The Fierce Life

Reality TV Moments

2011-04-11T09:30:00.000-07:00

A pretty inclusive list of the Top Moments in Reality TV by CNN.com.

It's got a few holes and a few uninteresting items, but all in all, it's a good list.

Roast of Trump Highlight

2011-03-17T00:15:00.000-07:00

I watched the Comedy Central roast of Donald Trump last night (while enjoying a fierce bottle of wine, 2008 Caymus Special Selection) and I was thoroughly entertained. The comedians were hilarious, and The Donald really took it well.

The best part of the roast, however, was The Situation. He completely bombed. I mean, I'm not the world's best public speaker by any means, and often I think I am funnier than I really am. But this guy blew it!!!

Check it out!

It gives me a serious case of enza. Enza is when you feel embarrassment for others.

What will they think of next???

2011-02-19T00:49:00.000-08:00

The JakPack. Perfect for failing marriages, sleeping under bridges, or hanging out "at the game or a sporting event."

I need one.

This is legitimately funny.

2011-01-30T00:36:00.000-08:00

And kind of mind-boggling.

The year is 1994. The hosts on The Today Show don't know what "@" means, or what the internet is.

In 1994, I was in 4th grade. I played Oregon Trail during indoor recess on the two-tone screen of some obscure Apple computer. All I wanted was to safely cross the river. I wasn't thinking about internets, emails, blogs, live feeds, or whatever.

So crazy to think how far technology has come in 16 years.

Hand Models are nuts.

2010-12-08T00:07:00.001-08:00

Especially this one who basically tells Katie Couric that her hands are ugly and stupid.

People Are Amazing pt. 1284

2010-11-30T09:27:00.000-08:00

No words.

Via DListed.

Just give her the Emmy or the Oscar, whichever comes first.

2010-07-06T22:10:00.000-07:00

I know, I know...

2010-05-11T21:46:00.001-07:00

It's been a while. I've been busy, OK? I'm moving to California tomorrow to jump-start my new career as a restaurant manager, so give me some slack.

Uhhhh if you're like me and didn't get a chance to watch Saturday Night Live this past weekend, please CLICK HERE and watch it! The incomparable Betty White hosted, and some of the funniest women ever (Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, and Ana Gasteyer) co-starred... In a word, it's unreal.

Please find 46 minutes to watch this! Betty White was incredible, yes, but the other special guests were awesome, too!

There. Are. No. Words.

2010-03-23T22:31:00.000-07:00

I lied. There are plenty of words to describe this performance of Gaga's "Bad Romance" on the Finnish TV show "Battle of the Choirs."

Incredible, horrifying, musical, beautiful, moving, special, fierce. Those are a few.

Please watch this video!!! Via DListed.

PS--Finland has a TV show called "Battle of the Choirs"????????

Good LORD!

2010-03-20T23:56:00.000-07:00

Christiano Ronaldo is hot. Duh.

Check out his new pics for Emporio Armani underwear at kennethinthe212. Not bad, not bad at all.

How to drive your waiter crazy

2010-03-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

Finally, a credible source (CNN.com) has explained to the masses just what it can be like for those of us in the foodservice industry. Everyone who eats out at a restaurant should read this article!!!

Telephone

2010-03-11T23:30:00.000-08:00

I have never in my wildest dreams imagined a video quite like this one. Lady Gaga & Beyonce's Telephone. The strangest, wildest, most far-out nine minutes and 33 seconds of my day. Nay, my life.

Butch lesbians. Prison. Yellow hair. Dancing, cooking gays. Wonder Woman. "Let's Make A Sandwich." Costumes. Pussy Wagon. Diners. Hair shaped like a phone. Jai Rodriguez. Choreography.

Please check it out in HD, it's totally worth the wait for it to load.

Twitter

2010-03-07T01:45:00.000-08:00

Are you following me on Twitter? If not, you should be.

Curious about how many Tweets have been posted? Well, lucky for you, there's a counter that tells us just how many Tweets exist in the universe. See it here!

Wikipedia has EVERYTHING

2010-03-03T22:56:00.000-08:00

Seriously.

Reading Wikipedia articles is one of my favorite pastimes, and it never ceases to amaze me how much information is out there. Some of my favorite topics to read about are airplanes and airlines, the British Royal Family, Orders of Precedence, natural disasters, and small towns that I've been to.

Last night, while reading about the first topic mentioned above, I stumbled upon this fascinating image. It shows basically all of the commercial airline routes for the entire world. Who sat down to figure that out and make a map of it? I'm not sure, but it's pretty awesome.

Great Commercial!

2010-03-02T16:36:00.000-08:00

If you're looking for a new pair of glasses, I recommend heading to your local For Eyes where you can apparently get two complete pair for $99! I'm basing this recommendation solely on their latest commercial, which you should check out below.

Photo of the Day

2010-02-28T23:14:00.000-08:00

This one's coming at ya from Los Angeles, California. (No, I didn't get discovered while I was here. Thanks for asking.)

Nothing exciting, really, but I just genuinely enjoy this picture, brought to me by the lovely Michael K. over at Dlisted.

Wendy Williams and her new BF Snooki. I secretly love Snooki.

Olympic Fever / Crush Of The Day

2010-02-22T22:42:00.000-08:00

The Olympics are great, aren't they? The opening ceremony, now almost a week ago, was truly moving, especially due to the sad news of the fallen Georgian luger. Anyhow, since then, the Olympics have lived up to their hype, providing all of the drama, excitement, and athleticism we could hope for.

Oh, and did I mention the hot guys? Wow. If I had more time (I'm on vacation so I don't really have time), I'd go over all of the Olympic Hotties and profile them. Well, I'd least show some pictures.

But now I only have time for one, Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek. How adorable is this guy? Sure, he doesn't have the quadruple jumps like Pleshenko, but he also looks like a real human being. And he's dating Nastia Liukin, a gymnastics chick who knows a thing or two about Olympic gold. I'm sure that they have a great relationship; they probably spend hours upon hours talking about how to get "maximum air" or fly around like butterflies. Haha. Once he gets bored with her, I'm sure he'll move on to me.

Anyhow, check out Evan. He's adorable.

Hit It Or Quit It: The Jersey Shore Boys

2010-01-18T18:07:00.000-08:00

First of all, if you haven't watched Jersey Shore, you really should check it out. I was skeptical at first, that's true, but after one episode I was hooked. It's amazing! The girls are trashy, the fights are real, the booze is strong, and the guys...well...I don't know if they're hot or not. I mean, they're all total scumbags, really, and they're not at all my type, but I still have to ask the age-old question. The boys of Jersey Shore (Pauly D., Mike "The Situation," Ronnie, and Vinny): hit it or quit it?

