Deleted my post on Palin's pregnancy

I don't know, this is just too weird. I feel bad now, knowing it is a Down's baby. Now, maybe she felt like her daughter could never raise a special needs baby, and just wanted to give it a shot and give the daughter a chance at a normal life. But it is HER child, and she should be able to do what she wants, not under public scrutiny. It's so complicated.

Read this story and decide for yourself. It's pretty straightforward and not anti-Republican. I think America is tired of liars. John Edwards, Bill Clinton, all of them, and I fear we haven't heard the last of them. Anyway, NJ Fan is sick of the election. But, I can't stand what the US is today, compared to when Clinton left office. When you know your 401K loses money every day, my house has lost 25% of it's value, and I can't even think of getting a job closer to home, therefore 55 miles one way on $4.00 a gallon gas is killing me. I should not have to fear retirement when I am so far away...but I feel like I will work until I have one foot in the grave. That is not my American Dream. And I want my dream back.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/30/121350/137/486/580223


Ok, sorry for the seriousness. My family is once again probably evacuating the Texas Gulf Coast and I'm sad and edgy. Think good thoughts for my Daddy. My mom and sister are safe in Dallas and Tennessee. I feel guilty sitting in sunny California where it's 72 with a light breeze and not a cloud in the sky.

Well, I think I'll go visit the senior citizens next door. They have tomatoes for me, and I'll chat a bit about sports, they love it. Bye now.

Have a nice Labor Day tomorrow. Lay around and relax...it's a day to celebrate not working, remember?

xoxo

Sunday Morning - 6:00 am...what the hell am I doing awake?

OMG, I could not sleep at all last night. I finally figured out this new Celestial Seasonings peach tea I drank a gallon of yesterday must be lighting me up like a fireworks display.

OR, it could be that McCain selected a woman in the Republican Veepstakes. I am very upset about this, but as more info comes forth, I'm less worried. Did you know she has only served 20 months as Governor. Did you know she and McCain only met 6 months ago? Did you know that she reminds me of a cross between Tina Fey and Amy Winehouse? What's up with that Amish hair bun get up. If you don't want to look like a sex kitten with Gisele Bundchen hair, cut that shit off. It looks like a giant pile of hair wrapped and twisted like a turban on her little noggin. Mark my words, Tina Fey will be playing her in a skit in the new season of Saturday Night Live...no doubt about it.

Ooh, and did you see how she and McCain hug? She like holds him at arms length, kind of like you hug a creepy old man that wants to smash your boobies to his chest. Eewww. Creepy and Wannabe Veepy are awkward together to say the least.

And finally, the media has posted on Cnn.com a video where Palin was interviewed by MTV b4 nomination, and when asked what Repub candidates she was excited about...she said Ron Paul was COOL. And mentioned Romney...never said a word about McCain. This was obviously before the primaries were completed. She went on and on about Ron Paul, and how she loved buckin' the Republic Guard and old establishment. FYI, in case you didn't know, Ron Paul was not invited to attend the Republican National Convention next week.

Alright, sorry for any Republican Readers I've offended. I'd welcome your thoughts on the topic, not that I want to debate, just curious.

So, hope everyone is having a nice weekend. We went out on our new boat and had a fantastic time. Beautiful day, cool water. Lake Berryessa is only 45 minutes away. Love it.

xoxo.

ColeyB

How Much Do I Love American Idol?

More this season than ever. I still think about David Cook driving to and from work. I have seen so many concerts in my days, and this was right up there with Madonna, Thriller, and Rhythm Nation (both Jacksons)...

So, here's how I am paying homage to my favorite cast of crooners:

My poster in my cubeAnd the best pics of all...my Davids. The David "I'm hotter than lava" Cook picture was purchased at the Idol on Tour concert...note my ticket stub in the corner...and the Archuleta poster is torn from Tiger Beat Magazine. No, I'm not lying, and yes, I hung Joe Jonas up there with Miley for a while, just so people would laugh. No I don't subscribe, but I used to as a teenie bopper. Someone gets a free copy here because we advertise video games in it. haha.

And finally, I have an autographed guitar pick photo, sent to me by one of our blog community members, Susan, who just attended the Idol concert in Dallas. She got a fucking guitar pick from David Cook. I can't believe her luck. She felt something hit her leg. I made her send me a digi pic as proof. And here it is. Sure 'nough. J-E-A-L-O-U-S is all I can say.

