http://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsyToronto Psychic Betsy Balega Interviews Celebrities, Authors, Healers, Psychic Predictions 2009.en2008 BlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTThu, 09 Jul 2009 15:49:46 GMTParanormalEZ Rss 0.1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pics/hostpics/7eac9225-fda1-46be-ac47-7ece51f9661c007_nr.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsyToronto Psychic Betsy Balega Interviews Celebrities, Authors, Healers, Psychic Predictions 2009.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comBlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioBetsy BaleganoToronto Psychic Betsy Balega Interviews Celebrities, Authors, Healers, Psychic Predictions 2009.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/07/09/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Book-News
My manuscript, Being Mystic In Touch With God has garnered interest from Sterling House Publishers, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

I have a lovely history with Pittsburgh.

Remember The Steel Curtain?

Remember Super Bowl X?

I sure do.

It was held in Miami, Fla. and I was working in the ER of Jackson Memorial Hospital on the
3-11:30 shift.

Never a dull minute in any ER, especially Jackson's.

One of my patients that night was a Steelers Fan, with a few cuts and bruises.

There he was still waving his Terrible Towel as the dr. sutured his face.

There's a Fan!

There's Team Spirit.

I look forward to working with my Team at Sterling House.

And working with Spirit.




Betsy Balega





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My manuscript, Being Mystic In Touch With God has garnered interest from Sterling House Publishers, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

I have a lovely history with Pittsburgh.

Remember The Steel Curtain?

Remember Super Bowl X?

I sure do.

It was held in Miami, Fla. and I was working in the ER of Jackson Memorial Hospital on the
3-11:30 shift.

Never a dull minute in any ER, especially Jackson's.

One of my patients that night was a Steelers Fan, with a few cuts and bruises.

There he was still waving his Terrible Towel as the dr. sutured his face.

There's a Fan!

There's Team Spirit.

I look forward to working with my Team at Sterling House.

And working with Spirit.




Betsy Balega





Toronto Psychic | Betsy Balega | Sterling House | Publishers | Pittsburgh

]]>Toronto PsychicBetsy BalegaSterling HousePublishersPittsburghhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/07/09/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Book-News/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/07/09/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Book-NewsThu, 09 Jul 2009 15:49:46 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/07/07/Tuning-in-with-Betsy
Dr. Laurie | Intuition | Healing | Shaman | Psychic

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Dr. Laurie | Intuition | Healing | Shaman | Psychic

]]>Paranormalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/07/07/Tuning-in-with-Betsy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/07/07/Tuning-in-with-BetsyTue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTDr. Laurie Nadel Author, Psychologist, Host of The Dr. Laurie Shows joins Betsy to talk about her books, her life as a Shaman/Healer and takes your calls at 646-915-9574.00:58:00Betsy BaleganoDr. Laurie,Intuition,Healing,Shaman,Psychic,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTuning in with Betsyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/25/Ed-MacMahon-Farrah-Fawcett-Michael-Jackson-Cross-Over
Who among Baby Boomers, doesn't remember Ed's booming voice, "Heeeeeere's Johnny!"   instantly his signature.

What teenage boy, growing up in the 70's didn't have Farrah's Famous Poster hanging on the wall of his bedroom?

Those 80's teens, who can forget Thriller?  The Dance Moves, the Voice, the Glove, the megasales, buying the Lennon McCartney Song Books?

Now they are gone.

2 not too surprising.  Ed had been in ill health for the past several years.  Farrah fought for 2 years.  The last, somewhat of a surprise but not too surprising.  He had been in ill health for the past few months.

All terrific Entertainers, all loved by millions, all appreciated.

God bless.

 



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Who among Baby Boomers, doesn't remember Ed's booming voice, "Heeeeeere's Johnny!"   instantly his signature.

What teenage boy, growing up in the 70's didn't have Farrah's Famous Poster hanging on the wall of his bedroom?

Those 80's teens, who can forget Thriller?  The Dance Moves, the Voice, the Glove, the megasales, buying the Lennon McCartney Song Books?

Now they are gone.

2 not too surprising.  Ed had been in ill health for the past several years.  Farrah fought for 2 years.  The last, somewhat of a surprise but not too surprising.  He had been in ill health for the past few months.

All terrific Entertainers, all loved by millions, all appreciated.

God bless.

 



Ed MacMahon | Farrah Fawcett | Michael Jackson | icons

]]>Ed MacMahonFarrah FawcettMichael Jacksoniconshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/25/Ed-MacMahon-Farrah-Fawcett-Michael-Jackson-Cross-Over/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/25/Ed-MacMahon-Farrah-Fawcett-Michael-Jackson-Cross-OverThu, 25 Jun 2009 22:49:25 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/22/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Host-of-Tuning-in-with-Betsy-Attends-MMVAs-in-Toronto-1 Toronto the Tantalizing.

MuchMusicVideoAwards was an all night affair.

Truly an affair to remember.

Who could forget Lady GaGa, who stole the show.

The Jonas Brothers, Nickelback, Blackeyed Peas were in The House.


Chris Bosh of the Raptors made an appearance.


Ms GaGa won the first award of the night for her video Poker Face for Best International Video.  She thanked "God and the Gays" during her acceptance speech.

Former Degrassi actor Drake is about to sign his first record deal with a major lable and was happy to be home in TO.
The Jonas Brothers yukked it up with Celebrity Bloggre, Perez Hilton, but kept it G rate.


Reality Girl, Kim Kardashian was there with her boyfriend,  Reggie Bush, noting it was his first time ever in The Great White North.

The Hills Brody Jenner also made an appearance on The Red Carpet, adding some Tinsel Town Glitz to Queen West.
















MMVA's | Jonas Brothers | Blackeyed Peas | Lady GaGa | Betsy Balega | Tuning in with Betsy | Kim Kardashian | Blog Talk Radio

]]> Toronto the Tantalizing.

MuchMusicVideoAwards was an all night affair.

Truly an affair to remember.

Who could forget Lady GaGa, who stole the show.

The Jonas Brothers, Nickelback, Blackeyed Peas were in The House.


Chris Bosh of the Raptors made an appearance.


Ms GaGa won the first award of the night for her video Poker Face for Best International Video.  She thanked "God and the Gays" during her acceptance speech.

Former Degrassi actor Drake is about to sign his first record deal with a major lable and was happy to be home in TO.
The Jonas Brothers yukked it up with Celebrity Bloggre, Perez Hilton, but kept it G rate.


Reality Girl, Kim Kardashian was there with her boyfriend,  Reggie Bush, noting it was his first time ever in The Great White North.

The Hills Brody Jenner also made an appearance on The Red Carpet, adding some Tinsel Town Glitz to Queen West.
















MMVA's | Jonas Brothers | Blackeyed Peas | Lady GaGa | Betsy Balega | Tuning in with Betsy | Kim Kardashian | Blog Talk Radio

]]>MMVA'sJonas BrothersBlackeyed PeasLady GaGaBetsy BalegaTuning in with BetsyKim KardashianBlog Talk Radiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/22/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Host-of-Tuning-in-with-Betsy-Attends-MMVAs-in-Toronto-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/22/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Host-of-Tuning-in-with-Betsy-Attends-MMVAs-in-Toronto-1Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:50:56 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/18/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Interviews-Paul-Davids-on-Jesus-in-India
Paul's many films include, Timothy Leary's Dead, Roswell, with actor Martin Sheen, Starry Night, and the tv show, The Transformers.

Paul will be speaking about his latest movie, Jesus in India.  Where was Christ from age 13-30.  Could He have been teaching in India?

To speak with Paul, on Wednesday, June 24, at 1 pm EDT, call in at 646-915-9574.

To listen live, visit http://www.betsyjo.org.

Paul will be in Roswell, New Mexico, July 2 -5, participating in the UFO Film Festival.



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Paul's many films include, Timothy Leary's Dead, Roswell, with actor Martin Sheen, Starry Night, and the tv show, The Transformers.

Paul will be speaking about his latest movie, Jesus in India.  Where was Christ from age 13-30.  Could He have been teaching in India?

To speak with Paul, on Wednesday, June 24, at 1 pm EDT, call in at 646-915-9574.

To listen live, visit http://www.betsyjo.org.

Paul will be in Roswell, New Mexico, July 2 -5, participating in the UFO Film Festival.



Paul Davids | Jesus in India | Betsy Balega | Tuning in with Betsy | 646-915-9574

]]>Paul DavidsJesus in IndiaBetsy BalegaTuning in with Betsy646-915-9574http://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/18/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Interviews-Paul-Davids-on-Jesus-in-India/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/18/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Interviews-Paul-Davids-on-Jesus-in-IndiaThu, 18 Jun 2009 17:45:36 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/06/A-Thank-You-on-D-Day I pray in gratitude for all the men who participated in D-Day on Normandy Beach. Thank you for the Freedom I enjoy. You're never forgotten. Thank you isn't enough.

BetsyBalega
June 6, 2009



D-Day | Normandy Beach |

]]> I pray in gratitude for all the men who participated in D-Day on Normandy Beach. Thank you for the Freedom I enjoy. You're never forgotten. Thank you isn't enough.

BetsyBalega
June 6, 2009



D-Day | Normandy Beach |

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Or think of someone, whom you went to a baseball game in 1978, and have them call you the next day?

