It appears many of you have stumbled upon my blog by searching for “Jessica Simpson” and “Chicken of the Sea.” Look no further–here’s your answer. According to Don George, the company’s senior vice president for marketing, “She’s helped a great deal in introducing the brand to kids, but I don’t think she’ll be our spokesperson.”
News crews were outside the Van Nuys courthouse yesterday to cover the Robert Blake case. What they didn’t expect to catch on tape was something totally unrelated to the case–an attorney getting shot in the head at point blank range by his client. Upset with his attorney, the man simply walked up to the attorney, shot at him from around a tree, put the gun back in his pocket, and walked away. The shooter was then tackled by an off-duty sheriff’s reserve officer. The attorney is hospitalized and in good condition. Insane.
Apparently I have no idea how to make the permalinks actually work. I’m guessing it has something to do with the archiving because the current week appears to work just fine. Any help is much appreciated!
I’m having dinner tonight with my college boyfriend, whom I haven’t talked to or seen much in about six years. I’m looking forward to catching up with him, albeit a little curious as to why he’s so anxious to see me. There’s no possibility of a love connection again, at least not on my part. Anyway, tonight should prove interesting!
Who would have imagined a chicken quesadilla and a round of margaritas are all it takes to be reminded why two people broke up in the first place? Yep, while scarfing the food and downing the drinks in the bar while waiting for our table, I was vividly reminded that breaking up was most definitely the right thing to do. I do have to admit though, that hearing him tell me I broke his heart and am still the only girl he ever wanted to marry was quite flattering. Why is it always the ones you don’t want to be with that want to be with you?
Not really, but help me figure out this permalink hell. They won’t work properly, and for the life of me, I can’t figure out why. Can you? Please? Help?
Saw a screening of The Big Empty tonight at the AFI Film Festival. Without ruining anything, I’ll just say it’s a quirky movie with a really fun cast. Here’s the blurb about it from the AFI page: “Something strange is happening in the middle of nowhere. Steve Anderson’s debut feature is a sun-baked modern noir. Jon Favreau plays an out-of-work actor trying to make sense of a blue suitcase, 75 missing people, a neighbor who loses his head and a cryptic cowboy. “
After the film, there was a Q & A with the director Steve Anderson and actors Jon Favreau, Sean Bean, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jon Gries. The film also stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Kelsey Grammer, Adam Beach, Daryl Hannah, and Bud Cort. And of course, I have to mention Vince Vaughn was in the audience to heckle Jon Favreau. Other celebrity sightings at the Arclight include Larry David.
LA Times reporter Ronald White went undercover as a temporary worker in the produce department at Ralphs recently. Here’s his story.
The old saying goes, Before you meet your handsome prince, you have to kiss a lot of toads. Exactly how many is “a lot?” Because I’ve met and/or kissed way too many toads as it is. Anyone?
Think your mom has no idea about what’s going on in your life? You may be wrong–she may be reading your blog!
There is a new company called Other Announcements that specializes in out-of-the-ordinary announcements such as the “Called off the Engagement” announcement. Check out their site.
Wheaton College will hold their first “real dance” at the school in 143 years. It’s like Footloose, but real!
Until last night I was apparently the only person in LA who had never been to Al Gelato on Robertson. But alas, I tried it. I had the gnocci and my friend had gelato of course…they were both delicious! The place is adorable and the staff was so friendly, a definite must-try if you haven’t already.
OK, let me get this straight. This marijuana-smoking-cross-dressing-millionaire “accidentally” shot his neighbor, panicked, chopped up then disposed of the body, fled the state, shoplifted a sandwich even though he had hundreds of dollars on him, then was captured. What happened next? A jury acquitted him of course!
Am I the only one who thinks Average Joe is one of the best reality shows on TV right now? I absolutely adore Adam and think he is so funny! The jury’s still out on Zach. Great “twist” tonight…can’t wait to see what happens next week!
