Happy Rosh Hashana! Here's to my Jewish college boyfriend... Remember when you took me to that great Jewish deli for lunch with your parents and I ordered pastrami on a white roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise? Remember how embarrassed you were? Ha ha... I know better now.
Sep 30, 2008
Rosh Hashana
Sep 29, 2008
Bailout 101
Can someone explain to me—and to anyone else who reads this blog and doesn't speak economics—what happened with regards to the current financial crisis and the failed $700 billion bailout plan? I've been following the news but I'm still incredibly confused by what's going on. Thank you!
UPDATE: I love ABC World News With Charles Gibson... they've created a cartoon to explain what's going on in the most basic terms. A cartoon. I'm watching...
Yay
I've lost six pounds!
You know why? Because I'm not eating meat, I'm choosing healthier alternatives, alternatives with a lot of vegetables.
Also, cutting meat out of my diet hasn't been that difficult because I'm still eating fish. So, when I go out, instead of ordering steak I order fish, which is a healthier and lighter alternative.
No meat!
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- stretching, getting ready for the NYC marathon! (Ha ha, right...) #
- watching Behind the Music: New Kids On The Block. Seriously. I never really got into these guys. I think I was too old. I mean, young. #
- crying over Behind the Music: New Kids On The Block. I kind of want the new album now because I want it to do well. #
- drinking wine and watching Dexter, Californication, Entourage and Mad Men. There are a lot of good shows on the air right now. #
Sep 28, 2008
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- eating a falafel pita. Mmmm. No meat for over a month now and it's all good! #
Sep 27, 2008
OMG Hot Celebrity Sighting
Omg, right here in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, across the street from my apartment, you'll never guess who I just saw AND I DON'T HAVE A CAMERA!
Kirby from Lipstick Jungle!
He just walked into the Rite Aid on Smith and Warren.
Do you think it's inappropriate if I walk in there and ask him to take off his shirt?
I need a new BlackBerry with a camera. I've been trying to hold out for the Bold, but I just can't wait any longer. My paparazzi career is suffering. I'm such a failure.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- counting down hours 'til the debate! #
- worried about Alexandra Wentworth. I LOVE this woman--she's smart and hilarious--but why does she have such big bags under her eyes? #
- watching the debate! Gobama! #
- so nervous for them. I can't imagine being in their shoes right now. #
- thinking they need a talk show producer to get these guys to go at each other. #
- wishing I produced the debate. I'd play the Rocky song, they'd start throwing punches, Obama would channel Appolo Creed, and McCain, Mickey. #
- moving over to CNN. Like their coverage the best. #
- bothered that David Gergen is such a low-talker. I'm sorry, but what are you saying? #
- wondering who David Gergen is and why I'm supposed to care about his opinion. #
Sep 26, 2008
The Celebrity Sightings Just Don't Stop
If I didn't know any better, I would think my friend Mark tooled around LA in his car all day, stalking celebrities. But, alas, he doesn't... he just lives in a swank little part of town overrun with them, which is why he runs into them wherever he goes.
With that said, guess who he saw today? (Or almost didn't see, she's so damn skinny.)
Do you know who it is? Can you tell? Can you, can you?
It's Lauren Graham from Gilmore Girls!
She was at a health food store buying something or other.
You know, I never watched much Gilmore Girls, but heard it was good. Is it still on? Did (does) anyone watch?
Hey, All You Budding Memoirists...
If someone told me that one day I'd keep company with Dave Eggers, Nick Hornby, Frank McCourt, Elizabeth Gilbert, Tobias Wolff and Sarah Vowell in a book, I would've told them they were crazy. But not anymore... I'm in this book! It must be some kind of mistake.
The Autobiographer's Handbook: The 826 National Guide to Writing Your Memoir
By Jennifer Traig - Introduction by Dave Eggers
No, in all seriousness, I was interviewed for this book a while ago and was thrilled to participate. It was put together by Jennifer Traig, author of Devil in the Details and Well Enough Alone, for 826 Valencia, a non-profit organization founded by Dave Eggers dedicated to supporting kids 6-18 with their writing skills.
About the book:
At last—the contemporary masters of memoir have come together to reveal their strategies and impart their advice. This book contains an unprecedented wealth of knowledge in one place.
In The Autobiographers Handbook, you’re invited to a roundtable discussion with today’s most successful memoirists.
Let Nick Hornby show you how the banal can be brilliant. Elizabeth Gilbert will teach you to turn pain into prose. Want to beat procrastination? Steve Almond has the answer. Learn about memory triggers (Ishmael Beah: music) and warm-up exercises (Jonathan Ames: internet backgammon). These writers may not always agree (on research: Tobias Wolff, yes, Frank McCourt, no) but whether you’re a blossoming writer or a veteran wordsmith, this book will help anyone who has ever dreamed of putting their story on paper, on writing themselves into existence.
