This past summer, I officially became hooked on House when Fox repeated the entirety of season 2 by showing a double dose every Tuesday. I know a lot of people don't like this show, but I am drawn to it like a moth to a flame. Why? It's simple. Hugh Laurie is quite possibly one of the finest actors I've seen in a long time. He was very famous in the UK for his stints on Wooster & Jeeves and Black Adder, where he got to show his comic genius.
But then came House, which is unlike any other show I've seen. It poses the question, would you rather have a doctor with great bedside manner who wasn't a strong doctor or diagnostician, or would you rather have a doctor with dreadful bedside manner (downright rude and mean in House's case) who knew his stuff? Because in this case, Hugh Laurie plays a rather famous diagnostician who takes on only the most baffling cases that no one else can seem to solve. But, he's got a bum leg from an infarction that took place in his thigh (apparently they're not just limited to your heart), and is constantly popping Vicodin to manage the pain. On top of that, he hates people and doesn't relate well at all to anyone.
So this season, we are taking a look at if House is out of control because of his "addiction" to Vicodin. Now, he is an addict, but he's a functioning addict. That is, the Vicodin kills his pain enough for him to be able to function normally. The question is, does he abuse it? Probably. But he is a very powerful person who gets what he always wants. Only this season, there's a detective who wants to see to it that he doesn't anymore, because he thinks House is an out-of-control addict who answers to no one. We'll see how this all plays out.
It's been interesting so far...making the lives of everyone except for House miserable in order to get House to do what he wants (basically, freezing all of their assets, or in one case, suspending their DEA number, thereby preventing him from writing prescriptions). Now, it seems that one of them is actually going to turn him in, only because in this past episode, he was way more out of line than normal. He actually punched one of his staff, and was totally and unnecessarily mean to his superior. Granted, his Vicodin level had been cut down due to all of this, and he was in pain...but still, he is way out of line. Something does need to be done before he actually kills a patient.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Payday Loans?
We have all seen the ads for payday loans all over television, magazines, and on the Web. While some people say they are the devil in disguise, I have to beg to differ. If used wisely, cash advance loans can help you out of a tight spot, which we have all faced from time to time. One such payday loan company is National Payday, which offers no fax, no credit check loans. They offer up to $600 in loans with little to no hassle.
I have used a payday loan in the past when money was really, really tight, and I had no other alternatives. And, I have to say that it was helpful to have a no credit check loan available to me, as pulling "hard" inquiries on your credit report can hurt you immensely. I found that the key to payday loans, like those from National Payday, are to pay them back as soon as you get your paycheck to avoid paying back a lot more than you borrowed in the first place, as they do charge high interest rates. They have to, in order to provide the service that they do.
And, looking at National Payday, I have to say that this seems like a well-run cash advance loan company, and it looks rather easy to use. The added bonus of not having to fax any information is great, I think. If I had need of a payday loan, I would seriously consider using National Payday as my loan provider.
I have used a payday loan in the past when money was really, really tight, and I had no other alternatives. And, I have to say that it was helpful to have a no credit check loan available to me, as pulling "hard" inquiries on your credit report can hurt you immensely. I found that the key to payday loans, like those from National Payday, are to pay them back as soon as you get your paycheck to avoid paying back a lot more than you borrowed in the first place, as they do charge high interest rates. They have to, in order to provide the service that they do.
And, looking at National Payday, I have to say that this seems like a well-run cash advance loan company, and it looks rather easy to use. The added bonus of not having to fax any information is great, I think. If I had need of a payday loan, I would seriously consider using National Payday as my loan provider.
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Sunday, November 26, 2006
Casino Royale
Okay, so, I'm not a huge James Bond fan. Actually, I am neutral when it comes to James Bond movies. I neither love them nor hate them; they're just fun. So, I wasn't expecting much when I went to see Casino Royale last night. All I have to say is, I think they've found the best James Bond since Sean Connery, and his name is Daniel Craig. Yes, he is blonde...but he has the "je ne sais quois" that the other Bonds have lacked, I think. That, and if he were any hotter, I think the screen might have caught on fire. Seriously, the man oozes sexuality, yet has a vulnerable nature about him. The storyline was typical, and the action was great. But he made the movie, really. My favorite line, I think, is the response to his martini order when asked if he wants it shaken or stirred. He says, "do I look like I give a damn?" Hee.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
North Carolina on My Mind
You know, I have family in North Carolina; it's a lovely place. Sometimes I think about moving there. Out of curiousity, I did a search for Cary NC real estate, which is near where my family lives. As I had expected, it is waaaaay out of my price range. But it was still fun to take a look and see how the other half lives. Maybe someday, I will be able to afford places like these.
Tired of City Water. Tastes Like Pool Water!
Okay, I admit it. I buy bottled water because I can't stand the taste of city water. Seriously, it tastes like pool water, there's so much chlorine in it. And don't even get me started on how hard the water around here is. If I could only get a water softener for my entire apartment, I'd be overjoyed. I know people with water softener filters, and they love it. Their skin is softer. Their water tastes better. Their showers aren't coated in limescale. Oh, if only I could convince my apartment to do this. But, alas...they own the pipes, I don't. So, I will just have to make do with my bottled water and faucet water filters for drinking.
Free Diet Pills?
Well, after doing some research and finding a diet pill review site, I've found one that I can try for free. Yes, you read that right, a free diet pill trial! All I have to do is pay shipping and handling, but I can try it for 7 days. If I don't like it, I can call to cancel the trial and not get charged the full amount. It seems worth trying, I think. It has guarana, bitter orange, and garcinia camboga, and they say it's similar to ephedra. Whether or not I believe that, we'll see. I figure for 7 days, it surely can't hurt to try it for $4.95. Granted, I've never had much luck with diet pills. They seem to make me jittery and not much else. But, I've hit a plateau with my exercise and diet, so we'll see if this helps me break it.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
A Medication I Might Try for My RLS
Perhaps you've seen the ads on TV for people saying they have "creepy, crawly" sensations in their legs at night, or a condition otherwise known as Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Well, I'm one of those people. I already take Mirapex, which is not the FDA-approved medication you see advertised, but it works. I also take clonazepam, the generic form of Klonopin, because I also have an sleep disorder associated with RLS called REM-behavior disorder. It's like sleepwalking, but it occurs during REM sleep -- sleepwalking occurs in non-REM sleep. And clonazepam is the only thing that seems to work in controlling it.
Anyway, I'm always on the lookout for something I can take to take a drug holiday from the clonazepam. I've read that tramadol, the generic version of Ultram, might be helpful. It's really a pain-killer, but it's a powerful one that also helps induce sleep. Some people who have RLS take tramadol for this reason and have found it to be very effective. I usually like to stop clonazepam for about a week here and there, just because it helps me stay at the same dosage throughout the year. So, I'm going to ask my doctor about tramadol as a substitute, because I don't want to increase my clonazepam dosage, as an increase only makes me feel worse the next day. We'll see what he says.
Anyway, I'm always on the lookout for something I can take to take a drug holiday from the clonazepam. I've read that tramadol, the generic version of Ultram, might be helpful. It's really a pain-killer, but it's a powerful one that also helps induce sleep. Some people who have RLS take tramadol for this reason and have found it to be very effective. I usually like to stop clonazepam for about a week here and there, just because it helps me stay at the same dosage throughout the year. So, I'm going to ask my doctor about tramadol as a substitute, because I don't want to increase my clonazepam dosage, as an increase only makes me feel worse the next day. We'll see what he says.
The Search for the Best Diet Pill
It seems that everyday, we are bombarded with ways to lose weight - diets, exercise programs, etc. And of course, how can we forget about diet pills? There are so many pills promising so many things that it's hard to figure out which one, if any, might best suit your needs. I did a search, and it was overwhelming! But then, I stumbled upon a site that reviews the best diet pills, a "top ten" list if you will. Here I found which pills people had tried and liked the best, with reviews, ingredients, and prices of the most effective pills on the market.
It was indeed helpful in my search for a diet pill that might help my weight loss efforts, where diet and exercise are falling short. The way I see it, everyone can use a bit of a boost. Now that ephedra has been banned, I feel a bit safer in trying one. We will see how these work. I'm going to try the #1 and move my way down the list. If none of them works, that's okay. I figure it can't hurt to at least try a few. Maybe then I can submit my own review!
It was indeed helpful in my search for a diet pill that might help my weight loss efforts, where diet and exercise are falling short. The way I see it, everyone can use a bit of a boost. Now that ephedra has been banned, I feel a bit safer in trying one. We will see how these work. I'm going to try the #1 and move my way down the list. If none of them works, that's okay. I figure it can't hurt to at least try a few. Maybe then I can submit my own review!
Yes, I'm Actually Going to Cook for Thanksgiving
Whenever someone asks me if I like to cook, I give them a look that basically says, "hell, no!" But actually, I go through phases where I do enjoy cooking, usually around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last year, we had Thanksgiving at my boyfriend's place with his family and mine. I cooked everything but the turkey, stuffing, and my dad's "famous" sweet potato pie (my dad's an excellent cook, in case you were wondering). It was actually fun!
This year, though, I will be going to my dad's condo place to break bread with another family...but I've been asked to bring a pumpkin pie and the fresh cranberry & orange relish we all enjoy so much. I made the pie last year, and it turned out quite well...so I was flattered when my gourmet chef of a father asked me to make the pie again. It is his recipe, but still...when someone who's been cooking for almost 25 years and is really, really good at it, I can't help but be flattered.
Anyway, I thought I'd share the recipes I'd be making this year, in case anyone's actually reading this blog. :)
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
3 jumbo eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
15 oz canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 cup (cheap) bourbon
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 prepared pie shells
Directions
1. Combine everything but the pie shell dough in your food processor or standing mixer. Whir it until well-combined.
2. Line a 10-inch pie plate with a pie shell. Cut about an inch circle from the second shell and crimp it onto the first to make a nice edging.
3. Pour the batter into the shell.
4. Bake it in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cranberry and Orange Relish
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 juice orange (Valencia or Navel)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 inch round of ginger
Directions
1. Rinse and pick over cranberries.
2. Cut up the orange into chunks.
3. Put everything in your food processor and whir until smooth.
4. Turn into glass or other nonreactive lidded container and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
This year, though, I will be going to my dad's condo place to break bread with another family...but I've been asked to bring a pumpkin pie and the fresh cranberry & orange relish we all enjoy so much. I made the pie last year, and it turned out quite well...so I was flattered when my gourmet chef of a father asked me to make the pie again. It is his recipe, but still...when someone who's been cooking for almost 25 years and is really, really good at it, I can't help but be flattered.
Anyway, I thought I'd share the recipes I'd be making this year, in case anyone's actually reading this blog. :)
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
3 jumbo eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
15 oz canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 cup (cheap) bourbon
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 prepared pie shells
Directions
1. Combine everything but the pie shell dough in your food processor or standing mixer. Whir it until well-combined.
2. Line a 10-inch pie plate with a pie shell. Cut about an inch circle from the second shell and crimp it onto the first to make a nice edging.
3. Pour the batter into the shell.
4. Bake it in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cranberry and Orange Relish
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 juice orange (Valencia or Navel)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 inch round of ginger
Directions
1. Rinse and pick over cranberries.
2. Cut up the orange into chunks.
3. Put everything in your food processor and whir until smooth.
4. Turn into glass or other nonreactive lidded container and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
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Friday, November 17, 2006
What a Week!
Yeah, I know I haven't posted in awhile. It's that time at my job, the time I call "hell" otherwise known as file release time. Both of my huge money-making titles aren't in good shape, and I've had to push back the date twice on one of them. In both cases, it's because the authors were slow to turn around page proofs at various points in time. One of the author teams is notoriously slow, and I've been told that their books never, ever release on time...so that does make me feel better. But the other team was great, up until revised pages came along.
It's soooo frustrating waiting for others to get their work to me. I mean, I am a control freak after all, being a project manager...so it's hard for me when people drag their feet. There have been times when I considered flying out to an authors place of work and showing up on his/her doorstep. Of course, that's never happened, but the thought has crossed my mind.
Anyway, I best get back to work. I have a ton of page proofs I have to get through today. Fun times!
