not to be all dramatic...

1.  I have never - that's NEVER - seen a photo of Suka younger than

about age 20-ish!  We only have two photos of his mother,

one of his father, and only recent ones of his siblings.

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So imagine my shock and freaking-out-ed-ness when one of his

cousins posted this on Facebook:

That's Suka in the middle row 2nd from right.

It actually got me a bit emotional, thinking of him that young,

and seeing that smiling face, with all his cuz's!

I'm stoked to have this photo... it really means alot.

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2.  In all the madness online about bin Laden's death, I was very

moved by this photo:

It's the pres and his team watching the actual raid going down, live.

This really brought that moment to life for me.  So intense.

I'm so proud to be American, and I'm so proud of our servicemen

for finally bringing him down.

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3.  It has been about seven years since my BFF at the time, Kriss-

aka "Hotch," began her fight against breast cancer.

The only way we could deal was through humor.

I called her "Cancer Victim" as if it was her name,

until about half way through treatment, when I started calling her

"Cancer Vixen."  We joked with each other about all the little surprises

and yuckies and ins and outs of cancer and chemo...  and

she fought and fought... and won!

It's been six years since she was officially deemed 'in remission.'

Here, at my wedding, she was still in the fight:

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She has been on my mind lately because of our dear friend

Alexis Kaufusi.

Alexis is now in a fight of her own, as many of you know.

She's been dealt some devastating blows, and she's

just kept on fighting!  We are so proud of her.
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Our friend Tina Salmon came up with the idea to create and sell

decals to help with some funds... Lance and Houston helped out

and our family also chipped in some time and came up with these:

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We are certainly cheering, praying and thinking of Alexis each day.

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...BUT... I reverted back to my evil ways, and found some Cancer Gems

(note: these are a lil 'cleaner' than some we found during Kriss' battle-

cuz there are alot more chances to be naughty when discussing the 'Ta Ta's'...)

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Here: a few cancer treats I sent to Fus to hopefully bring a smile to her gorgeous,

cancer-beating, surviving face:

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(yes, that one might be my fave...)

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See?  I told you this was kind of a dramatic post.

Sorry... but don't think that means I won't be posting more

cancer treats soon!  I luv 'em ;)

don't touch my junk.

Okay- ALL I've been hearing about all over the news,

is the "Don't Touch My Junk" story (click here to see)-

the guy who opted out of the naked-body scanner at the

airport, then used his cellphone to record his encounter

with TSA agents prior to his 'pat-down.'

After the agent explained what he'd be doing, the guy says,

"We can do that, but if you touch my junk, I'll have you arrested."

The story has caught fire nation-wide...

but I found something that came of it that brought me

a smile.  Or five...

T-shirt Designs!!  (duh.)

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Definitely my fave:

...so excited for my next airport visit...

buzz.

Suka's been watching alot of World Cup soccer

Which would be fine... if it wasn't for that

Stupid,

Annoying,

oh-my-gosh-i'm-gonna-freak-out-in-a-minute-if-i-hear-one-more-second-of

The Vuvuzela Horns !!  ARGH.

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Apparently, it doesn't bother Suka in the least...

so I think for his birthday he'll be getting this:

but it shall only be listened to with large headphones.

In the empty bedroom.

Under a blanket.

Worst Police Sketches Ever.

1. The Graphing Paper Killer.

This guy actually got caught!

No word on whether he has ears.

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2. The Masked Man.  Or Woman?

Even one defining characteristic would be nice.

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3. The Man with No Face.

Having no face is gonna make this kidnapping suspect hard to find.

Or maybe easier?

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4. Turtle Neck.  Or Three Chins?

Either way, not a good disguise.

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5. Useless.

This looks like pretty much every man I've ever seen in my life.

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6. Whoa.

Is that Steve Buscemi?

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7. Ummmm...

Police are searching for a man with really bad hair plugs,

a nose that's bigger than his mouth,

and a jaw that's been wired shut.

