Saturday, May 31, 2008

reality

Perhaps Denise Richards and Deana Lohan arent' doing themselves any favors with their reality shows. I'm starting to swing over to Charlie's side and I haven't had an opinion before. They aren't very impressive women somehow. I've seen a couple of clips from their shows. Maybe I should watch them before deciding. I may have seen enough.

Oh, Sex and the City. It sounds like people are saying 'in'. Vowels are stupid.

and another forgotten

Ingredient for "let 'er buck'

oregano - sprinkle some across the hamburger, before the mushrooms, or where ever pleases. How much? hmmm, try a teaspoon for both halfs. I've mostly used powdered, dry so that's my preference from custom. Dried leaves work and can be ground finer if desired.

I should stop the recipe portion of this program.

I saw directions for hard boiled eggs on a blog for a no fail method. Simmer for 20 minutes. Huh? Doesn't everybody know the heat to boiling, cover for 10 minutes then drain and cool thing? Guess not. People don't always know the same things at the same times and sometimes don't ever know them. There's me, for example. I don't know many things.

Sharon Stone, for instance, apparently says many stupid things - frequently. I don't follow her and can't think of any movies I've seen her in.

And all this Sex in the City jabber. People have traditionally gone to movies to escape their own realities. Shirley Temple, Fred and Ginger...people didn't live like that, act like that even want that. People are ascribing many strange motivations and recupertions to this show. I, for instance, no longer think animals talk and fly but mightly enjoyed Disney at one time.

It's not the sex that interests women, but the women's thoughts and feelings and the similarity of experience in all female lives. Things that haven't changed in thousands of years. Uh, not that sex doesn't interest women.

I'm watching Red Eye which I catch occasionally. Everybody looks into the camera, and frequently glances in that direction. It's a very odd viewer experience. I wonder what they're looking at. It's like they're speaking directly to us.

big mistake...so sorry

In the 'Let 'er' Buck' recipe, I forgot the cooking time - 350 for 20-30 minutes till hot. Last post, I think.

This is the first time I've thought Obama might tank. New preacher scandle. It's gonna get to people to hear their race talked about that way. The second is a white Catholic Priest. I wonder when a person speaks and acts against his own race. The priest seemed to be pandering to the crowd, seeking approval and acceptance maybe. But why? What's he looking for?

And I think may people are surprised at the Black sentiments they've been hearing. If they want to be seperate then they can be. We can't really unite as a country with so much animosity from all sides. As long as parties get to claim the injured slot, they win. I've heard blacks claim that Jews haven't suffered a halacost
(how do ya spell that?) to compare with theirs. I've heard blacks say that they like their own neighborhoods and schools so they don't have to be around whites.

I don't know what to think anymore. They look at us with hatred. It makes it hard to care or take anything they say seriously. Some have argued that everything is racist.

There isn't anything I can do about the past. Looks like there isn't anything they can do either. But I don't think they want to. It's part of their status and pride. We all have to live out our identies.

hahahahahaha

God, I crack myself up. The history of ground meat goes back at least to ancient Egypt.

The mongol invasion of 1235 brought the concept to the Russians who then created Steak Tartare.

hahahahaha

It was traditionally scraped meat.

turkey

Since I've nothing I want to do, I will now describe my one turkey cooking experience.

I had a coupon for a free grocery store turkey. I cooked it. It tasted of chemicals - really awful. I then realized that a whole turkey for me was pointless. I don't like the dark meat except in Ala King (helpful hint: add about 1/4 cup of dry sherry - it really makes a big, tasty difference. Fab, really) There's no point in cooking any more turkeys.

I pretty much quick cooking, well, for a couple of reasons, but mostly cause I kept burning up pots. I just started forgetting things were on the stove. Busy net surfing, falling asleep, whatever.

But then I heard about brining. Wanted to try it especially since my meat cooking skills are lacking (although that chicken I roased was really good. I combined a couple of recipes and it was great. Do I remember how? No.)

Very tasty results. I forgot one and it over cooked, but still was great for sandwiches. The other I over cooked because I read the directions wrong. It still tasted better than Mom's in a way. The meat was seasoned. I really recommending brining.

I saw a method for skipping the water part and salting steaks for awhile that produces the same effect. Blue Kitchen mentions it. He got it from another site. I don't remember which.

