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Last night, after watching another boring Red Carpet Event for the SAG awards, it really made me question why talented actors and actresses whore off everything from their hair to their underwear for the privilege of borrowing something that is probably not in "their" budget--but with the right PR will make you think it could be in "yours."

I am going to piss off a few people here by telling you the truth about this phony act they call "how you can look like your favorite celebrity"--for a price.

I am sitting here late in the evening babysitting. Perhaps it is because I feel so esconced here in a secure state of suburban responsibility that I can safely venture into a topic I should know little about. Then, of course, it could be because I work with a lot of "young" people. 

What's in a word?

Hi, I am Melinda Jacobs... And every day I learn something new about myself.

Over the past couple days, I've been reminded of something that I have always known, and that's that putting myself on the line does not mean putting my family on the line.

Yes, I am very proud of being all that Family represents: wife, mother, sibling, daughter, sister in law, aunt, etc.