I'm taking Friday off people. 4 day weekend for me. JEALOUS?

xoxo

Where have I been?

Well, today has really opened my eyes up to the fact that people actually care that I write this flippin' blog. I'm sorry, but I do have a hard time realizing that this is not just me writing into a black hole. People actually read it, some people can't start their day without it (tink) and some people use it as a GPS device of my personal life (seester). So, I must apologize for only posting once every week in the past 2 weeks.

FYI, to Susan the co-worker...I post my email address on this blog for a reason. I am perfectly happy with getting email. Lots of people that read this blog write me outside the comments...Tink and Jeffro to name a few. I love hearing from readers one-on-one. So no need to write an email to DeeDee, to check up on me. Just send ME the email and I'll let you know I am not in trouble, as you suspect. Thanks for worrying about me. Someone needs to!!!

So, let me catch everyone up on my thoughts on things. In no particular order of importance. Random musings.

1. I'm putting everyone with kids on notice. If you don't want them to hear cursing, keep them out of earshot of me. I cussed in front of 4 kids in 3 separate incidents this week. Embarrassing. I can't believe what a potty mouth I have (yes I can, but it's rude to say I don't care, and don't plan to change,isn't it) , and don't even realize it (lie). Usually I am telling a funny story that kids shouldn't be listening to anyway. As a matter of fact, kids shouldn't be present at ANYTHING I attend. What the fuck happened to the babysitter? Extinct as the inhabitants of Jurassic Park. (can't spell taradachtyl, but that's the word I wanted to use here. I digress) Kids at a wedding where I'm drinking a martini? scratch. Kids at the lunch table AT WORK, just because school hasn't started? Scratch. Kids Kids everywhere kids. I hate them. Well, hate is a strong word. I'm jealous of their clear skin and bright outlook on life. Therefore I want to either scratch their eyes out or scar them for life.

2. TV: Listen, I just can't do a recap of a tv show other than American Idol. Nothing inspires me. And Idol is just ...well...it's IDOL. As much as I love Project Runway, and I do, I just can't watch the show and type at at the same time.

3. Went to my first gay wedding reception yesterday. Fabulous. Hot guys kissing hot guys...and these were the guests! ha. Hands down the best hors deuvres I've ever eaten. They passed around mini cheeseburgers with awesome fancy cheese and fried leeks. And tiny cones of ahi tuna, and tiny polenta cubes with jalapenos...mmm...oh and lemongrass shrimp in a tiny spoon, that you had to shove the whole bite in at once. Grossly unladylike. And the dessert was equally fantabulous. Big spoons with bread pudding drizzled with bourbon sauce. Like a bread pudding pop. Umm seriously killer food. Those gays don't mess around.

4. Mad Men. I'm sorry I suggested it to anyone without telling you to watch the first season first. It would not make any sense to a newcomer to season 2. You don't even know who Peggy slept with in the office that fathered that child she was forced to let her sister raise. They did a terrible job of flashbacks. For those that did see Season 1, Season 2 is awesome and is not disappointing this writer.

5. Sheer Genius: Ok, I do have a few things to say. I am pissed off that Daniel from Dallas got booted. I loved him and don't give a shit if dumbass Nicole, Lezbo Dee, or Charlie tuna wins. Charlie is the best of the last 3, but he's a bitch. I wouldn't let him touch my hair with a ten foot pole. Jaclyn Smith cries so much, I wonder if she took judging lessons from Pauler Abdul. Waterworks. I was sitting in the chair on Saturday, having my locks frosted, getting all foiled up, discussing the whole show with my stylist, Jule. Now Jule and I agree that Kim Vo just ain't right. What the hell? Those lips, those eyes, that Jack O Lantern giant grin? He's a cartoon. And the hottie judge that sounds like Arnold Schwartzeneggar...can barely pronounce English...well, who cares, turn down the volume, he's hot.

