Well I was trying to get to a real white, but no matter how I try, it still has a bit of blond on top. I’m afraid to do it again for a while to put off my hair falling out or just turning green. I’ll keep trying next time the dark brown roots give me a weird look, just on top. I do it myself, BTW. Not being the best chemist, I asked my hairdresser first about the names of things and what to do. Then I had to call her again with my hair full of white gunk to ask her what to do next. She’s very patient.

But that doesn’t make it wrong.

“From the article: The stimulus bill will affect every part of health care, from medical and nursing education, to how patients are treated and how much hospitals get paid. The bill allocates more funding for this bureaucracy than for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force combined…” Marjorie, that’s the proper relation I think the gov. should be funding!

A moment ago I sat here and counted the number of dogs I’ve had in my life. Started with a Weimaraner, a German Shorthair Pointer, two Irish Wolfhounds, a Black Lab, another Irish Wolfhound, a Vizsla, a Greyhound and Savannah, my Great Dane. Some were together, but they all seem to be in one long line of wonderful friends.

I agree, Lena. I’ve always steered clear of ‘just sex’ because it’s generally boring and I’ve had better. It’s necessary to have some kind of relationship, whether it’s an old friend or someone you’ve known for a while. During the 60s in Hollywood when everyone was doing it with everyone else, I had enough of that at Hollywood parties. I can remember the last one I went to in Malibu. I came into the party, said hello to the host, an old friend, looked around and went home. I actually had a lovely young mentor (or I think it was really the other way ‘round) who visited me recently. I had high hopes for a weekend of fun, but it wasn’t to be. First he was wildly allergic to my dog; sneezed and snizzeled the whole time. Then it was decidedly difficult to ‘splain to my Great Dane that her spot on the bed wasn’t to be hers. In fact she didn’t take it well, and made a big fuss all night. The second night I thought, “Well, if she can’t be convinced, she should perhaps join ‘em.” Turns out she was way too interested in other things going on than sleeping on her corner of the bed. It ended up in a well packed threesome with a lot of sneezing. I think I’ll have to think it over again.

Jeez, Micky, I don’t even remember my first “merit badge.” It must’ve been a wake up call, though, because I colored my hair a different color and have never stopped since then, whenever it was.

Lucinda, when I knew her she didn’t want children and Brad did. That was the dividing argument then. But I think she’ll get tired of the toy boy and probably find someone appropriate sometime along the line. Fame & fortune often screws people up big time, and she’s just a bit diverted by the fame part.

NO, it doesn’t profit anything or anyone except the noseys to publish their mistakes. Just be sure that Madoff & co. gets hung by their testicles, and those that don’t have ‘em, by anything that hangs out. People like that should never be able to move about in public again, EVER.

I think being mentally NOW is fine, but about 20 years younger would be a good move. OR perhaps just moving the whole body 95 years into the future might be even more exciting.

I’ve walked the fine line between work, family and travel many various times in my life. Sometimes I stumbled on the fine line, but held on to the point of view that I made a conscious decision to do it all the best I could. Of course I came from an era when we were programmed to go to college, work (maybe), get married and have children. Now, my daughter has a career, has been married three times and doesn’t want kids… and it’s OK. Depends upon your basic life plan, but it’s ALL life… and an interesting one, I must say.

Hooray, Rain. Glad someone has expressed the side of pure bred owners. I’ve always had pure bred dogs because I love the elegant look of the breeds. I’ve had a Weimaraner, German Short Hair Pointer, 3 Irish Wolfhounds, a Black Lab, Vizsla, Greyhound, and now I have a Harlequin Great Dane, name of Savannah… and I’ve loved them all.

Sounds as if someone doesn’t realize that this is a world economy now. It’s not like the “olden times.”

Joan, I’m a Lexus driver and enthusiast too. I’ve driven it all over the place, from TX to CA and AZ to CA and it is very comfortable and looks great (when I get it washed). BUT, if I acquired $40,000, (dream on), I’d get a 1976 Chevy Corvette Stingray… dark metallic blue with natural tan leather interior. When my son was quite young, he was a beginning actor, and quite successful. He used to say, “Mom, when I get famous and rich in the movies, I’ll buy you a Corvette.” Well, he didn’t, and he couldn’t, so I’ll have to buy my own when the $40,000 check comes in. Did I win?

An official on the Airline Safety Board (or whatever it’s official name) has said that the bent over safety position is about the safest you can get during a crash situation. The thing that has been noticed by the safety people,however, has been the breaking of legs from the seat in front of you and smoke inhalation troubles. Something to think about, but not much to do about it.

I’d like to add my “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to the rest of your millions of friends’ good wishes. Have lots more great days ahead.