Sunday, May 28, 2006

Please! No Bagpipes!

Big News
Angelina Jolie and new daughter Shiloh Nouvel are doing well in Namibia. It was a successful birth -- meaning they were able to keep the paparazzi out of the delivery room.
- Dad Brad Pitt reportedly is bored since mom did all the work. Angelina better keep a tight leash, or by Wednesday he'll be jumping up and down on Oprah's couch.

May 29 - Memorial Day
Memorial Day is when we honor our fallen heroes by saving 30, 40, up to 50% on as much as possible. Even more on political candidates.

Actor Tony Geary, who plays Luke on General Hospital, was born on May 29th in 1947. In his youth, Tony's trademark was his wild hair, which he couldn't do anything about. His hair was that way since 1968 when he was horseback riding during a thunderstorm -- and lightning struck his saddle horn.

Jimmy Bertrand's Washboard Wizards recorded "Little Bits" in Chicago on May 29th in 1926. There aren't any really great washboard musicians anymore, and it's sad. Can you imagine what Red Hot Chili Peppers could do with a 300-watt washboard?
- On second thought, maybe it's best.

Wisconsin became the 30th U.S. state on May 29th in 1848. Wisconsin has a population of 5 million humans and 4.5 million cows. So the humans are still in charge.

Love & Learn

It's All About Me - Author Jean Twenge finds a confident, materialistic, assertive, narcissistic group of young Americans.

Today's Lifestyle: Terrariums Growing in Popularity - Terrariums of desert succulents are popular as table-top displays.

TV Closeup: Miley Cyrus - Miley Cyrus, the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, stars in the Disney television series, “Hannah Montana.”

Shallow Thoughts

Memorial Day is the day for military parades and beach openings. Soldiers in the parades bear arms and girls at the beaches bare everything else.

I've never won the award for Yard of the Month, but once I did win for Weed of the Week.

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