Noel Gallagher Opens Up About Leaving Band Oasis After a fight With Brother Liam Gallagher

Noel Gallagher recently had an ugly fight with his brother Liam Gallagher, bad enough for him to decide to leave the band Oasis. Read what Noel had to say below-

Noel took to his website on Friday to discuss his decision to leave the band. Some of Noel’s reasons for leaving include “violent and verbal intimidation” and a “lack of support”.

“The details are not important and of too great a number to list,” Noel Gallagher said in the latest statement, posted on Saturday. “I feel you have the right to know that the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable. And the lack of support and understanding from my management and bandmates has left me with no other option than to get me cape and seek pastures new.

Noel Gallagher thanked his fans for Oasis’ “amazing” 18-year run, adding that his time in the band was a “dream come true.” Noel Gallagher said, “I take with me glorious memories.”

Noel apologized to fans for missing shows at England’s V Festival and in Paris, where Noel and brother Liam Gallagher reportedly fought backstage. Noel’s original statement on Friday said he “simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”

“Apologies are probably not enough, I know, but I’m afraid it’s all I’ve got,” Noel Gallagher wrote on Saturday. “Again, I can only apologize — although I don’t know why. It was nothing to do with me. I was match fit and ready to be brilliant. Alas, other people in the group weren’t up to it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a family and a football team to indulge.”

Macaulay Culkin Fathered Michael Jackson's Son Prince Michael II, Is it true?!!!!

British newspaper the Sun reports that former Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin may be the biological father of Michael Jackson's seven-year-old son, Prince Michael II—aka Blanket.

Macaulay Culkin and Jackson famously befriended each other in the early '90s, after Culkin, now 29, shot to fame in the Home Alone movie franchise. And now, claims a source, their bond went much deeper than mere buddy-dom.

"This isn't just chitter-chatter, even Culkin suspects he's Blanket's father," the source insists. "Jackson and Culkin were best friends. Macaulay Culkin was one of the few people Jackson really trusted and Mack never let him down...Really, Jackson idolized him —that's why he asked Mack to donate sperm. Deep down, I think he always wished Mack was his son. Creating Blanket was the next best thing."

Readers, we know you have some thoughts on this, so take to the comments section and let us know: Do you think it's even remotely possible that Macaulay Culkin is Blanket's biological dad?

Chris Brown's interview with Larry King, He(Chris Brown) Doesn't Remember Assault

Chris Brown's interview with Larry King was completed just days before. Chris Brown first official interview since the assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna, a video clip of the dialogue has surfaced on the 'net. In the snippet, King asks Brown, who's accompanied by his mother and lawyer, how Chris Brown feels watching the media coverage of the incident. King continues and lightly probes Brown as to his memory of the assault. "No. It's crazy to me ... I'm like 'Wow.'

Whether Chris Brown remembers it or not, the 20-year-old singer is paying for the Feb. 8 assault. Chris Brown was officially sentenced to five years of felony probation, 52 weeks of domestic-violence counseling and 180-days of community labor on Tuesday. But, in true celebrity fashion, the singer is already plotting his comeback, which is set to include an upcoming album titled 'Graffiti.' Chris Brown also released a "please forgive me track," the predictably dubbed 'Changed Man,' earlier this month.

Another Weekend Gone...

Don't you think Mondays come awfully fast? I do. I never have enough weekend. I didn't feel "up to snuff" over the weekend, with a really sore throat and some congestion and cough. I took Nyquil last night, and I am STILL sleepy. Oh, well...I hope I can focus and get some work done. I had a good weekend, all in all, just could have used another day. (Isn't that what I say every week?) It has been birthdays galore...my great niece, my nephew, my sister, brotherinlaw, etc. Then, two anniversaries coming up tomorrow. Busy time for cards, emails, and facebook postings!!? I visited with my next in line sister on Saturday. She's going through some hard times, and I probably was no help, but I can listen. Regardless of the circumstances, we did have a good lunch and visit together. I went to Mass on Saturday night, as I thought maybe I would sleep in on Sunday..HA. Sunday was spent in the usual way, doing this and that, getting groceries, catching up...and I even did some work on the school website. I made shishkabobs and fresh corn from the neighbor, along with apple crisp for supper, and it was tasty. So, that's my weekend in a nutshell. I hope you all had a great one!

Happy Birthday to my Sis!

Happy Birthday Jolyn!
Love ya!

Playing for Another Team

Many years ago I moved into a cute little apartment building in a charming neighborhood, just two blocks away from the Catholic Cathedral in that city. I was thrilled to start attending the Cathedral, as it is a beautiful church.

