A trip down memory lane or not

Hey Gays,

Well it seems that no one in my family has a memory left...LOL

Jeff got me all wrapped up in Ancestry.com
He did a free trial and forgot about it so he got charged a month for it so decided to do his family tree. He was having so much fun I decided to try and do mine. His seemed to go much easier and he even found records of what ships his family were on coming to America from Liverpool...

Mine is a whole different story and grew into an obsession over the weekend...aaargh, pulling out my hair more like it. You see Jeff's family knows a lot about their grandparents and great grandparents, like maiden names, etc. My family knows nothing, to tell you the truth my father thought my grandfathers name was Joe up until the day he died only to find out his real name was Michael Joseph, he knows his grandfathers name was Jeremiah and grandmothers last name was Cooney but doesn't know her first name.

My mother knows even less, her middle name is the first name of her grandmother but she doesn't know what her maiden name was...weird...don't you think?? My other great grandparents came from Lithuania so I know I'll find nothing after them though my aunt did know my GG's maiden name....I guess I never thought about how little my family cares about where they came from, Jeff's family seems to care more or at least kept a paper trail with pictures and letters, etc.

I did find one thing that was interesting, I had a great uncle named Joe "Happy" Shea and he died young at like 23. What I found was a high school yearbook photo and caption about him. He looked just like my brother David, it was really shocking to see the resemblance but now of course I need to find out why he died so young but will my father know? probably not...aargh!!

So that was how I spent my weekend....goodness

XO, BT

"Fat Girl" is #1

Hey Gays,

I posted "Fat Girl" on this site called "Ourstage.com". It is an indie music site set
up to compete with other songs , etc. in your genre.

I did well in hip hop , usually finishing in the top 100 but last month they added
a "Comedy" category and i made it to the top 20, then today I am # 1. What a hoot!

Songs are voted on by "Judging". You have to create an account and then listen to the songs and judge. its easier to judge now because only 20 songs make the quarter-finals, so there are not as many rounds and my song pops up more...LOL

If you have a little time go vote for "Fat Girl". if I win I get $100 and then a chance for 5,000 in the overall finals.

Miss Kitt!

Hey gays,

As I wrote my refection post the other day in my mind Eartha kitt flashed across my thoughts because when i was thinking about things i like about this city and she was at the top of my list.

I've had the chance to see Eartha Kitt perform several times in very intimate settings like Cafe Carlyle's, Joe's pub and the blue note and lastly at Carnegie Hall last year.

Seeing Eartha Kitt perform live was like an out of body experience for me every time. She was one of the most giving and appreciative performers I've ever seen. Honestly Jeff and I had seen her so many times that she remembered us and would nod and smile at us from the stage like she'd seen an old friend and always shook our hands and would say thanks for coming to see me. I'm sure she would do that to many people because once you saw her you would go back again and again.

She was truly special and I'm sad that I'll never see her perform live again, a selfish thought knowing she had colon cancer since 2006 and hopefully she didn't suffer but i think the love of her audience was so special and she gave it back 100%.

I know she was a "Diva" but I knew when she shook your hand and said thank you it was the most genuine gesture and I knew she meant it.

I feel like I lost an old friend today but luckily i can wrap myself up in her music any time i want, hmmmmm....

They just don't make em like Eartha kitt anymore!!

Simply the best

Reflection

Hey gays,

As I sit here writing and looking out the window gazing at the skyline, the empire state building dusted with fog, a glimmer of green and red light shimmers off the moonlight, I wonder, what the fuck am I doing here?

I've often wondered how I ended up living in NYC. I guess the easy answer would be that my Jeffie wanted to move here and I followed him. However is it that simple?...no probably not.

My life was not horrible in Providence, looking back I think I had a lot of fun and without having been there means there would never be Jeff and me.

