Below is a link to my post containing the final scene from Dirty Dancing. By all accounts, Patrick Swayze was the same kind of guy he played in that movie. Decent, hard working, kind, loving, unpretentious. Seriously. Sexy. 

Gone too soon. I hope he meets up with Jerry Orbach… Read full post »

"The anniversary is more for people who were not there. For anyone who lived through it, the anniversary is pretty much every day at 8:45 in the morning." Jules Naudet, 9/11 documentary film maker, 2006

9/11 used to bring me horrific memories pretty much every day. Because I… Read full post »

Until we get a reasonable form of universal health care, we have to step up. We are not totally helpless. We have ways to protect ourselves and get better care.

Fixing health care is the hottest topic in America today. I'm not going to solve it here.… Read full post »

Bobbot laid down the gauntlet, so to speak. Michael took it in an, um, interesting direction. Others followed. I can't resist a challenge, so here's my (ahem) more sophisticated international contribution.

My elderly parents had an unfortunate experience at their local hospital last week. I wrote about it. My sister (the nurse) sent a link to the appropriate people in high places. This is what happened next.

Boca Raton Community Hospital - Update, All Good
You know they're/… Read full post »

Patients shall have the right to:
- Considerate and respectful care at all times and appreciation for their individual dignity. PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS, Boca Raton Community Hospital

Everything in this Healthcare Nightmare is true. It  happened to my parents this week. And they're among… Read full post »

"I regard as indefensible the fact that I did not report the accident to the police immediately" Ted Kennedy, during a televised statement after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, Chappaquiddick, July 1969

"I hope for an America where neither "fundamentalist" nor "humanist… Read full post »

The Meet and Greet
It was a hot and sticky afternoon. Their appointed meeting site was outside. Centrally located, easy to find by car. Quiet and open, easy to spot two people you've never met.

The one who lives farthest arrived first. Then came the one who lives right there… Read full post »

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"Beneath the surface, Novak was a sweetie.." Bernadette Malone, former Novak reporter; Senior Editor, Penguin

"There was nothing more fun after a long day than to sit down with Bob Novak and argue about capital-gains taxes, the Fed, the Contras or [any other] topic. But nobody ever doubt… Read full post »

I'm almost back. It's still hard to type. But not hard to laugh. So, enjoy these.

Although there may be those who see this harmless fun as controversial and inflamatory. They can bite me. heh

Are Women Born This Way?

Men ARE Born… Read full post »

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Right. Sure. Okay. But how much lemonade can one person --one family-- take without gagging? A lot, apparently. Karen, Alex, Judy ... and now it's my turn again.

Surgery. Seriously. Sucks.

But: yo
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I'll just let these speak for themselves. Or maybe not. We'll see.

Transportation

Signs of The Times?

(My very favorite).

 Personal Messages

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Yin and yang. Positive, negative. Good days, bad days, ups and downs. Sometimes we have power over both, often we don't. These days it's hard  to be positive. People are out… Read full post »

Palin Family Values

"If she's leaving now, it could mean an intense period of study and work and campaigning for folks in 2010 in preperation for a run for the presidency. If she's gonna run for the presidency in… Read full post »

"My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth." Abraham Lincoln

 

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvanian

During this year's Fourth of July holiday festivities, I want to say
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***Tests***

It's time for a couple of those silly tests. Here's the first one. Just sayin... 

ARE YOU A JERK? <-- TAKE THE TEST

I am not a jerk, which I hope surprises no one:

You treat everyone as fairly as possible. You think it's important to be good to people.

You may… Read full post »

I am NOT a follower. Especially of trends set by Hollywood. Or even Vogue. Well, maybe the Gap. But that's more about comfort. Personal preference.

I've always believed I had my own unique style.… Read full post »

That Pogo cartoon about Earth Day was co-opted as a key feminist symbol in the 1970's. A reminder to women everywhere that we can be our own worst enemies.

Our version said, We have met the enemy and she is us.

It helped us remember that fear of owning our/… Read full post »

"All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much." George Harrison

Today is Flag Day. And my birthday. Donald Trump's birthday too. Plus a few other celebs, living and dead. Big whoop.

It bothers me that Flag Day isn't a bigger whoop, but there you/… Read full post »

 * Thursday, June 25, 2009 ... A legend died this day. A giant in the world of pop music. Like him or not, Michael Jackson was one of the most talented artists, gifted performers and universal trend setters the popular music business has ever seen.

We will not see his like… Read full post »

"Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace. And if you have that, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined." Johnny Carson

Late Night TV was created by Jack Parr… Read full post »

Masturbation In Utero

Why Men Are Cool

"Nice people with commen sense do not make interesting characters, they only make good former spouses." Isabel Allende

1. Your ass is never a factor in a job interview.

2. Your orgasms are real. Always.

3. If you are 34 and single, nobody notices. Or cares.… Read full post »

They went on an elephant ride
Not knowing they'd end up astride
But nature would not be denied
And their high perch turned into a slide.

Reminder to guys beforehand
An elephant isn't a man
So when you compare
And feel some despair
Hey, there's only so far we expand.

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"I feel great. I feel so healthy and strong. How can I have cancer?" my niece Karen

More bad news. Unbelievable. When does it stop? I just want to know. What does anyone do to deserve this? I want to know that too. How did it happen to this boy, his… Read full post »