The Starter Kit
Maybe it’s me, maybe it’s life, maybe it’s just hobbies but it seems that you’re never quite finished when it comes to motorcycling or playing the drums. …
Celebrities
Professor Weird Al
The Weird one is back. The man who brought us Eat It to the tune of Michael Jackson’s Beat It, King of Suede to King of Pain by the Police and many, many more parodies has returned. His first release left me a little cold. Tacky is a take on Pharrell’s Happy and the only thing it seemed to have going for it was a bunch of celebrities. Watch it once, and you’re done with it. …
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Life On The G List
Last week, our local daily’s online poll question was, have you ever Googled yourself? It has been years since I plugged my name into Google so just for kicks, I did and I was surprised by what turned up. …
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My Miniscule Mind
“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt …
The Perils of Social Media …And Life in General
A thoughtful journalist friend recently posted to Facebook a viral YouTube video of a teen playing her guitar and singing. The girl is very attractive and the featured aspect of the video is her ample breasts that wiggle with every motion of her arm. My friend’s question was, is it exploitation if you do it to yourself? …
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Brandt’s Randt – Just Stick to the Plan
It annoys me when famous people say they’re retiring only to make a comeback. Especially if they’re super wealthy. Just get a sailboat or take up painting or something! Therefore I randt.
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New York Post, How I Love Thee
They’re a tabloid, they’re not for everyone, but the New York Post has a style all its own. …
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Brandt’s Randt – Buying Your Pretty Face
I’m not anti-plastic surgery. I’m not against anything that’s someone’s personal choice, that doesn’t hurt anyone else, really. But I think it’s time we stopped making a big hairy deal about how well someone is aging when they’re not aging naturally. And that’s this week’s randt. …
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But for the Grace….
You don’t have to know who Deryck Whibley is or have ever even heard of his band, Sum 41, to understand the human agony of what he has done to himself. …
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Review: Tomorrow Night
Louis ck may very well be the funniest man on the planet. He’s cerebral and still relatable. Stories about his daughters, his life, his observations, have made him millions of dollars. He’s a rock star in the stand-up comedy world. …
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Review: Philomena
The acclaimed film Philomena came out last year and was a critical darling. Dame Judi Dench stars in the title role of an Irish woman forced to give up her toddler during a dark chapter of Ireland’s history. Steve Coogan is the journalist who embarks on a quest to help her find her son. …
RIP Redheaded Pal
Archie, Jughead, Reggie and pals have been around for about 75 years. At Archie HQ they’ve decided that’s long enough for our red-headed high school student. And I randt. …
Paying it Forward
The world needs a little more of this. It doesn’t have to be cash or a trip. It’s recognizing a need and filling it for no reason other than it’s the right thing to do for someone deserving. …
Pharrell Phor a Monday
The song “Happy” by Pharrell doesn’t require an explanation. Its crazy popularity is because it’s infectious and optimistic. Sometimes I play it at my desk at work after the show, with my headphones on, just for a lift. Pharrell is the musical guest on SNL next week and if he doesn’t perform this song people won’t be, you know. But it’s perfect for a Monday. …
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Late Night Laughs
When Jimmy Fallon was part of the Saturday Night Live cast, I never imagined he would have a stellar performing career. He ruined several skits by cracking up and seemed to be just okay most of the time, with his brightest spots coming via impressions. He starred in a couple of entirely forgettable movies and didn’t seem to be going anywhere fast. Shows you what I know! …
From London to Chicago
It’s incredible how time slips away and before you know it a year has gone by between visits with two of your favourite people. That’s where hubby and I found ourselves when BFF Erin and AFL (amazing friend for life) Rob floated the idea of the two of us coming up for a weekend to see Chicago at Casino Rama. …
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My First Celebrity Interview – Sept. 24, 2002
My first celebrity interview was to be The Rovers. A Canadian music staple, they were going through a rebirth and thus were no longer Irish in name. It was an attempt to go mainstream country and leave their green-alligator-and-long-necked-geese persona of a novelty act behind them. I was very excited. Who hadn’t seen them on TV? They were real Canadian stars at that time. …
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Sisterly Concern – June 14, 2008
There seems to be an epidemic of low self-esteem among my sisterhood and I find it disturbing and puzzling. …
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