Today was the big Today Throws A Martha Wedding event. I didn't see the ceremony but they kept showing the reception at Tiffany & Co. throughout the third and fourth hours. I thought it would be bad enough getting married on national TV but they have to do it first thing in the morning too. I wonder what time the bride had to get up to get her hair and make-up done, 4:00? I'm amazed they actually pulled it off without a hitch. It showed their first dance during the fourth hour.
Also noteworthy during the third hour was a new children's book by Maria Celeste called "The Magic Cane." It's kind of an old fashioned fairy tale complete with the "once upon a time" beginning and happy ending. Looks good if you want to give your kids something new that's a throwback to the original children's story. My two-year old daughter already loves fairy tales and saying "once upon a time." Check for the book with my Amazon search box if you want to learn more about it.
Scott Baio dropped by on the fourth hour to discuss his reality TV show, Scott Baio's Reality Love Life. I think the title pretty much sums the show up.
More interesting was a two-headed turtle named Limerick. He's actually Siamese twins with one head going one way, and one going the other. The poor thing/things looked like they were trying to take off in two different directions. I think Limerick is at some pet store in Manhattan if you want to see him/them in person.
It's Friday, so they had their weekly check-in with Reality Check: This Week In Pop Culture. Of course, there's Britney Spears who's been dominating the tabloids with no signs of letting up. At least Toure and Susie Essman weren't making excuses for her or feeling sorry for her. I'm so sick of people saying they hope she gets therapy and gets her kids back. Maybe the kids are better off without her? She obviously hasn't put them first in her life, so why should she be allowed custody? Then they moved on to Gary Craig's stupidity in coming up with all kinds of cockamamie excuses as to why his foot wandered away from his stall. Does he really think anyone is believing his bullshit? He should just admit he's gay and move on. What could be worse than looking like a lying moron? Then again, he is a member of the same political party as the idiot in chief. They also discussed The Knicks' sexual harassment, OJ, Cavemen (the show) and Rosie O'Donnell, but there's really nothing more to comment on.
And that's a wrap. Have a lovely Columbus Day Weekend.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Tuesday on Today 10/2
Here are the highlights from today's third hour. Today's Family featured reality TV stars Jon and Kate plus 8. Jon and Kate had twins and Jon thought they were all set, but Kate wanted just one more. But they didn't just get one. They ended up with sextuplets. The kids were very antsy and noisy during the interview, which I found funny since I can't even keep my one toddler in control in public. I can't imagine trying to keep eight of them in line. Mom stays home with the kids and Dad takes over when he gets home from work to give her a break--which is helpful and I think essential for any stay-at-home mom. You can check the Today show website for dates and times of the show.
Today's Fitness had more workout tips from The Biggest Loser. This week's loser was a 62 year-old grandfather who lost 31 pounds in one week. And he certainly didn't stop there. After he was voted off the show he lost a lot more--a total of 99 pounds. He got a trainer to help him after the show. They all get trainers. Seems that's the thing to do if you have a lot of weight to lose. It sure makes things easier if you can afford it.
Cesar Millan, aka The Dog Whisperer, stopped by the plaza to talk about his new book "Be The Pack Leader." He had a few tips for dog owners such as dogs need exercise--about 45 minutes a day. They don't need it all at once but they are a part of the family so you do need to make time for them. My Boston terrier loves to play and get exercise but my bulldog not so much. If we take them for walks beyond 25 minutes, they both act like they've just run a marathon. Obviously bigger dogs need more exercise and smaller dogs less. Cesar says never to discipline your dog when you're angry or frustrated (just like kids). Provide affection when your dog is calm. And to keep your dog from begging at the table, set up a boundary. Personally, I don't mind begging, and my dogs clean up all the crumbs and spilled food off the floor as if falls from the table. Kids aren't the neatest of eaters.
Take It Off Today featured Secrets Of Successful Dieters with nutritionist, Elizabeth Somer. The first secret: take responsibility. Walk a lot--a good way to get exercise every day. Get real about your size and the size you think it will be possible to reach. Don't forget to give yourself treats once in a while so you don't feel deprived. Eat foods with lots of water in them to fill you up faster. Eat two fruits or veggies at every meal. And eat soup and/or vegetable juice and you'll consume fewer calories all day. Calcium aids weight loss as well as strengthens bones. For more tips, get Elizabeth's book "Habits That Mess Up A Woman's Weight Loss."
