If you missed him in the studio a few minutes ago or just want to hear him again, check out Easton Corbin’s website:
 http://www.myspace.com/eastoncorbin

Wow!! He’s got an amazing voice. Look for his single “A Little More Country Than That” to come out in August!

Very cool! http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/2009…

Jon Bon Jovi learned a little Farsi to duet with exiled Iranian singer Andy Madadian on a bilingual version of Stand By Me, offered in solidarity with the Iranian people. The song is free and for download only. You’ll find it here:
 http://www.mydamnchannel.com/Don_Was/Sta…

Dear Diary,

I caught up on some of my DVR’d shows…oh, how I love that ‘True Blood.’ Season two is fantastic, I love it. Yes, it truly is the little things in life.

My sis’ b-day was on Saturday, and we talked on the phone. We haven’t spoken verbally in over a year. It was a good start, I am all for baby steps.

I told her I would call her after dad and Suzette left town. I am slackin’ on my pimpin’….I haven’t called yet. I did laundry yesterday, ran errands, and caught up on stuff in general. Next thing you know, the day is over and it is time for bed. I think the weekend might be better for a call like that.

I got back on the diet yesterday. No excuse,  I want to drop some lbs. But I forgot to go to the gym yesterday….baby steps.

Talk to you tomorrow,

Here are a few insights to beauty that our ancestors probably used daily. You have a health spa right in your kitchen:

Coffee- Brunettes and red heads- final rinse your hair with black coffee, leave it on. You’ll love the shine.

Cornmeal- Mix half a cup of cornmeal and one tablespoon of salt. It’s an excellent dry shampoo. Sprinkle it in your hair and brush out the dirt and oil.

Lemon Juice- Dry up a blemish- a little dab will do a few times a day.

Nails- Mix half cup of lemon juice and one cup of warm water. Soak for about five minutes. Rinse, pat dry, and then rub a little piece of the peel across your nails and buff.

Strawberries- Mash them up and brush your teeth. They remove yellowing and stains.

Vinegar- Add apple cider vinegar to warm water in a spray bottle. Spray your face once a day. It restores the ph balance.

Petroleum jelly- While your face is wet add a little of this and keep adding water until your face is covered. Adding water makes it non-greasy.

Oatmeal- Use equal amounts of dry oatmeal and water. Make a paste. Apply it to your face. When it feels tight and dry, rub it off, and then rinse. This removes dead skin and blackheads.

Cream Deodorant- Mix together: two teaspoons of baking soda, two teaspoons petroleum jelly and two teaspoons of talcum powder. Mix and heat in double boiler until a smooth cream forms. Place finished cream in an airtight jar.

Bread and Milk- Soak a piece of bread in milk and put it on your blemishes at night with a band-aid. They will be gone by morning.

Dear Diary,

What a week, it went by so fast. I think we covered all of what Northern California has to offer, though. We took my dad and Suzette up to Healdbsurg on Thursday. The weather was gorgeous and we were able to get a tour of the Brutacoa winery. We tasted out of the barrels,  and we learned about all of the different wines. It was so much fun.

We had dinner at the Crushed Grape. The food was fantastic. Then we played a round of bocce.

Our B&B was awesome, we stayed at the Bella Messina Villas. The owner was so friendly and the views were breath-taking.

We also took a tour of the Benziger winery, it was huge. You actually take a tram to see everything. They are self-sustaining and actually benefiting the environment with their process. It was very educational.

I am pooped, though. Looking forward to taking it easy. It’s sad I can’t keep up with the ‘rents….

Talk to you tomorrow,

“Too Much Good Stuff” that pretty much describes this weekend, so here’s a sampling of what’s up for fun so you can get out there and have some fun!

Through Sun:
Sonoma-Marin Fair -  Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma – 1p-11p Thurs, 12 Noon – Midnight Fri & Sat, Noon – 11p on Sun. Everything you want in a County Fair! Live music, fun food, rides, Charlie Daniels Band!! Ugliest Dog Contest, Destruction Derby and lots more!

Fri:
Join the Wolf’s Keola and Big Mama at the Saddlerack in Fremont for a live show with Stephen Cockran. Keola broadcasts live from 8pm-Midnight and has great Wolf prizes like concert tickets, movie passes, t-shirts, and more.

Fri & Sat:
US Air Guitar Championships – The Independent, SF – 9p -  taking our nation’s unofficial pastime out of the bedroom and putting it up on the world stage.

