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A Naked Man. And David Letterman Sex Tape.
Yeah, it is really getting bad. You should be allowed to go naked in your house of all places. That's what it's for! I mean, I don't really get into preparing food in the buff, though. Especially when company's coming over. Well - maybe just the appetizers. And then, only if it's a naked party. But...I've said too much. Hilarious top ten list.— October 23, 2009 6:47 a.m.
C is for Cookie
I didn't think there was a topic you could talk about for as long as music, movies, and sports. There is...sweets. Reminds me of the George Harrison song on the White Album. "...You'll have to have them all pulled out, after the Savoy Truffle..." My favorite line is "coconut fudge really blows down those blues." Yeah it does! And your statement is correct - there can never...ever...be too much chocolate.— September 24, 2009 8:19 a.m.
Funny People like John Hughes
I hope I can do a movie review based on a trailer - OK, yes, it's a trailer review, just like on Conan last week. I had to look up a Funny People trailer on the internet just so I could see what's up. (Great title for your blog, by the way. I was a Breakfast Club junkie. Saw it like 12 or more times as an adolescent - yes, it was a little OCD.) So at first with the trailer, I thought, "oh my God, it's another cheesy feel good yada yada...." but by the end, it had me (sort of) won over because it appeared that there were enough funny lines to get past the "go steal her away because you were meant for each other" been there done that story line. I don't know - the lines have to be REALLY funny to get past that for me. And speaking of contradictions, I remember a blog you posted about Bucket List and how it was cheesy and predictable. Funny People seems kind of similar to me. And I thought Bucket List had some funny lines in it, too. Maybe you have to be an AARP member to really appreciate them, but hell, I love the AARP newsletter, and I'm only 35!— August 10, 2009 11:22 a.m.
Manners and Etiquette
I'm glad someone finally brought up the cell phone answering etiquette question. I NEVER know what to do - and I guess I still don't. I do always feel like it's weird when my friends call me, and they know I have caller ID, and I don't acknowledge them from the get go. It just feels like there's something disingenuous about just saying "hello." We both know who is on the other end. Sometimes I change the tone of my "hello" to indicate more familiarity. But it gets ridiculous. How many different ways are there to say hello? If my friend is a fan of Seinfeld, I might say "he-lllllooooooo!" One more quick comment from my feminist side: As for asking the father's "permission" - that is pretty outdated and somewhat insulting as well. I assume that you wouldn't suggest we ask the groom's father's - or better - mother's approval? This is a vestige from the time when marriages were basically arranged. We are well past the time when daughters and wives are considered "property" to be given, traded, or sold (thank god).— July 13, 2009 11:41 a.m.
The Death Pool and Dom DeLuise
OMG - death pools. I never heard of this. At first I was thinking of famous people who die IN their pools, because that seems to be another strange phenomenon. But I have to laugh at your ethical conundrums. Saying death pools are in poor taste...and they're done so poorly, is a lot like "the food was terrible...and with such small portions!"— May 6, 2009 10:15 a.m.
The Movie Blog
I just have a few to name (it's true - there are so many), but off the top of my head: Good all around movies: 1. I "Heart" Huckabees (I'd love to hear what other think of this. I was crushed when my boyfriend couldn't even watch this after 30 minutes, and declared that it was "moronic." We almost broke up after that.; 2. American Beauty, 3. American History X (and most other Edward Norton films), 4. Adaptation. Favorite romances: 1. The Piano. 2. Out of Africa Dark Themes: Requiem for a Dream Comedies that make me laugh till I cry AND keep me watching for the whole thing (which is sometimes tough with the slapstick stuff): 1. The Cable Guy (not the blue collar comedian, the Jim Carey movie), 2. Old School, 3. Meet the Falkers (Josh - you better see this - I'm just going to buy it for you), Austin Powers ("that sort of thing IS my bag, baby")...— April 28, 2009 8:36 a.m.
A Real Life Spiderman
Josh, I agree with you about religion (sorry to those who will be offended). It just doesn't make a lot of sense to me, though I am fine with other people having their own beliefs. For me, I don't really need religion to help me be a better person or have a social life, which can be two of the good things about religion, I suppose, if we were making a list. But I wanted to add that the Ricky Gervais comment is funny, but not original. Check out the hilarious book, Letters from the Earth, the Uncensored Writings of Mark Twain. He discusses the Ark at length, wondering why God would save the 15,000 species of biting flies. I think it was Twain who also wondered if it could really be considered "Heaven" if there was irritating harp music constantly being played. Just thought I'd add to the ruminations of us hopeless non-believers. TFB— April 1, 2009 12:07 p.m.
A sampling of San Diego's vanity license plates
I always thought personalized license plates were a little ego-centric or just silly. But, I've had my eye on the Mini Coopers and really want to get one. Seems like maybe I'll have to break down and get a cute plate with my new cute car. I wonder what the guy in the jacked up monster truck behind me at the stop light will think as he reads my plate, seconds before rolling up and over my car. Funny article. I liked the interviews on video. They are a good enhancement to the article on-line and remind me of Anderson Cooper running around with his hand held camera. You can be the next A.C. of fluff...I mean feature stories.— March 1, 2009 10:59 a.m.
Python Parents Arrested
I was trying to eat lunch while reading this blog. That was kind of a bad idea.— February 13, 2009 11:13 a.m.
Detour for Desserts (I hate cupcakes)
I've always said that I don't trust people who say they don't like chocolate. And for those who don't care about desserts at all, I don't have time for them or their skinny butts. The "square cupcakes" concept is pretty funny, though. Uh, I think those are just called...cake.— February 9, 2009 2:47 p.m.