Chicago, IL- Well it's official the stars have spoke, the EP Suites in Chicago's Boystown is THE hotspot for celebs, people in the know and just wonderful folks in general!!!!! Just last week EP was host to famed photographer, and newly married, David Turner, www.davidjturner.com. If you too are thinking about enjoying a beautiful stay here, book fast! Spots are going like mad!
EP-Suites is conveniently located in Chicago's fabulously lovable Lakeview neighborhood and is in the heart of Lakeview's Boystown. Just minutes from the lakefront, downtown, Wrigleyville and any other cool place! Free room available April 1 to Sept. 30. (Exclusive for residents of Minnesota only; (or Florida, if your name is Riki; London, if you're name is Eleise.)
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Sad and Wrong
In watching the news there are numerous things that are obviously just so sad and so wrong, for example I think starving a woman to death is NOT a humane way to die....
And in other news there are things I hear that are just so Sad and Wrong as well, not just the stories, but in how they are being reported. So give me my time to bitch please.
I will start with wrong.
Last night in the wee hours of the morning I was watching the national news channel on ABC and as they were covering the Red Lake Teen murders in Minnesota the station said they had no news themselves but had coverage from the Minneapolis station KSTP, so they plugged that in to cover the story. Incidentally I was brought back to watching Cindy Brocato and some other chump from Minneapolis covering the story and I couldn't believe what this chump referred these murders as: "Minnesota's own Columbine."
Um I found that disturbing. Anyone agree? In other words, "Yes! We got one! A major massacre to put Minnesota on the map!" I think this news anchor was even slightly salivating over getting to cover this local story. I could see the glimmer of "national pick-up" in his eyes.
Now onto sad, not that the murders in themselves weren't sad, indeed they were, but and forgive me if I seem to putting my worries in the wrong basket but it's stories like this next one that just kills me. Today the local station here covered a story of a pitbull found, alive and badly beaten in a dumpster. The dog has lacerations on his head and body. Thank God someone found him and rescued him, he is now getting medical attention and animal control is investigating the issue. They believe the dog was used as bait in a dog fighting ring, which is huge here in Chicago. UGH! This shit pisses me off so much, I could scream.....
This story aslo brings up an issue I woud like to talk about and that is Pitbulls. Many people see Pitbulls as vicious and as killers, but this is WRONG.
Pitbulls are NOT vicious killers as so many believe. If they are raised like that yes they can be, but if they are let alone to be themselves, or if they are raised like any other lovable animal companion pitbulls will be amazing, loving pets, gentle and loyal.
Interesting PitBull facts:
* Petey of The Little Rascals was a Pitbull
* Helen Keller owned a PitBull (and yes I feel bad about my joke)
* The pittbull was the number one family dog of the first part of the 20tth century.
The reason why these dogs are being bred to be killers is because of the same qaulities that make them wonderful, loving pets: intelligence, great trainability and loyalty.
For more info on pitbulls I urge you to check out the following website, there is a ton of great info and some really wonderful photos of people way way way back when with there beloved Pitbulls (warning there are some graphic photos as well)
www.furryfriendsfoundation.com/Truth03/Truth03.htm
And in other news there are things I hear that are just so Sad and Wrong as well, not just the stories, but in how they are being reported. So give me my time to bitch please.
I will start with wrong.
Last night in the wee hours of the morning I was watching the national news channel on ABC and as they were covering the Red Lake Teen murders in Minnesota the station said they had no news themselves but had coverage from the Minneapolis station KSTP, so they plugged that in to cover the story. Incidentally I was brought back to watching Cindy Brocato and some other chump from Minneapolis covering the story and I couldn't believe what this chump referred these murders as: "Minnesota's own Columbine."
Um I found that disturbing. Anyone agree? In other words, "Yes! We got one! A major massacre to put Minnesota on the map!" I think this news anchor was even slightly salivating over getting to cover this local story. I could see the glimmer of "national pick-up" in his eyes.
