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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
She was delighted.
And instead of going around taking pictures of her Christmas gifts or of her family, she promptly went about taking pictures of everything on our walls. A wrought iron piece of decor, each picture lining our stairway, the picture of Jesus in our entry way, the picture of Grace making a funny face in our living room...you name it, those things on the walls were the first thing on her photography agenda.
Since that day I've been extra sensitive as to what's on our walls. If my daughter thought they were important enough to be her first items of business with her new camera, they obviously meant something to her.
I think we underestimate the influence of what we put on our walls. My kids notice the second I change something. So I better make what I change it to stuff that counts.
So I'm going to post a little tour of what's on our walls right now so I can remember it:This is a little kit for a family tree my friend gave me for Christmas a couple years ago. I LOVE it. It took a little while to get all those names on there, but I really enjoyed thinking about all those people that have influenced Dave and my lives in so many ways, and I love that our kids can see that on a regular basis as they walk out the door each day. I want them to know their roots (or "branches" in this case).
This is a favorite quote from President Hinckley another friend gave us for Christmas a few years ago. I want my kids to know how much Dave and I love and respect the prophet. (We need to get updated with President Monson at some point...)
This one doesn't really need explanation...I should be super duper rich by now...
My brother gave me this collage of pictures he took in Jerusalem for Christmas last year. I'm so thankful to finally have something up on the walls to help me remember those six months I spent there on study abroad that meant so much to me and helped me decide I wanted to serve a mission.
And of course, what kid wouldn't feel a little more loved having pictures of themselves plastered on the walls?
This is our "relatives" wall so we can be reminded of all the cousins and grandparents we don't get to see on a regular basis.
And this is our map by our kitchen table. I had a guy come build a frame around this map so we could have it right there by where we eat...which often helps us talk about different things going on in the world over dinner (that is, when there isn't a food fight or crying going on about how the kids don't like what I made for dinner...or Lucy throwing a fit under the table). Dave and I want so much for our kids to be aware of the world and to instill in them a love of traveling and exploring it like we have. (We put red dots on all the places at least one of us has been to.)
I made this banner to hang over our front door because of a really neat experience my Dad had with those words. I love the thought of "loving more" (I love that it connotes action) and I hope we can really do just that in our family...love everyone around us and each other with our whole hearts.
And finally, after a ton of deliberation trying to figure out which picture to use, we settled on this one to have enlarged on canvas. This is where Dave and I got married and I hope my kids can know (from seeing it on the wall each day among many other things), how sacred and amazing we feel that our marriage, as well as that holy place is. (Yes, some day I'll actually finish this room, but for now our new temple picture is doing the trick...at least for me.)Oh and I can't forget the collage I made for Dave for his birthday last year of pictures from our big trip to Beijing for the Olympics...we don't want to be forgetting that any time soon!
Anyway, every once in a while I take my kids around and give them a "tour" of our walls so they can know how much these things mean to me and why we have them up in our house.
Now we just need to figure out a family picture to enlarge...oh, and a place to display ancestor pictures...
Not enough walls.
47 comments:
- Kara Jayne said...
I LOVE the walls in your home. I too love maps and family trees.
We are in the same family picture dilemma! You just took too many good ones!!!
- February 3, 2009 at 2:25 PM
- SydneyMin said...
Isn't it interesting what kids find important? I remember times when I was growing up and my dad would borrow a video camera to record a recital or something, and we have many minutes of us videotaping our bedrooms. What is up with that?? Your house is beautiful and memory-building for your kiddies! I love it :)
- February 3, 2009 at 2:53 PM
- HELLO my name is Jill said...
shawni your home is really beautiful. you've done an excellent job of decorating the walls with love and memories. i love that one of the salt lake temple. where do you get the canvas prints made?
- February 3, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- sarah said...
Oh my, just LOVE all the fabulous pictures. I especially love the temple picture- probably because I am trying to find one I love to put on canvas too. BTW- who did you go through for the canvas? Darling home. Can't wait to get settled and feel like I can start decorating my home.
- February 3, 2009 at 3:26 PM
- stacy said...
i have the whining sign in my kitchen...i should also be a rich woman. and as far as the sweetness above your front door...mine says, "how can i miss you if you won't go away?" our children will be secure for reasons very different than yours. haha!
- February 3, 2009 at 3:50 PM
- Holly Janeen said...
*sigh*... your walls are so lucky.
can you come out to Utah and fix MY walls???
love it all.
- February 3, 2009 at 4:06 PM
- Meredith said...
Your home is so lovely. I think the walls of our home are such a reflection of you and I wish my home was even more a reflection of me!
(I think I have those same heart ornaments hanging on my chandelier in my eating area!)
- February 3, 2009 at 6:18 PM
- Anne-Marie said...
Great post Shawni! Once again, I'm inspired by your vision, thoughtfulness, and ability to make things beautiful.
- February 3, 2009 at 7:06 PM
- Lara said...
Wow! Your home is just gorgeous. If you ever feel like lending your interior decorating talents I'll be the first in line. :)
- February 3, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- Michelle said...
Where did you find that picture of the SCL temple??? I love it and MUST have it!!!! :)
BTW - I'll bring you my baby anytime, but beware, he's a total barfer. Ask Rebecca how bad it is. You'll change your mind real quick!!
- February 3, 2009 at 9:35 PM
- abbyandcompany said...
wow. This is the second time i have come out of lurkdom. I love the walls post mainly because I heard a talk given during education week where the speaker said that the things that we will find on our childrens walls will be the things they will place the most priority on. This has made me more conscious of what I let them hang up.
And second, could you maybe leave me a post or email me at email@example.com and let me know where you got your map. I noticed it ages ago on your blog in the background and never had the courage to ask. My in laws gave us one for christmas and is kinda tacky looking. Don't really want to hang it up. Thanks.
- February 3, 2009 at 10:40 PM
- Hilary said...
Shawni -- I went to blurb this AM after your post... and I found some VERY happy news! :)
Looks like they just started doing blogger again.
I am REALLY happy because I wanted to do it before the baby's born. Looks like I'll be getting a lot of sitting at the computer time.
You can email me at hilaryanddrew at gmail.com if you have any questions. btw, this entry looks delish, but I'm trying to get kids to school. :)
- February 4, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- Lara said...
I am dropping by because I saw your comment on Hilary's blog...I don't know if you remember me, but I am married to Joel Neves and I also served in Romania. When we lived down in AZ we did that little reunion a few years ago. Anyway...your home is beautiful and so is your blog! I will have to come visit more often!
- February 4, 2009 at 9:01 AM
- Kirsten said...
What? No pictures of Romania? I love your pictures and especially the updates of your darling family. Take care!
- February 4, 2009 at 11:14 AM
- Shannon said...
I love how you can get a sense of who you are by what things are on your wall. Your love for your family and for the gospel is immense and I love that! I too LOVE that Temple picture. Did you take it? I also LOVE how you decorated your dining room for valentines day - so festive!
- February 4, 2009 at 11:51 AM
- Natalie* said...
such a wonderful idea - i have that same "no whining" sign...when exactly do we cash in on that? :D
- February 4, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- Alysa said...
How fun to get a view of your walls. You do such a super job with displays. I heard a talk years ago that there was a family whose children all went into the navy rather than missions because they had pictures of ships around their house. There was another one of a girl on her mission that loved a certain picture of Christ because it reminded her of the one they had in her home growing up. You are correct in putting meaningful items up on your wall as they do affect our children's lives more than we think. I like your "stop whining" one. I need to find that for our home. Thanks for sharing. You're such a great gal! You keep me inspired.
- February 4, 2009 at 3:52 PM
- Marcie said...
I made a point years ago to only have things hanging on my walls that have meaning to our family......just because they go with the decor doesn't count :)
It was great to see yours. Please answer the map question for us all. I have a more "kid happy" (meaning overly bright) version in the toy room, but love the idea of it in a family gathering spot.
The guys doing the new bloggit book printing are only saying they'll have it ready sometime in Feb. They don't want their wives to get mad if it isn't finished by the date they set :)
I was glad to hear that Blurb is up and running again because I printed my 2007 year with them. It took an insane amount of time to pick a format for each page. But I am VERY happy with the outcome. I love the picture on the hardcover and I made sure to do my spine black with white writing of the year so that they will all match in the future. This is rambling, but my point is. Blurb takes more time than it should, but the result and the cost are great. Plus I had it within a week.
