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March 25, 2010 | 5:19 pm

Wendy Williams, Sarah Palin, Bethany Frankel & Dennis Hopper

Posted by Ilana Angel

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This morning I blogged about Wendy Williams.  I wrote that I loved her, and her show, and wanted to meet her.  Well, you’ll never guess who called a mere 4 hours after my posting.  The Wendy Williams Show!  They called because they saw the blog, and Ms. Williams would like to meet me when she is in Los Angeles next week.

How fabulous is that?  You are classy Wendy, and I’m thrilled that you found the blog, dug it, and want to meet me.  It could have gone either way I guess.  I could have been labeled a stalker and quickly dismissed, but no.  She saw the love, appreciated my blog, and respected the Jewish Journal.

I am beyond excited to meet Wendy, and will try to stay composed. That said, it’s not everyday you get to meet your new BFF, so I might be totally not cool, and cry.  My son and I are going to hang out with her on Wednesday.  Why take my son you ask?  Because he knows how excited I am, and he will get joy, from seeing my joy. 

How many opportunities do we, as mothers, get to show our children that wishes come true?  As wonderful as it will be to meet her, it will be even more special to share it with my son.  My life as a mother is about making him happy, so for him to see me be school girl giddy, is a blessing, and I can’t wait to show him off to Ms. Williams.

There has been a huge uproar around Sarah Palin this week.  It’s fascinating how many people have written to demand that I shove her under the bus for her statements about the health care bill, and those who voted for it.  I’m not sure how it is possible that my singles blog, has somehow been sucked in all this political drama.

I appreciate that people care about my opinion, and are so invested in what I have to say.  I’m sorry to disappoint you all, but I don’t really have anything to say about it.  I suppose I could say, I think her posting targets on her Facebook page, over the locations of the politicians who abandoned the Republican Party, and voted with the Democrats, was disgusting. 

I could say that her statement about lock and load, or whatever she said, were deplorable.  I could say that people completely overreacted, and are villianizing her because of who she is, and everyone needs to chill.  I could say that people need to worry about real things like obesity of urban children, and hunger of rural children in America, and leave her alone.

Yup, I could say all of it, but I won’t.  What I will say is that I am a supporter of President Obama, and the health care bill. I will say that I was a huge fan of Teddy Kennedy, and he would be pleased with the bill.  I will say that Elisabeth Hasselbeck annoys the crap out of me. 

At the end of the day, it does not matter what I say.  Liberals will think I needed to be harsher, and call her out for being dangerous.  Conservatives, will be disappointed that I bought into the propaganda about who she is, and what she believes.  I will let Sarah Palin fight her own battles, and I will simply be quiet, and support OUR President.

Just a quick reminder to all of my readers:  to those of you who read daily, and those who find me by accident and decide to come back, I am not a political blogger.  I write about being single, over 40, a single mother, and my search for love.  I leave political discussions to the politicians, and you should send your political comments to political bloggers.

I just read that Bethany Frankel, from The Real Housewives of New York City, did not invite Jill Zarron to her wedding, which is happening tomorrow.  Are you kidding me Bethany?  That better be gossip, and not true.  If you did in fact not invite her, it means you are a petty, selfish, and stupid girl.  No matter what has happened between you, she should be there.

If I were Jill, I might choose to not come, but the decision needs to be hers, not yours.  After everything you have been through together, and everything she did for you, especially when your life was falling apart, for you to not include her, is disgusting.  Grow up, and call her.  You need to beg her to come and share your day, or you will feel bad about it forever.

Dennis Hopper received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today.  He has pancreatic cancer, and looked so frail.  To see him was shocking at first, but it quickly became lovely.  I was so happy to see him get his star.  That he was well enough to be there, to share it with his children, and have that moment with his friends and fans, was wonderful to see.

To be so ill, a moment like this might lift his spirits, and give him the strength, and motivation, to fight for one more day.  One more day with his children, and that is magic.  I don’t know what is going on in his house, but I read all the entertainment magazines, and to his soon to be ex-wife I want to say, really? 

Let this man die in peace.  You are behaving badly, and in the end, when your daughter is old enough to understand, she will see that you tormented her father when he was ill, and at the end of his life.  Seriously, stop being so selfish, and give your daughter the gift of her father, for as long as she can have him.

It’s been a long week, and I am very thankful that it is Friday!  My son is on Spring Break and I am thrilled to have him home.  We are going to hang out, relax, chill with friends and enjoy ourselves.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  Be kind to one another, pray for the troops to come home quickly, and love your kid.  Shabbat Shalom, and keep the faith.

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This whole “Palin incites violence” meme is such BS. She’s been using the “I’m not retreating; I’m reloading” figure of speech for a year. All of her supporters know what it means. It means don’t give up. Don’t get discouraged. Only idiots would take it otherwise.

The Left and the media is so dishonest it’s disgusting. They want to see threats? Here are some threats calling for the death of Palin’s children. Think the Media cares? They’d be happy if Palin got shot.

Anybody remember movies being made about assassinating George W. Bush? Apparently not.

They say that Palin’s inciting violence. Palin and her children are getting death threats because the MSM is telling the Left that Palin wants to kill Democrats. I say the MSM is inciting violence against Palin!

Comment by Lena on 3/26/10 at 5:59 pm

I stumbled across your blog while searching Hasselbeck (don’t ask).  I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and like you I hope it’s rumor that Jill was not invited to the wedding.  Enjoy your time with your son.  Off to read some more wink.

