A New Low

Okay, I hope you all watched BB9 last night. How crazy was that? I really think reality TV has hit a new low and as Beeps likes to point out, "Reality TV won't be happy until someone dies." Well it almost became real last night when both Amanda and Allison had to be rushed to the hospital. It was actually hard to watch. Poor Amanda not only passed out on the floor but she went into almost violent convulsions. Luckily Nicole and James were there to save the day.

How great was James (even though we all know he has the secret gay porn thing going on)? He was calm, cool, and collected the whole time and really helped Amanda stay focused when she finally came to. I applaud him.

I also wish we had gotten to see Allison all swollen but alas she was taken out the back door through the diary room. Beeps made a good point that she probably had a reaction to the peanuts in the veto competition. Big Brother should know better.

But all seriousness aside, let's get to the shallow drama. What is the deal with Sheila? She's C-R-A-Z-Y! I mean, bat-ass crazy! I guess being confined in that house just magnifies your paranoia, but her reaction to Allison hanging with other house mates bordered on schizophrenic. She just ran her mouth to everyone in the house and of course they told Allison who was very dignified in her reaction. Sheila needs to back off. And after the near-death incident with Amanda and Allison, it looks like she's starting to learn about what is really important in life. I feel bad for her kid.

I also love that Matt and Alex are freaking out over being put up on the block. I love how they are trying to get a rise out of James and he's like "so what, keep talking".

And what ever happened to "Operation Condor"? I guess friendships only last so long in the BB house. I'm not sure that alliance can be salvaged.

Stay tuned.

Strike While The Iron's Hot

Our good friend Turkey celebrated her 30 something b-dude on February 16th. To help her adjust to her new age, her husband T-Bone reserved a karaoke room for us at Yakitori Boy in Chinatown. It was good fun as you can tell by the photos below. Dinner started off innocently enough until we moved to the karaoke room where the drinks and shots of sake were flying. Not to mention the serious song stylings of JDizzle and crew.

Here's a pic of the B-due girl herself Miss Turkey and that gentleman Dan.



Beeps and Wendle.



Beeps rockin' the mic.



Turkey & KJ.



All of the videos to the songs were strange Japanese versions of the originals. This is their interpretation of Ebony and Ivory. Hmmmm.


I think this was George Michael's Freedom.



Rickets and T-Bone.


JDizz & KJ.


Ahhh, that's the KJ we know and love...


And finally, I leave you with this moment captured in time.



I highly recommend this adventure for your next group outing. The food was great, the crowd was happy, and the private karaoke room was a blast.

I'd like to thank KJ for her hospitality and for letting us stay in her beautiful house. Although the next morning was a little rough going as you can imagine. KJ, Turkey, T-Bone, Beeps and I dragged ourselves to breakfast to recover a little before the drive home. However, a little hangover was worth it in exchange for the good times. And in the words of KJ herself, you gotta strike while the iron's hot.

Lunar Eclipse

I hope you all had the chance to go out and see the beautiful lunar eclipse that took place on February 20th. Here's a picture that I took off our back deck. Saturn is to the left and Regulus above. Click on the picture to get a closer view. Our fellow blogger Dr. Zibbs also captured the moment. Be sure to check out That Blue Yak for more fan photos.

Bye Bye Parker

Ugg, I can't believe my Parker has been voted off BB9. I almost cried and by the look on Parker's face during Julie's interview, I think he was either gonna bitch slap Jen or burst into tears.


But how great has this season been? And how crazy was that fight between Amanda, Chelsia and Joshuah!!!! I couldn't believe what he said about Amanda's Dad. That was waaaaaay low. There is so much drama this year. What's funny is that NO ONE keeps their mouth shut so if you are talking behind someone's back, he/she is sure to find out. So Amanda needs to stick a sock in her pie hole.

I love how jealous Alex is getting over Amanda telling her that if they can't be intimate that she can't be intimate with anyone else in the house! As much as I think Amanda is "slutty" (Alex's words not mine), I don't think he has the right to make such demands.