And that's a wrap.
Today's Fitness had more workout tips from The Biggest Loser. This week's loser was a 62 year-old grandfather who lost 31 pounds in one week. And he certainly didn't stop there. After he was voted off the show he lost a lot more--a total of 99 pounds. He got a trainer to help him after the show. They all get trainers. Seems that's the thing to do if you have a lot of weight to lose. It sure makes things easier if you can afford it.
Cesar Millan, aka The Dog Whisperer, stopped by the plaza to talk about his new book "Be The Pack Leader." He had a few tips for dog owners such as dogs need exercise--about 45 minutes a day. They don't need it all at once but they are a part of the family so you do need to make time for them. My Boston terrier loves to play and get exercise but my bulldog not so much. If we take them for walks beyond 25 minutes, they both act like they've just run a marathon. Obviously bigger dogs need more exercise and smaller dogs less. Cesar says never to discipline your dog when you're angry or frustrated (just like kids). Provide affection when your dog is calm. And to keep your dog from begging at the table, set up a boundary. Personally, I don't mind begging, and my dogs clean up all the crumbs and spilled food off the floor as if falls from the table. Kids aren't the neatest of eaters.
Take It Off Today featured Secrets Of Successful Dieters with nutritionist, Elizabeth Somer. The first secret: take responsibility. Walk a lot--a good way to get exercise every day. Get real about your size and the size you think it will be possible to reach. Don't forget to give yourself treats once in a while so you don't feel deprived. Eat foods with lots of water in them to fill you up faster. Eat two fruits or veggies at every meal. And eat soup and/or vegetable juice and you'll consume fewer calories all day. Calcium aids weight loss as well as strengthens bones. For more tips, get Elizabeth's book "Habits That Mess Up A Woman's Weight Loss."
And that's a wrap.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday on Today 9/27
New and noteworthy on Thursday's third hour of Today was a segment about Stopping Emotional Abuse. "The Bully In Your Relationships" is a new book by Anne-Renee Testa about how to stop being bullied. A bully demeans you, takes advantage of you and makes you a low priority--like you mean nothing. She suggested some tips to stop being put down by first getting out of denial. Acknowledge that it's happening and assess your options. Confront the bully and don't back down. Take action and tell him/her "I don't like the way you're treating me and the kids. This behavior will stop or I'm changing the locks." Well, that threat might work on a reasonable person but aren't most bullies unreasonable? Ironically, they had a segment on prior to this about sex and how to get a better sex life with your partner. Maybe if they focused on fixing the relationship in other ways, such as this, they might have an easier time getting what they want in bed.
The best sandwich in America was revealed, but I missed what it was. But you can now vote for a name for the new baby walrus that was born recently at the NY Zoo. It's adorable but the names you get to choose from aren't so cute. You can visit http://todayshow.com/ for more information and to see the choices.
Melissa Ethridge closed the show with a song from her new CD Awakening. She also joined the cohosts on the fourth hour to discuss life and music. She said she wants to do everything and have everyday for love and joy and love fully. She has four kids and she waits for them to finish school at the end of the year before going on the road so they can all go with her. She faces life without fear. After cancer I guess that becomes easier. Seeing her recover so well is an inspiration. My sister is now battling breast cancer and I hope she fares as well.
Sex therapist, Laura Besman was a guest for a segment called Great Sex After 40. There are many women who lose their desire at this age so it's a big problem that no one is talking about. Nobody is talking about it? That's all anybody ever talks about. They just did a sex segment on the third hour. Look at all the magazines on the newstand. We're bombarded with it. She says to put your relationship before the kids. The kids will be better off when their parents are happy. This is true. So many couples put their lives on hold--including their relationships--after having kids. But kids are happier when their parents aren't fighting and bickering and are in a loving marriage. And she also suggested the opposite of what the third hour experts said and that is to schedule sex. On the third hour, they claim it becomes too routine when it's scheduled. Well, better routine than nonexistent, right? If you don't schedule it, it becomes a low priority.
Trace Adkins was a guest and has a new book, "A Personal Stand: Observations From A Free Thinking Redneck." He was also a judge for the dancing that Hoda Kotb did with her partner who taught her the Texas Two-step. He obviously did a good job because she won the dancing contest they had this week among all the cohosts on the fourth hour. Natalie did the Tango, Ann did some hip-hop and Tiki Barber danced a waltz. But viewers voted and gave Hoda 53% of the vote. I guessed that she would win. Her dance looked like the most fun, too.
And that's a wrap.
The best sandwich in America was revealed, but I missed what it was. But you can now vote for a name for the new baby walrus that was born recently at the NY Zoo. It's adorable but the names you get to choose from aren't so cute. You can visit http://todayshow.com/ for more information and to see the choices.
Melissa Ethridge closed the show with a song from her new CD Awakening. She also joined the cohosts on the fourth hour to discuss life and music. She said she wants to do everything and have everyday for love and joy and love fully. She has four kids and she waits for them to finish school at the end of the year before going on the road so they can all go with her. She faces life without fear. After cancer I guess that becomes easier. Seeing her recover so well is an inspiration. My sister is now battling breast cancer and I hope she fares as well.
Sex therapist, Laura Besman was a guest for a segment called Great Sex After 40. There are many women who lose their desire at this age so it's a big problem that no one is talking about. Nobody is talking about it? That's all anybody ever talks about. They just did a sex segment on the third hour. Look at all the magazines on the newstand. We're bombarded with it. She says to put your relationship before the kids. The kids will be better off when their parents are happy. This is true. So many couples put their lives on hold--including their relationships--after having kids. But kids are happier when their parents aren't fighting and bickering and are in a loving marriage. And she also suggested the opposite of what the third hour experts said and that is to schedule sex. On the third hour, they claim it becomes too routine when it's scheduled. Well, better routine than nonexistent, right? If you don't schedule it, it becomes a low priority.
Trace Adkins was a guest and has a new book, "A Personal Stand: Observations From A Free Thinking Redneck." He was also a judge for the dancing that Hoda Kotb did with her partner who taught her the Texas Two-step. He obviously did a good job because she won the dancing contest they had this week among all the cohosts on the fourth hour. Natalie did the Tango, Ann did some hip-hop and Tiki Barber danced a waltz. But viewers voted and gave Hoda 53% of the vote. I guessed that she would win. Her dance looked like the most fun, too.
And that's a wrap.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday on Today 9/25
I'm doing a compilation of yesterday and today since I ran out of time to post yesterday. On the fourth hour yesterday the ladies and their guests discussed emotional cheating. Innocent or unfaithful? Can a relationship ever recover? Those were the types of questions posed to Rene Syler, author of "Good Enough Mother," psychologist Judith Sills, editor Victoria Zacheim and Caroline Leavitt who has first-hand experience with this subject since her first husband was a cheater. Basically, the consensus is that yes, emotional cheating is infidelity even if the cheaters never physically touch each other. One third of divorces are because of emotional cheating. Wow, that's a lot. But there really isn't much more to get into here on this subject. That's why I just incorporated it into today's post.
Today's Family featured a segment called Parenting Your Parents. They showed a daughter who is constantly telling her parents what to do and correcting them--considered nagging. She's in her mid-twenties and her parents aren't that old, so this is not well received. The basic advice of this segment is: no nagging. If your parents are getting up in the years and you're worried about their finances or health, then step in and try and help. But don't make it seem like you're trying to take over their lives. Trust me, they won't accept your advice no matter how well intentioned. I see my sisters doing it constantly with my mother and she doesn't appreciate it, to say the least. My advice is to offer a helping hand, and don't make it seem like you think they're incompetent. Try to put yourself in their position. And think of how you want your own kids to treat you in the future.
Today's Fitness featured Workout With The Biggest Loser. You can read the new book "The Biggest Loser Fitness Program" and get more tips on losing weight. Today's tips were: stay hydrated. That basically means to drink water constantly--don't even think about it, just drink. Always have water with you. I always do. It makes sense since sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger. Always plan ahead. Have healthy snacks with you at all times so the drive-thru doesn't look so tempting. And educate yourself. The book has tips from all the contestants. They all lost weight, so they must work. Check my Amazon search box for it right here.
Next up was something called Free To Be Me. I guess it's a new regular like Today's Family or Critic's Corner (which is up next). Today's segment was about do it yourself hairstyles with Katrina Szish. They showed some before and afters. One used an at home hair painting kit to get some really nice looking highlights. Only problem is you need to have a "hair buddy" to help out especially with the back. And take it from my experience, it's hard enough doing the front by yourself, so don't ever attempt to do the back. I had the scars to prove it. Luckily hair grows back. Anyway, the problem is, this is supposed to be "do it yourself." If you need help, you're not doing it yourself. The next new do was on someone who added bangs to her long hair. But do you think she cut them herself? Of course not! You can't ever attempt to cut bangs into hair that doesn't already have them. But once they're there, you can trim them up yourself by cutting upward into the hair rather than straight across. Unless you like looking like a three year-old. Again, this is not something that was done by herself. So the title is kind of a misnomer if you ask me.
