In the past week, the CEO of JC Penney announced that Ellen Degeneres was their new spokesperson. Apparently, this has been a controversial news story. The CEO is all over morning television defending his choice. The fact that Ellen is gay has a group of insane "mothers" speaking out against this decision. Who are these horrible people? Don't you feel sorry for their children? And heaven forbid, one of their children is gay and can't come out to his/her parents! These women are pushers of hate, intolerance and bullying. And Hate begets Hate. I am proud the CEO stood up to these mothers and refused to back down on this decison. And by the way, in case you haven't noticed, Ellen is also the face for Covergirl. I don't recall anyone objecting to that at the time.So, why now? Why this intense intolerance? I don't see this same group refusing to shop at KMart or Macy's because Martha Stewart is a felon. The KKK didn't like the Civil Rights Act either-are we really going backwards to those horrific times?
A few weeks ago I was saddened to hear that Hostess was filing again for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. This is the second time in less than 10 years. Oh - to think my beloved Snoballs would be gone forever.....Imagine, never eating a Twinkie or Ho Ho again. The horror of it all. But alas, they have found some funding to bide their time. One reason the company is in trouble is that last year 36% of Americans ate white bread, which is way down from 54% in 2000. Today, 54% of Americans changed over to wheat bread, which is up from 43% in 2000. We should all be stocking up on Twinkies. Twinkies have been tested and will stay unchanged in anyway for at least 30 years. Seriously, their shelf life is that long with no mold growing. It is a phenomenon.
So go to the store and invest in your future and ensure theirs. You will love every bite-I promise.
A few days ago Nello Ferrara, died at the age of 93. Ferrara candy company makes one million pounds of candy a day. Ferrara was the creator of the atomic fireball, lemonheads, jawbusters, boston baked beans and many other candies. The fireball was developed after WWII and lemonheads were developed by Ferrara's father because when Ferrara was born, his head was shaped like a lemon.
In order for Ferrara to stay energized, he ate a fireball everyday! And he lived till the ripe old age of 93. Maybe we should all incorporate these delicious spicy balls into our daily diet. It couldn't hurt.....
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