Why My Dog's Name Is PT

My friends often ask me why my dog's name is PT? Because my husband once sold Chrysler vehicles, most people think it is because of the PT Cruiser...but no folks, it's not.

Perhaps PT has the most unusual dog name on the planet. I searched for weird pet names and while there were some good ones, none could top PT's real name.

We got PT from a friend who found 4 Labrador mix puppies on the side of the road. Our friend (who I won't name here as he might be embarrassed because he's just like JOE), owns a company named Taos Sanitary Supply and provides our Ford dealership with paper products.

In any event, our friend here told us if we took one of these labs he would give us a FREE case of paper towels, hence the name, PT. As my husband says, we really couldn't call him Taos Sanitary Supply right?

After we brought PT home to our other 4 adult dogs, they didn't much care for PT and his puppy playfulness. We called our friend back and said, "hey can we have another one, perhaps a girl to play with PT?" That's how we ended up with our 6th dog, SN or sanitary napkin! Oh people no way would I call a dog sanitary napkin! Do you think jeanlovesyoulongtime has LOST HER MIND?

Anyway, while PT's name is really paper towel, we did give the girl a cute name...Melanie. And there you have it folks, that is why my dog's name is PT and I don't think I want anymore puppies from the Taos Sanitary Supply guy...paper plate, paper cup, toilet paper, it could go on and on and that would give jeanlovesyoulongtime a big headache!

Kudos to Johnny Weir

Kudos to Johnny Weir, who in my opinion and many others was cheated out of a medal with his awesome short program and elegant free skate in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Both Canadians and Australians are screaming "are you gay dude? Give it up!" What difference does it make people?

The best part of Johnny Weir is perhaps is cool, calm, and polite demeanor who poo-pooed journalist's questions with dignity.

Many charter and independent schools utilize the skills of EQ or Emotional Intelligence. If you don't know what this means, you're a loser. No really you're not, but EQ is all about I'm me and I'm OK and you are you and you're OK. (This is the best definition I can come up with for adults who are judgmental losers). It's a way for our children to grow up without hate, without judgment, without harsh words.

More adults need to learn EQ instead of picking on an amazing skater and champion who got robbed.

Kudos to Johnny Weir, and nope folks, he isn't "weir"d!!!!!

Canadian Women's Hockey Team Are Girls Gone Wild

OK folks, the Canadian women's hockey team are girls gone wild. Horror, shame with pictures splashed across television and the Internet! Really people?

These are just a bunch of girls gone wild who are so happy to have won Olympic gold in their OWN country. Who can fault them for a little drinky poo and a cigar? Oh and the ones who are one year underage for British Columbia's drinking age...please like they've never had a sip of alcohol!

If this was the men's hockey team from Canada who won gold (but it won't be because the US plans to do this), no one would have said a thing. A double standard, even in the Olympics....please people!

Let these women have their fun and relish in something they are proud of. Of course they apologized because most likely the MEN officials, coaches, and judges told them they must or else! Or else what men dudes?

Yes while Canadian women's hockey team are girls gone wild, I say kudos. I say pass me a cigar!

Independent Film MINE is a Big Hit

The independent film MINE is a big hit and if you haven't seen it, it's appearing on the PBS show Independent Lens so check your local listings.

Let's make a deal and shake on something before you watch this brilliant documentary by producer/director Geralyn Pezanoski OK? Better yet, let's make a deal before you read this blog OK?Good, that will make jeanlovesyoulongtime happy as a turnip!

MINE is the story of five or so dogs that were left behind in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Before you stop reading and say, "I've had enough of Hurricane Katrina victims," read on please and remember the deal.

These five or so dogs lived with their owners for long periods of time, had collar ID tags and the owners were not allowed to take them during rescues. Who cares about a dog right? Wrong people.

The film follows these people trying to find their dogs. There's Bandit who belongs to Malvin Cavalier and JJ who belongs to Jesse Pullins and a few others mutts who were saved but adopted by other people. Not fostered people, but adopted. Both Malvin and Jesse were told their animals would be safe and only fostered. Not so in this documentary says a screaming pet shelter woman over the phone so loud poor Jesse's ear must have hurt. "It's not my fault, you should have saved your dog!" Really? How lady, he was told to leave it behind or else.