The guys planning the new site claim they will be easier, equal in quality and even less expensive. I guess time will tell.
- February 4, 2009 at 6:33 PM
- Brenna said...
I love all of those pictures but the collages are especially fun! How sweet that your brother made that memento of Jerusalem for you that brings back that tender memory. The one of China that you made is just FUN!
- February 4, 2009 at 9:38 PM
- shawni said...
FYI for those who have asked...the map is a National Geographic map. I got it here at a map store, but I saw one when I was up in Utah at a teaching supply store, and I've also seen them on the internet. Just google national geographic maps. It may look kinda cheesy on line or even in the store but when you get a nice frame around it I think it looks great. Mine is laminated so the kids can touch it and put stickers on it and it can hold up great.
On the temple picture, I did take that. It was one of three I was trying to decide on. If anyone is interested I can order one for them as well. I love how it turned out if I do say so myself!
- February 6, 2009 at 1:46 PM
- Meg said...
Shawni...I'm not sure if I came out of the blog lurking closet yet or not. But hello! And I LOVE your blog.
So I am in LOVE with that family tree. I wondered if you know where your friend got it. I've been looking and looking for one like that. You can email me at gregnmeg at gmail.com or leave a post on my blog http://margaret-hansen.blogspot.com/ Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
- February 8, 2009 at 6:18 PM
- meeks said...
Thank you so much for the inspiration! I would love to do the a montage of the trip that hubby and I did for our anniversary...what a great idea! I would looove to do something similar to your stairwell.
- February 9, 2010 at 11:55 PM
- erin said...
Do you think you could explain the story behind "love more"? :)
- April 17, 2010 at 1:26 PM
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- April 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM
- Caiti said...
Great post! Where do you make you photo collages (like the beijing olypmics one)?? I love them!
- June 10, 2010 at 6:47 PM
- Marshall and Dana said...
I love your map idea! I was wondering who you had come and frame it for you? I am in your same area of town and would love to have something like that on my walls. If you could email me his info that would be great! email@example.com Thanks for all your awesome ideas!
- June 13, 2010 at 7:14 PM
- Anne said...
I am in the process of turning a map into wall art and love the little stickers you used. Can you tell me where I might find some (or where you got yours)?
- June 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- Jackie said...
Shawni- I love your temple canvas. Could I order one from you for my home? It is gorgeous. Your blog is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. email@example.com
- December 26, 2010 at 3:39 AM
- Susie hansen said...
I love the family tree picture!! Is there a way I could get the pattern. I would live to start on these for Christmas presents next year for my parents. firstname.lastname@example.com is my email address. Love your blog! Just came across it.
Thanks Susie Hansen
- December 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
- Amy Little said...
I'm dying to know how.your friend made.the family tree. It's adorable and i'd love to make them for my family.
- February 2, 2011 at 12:16 AM
- Renee said...
Great stuff! Just thought I'd let you know that as of today (3/14/11), deseretbook.com still carries this family tree kit. Yours looks so nice that I think I'm going to buy a bunch and give them as Christmas gifts. Thanks for some great ideas!
- March 14, 2011 at 2:28 PM
- AA said...
It looks like several people have already asked you but did you find out where your friend got the family tree. I would love to make one. Love your blog and your book! My email is firstname.lastname@example.com
Ashley Allen
- April 12, 2011 at 10:41 PM
- Travis said...
I know I'm kind of on the tail end of things, but I would be so grateful to order a temple print from you! I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you sooo much!!
- May 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM
- Heather said...
We're moving into our new house on Monday and I remembered reading this post so long ago. I love many of the ideas on your walls, thanks for sharing.
If you still have that SLC temple photo you chose to enlarge, I'd love to order one for our new home. Please let me know how much it will be.
Thanks so much!
- September 17, 2011 at 9:53 PM
- The Youngblood Family said...
Where did you find your map picture at?
- October 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM
- Lauren said...
I love all your pictures. I never thought of what I put on my walls but now being a new mother I will. The temple picture is beautiful.
- October 12, 2011 at 3:19 PM
- Lasgirl said...
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- November 4, 2011 at 8:51 PM
- Lasgirl said...
**Family Trees**
For anyone who is wondering my friend Sister Canizales made the family tree kit that shawni has.
If you would like to buy one go to this website
you'll have to scroll down, but it is called the DIY Jared kit.
Hope that helps :)
- November 4, 2011 at 8:53 PM
- Margi said...
I have noticed your family motto on the wall in your family room. Do you have any tips on how I might get ours
put on canvas? Wouldn't it be a great
Christmas gift for the family?
Any ideas would be so helpful!
- November 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- Mindy said...
Shawni, ever since I glimpsed your world map I have yearned for one!! Oh I just want these little people to know about other cultures and happenings. The day has come... we just ordered it! For anyone interested... you can get this National Geographic map 30 x 43 for $17 plus shipping, and a laminated one for $25. There's also more antique color versions on amazon. I'm hoping to save money and just make a frame ourselves. Our toy containers may still be diaper boxes, but at least we have a map :) Here's the link - http://www.swiftmaps.com/servlet/the-1/National-Geographic-World-Executive/Detail
Thank you Shawni!!
- June 8, 2012 at 1:28 PM
- Chantel said...
This is coming long after your original post but I would love to order your temple print as well. It is beautiful and so simple. Thanks
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- November 8, 2012 at 10:51 AM
- Kimberly Bonham said...
In our new home I really want to do a staircase gallery. Any tips/suggestions on how to get it to look as perfect as yours does?
- December 28, 2012 at 3:33 PM
- Greenwoods said...
I too am coming in on this 3+ years later... But, would you still be interested in taking orders for your temple picture? Love it & am hoping to have it hang in our entry.
Thanks! 505rebekah {at} gmail.com
- January 5, 2013 at 6:21 PM
- Breann and Skylar said...
Just wondered if you're taking orders for your temple picture?? I am in LOVE and can't stop looking at it! Can you please email me details if you are? Thanks! breanncampbell{at}gmail
- February 28, 2013 at 4:08 PM
- Eliza said...
We do this too, but we're just expecting our first child so I'm sure we'll get more and more personalized wall art.
I don't even remember the original thing that led me to your blog but I have stayed and read page after page! We have a National Geographic map in our living room that is HUGE (6' by 9') and framed it with trim pieces from home depot. We love it because whenever we have people over and the conversation turns to something international all heads turn to the map.
I also LOVE India (our international themed living room has throws and pillows from our most recent trip) and have been there three separate times and can't wait to go back!
- May 15, 2013 at 7:54 AM
- Meaghan&Karley said...
I just love this idea and they way you have decorated your family's home. Such a beautiful way to display your love. My husband and I also decorate our walls with our own photography and friends' artwork...our "rule" is to keep our walls meaningful.
I used this post of yours as inspiration for my own latest blog post (it's about what's on the walls at the middle school I work at). I've credited your work by linking this post of yours to mine. Thanks for the inspiration!
- June 23, 2013 at 7:54 PM
- undomestic mama said...
I found you through Kristen Duke so I realize this is a really old post but thank you for sharing your walls. I have the same problem where we just don't have enough. Our house is really small but I have so many pictures I want to put up; I've always thought collages were kind of cheesy but you did them in ways that makes them look sophisticated and grown up rather than something I had in my bedroom in high school.
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Hugo Chavez through the years
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With word coming Tuesday that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died, take a look at Chavez through the years.
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The former Cardinals and Padres shortstop will appear on a special-edition box of the famous cereal, joining a long line of baseball
greats that dates all the way back to Lou Gehrig in 1937.
"I'm very honored," Smith said at a news conference Wednesday morning, "and I think as an athlete growing up you always dream about
having your face on a box of Wheaties. Because it's not until you get your face on a box of Wheaties that you're really considered a
champion. My journey is complete."
Broadcaster and St. Louis resident Bob Costas introduced Smith, emphasizing that athletic success is not, in itself, enough to get a
ballplayer on the familiar orange box.
