Oprah and I have our differences. But you can not deny her influence. No doubt, when this woman recommends a book, people listen and buy. She does good. Lots of it. So imagine what she’ll be able to do when she takes two days of her show to show the agony and spirit of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. People will listen, and hopefully give and give.

Her Angel Network is teaming up with America’s Second Harvest, www.secondharvest.org. Again, this charity consists of a network of existing food banks, so they are able to help with a capital H. Right now. No politics. Scroll down to the last few posts for more info.

Oprah’s mad as hell, and she’s not going to take it any more. Oprah vs. George W? Please. My money’s on Oprah 30 to 1. Somebody please whisper “impeachment” in her ear…then maybe Obama can be president before ‘08. Now…I’ve never said it before, and I’m only going to say this once, and only once, You go-… Sorry, I just can’t. How about, Give ‘em hell, bitch! That’s Queen Bitch, to you.

I can’t begin to thank the readers of this site enough for all of their generous donations to America’s Second Harvest. Anyone who uses the tip jar at left (the PayPal button) or clicks on a Google ad will have that money go directly to America’s Second Harvest for the months of September and October. (Normally, I use the dough to help run this site.)

And I’ve been on the phone trying to get businesses to match your donations. So please email me when you donate, so I can keep better track. And don’t forget that the survivors don’t just need your help today, they will need it tomorrow, and next week, and next month, and this fall, and the coming winter. Be generous and show our government and those pricks in power what it means to care.

PS: Thanks for all of the emails, but I still can’t write about wine or food. It all seems so frivolous. I will try to muster up something appropriate for tomorrow.

And remember, kids — Don’t. Fuck. With. Oprah.