DJ Pauly D, Mike "The Situation," Ronnie, Vinny

Ronnie. So buff!

Vinny: The Sweetheart

"The Situation" and his abs; Pauly D. and his tatts.

"The Situation" and Pauly D.

2010-01-11T19:21:00.000-08:00

Good old Mariah is at it again! She recently received a major award for her role in the movie Precious, and instead of accepting the accolade with grace and class, Ms. Carey boozed it up and stumbled her way through an attempt at an acceptance speech.

Good for a quick laugh. I mean, let's be honest: if I was as fierce as MC and had money to throw around and awards shows to go to, I'd have probably done the same thing.

What's the worst part of this story?

2009-12-23T23:57:00.000-08:00

A. A four-year old boy dressed up in a girl's brown dress.

B. A four-year old boy wandering the streets in the middle of the night.

C. The same four-year old stealing Christmas presents from someone's home.

D. The four-year old drinking a Bud Light while committing the above acts.

If you chose D, you're right! Everyone knows that Bud Light has GHT, while Miller Lite does not. What was this kid thinking???

kidcrochet: fierce

2009-12-21T23:02:00.000-08:00

Wanna know what's fierce? My cousin Sarah's website/blog: http://kidcrochet.tumblr.com/

She has all kinds of amazing crocheted items, including the ones below, which are some of my faves.

Food Network WIN!

2009-12-17T23:35:00.000-08:00

I like the way CNN.com puts it, so I'll just copy/paste:

"In times of economic uncertainty folks look for comfort. Since nothing is more comfortable than food, this year they found it on the Food Network which has enjoyed its highest ratings since the network launched in 1993."

That's awesome! I watched less TV this year than I have in the past, but I definitely always check out the Food Network when there's nothing else on. Congrats!

This is just cute.

2009-12-11T19:56:00.001-08:00

I don't really have much else to say... It's a cute Asian kid playing the ukelele and "singing" Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours." Aww!

"We did this for the show..."

2009-12-08T23:37:00.000-08:00

As the calendar year draws to a close, I'm beginning to think about what happened to me in the past year. Also, I'm working on an entry covering the 10 most influential things that happened to me over the past 10 years... Any thoughts?

Anyhow, some GENIUS auto-tuned a hilarious musical number highlighting some of the biggest stories of 2009. It's pretty funny. Obviously there are some oversights (Michael Jackson, the recession, the gay marriage debate, Twilight, Adam Lambert, etc.), but it's a very clever idea done quite well.

Check it out!

Photo of the Day

2009-12-08T10:31:00.000-08:00

At last night's Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England, The Queen her self showed up to catch some of the performances and meet some of the stars. Notable American celebrities who presented themselves to The Queen included Whoppi Goldberg, Bette Midler, Lindsay Lohan and Lady Gaga. See below.

Interesting photo, eh?

Team Jacob or Team Edward?

2009-11-30T21:50:00.000-08:00

Just for the record, I'm Team Jacob all the way. Robert Pattinson, though very attractive in a brooding, sexy, I'll suck your blood way, just doesn't hold a flame to Taylor Lautner.

At Bandera, the tablecloths are covered with a new piece of butcher paper for each party that's seated. Whenever there are kids at the tables, we give them some crayons so they can draw or do whatever kids do on the tables. The other night, one little girl left the following note on her table paper:

"Team Jacob! Because real men don't glitter."

What a hilarious statement! I did some research on this whole "real men don't glitter thing," and found out that there are not only websites dedicated to the Jacob/Edward debate, but you can also get lipgloss, t-shirts, and coffee mugs, among other things.

The Other Family

2009-11-26T17:46:00.000-08:00

This is hilarious.

When I was a kid, I remember reading my family's Family Circus books that were kept on a dusty shelf of The Big House, our common summer home on Torch Lake. I spent hours every summer turning the yellowed pages, laughing aloud at the hilarity that was the Family Circus. Truly a gem.

It's 2009 now, and a genius website has popped up and brought new life to this treasured collection of comics. The Other Family takes pages from the original Family Circus books and has comedians/artists/writers/whatevers write new anecdotes and captions for the pictures. Here are a few of my favorites:

Via OMG Blog.

Flashback: 2000 Summer Olympics

2009-11-24T11:21:00.000-08:00

For me and all of my musical theatre friends in college, the highlight of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney was not sports-related. Instead, our fondest moment was when unknown DIVA Vanessa Amorosi sang "Heroes Live Forever" at the opening ceremony. Nothing short of incredible, Amorosi's voice rang through the Olympic Stadium and into our hearts; the song was played during just about every Singing Hoosier party, bus ride, slideshow, or other social event.

Here's the live performance:

Where is Vanessa Amorosi now, and what is she up to? Well, she has a new single out titled "This Is Who I Am," which comes from her newest CD Hazardous. More info is available on her website.

Wikipedia has a great article on Amorosi as well, including this paragraph about her vocal abilities:

Amorosi is known for her versatile vocal ability. She is able to vocally cover many genres of music including, pop, rock, blues, jazz, and gospel. Amorosi is also known for her vocal range which reaches Soprano C6 in what is perceived to be full chest voice. Amorosi's ability to connect chest voice and head voice is one of her trademark talents. Amorosi's effortless approach to singing in her upper registry is what helped her become well known in both Australia and Germany. She is also noted for her ability to sing in the whistle registry as well, hitting notes above E6. Amorosi's most powerful vocals can be heard in her song "Start It" from her 2008 album Somewhere in the Real World, in which she can be heard belting two A5's and two B5's in mixed/chest voice and an E6 in the whistle registry. Also in "I Am Woman", performed at the ARIA Hall of Fame tribute for Helen Reddy in 2006, Amorosi can be heard belting a sustained C6.

Noooooo!

2009-11-20T19:35:00.000-08:00

According to UsWeekly (via Dlisted), former Crush of the Day (and my favorite star of Glee) Mark Salling is hooking up with Audrina Patridge. Gross! He is way too hot/talented/amazing/MINE for her to be messing with that business...

PS--if you haven't yet watched Glee, please please PLEASE watch an episode. I don't care which one. You'll be hooked! It's an amazing show.

Image via Dlisted.

How Fun!

2009-11-15T22:52:00.001-08:00

Elle magaine's website has this fun new feature where you can vote on Adam Lambert's best looks! For example, which eye makeup scheme do you prefer in the above picture?