Comment by Lilith Fair on 3/26/10 at 8:10 pm

Lena:  It’s very sad.  I am praying that one day it will change.
Lilith:  So glad you found me, and took the time to write.  Hope you’ll come back!

Ilana

Comment by Ilana Angel on 3/26/10 at 8:56 pm

Castro took over banks Obama’s taking over banks. Castro took over businesses Obama’s taking over businesses. Castro took over the healthcare system Obama’s taking over healthcare system. Obama’s taking over the student loan program that was in the hands of the banks. Castro exterminates the opposition Obama’s administration is working on shutting down the rights communication networks. Obama doesn’t want people to watch Fox News because he doesn’t want the truth to be heard. This is who you support?

Comment by charity on 3/27/10 at 8:10 am

Sarah can’t peel a banana without being accused of committing some heinous crime…

I think it’s really nice that you are looking forward to spending time with your son over Spring Break.  I love having my son home too!  My husband is a pilot and is gone a lot for work…often it’s just my son and I, and we have so much fun just hanging out together.  He’s my buddy.

There are so many people who see there kids as a nuisance…so it’s nice to hear about folks who love and appreciate their children’s personalities. 

Have a great week with “your guy.”

Comment by Leigh on 3/27/10 at 8:40 am

Hi.  I stumbled upon you also, while I was looking up Passover stuff.  Really like your blog.

I too am a “friend in my head” to Wendy Williams.  To think you will spending time with her, is beyond words.

I really didn’t want to like her.  I liked the previous talk show and didn’t want to give her a chance, but how can you not like her?  She is fun and sassy.  I think she said she was invited to Passover somewhere, so she is also Jewish friendly.  Another plus.  Tell her if she ever gets to Phoenix, I will schlep for her and show her a good time.  And if you ever get to Phoenix, the same.  Millah

Comment by Millah on 3/27/10 at 9:32 am

Liberals are compassionate to only their own kind.  It’s a shame they are so closed minded to the rest of the world which has different opinions to theirs.

Comment by Bob on 3/27/10 at 1:56 pm

Ilana - how did Wendy’s people happen to see your blog? Were they googling her name?

Comment by S on 3/28/10 at 7:16 pm

S - Someone in her officer read the blog and passed it along.  Very cool.  I’m really looking froward to meeting her on Wednesday!

Ilana

Comment by Ilana Angel on 3/29/10 at 12:04 am

Ms. Angel,

I must admit that I have no idea exactly who Wendy Williams is (the only Wendy I ever knew had an ‘O’ for a middle intitial and I’m sure it’s not that one), nor can I understand anyone’s fascination with reality TV. As a Liberal neither do I understand your admiration of Alaska’s esrtwhile governor, but after stumbling onto your blog through the whole teacher/14 year old student post I can say I do understand why this Ms. Williams’ people got in touch with you and no, it wouldn’t have gone either way.

Your writing has an inate honesty and level of caring that makes even (to my mind, innocuous) reflections about reality shows soon wind themselves around into something more than simple gushing…what I mean is, in true story-teller fashion, you always seem to get to a Point, a moral, if you will.

You’re a good writer, plain and simple. I spent most of the last decade excoriating the previous administration through satire. As a self-trained cynic, I’ve grown pretty adept at spotting sincerity. That’s what your writing has. That’s what Ms. Williams’ people saw, and that’s what makes your posting’s so interesting, regardless of the topic.

Comment by Cuckterzella on 3/31/10 at 6:12 am

thenk you very much

Comment by travesti on 4/01/10 at 2:12 pm

I totally disagree with you on Jill & Bethany. What Jill fails to realize is that the world does not revolve around her. Bethany made several attempts to make amends, which Jill rejected at every turn. Jill said she no longer wanted the friendship and now she needs to live with her decision and move on, just as Bethany had to.

No one should have to beg someone to be their friend. Friends make mistakes and true friends forgive. From my point of view, nothing happened between them that should have resulted in this drama.

In the end Jill got what she asked for, corection, whined for. So she of all people shouldn’t be surprised. In my mind, Jill was not a good friend and has acted like a spoiled child. As a friend, I don’t have a list of things that I throw in my friends face that I’ve done for them. I am very disappointed in Jill; I really liked her last season. Now I can’t stand to watch her and her new BFF Lou Ann snorting and pointing at everyone’s shortcomings. It’s disgusting.

Comment by Cree on 4/25/10 at 4:58 pm

I would like to say when it comes to Bethany & Jill, where does anyone get off thinking that B must invite Jill to her wedding. It does not matter how long you know someone, when a friendship becomes toxic, its time to turn it loose. This pasts season starts out with Jill claiming how upset she was after being told to get a hobby. She then plays message to whoever would listen,playing the victim of how wronged she was done, wanted B’s attention,and when Bethany finally realized how Jill felt,wanted to apologize,only to be turned away. Jill gossiped the whole season,put everyone down,played the victim, talked too much, never listens to anyone and walks around with that stupid smurk on her face when someone wants to have a serious moment with her.Without her notes,she’s always unprepared, she’s being ambushed, she accuse Ramona of butting in,when in reality she did the exact same with Kelly & Bethany. Are we watching the same show? Bethany owes Jill abosolutely nothing…notta   Jill needs to take whatever advise she’s giving out in her book and apply it to herself.

Comment by Rosie on 6/02/10 at 5:26 pm

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