'The View Master' Rejects Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin has been dropped from "The View" for the second time.

The comedienne was due to appear on the daytime talk show on Tuesday January 30, 2008, to coincide with the final night of her sold-out stand-up show at Madison Square Garden, but she was left fuming after being dropped at the last minute.

Griffin tells the New York Post's gossip column Page Six, "I was supposed to be on 'The View' (today). But then I get a call from (executive producer) Bill Geddie, and he says, 'You were too mean to Barbara on your last special, so you can't come on.' Can you believe it? I've been banned before but never re-banned!"

Kathy Griffin co-hosted "The View" on several occasions following the departure of Rosie O'Donnell last year but was dropped after her long-running jokes about Barbara Walters led to speculation of a rift between the two.

So, I suppose Griffin has some new material now...thanks to Bill and Barbara. What goes around comes around.

On Rosie's blog today, the incident was mentioned:

Donna writes:

Kathy Griffin was banned from the view because she was mean to Babs in her stand up.Give me a break!Those ladies need to loosen up a bit!Can’t anyone take a joke anymore?Jeez!Peace girl!

Rosie replied:

babs didnt do it
the view master did it

Michael Bublé - Everything

What an incredibly talented artist Michael Bublé is. Bublé honed his skills as a showman through years of performing in hotel lounges and smoky bars — gigs his grandfather, a plumber, helped the underage singer secure by trading his plumbing services. By the time Foster met him 2000, Bublé already knew exactly what he brought to the table — a warm, engaging voice and unassailable taste in music. His debut album was an international smash, going Top Ten in the U.K. and Canada, and earning him his first Juno award for Best New Talent in 2004. The follow-up, It’s Time, sold more than 5.5 million copies, and has remained on the Billboard Traditional Jazz charts for a staggering two years, and in the Number 1 slot for more than 80 weeks, an all-time record.

Face Recognition

After reading a comment that I resemble Rue McClanahan from The Golden Girls, I decided to try Face Recognition. Mind you, I used a different photo than the one used on my profile. It's interesting to see who you are compared to with this program. Here are my results.



Another cool feature is the morphing option:

Make Your Own Drink

I got this little 'personality recipe' from San. Decided to give it a try. Here's the Recipe for PattyW:

The Recipe For PattyW

3 parts Playfulness 2 parts Charm 1 part Class Splash of Grace Sip slowly on the beach

The Recipe For Chaz (My Son)

3 parts Whimsy 2 parts Attractiveness 1 part Brilliance Splash of Ingenuity Serve over ice

The Recipe For Rosie O'Donnell

3 parts Intuition 2 parts Charisma 1 part Elegance Splash of Delight Shake vigorously

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?

Powder Your Face With Sunshine

Meme.

Merriam-Webster Online definition:

: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture.
That works for this.

I saw this out there in the blogosphere today and thought it was different and random enough to be at least a little bit interesting. It was either this or a conversation I had with my son about the importance of checking the pressure in your tires.

MEME Rules:
1. Put your MP3 player on shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write the name of the song no matter what. No cheating!

IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY?” YOU SAY?
How Do You Stop - Joni Mitchell

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Catch The Wind - Donovan

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Pinch Me - Bare Naked Ladies

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
It Only Hurts When I Cry - Dwight Yokam

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
I Walk The Line - Joaquin Phoenix

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Dreaming My Dreams With You - Alison Krauss

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
The Captain and The Kid - Jimmy Buffett

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Tomorrow Morning - Jack Johnson

WHAT IS 2+2?
I Wonder - Chris Isaak

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
You're Still You - Josh Groban

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
You Belong To The Sunshine - Jo Dee Messina

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Mermaid In The Night - Jimmy Buffet (Huh?)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Breakfast In Bed - Nicole Kea (Wrong...)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
You Needed Me - Ann Murray (Maybe They Did)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Sweet Surrender - Bread

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
I'm A Long Way From Home - Shooter Jennings

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Love Letters - Elvis Presley

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Under The Boardwalk - Drifters (Who Knew?)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
The Nearness of You - Norah Jones

WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
Powder Your Face With Sunshine - Dean Martin

Ok...some of the answers make no sense at all...while others
make perfect sense. The randomness of it all made it fun to
do. If you are reading this...consider yourself tagged and give
it a try.

Dancing With The Stars

There was speculation that Marie Osmond had staged her fainting spell in order to secure votes from devoted fans. Mel Brown, of the Spice Girls, was criticized for having prior dance training. She and her partner Maksim Chmerkovsky delivered flawless ball room dances time and again.
But, in the end, it was Helio Castroneves who waltzed away with the big tacky silver trophy ball.
There are now rumors of an off stage romance between Helio and his dance partner, Julianne Hough. Only hours after the finale aired, he confirmed his break up with fiancé, Alette Vazquez.