Check it out!

DWTS Live!!!

2009-11-10T19:17:00.000-08:00

I decided to liveblog the results show of Dancing With The Stars. Mostly because my favorite dancer to ever grace the stage, Sabrina Bryan, was performing in the "Design A Dance" contest. Amazing.

Here it is!

Liveblogging Dancing With The Stars

01 omg i am so excited! only five stars left! and performances by michael buble, susan boyle, and SABRINA BRYAN!

02 encore dance: Joanna and Derek’s futuristic paso doble... pretty crazy. and totally amazing choreography. derek’s hair looks awesome.

04 this paso has everything! it’s so awesome. Hough Hefner and his girlfriends are in the audience.

04 last night’s leader board

50 aaron & karina, donny & kym

51 kelly & louis

52 joanna & derek

59 mya & dmitry loving dmitry’s pornstache. he rocks it.

07 let’s get some results! first couple safe for the semi-final: joanna & derek. duh. aaron carter looks nervous, dmitry looks hot!

09 ps so you think you can dance is on also... mary murphy is amazing!

12 kelly: i love you, louis van amstel. awwww so cute!

15 michael buble! who is gonna be dancing? it would be great if he was better looking, because i definitely think he’s talented and love his sound. jonathan, maks (looking hot, duh), cheryl, and anna d.

18 the pro dancers are so talented! they make it look so easy and fun.

18 jane seymour in the audience. she’s fierce.

19 next week each couple will do three dances!

20 the next couple safe: mya & dmitry. again, duh.

21 amazing! sabrina is explaining the design-a-dance: we picked her out of sixteen stars, chose the paso doble, the song (“eye of the tiger”) and designed the costume! i can’t wait.

25 dance center with kenny mayne. funny. joanna is hot, donny is excited and energetic.

27 bruno and donny having an affair? dumb. aaron “rapped with Shaq” and he’s a crybaby. sooooo gay. no, really, soooooo gay. and they’re totally calling him out.

28 OMG it’s happening! and she’s dancing with mark OF COURSE!!! this is heaven.

30 costumes are pretty hideous. but sabrina has it ALL! she is so into mark again; their chemistry is unbeatable.i bet mark is so excited to be dancing with someone so competent again.

31 wow! killer choreography! totally crazy. the best two minutes of my life thus far. jane seymour is stunned.

34 michael buble doing “feeling good.” amazing song... hahaha i once did a dance to this choreographed by will angulo!

39 the next couple safe: donny & kym. that means that aaron carter might be going home. :(

45 susan boyle. i am nervous about this. it’s sooo strange! the crowd is going WILD! i mean, i get it that she has a nice voice, but i just don’t get it.

46 at least tony is dancing during this hellish moment. awww and he’s dancing with chelsie! that’s cute. ok this is old.

47 i think this is just a big joke. but tony and chelsie are dancing their faces off!!! he is so strong; very sexy. i wish

48 i wish he had his shirt off. susan boyle gives me and kim the willies. she has a debut album coming out? oh christ. now more dance center.

50 mya is an accomplished dancer, they’re right. and kelly cusses like a sailor, which i like.

53 dance center pics mya as the winner! interesting... i think she will win too.

54 time to find out who is eliminated... my heart is beating so fast! ugh, commercial break

58 ok let’s find out who’s going home... nervous! aaron and karina. BOOOO!!! i love aaron carter!!!

00 awwww len’s speech to aaron! so cute! i am tearing up!

Happy Birthday / Hit It or Quit It: Nick Lachey

2009-11-09T16:05:00.000-08:00

Today is the 36th birthday of former boybander / former reality TV star / brother of former Dancing With The Stars all-star Drew Lachey / former celebrity Nick Lachey.

Happy Birthday, Nick! But one question remains... Hit it or quit it?

Side note: the picture above is actually one of my favorite celebrity editorial photos... I just like the vibe.

Contenders for World's Dumbest Criminals

2009-11-03T14:23:00.000-08:00

The two idiots pictured above allegedly committed a robbery in some small town in Iowa. But, instead of wearing the go-to ski mask or stocking over their faces, they brilliantly decided to cover their mugs with permanent markers. Needless to say, when they were pulled over, they had guilt written all over their faces.

The Star Spangled Banner, Glee Style

2009-11-03T14:19:00.000-08:00

Check out the cast of Glee (featuring the solo stylings of Amber Riley) singing the National Anthem at the 5th game of the World Series late last week.

Pretty awesome. These kids are ridiculously talented.

Halloween Costumes for Gay Kids

2009-10-27T15:06:00.001-07:00

I bet my parents wish The Onion had done this investigative journalism when I was a kid! Check out this in-depth look at how to hide your effeminate son's prance, lisp, and girlish looks with a simple and effective Halloween costume!

Pretty hilarious.

How To Find A Masculine Halloween Costume For Your Effeminate Son

Inspired "Cooking"

2009-10-25T01:23:00.000-07:00

Food Network's Sandra Lee never ceases to amaze me. I once learned a fun fact that Sandra shoots a season's worth of "Semi-Homemade" in a day or two, and the set (her kitchen) is completely redecorated for each episode. Crazy, right?

Anyhow, Sandra always makes some interesting dishes, provides a cocktail recipe, and creates and incredible tablescape. Here's a clip of a delicious dessert that I can't wait to enjoy: baked potato ice cream.

Via D Listed.

New fun fact, after looking at her Wikipedia: Sandra's last name is Christiansen! I love her even more.

DWTS Michael Jackson Tribute

2009-10-22T00:11:00.000-07:00

Since the loss of the King of Pop, there have been quite a few tributes to his music, dance, and overall performance. This is one of my favorites so far.

The best part for me is when all of the pros dance to "Thriller." It's pretty awesome, to say the least.

Trashy Tyra

2009-10-16T00:02:00.000-07:00

Tyra Banks never ceases to amaze me... Coming soon: the first LIVE television colonic.

Perez asks, and I'm forced to also ask:

Is this really necessary?

Sick.

http://perezhilton.com/2009-10-15-ewwwwww-is-this-really-necessary-tyra

Balloon Boy

2009-10-15T23:54:00.000-07:00

Occasionally it happens at Bandera: the entire service staff (and some of the kitchen guys) are huddled around the two TVs in the bar area to watch a breaking news story. Usually it's the coverage of our veggie burger (dul) or something Chicago-related, but today it was the story of "Balloon Boy."