All proceeds from this book will benefit the 826 centers across America so buy one today! It would make a great gift for that budding memoirist you know... or just for yourself!
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- moving very slowly today due to too many margaritas last night. #
- on the bus. It's a lot cleaner than the subway. #
- remembering why I never take the bus--it's so freakin' slow. #
- still on the bus. #
- finally off the bus. #
- watching Ugly Betty! Soon it will be The Office! And then Grey's Anatomy! #
Sep 25, 2008
The Great Schlep
This is fabulous... The Great Schlep.
The Great Schlep from The Great Schlep on Vimeo.
Thanks, Amy!
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- celebrating my birthday! Woo hoo! I'm 29! Again! #
- happy I am so loved. Thank you for all the birthday wishes! #
- getting ready for my birthday dinner. Dos Caminos. Yummy! #
Dos Caminos
Sep 24, 2008
Celebrity Sighting
Mark is back! And he got a good pic for you.
Today he was eating lunch at Barneys, and sitting right next to him was...
...Kevin Bacon!
Little Piggy
Beverly hasn't gotten into the garbage since she was a puppy (for some reason she used to love eating egg shells), but today she made an exception. There was 1/4 stick of butter in there and the little piggy ate the whole thing.
"Mmmm... butter."
I hope she doesn't get the runs.
Best Birthday Present
So a couple of weeks ago, when I was at Costco with my sister, I discovered a karaoke machine they had called The Singing Machine. Needless to say, I'd had to have it but I don't really have the room for it, so I convinced my sister that she had to have it and I did this using my niece, Nora.
I mean, how can you say no to a three-year-old who's singing "When the Saints Go Marching In" at the top of her lungs in the middle of Costco? She had an audience. Seriously. The machine was turned on, the volume was all the way up, and she was singing so loudly that people actually stopped shopping and gathered around to watch. When she finished, they all clapped, too. She was so damn cute.
So anyway... cut to today. My sister just sent me this video, a birthday present from Nora and Jack.
KK's Birthday Serenade 2008 from Karyn Bosnak on Vimeo.
Sep 23, 2008
Laney From Intervention
Oh wow... someone just posted this in the comments section on my post about Laney from Intervention.
Attention Laney/Intervention fans! Laney will be LIVE in Boston to answer questions and meet us all. She is going to be in town in Oct on business, and then has a private church function, but her counselor told me she could meet before her meeting. Also, if we can get 30 people, she'll do a FREE meet and greet/photo opp for us too, to share her story of success and getting off the Malibu Rum. I made a dirty registration site here - please sign up!
http://66.139.77.207/laney/
I pray to God this is real and not a hoax. If it is, someone in Boston needs to go and take pictures for me. I hope she brings her cat.
PS - Laney, if you are reading this, I do not mean to poke fun. It takes tremendous courage and strength to overcome an addiction, and for that, I applaud you. (I just love your cat and the fact that you rode around with him in a limo. I would probably do the same thing with mine. Well, maybe.)
Choking
Mark called me this morning just as I was taking a bite of my breakfast. Like an idiot I answered the phone and then proceeded to choke for a minute or two. After eventually coming to...
Me: Oh my gosh, I almost just choked to death!
Mark: Well, good thing I called then.
Me: What would you've done?
Mark: I would've gotten pissed because I need to run an idea by you.
And for that, Mark, I will put up a picture of you wearing a fanny pack:
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- watching "Goodnight, Mr. President," an HBO documentary on Helen Thomas. It's good; give it a watch. #
- wanting a Rubik's cube for some reason. I just think that I might actually be able to solve it now that I'm older and more wise. (wiser?) #
Sep 22, 2008
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- home from another birthday party. #
- getting some coffee. Exciting, I know. #
- cross-eyed. I don't know why, but I am. It's the right one... it's looking inward. #
- in love with Kristen Chenowith's hair color. Want it. #
- having a huge girlcrush on Christina Hendricks from Mad Men. If she were in front of me, I'd kiss her. That might make it a plain ole crush. #
- laughing my arse off at Josh Groban's performance. Yes, he's talented, but Love Boat? Seriously? #
Sep 21, 2008
Emmys
I'm watching the countdown to the Emmys right now. I've been so out of it lately. I don't even know who's nominated this year. I'm going to look. Hold on.
Okay, I'm back. Here are my picks:
COMEDY SERIES
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage
The Office
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men
ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
Lee Pace, Pushing Daisies
Tony Shalhoub, Monk
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men
ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
America Ferrera, Ugly Betty
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds (tie)
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Kevin Dillon, Entourage
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
Jeremy Piven, Entourage
Rainn Wilson, The Office
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies
Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live
Jean Smart, Samantha Who?
