January 31, 2008 | Posted at 11:00 AM

My Thought...And I Do Have One

EVERYONE KNOWS IT'S WINDY

It was windy today. The rain is over and the sun is finally out, but that wind is something else. If I had hatches, I’d batten them down. They call these winds the Santa Ana winds. It sounds very peaceful and soothing like a pretty song. “The Santa Anna winds are blowing butterflies on my mind…” Apparently these winds come from a place called Santa Ana. I guess they like to get out of town once in a while. “Hey, let’s blow down to the big city and raise the roof!” It’s a whipping wind. Trees are falling, lines are down, ...my bonnet blew away. The bees that were in there flew off.

I saw the answer, my friend, it was blowin’ in the wind. I’d tell you what the answer is, but that would be cheating. Not that I have anything against the wind. I love the wind. The wind is the wind beneath my wings. It’s just that it’s the windiest I’ve ever seen here. I expected to wake up this morning with my house on top of a witch. Everyone’s skin is dry and chapped from the wind. People in Los Angeles usually look so fresh and clean. Today they look a little crusty …like stale sourdough bread. Don’t worry, this wind will be over soon. In the meantime, may the wind be at your back ...unless you’re a magician. Magicians like the wind from the front. It makes their tricks more dramatic.

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Actually, they are really called "Santana" winds. Yes, like the rock band from days ago, not the city in California "Santa Ana." It seems we're all the victims of the Telephone Game here.

I've been going through some devastating financial trauma with a Government Agency punishing me for having an interest in going to school, following their rules, qualifying, and being approved (I'm about to lose everything!). It's really difficult to smile lately, except for an hour a day - treating myself to your show!

I have followed your career for years. You are such an inspirational and generous (or ...generes) person - ever think of working for the Government? ELLEN for President has a nice ring to it, doncha think?

Posted by Todd Edwards | February 11, 2008 5:52 PM

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HEY!
I'll trade you weather. For the past week, I've had nothing but minus forty wind chill here in Edmonton Alberta. And thats celcius. I havent seen green anything since september.

I need a vacation.

Posted by Mallory | February 1, 2008 11:00 AM

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I enjoy your dancing my family and i would like to come to your show i would love to see my housband dance with ellen. theres no puttihg him in a box when he dances i love it so dose his kids. one more thing for the last eleven mo. ive been working out i have lost 125 pounds the time flys by when i have Ellen on keep the show going becouse im still working out! thanks jerri jones

Posted by jerri jones | February 1, 2008 10:10 AM

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Hi Ellen, I laid awake all night thinking about your road trip, my 50th birhday is Mar.22 & my Mom's 70th is Mar. 5th. We have taken several road trips over the years & I would love to take her & my 2 sisters on one more. I don't see the entry today & couldn't get it through yesterday because I couldn't send a picture? I've never done that? Anyway I hope you might consider us. Love Your show, it's so real, light & fun. Thanks! DeAnna DeWall

Posted by DeAnna | February 1, 2008 8:36 AM

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Hi Ellen,

We had winds in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night. The winds were over 65 miles an hour, and the whole house shook. There was a strange whipping sound for several hours. Finally, at about 5:30 AM the whipping sound stopped when a section of the shingles blew off of the roof. When I went outside Wednesday morning, I actually looked to see if the house had landed on a witch. It had not, but I could swear I saw a monkey flying overhead.

Posted by Amy Doutt | February 1, 2008 7:31 AM

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Hi there to all the animal lovers in the world.Please forward this web site below to as many of your friends as possible today.The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated everyday to abused and neglected aimals.It takes less than a minute to go to their website and click on"feed an animal in need' for free.It's in the purple box in the middle of the page.This does not cost you a thing.Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising..Please Ellen pass this web site to your viewers so we can make it right for them..
Been with you since the 1st show..Jane Anderson
Augusta,Ga.
www.theanimalrescuesite.com

Posted by Jane Anderson | February 1, 2008 6:00 AM

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLEN!
You may not get this until your 51st birthday considering how slow my computer is.I wanted to try to enter to win that GMC but I dont know how to get my e mail there fast enough!I am in need so bad!I think I have the worst luck in the world!When I got pregnant with my second child, I was let go from my job,so we are trying to make a living on my husbands income only! We needed a new vehicle so we looked at a 1999 montana , the man sold us this van and its a PEICE OF CRAP! In 5 months time we have had to put $5oo dollars into the engine, replace the brakes and roters,put new shocks on,better tires, and now my check engine light is still on and my ABS ,TCS ,and Brake light is on.I cant afford anymore repairs and cant afford another car!I am stuck up here in the woods with the kids, scared to go anywhere far with them for fear of a brake down.I NEED HELP! I watch you everyday Ellen, you are my savior for the day.I cant wait to watch you everyday,My daughter Raigen who's one has started dancing with you daily.WE LOVE YOU and would LOVE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY! Maybe one day with your help I can get out of the sticks and meet you.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider my family for that new car!That would make my dreamm come true!
Thank you so much!
Caryn

Posted by Caryn Rix | January 31, 2008 9:35 PM

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I have tried to enter several things, and after I've hit 'send', the same page comes up...so, I am not sure if I've entered or not....(not really a computer guru)
So, I hope you have my entry.....love your show and you and your guests.....my whole day is better after I've watched your show....even my 2 year old grandson cries when "ENNEN" leaves!!! love ya and keep it up....to so many you are their cheerleader, inspirer, humor, entertainer, educator, etc.....love it!