And Worcestershire Sauce? My dad always called it Lee and Perins. I know it says 'Lea', but don't find that relevant no matter how that's pronounced. The British say, "Wooster" (I think) which is a lot easier to pronounce. I think it's the name of a county, or titled family or something familiar to them. It's an English sauce, but the way, in case you don't know and are wondering why this matters. I've heard several people stumble and laugh. It's a tough one. I have to sound it out in sections and even then, I don't know if I need an 'r' or a 's' sound at times.

I've made 2 meatloafs. I don't like meatloaf. One was very involved, 30 minutes of chopping, tons of ingredients Amish recipe. It sucked real bad. The second was a simple recipe that came with a microwave. It was really good. Even I liked it.

So open that jar of sauce and live life. I recommend putanisca. No one adds enough olives, so I always add more black and green ones. It gives a comforting chew factor and makes a nice meat substitue. I liked Emerils' sauce best for taste, but it really teeny, tiny bits of olive I could barely see. Does he still make it? See? I need a better grocery.

The olive thing surprised me before. I've an olive pasta recipe that uses black and green, oil based that I really like. I'n not that fond of olives, but they're sure good in sauces. They add a lot of flavor, salt and vinegar probably, that gives a specialness to sauces. Try it and see what you think. That one's no meat, too.

Mom used to have a meatless meal once a week as she could. Spanish rice, no relation to authentic recipes but better, a cheese/canned chile spread heated on french bread, can't think of anything else - might not have been anything else...no, nothing's comming back. It was for bugeting reasons, not health especially, although she was a naturally healthy eater mostly. She wouldn't give up her mayonnaise and neither will I.

Ya, I know Rachel Ray hates it, but I hate arugala. Am I alone with this? I've never seen or heard anyone else mention it. It tastes so overwhelming nasty that I can't eat it all all, and I can eat a lot of things I don't like very much. Really. It's true. I got a bag of mixed lettuce that must have included it and I threw it out. I just can't eat it. Does everybody love it? I like the peppery end note but not enough to gag down the rest of it first. I learned to eat cilantro even though I wasn't fond of it at first. I never had to throw it out.

I have an excellent salsa recipe from the Frugal Gormet. Dad used one of his books. When he tried one of the recipes even he couldn't eat it. He used others successfully enough, but Dad ate everything. Literally. Limburger, head cheese, liverworst, scrapple. He loved and often relived his memories of (what's that raw beef with a raw egg and other condiments called?) He said they used scrapped steak, not hamburger. But that was 1925 San Fransisco and recipes and processes change. Did they use ground beef then? Doesn't matter - just curious.

A German woman had a fit when I said that cause her Mother makes it with ground meat so that's the only way. Did she mean hamburger or ground steak or what? I don't know, but fat content and which parts used are the only probably differences. She was easily threatened by differences.

a favorite recipe:

From Peg Bracken's "I hate to cook" book

In this order spread cheese spread (I've always used the Pimento Cheese and usually about 1 1/2 jars for my preference, but pick your flavor) on each half of a long french loaf. Cut horizontally, sweet works best for me. Sour toasts too hard.

I suppose you can remove some bread innards if you'd like. I never have and it's a pretty messy treat.

about 1- 1/2 lbs browned, seasoned hamburger, cooking some chopped onion with it helps

1 can sliced mushrooms, drained

some well chopped green onions, up to one bunch

1 1/2 cans tomato sauce, 8 oz size.

drizzel some oil on top 1-2 tbls? I dropped this step long ago.

Warning - part of the bread end and sides usually gets sogy. The cheese is supposed to prevent that, but never does for me.

Mom started making it when I was young. Think it's called 'Let 'er Buck' and was a suggestion for left over roast beef which I've never tried. The idea doesn't appeal to me, but live large and prosper. Try it with lamb if you'd like.

It's confirmed.

Maybe I'm definately changing pharmacies. The problem? They needed to apply to insurance co. differently. The prefered barf stuff is covered by insurance and needs no prior approval. Or is it the insurance co.? They say the pharmacy has my number wrong. It's the only number I have. It's the number everybody always uses. huh? I ask again. Sometimes there are no answers.
Jon and Kate: Thing is, anytime we let the rules be more important than the people, we screw up. What rules do is save time since we don't have to think, so we have more time for our assigned goals. Kate creates her own frustration and anger and tantrums through excessive and unrealistic and unfair demands and expectations. See? We hurt others because of ourselves. We mostly don't mean to. Sometimes it's us, not them.

Gear-up time for pharmacy calling. I didn't realize that yesterday was Friday, so unless they got in touch with the dr, I won't be chemo-therapying till next week.

