Everyone really got into it at work today! Ladies you look great. Back row - left to right: Robyn, Danielle, Sheri, Jill, Sharon, & Patti. Front row: Brenda, Deb, Me, and...wait, is that Rick? Oh no, it's just FAB Stef!
Friday, October 31, 2008
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
This is me today! Thanks again for the great hat Betsy & Emily.
Everyone really got into it at work today! Ladies you look great. Back row - left to right: Robyn, Danielle, Sheri, Jill, Sharon, & Patti. Front row: Brenda, Deb, Me, and...wait, is that Rick? Oh no, it's just FAB Stef!
Everyone really got into it at work today! Ladies you look great. Back row - left to right: Robyn, Danielle, Sheri, Jill, Sharon, & Patti. Front row: Brenda, Deb, Me, and...wait, is that Rick? Oh no, it's just FAB Stef!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Good Scary Halloween Movies!
These are very few and far between IMHO. It is hard to truly scare me now.
Some recent movies that have scared me are the Grudge movies. I know, I know, they are poorly shot (you could actually see the boom mic in one of the scenes from Grudge 2), but they still freaked me out so much I hated to sleep with the lights off. You just never knew where she was going to pop up, she made that super freaky creepy noise, and that little boy was just...**shivers**.
I really loved the first few Saw movies. Saw I you need to see just for the amazing ending that will freak you out. Saw II was actually very smart and my fav of the series. Saw III was also pretty good, and I confess I haven't seen IV and now V is out. I didn't think III quite lived up to II so I prolly won't be renting those.
A really spooky movie is The Others starring Nicole Kidman. It is worth watching with all the lights out. And since it has a twist ending you have to watch it again, and believe me, the 2nd time round is even spookier when you know what is really going on.
The Orphanage was also pretty freaky - don't let the subtitles keep you away.
Of course, one of the scariest was Stephen King's The Shining (even if he didn't like the film version - mostly, I'm sure, 'cuz the ending was radically different than the book). Remember, it was so scarey that Joey, on Friends, had to put it in the freezer. LOL
And really, remember all those cheesy movies where the babysitter gets creepy phone calls and it turns out the guy was actually in the house? I could never even think about those while I was babysitting - especially if the kids were asleep and their bedrooms were upstairs.
The reason I bring this up is that "Entertainment Weekly" has compiled their list of the 20 scariest films.
1. The Shining (1980)
2. The Exorcist (1973)
3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
4. The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
5. Jaws (1975)
6. The Ring (2002)
7. Halloween (1978)
8. Psycho (1960)
9. Seven (1995)
10. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
11. Poltergeist (1982)
12. 28 Days Later (2003) - This is a MUST SEE - it's EXCELLENT!
13. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
14. The Thing (1982)
15. The Evil Dead (1982) - The sequel Evil Dead II was hysterically funny!
16. Carrie (1976)
17. Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
18. The Omen (1976)
19. An American Werewolf In London (1981)
20. Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer (1990)
I don't agree with Texas Chainsaw Massacre. That movie was just dumb. I liked the remake (with super hot, and I mean HOT, Jessica Beal) much better. One night in high school, on Halloween, my girlfriends and I had a sleepover and we rented this movie (the original). We freaked ourselves out for the first 5 minutes and then we thought it was incredibly stupid. lol
Believe it or not, I have never seen the original Halloween! I know, I have to! The only other one on here I haven't seen is #20. I'll have to look for that one.
Craig Warmbold and I had an arguement (perhaps you heard it) about Jaws. I thought it was very scary and he didn't. I know you don't see the shark much, but the tension in that movie is wonderful, and who doesn't jump a foot when Richard Dreyfus is underwater and the head rolls out of the boat he's looking into? He's crazy!
Some recent movies that have scared me are the Grudge movies. I know, I know, they are poorly shot (you could actually see the boom mic in one of the scenes from Grudge 2), but they still freaked me out so much I hated to sleep with the lights off. You just never knew where she was going to pop up, she made that super freaky creepy noise, and that little boy was just...**shivers**.
I really loved the first few Saw movies. Saw I you need to see just for the amazing ending that will freak you out. Saw II was actually very smart and my fav of the series. Saw III was also pretty good, and I confess I haven't seen IV and now V is out. I didn't think III quite lived up to II so I prolly won't be renting those.
A really spooky movie is The Others starring Nicole Kidman. It is worth watching with all the lights out. And since it has a twist ending you have to watch it again, and believe me, the 2nd time round is even spookier when you know what is really going on.
The Orphanage was also pretty freaky - don't let the subtitles keep you away.
Of course, one of the scariest was Stephen King's The Shining (even if he didn't like the film version - mostly, I'm sure, 'cuz the ending was radically different than the book). Remember, it was so scarey that Joey, on Friends, had to put it in the freezer. LOL
And really, remember all those cheesy movies where the babysitter gets creepy phone calls and it turns out the guy was actually in the house? I could never even think about those while I was babysitting - especially if the kids were asleep and their bedrooms were upstairs.
The reason I bring this up is that "Entertainment Weekly" has compiled their list of the 20 scariest films.
1. The Shining (1980)
2. The Exorcist (1973)
3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
4. The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
5. Jaws (1975)
6. The Ring (2002)
7. Halloween (1978)
8. Psycho (1960)
9. Seven (1995)
10. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
11. Poltergeist (1982)
12. 28 Days Later (2003) - This is a MUST SEE - it's EXCELLENT!
13. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
14. The Thing (1982)
15. The Evil Dead (1982) - The sequel Evil Dead II was hysterically funny!
16. Carrie (1976)
17. Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
18. The Omen (1976)
19. An American Werewolf In London (1981)
20. Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer (1990)
I don't agree with Texas Chainsaw Massacre. That movie was just dumb. I liked the remake (with super hot, and I mean HOT, Jessica Beal) much better. One night in high school, on Halloween, my girlfriends and I had a sleepover and we rented this movie (the original). We freaked ourselves out for the first 5 minutes and then we thought it was incredibly stupid. lol
Believe it or not, I have never seen the original Halloween! I know, I have to! The only other one on here I haven't seen is #20. I'll have to look for that one.
Craig Warmbold and I had an arguement (perhaps you heard it) about Jaws. I thought it was very scary and he didn't. I know you don't see the shark much, but the tension in that movie is wonderful, and who doesn't jump a foot when Richard Dreyfus is underwater and the head rolls out of the boat he's looking into? He's crazy!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Wilma!
I am soooo excited. My monster Wilma arrived in the mail today.
You will see her on the left side of my blog. Just click on her and you will see all the fantastic monsters that the Monster Factory has. These are suppose to be one of the big toys of the holiday season and I have mine! She's gorgeous! And very well made! Well, she better be for the price.
You will see her on the left side of my blog. Just click on her and you will see all the fantastic monsters that the Monster Factory has. These are suppose to be one of the big toys of the holiday season and I have mine! She's gorgeous! And very well made! Well, she better be for the price.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Taylor Swift & Def Leppard
CMT Crossroads doesn't premiere until November 7th, but I've got a sneak peek for you courtesy of people.com.
This is their astoundingly awesome "Photograph." (Oh the memories of my youth.)
Enjoy it here http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20235258,00.html
This is their astoundingly awesome "Photograph." (Oh the memories of my youth.)
Enjoy it here http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20235258,00.html
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Keith Anderson Contest
WXRO and A Star Promotions wants to send you to see Keith Anderson at Wisconsin Luthern College on November 2nd. We even have Pit Tickets so you can be right next to all the action - or even part of it!
Listen this week for our Keith Anderson Sounder and be Caller Number 5 when you hear it. The phone number is 920-887-9595 so program your phones right now!
We'll give away tickets any time between 5am and 5pm.
Good Luck!
Listen this week for our Keith Anderson Sounder and be Caller Number 5 when you hear it. The phone number is 920-887-9595 so program your phones right now!
We'll give away tickets any time between 5am and 5pm.
Good Luck!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Supernatural
OMG I love you this show soooooo freakin' much!
If you watched last night you saw the incredible Jensen Ackles at the end do a great Lip-Sync/Pantomine to Eye of the Tiger.
It all started when Jared said to himself "what will Jensen do if I don't tap on the roof of the Metalicar like I'm suppose to?"
The result was comedic gold that I have watched over and over and over and will continue to watch over and over and over. Even if you have no sound for your computer it's hilarious and wonderful.
Please enjoy! And thank you Buffybot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09qM5eWu1I0&feature=related
If you watched last night you saw the incredible Jensen Ackles at the end do a great Lip-Sync/Pantomine to Eye of the Tiger.
It all started when Jared said to himself "what will Jensen do if I don't tap on the roof of the Metalicar like I'm suppose to?"
The result was comedic gold that I have watched over and over and over and will continue to watch over and over and over. Even if you have no sound for your computer it's hilarious and wonderful.
Please enjoy! And thank you Buffybot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09qM5eWu1I0&feature=related
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
New Hat
I just had to share this with you. Betsy and her lovely daughter Emily saw this hat and thought it was perfect for me. Thank you lovely ladies! I think it is me.