A few months later, I saw a notice for people interested in a young adult group at the Cathedral and went to it's very first meeting. There I met a guy who instantly became a friend. I remember that upon that first meeting I thought he was kind of cute, but wondered if he was gay.

We started spending time together within a week. First a bike ride. Maybe a movie. But never dating.

He lived just blocks from me and the Cathedral, in the cutest little Craftsman style house. It was easy for us to get together, and we enjoyed many of the same things.

He had a love for architecture that drew out the same in me. By associating with him, I finally started to understand why I loved what I loved about buildings and houses. I learned the names of certain features and styles.

We both loved everything from the same era. I'd found someone to troll antique stores with.

When my friends met him, they'd ask if he was gay. Because I knew about his interests and attractions - which indicated he was straight - I would say so.

I moved away... and in our communication he shared sometimes that people asked him if he was gay and how frustrated he was by that.

My gay friends met him and declared him, "In the Closet"!

Hearing his frustrations with dating I often thought how much easier it would be for him if he were gay. I've known him for 12 years now and have never known him to date anybody. I've only heard about his frustrations in his pursuit of women.

A few days ago, I noticed his Faceb00k status had changed to 'in a relationship'.
What is this? I asked. Who is this? What is new?

He responded that he had changed teams a year ago and was now dating a really great guy.

I am so relieved and happy for him!

Another friend asked how I reconcile that with my Catholic faith. I know that the Church views Homosexuality as a sin. But I'm not thinking about bedroom activity. I am focused on my friend having a successful, loving relationship that makes him happy. That's what we all want.
I focus more on the Christian duty of loving my neighbor. Of loving my friend and being a friend. God has not put me here to judge. Our Lord will take care of that at the pearly gates. And I feel pretty strongly that since God made my friend, God will understand.
And I'm more concerned about God's view of how I treat those I come to know and care about. I doubt that scorning my friend will win favor with God.

And quite frankly, I'm much happier for my friend finding someone who loves and accepts him- than if he had entered into a marriage denying his authentic self - and deceiving a woman who likely signed up for a heterosexual marriage and all that entails.

How do you reconcile your faith with loving and accepting your friends?

100th Post!

This is my 100th post. My blog definitely has had schizophrenia over the past 100 posts. I think it definitely has been something fun to have and has been a good outlet for writing and posting current things I love. I look back and go, "WOW I forgot I love that song, or I forgot that even happened.

The past 2 years have been polar opposites. The only constant over the past 2 years has been basically me. There has been different places, people, emotions, loves, losses......I think I need the next year to be somewhere in the middle.

Colorado was extremely adventurous and tumultuous but exciting. Being home has been comforting, easy but it's too easy. No rent to pay, no struggle.... I miss the struggle.

So.... I have been in the works of finding an internship/job on the east coast; Somewhere a drive away from home, far enough away to be on my own and the opportunity to discover a new part of the country. It excites me. I embrace this change.

As for the update on me and my friend turned into more. We are in a weird place. He wanted to date me, then hesitated due to his lingering feelings for his ex, then wanted me again, then didnt' speak to me for 4 weeks, then I didn't return his call because I was mad, and now, we are basically playing mental games on eachother, wishing we could figure out what the hell we are doing. Phew. I typed more than I anticipated. It is what it is, and the timing is off... or something.

So next 100 posts or to the next year, my message is this. Would you meet in the middle somewhere between this year and last and I think I'll be alright....

Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air?
Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?
Well I tried to fake it, I dont mind sayin, I just cant make it

Heidi Montag scheduled to perform Miss Universe tonight--Hardly?

Heidi Montag is scheduled to perform at this tonight's Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas, but pageant production staffers are taking bets as to whether or not it will actually go down -because Heidi Montag's just that bad.

Sources tells pageant peeps are concerned that Heidi Montag just can't pull it off. We're told "Heidi Montag's lip-syncing and can't remember the lyrics" (to her own song!!!), "looks like a trainwreck," and "Heidi Montag can't dance." But Heidi Montag's got Jesus on her side, so we're sure it will turn out just fine. Ofcourse hardly.

Milla Jovovich Ties the Knot after long time love

The 33-year-old former supermodel turned actress/fashion designer Milla Jovovich wed long time love, filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson Saturday in a sunset ceremony at their Beverly Hills home, E! News has confirmed.

