Anderson Cooper Says Audi 5000 To A Woman, Mapsco Goodness, And Flowers That Turned Out Very Bright

Dear Readers,

Anderson Cooper told a woman who has had a LOT of plastic surgery to get off his show, calling her "dreadful" (Interesting word choice. Was he trying to be British?)

I have enjoyed the son of Gloria Vanderbilt for some time.

Yes, I am still a fan of Anderson Cooper.
Here is the confusing part: I always considered him a serious reporter (have you seen AC 360?). That is why I liked him. With his talk show containing oodles of soccer moms in the background, I am thinking, what in the world happened to Anderson Cooper?

I remember him reporting from serious locations, such as after Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana.
It is very hard to gel the image with the daytime chatter (Co-host one day recently: Rebecca Romijn!!)

New topic: I shared a grouchy exchange with someone today. The other party was grouchy first. What goes through my head when someone is super grouchy or kind of mean: 1.) Why does this person hate me? 2.) What did I do to offend them? 3.) Do they really matter, or, does their approval really matter to who I am?
I am trying to get to the third thought more quickly.
I know this "segment" was a little random.

I bought a Mapsco today. Even though maps are easily accessible with iPhones, I still want one. Do not ask why.
Some have already told me, "you don't need that, you have it on your phone." However, I am keeping my d*** Mapsco map.
Lovely. Just lovely.

Music News: The song "We Are Young," by Fun will not go away.


The End. Good Evening,

Alice
north dallas homegirl

A picture I took at Richland College. It turned out much brighter than I thought.

"A Perfect Ride For Every Stride." And A Misguided Fashionista

Dear All,

One thing that impresses me about the new running shoes I bought today from Brooks:
Written on the side of their box is, "The Perfect Ride For Every Stride."

This was my creative way of taking a picture. You cannot see the whole phrase, but you can see some of it.

One thing that doesn't impress me:
I know it is 2012. But, what happened to Made In The USA?
I just assumed, and have assumed for a while, that Brooks shoes were completely made in the USA. Their headquarters are in Bothell, Washington.
They are not, instead they are made in China.
Needless to say, this cheeses me off (poor phrase, but you get the picture) because the company is not helping anyone in Bothell, Washington get jobs.
I turned to the bottom of my shoe box today, just to discover this: Brooks shoes are "Designed and engineered in Seattle, Washington USA. Manufactured in China."
Lovely. Just lovely.
Learn what's on Brooks' About page here.

As a result of my minimal research today, to find out where they are produced in China (I didn't find out!), I discovered the word press blog My Year Without China. Justin Centi tries to go a year without buying Chinese products.
What, no sweet and sour chicken?


More vital news: A misguided fashionista I saw yesterday was wearing a red and white tank top, with a neon pink bra showing. I think with jeans, I'm not totally sure.

Tumblr is my next goal.

Buenas Noches, from bloggerland.
Alice

n.d.h.

"Life Is Not Only Meant To Be Lived, But Celebrated."
Written on a card, that I once found at Whole Foods Market.
That may be the last positive thought for a while.

Here he is. Take A Bite Out Of That.

I decided to post the actual video of Steve Jobs' 2005 Commencement address at Stanford University.  




I saw a yellow swing today, outside of someone's house... however, it was near my house. Of course, I wanted to swing. It was a swing hanging from a tree.  

There should be a rule that anyone who has a swing outside their house allow free access automatically to anyone who wants to swing.
Swings as a stress-relief tool could also be useful.

The end.
Alice

n.d.h.         

Visit Lake Cliff Park If You Are A Friend Of Oak Cliff. Also My Observation At Watermark Church. And Steve Jobs' Speech.

Dear all,
I passed a park in Oak Cliff (Dallas) that I want to visit more extensively one day. I have passed it lots of times, but the other day, I paused to look at it more closely, and noticed that the lake in the center is larger than I thought. It is Lake Cliff Park. Scroll down to the second park, after you--of course--click on the link and you will see it. (44 acres!)

I attended Watermark Church today in Dallas... after being invited by a friend.
During one active pre-service song, images were shown on a 2 large screens of the church community's members being baptized in a small pool of water that I believe is near the church. Everyone looked too happy and smiley.
In the images, everyone, including 2 or 3 people assisting the believer, had waded into the water about waist-deep. May work for some, but Huh??
I like the Catholic way of baptism, where they just dip the baby in water for a few moments, or sprinkle the child with water.
The same goal is achieved; it's less stressful for the baby and everyone involved.

A "special" segment I have no idea why I'm calling Did You Know?:

Did you know that Steve Jobs' 2005 Commencement Speech at Stanford University took him just 14:11 to complete? In it he shares "three stories about my life."
If you watch the video, watch out for the annoying graduation music, which plays while he is talking. I don't think I even liked that music when I graduated.

This web site contains great clothes to wear to Bingo Night, A Whichever-Tickets-You-Can-Get concert, or just anywhere.
I would say the offerings on the site push the boundary, but this is not a fashion blog.

The End.
Stay Hungry,

Alice
(non-affectionately known as ndh)

(Trying to lose my Michigan accent).

