Show Your Love for Michael Phelps
In response to a picture of Michael Phelps taken by a British tabloid photographer, Kelloggs recently announced that they are dumping the greatest Olympic performer in the history of the United States. “Michael’s behavior is not consistent with the image of Kellogg’s,” said a spokesman for Kellogg’s.

Wake up America! What has Kellogg’s ever done for you? They’re a big huge company that wants to put your money in their pocket while shoving sugar laden food down your throat, and the throat of your children. Pop tarts, Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini-Wheats? Versus Michael Phelps? Are you kidding me? These are foods that are making our kids fat and hyperactive, not an Olympic hero who represents the very best of America.

92nd ST Y: The Art of the Memoir, SUN. FEB 15, 7:30pm

I am honored to be bringing my Art of the Memoir to the 92nd St. Y, with an all-star cast.  This started last year when I reached out to Kathryn Harrison and Phillip Lopate, asking if they’re like to appear on an Art of the Memoir panel with me.  Both said yes, but we couldn’t come up with a date.  That’s when I approached the 92nd St. Y.  They were so warm and nice. Jennifer Giunta Hausler brought the whole thing together, and I thank her for that. Anyways, hope to see you there in the flesh, or in spirit. Thanks, David Henry Sterry

Poor People Happier Than Rich People For the First Time in History

One unexpected benefit of the worst economic depression in a century is that for the first time in history, poor people are happier than rich people. Experts claim this is because the lifestyle of poor people has barely changed with the economic downturn. They were below the poverty before, and they’re below the poverty level now. But apparently, according to experts, many poor people are taking great comfort and the joy in the misery of the rich. In addition, they feel that President Obama actually wants to help them, a notable change from the last eight years in America.

SEX WORKER LITERATI EVENT
KGB Bar 85 East 4th Street New York, NY
Fri Feb. 6, 2009 7pm

$EX AFTER THE CRASH
Myths, fairy tales, and real strategies for surviving when your body is your business. In a city recovering from Ponzi schemes, inflated earnings, and rampant exuberance, sex workers struggle to deliver essential pleasures - and pay their bills.
Reading, discussion, Q&A, book signing.**
Meet three local authors who insert the term Sex Worker Literati deep into the 21st century American vernacular.

Elisabeth Eaves, author of ‘Bare: The Naked Truth About Stripping,’ is deputy editor of the opinions section at Forbes.com.

Telling and Selling your Life Story