6. Video gaming: Ok, I have worked at the factory of EA for nearly 10 years. And I think I am about to purchase my first console. I'm getting a Wii. I played Rock Band on Friday for the first time. And I loved it. I was on bass, and we were 'performing' a classic hit, "My Sharonna". OMG. Mah mah mah MY EYE EYE EYE Sharooooonnnnah. Whoo! LOVES it. I also want a Wii Fit. They are sold out everywhere though. Ugh.

7. I was on vacation in Texas. I had a little incident with my little 9 year old nephew. He got mad, he cried, I yelled, and guess what? It was all caught on voicemail. My fucking phone 'purse dialed' (definition of purse dial: something presses against a key long enough to activate a speed dial number, and calls the person, unbeknowst to you, and if their voicemail picks up, they hear every word you say). Unfortunately, it purse dialed my BOSS, and he kept it to replay to me upon my return to the office. It was hysterical, and embarrassing. Ha. And he said he would not call Child Protective Services this time, but to watch out.

8. New tv is coming back soon. Gossip Girl Sept 1. Dirty Sexy Money, October. Lots of good tv watching. Can't wait.
9. Project Runway: Favorite episode ever was the Drag Queen Parade. Did you love it when one of them, as he/she's exiting, shouts out "Call me TIM!!!" And Tim blushes and giggles. Sometimes I wish I was a gay man. They have all the fun. But I would not be any of the gay men on this season. That Tanorexic Blake is weird. I'm thinking JOE wins this season. Or one of the big hair black sisters. Maybe someone from Sheer Genius could go over and style their do? Or snap on some wigs

Ok, that's all for now.

xoxo Coley

Demi Lovato Slips on Stage...at JoBros concert

Why do we take such delite in watching others most embarrassing moments ever? I don't know and I don't question it. I just laugh my ass off.
Enjoy! Warning, turn down your speakers and don't listen with headphones, OMG those fucking 12 year olds are screechers. We can only take joy in knowing they will be deaf by 50. Ooh, that's kinda mean isn't it. Well, my feet hurt really bad today, so I'm crabby. Deal.
xoxo

Update on the NEW Judge on Idol:Pauler Reaction

Pauler drug herself (no pun intended) out of bed for a morning radio show interview this am, and is, AS EXPECTED, less than thrilled with the addition. She did not even mention the girl, Kara's, name. Instead referred to her as the new addition, and 'she'. Pauler is a She-Devil. This is going to be good, for those that thrive on drama, like me. Or like to invent it where it doesn't even exist. ha.

So, go on Perez Hilton.com for the link to the broadcast, sorry I couldn't cut and paste it.

Oh, and for those already speculating about the 'tie-breaker' factor...where it's a 2-outta-3 vote, and now we might have split 2-2 tie??? Well, Pauler says that Simon will have the final vote. Oh Boy.

By the way, this Kara chick evidently has like mad writing skills, and is like the uber best...wrote Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway song, I believe...so get to Googling people and let's find out the 411 on our new 4th judge.

xoxo

BREAKING NEWS: Idol Adds a 4th Judge next season!!!

It's time to get a bigger table.   Below is the breaking news article about a FOURTH JUDGE BEING ADDED to AMERICAN IDOL NEXT SEASON!!!!!
Yowzah!  Meet Kara!!!
I predict a CATFIGHT by Episode #2.  Paula is going to be so jealous of this girl.  Let's hope not.   I'm uber excited.  Fresh blood.  I bet you anything Simon hits on her, or Ryan.  It's so predicable isn't it?  Well, read on...here's the straight scoop.  

Five months before the new season of American Idol is set to kick off (and apparently trying to steal some of Dancing With the Stars' thunder), producers are shaking things up in a big way, messing with what was until now a winning formula and adding a fourth permanent judge to the table.
Joining Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson when the eighth season of the reality juggernaut begins in January is prolific singer-songwriter Kara DioGuardi.
The Grammy nominee's name may not be familiar to Idol viewers, but her sound should be. DioGuardi has strong ties to the behind-the-scenes world of Idol, writing tracks for David Cook, David Archuleta, Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Bo Bice, Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks.
She has also more than earned her credentials outside the Idol universe, penning hits for Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Paris Hilton, Avril Lavigne, Lindsay Lohan, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Santana, Hilary Duff, Simpsons Jessica and Ashlee and just about any other artist who's cracked Billboard's Top 10 in recent years.
The Idol brain trust, meanwhile, doesn't seem too concerned with altering the show's chemistry, despite the fact that they have tried and spectacularly failed once before.

