Shella Uncut

Bronzer Gone Wrong: Valentino

2009-04-03T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone:Spring is here and summer is almost upon us. The chill of winter has lifted. Light arrives earlier in the morning and the birds sing in the trees. People begin dieting and exercising in an effort to look decent in the skimpy fashions of warmer seasons.Some folks hit the tanning salon. Some folks begin buying bronzing powders a-plenty. And some folks, older folks, harken back to the

Thank God for Musicians and Comedians: Were it not for them, America may have been lost

2009-03-13T18:59:00.000-07:00

It began with the amazing Dixie Chicks, during a concert in London in 2003 when these brave women let it be known that they as Americans did NOT agree with George W. Bush`s decision to start a war in Iraq by telling the audience that they were `ashamed the President is from Texas.` These women were utterly villified for daring to believe in Americas most revered right. Freedom of speech.

Fault Lines: Wall Street vs. Americans

2009-03-05T12:14:00.000-08:00

Its hard to believe that I posted in over a month, but sometimes I just get so busy! When I saw the below video, I knew I had to share. Enjoy!.cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc_title a{color:

...But I Digress: My Favorite Limerick

2009-01-26T18:26:00.000-08:00

I am not quite sure why I thought of it, but this is the one limerick that I've been able to remember since childhood.There was an old man named Frick,who took liver-pills to avoid being sick.He died when quite old,but his liver (I'm told),had to be beaten to death with a stick.(shout out to the great Jack LaLanne, we love you)(this post hardly seems worth the wait, eh?)

Obama Inauguration: "Some Came to Sing, Some Came to Pray, Some Came to Keep the Dark Away..."

2009-01-20T07:36:00.000-08:00

There is something in the air. The collective world vibe is palpable and indescribeable. The throngs of people at Obama's Inauguration are the most visible part of an entire mass of humanity that, one and all, are in thought and deed one organism in this amazing transition.This morning during my exercise, the words of the Melanie Safka song "Lay Down" came to me. It described something I feel

Don't Let the Door Hit Your Ass on the Way Out!

2009-01-19T18:00:00.000-08:00

Bush Presidency Countdown Clock

2009-01-14T22:00:00.000-08:00

Hiatus Ruckus Nexus

2009-01-13T17:52:00.000-08:00

Okay, I went to the Rhyming Dictionary to get the title to this post. Sue me. In defense of the genesis of my post's title, I offer the following: I went on hiatus, it caused a ruckus, and we are at the nexus of a new day. (I am possibly the only person on earth capable of crafting such a torturous sentence!)I've received emails (and calls from friends and family -- xoxoxo) asking why I

You Know You're Over Christmas When.....

2008-12-25T15:09:00.000-08:00

You know you're over the whole "Christmas" thing when you take down the tree on December 25th. Is that bad? At least I waited until all the presents were opened, food was eaten, and kids and other family gone to greener pastures...--Shella

Sixty Years: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

2008-12-23T18:20:00.000-08:00

On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Oh. My. God: Too Funny

2008-12-23T14:16:00.001-08:00

Good and Evil: The Wrecking Crew

2008-12-19T09:31:00.000-08:00

I've been in Sacramento.As everyone knows, California's financial situation is at crisis proportions. Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a package of spending cuts and revenue enhancements. Republicans have "taken a vow" not to generate revenue via tax increase/s, and have proposed an alternate and draconian budget of cuts to services and supports to California's most vulnerable citizens (

Lee Iacocca

2008-12-04T12:10:00.000-08:00

Excerpt from: 'Where Have All the Leaders Gone?'(Copyright © 2007 by Lee Iacocca. All rights reserved)(Click here for more info on Lee Iacocca)"Am I the only guy in this country who's fed up with what's happening? Where the hell is our outrage? We should be screaming bloody murder. We've got a gang of clueless bozos steering our ship of state right over a cliff, we've got corporate gangsters

Clip of the Day: Chris Matthews

2008-12-03T23:00:00.000-08:00

In this clip, Chris Matthews on Hardball does a segment with Joan Walsh of Salon and Michelle Bernard, MSNBC conservative pundit. The topic being Charlie Gibson's inverview with President GW Bush (and First Lady Laura Bush), and in particluar Bush's response to Gibson asking him what the biggest mistake of his Presidency may have been....Watch the evisceration...

