The background story:  I walk to the gym.  I used to go five days a week, but with my latest job, I’m lucky if I get there even twice a week. On my route to the gym I pass a corner that is very popular with the homeless population. I’ve been doing this walk for the past three years and there have been different “regulars.” David is now a regular.  He told me his name last week. I don’t know what I was expecting, but not “David.” It just sounded so normal, so regular…

With all the “regulars” I pass, I always try to say “hello” or “good morning.” More people should do that. Sometimes I just wave.  When I do walk by and wave, David often shouts at me, “I love your smile” or “Don’t workout too hard. I like your body the way it is.” Sweet, huh?!?  Or a little creepy? Anyway…

So, I finally stopped to talk with him, afraid to have an actual conversation but always wondering why is this guy standing on a corner? How can I have a conversation with someone who is clearly in need to help – someone who needs more help that I can give them? David called me out for not saying “hello” to him last week as I walked down the street with my sister.  He was right. I did try to walk by quickly and pretended not see him.  Ugh, I’m afraid to even acknowledge the reason why I might have done that.

Today, he pulled out some CDs and said, “This is what I do.” The CD he held in his hand contained stories he had written and pictures he’d created. “I sell them for $5,” David told me. He wanted to give me one but I said I couldn’t accept it because he should keep them to give to people who can really help him with his career. The sad part is that I did have $5 in my pocket. I was keeping it for the Coffee Bean latte that I really wanted after my workout. We said our goodbyes and after my workout I felt like a total loser. But I skipped the coffee and headed back toward home quickly, knowing I would buy his CD instead. 

As I turned the corner and David wasn’t there, I felt really sad.  I wondered where he went and if I missed something special on his CD.  So, I promised myself to always carry $5 on me should I ever see him again…Yenta out. 

Thank you for making pants that fit my big ass.  I appreciate that you design pants that fit my wide and enormous ass.  I especially like it when they are low-waisted – it seems to make my ass look a bit more normal.  Also, it’s so great that your clothing is affordable, as I’m always hoping that my ass will shrink and I can keep buying more and smaller size pants. I love the cargo pants with the big pockets, tassels, etc. – anything to distract people from the vastness of my ass.

Old Navy – I salute you!

Love,

The Yenta

The Internet is close to capacity.
Here is what you can do to help!

Today is Blank Screen day.  It’s your opportunity to help share precious internet bandwidth with people who need it desperately. Won’t you join us in pledging to participate?

Research at MIT shows that the Internet is dangerously close to capacity.

As part of the global effort to conserve the Internet, people all over the world have agreed to switch off for one hour today. You don’t need to go to such extremes:  any one hour of going offline during normal business hours will provide precious bandwidth to those who most need it.

Why is this so important? Americans comprise less than 5% of the world’s population, yet use more than 25% of the world’s internet capacity. People in the developing nations who are eager to join the global conversation and the international marketplace will never be able to get online while some others are sucking up all available bandwidth playing online poker and and checking out cute pet videos. Think about it: One hour of your Internet silence could help a fashion-starved villager get through to Saks.com.
Please consider joining us today in this crusade.

I’m totally in - hope you find it in your hearts to join this worthy cause!

http://blankscreenday.org/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109763552382167

The Internet is close to capacity.
Here is what you can do to help!

Today is Blank Screen day.  It’s your opportunity to help share precious internet bandwidth with people who need it desperately. Won’t you join us in pledging to participate?

Research at MIT shows that the Internet is dangerously close to capacity.

As part of the global effort to conserve the Internet, people all over the world have agreed to switch off for one hour today. You don’t need to go to such extremes:  any one hour of going offline during normal business hours will provide precious bandwidth to those who most need it.

Why is this so important? Americans comprise less than 5% of the world’s population, yet use more than 25% of the world’s internet capacity. People in the developing nations who are eager to join the global conversation and the international marketplace will never be able to get online while some others are sucking up all available bandwidth playing online poker and and checking out cute pet videos. Think about it: One hour of your Internet silence could help a fashion-starved villager get through to Saks.com.
Please consider joining us today in this crusade.

I’m totally in - hope you find it in your hearts to join this worthy cause!

http://blankscreenday.org/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109763552382167

Yes, Los Angeles has earthquakes!  How prepared are you??  Lucky for you, I’m here to offer some tips and hopefully motivate you to take some action!

1) Have a kit of emergency supplies. My favorite kit can be bought directly from The Red Cross.  You can buy it online or at your local Red Cross.

2) Make a plan with your family.  Choose a convenient place to meet, should you be separated.  Pick a friend of family member outside of California to call – since local lines will be tied up.  Always keep at least a quarter of a tank of gas in your car, in case you need to leave the area.

3) Have a special place where you keep all your essential documents (drivers license/ID cards, passports, birth certificates, immunization records, RX list for each family member, insurance policies, cash, bank account and credit card numbers, and company phone numbers.)Keep copies of everything in a plastic bag and put in your kit - or scan all the documents and keep in a file on a web-based storage space. An online backup of your computer contents is a good idea, too.  Try a company like Mozy.

Okay, this might seems obvious – but don’t sleep naked!  You never know if you might need to leap out of bed in the middle of the night.  Though this could be amusing for others, it may not be for you!  Keep an extra pair of shoes by your bed, in case there’s broken glass on your exit path.  Lastly, your bed should be a sacred space.  Don’t hang anything on the wall above your bed or place large furniture pieces that can fall on you when in bed (unless bolted to the wall).

For further disaster related information go to The Red Cross Website.

Yes, Los Angeles has earthquakes!  How prepared are you??  Lucky for you, I’m here to offer some tips and hopefully motivate you to take some action!

1) Have a kit of emergency supplies. My favorite kit can be bought directly from The Red Cross.  You can buy it online or at your local Red Cross.

2) Make a plan with your family.  Choose a convenient place to meet, should you be separated.  Pick a friend of family member outside of California to call – since local lines will be tied up.  Always keep at least a quarter of a tank of gas in your car, in case you need to leave the area.

3) Have a special place where you keep all your essential documents (drivers license/ID cards, passports, birth certificates, immunization records, RX list for each family member, insurance policies, cash, bank account and credit card numbers, and company phone numbers.)Keep copies of everything in a plastic bag and put in your kit - or scan all the documents and keep in a file on a web-based storage space. An online backup of your computer contents is a good idea, too.  Try a company like Mozy.

Okay, this might seems obvious – but don’t sleep naked!  You never know if you might need to leap out of bed in the middle of the night.  Though this could be amusing for others, it may not be for you!  Keep an extra pair of shoes by your bed, in case there’s broken glass on your exit path.  Lastly, your bed should be a sacred space.  Don’t hang anything on the wall above your bed or place large furniture pieces that can fall on you when in bed (unless bolted to the wall).

For further disaster related information go to The Red Cross Website.

Seriously – what is it?  Every time I shave my legs there is a patch of hair that I miss… What is up with that???  I would have to go very slowly and precisely in order to make sure I get every spot.. And who wants to do that? Shaving should be a couple of quick swishes and then its over… It’s really annoying.  Just saying…

Why would women rather go shoe shopping than watch The Super Bowl?

Why is there such a craze for hot wings and football?

Why does salty food go better with sports than sweet food?

Why do we act like the Super Bowl is some kind of holiday?

Why does curly blond hair seem so wrong on men?

Why does every TV moment have to be “sponsored by”….?

Why would anyone purposely throw themselves on the ground and have other people pile on top of them?

Would woman still want to date/marry football players if they didn’t make lots of money?

I wonder how much money was bet on this game?!?