I looked up chemo and all I get out of it is that it's chemicals. I guess as opposed to hormones, it's a different thing entirely. Maybe I shouldn't expect clarity since people go to school for years and years to learn this stuff. Inquiring minds and all...

But that's ok about the pharmacy stuff. The better grocery has a pharmacy. If it's still open. They serve a different area mostly, so there's hope.

Friday, May 30, 2008

mess up

When I mentioned the Pioneer Woman, I meant Confessions of a Pioneer Woman blog. I should always check details cause they're the first to go. AND her husband works computers and large farm equipment, etc. He also reads, went to college and everything. She graduated from either UCLA or USC and started off with a professional career.

What they're doing is teaching their kids a profession and life skills they can use whether or not they become ranchers that gives them a strong foundation that's based on a strong family.

They're pretty happy campers. Oh ya. And the parents like each other.

a step closer to

completing pill plan. No, I didn't call the pharmacy OR nap. I did dishes. Well, I did most of them, the important ones.

The dishpan is really my best barf collector choice if needed. A cleared out sink means I have a handy barf spot, kitchen and bathroom, at each end of the house. I believe in preparedness. I may not toss my contents at all.

Anything else? I keep forgetting. Maybe something's on tv. There isn't.

Ya, I lost it

I really should copy and save till I'm sure it worked. Will I? Will I remember? Another day, another episode...stay tuned. Or don't.

So, where was I? Somewhere in the lane of good/bad news. The insurance doesn't cover the prefered vomit pill so am waiting to hear what to do.

The good? I may be using the first prescription and won't have to go someplace again. The bad? Only the frustration of another pharmacy call with another non-native speaker. This one asked me about ordering entron/enron?. Huh? I asked. You know, the one you injected. Oh, the interferon. No, the doctor cancelled that. I'm asking about the vomit stuff. Do you want more entron? She asked again. I want vomit drugs. Do you want entron? NO. I want to see what's happening with the barf crap. Bad pun, I know, but I'm tired, stressed and frustrated from hell day and really running out of patience.

The bad news? The unprefered med doesn't work as well. Do I care. NO.

She didn't know what was going on with the drug deal but told me she'd call the doctor which she already should have done. I called the dr's office and left a message regarding all this so they'd know. I am not secure with that pharmacy's paperwork. They screwed up the interferon; why should this be better?

Maybe I should call them again. Maybe tomorrow.

I know, more news

I lost a post, I guess, cause it said it didn't go through. Well, fine then. You know, I could check.

Hell Day and Rush is Stupid

Rush was on the radio as I drove to the doctor. Talking. I don't ususally listen to him, but my tape player broke.

He said that feminism has made wooses out of men. Compared to our caveman heros, who hunted and gathered, lived when men were men.

Uh, I think women are thought to have been the gatherers. So as both parents were bringing home the bacon, what else could cave dwellers have been doing?

Spending time with offspring? Teaching kids living skills? Men teaching boys to hunt, to fight for defense, track the stars for direction?

Rush blames feminism for taking men away from weekend golf. What does the weenend golfing contribute to the family? How does a boy learn maniliness without a man around? Or what does he learn about manhood for absent fathers?

Did cave people play games, make jokes, create sport activities, laugh with their families and associates? I'm not familiar with cave life and don't know, but all those things are possible. But the requirement for them is the application of time and involvement.

Check out The Pioneeer Woman. They live on a cattle rance. Mom, Dad and 4 kids work cattle together. Dad teaches them to ride, work cows, mend fence, feed and care for horses and cattle, and whatever goes into ranching. Mom? Homescools, cooks, cleans, reads, writes, does a lot of camera and computer work she can pass on.

They both laugh and play with their kids. They bother to spend the time.

Rush has been particularly unsuccessful in his personal life. Maybe he should get a clue. Maybe he can find one in a cave.

Stupid, stupid man.

As a result of his monalogue, my trip to the doctor ended up in the parking garage at the scan place. That's the second time I've parked for too few minutes to charge a parking fee. The guy must think I'm up to no good. I'll telling him I'm doing a survey on parking garages. What about I don't know.

But that's not all. I have the wrong barf drug. The doctor wants me to have a different one. He wrote the perscription for the one I have yesterday. The good news is that I can use it for a back-up if the other doesn't work well.

The bad news? I have to go somewhere AGAIN.

The good news? I may not need a lot of groceries. And that really is good.