December 3rd: My Birthday

2008-12-02T22:35:00.000-08:00

Not much to say, I don't quite feel celebratory about this year's birthday. Above is a pic of me and my younger cousin when I was about 16 yrs. I'll bring it in to the cosmetic surgeon's office when I go for my facelift (snark) (er, not).Below is a list of historical events that occurred on December 3rd.1984 India Bhopal Chemical Accident December 3rd, 1984 : Thousands of people die from the

Happy Thanksgiving:

2008-11-27T07:52:00.000-08:00

Since I'll be heading up to my mom's house with the kids, I am hoping it doesn't turn into a "dog-gone" "cat-astrophy".Love,--Shella

Thanksgiving Horror: Palin Slaughter Interview

2008-11-22T15:13:00.000-08:00

I debated even posting the below video.This blog, however, is called Shella Uncut. In the spirit of sometimes being inappropriate, I decided to share with you the wildly inappropriate 11/08 TV interview conducted with Alaska's infamous Governor Sarah Palin.The back story is that the TV crew was present for the obligatory Thanksgiving "pardon" of a turkey otherwise having a date with the grim

Albert Einstein: E=MC² Finally Proven

2008-11-21T19:54:00.000-08:00

There are only a few people who know this odd fact about me: I have a thing for Albert Einstein. Seriously. My friend Gayle can attest to this should I ever need to prove the truth of my statement in a court of law.But, I digress.I've chosen to post today the astounding fact that finally, finally goddamnit, E=MC² has been proven. Click here for the press release. Click here for the

You Tell Me: Does This Dog Have Teeth?

2008-11-17T22:16:00.000-08:00

Disturbingly mesmerizing...

Funny: Spider Currency

2008-11-15T17:43:00.000-08:00

In these tough economic times people's bill-paying (or money-saving) creativity emerges. And sometimes, those efforts can result in a pretty funny scenario.Imagine that some off-kilter guy cannot pay one of this monthly bills, and is contacted by customer service. Then imagine what might transpire should he decide to submit a spider drawing, requesting it be accepted as payment in full for said

Collective Consciousness: New Day, New World

2008-11-09T16:46:00.001-08:00

Apparently I am not the only person who felt s/he woke to a new world on November 5th (see my post below on that date "The New Day"). Below is a video by musician and artist Will.I.Am entitled "It's A New Day".Enjoy!(Hat tip to my friend Harriet who passed this along)

Paul Krugman: 2008 Nobel Prize Winner

2008-11-06T08:43:00.000-08:00

For those of you who are not familiar with the Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman and want to learn about his credibility in the world check out this Wikipedia entry.On November 5 2008 (the day following the election) Paul Krugman posted the following on his New York Times blog, entitled "The Monster Years":"...for the past 14 years America’s political life has been largely dominated by,

The New Day

2008-11-05T06:52:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning in a new world. --Shella

44: President Elect Barack Obama

2008-11-04T22:46:00.000-08:00

My very dear fellow Americans:I cannot tell you what it means to me, and what an honor it is, to tell you this evening that history has been made, that an amazing American (a black American) has been elected President of the United States of America.Barack Obama. The (soon to be) forty-fourth President of the United States of America.I find myself to be speechless this evening. An eight year

November 4, 2008: Today is the Day We Change The Course of World History

2008-11-04T14:57:00.000-08:00

The first polls close in two minutes. Now one minute. Let the games begin.Dear God:Vote Obama (and make sure everyone else does, too)--Shella

Thirteen Hours: Oh. My. God. (ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod)