Holland Taylor, Two and a Half Men
Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty
GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Will Arnett, 30 Rock
Shelley Berman, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Steve Buscemi, 30 Rock
Tim Conway, 30 Rock
Rip Torn, 30 Rock
GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Polly Bergen, Desperate Housewives
Edie Falco, 30 Rock
Carrie Fisher, 30 Rock
Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives
Sarah Silverman, Monk
Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock
DRAMA SERIES
Boston Legal
Damages
House
Lost
Dexter
Mad Men (tie)
ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men (tie)
Hugh Laurie, House
James Spader, Boston Legal
ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Glenn Close, Damages
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Ted Danson, Damages
Michael Emerson, Lost
Zeljko Ivanek, Damages
William Shatner, Boston Legal
John Slattery, Mad Men
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Candice Bergen, Boston Legal
Rachel Griffiths, Brothers & Sisters
Dianne Wiest, In Treatment
Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy
Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy (tie)
GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Charles Durning, Rescue Me
Robert Morse, Mad Men
Oliver Platt, Nip/Tuck
Stanley Tucci, ER
Glynn Turman, In Treatment
Robin Williams, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Ellen Burstyn, Big Love
Diahann Carroll, Grey's Anatomy
Sharon Gless, Nip/Tuck
Anjelica Huston, Medium
Cynthia Nixon, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With The Stars
Project Runway
Top Chef
HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Heidi Klum, Project Runway
Howie Mandel, Deal or No Deal
Jeff Probst, Survivor
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
REALITY SERIES
Antiques Roadshow
Dirty Jobs
Extreme Makeover
Intervention
Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List
VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Show With David Letterman
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
Side note: Is anyone else sick of Jeremy Piven? I watched the first few episodes of Entourage season and I am so sick of the Ari Gold character. He's not funny anymore, just irritating.
Sep 19, 2008
Happy Birthday, Scott!
It was my old roommate Scott's birthday yesterday. We went to dinner at low-budget Benny's Burritos the West Village. Here are some pics!
My friend Cristin & the birthday boy:
Amy (Dear Diary) & me:
Amy volunteered to pay:
Sep 18, 2008
Sep 17, 2008
Tears
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief... and unspeakable love." -- Washington Irving
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.
Oh, Please
From MSNBC...
McCain camp calls Fey's Palin portrayal ‘sexist’
The portrait was very dismissive of the substance of Sarah Palin, and so in that sense, they were defining Hillary Clinton as very substantive, and Sarah Palin as totally superficial,” McCain advisor Carly Fiorina told MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell on Monday. “I think that continues the line of argument that is disrespectful in the extreme, and yes I would say sexist.”
I can't believe the McCain camp said Tina Fey's portrayal of Palin was dismissive of her substance and defined her as being superficial. What about the commercial they put out saying Obama was nothing but a celebrity? That's a little dismissive of his substance, too, don't you think?
Don't dish it if you can't take it, McCain camp.
Bring on the debates already so we can talk about the issues!
Oh, and in case you haven't seen the brilliant SNL clip, starring the brilliant Tina Fey and the brilliant Amy Poehler, here it is:
It's funny, but after watching it a second (and third) time, I'm more amused by Amy Poehler's performance than Tina Fey's. I mean, they're both amazing, but I love it when Amy goes, "Nooooo... mine!" Also, "I scratched and clawed through mud and barbed wire and you just glided in on a dog sled wearing your pageant sash and your Tina Fey glasses."
Just amazing. One of the funniest sketches in years.
Yay, Shannon!
Please look at how adorable my friend Shannon is. She lives in Chicago and has done some on-air reporting for different shows and networks.
Oh, and by the way, she has three kids. What a babe.
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- listening to a little Santogold. "Me, I'm a Creator. Thrill is to make it up. The rules I break got me a place up on the radar." #
Sep 16, 2008
Funny Story About Gas
I've been paying an estimated gas bill for years. A few months ago, I tried to call in my meter reading, but the automated service wouldn't accept my entry. A few days later, I called and spoke to an actual gas person who told me the reason for the refusal was that the reading hadn't changed much in the past few years. She suspected my meter was broken and told me that someone was going to come out and look at it.
This made me worry.
You see, there's a big sign on the outside of the meter that says something to the effect of, "Do not mess with the meter. Doing so with result in criminal prosecution," and I spray-painted the body a pretty silver color (it was a dreadful shade of gray) and colored the knobs red with nail polish. (It made them really shiny.) So anyway, I was worried that maybe, in painting it, I broke it and I totally thought I was going to go to jail.
When the gas guy showed up, I decided that I was going to play dumb if he asked about the paint job and pretend the guy who lived in the apartment before me did it. While he was checking out the meter, I waited nervously on the couch, the whole time thinking of nothing but an orange jumpsuit. After a few twists and turns of a wrench, he lifted his head and looked over at me.