To make a long story short because here at jeanlovesyoulongtime, we know you hate long stories, some got their dogs back but some needed an attorney to get back the dogs from their adopted homes. The new owners were so nice, they even tore off the little dog ID tags and renamed the pooches. Geez people!

I have SIX dogs and they are all saved pound puppies except for my Cesar Milan calm and balanced pit bull "Little Louie." I have fostered dogs and yes folks guess what, I gave them all BACK AND DID NOT CHANGE THEIR LITTLE NAMES TO SOMETHING I LIKED BETTER!

And here's another thing you can get mad at jeanlovesyoulongtime about. Every place I go on the Internet whether it's to read my newspaper online or do my banking online or pay my credit card online there are pleas for me to give money to Haiti.

First of all, what about the 9th ward in New Orleans? I guess we all gave up on that huh? What about the hungry and starving kids in THIS country? I want to give to America, not to Haiti so hate me if you want, no pun intended.

Yes the independent film MINE is a big hit and if you haven't seen it, check your PBS local listings or visit the website (www.minethemovie.com).

And if you're one of those people who stole a Hurricane Katrina dog and renamed it...give it back OK? We shook on it remember?

Evgeni Plushenko Has Lost His Mind!

It's hard to believe folks but Evgeni Plushenko has lost his mind. He continues to boo Evan Lysacek who won the Gold Medal for his figure skating talents in Vancouver.

According to Plushenko, he is the "platinum" medalist! What?

You know here at jeanlovesyoulongtime, we aren't Russian but we do like one Evgeni and that would be Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins (even if he is playing for Russia in the Olympics). We love our "Geno" and in Pittsburgh he is famous for his Borscht or at least talking about how good his Mom makes it! Heck there's probably even a Geno Borscht soup or sandwich somewhere in the "burg."

Losers like Plushenko, and make no mistake sir, second or silver is NOT gold, love to tell people how they should have, could have won, but didn't. Plushenko's website and Youtube are full of his boo hoos and how he can do a quad jump and is the only one who can. Well folks, if you know anything about quads, they score in around 9.8, if you do it without stumbling or falling.

Yes Lysacek did not have a quad but his triples scored in at 9.4 and his style and perfection on the ice is why he won the gold medal. Plus, I did see the Russian stumble once on one of his jumps where Lysacek did not. Boo hoo Plushenko! Please stop complaining! HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? The Winter Olympics will be in Russia in four years so maybe you should think about trying out again? Who knows, with all the Russians cheering, you could just win a gold...but gold is not platinum Evengi! But like Victor Petrenko of Russian ice fame...you may just be too old in four years and Lysacek will still be out there winning back to back gold!

Yes Evgeni Plushenko has lost his mind folks and here at jeanlovesyoulongtime, we think he needs some therapy! We are also sad that Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins has decided he should play for Canada in the Olympics....boo! But the USA wants to believe in miracles again so watch out Sid!

I guess if I were a hockey player, since I am sort of the Heinz 57 variety, I could just apply to any country's team right? Let's see, I could play for Italy, Slovakia, England, and Germany, not to mention the USA! I have an ancestor who was a master ice skater that my husband says lived in Canada in a Polish settlement so that would also make me eligible to play for Canada or Poland! Oh boybee! See what I mean...most countries would love to see jeanlovesyoulongtime on their team!

Again, boo to Plushenko and shut up already! I need to go dust off my skates!

Bill Maher Is Back Folks!

Bill Maher is back folks and he's proving to be just annoying in his 8th season on HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher.

Bill Maher is a comedian so let's get that straight right from the start. He is not a political analyst but would like everyone to believe he is.

Fans of Maher watched him countdown the days until Bush left office and his way-to-eager cheers to get Barack Obama (aka the Auto Czar) in office. He cheered Obama, he was his best promoter.

