Last night I sat and watched a movie with my wife…

“House Bunny”.

And I seriously thought about asking a large man to take a metal pipe to my head rather than see this train wreck of a movie to its end.

But then I thought of my wife and kids, and realized that I had quite a bit to live for, and the resulting facial contusions left by a brutal bludgeoning would have a lasting effect on my employ-ability, and in turn, the higher education of my children.

So in an effort to regain some perspective, today I offer the video from last week’s St. Baldrick’s shaving event. It’s no House Bunny, but I have to believe it helped some kids somewhere, and so did all of you. This isn’t an exciting video, but I hope you…feel it.

Props to Summer for letting me post whatever I wanted today…I hope you all enjoy this video of my removing my hair, like Samson before me. Ok…maybe since I don’t work out, this isn’t a good comparison.

Tonight I sit and think fondly of a lady I have only known but a few months. And despite the vastness of the bloggyverse, I logged on for the first time, and there she was.

It was like walking down the hall in high school past the most popular of the cheerleaders, and not wanting to breathe for fear she might not care for your smell, and doom you to cafeteria mediocrity. So cute, so perky, those who strode in her wake could only wish for a mis-step, and never witness one.

In fact, to see her in all her glory was to be instantly envious of her popularity. And the only way to deal with it was to imagine her to be a royal conniving bitch.

Only she wasn’t. She was sweet, and helpful, and accommodating, and funny, and loyal…and…

So tonight, Jenni, as winner of the 2009 St. Baldrick’s Contest Grand Prize, I honor you. And what’s more, I get to honor you as a person who genuinely enjoys your blogspunk and positive spirit. Not like if I were having to sit here and pretend that I think Jill Jill is hysterical, or Em is a gifted writer, or worse yet, pretend Candice isn’t a Dirty Pirate Hooker. Shudder.

No, I have been a fan of Jenni’s since I got here. And there was even a time last winter when she was going thru her “blue period”, with some rather disturbing images having to do with Santa Erotica..

I didn’t understand, but I supported her.

And then there was all that time she was dressing her kids like Edward.

Gotta be honest, didn’t understand that either.

But do you know WHY I stood by her all this time?

Oh yeah, buddy. Meow.

Your button is in place on my left sidebar, my friend, and there it shall stay for a period of no less than 3 months…so sayeth the shepherd, so sayeth the flock. Any questions, please see my lawyer.

Congratulations, Jenni Bean. I love your blog.

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

1. Have you seen the winners from the St. Baldrick’s Contest yet? They are below this post.

2. My friend Ann from Beadiful Things has some amazing stuff going on right now…new pieces, some deals, and a giveaway…will you go see?

3. My other pal Deb is in a thoughtful time, and I just wanted her to know I was thinking of HER. Please go share some words of encouragement with her?

Still working on finalizing contest details and trying to return to my life after St. B…I’ll be back tomorrow with some thoughts about a woman I like who has a rather odd name…

Well, it’s over. And we have a pile of winners. So check out the video, and see who won, and tomorrow you can expect a post about one of our Grand Prize Winners!!

And I hope this doesn’t give anything away…

Why didn’t anyone frickin’ tell me I had a bald spot??!! I look like Im growing a flesh-colored Yamika!!

PLEASE NOTE: I will email the winners that I have to ship things to, and I will have the people who donated prizes email their individual winners to arrange for shipping.

The Winners: (Sorry for the audio explosion in this video…no idea what happened, but I cant make it go away, so careful of your volume…it happens at 1:02)

Truly, there are a lot of people to thank, and I hope you all know who you are. People who donated, people who blogged, tweeted, facebooked, begged, borrowed and stole…thank you all.

AND thanks to all who donated prizes…

• My head… by Me. Winner: Jiggety Jigg!!
• A Handstamped Silver Necklace, Donated by Kristen Winner: Danyele E.
• An Ifeoma Scarf, Donated by Christina. Winner: Samantha B.
• A Jar of Fresh Pumpkin Butter, Donated by Tabitha. Winner: Anna L.
• Two Fantastic Books, Donated by Cheryl The Blonde. Winner: Ronda B.
• A Tea For Two Body Butter Gift Set, Donated by Sera. Winner: Eddie.
• 10 Beautiful Custom Cards, Donated by Briana. Winner: The Mom Jen.
• A Scent-Sations Jar Candle, Donated by Gena. Winner: Heather of the EO.
• $20 in Lottery Scratchers, Donated by Me. Winner: Stacey T.
• My St. Baldrick’s Lapel Pin, Donated by Me. Winner: Samantha B.
• And FOUR St. Baldrick’s Tshirts, Donated by Me. Winners: Ann W., Kristina P., Danyele E., Janie S.

For more information and pictures,
visit the contest page!

The Process and Thanks:

Eight years ago today you said you would.

Despite a terrible year prior, a selfish wedding party, and a caterer who didn’t seem to own any knives…

you looked me in my deeply hung-over eyes,
and told me that I would be the only one.

And you will forever be mine.

In great times, and in the others, here we remain.

I hope I never need to say it, but I always will.

I love you.

Yet Another Jay and Deb Production.

So many amazing images came out of this weekend…I hope to share them with you over time. For now, enjoy this little man who felt compelled to act.

I’m posting my Tuesday’s Tribute tonight along with the Mr. Linky. Over the past few weeks I have done some silly tributes, but tomorrow I have an important one. And I’ll just say that she is either gonna love it, or hate it.

Do you have something or someone to tribute this week? If you want to share, Deb and I are dying to read it. Make sure to grab a button, and post your link in Mr. Linky so we know where to find you…