Moving on to The Critic's Corner, Gene Shallot reviewed "In The Shadow Of The Moon" about the first trip to the moon, or something like that. He raved about it. I went back to eating my breakfast because it looked like a real snoozer to me. But anything about space and rockets just makes me tune out immediately. I guess I should say "space out." Sorry, I had to find some humor in an otherwise humorless review of a boring movie. OTOH, Gene apparently also reviewed "Eastern Promises" with Viggo Mortenson and Naomi Watts earlier in the show and though he basically gave it a good review, he did say that it deserves an NC-17 rating for its relentless violence. I'm still adding it to my must-see movie list. I love Viggo Mortenson, especially when he's bad. He's so good at it.
And finally, another book was featured: "The Hollywood Trainer Weight Loss Plan." Author, Jeanette Jenkins showed some moves such as the single leg squat, the one leg pick-up where you bend down to pick up something up off the floor with your legs straitht, lifting the back leg so you look like a flamingo--this helps work on balance too. She also demonstrated some isometric abdominal work, some of which you can do in your car by contracting your muscles while you're stopped at a traffic light. Check out the book for more moves.
And that's a wrap.
Today's Family featured a segment called Parenting Your Parents. They showed a daughter who is constantly telling her parents what to do and correcting them--considered nagging. She's in her mid-twenties and her parents aren't that old, so this is not well received. The basic advice of this segment is: no nagging. If your parents are getting up in the years and you're worried about their finances or health, then step in and try and help. But don't make it seem like you're trying to take over their lives. Trust me, they won't accept your advice no matter how well intentioned. I see my sisters doing it constantly with my mother and she doesn't appreciate it, to say the least. My advice is to offer a helping hand, and don't make it seem like you think they're incompetent. Try to put yourself in their position. And think of how you want your own kids to treat you in the future.
Today's Fitness featured Workout With The Biggest Loser. You can read the new book "The Biggest Loser Fitness Program" and get more tips on losing weight. Today's tips were: stay hydrated. That basically means to drink water constantly--don't even think about it, just drink. Always have water with you. I always do. It makes sense since sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger. Always plan ahead. Have healthy snacks with you at all times so the drive-thru doesn't look so tempting. And educate yourself. The book has tips from all the contestants. They all lost weight, so they must work. Check my Amazon search box for it right here.
Next up was something called Free To Be Me. I guess it's a new regular like Today's Family or Critic's Corner (which is up next). Today's segment was about do it yourself hairstyles with Katrina Szish. They showed some before and afters. One used an at home hair painting kit to get some really nice looking highlights. Only problem is you need to have a "hair buddy" to help out especially with the back. And take it from my experience, it's hard enough doing the front by yourself, so don't ever attempt to do the back. I had the scars to prove it. Luckily hair grows back. Anyway, the problem is, this is supposed to be "do it yourself." If you need help, you're not doing it yourself. The next new do was on someone who added bangs to her long hair. But do you think she cut them herself? Of course not! You can't ever attempt to cut bangs into hair that doesn't already have them. But once they're there, you can trim them up yourself by cutting upward into the hair rather than straight across. Unless you like looking like a three year-old. Again, this is not something that was done by herself. So the title is kind of a misnomer if you ask me.
Moving on to The Critic's Corner, Gene Shallot reviewed "In The Shadow Of The Moon" about the first trip to the moon, or something like that. He raved about it. I went back to eating my breakfast because it looked like a real snoozer to me. But anything about space and rockets just makes me tune out immediately. I guess I should say "space out." Sorry, I had to find some humor in an otherwise humorless review of a boring movie. OTOH, Gene apparently also reviewed "Eastern Promises" with Viggo Mortenson and Naomi Watts earlier in the show and though he basically gave it a good review, he did say that it deserves an NC-17 rating for its relentless violence. I'm still adding it to my must-see movie list. I love Viggo Mortenson, especially when he's bad. He's so good at it.
