Miley Cyrus

I simply have to put my two cents in (is that how you say that phrase?) on this whole Miley Cyrus fiasco.

This photo is tasteful, artisitic and in no way resembles child pornography as so many upset mommies would have you believe.

Annie Leibovitz is arguably the most gifted photographer of her time. She knows how to capture the essence of a person unlike anything I've ever seen. I heard her speak at her exhibit at the High Museum in Atlanta and was in awe of both the woman and her work, which consisted of celebrity portraits, thought-provoking images and very personal shots, both nude and clothed. She's not a pornographer, she's an artist.

I get the fact that Miley is 15 and a role model for young girls, but at what point is a seven-year-old girl going to make a pit-stop at the local newstand on her way home from elementary school to pick up this month's copy of Vanity Fair? She's not. It's more likely that little Susie has now seen and heard of all this because of the mommies trying to protect them from it.

When I look at this picture, I see a young girl on her way to becoming a woman and that's a beautiful thing. To see anything else is a shame. So shame on you mad mommies.

Yes, magazines are pushing the envelope to boost sales. Is that irresponsible or just good business? Remember last month? Gisele Bundchen and LeBron James graced the cover of Vogue and caused quite a stir. Do you see a pattern here? Do you care? I don't. Shock factor sells magazines and I get that. If you don't want to support it, don't buy the magazine.

I think people need to be more tolerant and look the other way when they see something that doesn't appeal to them. What do you think?

True Friendship: None of that Sissy Crap

1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.

2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.

3. When you smile -- I will know you are thinking of something that I would probably want to be involved in.

4. When you are scared -- I will rag you about it every chance I get until you're not.

5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much Worse it could be until you quit whining.

6. When you are confused -- I will try to use only little words.

7. When you are sick -- Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.

8. When you fall -- I will laugh at your clumsy ass but I'll help you up.

9. This is my oath.... I pledge it to the end 'Why?' you may ask; 'because you are my friend'.

Friendship is like peeing in your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.

Fantastic Find

I just found a new boutique called Runway Atlanta and though I'd like to keep this little gem to myself, I feel compelled to share the wealth.

They have a lot of flirty little dresses and unique tops with designer labels as well as rare finds, whoo hoo. I fell madly in love with a one-shoulder blouse by Meghan and a to-die-for pair of Roberto Cavalli glasses. I'm sorry, but these I cannot share. I had to make them mine.

It felt good to buy a top and not worry that every other chic in town will be wearing it. Or at least that's what I'm told. Only time and trips to Lola will tell.

If you decide to check it out, let me give you a little help because it's hard to find. They're at 375 Pharr Road. Look for the address on a green awning, not the name. It's not posted. Turn in and go straight back.

Have fun and let me know what you think.