I swear those little mucus guys had taken up residence in my chest and I decided to put down the remote, stop flipping channels and make my way to the Doctor’s Office - Snot’s Running down My Nose - Thanks Jethro Tull

I am shivering and cold and it didn’t help that the wind was whipping and the snow and ice were pelting the windows as I drove to my local pharmacy - there I wandered the isles, trying to pass the time.  The mucus colony didn’t stop me from shopping, but the used up kleenex was wearing thin.

I noticed a little old geezer - I am a fan of old people, they really have a lot to offer us.  But, he in true form was a geezer, looking more lost than I was from the NyQuil hangover and the little old snotties playing havoc in my chest, I watched him walk up and down the isle of cold cures, vitamins and medical miracles.  (Don’t waste your time on ColdEze - it’s a glorified drawing chalk.

I watched him for 15 minute’s up and down the same isle, I finally asked him if he needed some assistance, you know, help out the elderly, respect your elders.  When he said to me in a Whiskey laden Voice similar to a country western star that spent his night’s in the baroom - “Yes, Sweetie, I need to find the NyQuil” Ahhh, speaking my language, anything that will knock me out is my friend, and I was quite familiar with where to find the Nighty-Nighty Med’s - I bent over and was about to pick up the bottle from the bottom shelf..

In true Geezer form…. when out of his mouth came such chatter…truly now, what does it matter…

“Nice - Ass”

Not realizing until the fog lifted from my own hangover there are really people who may drink this stuff just for the buzz.. wow..

NyQuil, The Old Geezer and My Ass!

Dr. House - he’s a walking attitude with a limp,  “I like when you hold both sides of the conversation, it’s soothing like white noise”

Would we put up with a physician with this sort of attitude in Real Life? Highly doubtful, but the draw and the following of this show - where some how Hugh Laurie has endeared himself as the repulsive pill popping Dr. Gregory House, this show has quite a following in my belief because, we wish we could say it like Dr. House does at times.  I don’t think we should all go out and be jack-asses by any means, but we do need to stop “politically correctnessing - ourselves to death”

Reality is that if he was not a fictional character but a physician at a local hospital or doctors office, so many would find grounds to sue him.  Sadly because he is truthful, tactless yes, but truthful none the less.  Dr. House takes what he knows and doesn’t let anyone get in his way to solve what’s in front of him, In reality, because we have become a sue happy society, we are unable to do this in most situations.

We can’t say what we want, because..good god, its politically incorrect and someone somewhere will be offended.  I have to say, grow up and put on your big boy pants, and worry about things that you can change.  Don’t limp through life on the coat tails of the cry babies, get out there and make a difference.

“Everybody does stupid things, it shouldn’t cost them everything they want in life.

Went to our “county seat” on Saturday - Waukegan, Illinois - it’s a seat for sure, not sure which toilet it came off of, even though it’s actually improved the experience in dining is one for the books.You can’t always get what you want.. but you can try sometimes.. we tried… to no avail

I printed out my little sheets of area restaurants, assured by my better half there was a restaurant right across the street from the Genesee Theater, gorgeous old place, a must see actually. Well needless to say, Jacks Restaurant is opening in Summer of 2008, and it was the last day of summer, and it was not open.

Pull out the stack of papers from my pocketbook and head over past Washington Street, to Bistro 17, well.. closed for remodeling.  We decided we would back track it, over to Opera Pub or something of the name, all we cared it said, Grill & Bar.. well, what part of Grill is it when they don’t serve food.

“Frozen Pizza, all we got” we got on out of there, it felt as if we were un welcome.

Back down the street to Fong’s - Chinese, I can handle that and a beer.  Ron White goes on at 7:00 we are 2 minutes from the theater and it’s now 10 minutes to 6, plenty of time. Well, understaffed and misunderstood!

Comedy routine waiting to happen, we order, start eating the appetizers, that mind you - were not ours, only did we realize that half way through. My son & husband got their food at 6:20, our friend John got his at 6:30,  he realized it wasn’t what he ordered either.. oh well, keep eating John, they may take it away..

Mine came at 6:40, I ordered Chicken Fried Rice, the rice was not fried, it did have Chicken, as well as Shrimp & Steak.. here sat our dear friend Linda, no food in front her, longing to eat, it was than, I had to wonder, are we part of Candid Camera, is this a bad reality show? As 6:45 approached, the waitress came over to Linda, with crab rangoon, not what she ordered, out of the mouth came…..

“Chicken Screwers take-A  too lonnnng, you eat-A somethi’ else!”Set the plate down & walked away.. lights, camera..Hello Waukegan!

Ron White Kicked Ass!

It is a standing joke in my family about me and the news… I don’t watch much, I catch a blip here and there on my home page in the morning and rely on mom and sister to keep me up to speed.  Reality denial so to say..

What about this question - How do you feel?

How many times have we seen news reporters asking this? During hurricanes, murders, car accidents and missing children cases? Shoving a microphone in the faces of those that are faced with tragedy?

How do you feel? First off, the reality of it is, most of the time they are reporting events as they happen, do they think they are getting an honest answer from those directly affected? These people are most likely still in shock, they are usually facing something beyond the scope that their brains can process at the time?  They haven’t had a chance to even gather their thoughts or emotions.

