The Republican Road To The White House

 

Will it be Romney, Pawlenty, Cain, Paul, Bachmann, Santorum, Gingrich, Trump, Perry or Trump? Will someone new enter the race? There is still plenty of time for someone to rock the boat.

And, which two would make a great White House team?

The Republican Candidate race has just started to form, but Debbie Barth and Linda Alexander are ready to diss on the likely candidates (and it's not going to be pretty.) Join us for a very lively show and if you are brave enough, call in at

(347) 994-3835 and let us know what YOU think!

Yep we are talking about one of those "things" you should never discuss in polite company .... but who said we were polite?

We are live this coming Thursday, June 16 at 3:00 pm at the Three Wise Girls Internet Radio Talk Show. Join us and participate in the chatroom, or call us at (347)944-3835.

Don't forget to bring your sense of humor. You may really need it for this show!

BREAKING NEWS ... well, literally, there is SO much breaking news in the last couple of days (major breaking news) that the Three Wise Girls have decided to hold off on airing this particular show. We want to take some time to assess all the news surrounding the recent developments in the killing of bin Laden and the responses of our future candidate choices up for discussion. We'll go live again towards the end of May. So stay tuned! This one is going to be one of those "can't miss" shows!"*******************************************************

In just the last few days, Haley Barbour has backed out of the race--not enough fire in his belly, he said ... nope, we won't go there. And Rand Paul has jumped into the ring. He's registered as a Republican but the Tea Party folks are claiming him as a star. And just today, Donald Trump is "claiming victory" by "forcing" President Obama to release his birth certificate. Who knows what'll happen between now and next week?

Gosh ... the Three Wise Girls have sooo much to talk about!

So ... who do YOU think should run on the Republican presidential ticket for 2012? The Three Wise Girls--Debbie and Linda--have the answer ... and that answer includes The Donald, aka Donald John Trump--maybe as Prez, or maybe as Chief Trash Collector. You'll have to tune into our show on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 2:30 PM to find out which it is.

We really do want your ideas. This is the United States of America, after all, and we are a democratic society. You, and we, choose who lives in that known-'round-the-world White House! There's a lot of talk as to who's going to make a run for it on the side of the Democrats. Not as much with the Republicans, so let's help 'em along with our thoughts.

Might as well tell us what you think. We're definitely going to tell you what we think. We know as much, at least, as the average Jane Doe on the streets. We read. We pay attention to the news. We do the research. We pay our taxes. We watch Jerry Springer, Oprah, and The Daily Show.

How do you figure it out? Do you select your favorite candidate based on his--or her--positions on the economy, jobs, international relations, global warming ... or how good he--or she--looks on the campaign trail? You can tell us. We promise it'll remain our secret ... just you, us, and a whole lotta listeners hanging on to your every word. No pressure.

Join us for a WILD discussion about presidential politics and all the theoreticals ... and by the way, if that wasn't a word before, it is now. As usual, this is a public service presented to you by your friends, the oh-so-edumacated-on-this-stuff Three Wise Girls.

Call in: 347-994-3835. Or register on the site ... and chat us up in the online chat room, Thursday, 5/5, 2:30 PM. We wanna hear from you!

Magic's in the Bag ... & On The Three Wise Girls!

Have you ever heard of Gris-Gris? The Three Wise Girls show is going into uncharted territory … for us, anywho. We’re going to talk about Gris-Gris Bags & Sachets & how to create them, what they’re used for, even their history—&, let’s be real … are they FOR REAL?

The term’s origin is muddied but some trace it to the word, “juju,” West African name for a fetish, or sacred object. The original European translation was “Grou-Grou.” In turn, that eventually became “Gris-Gris” … pronounced “Gree-Gree.” All this is arguable, but wherever it actually came from the term has come to be known as a good luck charm, usually mixed with the supernatural. Some automatically think, “Voodoo,” & others think witchcraft. In today’s world the term encompasses its traditional history, & so much more.

Authors Jude Bradley & Cheré Dastugue Coen's new book officially comes out 12/1, "Magic's in the Bag: Creating Spellbinding Gris Gris Bags & Sachets." They've created an all-encompassing primer to teach you about Gris-Gris Bags—history, purpose, & the spiritual practices from around the world which have come together to make these fascinating objects part of the past & today. You'll learn how to make your own, spells to empower your bags, & tips on growing your garden for the express purpose of filling your Gris-Gris bags.