Well, that is exactly what happened to me yesterday.

Hmmmm.  The Law of Attraction, Like Attracts Like.

Well i will admit, we are alike.  Both of us are writers.  He a Sports Writer and me, a pastiche of topics.

It was not a shock, as he assumed.  Nothing much shocks me anymore.

I was informed of 2 friends who had chemo.

I wish i had known this last year.  I would have devised a way to get some
Essiac Tea across the border.

If you are Canadian you know what that is.

You know it is an herbal tea, recipe courtesy of the Ojibwa and shared, back
in the 1920's, with Renee Cassie, RN.

Cures cancer.

That's right.  That is not a typo.

It's available at the corner here on Yonge St. and Broadway Avenue.

Noah's.  Natural Foods.

A bit pricey but you can google the 8 herbs and make your own.

Off the top of my head, they are kelp, sheep sorrel (do not ask me what that is i haven't a vague or baa - d idea of what the heck it is)  slippery elm root,  red clover, burdoch and i can't think of the next 3 but i will add them tomorrow.

Happy Healing. 

This is what i alluded to in the show today.

When i mentioned Guides and Gurus.  On Vision TV.

Don't get me started.  Especially about the mother, who took her 9 year old son, out of a hospital in Lima, Peru, when drs. wanted to take one of his kidneys.  The boy was suffering from liver cancer and the mother did not agree with their planned procedure.

She took her son home, made herbal teas like her Grandmother did, and lo and
behold, her son is now 37 and has children of his own.

He didn't die.  He thrived.

Amen and pass the tea.


Betsy Balega




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Or think of someone, whom you went to a baseball game in 1978, and have them call you the next day?

Well, that is exactly what happened to me yesterday.

Hmmmm.  The Law of Attraction, Like Attracts Like.

Well i will admit, we are alike.  Both of us are writers.  He a Sports Writer and me, a pastiche of topics.

It was not a shock, as he assumed.  Nothing much shocks me anymore.

I was informed of 2 friends who had chemo.

I wish i had known this last year.  I would have devised a way to get some
Essiac Tea across the border.

If you are Canadian you know what that is.

You know it is an herbal tea, recipe courtesy of the Ojibwa and shared, back
in the 1920's, with Renee Cassie, RN.

Cures cancer.

That's right.  That is not a typo.

It's available at the corner here on Yonge St. and Broadway Avenue.

Noah's.  Natural Foods.

A bit pricey but you can google the 8 herbs and make your own.

Off the top of my head, they are kelp, sheep sorrel (do not ask me what that is i haven't a vague or baa - d idea of what the heck it is)  slippery elm root,  red clover, burdoch and i can't think of the next 3 but i will add them tomorrow.

Happy Healing. 

This is what i alluded to in the show today.

When i mentioned Guides and Gurus.  On Vision TV.

Don't get me started.  Especially about the mother, who took her 9 year old son, out of a hospital in Lima, Peru, when drs. wanted to take one of his kidneys.  The boy was suffering from liver cancer and the mother did not agree with their planned procedure.

She took her son home, made herbal teas like her Grandmother did, and lo and
behold, her son is now 37 and has children of his own.

He didn't die.  He thrived.

Amen and pass the tea.


Betsy Balega




Old Friends | Coincidences | Essiac | Law of Attraction

]]>Old FriendsCoincidencesEssiacLaw of Attractionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/03/Hearing-from-Old-Friends-What-A-Coincidence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/03/Hearing-from-Old-Friends-What-A-CoincidenceWed, 03 Jun 2009 23:09:28 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/06/03/Tuning-in-with-Betsy
Reiki | Healing | Energy Medicine | Auras | Distance Healing

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Reiki | Healing | Energy Medicine | Auras | Distance Healing

]]>Paranormalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/06/03/Tuning-in-with-Betsy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/06/03/Tuning-in-with-BetsyWed, 03 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMTReiki Healing episode.00:56:00Betsy BaleganoReiki,Healing,Energy Medicine,Auras,Distance Healing,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTuning in with Betsyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/01/Tuning-in-with-Betsy-Guest-Alice-Longholt-Master-Reiki-Healer-and-Teacher
Alice is a dedicated Reiki Healer and Teacher, who is based out of Ohio.

She has had hundreds of success stories, over the years, with her Reiki Healing.

Alice will be taking your calls and answering your questions, at 646-915-9574 on
Tuning in with Betsy.


Thank you.



Betsy Balega
Host
Tuning in with Betsy





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Alice is a dedicated Reiki Healer and Teacher, who is based out of Ohio.

She has had hundreds of success stories, over the years, with her Reiki Healing.

Alice will be taking your calls and answering your questions, at 646-915-9574 on
Tuning in with Betsy.


Thank you.



Betsy Balega
Host
Tuning in with Betsy





Alice Langholt | Reiki | Energy Healing | Tuning in with Betsy

]]>Alice LangholtReikiEnergy HealingTuning in with Betsyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/01/Tuning-in-with-Betsy-Guest-Alice-Longholt-Master-Reiki-Healer-and-Teacher/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/06/01/Tuning-in-with-Betsy-Guest-Alice-Longholt-Master-Reiki-Healer-and-TeacherWed, 03 Jun 2009 18:13:55 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/27/Casting-for-Rich-Bride-Poor-Bride-Slice-Network-apply-here-Toronto-Canada
We are casting couples, who have been married for 10 years or more who would like to come on the show and talk about their Wedding Day, funny occurrences during the wedding, at your reception, on your honeymoon (this is a family show remember!)  and what sage advice you have for newlyweds.

We are shooting this segment  4 days in June.  You must be able to come to the film studio in downtown Toronto.  Your segment will be 30 minutes and you will receive $200.00


I look forward to hearing from you and can't wait to hear your happy stories.

Thank you in advance.



Betsy Balega
Casting Assistant
LLB Casting Toronto








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We are casting couples, who have been married for 10 years or more who would like to come on the show and talk about their Wedding Day, funny occurrences during the wedding, at your reception, on your honeymoon (this is a family show remember!)  and what sage advice you have for newlyweds.

We are shooting this segment  4 days in June.  You must be able to come to the film studio in downtown Toronto.  Your segment will be 30 minutes and you will receive $200.00


I look forward to hearing from you and can't wait to hear your happy stories.

Thank you in advance.



Betsy Balega
Casting Assistant
LLB Casting Toronto








Slice Network | Rich Bride Poor Bride | Canada | Toronto | Betsy Balega | hit tv show

]]>Slice NetworkRich Bride Poor BrideCanadaTorontoBetsy Balegahit tv showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/27/Casting-for-Rich-Bride-Poor-Bride-Slice-Network-apply-here-Toronto-Canada/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/27/Casting-for-Rich-Bride-Poor-Bride-Slice-Network-apply-here-Toronto-CanadaWed, 27 May 2009 00:16:58 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/05/26/Tuning-in-with-Betsy
Redbook | Ellen Whitehurst | Astrology | Feng Shui | Betsy Balega

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Redbook | Ellen Whitehurst | Astrology | Feng Shui | Betsy Balega

]]>Paranormalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/05/26/Tuning-in-with-Betsy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/2009/05/26/Tuning-in-with-BetsyTue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 GMTEllen Whitehurst, Marquee Columnist for Redbook, Author, Astrologer and Feng Shui expert takes your calls on Tuning in with Betsy.00:57:00Betsy BaleganoRedbook,Ellen Whitehurst,Astrology,Feng Shui,Betsy Balega,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTuning in with Betsyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/23/Redbook-Astrologer-Ellen-Whitehurst-on-Tuning-in-with-Betsy EDT.

If you have any Astrology Questions or need more information about Energy and Feng Shui, give us a call at 646-915-9574.

You can also check out her daily Astrology Tip at iVillage.

I look forward to an informative and entertaining hour with Ellen.




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]]> EDT.

If you have any Astrology Questions or need more information about Energy and Feng Shui, give us a call at 646-915-9574.

You can also check out her daily Astrology Tip at iVillage.

I look forward to an informative and entertaining hour with Ellen.




Betsy Balega | Ellen Whitehurst | Redbook | Astrology | Feng Shui | iVillage

]]>Betsy BalegaEllen WhitehurstRedbookAstrologyFeng ShuiiVillagehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/23/Redbook-Astrologer-Ellen-Whitehurst-on-Tuning-in-with-Betsy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/23/Redbook-Astrologer-Ellen-Whitehurst-on-Tuning-in-with-BetsySat, 23 May 2009 20:50:53 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/13/Route-66-and-Angels-and-Demons-Opening-Day-May-15-2009
Opening day May 15, 2009 for our new American Sports Bar, Route 66, located inside the Olympic Casino, in Vilnius, Lithuania.

18 months and tooooo much money, later, the Grand Opening takes place this Friday, May 15, 2009.

A coincidence that the much anticipated Angels and Demons shares the same Opening Day?

I think not.

We are raffling off a brand new 2010 Harley.

Tickets are available at Route 66 for the next year.

Grand Prize Drawing is on our First Anniversary, May 15, 2010.

So, if you get homesick while traveling through Europe this year, come by and visit.

Mention you read it on Blog Talk Radio and get a free 15 minute mini reading!

