"I Love This School"...

My Bubbas started big-kid school this morning with her first day of Kindergarten. Where does the time go? Can't wait to hear all about it when I see her at her belated family birthday party tonight.

Love List | August Edition...

TWO SEXY RE-MIXES, A COUPLE OF KID SUPER-HEROES
& 11 MORE THINGS THAT MADE MY AUGUST AWESOME

1|DATE NIGHT

As we all know by now, I am a huge Tina Fey fan. If you've ever read my blog or heard me speak, this comes as no surprise. (And of course, Steve is also a fave) So when this movie opened in the Spring, it was on my radar, even though I judged it to be a silly (i.e. dumb) chick flick. My bad to ever doubt my Fey. Sadly, I never got a date night of my own to see it in theaters and thus waited until now to catch it on DVD. The movie was hilarious; the leads had great chemistry and comedic timing (of course!) I found myself 'Lizzing' on several occasions (True and fellow Tina fans will get that reference.) I strongly encourage you to check it out. Plus shirtless Marky Mark is just the cherry on top!

2|TRUE BLOOD:
SEASON 2 & SEASON 3

I thought that TB couldn't get any better than with the deliciously evil Mary Anne storyline (Loved her !) in Season 2... and figured since my home is HBO-less, I'd have to wait a good year to watch Season 3... and that would just suck. (Pardon the pun.) Thankfully my friend Nicole turned me on to a website that streams episodes for free. And I'm now even more hooked than ever before. So bring on the sexy werewolves, and my yummy ASkar. As this season winds down and we all find out just what Sookie IS. Now the question is, how long do I have to wait for Season 4?

3|THE GOLDEN GIRLS

I've caught Betty White fever (again!) only I didn't bother with Hot In Cleveland-- I stuck with a classic. This month I re-acquainted myself with four favorite sassy ladies from the eighties. I've always been a fan of this show but after revisiting I'm struck by just how timeless it really is. This only speaks volumes to it's ground breaking nature in it's day. I remember watching as a kid each week (and now realize how many of the jokes were flying well over my head.) So grab yourself some cheesecake, throw a couple discs in your queue... and thank yourself for being friend of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia. Check, check and check.

4|DRAGONETTE'S 'MIXIN TO THRILL'
and LADY GAGA'S 'THE REMIX'

Just Dance.

5|THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Each year my friends and I head to Jake's family cabin near Yellowstone, USA. And while it's a great time to just kick back and relax in the serenity of Mother Nature, we still have the addictions of living in the Modern Age. (Translation: every one's cellphones were always with in arms reach.) Anyway, one of my very favorite places on the property is along the banks of the Buffalo River which runs behind the cabin. I always make it a point to slip away and spend some quality me time; thinking and taking in the beauty that surrounds me. It is easily one of my go-to retreats I've experienced so far in my life.

6|DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

Drop Dead Gorgeous came out ages ago. Like, LAST century. I remember enjoying it, enough, but never realized just how amazingly clever it was-- until now. (Also, I didn't know who the hell Amy Adams was way back in 1999! Yup, she's in it too!) Set in the highly competitive (and deadly) world of High School beauty pageants, this mockumentary had me in stitches. It even earned its way the 'buy' list. (Thanks Ebay!) If you've never seen it, be sure to check it out. It'll be one of the most smartest decisions you'll ever make.

7|ZAPPOS.COM

First, you browse the extensive shoe inventory. Then you find and select the perfect pair. Put them in your basket. "What, free shipping?!" "Rad!" Secure the purchase with your credit card (or Paypal, if you forgot your wallet that day, phew!) "What's this? " An email stating they've bumped you to free overnight shipping(!) For FREE(!!) Flash forward to the next day. A new pair of shoes arrive just for you (or as a gift for your loved one) less than 24 hours of when you placed your order. And scene.

8|KICK-ASS

The title says it all.

9|THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT

For me, this much buzzed-about Sundance indie movie was undeniably charming and lovely. I'm glad I made an effort so see it on the big screen. The cast was pitch perfect. (Annette and Julianne, hello! ) It was a joy sharing in their highs and lows, just like any other family. The good times and bad. And the reminder at just what makes a family; Even if it doesn't look just like yours or the way you expect it to be. (I'll toast to that!) It's about love. And I loved this film.