Jude is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor and producer with more than 35 years experience in publishing. She also works as a spiritual consultant, using tarot card readings, mediumship, & energy guidance in her practice. Cheré is Louisiana born-and-bred, a freelance journalist, teacher, & author of nonfiction books & historical romance novels. Together, they know their Gris-Gris!

This show's likely to go in all directions. Anything’s possible. We expect to have others join in on the discussion—maybe some witches who use Gris-Gris bags, or some folks who adamantly advocate against the whole concept. Please be a part of our special Gris-Gris show … but don’t cast any spells on US. The jury is out on where this will all wind up!

The Three Wise Girls ... click below:

... register & call in to join the conversation: 347.994.3835. Our chat room will be open, as well.

Important Update In Support Of Our Truckers

These is a brief update, in relation to our upcoming show this Thursday, 12:00 pm EST, October 28. (Please see the previous post.) Please share with everyone you know, and let's support our truckers in struggling to find safer places in which to take their well-deserved breaks!

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I just had a wonderful phone conversation with Jason's wife, Hope, and she mentioned her concern over the closing of rest areas in New York, leaving truck drivers with even fewer safe choices for safe parking. She mentioned this peaceful protest event, and I wanted to pass it on.

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In support of Jason's Law ..... Jason Riverburg .... his surviving family, and all the truckers out there needing safer places to park:


New York is set to shut down 10 rest stop areas, at a time when there is already a shortage of rest areas for our truckers to take their very much needed breaks.


There will be a peaceful protest next Monday, November 1, 2010 ..... at the Schodack rest area in NY off I 90. We are just asking the truckers to please come and take there 10 hr break there to show DOT and the elected officals that these rest areas are so very important to everyone.



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Classic Entertainment -- Feeding The Niche

It wasn't long ago when the idea of "classic movies" went no farther back in general memory than maybe twenty years for most. Not so anymore. These days, there is a growing hunger for anything nostalgia, especially in classic entertainment. Whether it's in TV or movies or even radio shows from pre-TV days, the market is exploding. Are you interested in Cary Grant or Clark Gable or Robert Taylor? Check the internet ... you'll find exactly where you can get the latest and greatest in everything and anything related to classic film, TV, radio and its mega-stars.

What if you're more intrigued by names which not everyone immediately recognizes, such as Colleen Moore or Dean Stockwell? How do you find what it is you're looking for on the now more obscure stars from the days of nostalgia entertainment? Again, look to the internet. It's getting easier and easier to ferret out details, or find the old shows, or get photos and magazines and other pieces of entertainment-related ephemera.

And do you even KNOW what ephemera is?!

Join us on The Three Wise Girls, Thursday, May 6, from noon - 1 PM EST as we delve into the world of classic entertainment as it today relates to the booming e-commerce business. We'll talk with Cliff Aliperti who owns www.things-and-other-stuff.com, an online home for everything related to nostalgia entertainment. Cliff will tell us about how he started his business, what got him interested, and how the internet has changed the nostalgia market forever. Cliff has been selling on eBay since 2000. Thanks to his uncle, he's been in the nostalgia business--starting with baseball cards--since the mid 1980s. He moved into entertainment collectibles, and has been at it ever since. Cliff will chat about his journey, how the market has changed, and what he thinks is the future of nostalgia-for-sale.

Add to our guest list Jenny Allan who, under the name Jenny Curtis, has authored three books on classic film stars. She is equally well known in the world of classic movie geekdom as "Jenny the Nipper." She writes a blog, Cinema OCD, comprised mainly of rants about whatever movie is obsessing her lately.


Please call in and chat with Cliff & Jenny about your favorite entertainment figure or movie or TV show from days past, or visit our chat room. It's more than likely Cliff has some memorabilia for sale related to those stars you can't forget!

www.blogtalkradio.com/threewisegirls ... chat room log-in at that page. Call in to talk with us on the show at 347-994-3835 after noon EST, Thursday, 5/6. The Three Wise Girls--and Cliff Aliperti & Jenny the Nipper--want to hear from you!

Three Wise Girls: Free-For-All!

