Potpourri for $1000, Alex

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I was going to write about how I hate to see doctors but I decided to change my mind so this blog is going to be about potpourri. That's right, a mish mash of stuff.

Some of you may know that I am a history buff. Love it! I just finished reading a book about Teri Garr and her bout with muscular sclerosis, another book about Mr. & Mrs. Lew Wasserman and Universal Studios, a book about Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. I am an avid book reader. I recently started going to the library again because if it were up to me, I would have purchased all those books. But now I can read what I want for free and return them to the library for others to enjoy them too. It's a good thing!

I am saddened that there is nothing good on TV tonight. I saw "Glee" last night and I honestly tried to like the show but it is so sappy that I kept it on just hoping it would get better. It didn't. I did see Josh Groban on the show and I do like him. Oh well. And the funny thing is I was in the Glee Club all through high school and loved it. But of course it was so different from the TV show and that is Hollywood for you. The thing that really irks me about that show is the young guy in the wheelchair who is an able-bodied actor. Why didn't they hire a real disabled person? Because they said they couldn't find one who could act and sing like this guy. Right and Beyonce is a natural blonde. Meow!

Went with my hubby to work yesterday and what a long day. We were travelling all over Orange County. Boy, talk about the haves and the have nots. If you want to know what I'm talking about, just watch an episode of Real Housewives Orange County. It was really sad to see such a beautiful area and to see so many latinos riding bikes, pushing baby strollers and waiting at bus stops. Are things ever going to improve for my people? Until we get in positions of power how are we going to be perceived in Hollywood? Because I for one do not want to play the stereotypical maid/waitress/nanny/hooker.

Good news! I heard that my parents are coming to Las Vegas. A niece is getting married in Vegas (18 years old) and they have invited the grandparents to come too. My brother lives there so I'm sure Mom & Dad will spend some time with him. Then they will want me to drive over there and pick them and spend a few weeks at my home. That's fine. I haven't seen them since May and I do miss them. It's just difficult having house guests when I haven't been working in awhile. They like to go to the casinos and they like to go out to eat. And all of that costs moola. I guess we will be cooking at home for them and they can just relax out by the pool.

I have been good about trying not to over do it. And even though I was fighting it, I caught a cat nap on the couch while I was watching the Biography of Henry VIII. Guess when your body is tired, I must listen.

Now that summer is winding down and fall is around the corner it brings back memories of going back to school, seeing old friends again and shopping for school supplies. I miss it and yes I miss going to Catholic school and being challenged by the nuns to do better. Good times. What are some of your favorite memories?