Congratulations, Barack Obama!

Wow! Way to go Barack Obama! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize. Just look at the role model you have been for many around the world. Yahoo writes about it. CNN Europe writes about it. This is just about the best news I've heard today. Sorry for all of you very right wing conservatives. Please don't criticize and just let him have his moment. You have to agree that he did work hard to get to the place where he is. Maybe it wasn't just Obama, but his whole team. Check out Nobelprize.org to read more about it. Then after that, go to MSNBC. The New York Times write about it, too. But really folks, can't we just send him our congratulations! There always has to be some negative person or entity, doesn't there...with anything in this world. Why don't you all work on filling people's buckets versus dipping into their buckets! Let him have his prize. Again, I say Congratulations! Job well done!

Say NO to the H1N1 Virus! Prevention is the Key!

Taken directly from the CDC website, here is what you need to do to NOT get the H1N1 virus. Of course there is no guarantee, but with so much focus on the confusing and upcoming vaccine that is due out, I say that doing your best to stay well should be the focus. Here it is...

What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

• Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
• Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
• Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
  • Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
• Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
• Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.

Taken directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:
http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/

Another maybe sort of new age approach for me...it all starts with the thought. Sometimes the mind doesn't know the difference between reality and make believe. Sometimes your physical body will follow the thoughts that your mind is feeding you! Keep thinking healthy thoughts. I really believe that helps! Get some rest, drink lots of water, all those things that mother always tells us. Stay well and good luck!

Jon Gosselin LOVES the Attention

Is this guy really loving the attention, hanging out at the hottest places where he KNOWS the paparazzi will be, begging to get some TV time in any which way he can. I mean, work it baby! He definitely is and definitely has! Poor Kate!? Or maybe not. I mean, the rumors say that she was a difficult woman to live with. Honestly, who cares at this point.

Oh wait, he was "abused" by Kate. This is interesting.

My concern is with the eight children. They need some sanity in their lives, and sorry Jon. I don't think it's coming from you. Kate seems to be the one holding together more so. I really don't know. I'm not her best friend and I'm not his mistress. But really folks, it doesn't matter. I say, go home and kiss your own spouse or significant other. Go home and spend some quality time with your children and pets. Make your time make a difference to your loved ones and those you care about, and that which is important. Get off the computer!

Maya Angelou: A Classic, A Legend, A Renaissance Woman

Rumors were flying that Maya Angelou was rushed to an L.A. Hospital when in fact, she was home and well. Interesting how the media can pick up a tidbit of information, fact or lie. Then moments later, the media is on it. The rumor even included that she died...the downs of pop culture.

But this is my opportunity to pay tribute to this legend. She first began to inspire me when she spoke at Bill Clinton's inauguration way back when with the following poem:

On The Pulse of Morning


I have always seen Maya Angelou as a role model, even though she and I are not of the same ethnic background. She is pure inspiration, to be respected and looked up to for her works, beliefs, values, and faith.

Just view here WEBSITE and know that she is a phenomenal woman!

No people, Maya Angelou is NOT hospitalized! She is well and she is not going anywhere! She is actually due to speak at UC Riverside about her books being banned. Insanity, ladies and gentlemen. This woman's writings are only things we can learn from and be inspired by. She will speak at UC Riverside on October 22, 2009.

JOURNEY on Oprah with ARNEL PINEDA

I just want to say WOW! He sounds SOOOoooo much like the original artist with Journey. It sounds great! I swear Filipinos sing so well! They ARE the karaoke champions, anyway. Well, back on subject...supposedly he used to try to make money, singing on the streets of Manila, doing Journey covers. He was discovered by the original band members of Journey, minus Steve Perry. Besides, that is who Arnel Pineda replaced for the new Journey of the Millenium! I mean, OMG...Oh my goodness!!

He used to play with a Philippine based pop band called The Zoo. Journey discovered him on YouTube! Wow! YouTube, you are so awesome. So much talent is discovered through this venue. Here is an interview that is more than a year old which gives a little more background.



I have friends who are watching Journey as we speak, in Las Vegas, Nevada at the M Resort! I love that place, too. What an awesome place for him to have a concert! Anyway, congratulations and continued congratulations to Arnel Pineda and his family for such a great dream come true! You are great!

And I would like to say...THANK YOU to Oprah for recognizing this great talent! This episode of Journey on Oprah will air on Monday, October 5, 2009.

Zombieland Premiere

I just had to write that I think many of us get a kick seeing really bad stuff happen to killer zombies, and the more violent the death, the better it makes us feel. We can't wait for this movie to open and in this trailer, the creepiest part are the little zombie girls at the wedding. If we learn anything from this film, its what to do if a zombie attacks you in the bathroom while doing your business on the can.

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And if you are lucky, you get to play a zombie. For those of you can't get enough of the zombie thing, check out the behind the scenes footage below, look at the zombie actors running around the amusement and for a moment, imagine that you are one of these guys. Would you play a zombie for cheap money? If I knew that this film was going to be cult classic, I wouldn't hesitate one bit.



May the zombie brain splattering begin! - A perfect way to begin the Halloween season.