It's soooo frustrating waiting for others to get their work to me. I mean, I am a control freak after all, being a project manager...so it's hard for me when people drag their feet. There have been times when I considered flying out to an authors place of work and showing up on his/her doorstep. Of course, that's never happened, but the thought has crossed my mind.
Anyway, I best get back to work. I have a ton of page proofs I have to get through today. Fun times!
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Friday, November 10, 2006
Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick
This week on Lost...
Sawyer and Kate got it on; Jack vacillated between operating or not operating on the evil that is Ben; and Sayid, John, and Kate/Sawyer-lite bury Mr. Eko.
We also flash back to Kate, or her alias "Monica," where she seems genuinely happy with the her fiance and soon-to-be husband, played by Nathan Fillion...also known as the captain on Firefly, a show that met its end before it should have. Anyway, she gets the itch to run again, as she is still a fugitive in this particular flashback. So, she drugs her hubby (also a cop) to keep him from following her and knowing anything about where she might be going next. Guess that has something to do with the present story of the near death of Sawyer, and her choosing to "be" with him in the Biblical sense? Sometimes, the meaning of the flashbacks is lost on me...no pun intended.
Now, Jack did operate on evil-Ben, but only after someone let him out of his cage, only to see Kate and Sawyer in post-sex cuddle mode on one of evil-Ben's cameras. The Others had brought Kate in to try to convince Jack to operate on evil-Ben, lest they kill Sawyer. That wasn't enough to convince him...but seeing her in Sawyer's arms was? Okay...
Anyway, the operation goes along fine, but then Jack thinks quickly on his feet (or had this in mind all along, not sure which) does something to evil-Ben that will cause him to bleed to death in an hour (still not entirely sure what, but it sounds bad). He demands to speak to the dude who's gone out to kill Sawyer, despite him agreeing to do the operation. What Jack wants, Jack gets...and he tells the dude that if they don't let Sawyer and Kate go (Sawyer is now being held at gunpoint), that he'll let evil-Ben die. Wanna know what the result of that is?
Well, too bad! It's the cliffhanger for the 13-week hiatus ABC is putting us through to introduce a new show, which I will NOT be watching in protest of them pulling a stunt like this, despite the "sneak peeks" of the Lost episodes they'll be airing during this new show. Whoever thought up this idea should be fired, because I have the idea a lot of people feel the same way I do, jerked around. Bad enough the show puts out ten questions for every one it answers...now they're going to do this. Silly network execs...
Sawyer and Kate got it on; Jack vacillated between operating or not operating on the evil that is Ben; and Sayid, John, and Kate/Sawyer-lite bury Mr. Eko.
We also flash back to Kate, or her alias "Monica," where she seems genuinely happy with the her fiance and soon-to-be husband, played by Nathan Fillion...also known as the captain on Firefly, a show that met its end before it should have. Anyway, she gets the itch to run again, as she is still a fugitive in this particular flashback. So, she drugs her hubby (also a cop) to keep him from following her and knowing anything about where she might be going next. Guess that has something to do with the present story of the near death of Sawyer, and her choosing to "be" with him in the Biblical sense? Sometimes, the meaning of the flashbacks is lost on me...no pun intended.
Now, Jack did operate on evil-Ben, but only after someone let him out of his cage, only to see Kate and Sawyer in post-sex cuddle mode on one of evil-Ben's cameras. The Others had brought Kate in to try to convince Jack to operate on evil-Ben, lest they kill Sawyer. That wasn't enough to convince him...but seeing her in Sawyer's arms was? Okay...
Anyway, the operation goes along fine, but then Jack thinks quickly on his feet (or had this in mind all along, not sure which) does something to evil-Ben that will cause him to bleed to death in an hour (still not entirely sure what, but it sounds bad). He demands to speak to the dude who's gone out to kill Sawyer, despite him agreeing to do the operation. What Jack wants, Jack gets...and he tells the dude that if they don't let Sawyer and Kate go (Sawyer is now being held at gunpoint), that he'll let evil-Ben die. Wanna know what the result of that is?