Peggy Campbell
Beaver Oklahoma

Posted by Peggy Campbell | January 31, 2008 8:57 PM

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Hi Ellen. In all my 53 years of being on this wonderful earth, this is the second time I am contacting a celebrity. The first was Santa Claus back when I was about 8 years old. Yep, I think you're right up there with Santa in more ways than one. Today I registered and am requesting tickets to your show. I run my own business and have two great almost adult kids. I loved your Trader Joe's trip on your show today. I thought you were going to hit that kid in this lady's grocery cart when you were tossing the oranges(?) from the refrigerated section. Whew, that was close. Anyway, I tune into your show regularly on days I am home from my work. You ALWAYS put a laugh on my face, always!! Lastly, when you had that incident with the puppy and cried, I cried along with you. That's what I mean...your show...you can laugh and cry in a matter of moments!!
Love you,
Helen

Posted by Helen Nakawatase | January 31, 2008 7:50 PM

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Well I'm sorry you are all experiencing the high winds,we were only at -51 degrees celcius for about 3 weeks now here in Flin Flon Manitoba Canada.But we are expecting summer soon only 5 more months to go...I think you are great and you put a smile on my face every morning,thanks.Wish we canadians could enter your contests.

Posted by Sharon Morrell | January 31, 2008 7:25 PM

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Hello Ellen,

I'm a nurse from the beautiful tropical caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Here, music of all types, and dancing, is a way of life. Trust me, we just have to hear a beat, and we're ready to party!

Ellen, I can't see your show everyday, but it's always the highlight of my day when I can. Wish I could look at your show daily. It never fails to put a smile on my face.

Well, just wanted to tell you how much I love and admire your strength, humour, generousity, and realness. You are one of my heroes. I'm inviting you to visit my beautiful islands, get away from those winds, and see what our dancing is all about, as our Carnival is on coming Monday and Tuesday! It's the biggest and in my biased view, :), the best street party in the world. Imagine, almost the ENTIRE island partying together!

Love u, love u, love u Ellen. Keep being the beautiful human that we are blessed to know, even if just through the screen.

I hope one day to meet you, 'til then, KEEP DANCING and smiling....
Oomahxxxxxxxxxx

Posted by Oomah Meetoo | January 31, 2008 6:34 PM

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Dear Ellen I tried to email the Road Trip To You Contest.I do not have a printer so may I send you a photo by mail.iI would love the chance at this wonderful adventure.I filled out the application to find it wouldnt go through because of the photo.Then I tried 411 to get a phone # to your show.They said there wasn"t one.So I finally end up at your website and this is the closest I've come to a email to your show.I can hand write the entry since the email can't be sent without the photo.Sincerly Jymmye

Posted by Jymmye Black | January 31, 2008 5:13 PM

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I love the Santa Ana winds.I gerw up in the South Bay of Los Angeles.I remember the warmth and trying to walk forward it was a tricky thing.Jymmye

Posted by Jymmye | January 31, 2008 5:00 PM

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You're talking about the wind? Try being in Calgary, Alberta where not only have we had the bitter cold this week, but with a nasty windchill on top of that. It was -67 degrees Fahrenheit earlier this week! Thankfully, it's warming up now a bit (it's only -17 Fahrenheit now, haha). Here's to hoping it warms up and the wind dies down in Cali for you. Have a good weekend Ellen!

- Rok

Posted by Rok | January 31, 2008 4:41 PM

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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, I LOVE Santa Anas~! It was windy and rainy here too today in Houston, but we got hail with it instead of the yummy warm winds.

And, I LOVED your TJ's visit. Ellen, you crack me up~!!! That was MY store when we lived in California, mmmmmmmmmm~! I so miss it~! Can I send you my shopping list? Looks like you did so well shopping there... *grin*

Posted by Kate | January 31, 2008 4:26 PM

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I think they were called Tribe of Judah choir, and were affiliated with Kirk Franklin. But maybe I'm crazy!! LOL

Ellen,..I think you rock!!

Posted by Picture Lady | January 31, 2008 3:44 PM

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Can anyone tell me what the name of the choir on Ellen's show today? They were awesome!

Posted by NKV | January 31, 2008 3:38 PM

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There are so many people chasing the wind...LOL You seem to have swept us all off our feet with your style and loving nature to endure the gusts that blow your way.

Posted by Missy | January 31, 2008 3:14 PM

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Dear Ellen, I make it a point to shut the whole house down at 4:00pm eastern time here in Kentucky, just to watch your show. I dont answer the phone, I dont answer the door. Dam, maybe i do need to answer the phone, you might call me sometime! I just want to tell you that, you make me laugh my butt off to where I pee myself. I have finally got wise, I put a pany liner on now cause im tired of changing after your shows!! Let me tell ya, we are alot alike, I will do just about anything to make people smile and I like adventure. Ellen, Happy belated Birthday Ellen and Happy Birthday to your lovely life partner too..I would have wished you one earlier but our internet was down. Its this retchid weather we are having. Oh one more thing, Go Giants! It's an east coast thing! *Smile*

Posted by Tracie Garrett | January 31, 2008 2:26 PM

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hi ellen. I watch your show all the time. I am a huge fan. Today my husband and I got great news.
My husband has a son with cancer who is doing great.
I have been trying to get pregnate and lately it seems like life the past year has dealt us alot of bad hands. My husband always says someone else has it worse.
Well after losing our first pregnancy. We were blessed with twin. I am 4 months pregnate. It has not been easy either we almost miscarried these babies too.
Today we found out that we r truely blessed we r having a girl and a boy.
Ur show through our hard times the past years has been a escape to just laugh when things have been painful.
Thank you
expecting mom of twins

Posted by jessica | January 31, 2008 2:24 PM

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