Friday, February 29, 2008
We Suck a Little
I was standing by H.Y.'s desk when J.C. answered his phone."How may I help you? Mmmhmm... Well, I'll be honest. I'm not sure I'm the best person to help you."He glanced in my direction. I shook my head vigorously. He grinned."Let me transfer you to...
I LOVE This Guy!
From: Michael Thames [e-mail redacted]To: Stacey HudsonRe: Victory is mine!Just so you know...my name is no longer Michael Thames...It is now Vorgon, Destroyer Of Freakishly Large Black Widow Spiders!I laugh in the multi-eyed face of Shelob and her...
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Yum!
AUGUSTA, GA. - I know this isn't a grocery blog, but a friend of mine recommended this meal when we were browsing through EarthFare this past Sunday. Was she ever right! I love the straightforwardness: it’s Tikka Masala sauce and Paneer and nothing...
My Bad
I generated three whines this week, people, (THREE!!!) because I identified Blaine Prescott as the frontman for the long-defunct band DieAgnostic, or however the hell you sPeLl iT. He was the guitarist. I got that wrong.I apologize. It happens every...
Punk'd
Ed Turner walked into the office to chat for a minute. He and the band, Number 9, have an upcoming series of shows to benefit the CSRA Humane Society. As it turns out, he walks his dogs down on the canal a few times a week and was stopped by NBC Augusta...
Calling Mother Nature...
It began about two weeks ago."Uh! My allergies are killing me!" I said to A.C."I know," she said. "Usually I have a couple of months of relief left this time of year."And yesterday, when I went to get in my car after a long day at work, there was a...
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Patio Homes - Bah!
AUGUSTA, GA. - My husband and I have our sights set on buying a house. But there’s something missing from all of the homes that companies are building these days: a real front porch. We don’t want the kind of tacked-on fencing that barely fits a...
Seventeen Cents
Dear Stacey K McGowen-Hudson: This email confirms that you have received a donation of $0.17 USD from Amber Carlson.Gee, thanks, Amber. Please donate to the McGowen-Hudson Fund for Underprivileged Children (It's really just one child - ours - but see...
The Pacifier: Day Two
Much to my delight, my husband got stuck with baby duty (and doody, hee!) the second day of our anti-pacifier campaign. Mondays are my late days (Tuesdays are his) and it just so happened that it fell this way.
I came home at 9 p.m. fully expecting...
Sometimes I Hate Science
A report by Sharon Begley,Posted Monday, February 25, 2008 4:35 PM on Newsweek.com, says that "antidepressants only work on a small number of the most severely depressed patients, and that the majority (80%) of people are helped just as much by a placebo."The...
The World's Shortest Fairy Tale - Thanks, Randy!
Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?' The girl said:'NO!' And the girl lived happily ever-after and went shopping, dancing, camping, drank martinis, always had a clean house, never had to cook, did whatever the hell she wanted, never...
Monday, February 25, 2008
There Will Be Blood
Emerson has been latched onto her pacifier (that we call a "chupo") since about her 5th day home from the hospital. We've never been able to separate her from it. We were surprised at that. We had made a pact: NO PACIFIERS long before she was born.
At...
On to Greener Pastures
So, our former creative director, Betsy Hartman, and her husband, Ed Everest, left the Garden City for earthquake-prone Hollywoodland. As it turns out, they're kind of enjoying it. Here, Betsy schmoozes with some guy. I don't think I recognize him,...
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Ran Into My Imaginary High School Boyfriend This Weekend...
Oh, hello, Daniel... I didn't see you there. Why, thank you. You look fantastic, yourself. Yes, it has been a long time since we've seen each other. No, I'm not... "dating" anyone right now. (Hey! He didn't ask if I'm married!) Meet you later? I guess...
Boring...
This outfit was so boring that the caption-writer for the Associated Press couldn't even concentrate long enough to talk about the actress wearing it: "Actress Keri Russell arrives for the 80th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Los Angeles. Diaz...
