Merry KISS MY ASS!

Yup that is what I said- Merry Kiss My Ass!

Truly, the season is just about stuff, and booze- well food and chocolate-- then the big let down!

Just about everyone I know is morose, sad and broke..... some of my friends wondering how long they will keep their houses, some looking for jobs that do not exist, some working at far below what they are worth. Friends, cause I have friends that are kinda crazy----that joke about the many ways to kill ones self (not that they would do it).

This is plain sucky-- I had just started to get over 7 years of hell, divorce, sick kid, best friend who died of cancer, failing business, finally things were starting to look up--- and the big R!

Shit, almost feel like getting completely plastered New Years eve- to get rid of this decade- but that would mean a three day hangover - at my age that is how long they last--- so I guess I will behave, and try to come up with wonderful way to get out of debt, find a new job, create new opportunities and thank god and the universe for the health, my friends (who are crazy) my family for the opportunity to make my life better than it is!

Sorry, I have not been posting but I thought no-one was reading-- then I see more people read this one than the 'polite' blog under my real name!

So, I guess I will continue to rant and rave here- it does free the sluggish constitution!

all `these health foods-Let our kids eat cake!

What is it with all these youngins stuffing organic food down their childrens' throats?
Really, I sometimes prefer organic- if it really tastes better.... but shit I grew up on white bread- I think it was Wonder, Kraft dinner, orange juice from a package (powder) we had to add water, canned stews, soups, Hamburger Helper--- and I am still here. This nonesense of all this healty eating is making an entire generation allergic to everything!
Shit (sorry but I am getting really pissed with all this 'allergic' stuff when kids are not exposed to anything anymore) allergic to perfume-- Are you nuts! Speaking of nuts- allergic to nuts- everyone is now allergic to nuts- cats- put them down-- dogs- cant have one.... Must have hardwood floors- no pesticides, no articical colouring in food-- Have you seen what most food looks like without artical colouring?(granted that is the food we are not supposed to eat) But hey KD- has colouring- and I am not about to give up that hit of junk food! Everyone needs a hit of KD from time to time!
Allergies-- let these kids experience something of life--- OMG-- can you imagine being allergic to chocolate ???? Not if you are female- what will get you through those 4 or 5 daysper month!?
Let our kids eat cake

Sensitive men- or mommies boys!

You have to scroll down a few articles to find this one.
BUT sorry guys- women want men-- men that know the right end of a screwdriver- can tighten the bolt or whatever it is called when the sink leaks.
When I want a heart to heart- I call one of my girlfriends-- you pretend to understand but you don't -- and besides I have my gay guy friends to explain how you think.--- not that most of use women care-- is that not a line from your boy playbook-- you pretend to understand how we feel- but keep your mouths shut to humour us?
NO... we want men that are men- fix the toilet--- take out the garbage-leave us alone to go to the theatre with our girlfriend- same with the symphony- we do not want you there-- stay in your place-- watch a` hockey game with your friends- do not ask us to watch it!
There are places you are wanted and places you are not--- stick with your hockey-football and leave us the theatre, the ballet and the symphony--- it makes us more interesting to you-- and well we just don't really care about the sports thing.....................we just do it if we are insecure to make you think we like the stuff you like.

Bernie Madoff

Sorry, if I disagree with the majority. Losing money in life is not a serious at it seems.
The Jews lost everything- some where lucky to escape- finally- with their lives and they were grateful. The mansions, the art- so be it!
To equate the mass theft to murder, rape is beyond my imagination.
Raping a child, a young girl, a boy, a man is -- in my opinion a crime that truly needs more committed time in prison. You have stolen a true innocence a life.
We can all get by with less- but the trauma of rape, violence?
Murder, to take a life- to leave the family without the loved one.... most folks I know would give most/all of whatever money they have to keep the loved one with them.
No, sorry, maybe cause I have been there----- my son-- he lived-- I would of- I did give up everything (financially) to keep him here. While I lick my financial wounds from time to time I would gladly do it all again.
I think this man finally could not pay the 'investors' that were using him to launder their bad seed money- and this is the safest place for him-- I am sure he sleeps better where he is!
To imply his crimes were worse than rape, torture and murder is a true dis-service to those of us that have suffered those crimes.
In the end- money is only money!
Think about- would you rather lose money- or your family- your child, your life, your sense of security from a horrible rape-------?
I choose losing money-- leave me and my family alone---- we can get by with less (financially)