Now onto sad, not that the murders in themselves weren't sad, indeed they were, but and forgive me if I seem to putting my worries in the wrong basket but it's stories like this next one that just kills me. Today the local station here covered a story of a pitbull found, alive and badly beaten in a dumpster. The dog has lacerations on his head and body. Thank God someone found him and rescued him, he is now getting medical attention and animal control is investigating the issue. They believe the dog was used as bait in a dog fighting ring, which is huge here in Chicago. UGH! This shit pisses me off so much, I could scream.....
This story aslo brings up an issue I woud like to talk about and that is Pitbulls. Many people see Pitbulls as vicious and as killers, but this is WRONG.
Pitbulls are NOT vicious killers as so many believe. If they are raised like that yes they can be, but if they are let alone to be themselves, or if they are raised like any other lovable animal companion pitbulls will be amazing, loving pets, gentle and loyal.
Interesting PitBull facts:
* Petey of The Little Rascals was a Pitbull
* Helen Keller owned a PitBull (and yes I feel bad about my joke)
* The pittbull was the number one family dog of the first part of the 20tth century.
The reason why these dogs are being bred to be killers is because of the same qaulities that make them wonderful, loving pets: intelligence, great trainability and loyalty.
For more info on pitbulls I urge you to check out the following website, there is a ton of great info and some really wonderful photos of people way way way back when with there beloved Pitbulls (warning there are some graphic photos as well)
www.furryfriendsfoundation.com/Truth03/Truth03.htm
Monday, March 14, 2005
John F#%!-ing Malkovich
Yes the title of my latest post seems a bit lewd, sorry Dad, but I am quoting what Cameron Diaz's character said after going through Malkovich's portal in the movie Being John Malkovich. I am also quoting the line that went through my own mind when I saw Mr. Malkovich shopping last Monday.
Malkovich, Malkovich? Malkovich.
I was shopping downtown at the Paper Source, looking for pretties, when I heard this soft voice. I immediately turned around as it caught my attention as recognizable, and here comes Mr. Malkovich on his cell; he looks me dead in the eye. I was stunned and quickly turned away.
Oh but my story doesn’t end there; oh know because I am a brazen woman! Indeed.
After running to another shopping area and gaining my composure I walked back into the other room where Malkovich was browsing and I scooted up next to him and said, "I really liked you in that jewel thief movie." I was pretty proud of myself. Okay wait that didn’t happen. But in my head it happened. This is what I really said to him, "Hi Mr. Malkovich, I’m Jolene and I look forward to working with you one day."
No I didn’t say that either, I didn’t say anything because I'm really not that brazen, in fact I'm cool, too cool for Mr. Malkovich. Okay too cool to make a fool of myself, as I don't think I would‘ve been able to form a word, let alone a sentence as I was in awe of seeing him. Plus there is the whole respect issue. But I did stand behind him in line to pay, purely by accident I swear! And I was tickled pink with that.
Silly I know to be all flabbergasted over a celebrity, considering I didn’t get this way over my boyfriend Clive Owen when he was salivating over me on the set of Derailed (my next movie, I swear!) but I think Mr. Malkovich is really great, an icon really. I mean he was pretty good in that jewel thief movie after all.
Malkovich, Malkovich? Malkovich.
I was shopping downtown at the Paper Source, looking for pretties, when I heard this soft voice. I immediately turned around as it caught my attention as recognizable, and here comes Mr. Malkovich on his cell; he looks me dead in the eye. I was stunned and quickly turned away.
Oh but my story doesn’t end there; oh know because I am a brazen woman! Indeed.
After running to another shopping area and gaining my composure I walked back into the other room where Malkovich was browsing and I scooted up next to him and said, "I really liked you in that jewel thief movie." I was pretty proud of myself. Okay wait that didn’t happen. But in my head it happened. This is what I really said to him, "Hi Mr. Malkovich, I’m Jolene and I look forward to working with you one day."
