Poll | 12/19/2008 12:00 am

Naughty boy! Which man gets the biggest lump of coal in his stocking this year?

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I think the Grand Prize should go to Peter Cook, Christie Brinkley’s philandering husband who definitely went to the top of the heap in 2008 for sleeping with 35- and- counting other women — so says Christie in her divorce suit. Saddest and most disappointing goes to: John Edwards.

By joan larsen on 12/19/2008 12:27 am

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Well, Joan, at least Cook just petered out his peter and didn’t lose billions of other people’s money like Bernie––bastard of the year as far as I’m concerned. And yes, John Edwards. Clavin Trillin has written a book depicting the whole of the political campaign in rhyme. He says about Edwards––and I’m just paraphrasing–– Yes, I know he’s a mill worker’s son, and I try always to be fair, but oh, my friends and oh, my foes, there’s Hollywood in that hair!

By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 12/19/2008 9:47 am

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You must have seen him on Charlie Rose last night where he read that poem…. hilarious ! Hollywood Hair - LOL He certainly has dropped off the face of the earth hasn’t he … don’t think he will have a Merry Christmas .

By EKA - on 12/19/2008 10:12 am

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Hi Phyllis — always a delight writing you. And guess I will get the Calvin Trillin book — the poem says it all. And you, you naughty gal (!), must have read my mind on Peter (the Great, I think he calls “it”) Cook — as you are so right. And how WOW put their other selections in the “naughty” range, I do not know. There are other words for those people — but when it comes to naughty, well, Phyllis, I think I too could write at least a poem - and probably a book that would be fun to read. And knowing you, you would get your book out ahead of mine as you are so sharp!!!! Joan

By joan larsen on 12/19/2008 11:14 am

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NUTS - ooops - shouldn’t have said that — but it fits. Meant to add something you may have seen - probably wrote if I know you - but others may enjoy the truism :-) THE GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa, half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally beautiful! Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe, well developed and open to trade, especially for someone with cash. Between 31 and 35, a woman is like Spain, very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty. Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece, gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit. Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain, with a glorious and all conquering past. Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel, has been through war and doesn’t make the same mistakes twice, takes care of business. Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada, self-preserving but open to meeting new people. After 70, she becomes Tibet, wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages…only those with an adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge visit there. THE GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN Between 1 and 70, a man is like Iran, ruled by nuts…. Couldn’t resist … as this is a naughty day.

By joan larsen on 12/19/2008 11:17 am

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In too many cases, peanuts. lol, Joan!

By Steve R on 12/19/2008 1:01 pm

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Oh God, Joan, LMAO!! - And so true!

By Jane Cougar Melonhat on 12/20/2008 4:01 am

Bernie Madoff for destroying so many lives and plans. Blago for being a consumate narcissus and power hungry nutbrain mess. And, speaking of mess, someone please send him to the barber….. Cheney for revising history to attempt to make himself right. And—-I suspect the whoever has led the SEC down the dark path of deception. And, because this all started when de-regulation did, we may as well thrown Phil Gramm in the mix for good measure.

By Diana T on 12/19/2008 12:30 am

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Would that be regular coal or “clean” coal?

By georgia fatwood on 12/23/2008 11:43 am

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Well, up in the mountains, all of the coal mine owners as headed up by Bill Caylor will argue that all coal is clean. And, mountain top removal is moral…..

By Diana T on 12/23/2008 12:23 pm

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Hi Bluegrass….glad to find you on the old stale shoe thread…..When I first saw it on the news, I thought “GOODY! Two Shoes!” My next notion was about the “Old Shoe” song they cooked up to tug at the publics’ heartstrings in “Wag The Dog”…..A little chilly for your labyrinth I bet….but it must be beautiful in the snow with cardinals….Kinda stuck with a cranky woodstove these days…sort of like having an infant that needs feeding……But no shortage of wood thanks to the Ike backlash…..I hope you have a wonderful week and on to Jan Two Oh..!

By georgia fatwood on 12/23/2008 12:39 pm

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It is downright cold, Georgia! But, come to think of it, I haven’t seen any cardinals lately. I think it is because I had to have two of their favorite trees removed. Jan. Two? Can’t wait!

By Diana T on 12/23/2008 12:58 pm

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Hi Georgia! Wishing you and your family (especially your grandkids;-)) a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

By Jane Cougar Melonhat on 12/23/2008 2:57 pm

Hello JCM…I am so glad that you aren’t one of the “bailouts”……and I dearly hope you will stay a “bail-in”…. The little bitties have gotten a Jack Russell terrier puppy for Christmas..the first “in house” pet they’ve ever had except for a mystery lizard and maybe not counting their dad… that survived two years in a terrarium ….the lizard, not their dad………They are “getting the internet” for Christmas as well….e-mail and all….that should make for a nice winters’ tale……I know they will want to know how to have a really cool avatar but, of course, we know the best is already spoken for..! This is my first cyber Christmas and I know I’m saving money on postage….but what do we do with the greetings? Put them in a folder never to be seen again?…..Print them out and stick them on the mantle? Punch in “reply all”? I keenly feel and appreciate the friendships fostered during this past eventful year and am so happy you are part of this world…. MC and HNY to you…….!

By georgia fatwood on 12/23/2008 3:27 pm

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Yep, I´m gonna stick around! Funny how you can feel close to someone you haven´t met and don´t even know their real name. Sounds like an interesting Christmas for you and the grandkiddies. My Christmas will be quietly spend with the whole family - I need the time-out, last couple of weeks have been rough. In Germany we celebrate Christmas on Dec. 24th so I will be off to my parents´ place (we all meet there) tomorrow morning. I will probably be back on the 28th. Take care!

By Jane Cougar Melonhat on 12/23/2008 4:07 pm