'tis the season

'Tis the season to be jolly and to remember our favorite things.  Here are some of my favorite YouTube videos and personalities of 2011.

Jeffery Self

Combine 13

Shane Dawson TV

Hey It's Milly

Simply Plimpton

Verbal Vogueing with Louis Virtel

Carpenter's New Year's Eve

I love this rendition by Karen Carpenter.  "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"

Verizon Wireless wants more of your money.

Verizon wireless has issued a new "convenience fee" if you pay your wireless account on-line at their website.  They will charge $2.00 if a payment is made on their website.  No fee will be charged if paying by check by mail or using monthly automatic payment feature.  Read some of the forum comments here:

http://community.vzw.com/t5/forums/recentpostspage/post-type/message

Read the story here Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/verizon-wireless-to-charge-2-for-one-time-payments-by-credit-card-online-or-by-phone/2011/12/29/gIQAzmomOP_story.html

Ben Breedlove's message.

Benjamin Breelove had a heart condition that ultimately took his life on December 25, 2011.  He made a 2 part silent video documenting his condition and his travails using flash cards.  It's very moving and tells of his experiences as he was flat-line while paramedics are working to bring him back to life.  Watch the 2 parts here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/TotalRandomness512

Merry Holidays!

During this holiday season, I want to wish everyone Peace, Love and Joy.  I hope this season brings you new hope, new beginnings, mending fences and giving love to all you meet.

The holiday season always brings me stress.  Will I have enough money to buy gifts and still pay the rent?  Will my car hold out until I can get it fixed?  Will I have a stress-free week at work?  All these things cause my stress-o-meter to go off the charts, but the night before Christmas, I always seem to get filled with the spirit.  You should see me dancing to Rock'in Around the Christmas Tree while I'm making a holiday treat to take to the family get together.

All these things kinda fade into the background during Christmas and I always try to keep that feeling going into the New Year.  It always doesn't work, but I'm human and I try.

I hope you have a wonderful time this Christmas and that your New Year brings you all you wish for.

Love to one and all....

The Beekman boys make an announcement

The Fabulous Beekman boys, Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell , are going to be married.

From Queerty.com, "The two were the guests of honor last night at a party hosted by fellow reality TV star Sonja Morgan, who was joined by her Real Housewives of NYC co-stars Ramona Singer, Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson."

"I designed this ring for you,” he (Brent) said. “It’s imperfect on all sides, like both of us are. It’s hand forged from steel, like our 13-year relationship. And it’s also lined with silver. Because we always find the silver lining.”

With that, he got down on one knee and did the damned thing. “Will you marry me?”
Speechless and surprised, Josh didn’t have the words to say yes. After Brent put the ring on his finger, he said, “What’s your answer?”

“Yes!” said Josh

Mitt Romney chats with Gay Veteran

Mitt Romney sat down with a gay veteran and the gay veteran asked Mitt Romney if he would support same sex marriage.  Well, you probably know the answer to this already, but watch the video below.