10|OMG! POSTERS

This blog serves as both inspiration and intimidation for me personally as it features some phenomenal creativity for its web visitors. It clearly shows that there are some truly amazing designers out there. I'd like to think that one day I'd be lucky enough to join their ranks. Until then I'll enjoy checking out and being inspired by their work. Seriously, rad stuff! Check it out for yourself HERE.

11|JULIE CHEN

It is a slightly embarrassing to admit that one of your Summer guilty pleasures is watching CBS's Big Brother. I realize and freely acknowledge this fact. But in my defense I've never watched an episode of Jersey Shore, The Hills or most of The Real Housewives of...... series. Does that help restore some of my cool points? Anyway, the Chenbot is awesome hosting this annual TV tradition of locking a bunch of nuts in a cheap television studio for the Summer...
But first, lets head to the back yard to watch houseguests hang off of huge 'wieners' in the HOH competition. (No, joke!) Did I mention that I've never watched Jersey Shore before? I'd just like to reiterate that.

12|LOADED QUESTIONS [ADULT]
and QUELF

Two new board games found their way into my game closet this year. Since I don't get many chances to play them at home, I made sure to pack them up for the cabin trip. While we only found time to play Loaded Questions, I strongly encourage you to pick them both up for hours of fun. Who doesn't love a good board game?... Not this guy!

13|BRYLEE TURNS FIVE!

Seriously, it seems just like yesterday my little Bubbas was coming into the world and now look at her! Turning the big 0-5! Heading off to Kindygarten(!!) I just look back and reflect on how much I love this little girl. I simply adore her-- and thus spoil her accordingly. She makes me proud to be the World's Greatest Uncle. She's MY Bubbas!

To: Brylee...

I actually showed restraint this year...

(...kind of)

Happiest of Birthdays to My Bubbas!...

Whodat?...

Cabin Recap, Coming Soon...

This Speaks For Itself...

In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.

The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, written by a US man, and posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination ... End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14) I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan.

James M. Kauffman, E
d.D. Professor Emeritus,
Dept. Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education University of Virginia PS

(It would be a damn shame if we couldn't own a Canadian)

Of All The Things I've Lurved Before: LL Turns 2...

Happy 2nd Birthday Love List!

TO CELEBRATE, A LOOK BACK AT THE
DESIGN EVENT FASHION FOOD&DRINK MOVIES
MUSIC PEOPLE PLACE PRINT THING TV AND WEB
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST TWO YEARS

30 Rock Season 3 on DVD (Sept '09)

500 Days of Summer (July '09)

Abravanel Hall (June '09)

Ace of Cakes (Feb '09)

Adam Levine (Summer Crush '10)

Adele (Autumn '08)

Adele’s 1988 (Jan '09)

Alexander Skarsgard as Eric Northman (July '10)

Alexander Skarsgard (Summer Crush '10)

Alice In Wonderland Promo Posters (July '09)

Amazing Race’s Sam & Dan (Oct '09)

America (Jan '09)

American Eagle PJ Pants (Dec '09)

America’s Next Top Doll (Jan '09)

Amy Adams (Summer Crush '09)

Amy Poehler (Oct '09)

Anderson Cooper (Jan '09)

Andre Leon Talley on ANTM (Mar '10)

Angelina Jolie (Summer Crush '10)

Anne Hathaway (Summer Crush '09)

Annie’s “I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me” (Aug '09)

ANTM Photo Shoots (Sept '09)

Archer: Season 1 (June '10)

Arj Barker (Summer Crush '09)

Arrested Development Seasons 1-3 (April '10)

Asian Aisle Chinese Take-Out (Jan '10)

Avatar at IMAX 3-D (Jan '10)

Bad Romance Music Video by Lady Gaga (Nov '09)

Bad Santa (Holiday '09)

Banksy (Jan '10)

Behr Paint with Primer (Oct '09)

Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies (Summer '08)

BEKVÄM Cart from IKEA (Dec '09)

Better Off Ted (May '09)

Better Off Ted’s Phil & Lem (Dec '09)