"It seems to be working fine," he said.
"It does?" I asked, surprised.
"Yep." He stood up and walked over to the stove. "Is this the only thing in the apartment that uses gas?"
"Yes," I said. "Everything else is electric."
He snickered. "Do you cook?"
"No..."
"Never?"
"Not really..."
"Well, your meter reading hasn't changed because you haven't used gas. In three years. Because you don't cook."
I never said I was Betty Crocker.
Although I was kind of embarrassed by the whole incident, I was relieved I wasn't going to jail. And guess what... I just got my new gas bill and I have a $500 credit.
Sep 15, 2008
To Barbara D.
Dear Barbara D.,
Thank you so much for my early birthday gift! And I'm working on that thing you hope to see soon.
XX, Karyn
Celebrity Sighting
Mark's boyfriend David sent me the following picture. He took it a while ago during movie night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery and recently found it on his phone. Can you guess who it is?
It's Orlando Bloom!
Sep 14, 2008
Sep 12, 2008
Can't Sleep, Singing, Sewing
"Good morning, Captain, won't you come on out and play. Wake up the sunshine and share this brand new day. Good morning, Captain, it's a smiling song we sing. 'Cause we're happy to see you and the good times that you bring."
Just a song for you.
I can't sleep so I took some sleeping pills tonight. After doing so, I didn't go right to bed, but instead started cleaning the house. Just as I pulled out the vacuum, I started to feel a bit drunk. Someone needs to put a "do not operate this machine while under the influence of sleeping pills" sign on that sucker because I kept slamming it into walls. Whoops.
Okay, now I'm tired and in bed, so I think I'm going to go to sleep. G'nite.
PS - One more thing. I can't sleep because I'm making my outfit for the family's big Oktoberfest party this year. I went to the fabric store and picked out a bunch of fabric and now I'm sewing it on a real sewing machine. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I thought, How hard can it be? Turns out, not that hard. I can't wait to show you what I've done. I'm so Project Runway.
Sep 11, 2008
September 11th
I can't believe it's been seven years since September 11, 2001. My heart goes out to all those who lost family and friends in the attacks.
Clueless
What she doesn't know right now is that, in about an hour, she's going to be getting a much-dreaded bath.
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- watching our next president, Barack Obama, on David Letterman. #
Sep 10, 2008
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- at Home Depot. This place is amazing. I can't wait until the day I get to buy a washer and dryer. #
Sep 9, 2008
Sep 8, 2008
Celebrity Sighting to Rival Mark's
Right after my sister and I landed in New York on Friday night it started to rain really hard. It was from Tropical Storm Hanna... the eye hadn't reached New York yet, but as it was spinning around, some of the outer lying rain "flung" off and blew up this way. Anywho, we were in Manhattan on Canal and West Broadway and I'm 99% sure I saw Michael Kors get into this cab in front of us:
He's sitting in the back on the right.
Britney
So, how amazing did Britney look at the VMAs last night? She looked like she did when she dated JT. Awesome.
I'm Back
Hello everybody, I'm back. Once again, thanks so much for the well wishes and prayers; they meant a lot. My grandpa was a rock star, btw... 500 people showed up to his wake. The first hour with just the family was tearful, but the rest of it was a good ole fashioned Irish wake... lots of people, lots of chatter, lots of fond memories shared. He was very loved.
My grandpa and grandma, 1952
Sep 6, 2008
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- flying back to New York. First class... I feel so special. #
Sep 4, 2008
Sep 3, 2008
Thank You
My family and I (especially my mom) are incredibly touched by all the kind comments you left about my grandpa. Thank you all so very much.
Just Landed
I just landed in Chicago for my grandpa's wake and funeral and the traffic home from the airport is crazy because they're taping that special Oprah show with all the Olympic medal winners today. This means Michael Phelps and I are in town at the same time. Coincidence? I think not.
I think my grandpa planned it.
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.
Sep 1, 2008
My Grandpa
My grandpa died Saturday night after a long battle with diabetes. You might remember me writing about visiting him in March.
He was such an awesome grandpa. Even though he had over thirty grand kids, he always made you feel like you were his favorite. When I was in the hospital as a kid getting my tonsils out, he visited me every single day. He would come to all my school concerts and plays, and even once sat front and center for four consecutive performances of a variety show I performed in because I had a solo. I could go on and on with wonderful Grandpa memories.
If you read this blog regularly, you'll know how close my family is. We're this way because of our mother, and she's that way because of my grandpa. My sister actually named Jack after him... Jack Arthur... because he was such a strong man.
My sister and I are going home Wednesday for his wake and funeral. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers.