My New Friend, "Connectedgeek"

I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to Mahalo's number one fan, "ConnectedGeek". He has a real name, but I find he will answer to just about anything I call him, like Geekster or whatever. =) He has a couple of places that he calls home on the Internet, Twitter for one, and Mahalo is another. He also has a web page...... http://blog.connectedgeek.net/

One of the main reasons I am blogging about the "Geekster" is that I have always considered myself Mahalo's biggest fan. However, after a few days of fighting over this with Geekster, I had to admit that he out Mahalo'd me, he won, he is Mahalo's greatest fan. I'm trying to be really big about this loss, but it's not easy. However, I shall suffer quietly, well, not so quietly as I am blogging about it. =)

Keep your eyes open for Larry, the Connected Geek. He's a very bright technonerd and it's just a matter of time before his hits his stride and finds his niche in this world of the Internet. We're all going to be hearing a lot about this young man in the future. Trust me on this.

Until next time,

Mary

"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

Tonight on 20/20 Dianne Sawyer interviewed Randy Pausch and his wife Jai. I was spell bound by this young man who has been stricken with pancreatic cancer. He and his wife have three young children and Randy has determined that instead of crying these last months away he wants to have fun and build lasting memories for his children and his wife. Even more so he wants to leave them with a legacy of things that are to them from him, so that in this way he will always be present for his two boys and his daughter. At the end of his lecture he even said that the lecture itself was for his kids and his wife. I have no doubt that they all will watch and re-watch it as years pass. I am sure that it will help get them through some rough patches in the years to come. His story is already changing the lives of all who read his book or who have heard his story.

Once I read this book I will do a review of it here. Meanwhile, I see that it's available online at Amazon.com. I'm going to send for one. I urge you all to do the same.

Mahalo.com has an awesome page on Mr Pausch his book, as does Wikipedia. I am excited about this book and hope you all will at least check out the links here and see what you think. If it has left me speechless, that's saying a lot. =)

If you get it and read it, I would appreciate a note so that we can share your thoughts and impressions with my other readers.

Until next time,

Mary

Mahalo With Today's News

It's Monday again, so after a weekend with grand kids, husband and relaxation, I'm ready to catch up on the latest news. For me, it's as simple as going to my homepage at http://www.mahalo.com/News. There I find links to all of my favorite resources for news and some quick summaries of of the hottest issues as well.

On Mahalo's homepage http://www.mahalo.com/ you will find all of the headlines for every category of news that you might be interested in. It so simple to find out what's happening with your favorite celebrities, politicians and so on, all right there ready for a click of your mouse.

I must add here that I work for Mahalo writing some of those incredible pages that you'll find when you search for information at Mahalo.com. They are always looking for new guides, so if you have extra time on your hands and would like to earn some money, consider signing up for Mahalo.

I could write on and on about what a great company Mahalo is to work for, but that's a topic for another blog posting. Just know that you will find that Mahalo sets the bar high with a refreshing degree of integrity that is rare on the internet, unfortunately. Give them a try.

Happy Monday, everyone.

Until next time,

Mary

American Idol's Michael Johns

It took me until the second season of American Idol to really become a fan. The last two years have been disappointing as I felt that the winners weren't the best they had to offer. I can't even remember the names of these winners, but can see their faces. The black single mother was one, and the other was the young man with gray hair. See, I can't remember their names. What does that tell you. I should look them up and will do so.

Meanwhile, back to Idol 2008. This young man that I have pictured here, Michael Johns has my eyes and my ears whenever he performs. I like a couple of the young ladies too, so have pictured them here. They are, on the left, Asia H Epperson and on the right, Cristy Lee Cook. They are very good as well.

I do feel, though, that Michael Johns is by and large the most talented of them all and the one whose records I will buy, and there will be records whether or not he wins!!!

A note on Simon Cowell, he is truly a hoot. I don't have him figured out yet so am not sure how much of his persona is truly him or just a part he's playing, the antagonist to Paula and Randy.

Anyway, I'll keep on watching. They do put on quite a show. =)

Until next time,

Mary

Sex and the City Movie / 99 Days and Counting

Are you as excited about the release of the Sex and the City Movie as I am?? I am sure that I am the biggest fan of Carrie, the girls and their escapades around New York. I can hardly wait for the movie to be released. They have an official site for it, now so I have included a link to it for you. http://sexandthecitymovie.com/ You really must go visit it for your daily dose of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. Not only do they offer all of the latest buzz on the movies, but they also have Sex and the City MERCHANDISE. This is a must see!!

My two daughters and I have already made a date to go see the movie together. I'm thinking we should make it a total "Sex and the City" evening. It just wouldn't be complete without dinner, wine, and dressing up in something "simply fabulous". What do you think?

It occurs to me that if we are to do this up right, we really have to go shopping together for our simply marvelous outfits. I can see it all now. We'd walk up to the window of our local shoe store, glance lovingly at that perfect pair of heels, heave a heavy sign and whisper softly, "Hello Lover" in our best "Carrie" voices. Then we'd laugh hysterically and go off to PayLess to get our shoes. =)

There are 99 days and counting until the movie's release. I personally can hardly wait. Until then, though, I'll continue watching my "Sex and the City" DVD collection. I watch them from the beginning when Carrie meets "Mr Big", until the end, when he goes to Paris to rescue his maiden. (Insert heavy "SIGH" here)

I'd love to hear if any of you have special plans for the big Sex and the City Movie release day. I'm thinking I feel a movement coming on, a Sex and the City movement, "Dahling".

Oh, and by the way, here is another link you must see. This site has all sort of Sex and the city merchandise you can send for. Check it out. http://store.hbo.com/sm-sex-and-the-city--ci-1885647.html

Until next time,

Mary

A great weightloss site, The Daily Plate

Talk about buzzworthy buzz!! This is the greatest site I have found in a long, long time. In my journey to lose the extra pounds that I carry around, I have searched and searched for online aids that are free or at best, not rvery expensive. Guess what!! Until today I just never found anything. But, go to www.thedailyplate.com . It's free to join and they have wonderful tools there such as a FOOD JOURNAL, CALORIE CALCULATOR, and FITNESS LOG. When you fill out the form for calorie calculator, they will tell you just how many calories you can consume to reach your goal. There are tons of encouraging support tools as well, such as a message board, for example. There are people there who are having success. I encourage you to visit this site. You'll be amazed!!!

I want to add that I found this great site while visiting another buzzworthy site at http://www.capessa.com/members/homepage.aspx?p=9
This is another great site full of women's issues and some super ideas. You wouldn't want to miss this site either.

I want to add that this is not a paid posting, but truly sites that I found and am so excited about. When I find something exceptional I just have to share it with you.

You'll find a link to the daily plate site on the top of the right hand side of my blog. Just click that and it'll take you to the website.

Let's get trim for summer together!!! Let me know how you're doing.

Until next time,

Mary

Earth Hour countdown

Earth Hour is this coming Saturday from 8pm until 9pm. I am hoping that as many of you as can will observe this hour by shutting off your lights. I'm thinking that to light a candle and walk around our block may be something we may do, though............ as many of my neighbors don't know about earth hour they may just think that Mary and Gary have finally plopped over into the "aged land of who knows what".......with their walking around holding candles and such. =)

I didn't learn of Earth Hour until last week, so was unable to organize anything. Next year, however, my neighbors and my world will know about Earth Hour. I hope to have our entire city observing this with me. By then we'll have a more productive recycling program started here. That is in the works and due to begin any day now.

To learn more about Earth Hour and the many small ways that you too can help reduce your carbon footprint can be found on this website, www.earthhour.org.

Until next time,

Mary