Well folks, now that Bill Maher is back we got to hear him make fun of the Olympics in Vancouver and the hard-working athletes that perform there. As for his thoughts on Obama? Apparently he is not a supporter anymore and cited of Obama, "Instead of yes we can, it's more of possibly we might."

Geez Bill! And of Obama's State of the Union address, which Bill says was "way too long," he complained the only other Black man to put so many people to sleep besides Obama was Dr. Conrad Murray (Michael Jackson's doc). Jeers here Bill!

This clearly democratic comedian cheers for what he believes in only as long as he gets laughs or, Bill simply just changes his mind. His support of Obama is in the toilet and of Obama's stimulus package he said, "the only one who got a new job was Jay Leno."

Make up your mind here Bill. Be a comedian and admit that, don't be a political analyst through "opinions." Sure you can read all the White House and Washington DC news you want (if you do in fact read), but that my friend makes you no more than the rest of us, other than the comedian aspect of your life.

Bill's show is always full of political figures with an honest to goodness celebrity on each panel just to keep fans tuning in.

I'm no fan of Sarah Palin but to tell his audience that Palin has been hired to do commentary on the FOX network and then saying, "this will be easy for her, it will be like talking to her retard baby." Here again, not only is Palin insulted (which I guess is OK), but to insult her son and FOX viewers, shame on you Bill. He loves to insult people that don't watch his show on HBO! Get a life Bill, not everyone agrees with you.

I'm sure the 8th season will bring more of my absolutely favorite guests, especially the ever-annoying and drunk Christopher Hitchens who may be a US Citizen now but most of us would really rather see him back in England where he belongs.....sitting in pubs and complaining all day.

For now though folks, Bill Maher is back and while I find some of his stuff funny, he needs to remember he's just an HBO comedian that gets ratings. He's no Anderson Cooper or Steve Kroft, he's no political analyst and ya know what Bill, your star won't shine forever on HBO, so I wouldn't really be making fun of FOX. Who knows? You might end up on that network someday.

Apollo Ohno Compared to Tom Brady

Olympic athelete Apollo Ohno compared to Tom Brady by sports-channel-whore Chris Collingsworth on NBC during his commentary about Ohno's racing demeaner. What?

I'm sorry here folks, but Brady is no Ohno and he never will be. In fact, after Brady's unfortunate injury that kept him out of an entire NFL season, I think he's not even the caliber of quarterback Mark Schwab, let alone being compared to Apollo Ohno!

Plus Bradylicious is no Manning (either brother) nor his he as competitive or nice as Drew Brees the winning quarterback of this past Super Bowl for the New Orleans Saints.

Why do people such as Chris Collingsworth (who is a former NFL player) and apparently now a "I want to be the best overall sports commentator ever," continue to say things like this to annoy Jeanlovesyoulongtime?

First of all, Brady couldn't skate like Ohno if he tried. He'd fall down and blame a referee for a personal foul. Also, it still annoys me that Bradylicious can't even live in the same city or state where his fans are. He likes New York and Manhattan...but we do all know that Tom Brady's next career will be modeling....and "modeling is hard!"

You know what else I don't like about Bradylicious? Many NFL players and Olympians have no problem with national commercials...apparently Bradylicious does. He wants to save that face for GQ and well, maybe even Good Housekeeping or some other magazine.

To me people, Ohno is far superior than Brady. Just look at these pictures here. Who would you pick? As far as Collingsworth saying Apollo Ohno should be compared to Tom Brady, the sportscaster has been drinking some really cool Vancouver wine and should pass this brew on to the rest of us so we can understand him!

Keep dreaming Chris Collingsworth..you are way wrong here!

The Olympics Are Here!

Thank goodness the Olympics are here and yes women everywhere, Apollo Ohno is BACK!

Apollo told NBC's Meredith Viera that it was a tough decision to come back. But this athlete still has it and yes, he can even dance the tango too! Women everywhere swooned when they watched him strut his stuff on Dancing with the Stars!