How to get HR to make money for the lawyers

All you employers, bosses and Human Resources managers, listen up. The economy is hurting lawyers and we need you to generate more wrongful dismissal lawsuits.
So, in the interests of generating new business for lawyers, here's a list of things you should be sure to do to create more business for us.
If an employee isn't working to your satisfaction give him a vague warning about his performance. Don't be too specific, don't offer constructive criticism and don't offer any help. Let the employee flounder so you can then fire him and allege just cause.
Written policies? Why bother? Make it up on the fly.
Forget about job reviews or feedback. They're just a waste of time. No one needs feedback. Let your employees guess what you think about them.
Forget about ongoing job training -- or any job training at all. Let someone else pay for their training. It's not your responsibility.
Be abusive. Off-colour jokes are always a nice touch. Be sure to add jokes about sex for your female employees and jokes about minorities or gays for added measure. They're a hoot, aren't they? Your employees are offended? Let them go to the human rights commission.
Don't give your employees any meaningful reasons for your decision to terminate them. After all, there's no obligation to be honest or give reasons. Be vague or just say it didn't work out. People don't really want to know why they've been fired. They won't be frustrated.
Be as vague as possible when making announcements to staff concerning any termination. If possible imply that the employee was dishonest or committed some unspeakable crime. What do you care if his reputation suffers?
If you decide to open your wallet and provide pay in lieu of notice or severance pay be sure to offer the lowest amount you can possibly get away with. You're sure to get a bonus by keeping down expenses.
And if you do offer a termination package be sure to ask for a release. For the minimum amount you're paying you don't want to be bothered with any pesky lawsuits. So what if your employees can't afford to seek legal advice before signing the release? Oh, and make sure you insist that the release be signed and returned the same day.
Just for the fun of it don't pay the minimum employment standards pay in lieu of notice or severance pay until you get the release back. For good measure, why not also hold onto the accrued vacation pay?
For sure, you don't want to cover the employee's benefits for any period following termination. Let them pay for their own dental and drug expenses. But if you do cover some benefits following termination make sure it's for the shortest period possible and even then make sure you don't cover any post-employment life insurance, disability insurance or pension contributions. So what if an employee has a major medical problem after you fire him? It's all part of the game.
If your former employee seeks a reference letter, just say no. You don't want to help him get a new job do you? Let him suffer in unemployment. Oh, and there's no hurry on the EI Record of Employment, is there?
If an employee has the temerity to sue you for wrongful dismissal then take it personally. Bring out the big legal guns. Money is no object in fighting off these nuisance lawsuits. Put these employees through the wringer. That'll show them. Settlements? Mediation? Hah, that's for wimps. You want to drag the case out and put these employees through a lengthy trial.
And once you've lost? Well, that's what appeals are for, isn't it? We've got courts of appeal in Canada and if they don't see it your way, why there's always the Supreme Court of Canada. Your taxes pay for these judges, so why not use them? Many thanks in advance.
Alan Shanoff was counsel to Sun Media for 16 years and is currently a freelance writer and teaches media law.

Shmuckette!

OUCH! I took a male friend out for a surprise birthday dinner-- this is a man that has saved my behind now for a long time, fixed the broken thing-a-jiggy, repaired what the repair man screwed up, takes me out when he needs an escort (not that kind) to nice wine tastings etc.... and he is going through a rough time. So I thought, lets take him out for a few simple tastes, some wine and a tasting of gelato at a restaurant I have never been to.
When was the last time you were in a restaurant that did not take debit or credit cards? (They had the expensive cash machine sitting there so you could spend 10.00 to make a withdrawal though!)
I went to pay, and like many of us, and most girls, I carry almost no cash!
He stepped in and paid for his own birthday after work wine and dessert!
OUCH! My pride, my ego, my all of the rest of those words is broken, battered. I am embarrassed humiliated and pissed right off!
Well Happy Birthday------- and thanks for saving my ass again!
Now, I still owe you- I guess I will pay you back after you fix that broken slat on the deck!
OY!!!! This from a woman who insists she does not need a man!

Sensitive men- or overly sensitive men?

