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5 (Ms. Cheevious) Ways To Subdue or Avoid a Mugger

April 22, 2013 by MsCheevious

5 (Ms. Cheevious) Ways To Subdue or Avoid a Mugger (and make the world a better place in the process)

I was recently told a story by someone very dear to me who was attacked in broad daylight and in public. Because this enraged me (for obvious reasons, not least of which was the lack of action by onlookers or witnesses), I’m going to spell out in very simple terms how to protect yourself and others if and when you are ever attacked or witness a mugging. NOTE: These tips can also be applied to various other acts of aggression (though recent events in Newtown, CT, Boston, MA and various other places come to mind, only some of these tips will help there, because you cannot always prevent sheer madness and evil).

I’m also spelling it out for you because it’s vital that WE become active participants to effect change ladies and gentlemen. Are you up to the task? I certainly hope so.

We can only do this by 1) PAYING F-ING ATTENTION to what is happening around us, and not turning a blind eye or a deaf ear to the situation, and by 2) GROWING A PAIR and DOING something… anything about it. PERIOD.

THE STORY:

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO DOING THE RIGHT THING & BEING A GOOD SAMARITAN?

The person I know – I’ll call him KickAss – was minding his own damn business at a local bus stop in Culver City, California. Before you form an opinion of Culver City, let me paint a picture for you. It’s a town in West Los Angeles, and one of the last remaining vestiges where one can still find affordable housing (although even that has been changing rapidly, because it’s undergone gentrification recently). It is home to a large Entertainment Industry contingent and a film studio of note. As a result, there’s an enormous outcropping of boutiques, shops, chic restaurants, brew pubs and unique places to hang with friends. It’s a cute little town, though I am sure there are areas that are not as cute, and certainly not safe.

KickAss works in Culver City. He was jamming to music on his iPhone (the music was probably turned up to drown out the city noise), when he arrived at the bus stop to catch the 4:45 on a main thoroughfare to meet some friends after work. There were a number of people waiting for the bus, as it was the middle of the day. He noticed a couple of guys sitting on the wall nearby drinking, but didn’t think anything of it. The next thing he knew, one of them shoved him on the arm to get his attention and said something to the affect of “What’s the matter with you home? I asked you for a cigarette.” To which KickAss, a nice guy all around, replied “What? I didn’t know you were talking to me.”

I don’t want to provide inaccurate details here, but what ensued was a very quick escalation to an out-and-out street fight, with these TWO guys trying to take KickAss down. They had him on the ground and were trying to subdue him by any means, kicking, punching, climbing on top of him. One of them had already torn his new sunglasses from his face and put them in his pocket, and they were in the process of trying to take his backpack from him – which contained some very expensive work related equipment.

Let’s stop right here for a moment to peruse the scene to observe what various other onlookers were up to, shall we? There was a gal who in a somewhat aloof manner, simply walked away as fast as she could. There was another guy who ignored what was going on and did nothing. There were a few others there as well. All whom did NOTHING. LAME Good Samaritans.

The above image is NOT from the incident with KickAss. It’s just another sad example I was able to find.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/the-bad-samaritans-two-men-found-749738

I’m sorry, but what the F*CK where these spineless, unprincipled people DOING that precluded them (even in this digital age where EVERYONE has a cell phone) from at the very least dialing 9-1-1, reporting the incident and then saying out loud “The COPS ARE ON THEIR WAY!”? Was it the fear of the fight turning on them? Perhaps they didn’t care? Were they too busy Instagramming the scene, not wanting to miss the posting opportunity?

Lucky for KickAss, he is a KICKASS kinda guy, and he was able to overpower the dudes, kick one of them in the chest, punch and fight the other down, grab his sunglasses and run before the drunk schmucks knew what hit them.

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MY SYNOPSIS:

THOSE PEOPLE SUCK. (OR: DON’T LET ME CATCH YOU BEING A SUCKMEISTER)

This situation, my lovelies, makes me extremely embarrassed to say I am a human being (you can tweet this here). Not that all humans are like this all the time, but I must say, stories like this are more often the norm these days, and it is seriously disappointing and disconcerting.

What has become of us in this country – our great United States of America? We use to be the country everyone else in the world envied. The place many from other countries dreamed about…They dreamt of moving here and finding a way to become a citizen and making the American Dream a reality in their own lives. Why was this, do you think?

