She Don't Like Cocaine

Or does she? Apparently there is a video of VP Biden's daughter, Ashley, snorting it up at some party in Delaware. Reminds me of a song:

Thoughts for the Day

No, this is not a Jack Handy moment. I'm in the midst of moving back to my old house which I've decided I love. Every time I walk in, I realize it's my house (the ex be damned). We had a snowstorm yesterday with 10 inches of snow. Today it's sunny and 60 degrees. Today, I busted my ass on either a piece of ice or a wet puzzle piece in the drive way. I have a lovely cut on my knee to show for it.

However, all in all, things are looking up. I have quite a few clients and may be getting a new job this week. I'll be out from underneath my landlord. So here's a little song to celebrate. (Even though Abbadon hates U2.)

Shows Whose Popularity I Don't Get

So after reading an article on Foxnews.com about whether or not some chick on Grey's Anatomy will return or not made me wonder why that show is so popular. Along with Grey's Anatomy, here is a list of shows that make me wonder why people are so nuts about them.

1. American Idol. So far it's produced two actual stars, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. The rest have been talentless dogs. Even the crappy auditions at the beginning of the season are boring now.
2. Survivor. Is this show even on anymore? I think they should really make it challenging like, Survivor: Darfur or Survivor: Baghdad.
3. Lost. First, has anyone ever survived a plane crash at sea? Second, if so, wouldn't the Navy be looking for them? This show apparently went from quasi-believable to absolute insanity with like time travel or something.
4. CSI (all forms). I understand the interest in how a crime is solved. However, it's well documented that criminals watch these shows and are becoming more savvy in their crimes. People now expect that all crimes should be solved in the allotted one hour and get pissy when they don't. Shouldn't those be reasons to yank it off the air?
5. Dancing With the Stars. Seriously? We give a rat's ass about celebrities and ballroom dancing?
6. Keeping Up with the Kardashians. This is the most self-absorbed group of nitwits on TV. They're claim to fame? Being the offspring of one of OJ Simpson's lawyers and step-kids of Bruce Jenner. I can't understand why a mother would allow her daughters to act like total tramps on television and Bruce Jenner...BRUCE!!!What the hell? You go from Olympic glory to this crap?
7. Prison Break. Like Lost, I can't postpone reality long enough to believe that it's this easy to get out of maximum security. Otherwise, Charlie Manson would be my neighbor.

Lights on for Earth Hour

Apparently at 8:30 pm Central Time, we're supposed to dim our lights for some damn reason. Being a nonconformist, I plan on turning every light in the house on for an hour. Every...single...light... So join me in saying screw you to the environmental Nazis.

LIGHTS ON FOR EARTH HOUR.

Baby, It's Cold Outside

March 28, 2009: The view from my office window. Yes, it's coming down heavy.

Beau Tackles the Economy

Those of you who remember my old blog, the LawWench, remember Beau's take on the elections. Well, Beau is back to discuss with us the current economic crisis. As you can see, he doesn't look very optimistic about the current administration's economic policies.

Folly: So Beau, what's this chart supposed to represent?

Beau: Our lives. No. Seriously. See that part that looks like a mountain?

F: Yes.

B: That was the end of the Bush era. Sure things were bouncing around but it wasn't a complete disaster. Most of us had jobs, houses, and whatnot.

F: Okay. What's that big drop?

B: The Obama Administration's policies. Made everything nosedive right into the toilet.

F: Okay, then why does it say January 2008?

B: Because my owner doesn't know what damn year it is. I said, "2009, you idiot, 2009," and he writes, "2008." Yeesh. So hard to find good help these days.

F: So is it just one policy of the Obama Administration that's messing everything up?

B: Nah, it's the whole enchilada. I mean, he mouths about how we're heading for a depression and we need to act now and blah, blah, blah. What do you think the market does when they hear, "Mr. Hopey Changy" talking like he's the captain of the Titanic?

F: Sell off like it's 1929?

B: Exactly. Then his idiotic Treasury Secretary starts mouthing about how he's open to the Commie's idea of a one world currency and how they need to have the authority to seize any business they see fit. When did we move to Stalinist Russia?