Recently, I have had the displeasure to run into a few men that seem to not understand the meaning of sensitive.
Sensitive, is to be in tune and understanding your and others feelings.
It seems though that some men have taken this to the highest degree of emotional maintenance- yikes high maintenance women are bad enough!
Men that are so sensitive it is like walking on eggshells around a woman with PMS- except it is all the time!
Men that read way too much into simple comments, cannot take a joke- or simple ribbing!
Gentlemen, if you have emotional problems- see a shrink, take meds- hang out by yourself -- do not impose your moody, neurotic self on the rest of us and think you are being 'sensitive'. You are not- you are being rude, selfish and frankly acting like a 'girl'..... and we can't stand girls that are neurotic!
I have no idea if this is a new thing that develops with age- if so forget my last column regarding thinking of getting married after 50-- if there is a drama queen in my relationship it better be me ( for the record I am sick of drama anywhere but the stage, screen and printed word- not in my life or my relationship).
Does anyone have any idea what is happening to some men?
My brother some of his friends and I sat around Saturday night trying to figure out where the 'men' have gone to and why so many men are turning into 'whimps"...... This was me with 5, 45-52 year old men wondering this question--- they have noticed this too!
Yikes!
Men put your big boy shorts back on and act like men!

getting married after 50

Recently I have had this chat with a number of men friends and just today with a female friend from high school. We are getting ready for a high school reunion and I have not seen this girl for almost 30 years-- we ended up at different high schools but I am still invited to this one.
At any rate, this lady has never been married, has no kids and like me thinks that getting married after 50 is the dream.
I, like some of my male friends, tend to agree. For some, like me, having kids, raising them and dealing with life just does not blend well with a later marriage. So, for me, I have been thinking that after 50 would be a terrific time to get married. Kid(s) are grown and hopefully gone for ever, life is stable and you have a better idea of the kind of relationship and partner you want. You know how much time you want to give, and want free, you understand the need for folks to still live their own life, perhaps time to slow down, enjoy a great banter of the minds without taking it personally ( a great intellectual debate is wonderful!) you will both know if you want to travel and where, live fancy, off grid or a combination of both, you should have enough understand and compassion to make a great companion--- yup!
I think marriage after 50 sounds like a fine idea.
Now, I need to firm up my wish list and wait a few years!

Shallow! I am so shallow

WOW! I was chatting with a gentleman friend the other day and told him that even if I have a billion dollars I would not have too many bags!

Well, finally I went on-line and looked at Hermes-- and yes- I could have way too many!

These are indeed crack for women!

I also think the bags from the east are indeed selling their bags on e-bay!

Men and romance….

Do men still think about the romance part of a relationship at this age or has that all gone by the wayside in the practicality department?

I am not sure but I am certain I was wined, dined, romanced and intrigued by men when I was younger way more than I am now. So, I am wondering is this an age thing- men are jaded after their failed relationships they no longer feel the need--- ( or are not brave enough to solicit their secretary’s help in creating these romantic getaway) OR ,is this a sign of the times- not the recession/depression argument the 2009 times.

Ah- guys if you are not romantic, I am sure you know a girl- friend, relative, employee, co-worker--- that could help you come up with fantastic and romantic dates.

Don’t men like romance at all?
Is it truly just a necessary evil to justify the end (sex)?

Guess, I must thank the couple of men that did go out of their way in my younger single days to date, wine, surprise, romance and send flowers and teddies to me……….. and take my up in a plane as the sun was setting—in the cockpit!

Guys, truly if you want to be remembered, or never forgotten- pull out the romance!

Gazzilionaire Thieves and the wives

Interesting stuff here with these gazzilonaire thieves! .
Question that many folks have on their minds- did the wives know.
Many say they must of- the wife looked the other way.
I am not so sure……….. I am not the swiftest with this money thing- as most of you know I am so allergic to it I try to get rid of it as soon as I get any (I know- dummy me!)
But, these women are spoiled pampered rich women that come from rich backgrounds. Their entire existence is based on what they own………they are what they own!
I think maybe like crack whore- they will do almost anything to get their fix of a new Chanel bag! Heck it is rumored the Maddoff wife wanted to return 16--- 16 brand new Chanel bags for cash!
HECK—I would of paid her $500 for one- well okay maybe two—imagine not using 16 Chanel bags—the BAG HAD TOO MANY BAGS!
Now, back to the matter at hand and during a recent sit down and whine with wine--- a friend of mine is convinced the women knew, and his take is a little different.
He is a guy. He is in the money buying game (See this is my argument I don’t know what he does so is it not possible the wives of the gazzilionare thieves were just happy to have their supply of crack Chanel purses and simply not ask where it came from?)
Anyway--- he said "Every crook needs someone to tell".
AH! Never thought of that – but I am not a crook! It appears neither of these men had mistresses- heck who could afford any the way the crack Chanel wives went through money?
So, he thinks the guys told. Or he thinks the women should have been able to sense something was amiss.
Well, on that front- sorry (one of the reasons I ended jumping off the society train) men with high-powered careers and little dicks that only feel the dick gets bigger when their wallets grow are not the easiest men to be around.
For starters, aggressive men –that only want money---are always too busy making it to really spend time with family and wives.
2) When they do spend time, they are still taking calls, thinking and working. Trust me with a successful man you always only be mistress- regardless of the size of rock on your left hand and your last name.
(Hey, when I was young I actually thought I wanted a real relationship with all the time spent together- now I am older and smarter—this arrangement may not be so bad! )
3) Men like this are wound so tight you can never figure out when something is wrong, they are wound up all the time.
4) Contrary to what my fine ,never-married male friend may think- MEN DO NOT TALK ABOUT THEIR WORK, THEIR CONCERNS OR THE POSSIBLE MISTAKES/FAILURES THEY HAVE MADE WITH THE WIFE!
They do not want to appear weak in front of the woman------that embarrassment is too much for them. Men work for the money, the fame and the respect and love of a woman- they could not handle losing that!
Nope, the wives did not know----
However- if anyone hears of a great sale on used bags back east- please let me know –I could wire someone $500.00 bucks for a brand new, Chanel chain-linked Chanel bag……….how ironic!

