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To prevent this blog from tilting too far to the angry, political side, here's some nice news:Precious and Honey: A dog suckles a kitten.Jupiter the Lion gives his rescuer a hugWhy, that's delightful, with Graham Linehan - Ok, this site might be a [...] 
So, Michael Vick is to be forgiven. Some say that he "has paid his dues" to society. Not! There are dogs that he helped to butcher and murder who paid the ultimate price and who have no one to speak for them except us. Dogs [...] 
These two are for Palin. 'Nuff said
Bye bye Sarah. We wish we'd never heard of you.
The "Birthers" have been making loud demands to see Obama's birth certificate, by which they mean an even better and more convincing birth certificate than the official one available all over the internet, and they absolutely will not be satisfied until Robert Gates and the Defense' [...] 
Oh, my, how droll. Editors at Vanity Fair thought they could help the embattled soon-to-be-ex governor out. Click on images to read a larger version.
I suppose I am finding a new focus for this blog, more proactive on behalf of animals and our environment, more political, and less silly. I read the comments on this Michael Vick article, some of which turned my stomach. I wonder about the callous [...] 
I pray to God that my mind will stay as sharp as Helen's when I get to be in my 80's. No person could have analyzed Sarah Palin's quitting as governor better than her. 
Fabulous abstract painting? Look again. 
The other night a friend and I were strolling down the tony part of Monument Ave and walked past a mansion that was hosting a lah dee dah party. The chubby hostess wore an ugly Christmas Sweater, prompting my friend to say, "A good income does" [...] 
Now that Season Five has gotten well under way and more wheat has been gleaned from the shaft, I feel confident about making predictions about this season, which has been surprisingly good considering the number of chefs that showed up for Episode One. First, Bravo [...] 
You just have to love these two little ol' ladies - Margaret and Helen, best friends for over 60 years and counting - and as outspoken and smart as anyone 1/5 their age. Their humble blog has received over a million hits, and why? Because' [...] 
Every Beatles fan knows the story. George, the handsome Beatle, married Pattie Boyd, the model with the long legs and gap between her teeth. On her wedding day she wore a mini-skirt and a fur coat, and looked oh-so trendy. She not only epitomized London in [...] 
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Bonnie Hunt Spoofs the Real Housewives of Atlanta
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 Bravo is showing The Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion tonight, but Bonnie Hunt has the real spoof. This is an hysterical take on Kim and NeNe. 'Nuff said.' [...] Art History Quiz
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 Click here to take the quiz. This is an easy to medium quiz and l scored 100%. Can you? (Careful, the answer key sits in the second link.) [...] A Model Ages 50 Years in Vogue Photos
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In this post featured in the 2008 November issue of Paris Vogue and entitled De 10 A 60 Ans - (click here to see), a 20-something model named Eniko Mihalik is made to look 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 years old. I think the photographs are eerily [...] Alistair Cooke Special to Air on PBS Masterpiece Contemporary, November 23
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 Filth is still available for viewing through this Sunday on PBS's site at this link. If you've missed the film, starring Julie Walters, it is certainly worth watching.This Sunday PBS Masterpiece Contemporary will show The Unseen Alistair Cooke, former Masterpiece Theatre host. The [...] Why Palin Still Matters
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Update: For those who are incensed that I chose Andrew Sullivan's comments (below) to reflect my strong opinions on this topic, here's a reminder of this woman's inability to think strategically or rationally - The infamous Turkey Pardon video: I know that Sarah is not responsible for' [...] Filth Will Air on Masterpiece Contemporary November 16
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 One of the burdens of living in a free society is being exposed to thoughts, ideas, and beliefs that we find offensive. While I don’t mind a few swear words in films and movies or non-pornographic sex scenes that are tastefully filmed, I find any gratuitous [...] God on Trial Airs Tonight
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 "You will weep, but you will also think. And although the weeping will stop fairly soon after the credits role, with any luck, the thinking will not."The reviews are in and God on Trial is a critical hit. The San Francisco Chronicle calls [...] God on Trial, November 9th on PBS
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 When I invited a group of friends to view the PBS screener of God on Trial, no one expressed interest. The holocaust was just too depressing they said. Having lost three male relatives in a Japanese concentration camp, including my grandfather, I felt I HAD to [...] Palin vs. Fruit Flies: Fruit Flies Win
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 I don't think that Todd Palmer or Rob Pringle will mind me downloading their post verbatim. After all, their point about Palin's complete lack of scientific knowledge must be made. So here is their column featured on Huffington Post:"Today, we are blogging from" [...] Clean Campaigning from the Obama Camp
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 I live in Virginia, a battleground state. Tonight I received a sleazy robocall from a canned Rudolph Guiliani tape. You remember him. He's the guy whose son would not endorse him for president because of Guiliani's ugly divorce battle with his ex-wife and blatant [...] Sometimes no words are neededPaint Like Jackson Pollock
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 Want to have some fun and paint like Jackson Pollock? Click here and let your mouse run wild.As you can see, easier said than done. I am no Pollock. [...] The Last Enemy on PBS: May We See You I.D. Please?
