Idol is as Idol does

Here's the scoop for those of you planning to audition for American Idol. I just wanna say, "Good Luck, we're all counting on you".

SoBe Macy's reopens in time for Sales Tax Holiday

The department store formerly known as Burdines will reopen the South Beach store on Saturday. Opened in 1953, the now Macy's needed a facelift - after all, it is South Beach.
Part of the 4 month renovations included restoring the landmark "Sunshine Fashions" sign.
You'll find the new and improved 91, 118 square feet of shopping at 1675 Meridian Ave. For more information on the Sales Tax Holiday, go to my 7/26 post.

Sheikra, Montu, & Kimba, OH MY!

Join me this Saturday, from 4pm- 8pm, on 101.5 LITE FM - I'll be broadcasting live from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I'll give you an audible sensation of the rides, including the new "floor less" Sheikra. I promise not to hit the Hospitality House until 8:05 pm *giggle snort*!

Keep it on LITE FM for your chance to win a free family getaway to Tampa Bay. For all the details, just look north of this post.

Help victims of Minnesota bridge collapse

Here's the information to help:

Twin Cities Red Cross Responding to Hwy. 35W Bridge Collapse
The Twin Cities Red Cross is responding to the 35W birdge collapse and is providing mass care, mental health counseling and more to those on scene.

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this disaster.

The best way to help those affected by this and other disasters is to donate money and/or blood.

To make a financial donation - CLICK HERE or call 612-460-3700.

To make an appointment to donate blood to replenish stocks used by the 35W bridge collapse disaster and other disasters, please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org.

You can also mail financial donations to:

American Red Cross - Twin Cities Area Chapter
NW 5597
P.O. Box 1450
Minneapolis, MN 55485-5597

Thank you for your support.

Faith Hill teaches class

Last weekend, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's Soul2Soul tour stopped at the Cajundome in Louisiana (Tim's home state). While Tim was greeting fans, one fan decided a handful of Tim would be much better than a concert T-Shirt! Faith certainly didn't appreciate the trespass onto private property and scolded the fan with, "Someone needs to teach you some class, my friend". There was more verbal, but this is a family show! All I can add is, Go Faith, Go Faith!

Shaquille's Big Losers

Six South Florida kids who are morbidly obese + one very large basketball player = incredible weight loss. Shaquille's Big Challenge lost big time in the way of pounds; the kids gained confidence and healthier lives. Kudos to Chris, Walter, James, Kit, Ariel, and Kevin... you rock!

A worthy cause, Love me bridge tender

If you scroll all the way down me blog, you'll see the familiar purple and green link to Team In Training. There's a little more detail about the Nike Women's Marathon for your reading pleasure! This information, combined with the fact that 1 year and 4 months after back surgery I will walk 26 miles for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will hopefully earn your monetary donation. One dollar, five bucks, twenty smackers, one-hundred big ones, it's all good and all very much appreciated. Let me thank you in advance.


Did you hear about the bridge tender who got fired for doing her job? Unfortunately, it's not a joke. Note to Tri-Angle Maintenance: Rehire Jeanie and it'll just be water under the bridge.