June, 2010 – Out of the mouths of babes!

I recently received an email from a lovely mom who was so kind to share this hilarious, but sweet story! Apparently, her son, Jacob, (who is already quite the ladies man at the age of 3 1/2) got a hold of a picture of me from the cover of his Dad’s Blue Press Magazine. Well, after that, he wouldn’t let go of it even when it was time to go to bed!

The boys at Dillon forwarded me the picture because when they saw it, because it was so cute that it actually brought a tear to their eyes (don’t tell them I told you that ) …in any case, like my Dillon pals, I was quite touched at the innocence of the picture and how adorable little Jacob is – let’s face it, kids are the most honest of characters, and they will let you know in no uncertain terms if you get a thumbs up or thumbs down, so I was quite flattered and relieved that I passed the test of Jacob’s keen eye for cover girls

Below is the original email and photo that his mom, Sheri, sent – thanks to her and Mike (her husband), for sharing such a great story! And I can’t end the story without telling you they have another son named Matthew, and I can tell you from the looks of these two tykes they are going to have no problem getting girlfriends in the future! (But not until they are at least 20, right Sheri and Mike?????)

My 3 1/2 yr old and Blue Press!

Yesterday the new Blue Press came and my 3 1/2 yr old grabbed it and stared at the cover with a grin on his face.  I thought it was funny…but when it was time for bed and for him to pick out a toy to bring to bed to sleep with…he choose Dad’s Blue Press.  He fell asleep looking at the cover.  See attached photo.  We took the book, so it wouldn’t get wrinkled overnight.  Upon waking he started screaming..”Where is my new book, where is my new book?…new book mama!”

Thought I’d share.  Have a great day.

Sheri & Mike

May 13-16, 2010 – NRA Part Two!

What a blast (no pun intended ) I had at my second NRA National Convention in North Carolina this year! My new 2011 calendars were hot off the press just in time to launch at the show, and it was a good thing because there were people standing in line for them and we ended up going through more than 8 boxes in one weekend! Special thanks to all the Dillon fans who are so loyal and enthusiastic in their support, as well as all the other fans of last year’s calendar (Tom and Patsy, you are by far my greatest fans!), and of course the new friends and fans I met! Like last year, I was impressed with the heartwarming sincerity, generosity and patriotism of the attendees, and once again a few tears were shed when I had the honor of listening to certain people share their personal stories. I met some incredible veterans, some were retired heroes, others were currently serving heroes! As always, all were humble, open, kind, intelligent and fun! I am always so moved and inspired by the people I meet at shows like this, and we all agree on one thing – our men and women in uniform deserve nothing less than our full support and gratitude.

On a lighter note, the final night gala was a great time, with Charlie Daniels playing a killer live version of “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” and there were great speeches given by Newt Gingrich, Oliver North, Glenn Beck and so many more over the weekend. There were some fun celebs walking around, including Ted Nugent, Chuck Norris and a few others, so it was great fun and fascinating to observe! Special Thanks to Walker, Elias and Matt at Arsenal for all their help and generosity – you know these guys are special gentlemen when they are willing to haul a 20-pound, ridiclously oversized purse for a girl who’s feet hurt too much to walk Needless to say, there were plenty of hilarious moments throughout the show…

January 22-25, 2009: LAS VEGAS!!!

I just got back from Sin City last week where I attended the Shot Show to promote my Colors of America calendar for the troops, as well as a poster I did for Accuracy International. The biggest Sin was that it was raining the whole time I was in Vegas, but we still had fun! Many thanks to all the great people that stopped by and donated to show support for my project! The show was full of the top dealers and manufacturers in weapons, and WOW, they were all so gracious to me while I was there! I shared laughs and a few beers with some pretty cool people, including the SWAT and Sniper guys from a certain police department that I will not name in case it gets them in trouble, LOL – Hey, at least I know that if anyone messes with me, I am now very well protected by my new friends Trust me, you don’t want to make these guys mad – they are TOUGH!!!!

Most importantly, I was able to donate more money to New England Warrior for the troops, and I officially SOLD OUT of my calendars!!! Sooooooooo, look for a new 2011 calendar coming soon – there will be a news story on it with all the details as soon as I can catch my breath from this crazy trip…

P.S. Special Thanks to Arsenal, Dillon and Accuracy International who have all been a huge support to me! (Arsenal allowed me to take up valuable space in their booth…)

P.P.S. My calendar story got picked up by the national publication, Guns & Ammo Magazine – thanks for the support, guys!

Marines HMH-462 Airframes

I always love receiving surprise mail and pictures from the fans overseas, and these are the most recent heroes that I was honored to hear from…glad to see the calendar is providing some entertainment overseas! These are the VERY HANDSOME young men from the Marines HMH-462 Airframes, and I hope you all keep them in your prayers, along with all our other service personnel! Semper Fi!

NRA Convention – May 14-17, 2009

Wow! This month was the annual NRA Convention, and let me tell you, people came out in record-breaking numbers! I have been to a lot of events over the years, but this was one of the most fun and interesting I’ve seen!

I think people get a certain perception that is perhaps unfair, when they hear about the NRA, but I can tell you from my personal first-hand experience, it was first class all the way. Of the thousands of people that were there, I did not meet one person whom I didn’t thoroughly enjoy and respect. I had the pleasure of sharing so many stories, and yes, many tears, with veterans from World War II, Vietnam, Korea and Desert Storm. I also talked with so many active duty troops who have either just returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, or are getting ready to ship out again.

Above all, I learned so much about military history and life, and I must say I got quite an education on the 2nd Amendment. It was somewhat eye-opening. Regardless of where one stands politically, the issues we face as a country deserve fair and respectful debate, and I enjoyed learning from each person I met.

The highlight for me was attending the Saturday night banquet, where I sat front and center in an audience of at least 3,000 people or more, and listened to the most incredible speeches from Lt. Col Oliver North and John Stossel from ABC News. If you have never heard these men speak before, do yourself a favor and read their books – they have so much credibility and knowledge worth considering.

In addition, it was Armed Forces Day, and how moving it was to see the entire audience put their hands over their hearts as the military personnel stood right next to me with the flags, while the National Anthem was performed by a wonderful singer. Tears rolled down my face, and all I could think is that I am so blessed to be an American and live in a country that values freedom and democracy!

On a lighter note, I sold and autographed a ton of my calendars, allowing me to donate $2000 directly to the charity I’m supporting (New England Warrior), and those dollars will immediately go to support the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. It feels wonderful to know that every person who supported me at the show is truly helping the children of military families, particularly those who have had a parent killed in action.

The outpouring of gratitude and respect I got from the executives from the NRA, the veterans, the active duty personnel, the families, and of course my loyal Dillon fans, was just so inspirational and touching for me! I am deeply humbled by how gracious people were to me. And I must say a special thanks to Tom and Patsy, who are arguably my most enthusiastic #1 fans!

Thank you also to Dillon Precision, for inviting me to attend the show with them, I couldn’t have asked for a better result! In fact, I am now in talks to go to Iraq on a USO tour, as well as I’ve been invited to be a featured guest at many other events across the country to speak about my calendar project and my experience with the troops, so stay tuned for lots more news stories this year!

Marine South Expo – April 22-23, 2009

It’s good to be an American! And never have I felt that more than this past month when I attended the Marine South Expo at the Camp LeJeune Marine Base in North Carolina.

For the last five years, I’ve had the honor of working with and getting to know many service men and women and their families in the U.S. and overseas. When I produced my calendar to honor these heroes, I had no idea where the journey would lead. 

Well, it took me straight to Camp LeJeune, and what fun it was! I met and shared stories with so many veteran and active-duty marines and their families, and even encountered some two, three and four star generals! All were gracious and sincere, and it was not only humbling to see the gratitude for the calendar, but it was educational, as I learned so many things about being in the military and why this show of support is so important. It is amazing how much there is to learn, but this is part of what makes this experience so rewarding and interesting!

I’ve included a few shots of me and some of these heroes as I signed calendars and posed for pictures.  One exhibitor even had an exotic animal trainer and educator doing a show, which is why I am posing with a real alligator (yes that is real!)  It was so much fun, although my enthusiasm took a hit when I received a speeding ticket from a state trooper who was not in a very good mood, and what’s worse is my mom had come along for the road trip! lol…

Master Cleanse Lemonade Diet!

OK, don’t hold it against me, but one of the easiest targets to spoof as an actor is a news anchor. I admire and give much respect to the hard work they do in real life, but let’s face it, it is too irresistable to not indulge in having a little fun with the stereotypical image that they often live up to quite accurately

So, in this viral video on YouTube, you will see me playing yet another bitter, 30-something female newscaster who has had innapropriate relations with her co-anchor and is bitter about being stuck in a small-town news station when she’d rather be a national star, lol!

The video was produced for “Simply Slender” a new health/diet product that is based on the famous Master Cleanse used by many of today’s top celebrities and health enthusiasts…see if you notice the nasty comment my character makes in the heat of the argument, you might have to play it a few times to hear it, as it is said while we are both yelling

Dewars Whiskey ad campaign

Dewars Whiskey just completed a new ad campaign that will hit YouTube and the Dewars website this spring.

In this video, I had the best time playing a somewhat bitter, shallow news anchor who almost loses her cool on air. What fun it was to run wild with the part, and I’m sure you’ll recognize a little bit of your favorite news anchors in there

QualityStocks daily report

If you’re like most of America, and concerned with the economy and your investments, make sure you check out www.QualityStocks.net, where I host a daily report and wrap up on the latest stock and economic news.

This company has seen their website hits and viewing audience skyrocket this past year, as timely market information becomes even more critical to all of us!

Keep checking back as new features are added and the company continues to grow.

2009 Dillon Aero Calendar

I am honored to have been selected as the cover model for the 2009 Dillon Aero Calendar for the third time!

I have enjoyed working with this company for the past five years, and of course they have been gracious enough to help promote my own new calendar, which is for sale in my store right now!

I hope to work on many more future projects with this great company! Visit them online at www.dillonprecision.com.

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