Did Anyone Watch?

Ok, I am not a Sarah Palin fan. Never have been. As a Republican, I was completely devastated last year when she was picked as the VP candidate. But of course I wanted to watch her Oprah interview just to see if I was right in my original dislike. And for the record, yes I was! She seemed fake, scripted and too gung ho about her "wonderful marriage". Here's the thing; I like people with imperfections. I want to know that you and your husband fight every once in awhile. I want to know that when your stupid-ass ex maybe son-in-law decides to reveal your secrets and pose for Playgirl that it pisses you off. The entire interview seemed tense and superficial. Oprah tried but there was no warmth at all. Just wanted to sound off. Did anyone else watch?

How Do I Get On This List??

The newest list of Forbes' annual ranking of the "World's Most Powerful Celebrities" is out (read full story here) annnnnnnd Oprah is now number 2. That's right you heard it, Oprah has now been upstaged by none other than .........Angelina Jolie. The top 5 are Mrs. Brad Pitt, Oprah, Madonna, Beyonce, and Tiger Woods (in that order). The list measures entertainment-related earnings and media visibility. Also to make the top 100; our fearless leader, President Barack Obama at #49; Stephanie Meyer(writer of all things Twilight) at #26, and Taylor Swift (?) at #69. I so want to be on this list (maybe)!

Oprah with Elizabeth Edwards

Did anyone else watch Oprah today? I normally don't watch television in the afternoon (I watch so much at night) but I could not resist checking out Oprah's interview with Elizabeth Edwards (from my home state of North Carolina). Disclosure: I am not and have never been a John Edwards fan. I found him too political and way to "smile the cute smile and all your troubles will go away". However I have admired this woman (Elizabeth) for years. She is smart, resilient (the name of her new book is Resilience), and extremely dedicated to her children. I often wondered what she was doing with a man like John.

The interview today was the first time that Elizabeth has spoken publicly about her husband's affair and the idea that he may be the father of the child that was born to the woman with whom he had an affair (did that make sense?). Anyway, for a woman who has been diagnosed as terminally ill with cancer she looked strong and not healthy but not sick either. The only problem that I had with the interview was that Mrs. Edwards made it seem as if she could forgive her husband the one indiscretion but could not forgive if the affair was ongoing. I don't think I could forgive either one. She also stated that they are working on their marriage and she wanted to "protect" him when he told her. Protect him from pain she said. What about the pain he was causing her?

I was left with a sad, unsettled feeling after the interview was over. Sad for this woman that deserves so much more but has so little time left and even sadder for this man that does not know how much this will hurt and scar his children. I have very little (or none actually) respect for men that cheat but I also loved that Elizabeth Edwards called out the woman for her lack of respect for her marriage.

I know that this is more serious than I usually am but I was affected by the interview and wanted to mention it. On a happier note...tomorrow is Friday! Later taters!