"We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said. "She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters.
"We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show."
Fellow executive producer Cécile Frot-Coutaz added that the series had intended from the outset to have a four-judge panel, as both its British predecessor Pop Idol and current counterpart X Factor do.
"We've seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers."
But not always the judges.
Producers tried once before to add a fourth judge to the Idol mix, hiring New York DJ Angie Martinez to permanently join the second season of the show. Unfortunately, she quit the job just five days in after revealing she had never bothered to watch an episode before signing on.
Martinez issued a statement at the time saying it was "too uncomfortable for me to tell someone else to give up on their dream," and producers quickly reverted back to the three-judge panel.
Until now.
Auditions for the eighth season kicked off in San Francisco July 17 and ran through an Aug. 19 stop in East Rutherford, N.J. As word miraculously failed to break until now about the new judge addition, it's unclear whether DioGuardi has been a fixture at the table throughout the audition process or whether her critical tenure will instead begin in the new year.

Daughtry Feels Like the First Time - Rocks the Vote

This is freakin' SPECTACULAROSITY. Loves this video...the idea behind it...the whole shizzle.

Daughtry...you make me proud...especially since I saw a glimpse of the OBAMA on your hat.

xoxo

Carrie Underwood Inducted into Grand Ole Opry

Hey everyone, I found this on YouTube today. Wow, I cried. She is so spectacular...and continues to just impress the bejeezus out of me. I cannot believe this woman was found by American Idol.

Anyhoo...it's from way back in March, but still worthy of posting. Hope you enjoy!

xoxo

Hello...it's me...

It's really weird..sometimes I forget I write a blog. That's how boring my life is lately. I've gone through some major funks. I hate missing my mom...for one. And then coming back to work after a week vacation...they should have a special session in REHAB for that shock. OMG. I hate work sometimes. And so it goes. That's why they call it work...it's not for the weak at heart, that's 4 sho.

Anyhoo...I totally planned to write some clevah shit today, but alas, I got caught up in a "The Hills" marathon...including the 1 1/2 hour special "Top 10 Drama Moments of the Hills" and I have been sucked into it all day...besides making cupcakes for my husbands birthday. Of which I ate 4 of them before they even got frosted. OMG. I never ate lunch today, so 4 cupcakes is good. LOL.

So, I'm all caught up for tomorrow nights Season 4 Premiere. I don't care if it's my husband's bday tomorrow...I'm watching The Hills. I can't wait, even though I know all that will happen since they have shown more than 30 minutes of previews, how can there be anything left?

And Gossip Girl will be back on soon, and all will be good with the world. All the reality tv that sucks my tivo memory bank will be done with soon too...Shear Genius, Project Runway, Nashville Star (already over) and Next Food Network Star (over)...and I will get back to regular 'scripted' tv as they call it.

And I know this won't sound very American of me...but thank God Michael Phelps won that damn 8th medal because I am so tired of being stressed that it wasn't going to happen...and then we would have had to all be sad for that...even though he has done more in that sport since Spitz and would have had nothing to be ashamed of...the whole world would have been disappointed and that would have pissed me off. Nothing is ever good enough for some people and it's irritating as hell...like the fools that get Silver and are mad. YOU JUST WON A MEDAL AT THE OLYMPICS you ungrateful pig.

xoxo

The New 90210

No, I will not be watching the new Beverly Hills 90210. So don't even ask.

Why? I am proud of the fact that I did NOT watch the original series and I am going to keep my streak alive.

Little secret about me...I DO draw the line somewhere. And sometimes it just downright surprises even ME when I do. I do not like to be on the bandwagon of some things. I don't know why.

Examples: The movie, Titanic. OMG, there was just so much freaking publicity and then it broke all the records, etc. And I just said, nope. I'm not going to see that. I'm tired of it already. So, I never saw that movie until it was on DVD for 3 years. And yes, it was good. But, honestly, if it wasn't a Christmas gift I still wouldn't have seen it.

Plus, I have deemed Gossip Girl and my one and only teen drama that I cannot get enough of. And fyi, The Hills is not teen drama, it's college drama. And my Adult drama, of course, will be Dirty Sexy Money.

