What's Wrong With California?

Simply put, Ahnold S. and too many of our political leaders in this state. Beginning this year, the Golden State will be taxed to death: state income tax, vehicle licensing fee, sales tax. All because of incompetence, excessive borrowing, and poor leadership. Sometimes I wonder why I even vote. Things won't change. I hope someone will prove me wrong one day.

iPod Essentials #63: "Take Five"--Dave Brubeck Group

Ahhh, the horn of relaxation. In these fearful and stressful times, we often forget to take care of ourselves, to take time to decompress. This classic jazz song reminds us to do just that.

Pimpin' out the Octies

In a continuation of last week's blog, Nadya Suleman, the mother of the octuplets, has decided to give media interviews. She's even hired a publicist and possibly will write a book based on her experience. According to the LOS ANGELES TIMES, documents show that Suleman was depressed and in physical pain when she first began her breeding mission. I hope no one will want to read about her experiences.

Will Pampers give her free diapers for five years? Will Gerber donate a lifetime supply of baby food? Will TLC offer her her own reality TV show? Her irresponsibility and irrational mental state should not be rewarded.

Suleman claims she will be able to afford to care for her brood of fourteen once she completes her education. She plans to become a therapist (ironically). Is she aware that becoming a therapist in California takes an extensive internship, along with passing a difficult exam? With fourteen kids, how can she study for her classes or pay for them?

Oh, that's right...Mom and Dad can help out.

Better yet, she can wait by the phone for it to ring.

iPod Essentials #62: "Cry"--Godley & Creme

Not a popular song back in the day (the 80's), but the video is innovative. It shows people crying, and then one sobbing person morphs into the next, all in glorious black and white. I believe Demi Moore was one of the celebrities featured, though Average Joes were also weeping. The video really makes the song.