To tell you the truth I'm not a huge fan of the city, I guess the hard drive of the city, like all the walking,especially when it rains, the lack of public restrooms(huge issue for a celiac),the subway, the extra fee's on everything( we have a $500 move out fee when we leave this building, what the fuck is that for?, they can't answer the question, maddening). I miss having a car and sometimes feel trapped here.

Mainly it is the "software" i.e. the people that make it livable. We have both met so many wonderful people here of all different walks of life. Rich, poor, in between, artists, lawyers, custodians, gay, bi , straight and down right crazy people. Don't get me wrong there are some major assholes here as well and we've met plenty of those and I miss my best friend Mike most of the time. Mike and i have a bond, honestly if it weren't for him buying me the "Judy at Carnegie Hall" Record from salvation army I may have never starting performing. I wish I were rich just so i could move him down here...

I guess a place is a place in the end but it is the people that cross your path that make it a home. My mother has always been very social and I admire her for that, she craves people, i do too, always have and sometimes that means I run into a lot of characters. You see I have no hang ups really, well maybe a few but as far as people go I'm always interested....

Hey look at that, as i sit here typing this I've answered my own question, it is the people I've met here, that's why the fuck I'm still here...LOL

Oh, dear I'm embarrassed, I just had a Carrie Bradshaw moment.....



The Photo is by my baby Jeff Catlow, its so gorgeous!
XO, BT

Catherine Tate Christmas

Hey Gays,

I love Catherine Tate and her show "The Catherine Tate Show" on BBC

I don't like all of her characters but most of them. My favorite though is Nan. She is one of my all time favorite characters right behind Patsy and Eddie from Ab Fab.

She inspires me to work harder at my characters and watching her gives you the sense of what its like to give yourself up to another character, its so wonderful!

I think overall british television has much more interesting shows than we do...

Here is a little christmas skit of Nan...love it

"Chew The Fat" with "Sethboyardee"

Hey gays,

After writing my blog all of these months it came over me that I should interview
some fabulous people on this here blog. I thought it would be fun to reach out to other bloggers, artists, performers, etc. to get their take on things.

My first victim or interviewee is "Sethboyardee"

I really enjoy his blog because one he posts pictures of hot men and two he has a fighting spirit. Oh yes, one other thing... He is a bit cranky! and very honest about his emotions. This to me is something not easy to do, especially on a blog. I try to be honest in all my posts but sometimes I think about what other people may think. Sethboyardee doesn't care and I admire that!!

Here is what Sethboyardee had to say

BT
Why did you start writing your blog?

Seth

Originally, I don't think I ever intended to publish it, rather just use it as my daily journal (with the knowledge it would someday be a famous best-selling biography, of course!!). There was no real "why" - I didn't start out with a specific purpose other than to share "me" with whoever might be interested.

BT
In reading your blog you talk about not being social, has writing the blog made you more comfortable facing or seeking social situations?

Seth

Nope. I still remain extremely shy, and unwilling to "get off my butt" and go out and do anything social. In fact, I think the blog (and the Internet in general) gives people MORE excuse to stay home and remain anonymous, if you will.

BT
How do you feel about being Fat and gay?

Seth

I'm never proud of my weight. but I am also not a "bear" or one of those "let your belly hang out proudly" type guys. My self-esteem is somewhere in the gutter. Of course, in our society, anything "FAT" = "BAD". As far as being gay, of course I am very positive of that - its who I am, after all

BT
In your blog you talk about not doing "gay things". What does that mean to you?

Seth

Well, there are the stereotypical things of course. I am - and proud of - being my own unique person, and if that means I don't obsess over Desperate Housewives or Madonna, or wax parts of my body and worry about the labels on my clothes, well, so be it.

BT
You post a lot of pics of twinks, thank you for that big boy, what attracts you to twinks?

Seth

I guess deep inside, it is an "opposites attract" thing (at least on my half of the equation). Skinny, smooth, muscular, athletic, defined, young, vibrant - all twink characteristics. I'm the opposite, fat, somewhat hairy, not muscular, sedentary, round, getting older, dull.