It must have been because of our countless reality stars who make millions in endorsements and appearance deals… Or maybe it’s how easy it is to get things free here without having to work… or maybe it’s the fact that you can make a living working from home.

NOT.

Think again, lovelies. People loved America for the IDEAL… part of it was the welcoming, carefree, fun attitude that seemed prevalent. They were drawn to the belief (and the proof positive) that if you put your mind to it, anything was possible. They loved America for the high value we placed on INDIVIDUALS. For our freedoms, yes, but also for the camaraderie that came with the freedom. We had an extra sense of responsibility to our fellow man, and we backed it up. They loved how they were treated special at the neighborhood diner… how the waitress would greet them smiling and offer great service… sometimes even go above and beyond in serving them. They assumed it was because she too must be happy and proud to be a part of this great country which is so full of opportunities. Good ole (and I do mean ole, as in FORMER) Customer Service. It’s the reason we still tip our waitresses, bartenders, bell hops, etc.. here in the USA. But that is what our country use to be like.

Now… Not so much.

I literally said this the other day “I wonder if the reason other countries don’t tip, is because customer service has sucked in their countries for so long, they’ve not tipped for decades… because they too finally gave up?” I realize in other countries servers are paid higher wages, but what came first? Lack of service, and decline of tips, forcing restaurant owners to pay higher wages? Or the high wages were always the case? Huh…

But I digress.

I’m here for you, people! Let’s turn this around together shall we?

With this in mind… if you are ever in a public place with other people around and are either attacked, or you witness an attack:

Here are 5 (Ms. Cheevious) ways you can subdue (or avoid) a mugger (and make the world a better place):

#1 – UNPLUG YOUR EARBUDS WHEN YOU ARE IN PUBLIC SO YOU CAN HEAR WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU.

I know it’s hard to fathom this, but when you are out in public, you are not in your own world (nor should you be). Be prepared to actually engage, look people in the eye and remain distraction-FREE. This is your chance to actually make some strides in one-to-one human contact! Besides… anyone who’s looking to make trouble will see you as an easier target if you are obviously connected and disengaged from what’s going on around you. Also, you may actually hear the fire truck sirens before stepping out in front of one in traffic. That’s always a bonus.

Listen, I am not an idiot. I know it is unlikely… that most people will not disconnect from their iPod, iPhone, Cell Phone, Blackberry or whatnot. I’m not saying to turn them off, I’m just saying you don’t need to be connected to it every second. But we’ve become a selfish, individualized culture. Everything in our scope and focus is geared toward making our lives easier, and customized to everything we want. And somewhere along the line we decided that every single thing must be reported to social media… that music, films, entertainment are the top priority — even over spending time TALKING with and LISTENING to friends — in person, or laughing and dancing, or enjoying the arts, in person – studying a REAL painting… at a MUSEUM… Well, the list goes on… but here’s a start: UNPLUG the earbuds when you’re in public. Re-Join civilization! And while we’re at it, let’s unplug when we are on the slopes skiing or snowboarding, and in other similar situations, unkay? (Couldn’t resist that one)…

#2 – BE ALERT & AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS & THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. KEEP THIS MINDSET & FOLLOW IT: YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO CAREFUL

Anytime you are in public or anywhere there is a gathering of people, your position in or around those people is crucial. In a crowd, I tend to steer toward the perimeter if there are any characters at all questionable in the midst. Conversely, use the crowd to protect you, or act as a buffer, should you observe shady characters on the outskirts. This applies to things like subway stops, bus stops, events, concerts, etc. But anytime you are out in the general public, being alert and aware of your surroundings also means to know where you are, and to not put yourself into compromising situations. Know where the nearest gas station or convenience store is located. Think of life as one big airline flight. Know where your nearest exit is at all times, and use it if necessary.

This tip applies to everyone on a DAILY basis. If you see someone who looks even the tiniest bit suspicious, call the authorities. How much more safe would our world be if more people were willing to report strange situations?! I’ve done it before and I will do it again, if I ever have that familiar second thought of “gee… something wasn’t right there…” or “those guys look shady…” I’ve also been known to confront people on my own, (one time in my boxer pajamas in the middle of the night outside my home) which is not advisable… although I am a pretty hardcore badass, and will kick someone into the next block if ever threatened… But that is another story.

#3 – PLAY DEFENSE

I like to win. More games (as well as the games of life) are won when there is a great defense in place, believe it or not. It’s true you must actually make your move to get ahead, which is where OFFENSE comes into play (scoring baskets, goals, touch downs, better jobs, new cars, etc). But in the context of subduing or avoiding a mugger (or other offensive) we must talk DEFENSE people.

