National Anthem Soap Box

Does it bother anyone else that the Olympians don't sing the national anthem when it is played following the awarding of a gold medal? A hand over the heart is just half of showing your respect for the country that put you there. You'd think the USOC would provide a little bit of instruction in patriotic etiquette to our Olympians.

I'm the first to admit that I don't agree with everything our national leaders are doing, but I'm not afraid to show my patriotism and express my gratitude for living in what is still the freest country on Earth--a country where I can do basically anything I please.

Sing proud boys and girls!

I Can't Believe It's Finished!

Because most of my family hasn't yet finished the book, I don't want there to be any spoilers here for them...but, I cannot believe this is the end of the series...whatever will I do without knowing there is another installment of Edward and Bella somewhere in my future????

Finally...America Got it Right!

After the tragic exit of Will from SYTYCD, tonight's results show was much more promising (and, I fool myself to think that my voting made some kind of difference with these two...but, after Will, can you blame me for voting a few times ;)...

Dancing Queen...

I LOVED Mamma Mia on stage; so, I went to the movie with low expectations, expecting to be disappointed by the singing voices of the cast. However, I was pleasantly surprised! While Pierce left something to be desired, Stellen Skarsgard was phenomenal as Sophie. Stellen and Meryl Streep were well-cast as mother and daughter. And, Christine Baranski and Julie Walters could not have been better cast as Meryl's sidekicks! Definitely a fun flick and well worth the $14 for someone who loves a good musical and the tunes of ABBA!

Vote for Matt!

He's good, he's humble, he's a carpenter, and he's one heck of a designer!

Good Luck Jared!

This week, across the nation, thousands of people will sit for the dreaded Bar Exam in on of the 50 states, D.C. or Puerto Rico. The California Bar is one of the toughest in the country with three days of grueling questions (multiple choice, essay, and practical) designed to make you feel like you didn't learn a think in law school and/or during the all-too-expense, but essential, Bar prep class that you have just spent every waking moment (and then some) of your summer completing.


I still have post-traumatic stress disorder related to my own Bar exam experience. I'm eternally grateful that I passed the first time around! The Bar exam is something I never intend to take again--EVER!!! If I'm ever forced to leave the State of California, it will have to be to a state that will allow me to waive in, I'll need to pick a different profession, or I just won't work. ;)



My brother Jared takes the Bar this week in California. He's smart, has prepared well, and has all of those feelings of inadequate preparation that I remember all too well despite the fact that I took the exam 5 years ago! Good luck Jared! I know you will be blessed to remember the things you have studied (and even some of the ones you didn't/don't think you did). Remember to take a deep breath and give it everything you've got...and, if your first essay question is something you have no idea how to answer (perhaps remedies in trust like my first essay question), take a trip to bathroom, clear your head, and come back and write...it will be there!

Love you!

Cast Your Vote...

At work, we had photos taken yesterday for posting on the F3 website (you know for the photo next to the bio). Today we were emailed our set of photos and asked to pick which one we like best for posting on the F3 website. So, before I turn in my choice, let me know which one you think I should pick. NOTE--things like bags under the eyes will be retouched and taken out after we make our choice. These are untouched photos.