Eclectic Concepts IV

Way back when I posted about baby showers. I talked about how much I loathe them. Well, my opinion has not changed. Nevertheless, I'll be having a shower of my own next month. I'd like to thank, in advance, all of the ladies on the planning committee for all their hard work that they haven't even started yet. See, Jason's family is HUGE and thus the baby shower will be gigundus. At last count, the guest list was at approximately 75 people. Of course, I don't count on all of the invitees to actually show up, but more than likely it will be a large gathering. I don't think any of these ladies who have volunteered know exactly what they've signed up for. I'm just glad that someone is taking care of this for me, I'd go crazy!!



This is Christian, from Project Runway. He seems to be doing pretty well and I usually enjoy his designs. Now, I don't want to label anyone, but I'm pretty sure that young Christian is a gay man. If he's not, he really needs to try not to be so feminine and flamboyant. Anyway, I don't have a problem with his sexuality one way or the other. None whatsoever, to each his own. However, I was enjoying my weekly dose of Project Runway last week when my homophobic husband entered the room, took one look at Christian on the television and said to me, "What's his name, Sugar Bear?" This week I just couldn't look at little Christian the same.



This is Pierre Woods. He plays in the NFL for the New England Patriots. He was signed to the Patriots as a free agent upon graduating from Michigan State. He's a linebacker but mostly plays on special teams. In fact, Woods was the leading tackler in the league for special teams this season. (At least that is what my husband tells me, I've not checked that out but I do trust him.) As many of you probably know, New England went undefeated in the regular season this year. And because they went 16-0, this Patriots team will be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. No other team has won 16 games in the regular season (although other teams have gone without losing, the season was never this long). Why is this so interesting to me? Well let me tell you. Pierre is Jason's cousin. Really. His first cousin. This isn't one of those crazy can't follow the bloodline things. 'Cause you know how black people can be, right? "Oh yeah, that's my cousin...naw man, I haven't seen him in years but that's so-and-so's son that used to be married to my half-sister's ex brother-in-law, but I could get his number if I really wanted to!" LOL! Seriously, we actually see Pierre (the family calls him Pepe) a few times a year and he's a really nice guy and deserving of all that he's accomplished. I think it's pretty cool that he's only in his second year of pro football and already going to be inducted into the hall of fame. How exciting! Now if New England wins the Superbowl...that'll be really awesome!




Talking about Pepe makes me think of Lacie, rest her puppy soul. I've told you all what a good dog she always was. And I still stand by that. But every dog has a mishap at least once, right? Well...a few years back when little D first started playing football, one of his coaches was a huge Michigan fan. So little D told his coach that his cousin was one of the starters on the Michigan football team and his coach was really excited to find out that this cousin was Pierre Woods. Some of the other boys on Dev's team didn't believe him. So, at a family reunion picnic Dev asked Pepe to take a picture with him so he could show his teammates. Someone took a polaroid picture the two of them and young Dev asked for Pepe's autograph. Now, Pepe is kind of shy and was very reluctant to sign the picture but did since Dev was just a kid. He thought it was cute that his little cousin was bragging about him but made it very clear to Dev that he never gave his autograph. He thought it was really silly to do so. Little Dev was proud, took the picture to his own football practice and impressed his coaches and his buddies. Jason and I told Dev to be sure and put the picture in a safe place because it really could be something special if Pepe went on to play in the NFL and he had an autographed picture from his college years. Dev put the picture up. But one day it must have fallen on the floor because Lacie ate all if it except a small corner. Jason and I were just talking about this the other day, how that was the ONLY thing that Lacie ever destroyed. Of all things, it had to be something that we couldn't ever replace. Yes, Dev could always ask for another picture and another autograph and I'm sure Pepe would indulge for his little cousin. But that one particular item is gone forever. Hell, if Pepe continues to do well and becomes an NFL legend, that picture could have sent Dev's children to college, who knows?!?!?


This post is much longer than I intended. So I'll end by saying....Obama for President!!!!