A six year old child caught in a helium balloon, flying through the sky with nothing more than the breeze to carry him. Completely frightening, right?

Wrong.

It was all a publicity stunt. And, to be honest, it's ruffled my feathers.

Check out Wolf Blitzer's interview with the family... The kid clearly states that it was "for the show." Unreal.

Don't Judge My Hair

2009-10-12T20:34:00.000-07:00

Another great blog out there is Don't Judge My Hair. It's a collection of "epic hairstyles" that really caught my attention the other night.

Here are a few photos to get you motivated!

Hit It Or Quit It / Crush of the Day / Jailbait: Taylor Lautner

2009-10-06T22:43:00.000-07:00

Taylor Lautner, one of the many breakout stars from the Twilight movie series, has the body of a God. Seriously. And he's only 17 years old. I'm not sure if it's illegal for me to ask this (I hope it's not), but...

Taylor Lautner: hit it or quit it? All I'm saying is that I haven't seen abs like that in a long time. Sigh.

In addition, Taylor is HANDS DOWN my crush of the day. He's adorable and I can't wait till he's 18 so I can move to Hollywood and become his BFF/BF. :)

Thanks, Perez, for making my jaw drop for a minute and a half when I clicked on your page...

Do you want fries with that?

2009-09-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

Spending my summers in Northern Michigan as a child, I came to the realization that one of the reasons for "summering" was to get away from it all. Bellaire, MI, the town closest to Torch Lake, always had a grocery store, two gas stations, a few ice cream shops, half a dozen restaurants, and that's about it. I remember quite clearly the summer that McDonald's opened up on the main street through Bellaire; everyone was immediately against it. "We will never eat there! It's destroying the culture of this little town!" people said. On the other hand, it brought much-needed jobs and some economic stability to the financially uneasy Antrim county. Personally, I've stopped at that McDonald's maybe twice in my life; I try to stay away from fast food in general, and when I'm Up North, it makes more sense to me to try and support the locally-owned businesses.

Anyhow, here's a really cool map of the United States that shows the location of every McDonald's in the country. It's pretty interesting. If you look closely, you can even see the singular dot of the McDonald's in Bellaire!

What a glamorous wedding!

2009-09-29T20:13:00.000-07:00

If you know me, you know that it isn't one of my life ambitions to get married. I don't know, I just think the whole thing is a little archaic for the lifestyle that I lead... Maybe I'll change my mind in a few years when I finally meet the man of my dreams (who lives in the same city as I do), and if that's the case, then I have a feeling our wedding will take a lot of inspiration from the one pictured below.

Stunning, right? Via DListed via Insight News.

Gibraltar Airport

2009-09-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

Whenever a plane lands at or takes off from Gibraltar airport (GIB), the city's main road must be closed. This is because the airport's runway intersects the street. Pretty crazy, if you ask me. It's kind of like a raising bridge in a sense; the bridge in Charlevoix, Michigan is the only way to get around or through the city, so when the bridge is up to let boat traffic through, cars are stuck on either side.

Check out a few pics of the Gibraltar airport and the raising bridge in Charlevoix below.

Gibraltar airport info and pics via JustWhatever and Wikipedia.

Things I Love About Glee / Crush Of The Day: Mark Salling

2009-09-25T00:04:00.001-07:00

If you haven't yet caught an episode of Glee, you must do so immediately. Go to Hulu and check it out--you will not regret it.

The show is magic. It follows the ups and downs of a high school glee club, complete with music video-like performances, musical theatre fierceness, hot guys, great belting, football (yeah, seriously), teen pregnancy, desperate housewives, etc., etc.

Here are my favorite things about the most recent episode:

1. Kurt's coming out scene with his dad... Super emotional, super real.

2. "Single Ladies" on the football field.

3. Will Schuster.

4. Lima, OH. "I don't want to be a Lima Loser!"

5. Rachel singing Celine Dion's "Taking Chances."

6. Crush of the Day Mark Salling. See below.

Hit It or Quit It: Aaron Carter

2009-09-21T22:07:00.000-07:00

Dancing With The Stars is back for a ninth season, and the male "stars" danced two dances each tonight. A few were good, a few were horrible, and the rest were mediocre. The first contestant tonight was Aaron Carter, brother of former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter. First of all, I think Aaron Carter is as gay as Christmas. Second of all, I can't decide if he's hot or not. I need some feedback.

So, here we go... Aaron Carter: Hit It or Quit It?

I'm not a vegetarian...

2009-09-21T21:04:00.000-07:00

...but my roommate is. I love cooking for other people, but I've only cooked for Lora a few times, mostly because cooking a vegetarian menu scared me. The only things I've ever really made for her are pasta dishes or other things that are easy to leave meat out of. However, I've never planned and executed a true vegetarian dinner.

Until last night, that is.

The menu consisted of three items: baked spaghetti squash with an herb-infused butter, sweet potato and zucchini fritters, and a spinach and tomato orzo. All in all, I am pretty happy with how everything turned out; the squash was a big hit with Lora and Libby, while Josh and I freaked over the fritters. The orzo was a crowd-pleaser as well, but it wasn't anything out of the ordinary.

The recipes are below, but I have to confess that they are not 100% accurate to how I prepared them last night... I will definitely make a few changes the next time I try any of these items.

Baked Spaghetti Squash

two large organic spaghetti squash

4 T. butter

1/4 white onion, diced (approx. 1/8 c.)

1 T. minced garlic

3 T. shredded Parmesan cheese

spices, to taste (oregano, parsley, thyme, etc.)

salt & pepper, to taste

Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place face down on a baking dish and add enough water to the baking dish to cover the bottom of it. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth and well-combined.

Once the squash is cooked, cut each half into two pieces and divide the compound butter evenly among the pieces. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters

two medium sweet potatoes

two zucchini squash

1/4 C. white onion, minced

1/4 green pepper, minced

1 t. garlic, minced

3 T. flour

1/4 C. breadcrumbs, divided

2 eggs, beaten

salt & pepper, to taste

Tabasco sauce, to taste

Shred the sweet potato and zucchini, both raw, and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Combine sweet potato, zucchini, onion, green pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Mix by hand and add flour, half of the breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add Tabasco sauce (to taste). Add the egg mixture to the other ingredients and mix until combined.

Shape the fritters in the palm of your hand, approximately 1/4 C. each. Dust both sides with breadcrumbs.

In a nonstick skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add the fritters and cook until they begin to brown, approximately 4-5 minutes on each side.

Sing, sing, sing!