I’d LOVE to say your life is going to be up to your eyeballs in of all kinds of success, that you’re going to “score” every time you shoot, but that’s not the way of the world people. So in order to really win, you’ve got to add a winning defensive strategy to your lifetime plans. That’s why they say in sports “defense wins championships.” You can’t account for everything someone else is going to do, but you should learn to anticipate moves and learn to control how you handle things to effect the outcome.

How do you do this when trying to subdue or avoid a mugger? If you’re trying to subdue a mugger, well, you have to DEFEND yourself anyway you can. FIGHT PEOPLE! Kick, swing, punch, scream. I don’t care how you do it, but FIGHT DAMMIT. We’ve all seen the news footage of the guy who tried to abduct a little girl, but because she fought her little heart out, he gave up (see that footage here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV16a6GsfZw). As is the case with KickAss, FIGHTING is sometimes all you can do to subdue your attackers.

If you want to AVOID a mugger, well, take all the steps above, mix them together with this step, and you’ve got the makings for a good defensive strategy. There are other things you can do, such as: a) don’t go into dangerous looking areas alone; b) don’t go to those places at NIGHT, especially; c) walk confidently, hold your head high, and when suspicious strangers are on approach, do what you can to avoid them (go into a nearby restaurant, bar, etc.); and d) don’t be afraid to ASK for help. I don’t believe KickAss had a chance to ask for help. But if you are walking alone, look for potential helpful businesses or individuals, and ASK.

Finally, the best defense is a FREAKING SMART defense. Don’t make stupid moves or decisions you’ll regret. Ladies, don’t go out in public half naked and alone, where you don’t know the crowd, and wonder why you feel vulnerable… But let’s say you find yourself out, you’re in your skimpy workout clothes and it gets late and dark, and you must walk to your car alone. If someone at your gym or wherever you are can’t walk you to your car, call a friend and let them know where you are. Grab your big-ass set of keys (most ladies have them), put them in your hand. Put each key between your fingers, and make a fist. Then be prepared to use those keys as a weapon if you need to. Just sayin’. And don’t be afraid to hit your assailant where it hurts — HARD.

#4 – BE A HUMAN

This is for you folks who sit on the sidelines and don’t get bothered when you see injustice. Maybe you do get bothered, but not enough to actually do anything. If this is you, I don’t care what your excuse, you do not deserve to be among us.

It is not okay to do nothing. Period. I don’t CARE if you do not know the person being mugged. If you are witness to an attack or attempted attack, make a phone call, send someone for help, get others around you to help… do SOMETHING… ANYTHING (even if that means tripping the mugger, and running away… I don’t care). Otherwise, please leave us now, would you? Because being a human has its privileges, and you’re making us look bad.

#5 – HAVE CHOCOLATE ON YOU AT ALL TIMES (IF NOT VODKA).

If all else fails, and in true Ms. Cheevious fashion… offer chocolate… or better yet, vodka. I’m kidding. Sort of. Go with me here. The truth is, there is a very popular concept that’s actually a verse in the holy Bible, and it goes like this: “A soft answer turns away wrath.” Proverbs 15:1. I’m not a Bible wielding kind of person, but I always remember this because in truth, if you are ever under attack, the absolute best thing you can do, specifically if you are alone in a dark alley, or some place without witnesses, is to NOT defend yourself (that’s what the experts all say). Defending yourself can often make your assailant more aggressive. While I’m OBVI not saying to GIVE your attacker chocolate or vodka… I’m telling you there is a case for not defending yourself. Whether that means going limp and extremely “submissive,” as many times these people simply want to dominate someone… well, that is up to you.

I’m no expert on any of this… and let’s not let the main premise of this article escape us – which is for all of us to STAND UP for what’s right and DO SOMETHING if we see injustice. Capisce?

Let’s put the nail in the coffin on lackluster responses over violence or a threat that frightens us. Let’s put a red hot poker into the nerve of this desensitized approach. Remember we are all in this together, but at the same time, it’s all up to each and every one of you.

Now go out there and kick some ass… unkay?

Love you people!!!!! Mmmmppphhhuuuuhhhh!!!

xoxo,

Ms. Cheevious

aka Lisa Jey Davis

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Remember How to Be a Kid – Everyday

March 31, 2013 by MsCheevious

It may seem a bit late, but in celebration of Easter, I’d like to help you remember how to be a kid. Read on, because this is valuable stuff… all the time.