Betty White (Feb '10)

Biggest Loser’s Bob & Jillian (Sept '08)

Big Love Season 4 (Jan 10)

Big Love’s New Opening Credits (Jan '10)

Brandon Bryant from So You Think You Can Dance (July '09)

Breaking Bad: Season 1 (Apr '10)

Bret McKenzie (Summer Crush '09)

Bridget Jones’s Diary (Holiday '09)

Buddy Holly Glasses (Jan '09)

Canon Powershot Camera (December '09)

The Castro (July '09)

Cat Deeley (June '09)

Channing Tatum (Summer Crush '09)

Cheyenne Jackson (Summer Crush '10)

Chicago (Nov '09)

Chris Daughtry (Summer Crush '09)

Chris Pine (Summer Crush '09)

Christopher Collins (Summer Crush '10)

Christmas Tree for 2008 (Autumn '08)

City Weekly’s Best of Utah Issue (Apr '10)

Coke’s Redesigned 2-Liter Bottles (Nov '09)

Coke Zero (July '09)

Community (Sept '09)

Constance McMillan (Mar '10)

Coraline in 3-D (Feb '09)

Courtney Yates (Feb '10)

The Cove (Feb '10)

Lt. Daniel Choi (Mar '10)

Creative Christmas Displays (Holiday '09)

Curb Appeal on HGTV (June '09)

Daniel Craig (Autumn '08)

Daniel Tosh (Mar '10)

Dan Vickery (Summer Crush '10)

David Bromstad (Oct '09)

Deborah Ann Woll (Summer Crush '10)

Deep “V” Shirts (Summer '08)

Design Star on HGTV (July '10)

Dexter ‘Magazine Cover” Marketing Campaign (Sept '08)

Dexter Season 2 on DVD (Summer '08)

Sen. Diane Savino (Dec '09)

Disneyland Archived Videos of Construction (Aug '09)

Sis. Dottie S. Dixon (Oct '09)

Dragonette’s Fixin’ To Thrill (May '10)

Drag Race’s Pandora Boxx & JujuBee (Feb'10)

Drag U (July '10)

Dustin Lance Black (Feb '09)

Dyson: Animal Vacuum Cleaner (Sept '08)

Edamame (Summer '08)

Edie Falco (May '10)

Egg Nog (Holiday '09)

Elase Medical Spa (July '09)

Elf (Holiday '09)

Emily Blunt (Summer Crush '09)

Emma Stone (Summer Crush '10)

Emmy Host Neil Patrick Harris (Sept '09)

Este Pizza (May '09)

Evergreen Pine Scent (Holiday '09)

Faceinhole.com (Feb '09)

Failblog.org (Aug '09)

Fantastic Mr. Fox (Dec '09)

Fat Actress: Season 1 (June '09)

The (New) First Family (Autumn '08)

Flight of the Conchords “I Told You I Was Freaky” (Oct '09)

Frankmusik (Sept '09)

Frieda Pinto (Summer Crush '09)

Fuerza Bruta (May '10)

Gaga Dogs (Mar '10)

Gina Barberi’s Morning Walks (July '09)

Glee (Sept '09)

Goldfrapp’s ‘Head First’ (Mar '10)

Google’s Interactive Pac-Man Logo (May '10)

Google’s Sesame Street Logos (Nov '09)

Google’s Superbowl Commercial (Feb '10)

Grace Coddington (Apr '10)

Häagen-Dazs Frozen Yogurt w/ Vanilla Honey & Granola (June '09)

Halloween (Oct '09)

'Halo' by Beyonce (May '09)

The Hangover (July '09)

HBO on Sunday Nights (Jan '09)

HCG Diet (June '09)

Heath Ledger as the Joker in Dark Knight (Summer '08)

Heating Pad (Jan '10)

Heidi Klum (Summer Crush '10)

Helvetica (June '10)

Hershey’s Cookies N’ Crème Candy Bars (July '09)

He-Wolf (Sept '09)

Hipster Dogs (Mar '10)

Hipster Relief: Spring Playlist (May '10)

Hoarders (Feb '10)

The Holiday (Holiday '09)

Home Alone (Holiday '09)

