I have no rant today as of yet, a few things have upset me but have no real reason to rants but the day is young so check back.

Reality Check

Hello Daisy, your men choices are disgusting good luck!!

Bret again, I think you picked the wrong woman, I think Mindy would of been better for you not the playmate, but then again it is your libido that keeps getting you in hot water now isn't it?

Real Housewives of NY - When is the Jersey girls coming, now those women seem interesting, I missed last night, but heard about Bethanny and Kelly(crazy lady)latest battle. I think Kelly does not realize their our cameras and even if she denies what Bethanny is saying there is proof that you are nuts.. I feel bad for the Countess, I heard about her marriage, so that is all I am saying, any marriage in trouble is sad..

The Hills - Stephanie, how difficult is it to follow directions? Lauren you are way too nice to her, and Heidi just dump Spencer already. Brody so disappointed in you and hurting Jade, and Audrina makes the rest of us women look bad by knowing he has a girlfriend and still encouraging him to cheat.


This week, the husband is in Chicago at a "geek" conference, and I miss him terribly, and am cooking for myself, no microwave unfortunately but it is fine. I am going down to Mystic, CT this weekend to go out with friends and see the family. Work crazy busy so he picked good week.

My rantings today:

First off, who is Perez Hilton? Why would you ask a question on "gay marriage" at a beauty contest and then get upset with the answer? Every person has their own right to their opinion without being persecuted because of it. I personally have no problem with "gay" marriage, I do know other people who do have an issue with it, and mostly it is because of their upbringing. My heart goes out to Ms.California, and I am very angry at Kevin Lewis the head of the Ms. California contest, he had the nerve to send her a text message right after the show, and basically threatening her with losing her crown. Then he did a 180 on the news, the other night. Did Donald Trump blast you or what? You are lucky he did not fire you. Or, did you all of a sudden have a heart?

Freedom of speech is under attack and this is a prime example. Does the Obama administration really want to quiet us (bloggers) and talk radio because we disagree with some of his policies? It is amazing in 105 days in office, he is trying to destroy what this country is built on, are you proud?

Our President flip flopped on national TV, first saying when he memos came out about interrogation practices that he would not go after those who carried it out, they were following orders. Yesterday, he came out and said the Federal Prosecutor is now looking at the case, are you serious? Did the Left Wing get to him? Is our President that influenced that he can not stand up for what is right because they might be mad at him? Who they is debatable, but I am thinking the left wing extremist who had a fit when he said he would not prosecute. Even the CIA Director Dennis, sent a memo stating that the practices have keep us safe. Then he also flip flopped.

My question, since you came out with the Memo's that say what the practices were, why not come out with the reports that state what we got from those practices? Like not having the Library in California attacked? Should, those people who were not killed apologize for not having terrorist attack them? Why is the new administration only giving 1/2 truths? Then again, is Americans ready to face that 9/11 is not the only attack? When another one happens because it will you know, will the new administration take the approiate steps or are they going to send the FBI to negotiate for us, because that worked so well in Somali now didn't it? I truly believe if it wasn't for the Navy Seals and Captain Phillips own will to live that could of turned out so much worse, no thanks to the government. Americans are beginning to look week in the World, is that what we want?

MSNBC - Your turn Keith Olberman had Janine Garofolo on the other day and her rantings on what was really behind the "tea party' that took place all across the country on April 15, 2009. I am offended beyond belief.

She started with that those people did not even know what the First Boston Tea Party was about, well get ready to eat your words.

"The Boston Tea Party was a direct action protest by colonists in Boston, a town in the British colony of Massachusetts, against the British government. On December 16, 1773, after officials in Boston refused to return three shiploads of taxed tea to Britain, a group of colonists boarded the ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor. The incident remains an iconic event of American history, and has often been referenced in other political protests.

The Tea Party was the culmination of a resistance movement throughout British America against the Tea Act, which had been passed by the British Parliament in 1773. Colonists objected to the Tea Act for a variety of reasons, especially because they believed that it violated their constitutional right to be taxed only by their own elected representatives. Protestors had successfully prevented the unloading of taxed tea in three other colonies, but in Boston, embattled Royal Governor Thomas Hutchinson refused to allow the tea to be returned to Britain. He apparently did not expect that the protestors would choose to destroy the tea rather than concede the authority of a legislature in which they were not directly represented.

The Boston Tea Party was a key event in the growth of the American Revolution. Parliament responded in 1774 with the Coercive Acts, which, among other provisions, closed Boston's commerce until the British East India Company had been repaid for the destroyed tea. Colonists in turn responded to the Coercive Acts with additional acts of protest, and by convening the First Continental Congress, which petitioned for repeal of the acts and coordinated colonial resistance to them. The crisis escalated, and the American Revolutionary War began near Boston in 1775."

