Merry Christmas!

Star Wars PSA From Dads

This video is from last year but somehow I missed it...

Show Them Our Jazz Hands

Sebastian Abbot from the Associated Press says that the United States is trying to use jazz music to improve Pakistan relations. I'm a wee bit skeptical that a dose of music we are forced to endure in elevators will make relations with Pakistan any better. The United States should send Jon Hamm to Pakistan as "Sergio." A sexy jazz set from him and we will finally achieve peace in the Middle East.

The Wrath of Mom

Oh, the look on the Mom's face!

Last Night's Conan O'Brien

It's been a looOooong time since I've watched Conan but both of these sketches had me laughing. Enjoy!

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the U.N.

Heather Burcham's Friends Defend Governor Perry

Ted Oberg writes, "Months later, when the end was near for Heather, Perry quietly snuck into Houston and sat by her bedside. No press, no statement -- just the governor and one of his 21 million constituents."

In Remembrance of Lance Richard Tumulty

On September 11, 2001, at age 32, Lance Richard Tumulty was one of the victims lost in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Lance was a tender, loving husband, doting father and friend to many. He left behind his wife, Cynthia, and his two little girls, Sara and Caroline. Lynne Devlin wrote about Lance, "Lance loved life more than most people I know. He lived life to the absolute fullest, doing everything from hunting, to motorcross, fishing and skiing. I think Shawn said it best at the funeral though, it was more than that - Lance got into your soul. His enthusiasm was more than I've ever encountered." Kate Hamm wrote, "I always knew when Lance was around because the first words out of his mouth were 'Hey Baby!'" Susan Barricella wrote, "...Lance was a fun and outgoing person, who made everyone around him feel at ease." Lin Miller said, "Lance had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. He had a tough exterior, but when you needed anything, you didn't even have to call. He would help."

He was deeply in love with his wife Cynthia. Lynne Devlin wrote, "I used to love the way Lance looked at you, like no one else in the world existed." Lance's mother-in-law said, "He was a great dad, a great, great dad." From the moment they came from the hospital, Lance adored and cared for his children. Jim Michaels wrote, "We remember the love we saw in Lance's eyes for you and your daughters, but most of all we remember Lance's humor and his ever present smile." Lance's daughter Sara was talking about her father and said, "I was hoping the angels would have brought him back to me, but the angels brought him straight up to heaven instead."


A letter from Lance's college friend:

March 31, 2004
Dear Cynthia & girls,

I knew your dad a very long time ago....actually he was my Mom's savior many years ago....

My name is Kristy Brennan (then Rodgers) and I knew your Dad when he drove a black Mustang and played football when he was in college! I can't believe 3 years have gone by and I am just finding this out tonight. I don't know how I didn't know sooner. There is sooo much I want to say - so many of the things are so true...Lance had a way of getting into your heart right away - he would have done anything for anyone ... at anytime - at any point.

See - if it wasn't for Lance I would have never graduated from College. At that point - my Mom was dying from Cancer and Lance would drive me back and forth from Glassboro to Perth Amboy & back again for our games.....If it wasn't for Lance - I would have never graduated (I hated Stats - Economics & Finance) - Lances favorites!!

See - I have so many "not important" memories but things that have changed my life forever - Thanks to Lance & I wanted you to know.

MY mom too is in heaven & I am sure she met Lance at the gates - she loved how big he was & she loved his hugs more than anything.

Cynthia - I remember I spoke to Lance once after you were married (he LOVED you more than anything !) when he called me to see if I wanted a job working with him....we lost touch somehow after that - not sure how ... but we did!

I just wanted you to know how much Lance meant to sooo many people & like you I have a daughter - Emmy is only 6 - and I am sure the girls have his smile!

I wish you the best always & if there is anything I could ever do for you or your daughters - please let me know ....

All my Love - Kristy
~
Kristy Rodgers (Brennan),
Pottstown, Pennsylvania

9/11

Happy Birthday California!

On September 9, 1850, California entered Union as the 31st state.

Loyalty

Animal Planet writes, "The dog of slain Petty Officer Jon Tumilson refused to leave his side during the Navy SEAL’s funeral earlier this week in Rockford, Iowa."

Marco the Hero!

Look at Nancy Reagan gaze into dreamy freshman Senator Marco Rubio's eyes, into the eyes of her future hero. According to L.A. Times Andrew Malcolm:

"Her cane appeared to slip on the floor.

And the frail first lady lady began to fall toward a hard landing on her right side.

Many in the crowd were still buzzing with excitement and could not see what.... was unfolding near the front. Others nearby could and there were audible gasps.

Fortunately, Rubio sensed the stumble. He braced his legs and caught the president's widow by her left arm as she swung into him.

Secret Service and other crowd members quickly rushed in to assist Mrs. Reagan to her feet and a chair. She appeared to be uninjured and after some moments, the program proceeded."

Thank you Senator Marco Rubio for being such a gentleman.

VIDEO: Nancy Reagan falls : MyFoxORLANDO.com

Cry Fest For Airlines

A PSA for the ones who weep easily:



Virgin Atlantic Airlines will now have a "weep warning" for emotional films. "The first films to get the emotional alerts will be “Water for Elephants” with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson and “Just Go With It” starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston." I get why "Water for Elephants" received a weep warning, but "Just Go With It"? It's a silly Adam Sandler comedy!

There's Just Something About Harry

Yes, I know, he's a ginger. But, there is just something about Prince Harry. Something very endearing about a royal Prince choosing to be on the front lines in Afghanistan. California girls, such as myself, will be happy to know that his ruddy cheeks will soon be on the California coast. Oh YES.

Oh ESPN

"Ron Paul... the 13th Floor"

Funny because it's true. Ron Paul *is* the 13th Floor.

The Daily Show - Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Ron Paul & the Top Tier
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Just Because...

Mmmm... Hmmm... Mmmm... Clothing

Banana Republic clothing has gone mad! I really adore this time period and if you just so happen to get an inheritance of some kind... might as well spend it on manly clothing! I kid. Undeniably, though, the Mad Men clothing line is sexy.

The Art of Manliness

The website was established in 2008, but I just found out about it recently. Dedicated to "reviving the lost art of manliness" the website has a lot of interesting articles:

100 Must-Read Books: The Essential Man’s Library

100 Must See Movies: The Essential Men’s Movie Library

Stop Hanging Out With Women and Start Dating Them

How to Throw a Tomahawk Like a Mountain Man

Romantic Love Can Last

I was trying to find a website dedicated to reviving the lost art of being feminine but didn't find one. Just curious, is there any?

What Does The Left Do With A Problem Like Michele...

...put an ugly picture!



H/T: Hot Air

You know who else pulls crap like this? Besides Time, Newsweek, USA Today, etc. Wikipedia put up this picture of Christopher Walter Monckton, a global warming skeptic (heaven forbid!) You can't trust those conservatives because they all have crazy eyes, sip on slurpees and talk policy.

Wikipedia Picture: