Fries with Gravy

my oldest child turned eight, I became addicted to Friday Night Lights, I watched the Country Music Awards no less than four times and OHMYGOODGRAVY, Britney Spears filed for divorce.  It's been a good ten days. 

The birthday party went off without a hitch, even with a daring venture into Mexican cooking.  And how about my ingenuity at incorporating Thank You notes into handwriting practice?  Am I homeschooler extraordinaire or *what*?  Yeah, I'm not...but sometimes I keed. 

Friday Night Lights is such a fabulous new show that if you're not watching, my friend Sherry will hunt you down and make you turn it on because it just better not get canceled, dammit. 

Britney, I am so proud of you, sugar.  That fool (FedEx, lol) has embarrassed you enough. 

I can't get enough Josh Turner.  I thought Faith Hill was just kidding in her self-absorbed, pretentious way of course, but kidding all the same.  Maybe she wasn't.  Either way, she's kinda dumb.  But I just can't get enough Josh Turner.  *le sigh*

You know you have four minutes to spare.  It's obvious that I spend too much time on YouTube, now isn't it?

WATCH IT!

Justin's Sexyback to Britney's Slave 4 U video

It's just incredible how much she's changed.  I forgot how hawt that video was.

and that is just not the news that I was expecting when I woke up this morning, with a full day of wallpaper removal ahead of me.

Supposedly, while filming the movie "Pride and Glory", he fell in love with co-star Lake Bell.  Recently,  Colin's begun wearing a band on his left hand sparking rumors of a secret wedding. 

I guess she's pretty.  Kinda.  I'm invested in this only because I spent 2004 with Colin as my movie star lovah.  I'm not convinced that this chick is an adequate replacement.  She's been on Boston Legal and The Practice. Rehab has possibly clouded his judgment.  

Really, I'm not terribly obsessed with Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie (well, maybe her just a wee bit).  I don't mean for this to be a Brangelina (ugh) centric blog, but I have to make a prediction here.  Recently, the African nation of Namibia went to great lengths to ensure the privacy and safety of Brad and Angelina's family while she was in the final weeks of pregnancy.  They even denied the visas of journalists who did not have the express written permission of the parents-to-be.  Armed security guards, huge blockades on the beaches... I think the Namibian government probably didn't even realize how smart they were being in doing so, because not only did Brad and Angelina donate $300,000 to Namibian children, they certainly have paved the way for other celebrities to adapt the accomodating country for their own birth retreats.  I think Britney will be next, y'all. The Namibian government would probably even be generous enough to keep Kevin Federline off the continent.

Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan has been hired to appear as a regular in Shonda Rhimes' (creator of Grey's Anatomy) new ABC project about a group of female journalists.  Long live Denny Duquette and his raspy drawl - rrrowl.

The Return of the Love Bracelet

I'd never heard of the Cartier Love bracelet until reading about it in this month's Interview.  The original bracelet was introduced in 1969 and marketed with a brilliant celebration at Cartier's New York boutique that included celebrity couples Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, among others.  The bracelets are worn tightly on the wrist and can only be removed by an accompanying screwdriver (that can be held by the giver of the bracelet). I want one. This year, Cartier is reintroducing the Love line and will market over 30 pieces including rings, earrings and pendants.

Let's take the opportunity to discuss Brad Pitt and his finest role EVER as Louis in Interview With the Vampire. *le sigh* (the extent of my discussion, lol) After Risky Business and Top Gun, this movie is possibly the only place where I've ever been able to stomach Tom Cruise. Kirsten Dunst was remarkable, especially considering her age. Her character inspired the name that should be mine, had my parents named me properly. In my next life, I should definitely be a Claudia.  I have loved Anne Rice since middle school (naturally - isn't that when everyone develops their Anne Rice love?) and I was with her when she pfft'd Tom Cruise's portrayal of Lestat. I was also with her when she ate crow. I dunno if she lusted after Brad as Louis, but if she did...I was really with her. Heh. I had the Interview poster hanging in my office for years - I wonder if I still have it somewhere.  I guess that's enough to inspire me to move from the computer chair and get back to clearing stuff out in my house... I'm just looking for my vampire poster, yeah.

Shiloh Nouvel isn't as weird a name as I thought

I'm *really* not trying to be blasphemous with my picture of Jesus there, but wow...you'd think this kid was the second coming for all the attention she's garnered.  I wouldn't have even blogged about it, but I figure it must be some rule of the Internet, to mention this child's arrival.  I sure do hope she lives up to the cuteness expectations. 

Congrats to Angelina and Brad.... three kids is no walk in the park, I can tell ya.

Dog and Beth Captured!

Dog and Beth: Captured! was the inscription on the dog tag favors passed out to guests at the wedding. You don't know how I adore these people, lol. Dog wore white jeans! And a vest!

  Sadly, the wedding was a day after one of Dog's daughters was struck by a car and died in Alaska. According the the Yahoo! article, they decided to proceed in order to celebrate her life.  The episode of Dog that will include the wedding airs on August 8th, 2006.

Conan, Conan, Conan! Woot!

So excited that Conan O'Brien will be hosting the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (not scheduled to air until August 27 when I will hopefully be sweating my tush off in sunny South Carolina)!  I'm so glad that Conan continues to get gigs outside his late, late (late!) show, because he is my total fave late nighter.  He started out as a writer on The Simpsons (way back when they were funny) and has been working that rough late nighter for a loong time with no promise to take over for lame-o Jay until he's ready to retire in 2042 or roundabouts.  Three cheers for my kinda barbarian!!

