ok let me just say that hubz and I did this for a year in an effort to save some cash for the wedding. We didn't have cable and while being able to watch our favorite shows whenever was nice, it was a pain in the butt to set the computer up to our TV and use the computer for work or school. Also, I am a big TV watcher…

@Fridge Hussy: Pumpkin Masala. That is all: absolutely every singer/rapper/musical artists rides the wave of what is popular and what makes them money as soon as that changes, so do they. I'm sure we will have TS around for a while.

@Cheesecake is for lovers: agreed. I didn't say I was a fan. I just think that's why she is so popular. I ask myself the same question about hip hop. How long before singing about women, money and killing gets old?

@PhillyLass: I know! I always tell myself, "Don't read the comments" but, since I am supposed to be researching articles and examples of rape culture for work, I have to. Then I get fired up and I want to start chanting in the streets. "Rape is not a joke1"

This is why she is so popular. She is not afraid to call out her jack ass exs on their douchebaggery and for that I give her props!

Did you read the comments on the post from the Courant? Seriously!!??! I am now going to be in a bad mood for the rest of the day!

All I know is that Blume changed my young life. I feel that she is vital and that young girls should read her books. There were so many answers to questions I was too embarassed to ask. I will see this movie when it comes out. I hope this is just one of many that becomes a movie!

I am a big fan of the pickle and of the pancake but not together. I just can't do it.

@ShaynaLK: I disagree. I have dound many cute things there. Granted, you do have to dig a bit but you can get some great stuff at a steal. A couple years ago I got a great LBD fro $5.00 off the clearance rack. I had to fix it up a bit but for $5, who cares?!

@Jadis4742: omg I didn't click the link but thank you for doing it. The rebel in me, who wore slap bracelettes even after the ban, just did a happy dance.

I will always <3 Gina Davis regardless of what Madonna might say. I'm sorry but she may be a "Barbie" she is the coolest Barbie ever and the only one I would buy for my kid.

Her: I told you not to keep that hacky-sack.

"Goose you big stud, take me to bed or lose me forever" -Cannot be sequaled!!!

@bacon ninja!: agreed

Ok so I saw this on the news the other day and about puked. I cannot believe I live in the same state as these people. I want to go punch her in the face and see how she likes it.

I can agree with the kitten heals, IJS. Seriously ladies, wear flats or heals. The inbetween does make you look like a kid. Just throwing that out there.

@CParis: Thanks!

@janiejones56: Can't that be true in a NY high rise also? I don't know how accurate that is. I mean the community our shelter is, most people have their own homes. I have never gotton that report from a client but what I said above, I have heard from several clients.

@The Plain People of Ireland: yes very much so

@Gnatalby: I was asked once why DV only happens in poor communities and I was shocked. First of all you are right, it happens everywhere.