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That Christmas Eve is tomorrow!?!?!  Where did ‘09 go?

Apparently, there was a flood of Zhu Zhu Pets released yesterday… I bought a pair at the Toys R Us in Burbank, but heard reports of CVS and Target having them in stock too.  At first I was kind of upset about it because it seemed kind of cruel to create this false demand causing people to pay triple for them from resellers, but then I started to think it was cool, because it gave people like myself, the thrill of getting that hard to get gift at the last minute, it lifted my spirits a little knowing I found something exciting for my kids at the final hours.  I had trouble finding good Christmas candy, the big stores were sold out of the stuff we really want and only had crap left… I ended up finding a decent selection at my local Ralph’s.

The Balloon Dad ended up getting some jail time (so did the Mom)…  I’m so glad, a message had to be sent that it’s not alright to scam emergency services in your quest to get a television show.  I’ve written blogs about it, but I really am turned off to fame and famous people.  It’s become way too easy to at least have the appearance of being famous… I want to strive for something bigger, like being great!  I was reading the advice and thoughts of some great people tonight and I started to think, that’s what I want to be, Great.  Not famous, great is so much more than famous, so many mediocre to horrible people are famous.  I heard the argument tonight that Tiger Woods is a great golfer, in fact he was voted athlete of the decade, but I do not think he is great… He had the potential, but not the strength, not that the truly great are without flaws, but I think they are without malice.  I believe they know right from wrong, and try to be as right as possible.

There are a few things I have to consider: one, what can I be great at? and two, can you be great without people knowing?

I really don’t think I’m a great photographer… I look at other peoples photos and am blown away by their vision and talent.  As far as radio goes, I am far from great… I am real and I give 100% of myself, but the best I am not even close.  Then there is being a Dad… I think it’s too early to tell, I’ve only been doing it 6 years.  Now I have read on court papers and been told in great detail by my Ex that I am far from being a great father, but I am willing to see what happens in the years to come, I think time might be in my favor.

The amazing thing is, I know so many great Dads!  So many of my friends or my friends husbands are the best Dads.  They inspire and impress me on a regular basis.  If you watch television or read the news you would not think this was the case… The deadbeat and neglectful fathers seem to get the bulk of the attention, but let it be written here, there are so many Great Dads out there and they don’t get the credit they deserve… So here you go, Good job guys, You Rule!!!

As for if it is required for people to know who you are to be great, I think ultimately if you are truly great, someone will know… It might be your mate, or your kids, co-workers, your family,  someone will realize that you have done your best.

I’m not holding my breath, but I hope this catches on, because the world could always use more great people…  We have plenty of famous people!

I hope you and your family have a great holiday season!!!!!!!!

Rock On, Jack

I was just sitting here watching Inside Edition, story after story featured people that have no legitimate talent.  From Octo-Mom, to Jon and Kate, Spencer and Heidi, Balloon Dad, the White House Party Crashers… These people have devalued fame to the point that is worthless.  It has always been cool to be uncool, but I now think we have entered a world of anti-fame.

Those who truly have some talent, Tiger Woods, David Letterman, Mel Gibson, John Edwards and many others, have done their part to destroy fame as well.  Using their influence and power… Fame, to showcase substandard morals and urinate on the sanctity of marriage.  Many make the argument that they shouldn’t be held to a higher standard (First of all, I am not holding them to a standard I wouldn’t hold anyone else to, cheating is cheating, rich or poor), but they have put themselves out there as a commodity, they want us to watch their shows, buy the products they endorse, elect them, so you have effectively made yourself a product, and products are up for review.  I don’t buy products that are bad for my family or myself…  Nike, Gatorade, General Motors, American Express, you are now aligned with a product that is bad for families and children.

So, as far as I can tell, modern fame is either reserved for talentless people who can cause a big enough spectacle to gain national attention or those who use there talents to gain wealth and notoriety to mock the institution of marriage, and devalue the importance of women and wives (Showing by example that wives are just figure heads to have just to gain the appearance of being an upstanding family man and that women in general are only good for having affairs with, thus beings to use for your pleasure without true regard for their well-being. )

I guess what I am really saying is that I have never been more proud to lack fame, viva the average person!

Rock On, Jack