This bad-boy-wannabe thanks his Big Papa for putting him on the right life path and if he wins what is expected in Vancouver, he may just be the most decorated US winter Olympic medalist--EVER!

As far as the little tuft of hair on his chin, Apollo said, "I haven't shaved there for years! There could be a tattoo under there for all I know." Well that's certainly better than some old food stuck to your face Apollo or a little parasite living in there!

This heart throb is just that to the fairer sex and yes, we'll all be cheering now that the Olympics are here. And by gosh and darn, isn't it great they're in Canada this year?

Peyton Manning Refused to Shake Hands

You know folks, I just don't know why Peyton Manning refused to shake hands with any of the team members of the New Orleans Saints after the Saints Super Bowl win.

Peyton's team, the Colts, lost to Drew Brees and his Saints last Sunday in the Super Bowl and well friends, not shaking hands is just plain old bad sportsmanship.

I've read blogs that have said it was fine he opted not to shake hands. Why these bloggers say? Because it just showed how much Peyton really wanted to win the game so he was sad and had to immediately go to the locker room! Really?

The Saints organization have never even been to the Super Bowl; meaning they never won one and well, the Colts have a few, including Peyton Manning. But that doesn't excuse him from shaking hands after a game well played.

Yes it was Peyton who threw two interceptions, but in the end, the Saints were a better team. So next time Peyton, shake their hands and tell them so. Be a good sport for goodness sakes and here's hoping you don't play the Saints in the regular season next year, but if you do maybe they won't shake your hand! Think about that Mr. Manning!

Yes Peyton Manning refused to shake hands with the winning team after the Super Bowl and folks, that's just sad.

Blame the Doctor!

OK folks, let's blame the doctor! Or, let's just blame Michael Jackson's doctor, also known as Conrad Murray! It appears the yes-I-can doc is being charged with manslaughter in the death of the King of Pop. What?

I guess we could argue both sides of this but manslaughter? Maybe just take his MD license away because he gives up the candy Hollywood wants, that would be fair wouldn't it?

Here at Jeanlovesyoulongtime, we do tap our feet when we hear MJ songs from when he was King. What he turned out to be, however, is not something Jeanlovesyoulongtime is happy about now, however!

There was a report on a local TV station in New Mexico this morning that said "tune in tonight and find out why someone killed a priest and left him in a valley in the desert!" Well geez people, that's not so hard to answer and I don't need to stay up until after 10:00 pm to find out! Here's the answer folks, pedophile, abuser, kid-molester, pick whichever one meets your fancy. That's the answer. How dumb does this TV anchor think Jeanlovesyoulongtime is?

Back to Michael Jackson and the infamous Dr. Murray. Maybe, perhaps maybe, the King of Pop would still be with us if he had not demanded the drugs or if Dr. Feel Good just said no. Maybe they both should have spent more time with Nancy Regan!

Something to think about; but for now, let's just blame the doctor!

So Sue Me!

I, for one, am sick of people saying, "so sue me." I say KISS ME because it's sweet and very much like Jeanlovesyoulongtime!

As a business owner, Jeanlovesyoulongtime, can't even recall how many times people actually sued me but it has been a lot! Whatever happened to frivolous law suits? Wasn't the government going to do something about that or was that only for people like Doctors, and Lawyers, and Indian Chiefs?

One of my many businesses is being sued, (you know Jeanlovesyoulongtime is an entrepreneur and very successful), by an IDIOT!

This unnamed person has said "so sue me" so many times in the past that people did and you know what? Jeanlovesyoulongtime, can't find an attorney in her SMALL town that says, "sure I can represent you!" Why you may say? Because all of them say they have represented this IDIOT before so it's a conflict of interest. So sue me I say!

What is the average American business person supposed to do when someone say so sue me and someone does and then you can't find a lawyer? Not that I like sneaky-snake lawyers.

The old saying the only people who win in a lawsuit are the lawyers is SO true says Jeanlovesyoulongtime!

Heed this advice friends and don't be so fast to say, "so sue me." You may not like what comes your way. And for all those IDIOTS who do sue, I say Kiss my A..!!!!