musings from a Peter Pan mind
Well I just saw Rosie’s debut on The View and thought that she did a wonderful job! I do wonder if she might overpower the rest of the table. She is such a strong personality, and while she will be my favorite, I don’t know if the rest of the gals can rise to her energy. Time will tell. Good luck Rosie!Â
I don’t know how long they will allow them to be up there, but I am loving all the wonderful clips of The Carpenter’s television appearances that are now on YouTube. Karen Carpenter was such a beautiful spirit with the voice of an angel.
 The American Film Institute released the top 25 movie musicals of all time today. The only one I disagree with is Moulin Rouge! It was a movie mishmash of stolen songs from great musicals. It probably is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Three of my all time favorites did make the list. Of course, the three movies also star the great Judy Garland! They are The Wizard of Oz, A Star is Born, and Meet Me in St. Louis. I am so glad that A Star is Born got recognition. Judy Garland was robbed when she didn’t get her Academy Award for her outstanding performance in this amazing picture.
I was searching the web and found this interview with Liza Minnelli and her dance mentor, Luigi.
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Tonight we went with our friend Chuck to see Kathy Griffin at the South Shore Music Circus. When we arrived I though I was at a bear event, because so many of our bear friends were also attending that night. In fact, I would say it was one of the most successful bear events I have attended recently, and it wasn’t even listed anywhere! About the show…what can I say? The show was fantastic! I generally do not like stand up comedy, but Kathy’s brand of celebrity dish is right up my alley. She has the courage to say what we are all actually thinking about those crazy Hollywood stars. I was a little worried that I had heard all her dish having seen all her Bravo and HBO specials, as well as her series, My Life on the D List. To my wonderful surprise, it was very fresh. I love how she continues a story from a previous encounter she has had with a celeb. She makes us feel that we are all her “girlfriends” and is updating the latest info. I wonder how it plays to people who don’t follow her, but our audience seemed to be with her all the way. I will definitely go out of my way to see her whenever she is in town. Kathy Griffin is strictly “A List” in my book!
I heard on the news today that American Idol runner up, Katharine McPhee, is in the running for the new Wonder Woman movie! I have always thought that she had a more than passing resemblance to Lynda Carter, who played the role in the 70’s on television. I hope that she gets it as she is truly talented. What’s next? Taylor Hicks as Batman? Whoo!
My friend Betsy saw an interesting segment on Good Morning America about working from home as a call center. The show mentioned three companies that recruit people for the work, Alpine Access, VIPDesk, and Willow CSN. Let’s hope more Americans take on the job! I am so sick of getting someone from India when I have a problem. Keep jobs in America!
I have fond memories of my mother telling me the first verse of this poem when I was a child. She would say the first part of a sentence and have me say the last word. I remember how I loved when she would clap here hands together when the trap closed on the poor mousey!
Phoebe Cary
(1824-1871)
Current Weight: 257 lbs Weight Loss This Week: 0 lbs Total Weight Loss So Far: 8 lbs.
Well the two weeks worked and I lost some weight! Unfortunately the following two weeks I went back to my old habits. I just can’t seem to get motivated. I also haven’t exercised in about a month! The task is so daunting and I am so not into it. I have switched diet coaches and now go on Thursaday mornings. Maybe the switch will give me a boost. Will someone please come out with a magic pill!