Here’s an item I found on bittenandbound.com; keep in mind that it doesn’t attribute its material to anybody more credible than, uh, bittenandbound.com . So for all we know, they made it up. If it’s even partially true, though, it’s a sad, sad day …
"Economic Crisis Hits the Playboy Mansion: Hugh Hefner Facing Bankruptcy
"The economic crisis gripping the US has now reached an entirely new ugly chapter; Playboy billionaire Hugh Hefner has been told to tighten his purse strings or face bankruptcy. If you think you have it bad, think of poor Hef, he may have to sell the mansion and be forced to *gasp* fornicate with only one girlfriend. OH THE HUMANITY! Shares of Playboy have taken a beating lately. The stock has dropped from $11.23 to $2.81, and Hefner has been told to cut his staff in New York and Los Angeles immediately, as in NOW, or face bankruptcy. According to an insider familiar with Playboy finances who talked to the editors at Bitten & Bound, "Only the top brass has known for a while how bad things have been for Hef recently."
… yeah, we know how bad things have been for Hef. The three girlfriends (yeah, two of them are leaving, but have been replaced by 19-year-old twins), with the houseful of wannabes parked right across the street. I hereby volunteer to take his place.
It says a lot about Hef, though, that it has taken three girlfriends to spend him into the poorhouse.
Also, the story didn’t say anything about Hef having to cut back on his Viagra budget. If he has to do that, the afore-mentioned 19-year-old twins might become an afterthought …
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There’s an item in this week’s Kitsap A&E (and currently online at kitsapsun.com/entertainment ) previewing the Jewel Box Theatre ‘s production of "Plaid Tidings ," a holiday-flavored offshoot of the musical "Forever Plaid" they did there a couple seasons ago.
I’d make a date to go see it.
I know the premise (1960s going-nowhere boy band, dies in a freak accident on their way to their biggest gig, but is allowed to come back to perform one last time) sounds geeky. But the original show was full of fresh, original humor (and some groaners), the music was great and the performers (Dan Engelhard , Rod Gray , Kenneth Miller and Eric Richardson ) all fun to watch (clowning) and easy to listen to (singing). They’re all back for "Plaid Tidings," as is director/piano whiz Gwen Adams .
Hokey? Maybe. Dated? Perhaps. Still sounds like a great way to ease into the holiday season. See you there.
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More later … — MM