Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen

Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen



A few month ago Honda contacted me to see if I would like to test drive their mini van, the Odyssey. As a mommy blogger I could see where they might think I'd like a mini van. But with the environment getting worse and worse, I'm trying to make some better choices. So I asked if I might try one of their hybrids instead. Well, I gotta tell you all I hit the jack pot. They came right back with the offer to try the Clarity.
I thought it would be small like a Prius, but it's a full size sedan. The Clarity is a fuel cell electric vehicle and zero emission hydrogen powered. It's amazing what a smooth ride it is. It looks like they are only available for lease and only in small quantities. If you have the means and the opportunity, I highly recommend you get one of these.
The only down side is the trunk is small, that's where they keep the hydrogen. If you have older children (or none) it wouldn't be a problem. You can definitely fit five or six grocery bags. But if you need to cart around a stroller, this might not be your best choice.
Here's a little video of me loving the car.

Mad Men Episode 7 Season 4

Mad Men Episode 7 Season 4 The Suitcase felt so connected to the first episode of the show for Don and Peggy. Many things that started there came back around. After Peggy's show of strength last week, this week we have her crying in the bathroom. Something I think she promised herself she would never do, in the first episode. The other thing was Don taking Peggy's hand. In the first episode Peggy tried to hold Don's hand and he pushed her away. Now they care about each other and know one another for who they are.
I think this episode underlines how much Don and Peggy have in common. Both of them feel like no one really understands them, neither of them feels they can be themselves, they both watched their fathers die, and of course they both have a secret. I don't think we'll see them become a couple. Though they have slept together now. Even if it was fully dressed on the couch in Don's office. They may become one anothers closest friend, and confidant. Maybe Peggy can get Don off the sauce.
I loved the scene when Don says that The only person (Anna) who really knew him had died and Peggy said that wasn't true. Also Don consoling Peggy on her break up with mark, saying "as Danny would say Don't cry over fish in the sea". But maybe the best thing in the episode was a shot of Don and Peggy on bar stools, in a bar listening to the Liston Ali fight. It's just their backs and everyone else in the bar is on their feet yelling at Liston "get up, get up!" they are both so still it felt to me like it was directed at them. Don't just lay their Don and Peggy get up and be yourselves.
The episode was full of information too. For example, we now know Dr Lyle Evans is the doctor who cut off Cooper's balls and who Cooper may or may not have had killed. I can't believe that Mrs Blankenship and Roger had a fling back in the day. I feel like Roger's book could be a series of it's own.
It was sad to see what a disaster Duck has become. Hopefully the fact that someone that messed up could get Don to literally say uncle, will wake Don up to how far down the rabbit hole he is. Pretty much everything in Don's life is screaming at him to get it together. Maybe next week...

Chaplin Studio Tour

I spent an afternoon at Jim Henson Studio the other day. They won't let me tell you about why for another few weeks. So, I filmed the lot, which use to be Charlie Chaplin's studio. You know I love my classic films and stars. Hope you enjoy it.





Here is some original footage of the studio with Chaplin narrating.

CBS Local-Los Angeles

Just in case you aren't getting enough of me, I wanted to let you all know I am now a contributor to the CBS local web site for Los Angeles. I'm writing for the Best of Family portion. I wrote the pieces on The LA County Fair, Hair Cuts, and Griffith Park that are up now.
I guess this makes me legit. Don't worry I won't let it change me .

Conan's new Show on TBS

Conan O'Brien's new show on TBS start November 8th. Here's the big announcement of the name.