Milla Jovovich donned her own creation as Milla Jovovich walked down the aisle—a retro inspired mini-dress Milla Jovovich designed herself, according to People Magazine.Guests in tow, including Patrick Dempsey and wife Jillian, watched the couple exchange vows and matching 18K Neil Lane wedding bands during the outdoor ceremony.

After the couple said "I do", they treated guests to a Cuban music-filled reception and a four-tiered wedding cake.The newlyweds met in 2002 when 44-year-old Anderson directed Jovovich in sci-fi flick Resident Evil. They have one daughter together, 20-month-old Ever Gabo.

Birthday Girl

Today is Silly Sissy's birthday.

She hopes for ice cream later! She is 3 years old!

She has been a gift to me, giving me hours and hours of love, entertainment and laughter. She was born on my birthday, so we were meant to be together!




Happy Birthday Silly Sissy!

Careful What You Ask For

I'm not liking most of the stuff that age is doing to my body. Primarily, the poochy tummy that is distorting my other-wise slender figure. Sometimes I think I must look like a snake that swallowed a badger!

Now, if I could just commit to doing abdominal exercises and laying off the carbs - I could probably whittle it away in no time. But I know that I lack the discipline to do so.

A few weeks ago, I began praying that God would give me the discipline I need. That I could dedicate myself to some crunches... and that I could resist the bread and sugary snacks that I love.

I told Mr. Burns that I asked God to help me resist carbs and Mr. Burns said, "Careful what you pray for!"

As for bread - I just don't buy any. If it doesn't come in my house I won't eat it. Instead I buy English Muffins to use as buns for my soy burgers, portabello burgers and even my breakfast sausage. For some reason, I won't scarf down English Muffins plain like I do those slices of wheat bread!

But sugar! Oh mercy do I love me some candy!

On Monday nights I cover City Council meetings which can last anywhere from 2 hours to 12! The longest I've covered was just over 4 hours.
I am a nibbler, so before the meeting starts I scout out the candy machines in the hallway and drop a few quarters for a handful or two of Hot Tamales and some Pistachios. I figure the Pistachios are healthy.

The candy machines only take quarters. On days that I only had nickels and dimes in my wallet I figured out that if I drop them in the soda machine - and hit the change return - the machine would exchange them for quarters. Success! And a Hot Tamales fix.

So this week, I had just emptied my coin purse without thinking before I went to work. Drat! No change at all.

I smugly pulled a dollar bill from my wallet, fed it to the soda machine and then heard the plink plunk in the change return. 20 nickels!!

I raised my face heavenward and said, "Very funny Lord. Way to keep me from the candy!"

Happy Birthday Brooklyn!

Our baby boy is 9. He won't want me calling him my baby boy. He's all grown up already! But, he's still our baby boy. (I tell him he is MY birthday gift, as his birthday is the day before mine...and then he says...and you are MINE!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE LOVE YOU!!

Change

Changes, changes. As you may recall, Brooklyn started school on Monday. Now, yesterday, our little Chloe had her first day of Kindergarten....gosh! I can't believe she is starting school! She was really excited and it sounded like she had a great day!

I had my good friend, Sh, in my thoughts all day yesterday as she moved her oldest daughter a few hours away for the first time. She has been out of the house, but now she is further away, and I know how that is...

So many changes as children change and grow....

Heidi Montag is the Bearer of Bad News

I thought it was over. I thought we survived the worst of it. It was hard, and we lost a lot of good men out there... great men... but I thought it meant something. Now, though, we learn it's all going to happen again. Oh God, it's all going to happen again! We're not through, not by a long shot... Heidi Montag is possibly going to pose for Playboy again. Why didn't Heidi Pratt bare all in

Syrup and Honey

This is amazing. That's all I have to say.

Heidi Montag Playboy photos

Well, we've built it up enough here on Celebrity Milkshake, might as well take this baby on home. Here are the airbrushed, bleached-blonde, nude-but-not, lifeless Heidi Montag Playboy photos. I want you to understand I wouldn't do this for anyone, just for you. Going through these photos was worse than the dental surgery I had this morning, I kid you not. In fact, my doctor actually had a copy of

Britney Spears blesses us with several more bikini photo ops

Britney Spears got such rave reviews with her first round of bikini shots that she’s conveniently decided to bare a her body again just a few days later. Brit notoriously gained a good deal of weight during her breakdown, but she’s worked incredibly hard to shed the pounds. In fact she looks a-mazing, so it’s no surprise she wants the paparazzi to see, especially given how eagerly they snapped

Will Jessica Simpson replace Paula on ‘American Idol’?

Page Six is reporting that Jessica Simpson is being pushed by her father, Joe Simpson, as Paula Abdul’s replacement on American Idol. We’ve already heard rumors that Victoria Beckham wants to be more than just a one-time judge - so is this a battle royale between Posh and Jess? Which one knows more about the music industry? Which one would give better advice? Actually, putting Jessica on to

On the Edge - Not Over

(sorry friends, I'm having trouble loading the pictures I want to this post - I'll try again tomorrow)
(no luck. is anyone else having trouble placing pictures in their post?)

I managed to visit two of our country's National Parks this past weekend. Arches and Canyonlands near Moab, Utah. I loved it. So completely beautiful and awe inspiring.

I don't know for sure who Wallace Stegner is but I agree with his sentiment;

"National Parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely
democratic, they reflect us as our best rather than our worst."

It is amazing what you can learn when you are completely immersed in nature. Sure, when it comes to how those glorious arches were formed you learn about geology, erosion, the effects of time.

It was our venture to see Canyonlands that I learned something about someone who loves me.

Mr. Burns, his sister and I went for the weekend. She was visiting from their home state. Once we were in Canyonlands and we all got out of the car to take in a view of the jagged cliffs and rocks jutting out from miles below - she couldn't avoid her fear of heights. She explained a tingly, eebie jeebies feeling that runs down the back of her legs.

I just cannot relate to a fear of heights. I've heard people talk about the feeling of vertigo when encountering heights or in this case, depths below them. But seeing as I am a person who LOVES heights, I can't really understand. Actually, to me - it seems like an irrational fear. As long as you have good footing - how is it scary?

As comedian Steven Wright used to say; "I'm not afraid of heights. I'm afraid of widths."

Much more logical to me.

I learned that Mr. Burns shares this fear with his sister. He is fine as long as there is something to support him... like a railing, or a safety cage, or a secure rope. Something firmly placed between him and splat.

I - on the other hand - am so unafraid of heights that it can be dangerous. I once had the privilege of standing atop the presidential heads of Mount Rushmore. I kept wandering to the front of one face with my camera and at one point the park ranger tied a rope around my waist! I thought he was teasing, being overly dramatic.

It wasn't until we were working our way back down the rear of the carving, and someone pointed out where I had been standing... (below Abe's hairline) that I realized why the park ranger was concerned.

I do have a pretty good grip on my limitations. And realistically, if it had been that dangerous, the ranger would have foregone the rope and just told me to get my butt back where it belongs! (it's not like they can risk loss of life on their watch! He's not going to risk his job for my whim.)

Not only am I unafraid of heights, I'm attracted to them. I love to be on the edge and I'm a bit of a mountain goat.

When I was kid, I climbed the grain bins on our farm. Any time there was a ladder propped against anything - any building - I was at the top of it.

So when viewing the canyons from the fence along the viewing platform didn't really do it for me - I wandered over to an open vista.

The dramatic view was irresistible so I set my camera on my backpack, used the self-timer and snapped this shot.

When I turned back, I found Mr. Burns standing a few yards behind, on the sidewalk with his arms crossed and a stern look on his face.

I smiled and said, "See. I'm alive. I didn't fall."

He was not amused.
I reminded him that I'm not afraid. It's no big deal.
He told me that whether I am afraid or not, the danger is real.
I disagreed. I know the limits.

He explained that if I fell, and found myself hanging onto that proverbial daisy, like in cartoons - he would not be able to go after me, and then he would look like a jerk!

But it was when he said that now he knew what it must feel like to see your child get hurt or in a place of danger - that I realized he really does love me.

There he was, torn between his fear of danger and his desire to keep me safe.

It's good to know.

I don't like putting him in that position. But I don't see how I can stay away from the edge. It's one of the few thrills in my life. He'll just have to look away.

Jessica Simpson was dumped b/c she was drunk and/or fat

Earlier this week, we covered the report from Star Magazine about a possible Jessica Simpson tell-all autobiography. Allegedly, Jessica could be dishing the dirt on all of her boyfriends and hook-ups. At the time, we heard a little about what Jessica could possibly say about Tony Romo, John Mayer and her brief hook-ups with Jude Law and Dane Cook. I wondered if Johnny Knoxville and Adam Levine

Jessica Simpson was dumped b/c she was drunk and/or fat

Earlier this week, we covered the report from Star Magazine about a possible Jessica Simpson tell-all autobiography. Allegedly, Jessica could be dishing the dirt on all of her boyfriends and hook-ups. At the time, we heard a little about what Jessica could possibly say about Tony Romo, John Mayer and her brief hook-ups with Jude Law and Dane Cook. I wondered if Johnny Knoxville and Adam Levine

Hannah Montana Cherries - inappropriate

I’m just going to start this off by saying there are some perverts at Disney. Not everyone – probably. But enough of them. Remember that penis castle on the “Little Mermaid” cover art? That is not Photoshop ladies and gentlemen, it’s legit. I’ve got the same cover on the original VHS clamshell tape case for my second grade copy. Now Snopes says this is just urban legend, but the drawing is in

Britney is the Best Parent Ever

When I was little and I said a swear word, my mom would wash my mouth out with soap. And not that hoity-toity bar stuff, oh no, this was hand soap. She's squirt it in and make me gargle. To this day, every time I say "M**********r", I taste lavender. On the other hand, Britney Spears lets her kids go f**k wild with the curses. (Aw! There it is again. It's in my mouth! Gross.)While the singer

Doing OK

Hello!
I know, Sammy said I would write the next day after his post. Oops.


I am doing ok. I just have some bumps, bruises, scrapes, two black eyes, and a couple chipped teeth, which I hope will be repaired today.


I don't know why or how I had my bicycle accident. I was almost done recovering from my unfortunate jackalope incident!


I just am a klutz. Always have been. Darn it anyway. But, I have been keeping active and doing ok and hope to ride my bike on a long ride this weekend. I get in rides during the week, but not real long ones.


In addition, our exercise class was cancelled for the past two weeks because our instructor has had to work double shifts at her "real" job...so been on our own. I hope next week will be back to normal in all ways.

I am very busy at work, and things are going like crazy, so I need to keep ahead of the game. These are a few of my bruises, and scrapes. I know, I look very lovely...sorry!

Have a great day!

An Image

One image can invoke so much emotion. This one screams summer and beginning of all our separate roads we took. The end of the beginning. Time to move on, but gripping onto eacth other until the last possible second. Bittersweet. I miss all my friends!

Bloggy Friends!

I'm so honored that the funny, talented and creative Katie asked me to be a part of Blogger to Blogger this week. It's Katie's feature in which we interview each other.
Don't you love the outfit see made for me?
Go here to see our 'interview'.

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson be a proud mother of David Daniel Otunga Jr.

Now Jennifer Hudson has a new role — that of a proud mother.The birth was first reported by the Hollywood Reporter's Showbiz411.com.

Jennifer Hudson the 27-year-old Oscar winner gave birth to her first child, David Daniel Otunga Jr., on Monday, according to her publicist, Lisa Kasteler of WKT Public Relations. He is named after her fiance, David Otunga. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

"The baby is beautiful and perfect," says Hudson's publicist Lisa Kasteler. "His parents are ecstatic." Jennifer Hudson, who is also a Grammy-winning singer, had not confirmed Jennifer Hudson was expecting before announcing news of the birth.

The entertainer suffered a tragic blow last fall when her mother, brother and nephew were slain in her native Chicago. Her sister's estranged husband is charged with the killings.

Jennifer Hudson, who gained fame first as a top contender on "American Idol," won an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Effie in "Dreamgirls" in 2007. Earlier this year, Jennifer Hudson won a Grammy for best R&B album for her self-titled debut CD.

Britney Spears’ sons cuss like sailors, and Brit doesn’t care

Britney Spears’ sons Sean and Jayden have potty mouths, according to Gatecrasher. Apparently, Britney brought her boys to the “swag suite” in Los Angeles last week, and her boys decided to run around shouting “Oh sh-t!” Gee, I wonder where they got it? Seriously, where? From Kevin or from Britney? It sounds more like Kevin to me. Britney’s cussing is more of a “my p-ssy is hangin’ out, y’all!”

Jessica Simpson Is All Shook Up

Jessica Simpson was caught in an earthquake while in Japan for her new show yesterday. I'd be lying if I said my immediate thought was anything but how the crazy shaking affected her ta-tas. The filming of Jessica Simpson's new reality show got off to a rocky start this week. The star -- who flew to Japan over the weekend to begin filming her new VH1 series, The Price of Beauty -- was shaken by

Rest In Peace, Michael

Those waiting for the second celebration/desecration of Michael Jackson's life as he gets buried in a cemetery may be out of luck. London's The Mirror said it happened already with almost no one knowing.The King of Pop was quietly buried at the Forest Lawn Cemetery without a even a small ceremony and not a fan in sight. And last night it emerged his family are so worried his army of followers

Miles Away But Within Arms' Reach

I feel like I'm losing touch with some of my old friends.