F: Good question, Beau. It all began with the 51% of the country voting him into office.

B: 51% of the country is nuts.

F: So what's your overall take of the economy, Beau? Is this the bottom? What can people do to ride through these tough times.

B: Hold on, sister, one question at a time.

F: I'm sorry.

B: No problem. First, the economy sucks and this administration has no idea how to fix it. The problem is that people are expecting him to fix it instead of thinking about how they can fix it. Capiche? Second, I don't know if we can go any lower. I'm not saying it's the bottom but there ain't much further we can go. Third, stuff your mattresses with all your money. Hunker down and take a nap. That's what I'm getting ready to do.

F: Okay, thanks for your time and have a good nap.

B: Anytime.

Scared Yet?

Let's see, the new administration wants to seize private businesses and institute a "global currency." Why the hell isn't anyone screaming to high heaven over the obvious attempt by the Obama-philes to turn this country into a socialist dictatorship? Is that what everyone wants?

People, complain to your representatives. Write to the newspaper. Do whatever you can to ensure that the United States of America does not become the United Socialist States of America.

Friday Song

This song got stuck in my head yesterday and I don't know why. We're expecting a blizzard here this weekend followed by 60 degree weather. Go figure.

EU President: The US is on the Road to Hell

The words of the EU president reminds me of this song:

Obama Addresses the Nation

Yeah, Yeah, I've Been Busy

Between work and planning a move back to a house I still technically own (even if only on paper), I haven't had much time to chat. Consensus is that I'm making the right decision and I intend on going balls to the wall to keep the house. Every time I walk in it, I realize that it is MY house.

Updates: Discovered my ex didn't bother making any payments on the $15k tax debt so now we've got a tax lien on everything we own. He hasn't paid me anything so I modified the contempt application to include a writ of execution against the pub. Figure I might as well go for broke.

I've got a billion family law clients so I'm starting to make a little money (not much but a little). Plus my old boss still wants work from me (even though he's a total shithead about it). That means I should pull in about $5k this next month. Enough for bills and to save until I get a full time gig. So, things are looking up a little.

Poll Time

Okay, boys and girls, it's time for another, "Let's tell Folly what to do with her life." This involves my old house. Here's the deal. Since I lost my 6 figure job in February, I've been doing family law to keep going. The downside is that it doesn't pay jack. My old boss promise me 6 months of pay at $3k/month to do some research for him but I haven't gotten any new projects which means that little gig may be over.

Anyway, I'm behind on the rent and can't afford where I am. My thought is to move back into my old house since the bank can't figure out what to do with it and the IRS slapped a lien on it for $15k. However, my real estate agent is giving me shit over it, saying that if we don't sell it this month it goes back on the auction block in April.

So here's the poll: Should I move into my old house and hope they don't sell it out from under me or move on down the road and hope I can figure out how to pay rent?

California Bar Application

So I was looking at the California Bar Application yesterday (no, I'm not moving to Cali) and discovered that they allow crazy people to be lawyers there (go figure). In fact, here is a sample form from the packet:

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Yeah, yeah, it's late. Here's a song for you:

The New Head of the FDA

Here's Obama's pick for the head of the FDA. Here she is giving a commencement speech at the Columbia School of Journalism.

My Letter To God

Dear God:

I hope you read blogs. Sorry if I've offended you with anything I wrote. So, when's stuff in my life supposed to change? Seriously, I'm working my self to death and have little to show for it. Besides, didn't you already do this with Job? Granted, I haven't been to church lately so that's kinda of an "x" against me. However, I'm not genuinely a bad person.

I mean, you let the Red Sox win the World Series and the Lightening, the Stanley Cup and the Bucs, the Super Bowl. Do you suppose you could lighten up on me a bit? Make some good come my way. Oh, I'm not asking to win the lottery (I don't play anyway). Just make the junk ease up. 'Kay?

Oh and when are the Cubs going to the World Series? Please lighten up on them as well. You let the White Sox go. Um....okay.

Look, I'm trying the best I can. So if you could just cut me a little slack, I'd really, really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Folly

What Clinton Gave Russia.