"You don't have to be just a great ballplayer or great at what you do," Costas said. "That's not quite enough. Excellence is an important
criterion. But there has to be something about what you represent that captures the idea of baseball and the idea of Wheaties as the
'Breakfast of Champions.' And Ozzie Smith has that kind of iconic standing."
The engagement was another in a long string of commitments for the next Hall-of-Famer. Smith will be enshrined in Cooperstown, N.Y.,
on Sunday. He is the only player in this year's class, and that has multiplied the demands on his time since it was announced in January
that he would be inducted.
"It's been very hard," Smith said. "Being the only guy going in, the requests, they don't stop. It's leading right up until the very day. I'm hoping
that I can get to Cooperstown to be able to just take a day. I'll get there today (Wednesday) and maybe tomorrow will be one of those down
days. But Friday I'm right back at it."
Smith admitted that as much of an honor as enshrinement is, he is looking forward to the day after the ceremony as much as
And then there are the nerves. The man widely considered the greatest defensive shortstop in the history of the game knows how many
eyes will be on him on Sunday. If his acceptance speech doesn't go well, everyone will know about it.
"I don't think you can really know until you're standing there and you're looking in the faces of those people that you're going to speak to and
talk about," Smith said. "I'm sure it's going to be a totally different atmosphere for me with all of the Hall-of-Famers sitting there and the
spotlight on me. You want to do well on a platform like that. So am I nervous? Yes. I'm very nervous. But hopefully I'll be up to the
Smith has hardly had time to catch his breath recently, but he has had the chance to do a little reflection. While the demands have been,
well, demanding, he appreciates the exposure he has received. He said that as easy as it looked for him to play shortstop, perhaps some
fans didn't realize the amount of effort that goes into a Hall-of-Fame career.
"I think this week they probably have a better idea," Smith said. "I think with all of the things, the kind of depth they're going into on my life,
'Beyond the Glory' and all those types of stories, I think they're getting a better feel. The true baseball fans who came to the park before the
game understood that, but I think the casual fan is getting a much better idea now."
Smith puts most of his time and effort now into things like charity work, travel and media commitments, and his television work with CNN,
but Smith hasn't lost his sense of humor. His representative teasingly asked during the news conference whether Smith has considered a
comeback, and "The Wizard" didn't miss a beat.
"I was telling people earlier this morning, I'm gonna eat my Wheaties," Smith joked. "And depending on how good the Wheaties are and
how the regimen goes, if I try and come back, you'll know it was the Wheaties."
Matthew Leach covers the Cardinals for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its


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LMN 8-29-14 Now with pandas!
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 29 2014 7:49AM
Vineyard owners are still tabulating the cost of a powerful 6.0 earthquake in Northern California that destroyed thousands of bottles of precious wines. Well, that's why I buy my wine in boxes. Can we start a Box Wine challenge instead of the ice bucket thing?
You'd think this would be crossing a "red line" of some kind, but an independent U.N. commission states there's evidence that the Syrian military used chlorine gas on its own people at least eight times in April. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dismissed the charge claiming he only used chlorine so his enemies could get their white flags their absolute whitest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is claiming victory in the latest war in Gaza, affirming that Gaza must become a "demilitarized zone." Well, if you can do a touchdown dance in the end zone, why not in a demilitarized zone? Now that they've demilitarized Gaza, maybe we can work on demilitarizing Missouri police departments. Meanwhile, Hamas is ALSO claiming victory in Gaza. Thousands killed, massive damage … all of these people have a strange concept of "victory."
For the SECOND time this week a flight had to be diverted due to a fight over legroom. A flight from Miami to Paris diverted to Boston because a 61-year-old Frenchman had a come apart when the passenger in front of him reclined their seat. I get it – tall people get royally screwed on airplanes. But YOU guys are the ones who can actually SEE at concerts. We short people end up having to contort like goblins just to peer around you guys. So it evens out.
John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, has been denied parole for the 8th time. The surviving Beatles complained he didn't get Yoko instead.
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 1977, three people were arrested in Memphis for plotting to dig up the body of Elvis Presley. What some people won't do to avoid paying the admission fee at Graceland.
Author William Friedkin turns 75. He wrote "The Exorcist." Never knew what possessed him to do that but he really makes heads turn.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got married in France last weekend. They had to: football has started and no one will miss a game to attend your wedding.
I'm worried about that new Elvis Presley hologram they're making, because Elvis was made an honorary federal AND an honorary police officer. What if the Elvis hologram shoots the Michael Jackson and Tupac holograms? It could start a hologram race war, and we really don't need that.
Archaeologists in Northern England found a 2,000-year old Roman toilet seat and say they're also expecting to find the toilet itself. Here's hoping they get to the bottom of it and lift the lid on this mystery.
Turns out prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of Kody Brown and his four wives, the stars of the reality TV show "Sister Wives," by conducting a years-long investigation into their marriage. Brown is also accused of leaving the toilet seat up four times as much as the average husband. He's also four times more wrong than the average husband.
A panda in China is believed to have faked a pregnancy in order to get special treatment. Pregnant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding get special treatment like private rooms and extra food, and it's believed this panda mimicked the symptoms of pregnancy in order to get the perks. Umm… why did no one check? I'm worried that these researchers are taking pandas at their word. But this crafty panda does give me a great idea on how to get an extended paid vacation from work … can I borrow your baby?
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by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 28 2014 7:02AM
No news today, it's 7:05 AM and I'm already ready for a nap. The only times I'm NOT sleepy are when I'm in bed, supposed to be asleep.
LMN 8-27-14 Wine Riot!
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 27 2014 8:11AM
Odd happenings in the wake of that earthquake. Napa Valley residents are back at work, encouraging tourists to come, the gas leaks are fixed and power is coming back. Yep. Normalcy. Nobody waited for FEMA to do it for them and no one was caught looting. Granted, how does one go about looting in Napa Valley? "Standish, smash that window and grab that magnum of Cabernet Sauvignon! Wait – check to see if it's the 2010 by Raymond Generations first. I don't want the Chateau Montelena. Oh. It IS the Montelena? *Sigh* I suppose it'll have to do."
White House officials are swearing the U.S. paid no ransom to Syria to win the release of American reporter Peter Theo Curtis. This has most of us saying, "I wonder how much ransom money the White House paid Syria?"
Burger king says moving their HQ to Canada will save them millions of dollars. Saving money? Can we move the Federal Government there?
Prince says he'll release 2-albums next fall. No wonder the Old Farmer's Almanac had Purple Rain in the long-range forecast.
That young homeless man who accepted the Video of the Year Award for Miley Cyrus at the VMA's Sunday night is wanted by Oregon police on an old warrant. Great, so he found a place to stay! I love happy endings!
Matt Damon took the Ice bucket challenge with water from his toilet, raising awareness for the millions with neither clean drinking water nor acceptable sewer facilities. Great – he's taking the Hepatitis C challenge.
This charity awareness is getting out of hand. There's a breast cancer challenge going on where you are shamed into posting an embarrassing status update to support the cause or whatever. I'm sorry* but the online peer pressure, humiliation and physical discomfort "for charity" is getting old. Every charity wants the same viral action as ALS, so we're flooded with new weird stunts. "I'm raising awareness for the Humane Society by stapling this napkin to my face!" What's next? "I'm raising awareness for ovarian cancer by tying a motorcycle to a tree branch and riding it like a swing."
And … It's a first world problem; some customers are upset that Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes don't contain pumpkin. It DOES contain the equivalent of you having to do 45 minutes on the elliptical though.
*Not sorry
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LMN 8-26-14 I really need a title
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 26 2014 8:29AM
I couldn't find any picture that somehow related to any story here, so have a cute bat.
Did you watch any of the Emmy's last night? I believe they're just about done with acceptance speeches. In honour of "Breaking Bad" most of the actors showed up high on meth. Call me when they start handing out awards for Best Original Tweet about Someone Else's Screenplay because I think I've got it.
Sunday's 6.0 earthquake is considered California's biggest disaster since the Oakland Raiders. Meanwhile, Doomsday Sayers claim California will be plagued with floods, earthquakes and droughts as punishment until we stop doing that Ice Bucket Challenge. All the cable news stations are showing video of winemakers sweeping up thousands of broken bottles. Nobody has seen that many jagged shards since breakfast with Courtney Love.
The US is prepping airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria. Syria says that sounds like an act of war … against Syria. How long till the Nobel Peace Prize people call and tell Obama they want their award back?
The Birmingham City Council only has a day left to act before hundreds of city retirees see their health insurance costs skyrocket. Sorry guys! Can't help you on the insurance thing, we got ourselves an Empowerment Festival to plan and need to take those DNC reps to Hot and Hot.
A Tennessee high school senior was suspended from school for saying, "bless you" after someone sneezed. That's pretty bad, but in Iraq you get beheaded for that.
Critics are saying that President Obama is spending too much on the golf course during these trying times. His caddy says that's absolutely untrue. Just because the Golf Channel is going to get the exclusive on all his future press conferences doesn't mean a thing.
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 55 BC, Roman forces under Julius Caesar invaded Britain. You thought the Beatles were the first British Invasion -- guess again!
On this date in 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote. Finally we could share the blame!
The network FXX is now showing every "Simpson's" show ever. That's all 552 wacky "Simpson's" episodes … except for the one where O.J. chopped up those people.
Not to cause a panic or anything BUT we're exactly four months from hitting the after-Christmas sales. Monday's Labor Day so those Christmas decorations should be up in stores in 3 … 2… 1.
And … here's two stories I had on the show this morning for your consideration.
It was a real Sit Storm. A United Airlines flight from Newark to Denver was diverted after 2 passengers got into a fight over a Knee Defender. The Knee Defender is a passive-aggressive gadget that prevents the person in front of you from reclining. The incident escalated when a woman went to recline her seat, only to find it blocked by the man behind her and his Knee Defender. A flight attendant told him to remove the gadget, he refused so the woman threw a drink in his face. The plane diverted to Chicago, dropped off the idiots, then flew on to Denver an hour and a half late. If two goofs make me late because of their attitude one of them BETTER end up in cuffs. Both passengers are 48 years old. Grow up. Flying is bad enough without turning it into the Hunger Games.
The next story for debate is the South Carolina high school freshman who was arrested then suspended. Know what his terroristic crime was? A writing assignment in which he tells a story about shooting his neighbor's pet dinosaur.
The creative writing assignment so horrified teachers they immediately called 911, the kid was searched and hauled away. Cops say he was arrested because he became disorderly when confronted by teachers. Well heck who wouldn't be gobsmacked and ticked off? "Lisa, we've called the police because you used the word 'gun' while writing your news." WHAAAAAAT?
Hey - Can I have the teacher who made me read Of Mice and Men arrested? There was a gun in that. This is beyond absurd; they can't take real guns away from us so now you can't even say the word without fear of the complainy-pants-police. Given the state of education in many areas, it's a miracle the kid could even spell "gun."
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LMN 8-25-14 Why is the wine gone?
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 25 2014 7:53AM
Napa Valley residents expect a heavy economic blow thanks to yesterday's 6.0 mag earthquake. Why? It'll be easier to make wine now that the grapes are pre-crushed. Let's all pause for a moment to remember all that wine that has been destroyed...
A captive journalist has been freed in Syria before anyone could remove his head. I just crossed "foreign war correspondent" off my employment wish-list. Seriously, if you want to become a network talking head, the minimum requirement is a head that talks.
The ISIS member who beheaded a US journalist is believed to be a British rapper. A rapper? I'm shocked; rappers are generally known to hold themselves to much higher ethical standards
A memorial "service" to honor Tiger, War Eagle 6, will be held Friday in Plainsman Park. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and is free. At 34, she was believed to be among the oldest living golden eagles in captivity. The memorial will feature Tiger's highlight reel, because if there's one thing we can do in this state its put together a highlight reel. Anyway, just a note to my fellow Bama fans not to be buffoons over this. How would you feel if the elephant we don't have died and the Barners made fun of it? Let's just get through this football season with some grace and quiet dignity and don't go acting like we're in Missouri.*
The Cincinnati Archdiocese says the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is at odds with good Catholic values. Their problem is with the ALS Association, which backs a study using embryonic stem cells. The bucket thing has about run its course anyway. It's funny they're selling "bucket" Halloween costumes, like it'll still be a thing in two months. The main thing online NOW is ice bucket challenge FAILURES. When will we start raising money to help all the people who have been cracked in the head with buckets? Bucket injuries have risen 300% in the past 2 weeks; when do we start calling for stricter bucket control???
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 1822, William Herschel died. Herschel was the one who discovered Uranus and don't think he wasn't kidded about that.
In 1875, a man swam across the English Channel for the very first time. It wasn't until years later than someone channel surfed.
Model Claudia Schiffer turns 44 today, which is 156 in model years.
York City Starbucks locations are now selling hard liquor, as well as wine and beer. This is for those you who want to pay $13.00 for a 12-ounce drink without having the chance to watch a show at Oak Mountain Ampitheatre.
Suzanne Somers is blaming the producers of "Three's Company" for ruining her TV career. What? Joyce DeWitt didn't get the Thighmaster endorsement. What's SS's deal?
Miley Cyrus won big at last night's MTV Music Awards. Why is it called art when SHE licks a hammer but when YOU do it you get kicked out of Lowe's?
And ... A special thanks to all the friends, family and my Eagle listeners who came to the Sidewalk Film Festival this weekend. My short "Nine Minutes" was in the Sidewalk-equivalent of the World Cup's "Group of Death." Everyone brought their A game (except for [
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*This is the SEC. We don't "do" quiet dignity and grace.
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LMN 8-22-14 Sidewalk Time!
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 22 2014 7:15AM
U.S. airstrikes are finally helping to slow the advance of militant Sunnis in Iraq. It sure took long enough for President Obama to take the ISIS Bucket Challenge.
Speaking OF … The U.S. Departments of State and Defense have come out against the Ice Bucket Challenge, ruling that current State Department employees, service members and Pentagon employees cannot have ice dumped on them while in uniform or civilian clothes. President Obama seconded the ruling, saying he prefers throwing money at problems instead of ice.
Officials in Ferguson, Missouri, are blaming "outside agitators" for stirring up trouble in their town. Eric Holder responded, "Hey, but I'm the Attorney General!" Only a couple arrests there last night. Wow, that's tame: I saw more arrests last night at the Sidewalk Filmmakers' reception.
The wife and child of the leader of the militant wing of Hamas have been killed in an Israeli airstrike. The "militant" wing of Hamas? I guess that's to distinguish them from the "Hamas Meet and Greet Welcoming Committee" wing that hands out fruit baskets.
A new report says that former president Bill Clinton loves a certain cigar that costs $1,000 each! I don't want to even begin to think where THAT has been.
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 1692, eight "witches" were hanged in Massachusetts. Needless to say, that was the least popular costume the following Halloween.
On this date in 1906, the Victrola was patented. It was the predecessor of the record player, which was the predecessor of the cassette player, which was the predecessor of the CD player which is what we used to listen to before our phones.
The Old Farmers' Almanac is predicting a "Super-Cold" winter with heavy snows this season. Of course, Al Gore is threatening to buy all the copies and burn them.
In California, a guy wearing a clown mask has been robbing gas stations and convenience stores. Police describe him as "armed and hilarious."
And … don't tell me there's nothing to do this weekend because the Sidewalk Film Festival is underway Downtown! You have a date Sunday at 10:00 at ASFA to watch "Nine Minutes." This is a great short from Birmingham's own Backwoods Films and when you get your audience survey card, remember to rank "Nine Minutes" the highest.
Wait just a sec – why am I promoting a single film when there are 200 + being screened? Because I'm IN "Nine Minutes." Directors are learning that if you hire a radio announcer to be in your film you will get unlimited shameless plugs.* Half of my radio show this morning was about "Nine Minutes" even though I'm supposed to be promoting the CS&N show tonight. Well if CS&N put me in their show I'd talk about it more. Anyway -- Come early because seats are first come EVEN if you have VIP passes. Even if you pre-purchased your tickets (and didn't get the secret reserved seats) you aren't guaranteed a seat. Guess that's ONE way to make money! See you at Sidedwalk!
*Because all radio announcers are shameless ho's.
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LMN 8-21-14 It's only briefly ranty
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 21 2014 7:53AM
Officials in Ferguson, Missouri are again pleading for people to stay home after dark. Ferguson residents responded, "But there's nothing good on TV. Just a bunch of people throwing firebombs and bottles at cops."
Before hitting the golf course yesterday, President Obama took a minute to comment on the horrific beheading of an American journalist by ISIS. He was so upset about it he nearly choked his backswing. Though they didn't consider trading 5 Taliban guys for his release, turns out the Pentagon DID try to rescue James Foley and other hostages but went to the wrong location. That's Apple Maps for ya.
Bit of a rant here BUT … Bush was crucified for continuing to read a book to students on the "original" 9-11. President Obama went golfing 15 minutes after his little speech about Foley. Does Barry not have a single advisor to tell him, "Ummm … you need to at least
to be bothered?" Even Tony Stewart was smart enough to stay home the day after he ran over that guy.
Mike Ditka defended Washington's use of their team name saying "the Redskins are part of an American football history." As evidence, Ditka recalled the book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," wherein Geronimo played the entire 4th quarter with a torn ACL.
There's a nationwide peanut butter recall including brands sold at Whole Foods. Animal droppings may have reached the production line, so your Reese's Pieces could be tainted with Geese's feces.
A study says that 36% of all Americans haven't saved anything for when they retire. You could always go with my plan: I've saved enough to rent a moving van so I can move in with your kids.
A solar plant in California's Mojave Desert is reportedly generating so much heat it is frying birds in mid-air. I was trying to come up with a fried chicken joke but thought about it so long I eventually just left and went to Chick fil-A.
And … Former President George W. Bush has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge and then challenged Bill Clinton to take it. Clinton accepted and challenged Dick Cheney to take the Ice Water Boarding Challenge.
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LMN 8-20-14 Let them eat pumpkin spice!
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 20 2014 7:14AM
The cease fire in Gaza has crumbled. The place is starting to look as bad as Ferguson, Missouri. Speaking of, the Westboro Baptist Church says they're planning to picket in Ferguson. So it's officially a 3 ring circus now.
Conservatives are suggesting an indictment against Texas Governor Rick Perry is "banana republic* politics" coming right out of the Oval office. I don't know if Obama is behind it, but looking at his approval ratings, the president is the guy with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel. Or maybe it's just Michelle Obama practicing banana bread politics.
Phil Simms from CBS sports says he won't use the word "Redskins," during his broadcasts this year. Don't think this is a big thing. The Redskins suck, so Phil Simms won't be doing any of their games anyway.
The Princeton Review says that Vanderbilt University has the happiest students in the country. They obviously aren't the football season ticket holder students.
And a few things you need to know …
On this date back in 1914, the Germans occupied Brussels and quickly earned the nickname, "Brussel Krauts."
On this date in 1918, during World War I, Britain opened its offensive on the Western front. Suddenly, it was no longer all quiet.
It looks like fall is going to arrive a little early. You can get the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks starting next Tuesday. My favorite urban legend making the Twitter rounds is that if you know if you say "pumpkin spice" in the mirror three times, a white girl in yoga pants will appear and tell you all her favorite things about fall. I adore pumpkin spice. I stockpiled pumpkin spice coffee creamer last year and I'm finally down to my last bottle AND I use it in my pumpkin spice coffee. Maybe I have a problem; I once sang "Wish You Were Here: while playing Rock Band and dedicated it to pumpkin spice.
The NFL says that performing in their Super Bowl halftime show is so profitable for the artists; the artists should pay them for the privilege. There certainly is lots of exposure. Just ask Janet Jackson.
And ... it's a sign of the End Times; TLC has ordered more "Kate plus 8" specials. Maybe she'll get lucky and one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is single and likes crazy broads with too many kids.
*That's some sharply dressed politics!
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LMN 8-19-14 It's Awesome.
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 19 2014 8:32AM
For the record, it took me an hour to do today's headlines and TWO HOURS to find a picture to post along with it. I couldn't find anything I liked so here is a picture of an awesome puppy.
A temporary cease fire in Gaza ended last night. President Obama urged both sides to exercise restraint. And both sides told President Obama they're hoping people in Ferguson, Missouri, do the same thing.
Don't you wonder how all those protesters in Ferguson have the energy to get up and go to work every morning? Attorney General Eric Holder is making a furiously fast trip to Ferguson. Oh great, now he's going to sell the rioters guns.
President Obama says Kurdish forces have recaptured the Mosul dam with help from US airstrikes. Okay, how does this help relieve the drought in California?
Several Hoover parents are up in arms over proposed rezoning. They say the move will lower property values because people will move to a certain home or subdivision because of the school they want their children to attend. Um… isn't how school zones work? I thought that's a main reason Hoover looks like a giant gerrymandered octopus on a map.
If your child uses essential oils for asthma or allergy relief – they're now banned in Jefferson County schools. Oh, you can still get a liver-killing Tylenol or birth control from the school nurse, but eucalyptus oil is right out.
And a few things you need to know…
On this date in 1960, the Soviet Union launched 3 dogs into space. Of course, they had to circle the earth several times before they could sit down.
This week in 1950, ABC began showing cartoons on Saturday morning. Those were the days! Now when I wake up on Saturday, I watch a few minutes of depressing news and just go back to bed. I felt much better when the worst thing that could happen was having a safe dropped on Wile E. Coyote.
Facebook is testing out a "satire" tag for feeds from places like The Onion because too many people mistake satire news for the real thing. There's a name for people like that.*
The creator of the pop-up ad, Ethan Zuckerman says he wants to apologize for the idea. I'd tell you more but an ad for a cheese grater was blocking the rest of story.
A German man with devil horn implants and 435 tattoos and body piercings was denied entry into Dubai because of his appearance. The man says that no one understands him. Well if he didn't have 20 tongue piercings maybe we COULD understand him. I have no idea what he's saying.
And … A UFO was spotted in the skies during a forest fire in British Colombia last week. Because aliens don't have Smokey the Bear to help them? The pictures are ridiculous -- it's like when someone sees a UFO they immediately rush to grab their poorest quality camera.
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LMN 8-18-14 Thermostat wars at work
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 18 2014 8:16AM
Today's Nearly Impossible trivia for CS&N tickets brought up a touchy subject; the thermostat. 65% of fathers will not let their kids touch it, marriages have fallen apart over it, coworkers killed over it. The thermostat *might* be the biggest threat to modern civilization since ISIS and the McRib combined. The only thing that comes close to the terrible power of thermostat control would have to be leaving unused time on the microwave. Not only is it freezing in here, but somebody left the break room microwave with :07 left on the cook-time. Seriously? Don't be a barbarian, clear the time if you take your food out early! Mainiacs!
Anyway, I could stay in here and write my news blog as I normally do but I only have my parka and one blanket and the Eagle studio has been hit by Winter Storm Tom (Tom's our engineer who refuses to hear my frozen pleas and locked my thermostat). See? Absolute thermostat power corrupts absolutely!
LMN 8-15-14 Believe it!
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 15 2014 8:04AM
Watching the news, I'm starting to wonder when we walked through a time portal and returned to the 1960's. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon yanked the St. Louis County cops command of the Ferguson riot scenes, and replaced them with the Highway Patrol. "Tin soldiers and Nixon coming, all there for the world to see. This summer I hear the drumming, 2 dead in Missouri." The protests over the shooting of Michael Brown have calmed since the Highway Patrol took over and I think that's just sup-pu-per, troop-pu-per.* Don't worry about the cops who were replaced though -- they can always get new jobs as Nazi storm troopers in World War II recreations.
With relief packages from the US, thousands of religious refugees in Iraq are escaping the onslaught of the extremist group ISIS aka ISIL aka IS.** They're escaping into Syria, which is like jumping out of the frying pan into a hotter frying pan that's on top of a different frying pan. Even with this, President Obama says the situation in Iraq is "improving" due to US help. Yeah, everybody is LEAVING. Obama just had his "Mission Accomplished" moment.
A Chinese phone company has announced that the name of their new phone will be the "Nana." Nothing says cutting edge of technology like naming a phone after your grandmother.
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 1939, the Wizard of Oz premiered. . It was a Toto success. In honor of its 75
anniversary, the first half of my morning show today was in black and white.
Woodstock opened on this date in 1969. The tricky thing about Woodstock: if you were there, you probably don't remember you were there.
Major League Baseball is considering playing some regular season games in Europe. It may be time to take out some insurance on all those stained glass windows.
There's a 200-pound butter sculpture of "Field of Dreams" star Kevin Costner on display at the Iowa state fair. They should have done it in margarine. "I Can't Believe it's not Costner!"
Why so little news today? Because I'll be with the Eagle tonight at the Alice Cooper concert and A) need a nap B) need to find something to wear. Welcome to my nightmare!***
*Gratuitous ABBA reference.
**Please decide on what the heck you're called.
***It's a song, Mom and Da.
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LMN 8-14-14 It's a riot!
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 14 2014 7:39AM
I turned on the TV and saw violence, beatings, fear, oppression and hatred. Oh I'm not talking about Iraq; I'm talking about Ferguson, Missouri. The violent scene on the streets looks as if either the Rams or the Cheifs either won or lost the Superbowl.
The refugee situation in Iraq is nightmarish. But remember – you can't have a CRISIS without ISIS! President Obama says it's Bush's fault that he withdrew troops from Iraq. The president went on to blame Bush for the fact that Michelle won't let him order fried crab cakes in Martha's Vineyard.
The Ebola outbreak has claimed the life of another doctor in Sierra Leone. Aid workers are warned to avoid contact with bodily fluids from the infected. So normally they're cool with strangers throwing up on them?
A poll says that trust in the government is at an all-time low, with one in ten Americans saying they never trust the government. Now I wonder if the government just wants us to believe that?
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 1900, China's boxer rebellion ended and citizens peacefully returned to wearing briefs.
Yesterday was National Lazy Day. Just couldn't get up the energy to tell you.
And … A riot broke out inside New York's Rikers Island after prisoners were sent to bed early and forced to miss their favorite TV shows. Just curious-- why are there any televisions in any prison to begin with? Isn't the idea to make criminals not like going there? I've never been to jail but I HAVE been stuck on a few group texts, I imagine it's pretty much the same.
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LMN 8-12-14 A Most Ranty Day in the News
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 12 2014 8:39AM
President Obama took the time to weigh in on the situation in Iraq before making an official comment on the death of Robin Williams. Obama says the US is NOT at war in Iraq. Oh, so those airstrikes, drones and weapons are just movie props? It is primarily a humanitarian mission though; thousands of refugees have fled the extremist group ISIS/L and are now trapped on Mount Sinjar with neither food nor water. Wow, I bet they're pretty depressed being trapped on something referred to as Iraq's "Mountain of Death." If only every celebrity on the rotten planet would Tweet about their situation. Sorry, it's getting ranty in here.
I wasn't going to talk about this at all. Yeesh. Robin Williams had three new movies coming out, a bazillion dollars, countless adoring fans and every posh resource for treatment/management Marin County (and the world) had to offer. And it's not like he was having to wake up and dig a ditch or get yelled at by the boss.
I'm not trying to belittle his depression and substance abuse, but there are thousands of people who wake up and think "why bother" yet they get up and go to work anyway. Through the pain, through the darkness, through the mind-forged horror, they don't let their disease kill them. And these are people without a secretary to take their calls, with no personal assistant to pay the bills, who don't have to clean the kitchen, who don't have money for treatment, who don't have a driver to take them home when the depression becomes too much to be out with friends, who aren't trapped on the "Mountain of Death" in Iraq.
Hmmm ... maybe I'm being needlessly harsh simply because Williams is famous. I DID like him in "Aladdin" though.
Big surprise here. Hamas broke their 3-day truce with Israelis by firing 50 rockets into Israel before the truce was over. Hamas is also launching armed drones and they say they'll resume suicide missions into Israel aimed at killing civilians. For the last several weeks, Hamas suicide attackers haven't gone into Israel because they were afraid they might get blown up by their own rockets and drones.
Remnants of a pipe bomb were found at a Colorado middle school. I know what you're thinking, but no, there wasn't any pot in the pipe. With Colorado these days, you can never be too sure.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed a bill dropping New York's city-street speed limit from 30 to 25 MPH. Well, there was a rumor that Tony Stewart was in the area.
The whole world is a hot mess; Iraq has ousted their nutty PM and the election in Afghanistan isn't progressing well. All the votes were divided between Abdullah Abdullah, Ashraf Ghani and Larry the Kabul Guy.
CNN's Baghdad correspondent, Arwa Damon has apologized for biting 2-paramedics while she was drunk. Those paramedics are lucky it wasn't a higher-level CNN reporter. If Wolf Blitzer bites you, you turn into a werewolf. Don't even ask me what happens if Anderson Cooper bites you.
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In 1877, Thomas Edison recorded sound with his invention, the Edisonphone. He also invented the Edison-pod and the Edison-pad.
Someone leaked a copy of the yet-to-be-released "Expendables 3" and nearly 2 and a half-million people have already downloaded it. The good news for the film's producers is, the movie was so clichéd, most people thought it was "Expendables 2" and deleted it.
McDonald's reported its worst global sales since 2003, dropping 2.5%. The other day, I noticed their Happy Meals were now known as Only Mildly Amused Meals.
And … Millions of Facebook users are up in arms after being forced to download the stupid, annoying and crummy Messenger app. Which is horrible. I'm convinced Ebola is spread through Chat Heads. Seriously, I hate the Chat Heads. Half the people who contact me on FB Messenger I don't even know who they are but there's their little facey face just popping up on my screen! GAH! THEN I always accidentally press their stupid face-head and pull up the message and I KNOW they can see that I read it so they'll write back. Wait … can we go back to talking about rich people with depression and alcoholism?
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Millions of Facebook users are apparently now experts on Sprint Cup racing. Who knew?
The U.S. has resumed strategic air strikes in Iraq for the first time since 2011. ANOTHER summer sequel? Can't ANYBODY come up with an original idea? General Douglas MacArthur once said, "Old soldiers never die," so I guess the same goes for old wars. Along with airstrikes, the US is now arming Kurdish fighters in Iraq. If this keeps up they're going to make Obama hand that Peace Prize back.
No, you're not hallucinating; the latest cease fire is still holding in Gaza. Egypt has launched a Kickstarter campaign in order to fund Israel and the Palestinians with something to do besides kill each other. No one's ever been shot over a friendly game of Scrabble.*
A floating restaurant in Kentucky sank into the Ohio River. The restaurant owner said he suddenly felt like a homeowner.
The mother of Cooper Harris, who died after being locked inside his father's SUV, has been cleared and will likely not face charges. Leanna Harris says the issue of her husband's sexting while Cooper was dying is between "God and us." Actually it's between Tricksie, Pheonixxx and Selena and God and you, Leanna. Prosecutors say the only thing Leanna is definitely guilty of is acting so darn weird and creepy after Cooper was killed.
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On this date in 1919, the Green Bay Packers were born. Wow, that was more than three Brett Favre retirements ago.
A bedbug infestation has been found on New York City subway trains. These days, a train might not be the only thing you'll catch.
ABC has canceled "The Black Box." Wish I had known it ever existed, so I could pretend to care.
A Canadian production company will soon stage a new musical based on the life of Mayor Rob Ford. I believe it's called "The Best Little Crackhouse in Toronto."
And … Smokey Bear turned 70 years old on Saturday. Now instead of saying "Only you can prevent forest fires, he just shakes his fist screaming, "You kids get off my lawn!"
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by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 8 2014 8:22AM
BREAKING NEWS! The long feud is over! There will be no future fighting now that peace has been established. Paris Hilton Tweeted that her 8 year long spat with Kim Kardashian is over. It's your move Israel and Palestinians. If Paris and Kim can talk terms, what's stopping you?
Not only is Hawaii dealing with the first hurricanes in 22 years, yesterday they suffered a 4.3 earthquake. So, it's official. "Hawaii Five-0" has been downgraded to "Hawaii 4.3." Okay, that joke was criminally bad. Book me, Danno.
Israel is defending themselves against criticisms that too many civilians have been killed in the latest dust-up in Gaza, saying that Hamas uses Palestinian civilians as "human shields." Well, that's a move forward. At least one side is conceding that the other side is even "human." Baby steps! Meanwhile, the cease fire in Gaza is over – guess everyone had time successfully reload.
