Similarities?

After watching Rachelle’s video of herself for Nordstrom’s on her blog, I couldn’t help but poke a little fun. The first video is Rachelle’s, the second is an internet sensation by Brenda Dickson from the 80’s. The final one is just funny. Enjoy!

Rachelle’s video:

Brenda Dickson’s fabulous video:

Funny parody video of Brenda Dickson’s 80s video:
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Stock Market Reporting Completely Garbage

I have developed an intense loathing of reading or watching journalists cover the stock market.‚  Invariably, whether the stock market goes up, down or stays the same, journalists feel the need to attribute it to some obvious factor.‚  For instance, today the NYTimes.com (usually a good newspaper) had a front page article that said, “On Wall Street, financial markets initially seized on the fact that monthly job losses had not increased in February, and stocks rose in early trading.‚ … read more “Stock Market Reporting Completely Garbage”

Dinner with Brother Jordan & Sister-in-Law Meghan

Last night, I had my brother Jordan and his wife Meghan over to my studio apartment in Seattle for dinner.‚  Since it is still rather wintry and cold outside, I made up a pretty hearty meal.‚  Our appetizer was Italian crackers with fresh goat cheese and olive & pepper bruschetta on top.‚  The main course was italian chicken sausage with red peppers, pretty rich mashed potato casserole and sauteed brussell sprouts (a million times better than boiled brussel sprouts).‚ … read more “Dinner with Brother Jordan & Sister-in-Law Meghan”

Benjamin Button

Tonight I watched Benjamin Button by myself at home.‚  Made me think about the changes wrought by time.‚  Nothing stays the same.‚  Our cultures strict, unwritten separation of people by age saddens me.‚  I never see children or old people.‚  I think we would be happier if we could see and interact with all stages of life.‚ … read more “Benjamin Button”

Michael Hesemar Stands Trial Thursday for Allegedly Killing Fred Stephens III

As many of you know, Fred Stephens‘ life was sadly cut short last year.‚  His alleged murderer, Michael Hesemar, will finally begin trial on Thursday March 5, 2009.‚  Anyone who can make it down to support his family at the trial should do so.‚  I am going to try to go down on Friday if I can get the time off of work.‚ … read more “Michael Hesemar Stands Trial Thursday for Allegedly Killing Fred Stephens III”

American Economy Getting Hammered: What Should You Do?

Due to the stupidity of political and business leaders in America, we are facing a depression.‚  Since I was a junior in high school in 2001, I have been telling everyone who would listen that the United States was going to tumble very hard if many policies weren’t changed.‚  Our government stuck its fingers into regulation and mucked up the stock market, housing market, job market and corporate governance.‚ … read more “American Economy Getting Hammered: What Should You Do?”