I'm thinking about changing stores anyway. The better market has actual food choices and better quality meat and veg. It may be more expensive, don't know, but it's a better store. Their shelf-stocking makes sense.

what hell on earth

I called the pharmacy. Got a non-native speaker. I finally asked him to spell everything. I can't understand his verbal spelling. I just said thank you, hung up and hope I got enough to get the stupid envelope there. If not? They can send me another damned form and maybe I'll send it back. I still can't figure out the name of the place. It's a weird one.

Pat Sajack?

I really appologize for my spelling. Oh, wait. Maybe his name is on the remote...just a minute...It's Sajak. The schedule through the remote is very helpful and truly cherished. See how important tv is?

I like Sajak...miss Regis, but Pat is a great substitute. Doogie Howser not as much. He performs well, but almost has a superior, judgemental aura. He doesn't really say anything to specifically, but has that look on his face somehow. Brains aren't everything in life. Emotional adjustment towards others makes a big impact on its own. See Kelly? She has that in big bunches. Good adjustment, I mean. She's honestly very kind - no acting there, but she's also quick and bright. Class always shows - remember Regis? Class act.

Reruns Rule!

What's the title mean? Nothing. I've little to say, so I'll say it all.


Rachael Ray and the terrorists scarf? How dumb can people get? Never mind answering that. I already know. I hear that Michele Malkin and other ludricous right wing radicals started this scare and gossip and rumor and FEAR MONGERING. She's nuts. I kinda like her, but she's so far over the edge that Rachael ought to toss her the end of that scarf to try to pull her back. And Rachael'd probably do it. Would Michele do the same for R?

And the Chinese are mad at Sharon Stone? So what. Why don't we use our fabeled loyality towards Sharon as one of our own and tell the Chinese to fuck off or do right by Tibet and others? Because we don't like Sharon's politics so she's screwed. A house divided and all that. We like seeing people embarased, humilated and dangling.

I'm pretty much done with The Old Foodie. She takes many opportunities to ridicule and criticize Americans. Last thing is her mocking Theraou(I really need to look that spelling up) for his food snobery. Does she realize how snobish she sounds? No. Well somebody please tell her right away. But almost worse than that is that I find her a bit tedious to read. There is some interesting food facts occasionally, but no life or energy in her writing. So why be bored and irritated? Some things make no sense to me. But check her out if you've any interest in the topic.

Remember the doctor. Remember the doctor. Remember the doctor. After Regis.

And Hulk Hogan's son. His life has to go on whether his friend lives or dies. He has to move forward after jail. Why not have a reality show. This culture provides this venue for the masses. He's as entitle to use it as anyone. But no. People are never satisified. I wonder why their satisifaction is relevant. People want others to suffer punishment for a life time. Except for Laura Bush to killed her friend in a car wreck. She's a saint. And Clinton's drug usage a crime since drugs are a crime. Except for Bush's usage cause he's a messiah. See how we are? Too busy in other's business like we have a right. Thank you papparitzi (another spelling to check. I'll have to keep a list.)

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Ace of Cakes is on.

I don't remember this rerun. Cool.

No nap and still not asleep. I probably slept through this this episode before. Maybe several times. You know how reruns are. Like a boomerang, they always return. Thank goodness (I doubt God's too involved with reruns so 'thank God' would be inappropriate here.)

I'm really not with it here. See what no nap does? hahahaha - less you have to read.

So....Can Dance

I find that I don't have much to say about this show. Stars gives me some connection when I know the cast right away. Dance isn't a bad show, but after a couple of episodes I'm getting to know the judges and the host, who I really like. I do like the 2 perminate judges, too. I'm a little wary of them yet, but see many good things in them too. Think I needed some commas back there. I think I spelled some words wrong, too. Things as usual -

Guess what's on?

That's right. Dance. I'm tired of typing it all out.

So hang on, and find something else to read. Something interesting and meaningful.

Maybe I'll get some dinner. I did, after all, grocery shop.

guess it's working

So here I are - again.

Days accomplishments:

Doctor
Pharmacy
Grocery

Got food. Got no vomit drug. Doctor explained drugs, only 5 days a month, NOT for 3 weeks a month. Described the next treatment if this fails. Not nice stuff, much stranger, people get real sick from it sometimes, need function tests to make sure the body can handle it, 5 days in hospital, 5 days home, 5 days back inside. For ? Didn't catch how long. Till it works? Oh, off for a month and do again. What'm I gonna do if it comes to that? I guess I can manage it somehow. People always do.

