Last week I mentioned the "National Enquire" in my blog, and it started me thinking. Arthur and I had a little competition going on for many years. Who could find the most outlandish headline in a tabloid while standing in the supermarket line. This went on until I found one that he said he could never beat. MAN KILLS SIAMESE TWIN BROTHER---COULDN'T LIVE WITH HIS BAD BREATH. I guess I understand why people read these things for entertainment, I just don't understand why they believe them. Politicians and performers are fair game, and their lives are often destroyed...or worse. Princess Di lost her life while fleeing from French paparazzi. I decided to check one out to see who they are attacking this week.
I find that Mel Gibson has a "twisted double life." Hmmm...I believe his regular life is pretty twisted. I also see that 91 year old Doris Day is recalling her love affairs. Okay...I am hoping that I can recall Arthur at 91! How sad that poor pregnant Jen Anniston and Justin Theroux may be kaput. Is it because according to one source Jen has $150 million and Justin's net worth is a mere $20 million. How about Sinatra's "twisted love" for Marilyn. Did anyone NOT have a twisted love for Marilyn?
Of course politically, the Queen is fading fast, Obama is insane and poor Hillary's campaign is being rocked by a "bombshell" about the death of her secret lover. All of these little snippets from two or three of the leading tabloids entertained me during today's milk and cheese run.
Politicians today have to have thick skin and a belief that the public is smart enough to know better. Maybe that is why this is the first time we have a really viable woman candidate. Most woman simply don't want to deal with the lies.
In fact, since the days of George Washington, the words madam and President were not heard together when referring to the leader of our country. Many other advanced countries around the world have been led by women, but Americans have not felt ready to take that step. Hopefully this voting cycle will prove different. I would love to see an election where both nominees are female, but I will settle for one this time...baby steps.
One of this week's reviews is on the book Madam President by Nicolle Wallace. Interestingly enough, the female President in this novel invites a news team to follow her for a day, and what a day it is. Five terrorist acts on American soil and many secrets that need to be hidden. It is an interesting look at life in the White House by a former White House Communications Director. I wonder if her memory served her well in the telling of this story.
Speaking of memory, David Baldacci's newest book, Memory Man is a tightly written thriller reminiscent of some of his earliest (and my favorite) works. The protagonist is a former NFL player and a former policeman with a heartbreaking back story. He now works as an off again, on again P.I. with the ability to remember everything that happens around him.
Definitely worth remembering to order, Memory Man will keep you reading well into the night.
Happy reading,
Beverly