No I didn’t say that either, I didn’t say anything because I'm really not that brazen, in fact I'm cool, too cool for Mr. Malkovich. Okay too cool to make a fool of myself, as I don't think I would‘ve been able to form a word, let alone a sentence as I was in awe of seeing him. Plus there is the whole respect issue. But I did stand behind him in line to pay, purely by accident I swear! And I was tickled pink with that.
Silly I know to be all flabbergasted over a celebrity, considering I didn’t get this way over my boyfriend Clive Owen when he was salivating over me on the set of Derailed (my next movie, I swear!) but I think Mr. Malkovich is really great, an icon really. I mean he was pretty good in that jewel thief movie after all.
Super Cheap Chicago
I just came upon this deal if anyone is interested in...
Fun and Free at the EP-Suites
Exclusive for residents of Minnesota only; (or Florida, if your name is Riki; London, if you're name is Eleise.)
Just six hours by auto (forget bathroom breaks or stops at the Mickey D’s) from the breathtaking Twin Cities is the quaint city of Chicago, named for an Indian, I think,
EP-Suites is offering an exclusive deal of free, that’s right, FREE, room and possibly board…for any number of weekends from April 1 to Sept. 30.
Amenities include:
-27 inch television, equipped with the top five local Chicago channels
-DSL Internet hook-up, instant access to Yahoo’s Literati
-A cushy twin sized bed engulfed with pink hearts and quick access to the kitchen area.
-A cat that will meow as an alarm when it is time to wake in the morning. This cat will also provide love and snuggles, but beware her bottom side is full of dingles.
EP-Suites is conveniently located in Chicago’s fabulously lovable Lakeview neighborhood and is in the heart of Lakeview’s ‘Boystown,’ or as we like to refer to it, the Gayborhood. The convenient location allows for many fun activities! If you’re a sweaty gay man who often never wears a shirt then you’ll enjoy the club Hydrate, located just one block north….need some coffee? Grab a Lot-hey! at the Starbucks or Queeribou, both located two blocks away. Get your drink on at Jacquelyn’s or The Closet.
Don't feel like being a gay man? Then head on down to Lake Michigan, just four blocks away, for a roller blade, bike ride or walk, bring your dog as the dog beach is close by!
- Hang out in Chicago’s famed Wrigleyville, three blocks west of the EP-Suites…Go to a Cubs game.
-Take the El downtown and shop at the only store Minnesota doesn’t have, H&M
-Head down the Mag Mile and hit up some culture at The Art Institute.
-Check out the Bean at the new Millennium Park, http://www.millenniumpark.org/
-See Jackie O’s beautiful clothes at the Field Museum, http://www.millenniumpark.org/
-Or go to the creepy exhibit Body Worlds, the anatomical exhibit of REAL human bodies, at the Museum of Science and Industry. The house manager of the EP-Suites saw this exhibit last week and offers the following comment: “Man alive it was creepy!” http://www.msichicago.org/bodyworlds/index.html
No matter what you decide to do, your stay at the EP-Suites would surely be one of fun and harmony! For reservations call the EP-Suites House Manager, who'd be MORE THAN THRILLED with your plan of a visit......if you don’t have her number, then you’re probably not wanted at the Suites anyway!
Fun and Free at the EP-Suites
Exclusive for residents of Minnesota only; (or Florida, if your name is Riki; London, if you're name is Eleise.)
Just six hours by auto (forget bathroom breaks or stops at the Mickey D’s) from the breathtaking Twin Cities is the quaint city of Chicago, named for an Indian, I think,
EP-Suites is offering an exclusive deal of free, that’s right, FREE, room and possibly board…for any number of weekends from April 1 to Sept. 30.
Amenities include:
-27 inch television, equipped with the top five local Chicago channels
-DSL Internet hook-up, instant access to Yahoo’s Literati
-A cushy twin sized bed engulfed with pink hearts and quick access to the kitchen area.