Well, too bad! It's the cliffhanger for the 13-week hiatus ABC is putting us through to introduce a new show, which I will NOT be watching in protest of them pulling a stunt like this, despite the "sneak peeks" of the Lost episodes they'll be airing during this new show. Whoever thought up this idea should be fired, because I have the idea a lot of people feel the same way I do, jerked around. Bad enough the show puts out ten questions for every one it answers...now they're going to do this. Silly network execs...
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Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Christmas Came Early for Democrats Today!
Where oh where do I begin? First, we win the House by a huge margin. To use Bush's own words, the GOP got "thumped." Yes, yes they did. And now, Rumsfeld is resigning, and the Democratic Senate candidates in the two last states (VA and MT) to be counted are totally ahead. There could be recounts, and there probably will be in Virginia, but still. It was all I could do today not to go around my neighborhood and rip up the signs for Dewine and Blackwell, the GOP candidates for Senate and Governor, respectively. I am full of glee, I tell you. This is what it must have been like back in 2004 when Bush won. It's a nice feeling.Now, I just hope that the Dems don't screw up. I mean, they are still politicians. And, Bush does have veto power, which I am sure he will use to its fullest extent. That, or he'll just keep using those sneaky signining statements he's used over 750 times since being in office. What I really want to see happen is impeachment proceedings started, because if we can't impeach a president for invading another country under false pretenses, and then consequently stomping all over the Constitution in the name of "executive power," then Congress and the American people should be ashamed of themselves. We can impeach Clinton for lying under oath about getting "serviced" by an intern, but we can't impeach Bush for what he's done to this country and, in turn, this planet???
Yes, I understand that there are other things at stake, like getting out of Iraq...in a strategic manner, not all at once (not even I think we should unilaterally withdraw). And there's also health care (stem cell research anyone?), prescription drugs/Medicare, investigating the secret CIA prisons (and therefore the writ of habeas corpus being taken away), illegal wiretapping...the list goes on and on.
But really, the man needs to at least be threatened with impeachment for what he and his administration have done. Anything less will be insulting to those who died over in Iraq and Afghanistan, and more importantly, the citizens of the United States who have watched their civil rights erode, all in the name of fear. The time for rule by fear is over. It's time to take this country back and show people what we are capable of. I just hope that this new Congress can do it.
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Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Yay Ohio!
Well, it's about 10:30 on Tuesday night, and it looks like we're going to have a Democrat for a governor, and a Democrat in the Senate. Woo hoo! Bye bye, Blackwell! Don't let the door hit you on the way out. You should be ashamed of what you did in 2004, and I think the people agree with me.
The last time we had a Democrat in the governor's seat and in the Senate, I wasn't able to vote...I think I was a wee one, as a matter of fact (I'm now 35!). My local representative will be a Republican, which doesn't surprise me...but frankly, I'll be happy with a Democrat majority in the House, no matter who my representative is (and it's almost a given this will happen). And if Democrats take the Senate...well, that will be icing on the cake, but I'm not expecting it.
To add to my glee, it looks like Issue 5 (Smoke Free), which bans smoking in restaurants and bars, will win...and Issue 4 (Smoke Less), which was introduced by the tobacco industry will lose. Ha! You see, if both had passed, Issue 4 would have trumped Issue 5 because it was an amendment to the state constitution. It was listed as a ban on smoking, but it was a thin disguise that would have allowed current state anti-smoking laws to be repealed. Take that, big tobacco! I'll be able to eat in restaurants and not have to sit in a "nonsmoking" section and smell like smoke when I leave. I'll be able to go to a bar and enjoy a beer, without having to breathe in the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes. And of course I'm happy that the minimum wage (Issue 2) will be raised too. It's about damn time!
Anyway, I'll post more tomorrow when everything's final. Hopefully, I will be able to do a little dance of joy before I leave for work tomorrow.
The last time we had a Democrat in the governor's seat and in the Senate, I wasn't able to vote...I think I was a wee one, as a matter of fact (I'm now 35!). My local representative will be a Republican, which doesn't surprise me...but frankly, I'll be happy with a Democrat majority in the House, no matter who my representative is (and it's almost a given this will happen). And if Democrats take the Senate...well, that will be icing on the cake, but I'm not expecting it.
