The End Is Near ... I Mean The Blogathon. Silly. And A Correction For Big Rig Dance Collective. And, Dharun Ravi.

Dear I-Wish-I-Was-Still-Eating-A-Hot-Dog-On-Memorial-Day Reader,

I am sorry, that yesterday the link to Big Rig Dance Collective's Kickstarter.com video did not work. I stand by what I said in yesterday's blog.
Well, I do get the point of their production. Maybe it's not my thing. Here is the actual video, just in case you're longing to see.



(A serious note).
In 2010, Dharun Ravi used a webcam to spy on a tryst between his roommate and another man. The roommate committed suicide shortly after that.
Here is a link to a Los Angeles Times story. It is making news because Dharun Ravi has just issued an apology (Huh? Two years later?).
Very, very sad.

I checked for some Anderson Cooper news. I wanted to see if there was any "aftermath" to his kicking a guest who had had a lot of plastic surgery off his show. I did not find any, but I did find a link to his "sexy butt" taking out the trash. Yay, I think.

This post marks the Official End of the blogathon. In the future, I'll be posting less (Not once a month, however NOT every day). I decided to do this after my friend Gloria told me about it, and also encouraged me. Thank you, to anyone who took a chance and decided to read north dallas homegirl.

The tragic end,
Alice
north dallas homegirl

See Cathie Black's Book Basic Black, Big Rig Dance Collective (Huh?), And A Bikini Contest!

Dear all,

The quote I used in the blog 2 days ago, from Mark Twain, is from Cathie Black's book, Basic Black. It is "the essential guide for getting ahead at work (and in life)."
In case you missed it, the quote, from Mark Twain is:
Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she has laid an asteroid.


Bikini News (See a previous blog) : The finals of the Twin Peaks National All Star Bikini Contest are tonight at the Palladium Ballroom (1135 South Lamar) in Dallas. It started at 8 p.m. Uh... if you hurry, you can still make it.

I am a little confused about the words "All Star" in the name of the contest. Doesn't All-Star imply that contestants are some kind of Bikini Star?
How does one become a bikini all star? Do you just have to get a really great bikini?

The Big Rig Dance Collective is a group of dancers from Denton, Texas. They have a video on Kickstarter.com. Their project has been funded. I cannot for the life of me figure out the point of the production they funded on Kickstarter, "Homing Where I Roam," but that is just me.
You be the judge.

Music-related: Bob Dylan was awarded the Medal of Freedom.

I like many of his songs. Especially Positively 4th Street.
A bunch were awarded the Medal of Freedom, some living and some dead.
Dolores Huerta, who has campaigned for farm workers, also received the award.

The end. I am close to the end of the blogathon.
Alice
n.d.h.
I am going to bring the blog into the modern age.

Here is a picture I took downtown recently. It's not perfect, but that's okay. I am still including it, in honor of sharing.

Are You Supersonic Enough To Vote? Can You Dance Well In Spandex?

As a unique and exciting treat, I am re-posting the video for JJ Fad's Supersonic.


I have posted the video before, however, it's a can't miss, so I decided to post it again. You could say it's what I listened to when I was a mini-homegirl. Here is JJ Fad's Official Site. The ladies have gotten a little larger, but they are still JJ Fad.

(This is a serious note):
Today Texas is holding Primary Elections. Do not forget to vote. Here is a great site, VoteTexas.gov. Lots of information from Secretary of State Hope Andrade. And, if you haven't registered, you can still register and vote in the November elections. But you must register 30 days in advance!
Don't be a slowpoke.

The End,
Alice
north dallas homegirl

Jude Is Riding His Bike Across America, And, "Often A Hen Who Has Merely Laid An Egg Cackles As If She Has Laid an Asteroid."

Hi all,

This is Jude. He offered to re-arrange his bike so I could take a picture. I met him at the Starbucks at Preston and Alpha roads.
Jude has an animated face, blond, blond hair and lots of wristbands. He is riding his bike across America (he asks for donations along the way). It takes a lot of guts. So, go Jude!

He started in Los Angeles. He said I could put in his Facebook page, and I just found out it is his personal profile. So here is what I offer: go to Facebook, and look up "Louisianamrz." (You may have to get a Facebook account first. Silly.)
You should see Jude. Just to be on the safe side, I would say don't "friend" him unless you really are his homeboy.

