You say it's her birthday?

Happy Birthday to one half (some might say the prettier, smarter, and all-around more important half of the blog), MS. MEGAN ROMERO!!!!!

Megan, go out there and drink yourself into oblivion, eat until you feel like you might pass out, and dance until all of your friends are suffeciently embarrassed that they are with you. In other words, don't do anything different today than any other day.

I love you!!!

Get Your Free On

There are so many reasons to get out and vote.  The failing economy, California's budget crisis, the Prop 8 debate, the wars in Irag & Afghanistan.  We all want and need to see some major changes happen in our country.  And casting your vote is the only way to make sure those changes happen.  No matter the reason, one thing is certain: more Americans will be voting today than in any other election in my lifetime.

So what's the best reason to vote today?  You guessed it: FREE SHIZ!  I already got my free tall coffee from Starbucks just by saying "I voted!"  I would get a free dount from Krispy Kreme if the failing economy hadn't already made the only one in the area close down.  Later I will head down to Ben & Jerry's to get my free scoop!  

Mmmmmm.... democracy never tasted so sweet and creamy

Megan and Barbara would like to take this opportunity to thank these fine establishments for encouraging people to get out and vote today.  And also for displaying such capitalist greed that is precisely what lead to the downfall of our economy.

O Blogger, Where Art Thou?

Some of you may be wondering why we haven't blogged in a while. Well as most of you know, I ("I" being the Barbara half of the blog), have been unemployed for several months now. I know what you're thinking: "Why, Barbara. That should leave you ample time to update your blog. We should be seeing several posts a day!" Well, it's just not that simple folks. There are so many reasons NOT to blog these days. So we decided to let you in on just a few of the things keeping us away from the blogosphere lately.

The Election
Keeping up with this election is a full time job! With every news outlet in the country devoting almost 24 hours to covering this historic event, it's hard not to get addicted to it all. It's a classic story: a half African-American/half white man running against a 100 year old former P.O.W. and his ex-beauty queen running mate. Ok, so maybe it's not all that classic- but that's what makes this all so fascinating. And if you're like us, most of your day is spent searching youtube to see if there are any new hilarious Tina Fey sketches from SNL. Thank you, Tina, for giving us something to laugh at while our country stands at the brink of a complete economic and social breakdown. We salute you!

Barb's Nephew

I finally know what it's like to be a mom. Ok, not really. But I know what it's like to be a part-time nanny. Not one of those "Super Nannies" you see on tv. More like just someone who babysits for a few hours a day. I finally know what it's like to be a babysitter! And it's pretty fantastic. This little bundle of cuteness and joy keeps me occupied during the most crucial blogging hours of the day. Sooo... it's his fault!

Megan's Job
My (This is the Megan part of the blog) job has been sooooooooo busy (the amount of o's really shows you how busy) that I have only really had time for online shopping, updating my blog, reading SF Gate and asking the office why oh why there is so much damn free food in the kitchen. See! I have no time!

The Current Economic state of the US
Both of us spend at least half the day hiding under our bed and desk respectivily hoping that if we just sleep it off this whole crazy mess will be over once we wake up.

Someecards

With all the unrest, socio-political and otherwise, that's currently happening in the good ol' US of A, someecards.com is constantly coming up with new and hilarious ways to look at the demise of our country. We find that looking at this site is a great distraction from our daily worries- like not having a job for 4 months, etc....

Oh I check it...

Don't think I forgot about what we had Barb. It was awesome and something I have never experienced before. You were my first, you know blog partner and no one can take that away from us.

So what do you say? Should we start this old thing up again and see if she runs. There might be a few kinks to work out but it's like riding a bike, you never forget!

Oh and Barb, I have been to the doc and she says I am clean, which begs the question... who have you been blogging with?

Do people still look at this?

Hi Megan.... Do you remember me?  We used to uh, well- you know... "blog" together.  I know I haven't really been around in a while... but... wow, this is harder than I thought.... 

Ok, I'm just going to say it... I hope this isn't awkward... but.... well, I went to the doctor the other day...  and....well..  I think you should get checked out.

Feel free to call me if you... want to.  My number is in the book.

Highway To The Danger Zone

So last night I did something that has been long overdue.  I finally watched one of the great classics in the pantheon of American film.  Yes, that's right.  I'm talking about Top Gun.  All this time I thought it was a typical action movie about fighter pilots.  How wrong I was!  This is actually a thought provoking and touching film about gays in the military.  The film takes place in the 80s before that whole "don't ask, don't tell" thing.  At this time, gays were forbidden to be in the military.  So what choice did these folks have other than hiding their true feelings?  

Meet Maverick (played by the out-and-proud Scientologist, Tom Cruise).  It's completely obvious that Mav is in love with his "partner" Goose (played by the curiously cast Anthony Edwards- did anyone else notice he is the only one in the volleyball scene with his shirt ON?- good choice).  But Goose is stuck in a loveless sham marriage with Meg Ryan (who kind of looks like a boy, right?).  Mav and Goose have to suppress their love.  This makes Mav a horrible cockface with an obvious deathwish.  He would rather die than live without his Goose.

But it doesn't end there.  This is a classic love triangle.  Enter Iceman (Val Kilmer with some really pretty blonde high-lites).  Iceman has the hots for Maverick.  But since Mav is so obviously in love with Goose, Iceman's feelings turn to anger.  Don't forget, all this is happening while they are trying to hide their sexuality from everyone.  Closet cases are often very hostile.  Iceman is no exception.  He pursues Maverick to no avail.

I don't want to spoil it for you in case you haven't seen the film, but something happens to get Goose "out of the picture" as they say.  This puts Ice in the perfect posish to swoop in and catch Mav on the rebound.   In the end, Mav and Ice profess to be each

 other's Wingmen.  That's right, they are no longer in the closet.  They are finally able to accept who they are and say "We're here, we're queer, we're pilots!"

So don't deprive yourself of this wonderful film.  It is a very important look at what it means to be a gay man in the military.  And there is lots of sweet eye candy.  Nothing is hotter than a gay man in uniform.  Mmmm hhmmmmm.....

Come on over to my house...

Hey friends! Megan here, so Live Blogging is all the rage and like most followers and conformists such as myself I have attempted some Live Blogging.

Enjoy!

PS. Barb are you there? It's me, Megan!!