-A cat that will meow as an alarm when it is time to wake in the morning. This cat will also provide love and snuggles, but beware her bottom side is full of dingles.
EP-Suites is conveniently located in Chicago’s fabulously lovable Lakeview neighborhood and is in the heart of Lakeview’s ‘Boystown,’ or as we like to refer to it, the Gayborhood. The convenient location allows for many fun activities! If you’re a sweaty gay man who often never wears a shirt then you’ll enjoy the club Hydrate, located just one block north….need some coffee? Grab a Lot-hey! at the Starbucks or Queeribou, both located two blocks away. Get your drink on at Jacquelyn’s or The Closet.
Don't feel like being a gay man? Then head on down to Lake Michigan, just four blocks away, for a roller blade, bike ride or walk, bring your dog as the dog beach is close by!
- Hang out in Chicago’s famed Wrigleyville, three blocks west of the EP-Suites…Go to a Cubs game.
-Take the El downtown and shop at the only store Minnesota doesn’t have, H&M
-Head down the Mag Mile and hit up some culture at The Art Institute.
-Check out the Bean at the new Millennium Park, http://www.millenniumpark.org/
-See Jackie O’s beautiful clothes at the Field Museum, http://www.millenniumpark.org/
-Or go to the creepy exhibit Body Worlds, the anatomical exhibit of REAL human bodies, at the Museum of Science and Industry. The house manager of the EP-Suites saw this exhibit last week and offers the following comment: “Man alive it was creepy!” http://www.msichicago.org/bodyworlds/index.html
No matter what you decide to do, your stay at the EP-Suites would surely be one of fun and harmony! For reservations call the EP-Suites House Manager, who'd be MORE THAN THRILLED with your plan of a visit......if you don’t have her number, then you’re probably not wanted at the Suites anyway!
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Mark Smith, of WI, Should Be Shot
Sometimes, okay often, I wonder if we humans are really that advanced after all.... this Mark Smith Man from Wisconsin thinks it should be legal to kill housecats as a form of hunting. He came up with this idea, legitimately. He is not kidding.
The story is posted below. I cannot foresee a law like this would actually pass, yet it is up for consideration. Lord help us.
(Here Honey, want to take a trip to Wisconsin?)
http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S6816.html
LA CROSSE, Wis. - A Wisconsin firefighter has suggested changing state laws so it would be legal for licensed hunters to go after housecats.
Mark Smith of La Crosse said he wants to make free-roaming domestic cats an unprotected species. That would allow anyone with a small-game license to shoot them.
"I mean it's just trying to protect some native songbirds and a lot of other wildlife," Smith said. "Whether it's baby ducks, baby turkeys, smaller rabbits, small squirrels, or a whole host of other wildlife."
Hunters will vote on the proposal next month. The outcome of that vote would go to state lawmakers as a recommendation.
MARK YOU’RE AN IDIOT!
I propose a law that Minnesotas can kill stupid men from Wisconsin, wait that sort of happened already.....oops.
The story is posted below. I cannot foresee a law like this would actually pass, yet it is up for consideration. Lord help us.
(Here Honey, want to take a trip to Wisconsin?)
http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S6816.html
LA CROSSE, Wis. - A Wisconsin firefighter has suggested changing state laws so it would be legal for licensed hunters to go after housecats.
Mark Smith of La Crosse said he wants to make free-roaming domestic cats an unprotected species. That would allow anyone with a small-game license to shoot them.
"I mean it's just trying to protect some native songbirds and a lot of other wildlife," Smith said. "Whether it's baby ducks, baby turkeys, smaller rabbits, small squirrels, or a whole host of other wildlife."
Hunters will vote on the proposal next month. The outcome of that vote would go to state lawmakers as a recommendation.
MARK YOU’RE AN IDIOT!
I propose a law that Minnesotas can kill stupid men from Wisconsin, wait that sort of happened already.....oops.
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