BT
I can't find a picture of you, have you ever let a reader see a picture? or are you a modern day Gretta Garbo or Betty Paige?

Seth

Ah ah ah... you didn't do your research!!! I have a self portrait - I cheated when I shot it from an angle so it doesn't make me look quite as fat!! There IS a link or two to a picture of me, you just have to dig and find it LOL.

BT
Whats the one thing you've always wanted to do but haven't? and why?

Seth

Hmm. Too many to mention. I suppose I would say, working as a club lighting operator - something I experienced years ago, and absolutely loved.

BT
What is your favorite blog and why?

Seth

I can't think of one off the top of my head *wink* but I am still really getting "into" following a lot of blogs, so its still a sort of new thing for me.. I have begun to feel really "close" to several of the bloggers who I follow, or at least close in the sense of empathy and understanding


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I'm sure Sethboyardee likes my blog the best..LOL , just kidding...

and yes, I did find his picture on myspace....its always a pleasure to put a face to a blog. I hope he lands his biography..I'd read it!

Sethboyardee is an interesting man and I enjoy reading his blog and I'll keep reading! Hope you all find Sethboyardee too...

XO, BT

Gays Go Wild

Hey gays,

I know you've all heard the ramblings about Obama's pick of Rick Warren for his inaugural induction but then we also here that he picked a civil rights Reverend, Rev. Joseph E. Lowery for the benediction.

Thank goodness, right....He's just playing both sides of the fence but it's all so political that when you dig down deep it just means he's no different than any other politician. Personally I think he should not have Rick Warren as part of his inauguration just because he has said some awful things and seems like a genuine asshole. I don't feel personally offended by someone like Rick Warren because I know his beliefs are twisted, I'm more offended by people that would vote for Prop 8. I just thought Barack had more sense but I guess not in this case, in this case he's catering to the masses not the minority...

I guess only time will tell and I still believe that Hillary Clinton would have made a better president because she wears nice suits and isn't afraid to down a shot of scotch in public. I'm not seeing the change yet and hopefully he will bring it and prove me wrong.

Oh, yes! I love how the HRC gets all hot and bothered about this but didn't seem to give a crap about Transgendered folks that help make up the acronym GLBT when they backed ENDA...

Oh, I just don't know anymore

XO, BT

Our Pooch Kiawah

Hey gays,

We have a dog named Kiawah. We got her when we were together about a year. She is 14, soon to be 15 in April. Kiawah came to us via a friend who told us her next door neighbors dog had puppies and there was one left. She also told us that the dogs were often left outside in the cold, never groomed and not taken care of that well.

She brought Kiawah over when she was 5 weeks old and she fit in my hand. I'd never had a dog before, well once before , a dog named hobo my mother got from the pound but we only had him a week before he bit me on the lip so she brought him back.. We usually had cats, and we actually had ducks and chicks once, my mother loved animals and would get these idea's of raising animals cause we had a huge backyard...weird..anyway..

Kiawah has been both a joy and a pain in the ass sometimes...I guess that's what Pets are for, right! Most of all she's been a lot of fun. She has had some interesting things happen such as the time she was lost for 5 days while we were on vacation. It's a long story but we left her with my aunt and she broke loose from the collar they had her tied to on the front porch while my aunt was getting something inside, she said she was in the kitchen for 5 minutes and when she came out Kiawah was gone. I guess the next door neighbor shot off some firecrackers, it was July 3rd. A woman found her wondering on the side of the road about a mile away from my aunts and took her in and starting calling pounds and believe it or not it all worked out and by the time we got back Kiawah was back as well....

She's also had 2 bladder surgeries and many minor health issues...now the poor thing can't hear that well, had eye issues and we think has gone a little nuts....


In the past few days she's not been herself, acting really different and when I pick her up she growls at me. I think she is in some sort of pain or discomfort. She also has thrown up a few times but she is still eating.

I guess I'm writing this because I feel that we have to start making some decisions about how she is doing. Its hard to gauge what the best thing to do for her is at this point. Honestly the vet said she was doing well and blood work was fine but I'm never one to take the word of a doctor 100% and sometimes you just get a feeling.

I've been getting that feeling more lately and its making me sad..I loves me Kiawah and I'm sad to think of being without her....but I know if she is not living well then its not fair....

Is Madonna eating?

Hey gays,

Goodness I saw this picture of Madonna and her daughter Lourdes
and was kind of freaked out about Madonna's appearance.

She is so thin! I know she is getting older but I think she better slow down on the Yoga and eat a little something. She's too thin here, I like the "Dick Tracey" Madonna with some meat on her bones.

Is she becoming Patsy from Ab fab? skipping meals and only having liquid lunches..wow!!

XO, BT

Movies, Movies and more Movies

Hey Gays,

This year I have seen more movies than I have seen in years. I honestly can't remember all the one's i've seen off the top of my head.

Earlier in the year I decided to start going to the movies on sunday afternoons on my own. Jeff doesn't really like to go to the movies unless it is something he really wants to see. Jeff tends to like fantasy movies like Harry Potter and biopics he's interested in. I like em all or will at least give something a shot even if i'm not thrilled to see it. Honestly there were a few sundays when I didn't want to see anything playing but i would usually decide to go see something anyway. I saw 2 movies this weekend because "Milk" was something Jeff wanted to see so we went together on Saturday night. It was a great film, we both enjoyed it and the cast was fanatastic, a must see! Then on Sunday I went to see "Slumdog Millionaire" and that was fantastic as well, I loved it!!I loved the energy and cinematography of this film, really exciting, a must see!

Though these two movies were pleasing I have to tell you I have seen some real stinkers this year but the worst had to be "Vantage Point".I sat in amazement as I sat there being shown the same scenes shown over and over again but how it was effecting another person in the film. Honestly it is an interesting idea but it didn't work and people were actually yelling out at the screen or sighing when we realized they were doing another vantage point. It was laughable and predicatable.

The other stinkers were "Zack and Miri make a porno". This movie started out good but then seemed to forget about an ending and rushed to something that was a big snooze. The only redeeming thing I got out of this film was that Jason Mewes has a really nice cock, which they showed in the last few minutes of the movie. I walked away wishing I had a cock like that, gorgeous! I felt this movie could have been really good if the writing had been better, good concept, bad writing!


I have a few favorites and both I listed "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire" are at the top of my list but after thinking about everything I've seen so far this year
"Wall-e" was my favorite. I'm an old softy and I just loved the character of WAll-e, he was so sweet and gentle, this movie hit on all the things wrong with the world and all the good things, I loved it!.

Other good films were Jumper, Australia, Role Models, The Dutchess and Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia was a mixed bag, I loved the feel of the movie but it was also so cheesy and silly it made me uncomfortable..LOL

The other thing I learned about going to the movies or somehting that bothers me is that people will spend 12.50 to go see a movie but to get people to go see live entertainment for the same price is a lot harder and honestly i think there is a lot of quality live entertainment in NYC thats costs $10 that are more pleasing....but that is my opinion.

XO, BT

My Brothers Keeper

Hey Gays,

FOOD IS AN ISSUE IN MY LIFE! There, I've said it! Its been an issue for a long time for my whole family.

Unfortunately its taken a horrible turn for my youngest brother Mike. He was just admitted into a program for Anorexia this week. He is 5'11 and weights 104 pounds. I guess what he is dealing with is more bulimia, he takes laxatives on a daily basis but he eats. It's gotten to the point now where he lives in constant pain and is dizzy, low blood pressure, etc. etc. this list goes on and on. He also has Celiac like myself so that has added to his whole issue with food.

There is a long back story on Mike's problems including heroin addiction and jail time but I'm not going to go into all of that.