And finally, another book was featured: "The Hollywood Trainer Weight Loss Plan." Author, Jeanette Jenkins showed some moves such as the single leg squat, the one leg pick-up where you bend down to pick up something up off the floor with your legs straitht, lifting the back leg so you look like a flamingo--this helps work on balance too. She also demonstrated some isometric abdominal work, some of which you can do in your car by contracting your muscles while you're stopped at a traffic light. Check out the book for more moves.
And that's a wrap.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Friday on Today 9/21
I had every intention to post about the 11:00 hour yesterday, but I was thwarted by an interruption from G.W. Bush--the most loathsome face I have the displeasure of seeing on my TV on an almost a daily basis. Yesterday he gave a speech about why he'll be vetoing a bill to extend health care benefits to more children. In it he gave false information about the Democrats wanting people making up to 83,000 a year to get free benefits for their kids. But that wasn't true, as I read in today's paper. He lied to make it look like he's saving taxpayers money instead of being the cold-hearted bastard he is by cutting health benefits for kids. He'd rather your tax dollars go to fund that fiasco of a war in Iraq that he started for no good reason. Personally, I'd prefer my tax dollars go to the benefit of kids rather than to the detriment of thousands of people. And yes, Iraqis are people just as the American soldiers who are dying over there every day. Okay enough of my venomous rant--that asshole brings out the worst in me. Not to mention our country.
Today on Today's fourth hour they had that gigantic family--you know the one with seventeen kids--on for a visit. Can you imagine the size of the carbon footprint they're leaving? I seriously think both those parents should get some kind of psychiatric evaluation. No sane person has seventeen kids. It's got to be some kind of mental illness. Even if they love their kids and are great parents, how can they not consider their impact on the environment--in diapers alone? People are supposed to have families, not tribes. And if you think seventeen is too many kids, well they're not even finished yet. Yes, they want more. How is that fair to the kids they already have? How can they possibly give the individual attention the kids need when they have so many? They all seem happy and well cared for, but I honestly question their ethics and selfishness in not even considering the thought of population control. Nobody wants to discuss it, but it makes a huge impact on us all. I'm grateful people like this are not the norm, but at the same time it does get me angry that some people can be so incredibly selfish. Population control is an important part of curbing global warming by reducing the impact of the strain on our natural resources. It's a finite number. Unlike this couple's ability to reproduce.
There was also a segment on how menopause can make you fat as well as what you should eat to avoid gaining weight. It was the usual stuff they always tell you to do like eat a balanced diet and exercise. How many times can we hear the same advice repackaged as new? You don't have to get fat as long as you eat right and exercise. Well, if it was that easy, we'd all be stick figures wouldn't we?
Then they had a new segment called This Week In Pop Culture where they had a couple of gossip mongers discussing the likes of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline and their custody battle. Who would've thought he'd be the one most likely to get custody. Everyone thought she was crazy to marry him. Now we know that she's just plain crazy. He's lucky to be rid of her. I feel sorry for those kids. They also mentioned something stupid Jessie Jackson (what a surprise). He criticized Barak Obama for acting too white. He is half white. Is he supposed to hide that and pretend to be all ghetto to get votes? Give me a break.
They ended the show with someone making something with chocolate.
And that's a wrap. Have a great weekend.
Today on Today's fourth hour they had that gigantic family--you know the one with seventeen kids--on for a visit. Can you imagine the size of the carbon footprint they're leaving? I seriously think both those parents should get some kind of psychiatric evaluation. No sane person has seventeen kids. It's got to be some kind of mental illness. Even if they love their kids and are great parents, how can they not consider their impact on the environment--in diapers alone? People are supposed to have families, not tribes. And if you think seventeen is too many kids, well they're not even finished yet. Yes, they want more. How is that fair to the kids they already have? How can they possibly give the individual attention the kids need when they have so many? They all seem happy and well cared for, but I honestly question their ethics and selfishness in not even considering the thought of population control. Nobody wants to discuss it, but it makes a huge impact on us all. I'm grateful people like this are not the norm, but at the same time it does get me angry that some people can be so incredibly selfish. Population control is an important part of curbing global warming by reducing the impact of the strain on our natural resources. It's a finite number. Unlike this couple's ability to reproduce.
There was also a segment on how menopause can make you fat as well as what you should eat to avoid gaining weight. It was the usual stuff they always tell you to do like eat a balanced diet and exercise. How many times can we hear the same advice repackaged as new? You don't have to get fat as long as you eat right and exercise. Well, if it was that easy, we'd all be stick figures wouldn't we?
Then they had a new segment called This Week In Pop Culture where they had a couple of gossip mongers discussing the likes of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline and their custody battle. Who would've thought he'd be the one most likely to get custody. Everyone thought she was crazy to marry him. Now we know that she's just plain crazy. He's lucky to be rid of her. I feel sorry for those kids. They also mentioned something stupid Jessie Jackson (what a surprise). He criticized Barak Obama for acting too white. He is half white. Is he supposed to hide that and pretend to be all ghetto to get votes? Give me a break.
They ended the show with someone making something with chocolate.
And that's a wrap. Have a great weekend.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday on Today 9/19
Here is what's new and noteworthy on the 9:00 hour of Today. Straight Talk: Kids' Tough Questions. An iVillage contributor--sorry, didn't catch her name--was a guest discussing how to handle your kids' curiosity. Her advice was to encourage questions and answer them honestly. Talk to them about upcoming difficulties that you know will have them asking questions such as an impending divorce or the like. For kids under eight, keep it simple and be patient--let them spit it out before you jump in and try to finish their questions for them. For kids over eight, play it straight. They want to be treated like adults and want to be included in the conversation. She also suggested to prep your babysitter so that he/she knows how to handle questions. Share your personal values with your caregiver and have them defer questions. Have them monitor your kids and let you know. Isn't that their job, anyway?
Life Lessons: A crossing Guard's Story. Her message: stay in school. This lady was a dropout in the sixth grade and had a 4th grade reading level. She enrolled in classes, got her GED and now reads at a 10th grade level. Then she got her first real job as a crossing guard. Unfortunately, her husband died of cancer only two days into her new job, but she says he stayed around just long enough to see her succeed. Her goal is to get a degree and become a social worker. She says you can go back. It's never too late and at 50, she's proving that. She's a good person to spend time around kids to give them positive messages and encouragement.
Dave Barry stopped by for a visit to joke about and discuss his new book, "History Of The Millennium So Far." He gave a few funny examples that can be found in the book such as when the Boston Red Sox won the world series in 2004 and it was written in the Bible as a sign of the apocalypse. That may sound like a joke, but as a Red Sox fan, I really thought the world could end now that they had won after thinking it could never possibly happen. I mean, it had been since 1918. But there is plenty of fun stuff in the book I'm sure. Dave is so funny. I miss his weekly syndicated columns. Look for his new book in my Amazon search box here on this page.
Another new book is "Down To Earth, A Guide To Global Warming" by Laurie David and Cambria Gordon. It's geared toward kids and what they can do to help stop global warming before it's too late. Laurie David was a producer on Al Gore's academy award winning documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth." We must teach kids about reading, writing and saving energy and the three R's: Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. The book is an entertaining way to get kids involved and become part of the movement. The future is in their hands and they're going to be the ones to solve the problems of climate change. Everyone should get this book and give it to a kid they know. Do your part to save the earth.
And that's a wrap.
Life Lessons: A crossing Guard's Story. Her message: stay in school. This lady was a dropout in the sixth grade and had a 4th grade reading level. She enrolled in classes, got her GED and now reads at a 10th grade level. Then she got her first real job as a crossing guard. Unfortunately, her husband died of cancer only two days into her new job, but she says he stayed around just long enough to see her succeed. Her goal is to get a degree and become a social worker. She says you can go back. It's never too late and at 50, she's proving that. She's a good person to spend time around kids to give them positive messages and encouragement.
Dave Barry stopped by for a visit to joke about and discuss his new book, "History Of The Millennium So Far." He gave a few funny examples that can be found in the book such as when the Boston Red Sox won the world series in 2004 and it was written in the Bible as a sign of the apocalypse. That may sound like a joke, but as a Red Sox fan, I really thought the world could end now that they had won after thinking it could never possibly happen. I mean, it had been since 1918. But there is plenty of fun stuff in the book I'm sure. Dave is so funny. I miss his weekly syndicated columns. Look for his new book in my Amazon search box here on this page.
Another new book is "Down To Earth, A Guide To Global Warming" by Laurie David and Cambria Gordon. It's geared toward kids and what they can do to help stop global warming before it's too late. Laurie David was a producer on Al Gore's academy award winning documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth." We must teach kids about reading, writing and saving energy and the three R's: Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. The book is an entertaining way to get kids involved and become part of the movement. The future is in their hands and they're going to be the ones to solve the problems of climate change. Everyone should get this book and give it to a kid they know. Do your part to save the earth.
And that's a wrap.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tuesday on Today 9/18
It's been a while since I wrote about what's happening on The Today Show. My brother died last Friday, so my life has had a bit of an upheaval, but I'm trying to get back to normal. So here is what was new and noteworthy on Today.
"Your Child's Divorce: What To Expect, What To Do" is the name of a new book by Marsha Temlock. It gives parents whose children are going through a divorce some pointers on how to behave. It deals with grandparents rights when children are involved as well as some other pointers such as, demonstrate loyalty to your child and withhold judgment. She also says that showing your support is not the same as agreeing. Also when children are involved, they need the support of all adults involved. In other words, every adult better act like an adult, if you know what I mean. Sometimes that's difficult to do during a divorce. For those and other tips, you can get the book. You can use my Amazon Search Box on this page.
Today's Fitness: Get Motivated With Lessons From The Biggest Loser. Amber Walker was a contestant on the show and was recently booted off. But she didn't let that stop her from losing 65 pounds with the help of Biggest Loser trainer, Bob Harper. His suggestions for being a successful loser are to find a support group, take responsibility for what you eat by starting a food journal, and from today's page from the book of the obvious: work out--especially weight training.
The Today Show is looking for Today's Best Sandwich In America. You can vote online for people who like to participate in that sort of thing.
Today's Classroom featured Today Show contributor and nutritionist Joy Bauer who talked about food smarts for kids. She gave some suggestions for meals that help kids' brains develop--or something to that effect. Good suggestions for breakfast were oatmeal and fruit, scrambled eggs with black beans (that looks and sounds delicious, not to mention the tremendous nutritional benefits). For lunch you can pack a sandwich on whole grain bread along with some fruit or carrot sticks or you can pack up some leftovers from dinner--if you're kids are willing to take it. And for after school snacks you can serve peanut butter and apple slices with some honey or dry cereal right out of the box--my kids' favorite. No chips, cookies or candy--also my kids' favorite but only as special treats. Any way to get Omega 3s is important because they are most concentrated in the brain. I think that means they're very important for brain function and development. I give my kids supplements because they don't like a lot of healthy foods. She mentioned sprinkling something on food, but I didn't hear what it was. Maybe Wheat Germ? I read that was a good source of nutrients once.
And that's a wrap.
"Your Child's Divorce: What To Expect, What To Do" is the name of a new book by Marsha Temlock. It gives parents whose children are going through a divorce some pointers on how to behave. It deals with grandparents rights when children are involved as well as some other pointers such as, demonstrate loyalty to your child and withhold judgment. She also says that showing your support is not the same as agreeing. Also when children are involved, they need the support of all adults involved. In other words, every adult better act like an adult, if you know what I mean. Sometimes that's difficult to do during a divorce. For those and other tips, you can get the book. You can use my Amazon Search Box on this page.
Today's Fitness: Get Motivated With Lessons From The Biggest Loser. Amber Walker was a contestant on the show and was recently booted off. But she didn't let that stop her from losing 65 pounds with the help of Biggest Loser trainer, Bob Harper. His suggestions for being a successful loser are to find a support group, take responsibility for what you eat by starting a food journal, and from today's page from the book of the obvious: work out--especially weight training.
The Today Show is looking for Today's Best Sandwich In America. You can vote online for people who like to participate in that sort of thing.
Today's Classroom featured Today Show contributor and nutritionist Joy Bauer who talked about food smarts for kids. She gave some suggestions for meals that help kids' brains develop--or something to that effect. Good suggestions for breakfast were oatmeal and fruit, scrambled eggs with black beans (that looks and sounds delicious, not to mention the tremendous nutritional benefits). For lunch you can pack a sandwich on whole grain bread along with some fruit or carrot sticks or you can pack up some leftovers from dinner--if you're kids are willing to take it. And for after school snacks you can serve peanut butter and apple slices with some honey or dry cereal right out of the box--my kids' favorite. No chips, cookies or candy--also my kids' favorite but only as special treats. Any way to get Omega 3s is important because they are most concentrated in the brain. I think that means they're very important for brain function and development. I give my kids supplements because they don't like a lot of healthy foods. She mentioned sprinkling something on food, but I didn't hear what it was. Maybe Wheat Germ? I read that was a good source of nutrients once.
And that's a wrap.
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