Cheers!



Betsy Balega
May 13, 2009


Route 66 | Olympic Casino | Vilnius | Lithuania | Angels and Demons | Betsy Balega

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Opening day May 15, 2009 for our new American Sports Bar, Route 66, located inside the Olympic Casino, in Vilnius, Lithuania.

18 months and tooooo much money, later, the Grand Opening takes place this Friday, May 15, 2009.

A coincidence that the much anticipated Angels and Demons shares the same Opening Day?

I think not.

We are raffling off a brand new 2010 Harley.

Tickets are available at Route 66 for the next year.

Grand Prize Drawing is on our First Anniversary, May 15, 2010.

So, if you get homesick while traveling through Europe this year, come by and visit.

Mention you read it on Blog Talk Radio and get a free 15 minute mini reading!

Cheers!



Betsy Balega
May 13, 2009


Route 66 | Olympic Casino | Vilnius | Lithuania | Angels and Demons | Betsy Balega

]]>Route 66Olympic CasinoVilniusLithuaniaAngels and DemonsBetsy Balegahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/13/Route-66-and-Angels-and-Demons-Opening-Day-May-15-2009/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/13/Route-66-and-Angels-and-Demons-Opening-Day-May-15-2009Wed, 13 May 2009 17:02:59 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/12/Introducing-the-Man-of-the-Hour-Zachary-Schwartz
My Godson, Zachary Schwartz, had perfect timing, arriving on
Miami Beach, Friday, May 8, 2009.

Congrats to Mom Karla and Daddy David.

Zachary weighed in at 6 lbs., 8 ounces and is in excellent health.

GodMom Betsy intends to treat him as her own.  The son i never had, has arrived.

Thanks Sister Karla, ya done good.

What a lovely Mother's Day Gift.  It doesn't get better than this.

Remember Auntie Mame, that eccentric aunt, who influenced her nephew Patrick?

Mame's got nothin on us Sister K.

He will learn a lot from us.

I know New York is in his future.

And many other wonderful places and experiences.

He chose us to share his lovely life with this time around and i could not be more honored or proud.

Welcome, welcome welcome Baby Boy Zachary.

Just do Aunt Betsy a favor, don't grow up too fast.

No cell phone in First Grade.

No Personal Computer for your 3rd Birthday.

No pet lizards, frogs or rats and absolutely NOT to anything that
hssssss, looks like, slithers like or is a snake.

The only Python you can associate with  are late night reruns of
Monty Python.

bunnies are absolutely acceptable as pets, but please, just one at a time.
Mom and I are not Noah's Ark, so keep it limited to one bunny every 7 years.


No Spring Breaks in Mexico unless Mom and I are in the next room.


No driving my Mustang till you're 18.

Mom and I will pick out your Prom Date.  We must make sure she's good enough for
Our Zachary.

No Dating without Mom and I chaparoning, till you are at least 35.

That's The Rules for now, but they are subject to change.


Sleep with The Angels, Little Zachary.



Zachary Schwartz | Karla | Betsy Balega | Mt. Sinai | Miami Beach | Angels |

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My Godson, Zachary Schwartz, had perfect timing, arriving on
Miami Beach, Friday, May 8, 2009.

Congrats to Mom Karla and Daddy David.

Zachary weighed in at 6 lbs., 8 ounces and is in excellent health.

GodMom Betsy intends to treat him as her own.  The son i never had, has arrived.

Thanks Sister Karla, ya done good.

What a lovely Mother's Day Gift.  It doesn't get better than this.

Remember Auntie Mame, that eccentric aunt, who influenced her nephew Patrick?

Mame's got nothin on us Sister K.

He will learn a lot from us.

I know New York is in his future.

And many other wonderful places and experiences.

He chose us to share his lovely life with this time around and i could not be more honored or proud.

Welcome, welcome welcome Baby Boy Zachary.

Just do Aunt Betsy a favor, don't grow up too fast.

No cell phone in First Grade.

No Personal Computer for your 3rd Birthday.

No pet lizards, frogs or rats and absolutely NOT to anything that
hssssss, looks like, slithers like or is a snake.

The only Python you can associate with  are late night reruns of
Monty Python.

bunnies are absolutely acceptable as pets, but please, just one at a time.
Mom and I are not Noah's Ark, so keep it limited to one bunny every 7 years.


No Spring Breaks in Mexico unless Mom and I are in the next room.


No driving my Mustang till you're 18.

Mom and I will pick out your Prom Date.  We must make sure she's good enough for
Our Zachary.

No Dating without Mom and I chaparoning, till you are at least 35.

That's The Rules for now, but they are subject to change.


Sleep with The Angels, Little Zachary.



Zachary Schwartz | Karla | Betsy Balega | Mt. Sinai | Miami Beach | Angels |

]]>Zachary SchwartzKarlaBetsy BalegaMt. SinaiMiami BeachAngelshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/12/Introducing-the-Man-of-the-Hour-Zachary-Schwartz/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/12/Introducing-the-Man-of-the-Hour-Zachary-SchwartzTue, 12 May 2009 21:30:39 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/06/Billy-Bee-Where-ARE-you
On bread with peanut butter, over apples, over bananas, over pears.

I use a lot of honey.  Billy Bee where are you?

Suddenly, I find my cupboard, like Old Mother Hubbard's, bare.

Sacre hockey pucks, say it ain't so somebody.

Metro, Sobey's, Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart, no honey on sale.

I went to Google and tried Noah's Natural Foods.  A Toronto staple for all that is pure, organic, gluten and chemical free. I typed  "honey"  into the search box and hit
Enter.

I'll find some honey in the 'hood if it kills me.

It just about did, when i saw $16.99 for honey.

Holy Mother McCree, i thought i saw it at $7.50 a jar yesterday.  How did it spike overnight?  Did the H1N1 aka The Swine Flu attack all the Honey Hives in Canada?

What is going on here?

Ohhhhh, honey blonde natural hair dye.

Honey natural ointment

Honey ointment.

What about just plain old honey?  You know that golden sticky stuff bees are famous for?

I'd love to blog on but I am a desperate woman.

Gotta dash out and find some honey.

Cravings, cravings, cravings.

And a side note, i just can't believe Lil' Kim and Derek are gone from Dancing with the Stars.

What is this world coming to?

No honey and no Lil' Kim and Derek.

I can just hear Regis now.






Billy Bee Honey | Dancing with the Stars | Lil' Kim and Derek | Toronto | Swine Flu | H1N1 | Canada | Regis | Metro | Sobeys | Shoppers Drug Mart | Rexall

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On bread with peanut butter, over apples, over bananas, over pears.

I use a lot of honey.  Billy Bee where are you?

Suddenly, I find my cupboard, like Old Mother Hubbard's, bare.

Sacre hockey pucks, say it ain't so somebody.

Metro, Sobey's, Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart, no honey on sale.

I went to Google and tried Noah's Natural Foods.  A Toronto staple for all that is pure, organic, gluten and chemical free. I typed  "honey"  into the search box and hit
Enter.

I'll find some honey in the 'hood if it kills me.

It just about did, when i saw $16.99 for honey.

Holy Mother McCree, i thought i saw it at $7.50 a jar yesterday.  How did it spike overnight?  Did the H1N1 aka The Swine Flu attack all the Honey Hives in Canada?

What is going on here?

Ohhhhh, honey blonde natural hair dye.

Honey natural ointment

Honey ointment.

What about just plain old honey?  You know that golden sticky stuff bees are famous for?

I'd love to blog on but I am a desperate woman.

Gotta dash out and find some honey.

Cravings, cravings, cravings.

And a side note, i just can't believe Lil' Kim and Derek are gone from Dancing with the Stars.

What is this world coming to?

No honey and no Lil' Kim and Derek.

I can just hear Regis now.






Billy Bee Honey | Dancing with the Stars | Lil' Kim and Derek | Toronto | Swine Flu | H1N1 | Canada | Regis | Metro | Sobeys | Shoppers Drug Mart | Rexall

]]>Billy Bee HoneyDancing with the StarsLil' Kim and DerekTorontoSwine FluH1N1CanadaRegisMetroSobeysShoppers Drug MartRexallhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/06/Billy-Bee-Where-ARE-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/06/Billy-Bee-Where-ARE-youWed, 06 May 2009 21:58:38 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/04/Thinking-of-Mom
Now that we will soon be in re-runs the networks will be going at it full speed ahead to out do each other getting viewers to tune in during this crucial ratings month.

And let's not forget Mother's Day.

I had to laugh last night, while watching The Amazing Race.

Contestants had to eat Chinese Delicacies, aka as Deep Fried Bugs!   in either Canada or the Good Ole US of A.

One of the Featured Fried Critters was a grasshopper.   His "sidekicks," and we are not talking Lipton here, were Star Fish, and Larvae.  I would have accepted defeat at that last one.  There is no way i could eat the "spongy inside,"  as contestant Victor described what eating larvae tasted like.

I would have thrown in my barf bag, my passport, my acceptance tickets from CBS in, along with the proverbial "towel," and maxed out my VISA Card,  for a ticket homeward bound (did you know that is where the word Hobo comes from? )  Well, count me in as one Hobo, because that would be where I would be headed.


Eating larvae is my Achilles Heel, or in this instance, my Gag Reflex Heel.

Once upon a time, as a joke, I bought my mother chocolate covered grasshoppers, bees, crickets and ants.

Totally as a joke.  Expecting them to sit on display in our living room till the End of Time.

Mais non!  Not my Mother.

Thanks to some help from Seagram's Seven and the 7-Up Company, those dipped to die for crisy critters were gone within an hour, when my Mom treated herself and our Mailman to lunch time delicacies from Wanamakers, Philadelphia.

And you thought all the perks were gone from the Post Office.

You've never delivered mail in Shamokin, Pa. 

Make that, you never delivered mail in the 5th Ward, in Shamokin, Pa.




Betsy Balega
May 4, 2009





Mom | CBS | The Amazing Race | Wanamaker's | Philadelphia | Shamokin | Chocolate | Toronto | Kentucky Derby | May | Memorial Day

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Now that we will soon be in re-runs the networks will be going at it full speed ahead to out do each other getting viewers to tune in during this crucial ratings month.

And let's not forget Mother's Day.

I had to laugh last night, while watching The Amazing Race.

Contestants had to eat Chinese Delicacies, aka as Deep Fried Bugs!   in either Canada or the Good Ole US of A.

One of the Featured Fried Critters was a grasshopper.   His "sidekicks," and we are not talking Lipton here, were Star Fish, and Larvae.  I would have accepted defeat at that last one.  There is no way i could eat the "spongy inside,"  as contestant Victor described what eating larvae tasted like.

I would have thrown in my barf bag, my passport, my acceptance tickets from CBS in, along with the proverbial "towel," and maxed out my VISA Card,  for a ticket homeward bound (did you know that is where the word Hobo comes from? )  Well, count me in as one Hobo, because that would be where I would be headed.


Eating larvae is my Achilles Heel, or in this instance, my Gag Reflex Heel.

Once upon a time, as a joke, I bought my mother chocolate covered grasshoppers, bees, crickets and ants.

Totally as a joke.  Expecting them to sit on display in our living room till the End of Time.

Mais non!  Not my Mother.

Thanks to some help from Seagram's Seven and the 7-Up Company, those dipped to die for crisy critters were gone within an hour, when my Mom treated herself and our Mailman to lunch time delicacies from Wanamakers, Philadelphia.

And you thought all the perks were gone from the Post Office.

You've never delivered mail in Shamokin, Pa. 

Make that, you never delivered mail in the 5th Ward, in Shamokin, Pa.




Betsy Balega
May 4, 2009





Mom | CBS | The Amazing Race | Wanamaker's | Philadelphia | Shamokin | Chocolate | Toronto | Kentucky Derby | May | Memorial Day

]]>MomCBSThe Amazing RaceWanamaker'sPhiladelphiaShamokinChocolateTorontoKentucky DerbyMayMemorial Dayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/04/Thinking-of-Mom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/05/04/Thinking-of-MomMon, 04 May 2009 17:34:33 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/28/Swine-Flu
Thank God they can't,  because i don't want to see any heading North of the 49th Parallel.

Forget Bird Flu, that is so 2005.

I am not headed to Mexico and have no plans to visit the USA anytime soon but happy and content here in Toronto. 

Swine Flu did hit Canada beginning in Nova Scotia.

The best advice, and seems like the only advice, is to wash your hands every time you
touch something.

Just as in 2003, with SARS, wash your hands, stock up on masks, and try to work at home if at all possible.

What are the 4 Horseman of The Apocalypse?

Famine, War, Death and Pestilences.

Pass the Purex and The Book of Revelation.










Swine Flu | Pandemic | Mexico | Nova Scotia | Bird Flu | SARS | work at home | Purex | Book of Revelation

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Thank God they can't,  because i don't want to see any heading North of the 49th Parallel.

Forget Bird Flu, that is so 2005.

I am not headed to Mexico and have no plans to visit the USA anytime soon but happy and content here in Toronto. 

Swine Flu did hit Canada beginning in Nova Scotia.

The best advice, and seems like the only advice, is to wash your hands every time you
touch something.

Just as in 2003, with SARS, wash your hands, stock up on masks, and try to work at home if at all possible.

What are the 4 Horseman of The Apocalypse?

Famine, War, Death and Pestilences.

Pass the Purex and The Book of Revelation.










Swine Flu | Pandemic | Mexico | Nova Scotia | Bird Flu | SARS | work at home | Purex | Book of Revelation

]]>Swine FluPandemicMexicoNova ScotiaBird FluSARSwork at homePurexBook of Revelationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/28/Swine-Flu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/28/Swine-FluTue, 28 Apr 2009 19:07:04 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/18/Craigslist-Killer you can bet your bottom dollar - which is oh so easy to do in
this Economy, that it will look an awful lot like the latest
Craigslist Killings.

If you have not seen Jane Mitchell Velez, Nancy Grace or the US News for the past 3 days,
be aware that one woman was found murdered earlier in the week, in a Boston Hotel and another, in a hotel room in Rhode Island, Thursday night.

Each woman had answered an ad on Craigslist.

By the way, 2 women escaped with their lives.

The killer has been caught on Hotel Security  Tapes - White, Yuppie-ish male, light brown hair.

Girls, Ladies, Women, maybe $100 an hour at a hotel sounds like easy money.

Your life is worth more.

Much more.


Craigslist | murder | Boston | Rhode Island | Massage | Masseuse | Law and Order

]]> you can bet your bottom dollar - which is oh so easy to do in
this Economy, that it will look an awful lot like the latest
Craigslist Killings.

If you have not seen Jane Mitchell Velez, Nancy Grace or the US News for the past 3 days,
be aware that one woman was found murdered earlier in the week, in a Boston Hotel and another, in a hotel room in Rhode Island, Thursday night.

Each woman had answered an ad on Craigslist.

By the way, 2 women escaped with their lives.

The killer has been caught on Hotel Security  Tapes - White, Yuppie-ish male, light brown hair.

Girls, Ladies, Women, maybe $100 an hour at a hotel sounds like easy money.

Your life is worth more.

Much more.


Craigslist | murder | Boston | Rhode Island | Massage | Masseuse | Law and Order

]]>CraigslistmurderBostonRhode IslandMassageMasseuseLaw and Orderhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/18/Craigslist-Killer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/18/Craigslist-KillerSat, 18 Apr 2009 19:54:03 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/13/Harry-Kalas-Is-Outta-Here
In the Broadcasting Booth, doing what he loved.

Philly loved ya, Harry.  You will be greatly missed.

Never forgotten.

Billy Penn atop City Hall

Soft Pretzels on Broad Street.

Wanamakers.

Gimbel's.

Bookbinders.

The Bellvue Stratford.

The Art Museum.

The Wharton School of Business.

Dr. J.

The 76'ers.

Cheese Steaks.

Fairmount Park.

Sansom Street.

The Broad Street Bullies.

The Flyers

The Phillies.

The Vet

The Main Line.

Jim O'Brien.  The funniest Weatherman who ever breathed Philly Air.

Independence Hall.

The Liberty Bell.

And Harry Kalas.




Harry Kalas | The Phillies | Broad Street | Independence Hall | Philadelphia | Flyers | 76er's | Jim O'Brien

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In the Broadcasting Booth, doing what he loved.

Philly loved ya, Harry.  You will be greatly missed.

Never forgotten.

Billy Penn atop City Hall

Soft Pretzels on Broad Street.

Wanamakers.

Gimbel's.

Bookbinders.

The Bellvue Stratford.

The Art Museum.

The Wharton School of Business.

Dr. J.

The 76'ers.

Cheese Steaks.

Fairmount Park.

Sansom Street.

The Broad Street Bullies.

The Flyers

The Phillies.

The Vet

The Main Line.

Jim O'Brien.  The funniest Weatherman who ever breathed Philly Air.

Independence Hall.

The Liberty Bell.

And Harry Kalas.




Harry Kalas | The Phillies | Broad Street | Independence Hall | Philadelphia | Flyers | 76er's | Jim O'Brien

]]>Harry KalasThe PhilliesBroad StreetIndependence HallPhiladelphiaFlyers76er'sJim O'Brienhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/13/Harry-Kalas-Is-Outta-Here/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/13/Harry-Kalas-Is-Outta-HereMon, 13 Apr 2009 23:04:55 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/06/Canadian-Weather
I just blogged and posted at 4:41 and as i turned from the computer and looked out my window, there is a snow storm going on, that wasn't goin on at 4:41.

Here goes my intention for the 2nd time in a 9 hour period.

I intended to walk across the road to the NE corner of Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Hope (Torontonians don't need a GPS for that)
 and get my 2L of Kit Kat Loaded to the Max to set off my
enorphins tonight.

I don't feel like dressing up like Nanook of the North to get my CF.

Chocolate Fix.

Does MAC's deliver?

Looks like it will be bananas and honey for dessert.

I can live with that.

What i can't live with, is no sunshine till Thursday.

There's always DWTS to pull me through the night.

For those of you, and you know who you are, who don't know
the Internet Acronyms, such as pita (it isn't just your flat
bread anymore)  DWTS is one of my favorite shows.

Inspiring me to take Lindy Hop Lessons this Spring.

Mais oui.

I always wanted to get tossed around the floor like a rag doll.