It’s a flippin’ free-for-all and it could get wild and crazy … so hold onto your Depends! We’ve been threatening this for some time. Debbie, Dori, and I have spoken with a lot of interesting people since we started our show in October of last year, and topics have been all over the map. We can’t chat up that many people without having an opinion … or fourteen … of our own.

We’ve been told by listeners they enjoy our banter, so why not let the floodgates open and see what happens? We might talk about people wearing flip flops in a high-falutin’ corporate office.

Or society’s juvies-in-training being tasered—(or tazered or stun-gunned … ANOTHER topic for discussion?).

Or we might tackle people like BillyBobJohnnyJoe, in the post office line on his phone. He has an infant, a mother with a condemned house, and a friend whose wife doesn't like him and blocks his calls. He brings in the cops at night because neighbors make too much noise but when a man in line doesn't wanna hear his life story, BillyBobJohnnyJoe doesn’t care because he wasn't yet "doing his business.” Should cell phones be ALLOWED … in the hands of ignorant people? There MUST be a law, y’know.

And talk about rude. What of snotty folks on Facebook? Isn’t there such a thing as “Facebook Etiquette” and shouldn’t we all practice friendly social networking on social network sites … or is that a SILLY thing to consider?!

Who knows what else, folks? You tell us. Listen. Call in. Jump into the chat room and give your opinions. Tell us what burns up your bloomers. We wanna know. We really do. We may not be all that loopy over BillyBobJohnnyJoe or the woman in flip flips working at the big whoop-de-doop corporation, but we DO wanna hear from YOU!

Join the Three Wise Girls Thursday, April 22, 2010, noon – 1 PM EST … on the internet at

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/threewisegirls

and enter our chat room, or listen and call in: 347-994-3835. We’ll have your favorite drink waiting … you just may NEED a drink after this show!

Haunted Maryland

Do you believe in ghosts? Would you like to hear directly from those with experience to tell you of actual Spirit activities?

The Three Wise Girls are beginning a recurring series, “Haunted States.” Linda Alexander has been fascinated with the Spirit-world for a long time, never to discount the possibility of a different plane beyond that which is visible. There are solid accounts of physically long-gone, but Spirit-filled souls who inhabit our world. With this premise, the Three Wise Girls will bring in experts with in-depth accounts of different haunted states, starting with “Haunted Maryland.”



Mindie Burgoyne is author of "Haunted Eastern Shore—Ghostly Tales from East of the Chesapeake." About the book: "They walk beside the murky waters of the Chesapeake Bay, linger among fetid swamps and roam manor halls. These are the tormented souls who refuse to leave the sites of their demise. From pitiless smugglers to reluctant brides, ghostly figures of the Eastern Shore are at once terrifying and tragic.” Mindie Burgoyne will take readers on a spine-tingling journey when she tells us of Maryland’s Haunted Eastern Shore.



Michael J. Varhola has authored "Ghosthunting Maryland." He explains why Maryland is a ghost-hunter's dream. Just a sampling of his stories include—the USF Constellation boasts three ghosts, including a sailor executed for dereliction of duty; the Gridiron Club is haunted by an old woman murdered by slaves; and Ellicott City, a quaint spot, is one of America’s most haunted towns. These are but a few of the places Michael profiled.

Join us Thursday, March 18th. Let the Spirit move you to hear about “Haunted Maryland!” Listen and call in. Ask about your favorite spot in Haunted Maryland. Or chat about ghost research. It’ll be a spooky good time!

For listeners from other states—explain to us why your state should be next. In which of the “Haunted States” do YOU reside?

The show airs at noon EST on Thursday, March 18, 2010. We hope you'll call in and talk with our "ghost-perts!"

CALL IN at: 347-994-3835

Our Three Wise Girls Blog Talk Radio page can be found here: Three Wise Girls

Beverly Mahone First Featured Guest on Three Wise Girls BTR!

I knew, the first moment I met her in person that Beverly Mahone was a force to be reckoned with. There was absotively no question. I’d already gotten involved with her Boomer Diva Nation group but when I walked into the auditorium in Baltimore where the book signing was being held, one of which we were both a part, who was the first person to really greet me and genuinely engage with me, one-on-one? Our own Bev Mahone, of course. Ever since that initial in-person connection, I’ve been literally amazed with this woman. I do believe if you look up the term “powerhouse” in any dictionary, anywhere, you’re going to find Bev’s picture. No further explanation is required.



