CNSNews.com - Helen Thomas: Not Even Nixon Tried to Control the Media Like Obama

CNSNews.com - Helen Thomas: Not Even Nixon Tried to Control the Media Like Obama

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Bonjour: Action Jeans

I vividly remember this ad. But then when Bonjour appeared at Bradlees I knew the trend had passed.

Obama's Fantastical Realism by Rich Lowry on National Review Online

Obama’s Fantastical Realism by Rich Lowry on National Review Online

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Special Relationship

Maybe an Obama supporter could explain in clear terms why it is that we continue to offend our staunchest ally? Between the return of the Churchill bust, the goofy DVDs not playable in the UK, the unfortunate exclusion of the Queen from the recent Normandy celebrations, and other gaffes, what is the agenda?

Lady GaGa - StarStruck

I dunno - Gwen Stefani has been my girl. But I am thinking of cheating because Lady GaGa is HOT.

Lady GaGa

And eh, there's nothing else I can say....

Lady Gaga - Eh Eh Nothing Else I Can Say. @ Yahoo! Video

Lexapro

Since Dad died in early April I have been gradually weaning myself off the antidepressant / anti-anxiety medication Lexapro. I had been up to 20mg qd. I have loved the way Lexapro made me feel - carefree and unconcerned with stress. But my lack of emotion related to Dad's final illness and death startled me - could the Lexapro be completely blocking out my emotions? Plus, it was never my intent to be dependent on medication to feel "happy". So I found some 10mg pills in my medicine cabinet (my former dosage) that were still fresh, and started on those for about a month. For the past few weeks I've been splitting the 10mg pills to make roughly 5mg. I'd done enough reading to know that if pills have a split mark in them, it is safe to split them. I also knew enough not to abruptly stop taking an SSRI that I'd been on for about 2 years. As I've gradually tapered down, the withdrawal symptoms have been present but manageable. So far, I've experienced:

- lethargy, spaced out feeling
- difficulty with short-term memory, especially during the day
- headaches
- dizziness

I hear people refer to "brain zaps" which is a little too Hanna-Barbera for me to grasp. I do have weird feelings in my head, especially in the mornings, but it's hard to characterize. I hope to be off Lexapro altogether by July 4 - then just taking the occasional xanax as needed for my nerves. Wish me luck!

Let Them Eat Cake!

Today, as millions of Americans are out of work and struggling to pay their bills, as the government is working to stabilize the dollar after borrowing trillions, and as GM has filed for bankruptcy (including being nationalized and today announcing more than 20,000 job cuts), the Obamas are basking the afterglow of their taxpayer-funded date last night. Maybe this date reflects some of the "sacrifice" that the President has called for? Or maybe it's the "change" that some believe in?

Seriously, is this why we pay taxes? Will ANYONE in the national media pick up this story?

IKEA

Today I visited our local IKEA in Frisco, TX. From where I live, this means driving on a toll portion of TX 121 (now called Sam Rayburn Tollway, consistent with the North Texas tradition of naming expressways) to where it meets the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco. The picture below is from the relatively new stretch of tollway 121 as it approaches Stemmons Freeway (I-35E) in Lewisville. Good thing I have a tolltag!

Anyway, I bought a few trinkets at IKEA. I got a placemat for Cici's food and water dishes, along with two bud vases and a new lampshade for a IKEA lamp in my bedroom. The total damage was only about $24. Not bad!


Something causes otherwise healthy people to become retarded when they shop at IKEA. For those prone to this problem, here are a few guidelines to make all of us enjoy the experience more.

1. IKEA is a one-way street in the main aisle. No exceptions. Ever.
2. If you are from another culture where strangers are regarded as something inferior to dog meat, remember that you are no longer in that culture, and you need to adapt, or get on a big shiny airplane home. Have a nice day!
3. Shopping alone at IKEA is a bad idea, but it can be done. There are lockers near the loading area where you can store your purchases for *FREE* while you go to pick up your car. No need for struggling with all those things, trying to get the cart over the barriers, etc. (Yes, I have seen this happen.)
4. Know where the shortcuts are. If you know what you want, you can often skip the upstairs area and go directly to the "marketplace" section downstairs. Remeber the one-way street commandment.
5. Stopping dead in the main aisle to gawk, talk, or scratch your ass is unacceptable.
6. When you reach the checkouts, head left for shorter lines in the full-service option. A new self-service option is available and it works pretty well. Note that bags are not available anymore in the self-serve area. That is, unless you want to pay $.59 for a floppy, mildewy reusable bag.

Hope this helps!