How do you feel? How do you think they feel, they are numb & confused - The Onion has a great story on King Tut.. how do you think he would feel to find all his possessions missing? Well, he’d be down right pissed off I am sure.. as I can’t imagine that many of these folks that have had the big bobble shoved in their faces by a pushy reporters.

I get it, I really do, they have a job to do, but can they do it with a little more tact?

Billy Nighy is known to us for playing in Pirates of The Caribbean and now Hot Fuzz - The Movie.  I have to tell you about real burnout with Billy Nighy - if you have not watched Still Crazy, it’s a must watch DVD! With a cast of characters that were burnout and bummed out trying call true the statement - We Got The Band Back Together.

Nighy’s character will make you laugh, if you grew up during the hypnotic 60’s or the hallucinating 70’s, you gotta catch his character on this one.  “How do I pay for it?” He questions his lovely Astrid, “Give them your credit card number.” she retorts…”Where is my credit card number?” he quizzicly asks her “On..Your..Credit Card…” Burnout at it’s finest!

Reality or Burnout?

Reality for many of us 60’s Hippies, I think the burnout just went along with it..

I’ve been thinking about it, don’t you think that reality tv casting is simply a daytime talk show subject made into a series of programing?  Take any subject you see on Oprah and you can make a reality tv show from it.  Please, oh, please don’t take ideas from Jerry Springer.  I could not stand the thought of one of those ideas becoming a series.  I have a few ideas brewing for new shows.  I’ll share more later…………

I’ve noticed there are several web sites that will give you a list of Reality TV Series currently casting.  By the look of these new potential shows, they remind me of some Jerry Springer episodes.  Here are a few I spotted:  Settle Your Argument UFC Style, a show for those who cannot work out their problems in a civil manner.  This show would have you “duke” it out in a ring after being trained by a professional.  Perhaps they should cross-blend with this show that is also casting, Splitsville, a show about divorcing couples.  What will they come up with next?  I have a few suggestions to come in future blogs.  My mind is reeling in new show ideas.  All I need is a producer…….. 

Oprah has entered the Reality TV arena.  According to reports, her new Reality TV Series will feature 10 people that will be challenged to take the money and resources they are given and multiply them to come up with the most powerful, sensational, emotional and dramatic ways to give to others.   A feel good, inspiring show.  I like the concept.  Does anyone remember Percy Ross?  He had a column in the paper many years ago called Thanks a Million.  He was a philanthropist who would accept letters from readers who asked for things they could not afford and Percy would be the judge filling those requests based upon their letter/need.  Could you see a Reality series starring this older wealthy and wise man?  I would tune in.  The requests of Percy’s readers were generally minimal but some were quite comical.  I remember most people asking for the basics; a mattress, new shoes, glasses.  I was a faithful reader of his.  He actually gave his entire fortune away.   Here is a quote by Percy I always found inspiring (anyone who knows me knows that I am a quote freak):  “The American Dream is being able to pursue anything you want, without restrictions or limitation, but in keeping with the law, that fills your passion for life. The advice I would give to someone chasing after his or her dream is to never, ever give up. That may sound trite, but it is the single-most factor that allowed me to achieve my dreams.  Call it tenacity or perseverance, the end result is the same.”  Percy Ross    Hey, I wonder if there is a Percy Ross fan club?  Anyone? 

Lost needs an Extreme Makeover - get off the island..yeah, get off the bus too! It reminds me of Speed, not much happens unless you are going 55!   I am lost, why the flashbacks, keep us in present day and stop the dr. freud or dr. phil, whichever you may have more respect for, I’d pick freud, he did appear with Bill & Ted and must have some sort of reputation!

I love Kate, I really do, what a beauty, Sawyer too, wouldn’t throw him out of a bed of crackers,  who wouldnt fall for the bad boy.. if Sawyer came to my door, I would buy what he is selling, but on the other hand, there is Jack, and he is pretty convincing.  Still and all, gotta go with the attitude.

I tried, I really did to catch up, but nothing has happened, is the Sun still pregnant? Why isn’t she showing yet, its been a few months..oh yeah, the writers strike.!  What really happened to Michael, has he ended up in the attic of All My Childrens Past? With the Martin kid? What was his name anyhow..and why has no one questioned where he is at?

Enter the ship - The Black Rock? Where did it originate from, anyone know? Did it hold those hot pirates from the South Shore Marauders? (Hello Mark & Annie) Is Jeffery Rush going to pop out of the hull and transform into a dead ringer for Jeremy Irons, anything is possible in reality tv !

If you are suffering reality tv burnout, may I suggest to you to check out some stoner one liners!

Mythbusters…… who doesn’t love a mystery solved?  I actually caused a debate at work about one of the Mythbuster shows.  It was raining out and fellow co-workers were huddling by the door ready to run to their cars and I mentioned that on the show, I heard that they found if you walked in the rain, you would get less wet than if you ran in the rain.  It caused quite the stir.  Two of the men in the group laughed and said, “hey, let’s find out”.  Both stood at the door as they readied to race.  The first one jockied up to the door and the other one shouted, “go!”  The first out the door was the only out the door and the second man held the door closed so that he could not return to the dry building.  So much for that myth being busted.  Made for a good laugh on a rainy evening.