From just an idea, a dream of what could be, Beverly Mahone has built Boomer Diva Nation into a thriving, inspiring, and undoubtedly beneficial organization to better the lives of those of us “of a certain age” who are forging forward into middle years and beyond, with excitement, verve, and a belief that every single day can be better than the next. Many say age is nothing but a number. I don’t agree. I think age is, as Debbie Barth, a fellow member of Three Wise Girls pronounced this morning, “a badge of experience.” And what good is experience if we don’t try to use ours to better the lives of every individual whose paths we cross?

Beverly has done, and continues to do, exactly that. The woman must never sleep. She has more ideas than anyone I’ve ever met . . . ideas, mind you, that she actually implements. No astroturf grows under this woman’s feet! You can be almost certain that if a possibility crosses her mind that can be turned into a positive reality for her Boomer Diva Nation group—Bev is not going to let that option get away from her. She’s direct, to-the-point, and a true businesswoman . . . a businesswoman with heart and soul who's had many experiences and wants to share whatever she can to help wherever and whenever she can.

So for any of you who’ve ever had a dream—I hope you’ll be listening in to the Three Wise Girl’s debut show, live, on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at noon. Let Beverly Mahone share with you how it’s never impossible to fulfill that dream . . . and oh-so-much more.

Find Bev at Beverly Mahone’s Boomer Diva Nation:
http://www.boomerdivanation.com

A Brave New World--Technology, Skype, Love, and Kazakhstan

It’s a brave new world and I can prove it. One of our sons met a young lady at the University of Alabama. He’s from Florida. She is from Kazakhstan. As in the Republic of Kazakhstan. As in the Russian/Chinese neighborhood. Like … not around the corner. Nowhere near.

They fell in love. She soon had to go home. They didn’t want to be apart and in, oh, maybe the last month, we learned they were getting married. In Kazakhstan. We were invited, but that’s not the sort of thing where you hop online, buy a ticket, pack your bags, and run to the airport. Especially if you don’t have a passport, and your husband’s is expired.

Plans may have suffered a bit in translation. They were made in Kazakhstan, in their language. We got intermittent details. So it was a mishmash when the phone rang last night—they’re eleven hours ahead—about a wedding today. Today for us, anywho. For them … tomorrow. We continued to try and call back into the night but the call wouldn’t go through. This morning, Hubby had to go out early for an issue which couldn’t be put off. An out-of-town’er was here for a business deal. When our phone rang at 9 AM, a heavily accented woman’s voice said she was a translator. Richard couldn’t be on the phone since he was “outside having a wedding.” An hour later, Richard called, asking me to get on Skype and watch the reception.

I’ve used Skype—with my wonderful Three Wise Girls buddies—but never video. I didn’t know my laptop had video. Shows how techno-aware I am. Hubby walked in then; between us, we got it. Should’ve seen my face when I saw video on my laptop! Should’ve seen my face since, thanks to the hoopla, I wasn’t wearing make-up. Not good since we had to toast the lovely couple—with soda—and on camera for wedding party and guests. We chatted with bride and groom and her parents … via translator (except for Richard).

That took up the morning. Hubby and I learned about Kazakhstan and a new culture. Mastered Skype in a big way. Then went out and bought a videocam and spent the afternoon playing with grandkids—in California. Now that I’m a pro with this techno stuff … she says with tongue firmly planted in cheek … I’m jumping into the brave new world to use knowledge for business as well as family fun. It came at me real fast and I’m going to embrace it the same way. Three Wise Girls … Debbie and Dori—I feel SO sorry for you!!

Morality-Integrity-Family

I visited one of my favorite social groups this morning. One post stood out. This member was sadly sharing the news of, yet another, innocent bystander in critical condition after being shot in a drive-by shooting. This young 13 year-old girl was riding her bicycle, and just happened to be riding by when the shooting occurred. The member asked within her post, and I quote, "Why is it that we have gotten to the point where life seems to be just so unimportant? Are we as a people so selfish and self centered that we don't even consider the consequences of our actions?". End of quote.

So many thoughts ran through my mind and I responded with just a few of my thoughts. Another member commented on my response, and suggested that I blog my response. And so, we have my blog entry for today.