Do you even know what it was about? Then she pulled out the Racist card, seriously? Did you even bother to watch the coverage? Oh, that is right you think FOX News was behind it, again your stupidity is running amok. All Fox News did was report the news, and bloggers got the word out. It was not against President Obama it was against all of government spending, and why are we 'tax payers' paying so much?

Also, who are you that you get air time and since your and actress you can "act" as if you know what you are saying is the truth and people believe it, if they are as ignorant as you are. Keith Olberman did a disservice to being and anchor person, he never interjected or gave another side to your agrument but again he is from MSNBC the sister ship to CNN..

This is again "Mainstream Media" trying to slant the story and make it out to be dumb people who are being lead by the bad, "FOX NEWS", instead of the fact the citizens of the US want change, as was promised and we are not getting what we need or want. The fact that she basically said all the demonstraters were dumb and racisit, I think she should go back and try to act and stay away from the real world and politics unless she is running for office all of a sudden. Keith Olberman is just a fool and does not really know what fair journalism is now does he?

CNN- Susan Roegan is a FOOL!! You should be so embarrassed. Did you happen to see the tape that did not make it on to CNN? A blogger took pictures of a regular citizen confronting Susan and Susan, said you are being combative, excuse me there is the kettle calling something black, how combative were you with the man with his son?

Also, "MAINSTREAM MEDIA" now must be blasted by the bloggers for ignoring the "TEA PARTY" now are coming out and saying it was masterminded by "FOX NEWS" and it was partisan. Again, who are you kidding you thought they might slam "YOUR PRESIDENT" choice instead of really listening to the people. It was not against any (1) party is was against big government spending. Maybe, if you got your head out of your a** you may realize not everything is about President Obama. My gosh it has only been 102 days but other elected officials alot longer in office.

I have my own beef with the government, especially how stupid Nancy Pelosi is and she is speaker of the house. I admit I love the power struggle between her and President Obama, she needs to be taken down a peg or two. Chris Dodd, I see at the Tea Party in CT was not pretty toward him..

Right now though CNN should be embarrassed and Susan Roegan should actually learn her job, or at least how to speak to people if you are going to "try" and be a non-baias reporter.. HA! CNN has no clue on how to be non-baias.

CNN where were you yesterday? Actually where was any of the "Mainstream Media"? The biggest story of people protesting Taxes, BIG GOVT spending not just against any one party, against all of the so called "elected officials" who have allowed this to get so out of control.

The CNN anchorwoman in CHICAGO should be embarrassed at her actions and so should CNN, how professional to yell at the demonstrators not allow them to finish a sentence and then act like a penchant child and make the comment about FOX News Spearheading this movement. Hate to break it to you, uninformed people, it was not FOX NEWS it was taxpayers upset at the fact GOVT spending is out of control and we are paying for it. Oh, yeah she was upset about the Obama signs, but said nothing last year when people had Bush in a Hilter sign, but you are not bias right?

Fox News did cover the event all over the country, where were you? Also, loved the fact you compeletly ignored it on the news, I am sorry Chris Mathews you blowhard where were you yesterday took the day off? Afraid people might realize you have no clue, maybe you should watch O'Reilly or Hannity actual smart people. NEW YORK TIMES, you lead with the new Bishop and the Demonstrations in Afghanstian but nothing on the "Tea Party" in your own Country? Seriously, can we take you for nothing more then nodding heads?

Nancy Pelosi needs to get a grip and stop reading the leftist blogs, these demonstrations were against all of the government spending nothing against Obama personally or the democrats all BIG SPENDING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. Afraid to speak the truth and lose your seat in government? By ignoring yesterday, you just make the tax payers realize we sort of "hired you" and now we can "fire you" wait to the next elections. For all the elected officials who ignored yesterday, you spoke loud and clear to the taxpayers you do not care to listen so we will make you listen and not reelect.

I was brought up that the News was bi-partisan and fair obviously that was proven wrong yesterday. So again where were you "MAINSTREAM MEDIA"?

Spring is upon us, today here in NH it is 58' and beautiful. Way to nice to be stuck in my office, leaving in about 30 minutes YEAH!! I have the whole weekend off, what will I do?

We are now living on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, NH and today I see boats out on the Lake fishing, so I belive it is called, "Ice out", people on the docks fishing. Last night, we went for drinks up at "Joe Greens'" and the deck was so nice to stand out there or sit and enjoy the wonderful weather. It seems like a long winter and we didn't arrive up here until February, being in Hilton Head until then, we have nothing to complain about, I am getting more and more excited about the summer season here.

The hotel is opening on Memorial Day weekend so the construction has to be over. We are all waiting to see the finished product, I have my own imagination but you never know if I am right on or compeletly gone.

Enjoy your Easter Weekend

I am bragging about my article in the Citizen Union March 31 and today, Granite State News, here is the article below:



I missed my brides, I missed New England…and I love Lake Winnipesaukee!"

All three are reasons why Paula Smith is excited about her new position as function coordinator at the Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro.

