Archive for the 'Pop Culture' Category

I’m a Mustang Girl

In general, I’m not a girl who loves cars. I like my cars functional and affordable. I drove a Volvo in high school and college and then have had a series of decidedly unsexy cars and vans. It’s not bothered me in the least.
However, there are two types of cars that do turn my head […]

SYTYCD Disappointment

I’ve backed way off of watching most reality shows anymore, but my daughter and I love So You Think You Can Dance. The routines are generally exciting and beautiful and the dancers are inspiring. I enjoy the comments and input from the judges much more than on shows like American Idol, where the judges tend […]

Ever Wondered About Witness Protection?

Since I cut Netflix, HBO, and going to the video store out of my budget 100%, I have relied on my DVR to bring me what entertainment I do have in my life. The writers’ strike only made it harder to rely on television for my viewing pleasure. I splurged more often at the movie […]

The Adrenaline of Fear

Do you ever do things to scare yourself purpose? Undeniably, there is a massive rush of adrenaline that comes along wit being frightened. I think that’s why we seek out things like roller coasters, a particularly frightful horror movie, or other thrilling activities. We want that rush, that absolute sense of teetering on the edge. […]

Personal Style

My last post has me thinking a little bit about the 80s and how fun the fashions were. Colors were bright, layers were out of control, hair was big and bright. I was like a lot of girl my age and thought that Molly Ringwald had a cool way of defining herself fashion-wise. But then, […]

Hollywood Engagements

Sometimes I wonder if engagements and engagement rings are not just a hot accessory in Hollywood.
Case in point, it does not seem like so very long ago that actor Ryan Reynolds was doing press for one of his movies and waxing poetic about his wonderful fiancé, the love of his life Alanis Morissette.
My head spun […]

One More Reason Hollywood’s Idea of Beauty is Crap

People Magazine and their annual list of 100 most beautiful people has always been a little suspect in my opinion. This year, though, they have hit rock bottom. I am not sure who the editor’s are trying to appease, but the fact that RUMER WILLIS is in the issue is proof that you can look […]

Quiz Me

I’m not a huge fan of the internet quiz. Well, I used to be. That was before motherhood and a hectic schedule that has my online time trimmed down to the work-at-home necessities. Still, there are times I do take the laptop out to the family room with me so I can aimlessly surf the […]

Hulk Hogan Oils Daughter

I’ve already expressed how creepy I think it is that Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) is/was/whatever dating Brooke-Hogan-Look-alike Jennifer McDaniel.
While I am sure that the latest pictures showing Hulk oiling up Brooke are completely innocent and absolute within the boundaries of a healthy father-daughter relationship, I’m still confused and dismayed by the image: a flabby Hulk […]

It Was a WebKinz Weekend

This weekend was the annual Webkinz Extravaganza and we jumped in with both feet.
Until this past week, Gigi only had one Webkinz – a lil Unicorn named Rose Petal. This week we found a store that started the promo where you spend $10 and get a free Webkinz early, so she got a new Pink […]

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