The White House says that they have powerful tools at their disposal to discipline Russia diplomatically for not acting in good faith on the world stage. Powerful tools? That's a completely disrespectful way to refer to Obama and Vice President Biden!
People in Russia are concerned President Vladimir Putin's ban on U.S. agricultural imports will take them back to the days when they had to stand in long bread lines. Putin told the complainy-pants to tighten their belts. Now they're standing in the line for belts.
It will be nearly two more weeks before half a dozen Tuskegee University students will be able to return from Liberia. They've been stranded there thanks to travel restrictions due to the deadly Ebola outbreak. You'd think anyone with ties to Tuskegee would know to stay away from heinously infectious diseases.
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On this date in 1888, the revolving door was patented. Until then, companies with high turnover had to use regular doors.
On this date in 1876, Thomas A. Edison received a patent for his invention, the mimeograph. Copy that. If you're old enough to remember what that was, you might remember how the sheets smelled.
The FDA is warning that there could be some health risks with tattoo ink. Expect a disclaimer written on your lower back.
Dreamworks announced this week that they're planning to release "Madagascar 4" in May of 2018. Joe Biden asked, "Madagascar the continent, Madagascar the country, Madagascar the island or Madagascar the movie?" Meanwhile, 20the Century Fox/Dreamworks also announced more sequels, "The Croods," "Puss in Boots," "Captain Underpants" and "Hitman." Apparently that severe drought in Southern California also extends to original ideas.
New York's Museum of Natural History held an adult sleepover last week. It's rather sad that the only way to get Americans to go to a museum is to recreate Ben Stiller movies.
Buffalo is getting ready to host the National Scrabble Championship this weekend. I love Scrabble; it's the only game where someone will fight tooth and nail to convince you that Gloopaglottimus is a word.
And … NFL football is back! Last night it was the Patriots vs the Team Who Can't Be Named. It's been so long since I've seen American football, I couldn't figure out why the players were using their hands.
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LMN 8-7-14 Surf's up! WAY up!
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 7 2014 8:10AM
Aloha Hawaii! "Birthplace of Obama (depending on whom you ask)!" They're set to get hit by two hurricanes starting today. Many hurricane parties have been cancelled due to hurricane. Poor Hawaii; they have a thousand words for "water" but not one word for "love."
Israel and Hamas are said to be at odds with one another over extending the current cease fire in Gaza. No kidding. Are we through the wormhole if they're actually fighting ABOUT fighting while not actually fighting but waiting to fight? I hear Saturday night's alright for it.*
The first senior leaders of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge to ever be punished have been sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity. Only took 35 years after their reign ended! Pol Pot murdered everyone he deemed smarter than himself, let's hope Joe Biden doesn't catch wind of that.
A North Carolina diner is offering a 15% off "Praying in Public" discount if customers give thanks to God before eating. Of course, if you're praying that your 'dine and dash' plan works successfully, sometimes God's answer is "You have the right to remain silent."
For the love. Lock your doors, people. Two homeowners in Ross Bridge awoke Wednesday morning to find their belongings missing. It's reverse-Christmas! Police say burglars entered the homes through unlocked doors. If I ever wake up to find a burglar in my house looking for valuables, I'll probably just get up and look WITH him.
Supporters yesterday held a mock funeral on the Edmund Pettis Bridge for portions recently struck out of the Voting Rights Act of 196fiiiiive YEAH. Wow! Fiiiive – yeah! WOW! Demon-warp is coming alive in 1965 - fiiive – fiiive! Gimme that, gimme that now! Gimme that, gimme that NOW! Gimme that, gimme that fiiiive – yeah! WOW!**
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 1912, the Progressive Party nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president. Wow. I never knew soup had a political party. Oh, wait. That's Progresso. Nevermind.
A leading U.S. scientist says that aliens will be discovered within the next two decades or whenever you travel to Texas, Arizona or California. Whichever comes first.
Russian hacker-gangs claim they've stolen over 1 billion user names and passwords from U.S. internet accounts. I'm guessing if I can't remember 1 password, they can't remember 1 billion. Haha! Chumps!
Sharknado 2 is coming to movie theaters for one night later this month. That's good. Walking out of your house isn't as rewarding as walking out of a theater.
* It's a song, Mom and Da.
** It's a different song Mom and Da. It has nothing to do with the Voting Rights Act of 196fiiiiiiive YEAH! Wow! Fiiiiiiiive -- oh nevermind.
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LMN 8-6-14 It's a lot LIKE news.
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 6 2014 7:38AM
You wouldn't believe how brilliant today's news was going to be! Really; you wouldn't because you know me. I had the whole thing written and ready and then Word crashed. Not a big deal with the auto-recovery function, right? Well, if you click DELETE instead of the file you actually WANT then it's a different story. You're not missing much but a bunch of Bergdahl cracks and some stuff about Arby's.
I'm not concerned about Ebola getting out of Africa, I AM concerned about it getting into Atlanta though. Many Africans are complaining that the two American aid workers with Ebola were treated with experimental drugs that were not first offered to Africans with Ebola. Get in line, Africa! We ALL want untested drugs but not all of us live in Colorado or Washington. A West African child is the latest to be diagnosed with the deadly virus. Doctors told the boy, "You have Ebola." The child responded, "That's great! A bowl of what? I'm starving!"
Secretary of State John Kerry calls for fresh peace talks as Israel and Hamas meet in Cairo to talk peace. Wow. I'm gonna call for stuff that's already happening to happen.
First the Ebola crisis, and now this! Geologists say that the severe California drought could destabilize the San Andreas Fault, thereby causing horrific earthquakes. Plagues, droughts and earthquakes? Are there any virgins we could sacrifice?*
And a few things you need to know …
On this date in 1890, the electric chair was used in New York for the very first time on convicted killer William Kemmler. Needless to say, he was shocked.
Syracuse University has been voted the nation's top party school. Because blacking out is the new 'Orange'. They were going to receive a trophy, but no one was sober enough to accept it.
And … The official dictionary of the board game Scrabble has added 5,000 new words, most of them invented by Sarah Palin.
*Not in California
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by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 5 2014 8:19AM
Bowing to international pressure, a binding truce has at last been agreed upon: the "Big Bang Theory" stars have agreed to go back to work in exchange for a great big bag of money.
This is odd: a cease fire that has actually seen firing cease. Israel is pulling out its ground troops while Hamas complains that the rest of the world is doing NOTHING about their situation in Gaza. Nonsense, Iran is doing a great job supplying them with weapons. Sorry, from this point on, I am observing a temporary cease-fire on Gaza jokes.
The second American aid worker infected with the deadly Ebola virus arrives in Atlanta today and residents concerned. It's OK! There are strict guidelines for transporting Ebola patients. First, identify the infected, then prep them for transport and place them on a Malaysian Airlines flight. Problem solved!
Alabama's new abortion law has been deemed unconstitutional. A bunch of old white men want doctors performing abortions to have hospital access to "ensure the safety of women." Um… aren't they doctors? If something goes wrong, there's a doctor right there. Why wait to be admitted to a hospital? Especially if that hospital is Brookwood because GOOODNESS it takes 3 hours just to get a mammogram there, I can't imagine an emergency situation. If Brookwood is involved, I'd rather take my chances with someone who's watched a few episodes of M*A*S*H.
New school food laws went into effect last month. Anything sugary, salty or fatty is banned even from bake sales. And it IS a law, so schools breaking that law will face penalties, unless they do what President Obama does regarding burdensome federal regulations ... just ignore the law. If they take all the sugary, salty and fatty foods out of public schools, gym class will turn into the Hunger Games.
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It was on this date in 1620 that the Pilgrims left England, bound for the new world. It was just one day later that the phrase, "Are we there yet?" was born.
"Sharknado" star Tara Reid has launched a new fragrance line called "Shark". Just splash on a little and you'll feel like you can't act.
Turns out a blood clot is to blame for the death of Former American Idol contestant Michael Johns, I'd feel something about this if I remotely knew who he was.
A pro-marijuana activist claims responsibility for placing white flags on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Everyone was shocked it wasn't France.
Sorry Andrew B., it was all I had.
