Slacker! Sheez, what an embarrassment! Actually, as usual, her strength blows me away because temperatures were in the upper 80's. They were warning people AGAINST doing the marathon. The winning time was 20 minutes slower than last year!
Beyond the race, though, we had a great time. Did the usual things - Duck Boat, historic tours, and Sam Adams Beer. Free, too, at the marathon dinner!
I don't remember the name of the radio show, but I remember it was very relaxed with a conversational approach. The jocks were saying things like "remember when that was in the paper?" My cab driver would say (out loud) "yes, yes!" It was fun to witness. You have to imagine that someone is out there, in their car, talking back to you today, too.
Oh my...
Don't you wish this was YOU at 14?Show Starters
Cuttin' Cake
- James Woods (65)
- Rick Moranis (59 Drop)
- Jane Leeves (51)
- Eric McCromack (49)
- Kourtney "why is she famous again?" Kardashian ('sister of...' 33 )
- Conan O'Brien (49)
Pop Quiz!
20,680 of these were performed in the U.S. in 2011...
- Breast augmentations
- Chin implants
- Butt enhancements
Yes, chin implants, or chinplants are the fastest growing cosmetic surgery trend in the U.S. Experts believe the trend has been "enhanced" by Skype -- meaning, more video conferencing in the workplace. Source
One Hit Wonder Wednesday!
Who had this hit in 2003?
Answer: JC Chasez with "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)"! Yes, the 'N Sync guy who went solo with the album "Schizophrenic"
Primetime, Baby!
ABC: The Middle, Suburgatory (NEW), Modern Family (NEW), Don't Trust the B--- in Apartment 23 (NEW), Revenge (NEW)CBS: Survivor: One World (NEW), Criminal Minds, CSI
NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers (NEW), Best Friends Forever (NEW), Rock Center with Brian Williams (NEW), Law & Order: SVU (NEW)
FOX: American Idol (LIVE)
CW: America's Next Top Model, America's Next Top Model (NEW)
Joke of the Day
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. As they lay down for the night, Holmes said:” Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see?"
Watson said, "I see millions and millions of stars."
Holmes: "And what does that tell you?"
Watson: "Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Theologically, it tells me that God is great and that we are small and insignificant. Meteorogically, it tells me that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?"
Holmes: "Somebody stole our tent."
Pop Quiz
1 in 5 Americans can't remember the last time they had...
a) sex
b) fun
c) Money in their savings account
Answer: FUN!
1 in 5 Americans can't remember the last time they had a GOOD TIME!
This dreadful economy has taken a toll on our fun! The Trident Fun Index (yes, the chewing gum folks) found fewer than 18% of people take the opportunity to do something "just for fun" each day.
Money is the issue, or at least the lack of it. 55% say "fun" is limited by the amount of money we have.
But money is not the only factor, our jobs cut into "fun time," too. In fact, the survey found that the people most in need of a hug are accountants! Of course, this is the week accountants can find some time to get crazy, right? Following accountants on the "need a little fun" list are police officers, lawyers, and doctors.
So where should you go for a little fun? The Index ranked the cities that have the most fun, and the south rules!
- Atlanta
- New York
- Chicago
- San Francisco
- Dallas
- Los Angeles
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston
- Houston
- Philadelphia
Phones/Facebook: Where do you go in town for a little FREE fun?
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Music: GOOD TIMES THEME!
Brains or Breasts?
The results are in and in a battle of body vs brain... the body wins, at least for a third of women.
41% of more than 2,000 women said they'd love to be bigger "on top," and more than a quarter of women said they'd be very willing to trade a IQ points for a "more generous chest" because it make them "feel happier."
Drop It:
Phones/Facebook: What's more important to you, a great body, or higher IQ?
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Pep Talk!
I LOVE this list. We've all been there -- things are flowing smoothly and then (bam!) life gets in the way.
Maybe we lose a job, your kid gets suspended for pulling the fire alarms, your check bounces, or your tire goes flat on the way to an interview.
Life. So how to your keep moving when you'd rather give up? Here are 4 tips:
1) BREATHE! When we're afraid, our shallow breaths do a poor job of getting oxygen to our brains. Take your time and let your breath calm you down and make you alert.
2) Assess the situation to determine what is REALLY happening. What are your choices? What do you know that can help you? If you weren't afraid, what would you do?
3) Stop and challenge the fear with your truth. Ask what you're afraid of? On a scale of one to ten, how likely is it to happen?
4) Time for action! What is the first step you can take to move off your cliff and get on with your life? It might be putting on your tennis shoes and actually getting outside for a walk. Maybe you'll sign up for a class and start working toward a new career. You might visit your child’s school and ask the tough questions instead of staying home worrying about a bad situation that likely could get worse. Be brave and just do it.
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5 Things You Should Never Say to a Mom!
Team Mom asked their experts about the things you should avoid saying to a mom... here are 5:
"You're so dressed up!" (she thinks you're saying "you always look like a slob.)
"You look so tired." (she thinks you're noticing that she's not at her best)
"You must really want a girl" (moms of boys hear this all the time)
"My son/daughter would love to have a play date with your child. When can I bring him/her over?" (this sounds like an attempt to get free babysitting)
"When are you going back to work?" (This implies that staying home with the kids isn't work and strikes at the heart of mommy wars)
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On a similar note (and you can use this story as if it happened to a "friend of yours") My wife, who ran the Boston Marathon this week, was asked by a co-worker how she finds the time to train while raising two kids... and then followed the question with this gem: "I guess I just always put myself last."
My wife just nodded, smiled, and ran off. (btw: my wife trains right after work before my kids are out of school, and then gets up at 4am Saturday and Sunday to run 17 miles -- getting home before the kid gets up. Suck it, co-worker).
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Phones/Facebook: You're a mom... and the last thing you want to hear is (what)?