"Nothing Can Stop A Determined Soul."
Ella Wheeler Wilcox said it.

"I Am Too Positive To Be Doubtful." 500 Singleton. And, Quinceaneras Know How To Party.

Dear amateur blog critics:

My friend sent me this message recently, which she found posted somewhere else:

"I am too positive to be doubtful. Too optimistic to be fearful. And too determined to be defeated."

This message can apply to anything you are doing, small OR large. So, go be positive!
And fearless.

I talked recently about a "theater" at 500 Singleton Boulevard. (The web site may contain graphic images, which I have nothing to do with!)
Their current play is called Flesh World.
On their web site, the inventors of 500 Singleton Boulevard state, "We simply do things the way we want to do it, where, and how, because we don't know what else to do." Sounds interesting... They also state, "Our emphasis is on new, experimental, and collectively created work that defies categories and conventions." Actually, doesn't every great work (it could be a movie, or a book) "defy" a "category" or "convention"?
Even though the review for Flesh World contained the word anthropomorphic, which I did not know and had to look up... maybe you should see the play and decide for yourself what you think. Details are on the web site (above).

Verizon Wireless is offering a promotion for those about to have a quinceanera called, "My Fabulous Quince."
So tell all the 14-year-olds you know to start planning their fiesta. No booze, young lady!!!

The End.
Alice

(ndh)
Also, do not forget that you can follow my blog! This means my ramblings will be unavoidable in your inbox. I am pretty sure all you have to do is go to blogger, and click on Follow. I am exploring, and when I find out more I will let you know.

Who Will Sing Hot Stuff, Now? Bikini Contest in Plano! Also A Worship Center Needs Grammatical Assistance.

Dear people reading,

Donna Summer died on Thursday. She died of lung cancer.

I am wondering who will sing Hot Stuff? (I was not a huge fan, but I am noting Hot Stuff because the song probably sticks in anyone's head who has been to a Disco Night). She definitely worked hard for the money.

Topic #2: Someone gave me a copy of dfw.com Ink. Obtained downtown at the El Centro College Campus. I had never, ever seen the publication.
I had high hopes when I read on the cover that its main themes are, "Nightlife. Style.Food.Music.Movies." All of which are essential topics.
My opinion was lowered when I turned to the big photo spread of the Twin Peaks Bikini Contest prelims. They were in Plano, where all fine bikini ladies hang out. Do Bikini Contests actually need "prelims"? How hard is it to pick the hottest person in a bikini?

To summarize: it seemed like dfw.com Ink had some moments of redeeming itself. These moments included play reviews, restaurant reviews, and standard but insightful pictures of the Miranda Lambert concert. But, I need more before I rush to the FREE newsstand. (Speaking of plays, did you know there is a place called 500, at 500 Singleton Blvd., that offers plays? On Thursday it is "pay what you can." And currently they are offering a play called Flesh World.)

At the Wal-Mart parking lot today, a guy handed me a small flyer-contraption for the Victory Life Worship Center on Pleasant Drive in Dallas.
I read the inside passage, which was a summary of the pastor's life history, from drugs to finding God. ("13 years living as a drug addict my life, hit rock bottom.")
The trouble is the passage has many grammatical and spelling errors. I think I am going to call the pastor and tell him that.
Their worship service is at 11 a.m. on Sunday at 1826 Pleasant Drive in Dallas, if you want to go.

Bye "y'all",

Alice
(ndh)

It is my 300th Post. Send Flowers Immediately.

Today around 9 p.m. I saw fireworks across from the Ballpark at Arlington. I believe they were coming from Six Flags amusement park. It jolted me for a minute.

I told someone who is 26 today that I went to Lollapalooza in--I believe 1994--and he was just really silent, as if to say, "that was a LONG time ago." Whoa... yeah, it was.

Check out the Official lineup video for Lollapalooza, to be in Chicago this year.
I can't believe that Lollapalooza is still around.

I met Arrested Development there.
Thrilling at the time.

Goodbye. Thank you if you checked out Avery's link, which I posted recently.

Alice

(n.d.h.)

Little Known Fact: Headphones Can Be Helpful While Driving. Soundgarden. And, Practice Makes Perfect.

Dear Readers,

I noticed a guy wearing headphones as he walked into a restaurant today. He had been driving a convertible, apparently trying to be fashionable with such a vehicle. He was young and attractive. I saw him--from his "cruise" into the parking lot, until he walked into the restaurant--for some reason.
He had the headphones on while he got out of his car. Maybe he was talking on the phone.
But, I am confused. If he wasn't talking on the phone, what did he need the headphones for? Are earbuds handy while driving?
Ok.

I heard the song Black Hole Sun (by Soundgarden) today. I actually like this song. However, many 90s songs are on constant replay on area radio stations.
Sometimes this is good.
Sometimes this is not.

I keep hearing, "Practice Makes Perfect."
Though often used, it is true. If there is something you want to do, anything from a school assignment to something for work, you will not get better unless you practice. I will keep practicing, until I am perfect.
Ha, ha.


Goodbye,

Alice
(Or, ndh)