Mariah... but not like Mariah Carey

it's rare

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:58:04 -0600

That my job gives me moments of pure, unadulterated joy. So I feel justified (and slightly less like a douche) by sharing the craziness of this week with you all. This week I interviewed the cast of Glee, Lady Gaga, OneRepublic, AND found out that I am (drumroll please) going to be interviewing MAH BOO ADAM LAMBERT!!! I know your first thought is to call his team immediately and warn him that a mad woman is coming for him, but that will not be necessary. I am going to be armed with sedatives and a reserve of depends just in case I completely lose control of my faculties when he walks into the room.

But for reals though, I have met people I would die for before (Robin Thicke, Tina Fey, Sarah Michelle Gellar) and have held it together really well.

So.. pretty much I am holding my breath til the day comes that I get GLAMORIZED.

So much joy!

How exciting for you! I don’t really watch AI, but my mom was obsessed with Adam last season - it was so cute! I saw a few of his performances and he is great. Good Luck!

Ah! My sister’s wedding photographer posted some of her...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:52:33 -0600

Ah! My sister’s wedding photographer posted some of her pictures on facebook. This one is my favorite so far, but I can’t wait to see the rest!

Supernanny is about Southern spankers.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:43 -0600

It’s gonna be a good Friday night :)

isabelthespy: summersanginme: moviegeek: “I’m sexy, I’m cute,...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:27 -0600

isabelthespy:

summersanginme:

moviegeek:

“I’m sexy, I’m cute, I’m popular to boot. I’m bitchin’, great hair, the boys all love to stare. I’m wanted, I’m hot, I’m everything you’re not. I’m pretty, I’m cool, I dominate the school! Who am I? Just guess! Guys wanna touch my chest! I’m rockin’, I smile, and many think I’m vile. I’m flyin’, I jump. You can look but don’t you hump. I’m major! I roar! I swear I’m not a whore! We cheer and we lead! We act like we’re on speed. Hate us cause we’re beautiful, well we don’t like you either. We’re cheerleaders! We are cheerleaders!”

Bring It On (2000)

yeah, unlike Legally Blonde this movie doesn’t even have a faux-empowering message I can facetiously use in my defense of my unabashed love for it. though now that i think about it, it does teach girls the very important message that white people stealing artistically from black people is wrong, and also that appropriation is not as good as authentic art.
BRR. IT’S COLD IN HERE. THERE MUST BE SOME TOROS IN THE ATMOSPHERE.

"You know, for someone who claims to be a rogue and isn’t afraid of what other people think it really..."

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:12:17 -0600

“You know, for someone who claims to be a rogue and isn’t afraid of what other people think it really is sort of hypocritical to not let the media, the press cover your event.”

- Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate on a closed to the press, no cell phones allowed speaking appearance of Sarah Palin’s in Milwaukee. Read the who article here (via isworeidneverliveinwisconsin)

Reblogging for later use :) delishyourdish: “Sturgis Kicked Up...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:57:36 -0600

Reblogging for later use :)

delishyourdish:

“Sturgis Kicked Up Gameday Dip”-Spicy Southwest Cheese Dip

Last week the Florida Gators sent the Georgia Bulldogs home with their tails between their legs. During the game, Caleb Sturgis made a 56-yard field goal, a career best. So this week, the Gator Gameday Grub is celebrating Caleb Sturgis and his 56-yarder.

This week as we face Vanderbilt, the Gators are hope to continue their winning streak and continue on the road to a perfect season. For all of your Gator Sports news, be sure to check out ONLY GATORS!

What you need:

1 Brick of Cream Cheese (1/3 less fat)

1/2 cup Taco Sauce (You may want to add more depending upon how strong of a flavor you want)

1/2 cup + more to sprinkle on top Mexi-cheese (the kind that has taco seasoning in it)

1/4 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack)

1 small tomato (drained and chopped)

1/2-3/4 cup Black Beans (rinsed)

1/2 small Onion (chopped)

1/2 cup Yellow Corn

1/4 cup Jalapenos (chopped)

Set oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees

1. In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese and taco sauce. Mix well, if available, use a hand mixer for a creamy texture.

2. Fold in shredded cheeses, black beans, jalapenos, corn and onions.

3. Pour mixture into a oven safe bowl. Then top with shredded cheese and chopped tomatoes.

4. Place in oven for about 10-15 minutes. At the last two minutes, kick the oven up to broil so that cheese can crisp. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips or carrots!

WI Craft and Homebrew Online Community Top Beers for 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:09 -0600

WI Craft and Homebrew Online Community Top Beers for 2009:

lefan:

In continuing with the year in review theme for our 1 year anniversary, we have compiled a list of the most popular beers, produced in Wisconsin, being read about on the site.

Wisconsin’s Most Popular Beers

~~1 Tyranena Bitter Woman in The Rye~~
2 Tyranena Bourbon Barrel Spank Me Baby Barley Wine
3 Horny Goat Exposed
4 New Glarus Unplugged Imperial Saison
5 Minhas Simpler Times Lager
6 Sand Creek Hard Lemonade
7 Passport Brewhaus New Berlin Ale
8 Ale Asylum Ballistic
~~9 Central Waters Mud Puppy Porter~~
10 Red Oval Classic Lager
~~11 Ale Asylum Ambergeddon~~
12 Minhas Lazy Mutt Farmhouse Ale
~~13 New Glarus Coffee Stout~~
14 Simpler Times Pilsner
15 Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale
16 Great Dane Emerald Isle Stout
~~17 New Glarus Spotted Cow~~
~~18 Ale Asylum Hopalicious~~
~~19 Tyranena Bitter Woman IPA~~
20 Essers Bes German Style Lager
21 Sand Creek Groovy Brew
~~22 Leinenkugels Berry Weiss~~
~~23 New Glarus Dancing Man Wheat~~
~~24 New Glarus Yokel~~
25 Oso Hopdinger Pale Ale
26 Shipwrecked Door County Cherry Wheat
~~27 New Glarus Stone Soup~~
28 Rock Bottom Milwaukee Naught Scot Scotch Ale
29 Grumpy Troll Spetsnaz Stout
30 Viking Berserk
31 Ale Asylum Mercy Belgian Grand Cru
32 Sprecher Pizza Beer
~~33 Tyranena Paradise by the Dashboard Lights~~
~~34 Capital Oktoberfest~~
35 Central Waters Ouisconsing Red Ale
36 New Glarus Uff-da Bock
~~37 New Glarus Belgian Red~~
38 Northwoods Brewpub Floppin Crappie
~~39 Tyranena Hop Whore Imperial IPA~~
~~40 Tyranena Benjis Chipotle Smoked Imperial Porter~~
~~41 Tyranena Dirty Old Man~~
42 Lakefront Rosie Oak Aged Kreik
~~43 Ale Asylum Tripel Nova~~
44 Milwaukee Ale House Flaming Damsel
~~45 Tyranena Belgian-Style Wit~~
46 William Penn Colonial Style Lager
47 New Glarus Unplugged Imperial Weizen
~~48 New Glarus Raspberry Tart~~
49 Water Street Irish Stout

We have a great list there, so If you haven’t tried them, please do. Then come back and review them with us in the BBL Reviews section, let other and the breweries know what you think.

there is a lot of great beer on this list. i truly can’t disagree with that #1 either.

I’ve crossed off the beers I’ve tried. I’m not that big on hoppy beers, which most of these on the list are, so many were just a sample.

Want to get my hands on: the Rock Bottom Scotch Ale, the Sprecher Pizza Beer and the Lazy Mutt Farmhouse Ale.

lefan: did anyone else know that there was a restaurant at the...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:51 -0600

lefan:

did anyone else know that there was a restaurant at the dane county regional airport (that’s the small one off of hwy 51 with the small runways) called pat o’malley’s jet room? madison a-z did a review and i am stoked about this place. i love diners and it sounds like the jet room does it right.

homemade biscuits, french toast, omelettes, and diner coffee - i’ll take two of each.

A friend was just telling me about the restaurant at the airport! Now with two good recommendations (and a look at the menu) - I’m there.

laydownyourburdens: ohkaaye: Holla Adam Frucci auto-reblog.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:19:41 -0600

laydownyourburdens:

ohkaaye:

Holla

Adam Frucci auto-reblog.

How we spend our days on gchat...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:42:15 -0600

Kari: I found my next tattoo.
Kari: http://www.ultimatearts.com/stripe/images/tattoos/tattoopages/029.htm
Me: Fucking. A. Right.

SO MUCH BUTTER!!! Looks delicious nonetheless - I’ll be...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:36 -0600

SO MUCH BUTTER!!! Looks delicious nonetheless - I’ll be making these soon :)

jeralyndwile:

S’more Brownies!!

The recipe we’ve all been waiting for…the delicious ooey-gooey texture of the campground: the s’more! I can’t wait to make these…they look delicious and I bet everyone will love them. They are simple to make and would be a great autumn/winter treat with a steaming cup of cocoa, coffee, or cider!

Ingredients

Crust:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons sugar

Pinch fine salt

Brownie:

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1 cup packed light brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon fine salt

4 large cold eggs

1 cup all-purpose flour

Topping:

4 cups large marshmallows

Directions

Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8 by-8-inch square baking pan with foil so it hangs over the edges by about 1 inch.