One of my mantras in life is

I MUST REMEMBER HOW TO BE A KID – EVERYDAY

…let alone the holidays…

My kids are grown up now. The youngest is almost 18, which means he doesn’t “do” the Easter Basket thing. Any celebration of Easter in his world (at least in the child-like, Easter Bunny kinda way) comes from me, from a distance (he lives with his dad out of state).

Damn straight, I send him goodies for Easter. I give goodies to all my loves… my youngest son, my oldest son, and my man, M.C.

Poor M.C.

As sweet as it may sound to “bless” all my loves with goodies on the holidays, my gifts come at a price. Anyone close enough to me to receive something must be able to relive their childhood (over and over) and participate in every kind of childish game I happen to think of and spring on them.

Which leads me to the moral of the story:

Life is too short to take everything seriously. It’s spring…the season of renewal, forgiveness, redemption and joy. Enjoy life. Meditate, read, sing, speak, dance, eat…but ENJOY your life. Do what makes you happy.

Try to remember the joy and sheer delight you experienced as a child when gifts awaited you, or you were surprised by fabulous treats. Be that. Be surprised and joyful about life. Look for the moments and seize them. Who cares what people think? Right?

So, this morning, I laid out a trail of chocolate for M.C. Nugget. Before he could have his first cup of coffee, he was required to find all of the treats. The chocolates from the bedroom door to his desk led to his first card and a chocolate Easter Bunny. Next on the trail, Easter egg Jordan Almonds… and then to the Piece de Resistance, the final card along with his protégé, Ernie Hamster (we’re working on a suitable rap handle), who was ready to perform his new single “Here a Chick There a Chick”

It may prove impossible for you to decipher his earth-shattering lyrics in the video below, so I’ve provided them here:

Here a chick here… Imma Imma a chick there…
Here a chick, there a chick, everywhere a chick chick.

If you’re talkin’ bout chicks yo, I GOT GAME!
Hidden my eggs, yo I find MANY!
Find my Easter basket, walk out the DOOR
Chillin’s all around me now, that’s for SHOR!
Easter Bunny, yeah HE GOT GAME
But I’m an Easter Chick… Headin’ for FAME!

Imma chick here… Imma Imma chick there…
Here a chick there a chick, everywhere a chick CHICK.

In the event you can’t see the video box above, follow the link to youtube, and comment there (share it everywhere, of course) and then come back here and comment, would ya? http://youtu.be/8DTg0aBGEhc

Monday is April Fools Day in 2013. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll be in for a treat. A fun #AprilFools tweet, that is, every hour on the hour until 10PM.

Have a wonderfully childish and carefree week my loves!

Love you people!!!! Mmmmmppphhhuuuhhh!!!

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We Need a Real Ahhhhhh…Haaaaaa Moment

March 17, 2013 by MsCheevious

To say I need a real ahhhhhh…haaaaaa moment after the week…

scratch that… after the last few months I’ve had, is the understatement of the decade. But it’s true: We all need a real ahhhhhh…haaaaaa moment from time to time, and for me, that time is right about now.

Last Friday, an über huge event I produced (and was also the publicist for) in a Pacific Northwest town came off without a hitch (well, almost). When I say über huge, I mean huge ass, with whipped cream and cherries on top huge.

My first challenge was to navigate the political structure between my client (the money) and the folks he was partnered with (a nightclub and the venue for the event). Think about it. My moniker is MsCheevious. Ms. Cheevious Women do not do well with phrases like “political” and “structure,” particularly when they are forced on us, or when… say… we accidentally, maybe, just land there… let alone the fact we make it our mission in life to enjoy every moment. How the hell is that supposed to happen in circumstances like these?

First off, my client’s partners didn’t see the need to hire me and had in fact hired their own local publicity firm. Seems like a waste of money to me to have two firms for a venue opening, but that ship had sailed, and it was time to get to work.

My client was a great support to me. He stressed from the very beginning to his partners that my company was in charge of the event, and that everything was to be run through me and my staff. Period.

That was nice.

It never happened. But it was nice.

Let me break it down simply.

All of the things that I insisted on and steamrolled through, against the protests or objections of most, were the very things that were the hit of the party.