Okay, come on- is he right? Do men actually talk business talk with the wife?
Do they talk to the wife if they are theives?
I would think these men could of at least been better at hiding some moulah for the wifey-poo-- but maybe they did!

Globe and mail is a waste of time

OK- Can someone help out here?
Since they let the old publisher go the globe and mail has been taken over by young fools!
Tacky U-tube wedding entrances are on the front page- lifestyle is all about babies, babies more babies-- and how wonderful it is they are first humans to breed!
Is there another news page that has any real credit left?
I do not care where in the world (as long as it is in English) PLEASE help me find a newspaper worth reading--- s ome new blogs-- something!
thanks!

men that flatter

I think a new trend is starting!
I was at the gas bar and the young man there thanked me---"Thank you MISS".
WOW- maybe the youngins will get this thing going as I know for sure the old guys are getting far too jaded to be so sweet to women!

Yuppers- made my day!

Maybe just maybe the men will start to flatter us older broads.... and the older broads will be more receptive! Just a thought as it seems all men complain we are a bunch of gold-diggers-- but I had forgotten what it is like to be flattered!

Maybe a trend!

Guys take a lesson

My son came home really late the other night and woke me up!
You see women going through menopause do not sleep well and to interfere with our sleep is a very dangerous thing!
So, young man profusely apologized--- "Flowers mom, I will bring you flowers" ( I am a sucker for flowers, chocolate, large jewels----)
Anyway, I grumpily mumbled "No, not to bother" as I stumbled back to my bedroom.
"Mom", as he came up behind me "You are so gorgeous for almost 50. You look like Penelope Cruz"
AHA! I turned around and hugged him--- "You are one smart boy. Flattery will get you out of more trouble with women than flowers."
Then I happily stumbled back to bed thinking--'hmmm I though I looked more like Demi Moore- but I prefer the Latinos- Cruz, Sophia Loreen, that works for me (don't have the nose) but I still grinned while I feel fast asleep.
Yes, flattery is good!
(Hey, I got to pick the picture- and no I do not look anything like this- but I can dream)

Chris Brown wedding entrance

http://en.video.canoe.tv/video/comedy/comedy/1906868833/best-wedding-entrance-ever/30603337001http:// Okay- call me old fashioned!
WTF!
Weddings are to be fun- but they are also to have some decorum!
Then choosing an admitted woman beater to be the guy singing at the beginning of your wedding?!
Like I said WTF!
come on what is your opinion?
(Bad enough the song sucks) What is the message?
WTF!

Dubai-maybe not a playground for the over 40 set

Interesting, a friend of mine- a global traveller when quired by me- mostly in jest-- "Please take me to Dubai"-- me thinking of great shopping(I hate shopping) I like to look at big jewels..

He answered "I would not take a date to Dubai- out of respect for them but also in that part of the world- life does not mean much"
Me-"but the shopping, the jewels"
"You won't find much better there than you can in West Edmonton Mall.... but they do not value life like we do here."
ME- "HUH"
"They make their millions on the backs of millions of poor people and do not care"
I know you read this -- but the irony is-- SO do almost all of the rich people here.
Anyway his retort was "I'd rather take you to Switzerland... heck me too! Switzerland sounds prettier, safer and with much better food at a better price.
All in fun- but I was shocked to hear that Dubai for all the glitz they are trying to present to the world that they are a modern city- really in fact is not!
So guys and gals- pick another place for your holiday- where you can hold hands, snuggle, sneak a kiss and relax knowing you will not be imprisoned!
Hey- there are great jewels to gaze at in Switzerland, Palm Springs and wow- Las Vegas!
For the record I do not wear much jewellery but the big stuff is amazing to look at- art!

ah things to do before I die!

http://www.wickinn.com/

Tofino!
How could I forget! I have never been!


I had forgotten about Tofino on my list of things to do before I die!
I simply must get there though- most especially the Wikkinish Inn---- food is superb, view astonishing and they even have yoga classes on the wood decks, spa treatments!
Yup- one of the must do’s
( never mind the money part- all I can afford to do is dream and I am getting my monies worth! )

How much is a middle-age woman worth?

How about this.......
A middle-aged woman has the chance to dump her horrible boring life- live in Kelowna (well without the fires!) on top of a mountain in a multi-million dollar house..... the guest house is another multi-million dollar shack at the lake complete with one boat at the dock (the big boat is kept at the Yacht club as it is too big for this dock) complete with swimming pool. The guest house is by the lake and main house is on top of the mountain because the traffic and noise of the lake annoy the owner!
There are actually 3 boats, a million dollar motor home used to travel to Palm Springs 'condo' .... many cars but the ones mostly used are always brand new Mercedes "really the only people that buy Lexus are those that can't afford Mercedes".
The catch- he is almost as old as the lady's grandmother- so late 70's- early 80's. Very rich, has known her for over 20 years and truly likes her, she truly likes him- Just not in that way!
Other kicker ---- He does not pay well when he is bored of his women!
No cars in her name to take, no houses in her name to take-even the jewellery he buys (BIG- HUGE stuff) he insists are for investment and 'lets' her wear them- but they are not hers'.
Last one was with for 12 years and walked out with $100,000 and after a court case the 5 carat ring... after a court case. No support, no car and no house!
I told him he did well- really well!
Glad I was not the girl that quit my job- no matter how low paying it may of been and ran around the world with him to end up 47 (with good plastic surgery, great nails and personal trained body) but now single, basically no money, no marketable skills (Shhhh- other then the obvious) .
So, this is one of my dearest friends- the guy actually----- I suggested in the future he has 'a lease' on the women, sign it and carry on!
What do you guys think--- Him and I went through this and my 'price' was way to high for him- so I guess I can be bought--- but at least I have some respect- if I am going down the wrong road I at least am expensive-- needless to say- He is still single!
So him and I are wondering - what is a fair market value for a middle-aged woman to live the life of luxury---clothes, borrowed jewels, borrowed cars, borrowed affection, girl must cook, the houses do have cleaning staff though---give up any job she has to care for him) How much is that worth? How much should be left in the will? What about a signing bonus and yearly 'cheques' for work well done?
Any ideas on how and what should be examined in this?
Truly we are wondering....... He has his opinion and I have mine- obviously not the same!

signs of the times

I have discovered many of our large corporations truly act dishonourably towards their employees.
Take Trader Corporation, that let go without cause (an agreed fact from court filings Provincial Court of Alberta action no 0990300111) a single mom with a brain damaged child. They let her go without cause, her employment record unblemished- her only sin from what we can see is her earnings went from under $3000.00 a month to just over $8,000.00 a month in just over a year.
Is that not what sales people are supposed to do?
The corporation does not argue they let her go without cause-- here is the kicker- todate over 2 years they have no paid one cent in severance, holiday pay or notice.
This lady has to take this huge corporation to court- on her very modest salary now simply to get paid for work she has already done- never mind notice and severance.
It has also come up that this company recently fired all its western based sales people only to turn around and offer a few of them their jobs back at 50% of the salaries paid.
Hmmm..... does make me think that maybe unions have a point
Wonder if the shareholders know this? Wonder if upper management had to take a 50% reduction in pay?
All is well in corporate Canada- if you are born rich.

Women and the status symbols

Recently, I was reading one of those tarty, summer girl read books ( I would hate to insult the great writers by calling what I was reading a 'novel') .However, some interesting points were highlighted to me- okay I am a touch slow-- regarding the middle-aged woman and the man.
1) Namely- of all age groups- it is the woman that gives the polish and position to the man and the relationship. He, merely supplies the money from whence the lady turns it into the spit and polish 'brand' of the couple........... Hence women are good at and for spending money and creating the couple brand.
2) Middle-aged women are not always upset when the husband takes a lover-- she- the wife no longer has to deal with this tiring chore.... has more time to spend more money.....as long as he does not make the affair public or leave her- she is often fine. IF he should think of leaving - that will cost- everything.
3) Men are smarter than women- hold up-in this regard. Explains the bad boy thing- men will hook up with a bad girl- but are too smart-generally to marry her. She is good for fooling around with but not for his brand! Women, as we know will go after the bad boy- forgetting her own personal brand.