A Little Song for the Wayward Boyfriend

Folly Goes Back to Court

This time I left early and made it to Vinita before 4:30 p.m. It took less than 5 minutes. I drove 130 miles twice for a five minute event. Again, this is what I'm up against:

Folly Goes To Court

You laugh but this is what it's like. I went to Vinita today. The courthouse closed 3 minutes before I got there.

Where the Hell is Pryor?

Yes, I know I promise to post more but that pesky work thing has me all tied up. I met with a new client yesterday then ran out to Pryor (where the case is pending) to file an Entry of Appearance. Where the hell is Pryor you ask? It's here (hint: look towards the upper right). Now, for a podunk town, they have the nicest courthouse I've ever visited.

Today, I get to meet a new client whose case is pending in Craig County. Where the hell is Craig County? It's here. So I do get to see parts of Oklahoma I've never seen. However, I'm not sure that's a good thing.

This Week's "What the Hamster?"

I've decided to change, "Friday's What the Hamster?" to the current title since I never know when I'm going to get around to actually posting the thing. So here are some stories that made me say, "What the Hamster?"

1. Unemployment Rate Hits 8.1%. Being one of that 8.1% does not make me happy. However, at least I'm not alone. As they say, misery loves company. I should point out that the last time unemployment hit this level was in 1983, when I was starting my junior year of high school and Ronald Reagan was still in his first term. However, the Messiah claims this a great opportunity. Yeah, an opportunity for him to establish the United Socialist States of America.


2. Feds: The Economy Sucked in January and February. As previously mentioned, could these guys be any more obvious. We know it sucks. The Messiah got elected based on the idea that ONLY HE could fix the problem. All he has done since his anointing is made it worse. Every time the guy opens his mouth, the Stock Market dives. Can we get a gag order on him?


3. Clinton: "Yeah, we're talking with a terrorist state. So what?" Showing how clueless this administration is, they're talking to the Syrians. The same people who assassinated the PM of Lebanon. The same people who backed Hezbollah's attacks on Israel. The same people who helped a bunch of Baathists escape Iraq when we invade. Holy cow, could this administration get anymore inept? No....don't answer that.


4. The Anti-Semite Administration, Part II. Also showing they have no regard for Israel, Madam Secretary Clinton stated that a Palestinian state WILL be created. Don't you think Israel should have some say in that before we start carving up the Middle East? Didn't the Democrats bitch we the Bush Administration started meddling in the internal affairs of other countries?


5. Rhianna and Chris Brown. Showing it doesn't matter how famous and rich you are, some women are just dumb asses when it comes to men. Now me, if my boyfriend beat the shit out of me to the point where I couldn't go on an awards show, I damn sure wouldn't be taking his sorry ass back. But of course he did the, "Baby, I'm sorry," and she forgave him. Girl, he's done it once and he'll do it again. The next time, you'll have a hard time finding anyone who'll feel sorry for you.

Folly's Diet, Part Deux

What I can and cannot eat so far:

CAN:

Mac & Cheese
Brownies
Pudding
Noodles
Raman
Cream of Wheat
Beer

CANNOT:

Donuts
Omlettes
Beef
Chicken
Chips
Cookies
Bagels
Bread


God, someone just shoot me.

Government: The Economy Sucks

Showing just how much trouble we're in, the government (i.e. the guys in DC) made this startling revelation today: The economy worsened in January and February. Now, it doesn't take an Economics degree from the Wharton School of Business to make that statement. All you have to do is watch the damn news. I guess tomorrow they will pronounce that Iran is hostile to Israel.

Yes, these people are in charge of our future. How scary is that?

Shiner Bock and Mac & Cheese

That's my new diet. No, I'm not trying to lose weight. I have an esophageal stricture. (Click on the link to find out more). Yes, I get to have a balloon shoved down my throat to re-expand the esophagus. Until then, I can't eat solid food. I can, however, drink beer and eat mushy crap like macaroni and cheese. I'd kill for a cheeseburger or a steak. Seriously.

It hurts like hell if I try to eat normal food so I haven't eat a whole lot in four days. Good side: I've already lost 2 pounds. Bad side: I AM FREAKIN' STARVING.