Now, time for a unique segment I call, "what Mark Twain wrote.":
Mark Twain wrote, "Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she has laid an asteroid."

The author who included this quote in her book (it is a nameless book for now) wrote of the workplace, "when all is said and done, it's production rather than self-promotion that counts." She referred to office cacklers, saying "every workplace has its share."

My view is that the quote from Mark Twain means: noise means nothing. It is more important at times to be quiet and get your job done (or task done) than to be the loudest one in the room.
Sometimes, it is even important to shut up and listen. You have to decide when to shut up, gentle reader, that is up to you.

The End and
Happy Memorial Day,
Alice

north dallas homegirl

Here Is My Sunday Post And, Check Out Marcel Hall's Video. Was He Really Just A Friend?

Hello Bloggerites:

Since I promised myself I would continue the blogathon (and I have to beat Gloria! I am just kidding), here is my Sunday post.

The Dallas International Festival (Wow. I didn't even know we had one. Just found out) was held yesterday. It's too late to go this year, but you can always go in 2013!

Music News: There is currently none. However, if you want to see Biz Markie, check out this video. Was he really just a friend?

Give Love, Peace, Hope and Luck.
Alice
(n.d.h.)

Current Keeps You Current, See A Funky Push Ups Video, And Cobra Starship Rides The Rides At Six Flags

Dear Gentle Readers,

I like Current TV. In Dallas, I believe it is channel 258, with Direct TV. Current always seems to do the type of reporting I think should be done. And, their reporters and correspondents ask brave questions.

I have been trying to do more push ups. Push ups are very hard.
Check out this funky video, explaining how to do push ups correctly.
It does have some good pointers; however, the guy doing the push ups looks bored and overly-built (I am jealous).

Cobra Starship (Here, they are looking quite green!) will be in Arlington at Six Flags amusement park on June 30. (The only song I like by them is You Make Me Feel So...)
I will let you decide for yourself about Cobra Starship. However see this link for a
lovey-dovey story about a recent Miami appearance ("joined by a gorgeous entourage of 20"). Were they really gorgeous?

The End.
alice
(North Dallas Homegirl)

A Reminder: The links on my blog do not open in a new window. So, it means this page will be gone once you open a link. We have our best people working on that.

"I'm Not The Type To Take Sluts Out," A Stellar Starbucks Moment, And Cattle Out For A Stroll

Dear Readers,

Music News:
I heard a rap song today--it was by Big L--which contained the following lyrics: "I'm Not The Type To Take Sluts Out."
Wow, always good to know.
The song also contained the lyrics, "gonna start rapin' b******." Obviously, there are demeaning and moral reasons this is wrong. I will not go into that. It is also in very bad taste.

As you may or may not know, I do like some hip hop selections ... BUT only if they meet my approval.

What did you do today, ndh?:
I visited Starbucks. After they made my drink wrong, they made a new drink the way it was supposed to be, and gave me a size larger for free. They also gave me the mistaken drink. I hate to sound cliche, but this does not normally happen to me.
Not bad for a company founded in 1971 that was almost named Pequod.

On the way out of Starbucks, I saw a specialized Hummer with "Alpha" on the back end. So unattractive. My accompanier to Starbucks agreed with the level of attractiveness. Is this so an alpha-male can feel alpha-cool?

This story explains how an overturned cattle-hauling trailer caused a mess in Dallas, on Thursday. Scroll down to where it says Original Entry if you want the main facts. Here are some pictures.

The End.
My final words,

Alice
north dallas homegirl

Taken at the Big D Marathon, this past April. This guy likes to run 26.2 miles so much, he tattooed it on his leg.
On the other leg, he had a tattoo of the logo for the Tough Mudder race. (Are you tough enough? Find out when you check the link and take the "quiz").

What Is The Chemistry Of Tears?, Barnes And Noble's Noble Alternative, And A Turtle

Dear Time-Killers While You Are At Work,

I saw a book yesterday called The Chemistry of Tears, by Peter Carey.
I read the inside cover, and then rapidly tried to read more.
This does not happen all that often.

I saw this book at Barnes and Noble. My lament: Now that Borders is gone, I am realizing I want to spend more time at the bookstore, and the best option is unfortunately Barnes and Noble.

The End.
Alice
north dallas homegirl

Here is a turtle that I saw at Richland College. I had to follow the turtle in order to get this action shot.