I glow and shine. Did you know that? I did. The spot on my leg glowed not, however the other to on my arms do. A lymph gland in my chest glows too. It didn't on the last PET.

Did you know that these drugs are hormones that our bodies naturally have? I didn't really know although I'd heard that treatment is hormone threapy for some people. Everything I'm in line to take is hormonal. Are there other types of drugs? I shant google it since I'm not that interested, but kinda curious.

I now comtemplate which vessel would be the best choice for barf. The new drug is harsher and I'll likely be sicker. But I won't need much food. There's always something good if I look for it. Am I worried? Not really. Although I don't like to vomit, many other things are much worse. If I prepare, things should work out ok.

I got dog food. That was the important thing.

test

I lost a post. The box wouldn't post, but I also couldn't travel to any other page. I had to turn it off. I don't recall that happening before. But what do I remember?

good morning blog

Hope you slept well and didn't miss me too much.

I did finish watching the auditions on Dance last night. I don't find this too compelling. I like the guest judge last week a lot and missed her last night. The judges are very fair and can be very kind and supportive to those trying out who obviously try but don't have the skills. I like that.

What else did I do? hmmm...fell asleep waiting to see someone or other on late night tv. I do like sleep better than tv and if I had to choose, I'd remain in a sleep state always. But no. I have no choice so must view tube. See? It's manditory and not my fault at all.

I saw a Jon and Kate new to me last night. They gave the twins bagals after the younger 6 had eaten and one of the littles asked and asked for bagals and got the corner. How unfair of them. Really kinda cruel to have treats for some and not others right in front of their faces and then punish them. I wonder how much of the kids whinning and acting out is a product of their parents negative behaivor. And then they all played games, parents and all, and had fun. See? Family life. Doesn't everybody screw up. No, I know. Not you.

It's driving me nuts. I lost the envelope to send a form to the pharmacy. I left it in the box. But obviously not. One of those put something down with no recollection of having it in hand or putting it somewhere and can't find it again. Not in the garbage, not on surfaces, not in plain sight or hidden sight either one. It doesn't exist - I had an hallucination.

I just looked some more and it still doesn't exist. I reshelved a stack of DVDs instead of finding it. I can't find it. I now have to call the pharmacy for their address. Will I remember? Will I blow it off? Tune in next time for how the worm turns?

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

3 minitues to countdown

And then we'll dance.

This is audition 3. Guess I missed one. Beats me.

And yes. I do like A Chrous Line.

Now I don't want to blog.

Ahh Haa

Or however it's spelt. Joey Lawerence. Memory is wonderful thing, but it needs to be immediately accessible. A week later doesn't really help.

I wanna go to sleep. But no. I must persevere and watch Dance. And blog about it. It's endless, isn't it.

guess what?

I've nothing else to do, so I'll blog.

There's a new dance show comming up, but it looks weird. Joey (?) who's last name I can't remember from a sitcom, Blossom?, is hosting. Will I see it? Will I be awake is the question.

You know what? 3 of the dancers from Stars are Mormon. Chelsey Handler is 1/2 Mormon. I always like Mormons. They're always the best people I've ever known. Something about that religion turns them out and that's a fact. Think it's a secret ingredient in the baptismal font? Well, I don't know what it is. All I know is that there's a real kindness and sincerity inside them. The look of love? Maybe.

I got 2 more rental games and can't play one cause it requires extra equipment and I don't want to do it anyway and the second I don't want to do at all.

So I'll blog some more.

Tomorrow at 11 - don't let me forget.

And did I go grocery shopping? No. Did I get a hair cut? No. I've been thinking about giving me a trim myself. Just might do it, too. It saves forgetting an appointment. Saves going somewhere and having to chat. I can't control myself and love to chat. But I don't have to start the drugs yet. Will find out tomorrow...don't forget to go!!! Nimrod.

Dance doesn't start for another hour so just hang in there. Or quit reading 2 paragraphs ago cause I have nothing to say so will have to make up things.

and once more

Started a blog, needed the date, abandoned the blog. Here I are.

Dr tomorrow. PET scan back already - the good or the bad news? A one day turn around. Kinda fast.

Do Not Take Pills Yet. Glad I called, she also gave me an appt. I thought that's what he said, but couldn't clearly remember. Mostly it's nice to live in a fog. But there are times it causes great confusions.