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 A half century ago Orwell predicted Big Brother's eye watching over everyone. The scenario seemed preposterous, scary, and so far, far away that future generations would have to deal with the issue. Not us. Well, 1984 has come and gone and privacy as we once' [...] A Class Act GoneFrom the Mouths of Babes
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Only someone very, very young would make this statement. On observing photos of these beautiful actresses in their forties, this anony-mouser said: Man, that is scary! Boys...just goes to show you that no matter how hot she is, she will eventually be a dried up hag. I guess I [...] In the Face of a Hurricane: Utter Stupidity and Cruelty
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 Seen over the blogosphere, this news quote in the aftermath of Hurrican Ike: "One resident had waded through the waters to release two chained dogs that had been left behind."This begs the question: What sort of brainless morons leave their pets chained or locked, [...] Thin Models: A Healthy Alternative
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 Several fashion designers, including Micheal Kors and Diane von Furstenberg, have signed a petition from the Council of Fashion Designers of America that has made recommendations similar to the following: Models with an eating disorder should be encouraged to seek help; those seeking [...] In RemembrancePalin Action Figure
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 Now this is scary. I almost lost my morning coffee when I saw this Palin as Britney doll. Read more in The Huffington Post. [...] Kinky Boots, Avenger Style
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Here's a bit of nostalgia. Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore in Goldfinger) and Patrick Macnee (The Avengers) sing Kinky Boots. The song is not great, but the retro video images are: [...] Spotless Sun
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 This is an image of a spotless sun. I didn't know this was possible. Amazing. Click here for a post about the phenomenon.' [...] Are the Rich Really This Piggy and Clueless?
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 Read on Yahoo news today:Sean "Diddy" Combs complained about the "... too high" price of gas and pleaded for free oil from his "Saudi Arabia brothers and sisters" in a YouTube video posted Wednesday. The hip-hop mogul said he is now flying on commercial airlines [...] Today Show, Ideal Weight, Diet, and Poor Body Self-Image
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 A friend mentioned watching the Today Show where she heard an "expert" say that the ideal weight for a 5' 5" woman was 125 lbs.Now, my friend is FIT. She likes to bike 30 miles at a clip. She works out at the gym [...] Tribute to Randy Rausch
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"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008. Click below to see and hear his last lecture. Thank you for your inspiration, Randy! May your dreams come true in heaven too. [...] 12-year-old Julie Andrews
Oh, my.
[...] Project Runway 5: Ah, Wesley, We Hardly Knew
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  Granted, I wouldn't use this dress even as a grocery bag. And granted, Mr. Wesley saw only obstacles when he viewed his model's fabric choices, not creative solutions, but I am going to miss him. I suspect he still had a variety [...] Project Runway 5: Trash Bag Dress - Bin Dere, Done Dat
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 Sew what made Stella think that the trash bag outfit she barely created for the first challenge for Project Runway 5 was in any way original or reflective of her rather banal rocker style? Let's just skip over the whining, complaining, moaning, groaning, and sad sack [...] Self Exam vs. Mammogram? Listen to Your Own Voice
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Nancy, a personal friend and colleague at work had a recurrence of breast cancer a few months ago. She felt a hard lump and rushed to the doctor. He was skeptical, for the mammogram was normal, but my friend (an M.D. herself) is no Chicken Little, so her doctor ordered [...] Privacy, or the lack thereof: our invasive society
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 Brangelina are awaiting twins at a French hospital. A headline assures us that no one can peek inside the windows because they have been papered over. The Brinkley/Cook divorce case was opened to the public because Christie, who wasn't born yesterday, [...] Emerging from sleep
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I will be blogging on Dishin' Dat again, but without obligation and only when the fancy strikes me! Project Runway is coming, and I feel my creative juices flowing again.  [...] Still Sitting A SpellColin's Manhood Revealed
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 Oh, dahlings, sometimes a tidbit of news is too delicious to pass up. As some of you know, I am a RABID Jane Austen fan, or Janeite to be more accurate, and I do so love all things P&P and Colin Firth. But this little [...] On Lisa, Miguel, Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci
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 I'm still swamped, and I have slowed this blog to a crawl. This does not mean I have not been watching Bravo. So here are my observations about two characters from Top Chef 4 and Step It Up and Dance who I have placed in the [...] I'm Still Swamped
But here's a banner I like from Ciaralira Blog:
 And a pretty funny post from Reading, Writing, and Life that advises a man on the Do's and Don'ts of advertising his charms and physical attributes (or lack thereof) on craigslist. As [...] Amazing Video
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I'm still taking a break. While I free up time to attend to this blog, here's an amazing one-minute video about beautiful music. Enjoy the ride. Literally. Zürich Chamber Orchestra [...] Taking a Blog BreakWhat American Accent Do You Have?
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