2008-11-03T16:55:00.000-08:00

Thirteen hours until the polls open. Thirteen short hours. Tomorrow is election day, November 4 2008. It is the day before one of the most historic events in the United States. Any constant reader of this blog knows how many years I have YEARNED for this day to come. I can hardly believe its here.Let's all keep our fingers, toes, legs, arms, and eyes crossed that it's a blow-out win for Barack

Main Street v. Wall Street

2008-10-30T08:27:00.000-07:00

There are 120-hours to go until the 2008 Presidential Election. It's an election that has the potential to change the course of history in America and the world.Last night Barack Obama spent 30-minutes speaking to people about who he is, what he values, how his vision for America values the middle-class, and how he plans to rescue Main Street from the greed and avarice of Wall Street during the

The Batman-Penguin Debate

2008-10-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

pre⋅science: /ˈprɛʃəns, -iəns, ˈpriʃəns, -ʃiəns/ Pronunciation: [presh-uhns, -ee-uhns, pree-shuhns]Definition: (noun) knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight. (Hat tip to Alison for forwarding)

McCain-Palin Position on People w/Special Needs

2008-10-25T10:01:00.000-07:00

My Balcony: Vote Obama

2008-10-24T15:02:00.000-07:00

It may be October, but its hotter than shit in my community. So, one day after work I decide to make an Obama sign for my balcony. I go to the thrift store and buy a double sheet to paint my little sign. It's a real beauty.My balcony has an amazing view. The building where I live is on a very busy corner which has a four-way stop. I live across the street from two city parks so there are

Did You Know: Republicans Are Voting For Obama-Biden

2008-10-22T20:28:00.000-07:00

--Shella

McCain - Palin: My Favorite Photos

2008-10-21T17:21:00.000-07:00

Below is a collection of my favorite McCain and Palin photos. All involve the completely adorable and innocent Trig Palin, who has Down Syndrome.Enjoy! John Kissing TrigCindy Holding TrigTrig Waving "Hi"Trig is Wide-eyedTrig and Girls in Greeting

How You Can Help: Phone Calls for Obama

2008-10-21T11:23:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Pat (who is "Proud To Be Blue") told me of a wonderful volunteer experience she had phonebanking for Obama. She called Nevada in a get out the vote effort in that battleground state.I've been asked (very nicely) to post the website link that can get you all started in this very simple way to help the Obama campaign and your fellow Americans.If you're interested solely in phone

Eloquent Assessment of Powell Endorsement of Obama and its Significance to McCain and World

2008-10-20T12:34:00.000-07:00

General Colin Powell: Endorses Barack Obama

2008-10-20T11:19:00.000-07:00

There May Be No Way To Bridge The Divide

2008-10-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking for the past 20 or so hours. I honestly did not know if I would (or should) post my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs -- and frankly I needed time to process.This is the deal. I am one of the people that saw, in real time, Republican Congressional Representative Michele Bachmann (R-MN) on Hardball with Chris Matthews.It goes without saying that I was literally in SHOCK. Yes,

Oh. My. God. My New Favorite Song (funny)

2008-10-14T12:31:00.000-07:00

You HAVE to see this!(Hat tip to my friend Pat, who is PTBB)

Hate or Hope: We Decide

2008-10-12T08:38:00.000-07:00

Please Watch. I choose Hope.

McFear, McHate, McRacism, McIgnorance: McCain

2008-10-10T15:52:00.000-07:00

McCain now reveals himself. His dark side comes wrapped in a flag, carrying a cross, and soiling every symbol of "America". It won't take much for you to google the frightening devolution of the McCain-Palin 2008 Presidential Campaign in these, the last weeks before the election.McCain's last gasp is without dignity. Shameful. As he falls head-first over the cliff, dragging his credibility

American Republicans: Self-Delusional and Ignorant

2008-10-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

Again, enough said. How sad.