Something new to  Tweet about.

TYW.

That's my own acronym.

Dont' forget to TYW.

Treat yourself well.

I would if i could just make it across for some Kit Kat Super Max.



Betsy Balega












Kit Kat | MAC's Milk | snow | Betsy Balega | Canada

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I just blogged and posted at 4:41 and as i turned from the computer and looked out my window, there is a snow storm going on, that wasn't goin on at 4:41.

Here goes my intention for the 2nd time in a 9 hour period.

I intended to walk across the road to the NE corner of Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Hope (Torontonians don't need a GPS for that)
 and get my 2L of Kit Kat Loaded to the Max to set off my
enorphins tonight.

I don't feel like dressing up like Nanook of the North to get my CF.

Chocolate Fix.

Does MAC's deliver?

Looks like it will be bananas and honey for dessert.

I can live with that.

What i can't live with, is no sunshine till Thursday.

There's always DWTS to pull me through the night.

For those of you, and you know who you are, who don't know
the Internet Acronyms, such as pita (it isn't just your flat
bread anymore)  DWTS is one of my favorite shows.

Inspiring me to take Lindy Hop Lessons this Spring.

Mais oui.

I always wanted to get tossed around the floor like a rag doll.

Something new to  Tweet about.

TYW.

That's my own acronym.

Dont' forget to TYW.

Treat yourself well.

I would if i could just make it across for some Kit Kat Super Max.



Betsy Balega












Kit Kat | MAC's Milk | snow | Betsy Balega | Canada

]]>Kit KatMAC's MilksnowBetsy BalegaCanadahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/06/Canadian-Weather/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/06/Canadian-WeatherMon, 06 Apr 2009 22:17:36 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/06/Keep-Your-Eye-on-the-Bird-1
Well, Intend Your Day, right, that's the beginning of the Law of Attraction.

I had all the intention to get to The Cup today to practice on my neighbor, Rick.

Practice my jokes.  He's the best audience I could ever ask for.

It's getting scary when I find a man who understands me.
Or, I should say, understands  my humor.

After watching my favorite documentary, Lightning in a Bottle, till 3 am, and then
continuing to watch IFC, till 5 am,  curtain time at the Cup was delayed
100 minutes.

All I had to do, was look out my window,  to see snow, on April 6, plus, my Tweet Box, known to other "normal" people, as a Bird Feeder, moving like Elvis on a  Vegas Stage, and i decided to go back to Dreamland.  Less turbulence.

What has happened to me, that now i get my weather forecast here in Toronto, by watching birds.  If they are able to sustain flight,  with 60 kph, I might attempt to make it down Mt. Pleasant, but when pigeons, Jays, and Cardinals are back-flipping off my balcony, it's time to brew my java in my kitchen, stay warm, upright, and not risk sustaining a concussion while crossing at Broadway.  And no, I don't mean the Great White Way.

Did you see Twitter made Page 1 of the Toronto Star?

Blog Talk Radio will be partnering with the Tweet Masters so now there is another site for me to type/tweet my life away.

I better get my priorities straight.

Yes, back to the Cup at my "normal" time tomorrow.

But, I see the Tweet Box is much calmer than 9 am --- time to
cross Mt. Pleasant and get supper.

Super Loaded  Max Kit Kat Ice Cream.

Hey, much better than All Dressed Chips.

We all have our favorites.

I'm soooo consistent.

Ok, it's Opening Day, Play Ball!

Baseball, sprouts and Kit Kat Max, what else could a woman want?

Besides new shoes.



Betsy Balega





Toronto | Betsy Balega | Blog Talk Radio | Big Ben | Opening Day | Kit Kat | ice Cream | Snow | Twitter | Tweets | FaceBook

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Well, Intend Your Day, right, that's the beginning of the Law of Attraction.

I had all the intention to get to The Cup today to practice on my neighbor, Rick.

Practice my jokes.  He's the best audience I could ever ask for.

It's getting scary when I find a man who understands me.
Or, I should say, understands  my humor.

After watching my favorite documentary, Lightning in a Bottle, till 3 am, and then
continuing to watch IFC, till 5 am,  curtain time at the Cup was delayed
100 minutes.

All I had to do, was look out my window,  to see snow, on April 6, plus, my Tweet Box, known to other "normal" people, as a Bird Feeder, moving like Elvis on a  Vegas Stage, and i decided to go back to Dreamland.  Less turbulence.

What has happened to me, that now i get my weather forecast here in Toronto, by watching birds.  If they are able to sustain flight,  with 60 kph, I might attempt to make it down Mt. Pleasant, but when pigeons, Jays, and Cardinals are back-flipping off my balcony, it's time to brew my java in my kitchen, stay warm, upright, and not risk sustaining a concussion while crossing at Broadway.  And no, I don't mean the Great White Way.

Did you see Twitter made Page 1 of the Toronto Star?

Blog Talk Radio will be partnering with the Tweet Masters so now there is another site for me to type/tweet my life away.

I better get my priorities straight.

Yes, back to the Cup at my "normal" time tomorrow.

But, I see the Tweet Box is much calmer than 9 am --- time to
cross Mt. Pleasant and get supper.

Super Loaded  Max Kit Kat Ice Cream.

Hey, much better than All Dressed Chips.

We all have our favorites.

I'm soooo consistent.

Ok, it's Opening Day, Play Ball!

Baseball, sprouts and Kit Kat Max, what else could a woman want?

Besides new shoes.



Betsy Balega





Toronto | Betsy Balega | Blog Talk Radio | Big Ben | Opening Day | Kit Kat | ice Cream | Snow | Twitter | Tweets | FaceBook

]]>TorontoBetsy BalegaBlog Talk RadioBig BenOpening DayKit Katice CreamSnowTwitterTweetsFaceBookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/06/Keep-Your-Eye-on-the-Bird-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/04/06/Keep-Your-Eye-on-the-Bird-1Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:41:23 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/27/March-Madness-on-Mt-Pleasant Time to relax.

Relax, did I say relax?

Not when Villanova is playing Pittsburgh
tomorrow night, in Boston, Mass.

What a great Saturday night. 

Duke, and Coach K you're awesome,
but the team that everyone loves to hate,
Villanova, won last night.

Thank God for Satellite TV and my
327 Channel Universe, compliments of
Ma Bell Canada.

What would a girl do without you,
since there are only so many  cute Irish
Guys to go around Yonge and Eglinton. 

And the really good ones, ie, EO's,
Ethical Ones, jet off to London
for the weekend.

But i digress.

It is March, it is Springtime and it is time
for March Madness.

And still time to continue celebrating my
Birthday.  Yes, that was last week, but
I am still celebrating with Nadia on
Sunday.

The gifts and cards keep arriving.

I am grateful and truly blessed.

It is not the things i have in my life,
it's the people that fill my life up and
make my life meaningful, and make me,
a better person

Thanks to all of you.


Betsy Balega








March Madness | Villanova | London | Duke | Coach K | Toronto |

]]> Time to relax.

Relax, did I say relax?

Not when Villanova is playing Pittsburgh
tomorrow night, in Boston, Mass.

What a great Saturday night. 

Duke, and Coach K you're awesome,
but the team that everyone loves to hate,
Villanova, won last night.

Thank God for Satellite TV and my
327 Channel Universe, compliments of
Ma Bell Canada.

What would a girl do without you,
since there are only so many  cute Irish
Guys to go around Yonge and Eglinton. 

And the really good ones, ie, EO's,
Ethical Ones, jet off to London
for the weekend.

But i digress.

It is March, it is Springtime and it is time
for March Madness.

And still time to continue celebrating my
Birthday.  Yes, that was last week, but
I am still celebrating with Nadia on
Sunday.

The gifts and cards keep arriving.

I am grateful and truly blessed.

It is not the things i have in my life,
it's the people that fill my life up and
make my life meaningful, and make me,
a better person

Thanks to all of you.


Betsy Balega








March Madness | Villanova | London | Duke | Coach K | Toronto |

]]>March MadnessVillanovaLondonDukeCoach KTorontohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/27/March-Madness-on-Mt-Pleasant/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/27/March-Madness-on-Mt-PleasantFri, 27 Mar 2009 19:16:39 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/19/Happy-Spring
That means, that no crab, lobster, mussel, oyster,
shrimp, scallop or salmon is safe tonight, because
my dear friend Dorina is taking me to Mandarin.

Forget any pork, who wants to detox and have to get rid of parasites.

Well, except for that pork on Wall Street and in DC, but we won't go there tonight.

I'll let Obama take the responsibility and clean this Economic Mess up.

Let him deal with it and figure it out.  He volunteered yesterday.

I will be too busy cozying up to the shrimp salad, shrimp souffle, shrimp cocktail,
oyster bar, scallopsC coquil St. Jacques, Crab Legs, Lobsters and any other
crustacean that crosses my path tonight.

Sponge Bob and Friends, you have been warned.

On a more somber and serious note, prayers to Liam Neeson and family.

The autopsy revealed that his wife, Natasha Richardson, passed away due to an
epidural hematoma.

That is a brain bleed.

This is a l esson for all of us.

Not just to wear helmets when we are skating, snowboarding, riding, skiing, but
to tell someone you love them today/tonight, because it may be the last time you
get to say it.