And how crazy that Jen told Sheila that Ryan was a racist and then denied that she said it!!! I was blown away at how stupid Jen is. And poor Parker was dragged through the mud with her. She's a dumb a$$.

And on top of it all poor Joshuah lost his soul mate to a "family emergency" and now is stuck with Sharon. Although I have high hopes for them as a team. And now that Parker is gone I have to pick a new favorite. So I'm thinking that if Joshuah can keep his bigmouth shut, and not pick any more fights, then he could have a chance. Right now though, the couple to beat is Matt and Natalie.

Stay tuned!

Sky Show Tonight!

Hi all, a very cool event is happening in tonight's sky for most of North America. There will be a lunar eclipse that starts around 8:30 ish and lasts through 11ish. This is when the moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. If the skies stay clear here in the Philly area, it should be quite a show. The moon will most likely turn a rusty red color. Also Saturn and Regulus (the heart of the constellation Leo) will form a triangle with the moon. So be sure to check it out!

A Girl Can Dream Can't She?

I just received a very frustrating email from someone who I am close to, yet sometimes feel so far away from. This person will remain anonymous. The email had a link to an article about how white people will be a minority by 2050. I also received another email that had Newt Gingrich ranting about something. I did not watch it yet, but I can pretty much assume that he has something to say about fearing terrorist attacks or illegal immigrants or something.

I get very upset about these types of emails because this person and I do not agree on the same politics. This blows my mind as I really think that what I want from my government is what everyone should want. So I made a list of things and I sent it to this person. Below is my email.

These are the things that are important to me as an American citizen. I'd like to know if you disagree:

1. Freedom to think for myself, say what I want, and not have my phones tapped by the government.

2. Our country's reputation to the rest of the world as a model for positive change and not a war machine that polices the world and decides what's right for other nations. I'd like to see my president welcomed to other countries and not booed when he/ she arrives on foreign soil. I'd like to see my president shaking hands with all the leaders of the world.

3. I want my nation to take care of its own i.e. universal health care so that EVERYONE can live healthier happier lives without the threat of losing their homes to pay for medication or catastrophic medical bills. Right now people do not go to the doctor for fear of having to pay for claims. Imagine if health care was free and people took preventative care seriously??? Imagine how much happier you would be. Imagine if everyone could afford the prescription drugs that they needed to simply survive. Imagine a world where hospitals didn't dump sick people off on the doorsteps of homeless shelters because they couldn't pay their bills.

4. I would like my nation to lead the world in animal rights and environmental protection and preserve its open spaces and its native cultures.

5. I want to live in a nation that believes in equality for all people and enforces it.

6. A country that when it sends its citizens to war takes care of its soldiers and their families 100% for the rest of their lives.

7. I would like to see college offered to ALL students, free of charge (provided they make the grade). How much do we spend on the Iraq war daily? Something in the millions of dollars range. Why couldn't that go to sending our students to college or rebuilding homes in Louisiana?

8. I would like to see a nation that is not run by oil corporations or where decisions are not made by tobacco lobbyists.

9. I'd like to live in a country where the president takes responsibility for his/ her actions and doesn't protect his/ her buddies who flaunt their power and wallets at the American people.

10. I'd like to live in a country where there are strict gun control laws for assault weapons and more thorough background checks so that the murder rate goes down.

11. I'd like to keep religion and government policy as far apart as possible.

12. I'd like to see more jobs given to American people and not sent overseas.

13. I'd like to live in a nation that gives its people the economic freedom to care for the elderly and sick.

And finally,

14. I would like to live in a country where the American Dream means living a healthy, happy life surrounded by your family and friends and not how many "things" you own, how big your house is, or what car you drive.

Vote for Leia!

Hi all, I've entered Leia into the Spay Day 2008 pet photo contest. Please go here, click to vote for pets, search for pet name "Leia" and cast your vote. You can only vote once so make it count and tell your friends to vote! Winner gets lots of pet booty. Much thanks. Here's her picture again just in case you forgot how darn cute she is!