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8. Conan O'Brien meets the guy from "Mad Magazine" ?

Right.

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9. Creepster with 80s portrait.

Lovin' the 80s-style ghostly self in the background.

And is it just me, or does this guy look like a woman with scruff?

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I just can't figure out how we're not catching these guys ;)

-from the Huff Post

dedication.

This Australian track star:

just had her breast implants removed, in the hopes

it will make her faster for the 2012 Olympics !!

Jana Rawlinson spent $13,000 about a year ago

on the implants as a gift to herself.

Ever since, she has questioned whether or not

her own "vanity" would end up costing her time

on the track, thus letting down herself and her country.

Holy dedication Batman!

funny. and i agree.

"Chain restaurants in Manhattan are being required to provide calorie counts on their menus. Houston's is trying to fight this by saying that their ingredients vary in different locations, so they shouldn't have to comply, or something like that...I got distracted by thoughts of spinach dip once I read the word Houston's. I'd like to offer my legal services to any chain restaurant that wants to fight this. I've never been to law school, but I don't want this law enforced. I've been to Manhattan a time or two, and I'd like to go back. I want to walk into a Chili's and go off on a bowl of queso and a bacon ranch quesadilla without knowing how many calories I'm inhaling. Like my Uncle Gary used to say to me: There are some secrets that you just aren't supposed to tell anybody."
--Chelsea Handler

My Boy Shaq

I just heard that Shaq is going to shoot a reality show

in which he will challenge other athletes at their sports.

He thought it would be fun and would help him get into

shape for the upcoming season.

I love Shaq, and I think this idea ROCKS!!

I can't wait to see it... he makes me laugh...

I'm just sayin.

Marry for Money ?

I just read that a recent survey found that

74% of Women in their Thirties

said they would

Marry for Money, if the man had $1.1 million.

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What?!?!

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I know that our society has gotten more and more greedy and money-hungry,

and less and less value-driven and genuine,

but still, This. Shocked. Me.

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Don't get me wrong... I'm not so naive to be blind to the fact that there are

women out there who would really have no problem marrying for money,

or for other reasons besides love and family...

but Three out of Four !!??

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It's true that in our world, money makes certain things easier,

takes certain worries away, and allows certain freedoms...

but would I trade that for being married to

Someone I can trust to be home at night?

Someone who wants the same things I do?

Someone who is kind and a good father?

Someone who can- and will- give me a blessing if I need one?

...I don't think so!!

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I'll get off my soapbox now.

I just wanted to say that I'm gonna keep believing that people

are generally smarter than these 'results' show.

You Failed How Many Times?

See this poor woman:

I heard about her a few weeks ago, when she made national news by failing

her driver's license test for the...

771st time !!

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She was preparing to take it again, but I just learned she has now failed...

775 times !!

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I was thinking... just by taking a test that many times, it seems like

you'd pass at least once, just by chance.

But no.

She says she will not give up and is prepping for another go.

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I'm thinkin...

Maybe the whole driving thing isn't gonna be her thing.

i want my KIDNEY back !!

This guy:

is demanding, in the midst of his messy divorce, that is ex

GIVE HIM BACK HIS KIDNEY !!

He donated the kidney a number of years ago to save her life.

If she "refuses" to give it back, he's asking that she pay him the value of the organ- $1.5 million.

Oh, and did I mention they have children? And he's a doctor?

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Here's my Question:

After years of marriage,

wouldn't it be the same for the Ex to ask:

• for all the meals she cooked for him back?
• or for her pre-four-baby uterus back?
• or for the value of the time she spent thinking he was not a Jerk back?

I, of course, know nothing about this marriage or divorce... but

THIS. IS. LOW.

Hell Froze Over

THIS IS NOT A JOKE. I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP.

