Dear Seattle…

If we ever had to respond to a REAL disaster, such as a bomb, terrorist attack, something horrible like that – I can’t even imagine how we would respond. The worst weapon would be to attack us with ice and snow, that seems to shut our shit down. 

People are stranded at airports, bus stations, can’t get into shelters, stuck downtown with no bus in site, packed buses once they do arrive, cabs refusing to take people to certain areas of town, sidewalks still not salted, businesses not shoveling outside of their businesses, I could go on and on. I mean, the first day or two is a capacity issue, I get that. But it’s been several days now!

Seattle, your response has been pathetic and scarily revealing. If you can’t manage this, how on earth can you manage a true disaster?

UPDATE: Here’s the city’s response.

The Ugly Truth Trailer > Zzzz Zzzz Zzzz…

The only thing this clip does for me is that it further confirms my Izzie Theory!  Maybe that’s not entirely true, but hasn’t the world already seen Heigl be the lame-date and Butler be the lead-XY in a flick? 

Apparently, The Bible Doesn’t Like Anyone…

I just don’t get it anymore (well, that’s neither here nor there) – I mean, I don’t comprehend religious justifications about anything these days. 

Case In Point – Watch this video and tell me what you think

Be forewarned that it’s odd, extensively offensive, requires a semi long attention span, and displays some crazy people who for all you know could sit next to your cubicle on the daily.

Keep an eye out for the look on the face of the innocent bystander lady with a Dasani water bottle who has to cross through the mob about 5 1/2 mins into the protest mob display of aggression in NYC.  Classic!

Common’s UMC May Induce Kitchen Dancing!!!

Main Entry:  ¹van·i·ty
Pronunciation: \ˈva-nə-tē\
Function:   noun

1. Kitchen dancing to your own album
2. A small case or handbag for toilet articles used by women

Actually, I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who still has a Soul Train line that includes the stove!!!
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In other Common related news….  Today, CNN released a few thoughts from MR. UMC in regards to the future of hip hop and the impact of Barack Obama:

“I think hip-hop artists will have no choice but to talk about different things and more positive things, and try to bring a brighter side to that because, even before Barack, I think people had been tired of hearing the same thing,”.

Traffic Update: Panties & Prophets

I just knew today was going to be a rough commute! 

Honolulu: 8 boxes of Gap panties fell off a delivery truck and were all over the highway.  What’s the big deal; can we say “I completed all my regift shopping early this year”?

Orlando: Jesus statues are blocking an intersection and causing all kinds of fuss for commuters.  Honestly, the last thing I need when I don’t use my blinker, slow-n-roll, and violate someone else’s right of way is Ceramic Jesus there watching me. 

All that makes me think that I’m just going to call out tomorrow and play hookie!

Another Alabama Shout Out!!!

I’d always thought Alabama was a pretty flat place but A&E found some mountains of which I was unaware.  Check out the highs and lows of Marshall County, AL as well as some of other gems from the cradle of the confederacy.   

Rashida, I Just Don’t Get It This Time….

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Ugly Sweater Party – Why Wasn’t I Invited?

These A-holes had a grand ole time and completely forgot about me – whatever! 

Honestly, I don’t even know these people, but I was happy to see someone document their potential blackmail material because ‘No Cameras!’ is rule #1 for my Annual Paisley Gala.

If you are looking for something fun to do for the holidays then this is something I highlyrecommend.   Some will have to try hard to find something to wear while others will just blend – IYKWIM…

(I think she won!)

“Barrino, You Know BETTA’!!!”

Now, I didn’t say nothing when I saw you kissing on Jamie Foxx a few years back, but you know betta:  It’s due on the 1st > Late on the 5th > Papers come after 60 > Yard sale at 120!!!

Lead role in The Color Purple or not, the bills have got to be paid! 
“Ooooo Weeee, Barrino!”

It was such a nice house too, but in good southern tradition we are going to do our part to help you out.  We are going to pass the offering plate this next Sunday at church for you and hopefully we’ll be able to send some baked goods your way as well.  Of course, we do have to collect a 45% administrative cost for the offering, but it’ll be a’ight. 

Now you may want to rekindle that debauchery you had with Mr. Foxx b/c you know he’s coming out with an album this week…

Don’t Eat The Grits, Y’all

Velveeta grits are loaded with calories!  I’m wondering if Jamie Spears may have shared his Southern Belle’s recipe with K-Fed while they were all shackin’ up together…?  Maybe it’s from the heartbreak, divorce, alimonies, antidepressants, munchies, or loneliness but the boi has picked up a few this year. 

Then:

Now:

Is it karma?  What do you think?

 

Which One Is Iowa?

DES MOINES — The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in a pivotal same-sex marriage case that could echo throughout the nation and be far more difficult to challenge at the ballot box than a high-profile ruling in California, legal experts say.

The case, Varnum v. Brien,could make Iowa the first state in the Midwest to legalize gay marriage, says University of Iowa law professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig. Other high-court decisions favorable to gay rights advocates have come from traditionally liberal, coastal states: California, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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I know it’s somewhere in the middle, but there will be plenty of time to figure that out later.  Depending upon how this goes down, maybe this will be the month I have all my innermost desires fulfilled:
    1.) TI performed on SNL 
    2.) Kanye had a song on Grey’s Anatomy
    3.) Gay marriage makes another step forward which may allow me to one day launch my new site, barnyard-match.com

MSNBC Producer Loses It On Live TV

Here’s some hot garbage for ya’

Good Idea > Bad Idea

Good Idea:
Repositioning the Republican Party to better align with modern values and beliefs.

Bad Idea:
The Face of 2012

“Huckabee, Palin top list of 2012 GOP contenders, poll says.“

FSBO 5BR, 5BA, Ghost, FP, & HDW

It’s one thing to have a ghost in your crib, but it’s entirely something else when it resembles the valium-nista herself. 

“Paula simply feels she has outgrown her house… And given the recent public disclosure of her address, it seemed time that she move into a gated community,” a spokesperson for Abdul has told Us Weekly.

My thoughts: A gate ain’t no thang but a challenge, boo.

Sarah Jeglum, You Suck!

In an opinion piece for the University of Washington student-run newpaper, The Daily, a picture of a man with a sheep was allowed to run in a conservative article discussing gay marriage. The obvious implication is that a civil union or gay marriage parallels that of a man and a farm animal. Of course, it’s presented under the guise of rhetoric.

When some students took a stand against such imagery and held a small protest, the Editor in Chief responded and that response is what I find most interesting. It seems she stands behind the “free speech” decision to run it to illustrate the “slippery slope” point. In all fairness, she does say that she would “approve a different picture next time” but that seems to be a bit disingenuous. 

Maybe we could all directly tell her how we feel?