So You Think You Can Dance is on tonight. I caught it by accident. More auditions? The judges make it interesting, I think. I think I don't like the show, then start watching and do like the show. Don't know if I will throughout. I often suddenly don't like shows I like and watch something else. Fickle Fan.

I had a lovely, long nap today. I'm in fine, fighting shape to stay awake this evening. Doesn't mean that I will.

Fredrick March was on What's My Line last night. Such a charming, funny man he was. I love tv.

Chickens In the Road is getting goats! I love goats. Sheep not so much. But goats are a topic of a totally different story. They can be so sweet and fun and friendly and mean and protective. Think she's getting 2, when they're old enough, for soap and cheese. I'm excited.

And her chickens are in their hen house.

So more Jon and Kate. Well, she never acknowleges that what he's doing is important, only criticizes him for not doing something she wants. Why is she the important one?

She's spinning her wheels in some ways. Endless time cleaning means less time for the kids or herself. Focusing on the 'things' means less focus on others and self. She's fear bassed, I think. If she doesn't do those things, loses control of something, the world will end or something.

I think she's in for some trouble down the road. If kids are over controled, they're likely to rebel in big ways later and she won't have any control at all. And she loves her family deeply. These things are never about love but always about the wages of behaivor. Action-reaction.

Mopping the floor 3 times a day is not going to save them.

Margaret Turman's

a guest pannelists on What's My Line. I've never seen her live before. The joy of reruns...really.

Oh, well.

Jon and Kate Plus 8. I haven't known quite what I wanted to say about this, but here goes.

She nags and harragns and demans and criticizes a lot. It's very unpleasant. And she's spinning her wheels. A lot of her problems and rudeness and thoughtlessness seems to concern her anger when Jon doesn't anticipate her evey need. How's he supposed to read her mind? Why doesn't she just ask instead to tear him down? Well, I don't know why.

But the part that disturbes me most is the negative environment she creates. Him too when he gets cranky. It hurts the kids. It creates fear and insecurity for children who cannot understand dynamics.

And then there are times I find her very likable. But I sure as hell wouldn't want to be around her. Controllers take the life out of other's lives.

this is what happens

when I have a 2 nap day. I'm still up at midnight messing around on the net. Messing up on the net, rather. I think I posted something twice. Miss-clicking all over the net. That's me. Little Miss Click.

I got to see Gweneth Paltrow on Letterman. She's so likeable and interesting and funny. I've always loved her mother, too. I was totalled fan-ified by 1776. Wonderful musical and she does the most charming waltz with the Adams character who's name I ought to know but don't as usual. We are all aware of my waltz position, but this had some lovely humor and I just love it. It's not the over-formed competition waltz either that I truly dislike. People really should see this movie. Wonder if it'd work in schools? They'd get some culture plus could discuss any historical inaccuracies, plus start learning critical thinking from investigating truth. Plus they might be mightily entertained. It's fun. There's a great horse scene with the Lee of Virgin-ee-ah character.

So here I am with nothing to chat about especially, no game interest at the moment, watching Ferguson who has a Bridges boy on tonight. I like the Bridges a lot. I liked their dad's tv show, Flipper? So partly I'm trying to make sure I stay awake cause I mostly always fall asleep if I don't sit up and do something.

Blogging is my something.

I didn't call the dr. and I should have. I'm not clear if I should start the meds tomorrow when the arrive, or wait till test results are in.. I'll have to call tomorrow, but now I'm not prepared with the correct action.

Sharon Stone! Where are your thinking skills when I need some!!!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

hahahaha

The actress who played Lovey on Gillian's Island died a multimillionare from real estate investments. Real stupid.

Dawn Wells, also of Gillian, started college as a chemistry major. More stupid.

Ronald Reagan - must have been stupid according to these standards.

And then there's Arnold. Not only an actor, but a superstar. Extra stupid, I'm sure.

so I was wrong.

I forgot, I'm sorry. I've also roasted one whole turkey, 2 turkey breasts, made porkchops in my very far back youth. And hotdogs. I don't make hamburges. I don't like home made hamburges. I like thin, totally cooked all the way through patties from fasts food. That's it. I think. Maybe some chicken wings, and fish once. That was really good. Wrapped in foil, with soy sauce, garlic, etc. whatever else and baked about 10 minutes high heat. But not on the stove. See? I really don't know much about cooking meat other than what I've picked up here and there, but do it myself? Not likely.

