Odds and Ends

The news has been jam packed with little stories that have stayed on my mind. And I don’t mean the usual trivial Lindsey or Paris updates. Here’s a quick run down on what has been on my mind.

It’s Time to Have a Baby

Not me. I still have a ways to go. I’m referring to the random (yet wanted and happy) pregnancies of Salma Hayak and now Halle Berry. Not taking anything away from their joy but every woman is familiar with the clicking biological clock and the ever-present message that you’re getting older and therefore better have a baby before your eggs and ovaries dry up. It’s kinda like Eddie Murphy and Warren Beatty taking a break from whoring around and deciding it’s time to settle down. With both woman looking at the other side of 40, that clock ticks loudly for all to hear. I know being a first time mom at 36. This may not seem old but in mommy years, I’m playing catch up.

There Goes the Neighborhood

I don’t know if Barbara Walters thought closely about putting two black women on The View panel. Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd (who was brilliant on Everyone Loves Raymond and Less Than Perfect) were inspired choices. Combined that are clever, witty and ten time less annoying that Rosie. I may have to start putting the sistas on my TiVo season pass.

Sweet Nectar of the Gods

Oprah is back! Yippee. By now, you all know I don’t want to be Oprah but want to be more Oprah-esque. She kicked off the season with my favorite smart ass David Letterman. I’ve been a fan from when he was on the other network. I even got my mother watching him. I adore his dry since of humor and warped mind. I also relate to his private reclusive nature. The show was insightful with Oprah pulling gems from the gap toothed talk show host in between his jokes and half answers. The last segment was reserved for the lackluster yet underwhelming performance by Lisa Marie Presley with papa Elvis. They sang In the Ghetto, which is one of my mother’s favorite Elvis songs. I could have done without the pairing but applaud the effort.

What’s on your mind today?

Casting Call

With Rosie O’Donnell looking to spread her verbose opinions in another venue, it makes me wonder who should replace Rosie on The View. I don’t know if it’s intentional but the brainstorming titans that suggested annoying Rose for annoying Star missed the mark. I know it is a clever marketing ploy to hire Rosie but they need to take into account the existing personalities. Frigid uptight Elisabeth Hasselbeck fills their quota of annoying. They need to branch out in different directions. Explore more diverse backgrounds.

Here are the Diva’s choices for the new Rosie:

Queen Latifah

Seriously. She would be perfect for the show. She’s grounded, sarcastic and hilarious without being offensive for the sake of being offensive. She would add that bit of flava that’s missing from the panel. She’d set the girlfriends in check with style and panache.

Cristina Saralegui

For those of you who don’t know Cristina, she’s the Hispanic Oprah. A woman of a certain age that can tell you you’re dumb and ugly yet you wouldn’t get offended. She has that warm Tia/Abuela vibe.

Leah Remini

With the King of Queens coming to an end, this would be the perfect time for the acid tongued Brooklyn gal to try this format. My only concession to this entry is she can’t use this forum to taut the pseudo religion Scientology. There needs to be a clear division. Her wise cracking persona would complement the existing women.

Mo’nique

Yes, the spelling of her name is ridiculous and yes, her participation in Charm School is suspect but this plus sized beauty is a wonder. She’s warm real with a mad dash of ghetto thrown in. Plus they could afford her.

Who do you think should replace Rosie?