Don't be shy.

And Happy Spring.  It arrives tomorrow at 7:44.  Now wait a minute.

I just went to the Weather Network to see if that i 7:44 AM or PM.

And according to "Them" Spring arrives March 20 at 11:45 UTC

What does that mean?

Is it AM or PM.

UTC?  Did we annex a new province since I last visited the Weather
Network? 

I can't find out on the website what UTC stands for, and i am too tired to go Google.

But, I did learn that the Weather Network is celebrating 20 years of weather forecasting on tv.

Hmmmm, how did that happen.  I don't remember them 20 years ago.

Of course, 20 years ago, I didn't have Satellite TV either.  I think I had basic plug in.

CBS, C ity TV and maybe CFTO.  I was too busy outside, enjoying the nice weather to watch movies all the time.

Well, as of tomorrow, sounds like a plan.  Gee, 20 years ago.  No Satellite Dish, no Internet, no cell phones, no iPod, no iPhone.

Was I happy?

Yes.

Was I content?

Yes.

Time to go back to the future.










Spring | Mandarin | Birthday | CityTV | CFTO | CBC | Natasha Richardson | Liam Neeson | Mandarin

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That means, that no crab, lobster, mussel, oyster,
shrimp, scallop or salmon is safe tonight, because
my dear friend Dorina is taking me to Mandarin.

Forget any pork, who wants to detox and have to get rid of parasites.

Well, except for that pork on Wall Street and in DC, but we won't go there tonight.

I'll let Obama take the responsibility and clean this Economic Mess up.

Let him deal with it and figure it out.  He volunteered yesterday.

I will be too busy cozying up to the shrimp salad, shrimp souffle, shrimp cocktail,
oyster bar, scallopsC coquil St. Jacques, Crab Legs, Lobsters and any other
crustacean that crosses my path tonight.

Sponge Bob and Friends, you have been warned.

On a more somber and serious note, prayers to Liam Neeson and family.

The autopsy revealed that his wife, Natasha Richardson, passed away due to an
epidural hematoma.

That is a brain bleed.

This is a l esson for all of us.

Not just to wear helmets when we are skating, snowboarding, riding, skiing, but
to tell someone you love them today/tonight, because it may be the last time you
get to say it.

Don't be shy.

And Happy Spring.  It arrives tomorrow at 7:44.  Now wait a minute.

I just went to the Weather Network to see if that i 7:44 AM or PM.

And according to "Them" Spring arrives March 20 at 11:45 UTC

What does that mean?

Is it AM or PM.

UTC?  Did we annex a new province since I last visited the Weather
Network? 

I can't find out on the website what UTC stands for, and i am too tired to go Google.

But, I did learn that the Weather Network is celebrating 20 years of weather forecasting on tv.

Hmmmm, how did that happen.  I don't remember them 20 years ago.

Of course, 20 years ago, I didn't have Satellite TV either.  I think I had basic plug in.

CBS, C ity TV and maybe CFTO.  I was too busy outside, enjoying the nice weather to watch movies all the time.

Well, as of tomorrow, sounds like a plan.  Gee, 20 years ago.  No Satellite Dish, no Internet, no cell phones, no iPod, no iPhone.

Was I happy?

Yes.

Was I content?

Yes.

Time to go back to the future.










Spring | Mandarin | Birthday | CityTV | CFTO | CBC | Natasha Richardson | Liam Neeson | Mandarin

]]>SpringMandarinBirthdayCityTVCFTOCBCNatasha RichardsonLiam NeesonMandarinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/19/Happy-Spring/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/19/Happy-SpringThu, 19 Mar 2009 21:57:26 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/18/Luck-of-the-Irish-I-Think-Not
A man goes into a Casino, the Casino at Georgian Downs, Ontario, close to Barrie.

He plays the slots and wonder of wonders, the machine begins to go off, flashing
$42.9 Million along with all the whistles and bells.

He must have The Luck of the Irish.

Not according to the OLG.  The Ontario Lottery Corporation.

They say they will not pay out the chunk of change, due to a
machine malfunction.

I am flashing back to the Super Bowl with Justin and Janet.

This is no time for any malfunction, whether wardrobe, weather or
slot machine.

How can this be?

Simple.

No slot machine is programmed for such a high winning amount of loot.

Now, a Toronto lawyer has been hired to sue the OLG.

Stay tuned.

Only in Canada.

Not too long ago, the same lawyer, successfully sued the OLG, for an undisclosed amount, when his client thought he had won over $100K on 3 Instant Scratch and Win Tickets.

Not so said the OLG.

The tickets were not winners.

I don't know about you, but think i'll stick to St. Monica's Bingo.

A lot closer to home and definitely better odds.






Luck of the Irish | OLG | $42.9 Million | machine malfunction

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A man goes into a Casino, the Casino at Georgian Downs, Ontario, close to Barrie.

He plays the slots and wonder of wonders, the machine begins to go off, flashing
$42.9 Million along with all the whistles and bells.

He must have The Luck of the Irish.

Not according to the OLG.  The Ontario Lottery Corporation.

They say they will not pay out the chunk of change, due to a
machine malfunction.

I am flashing back to the Super Bowl with Justin and Janet.

This is no time for any malfunction, whether wardrobe, weather or
slot machine.

How can this be?

Simple.

No slot machine is programmed for such a high winning amount of loot.

Now, a Toronto lawyer has been hired to sue the OLG.

Stay tuned.

Only in Canada.

Not too long ago, the same lawyer, successfully sued the OLG, for an undisclosed amount, when his client thought he had won over $100K on 3 Instant Scratch and Win Tickets.

Not so said the OLG.

The tickets were not winners.

I don't know about you, but think i'll stick to St. Monica's Bingo.

A lot closer to home and definitely better odds.






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Senator Grassley, of Iowa, if I wasn't from Pennsylvania, you'd get my vote.

Of course, anything can happen in Politics, Crime and Wall Street, so perhaps some day, I'll be able to vote for you.

In the meantime, like Anderson Cooper, Keepin Them Honest, is turning into a daily event.
Watching Anerson Cooper 360 last night, I saw how disgusted the American People are with A.I.G.  Fellow Americans, you are not alone.  Canadians can't stand them either.

The chit chat at the Canadian Coffee Shops, is, will Obama be able to get his Bailout Money back from A.I.G.?

The International Eyes are upon you, Mr. President.

If you don't succeed, we're expecting to see not only does The Emperor have no clothes, but The President of the United States, doesn't have any Power.

Lou Dobbs was great last night, as always.

Senator Grassley is recommending A.I.G. Execs commit  hari kiri, to "restore honor."

Senator, a looooong time ago, my Irish American Mother, said these words to me:

There is no honor among thieves.

Yes, she was a Politician, and an honest one.  A rarity then, and rarer today.

Thank God she had no interest in Wall Street.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone.

As my neighbor, Mr. Malone (top hockey player for the Montreal Royals pre Canadien Days) says every day, "There are only 2 types of people in this world.  Those who are Irish
and those who wish they were Irish."

May Irish Eyes smile on you today. 

May the Leprechauns spread some Gold Dust on you.

May your life be filled with Rainbows.

And all your money be blessed by the Hand of God.












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Senator Grassley, of Iowa, if I wasn't from Pennsylvania, you'd get my vote.

Of course, anything can happen in Politics, Crime and Wall Street, so perhaps some day, I'll be able to vote for you.

In the meantime, like Anderson Cooper, Keepin Them Honest, is turning into a daily event.
Watching Anerson Cooper 360 last night, I saw how disgusted the American People are with A.I.G.  Fellow Americans, you are not alone.  Canadians can't stand them either.

The chit chat at the Canadian Coffee Shops, is, will Obama be able to get his Bailout Money back from A.I.G.?

The International Eyes are upon you, Mr. President.

If you don't succeed, we're expecting to see not only does The Emperor have no clothes, but The President of the United States, doesn't have any Power.

Lou Dobbs was great last night, as always.

Senator Grassley is recommending A.I.G. Execs commit  hari kiri, to "restore honor."

Senator, a looooong time ago, my Irish American Mother, said these words to me:

There is no honor among thieves.

Yes, she was a Politician, and an honest one.  A rarity then, and rarer today.

Thank God she had no interest in Wall Street.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone.

As my neighbor, Mr. Malone (top hockey player for the Montreal Royals pre Canadien Days) says every day, "There are only 2 types of people in this world.  Those who are Irish
and those who wish they were Irish."

May Irish Eyes smile on you today. 

May the Leprechauns spread some Gold Dust on you.

May your life be filled with Rainbows.

And all your money be blessed by the Hand of God.












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I think not, but it will have to do.  It's about as clean as I can get when discussing THE DISGUSTING of America.  And AIG is at the top of the list.  Along with Bernie Madoff and Jim Cramer.

I have nothing but contempt and disgust every time I see an AIG ad,  and wish the POWERS THAT BE AT BLOG TALK RADIO would please remove their ads from my show site.  I don't associate with borderline criminals.  In fact, the Mafia in the GTA behave better, in my humble opinion.  At least if they are going to whack you, screw you or put you throw minor/major  misery  you can see it coming and know you probably deserve it. It's most likely because you dun somethin wrong, took something that didn't belong to you, (someone elses money, girlfriend (ala JFK), or moved into someone elses territory, double crossed someone, or morphed into a rat.  Take yer pick.