Although, now that I think about, all that sure sounds good. Except the hamburgers.

there she goes again

Megyn at Fox News AGAIN. Apparently, she's embarased by Sharon Stone's karma and China remark. Sharon must be silenced for other's embarsement. I don't recall Megyn calling for Bush impeachment cause some of us are embarased by him. hmmm.

But does Megyn realize that to silence some effectively ends free speach for all? She's the lawyer remember.

Who gets silenced? Those who's thoughts she disagrees with? Who decides.

Her guest made some remark that hollywood actors are generally kinda stupid. I wonder if they know that Sharon Stone either can be or is a member of Mensa. She has a genius IQ accompanied by the normal human emotions.

Karma and China - well it is a supersticious belief, but all religion is. The belief in an unseen power/s. Just like Christianity. God is real to believers just like karma is to believers just like yada, yada, yada...

I didn't see any malicious intent in Sharon's statement. It may not have been thought out, but it was a red carpet statement which come fast and furious as reporters all demand attention and answers. Besides, nobody can perfectly predict what's gonna be the outcome of all words we say.

The same goes for Obama's 'sweetie' moment. She interuped him demanding answers and took him off guard and out of the moment. It's easy to make verbal mistakes anyway considering the lack of time to think first. But no. They made a big deal out of that too. Nobody wants to be treated disrespectfully and it's not a cool thing to say professionally, but she was rude.

Why doesn't anybody but me think of these things? Maybe they don't have the time.

there and back again

Did the deed. And what did I forget? To dress warmly. They have heated blankets. No sweat, uh, I mean no shivers. See? This is my life experience. I always forget something

I asked about the carbs. It's the sugar. Cancer cells grow quickly and abscond with all the nutrients, sugars, so the injection is a radio active stew of that and sugar. It'll concentrate in the cancer cells since they're so greedy.

Also, I am the source. X-rays machines have the source, but in this it's the person who have the source. Opposite system. Don't ask.

I did well on the low carb numbers. They do a blood test before the injection to be sure it's a go.

She told me the story of the lady who text messaged throughout the hour rest period. It had to be redone. After the injection, there's a required don't move period to give the junk time to circulate and accumulate. I asked if I could read and got a big NO. Don't move means don't move hands, arms eyeballs. Take a nap. I did fall asleep during the machine section which really helps with the amount of time I couldn't scratch and really, really wanted to.

I'm mad at Fox New again. So what's new. On America's Newsroom ( that's self-styled naming, by the way and has nothing to do with truth, reality or the American way of like except for the self-promotion of it all) they ran the phone call between the Hogans. The mom, obviously distressed at circumstances, got totally trashed by the reporters(?). The Megyn, an lawyer said there's no criminal charges connected to the contents of the conversation. So why is it a news story? What's the public interest in it? It seems to be an exercise in further trashing the reputations of people they don't like. Any parent might say such things in similar situtitions. And how do the news people know it's not true about the injured boy's mother? They don't know anything but jump to and lead others to conclusions and attitudes that may easily be unfounded. Good lawyer thinking.

Monday, May 26, 2008

So, everything okey-dokey?

How would I know. Have I done any of the pre-med day I need? No. I should get a hair cut...partly cause I really need one, but partly if my hair falls out it won't be so much or so long. Good thing the interferon already thinned it out. And it'd be nice if I was still taking it. It's a great appatite(sp) suppresent, although it seems to make food taste off a bit. So no carbs today. I got pretty hungry so went to the convienence store and got nuts assumming they're low carbs. Please, don't tell me otherwise and I'm not gonna google it.

I checked earlier about carbs and it seems that all food has some. See? Always something interesting to learn and think about.

But please do help me remember the appt tomorrow. I'm so afraid I'll space on the time. I need to leave at 8:30. No Regis, but maybe I'll catch the show in reruns.

TV is hateful tonight so I'm watching "So You Think You Can Dance" - RERUN. I didn't want to, but I'm suffering here and there's literally not another thing I can tolerate watching. Not even the reruns of shows I like ok. Some reruns I've seen 3 or 4 times already. When is enough enough? About there.

Think I'll eat some cheese. No juice, however. Big carbs. Sugar. I should have gotten some meat but couldn't think of any. Really.
I'd either have to get a roasted chicken or actually cook something. Did you know that the only meat I've really cooked is hamburger? That and chicken in the oven a couple of times. Really. It's true. I have done other things with meat like casseroles, roasted a chicken once, but no beef or pork roasts, except for the 2 pot roasts in the crockpot I tried. It was ok, but not like mom made. Not like dad made either. But everything I make has carbs. Lots of carbs. I really am whinning here.

