How Did Your Family Wear The Trends of Their Generations?

At this time of the year, when many of us are shopping for gifts for relatives, we are learning a lot about what the current trends for toys and fashion are. A fun idea for a family history scrapbook is to focus on what the trends were when you, your parents, and your grandparents were growing up. Looking at old photographs is a great way to get started, and you can also find a lot of great information online. For example, I was born in 1978 and my sister was born in 1980. Certain toys stand out in my mind … Continue reading

My Landscaping Oops

I don’t know who made the bigger mistake. Me, the actual culprit, or my husband. You see, after listening to numerous complaints about the landscaping in front of our house, my other half simply got out the hedge trimmer, handed it to me and told me to trim the bushes any way I liked. He either had extreme confidence in me, or figured that I couldn’t make the bushes much worse than they already were. “But, but, but…” I protested. “Just start on the outside and work all of the way around.” “I’m too short to get the top.” “I’ll … Continue reading

Sean Penn Files for Divorce Again and Jon Gosselin Accused of Cheating Again

Oops, he did it again! Two times may be the charm for Sean Penn, who seems intent on getting rid of his wife Robin Wright Penn. For the second time in two years, the double Oscar winner has filed for separation from his actress wife. According to TV’s “Extra,” Penn filed legal papers last Friday, just three days shy of the couple’s 13th wedding anniversary. The actor is asking the court to grant him joint custody of the pair’s two children Dylan and Hopper. Penn and Wright married in 1996. In December 2007 Penn filed for legal separation, was photographed … Continue reading

Oops! I Did It Again!

(With apologies to Brittany Spears for tweaking her title!) Today was spontaneously declared Toenail Trimming Day. I’ve only done the dogs’ toenails once since we moved back in the beginning of January… so those little piggies were long overdue for some snipping. You’re lucky my camera batteries died, or you’d have pictures of the horribly long clippings. My dear, sweet Moose is almost always the easier dog to do, so I did him first. He was sprawled out on the floor in front of the couch, so I stretched out next to him and grabbed a foot. Moose played along … Continue reading

Oops! It Happened Again—Miss USA Takes a Dive

Not AGAIN! You don’t have to know a stitch about beauty pageants to know that a contestant’s job is relatively straightforward: Smile, look good, and don’t say anything you’ll regret later. Oh, and being able to remain upright on heels helps too. For those of you who missed it, for the second year in a row, Miss USA took a tumble as she tried to make her way across the stage during the evening gown competition at last night’s Miss Universe competition. In front of millions of TV viewers around the world Miss USA Crystle Stewart, a 26-year-old Texan, tripped … Continue reading

Naomi Campbell Arrested…Again

I just do not understand what is up with modeling beauty Naomi Campbell. She is gorgeous, rich, and famous, yet something must be setting off these anger outbursts. Her rap sheet is longer than even the most diehard gansta rapper: In 2000, she pleaded guilty to a 1998 assault on Georgina Galanis, her own assistant. This assault included throwing Galanis from a moving car! The whole thing was dropped when Campbell expressed remorse, paid Galanis an unknown amount of money, and agreed to go to anger management classes. Not having learned much from the classes, Naomi was slapped (oops) in … Continue reading

Oops, She Did It Again! Britney Spears Recommitted to Hospital

Same sad scene different day. It was déjà vu for Los Angeles paramedics last night as they once again returned to Casa Crazy (a.k.a. Britney Spears’ mansion). According to news reports (have you turned on your TV this morning), the popwreck was strapped on a stretcher by emergency personnel and taken by ambulance to UCLA Medical Center for a 72-hour psychiatric hold. An unnamed police source told reporters: “Spears was escorted by police and is on her way to get help.” We all know by now that the 26-year-old singer has been stripped of all custody involving her two young … Continue reading

Britney Loses Kids Again—But for How Long?

You didn’t need to know anything about child custody laws to see this coming… As of late yesterday a judge banned Britney Spears from seeing her children. The newly issued court order states that Brit’s ex-husband Kevin Federline has been “awarded sole legal custody and sole physical custody of the minor children.” Those children being 2-year-old Sean Preston and 1-year-old Jayden James, both of whom are reportedly safe and tucked away in their dad’s Tarzana spread while their mother enters day two of a minimum 72-hour lockdown for psychological evaluation. According to court documents, Spears’s visitation with her children is … Continue reading

Oops, Britney Did It Again

You know, as much as Britney Spears as gone through this past year, you would think that her return to the stage would be structured so that there was little chance of error. I mean, she has had enough public humiliation, why take a chance while trying to revive her sagging music career. Well, it seems she did it again. Last week it was reported that she lip-synched during her San Diego show, but apparently, at her mini-tour in Orlando, it was really obvious. The show only lasted 15 minutes, but her backing track skipped five times and she was … Continue reading

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for April 22 – 27

It’s almost here, the month of May. We’re going to celebrate May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and more. May and June are exceptionally popular months for marriage and we’re going to take a look at the different states and their marriage laws, rules and requirements and much, much more. So hang onto your hats as we take a look back at the last week in the Marriage blog and get ready to dive into May! Sunday, April 22 What did Sherry do? Check out Oops, I Did it Again… to find out! Monday, April 23 Did … Continue reading