What the hell is going on in America? 

I have absolutely nothing to do with AIG and am as tired as every American and Canadian, hearing that a large part of the Federal Bailout, given to them, is now being handed out to their executives.

Gimme a bleepin break.

As a Good Catholic Girl, I could swear up a storm, that would put any American/Canadian/British Sailor to shame.

The site of their commercials, and ads online, in newspapers, on tv, on the radio are enough to make me throw up ad infitum, from Here to Eternity.

What can I say?

In God I trust.

Everybody else line up for a polygraph.

Betsy Balega
She Who Tells The Truth


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I think not, but it will have to do.  It's about as clean as I can get when discussing THE DISGUSTING of America.  And AIG is at the top of the list.  Along with Bernie Madoff and Jim Cramer.

I have nothing but contempt and disgust every time I see an AIG ad,  and wish the POWERS THAT BE AT BLOG TALK RADIO would please remove their ads from my show site.  I don't associate with borderline criminals.  In fact, the Mafia in the GTA behave better, in my humble opinion.  At least if they are going to whack you, screw you or put you throw minor/major  misery  you can see it coming and know you probably deserve it. It's most likely because you dun somethin wrong, took something that didn't belong to you, (someone elses money, girlfriend (ala JFK), or moved into someone elses territory, double crossed someone, or morphed into a rat.  Take yer pick.

What the hell is going on in America? 

I have absolutely nothing to do with AIG and am as tired as every American and Canadian, hearing that a large part of the Federal Bailout, given to them, is now being handed out to their executives.

Gimme a bleepin break.

As a Good Catholic Girl, I could swear up a storm, that would put any American/Canadian/British Sailor to shame.

The site of their commercials, and ads online, in newspapers, on tv, on the radio are enough to make me throw up ad infitum, from Here to Eternity.

What can I say?

In God I trust.

Everybody else line up for a polygraph.

Betsy Balega
She Who Tells The Truth


AIG | Bernie Madoff | Greed | Mafia | GTA

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but I agree, WHERE ARE THE INDICTMENTS FOR AIG?????


So Bernie Madoff will die in prison.

And Mr. Levine, on Anderson Cooper, agreed with me, someone will take out a hit on Bernie Madoff and he will be found dead in his cell.

Reminiscent of Jack Ruby.

Which reminds me, don't miss Tuning in with Betsy, tomorrow, Saturday March 14 when my Special Guest is author Edward T. Haslam.   3 pm EDT. Lines open at 3:15 call in at 646-915-9574.


He and I will talk about his book, Dr. Mary's Monkey, the JFK Assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, the connection between Oswald and Jack Ruby, the New Orleans Mob, the Bay of Pigs and every Conspiracy Theory you can possibly think of connected to November 22, 1963.

God bless you Dorothy Kilgallen wherever you are.


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but I agree, WHERE ARE THE INDICTMENTS FOR AIG?????


So Bernie Madoff will die in prison.

And Mr. Levine, on Anderson Cooper, agreed with me, someone will take out a hit on Bernie Madoff and he will be found dead in his cell.

Reminiscent of Jack Ruby.

Which reminds me, don't miss Tuning in with Betsy, tomorrow, Saturday March 14 when my Special Guest is author Edward T. Haslam.   3 pm EDT. Lines open at 3:15 call in at 646-915-9574.


He and I will talk about his book, Dr. Mary's Monkey, the JFK Assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, the connection between Oswald and Jack Ruby, the New Orleans Mob, the Bay of Pigs and every Conspiracy Theory you can possibly think of connected to November 22, 1963.

God bless you Dorothy Kilgallen wherever you are.


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]]>AIG. John StewartJim CramerJFKJack RubyEd HaslamJFK Assassination Betsy BalegaToronto Psychichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/13/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Where-Are-The-Indictments-for-AIG/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/13/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Where-Are-The-Indictments-for-AIGFri, 13 Mar 2009 21:56:59 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/09/The-Today-Show
What has happened in America?

Not only Sacramento, but that Centre of the MicroSoft Universe, Seattle, also has a Tent City.

People, who just a few months ago were living the Ameican Dream.

Which Screenwriter will win the Oscar, for Best Original Screenplay, next year, for their hit movie, The American Nightmare.

Each night, when i tune into  Brian Williams,  Katie on CBS, and Charles Gibson on ABC, I don't know whether to get on my knees and thank God, that I live in Toronto, or fill up my Merlot and then get on my knees.

Today, I treated myself to my favorite buffet lunch, at The Chef of India, at 38 Eglinton Ave. East, just a 13 minute walk sw of my residence.  The food is fantastic, the staff, friendly and helpful.  I counted 40 diners in the dining room with me.

As I sat eating my Butter Chicken and veggies, I couldn't help but worry and send sympathy through the ether, to those people making soup with water, and potatoes, on the West Coast.  Oh yes, they had some canned tomatoes to jazz it up a bit. 

And what about the Baby Boomer Couple, who retired with a million and a half in their nest egg, who, happened to choose Bernie Madoff, to guide them through their Golden Years.

They began  their Retirment Dream by traveling in their RV across America, and landed in Arizona, with no money, no investments, no home - just their RV, which is their home now.  But, they don't even have gasoline qnd are stranded in Arizona.

Thank God they chose a warm south western state.
God forbid they wanted to see the Land of Lakes, Minnesotota.

And then there is the 90 year old gentleman, another one of Bernie Madoff's clients, who is forced, to work as a  Greeter, at his local supermarket.

I am so happy to live in Toronto, i can't tell you.

But I just did.

What do i expect next week when Bernie Madoff goes to court?

I wouldn't be surprised to see a 21st Century Version of Jack Ruby.










The Today Show | NBC | Shanty Towns | Seattle | Arizona | Sacramento | Jack Ruby | The Great Depression | Merlot | Chef of India | Toronto

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What has happened in America?

Not only Sacramento, but that Centre of the MicroSoft Universe, Seattle, also has a Tent City.

People, who just a few months ago were living the Ameican Dream.

Which Screenwriter will win the Oscar, for Best Original Screenplay, next year, for their hit movie, The American Nightmare.

Each night, when i tune into  Brian Williams,  Katie on CBS, and Charles Gibson on ABC, I don't know whether to get on my knees and thank God, that I live in Toronto, or fill up my Merlot and then get on my knees.

Today, I treated myself to my favorite buffet lunch, at The Chef of India, at 38 Eglinton Ave. East, just a 13 minute walk sw of my residence.  The food is fantastic, the staff, friendly and helpful.  I counted 40 diners in the dining room with me.

As I sat eating my Butter Chicken and veggies, I couldn't help but worry and send sympathy through the ether, to those people making soup with water, and potatoes, on the West Coast.  Oh yes, they had some canned tomatoes to jazz it up a bit. 

And what about the Baby Boomer Couple, who retired with a million and a half in their nest egg, who, happened to choose Bernie Madoff, to guide them through their Golden Years.

They began  their Retirment Dream by traveling in their RV across America, and landed in Arizona, with no money, no investments, no home - just their RV, which is their home now.  But, they don't even have gasoline qnd are stranded in Arizona.

Thank God they chose a warm south western state.
God forbid they wanted to see the Land of Lakes, Minnesotota.

And then there is the 90 year old gentleman, another one of Bernie Madoff's clients, who is forced, to work as a  Greeter, at his local supermarket.

I am so happy to live in Toronto, i can't tell you.

But I just did.

What do i expect next week when Bernie Madoff goes to court?

I wouldn't be surprised to see a 21st Century Version of Jack Ruby.










The Today Show | NBC | Shanty Towns | Seattle | Arizona | Sacramento | Jack Ruby | The Great Depression | Merlot | Chef of India | Toronto

]]>The Today ShowNBCShanty TownsSeattleArizonaSacramentoJack RubyThe Great DepressionMerlotChef of IndiaTorontohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/09/The-Today-Show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/09/The-Today-ShowMon, 09 Mar 2009 20:09:37 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/03/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Deja-Vu-Deja-Shoes-All-Over-Again
We were chatting about 3 weeks ago about casual shoes.  I told her what I prefer to wear, and she said, no problem, they carry that style at the local dollar store.

Palm Beach has Dollar Stores?  I guess after Bernie Madoff,  Hell yes,  they do.

Focus on the shoe story before i go into cardiac arrest thinking of that ***of a *****.

Hell's not hot enough for that *****.

Back to my story.

So Dear Diane, whom you might remember from my very first broadcast of Tuning in with Betsy, waaaay back in the winter of '06, sent my shoes.

I know I should NOT assume anything but i did assume, my new shoes would arrive via Canada Post.  In my mailbox.  And if I was not home, like the 3 Bears, Betsy Balega, would spot a red, white and blue notice from Canada Post, advising me to walk 2 blocks east to my local Hallmark Gift Shop/mini Post Office.

February 11 was depart day from Royal Palm Avenue.

February 20th and still no shoes.

What the hay?  Were they sent via the Ididirod and Dog Sled City?

Where are my shoes?

Oh.  Notice on the Bulletin Board in my building INTECOM OUT OF SERVICE.
Dated February 22nd.