To add to my glee, it looks like Issue 5 (Smoke Free), which bans smoking in restaurants and bars, will win...and Issue 4 (Smoke Less), which was introduced by the tobacco industry will lose. Ha! You see, if both had passed, Issue 4 would have trumped Issue 5 because it was an amendment to the state constitution. It was listed as a ban on smoking, but it was a thin disguise that would have allowed current state anti-smoking laws to be repealed. Take that, big tobacco! I'll be able to eat in restaurants and not have to sit in a "nonsmoking" section and smell like smoke when I leave. I'll be able to go to a bar and enjoy a beer, without having to breathe in the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes. And of course I'm happy that the minimum wage (Issue 2) will be raised too. It's about damn time!
Anyway, I'll post more tomorrow when everything's final. Hopefully, I will be able to do a little dance of joy before I leave for work tomorrow.
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Monday, November 06, 2006
It's ThanksChristmas Time!
Am I a Scrooge, or perhaps the Grinch because I think it is way too early to be putting up Christmas decorations??? I mean, come on people! I saw them up before Halloween around where I live. Granted, it was only one or two houses...but still, that's one or two houses too many in my humble opinion. Is it the retailers who put the stuff out there for people to buy starting in September that cause this? While they are somewhat at fault, I'm afraid it just shows how impatient we are as a country about everything.
We just can't wait for it to be Christmas, so why not have it now? What happened to waiting until after Thanksgiving? I honestly have no idea. And like I said, maybe I am becoming the Grinch when it comes to this. But I don't think so. I love Christmas, I really do. And I go all out for it when the time is right. I used to think it was waiting until December, but I've given in to the folks who want it to be right after Thanksgiving.
Of course, you're talking to someone who grew up as a preacher's kid in the Episcopal church, where we had an Advent tree because it solved the problem of small kids wanting decorations, and a father who insisted that we not put up a Christmas tree until it was practically Christmas Eve.
But, we were some of the few (and still are) who leave things up until January 6th, when Christmas officially ends. Ever heard of the 12 days of Christmas? Yes, they come after Christmas, not before. Not many people seem to remember that fact, or care. Actually, I don't...but I have fun pointing it out to people who throw out their trees on December 26th. I have this vague notion that if people knew or cared about that, then maybe they might wait to deck their halls. Christmas only comes once a year, and we should give it the honor and dignity it deserves by not stretching it out over, well, 3 months. But, that's just my humble opinion, mind you.
We just can't wait for it to be Christmas, so why not have it now? What happened to waiting until after Thanksgiving? I honestly have no idea. And like I said, maybe I am becoming the Grinch when it comes to this. But I don't think so. I love Christmas, I really do. And I go all out for it when the time is right. I used to think it was waiting until December, but I've given in to the folks who want it to be right after Thanksgiving.
Of course, you're talking to someone who grew up as a preacher's kid in the Episcopal church, where we had an Advent tree because it solved the problem of small kids wanting decorations, and a father who insisted that we not put up a Christmas tree until it was practically Christmas Eve.
But, we were some of the few (and still are) who leave things up until January 6th, when Christmas officially ends. Ever heard of the 12 days of Christmas? Yes, they come after Christmas, not before. Not many people seem to remember that fact, or care. Actually, I don't...but I have fun pointing it out to people who throw out their trees on December 26th. I have this vague notion that if people knew or cared about that, then maybe they might wait to deck their halls. Christmas only comes once a year, and we should give it the honor and dignity it deserves by not stretching it out over, well, 3 months. But, that's just my humble opinion, mind you.
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Friday, November 03, 2006
Kate-lite and Sawyer-lite: New Lostaways?
Unfortunately, I didn't get to watch Lost on its regular night, so I turned to my trusty Tivo unit to catch up. Little did I know that Mr. Eko would bite the big one, meet his maker, kick the bucket...or more to the point, "shaken and stirred" to death by the island's totally ominous and spooky black smoke monster. It's a shame, because I really liked him, and his back story seemed the most interesting out of all of them.