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So, as some of you probably guessed, I was out of town most of last week, down in Vegas for the Bowl Game. And, as some of you may have heard, Las Vegas was hit with the ... wait for it ... "THE BIGGEST SNOWSTORM IN IT'S HISTORY."
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Yes, the first couple of days we were there, it snowed some. A little. Very little. The snow did not stick to the ground. The grass, streets, etc. were all still completely visible. IT. WAS. NOTHING. So you can imagine our shock (and huge chuckle) when we were watching the nightly news and found out ... Wait For It Again ... 1. The schools were going to be closed the next day for a "Snow Day", 2. The freeway (yes, I-15) was closed in both directions, and 3. The airport had completely shut down and cancelled all flights due to the snow and ice.
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Now, here's where you're gonna really get a laugh- here are the photos (from a national newspaper) of the Hugest-Most-Gigantic-Disaster-of-a-Snow-Storm that hit Las Vegas last week:

I'm just glad we survived.

Caught My Attention...

A Real News Story that caught my attention:
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No Takers for Contest that Requires Abstinence
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A contest that would pay $10,000 to an engaged couple, as long as they abstain from premarital sex, hasn't gotten any takers. The deadline for the Marriage for a Lifetime contest is Oct. 31. The prize includes free wedding flowers, invitations, and other wedding treats.
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So far, organizer Phillipia Faust hasn't gotten any entries.
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She said, "In our society, it's going to be hard to find" a couple that hasn't had premarital sex.
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Faust has organized and carried out various pro-marriage activities through her Marriage Appreciation Training- Uplifting Relationship Education Program, a non-profit that isn't church-affiliated.

Something Weird, Something Dumb & Toilet Humor

OK- This is the weirdest thing I've heard in a LONG TIME!! Rumors are swirling that L'Oreal digitally lightened Beyonce's skin color in her latest haircolor ad- and people are Ticked Off. The new add is below to the right. Granted, the photo on the left is affected by her dark hair and lighting, but still... L'Oreal is categorically denying altering Beyonce's skin in any way. What do you think?

Sorry. I do not buy it. My skin's darker than that!

Now, Something Dumb. There is horrible pollution goin' on in China right now. Officially, China keeps releasing statements that it is not smog, but "mist." The problem? Actual "mist" clears up by mid-morning, and China's SMOG lasts all friggin' day. I say to our countrymen over there: Keep your pollution masks ON.

Today is "Happiness Happens Day." I hope with all my heart that happiness happens for you. Happiness doesn't seem to just happen for me. I have to plan it in advance, create an evironment in which it will grow, feed it, water it, medicate it and then... Pretend. So if Happiness doesn't just Happen for you, here's some help: (and if you're bored, count the H's in that paragraph!)

This is exactly how I feel every morning- except for me it's via Diet Mountain Dew.

And finally, the Toilet Humor I promised. I come from a family of boyz, so this sign just... touched me. I'm sure some of you can relate.

On that last one, if you're like me, you laughed at the first part and furrowed your brows at the second.

See, I got you figured out...

Some Random "News". Because I Like It.

The Dark Knight has broken ANOTHER record. It has currently hit the $400 million mark. The record, though is that it did it in EIGHTEEN DAYS- the fastest ever. Cra-Zy. The prior record holder was Shrek 2, which did it in 43 days.

Rumor is that Toni Braxton is headed for Dancing With The Stars. Weird Thing? That she quit her Las Vegas long-term contracted show after just a number of days due to her heart condition. I don't get it. DWTS will be nothing but all-day-long rehearsals... is it just me or is that fishy?!

Lisa Marie Presley is having TWINS! Another Cra-Zy!! The reason I used this mag cover as the pic was cuz look how beautiful her daughter Riley is...

In Germany, female police officers now have "Bulletproof Bras" available. No, this is not a joke. They are cotton-based with no metal (the metal in many officers' bras were causing "problems" apparently.) That's just funny to me... and I do love to tease my bro Matt about weird German news. Click HERE to read the whole story.