2009-09-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

Two American Idol alums have given some stellar performances recently, and I very much enjoy both of them.

First of all, Kelly Clarkson sang back-up for her back-up singers recently, doing a hotel room cover of Miley Cyrus' "The Climb." It's super laid back, full of rich harmonies, and just plain fun. I think it says a lot about Kelly that she'd sit in the background, hanging out with some friends, and not try to be the star of the video. I respect that.

Next up, David Archuleta recently won the award for Best New Artist at the ALMA awards. After winning, he performed a breathtaking acoustic version of the classic "Contigo En La Distancia." His voice is as angelic as it ever was, but it's also maturing and showing more signs of confidence and comfort.

Famous People Are Crazy, Pt. 2

2009-09-14T12:19:00.001-07:00

You know who might be crazier than Serena Williams? Kanye. Last night at the MTV VMA's, the adorable Taylor Swift upset some heavy hitters to win Best Female Video. Just as she was begining to give what should have been a super cute speech, crazy Kanye jumped on stage, grabbed the mic, and stole Taylor's spotlight.

Taylor's reaction is so sad; she didn't know what to do or say, so she just stood there and watched Kanye be a jerk. That's rude, Kanye, and totally expected from someone with as little class as you have.

Famous People Are Crazy, Pt. 1

2009-09-14T11:58:00.000-07:00

In the semifinals of the US Open this past weekend, Serena Williams (probably a favorite to win the tournament) was playing Kim Clijsters, who just came back from a 28-month maternity leave. Early in the first set, Serena was docked a point for slamming her racket against the court, a big no-no in the always-classy sport of tennis. Later in the second set, Kim found herself up 6-5, trying to break Serena to make it to the finals. At 15-30, Serena was called for a foot fault; she then freaked out, approached the lineswoman who called her foot fault, and apparently threatened her in a very unsportsmanlike way. Anyhow, the lineswoman, the chair umpire, and the tournament director all quickly came together and docked Serena another point for unsportsmanlike conduct, thus giving Kim two points (one for the foot fault, one for the unsportsmanlike conduct call), and the win. CRAZY!

I guess my description wasn't completely necessary, because you can see it all in the clip below...

The Circus: Starring Britney Spears

2009-09-14T11:36:00.000-07:00

So, last Wednesday I had the pleasure of seeing Britney Spears performing live at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. In a word, I thought it was fierce. Britney looked great, danced her ass off, and honestly looked like she was enjoying it. She was a bit removed from the crowd, not really engaging with us too much, but I think she was just playing it safe. I especially enjoyed the diversity of the setlist, the costumes, and the super hot backup dancers (duh).

Here's her setlist from her Chicago show:

1. Circus

2. Piece Of Me

3. Radar

4. Ooh Ooh Baby/Hot As Ice

5. Boys

6. If You Seek Amy

7. Me Against The Music

8. Freakshow

9. Get Naked

10. Breathe On Me/Touch Of My Hand

11. Do Something

12. Slave For You

13. Toxic

14. Baby One More Time

15. Womanizer (encore)

Some of my favorites were Boys, Me Against The Music (done in a Bollywood theme), Get Naked, Breathe On Me/Touch Of My Hand, and (of course) Toxic.

All in all, a great show! Pics (from my iPhone) below...

I don't know where to begin...

2009-09-08T11:54:00.001-07:00

Well, before I begin, I would like to say that Jerry Lewis is a wonderful man and his telethons in support of finding a cure for muscular dystrophy is a worthwhile and valid cause. To donate, go here.

That being said, you MUST watch this clip from the telethon which aired on Labor Day. It's Charo singing a cover of Rihanna's "Please Don't Stop The Music," and it's pure magic. MAGIC, I tell you! Here are my favorite parts or features of the video, in no particular order:

1. Charo's Spanglish introduction

2. the old dancers doing fiercely gay choreography

3. the backtrack vocals

4. Charo's in and out lipsynching

5. Charo's dress

6. audience high-fives

Amazing!!

Australian Ruggers: Fierce

2009-09-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

The This is Oz campaign is aimed at educating Australians about homosexuality, diversity, and the need for acceptance. All kinds of people have recently posted photos of themselves holding handwritten signs encouraging diversity in their specific fields, including members of The Wallabies, an Australian rugby team. Pretty awesome, in my opinion.

Via OMG Blog.

People of Walmart

2009-09-01T15:13:00.000-07:00

I don't know why it's taken me so long to find this glorious photo blog! It's called "People of Walmart." If you can't figure out what it's about from the title, well, then you yourself may end up featured in a photo.

Check it out here! Pretty funny. A few favorites below...

New Feature: Hit It or Quit It

2009-08-25T23:01:00.000-07:00

So, at Bandera, we play this game called "Hit It or Quit It." It's where you find someone in the restaurant that may or may not be hot, and ask the other servers whether they'd hit it or quit it. Pretty simple, right? Other variations include "Hit It or Hit It," "Hot or Illegal," "Hit It or Call Me in Five Years," etc.

So, here we go. A new feature on my blog!

Hit It or Quit It: Wilmer Valderrama.

New pics from a vacation in some tropical location...

My answer: ehhhh, hit it, then speak some Spanish.

Power Rangers!!!

2009-08-13T23:55:00.001-07:00

I'm not the only one who used to watch Power Rangers, and I know that for a fact. Remember that show? It was pretty awesome.

IceIceBabies has provided a handy list of the original Power Rangers and what has become of them. Check it out!

I am about to admit something that few have heard. When I was a strange little boy in elementary school, I pretended to have an all-powerful master who controlled my mind (at least during recess). Yes, I was made fun of quite a bit. Anyhow, my master's name was Zor, and I think he was a descendent of Zordon, the master of the Power Rangers. Sad, yes, but true.

Crush of the Day: Eric Dane

2009-08-09T21:50:00.001-07:00

OK... I'm never one to not take a compliment that is given to me, but when someone says something nice about my looks or whatever, I try to be humble about it. I can say, though, that one of my all time favorite compliments was when someone (David's friend Eric) told me that I resembled McSteamy (aka Eric Dane) from Grey's Anatomy. I mean, the man is gorgeous.

He has sex appeal, a beautiful (bot not overly-worked-out) body, sexy eyes, great hair, and, perhaps most importantly, an amazing smile. Sigh...

A few more pics below.

Ohhhh the Japanese...

2009-07-28T23:46:00.000-07:00

They sure know how to cook! This is one of the strangest recipes I have come across in a while, and the video is stranger still. It's taijaki, a fish-shaped cake with a bean filling. Mmm?