How Clean Is Your House’s Kim & Aggie (Summer '08)

Huffington Post (June '09)

Inception (July '10)

Ice Nuggets (Aug '09)

Imac Welcome Video (Jan '09)

Inglourious Basterds (Dec '09)

Ipod Nano (July '09)

Iris Piercing (July '10)

Isaiah Mustafa (April '10)

Jake Shears (Summer Crush '10)

James Franco (Jan '09)

James Morrison (Jan '09)

Jane Krakowski as Jenna Maroney (Oct '09)

Jane Lynch (Apr '10)

Jemaine Clement (Summer Crush '09)

Jim & Pam’s Wedding on The Office (Oct '09)

Jimcarrey.com (Nov '09)

Joel McHale from The Soup (Sept '08)

John Corbett (Summer Crush '10)

Johnny Depp (June '10)

Gov. John Huntsman Jr. (May '09)

Joseph Gordon Levitt (Summer Crush '10)

Judge Judy (Dec '09)

Julianne Moore (Summer Crush '10)

Julia Roberts (Summer Crush '10)

A Juniper Creek Christmas (Holiday '09)

Junk Food (Nov '09)

Justin Timberlake (Summer Crush '09)

Kate Nash (Jan '09)

Kathy Griffin Live (Nov '09)

Keith Bryce on Project Runway (Summer '08)

Kia Sorento’s Superbowl Commercial (Feb '10)

King of the Hill (May '10)

Kristen Schaal (Aug '09)

Kristen Wiig (Autumn '08)

Kristin Chenoweth (Oct '09)

Kylie Minogue (Summer Crush '10)

Kylie Minogue’s Aphrodite (July '10)

Lady Gaga (Oct '09)

La Roux (July '10)

Liberty Park (May '09)

Life After People: The Series (May '09)

Life on Discovery Channel (Mar '10)

Lily Allen’s “It’s Not Me, It’s You” (Feb '09)

Lisa Kudrow (May '10)

Little Boots “New In Town” (June '09)

Logorama (Mar '10)

Lost! By Coldplay (Autumn '08)

Love, Actually (Holiday '09)

MadMenYourself.com (July '09)

Maggie Griffin (July '10)

Maggie Gyllenhaal (June '10)

Marina and the Diamonds (Dec '09)

Marina and the Diamonds "Family Jewels” (Mar '10)

Marion Cotillard (Summer Crush '10)

Mark Ruffalo (Summer Crush '10)

Mark Salling (Nov '09)

Mary Louise Parker (Summer Crush '09)

Megan Joy (Summer Crush '09)

Meghan McCain (May '09)

Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago (May '10)

Merry Mix-Mas (Holiday '09)

Meryl Streep as Julia Child (Aug '09)

Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan (Sept '09)

Michelle Obama (Summer '08)

Michelle Williams (Summer Crush '10)

Miike Snow (June '10)

Milk (January '09)

Missing Missy E-mails (June '10)

Mit & Mo (Nov '09)

Modern Family (Sept '09)

Morgan McMichaels Live (June '10)

Movies in the Tub (July '10)

My Life On the D-List (June '09)

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Holiday '09)

Neil Patrick Harris (Summer '08)

Nene (Aug '09)

Netflix Watch Instantly (Feb '09)

New Eyeglasses (June '10)

New Orleans Saints Superbowl Win (Feb '10)

New Tumbler Drinkware (Mar '10)

New York City (Autumn '08)

Nicholas Hoult (Summer Crush '10)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Oct '09)

Nike High Tops (Jan'09)

Obama, Malia and Sasha (Jan' 09)

The Office [Season 5, 6 and Syndication] (Sept '09)

Official Book Club Selection by Kathy Griffin (Nov '09)

Oscar Winners for 2009 (Feb '09)

P90X Recovery Drink (Apr '10)

Parks and Recreation (May '09)

Pandora Boxx Live (Apr '10)

Paul Rudd (Aug '09)

Pepsi’s New Look (Jan '09)

Pink’s Grammy Performance of 'Glitter in the Sky' (Jan '10)

Pixels (Apr '10)

Ponyo (June '10)

Portia di Rossi (Summer Crush '09)

