Ok, perhaps I should define my comment to my little neck of the woods, being Chicago/NW Indiana. But, that being said, I was told a few years ago by a coworker that I was insane to not be pissed about getting a fondue pot as a wedding present instead of a check. When I asked her why-she said who gives presents anymore…

I absolutely agree to a certain degree. Everyone is different, and I don't adhere to the adage that you must give china, etc. In fact, I never requested formal china, just a dinner set from Macy's so that our stuff would actually match. My grandmother insisted on giving it to me and I'm glad she did. Plus, I use it…

Wow. When I got married 8 years ago, I couldn't conceive demanding cash as a gift from our families. I don't know, it just seems rude and impersonal in a way. I think of my grandmother every time I break out the china for dinner. Now that she's gone, it feels like a lasting gift that I can share with others. Even if…

That's what I was thinking. Although if this is true, it explains how he went from the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year to his horrible turn with the Dallas Mavericks less than 1 season later. His behavior then was just super weird, like being late to every practice, event, etc when he actually lived across the street from…

I'm a little more disturbed about the "source" of this information getting into the press. Kris Jenner actually represents Lamar on all non-basketball related deals. So, when the article says no word from his reps, they really mean Kris. He's kept it quiet for years and all of the sudden everyone is talking about it.

I think you misread his bracelet, Madeleine. It stood for What Would Jenner Do. It reflects that bizarre grin-and-bear it look that Bruce Jenner seems to get when he's around his wife in public. I'm sure Kanye needed to be reminded of that today.

Ok, I was officially having the worst day ever and this made laugh Diet Pepsi out of my nose. This is now officially my wallpaper...

Wait, wasn't that a sub-plot in America's Sweethearts? How Julia Roberts played a sister who lost a ton a weight and played second fiddle to Catherine Zeta-Jones? Paging Dr. Freud...

Dodai, watch your back hon. Those folks in the CoS don't play. I used to live in Tampa Bay near the creepy compound they have in downtown Clearwater. I met quite a few members of the Sea Org and they just always seemed off to me.

I was so obsessed with the Trilogy of Terror as a kid! I even named my spastastic cat after the Zuni Fetish Doll.

He needs to print that in a book, so I can get it along with "Go the Fuck to Sleep". They can sell them as a box set.

Trust me, I agree 100%. I was really offended by the "normal" statement. But I was at work and this person was sort of a superior so I figured it was best to pick my battles. Plus, I could see that she was largely embarrassed when I called her out on it so I had to play nice.

Yes, I'll be honest. I was really taken aback by the "smooth" and "normal" comment. But I also knew she came from a place that wasn't really diverse. I guess I'm used to it because I grew up in Indianapolis back when they started busing kids into Warren Township in the 80's. I was the only black kid in the gifted…

I think you hit the nail on the head with the view that our hair is exotic. I once had a long conversation with a coworker who decided to pet my natural hair (without asking) during a staff meeting. Once I overcame being pissed, I pulled her aside and just asked about her fascination with my hair. She told me that she…

Is this idea of the guests paying the bride and groom for attending their wedding a new phenomenon? It shouldn't be expected for guests to pay for your dream wedding. And by dream, I mean the one in Cinderella's castle surrounded by rainbow unicorns crapping solid gold. Maybe if you can't afford the $200 a plate…

Ooh Ooh I can beat that. My college roommates and I shared a subscription to Playgirl. LOL. Now THAT's old.

Dorothy Zbornak for President! That would rock, actually...

Am I the only one who finds it kind of hypnotic?

The sad truth is, in many parts of the country, African American children(particularly in foster adopt scenarios) are automatically coded in agencies as "special needs children". Especially black boys. My husband and I learned this recently when we explored the option of foster adoption after over 6 years of trying…

I so hope this isn't true. Primarily because I have been placing bets with my husband to see what horrible "K" name they will use instead.