Make sure you notice the spider in the close up!
Turning Air into Water
WTHeck??
Willie Nelson wants to market a machine that does just that.
Oooo, I know, there are all kinds of jokes wanting to jump out of my fingers onto the keyboard!!
Must....Resist...So...Hard...pant, pant. ;)
Now seriously, there is a device that extracts the humidity from the air, filters it, and treats it with an ultraviolet light to get rid of contaminants. The machine will store about eight gallons for later use. Willie jokingly said, "This is going to ruin my image. They'll never believe 'Whiskey River' again."
Makes me think that the creators were watching or reading the amazing sci-fi series Dune.
Willie Nelson wants to market a machine that does just that.
Oooo, I know, there are all kinds of jokes wanting to jump out of my fingers onto the keyboard!!
Must....Resist...So...Hard...pant, pant. ;)
Now seriously, there is a device that extracts the humidity from the air, filters it, and treats it with an ultraviolet light to get rid of contaminants. The machine will store about eight gallons for later use. Willie jokingly said, "This is going to ruin my image. They'll never believe 'Whiskey River' again."
Makes me think that the creators were watching or reading the amazing sci-fi series Dune.
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood looks fab and you want to copy her style. Will she follow the current trend and create her own clothing line? She could do a sweat suit line if she wanted 'cuz that's what she likes to wear when she's relaxing. (I am envisioning her in one of her commercials but can't remember what it was for. I remember she was on a tour bus and lookin' comfy in sweats, but can't remember the product - maybe Vitamin Water.)
But don't believe any rumors because she will NOT be creating her own line. She says, "It's fun being a girl and dressing up, you know, just being able to play around and try different things, and sometimes you hit the nail on the head and sometimes people are like, 'What was she thinking?'" She does say though, that she "can barely dress myself." I guess that's what stylists are for.
Look for a revamped edition of "Carnival Ride" in stores 10/28. This new two-disc version features Christmas songs as a bonus. It will include her fab "Do You Hear What I Hear" which came out in 2007 on the CD "Hear Something Country Christmas," but we will also get songs never released before. "Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing," "The First Noel," "What Child Is This," and "O Holy Night." Oh, I can't wait to hear these, they are perfect for her beautiful voice.
But don't believe any rumors because she will NOT be creating her own line. She says, "It's fun being a girl and dressing up, you know, just being able to play around and try different things, and sometimes you hit the nail on the head and sometimes people are like, 'What was she thinking?'" She does say though, that she "can barely dress myself." I guess that's what stylists are for.
Look for a revamped edition of "Carnival Ride" in stores 10/28. This new two-disc version features Christmas songs as a bonus. It will include her fab "Do You Hear What I Hear" which came out in 2007 on the CD "Hear Something Country Christmas," but we will also get songs never released before. "Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing," "The First Noel," "What Child Is This," and "O Holy Night." Oh, I can't wait to hear these, they are perfect for her beautiful voice.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Grammy's
The Grammy's have decided that it would be a good idea to change up how they announced their nominations this year.
Out is the early morning nomination announcement ceremony.
In is an hour-long prime time TV special. (groan)
"The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" (wow - that's a mouthful) is happening December 3rd on CBS.
During that special the nominations of six categories will be revealed and there will be feature performances from past winners.
Plus, we get a glimpse of the new GRAMMY Museum.
I'll let you know who is set to perform once those announcements are made.
The GRAMMY'S happen February 8th.
**See if you can guess where on this post I resisted adding "That's what she said!"
Out is the early morning nomination announcement ceremony.
In is an hour-long prime time TV special. (groan)
"The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" (wow - that's a mouthful) is happening December 3rd on CBS.
During that special the nominations of six categories will be revealed and there will be feature performances from past winners.
Plus, we get a glimpse of the new GRAMMY Museum.
I'll let you know who is set to perform once those announcements are made.
The GRAMMY'S happen February 8th.
**See if you can guess where on this post I resisted adding "That's what she said!"
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Hottest Holiday Toys
Esquire Magazine has come out with a list of the Hottest Toys for the Holiday season and I have fallen in love with one group! Check them out at www.monsterfactory.net
Meet Wilma - she is my mascot now. Listen to her description (and discover why she is my perfect match): "Although it's difficult to follow exactly what Wilma is talking about she is always entertaining to listen to."
Here she is! Absolutely adorable.
Meet Wilma - she is my mascot now. Listen to her description (and discover why she is my perfect match): "Although it's difficult to follow exactly what Wilma is talking about she is always entertaining to listen to."
Here she is! Absolutely adorable.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Jewel pranks Brad Paisley
They were wrapping up her leg of the Paisley Party Tour and Brad had yet to pull a prank on Jewel so she wanted to get him, and she did! It was awesome and I have YouTube video to prove it.
First she changed the video that runs behind him when he sings "I'm Still A Guy" so that his head was on all kinds of women. (that's important to know because he mentions it in the clip)
So get ready for a good chuckle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YndtwzAwEGM
First she changed the video that runs behind him when he sings "I'm Still A Guy" so that his head was on all kinds of women. (that's important to know because he mentions it in the clip)
So get ready for a good chuckle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YndtwzAwEGM
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
CMA POLL
Hey Guys please vote in the CMA Female Vocalist Poll to your left.
I want to know who you think will win.
I am extending the poll to run thru Friday since many of you have voted yet.
I want to know who you think will win.
I am extending the poll to run thru Friday since many of you have voted yet.
American Music Award Nominees
Catch the show on ABC November 23rd.
Country-Related nominees
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Garth Brooks / Kenny Chesney / Brad Paisley
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Reba McEntire / Taylor Swift /Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
Brooks & Dunn / Rascal Flatts / Sugarland
FAVORITE ALBUM
Garth Brooks -- "The Ultimate Hits" /Rascal Flatts -- "Still Feels Good" /
Carrie Underwood -- "Carnival Ride"
ARTIST OF THE YEAR - FOR ALL GENRES
Lil Wayne / Chris Brown / Alicia Keys / Eagles / Coldplay
The Eagles also show up in the Fav Pop/Rock Music Band, Duo or Group Category. their album "Long Road Out of Eden" is up for Fav Pop/Rock Music Album, & they are nominated in the Adult Contempory Music category for Favorite Artist.
Country-Related nominees
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Garth Brooks / Kenny Chesney / Brad Paisley
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Reba McEntire / Taylor Swift /Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
Brooks & Dunn / Rascal Flatts / Sugarland
FAVORITE ALBUM
Garth Brooks -- "The Ultimate Hits" /Rascal Flatts -- "Still Feels Good" /
Carrie Underwood -- "Carnival Ride"
ARTIST OF THE YEAR - FOR ALL GENRES
Lil Wayne / Chris Brown / Alicia Keys / Eagles / Coldplay
The Eagles also show up in the Fav Pop/Rock Music Band, Duo or Group Category. their album "Long Road Out of Eden" is up for Fav Pop/Rock Music Album, & they are nominated in the Adult Contempory Music category for Favorite Artist.
ASCAP COUNTRY AWARD WINNERS
Monday night at the Ryman Auditorium (the Mother Church of Country Music) The 46th Aannual ASCAP Country Music Awards were held.
Alan Jackson won the Songwriter/Artist of the Year Award (taking it from John Rich who had won it the last three years - yes a record).
Winners:
ASCAP Songwriter of the Year:
Dave Berg for Blake Shelton's "Don't Make Me"
Bucky Covington's "It's Good To Be Us,"
Emerson Drive's "Moments"
Rodney Atkins' "These Are My People"
Chris Cagle's "What Kinda Gone"
ASCAP Songwriter/Artist of the Year:
Alan Jackson for "A Woman's Love" and "Small Town Southern Man."
John Rich has won this award a record setting 3 years in-a-row before Alan swooped in.
ASCAP Country Song of the Year:
"Good Directions" written by Rachel Thibodeau. Published by Castle Street Music and Dan Hodges Music.
ASCAP Publisher of the Year:
EMI Music Publishing for The Eagles' "How Long;"
Kenny Chesney's "Never Wanted Nothing More;"
Alan Jackson's "Small Town Southern Man;"
Brad Paisley's "Online," "Letter To Me," "Ticks;"
Jason Aldean's "Laughed Until We Cried;"
Blake Shelton's "The More I Drink;"
Montgomery Gentry's "Lucky Man;"
Big & Rich's "Lost In This Moment;"
Carrie Underwood's "All-American Girl;"
Jewel's "Stronger Woman."
Alan Jackson won the Songwriter/Artist of the Year Award (taking it from John Rich who had won it the last three years - yes a record).
Winners:
ASCAP Songwriter of the Year:
Dave Berg for Blake Shelton's "Don't Make Me"
Bucky Covington's "It's Good To Be Us,"
Emerson Drive's "Moments"
Rodney Atkins' "These Are My People"
Chris Cagle's "What Kinda Gone"
ASCAP Songwriter/Artist of the Year:
Alan Jackson for "A Woman's Love" and "Small Town Southern Man."
