Warning

One of the first things I noticed in our hotel is the public bathroom. It’s larger than most hotel bathrooms and is oddly easy to get lost in. The bathroom is a labyrinth of mirrors and vanities.

When you leave the bathroom there is a sign warning pregnant women of the mental and physical damages that drinking alcohol will cause their unborn children. Of course I laughed. But then I took back my laughter. I forget that there is a world of knowledge available only to those privileged enough to attend decent public schools and even colleges. The damaging affects of drugs and alcohol unborn children isn’t common knowledge. So, please join me in a moment of gratitude and reflection.

So, that was sweet. But then I just learned that the same sign is on the back of the men’s bathroom door as well. And it’s freakin’ hilarious again!

A Post from NOLA

Yes, it is a very important time down here in New Orleans. I’m honored to be part of the city’s rebuilding.

That said, here is a word from the wise. Well, the co-worker of the wise. I’m the wise one, my co-worker, not so much.

Along New Orlean’s famed Bourbon Street you will find several daiquiri stops. These have as many as five to 15 different types of frozen drinks. They range in color and flavor, but share one thing in common: high amounts of liquor. Also, they’re in Slurpee machines.

You might be thinking at this point that it’s the amount of booze that did this co-worker in. Well, you’d be wrong. It was in fact choice of drink color. This blue raspberry delight was “quite delicious” the night before. Unfortunately, several teeth brushings later she still had blue teeth, tongue and lips. So, yeah. That’s not a good idea. Especially if you have meetings the next morning.

We’re All in this Together

I know America has been eagerly awaiting my review of the cinematic hit of the summer. Well, brace your self, internet public, you’re about to read the best review of the best movie of not only this summer, but last summer and probably next summer as well.

Of course I’m referring to none other than Disney’s “High School Musical 2.” No, I didn’t watch the premier along with 17.2 million fellow film fanatics. Unfortunately I was busy that night. But I wasn’t busy this past Thursday night when the Disney Channel so graciously replayed it. Amidst leisurely packing I was able to enjoy another classic from the Disney hit-factory.

If you missed it, maybe it’ll be on again sometime. Here’s a quick overview. Think Saved by the Bell. You know, those summer episodes when they all worked for Stacy Carosi’s father at the summer club. But with music. And lots of singing and dancing. Pretty much a guaranteed hit.

The story picks up with our stars counting down the last minutes of school before summer vacation. What’s everyone concerned about? Not getting a tan, but getting paid! They’re in a bit of a panic, but luckily Sharpay is trying to steal Troy away from Gabriella. That of course isn’t initially lucky for anyone. She throws her weight around at the country club her parents own and is able to get Troy a job there for the summer. He throws her a real curve and tells the club manager that he’ll only work there if every other person from his high school can also work there.

You can pretty much guess what happens from there. Troy ends up dissing his friends and Gabriella but eventually finds his way back to her (and them) through a touching duet in the talent show.

I give this movie and rating of awesome. I can’t wait to get home and iTune’s the entire soundtrack. And of course watch it over and over again. Word on the street is that they’ll be third installment coming to the theatres. You know I’ll be there. Camped out overnight. Dressed up as my favorite character.