So, those of you that want to see how Shannen Doherty has aged, have fun.

xoxo

Chris Daughtry news....

Daughtry album to be expanded
As if 4 million-plus sales weren't enough, Daughtry's self-titled debut album will undergo a makeover Sept. 9, adding plenty of new CD and DVD content. (This is a common ploy among pop superstars -- Usher, Rihanna, Chris Brown, etc. -- but I'm pretty sure this is the first Idol album to get the deluxe treatment.)

Four new tracks will be added: the acoustic What About Now from Idol Gives Back and an acoustic treatment of Home, a live version of It's Not Over, plus a cover of Foreigner's Feels Like the First Time, being used in CNN's League of First Time Voters campaign.

The added DVD has videos for the five Daughtry singles (Home, It's Not Over, Feels Like Tonight, Over You and What About Now) plus concert performances and interview footage. Proceeds from the What About Now video are earmarked for a host of charities, and Daughtry will also be promoting the ONE poverty-awareness campaign (featured heavily on IGB) at both political conventions and elsewhere.

Got this off USA Today website. Pretty nice. Go Chris...

xoxo

Rolling Stone interview with David Cook and Archuleta

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/05/28/video-david-cook-and-david-archuleta-talk-upcoming-albums-american-idol-behind-the-scenes/

Copy and paste this link and enjoy!

So cute.

David Archuleta Drops His First Single, "Crush"

Oh boy....little girl's hearts are breaking nationwide...little Archie has a little 'crush' on YOU! What a great song. I really luvs me some little David after seeing him live on stage.

I think this song will be a hit. 4 sho. It's #1 on Itunes right now. Released yesterday. Such a cute little song that you can hum along to for sure. I only have one teeny tiny criticism...the music drowns out his vocals some of the time...it's not a pure sound...sort of grainy. Oh, wait, it's because I was listening to the crappy YouTube rip off. Sorry, my bad. I couldn't wait for Itunes to download the shit fast enough. Now, I'm listening to Itunes where I happily paid .99 cents for my little slice of David Heaven. Oh, this is much better. You really hear his great voice now. Oh yeah...this is suh-weet.

xoxo David Archuleta!

Can the Election COME ANY SOONER???

He continues to embarrass us at the Olympics. Checking his watch, failing to clap when Puerto Rico was announced, blah blah blah.

Also, check out that horse faced lady sitting in front of her. The look on her face almost makes you think GW farted.

I made it BACK ..Alive in one piece... from Texas!!!!

And let me tell you, it was hot.  But that hurricane blew in some great weather, and it wasn't that bad.  What was the worst part of the trip?  Having to drive on George W. Bush Parkway every time I went somewhere for a week.  Ugh.

I am still recovering from watching an 8 and 9 year old for 4 days straight, so forgive me if I don't have the energy to be funny or write anything at all at this point.  I didn't even hug my cats when I got home last night at 11:00 pm.  

Of course, I had to introduce everyone to the beauty of the jawbone.  Here's my 9 yr old nephew talking on it to my husband.

I call him Jr. Jawbone now. And I got my mom on the jawbone as well. My sister in law gave her one because she didn't like it in her ear. Bonus. And she loves it.

more later when I regain my energy and pep in my step.

xoxo

Neighborhood Watch Meeting was a SUCCESS!!!

They came in droves to hear me speak about security!  It was unbelievable.  I am officially the President of our Neighborhood Association.  Ha.  We actually had about 40 people come!  I couldn't believe it.  We only have 25 homes in the cul-de-sac area...so that was a great turnout. 

People were SO nice.  I've lived here for 6 years and only knew about 15 of the people.  Waved at some, but my house is far from most, and no one drives down my strip of the street, I'm not on the beaten path, you might say.  In any case, it was really fun.  We met in the front yard a couple houses away.  We had cookies and punch.  ha ha.  And we have to get the halfway house of criminals shut down.  I am empowered and inspired to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  I'm taking a page out of Barack Obama's playbook and making a change for the better.  If they aren't careful, I just might run for City Council.  (kidding.  I could never make it with my potty mouth.  Hell this blog alone certifies me as unelectable!) 

So, for now I will have to just chip away at the criminal justice system and get these losers out of my area.  