HANDS DOWN: Obama Clear Winner

2008-10-07T19:03:00.000-07:00

I realize it's early. But goddamn it, Obama is blowing McCain the-fuck-away. 'Nuf said.--Shella

I Am Concerned: Impact of Republican Hate Mongering

2008-10-07T16:35:00.000-07:00

My gut is telling me that Republicans have irresponsibly ratcheted up the otherwise "typical" hate talk they're already so famous for. I am seeing signs in traditional and other media of people being incited to near-violence at McCain-Palin campaign events.Their actions and words, in conjunction with the energy of the time, the stress of the economic crisis, the emotion of the election, the

John McCain: Keating Economics Redux

2008-10-05T21:01:00.000-07:00

Some of you will recall the post of last month that describes John McCain's role in the Keating Five scandal. Below is a link to a quick video (and longer documentary, if desired) to give you a taste of McCain's role, and why its pertinent to today's economic crisis. http://www.keatingeconomics.com/andAddiional MUST SEE video is Rolling Stone Magazine's "Five Myths about John McCain". Rolling

Bill Moyers Journal: Candidates and Bailout

2008-10-03T20:37:00.000-07:00

I recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with proud Republican about a variety of current affairs. I knew this person was a Republican, and I had vowed to NOT to give in to my desire to probe the mind and reasoning behind "proud Republicanism" in the face of the destruction of the American Economy. I mean, how on earth do you justify supporting Bush/Cheey in the wake of a failed

Sarah Palin: "The Doll That Speaks For Herself!"

2008-10-02T19:04:00.000-07:00

There is nothing, not a single thing, that has come from her mouth that represents an original (Palin-generated) thought. Pull her string to hear regurgitated Republican talking points.It's so fucking sad. How could we have gotten to this point. Governor Sarah Palin has not answered a single question as it was asked. And, one tactic to take up time has been to quickly spew rhetoric, then ask

HOLY SHIT: Dow Crash and Bailout Fails

2008-09-29T15:49:00.000-07:00

The Dow Jones declines by over 777 points, largest single day loss in history. Meanwhile, Congressional Republican Caucus rejects bi-partisan bailout ("Rescue Plan"), blaming Nancy Pelosi because her speech was "too partisan".I call BULLSHIT on the lying liars, playing politics with Americans life savings, as-fucking-usual.There is a great video floating around showing clips of Repub's

Shella Knows Best: How the Bailout Can Best Help People

2008-09-28T11:37:00.000-07:00

Perhaps we can accomplish with the Bailout, that which would never otherwise be accomplished in current American history. Namely, a major investment in the affordable and accessible housing stock.I present to you, Shella's 10-Point Bailout Plan, in the form of a letter to Barack Obama.Dear Senator Obama:I think I have an idea of how your administration can work the bailout to help needy

Spiders on Drugs

2008-09-27T21:51:00.000-07:00

Gotta love those Canadians...

They Eat Their Own: Palin

2008-09-26T21:07:00.000-07:00

Cafferty and Blitzer

Live Blogging the Debate: First Obama-McCain

2008-09-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

5:30PM: There are about 30-minutes until the much-anticipated Obama-McCain debate. I hope I find myself shifting between ecstatic glee in watching Obama wipe the floor with McCain and (the usual, which is) screaming obsenities at the screen refuting the pathetic (but frusterating) talking points (lies) which spew forth from McCain like so much filth.9:05 PM: Oh. My. God. I've just been in a

Economic Clusterfu*k

2008-09-26T08:17:00.000-07:00

Leave it to Comedy Central to give us a side-by-side of Bush bald-faced lying to Americans about the Iraq War and the $700 Billion Bailout:Given that the entire dollar value of defaulted mortgage debt in the US is $111 Billion - why precisely does the Bu$hCo Cabal want Americans to give them $700 Billion?Do the Dems realize they're bending over voluntarily to get fucked by the Repub's one last

George Carlin: Love Him, Miss Him

2008-09-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

George Carlin was my very favorite comic because he was smart. The skit below is a couple years old, and prophetic. The below skit is my absolute favorite. I really love George Carlin, and I miss him.And, below is George Carlin on war.

