cactus i.v.

By MEGAN G. CLOSE
meganclose(at)gmail.com
Well as my father would say, “Hokey smokes!” If you are in the mood for a believable, realistic film — save your money. However, if you want to suspend disbelief definitely check out Déjà Vu.
Denzel Washington stars as Doug Carlin, an ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms) agent, who is investigating the bombing […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
Classic story: Boy meets girl.
That’s where the classic ends.
You spend most of your prettiest and presentable moments at work. Sometimes it’s 9-5, 8-6 or even 7-7. Whatever the case, that is where you spend the majority of your day. It’s a place to show off your intelligence and skills, a place to make […]

By LISA SOKOLOWSKI, your music guru
cactusiv(at)gmail.com
Editor’s note: This is my column from November 20th. No one told me that the beginning of the article didn’t post. That’s why it didn’t make any sense. I’m reposting it for everyone who wanted to read the beginning.
I just got back from a record show in Wilkes-Barre. It was […]

By ATARI JAY
dearatari(at)gmail.com
I’d like to start this article at the feet of my readers. I dearly apologize for using the word “fattie” in my first article. The John and Jane Doe story was written quite a while ago and mostly in feelings of heartbreak. I never meant to offend anyone with the term “fattie”; it […]

By JAMES “TATTOO” CHAPRACKI
geocities.com/tattoospinstriping
James did the flames himself, of course.

It’s early Monday morning, and I can’t sleep. I’m tossing and turning, pulling the covers high over my head to try to hide the light that’s creeping in. I just want to go back to dreaming. But I can’t because every time I close my eyes, all I can think about is the cactus i.v. […]

By: LISA SOKOLOWSKI, your music connoisseur
cactusiv(at)gmail.com
Last Friday was my birthday. I turned 26. Next year I think I’m going to turn 25 again. Twenty-six just sounds so old, and 27 is ancient. My best friend is turning 87 next month [[read: 31]], and that makes me feel a lot better. No matter what age I […]

By MEGAN G. CLOSE
meganclose(at)gmail.com
New Release: An Inconvenient Truth
The film was rated PG for “mild thematic elements.” If we’re going to rate it for “thematic elements,” we should give it an “R” or an “X,” because the end of the world scarier to me than other movies. The film is terrifying and quite sobering. We could […]

It has come to my attention that our blog is ranked 2.1 million out of all the blogs in the world.
Check that here: Technorati Profile
Apparently that’s terrible, so I need to change that. Any ideas?
Love and cacti,
Lisa Sokolowski
Editor-in-Chief
cactusiv(at)gmail.com

By DAVE LOZO
dave111177(at)gmail.com
Maybe it’s the holidays, maybe it’s because no one reads this thing yet, or maybe it’s because no one trusts a guy who only washes his hands after a crap when he actually craps on them. But the questions aren’t exactly flooding in just yet.
You should know that Debbie Marla Megson is following […]

From our family here at cactus i.v. [[dot]] com,
to all our extended family around the Internet,
we want to wish you a very happy and safe thanksgiving.
I, personally, am going to eat way more than my stomach can handle [[shut up; I know I’m a fatty]].
Wherever you go, do it safely [[I saw a burnt up […]

By ATARI JAY
dearatari(at)gmail.com
10 ways to tell if a girl is sharp about you without having to throw herself at you: [[1]] We “shyly” approach you. That doesn’t mean we talk to you. Sometimes it’s a simple shoulder brush followed by a downward look. A girl will find a way to be in your field of […]

By LAURA SIMON
laura.m.simon(at)gmail.com
Welcome back to another week of the wild world of sports!
So let’s just get this out there and over with. The “big” Ohio State/Michigan game. I’ll begin my express my thrill over the fact that it is over and I don’t have to hear about it every time I turn on the darn […]

By MEGAN G. CLOSE
meganclose(at)gmail.com
Well, first let me start off by apologizing. The movie I am reviewing this week is not a brand new release. I am, however, hoping that those of you that, like me, have waited this long to see this movie will stop what you’re doing right now and go out and see […]

By JAMES “TATTOO” CHAPRACKI
geocities.com/tattoospinstriping
Still one of the best