You see. I have two kinds of friends. Some who, like me, have moved and moved and moved - if not all over the country - then from city to city. These are the friends who keep in touch the best because we all know the importance of maintaining old friendships. Yes, we can make new friends in our new cities, but there is nothing like an old friend who loves you over the miles.

The others are friends who have lived in one city their whole lives. I'm the one who moved away so the onus is on me to maintain contact. Otherwise - out of sight-out of mind.

Within the stay-put friends, there is another category of those who have married and had children. This single girl in the city just isn't on their radar anymore. It hurts.

I've been thinking about all these weddings I have attended - and I can't recall the part of the vows that says "I vow to forget about all our single friends. Only you and I exist now."
I promise you I have never heard that part in a marriage ceremony, yet it seems to be true for all. Maybe only the married people can hear it!

A few months ago - one of those married with children friends insisted that I join F&ceb00k. It's such a great way to stay in touch she said.
It was... for a while. Now she hardly even updates her status. She never comments on mine. But most serious, she doesn't call or email me anymore - nor does she respond to my calls and emails.

The Internet creates an illusion that we are so very connected to all of our friends. But it's actually a disservice. It is just an illusion. Now that we have daily peeks into our friends worlds - we don't bother to make the phone call. Or plan for a visit.

It's been bothering me a lot lately - so I said just that on my F&ceb00k status today.

The first response back was from a former co-worker, now 700 miles away from me who lost his 6-month-old son last week. They woke up one morning and found him dead in his crib. The funeral was today.

He read what I had to say... and here is his response...

You are wrong. I am so grateful to have this network. I have reconnected with many friends I had completely lost contact with, and it has helped me through this tragic time in my life. I was holed up in my room...unable to talk or see anyone. Yet I could read my friends comments and feel loved and take comfort in it.

I think both perspectives are true.

If not for the Internet, I would not even know how much this old friend is hurting and I would not have even known to send a card of condolence. But through this faceless technology, I have been able to offer tiny, meager words of support - and they mean more to him than I can possibly know.

A blessing and a curse; this technology. We should all use it wisely. Support our friends in simple ways but never forget that hearing their voice or lending a shoulder is worth more than every communication in your tw!tter account combined.

People are flesh and blood and feelings. 1100011000010000111100001010 's can never replace that.

Sammy Sighs

Hi...remember me? Mom hasn't hardly let me post in forever and ever. I guess she must have thought she had more things to say this summer than I did. Of course, she got to go places and do things. I had to stay home with Silly Sissy. Crystal would come and house/dog sit while Mom and Dad were away. Silly Sissy would then chew out hair so she'd have a balding spot by the time they came back. I tried to just have a grudge, but I'd be happy to see them and forget about my grudge.

I miss Brooklyn being here. I slept with my little buddy a lot this summer. And, he liked to give us treats a lot. And lots of belly rubs, too. Plus, if we went on walks, he'd walk me on my own leash. Now, Mom puts me and Sissy back on the coupler leash together...again. At least she hasn't made us dress up in any cutesy clothes or anything.

Mom even gave us both baths last night. I was not happy about that, but I was nice about it. Silly Sissy gets all riled up. But, that's just her. Then, today Mom cut some hair around my eyes because we can't go to the groomers for a while yet...

so, it's kinda back to normal around here. This weekend I could tell Mom was feeling kinda lonely.

After our walk today, Mom decided to go out on a bike ride. She had a little mishap and has some scratches, scrapes, bruises, bumps and even 2 chipped teeth! She'll update you on this tomorrow. She is sure a klutz.

Well, I better go run outside and bark...I think someone walked by. Signing off, Sammy

Britney Spears shows off her great bikini body

Britney Spears showed off her newly perfected bikini body at a video shoot yesterday. And I’ve got to say, I think she looks as good as she ever has – ever. Brit lost a ton of weight last year in preparation for her Circus world tour. As a result, everyone’s been examining every inch of her body, especially in her concert photos where she was often wearing midriff-revealing outfits – sometimes

Samantha Ronson convinces Lindsay Lohan

It’s lovely to think that Lindsay Lohan can still be saved. And while I don’t want to be overly pessimistic here, her family history and lack of basic intellect tell me it’s not likely to happen. And frankly Lindsay’s been doing this way too long without the serious consequences most of us would have suffered. Sure, she’s basically unemployable, but she still manages to rent out a $10,000 a month

Finally got to see it....

My good, wonderful, fun, loving friend S, and I went with another friend last night to see My Sister's Keeper. Bring on the kleenex.

