The best prank I know about happened about 25 years ago

big old-growth redwood tree, armstrong redwoods by ((brian))

One time in Northern California some friends of mine had gathered in the Hills. My friend Poochie became insulted during the normal course of things and wanted to leave. The host of the event, who was a redwood logger, cut a HUGE tree down across the drive to prevent her departure.

Maggie goes green

Another way I am engaging in the world is with my attempts to be green.   I received a reusable grocery bag as part of a Christmas gift.  It is great.  It fits in my purse in its own little storage container.  I have started composting kitchen waste such as coffee grounds, banana peels, wood ashes.  I have never composted before so this should be an adventure.  I use my recycle bin  for newspaper, glass and plastic.  I am on the lookout for other ideas and will be posting them to my blog.  

That's the girl I see in the mirror and those are the shoes!

Boycott Oprah

I once totally enjoyed the Oprah show.  I was a follower.  I set my DVR to record her programming.  No more.  My conscience will no longer allow me to support the program. Oprah needs to understand that her viewership is there for entertainment and information. The straw that broke the camels back was when last week she credited the Obama's for American families now sitting down to dinner together once again. Now that she has decided to use her platform to espouse her political beliefs,  I have decided to turn off the Oprah show.  I have written to Oprah and to her sponsors. I hope friends and readers of my blog will do the same.  I think if I see Oprah scream with delight one more time over the Obama victory, I will hurl chunks.

Who is that woman in the mirror

I am taking pictures of me to determine if what I see in the mirror is what every one else is seeing.  It has been scary.   Maybe I have trick mirrors... ?

Elton John and Billy Joel

By the way, loved Elton and Billy last night.  They gave you your monies worth.  They acknowledge their audience and thanked them for allowing them to have a job doing what they love.  They rocked the night away.  Too much fun. 

Recession?

I am becoming more convinced each day that the media is extinguishing the life out of our economy.  The extent of this recession is being blown out of all proportion.  The stock market is being overly influenced by fear.   Fear tactics are keeping Americans from using common sense,  eager for any solution no matter what it is and hesitant to fight back  I think maybe I am missing something. I think the media got a taste of how much they are able to influence policy during the last election and it has gone to their heads.  Where is the recession?  We just got back from a sold out Elton John and Billy Joel concert.  They rocked to a sold out crowd of approximately 17,000 at a minimum of $100 a seat.  The restaurant that we ate dinner at had a respectable crowd  stopping by for $30 crab cakes.  Repeatedly I am noticing having a hard time parking at the mall.  The Apple store is packed.  Restaurants are full on Monday nights.   Yes, businesses are closing and laying off, but there are opportunities out there.  I am not seeing the fear on main street that they want us to believe is there.  The only fear I hear about is fear of excessive government and of a media that is overstepping its boundaries. 

What are my Favorites?

I have decided to finally deal with the questions.. what are my favorite books, movies and songs.  I never really think about it and when posed this question, I feel awkward, stand speechless, staring into thin air as if certainly a complete list will appear at any moment in a passing cloud.  It seems that what was my favorite at age 20 may or may not be my favorite today.  I am going to try and pick those favorites that can stand the test of time.  Most of what I have read is fiction and historical fiction.  I am making a commitment to expand to non-fiction. I am starting with a couple of biographies relevant to my time, Barbara Walters  "Audition"  and  "John Lennon". 

Cincinnati Tea Party....mimics those around the Country

Cincinnati is having a rally on the square to protest the outrageous spending of the Obama administration.   Tea parties have been forming around the country by the silent majority,  but to date have not gotten much press.  Here is the link to the Cincinnati Tea Party which will be held on Sundays March 15th and  April 15th.

http://www.cincinnatiteaparty.org