Check it out, via DListed.

Crush of the Day: David Nail

2009-07-28T23:31:00.000-07:00

Mad props to Libby on this one.

I've never been a fan of country music, and, to be honest, I don't think I ever will be. However, I will say that there are a few country artists I like: Shania Twain, Rascall Flatts, (some) Garth Brooks, and, most recently, David Nail.

Nail's debut album came out in 2002 with not much critical or commercial success; his sophomore album, "I'm About to Come Alive," has produced a few hits, most notably the title track and "Red Light." His songs are fun, upbeat, musical, and easy to listen to, even for us non-country lovers.

Did I mention that he's dreamy?

This is mean.

2009-07-18T15:14:00.000-07:00

But it's also hilarious.

We're playing Apples to Apples at my parents' house right now, and talking about how there are a few "trump cards" in the deck: AIDS, choir boys, Anne Frank, Hiroshima, and, most notably, Helen Keller.

Check out this link for the Helen Keller Simulator.

My birthday is just around the corner...

2009-07-15T23:32:00.001-07:00

...and if you're looking for a gift idea, this would probably fit the bill.

The Gilles Marini 2010 calendar. Yum.

It's available on Amazon.com.

Via OHLALA Mag. Fiercely.

Delicious! Haha.

2009-07-15T23:19:00.000-07:00

This is one of the funnier videos I have seen in a while; I literally laughed out loud, and it takes something pretty funny to make me do that.

Let me just say that I love Sandra Lee; I think her cooking show on Food Network is truly unique. She offers up easy meals that just about anyone can make, and she does it with attention to detail and her own personal style. However, she is one crazy lady!

Via DListed...

A funny thing happened on the way to Chicago...

2009-07-14T19:23:00.001-07:00

Well, quite a few things, actually. I wish I had been able to take some pictures, but I was furiously driving a record-setting time from Bellaire to Chicago: five hours and 16 minutes. Fierce.

Anyhow, while on my drive, I saw quite a few funny things that I'd like to share.

1. A gypsy camp. I left Bellaire and followed my iPhone GPS to Kalkaska to pick up the highway. I was driving down dirt roads that I'd never seen before, and it was awesome. Lots of beautiful hills and valleys, creeks and ponds, all kinds of nature. But the best thing I saw was this gypsy camp... I came around a corner and there was a trailer home parked on the side of the road. After that, there was a cleared out section in the woods filled with run-down cars, grills, lawn furniture, and a few dogs. I've always heard stories about how there were gypsies in Northern Michigan: the kind that travel around but have a base camp and rob houses when you're at the grocery store, etc. Anyways, I honestly think I stumbled across one today, and it was pretty cool.

2. Just before passing the booming metropolis known as Cadillac, MI, I saw a turtle crossing the road. Seriously. He was almost to the berm on the left side of the road, so he was pretty much home safe. I was concerned, humored, confused, and worried all at once.

3. Down towards Grand Rapids, I passed a semi-truck with the following message inscribed in HUGE letters:

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD

Not a Swear Word

It was funny at first, but then I started thinking about who it was who was driving that truck... Where was he (she?) driving? What cargo was being carried? Maybe it was a cover-up for an illegal drug operation or a child porn ring, but I'm not really sure. It was curious, to say the least.

43? No way!

2009-07-14T18:56:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday, Matthew Fox! You're 43 and looking fierce!

I'm letting the pic speak for itself... Wow.

Crush of the Day: Joe Mauer

2009-07-13T22:05:00.000-07:00

I'm coming out of left field for this one. Hahahahaha.

Tonight I had the privilege to watch the MLB Home Run Derby. It's this thing in baseball where they get some of the best batters together and throw them some easy pitches and see who can hit the most home runs. Pretty boring, really, especially because after it's over they show highlights of them hitting the home runs over and over again.

Well, I'm glad I watched because I became familiar with Joe Mauer, a catcher for the Minnesota Twins. It's funny, really, because my brother called him "Handsome Joe Mauer," and I immediately asked, "well, is he a pitcher or a catcher?" fully intending the double entendre. Without hesitation and with a bit of irony, Casey informed me that he is a catcher. Score one for the home team!

Upon further investigation, I found out that Joe has done some modeling work (duh) for Perry Ellis and has done some commercial work for ESPN and Pepsi, among others. In the sports world, he's a pretty big deal, too.

I mostly just think he's cute.

Hahahaha!

2009-07-09T14:06:00.000-07:00

This is what video games are doing to the youth of America.

Backstory: some kid's mom got sick of spending a fortune on his World of Warcraft obsession, so she cancelled his account. Little brother (I think) decided to film his reaction. I totally think it's legitimate, too.

Via OMGblog, which has been throwing some GEMS my way lately!

Don't eat a Hershey's bar any time soon...

2009-07-09T00:17:00.001-07:00

What a way to go!

A young man recently fell to his death while at work in New Jersey, which is extremely sad and tragic... He was working at a chocolate factory and fell into a vat containing melted chocolate, which is extremely strange and wild.

Via CNN.com...

Just get her to bed!

2009-07-08T23:43:00.000-07:00

One of the funnier (and sadder) videos I have seen in a while, via OMGblog... Hahahaha! If I was 109 years old and someone was literally shouting in my ear, I'd be pissed too!!!

Jersey Girls

2009-07-02T23:37:00.000-07:00

This clip is a bunch of highlights from a documentary shot in 1994 called Wildwood, N.J. It is amazing. It makes the Real Housewives of New Jersey look like angel food cake.

My favorite quote, from one of the first girls:

"It's different every night... And... Every night it's different. You can stay together forever or it's different... And... Whatever happens happens, but it's different. Every night. And you meet new people and it's summer, and I think........."

Via DListed...

Hahaha

2009-07-02T00:10:00.001-07:00

Wikipedia has an article concerning (just about) everything!!!

I recently came across this page, sharing more information about jungle juice than I ever thought existed.

Funny, no?

Sears Tower Skydeck--Crazy!

2009-07-01T22:57:00.001-07:00

The Sears Tower opened a new attraction on the 103rd floor today--a Skydeck with a glass floor! Visitors can ride the elevator up, up, up and go out on the balcony to watch the streets, river, people, and other city things below... Amazing pics and the whole story here!

A video from the Chicago Tribune below...

OMG amazing!!!