He says the root of his problem came at the hands of a bunch of classmates that would bully him about his weight. He was a little chunky when he was in grade school but not obese. Kids can be cruel and I know that because of my gayness and lifetime of not fitting in. We also have a lot of unresolved family issues that are another root cause of all of our turmoil.

At the center of this turmoil is my mother. If I sat down and did an org chart of my family pertaining to root causes of Turmoil in my family my mother would be the CEO. Don't get me wrong, not because she is an evil or horrible person because she encourages everyone to keep secrets and deny life's pain until it all blows up in someones face. She's led an extremely chaotic and stressful life. It's almost as if she can't just relax and let herself go with her life. She feels as if she has to keep on top of everyones issues to create chaos. It's maddening!!

We all as her children have been victims of her chaos and in turn have all lived somewhat chaotic lives ourselves at one point or another.

When I was 21 I moved away for a year to South Carolina and taught myself to unload the pain and anger I had towards my parents while sunning myself on the beach everyday, I got very thin down there and I chalk that up to water loss from crying so much alone on the beach, just to clarify my father is the Darth Vadar of the family org chart and he has a lot to answer for but I'll leave that up to his after death experience because he doesn't talk on earth...LOL.

Anyway it dawned on me last night! I've talked to Mike about his issues before but always trying to be uplifting and encouraging but I think what I should have said was he needs to let go of the pain, its a simple idea but a hard thing to do. In a way it is like having a death and rebirth. I do remember the exact moment when I let go of my pain on the beach, not that I haven't had more pain or setbacks but it was the time when I said I can't let this control my life any longer and I have to focus on myself and my happiness. It was a good day!

I wonder if I said that to him he would understand? I'm not sure?

I'm at a loss on how to help him but maybe saying this will have an impact. I know one thing is he has to do this himself or he will die. Life is so cruel in these instances, where do you get the strength? I'm not sure if I remember how I did it, I just know I did and I overcame it on my own....


I'm putting a picture up of myself, my brother David and Mike. It is obvious which one is Mike because David and I don't miss a meal...Now that was me trying to joke about a horrible situation, that's how in the end I guess I cope.



XO, BT

KFC Girls

Hi gays,

Okay, I probably shouldn't give these girls anymore publicity but here is another reason not to eat KFC. The first and most important reason is that KFC pretty much tortures their chickens before slaughter.

Now these girls took it upon themselves to bathe at work in the sink...How Tacky!
I'm sure its the same sink they wash the chicken in too...Those girls probably got salmonella...LOL

The Pictures are what is so funny. These girls are a wreck. This is a WTF post.

XO, BT

"Chew the Fat" Series

Hey gays,

It's weird, I started out doing this blog thinking it would focus on body issue's and a place for plump and fabulous gays to vent their frustrations. I do have some readers I know are dying to come forward but they haven't yet. I have had some other blogs like Fatngay and Sethboyardee and Gay Power Living post me on their site which is really great and I appreciate it so much!

Anyway I thought I would have more comments or bears contacting me..LOL...but I'm really not so I've decided to go to them. I have an idea of doing a series called "Chew the Fat". I'm going to reach out to artists, musician's,writers, poets and of course bloggers and interview them for this blog. I think it will be fun! Stay tuned or if you are reading maybe you will be my first interview for "Chew the Fat".

XO, BT

Calling in Gay

Hey Gays,

I just read this article about "Calling in Gay" on wednesday to protest Prop 8. The funny thing was I had thought of taking tomorrow off just for the hell of it.

In a way I think it is a good idea especially asking if you do take the day off that you should volunteer. It is an interesting concept and grass roots, you know I love Grass roots initiatives. Though of course the established organizations do not think it is in our best interest...How do you know unless you try I say...

So kids "Call in Gay"....

XO, BT

Pal Joey

Hey gays,

This past week was very busy, indeed! We were going to see shows almost every night!
It's not something that we usually do all the time because its rather expensive when you take into consideration our rent, etc.....Its hard to pay to see a Broadway show when you live in NYC...it really is...