And I'm not thrilled with the introduction of what appear to be Sawyer and Kate wannabees, who seem pretty useless. I mean, they get to come along on the search for Eko/The Pearl Station? Sawyer-lite's contribution was to use the bathroom. Kate-lite's apparent skill is to notice the totally obvious...that they were surrounded by TV screens, and that those screens might show the other stations!! And Locke just now noticed them? He said he was feeling pretty stupid, but really. Why do we need more characters? We already have all of the Others to worry about.
I am intrigued by the blonde woman basically telling Jack to kill Ben during his spinal tumor surgery. It's clear she can't stand Ben...and I'm wondering if she wants to take his place. Will she be as evil and cruel? Whoever it is that plays Ben has my vote for the creepiest guy on TV, that's for sure.
Anyway, there are only two more episodes of Lost...then they go on some 13-week hiatus? What the hell is up with that? What happened to showing all of your new episodes consecutively? Oh, that's right...there aren't as many episodes of shows now, and they have to stretch them out over as long a time as possible. Sucks, if you ask me...and a lot of other people I know. Guess my Wednesday nights will suddenly be free, which isn't such a bad thing...but 13 weeks? Boooooo! That's right...booooooooo! Maybe I won't come back to it after the hiatus...that's how mad I am about it. We'll see.
And I'm not thrilled with the introduction of what appear to be Sawyer and Kate wannabees, who seem pretty useless. I mean, they get to come along on the search for Eko/The Pearl Station? Sawyer-lite's contribution was to use the bathroom. Kate-lite's apparent skill is to notice the totally obvious...that they were surrounded by TV screens, and that those screens might show the other stations!! And Locke just now noticed them? He said he was feeling pretty stupid, but really. Why do we need more characters? We already have all of the Others to worry about.
I am intrigued by the blonde woman basically telling Jack to kill Ben during his spinal tumor surgery. It's clear she can't stand Ben...and I'm wondering if she wants to take his place. Will she be as evil and cruel? Whoever it is that plays Ben has my vote for the creepiest guy on TV, that's for sure.
Anyway, there are only two more episodes of Lost...then they go on some 13-week hiatus? What the hell is up with that? What happened to showing all of your new episodes consecutively? Oh, that's right...there aren't as many episodes of shows now, and they have to stretch them out over as long a time as possible. Sucks, if you ask me...and a lot of other people I know. Guess my Wednesday nights will suddenly be free, which isn't such a bad thing...but 13 weeks? Boooooo! That's right...booooooooo! Maybe I won't come back to it after the hiatus...that's how mad I am about it. We'll see.
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Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Kerry, Please Get Your Jokes Right from Now On
Guess Karl Rove got his "October Surprise" after all. Bet he wasn't planning on it coming from John Kerry, though. Why did Kerry have to open his mouth now...why? Apparently he totally botched a joke. He said at a speech yesterday, "You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq." Apparently, he was supposed to say, “Do you know where you end up if you don’t study, if you aren’t smart, if you’re intellectually lazy? You end up getting us stuck in a war in Iraq. Just ask President Bush.” *sigh* Now that would have made more sense!
So, apparently he misread his speech, or the wrong words just came out of his mouth, or Lord knows what happened. Either way, it's ignited a firestorm that could impact the elections...which are currently in line to put more Democrats in Congress. This only steals the thunder from other stories, like the troop losses in October, or the Iraqi prime minister insisting that checkpoints be removed in certain locations. Now the focus is on his flub of ginormous proportions, and now all he can do is backpedal from it. Apparently he's withdrawn from some appearances, which I think is smart. The only thing he can do now is retreat from everything and everyone, and hope that it all goes away.
So, apparently he misread his speech, or the wrong words just came out of his mouth, or Lord knows what happened. Either way, it's ignited a firestorm that could impact the elections...which are currently in line to put more Democrats in Congress. This only steals the thunder from other stories, like the troop losses in October, or the Iraqi prime minister insisting that checkpoints be removed in certain locations. Now the focus is on his flub of ginormous proportions, and now all he can do is backpedal from it. Apparently he's withdrawn from some appearances, which I think is smart. The only thing he can do now is retreat from everything and everyone, and hope that it all goes away.
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