PS:  Thanks for the warning Amy about hosting the watch at my home.  I wasn't that brave or bold, nor did I want to vacuum.  Street party seemed safe, and everyone brought lawn chairs.  Hilarious.

xoxo

ColeyB: Neighborhood Activist

Today, ColeyB is taking a big bite out of Crime's Ass. I am hosting the first ever neighborhood watch meeting for our cul-de-sac and surrounding street. We have had so many crimes in the last year, we aren't taking it anymore. Well, atleast we are going to sit around and talk about how pissed we are. I'm hoping someone gets motivated to buy a gun and shoots someone in the ass climbing over their fence. Word will spread that it's the wild, wild west over here and stay away.

No kidding...4 houses to the left of me...garage broken into...bikes stolen. Four houses to the right of me...cameras and computers stolen,,,and the balls of these criminals, they broke in while the poor victims were inside sleeping!!! And today, we discover that we were also victims of a crime...someone syphoned all the gas out of our boat. For fuck's sake...it's come to stealing our fucking gas out of our cars. Normally, our boat stays in storage but hubby is working on it...and they stole our liquid gold, right there in the street.

Seriously, I am starting to have problems sleeping. We have a burglar alarm and we arm it at all times, but so did the other people, and they still broke in...(although the dummies didn't have the alarm on, because they were home...doh!)

I made little flyers for our meet, greet and bitch session this afternoon. I also registered our ghetto, I mean neighborhood, on this website called I-Neighbors.org.  And if these people register, we can email blast to them all when someone gets robbed or whatever.  

What does one where to a Neighborhood chat session?  I'm making cupcakes, cookies and a jug of lemonade.  I'm a little nervous.  I don't even know but about 10 of the 50 people I invited, but I guess that's what it's all about.  Do you think the Alcoholics Anonymous approach is a good guide? 

 "Hi, I'm Cole and I've been robbed."   

"Welcome, Cole.  Share with us your story."  

"Well, I was stupid and left my Lexus unlocked, and some dirt bag ransacked my interior...stole my watch and a coupon for a free box of chocolates."  

"We're sorry to hear that.  Was this your first experience with crime?"

"Nope, just a month earlier, I left my briefcase in the back seat, and they smashed my window out and stole my bag."

"We're also sorry that you are so stupid, you didn't know not to leave valuables in sight of criminals.  We're done with you.  NEXT"

So, someone I need to avoid looking like a dumbo to these people.  I would have called the cops to see if someone would come give a speech.  But, our town is bankrupt and they no longer come to investigate crimes unless blood or bullets is involved.  If blood AND bullets are involved, they use the lights and the sirens when they drive the speed limit (gas saving) to the murder scene.   I called the other day to report a NON emergency issue, and never reached anyone.  This dumbass lady left her kid in the parking lot all by herself in the heat, windows rolled up, but the car was running.  I guess she had the air on, but what about kidnapping?  She was about 10 years old.  My friend said it isn't a crime if she comes back in 15 minutes.  Lord, I treat my cats better than some humans get cared for.  Sad.

Well, back to my neighborhood gathering.  So, there is this one house in the hood where these ghetto rats took a beautiful 2 story home (paid 660,000 for it) and parked a dead ass boat and car ON THE LAWN.  Ok, like no kidding.  I hope they don't come, because agenda item number one is getting a petition signed to get the city laws enforced.  Garbage cans behind the gates and NO BOATS in driveways.  Or abandoned cars.  I almost didn't even give them a flyer.  Nasty!

Anyway, happy Sunday.  Can't wait to tell you all about my meeting...and by the way...I am going on vacay on Tuesday...to the gates of hell...aka Dallas, TX where it is 107 today and 3 people have died due to heat exposure.  I feel a rash coming already.  My mom is coming and we plan to sit inside eating ice cream, drinking iced tea and leave only to go to the movies and stop to buy more ice cream.   And the mall of course.  'Cuz no trip to Texas is complete without some site-seeing of the big hair Dallasites at Neiman Marcus.  One time DeeDee and I went there and all we could afford at the time was some petit fours at the bakery.  They were like $2.00 for a one inch square of cake with icing.  Later when DeeDee became a lawyer, she ordered an entire box for Easter via mail.  She was so proud.  

xoxo