What was the best song from the 90’s? It’s a tough question, because music was so different in the 90’s. We had Pearl Jam on one side, Tupac on the other, and Color Me Badd somewhere in the middle. Alternative music changed what top 40 was, but then rap and hip hop changed it again. For people who are young enough to have graduated in the 90’s, I wonder what music you remember as “your songs” from that time. Hit me back if you have any you remember.

Pollen,

Is this the way trees get it on!!!!! Spreading Their pollen around in the wind to “get” with other trees and me.  If I did that, I would get aressted.  If I had my pollen flying in the wind getting on cars, patio furnisher and on other people, I’m sure people would get mad at me and not to think of all of the child support I would have to pay.

I love my girl carmen but any time it snows or any bad weather shes a no show. I make it ,others make it why cant she? She just bought an SUV. I’m sure that there a good reason, but cmon son!!!!!

There is a part of me that is broken today…you have seen the headlines…you have read the news about the devastation from the earthquake in Haiti. It is so big…so catastrophic, it is hard to even begin to understand. In times like this we feel helpless, but there are ways to help if you have the resources to do so.  If you have an extra dollar, an extra 10…please reach out and donate whatever you can. I heard the President hold a Press Conference that gave their website you can go to and donate as much as you can give. The website is: www.whitehouse.gov    On the front page it says ‘Help for Haiti’ and you can learn more about it. We are dealing with a country that was already living in poverty conditions that are hard for most of us to even realize or imagine…and now with the earthquake that just hit…children are without families…people are walking the streets with nowhere to go…people are desperate for medical attention. I just spoke with a director at The American Red Cross who is donating 1 Million dollars and have volunteers already on the ground and more coming in. Pray for the friends and family of loved ones over there and Americans who have been affected by this tragedy. If you cannot give money with our own hard economic times, we can still unite and pray. We are all in this together, as brothers and sisters, nation to nation, we all remember Katrina…we all remember. It is the first thought that comes to mind…watching the footage the pictures…people living on a prayer that someone will come help…where they might find their next meal…where to go…where to turn…my heart is broken. Thank you for taking time to read this and spread the word. Remember, every bit counts…there is not such thing as a small donation…every dime counts to get water and food…medical supplies…whatever it may be…there is no small donation. YOU matter…YOU can make a difference… and so do our brothers and sisters around the globe. Let’s show our support and love in any way we can. My prayers go out…Carmen

Something has been on my mind lately that I would like to get to the bottom of. The other night an interesting topic got brought up when I was chitchatting with a girlfriend. Is it true that men are intimidated by single, professional independent women? Is there some kind of ego-power trip there? It just seems like I see all these beautiful, successful women who are single, have a hard time finding a man to date. Or let me rephrase that, a GOOD man to date! Trust me, there are plenty of fish in the loser pool, no offense, it’s just the way of the world. Ok, so now I may seem a bit pompous, but it’s true. I wish I could enter the mind of a man’s brain just for one day…even a couple of hours…and just give me insight on how you guys think. Back in the day, most women played the traditional role…stay at home wives…held the family/household together. What a beautiful role to play, I am in no way knocking it. But in today’s world, not only so we need 2 incomes (or one MAJOR one for single mom’s and dads), women have equal rights to use their talents and abilities to make a living, to support the family. Has this changed the way men view women…the everyday man? If we make more money than you, does that hurt your ego in some way? I’m really not trying to be mean at all, I just would like some honest opinions from my men out there. What do you think? How does that make you feel? I would be ecstatic if my mate made equal or more money than me…it just means we have more to work with and it is an extra benefit. I am in no way a gold digger, but yes the bank account DOES matter. Beyond that, are women of higher power professionally intimidating? Food for thought. As always, make it a good one! Carmen     

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Where do you fall on the spectrum of Swine Flu emotions? It’s all hype? It’s just the flu? We’re doomed?

To be totally honest, I’m a little scared, but trying to remain alarmingly macho at the same time. It IS the flu. People get it every year. Somehow when you associate it with pigs, it gets scary. (one thing to remember is that you CAN NOT get the swine flu from eating pork! Enjoy your bacon.)

I’m a little scared because I’m in a risk group, being asthmatic. As you know if you also have asthma, we’re in the risk group for everything.

Guess I’ll get swabbed and get a shot. Make it two shots with a beer chaser!

I love that all the new tv shows are poping up. Most of them suck but its great to see that its that time of year. I dont see any big blockbuster shows , and it does seem weak. what have you seen? I did see parks and rec and that may show some promise.

Make sure you come out to the Simon Mixer tonight at Mcpherson’s Bar & Grill on High Point Road from 6-8. We always have a great time…free food and free drinks. We only do it once a month, so bring your friends out. If your not sure where it is, go to our website at 987simon.com. The whole Simon team will be there! See ya there! As always, make it a good one! Carmen