How I feel: Another Stream of Consciousness Rant

2008-09-21T18:48:00.000-07:00

I've been busy since Friday with family and kiddo stuff. It's kept me away from the TV. I've been off the computer. Last thing I remember from Friday is that we'd had a couple horrifying days on Wall Street, but the markets had rebounded with the taxpayer purchase of AIG (and Lehman, and Freddie, and Fannie...). There was the Bu$hCo Cabal telling everyone that all's well. Fundatmentals still

McCain: The Most Reprehensible of the Keating Five

2008-09-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

I have chosen to reprint in whole an article by columnist Tom Fitzpatrick, first published November 29, 1989 in the Phoenix New Times Newspaper. One of the interesting things about this article is that it is written so personally. Mr. Fitzpatrick writes as though speaking directly to McCain's face.McCain: The Most Reprehensible of the Keating FiveThe story of "the Keating Five" has become a

I Shoulda' Taken A Pic....

2008-09-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

So.Today at the local farmer's market I spied a tomato. It was a beautiful tomato. I shall call it "The Tomato."The Tomato was an heirloom tomato of historic pedigree to be sure. The Tomato was a vine-ripened and succulent specimen, squat, broad, oddly shaped, an unlikely beauty the likes of which has escaped me so far 'lo these many years.The Tomato called to me. I reached into the wooden

SNL Skit: Palin and Clinton

2008-09-14T17:05:00.000-07:00

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have just created a classic Saturday Night Live skit. This one will live on. Enjoy!(correction 9/17: Thanks Feng xoxo)

I Don't Know Why I Post This, But I do.

2008-09-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

I have been too pressed today. I wanted to post something snarky and piercing. Instead, I post below three paragraphs from a New York Post article by Rich Lowry.Palin's choice to give birth to Trig after she learned of his condition 13 weeks into her pregnancy endeared her to pro-lifers and contributed to the frenzied excitement among social conservatives about her selection. The national stage

SCARED SHITLESS: She Is, And We Should Be

2008-09-11T19:38:00.000-07:00

It's almost painful watching Sarah Palin try to fake it. A train wreck, really. And boy does she look scared. She should be.Like Matt Damon says, she is so fucking unqualified that the fact that it's gone this far (77 days before the election and she has any credibility in any quarter) is too surreal to be believed.

Bare Bear vs. Crustacean Porn

2008-09-11T15:52:00.000-07:00

Six of one, half a dozen to the other... However, with Palin and McCain it's the hipocracy that counts.

Republicans: Co-opt of 9/11™

2008-09-10T20:41:00.000-07:00

Matt Damon: Holy Shit Matt, I Agree With You!

2008-09-10T16:30:00.000-07:00

This is so honest I just had to post it.

McCAIN: Chauvanist Pig Wearing Lipstick

2008-09-10T16:21:00.000-07:00

You. Go. Girl.

More Hilarity, More Hipocracy...

2008-09-07T19:57:00.000-07:00

Hilarity Ensues...

2008-09-06T21:19:00.000-07:00

Enjoy...They're trying to sell you on "Small Town Values", but they don't even know what that is. American Republicans are the most ignorant and gullible fucking people alive.--Shella

Self-Inflicted Torture: Oh My God - Watching Palin

2008-09-03T20:08:00.000-07:00

It's heinous. I've been SCREAMING at the TV since she came on. Waving flag graphic in the background and all.I wasn't aware, until now, that I am capable of refuting every single point she attempted to make. I am quite tempted to create a sentence-by-sentence refutation of her speech.It's so wonderful seeing a baby with Downs on stage. They've finally given up having the eldest (pregnant)

Friday, Three Hours Before Palin Announcement

2008-09-03T15:05:00.001-07:00

You simply cannot make this shit up. See arch-conservatives Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough laughing about how insane it would be for McCain to pick Palin!

RNC: My Initial Thoughts

2008-09-02T19:26:00.000-07:00

I am watching Fred Thompson's speech.How very interesting. The only person of color I can see in the entire audience is McCain's adopted daughter.How very, very interesting. It appears that Repubs just LOVE a good war story. Lot's of guts, lots of "gory".Another observation: Below is some text from Thompson's speech..."...Expecting him to die, his captors placed him in a cell with two other

McCain is an Ass.... man

2008-08-31T21:20:00.000-07:00

heh.Apparently, Palin's ass is sooo fabulous that it's elevated her to "soulmate" status. McCain met Palin on Thursday 8/28 and offered her the VP spot that day (announcing her selection in less than 12 hours, on Friday 8/29.)

Palin is to McCain as Harriet Meirs is to GW Bush

2008-08-30T18:52:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my beautiful (!) mother for sending me the below. It took her reminder for me to think it should be posted.For any who may linger in doubt about Palin's (lack of) fitness to lead, I offer the following (courtesy of MoveOn.org and mom):Yesterday was John McCain's 72nd birthday. If elected, he'd be the oldest president ever inaugurated. And after months of slamming Barack Obama for "

What Happens When We Don't Really Care

2008-08-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

The following Dateline NBC segments document why its critical for caring, thinking human beings to value (and provide services and supports for) our family, friends and community members with disabilities. To be held utterly accountable for how we treat our fellow man.I know you. You don't want to see it. You know that you're a good person - right? You think you know already what exists in

McCain's VP Pick: So Fucking What

2008-08-29T14:21:00.000-07:00

Okay. I have been fielding calls all day from family, friends, colleagues, fellow advocates and parents who want to know how I feel about McCain choosing Sarah Palin as VP.And it says everything – that the reason they're curious is because we both have kids with Downs. So, let me just make sure that everyone understands this.The fact that our kids both have an extra 21st chromosome does not, in

Oh. My. God.

2008-08-28T20:09:00.000-07:00

I feel so honored to be alive in this time. To have come through the dark Bush/Cheney years. And to have witnessed history with eyes wide open.Without further commentary, I know you want to see it all... Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you the future President of the United States, Barrack Obama.By the way, listen to how Pat Buchanan feels about Obama's acceptance speech:

Thanks Nancy!

2008-08-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

I like this one, so I am posting it...Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says, "Oh shit... she's awake!"Below is my new motto:"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?"

Clinton, Biden, Obama, Maddow and Olbermann....

2008-08-27T20:13:00.001-07:00

Folks. I need to find the video and post it. Good lord.But, you will be thrilled by the Olbermann and Maddow interplay, discussion, and passion. Holy shit. It will be famous. If I check DailyKos right now the live bloggers must be burning up their keypads. --ShellaOkay as promised, here's Bill Clinton.And here is Biden with a surprise appearance by Obama.And, le Pièce de résistance, the

Hilary Clinton: My Stream of Consciousness Notes on her DNC Speech

2008-08-26T20:30:00.000-07:00

...What's with the video?Chelsea is so poised. She sure looks like a nice young woman...Hilary looks so “Presidential”... workin' the stage like a pro......Bill looks like he's getting teary eyed...!?!The crowd is really going crazy. God, the applause is going on forever.Okay! Here she goes..."...Proud supporter of Barrack Obama”(Michelle Obama doesn't look convinced... weird facial

WITNESSING HISTORY: Michelle Obama

2008-08-25T19:54:00.000-07:00

So. When I began this blog, I had the gut feeling that this time in history was like no other.Basically I wanted there to be some kind of record that some Americans were capable of seeing reality. That some of us were not fooled. That some thought clearly despite the bombardment of propaganda, spin, lies, media bias, and HELL that was the Bush II Administration. I thought that in some later

Dare I Hope?

2008-08-24T19:50:00.000-07:00

They're ruined the world. Dare I hope that my values might finally be reflected in my government? That honesty and integrity be restored after this long and painful drought? That this country might again, one day be my America?Here's my American Prayer...

