Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Nightstand

Sometimes it works out that way. You reconnect with something lost or misplaced. Caroline Casey's book
Making the Gods Work for You
wasn't lost, it was just lounging on someone else's bookshelf. In this case my friend and wine aficionado - Karen's bookcase.

I had purchased it 10 years ago at the suggestion of an astrologer friend who highly recommended Casey's humorous yet deeply symbolic book. Since I had not read it in over 5 years I dove into the pages, remembering why I admired it greatly a decade ago. You might also want to check out her radio program - The Visionary Activist Show. which is called "the wedding of spiritual magic and compassionate social activism".

Friday, January 25, 2008

Finally luck fails the annoying Swiss

Take a look at the new face, and body of tennis. Novak Djokovic of Serbia took down Roger Federer in the semi finals of the Australian Open. That's right, Fed Express didn't even make it to the grand slam final. You might remember the 20 year-old from the US Open final, in which everyone cherished hopes that he would topple Roger in the final. Well it didn't happen then, but it did yesterday.

Don't get me wrong, I totally appreciate Roger for racket command, court dexterity and perfectionism. I'm just surprised so many talented players like Nadal, Blake, Ferrer or Safin haven't mastered his game yet. Perhaps they will now that the chink has been hammered by the Serbian. The French Open could be really interesting. Either Rog will raise his game to overcome Raphael Nadal for the first time or Nadal will continue his dominance on clay.

Exciting tennis year ahead and the young Serb is sure to play a huge role. In case you didn't catch him at the US Open, here's a vid of him hamming it up as Maria Sharapova. How can you not like the kid?

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

An Indian in Louisanna

January 14, 2008 Bobby Jindal became the first Indian American to hold the office of Governor in the United States. He was elected to Congress as the first non white Governor since the Civil War.

The guy is only 36 years old and uses modern media to his benefit. Evidenced by his formal website in which he posts videos, links to blogs, lists friends on Myspace and Facebook.

Despite the fact that he's a Republican, I gotta be proud. And I'll watch his journey closely for he represents the idealism that many of my family members sought in America before the gross mis-management of the Bush administration.

Should be interesting to watch Piyush (Bobby is the name he grabbed from Bobby Brady while watching an episode of Brady Bunch) as he traverses Congress, Republicanism and the post Bush era.

But then that's something we're all waiting for isn't it?

Thursday, January 17, 2008

The Truth about Suri?



I've been having a bit of fun at the expensive of L. Ron Hubbard and Tom Cruise. Recently wild allegations have arisen in the media surrounding Morton's latest book Tom Cruise: An Unauthorised Biography. In it Morton alleges two fascinating claims. Firstly, that Tom Cruise is the 2nd in command in the church of Scientology. According to Insider, this is TRUE. Cool! If you've listened to Cruise in the media in the past week you'll discover bootleg videos of him rhapsodizing about his beliefs. Check out the video.

Secondly, even more fascinating is Morton's allegation that Suri Cruise, daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise was conceived using frozen sperm from Scientology founder - L. Ron who died in 1986. Hmmm. You be the judge

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Score one for the Cougars (and I don't mean mountain lions)

Only last year did I become aware of the meaning of the word Cougar, used in dating circles. For those not up with the hunting/dating jargon, a Cougar is an older woman who chases and dates younger men. E! recently premiered the 25 Hottest Hollywood Cougar Tales in which babes such as Goldie Hawn, Madonna, Susan Sarandon and Hallie Berry scored as cougars.

Just today I received an email promoting a cougar event titled: Natural Selection Speed Date II. Apparently I was a big hit! Here's the promo blurb by Pocket Change:

Paying tribute to the women who publicly declare they have the means and they have the needs. Symbiosis has allowed ugly rich men to attract young gorgeous money-hungry women for centuries; it is now the women’s turn. For all of the leopard-print attire and decades of alimony you have amassed in your divorces, we know that there is still a void within you that even an unattractive David Yurman necklace can not fulfill. Flocks of young attractive men are anxious to replace the tired, overworked, undersexed, population of unsatisfying middle-aged single men that are not wealthy enough to date women their kid’s age. Pocket Change simply continues where Susan B. Anthony left off.

So check this out, the criteria to qualify as a female participant in the event is:
- Must be older than 35
- Must make 500k or more
- Liquid assets 4 million +
- Divorce settlement 4 million +

For a guy to qualify you must meet this criteria:
- Must be younger than 35
- Must submit 5 photos of self

and that's it!

Now I know what you're thinking. Rekha, why did you receive a summons for speed-dating cougars? I DON'T KNOW. Honestly. I belong on Pocket Change's mailing list but I swear I never signed up for any such event. I swear (again).

Anyway, I don't make more than $500k, so I can't go anyway...

I'll say it for you'all. Shucks.

Friday, January 04, 2008

John117


I'm not a gamer nor have I ever claimed to be. So when Halo 3 launched this fall I viewed its debut with much the same enthusiasm as I would say, the latest Russell Crowe flick. But Thomas is a big Halo fan so it made a great Christmas present. He didn't get a chance to play it until New Years day, at which time he did what he always does with video games - played it till he beat it. What is up with guys and their voracity to play till the end, eh?

The other day he mentioned getting very little sleep the night before due to his disturbance over the Halo ending. Aha! I thought, for I had already heard the ending to Halo 3, [SPOILER ALERT] which results in the demise of the Master Chief. Matter of fact, my friend Lourdes told me she cried at the death of the Masterchief. Now there's attachment for you!

Thomas losing sleep is a very rare occurance so I decided to do a little digging. I found that Master Chief's real name is John117. Being a former Bible-toting girl the name evoked thoughts of the New Testament book of John, Chapter 1 verse 17. This is what it says:

"And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last."

Now I am a big fan of omniscent statements scattered throughout the Bible. Matter of fact my first website, now defunct was titled Alpha and Omega in a Day. Giving the old carpe diem a slight twist. So I was delighted by the Master Chief's association with the book of John. But I thought back to Thomas' sleepless night and remembered that he commented on the AI Cube, muttering, 'who thought it would turn like that?' and 'can't trust artifical intelligence.'

Yes well that poses an interesting question. Could AI really kill John117? Apparently not for I've been informed that during the closing credits to Halo, the Master Chief escapes and places himself into self-imposed cyronic sleep saying: Wake me when you need me.

Something tells me he'll be needed in, oh, 2 years for Halo 4.

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

2008 Wishes


The usual rounds of new year wishes circulated this week, however 2 stood out in my mind. Thought I'd share them with you. First an anonymous blessing for 2008:

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires! May happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had forget your home address! In simple words ...May 2008 be the best year of your life! (so far)

Here's another from cousin Rekha Ohal, writer and musician:

In 2008 you will blossom even further into your witchiest, juiciest, most magical goddess self. You will refine the art of driving the bus of your life and successfully navigate any or all obstacles in your path, realizing that they are not stopping points but rather launchpads. You will laugh everyday and sometimes milk will come out of your nose! You will sing at the top of your lungs and savor every note! You will dance boldly and if you fall down, you will not skin your knee but rather shed another skin! You will become even more adept at this game you are playing, that we are ALL playing, the one where we all, as divine beings, choose to be born into human spacesuits in order to revel in this wonderland we call Earth.

To make this an even richer year I'm including a pix of Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles and bringer of luck.