Events...

Okay, this has been a big week or so in the news both nationally and locally. I thought I would give my particular slant to these events.

First off, The Gosselins. Admittedly, I did watch the show a few times but quickly realized what a piece of crap it was. I was offended by Kate almost immediately. Her constant nagging of her husband was unbearable. I was offended too by the obvious exploitation of the children. Finally, I was irritated by the fact that companies were giving them free stuff all the time which pretty much amounted to free publicity for those companies. So, they are getting divorced. Who didn't see this coming? AND they are continuing the series...yeah, everyone loves to look at train wreck.

Delaware County is enacting a wheel tax. People are going to complain, but IF the money is used to help Muncie's streets look and drive better, then I"m all for it. It's an embarrassment. My street (granted not a major street) has never been repaired in the six years we've lived here. So deal with it, Munsonians!

We saw three celebrities pass this week and all three did have a profound effect on us.

First of all, the greatest second banana of all time, Ed McMahon passes first. He was great to watch as Johnny Carson's announcer and many people forgot how funny he could be and how he could zing Johnny as well.

Second, the first female celebrity that I had a crush on. Farrah Fawcett. She was gorgeous. I remember having the poster in my room. Charlie's Angels was and will continue to be the inspiration for strong female characters. Yes, it was a jiggle-fest, but it was about strong women. At the risk of sounding like pseudo-feminist, the women on that show were tough....and beautiful. It's too bad her death has been eclipsed by the death of the final celebrity in this blog.

Finally, the death of Michael Jackson. I'll admit, I was not a fan, but I completely understand the impact he had on pop culture, music, and MTV. What is so horrible is the media circus. I'll talk about that in the CNN rant. MTV, for my money, did the best job of discussing it today. It was simple, respectful, and didn't dwell on his troubles. Truly sad for all of us who grew up listening to him.

ME's Zoo is closing. Another victim of the economy. For those of you who don't know about this local landmark, it is a privately owned zoo that was affordable and for what it was, it was great.

Okay CNN is full of morons. Wolf Blitzer repeating back answers that people just gave him and acting all smug about CNN not confirming the death. Like it's not true unless CNN confirms it. Showing the zombie scene from Thriller as it was being announced that Michael Jackson died. Campell Brown asking asking an on the scene reporter if any of his neighbors are out in the streets when the reporter just interviewed two neighbors. Larry King (who in my mind was not happy about the decision) scrapping a show on Farrah which is basically about how courageous she was in fighting her cancer to devote his show to MJ's passing. Yes, it was bigger news, but give Farrah her due. And the celebrities who they got to talk to Larry? Celine Dion?? What the hell does she have to do with him. She didn't really know him and she mentioned her upcoming tour, so it was a plug. Cher, I understand. She knew him AND Farrah. Who are they going to ask questions of next? Bruno? Paris Hilton? Please.