I am glad I got to see it. Usually I can say whether I liked the book better or the movie. In this case I may have to call it a tie. Good book. Good movie.

Granted, there were some differences between the book and the movie...that's Hollywood.

Still sniffling......

Can't Keep No Good Boy Down

This song was on the closing credits of Entourage, and being the psycho I am, I memorized the lyrics and found it on the internet. I love self-discovering bands then seeing them get popular and giving myself a mental pat on the back, haha... So.....

The band is The Parlor Mob; The song is, "Can't Keep No Good Boy Down". it's a clap-along, rock/folk sing along that gives you the urge to sing along....

Listen and be dazzled and more importantly happy.... (the quality is ehhh)

Crazy as me

Song for the soul on a rainy Thursday...



I'm used to being alone
Except for six month flings with diamond rings
And phone bills that outweigh the phone
This is the life that I chose
I got no complaints if he is
If he ain't, and if he is I guess he'll send me a rose

Just don't ask me for the truth if you choose to lie honey
And don't try to open my door with your skeleton key
Some folks seem to think I only got one problem
I can't find nobody as crazy as me

I still love what I know
I love to ride alone and sing a song and listen to the radio
You can ride along and if you change your mind, well
That's just fine, but there's somethin' that you got to know


Just don't ask me for the truth if you choose to lie honey
And don't try to open my door with your skeleton key
Some folks seem to think I only got one problem
I can't find nobody as crazy as me...

Back to the Norm...

Wow, spent all day yesterday in Scottsbluff with my boss cleaning up data. That was fun. Well, at least our data is clean??!! :-)

New staff is arriving and things are gearing up for the new school year. That makes all new (but familiar) tasks come back to mind, so I have been very busy with getting new staff input into our system and various programs. I hope I get them put in everywhere they need to be. I am trying to make sure our new website is up and going, and will be easy for everyone to use/read/follow. The calendars are ready and up...and many staff have already started utilizing the new features.

It will be a busy time. I worked two nine hour days this week. That isn't bad, but we are still on our 7 hour schedule for those days...ha! Oh, well.

I miss my kiddos. I can't believe Brooklyn will be in FOURTH grade! Time has flown..he is growing up too fast. And, our little Chloe Bean will be starting school, and be our KINDERGARTENER! I suppose it won't be long we'll be forced to drop the Bean behind her name? All grown up now! I had their pictures taken this summer and can't wait to get them. I think we are going to have to all get webcams so we can visit and see each other. Good Christmas thought, right? I am thinking so.

Well, back at it.....have a great day!

Empty house....

Well, we took Brooklyn home to Denver this weekend....

Kara DioGuardi returns to No. 1-rated TV singing show American Idol's 9th season

Kara DioGuardi made the debut this year as the fourth judge on No. 1-rated TV singing show "American Idol," will return to the panel for the upcoming ninth season, producers said on Monday.

Kara DioGuardi is a song writer and record-producer, was brought in to freshen the show after the Fox network's talent contest viewership began to slip. But with only a one-year contract, her future was unclear until Monday's announcement.

"DioGuardi is a breath of fresh air, and her passion for music and her understanding of talent is invaluable," "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller said in a statement.

"Idol" producers renewed host Ryan Seacrest's contract last month for three years for a reported $15 million a year- triple his past salary. But they have said nothing about Abdul, whose talent manager said in July that she was upset about not having received a new proposal and might leave the show.

The auditions before the judges will be start on Aug. 9 for the next season, which will be broadcast starting in January 2010. Judge Simon Cowell has cast doubt on his own future with the show after his contract ends in mid-2010.

More Wyoming....

Good morning!

I am writing posts ahead of time and having them post over the next few days, as we will be taking Brooklyn home this weekend :-( It will be so quiet around here! So , anyway....I mentioned that I would write about Register Cliff and the Oregon Trail Ruts. My mom and I took the kiddos out there to see these. Wow, those places have really changed and been upgraded since my childhood. Anyway, it was interesting to them to hear about the Wagon Trains and people that traveled in them, seeing where they had traveled and where many had written on the cliffs. While out and about, we also saw the obstacle course that the Army National Guard uses for training, the river, the walkway, and many other things as well. I enjoyed seeing this all through the kids' eyes and hearing their comments.


We also spent some time in Hartville, of course. John and his brothers helped finish up the chain link fence around his mom's house, and we also did some other chores as well.


We enjoyed spending time with extended family, and especially our parents.

