Wednesday, July 18, 2012
At my whereabouts' end
Note to self: When trying not to get lost in San Francisco, do not use Starbucks or Walgreen's as landmarks.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
So Stop It!
Having relocated from Southern California to Northern California for the second time, I am getting reacquainted with the quirks and characteristics of my current neighborhood.
What I have observed so far is mostly positive. The people in the SF/Peninsula area are, in general, more polite, more intelligent and better traveled than down south, and annoyingly more fit than anywhere else I have ever lived, including Miami in the 1980s.
The women seem to favor sandals with pedal-pusher style slacks, which do not particularly flatter those of us with short legs.
After almost a month of sampling, I have not had a bad meal in Redwood City, although my search for a traditional tuna melt for under $10 continues.
Last and least positive, the overuse of the word "So" at the beginning of most sentences and every single answer to a question, where it serves no purpose whatsoever. This has gone from habitual to epidemic, rampant, obnoxious and headache-provoking. How can anyone who has listened to more than one speaker in an afternoon stand to hear it anymore?
The worst part about this kind of bad habit is that the more I hear it, the more likely I am to pick it up myself. Exhibit A: my previous post.
So...please stop it, if not for yourself, for the sanity of your favorite Female Curmudgeon.
What I have observed so far is mostly positive. The people in the SF/Peninsula area are, in general, more polite, more intelligent and better traveled than down south, and annoyingly more fit than anywhere else I have ever lived, including Miami in the 1980s.
The women seem to favor sandals with pedal-pusher style slacks, which do not particularly flatter those of us with short legs.
After almost a month of sampling, I have not had a bad meal in Redwood City, although my search for a traditional tuna melt for under $10 continues.
Last and least positive, the overuse of the word "So" at the beginning of most sentences and every single answer to a question, where it serves no purpose whatsoever. This has gone from habitual to epidemic, rampant, obnoxious and headache-provoking. How can anyone who has listened to more than one speaker in an afternoon stand to hear it anymore?
The worst part about this kind of bad habit is that the more I hear it, the more likely I am to pick it up myself. Exhibit A: my previous post.
So...please stop it, if not for yourself, for the sanity of your favorite Female Curmudgeon.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Political "Fun"d Raiser
So, people paid $40,000 each to meet Barack Obama at a fundraising event at George Clooney's house? I got news for you, Mr. President: You could have raised just as much money without showing up. People will happily pay that much just to meet George Clooney! And the Secret Service wouldn't clog up the traffic.
Call me if you need more brilliant ideas.
Call me if you need more brilliant ideas.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Serving Suggestion
I bought a big bag of Ruffles potato chips and can't stop eating them. When the bag says there are "9 servings" in the entire package, that's just a suggestion, right? Because I'm eating them as an entree, not a side dish.
Good thing I bought the Lights.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Consumers, Beware!
Is Pop Secret screwing with me or my microwave?
My favorite brand of microwave popcorn has cheaped out in a sly way. The 3-bag package has changed its contents from 3.5 oz., which my current microwave recognizes with its own popcorn button, to 3.2 oz., which adds a step to getting my hot popped snack. Not cool,Pop Secret!
Even worse is what Mars, Inc. is pulling. First they make teeny tiny size Twix bars that you have to eat a bag of to be satisfied. Then they bring back the more practical "snack" size in 10-packs for a dollar. Yay! About a year ago, they were changed to 8-packs, still a buck. Not so yay. This month I see the package has been reduced to 6-packs, FOR THE SAME PRICE! Are times that tough, Mars, Inc.? You've practically doubled the price of a very successful candy bar; this is beyond sleazy. This is scammy.
Even my favorite family game show, "Jeopardy," has cut back. The length of each episode is 1-2 minutes shorter in the new season. Now, that does allow for faster watching on my DVR. But consequently, more often than not, time runs out before all the questions/answers have been selected. This means the contestants accumulate less money overall, and the writers' work is going to waste. I'm assuming this, too, is a cost-cutting measure, maybe to pay for the spiffy fonts and set upgrades. But, really, how much more could it cost to produce a tv show that's relatively unchanged for 30 years?
My favorite brand of microwave popcorn has cheaped out in a sly way. The 3-bag package has changed its contents from 3.5 oz., which my current microwave recognizes with its own popcorn button, to 3.2 oz., which adds a step to getting my hot popped snack. Not cool,Pop Secret!
Even worse is what Mars, Inc. is pulling. First they make teeny tiny size Twix bars that you have to eat a bag of to be satisfied. Then they bring back the more practical "snack" size in 10-packs for a dollar. Yay! About a year ago, they were changed to 8-packs, still a buck. Not so yay. This month I see the package has been reduced to 6-packs, FOR THE SAME PRICE! Are times that tough, Mars, Inc.? You've practically doubled the price of a very successful candy bar; this is beyond sleazy. This is scammy.
Even my favorite family game show, "Jeopardy," has cut back. The length of each episode is 1-2 minutes shorter in the new season. Now, that does allow for faster watching on my DVR. But consequently, more often than not, time runs out before all the questions/answers have been selected. This means the contestants accumulate less money overall, and the writers' work is going to waste. I'm assuming this, too, is a cost-cutting measure, maybe to pay for the spiffy fonts and set upgrades. But, really, how much more could it cost to produce a tv show that's relatively unchanged for 30 years?
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
J-Lo Oscar Nip Slip Story
Like you, I thought Jennifer Lopez, in her impossibly wide-cut gorgeous gown, was revealing a little something extra at the Oscars telecast.
Then I realized, J-Lo doesn't have wardrobe malfunctions. In fact, Jenny from the Block doesn't have accidents of any kind, as far as I can tell. But after intense investigation with the help of my DVR, I have come to the conclusion that it was all done with makeup.
Yes, on television it looked like Jennifer's left aureola was seeking some spotlight. But I now believe the familiar dark area was intentionally shaded to look like we were seeing something we weren't. A momentary thrill for all, and J-Lo's a genius!
You heard it here first.
Then I realized, J-Lo doesn't have wardrobe malfunctions. In fact, Jenny from the Block doesn't have accidents of any kind, as far as I can tell. But after intense investigation with the help of my DVR, I have come to the conclusion that it was all done with makeup.
Yes, on television it looked like Jennifer's left aureola was seeking some spotlight. But I now believe the familiar dark area was intentionally shaded to look like we were seeing something we weren't. A momentary thrill for all, and J-Lo's a genius!
You heard it here first.
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