Can't Stop Listening To: Roisin Murphy & David Morales

Funny Cuz It's True:

Currently Creeping Me Out:

Crazy Kirk Is At It Again.

Growing up in the '80s, I never thought Kirk Cameron was very "dreamy" or deserved to be on the cover of Bop, Teen, Sassy, etc. Apparently all that undeserved admiration went to his head and made him go insane, as evidenced from the video above. Oh and he also became a lunatic bible banging hypocrite. His "Growing Pains" family does not agree with his narrow minded, very UN-Christian babbling:

Kirk tells Piers that if one of his kids came to him and said they were gay, he wouldn't support them but would sit them down and advise them go down the exact same path as Michele Bachmann's husband Marcus. Which would be to realize you are flaming gay but just pretend you're straight, marry a crazy beard who's too dumb to realize you're gay, then open a "clinic" and attempt to turn gay kids straight, making them feel horrible about themselves in the process. (PS: you can't.) Watch this video and listen to Marcus speak...I have a lot of gay friends and lived in San Francisco for 7 years. I have good gaydar, and based on what Marcus is saying how he is saying it I'd have to say Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner.

Funny or Die's impression is hilarious and not all that far off...

Michele and Marcus Bachmann on Homosexuality - watch more funny videos      

Exactly.

Read the LA Times story attached to this awesome illustration here.

Last One To The Party In The Giant Bird's Nest Is A Rotten Egg..

If we didn't already have a very comfy Room & Board couch, piano, swing, fireplace, two Fat Boys, flatscreen TV and Blu Dot bookshelves holding trinkets and photos from our various travels in our living room, I might consider putting a giant bird's nest like this one right in our loft. Apparently it seats 16 comfortably for "informal meetings and social exchange"..but I think it would be a little awkward to stick 16 friends in there balancing cocktails in our laps trying to talk..like a hot tub, but much weirder. Check it out here.

Look Out OC, We Are On Our Way.

This winter has not been too chilly or snowy and it's gone by fast thanks to our busy social calendar, but I need a break from the slush. So, tomorrow afternoon Gus and I will be heading home to visit my family in The OC and Jeff will join us in LA this weekend. Very much looking forward to seeing family, friends, the ocean, greenery, the sun, shrimp tacos, double doubles, red velvet fro yo etc. Bonus that it's about 80 degrees there right now. Will be back in time for an epic Blarney Bus St. Patty's in St. Paul and hopefully the early arrival of spring in MN.

LiLo's Best Acting In Years:

Also, pretty hilarious. The rest of SNL prettymuch used LiLo as an extra and she was obvi reading lines off the cue cards and stumbling over her words..she used to be so good when hosting SNL way back when. Like before her face was filled with injectables and she caught that nasty Columbian cold she just can't seem to get rid of...from her mom.

The Battle of Good (Obama) vs Evil (Rush Limbaugh)

Rush Limbaugh is a big, fat idiot as Al Franken so eloquently said. Really, a pig in every sense of the word. He even looks like one. I really don't understand why anyone listens to him or gives him air time. I've signed the petition to get advertisers to discontinue their support of his racist, idiotic, vile, misogynistc rants - and many of them are listening. This whole "slut" debacle could finally be the end of Rush, let's hope and pray. Sign the petition here. 

If you have half a brain, it's pretty easy to read this story and watch the video above where Obama calls Sandra Fluke - who Rush called a "slut" - and thanked her for speaking out on the concerns of American women, to see which of these men know how to treat a lady, is  truly a good person and an amazing President, and which one is a horrible piece of garbage/waste of space who will say just about anything to get attention (rhymes with Mush).

Koalas Are The Kutest.

This one is obvi looking for a spot of tea as one of two koalas in the UK. Cheerio.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love." -Dr. Seuss

We have been reading a lot of Dr. Seuss in our house lately - lil' G loves the strange rhyming world of Dr. S..the stories really are pretty fantastic.

I Hope People Make Encouraging Signs Like These When I Attempt My First 5k

I'm all signed up for The Color Run on July 15th, which luckily is only a 5k or 3.1 miles which I attempted at the gym the other day and amazingly, it didn't kill me. I ran it on the treadmill with several walking breaks, which I think will be fine at this run that's more about fun and getting doused in different colors than racing to the finish line. Kind of excited about it, and its a good excuse to start "working on my fitness" to get this post-prego bod back into some sort of shape for summer.

Up Nort

The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of my favorite places in the world. Our good friend's parents have a cabin up there that we are lucky enough to visit at least once a year in the summer or fall - photos from our last time there are here - but I've never been brave enough to venture up there in the winter. I'm working with some cool PR clients on the North Shore and hope to get up there more often..maybe if we bundle up in about 45 layers we can explore the shore in winter sometime..looks gorgeous.

All True. And Somehow, People Still Vote For This...Santorum.

SANTORUM! - watch more funny videos      

So. Awesome.

Women's Health Experts Speak Out from Judd Nelson      

And sad that actual late middle-aged Republican men are staying this shit AND THEY MEAN IT. Because they are insane, idiotic, hypocritical assholes who don't want anyone telling them how to spend their money or what to do in any way, shape or form...but it's fine when they do.

