Bullying & Gun Violence

In 2012, Sorry We're Perfect covered two topics that we found to be especially relative & important- bullying & gun violence. Now, a year later, newspaper headlines are full of instances of violence caused by bullies & guns. Join us for an all new episode at 6:30 pm as we discuss these continuing problems facing our nation. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sorryweareperfect/2013/03/13/bullying-gun-violence-in-america

Touching on a Taboo Subject...

My co-host Mike & I have always promised each other that when it comes to Sorry We're Perfect, we will remain true to who we are. And sometimes that means discussing subjects that aren't quite as lighthearted. We're not afraid to talk about things that can sometimes be uncomfortable. We understand that life is not always fun. We believe that it's our civic duty to reach out to others and to make a difference whenever we can. That's why our next subject covers a topic that is a little more serious & a little harder to talk about... CHILD ABUSE. According to Childhelp.org, the United States has the worst record in the industrialized nation, losing 5 children EVERY SINGLE DAY due to abuse. Just of the cases reported, there are SIX MILLION children affected by child abuse in this country every year. Those are just the reported cases. Whether physical, sexual, or emotional/verbal- child abuse is something that damages children FOR LIFE. I know personally what sort of damage abuse causes to a child. It is not something that happens and then is forgotten as children grow up. When a child is abused, it affects them in some way for the rest of their life. Yes, there are varying degrees of abuse. But no matter what it is, I can guarantee that every child that suffers abuse, suffers as an adult. Abuse is often a taboo subject. People that have been abused don't want to talk about. People that witness abuse don't want to get involved. People that abuse often look and act just like everyone else...to the point where outsiders find it impossible that they are in fact abusers. We all know it occurs, but we've been conditioned to look the other way. We've been conditioned not to notice. It is an ugly subject. Often, children who are abused, whether it's by family, friends, friends of family, or a complete stranger, never see their abuser confronted. They never get closure on their abuse. They don't talk about it and they don't deal with it. Unfortunately, it also never goes away. Like most "bad" things in life, abuse that isn't dealt with will follow a victim forever. As we prepare for our episode on child abuse, we hope that we can provide resources and information that will help people. In order to stop child abuse in this country, we have to be able to talk about it. We can no longer allow this problem to remain a taboo subject. If we face it, if we talk about it and make people aware, we create change. And we save lives. For adults out there who have been abused and have hidden their story, their are resources available to provide support. You no longer have to feel that no one understands, that what happened is shameful to you in anyway, or that you can't talk about it. For more information on support for adult victims of child abuse, visit www.ascasupport.org. And tune in Wed., Sept. 26th as Sorry We're Perfect talks about child abuse.

Speaking Out Against Child Abuse

Next Wed., September 26, Sorry We're Perfect will be airing an episode that we've been planning for quite some time addressing the issue of child abuse. Millions of children around the world suffer some sort of abuse every day. They live in unsafe environments and are often forced to endure their pain in secret & silence. Sadly, those who keep the secret of abuse as a child typically carry that secret through to adulthood, never really having the opportunity to heal or come to terms with their abuse. It takes an enormous amount of courage for victims to speak up about their abuse or confront their abusers. If you have a story you would like to share, even anonymously, please email us at sorryweareperfet@gmail.com.

Sorry We're Perfect Talks about Dating

Just last week my besty & fabulous co-host (not to mention new roommate) & I enjoyed a fabu date night. I prepared a chile lime chicken with mashed potatoes & a scrumptious salad while he shook up some delicious dirty (veeeeery dirty) martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives. We started off by chatting & rehashing our day while sipping a martini & snacking on a cheese plate with warm bread for dipping in fig balsamic vinegar & olive oil. What I'm getting at is...we love to eat. That little friend date combined three of our favorite things- cocktails, delish food, and chatting. In essence, it was the perfect friend date for us. But every couple, be it a romantic couple or a friend couple, needs to find the perfect date that suits them & their relationship. Because make no mistake---dates are very important. As a couple, they keep the romance alive and in friendships they give you that special one on one time that sometimes gets lost when you become involved in a relationship (we are ALL guilty of letting our friendships slip away at some point or another because we're caught up in the twinkly, mushy first stages of a love affair). Why do couples sometimes let their dating life slip away the longer they're together? Sometimes it's because they're on a tight budget. Sometimes it's because they can't get a night away due to having kids, but no sitter. Sometimes it's just scheduling conflicts or after awhile, you just seem to run out of fresh ideas and you feel at a loss for what to do or where to go. Join Sorry We're Perfect tonight at 11 PM East Coast time as we discuss dating ideas for every couple on every budget. From the super romantic special occasion dates to the spontaneous, casual, one on one time between you & the one you love, we have come up with some new & exciting options that will inspire you to mix things up. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sorryweareperfect/2012/09/13/fun-new-date-ideas-for-every-couple