President Ronald Reagan's first White House press secretary, James Brady, who was shot along with Reagan by John Hinkley in 1981, has died at the age of 73. Although there will be no wake, his family is planning a Brady brunch.
And … In Sweden, a woman found IKEA bags with 80 skeletons inside. True to form, they were all unassembled.
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LMN 8-4-14 Ebola? In ATL? Sure it's OK...
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 4 2014 7:26AM
Atlanta is just ONE lab accident away from actually becoming the set of "Walking Dead." The CDC says having patients with the deadly ebola virus at Emory University Hospital is perfectly safe. Granted, this is the same CDC that apparently kept their smallpox samples behind the Pringles in the pantry instead of locking them up. The WHO is very concerned about the spread of the deadly virus, though I don't know why Roger Daltrey is involved with this.
It's an excuse for news anchors to quote Samuel Taylor Coleridge; Toledo's water is undrinkable due to toxins in Lake Eire. Toledo: the new Mexico.
This may have been a new record. Israel called for a 7 hour cease fire in Gaza, and then immediately shelled a beachside camp. Israel is condemning Secretary of State John Kerry for condemning their airstrikes, and now some conservatives are condemning the Obama administration for being pro-Hamas. Michelle Obama is unashamedly pro-Hummus.
Both houses of Congress are now on a 5-week vacation. Instead of going to Vegas to gamble, they're going to gamble and visit Gaza. If you hate the idea of not having Congress to gripe about for the next 5 weeks, you can always watch CSPAN's "Best of Gridlock" marathon.
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The U.S. Coast Guard was founded on this date back in 1790. To their credit, not a single inch of our coast has ever been stolen.
On this date in 1926, the U.S. purchased the Virgin Islands, passing up a cheaper deal on the Floozy Islands.
They're trying to bring back the old game show, "To Tell The Truth." Obviously, no one from congress will be on it.
There's a new website called JustLeak.it, that allows users to send anonymous emails to anyone, and it's already getting 10,000 posts a day! It's a free service but for $50 they won't eventually rat you out.
And … A Catholic priest in Poland, who recently performed an exorcism on a teenage girl, says that ever since, he's been receiving taunting texts from Satan. That's impressive! It's incredibly expensive to text from the 666 area code.
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LMN 8-1-14 Seriously? August already?
by Lisa Mason
posted Aug 1 2014 8:07AM
Tensions are escalating to a breaking point despite international calls for peace and reason; Justin Bieber is making fun of Orlando Bloom on Instagram. Bloom took a swing at Bieber the other night almost punched him in the face, now Biebs is retaliating by acting like a 4 year old (which in his world is also known as "Thursdays"). The video of Legolas shoving Bieber and swinging at his face is making the internet rounds. With half the world at war and the other half getting ready to join in the war – Orlando Bloom has given us all a rare gift. Thanks, Orlando. You're still hot.
A three day cease fire is underway in Gaza, only 4 people killed so far during this one. I do not think "cease fire" means what they think it means but they're trying to move forward with the truce. Wow. While I was typing that last sentence the entire truce crumbled and they're back to fighting. One analyst I heard said "It's normal during a cease fire to test the other side's commitment to it." So it's normal to lob a few rockets around during a truce just to see if you get craphammered by an airstrike in return? That idea makes as much sense as a gloopiglottumus hydrangea-pig depository.
There's a devastating drought under way in Los Angeles. Today, the Department of Water and Power urged city residents to only fill their bongs with water on odd-numbered days. Right now, conditions in L.A. are drier than my own "comedy."
The TSA is offering a $5,000 reward for the best idea on how to speed up airport security lines. If you win, you'll get $1 a year for the next 5,000 years.
And a few things you need to know…
On this date in 1793, France became the first nation to switch to the metric system. You know the old saying, "Give 'em inch and they'll convert it to 2.54 centimeters."
I'm an idiot – I thought Sharknado 2 was the other night, then heard it was last night, but it was actually the other night. How sad is it that the NSA knows I have it on my DVR but I don't?
Production on "The Big Bang Theory" has been halted due to unproductive contract negotiations with cast members. The actors want to change the name of the show to "The Big Bucks Theory." Funny thing, actors; they'll hold out for more money to the point where they will lose the job all together.
And … "Game of Thrones" is adding 9 new characters to the show for the upcoming season. I'm guessing one of them will be Keith Urban because he already has a beard.
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There can't be one abused spouse in North Texas who's not ecstatic about Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings push for greater emphasis on battling domestic violence.
It's the nightmare few of us - particularly we men - seem willing to take seriously.
It's this week's Uncut commentary.
We've all been outraged by the rape and murder of a woman in India on a public bus. "It could have been any woman there," we think.
As a matter of fact, some commentators complain the attack, the honor killings, other assaults on women there, are all reflective of the gender inequality rampant in much of the world.
Truth is, we don't have to cross any ocean to hear similar stories of brutal attacks on, and even murders of women, but few of us seem quite as upset.
Again and again, we've told you about women here literally hunted down by husbands, boyfriends, and ex-lovers who, like the attackers in India, thought of them as little more than their property. Attackers who flouted warnings from police, ignored restraining orders, and thought their relationship (or the end of it) a private matter, outside the province of the law.
Tonight, in some home not far from your own, a similar terror may be unfolding.
The mayor's new initiative won't stop domestic violence, but it might convince at least a few that on this issue, there is no middle ground: you are either on the front line opposing abuse, or AWOL -- absent without leave from your post as a true citizen.
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Five coaches unlikely to return in '11
PFW publisher/editor Hub Arkush just doesn't get Jack Del Rio, Eric Mangini, Tom Cable or Mike Singletary, but he admires Wade Phillips. However, Arkush doesn't see any of these five NFL head coaches returning to their teams ...
Raye: 'I was carrying out the head coach's wishes'
Jimmy Raye said on Tuesday that his firing as the 49ers' offensive coordinator came as a surprise and that he was "carrying out the head coach's wishes."
Niners' coordinator change can only help struggling offense
A horrible start for the 49ers was enough to do in offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye, who was fired on Monday. Fantasy owners of San Francisco players have reason to smile.
49ers' coordinator carousel keeps on spinning
The firing of offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye is the latest out-of-nowhere plot twist in the 49ers' season-long soap opera.
49ers fire OC Raye; promote Johnson
The 49ers have fired offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye after an embarrassing loss, replacing him with QB coach Mike Johnson.
Cassel throws 3 TD passes, Chiefs beat 49ers 31-10
Matt Cassel's three touchdown passes included a trick play that caught San Francisco completely flat-footed and the surprising Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten Sunday with a 31-10 rout of the hapless, winless 49ers.
49ers could stick with Baas at center
Despite David Baas' early errant snap that led to a safety in the Week Two loss to the Saints, we hear the 49ers are seriously thinking about sticking with him as their starting center.
Saints' defense shines in win over 49ers
Garrett Hartley kicked a 37-yard field goal that barely fluttered through as time expired after Drew Brees set it up with a 30-yard completion to Marques Colston, and the Saints spoiled the San Francisco 49ers' home opener with a 25-22 ...
Monday-night game inactives
The following players are inactive for the Monday night game between the Saints and 49ers.
Drama kings
For better or worse, the 49ers appear destined for a season full of over-the-top ups and downs following the second-worst season-opening loss in franchise history.
Ginn injury further weakens 49ers' kick-return game
A knee injury to Ted Ginn Jr. and the continuing rehab by rookie Kyle Williams have left San Francisco's kick-return unit as problematic as it was last season, according to NFC West Whispers.
Saturday injury report for Saints-Niners
Here is the injury report for the Week Two Monday-night game, New Orleans at San Francisco, showing the status of each injured player and to what degree each participated in his team's practices.
49ers' first-rounders earn mixed reviews
At least 49ers first-round ORT Anthony Davis earned his keep in the team's abysmal Week One loss in Seattle — the second-worst season-opening loss in franchise history.
49ers WR Ginn to miss at least two weeks
49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. sprained his MCL in the team's season-opening loss to the Seahawks last Sunday and will likely be out at least two weeks.
Owners have reason to worry about 49ers' attack
Although most people picked the 49ers to win the NFC West based on their strong defense, their offense was expected to be much improved in 2010. But after the unit's Week One performance, there's reason to panic in ...