2009-06-30T23:21:00.000-07:00

It's finally here--The Musical Theatre Dictionary... It answers all of your MT questions. A few of my favorites:

Belting and Bleeding- verb- When a person's belt is so high and loud that it sounds painful but is executed with completely healthy vocal production. Although a somewhat misleading name, belting and bleeding is often desired for powerful vocals. See Marla Mindelle/Kate Pazakis.
1. As obsessed as I am with Power Mixers, I still die for belting and bleeding.
2. If this girl playing Eva Peron isn't belting and bleeding, I'm leaving during intermish.

"Effie We All Got Pain"-saying- Response to a costar when he/she is throwing tons of diva comments your way. A reference to the musical Dreamgirls when Effie White's laundry-lists of excuses are met with this statement. The point being: you have struggles, so do we.
Diva: My Laduca Strap broke, I'm not warm yet, and if they make me wear this bullshit costume I'm going to flip.
Smart Actor: Effie, we all got pain.

Fiercey- noun- The embodiment of ferocity.
1. Caissie Levy is such the new ﬁercey of Broadway.
2. I will do whatever it takes to be a fiercey, even if that means singing soprano.

Pingy- adjective- The fantastic result of ultra-forward mask placement. The term is derived from the resonant sound and sped of a person's vibrato. Imagine a pinball being tossed around a pinball machine at fast pace: that's pingy. (We get extra points for making you want to listen to Tommy)
Her belt is so pingy, her placement can cut diamonds.

Whistle Tone-verb- The rare gift of singing notes above the soprano high C. This random-act-of-fierceness is almost always an expensive way of showcasing one's self. Whistle tones are almost always described as savage.
MT: I cannot believe his savage whistle tones. He got those notes past a G7.

Work!-compliment- This is a phrase used as a compliment shouted during/after a performance (preferably in a cabaret setting.) This phrase, borrowed from the Fashion World, is a truncated version of the phrase "You Better Work!" Literally meaning "do work" or "you are working the hell out of this song", this phrase carries a certain weight of tranny sass.
Gay MT Boy: Soooo fi-yerce! WORK!

Wow!

2009-06-30T23:03:00.001-07:00

Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe, is a very picturesque sight: the tumbling waterfall drops hundreds of feet (I made that part up) in a glorious display of nature's beauty.

At certain times during the year, a pool at the top of the falls called Devil's Pool is (relatively) safe to swim in, and it makes for some incredible photo ops. Check it out!

Celebrity gossip isn't really my thing...

2009-06-30T22:50:00.000-07:00

...but I would sure love to teach Zac a few things about handling a boat!

He was somewhere in SoCal over the weekend taking some sailing lessons, but he should have been at Torch Lake with ME!!!

What's with the shirt, though?

Story via PopSugar...

What your facial hair says about you...

2009-06-24T17:39:00.000-07:00

I have to be clean shaven for work, but when I didn't, I'd grow a beard for a week or two and then keep it trimmed and looking neat. This little site got it right, because my facial hair likes are about the only thing I have in common with (former Crush of the Day) Jason Statham.

Anyhow, if you've ever wondered what men think about their own facial hair, or what it means about them, check out What Your Facial Hair Really Says About You.

More Adam Lambert

2009-06-23T23:51:00.001-07:00

So, about a week after "coming out" on the cover of Rolling Stone, Adam Lambert (aka my future boyfriend) spoke to ABC quite candidly... I admire him, and I think that people who call him "dishonest" or say that he "hid the truth" are ridiculous; if I were on American Idol, you can best believe that I wouldn't be running around talking about my sexuality. As Adam did, I wouldn't want that to be one of my defining qualities as an artist. I believe that sexuality is only a small piece of who we are; being gay or straight shouldn't be something that needs to be explained, defended, or elaborated on.

Adam says he is still looking for love in his 20's... He should come to Chicago and fall in love with me! Sigh...

This is bizzare.

2009-06-23T23:26:00.000-07:00

What actually happens in this video? I'm not sure... It's hottie Zachary Quinto walking his dog with a man dressed as a ribeye steak, tripping, freaking out about his sunglasses, and sort of getting pissed at the paparazzi. At least, that's my take on it.

BREAKING NEWS!!

2009-06-09T16:26:00.000-07:00

Stop the presses!!!

Prepare to be shocked!!!

I hope you are sitting down!!!

American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert is gay!!!

At least, that's what he's telling Rolling Stone.

Crush of the Day: Christian Bale

2009-06-07T22:48:00.000-07:00

I really don't think I need to say much about today's crush. He's Batman, for goodness sake.

Christian Bale just does it for me. Some of my favorite movies of his include Batman Begins (which I just finished watching), The Machinist (for which he lost like 40 pounds), The Prestige, American Psycho, and Newsies.

Sigh...

1000 Visitors!!!

2009-06-04T23:16:00.000-07:00

Congrats to me and The Fierce Life, for today we achieved our goal of having 1000 readers. :)

I'd like to have twice that in the next four months, so keep reading! And feel free to comment whenever you're so moved.

'Preciate ya.

Good stuff.

2009-06-03T11:04:00.001-07:00

Yeah, the pilot episode of Glee aired almost two weeks ago, but it's still totally relevant. I think a lot of people are excited for this show to start up in September; it's such a feel-good show with a truly talented cast. Also, it takes place in small town Ohio; the director wanted a location similar to where he grew up, in the show choir-rich Indiana. :)

Anyhow, Joe told me that the Glee kids' rival show choir, Vocal Adrenaline, is in fact a real show choir out in California; I think he said he's even seen them perform live. Anyhow, they're fierce. Check them out singing "Rehab" from the show below! Here's the Wikipedia page with all kinds of information on Glee.

Funny Blog: Texts From Last Night

2009-06-03T09:13:00.000-07:00

Who hasn't sent a regrettable text during a night of overindulgence? I have done it too many times to mention... Here are a few other examples of inappropriate, funny, embarrassing, or otherwise strange texts people have sent, via a funny blog called textsfromlastnight.com.

(613): His facebook profile says he's interested in men, but i'm choosing to ignore that

(I think I've been the victim of that girl before...)

(208): I woke up this morning to the buzzer on my oven going off... I cooked fish sticks at 425 degrees for 5 hours last night. my house smells awesome

(Never done this with fish sticks, but definitely had some burned pizzas...)

(410): can you sing with all the voices of the mountain? can you paint with al the colors of the windddd

(443): wasted?

(410): im pocohantasssss

(Hahaha I honestly think I have sent this series of texts before!)

(415): I've decided that I only have enough money to either eat or drink over the next month. I'm sure you know what choice I've made.