John Rich has won this award a record setting 3 years in-a-row before Alan swooped in.
ASCAP Country Song of the Year:
"Good Directions" written by Rachel Thibodeau. Published by Castle Street Music and Dan Hodges Music.
ASCAP Publisher of the Year:
EMI Music Publishing for The Eagles' "How Long;"
Kenny Chesney's "Never Wanted Nothing More;"
Alan Jackson's "Small Town Southern Man;"
Brad Paisley's "Online," "Letter To Me," "Ticks;"
Jason Aldean's "Laughed Until We Cried;"
Blake Shelton's "The More I Drink;"
Montgomery Gentry's "Lucky Man;"
Big & Rich's "Lost In This Moment;"
Carrie Underwood's "All-American Girl;"
Jewel's "Stronger Woman."
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Lee Ann Womack's new cd
I just found out what the new cd looks like and wanted you to see it - 'cuz it is ROCKIN' AWESOME!
Lee Ann Womack's 2008 CD,
Call Me Crazy.
Photo by Danny Clinch,
courtesy of UMG Nashville.
It drops on October 21st, and even though I promised the honey that I would not buy another CD until Brad Paisley's Play comes out (Nov. 4th) I may have to break that promise for Lee Ann.
Lee Ann Womack's 2008 CD,
Call Me Crazy.
Photo by Danny Clinch,
courtesy of UMG Nashville.
It drops on October 21st, and even though I promised the honey that I would not buy another CD until Brad Paisley's Play comes out (Nov. 4th) I may have to break that promise for Lee Ann.
Monday, October 13, 2008
CMA Poll
Well, with our first poll Brad Paisley beat out the competition as who you want to win The CMA Male Vocalist award on November 12th.
Let's move on to who you want to win The CMA Female Vocalist award. You can vote thru Wednesday - I'll change it on Thursday.
Let's move on to who you want to win The CMA Female Vocalist award. You can vote thru Wednesday - I'll change it on Thursday.
Halloween Poem
Yes, I wrote it! What do you think?
Whirling
Swirling
Twirling
Lighted
Witches
Hat.
Stars
& Moon
Illuminate
Swooping
Gliding
Bat.
Whirling
Swirling
Twirling
Lighted
Witches
Hat.
Stars
& Moon
Illuminate
Swooping
Gliding
Bat.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Presidential Candidates
Less then a month to go! Are you ready? Do you know who you're voting for?
Hold on a minute. Are you sure?
I have a wonderful site you can visit that my lovely friend Rosie sent me, and I thought I would share it with you.
You simply click on the quote you agree with about many topics like the ecomony, taxes, and the Iraq war. When you are done, you will find out if you have picked a candidate that will do what you want as the next Prez.
I'll admit I was a bit nervous when I started. Would I choose the quotes from the candidate I wanted to win, or would I have to completely rethink who I am voting for on November 4th?
Well, for me, it was a landslide. I picked all but one quote from the person I am supporting (and the one I got wrong threw me for a loop). It helped solidify for me that I have chosen the candidate that will do what I want as Prez.
So have fun with this quiz.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/MatchOMatic/fullpage?id=5542139
P.S. I saw the greatest Burger King ad about voting. It had a bunch of clips of people ordering thru a drive-thru their unique order (one woman even wanted them to cut her fries in half!). Then it said (I'm paraphrasing a bit - I only saw it once), "We know you have a voice, we hear it everyday. Use it to vote on November 4th. Have it Your Way."
I LOVED IT!
Hold on a minute. Are you sure?
I have a wonderful site you can visit that my lovely friend Rosie sent me, and I thought I would share it with you.
You simply click on the quote you agree with about many topics like the ecomony, taxes, and the Iraq war. When you are done, you will find out if you have picked a candidate that will do what you want as the next Prez.
I'll admit I was a bit nervous when I started. Would I choose the quotes from the candidate I wanted to win, or would I have to completely rethink who I am voting for on November 4th?
Well, for me, it was a landslide. I picked all but one quote from the person I am supporting (and the one I got wrong threw me for a loop). It helped solidify for me that I have chosen the candidate that will do what I want as Prez.
So have fun with this quiz.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/MatchOMatic/fullpage?id=5542139
P.S. I saw the greatest Burger King ad about voting. It had a bunch of clips of people ordering thru a drive-thru their unique order (one woman even wanted them to cut her fries in half!). Then it said (I'm paraphrasing a bit - I only saw it once), "We know you have a voice, we hear it everyday. Use it to vote on November 4th. Have it Your Way."
I LOVED IT!
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