...in an indirect way. Today's show has been pre-empted 1/2 way through for the president's press conference about the economy.
I'll just check in briefly now and will address today's show when I am able to watch its re-airing late tonight.
I rewatched yesterday's show because I had a gnawing suspicion I missed an assignment and I was right. Whew! Here's what Oprah said after watching a segment about Angel's Gate, a veterinary facility that cares for very sick animals: "I'm gonna make a donation...And I encourage those of you who were moved to do the same." I was weeping openly as I watched the little paralyzed dogs in their canine wheel chairs, so I think that categorizes me as "moved." I'll make a $10 donation. I am embarrassed I can't give more right now, but this is all I can do. Much of my money has been earmarked for the "must have" products Oprah thinks we need. Acquiring more stuff has actually kept me from 'giving big' in the Oprah vernacular.
Maybe I should watch Bush's press conference to see if he's planning on a miraculous fix for the economy before he's out of office. If this unlikely phenomenon occurs, I'll be able to donate more to animal shelters AND buy all the shoes Oprah thinks we should have in our closets.
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My dear what are you going to do when Oprah does her Favorite things program?
Donate what you can! Feel no guilt! Something we do around here when we just can't donate financially we donate of our time and energy!
Blessings,
Garsy
Garsy! I know, I know...the Favorite Things show might be the end of me. However, in past FT episodes, I don't actually recall her saying we must go out and buy certain products. She's saying what she loves, but doesn't usually say we MUST go out and get it. I only do what she advises specifically. If she has an item on the show, but doesn't tell us to run out and get one, I don't make the purchase. Hopefully (fingers crossed!) this will be the case this year as well. I will cross that bridge when I come to it!
Best, LO
What can I say - I'm just too practical!
Garsy
LO,
Has Bush even acknowledged we're in a recession? I'm not trying to be flip or snarky (I love that word), but I don't think I've heard him use those words. I have heard him say that the economy has "slown down" but never that we're in a recession. So if he said it this morning, then I'd say that's a good first step. Isn't that what they say - the first step towards healing from a problem is admitting you have one?
LMS, he said NOTHING about recession. you are totally right. in fact, i believe he said he would have fixed the economy, but congress was to blame for it going downhill. YAWN.
Take care!
LO
PS. I'm rather fond of snarky as well.
RE: the Favorite things - For your sake, I hope she doesn't have the LG refrigerator with the TV in it. LOL. Watch out for the Summer list - I actually got sucked in last year (but luckily most of the products to get were reasonably priced AND durable)!
jax, an insane little giggle escaped my mouth when i read the phrase "Summer list"...i had NO idea this actually existed. ah, brilliant. i might have to rethink our ability to take a summer vacation this year! xo LO
ps. i wonder if the firepit would fit inside the LG refridgerator?? :)
I just stumbled onto your blog from a link at imaginarybinky.com. This is a great experiment. W. will be mailing the stimulus checks out any day now, and I'm sure he'll be happy to hear you're stimulating the economy by spending your loot on Oprah-approved products!
Like David Blaine, we'll all be holding our breath to see how this turns out...
-Phil
Phil, your comment totally cracked me up. Thanks for the laugh this morning! LO
The author of www.livingoprah.com has written an excellent article. You have made your point and there is not much to argue about. It is like the following universal truth that you can not argue with: One in every seven days is a Thursday. Thanks for the info.
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