“Free at last, free at last…thank God Almighty [she’s] free at last.”
Martha went home today. No more prison food. No more communal showers. No more chain gangs. She’s out. Today Martha begins her house arrest period. I have to admit that the thought of being forced to stay home for days sounds like a reward to me!
I’ve always thought that the whole Martha Stewart thing was a fiasco. I’m not advocating lying in court or insider trading, however it seems ridiculous that she went to prison. How is it even a punishment, really? She made millions of dollars while being able to take a break from life. Sure, the conditions weren’t what she was used to but come on, this wasn’t San Quentin! She is also going to make millions more off this experience. I actually find that quite funny. I like Martha Stewart. I’ve read her magazine and watched her show and I find them highly entertaining. She’s creative and challenges others to be creative as well. What’s wrong with that? The fact that she’s a little rough around the edges actually makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
Welcome back to freedom, Martha! I’m looking forward to your prison recipes cookbook!
Homemaking is becoming a lost art that receives very little respect. I like Martha Stewart because she places value on homemaking and gives it a voice. People make fun of her for it. I think she is so disliked, too, because she is a powerful woman who has built this empire. If she were a man, I don’t think it would be as big a deal.
I am disappointed she lied. Her integrity took a big hit in my eyes.
On the other hand, having exquisite meals prepared each day and a lovely, organized home is not reality for me at this point in my life. If I want homemaking reality, I read Erma Bombeck quotes!
It is really hard to post with a baby crying and crawling across the keyboard.
I agree. Look at what all the crimes actors, actresses, athletes, etc., commit that should put them behind bars for years but they go free. Also, did you hear how many acres make up her estate where she is on house arrest? Well, it is far too many for me to even remember.
I agree, Julie. Martha actually does make homemaking into an art. She attempts to infuse it with creativity and fun…things that are desperately needed in any job…and homemaking is a job…in order to keep one from burning out. I also like that there are practical tips in her magazine and on her show. Last Halloween I got several inexpensive decorating ideas from her magazine and website.
Did she ever admit to lying? If she didn’t then I’m not entirely convinced that she did anything wrong. She most likely did, but (conspiracy theory) its not out of the realm of possibility that she was taken down by people who just don’t like her. If she did admit to it then what I just said is irrelevant. š
I was trying to remember if she actually did admit to lying and I don’t think she did. does anyone else know for sure? I love it when a female makes it as big as she did. Look at all the men who did worse then Martha and have yet to serve any time.
EXACTLY!!!!
If Martha was a man, she probably would not have gone to prison. I read an article in the paper that she did improve the weaving class in prison and gave a lot of business advice to fellow home girls. Yeah she will make more moola now than ever. If her prison time was years instead of months it might be a different story but she served just enough time for us not to forget her.
I agree with what pat says if she were a man she wouldn’t have served any time.
Martha, you go girl!
I love Martha and I do think they used her to make a point. I don’t think she would have gone to prison if she were a man either. Look at the Enron case.
Not that what she did was right. . .but I hope she makes many more millions because of this. If I had any money to invest, I would buy some of her stock.
I wish I had the money to buy her stock right after she was convicted….ah well, not one to dabble in the stock market.