I think our situation today is due to many factors. I believe it has to do with the fact that we are literally hanging ourselves with the interpretation of our rights, both God given and constitutionally given. Here is only a few examples of where I'm coming from.

I love the right to freedom of speech but abhor the violence, language ... and overall messages being delivered in movies, songs, TV & video games. I love our religious freedoms, but I am furious that in our celebration of everyone's belief and ideology, many of us are now not allowed to pray in schools or business meetings. It's now politically correct to say "holiday tree" instead of "Christmas tree".

In respecting others views on marriage, divorce and sexuality, we have become a nation where it is accepted as normal that 50% of mariages will fail ... and do ...(2007 statistics-http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/mardiv_tables.htm). It's common place for men to have fathered children with several women, with no regard to the welfare of the children. And, in fairness, many women have that same attitude.

There is so much more to this equation, and stay tune ... I'll probably will be sharing my opinion on the other factors very soon, as is my nature.

I just think we need to step back and take a look at where we are and where we had rather be, and then start joining forces to make this a better world. Notice I didn't say go back to a better time. There were times that were simpler with no media or technology, but those weren't necessarily better times for individuals. Obviously the 60's were times of turmoil ... and so it goes.

No, I think that "better times" should start today. And it starts with some good old fashion standards of morality, integrity and family.

The Power of Twitter!

I am completely amazed at the power of Twitter. The spectrum of people that you find tweeting back and forth is remarkable. Believe me, when Theresa - S1's Director of Finance - asked me if I was on twitter - I knew what a powerful tool this really is. If you knew Theresa and her lack of web-based marketing knowledge, you would understand. Needless to say, she was very happy to see that I am happily tweeting away.


Through my tweeting I have connected with amazing "tweeple" from all walks of life - and enjoy sharing information with them daily. My internet was down for a few days a week or so ago and twitter was what I missed the most. Part of the time I was able to use my Blackberry to tweet - but then the router also went out - so I was up cheese creek without a cracker!

As wonderful as twitter is - the most amazing result has been the "birth" of Three Wise Girls - @DebbieBarth @lindaalexander and me - @Dori_S1_Bags - these are our twitter names so please connect with us there and follow along.

We will be coming to BlogTalkRadio this October and hope to share with you our experiences as women growing businesses, writing books, raising a family and all the special challenges that it entails.

That's all for now...just keep tuning in...tweeting along and once we hit the airwaves...listening in. We are Three Wise Girls who are ready to take the world by storm...

Are YOU A Wise Girl?!

If you were a Wise Girl ... what is it you'd like to talk about? What wouldn't you like to talk about?

And--as they say in Louisiana--fer true, ARE you a Wise Girl? What do you think a Wise Girl is? Is it smarts? Or is it smart-aleckyness? Or, maybe it's truly both, eh?

Debbie, Dori, & I, Linda, as the pseudo-original Three Wise Girls would like to interact with others of similar smarts & smart-aleckyness. You may be a brain surgeon . . . or just play one on TV . . . either way, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us your name, what you do for a living, why you embrace your business & your family. Tell us exactly what's important to you as a Wise Girl. And explain how you embrace YOUR Wise Girl-itude.

We're building a list of Wise Girls to join in with us as guests on our Blot Talk Radio show beginning this fall. Tell us about you!

Three Wise Girls Blog is ready to rocknroll!

We are the Three Wise Girls. We are Dori DeCarlo, Linda Alexander, and Debbie Barth. We are as different as peanut butter, tuna fish and key lime pie. But together, we make quite a dish. Look for our new show The Wise Girls, going live on Blog Talk Radio in October of 2009. Look for lots of changes on this blog as there is bound to be creative differences.... and we are strong women.

One thing that will be consistent on this blog is change. In order for you to stay informed, you will need to drop in often. Be prepared to learn something new, laugh, cry, become indignant, or just be plain bored. We are not responsible for your frame of mind upon entering or leaving. We take no responsibility for our comments what-so-ever, get over it, it is just who we are.

However, we are all three going through some form of menopause, whether pre, full bloom, or post; and, are subject to intense sensitivity when people drop by and fail to comment.

Remember, your relatives may not care what you have to say, but we do.

Stay tuned folks....there is more to come

Debbie Barth-Wise Girl