Waverly Hills Sanatorium into a Hotel?

Waverly Hills Sanatorium is the famous former tuberculosis hospital located in south Louisville, Kentucky where an estimated 60,000 people have died. For the past few years it has been mainly visited by ghost hunters, even The Ghost Hunters from the Sci-Fi channel made a visit last Halloween.

Now there is talk of creating a fancy hotel out of the mammoth building. Construction may begin soon and Charlie Mattingly, the owner, thinks construction could finish in 2010. It will indeed be a massive undertaking.

I have never been to the former sanatorium, but I sure would like to take one of their tours. It is such a creepy place due to its enormous size and the death tunnel. You can go the Waverly Hills Sanatorium website for its history and other information.

TV Review: Twin Peaks (1990-1992)

A show from the twisted mind of David Lynch about the murder of a high school girl (Laura Palmer) that turns the small town of Twin Peaks on its head. The FBI get involved because they may have a serial killer on their hands. Two burning questions throughout the show are who killed Laura and why are the residents of Twin Peaks so weird?

I have always wanted to see Twin Peaks. I didn't see it at all when it first came out in the early 90's. Now I wish I had. By the way, you need to watch the show in this order to really appreciate it.

1. 1) Two hour pilot episode
2. 2) Season 1 - contains 7 episodes
3. 3) Season 2 - contains 22 episodes
4. 4) Twin Peaks - Fire Walk With Me movie
   

Kyle MacLachlan plays FBI agent Dale Cooper and I think he is one of the most entertaining TV characters I've ever seen. I know this show may not be for everyone, but at least give the two hour pilot a try. If you like it you'll love the entire show. It is a show that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The video below is just one of the many reasons why you should give Twin Peaks a try. Look out for llamas.

The best knock-knock jokes in one place

Everybody needs a good laugh.

Go over to http://www.best-knock-knock-jokes.com/ to see the best site for knock-knock jokes. It also has animations all over the page. A great site for kids. Fun stuff.

Book Review: This Book Will Save Your Life by A.M. Homes

A day-trader who has made a good living finds himself totally lost in his current state in the world. He feel so alone with no family, friends or companions of any kind. He feels he's just wasting away. Everything changes when he starts having major house problems and has to temporarily move out. He runs into all kinds of characters and odd happenings. Can he find peace with his new surroundings or will it be more of the same?

I only heard of this book from Stephen King. He wrote in an Entertainment Weekly column that he loved this book. So I gave it a try. I can't say that this book saved my life, but it can make you think of things differently. The book can be entertaining at times, but it also can be over-the-top. It had some moments as in the book Forrest Gump where the main character gets thrown into extraordinary sequences that can seem silly. Hey, Bob Dylan makes an appearance.

This book is for those who like or are interested in California living and self discovery.

Diet Mountain Dew Commercial: The Chainsaw Attacking Ferret

I don't know exactly why I think the Diet Mountain Dew commercial with the chainsaw wielding ferret is so funny, but I do. There needs to be more humor focused around the ferret, don't you think?

Play the commercial at your own leisure. That is one wild ferret!

Are You Tuned In To The Music Being Played Everywhere You Go?

Everywhere I go I can't help but hear and really pay attention to the music that is playing over the sound system in any and every store or restaurant. Not only that but I have an ability to remember the artist of practically every song I've ever heard. The bad part is that I have a bad habit of telling whoever I am with who the singer or group that is responsible for the music we are hearing. What makes it worse is that I seem to be the only one who pays any attention to the music. This goes for muzak too (you know the instrumental elevator music).

So like even today I'm throwing out "oh, that's Aerosmith" and then four minutes later "there's Elvis Costello, I don't like him". I forgot to mention that what adds to the curse is that I seem to even remember the artists that I don't even like. It doesn't matter the genre of music. If I've ever heard the singer perform anything before I'll always remember them forever.

I seem to really annoy my coworkers with this when we are out at lunch. I get a lot of "how do you remember this stuff?" I don't know. I think a relative was cursed by gypsies. This week there was songs by Billy Ocean, the Beatles, Bad Company, Modern English and countless others.

So if are out somewhere and happen to see a curious young man wincing it might just be me being the only one in the store hearing the Celine Dion wailing from the store speakers.

The Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has been a staple in China for centuries. They may no have known all of the specific health benefits of drinking it, but they must have known something was good about it. The western hemisphere is now finding out about it. Green tea is now being sold at grocery stores everywhere. There are also all different brands on the market. You can choose from Chinese brands to even Lipton or Kroger brands.

Green tea gets its color from its very short fermentation process of the Camellia sinensis leaves. Green tea is very high in flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that protect us from free radicals. These free radicals can damage cells and cause diseases including Diabetes and cancer.

Some health benefits of green tea:
• Raises metabolism levels
• Strengthens the immune system
• Lowers the risk of developing Diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and heart disease
• Helps regulate blood sugar levels
• Helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels

I believe I have benefited from drinking green tea. I only drink one cup of Lipton Decaffeinated Green Tea a day and I can definitely tell a difference. My metabolism has increased and my cholesterol levels have decreased. Here’s to discovering a simple way to be healthier in addition to a good diet and exercise.

It is recommended to drink up to 4 cups of green tea a day. It may seem to be a little more bitter than other teas so add a little sweetener if desired. Drink to your health.