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Yes, most people walk away from me saying, "wow, she's so well-behaved!" ;) Hope your toofuses feel better, Mike!— June 25, 2009 5:49 p.m.
BREAKING NEWS BLOG -- Michael Jackson and Farrah Die
"But this guy was involved in inapprorpriate behavior with children. And, I'm not even talking about child molestation. That was never proven. I'm talking about him, by his own admission, saying he lets children sleep in his bed. As an adult, that's a no-no. Even with your own kids." What is wrong with having your child sleep in your bed now and then? That is not at all a problem in my family because we don't have any child molestors, and the kids are sweet, loving, and well-adjusted. If you must have a villain, try Debbie Rowe, ex-dental assistant and the biological mother of Jackson's two kids. She signed away her parental rights not once, but TWICE, and has been grubbing after his money from day one. I'd just like to say that it might be best today to offer a kind thought for the newly dead, whatever you think about their karmic allowances. We all have to go sometime, and it is the most profound of human events. Besides, this man gave us some of the tightest pop music around, and whatever you think of him personally, he is the originator of such gems as "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Billie Jean," and so many others. He danced as though he had no earthly tether, and his moves are permanently in the American lexicon of physical expression--immediately identifiable.— June 25, 2009 5:38 p.m.
How's It Goin', Everybody?
Oops, wracked with economic worry, I read your post wrongly. Mea culpa and apologies.— June 25, 2009 5:20 p.m.
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I'm truly afraid to read the MJ blog, lost as I am in memories of my 12-year-old self, singing with hairbrush in hand, and dancing on the bed to "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough." Hey refried, I appreciate the respect, truly. I guess the 'Ms Daniels' thing bugs me because I only hear it when the credit card companies want to do something vicious with my APR. Just call me "SD." Understood that it is too late for you, and to tell the truth I'm pretty tired tonight myself. Let us know when you want to come down and make a day of it.— June 25, 2009 5:17 p.m.
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Now that we are buddies, gringo, you are going to call me Ms. Daniels? I don't even allow my students to call me that. No, she is still in town, but has no Internet access. She was interested in getting together tonight, but has not contacted. I assume it is getting too late for you to make it into town? Btw, I started the Bukowski, and already assigned Josh his book report.— June 25, 2009 4:22 p.m.
All the Fine New Prefixes
Matthew Alice wrote: "[As] the critic Greil Marcus said in Rock and Roll Will Stand, an anthology of writing on rock music, a popularly sung lyric is not supposed to be understood word for word. If you feel that the words themselves are all-important, you have missed the message." This is total rot, and I wonder if M.A. and Greil Marcus have changed their minds about this after thirty years. Lyrics are words, and words cannot escape analysis, no matter the vehicle.— June 25, 2009 4:06 p.m.
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Ahhhggg. I told you to be nice, JB! One nice in memoriam coming right up, m'am!— June 25, 2009 3:44 p.m.
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Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. We have lost two great modern inventions on a single day.— June 25, 2009 3:35 p.m.
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My favorite modern invention was Michael Jackson. Apparently, he has just died.— June 25, 2009 3:03 p.m.
The hypochondriac
That said, your bravery in just getting into the water is commendable!— June 25, 2009 1:22 p.m.