Aww, yeah.  I found the most comprehensive Josh Holloway site that I could have ever imagined.  It's a fangurl dream come true.  Next time I have a spare FIFTEEN HOURS, I intend to peruse all the pictures and articles.  Because yeah.  He's the reigning hotness.  Now back to my regularly scheduled pile of laundry.

PS - the only drawback w/ the website is that you have to register an e-mail addy.  It takes yahoo's.

Good grief, did you see the pictures of her tripping and nearly dropping her baby on a New York sidewalk?  As much as I fantasize about being consultant to the stars and telling them exactly what kind of dumb shit to STOP DOING, this managed to make me feel like all I could possibly recommend for Ms. Spears at the moment is a nice vacation.  But someone else should definitely keep the baby because vacations can be dangerous places. 

So, yeah - she almost dropped the kid! First, she's wearing what appear to be 3 inch wedge sandals (while pregnant!), which pfft... I tried on a similar pair at DSW (while not pregnant!) and didn't fool myself for 3 seconds into thinking that I'd be able to navigate 3 feet without breaking an ankle, at least.  Britney's wearing them with jeans that are about 4 inches too long.  We won't talk about the shirt/bra combo that she was wearing - I chose to post a picture that doesn't make me grimace.  In addition to carrying the baby, who's about 9 months old by now I think, she's carrying a glass in her other hand.  When she tripped, the baby's head flew back and his hat fell off and thank God that her bodyguard kinda caught him because she didn't drop the glass or anything...just kinda gathered her composure and proceeded on to a restaurant with the paparazzi cloud following close behind.  I imagine it's some kind of surreal life, with your every move being captured on film...but some people just really seem to ask for the commentary that plagues them.  It seems Ms. Spears is completely lacking in guidance for baby safety and in case she's wondering...I've grown three of the little sprites past infant seat age, and can offer some pointers. 

1. Walking in heels while pregnant ain't easy. Get your jeans hemmed and wear flats.  We'll forgive you for fashion decisions that don't go along with your sexy (er..) image.

2. Get a stroller! With a cupholder!

3. At the very least, get a baby sling.

3. Take your cars and all their respective infant carseats to the local fire department.  They usually have someone on hand who can instruct you as to the proper installation.

4. Take a break!  You're pregnant for the second time in as many years. You have $150 million.  The world will survive without another fragrance or album from you in 2006.  Have the baby in Louisiana instead of California, get some nannies and a physical trainer when it's all done and come back fierce in a year and a half. 

Britney, hon...you can just take this advice for free, but if you need some sense smacked into ya in the future, let me know and I'm sure we can work on some kind of payment arrangements.

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Three cheers for Susan Sarandon, who is never afraid to raise her voice in protest.  I'm sure I'm in the minority, with so many people only wanting their entertainers to stick to doing what they do best, but I believe that someone with an educated viewpoint like Ms. Sarandon's is entitled, if not obligated to stand up and speak for what she believes.  She has the platform on which to stand and she always does it in a graceful and classy way.  Susan is a humanitarian and a Patriot.  I applaud her. 

And I *love* Cindy Sheehan who has both the BALLS and the tenacity to stay the course in her protest efforts against the war in Iraq.  I understand that Susan Sarandon has signed on to portray Sheehan in an upcoming movie.  Hope she has her Oscar polish ready.

Fire away, bloghi.

Local (Baltimore) sports radio can't get over itself.  Reports from last week's Kentucky Derby indicate that Ravens' quarterback Kyle Boller was there and...*gasp* sat next to Asian tsunami surviving Supermodel, Petra Nemcova. 

Also, he got her phone number.  Score!  Now we have some hope that Boller has moves *somewhere*.  

Hello darlin'. 

It's hard to express my love for Dog the Bounty Hunter.  I think it might be a little embarrassing.  Dog and his wife should be from Baltimore.  There's a neighborhood around here called Harundale where the houses were all constructed after WWII for soldiers returning home.  By the mid 1980's and into the 90's, it was a lower middle-class kinda place...most of the folks were homeowners but they typically had a few rusty cars, a broken washing machine and a rabbit hutch in the front yard.  It's a fabulous neighborhood to cruise for Christmas lights.  The first enclosed mall on the East coast was there (seriously!).  All the teenage kids from the neighborhood gathered there and compared Iron Maiden patches on their denim vests, I think.  They may have been doing other stuff but I was too young when that was going on... I imagine the term "Glen Burnouts" has a sincere origin though.  By the time I got to high school, we had a new mall and we rarely showed up at Harundale, unless it was to get a slice of the very best pizza in all the world over.  When we did...every kid there had their hair cut like Leland.  Because Pantera freakin' rocked.

I just love Dog the Bounty Hunter.  And Leland. 

Things I betcha didn't know:

Leland is a professional boxer, kick boxer and extreme fighter.

The birth of the Lelandism. Leland: Tombstones don’t talk back.

Leland: Not a capture, but a correction. (Lelandism)

Leland has won the Hawaii Tough Man competition in Kickboxing. 

Leland has won the The Rage in the Cage extreme fighting competition. 

Leland has won the So You Think Your Tough extreme fighting competition. 

Leland worked at Kmart as a teenager.

Leland is the third son of Duane “Dog” Chapman. 

At 21, Leland started Da Kine Bail Bonds branch in Kona. 

Leland has promised his mother to buy her a home, when he earns his first million. 

When Leland was a teenager he was in a gang in Denver.

Leland first met his father, Duane 'Dog" Chapman, when he was 8 years old. 

Source: TV.com