I know everyone talks smack about the ArcLight theater, but I really like it. For $14 you get an assigned seat in a theater with great sound, comfy seats, tons of legroom, and free parking. The best part of course, is that you don’t have to get there early, wait in line to buy a ticket, then get in another line early enough to get a good seat. You just buy your ticket on the Internet, pick it up from the machine outside, and you’re good to go.
Yeah, $14 is a little pricey for a movie, but look at it this way–Saturday night I saw Love Actually (great movie!) at the Grove. The tickets were $11.50 and then $3 for parking. Not only did we spend entirely too long waiting in lines, it ended up costing more than the ArcLight. Moral of the story? The Arclight is awesome!
Thanks to my Three Musketeers wrapper (gotta love co-workers bringing in their children’s Halloween candy), I had many of my cohorts trying to lick their elbows. Why? Because this wrapper’s “silly science fact” says, It is anatomically impossible for humans to lick their own elbow. See, you really do learn something new every day. Try it, and let me know if you suceed!
Halfway through the loooong, boooring two-hour Bachelor finale, I just had to look on the Internet to see who Bob chose. And the winner is…Estella! What a shocker! I would have placed my money on Kelly Jo in a heartbeat. Oh well, one less reality show to have to tape.
Want to know how your apartment building scores with the Health Department? Then check out Channel 4’s link to the Los Angeles County Apartment Inspections database.
So here’s the deal: I’m having a little get-together at my apartment this weekend. While adding ice to the list of things to buy for said shindig, I realized that once again, I would have to ask my friend to borrow her ice bucket. Why don’t I own one you ask? Well, since it’s not something I use that often, I’d rather take the money I would spend on an ice bucket and put it toward something more useful, like shoes. (You get the idea.) Now, this leads me to my idea, and a progressive one at that–a Thirtieth Birthday Registry. It would work the same as a wedding registry, but is intended for those of us approaching thirty who happen to be “between boyfriends.”
I mean, is it really fair that just because I haven’t met my beshert yet I don’t deserve a KitchenAid mixer in metallic chrome? Congratulations for being so lucky you met your soulmate, now here’s a mixer. How about Congratulations for surviving numerous dates with toads who never turned out to be princes, now here’s a mixer. Or in my case, with a toad who (unbeknownst me to) already had a princess. What a wart.
OK, enough whining. Are you with me on this?
Went to my little sister’s 25th birthday party at El Carmen last night. Had at least half a dozen people tell me they thought I was the younger sibling. Not too bad for someone turning 30 next year!
Saw an Un-Cabaret show at the M-Bar last night. I was really looking forward to seeing Kevin Nealon, but according to Beth, he couldn’t make it because of a “plumbing emergency” at his house in Tahoe. What a disappointment. The show was ok, but not as good as it has been in years past. I don’t think I’ll be going back anytime soon.
Awww, poor John. I can’t believe he got booted. Wait, yes I can. He whines and cries way too much. I’m sorry, but even if he did look like a supermodel, I still couldn’t deal with all that crying. I think he took that “nice, sensitive guy” thing a wee bit too far. Finally, Melana got one right. Now, back to the remaining guys. Adam is definitely still my favorite, he is so funny! Zach is still acting like an ass, Jason is too pretty boy-ish, and Michael is a little uh, shall we say, dingy.
Yes, I celebrate Thanksgiving even though I’m Jewish. I can’t believe how many times I’ve said that this week. Thanksgiving is an American holiday, not a religious one. On the other hand–Christmas, nope, don’t celebrate that one. No, don’t have a tree. No, don’t go to church. No, never believed in Santa.
But yes, I will be eating turkey tomorrow, thanks for asking.
Want to relive those years on the Bar/Bat Mitzvah circuit? Then check out Bar Mitzvah Disco. It has pictures, t-shirts, candlelighting speeches and more, from real Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. I swear I saw someone else wearing my Bat Mitzvah dress!
