Christmas Is Over

Hope everybody had a great Christmas holiday. We had a great time. My Dad got me a gift I'll always remember... it was very special...

He bought me my very own Alpaca Ranch..

No Recession In Paris' World

The world's most famous slut, Paris Hilton apparently doesn't have a problem during the recession. She had her Bentley re-painted totally hot pink last week.

Christmas Eve

What Christmas Is All About

I admit I haven't been too excited about the holidays thus far. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, most everything about 2008 has "sucked". There hasn't been much to get "holly jolly" about, especially lately. I didn't put up a Christmas tree, or any decorations. I just wanted it all to be over with.

But then, along comes this photograph to my e-mail box:


This adorable little girl is the daughter of my friends, Maria and Jesse in California. Her name is Jazmin. I've known her Mom, Maria since High School. She has been sending pictures of her little girl to me over the past few years so I can watch her growing up.

When you look at this kid's face, how can you be upset about anything?!

Her Dad just left for Iraq the other day to do some contract work in that country, doing what he can to help provide for his family. I can only imagine how tough it must be to spend Christmas a world away from your kid. We wish him and all the guys and gals overseas a happy holiday, and safe, quick return home.

Merry Christmas.

-Bill

Sing While You Wait

Airline passengers walk past a sign for a holiday karaoke event at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 in Houston. The airport is holding karaoke events for passengers throughout the holiday season

People Who Deserve It

There's now a website totally dedicated to "people who deserve it". As in, people who deserve a good kick in the pants. The guy who tosses cigarette butts on the highway, the girl who thinks everything is a flipping emergency, and the idiot that invades your space at the store.

You can suggest your own ideas to add to the list, too. I'm thinking of adding, "the guy who drives 3 mph in the left lane of Highway 44."

Check out the site here: http://peoplewhodeserveit.com/

Converting To Digital TV

This is hilarious.... an old woman trying to convert her TV to get ready for the digital conversion in February. You'll love this....

Stalking Tom Cruise

Police have arrested a man accused of stalking Tom Cruise. They sent him to a psychiatric hospital.

Doctors say they're pretty sure they have the right guy, since he's the only one in the hospital in his socks and underwear, lip syncing Old Time Rock and Roll.


Heidi Klum does her version in this Guitar Hero commercial.

Auto Bailout?

The White House may be close to a financial deal with the automakers.

They may not be moving fast enough though... because today, all 3 CEOs all through hubcaps at President Bush.

My Photography

I've been playing with my new camera.... whatcha think?

Nobody On My Team Had Contact With The Gov.

Unless of course by "nobody" you mean "somebody". And by "never" you mean "21 times".

Obama's Chief Of Staff is on wiretapped tapes talking 21 different times with the Gov. Of Illinois about filling that vacant Senate seat.

This could be bad news for Barack Obama... apparently during one of the conversations, Rahm Emanual actually admits that Obama can't really walk on water.

Face Transplant

A clinic in Cleveland, Ohio has completed what they called an "Almost total face" transplant..of a woman's face. That's right, an "Almost total face" transplant.

The last female to make news with an almost total face would be... well... Michael Jackson.

Another Teacher Scandal

In Augusta, GA... Seven Spirit Creek Middle School faculty members have been implicated in a series of incidents that included daytime sexual encounters on an inflatable mattress in the school's public safety office. No students were involved.

School officials were shocked -- they say this is the first case in the country where the teachers were actually doing each other!

Bush Dodges Shoes

Rockette Girls In Town

Well I went to see The Rockettes last night, down at that Fox Theater with some friends.... its a great show for the whole family. All the girls will be in Saint Louis for the next couple of weeks.

In fact, on Sunday they're favored to beat the Rams by 21 points.

Radio City Rockettes

I went to see the Radio City Rockettes last night at the Fox Theater with some friends. It's a really nice show, something that the whole family can enjoy.

The only annoying part were these two hoosier women sitting behind us that talked the entire time, and were almost mocking/complaining about the show non-stop. Eventually, I loudly went "SHHHHHHHHHHHH" and they both got up and left. Maybe I should have done that sooner in the evening.

Some people should just not be allowed to be out in public, I swear.

I took some pics with my brand new digital camera, and they turned out pretty good! I'm sure they'll be even better when I'm finished reading the 5,000 page manual that came with it!

Thumbs Down For Best Buy

In this crappy economic climate, you would certainly think that every business in America would bend over backwards to accommodate and entice every single potential customer.

But, not the folks over at Best Buy. Which is why I want you to consider shopping somewhere else for electronics during the holiday season.

I purchased a digital camera from Best Buy, and discovered that a co-worker bought the exact same camera from Amazon.com for $40 less than what I paid. So, I figured that certainly Best Buy would match that price.

Think again.

After chatting with a customer service representative on the phone, I got a long winded, impersonal, pre-written lecture from her about how they don't do that. I interuppted her mid-sentence and said "So let me get this straight.... are you telling me to just return it to Best Buy, get my money back and then give my business to Amazon.com?"

The girl said "Yes."

So, that's exactly what I'm doing. And you should, too.

(I will add that I've done some business with Circuit City recently, and they were the complete opposite... very accomodating, and made my visits simple and smooth. Their online purchasing is terrific, where you can buy online and then pick up the merchandise in the store. I even had to wait a little while for my merchandise, and they gave me a $24 gift card. They'll be getting my business from now on, along with Amazon.com)

Slammer Time?

The Governor of Illinois in a court room sketch after being arrested yesterday. Look at that hair! It looks like a family of rabbits could be living in there. What must the guy have to spend in shampoo costs?

Kissing A Fool

Awkward moment over the weekend... during the Kennedy Center Honors awards, George Bush and longtime critic Barbara Striesand exchanged kisses on the cheek.

Both discussed the kiss. Barbara said that art transcends politics... and George Bush said he thought he was kissing Mr Ed.

Christmas Quiz

How much do you know about Christmas? Take the Parade Magazine Christmas Quiz!! I only got 22 correct, out of 35... guess I need to study up a bit for next year.

Take the quiz HERE.

A Redneck Christmas Tree

An Obama speech writer is in trouble after a photo surfaced of him groping a cardboard cutout of Hillary Clinton...Although, it's not quite as embarassing as the one of the guy groping the Barney Frank cutout.

Today, Barack Obama nominated Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State. Hillary said she was looking forward to traveling the world, and seeing how many other countries she can lie about dodging sniper fire in.

Hillary's very excited about the new job -- the only task between now and inauguration day is remember which Pantsuit she left her passport in.

Well, the CEO's for the big 3 automakers will present a plan to congress about how they will use the 25 billion dollar government loan.... it breaks down to 1 billion to devleop fuel efficient vehicles, 1 billion for health care costs, and 23 billion for new car smells.

It's hard to feel sorry for these CEO's -- for example, the CEO of FORD, made 21 million dollars last year! Not only did the Ford CEO get 21 million dollars, he also got unlimited use of the company Toyota.

Well, hope everyone enjoyed the first snowfall of the season this morning.... when I woke up this morning, it was cloudy and 29.... you know, like Joe Hipperson.

Last night on 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper challenged Olympic champion Michael Phelps to a swimming race. Cooper didn't really think he could win; he just wanted to get a close look at Phelps in a Speedo.