Big Sur Fire

This morning on the news I noticed that a wildfire is closing in on Big Sur. Apparently the fire that is consuming part of the Los Padres National Forest was started last weekend from some dry lightning strikes. Highway 1 is closed beyond Carmel and homes have been evacuated. Big Sur is a naturally beautiful area with soaring redwoods. Let's hope that not all will be destroyed. Check out the live webcam at Nepenthe, although right now all one can see is smoke.

Gecko Sighting

The Gecko's back in town for another season. Okay, I suppose there is more than one in my neighborhood, but I like to think of the gecko as my very own. It was spotted this morning after my walk and I saw it turn from brown to green on the gate post. I like to think that the gecko brings good luck.

Mad Men

A new season of Mad Men is starting on July 27. Hubby and I have started the countdown. For fellow fans, those who are interested, or for those who do not receive the Sunday New York Times, here's a preview of the article to appear in this Sunday's magazine (a.k.a. one of the reasons to subscribe to the Sunday edition).

Still in Shock

Still can't believe that Tim Russert is dead. It was shocking to read about his passing online just a couple of hours ago. Word is still out on whether it was a heart-attack or cardiac arrest, but it is brutal for this to happen to anyone while at the workplace. Would anyone really want to die at work?

Hot in Hollywood Rocks

Hubby has been in NYC and Boston the past couple of days, and as a result I have had way too much time on my hands, and I have watched way too much television for my own good.

Dare I admit to even watching the Home Shopping Network in the wee hours of the morning because I am an insomniac without Hubby by my side. Yes, while trying to fall asleep Sunday night I discovered Hot in Hollywood on HSN. Yes, I just fell in love with this brand and had to put my self-restraint into high gear so as to not pick up the phone and order the white capris. Ahhh, the white capris that I really want to order....hmmmm....it's love. Basically, Hot in Hollywood takes the latest trends and translates them into affordable pieces. Why? Because who can afford to spend hundreds of dollars on an item that will be out-of-style next year?

In addition to HSN, I discoved Gems TV that really lulls me into sleep and dreams full of bright, sparkly jewelry with gems I've never really heard of before: Tanzanite? Morganite? But, oh, how they sparkle.

William Shatner Does Pulp

I just found this awesome Star Trek animation set to a William Shatner version of Pulp's 'Common People'. Love the song, but Shatner really puts a strange spin on it...If the link doesn't work, try searching William Shatner and Common People on Youtube.