The 5th Annual Emmanuel Masqueray Ball presents "Setting The Stage" - Saturday, May 5 @ Aria at Jeune Lune

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The 5th Annual Emmanuel Masqueray Ball presents "Setting The Stage"

May 5 gala featuring Cirque du Volo and The R Factor to benefit The Basilica Landmark

                           Minneapolis, MN – March 1, 2012 – On Saturday, May 5, ethereal ambiance and celestial artists performing in a visually stunning venue will create an unforgettable evening to celebrate a historic Minneapolis icon, as The Basilica Landmark presents the 5th Annual Masqueray Ball. “Setting the Stage” will take place at Aria at Jeune Lune, with proceeds benefitting needed capital improvements for the beloved Basilica of Saint Mary.

As members of the cast during "Setting The Stage," guests will browse fabulous silent auction items, dine on an exquisite three-course-meal, sip fine wine and sit in awe of their heavenly surroundings, from music in spine tingling harmony to entrancing angels and aerialists from Cirque du Volo dangling from above, with many spectacular surprises in store throughout the evening. Black tie is encouraged.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a VIP Reception for sponsors, and at 6:00 p.m., registration for "Setting The Stage" and a silent auction will begin. Tickets can be purchased for the entire event or just for the “Encore”, which begins at 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a signature cocktail – The Showstopper – along with Minneapolis' own The R Factor, who will take the stage and keep revelers dancing into the wee hours. At a reduced ticket price, Encore guests will still play a significant supporting role in the preservation and restoration of this historic Minneapolis Landmark. Please dress to impress. 

Tickets for “Setting the Stage” are tax deductible and begin at $195.00. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit thebasilicalandmark.org or call 612.317.3421. If a lead role is desired, consider becoming a sponsor of this year’s event by contacting Meghan Gustafson at 612.317.3428 or mgustafson@mary.org

About The Basilica Landmark

The Basilica Landmark is a nonprofit organization that builds awareness and raises funds to ensure The Basilica of Saint Mary remains a spiritual home and center for community activities and social welfare for generations to come. The Basilica Landmark preserves and restores the historic architecture of America's first Basilica, encourages the use of The Basilica as a center for the cultural arts and develops and conducts educational and historical programming. For more info, please visit: http://thebasilicalandmark.org/

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Cupcake ATM 90210

Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills just started hawking cupcakes 24-hours a day from their fancy new Cupcake ATM. It's right in between the Sprinkles Cupcake shop and their new Sprinkles Ice Cream store. This seems like a lot of Sprinkles considering that nobody in BH eats anything. Cupcakes are super cute but highly caloric..do the richies just use them as decorations?? Throw them at their assistants? Tip their gardeners/maids/drivers with cupcakes?? I tried a Sprinkles cupcake in Newport Beach when I was prego and it was ok..almost too sweet with a ridiculous heap of frosting, it was a little over the top. Which I guess will fit right in in BH. Drive that Bentley right up to the Sprinkles ATM at 3 am. Maybe there should be a camera inside to see who actually goes there (stoners) and it can have its own reality show called Cupcake ATM 90210. BTW the fancy cupcake shops like Sweets here in Mpls and St Paul have way more creative flavors and are better tasting cupcakes..maybe cuz people here - like moi- actually eat them. The mini ones anyway.

FINALLY!

I could not care about football less. And luckily, I married an awesome guy who enjoys baseball, basketball, hockey and golf but does not find it necessary to tune in to football games other than the Superbowl, or attend live football games or join any sort of lame fantasty football leagues. Thank God.

BUT, I live in the North Loop of Minneapolis and have to see the eyesore embarrassment known as the Metrodome pretty often, and I hate it. Almost as bad an idea as Block E, it seriously makes an otherwise hip, well designed city seem really lame. So, I'm happy to see the news that the Vikings are bulldozing the marshmallow monstrosity and building a new stadium behind it. Hopefully this time the area around there will actually get built up with bars and restaurants since nothing really ever happened around the Metrodome. It will be nice to see something well designed when looking out from the top floor of the Guthrie instead of The Dome. Finally.

This Seems Like A Good Idea: Bros & Hos Edition

Can't Stop Listening To: Haley vs Deadmau5 "Falling In Love With Brazil" (Kaskade Mashup)

Kaskade reposted this mashup he created last year after just returning from Carnival in Rio. His photos of Brazil made me fall in love with it too..I want to go to there, stat.

Must Read: Vanity Fair April Issue

For the cover story with Julia Roberts and an in-depth article about one of my favorite shows ever, The Sopranos.

Currently Addicted To: Showtime's "Inside Comedy"

Jefe and I have been watching "Inside Comedy" on Showtime every Thursday since it started a few weeks ago and I love it. The most recent one with Larry David was probably my favorite, but they are all really interesting and feature interviews with some truly hilarious comedians from Jerry Seinfeld to Chris Rock to Jane Lynch. Check it out if you have Showtime, and if you don't..get it and start watching Californication, House of Lies and Homeland too.

Today In: People With Too Much Time On Their Hands: Fatty Domino Edition

850 fatties who work for La Quinta Inn & Suites broke the Guinness World Record for longest chain of human mattress dominos yesterday. No one was injured in the making of this world record as they all seem to be already wearing a protective layer of Moobs, Jelly Bellies and Thunder Thighs under their clothes.

Apparently Dance Music Is Mainstream If David Guetta Is On But You're Like Really Pretty.com

Henceforth, Brad Pitts' Lovahhh/Baby Mama Shall Be Known As: