Policy Refresher: Commenting on Blonde's I-View

To all my dear readers and followers:

• First - THANK YOU!  Thank you for following, reading and responding.  It is your voice that keeps me going and keeps Blonde's I-View interesting.
• Second - This is not an anonymous blog - I tell you who I am - in a pretty detailed 'about me' section for that matter.  I ask that you tell me who you are.  I don't need a bio - just a name.  Doesn't even have to be your real name; it can be your online persona's name.  The more info you are willing to share the better, IMO.  My personal view is that hiding behind the anonymity of the internet is cowardly.  Don't say something on my blog that you wouldn't say to me in real life, looking me in the eye.
  
• Third - Not all comments get published.  Comments that cannot curse words, spam, border on or cross the line into defamation, etc or are just plain false will not get published.  It is for these reasons that I have a comment moderation feature in place.
• Fourth - It is my right to publish or not publish comments - I tend to err on the side of publishing if you are willing to take ownership of your comments; not publishing when you don't.  But I do, as the owner of this blog, reserve the right to not publish a comment for any reason I choose.
  
• Fifth - Opposing views to my own do not factor into the decision whether or not to publish comments.

I hope that you will continue to read and interact with Blonde's I-View.   I'd love to hear your thoughts on my policy and about the comment policy you have instituted on your blog!

Hayden Christiansen to play 'Sean' Scanlon in Abramoff Scandal Movie

It's not always a great thing when you realize that a movie is being made about people you know (knew) and its going to portray them in a very negative light, despite the fact that that they were involved in major wrong-doing.  But.... when you find out that hottie Hayden Christiansen is going to play them - it sure softens the blow!!!  And, despite his name really being Michael Scanlon most people in these parts called him Sean, so before you criticize me for getting it wrong - I'm giving the caveat as to why I used that name in the post title.

I wonder who will play Brandi?

For more info on the movie: check out IMDB






(Thanks MSNBC.com for a good photo of Sean)

Best Wedding Team EVER!

Just a quick round up of the best wedding team I could have ever imagined.  If you want a wedding to go flawlessly, employ any one of these fabulous people!

• Reception: Adrienne Hastings and the fabulous Chef Lee - Lewes Yacht Club
• Flowers: Carl Grimm - Bayberry Flowers
• Photos: Angie Moon - Angie Moon, Photographer
• Hair and Make-up: Made Ya Look - Melissa, Heidi, Rose, Heather, Donna, Ann Marie, et al!
•  Dress: Hitched Salon (DC)
• Wedding Party Attire: Lilly Pulitzer!  especially the King of Prussia Store
• Transportation: Christine Hastings - The Jolly Trolley
  
• Rehearsal Dinner: Leo and Keith - The Back Porch Cafe
  
• Registry: The whole team at The Enchanted Owl and Karen at Everything But the Kitchen Sink
  
• Rentals: Grand Rental Station
  
• Hotels: The Bellmoor Inn and Hotel Rehoboth
  
• Minister:  The amazing Rev. Ashley Jansen
• Invitations: Shane at Tabula Rasa (Salt Lake City)

Stay tuned for detailed posts on each of these - with interviews!

Cat in the Lap!

How am I supposed to get any work done??  So much for blogging from a lap top, I've got a big fat happy cat taking up as much room as possible.

Blonde's I-REview: Jimmy Choo comes to H&M

My favorite fashion blogger, The Budget Fashionista, has this in the headlines this morning: Jimmy Choo comes to H&M - The Budget Fashionista

(Thanks to Jimmy Choo for the great pic!)

OMG!!!  Jimmy Choos, while outrageously priced, are worth every cent!  They are extremely well constructed (holding up well while wiping out down a flight of stairs!), are kind to the feet keeping them cool and comfy for long days into longer nights, and just feel seeeeexy on. Any pair of shoes that makes me feel that good when I wear them, are totally worth it, no matter the price.

And, of note, Jimmy Choo Company is actually a woman-owned company.  Tamara Mellon is the genius behind the spectacular shoe line and has worked diligently to develop a cult-like following.  Leave to a working mom to bring to mass market a sexy, slinky shoe that makes you still look and feel hot after an 18 hour day.

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David Carradine: Murder? Suicide?

It is a well-known fact among my friends and families that I have a problem: I am addicted to CSI, L&O, and NCIS, among others.  With that said, I have learned that nothing is ever as it appears - any one of the theories suggested here is plausible.  I just hope that they have a good coroner on the case... Time will tell.


'David Carradine Murdered' is One Theory of Many Possibilities
The speculation over the death of David Carradine is growing, as the explanations range from murder to suicide, to even auto-erotic asphyxiation. The struggle to figure out how Carradine died is starting to overshadow the mourning for his death.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1817566/david_carradine_murdered_is_one_theory.html

Aruba - The Happy Island! Bon Bini!

Checking in from Aruba. I swore I wasn't going to blog while enjoying my honeymoon, but what's a girl to do when she misses her blog? ;) So a few thoughts on our honeymoon to date:


In the first few days, we spent the days in the sun, surf and sand. We got up and worked out (yes!), took yoga and stretch classes, then to the beach - all of which are just a few feet from each other. Rob taught me to snorkel, which totally messes with your senses. Put your face in the water and breathe?? What's wrong with that idea? But, once I got the hang of it, I was a little fish! I am even now the proud owner of my own set of snorkel gear - fins included!

We also headed off to Rancho Notorious on Wednesday for a guided horseback ride through the desert out to the ocean. My horse, Marlena, was a bit of a fiesty one and quite inquisitive as she was far more interested in going off trail and staying focused and following the horse in front of her - DH claims we were well matched. The ride is nothing I can even begin to describe - although I can say we rode through a catcus forest - yes forest. Catci so thick you couldn't see light through it! A very likely spot for hiding a body... just saying...

DH got PADI-certified and did 4 dives! He's off to another one tomorrow - with a local dive shop - not with a tourist group. Should be amazing. What you can see under the water is unbelievable - and I would know since yesterday, we went on an underwater dive to 130ft in a submarine! Yep - its was so impressive. The colors of the fish that you see - wow! And we saw a moray eel - up close and personal. Ick!

We've toured both Palm Beach and Oranjestad extensively and have eaten out every night. I have to endorse Yemanche. While we've been to many recommended places - both by locals and our concierege - this restaurant is the only one worthy of five out of five blondes. It was outstanding and we plan to return before we leave!!


Oh, did I mention that gouda must be the national cheese, since they use it on EVERYTHING! I am a bit suspicious that in one meal where we ordered a caprese salad - we got what I will affectionately refer to as "gouda-rella" which was quite good! Not mozzarella, but a surprisingly nice twist on the traditional.

Lots of other things to write about and pictures to post, but that will have to wait til the next post! Off to snorkel and initiate my new gear!

Honeymoon!

Hi All,
I will not be blogging from May 18 - June 1, as I am on my honeymoon!!!   When I get back, there will be lots to blog about from my island getaway.  Check back then for all the tales!
J-Coll

Mark Landon, Son Of Late Actor Michael Landon, Dead - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News

Mark Landon, Son Of Late Actor Michael Landon, Dead - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News

Wow.  While this is tragic and sad, one of the things that struck me is that Michael Landon (Little Joe from Bonanza and Laura's father from Little House on the Prairie) has a son that is 60!!!  Wow.  Having grown-up with Little Joe and Charles Ingalls, and his early passing, it just doesn't seem possible that he could have been old enough to have a child that is a card carrying member of AARP.  Wow - time flys.

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FBAction.net Link in Facebook is a Scam

 As reported on Mashable:

Facebook (Facebook reviews) is falling prey to a widespread phishing attack today that tries to steal your login and spam your friends.

I’ve got a number of messages in my Facebook inbox with links to “FBAction.net”, a site that displays a fake Facebook login. Enter your details there, and it will spam all your friends with the same message and link. More worrying: you might get locked out of your account for a time until Facebook sorts out this mess.

There is no malicious payload with the attack, it seems: no virus is downloaded or any other nasties: it’s simply a huge nuisance for Facebook users.

As always, don’t enter your Facebook password if the URL is not Facebook.com, and contact Facebook if you’re no longer able to access your account.