Greetings from the cactus.
There are two things to cover in this week’s editor’s note. One is business, and one is pleasure. So, let’s get down to them in alphabetical order, shall we?
Business:We have two new writers at cactus i.v., well, one new, one sort of new.
First, there’s Jordan. She’s our resident party girl. She was, […]

By MICHELLE RICCARDI
mia8263(at)gmail.com
Hello readers! I hope you enjoyed my first article. Our site is up and running, which is very exciting.
Honestly, I was nervous about my first article. I must have written a least a hundred different versions. If it weren’t for my amazing editor-in-chief Lisa and my copy editor Susan, my article probably would […]

By DAVE LOZO
dave111177(at)gmail.com
People always say to me, “Dave, you look great today. Tell me, is always being right about everything as awesome as it’s cracked up to be?” That’s when I always say, “Heidi, while it is fantastic, there are some drawbacks. Now, put on your clothes and get out of my apartment.”    
But it’s true. […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
The tap, tap, tapping of keyboards or the ring, ring, ring of an office line reminds you it’s between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Or in my case, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. These are the most common sounds of work.
However, I have found other sounds float out of cubicles and offices. Some […]

By JAMES “TATTOO” CHAPRACKI
geocities.com/tattoospinstriping
This is Lisa’s favorite

By MICHELLE RICCARDI
mia8263(at)gmail.com
Hello readers! In this section, I will be sharing my favorite dishes and drinks.
First here is a little about me.
I was born and raised in New York. My father is Italian and my mother is Irish. I am the older of two siblings and have a wild imagination. Parties, dancing and cooking are […]

By ATARI JAY
dearatari(at)gmail.com
Atari Jay, nice to meet you. I’m a ROCstar on my own terms and even though I’m writing about relationships I won’t be telling you how to get the guy or what not to do, I’m just here to maybe make you think and possibly relate. I wasn’t the prom queen and I’m […]

It’s Jordan, your resident party gal, ready to tell you all the spots that you need to check out. Here’s your first drink. Enjoy!
Imagine being out on the town as a pirate. Most nights you can’t get away with this, but Halloween weekend lets you get away with anything.
So after a few drinks at a […]

By JENNIFER RUSEK
Since its conception, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip has been one of the most highly anticipated shows to break ground on NBC. News of West Wing creator and television genius Aaron Sorkin’s decision to embark on this late night sketch comedy-based drama was met with a flurry of excitement. NBC immediately smelled […]

By LANIE PIMENTEL
How goes it? My name is Lanie. I’m 26 years old and have been working since the age of 14. In those 12 years, I’ve had many interesting jobs, bosses and done interesting things. I have worked out of homes, Corporate America and pretty much everything in between.
I often try to take a […]

By LAURA SIMON
laura.m.simon(at)gmail.com
Let’s get something cleared up right off the bat — I’m a girl and I’m writing about sports. Ok, good.
Now, that we have that cleared up, let me introduce myself. I’m Laura and I will be your sports girl. I’m originally for Northeast Pennsylvania, but I’m living in Northern Maryland for graduate school.
In […]

By LISA SOKOLOWSKI, your music girl
cactusiv(at)gmail.com
On Saturday I went to see Professional Bull Riding. Okay, now, I know what you’re thinking: “Lis, this is my weekly dose of music. If I wanted to read about sports, I’d find Laura’s column.” Speaking of, I know she bleeds Penn State, but I wonder what she thought of […]

Welcome to Week Two. Ah, yes. The infamous second week. Infamous to me, at least.
When I came up with the idea for a webzine, I didn’t know if I would make it to week two. In all honesty, a lot of people weren’t even sure I would see day one.
It isn’t that I make a […]

By LISA SOKOLOWSKI
cactusiv(at)gmail.com
Pop-punk and acoustic guitars. That’s what owns my soul, and that’s what will get the most love and affection in my column. If you’ve come to cactus i.v. for your daily dose of rap metal, you’re knocking at the wrong door.
I’m Lisa, the Editor-in-Chief of this here website, and I call the shots. […]

Welcome one, welcome all to the biggest circus in town: cactus i.v. Okay, we’re not the biggest circus just yet, but I bought a two-year domain name and promise huge things before I’m forced to renew.
I’m Lisa, editor-in-chief of cactus i.v. [[cactusiv(at)gmail.com]] While we’re at it, I’m also music columnist, founder, Web site builder, freelance […]