Most of what occurred without my knowledge or involvement were the very things that could have ruined the party. (Of course, because I assumed the permanent role of Ms. Fixit, nothing in hell was going to ruin the party).

Thank GOD I had a stellar team to help produce the event. Though the message everyone originally wanted for the club and the event, and the message we ended up with (just two days before the event) were worlds apart, it all came together quite nicely.

The red carpet (and this is the part I promised in my last post “I’m Your Bridge (Over Troubled Water) Baby” about the little celebs that could) welcomed stars from The Big Bang Theory, The Neighbors, Hot in Cleveland, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and more. Even with all of the issues and the fact we weren’t authorized to publicize much until two days prior to the event, we were able to get all of the major wire service press, local magazine and business journal outlets and a correspondent from Coco Perez (Perez Hilton’s fashion website). I would have preferred more national attention, and certainly more local press, but only so much can be done or expected with a list of obstacles a mile long.

I’m exhausted. I simply work too hard. Don’t we all?

All I can think about is relaxing and giving myself a break.

I swear.to.god. I’m pulling out my yoga routine from my book “Ahhhhhh…Haaaaaa Moments with Ms. Cheevious” today (and many other days this week) and DOING IT.

It’s the very Yoga routine I taught at the Aspen Club & Day Spa back in the day when I lived in Aspen. People loved my class, and always said they felt so rejuvenated and refreshed afterward. It’s an e-book with photos of me, showing YOU how to do it (and no, you do not need a Kindle or Nook to use it. It can be used on your own device with Kindle for Mac, Kindle for iPad, iPhone or Kindle for PC, which are all free).

You’d think I wouldn’t need the book, since I use to teach this class, right? But hey — I have a lot on my mind. There is only so much real estate left in my brain, and I simply can’t give up space to etch these things in. That’s why I made a book with a lot of pretty pictures. I also made it so that you everyday Joe and Jane types (who don’t do yoga – or maybe you do) can LOOSEN UP. You’d be amazed how much more effectively you can actually do things… do “life,” when you simply STRETCH your body.

I’d wager a bet that even if you don’t have a day job or a stressful career like me, you still work too damn hard. Things beyond your control like politics at work, drama or ineptitude all create tension in your bod. Basically, you’re walking around like a tightly wound string that is about to POP!

And I don’t know about you, but I do not have the luxury of “popping.” I have to get on to the next event people! There is no rest for the Ms. Cheevious Woman (or Mr. Cheevious guy for that matter)!

So get to it.

It will be a treat to YOU if you do something to make your body feel relaxed and refreshed. You can pick yours up here for just under $2.00.

TWO – FREAKIN’ – BUCKS PEOPLE.

As you can see, selling these books is not going to facilitate my early retirement plan. I do it out of love for you. Because I’m that nice.

But you actually have to click the little link-y thing and get yourself a copy to see any benefits. Then after you’ve gotten a copy, please write a real and true review. I’ll send you something nice, shiny and new that you will like (it will be something cool, and you’ll get to choose) if you do write a review by April 10th (2013) and you let me know about it at mscheevious at mscheevious dot com (you can figure that email out right?).

But if you don’t get a copy for yourself or someone else you know who needs to CHILL OUT, then please: try to relax and treat yourself well on your own, would you? We need you here. A few minutes of stretching, maybe some hot tea and a cookie on any given day could do you a world of good and keep you around longer for all of us to enjoy.

Love you people! Mmmmppphhhuuuhhh!!!

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Ms. Cheevious

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I’m Your Bridge (Over Troubled Water) Baby

March 11, 2013 by Marrie Lobel

Guest Post By Marrie Lobel

Drama, trouble, pain, heartache, stress, disappointment, and fear; the seven dwarf bastards that swoop in like thieves in the night hijacking your smiles and turning calm seas into troubled waters. Recently, my home was invaded by several of these brazen bandits.

Though I am directly involved in the commotion; the heaviest blows were levied on my man, Dr. A. After the initial shock of the chaos wore off, I observed Dr. A cope with his emotions. His mind was consumed and our home in disarray by the turmoil of events that were completely out of our control. This was the most beaten I had seen him. My knight in shining armor, my pillar of strength, my Superman had just been buried in a pile of kryptonite. I wanted to leap into action like Wonder Woman, slaying all his foes and healing him with my Amazonian powers; however, I stood frozen. I knew that the best way to be there for him was to stop, survey the damage, and take my next steps with care. I appreciated that he didn’t need to be rescued, what he needed was support in order to see his own way through. I couldn’t save him, stop the pain or even eliminate his enemies…only he could do that. I was there to hold the candle of hope in case his light grew dim. Dr. A didn’t need a super hero but rather a friend, much like a Sherpa who can help him through the perilous territory in case he began to lose his way. I am his partner, his equal, his comrade in life…not his savior. Dr. A was a man who in his own time of need, taught me a valuable lesson about how to support a loved one when they need it the most.