For a complete view of photos from our week, click here: Vacation Photos.

Thanks for listening!

That Blasted Jackalope

W-e-l-l.........Dubois has the "giant jackalope" that you can sit on and take your photo at a gas station there. Here are photos of the kids on this jackalope:

For those of you not in the "know"...and my blogger friend, JoJo: this is what a jackalope is:

The jackalope—also called an antelabbit, aunt benny, Wyoming thistled hare or stagbunny—is an imaginary animal of folklore consisting of a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope, goat, or deer, which is usually portrayed as a rabbit with antlers. The words jackalope and antelabbit are portmanteaus.

It is possible that the tales of jackalopes were inspired by sightings of rabbits infected with the Shope papilloma virus also known as Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, which causes the growth of horn- and antler-like tumors in various places on the rabbit's head and body.^[1] However, the concept of an animal hybrid occurs in many cultures, for example as the griffin and the chimera. Indeed, the term 'chimera' has become the categorical term for such composites within the English language.

Anyway, outside of that gas station, is a plastic or fiberglass or whatever jackaope as well. Of course, the kids wanted their pictures on it. Here are some of those photos along with a couple from the original jackalope inside as well:



Well, I thought, hey, I should get my photo up there too. So, I start to climb up, thinking I could flip my leg over just like getting on a horse. (Which, by the way, I have never ridden...so why in the heck would I think I could hop on this in that manner??) I must have been thinking I was very nimble and in shape..but ........I slipped and started falling. I knew I didn't want to fall on the barrier around the bottom of the jackalope, as it was wood...railroad ties, I believe, and that would hurt! So, I was trying really hard to maintain my balance and NOT fall....and I felt like I was flailing around in very, very slow motion. (Later they told me it looked like slow motion as well....!) Anyway, I finally lost it and landed in the highway...right in the lane of traffic (which I didn't even realize)...and head first. Ouch! I banged my head so hard! John and Tina drug me off the roadway, and immediately I had this huge bump on my head. It was horrible. But, I remembered that if you get an outward bump, that is what you want for a head injury...ouch, though! John said, I'll help you get back up for your picture. I said, I didn't care about my picture anymore. He said, Oh, I'll help you, so I got up on there, very very shakily. I got my photo, and grimaced thru my smile....


I don't even like the picture...ugh. But, oh, well, I got my picture on that evil, horrid, blasted jackalope. We went home where I sat around with an ice pack on my head all afternoon. I didn't feel sleepy, but John watched to make sure I didn't sleep. Who could sleep ... it HURT! Anyway, I had this huge bump on my head, and thought maybe I was elephant man or something. It progressed swelling some and I then became 'cro-magnum' man for a couple days. On the night of the second day, my eye had some slight purple around the side when I went to bed. When I got up in the morning, I had one heck of a black eye...and I mean one heck. Not to mention that I still had this bruising big old bump on my head. Good grief...I was a sight! Here is a slide show of the injuries: (as if you wanted to see these)....



Let's see, I am actually writing this post on Wed, July 29. This is the first day I have worn any type of eye makeup...I still have a purple half circle under my eye. I still have some purple lines on my eye. My head still has a bump and is bruised. I get a headache every so often, because I start stressing about it...wondering those what-ifs....I mean the story is funny, but there are a lot of tragic stories out there. I was lucky. No more riding strange animals for me....

Ode to my neglected blog

My life has been crazy
but I think I'm just lazy
I miss writing to you
There's been a couple dozen times or two
Where I was feeling happy and blue
But did not type to you...
In short my life has been really great
A few shortcomings, like the guy wanted to date...
Fate came and went and the timing wasn't right
Emotions were crazy night after night
I've been in a funny place because a year ago this week
I was trekking home from Colorado; Family and friends I wished to seek
I miss the adventure and the rush of living somewhere new
So job apps. have been going out all over, where I'll go I haven't a clue...
Friends, family, beach and working that's basically my routine
So sorry I've been neglecting; I'm only human; I guess you wouldn't know what I mean.

~Erin

Alvin and the Chipmunks

I forgot to mention the other family we visited while we were in Dubois...Alvin and the Chipmunks. This chipmunk family lives in Tina and Adam's yard. Ah, so cute....the little creatures are fairly tame....and seem to go thru a lot of food. We know, we know, they are not pigging out, they are hoarding it for winter.

Watching through the window in the sunporch...
Alvin?

Watchers....Sophie and Chloe

Yummy...

They were awfully cute, and in the mornings, I could look out my bedroom window and see them scampering around out there in the mountain beauty.