Sheesh.  Doesn't the Postman ALWAYS  rings  twice?

For Pete's sake, I am in a Mack Sennett Comedy with no Postman, no sound and NO SHOES.

Dang.

Horse Dang (substitute a vowel and think camels in the desert).

By February 26th Diane emailed  the UPS Tracking Code Number to me.

I happened to notice a Long Distance call from the 905.  Is someone in Niagara looking for me, again?

Hmmmm.  I google UPS.  They are in the 905.  But I am in the 416.

That would be as if I sent you a pair of shoes, you live on the Upper East Side, and the UPS store is in Hoboken.

I am beginning to feel like a Hobo.  A shoeless Hobo.

John Steinbeck, where are you?   Haunting California.  Apropos.

UPS.  What happened to the US Post Office, you know the one  Diane, fire, flood, rain or shine the Pony ponies up to my buzzer code and delivers my shoes.

By March 1st I start to look for a Blacksmith.

UPS.  I am still dumbfounded, Thunderstruck as Angus sings.

What about Puralator?  Random House, Doubleday and every other NYC Publisher uses them.

The Puralator man is the best.  Always on time, never leaves a slip that says, hey Betsy, I tried to deliver this book, but you were at the Second Cup, I shall return at 7 pm tonight,  when you are either, showering, can't hear your buzzer, out for a hockey game, or sound asleep and oblivious to all sounds that sound like a bell, chime or a phone ringing.

I am beginning to wonder if my gal pal, Diane, went with UPS, just to see some hunky Delivery Man in his brown shorts.

Diane,  pleasssse, say it ain't so.

today, March 3, 2009, at approximately 5:15 my phone rang.

Ahhhh, the Intercom is restored.

Lazarus has arisen.

I buzz the UPS Man in, just in time to enjoy my slippers tonight.

Until he hands me the Tax Bill for me to sign and pay $35.

Wait a minute, the calculator in my mind is whizzing faster than Univac did in 1956.
(Remember People Are Funny, Art Linkletter had IBM's first computer on his show one night, guest starring.  It was bigger than Granny's Fridgidaire x2).

I thought Diane got it for me wholesale $10 - plus UPS Charges and now $35 in tax.

Are you kidding?

A pair of shoes from the Dollar Store in Palm Beach is now getting to be the price of a theatre seat, Opening NIght in Toronto, for The Color Purple.

I can go to Honest Ed's and get the same dang shoes for what, maybe $5 Canadian.

I sent the shoes home to Diane.

You have heard of the Travelling Pants, well look forward to a new play opening some day called The Travelling Shoes.

Written by moi and starring Palm Beach Diane.

Pass the Merlot, Girlfriend.




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We were chatting about 3 weeks ago about casual shoes.  I told her what I prefer to wear, and she said, no problem, they carry that style at the local dollar store.

Palm Beach has Dollar Stores?  I guess after Bernie Madoff,  Hell yes,  they do.

Focus on the shoe story before i go into cardiac arrest thinking of that ***of a *****.

Hell's not hot enough for that *****.

Back to my story.

So Dear Diane, whom you might remember from my very first broadcast of Tuning in with Betsy, waaaay back in the winter of '06, sent my shoes.

I know I should NOT assume anything but i did assume, my new shoes would arrive via Canada Post.  In my mailbox.  And if I was not home, like the 3 Bears, Betsy Balega, would spot a red, white and blue notice from Canada Post, advising me to walk 2 blocks east to my local Hallmark Gift Shop/mini Post Office.

February 11 was depart day from Royal Palm Avenue.

February 20th and still no shoes.

What the hay?  Were they sent via the Ididirod and Dog Sled City?

Where are my shoes?

Oh.  Notice on the Bulletin Board in my building INTECOM OUT OF SERVICE.
Dated February 22nd.

Sheesh.  Doesn't the Postman ALWAYS  rings  twice?

For Pete's sake, I am in a Mack Sennett Comedy with no Postman, no sound and NO SHOES.

Dang.

Horse Dang (substitute a vowel and think camels in the desert).

By February 26th Diane emailed  the UPS Tracking Code Number to me.

I happened to notice a Long Distance call from the 905.  Is someone in Niagara looking for me, again?

Hmmmm.  I google UPS.  They are in the 905.  But I am in the 416.

That would be as if I sent you a pair of shoes, you live on the Upper East Side, and the UPS store is in Hoboken.

I am beginning to feel like a Hobo.  A shoeless Hobo.

John Steinbeck, where are you?   Haunting California.  Apropos.

UPS.  What happened to the US Post Office, you know the one  Diane, fire, flood, rain or shine the Pony ponies up to my buzzer code and delivers my shoes.

By March 1st I start to look for a Blacksmith.

UPS.  I am still dumbfounded, Thunderstruck as Angus sings.

What about Puralator?  Random House, Doubleday and every other NYC Publisher uses them.

The Puralator man is the best.  Always on time, never leaves a slip that says, hey Betsy, I tried to deliver this book, but you were at the Second Cup, I shall return at 7 pm tonight,  when you are either, showering, can't hear your buzzer, out for a hockey game, or sound asleep and oblivious to all sounds that sound like a bell, chime or a phone ringing.

I am beginning to wonder if my gal pal, Diane, went with UPS, just to see some hunky Delivery Man in his brown shorts.

Diane,  pleasssse, say it ain't so.

today, March 3, 2009, at approximately 5:15 my phone rang.

Ahhhh, the Intercom is restored.

Lazarus has arisen.

I buzz the UPS Man in, just in time to enjoy my slippers tonight.

Until he hands me the Tax Bill for me to sign and pay $35.

Wait a minute, the calculator in my mind is whizzing faster than Univac did in 1956.
(Remember People Are Funny, Art Linkletter had IBM's first computer on his show one night, guest starring.  It was bigger than Granny's Fridgidaire x2).

I thought Diane got it for me wholesale $10 - plus UPS Charges and now $35 in tax.

Are you kidding?

A pair of shoes from the Dollar Store in Palm Beach is now getting to be the price of a theatre seat, Opening NIght in Toronto, for The Color Purple.

I can go to Honest Ed's and get the same dang shoes for what, maybe $5 Canadian.

I sent the shoes home to Diane.

You have heard of the Travelling Pants, well look forward to a new play opening some day called The Travelling Shoes.

Written by moi and starring Palm Beach Diane.

Pass the Merlot, Girlfriend.




Toronto Psychic | Betsy Balega | Deja Vu | Shoes | Palm | Beach | Florida | The Postman Always Rings Twice | John Steinbeck | The Color Purple | Bernie Madoff | Royal Palm Avenue | Tuning in with Betsy | Canada Post |

]]>Toronto PsychicBetsy BalegaDeja VuShoesPalmBeachFloridaThe Postman Always Rings TwiceJohn SteinbeckThe Color PurpleBernie MadoffRoyal Palm AvenueTuning in with BetsyCanada Posthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/03/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Deja-Vu-Deja-Shoes-All-Over-Again/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/03/03/Toronto-Psychic-Betsy-Balega-Deja-Vu-Deja-Shoes-All-Over-AgainTue, 03 Mar 2009 22:34:27 GMThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/betsy/blog/2009/02/24/Obama-Has-Never-Seen-A-Hockey-Game visit.  By that I mean, until #43, every NP came to Canada on their First Foreign Visit.

"W" chose Mexico.  Ouch.

It's fair to say, Canada, and it's wonderful people, felt a bit snubbed back in the early O-Zone Years.   That's my way of describing the early 21st Century.

President Obama reinstated Tradition and visited Ottawa last Thursday.

But Sacre Hockey Pucks, I was crushed to hear he has NEVER, repeat NEVER seen a Hockey Game in his life.

Where has this cat been?

Oh yea, right, Indonesia, Hawaii and Chicago but hey, what about Chris Chelios?

That was last week, my new target for Celeb Spotting in Toronto, is Big.

Like in Chris Noth Big.

He will be here May 21, for a benefit at Sunnybrook Hospital.  My alma mater.

Sacre New York Hot Dogs, be still my heart.

I don't know about Penelope Cruz, but I am sure I just might be the first to faint at the event.

Lookin forward to it.




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]]> visit.  By that I mean, until #43, every NP came to Canada on their First Foreign Visit.

"W" chose Mexico.  Ouch.

It's fair to say, Canada, and it's wonderful people, felt a bit snubbed back in the early O-Zone Years.   That's my way of describing the early 21st Century.

President Obama reinstated Tradition and visited Ottawa last Thursday.

But Sacre Hockey Pucks, I was crushed to hear he has NEVER, repeat NEVER seen a Hockey Game in his life.

Where has this cat been?

Oh yea, right, Indonesia, Hawaii and Chicago but hey, what about Chris Chelios?

That was last week, my new target for Celeb Spotting in Toronto, is Big.

Like in Chris Noth Big.

He will be here May 21, for a benefit at Sunnybrook Hospital.  My alma mater.

Sacre New York Hot Dogs, be still my heart.

I don't know about Penelope Cruz, but I am sure I just might be the first to faint at the event.

Lookin forward to it.




Obama | Canada | Hockey | Chris Noth | Big | Chicago | Ottawa | Toronto | Chris Chelios | Sunnybrook

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