For the crust: Lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter. Stir the rest of the butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the brownie. Put the butter and chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl. Melt in the microwave on 75 percent power for 2 minutes. Stir, and microwave again until completely melted, about 2 minutes more. Alternatively, put the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with 1 inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl on the pan without touching the water. Stir occasionally until melted. Stir the light brown and white sugars, vanilla and salt into the melted chocolate. Add the eggs and beat vigorously to make a thick and glossy batter. Add the flour and stir until just incorporated.

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is crispy and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean, with a few crumbs, about 40 to 45 minutes.

Remove from the oven and carefully position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat on low. Layer marshmallows across the top and toast under the broiler until golden, (keep an eye on it, it can go quick), about 2 minutes. Cool on a rack, gently removing the brownies from the pan using the aluminum flaps. Carefully separate any marshmallow from the foil and fold away. Cut into 12 (2-inch) squares.

Copyright 2007 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

"Somehow losing by this tiny margin is brutalizing. And because this is a vote on my dignity as a..."

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:41:24 -0600

“

Somehow losing by this tiny margin is brutalizing. And because this is a vote on my dignity as a human being, it is hard not to take it personally or emotionally. But I also know that the history of civil rights movements has many steps backward as forward, and some of those reversals actually catalyze the convictions that lead to victories. A decade ago, the marriage issue was toxic. Now it divides evenly. Soon, it will win everywhere.

I know for many younger gays and lesbians, this process can seem bewildering and hurtful. But I’m old enough now to be able to look back and see the hill we have climbed in such a short amount of time, and the minds and hearts we have changed. Including our own. Know hope.

”

- Andrew Sullivan on Maine. (via crumbler) (via bmckinney) (via apsies)

Agreed. There are too many young people coming of (voting) age who think absolutely the opposite of their parents’ generation on this issue. It’s taking too long, but change is coming.

(via danielholter)

Kids don’t discriminate instinctively. It is taught to them. What you teach your kids now changes the world.

(via themattsmith)

Yep, Cookie Monster smoked.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:20:56 -0600

Yep, Cookie Monster smoked.

"Denying gays the right to marry is denying a group of people the right to succeed at something you..."

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:40:13 -0600

“Denying gays the right to marry is denying a group of people the right to succeed at something you are allowed to fail at.”

- the Mattsmith (via britticisms)

Dumbass turns herself in for driving drunk

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:22 -0600

Dumbass turns herself in for driving drunk:

(via antikris)

only in Wisconsin…

Dating...."People who say dating was fun either don't remember or are simply wrong."

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:47:54 -0600

jeralyndwile:

“Like many women I know, I had always been more concerned with being liked than with liking. What would happen if I stopped arranging my behavior around attracting the other person? I changed the way I dressed for a date—still choosing clothes that looked good but not more revealing or frilly than I would normally wear. I tried not to fill the pauses in the conversation, thinking instead, This is uncomfortable—for both of us. I fully answered questions about my work (I write about community and race and identity and…thrift shopping!) and my interests (I garden and dabble in masonry and…thrift shop!), including those parts that I imagined might not appeal to my dinner partner.
I also reconsidered the way I looked at my dates. It’s hard to see a person accurately when there’s even a sliver of a chance that he might turn out to be the person with whom you share children and utility bills and a bed for years on end. What you want so often blocks what’s actually there. And what’s there on the table between you is two luggage racks full of baggage—a Samsonite sundae piled high with hopes, dreams, disappointments, losses, and longheld ways of understanding the world. We’re all products of a particular time and place, family and religion, history and culture, coincidence and physical attributes. To listen with openness and say what you mean across that mass takes concentration and presence of mind. No time left to worry about whether you should have worn the Manolos.”

———Lise Funderburg, in her article Are We Having Fun Yet?….Basically her try at dating after divorce.

kathlellen: Does anyone remember the Garfield Halloween special...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:35:15 -0500

kathlellen:

Does anyone remember the Garfield Halloween special with the pirate ship??

So way scarier than the Great Pumpkin or any of the other shows that were taped on the same VHS I had as a kid.

Agreed! It was definitely the scariest movie I watched as a child… I tried to find it on netflix and it wasn’t there :(

Happiness Is...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:40:17 -0500

girlwearsmascara:

Sending out a “bff alert” to five of your besties letting them know you could be in a potential situation where they will be needed; and every single one responds to say they are always there for you.

I love my friends.

"WATCH IT, BUDDY!"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:49:28 -0500

"WATCH IT, BUDDY!":

katiepalooza:

Love or hate Dooce, Heather knocked it out of the park yesterday. I was almost crying at my desk from laughing so hard.

I read this last night and was also crying. I love Jon.

ok.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:17:55 -0500

Just saw some guy on campus wearing heelies. Like, a 20 year old just rolling along with wheels in his heels. So very odd.