Anyway, this past week we saw Nellie McKay, Liza Minnelli, my friend Howlin Vics show and yesterday Pal Joey

I wasn't suppose to see Pal Joey, my Jeff was going with a friend who shall remain nameless because I thought what this person did was a little crappy, well a lot crappy. Jeff and said person got tickets to see this show a month or so ago but at like 1:15(show is at 2) told him that they had people visiting from out of town and they were running late for brunch and asked if I wanted to go in their place. I felt bad for Jeff and didn't want him to go alone so I went. I'm actually a little perturbed with this said friend...brunch running late so now Broadway show is not an excuse to cancel something in my book. Being ill or a work matter is one thing but saying I'd rather stay at brunch and cancel with you is just lame....This is a perfect example that sometimes having friends can be a real let down and a pain in the ass...


Pal Joey was good, Martha Plimpton was fantastic, she has a really interesting voice and Stockard Channing was really good, she is a great actress, very subtle and polished, her voice is passable(I'm afraid the critics will bash her voice) but her version of Betwitched, bothered and bewildered was very touching. The lead guy was cute, he replaced the star who hurt his foot, Matthew Risch is his name,good singer and dancer . Overall I 'd recommend checking it out and the costumes were fabulous...


All of this activity...and now its cold as ice outside. I want to hibernate...


XO, BT

OH! Boy

Hey Gays,

Boy George is a mess! I'm sorry but as one fat gay to another, Boy you are a mess!

It saddens me that this great talent has left all of his talent out in the trash for
jail time.

I was a huge fan of culture club back in the day and the impact that he had on society I think is overlooked. A drag queen having a #1 hit....in the US....in the
80's....

We all know the stories so I don't have to go over it all but the last one is a hoot. He handcuffed a call boy and beat him with a chain..Oh dear, I mean I know he's a bit chunky but really he could probably have anyone he wanted don't you think?
Money talks for the gays, so what if they have to move a roll out of the way to suck it...they'll get dinner I'm sure...

Now, Now, I know, I know I'm being bad, ladies go for the money too and there are many gays , including myself, that are in loving relationships and money's got nothing to do with it...but there have been times I thought why in the hell didn't I look for a sugar daddy when i was younger and thinner...I should have been a bottom...really.

Anyway back to Boy George. What a voice he has and I get so mad when I see these people doing such stupid things when they have everything at their disposal. I know money can't buy you happiness but can't talent? I think so! What ever happened to the old saying "Everything in moderation"? Though I guess when you have everything you may want you may search for even more and that more could lead to criminal activity....


OH! Boy...

XO, BT

Liza was Wow! za

Hey Gays,

I went to see Liza Last night and gays let me tell you she was just amazing.

I've seen her perform 8 times from New York to London but last night was the best and her star shined so bright last night.

It amazes me how much love one person can get wrapped around them from an audience. Liza is so talented and she puts every ounce of her body into her performances which just makes you want to hug her. In return you get that feeling of love back and her desire to please you is so genuine, not put on at all. I just admire her so much as a performer!

The highlight for me was her rendition of Judy's "Palace Medley". The arrangement was amazing and her voice hit a clarity and strength. I kind of got the feeling that Judy was there for a brief moment with her hand on Liza's shoulder. I cried like Cher in "Moonstruck" at the opera, but no fuss so was the older gentleman next to me and we turned to each other wiping the tears from our cheeks and we smiled thinking Who the hell cares...

I'm glad the reviews have been positive and I've linked one here. To me Liza is a living legend and has nothing to prove other than she can still put on a great show. The voice may not be perfect but Liza is so much more than a singer, she is an experience.

If you are in NYC spend the 55 bucks and get a balcony seat..you'll be glad you did!!

XO, BT

Men and make-up

Hey gays,

I'm 40, yes I'm 40 and I'm thinking I need a touch up, I'd love a brow lift and the fat sucked out of my cheeks for that sunken in look.