Prayers For Bobby (Feb '09)

Project Runway (Aug '09)

Pushing Daisies (Jan '10)

Rachel Maddow (Autumn '08)

Rashida Jones (Summer Crush '09)

Ray Conniff Singers (Holiday '09)

Réalité (Sept '09)

Re-Designed Movie Posters (Oct '09)

The Real World Brooklyn (Jan '09)

The [Original] Real World New Orleans (July '10)

ReBags (Summer '09)

Red Velvet Cake Cookies (Feb '10)

Remodeled Downtown SLC Walmart (May '10)

Remodeled Fort Union Target (Oct '09)

Rhys Darby (Aug '09)

'Ride Aware' Billboard Campaign (Sept '09)

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus w/ Fresh Wheat Tortilla Chips from Whole Foods (Sept '09)

Robyn (Summer Crush '10)

Robyn’s Body Talk Pt. 1 (June '10)

Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion (Feb '10)

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (Holiday '09)

RuPaul’s Drag Race (Feb '09)

Ryan Kwanten (Summer Crush '10)

Ryan Reynold’s Abs (June '09)

Ryan Reynolds (Summer Crush '09)

Sadee Jade (June '09)

Samoyed Puppy in The Proposal (June '09)

Sandies Butter Pecan Drops (Summer '08)

Sandra Bullock (Jan '10)

San Francisco (Sept '08)

Saturday’s Voyeur: The Year That Was (July '10)

Scissor Sisters’ Night Works (July '10)

Seann William Scott (Autumn '08)

Sex and the City Movie on DVD (Sept '08)

Sex and the City 2 Cast (June '10)

Sherlock Holmes (May '10)

Simon’s Cat (July '09)

A Single Man (July '10)

Skins Series 1 & 2 (Jan '10)

Slacker.com (Jan '09)

Slumdog Millionaire (May '09)

SNL’s Women of Comedy Episode (May '10)

Sofia Vegara (Summer Crush '10)

SOUR’S Music Video for “Hibi No Neiro” (Feb '10)

South Park Episode: “You have 0 Friends” (Apr '10)

Southparkstudios.com (May '09)

'So What!' By Pink (Sept '08)

Spaghetti Cat (Sept '08)

Spring Breakdown (July '09)

Spring Forward (Mar '10)

Stomacher’s Music Video for “Untitled” (Apr '10)

Strangers With Candy: The Complete Series (Mar '10)

Surya and Rosco (Sept '09)

The Streets “A Grand Don’t Come For Free” (Feb '10)

Subtle Sexuality (Nov '09)

Sugar Free Jell-O Cups (May '10)

Summer of Tank (July '10)

Summer Thunderstorms (June '09)

Sunshine Cleaning (May '09)

Susan Boyle (May '09)

Teabagging (May '09)

'Telephone' Music Video by Lady Gaga (Mar '10)

Thialark Cabin (Aug '09)

Thursday Nights on NBC (Autumn '08)

Tide Simple Pleasures Lavender & Vanilla (Summer '08)

Tim Burton (June '10)

Tina Fey (Sept '08)

Tony Horton (Feb '09)

Top 5 Lists on Facebook (May '09)

Top Chef: Las Vegas (Aug '09)

Touchscreen Phone (Jan '09)

Toy Story 3 (July '10)

True Blood: Season One (July '09)

Turtle Wax Bug Remover (June '10)

Tyra Sanchez Live (Apr '10)

United States of Tara: Season 1 (July '10)

Up (June '09)

Up In The Air (Mar '10)

Utah Pride (June '10)

Vampire Weekend “Cousins” (Mar '10)

Vancouver, BC (Feb '10)

Veggie Straws and Chips (Aug '09)

The Waitresses’ “Christmas Wrapping” (Holiday '09)

Web Therapy (May '10)

Weeds Season 4 (Sept '08)

Whip It (Feb '10)

Will Phillips (Nov '09)

Wishbone Ranch Salad Spritzer (Sept '09)

Yeah Yeah Yeah’s “It’s Blitz” (Aug '09)

Year In Reviews (Dec '09)

Zachary Quinto (Summer Crush '09)

Zombieland (Nov '09)