Anderson Cooper Is My New Best Friend

I heart Anderson Cooper.

What's not to like? He's great at his job. He's super intelligent. (There is nothing more attractive than a man with a decent brain.) And yes, guys, that silver hair he has is sexy.

Of course, I'm sure he's off being famous and reporting something important at all times.

So when I opened my email earlier a few days ago and saw that someone named The Coop was now following me on Twitter, I assumed it was our friend, J. Cooper, who, for some strange reason, can't stand Anderson Cooper. (Personally, I think our friend is a tad bit jealous.)

When I checked out The Coop's profile, however, I had quite a surprise.

It appears to be THE Anderson Cooper!

Anderson FRIGGIN' Cooper! Following ME on Twitter.

Never mind that he's following like 1,200 other people. Or that it probably isn't even the REAL Anderson Cooper anyway. The guy is hilarious. Here's a quote from his Twitters:

Unthinkable tragedy: At appx 5:30AM this morning I found a non-silver pube infiltrating the Coop Carpet. I gotta go buy a silver Sharpie.

A girl can dream, can't she?

Wil, you may have been replaced.

* Photo shamelessly lifted from CNN.

Tall, Dark and Geeky

We're now in Day 12 of Wil Wheaton watch. I'm not feeling the love.

Wil, buddy, I've been reading your blog. I know you have a writing deadline. I know you're a busy guy. So right now I'm just waiting for my copy of your latest book to tide me by.

Some say I should give up and stalk someone who will appreciate me more or perhaps take out a restraining order against me. (George Clooney has been suggested more than once.) Either action would be better than being ignored, I guess. But, see, I've got this thing for tall, dark and geeky men. I mean, look at my banner. Geeky is the new cool.

Exhibit A: My husband

Exhibit B: You

So I'm not giving up quite yet.

Your Number One Stalker Fan,

Lawyer Mama

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I have new reviews up for The Daring Book for Girls and the Day Runner Family Matters planning system. You're not going to want to miss them.

How is Breastfeeding Related to Politics?

Did you hear about the flap in the Blogosphere when Facebook removed photos of women breastfeeding from their site and then banned one woman who continued to post them? How about the recent nationwide breast-in at Applebee's restaurants? How about when Bill Maher compared breastfeeding in public to masturbating in public?

Breastfeeding in public continues to be a hot button subject in our society. Everyone seems to agree that "breast is best," the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, even our Department of Health and Human Services. But breastfeeding rates in the U.S. are abysmal. Why? Because no one wants to see mothers actually doing it and our government, employers, and fellow citizens aren't willing to give mothers the time and the respect they need to successfully breastfeed.

Read More about YouTube banning the League of Maternal Justice Video at MOMocrats....

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Welcome to Day 10 of Wil Wheaton Watch. As part of my possibly futile attempt to get Wil Wheaton to post a comment on my blog, my good bloggy friend Julie has set up a meme to help me! You know someone is a good bloggy friend when they're willing to help you shamelessly stalk a celebrity. Get in on the action and go tell Wil to send me some love. And post about it on your blog. Maybe if enough of us annoy him to death he'll give in and acknowledge my existence. Or take out a restraining order.

Crush on the Crusher

T, if you're reading, you may want to pass this post by. I know you won't be jealous, but your techno geeky co-workers are bound to give you some ribbing for this one. Sorry. But I do know how to check IP addresses, so if you and your friends try to f*ck with me, I'll know!

My bloggy friend Alpha Dogma is a huge Star Trek fan. Some of her recent posts made me decide to "come out" (so to speak) about something.

I have a crush on Wesley Crusher. I loved Star Trek the Next Generation.

I know that the subject of Wesley Crusher can be quite polarizing among Next Generation fans. It seems that many people either hated the character or loved the character. I don't understand the hatred. I loved Wesley Crusher! In fact, his was the character I identified with the most. Perhaps it's because we're same age (he's 2 1/2 months older than me) and he's really cute. I don't know, just a guess.

Anyway, I nearly wept when Wil Wheaton left the show. I've purchased all of his books. I'm ordering his new book. {Edited to add} Scratch that. I just ordered a signed, numbered, limited edition of his new book. I read his blog. If I ever went to a Star Trek convention, it would be just to see if I could spot (dare I hope, meet?) Wil. I don't quite stalk him, but I heart Wil Wheaton. I guess I have a soft spot for cute guys who are also self-professed geeks.

Jenny from Mama Drama and The Blogess actually got Wil to comment on one of her posts once. I wonder if he'd make my day and do the same for me...? (Hint, Hint, Wil.)

Daydreaming about Wil? Perhaps....

Wil, you know you really want to comment!