These are just thoughts but for some reason they've been popping up a lot more..The other day I was thinking What about make-up? I mean I wear it for drag but why not a little powder and contouring on the cheeks and neckline...Is that really too gay? Then again who in the hell cares...why should women be the only ones allowed to experiment with make-up, really?

It made me think of my friends back in Rhode Island, these boys I hung out with when I was 20, they would always put on powder before going out and I remember thinking how silly and never joined in but now at 40 I'm thinking why the hell not...

I think I'm going to buy some of that mineral powder by Lumen's and give it a try and see , you know give it the old Boy George try...

Gays, i think I 'll try it tonight for the Liza concert...yawza.

I'm putting up a couple of pics, one in drag with full make-up and honestly this was not a great make-up night for old MargOH! but I'm standing next to the gorgeous Legs Malone and her outfit is very XMAS isn't it and then one of me in the park,looking , well 40 ... blah.

Make- up it is!!




XO, BT

OH Nellie!

Hey gays,

I have a busy week of gay...LOL. last night we went to our friends B-day party , the lovely and leggy Legs Malone. We had a lovely time. I love her apartment in Brooklyn, very eclectic and charming and she is a fabulous host!.

Tonight we are going to see my favorite singer/songwriter Nellie Mckay. I just love Nellie and her zany way of looking at life. She is a treasure. Go get her damn Cd's already.She is not as appreciated in her time as she should be but I know that in years to come she'll be one they say was spectacular...cause she is!!

And talk about a gay week..We're off to see Liza on Broadway on Wednesday night. It's opening night so I'm sure there will be some celebrity buzz. This is the 8Th time now I've seen Liza and I'm sure it'll be great. She just has such great performance energy and lifts the spirits. Lets hope her voice is holding up for the old gal!!

Should be a fun couple of days and very very gay...LOL


XO, BT

Rosie Live

hey gays,

So I was somewhat excited at the prospect of the "Rosie Live" show.

I'm not really sure why? maybe it was because i loved the idea of bringing back the variety show format, like the Ed Sullivan show or Laugh In. These were all pleasing shows and usually showcased both established and up and coming performers.

Well anyway I went out for drinks at our local happy hour and wanted to make sure i got back on time but as things go we were running late because one friend was late so my Jeff actually ran home early so he could set the DVR...it was full so we weren't able to record it before we left...yes we DVR a lot of stuff and then watch it in one night or two...we're crazy..

After watching the show I had an empty feeling as if to say...WTF. Then I felt bad that Jeff ran all the way home to record this show... I was really disappointed. I like Rosie and I thought she would do a great job with this but in the end she , to me, seemed really out of sorts or there was not enough rehearsal. That's what I believe, she was a little rusty and didn't rehearse enough. I know it was a live show and has to have some sort of spontaneity but even the staging was weird and the odd little unfunny cameos by Clay Aiken and Kathy Griffin missed the spot. I would have to shift the blame to the writers here..bad choices(Seth Rudsetsky)mmmm,do not like him, what about Bruce valanch...he's a master at one liners and slapstick, maybe no one was available.....

I'd rather see kathy Griffin do her own comedy, thank you and see Harry Connick sing a full song.....

I read the NY times review and agreed with their take on it. I do feel Rosie should have grabbed the feel and material of the past for at least the first episode and maybe even have on some former variety show performers, like Goldie Hawn, Cher, The mandrel sisters, Dolly Parton, Joan Rivers, Bette Midler, Captain and Tenille, Hee haw. Not that all those shows, people were great but at least they'd have given it that old feeling and then mix in the new people...

Liza was good and they did well together, though I think Rosie missed a line, maybe a little more slapstick banter between them would have been good. Liza is a great comedian...felt she was a little under utilized.

Well now that I got that off my chest....I do really like Rosie and think she is fun. Maybe she should try a sitcom about all of her feuds or one about living on Long Island....

XO, BT