Jenny McCarthy - Poster Child for the Stoopid, Now with Puppets!

We all know that I think Jenny McCarthy's campaign against vaccination is a dangerous piece of work, and that I think she's the poster child for the stoopid.

She hasn't taken any kind of break from spreading her drivel, but now she's getting the attention she really deserves. Via Skepchick, here's The Rant Puppets on Jenny McCarthy, Poster Child for the Stoopid:




Hee!

Comment of the Week

This week's Comment of the Week award goes to none other than Random Michelle K, who, upon hearing that rheumatoid arthritis actually attacks joints, says:

I would much rather rheumatoid arthritis attack the Taliban and Osama bin Laden. And if it took a swipe at W, that wouldn't be so bad either.

So congratulations to Michelle, who has the foresight to envision a better tomorrow for us all.

Happy Anniversary to Me

Today is the First Anniversary of Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men.*

Wow - a whole year.

In spite of the fact that this year has flown by in meat space, it feels like I've been blogging forever. I mean, clearly I haven't - the archives don't lie, at least in this case. But my on-line presence has become an integral part of my life, and I thoroughly enjoy interacting with others through this medium.

Of course, I also enjoy having a space where I can rant publicly at no charge to me, so there you go.

So a big "thanks" to the Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men community, who have made this experience enjoyable, challenging and fun. Here's to future rants, and more bloggy fun.

*And I didn't miss a single day. Nope, not a single one.

I'm Too Cool for School

So my Christmas Prezzy arrived today from my Smart Man:


That's right - it's an Amazon Kindle!

I will now pause so you can gnash your teeth with bitter, bitter envy.

As you can see, I only have two volumes on it. The Rights of Man, by Thomas Paine ($0.99 at the Kindle store) and Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore ($5.99 at the Kindle store). Both arrived in seconds.

It will probably take me some time to fill it up with books - I have three shelves in my bookshelves dedicated to my "to read" pile, and I can't see purchasing volumes that I already own just to have them on my nifty new device. But any future purchases will be downloaded, provided they're available in the Kindle store.

I read a bit of The Rights of Man on it to see how the user interface was, and so far I'm pretty darn impressed. The electronic paper is easy to read, even in poor or bright light, and I like that I can increase or decrease the font size, depending on how tired my eyes are. The protective case is pretty sturdy, and it makes it easy to hold the device like a regular book.

Also, my end of year bonus was deposited today, AND the Smart Man did all the laundry! It's shaping up to be a pretty good day. Go, me!

And go, Smart Man, who hooks me up with the latest in geekitude, and does chores. You rock.

Boogie Blogging Friday

It's Boogie Blogging Friday, and here's The Incomparable Boogie™, giving thanks for the things he values in his doggy way:

• The Magic Cupboard
• His soft Grandma
• Daily Walkies
• Those who love him

Boogie's a simple creature, and it doesn't take much to please him.

There's something to be said about living simply.

Who Cares? Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 45

Brittney's kids have potty mouths! 3 year old Sean even drops the "F" Bomb! Will the kids do the smart thing and tell both his parents to fuck off? Who Cares!

A Day to Give Thanks

What I'm thankful for this year:

• My Smart Man, and his Smart Mouth, who keeps me laughing and sane.
• My Smart Boy and my Hot Daughter, who are slowly growing into adults I'll be proud of.
• My Hot Mom, who worries because she loves me, and provides comic relief.
  
• My Hot Sister, who understands me, and my Smart Brother-in-Law, who understands her.
• My extended family, who are there when you need them, and aren't when you don't.
  
• My Boogie-Dog, who brings little bits of joy to every day of my life.
• My meat friends, who make me smile and laugh, and give me a reason to be my best self.
  
• The UCF, a community I didn't know I needed until they came into my life.
  
• My job, which I love and pays well, and allows me the economic freedom to pursue the things I love.
• My health.
  

Happy Thanksgiving to all.