Shut Up & Listen

I let Dr. A vent his feelings without commenting on even the most irrational thoughts. I know him to be a reasonable, intelligent man but his pain consumed him and his raw emotions took over. He had the right to express himself freely, without fear of retribution or shame. I had to shut the hell up, swallow my 2 cents, and hear with compassion. Dr. A deserved the freedom to slay his own anguish; with strong words and intense visions.

Not the time for ‘I told you so”

There were times he spoke word-for-word predictions I had shared in previous conversations; but what purpose would serving him cold humble pie on a silver platter prove? To what end? Slurping my ego back into my throat; I swallowed the desire to be right. Dr. A’s pain was not the goal of sharing my predictions initially; only an attempt to prepare him from possible end games. End games I prayed I had predicted incorrectly.

Offer advice…ONLY WHEN ASKED

The shameless dwarfs of heartache, stress, pain, and drama eventually loosened their grasp. Dr. A began to stand taller, speak more objectively and strategize on how to deal with the problem. I listened with an open heart and an open mind. I kept my 2 cents buried. It wasn’t until Dr. A invited me in and openly asked for advice that I coughed up my opinions. Keeping my mouth shut allowed me to hear ALL that Dr. A had to say. He shared his feelings, perspectives, and hopeful outcomes. With all of this information I was better prepared to help guide him; understanding better where he wanted to go!

Don’t fight his battle

More than anything I wanted to kick some ass. I wanted to fight all the wrong-doers who caused Dr. A unjustified misery with my mythical girl powers. Not that he couldn’t defeat them on his own…I was pissed; not just peeved but mad cow, full blown, bat-shit-cRaZy furious. I had to continually remind myself that my words and deeds could make a bad situation worse. I also had to keep in mind that Dr. A wanted to fight his own battle and didn’t need me poking my bitch stick at the hornets’ nest. He could take care of himself and my temper would need to be kept on ice.

Offer perspective

Distressing events have a way of making problems appear larger. There were moments shortly after the ambush where Dr. A’s hurt began to invade and corrupt his perception of otherwise unaffected aspects of his life. At first I listened but if his vision continued to be skewed, I helped to remove the goggles and gently pointed to the view as it was.

Understand the emotions come in waves

After a couple of weeks, Dr. A’s flash of anger and frustration were less frequent and intense. However, even though time has a way of healing all wounds; the scars remain. I understood that although life went on, our house began to settle, and Dr. A appeared back to his old self; the side-effects would be long lasting. There were moments where I saw him lost in thought realizing that a wave of retrospection and twinge of hurt had risen to the surface. And that’s OK. I asked if he needed to talk and if he said ‘yes’ I listened…otherwise I dropped it.

Being there to support my man wasn’t always easy. The feelings of pain, anger, and frustration spilled on me like wine on a party dress but keeping my feelings, thoughts, and actions in check allowed me to support someone I care for in his most vulnerable moments. Despite the attack from the bold dwarf bastards, we survived the battle with a stronger relationship. We are better prepared for whatever storms await us as we sail through life. The seas won’t always be calm but at least Dr. A and I know that we will never have to navigate rough seas alone; providing guidance and loving support every step of the way.

This post was originally published on Marrie’s website Dirty In Public.

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It’s the Little Things … (On Hollywood and the Academy Awards)

February 28, 2013 by MC Nugget

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You knew the day would come when my beau M.C. Nugget would agree to cook up a blog for MsCheevious! Considering he is one of the funniest and most clever writers I know, I’m ecstatic! And so, without further adieu, I give you… The Nugg…

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Well, greetings ladies and gentlemen and fellow barnyard critters. Mc. Nugget, FKA Fred the Wonder Chicken here, guest blogging. Apparently Ms. Cheevious’ good writers are all busy.

Well then… How about a little minutia? The proverbial “mole hill,” which I will endeavor to turn into a mountain (cause, it’s the little things)…

Michelle Obama on the Oscars.