McCain: Grassroots Video

2008-08-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

This says it all.(Hat tip to DailyKos)

RESPECT: The New R-Word

2008-08-14T08:58:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the Arc of Northern Virginia for sponsoring this great PSA:

Ben Stiller: Why do you hate people with disabilities?

2008-08-12T20:12:00.000-07:00

You knew exactly what you were doing. You have such disdain and disregard for people with intellectual disabilities (and their families, friends) that you took the considered risk to ridicule vulnerable people in your film "Tropic Thunder"."Didn't mean to hurt anyone". You lying liar. The truth is....YOU THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY. Risky, but funny. So funny in fact that you chose to prominently

John Edwards: Egads...

2008-08-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

I swear. Guys just CANNOT keep their dicks in their pants. John, do you realize that your credibility and political life are now O-V-E-R? And for what? And by the way, I don't care if you're having sex (not really). I realize that alone doesn't make you a bad person. And truthfully, I cannot tell you how many times over the last 8 years I have wished that someone (anyone) would give Bush a

McCAIN: Liar

2008-07-29T07:11:00.000-07:00

Check out this video of a segment on Keith Olbermann's Countdown on MSNBC. Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow discuss the truth about whether John McCain supports our Troops here at home and oversea. Now, whether the rest of traditional media will actually help American's see through the spin and lies by doing their job (which they failed so spectacularly at during the Bush Administration's

Stairways to Havens

2008-07-10T17:30:00.000-07:00

One of the great things about my awesome apartment is the size of the attic. But. To access the attic I've got this 3 million pound wooden fold down ladder. This ladder could be deadly if you attempt to deploy it under the influence of alcohol. Or weakness. Momentary muscle weakness could render one dead while attempting to access the attic.So imagine my glee to discover the two below

Video: Spoof on Voting Republican

2008-06-18T15:36:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to vote!--Shella

MUST WATCH: Gore Vidal

2008-05-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

Okay, I haven't paid a ton of attention to Gore Vidal. If you too haven't followed so closely, but you're curious, check out wikipedia's bio of Gore Vidal.When I ran across the following YouTube interviews I was stunned. Oh. My. God.Check them out:Part One:Part Two:The above video is raw interview footage from May 22, 2008. An edited version was shown on the BBC program HARD TALK.Now tell me

Portraits: Before and After Death

2008-05-22T21:55:00.000-07:00

I don't know. It seems almost sacrilegious to post this following the car crash of a post below on bad tattoos. But, I don't want to wait a couple of days or weeks until it cycles off onto an older page. I'm posting it now, propriety be damned.I ran across an amazing website: Lens Culture and the work of a photographer, Walter Schels.Taken from Lens Culture:"This exhibition features people

What Were They Thinking: Bad Tattoos

2008-05-21T22:28:00.001-07:00

Today my new employee, Jenny, and I were having lunch (Indian, yum.) We saw a guy walking down the street who'd had some body modification done - his earlobes had stretched holes the size of tire rims! Jenny's like, "I wonder why he DID that! How can he even get a job?"Well, needless to say the rest of our lunch conversation was consumed by animated discussion of the bad tattoos we'd seen.So

My Super Sweet 16: Have you ever seen it?

2008-05-15T23:39:00.000-07:00

Some time ago, whilst channel surfing, I ran across a show that made me screech to a halt. Stop dead in my track. Wipe my eyes. Sit up and take notice.After I closed my jaw, I discovered that MTV has this heinous little program called "My Super Sweet Sixteen" (MSS16). It is the ultimate manifestation of stupidity, greed, and avarice. How any parent on earth would allow the filming of such a

The Intelligence of Crows: Fascinating

2008-05-15T17:11:00.000-07:00

(as posted to Boing Boing by Mark Frauenfelder) Joshua Klein's TED presentation about how he taught crows to drop coins into a peanut vending machine of his own design was my favorite talk at the conference. Hacker and writer Joshua Klein is fascinated by crows. (Notice the gleam of intelligence in their little black eyes?) After a long amateur study of corvid behavior, he's come up with an

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign!