Oscar Nominations
The makeup artists for "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" were nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup, or whatever the category is called. Oh, yeah, real hard job, making Johnny Depp up to look even hotter. That's a real freaking stroke...
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Recycle to Win
Have you ever thought about what to do with that last cell phone or computer? MyBoneYard®.com will reward you for recycling your used electronics. And shipping is free! Recycle a cell phone, PC, laptop or flat screen through MyBoneyard.com for a chance...
See the World From Your Living Room
AUGUSTA, GA. - View hundreds of live webcams positioned across every continent — when access to the world is this easy, who needs plane tickets to experience the globe?EarthCam.com collects views from some of the planet's most visited hotspots. Take...
Really, I Can't Recommend This Stuff Enough
New Oust® Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer is the only spray that both eliminates germs on hard, non-porous surfaces and also kills odor-causing bacteria in the air. Instead of just covering up odors, this spray eliminates germs and odors and...
Friday, February 22, 2008
Ruining it For the Rest of Us... Thanks, Maxim
NEW YORK - The Black Crowes are lashing out at Maxim magazine for reviewing the band’s new album — apparently without actually hearing it first.The review, published in Maxim’s March issue, gives the Crowes’ “Warpaint” a rating of two-and-a-half stars...
Me Like Code Monkey Back
I know that I am a giant dork who likes novelty songs. I DID spend my 16th birthday at a They Might Be Giants concert in Atlanta, a night which may still be the greatest experience of my life sorry about that Scott and Emerson. But neither of you can...
Supposedly True, But Who Knows?
AUGUSTA, GA. - The HYPE: This is an actual letter from an Austin woman sent to American company Procter and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007 editors' choice for best...
Off the Record
AUGUSTA, GA. - So I was talking to some folks about an upcoming holiday story for the Metro Spirit. I shall reveal neither the holiday nor their names, but they had some GREAT stories...- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
Stupid Quote of the Day
HAVANA - Fidel Castro said Friday that he's relieved to be stepping down as Cuba's president, complaining that the process of selecting Cuba's next government "had left me exhausted." After nearly a half-century in power, Castro announced Tuesday that...
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Stupid Headline of the Day
Wolves to Be Removed From Species List. Take them off the list if you want, but I'm pretty sure they're still a specie...
These Are Supposed to be CREATIVE People!
So because my husband and I can't seem to get a babysitter so that we can ever leave the house, I had to give my movie tickets away for tomorrow night. I e-mailed a bunch of staffers and told them that the first person to respond with a joke could have...
The Only Funny Thing Sarah Silverman Has Ever Done...
... and most of the funny derives specifically from Matt Damon's involvement. If not for that... me...
Creating a Monster
My friend Penny came down to visit this weekend. Let me say, briefly, because I deal with it in my Mouthful column next week, that certain downtown restaurants sorely disappointed me while she was here. Thank you to New Moon Cafe for redeeming us all.
That...
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Yeah, I'm Cheap...
"I got this huge pork loin the other day for $5," I told A.C."What?! Where?""Wal-mart. It's frozen, so that makes a difference," I said."MMmm. Yeah." She agreed."But I was like whaaaaatever. I'm not making carpaccio."Ha! Pork loin carpaccio!Actually,...
D.I.Y. Emergency Dis-Services
One of the writers at the Spirit encountered a confusing situation. This is not precisely the conversation that took place...but he says "Memory is a tricky thing, ya know."911: Augusta 911, what's your emergency?Me: Yes, I am driving up Broad Street...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
And This is a PROFESSIONAL E-mail Exchange
A.C. to J.C.: I am ready to update my production report for next week, but need to make sure the paper is gone so I don’t mess you guys up… because I do that enough already!From J.C. to A.C. : its not quite ready... Crystal is still working on it. Don't...
An Example of that 'Metro' Spirit
AUGUSTA, GA. - B.L. comes over with a stack of pages for copy editing."What?! No!" A.W. complains. "I have website stuff to do!""I'm already done with that. Catch up!" B.L. said.He hands some stuff to A.C."Get your... vacation happy face out of here,"...
Monday, February 18, 2008
This Taste Horrible! Try It!