"Paula brings with her more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most of them in vacation resorts similar to Wolfeboro," said Karen Beranger, the Wolfeboro Inn's new general manager. "We are delighted to have her join our team as we raise the bar on the quality of everything here at the Inn."

Smith grew up in Norwich, Conn. where her first job, at 15, was behind the cash register in the family hardware store. As in most family businesses she learned how to do everything there by the time she went off to college.

Working on the front line in a retail business taught her first hand the importance of customer service, a lesson she applies everyday in her current career. It's all about the turkey sandwich, but more on that later.

While studying at Central Connecticut State University, Smith took a part-time job as a dining room hostess at the local Marriott, where she settled in for a while. Working for the Marriott Corporation gave her the opportunity to learn many aspects of the hospitality business and do something else she loves too: travel!

In the early 1990s she came to the Inn at Mystic in Mystic, Conn., one of her "most favorite properties."

"It was a small, family-owned business and I booked the weddings, planned the weddings, and worked the weddings. That's what I love to do, and that's what I'll be doing here at the Wolfeboro Inn."

From Mystic Smith's career took her to the Norwich Inn and Spa in Norwich, Conn., a much larger resort where she looked after conferences and special events as well as weddings.

"The Spa is owned by the Mashantucket Indians, the same people whom own Foxwoods," she explained.

In 2005 Smith married and moved with her husband, Stephen, to North Carolina to work as a sales manager for Embassy Suites, first in Charlotte and then in Winston-Salem. Stephen's job in web design, marketing and training allows him to work from home, so it's Paula's career that dictates where they live.

"I was basically selling space, almost all business conferences. It didn't take me long to find out I missed my brides and I missed New England!"

The Smiths moved to the Sabasco Harbor Resort, just outside Bath Maine, where she worked in sales for this 150 acre resort right on the seacoast. When the Resort fell on hard times last year, Smith began looking and Hay Creek Hospitality, the new owners of the Wolfeboro Inn found her.

Smith is no stranger to the Lakes Region. Her cousin owns a summer home on Winnipesaukee's Rattlesnake Island and Smith has visited many times.

"Being right on the lake, Wolfeboro has much to offer those who want a destination wedding or family reunion," she continued. "And we have lots of options at the Wolfeboro Inn." "I love what we're doing to the 1812 Room, which is perfect for a small intimate gathering, 50 to 60," she said. Named for the year the Inn was built, this venue has lots of glass and a view of the lake. As part of the more than four million dollars being spent on Inn renovations this winter and spring, some of those windows are being replaced with French doors that will open onto a new outdoor deck for 40 people.

"And that darling gazebo overlooking Wolfeboro Bay is perfect for a ceremony," she added. "We can do up to 300 people in our new tent, very upscale, from the Exeter Tent Company, or if you want to be sure to control the weather, our ballroom accommodates 150 and it has its own lobby, fireplace, bar and even a bride's room. It's air-conditioned or heated, so you know everyone's going to be comfortable. It's all new too.

"And don't forget the Winnipesaukee Belle!" Smith reminded. The Belle is the Wolfeboro Inn's floating function facility. A bit of a replica of a steamboat with side-wheels and two decks, the 65-foot-long fiberglass boat accommodates up to 125 guests and is popular for weddings, receptions and especially rehearsal dinners. Like everything else at the Wolfeboro Inn, she's being spruced up too!

"I didn't get married until I was 40. My wedding was at the Norwich Inn where I was the function director. I didn't know it, but my food person always put a couple turkey sandwiches, chips, and bottled water in the bride and groom's room for after the reception. I'd always sent strawberries and champagne but everyone does that. I appreciated that turkey sandwich, and the thoughtfulness it represented, a whole lot more! I've done it for every wedding since."

"That's what it's all about, the small personal things. When I first meet with the bride and groom, I try to find their vision, what they really want. I tell everyone to set a budget and stick to it. I'll work with anyone on any budget. And they'll all get "the turkey sandwich treatment

Today, I am at work but only for a bit, and I am somewhat down. I keep thinking of Thomas and in May he would of been
40 years old, and I always love to celebrate big birthday's and I miss him so much. It was raining for a few days, but it has cleared up and is now a beautiful day up here in NH. The Lake seems to be starting to melt/thaw YEAH!! I am thinking at the end of April, but you can never tell, it might be later depending.

NH is working out well for the moment, husband's doing well and making contacts, I am about to join the rotary and getting to know people in town, it is kind of fun. My boss and I are going down to Boston tomorrow for the NEMIC MPI conference, we will meet up with other of our co-workers at other properties on Monday. Tomorrow is Social night, with a dance band that sounds like fun, I of course, have a new dress, new shoes and a fabolous purse, which I think puts me right around 50 purses now, you can never have enough. I would love to collect shoes, but purses I can afford not the shoes besides I ruin them way too much.

Back to work, no really!!