(Obviously.)

Cool photos!

2009-05-28T22:54:00.000-07:00

Here is a collection of really awesome photos, using the moon (and sun?) as props. I like.

Guess which one I like best...

2009-05-26T20:41:00.001-07:00

Tabloid Prodigy has a photo list of celebrities who resemble famous statues. It's clever.

Dancers are people too!

2009-05-26T20:16:00.000-07:00

I missed this on Dancing With The Stars this season, and I'm pissed! Luckily for me (and you), YouTube has got the gold again, providing us with this important public service announcement (featuring a cute Derek Hough, a hot Mark Ballas, and a stunningly sexy Tony Dovolani).

Is Google Making Us Dumber?

2009-05-26T20:13:00.000-07:00

It's a simple question, and this website has the answer.

Haha. Another example of how you can find anything on the internet.

I can't wait!!!

2009-05-21T22:41:00.000-07:00

How fabulous! This has to be the fantasy of millions of gays out there...

Christina Aguilera, already signed on to star in her first feature film, Burlesque, will have Cher as a costar! That's right, Xtina and Cher in the same movie, and it's about burlesque dancing. Pretty great, right?

Not too many other details exist, but the movie should be released sometime in 2011. I can't wait!

Image via DListed.

And the winner is...

2009-05-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

There's such great TV on these days! Last night I got to watch the final competition round of American Idol (and cheer my boyfriend Adam towards victory), and then the finale event of Dancing With The Stars, which included two stellar performances by Lady Gaga.

Anyhow, Gold-medalist Shawn Johnson ended up winning the Mirror Ball Trophy, which came as a bit of a surprise to me. I was initially expecting Melissa Rycroft (the Bachelor's send-off) to come out on top, but, after taking it all into consideration, decided that Gilles Marini (the naked guy from the Sex and the City movie) would be the winner. It's just another example of America not quite making the best decision... Oh well.

Below is one of my favorite clips from the season of Dancing With The Stars, and it doesn't even include any of the "stars"! It's from last week's show--America got to "Design a Dance" and pick the dancers, the style of dance, and even design the outfits. It's fierce. My favorite part is when Lacey and Julianne do a fierce turn sequence. I didn't know Julianne could dance like that!

Enjoy!

2009-05-19T09:25:00.001-07:00

Ladies and gentleman, for your viewing pleasure... The Chonga Girls.

Crush of the Day: Jason Statham

2009-05-18T22:56:00.000-07:00

Netflix delivered a gem tonight: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. It's a great British heist film, complete with lots of foul language, booze, cigarettes, blood, guts, and Jason Statham.

Statham has been in the tabloids and gossip blogs lately for his role in The Transporter films; the third installment was released last year and people finally started noticing what a hunk he is. He has appeared in other Guy Ritchie directed films including Snatch (one of my personal favorites) and Revolver. Also, there are rumors circulating that he and Ritchie are collaborating on a top-secret movie-musical... That sounds interesting. Before acting, Statham modeled for French Connection.

Anyhow, Jason Statham completely deserves the success he is receiving; not only is he insanely attractive, but he's a damn good actor.

Pregnant Women Are Smug

2009-05-17T00:56:00.001-07:00

It's true. Check out this fierce music video (via Kim) for some reasons why...

How gay is YOUR vodka?

2009-05-13T11:28:00.000-07:00

Absolut vodka, a long-time supporter of equality and gay rights, has a limited edition rainbow bottle full of their good stuff. It's part of their "Colors" campaign.

I don't really drink Absolut (I'm a Ketel One guy), I just think it's a pretty bottle.

Anyhow, on the "Colors" website, there are lots of fun drink recipes, some inspirational "showing your true, Absolut colors" stories, and other stuff.

Do you heart watermelons?

2009-05-13T11:23:00.000-07:00

Leave it to the Japanese to figure out how to produce heart-shaped watermelons. At $160 (US) a pop, I hope they taste as sweet as they look.

Amy Winehouse, P.I.T.!

2009-05-11T13:49:00.000-07:00

As we used to say in college, Amy Winehouse needs to P.I.T. (Pull It Together)!!!

At the recent St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Amy hit the stage in a much-anticipated comeback performance. Check out the disaster:

Here are my thoughts about the clip, in the order they entered my brain:

1. What is she doing?

2. Fierce shoes, at least she isn't falling over.

3. What are the backup singers and band guys thinking?

4. Did she rehearse?

5. Does she even know what song she's singing?

Funny Blog Alert: Awkward Family Photos

2009-05-10T11:14:00.000-07:00

Remember when you were a kid and your parents made you get family portraits taken, either for posterity's sake or for a holiday greeting? Or maybe you are still forced to do this archaic activity like I am? I remember one particular Christmas card photo of me and my family; it was taken in front of the fireplace of our new cottage in Michigan, and we were all wearing these amazing colored shirts and jeans. My mom's outfit was the best: a black turtleneck with a blazer made up of large pieces of neon pink, yellow, green, and orange fabric. Amazing.

Anyhow, there's a funny blog that is compiling these truly awkward photos. Check out a few gems below...

How much sugar do YOU consume each day?

2009-05-10T11:02:00.000-07:00

Here's an interesting and informative new blog: SugarStacks. The authors take a look at some of the foods we eat and show us in simple, graphic terms how much sugar is in them.

It makes me happy that I don't eat that much ice cream...

Southern Cheeseballs, Anyone?

2009-05-10T10:45:00.000-07:00

Need a quick snack idea for a Mother's Day luncheon? Try Amy Sedaris' Southern Cheeseball, recipe provided in this little clip (sort of).

Introducing Ketchup Cake

2009-05-01T22:11:00.001-07:00

In honor of 100 years as Canada's favorite accompaniment to burgers and fries, Heinz is introducing a few new recipes, including one for ketchup cake. Yes, cake.

Check it out! It kind of looks good, don't you think?

Who let this happen?

2009-05-01T21:43:00.000-07:00

And so close to me???

Denise Richards sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at the Cubs game today. Well, "sang" might not really be the best word to describe it, but it was something.

Maybe she was drunk. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.

Was anyone there to see/hear it live???

A great new blog!

2009-05-01T21:06:00.000-07:00

It's called Hot Guys In Flu Masks. I think it's so perfect for all that is going on the world right now.

Oddly enough, I just posted a pic in a recent entry of the guy who this blogger began his blog with! We both have good taste, I suppose. He has been featured on CNN, Google, etc. in recent days as the first confirmed case of swine flu in Spain (I think).