Sat:
Join the Wolf’s Eddie King for an Open House at Ironhorse Crossing in Danville this Saturday from 2-4pm

Sat:
PAW-A-THON & Pet Resouce Fair - 13801 Monarch Bay Drive, Marina Park in San Leandro – 8a – Noon – A fun 1-mile fundraising dog walk-a-thon . San Leandro Police K9 Unit and Agility/Training Demos. Fun and Educational Pet Resource Fair. Proceeds will benefit the new San Leandro Dog Park and local spay/neuter programs.

Sat:
The 13th Annual Oakland A’s Beer Festival -Oakland Coliseum – 4:05p – 6:05p – Enjoy over 40 microbrews, live music and more. Special A’s pilners and microbrew tastings will be available for purchase: $10 includes a pilsner and two tastings.

Sat:
Pre-Pride Country-Western Dance – Sundance Saloon – 8p-12a – Two-steppin’ and line dancin’ on the beautiful hardwood floor of the Whitcomb Hotel ballroom in the company of hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls. What better way to start your Pride weekend! This event is a benefit for the Positive Resource Center and San Francisco Pride.  Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, $10.

Sat:
17th Annual San Francisco Dyke March – starting at Dolores Park, SF – 3p-9p – Concert and rally at 3 PM in Dolores Park, with the march starting at 7p at 18th & Dolores and continue through the Mission and the Castro.

Sat & Sun:
San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade – Noon – 6p both days – SF Civic Center – live music, food, arts and crafts and more. The Pride Parade starts at 10:30a Sunday at Market Street and Beale and ends at Market and Eighth St. with the celebration continuing at Civic Center Plaza afterward. Don’t miss the Big Ol’ Gay Ho-Down float featuring San Francisco’s premier Gay Square Dancing Associations, the Western Star and Foggy City Dancers. Plus, the  Sundance Country-Western Dance Corral returns to its usual location on Larkin near Grove.

Sat:
Fun in the Sun Festival – 10a-6p – 207 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro – Shop, eat, & play in the Beautiful Broadmoor District of San Leandro. Featuring: Oakland Black Cowboy Association showcasing trick riding,`zydeco dancing, BBQ, and horse back rides to the public

Sun:
Pinot Days Grand Festival Tasting – Fort Mason Center, Building A: Festival Pavilion – Fort Mason Center,SF – 1p-5p – showcasing 200 producers of pinot noir from around the globe

Sun:
Bluegrass for the Greenbelt Festival – 11a-6p – Dunsmuir House and Gardens, Oakland – A fun filled day of bluegrass music benefiting Greenbelt Alliance. Outdoors, 2 stages, kids area with a petting zoo (kids 12 & under are admitted free) and 7 hours of music. – 11a-6p – Dunsmuir House and Gardens, Oakland – A fun filled day of bluegrass music benefiting Greenbelt Alliance. Outdoors, 2 stages, kids area with a petting zoo (kids 12 & under are admitted free) and 7 hours of music.

Dear Diary,

My birthday was really fun. Everyone was so sweet, I was flattered. We went to lunch at Momo’s which was fantastic. Then I took a quick cat nap before going out to meet Jeff. He has had quite the busy week, so he couldn’t join us for lunch.

He got my favorite perfume for me. I love my Juicy Couture. We had a wonderful dinner at Bobo’s and then it was back home for an early night.

We are headed to Sonoma Thursday, we are leaving as soon as Jeff gets out of work. I am hoping to nap on the way up. I have to admit, I am exhausted. My body hurt this morning.  I gotta keep on keepin’ on:)

Talk to you tomorrow,

Dear Diary,

I took my dad and Suzette to Haight Ashbury yesterday. My dad was quite disappointed at how touristy it was…the days of free love and peace protests were long gone.

It was great to look around and see the different shops. Then we headed to Tiburon. We met up with Jeff and had dinner at Sam’s. It was perfect weather and it wasn’t too crowded.

We all went to bed early since they were coming into the show with me today. We had Prof Foley on the air with us. One of the Wolf pack told me he sounds like Tom Brokaw…he does!

We are headed to lunch with the morning crew today, then dinner at Bobo’s tonight. I am excited, mmmmm….Bobo’s steak.

Happy Birthday to me.

Talk to you tomorrow,