2008-05-13T19:23:00.000-07:00

I've wanted to make a post for a while now about sign generators available on the web. What the FUCK is a sign generator you ask?I've generated a couple of signs as visual explanation.Here's the ever popular 8-ball:Here's the tombstone:Here's the iPod:And finally...

Rube Goldberg: How to Smash a Creme Egg

2008-05-10T18:50:00.000-07:00

I am constantly amazed by the creativity that people display. Also, by how much extra time they seem to have on their hands. YouTube is the perfect place to find this odd sort of person and their weird fixations.Apparently there is a whole slew of folks who document the creative and insane ways they destroy Cadbury's Creme Egg candy. I shit you not.Enjoy below the Rube Goldberg version of

Hi Alison! I've Missed You!

2008-03-30T21:09:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I've posted, but I swear to god there's a great reason. I've been busy.I wanted to post a greeting to one of my first, and dearest best friends, Alison. We met in 6th grade. Alison's brother was dating my sister, and while we met in innocence our friendship spanned into adulthood.The last time I actually recall seeing Alison was when my son was about a year old.So, this

Accepting our beautiful daughters precisely as they are

2007-11-10T20:43:00.000-08:00

Accepting our beautiful daughters precisely as they are is the first step in allowing them to accept and love themselves.If you know any thing about me, it's that I am pretty skeptical about advertising claims. I am pretty turned off by corporate America (especially under the BushCo regime) and I am offended by how women are portrayed in media and film.With that said, I've been consistently

New Pics, Tech Troubles: Such is Life

2007-09-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

Well, to say that life's been eventful lately would be an understatement.I've been plagued by technical difficulties - both at the office (don't EVEN ask me what happened to my hard drive...)and at home (don't EVEN ask me about what happened to my LCD HD TV.)My sister would tell me that Mercury is in retrograde (what, AGAIN?!?)Anyway, I thought I'd post a couple of quick pics of the new place so

She's Baaaaack!

2007-09-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

Hi!Well I am just about ready to begin posting again. The move has been complete for a couple of weeks, but my nesting instinct kicked in and I've been working to make this new space my own. It's a process that continues.I've got stories, I've got pics, I've got observations galore. Life is dramatically different, that's for damn sure. I'll give you the scoop after the holiday.--Shella

Riviting Video: Please Watch

2007-07-22T11:56:00.000-07:00

I know I should be packing right now, but I ran across this YouTube video and wanted to share it with you.Peace.

Blog Hiatus: Lot's of Big Happenings Create Wait

2007-07-21T14:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone:Well, I am taking a hiatus on posting to this blog while I move. There's been a lot happening and I don't want you to think I've dropped off the face of the earth. I'll be back with new stuff after I am settled.Above is a pic of my new bedroom. Yes, with fireplace.--Shella

Bill Moyers & Scholars: Impeachment

2007-07-14T09:34:00.000-07:00

TOUGH TALK ON IMPEACHMENT: BILL MOYERS JOURNAL explores the talk of impeachment with Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein, who wrote the first article of impeachment against President Bill Clinton, and THE NATION's John Nichols, author of THE GENIUS OF IMPEACHMENT.A public opinion poll from the American Research Group recently reported that more than four in ten Americans — 45% — favor impeachment

The Guardian: See This Video

2007-07-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

For those of you who still support Bush and his administration on the Iraq war or believe that the so-called "surge" was valid or necessary at any level, I offer the following:Video: Inside the surge--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Guardian's award-winning photographer and filmmaker Sean Smith spent two months embedded with US troops in Baghdad

Michael Moore and Bill Moyers: Please Make A Documentary Targeting Mainstream Media

2007-07-10T17:41:00.000-07:00

It would be my dream to one day see a film collaboration between Michael Moore and Bill Moyers documenting how mainstream media utterly failed to provide impartial and credible reporting during the Bush Administration and the harm it has caused to Americans and around the world.I maintain my belief that had America had a functioning and free media Bu$hCo and the neocons would NEVER have taken