I had this today:



I'll admit, I cried a little :(

A few more:

Brief highlights of my trip to London and Paris!

The SAG Awards. Awards that are "important" because they are given to actors by other actors.

Or, in layperson terms, awards given to overly lauded blowhards by other overly lauded blowhards.

How very important.

They are the only awards show to likely be aired due to the Writer's Guild strike.

"We're really proud of the solidarity we've built with the Writers Guild," said Alan Rosenberg, SAG president. "Our members have understood that and taken it to heart. I was really moved by their decision not to go to the Golden Globes, our nominees. It's tough times, but it's been gratifying, as well."

Tough, because they couldn't go to the first of the awards shows that blows smoke up all of their collective asses.

It's a shame, not being able to put on a $5000 (but free to them) gown, get hair and makeup professionally done and go get pretty pictures taken of you while you do the difficult job of walking on a giant red rug.

It's a shame that all of the character actors, extras, bit players, stand-ins, PA's, 2nd ADs, camera assistants, personal assistants and anyone not making scale or above are now unemployed and praying that Bush's new economic plan passes so that they can benefit from the $600 tax rebate checks so that they can make at least one month's rent.

What a blessing that the Screen Actors Guild Awards is going forward. My faith in humanity has been restored.

'Nuff Said!!

I got this in an email from a family member today. It makes me incredibly sad how small minded and ridiculous people can be.

"Who is Barack Obama?

Very interesting and something that should be considered in your
choice.


If you do not ever forward anything else, please forward this to all
your contacts...this is very scary to think of what lies ahead of us
here in our own United States...better heed this and pray about it and share it.

We checked this out on 'snopes.com'. It is factual. Check for yourself.

Who is Barack Obama?

Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born
in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a blac k MUSLIM
from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from
Wichita, Kansas.
Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii. When Obama was two
years old, his parents divorced. Hi s father returned to Kenya. His
mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia.?
When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocate to Indonesia. Obama
attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta. He also spent two years in a
Catholic school.

Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is
quick to point out that, 'He was once a Muslim, but that he also
attended Catholic school.'

Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that
that he is not a radical.

Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this
influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned
to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct
influence over his son's education.

Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham,
introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school
in Jakarta.

Wahabism is the RAD ICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim
terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world. Since
it is politically expedient to be a CH RISTIAN when seeking major
public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined
the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim
background. ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn in to office he
DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran.

Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor
will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands
over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches.

Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential
candidacy.

The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside
out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the
President of the United States, one of their own!!!!

Please forward to everyone you know Would you want this man leading
our country?...... NOT ME!!!"



It frightens me to think that there is a huge number of people who believe all this. This isn't about Obama or politics at all, but about tolerance and understanding - it is simply hate-mongering, nothing else.

They highlight in capital letters the words "Muslim" and "Islam" in an effort to capitalize on the fear people have of terrorists. But how can a person ostracize an entire, large nation of believers because a very small group has begun a regime of war and terror?

It's the sheer ignorance of the people who forward these things that scare me the most. Do they not understand that the three major religions in the world share some of the most basic and important beliefs?

Christians, Jews and Muslims all believe in ONE GOD. They all believe in Genesis, in Abraham, Moses, Issac and Jesus. The Torah, The Old Testament and the Qu'ran share similar stories, similar prophets, similar apostles. The very basics of our faiths share many of the same ideals. But of course, that's forgotten.

Also is forgotten the thousands of people killed during the 400 year long Spanish Inquisition, when Protestants, Jews and Muslims, but mostly OTHER CHRISTIANS were targeted by the Catholic monarchy, with full support of the Papal leadership.

Or, how about the 9 million Jews, Soviets, Poles, handicapped, mentally disabled, gays, and religious and political dissidents were murdered by a Christian Socialist group called Nazis?

Or the Armenian Holocaust, Rwandan Genocides, Mass killing of the Khmer Rouge?

Every religion has a history of violence and terror. But people cannot hold every member of that religion responsible, or assume that they all believe and condone the violence.

I have a very good friend who is an active member of the Muslim community. She has been to Mecca on pilgrimage. She is traveling to Afghanistan to shoot a documentary. Guess what? Not a terrorist.

Oh, one last thing. White people have been committing murders and atrocities for tens of thousands of years. I'm white. Should I be feared?

Welcome Baby Clayton Joseph Wright!

10.5 lbs, 22.5 inches

Born 9pm-ish on January 3 to two VERY TIRED PARENTS!



Congratulations Chris and Gina!

Wright Baby Update:

Baby Wright was due yesterday. Baby Wright decided he/she didn't want to come yesterday. So we brought Gina to Ciaoti in Studio City for their famous 'Maternity' Salad.

No Go.

Keeping our fingers crossed for tomorrow!