A Real Dilemma

Super Bowl time once again... for those of us in Eagles country, this particular game proves to be a real dilemma. Rooting for the NFC Champion (yeah, I know it hurts even to type that!) New York Giants is sacreligious in these environs, so I'm not even going to go there. Cheering on the AFC Champion New England Patriots would probably be a good idea from a bettor's standpoint, but for myself I'd rather jam bamboo shoots up my fingernails. After all, the Pats ruined a dream trip to the Big Game for this author a few seasons ago as they squeaked by the beloved Birds. Fans of both sides can get some Spirit Towels made up to show their true colors, while those of us whose seasons ended early can use them as crying towels. An undefeated season for the Brady Boys versus the dreaded lesser Manning-led G-Men; what kind of choice is that?

Say It Isn't So- prah!

Yes, it's the moment we've all been waiting for; Oprah Winfrey is going to launch her own TV network! Yay! Ms. Winfrey and Discovery Communications will team up to create OWN, or Oprah Winfrey Network, set to debut in 2009. The daytime yakker will serve as chairwoman of the fledgling network, and will be responsible for "programming, branding, and creative vision". Seeing what a true dud our favorite blabbermouth's venture into satellite radio has turned out to be, I'm thinking the writing is on the wall for this bold television project. How many lame, out of print novels can she recommend on a daily basis; how many weepy subjects that overweight housewives find fascinating can be dissected to fill half hour blocks 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Time will tell. In the meanwhile, instead of destroying your prized boob tube when you want to throw something at it, try tossing a Remote Control Stress Reliever at it. You'll not only relieve your Oprah-induced stress, you'll spare yourself pricy repair bills!