Show Me The Reunion

It felt like Channukah came early this year when E! played one of my favorite “reunion movies”, Sex and The City The Movie”. It was great to see my favorite 4 gal pals back together again and even though it wasn’t the first time I’ve seen the movie (try 36.5 times to be exact) but nonetheless, it was as exciting as the first time I saw this movie. It got me thinking about other shows that need to follow in Minolo Blanic footsteps of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte and get a move on with their reunion movies. There has been high hopes for years that the cast of Friends would get together one last time for a hit big screen reunion. I know many of the cast is busy with their UBER successful post-friends career, including Courtney Cox (Arquette) tending to her hilarious show Cougar Town, and her (and or Chelsea Handlers) besty Jennifer Anniston who’s movie career is so smoking that she rakes in a cool 20 million per film. I’m sure Lisa Kudrow would find time from filming her underrated show on Showtime, Web Therapy, to get back together with the gang one last time for a cup of Joe at Central Perk. It’s not to say our male friends have not experienced much success since their parting, but let’s just say, a Ross for example might be much more “available” to do some work than lets say a Rachel. Another group that I would LOVE to see get back together is the fabulous four funny friends of Will and Grace. Sure, we got a glimpse of their future in the last episode, and I can only imagine how wonderfully fulfilling it is for Will to have his son room next to Grace’s daughter in college, but come on, we want to know what lead up to that point. Doe Karen take notes from the Sonja Morgan handbook and land herself a role on a version of Real Housewives of NYC adding a fun new dynamic that allows us to enjoy her quirky and raunchy personality with the new twist of America’s obsession with Reality TV…, and what is Jack like now that he is breadwinner of the dynamic Karen/Jack duo! Does he employ his own version of Rosario not only giving her a companion but an alibi! What shows would you like to see reunite?

Reunited...and it feels so good...

Last night's episode was smooth like butter...that's right. We dished on our pet peeves & even hear from our number one fan, Steve (we've missed you Steve!!!). Now it's on to some big changes. First on the list, I will be re-locating from Colorado back to Baltimore (what what) which means that after an unbearably long separation of 4 years, my co-host/besty & I will be reunited. To celebrate this amazing reunion, as well as our new co-habitation (can't wait to see what fodder for radio that brings...),we will be hosting our first ever live episode all about reunions. How many great acts throughout history have undergone breakups, separations, breakdowns, and fall outs...only to be reunited with a BANG to the joy of their friends & fans? Think show casts, movies, musicians/bands, celebrity couples, fictional characters...Mike & Cassandra... As Sorry We're Perfect begins this new step of our lives, we believe that our show is going to grow by leaps & bounds. Once on the same coast, in the same time zone, in the same house, is there anything we can't achieve??? Think WORLD DOMINATION! To be continued...

Pet Peeves

It seems to me that one of the biggest topics of conversation at my job are people's pet peeves. Every single shift at the restaurant, I hear several employees begin stories with, "One of my biggest pet peeves is when..." followed by something that either another employee or a customer has done to irk them. Now granted, I have just as many pet peeves as the next person, but do we sometimes get a little out of control with getting annoyed? Because that's what pet peeves basically are...they are the little behaviors or mannerisms that people do which annoy an individual. The problem is that usually these are not things that annoy everyone-they're not even necessarily annoying at all. They just bother certain people. They're specific to individuals. So for example, it may drive me absolutely crazy when people blow their nose in public. I hate it. It sickens me. It makes me want to throw up. I'm torn between wanting to punch them in the face or run screaming from the room. But most people couldn't care less. I know this because a)tons of people blow their nose in public & b)people look at me like I'm crazy when I let them in on this little pet peeve of mine. And sometimes it's funny when people tell you their pet peeves. I enjoy a good vent session as much as the next person. However, it seems that some people are annoyed by EVERYTHING. So at what point is it ok to let a person know that something they're doing bothers you? If it's just some harmless little thing that for some reason sets you & you alone off, should you mention it and hold that person responsible or expect them to stop that behavior? Or should you just learn to live with it, realizing that you're the difficult one? For example, I know a girl who is annoyed by everything. When people wear perfume it's too strong. When people hum or sing or whistle it's annoying. If she gets asked a question, it's stupid. It's one thing to have pet peeves, but is there a possibility that sometimes people are just a little too easily irritated? To the point where we all have to walk on egg shells around them? Should we all just maybe...lighten up? As we get ready to air our show on pet peeves, I'm interested to see what we come up with. While many of us might share pet peeves, there are some really unusual ones out there. And when it comes to dealing with pet peeves, what is the best way to handle them?