elf, It's a Wonderful Life or Christmas Vacation - none of these made number one on the list of the best Christmas Movies according to Inside Movies, but they are on the list. Is your favorite number one or did it even make the list? Check it out - click here.

Black Friday

It is the one day that I'm happy to wait up at 2:30 in the morning, okay maybe not happy, but willing. That day is Black Friday. I was in the mall before 4am on Friday morning with my Mom and sister and loving it! I got some good deals for people on my Christmas list and for me too. Most importantly we had fun and were done before noon with sitting down for breakfast included; that doesn't happen every year.
Black Friday is a chance to talk with complete strangers who all agree that we are crazy to be up so early and out shopping with some many other people, but we are still there. It is a time to see the Christmas Spirit in most people who just love to give and see the crabbiness in others who should just stay in bed. It is time to be really thankful for the cheery, helpful cashier that has to be working at these unbelievable early hours. It is a bonding time between my sister, my Mom and myself and it would not be the same if one of us would not be able to go. So as you can see Black Friday is not all that bad. Maybe we will see you next year?
You can read more about Black Friday around the country by clicking here.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Health Care Reform - What does it Mean?

I really don't know what is going on with the health care reform bill, do you? I do now Congress is debating it. Still what does it all mean to me and you? And this is why the Internet is go great. I found that story on the web thanks to msnbc and have made it even easier for you. Click here and find out the basics about the health care reform. Oh, if you have question don't contact me, but call your Congressman today.

Oprah Gives Her 2 Year Notice

This is it - Oprah is leaving broadcast television in September of 2011, yes 2 years from now she is leaving. The talk is going around that she is walking away from the talk show to be more involved in the Oprah Winfrey Network, which will replace the Discovery Health Network. If this is the real reason - the world may never know. As most people, I am working at the time Oprah is on, so I cannot tell you the last time I saw her show. Will this change affect me or you...I don't think so, but there are all the hidden aspects that come into play with this type of thing and time will really tell. You can read more on this by clicking here, oh and don't forget the "wonderful" comments after the story. :)

Friday, November 13, 2009

The Festival of Trees


You can get yourself in the mood for Christmas and help out a local cause at the same time. Enjoy the Tiny Tim Festival of Trees on Friday night and Saturday afternoon with all proceeds supporting the St. Clare Health Mission, Riverfront, Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse and Safe Path. For more information click here.

Faith Hill picks em

What does Faith predict for this week's NFL matches?
Thursday Night Game:
Chicago over San Francisco (Well she has one wrong already)
Sunday Games:
Atlanta over Carolina
Miami over Tampa Bay
Minnesota over Detroit
Pittsburgh over Cincinnati
Tennessee over Buffalo
Denver over Washington
New Orleans over St. Louis
NY Jets over Jacksonville
Kansas City over Oakland
Arizona over Seattle
Philadelphia over San Diego
Dallas over Green Bay
New England over Indianapolis
Monday Night Game:
Baltimore over Cleveland

Packer fans don't worry, Faith has not been doing so well in her picks lately, so Green Bay could bet the Cowboys and prove Faith wrong.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Are Kids Smarter than Years Ago

You probably have heard of the TV show "Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader," but is this just the way things are going that 5th Graders are smarter than we are?
I know I'm surprised to see the homework my 2nd Grader is bringing home compared to what I learned in 2nd Grade and I know I'm not the only parent that thinks this way. I'm a happy parent to hear my 3 year old saying that's a "S" or "U" or saying his ABC's, but I also know that he has to start doing these things to make sure he will be ready for Kindergarten. I cannot believe kids are learning to read (or have already started) in Kindergarten instead of just learning the regular old ABC's on Alphabet Island.
Do you know where you stand? Click here to find out more and take the quiz to test your modern vs. old-time days school smarts.

Be Very Very Careful

Facebook: a great place to find old friends, stay in touch with new friends and network with just about anyone. Then there is the side of Facebook that includes Mafia Wars, Farmville, surveys and games, which many people I know love to participate in, but be careful with these. Some of the games on Facebook are actually created by scammers that try to trick you into products and services.
Is it at the fault of Facebook that these scammers are doing the things they are because they are allowed in? Or does Facebook do a good job of keeping them out?
Well why not click here and read what Newsweek.com has to say about the subject and make your own judgement.
Or just enjoy the pleasure of good company on Facebook and if you are nervous about scammers then keep to the basics.