My human counterpart touched on this on Facebook and got quite a response. So now it’s your turn.

Full disclosure; I lean to the left. This scruffy chicken voted for the big “O” and I think his wife is a great First Lady. She tries to keep our chubby youth thin, (quite an undertaking), and she represents her office with class. However……

What were you thinking Academy??

Really? Did you not suppose that her appearance might serve to polarize say… HALF your audience? Yes, Republicans watch the Oscars too (although just for the commercials)! I mean Hollywood is already known as the Mordor of the left, so why stoke that fire? There actually are GOP supporters in the entertainment industry, by the way. I know. I saw one once. From a distance…. He looked uncomfortable…

Now you’re saying, “what’s the big deal?” “Lighten up.” “Don’t you have anything better to do?” “Take off that stupid hat!” “I’m calling Ms Cheevious to complain!” Remember today is all about…MINUTIA!

So, where were we? Oh yeah. See, these days anything that can be construed as political becomes political. It has nothing to do with intention. I don’t think the Academy intended to make a political statement but you put the First Lady up on a 70 foot screen in front of the most powerful people in Hollywood, with the Best Picture envelope in her hand, then beam it ‘round the world, it’s gonna’ get some attention. I know a guy with a fading Romney bumper sticker still on his car, who wasn’t even watching, and he broke out in a cold sweat! Some of the comments I got on Facebook were none too friendly either… on both sides.

My point, I guess, is that we are a pretty divided country. People wear their politicians like the jersey of their favorite football team, and get really pissed off when they lose. (If you’ve ever been to a Raiders game, you know what I’m talking about). Hollywood, presenting Michelle Obama as some kind of prize that they helped create, (and believe me there are people who think that), doesn’t help that division. And it’s not what the Academy Awards are about. I think she stole a little thunder from Argo….. Yeah I know: “Arrrr-go F*#k yourself!”

But here’s the big problem… the BIG question… When did that envelope get TO THE White House? And who peeked?? Come on, you know someone did! This is the “government” we’re talking about … keeping a “secret.” That’s like oil & water, kids. If nothing else, do you really think that they’re gonna let some clown get off a plane from LA and hand the First Lady an envelope without checking it for Anthrax?

Come on! Someone took a peek inside that envelope, before she got it! And I wanna’ know if any calls went out from the White House to Vegas an hour before the show!

Just one cynical chicken’s point of view.

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Vegas: Photos of Photos

February 18, 2013 by MsCheevious

When one is in Las Vegas, life everywhere else is put on hold. That said, even though I have no business sitting at a computer to do this (because I have real work here people), you shall now be treated to a photo blog of some fun times with M.C. Nugget and our peeps. And these are not just any kind of photos. These are PHOTOS of PHOTOS (which means the pics were taken on my camera, and I couldn’t upload them to the computer. So, I took photos of my camera’s viewing screen with my iPhone to share here. I’m good, I tell ya.).

But before I go, I have one question:

Does the phrase “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” apply to fat? I’d like the fat I got in Vegas to stay here.

Okay - so it's not a photo of a photo... well it sort of is. It's what kicked off this great event... My V-Day card from the Chicken man. — Okay – so it’s not a photo of a photo… well it sort of is. It’s what kicked off this great event… My V-Day card from the Chicken man.

Me and the Chicken Man the first night at Rhumbar. Fun.

This is creepy... ahhh the photo of photo doesn't always look great. LOL — This is creepy… ahhh the photo of photo doesn’t always look great. LOL

Me and my girl on night TWO at Rhumbar. More Fun.

The Nuggie with a good friend, and a pretty stranger... Okay - he has a small head... I try. — The Nuggie with a good friend, and a pretty stranger… Okay – he has a small head… I try.

The Nug-Meister with his Cigar

Again with the Cigar, but in reverse. He's just so sexy. — Again with the Cigar, but in reverse. He’s just so sexy.

Nuggie and I at Hard Rock.. What? No face?

Another shot of me and the man at Hard Rock… still no face?

Nugget at Hard Rock… of course… no face… because he is THE NUGGET.

And the "last but not least" photo of a photo - of the cool Vegas Hard Rock Cafe. — And the “last but not least” photo of a photo – of the cool Vegas Hard Rock Cafe.

That’s it people. Go forth and enjoy your week!

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THOSE PEOPLE SUCK. (OR: DON’T LET ME CATCH YOU BEING A SUCKMEISTER)

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