This woman has given me nightmares for more than a year. Really.And now, I share her with you.Honestly, I think more than 50% of her behavior is an act - for the cameras, sure; but also a ploy to retain control over her famil...
Stupid Quote of the Day - Actually, It's Funny in a 'Kiss My Grits' Kind of Way
Explosion Rocks West Texas Oil RefineryBIG SPRING, Texas (AP) - An explosion rocked an oil refinery Monday in a violent blast that shook buildings miles away, authorities and witnesses said. There were no immediate reports of injuries."All I know is...
Friday, February 15, 2008
Queen of the Crapper
AUGUSTA, GA. - So, many many people will laugh at this post. Well, I will just have to live with that. Because I am going to crow about an accomplishment I have completed.Sidebar: Do you complete an accomplishment? I don't know. It feels like you might...
Thursday, February 14, 2008
"Lost" Comes on Tonight!
Catch up with all you need to know about the ABC series... and laugh your butt off at the synopsi...
A Great Party
Click the ad to enlarge it.Now you can bid in advance on exquisite art, one-of-a-kind jewelry, parties, getaways, unique dining opportunities, and other items guaranteed to delight and surprise. The Morris Museum Gala Auction is coming soon!The online...
Don't Waste Your Money!
AUGUSTA, GA. - Unless you've found a way to completely avoid buying things, you've probably been the victim of a rip off before. Whether it was a scam, fraud or some unscrupulous company, RipoffReport.com claims to give you a voice when battling Big...
Current Polling Info
AUGUSTA, GA. - Of course, I can't endorse their methodology or results. But for an interesting glance at where Americans stand on every issue - from the next President, to immigration to alternative schooling — Polling Report has a lot to offer.At Polling...
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Sweetest Thing
AUGUSTA, GA. - Went by Shanhil Sweets' open house for their new digs last night. Let me tell you that it was CROWDED.
It was a very nice turnout in support of Shannon Powell and this original businesswoman's efforts to get a local economic par-tay...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
More Kinds of Stupid
AUGUSTA, GA. - Scott calls from Atlanta with some interesting news about the Augusta Commission's meeting with the area's legislative delegation. The commissioners have about 30 minutes a year to present their ideas for legislative changes, that they...
Daddy Daze
Emmie and I went to Atlanta to visit my family this weekend while Scott worked the political scene in Augusta. He came up about 2 hours before we were going to leave on Sunday, while Emmie and I were napping. When she woke up, I pointed to Scott, lying...
Limerick Contest
The Metro Spirit is hosting a Limerick Contest (e-mail your local limericks to spirit@metrospirit.com), and we were discussing the headline "Man from Nantucket comments about Augusta.""What are the actual word to Man from Nantucket?" A.W. asked."I don't...
Now I'm Not Sorry I Missed This Show
Footage of Li'l Wayne at the James Brown Arena. What are all those women screaming about? This is just stupid behavio...
Lunch Time!
AUGUSTA, GA. - There are so many things to love about The Cotton Patch in downtown Augusta: exposed brick walls, a quaint French Quarter-style courtyard with fountain and I will argue (with fisticuffs, if need be) that their spinach and artichoke dip...
An Intereting Site That Boasts Current Polling Information
AUGUSTA, GA. - Of course, I can't endorse their methodology or results. But for an interesting glance at where Americans stand on every issue - from the next President, to immigration to alternative schooling — Polling Report has a lot to offer.At Polling...
Monday, February 11, 2008
New Film Series
AUGUSTA, GA. - Professor Steven Clements and the students at Augusta State University are delighted to present the short but excellent Monday Night Film Series for spring."Guantanamera,” a Spanish language film from Cuba, opens the series on Monday,...
Empty Bowl: Probably the Best Fundraiser Ever - March 2
AUGUSTA, GA. - I bought our tickets today (hi, sweetie! Hope you don't mind!) for Empty Bowl, an event that I love. I won a gorgeous piece of hand-painted pottery last year - rather accidentally - in the silent auction; but the best part of this event...