Cheese and no crackers.

I may be seeing the light

through the fog of my non-information. PET scan:

PET does not produce clear structural images but rather a rendering that reflects the level of chemical activity in your body.

Food, vitamins, minerals whatever work in a chemical reaction to process once consumed. I didn't find out specifically about the carbs, but I imagine that it blocks the radio fall out they inject you with so the machine can trace what's going on where. It images blood flow, I think it says and nutrients go into the blood stream, I believe. But what do carbs do to blood? They make tummys very happy, that's all I know.

Ah, I confess

I hadn't exactly watched the whole NCIS finale when I posted wondering about who the next director would be. So then I googled it and was further confused by remarks I saw, so went back to OnDemand to finish the show. The assistant director, now the director, is suspicious. He split up the group, handing Gibbs some files of his new crew. Very strange. And compelling. Good cliff hanger. I really like this show and I really don't like most shows. I used to like shows. Now I don't. What happened?

Another blog: I am bossy

She writes in second person I think it is. I saw somebody had complained/questioned this voice usage. I believe she does it for stylistic purposes, creating a character and humor. It works for me. Regular, frequent poster. Fun stuff. Interesting blog topics - unique.

Been thinking about going back to Neopets. Then played Animal Crossings. Got the 4 houses paid off so now what? There's not much I can think to do once that's done. This is when I usually start a new town. But I like this town's set-up and I often don't.

And Yes, that means I raze whole worlds and create homelessness and chaos in the void.

So I'm watching the NCIS marathon from the first season for which I have the DVDs. I should add to these with more seasons, but maybe not.

But Regis is on today, so I'm set for later in the morning.

low/no carb day...at least from 6:00 or so. Got eggs?

Sunday, May 25, 2008

garbage day nears

and I'm so fabulously forsighted that I took the trash to the bin. Tomorrow, believing I'll proceed in my task, will take the bin to the street. I'd better. Last week I thought the bin was emptier than it was in actual actuality. No more farting around. Get the trash to the curb, moron, last chance.

Watching Chelsey Lately. Surprisingly, I like her and her show when this is the type of thing I don't enjoy as a usual rule.

She, along with many, made hay out of the Dr. Phil incident with Brittney Spears wondering why the dr title when he's not a doctor. I think he has a PH.d. That titles him Dr. I didn't hear anybody wonder about it. Many people know this, that a PH.d is a doctorate with the title dr added to the name. But they didn't think about this regarding dr. Phil.

I should have written to somebody about it. I'll solve everyone's problems if only they'll wait long enough.

But I'm not fond of Sara Silverman. Didn't like her show much so didn't watch it. Good thinking, huh? But then she made the fatal Paris Hilton joke. She said once she got started she had to finish the joke. But she didn't have to at all. She could have switched over to something like, 'we'll see you when you get back.' That was incredibly cruel. And then the Matt Damon video she and her boyfriend made. What was that supposed to mean? I'm sure that many people liked it. Naturally, not me. It seemed an opportunity to say fuck a lot and nothing more. Vulgar and pointless. Truly, I'm not opposed to a little vulgarity, but simply couldn't see that it was about anything at all.

The Transylvanian Horseman. Interesting blog, interesting life. He lived about 10 years in Romania running a horse thing...don't know what all they did there, but mountain trecks for tourists and things. He sometimes mentions horse techniqualitits which I completely don't understand. Like horse hoof parts and troubles and shoeing choices, but most of it is quite clear and interesting. He's back in England now with 2 horses boarded and he and she looking for jobs. Nice pictures...sad what's going on in Romania. They should have more pride for an area that can claim Dracula. Many links from there.

Test on Tuesday. No carbs on Monday. Wonder what carbs do to a P.E.T. scan. And fast 6 hours before the test. What in the world does food do to interfear with the test? It's not like you have to clear out your system or somethig. I should ask them.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Many wonderful morning events

Such a miracle day! I remembered to check OnDemand for NCIS and there it is. Looks like another cast member died. The director. Wonder if she wants a vacation, raise her kids, do other work. I'm struggling to remember her name and just can't. She was on Picket Fences as the police officer. Remember that show? I really like it. She married Jim Carrey for a very brief minute. And her name is...thought it might arrive, but still can't remember.

And then, praise the lord for operating instructions, the instant microwave minute button means I don't have to turn the dial! I have to turn and return to get to my desired setting, so this is much better. I just have to memorize where it is so I don't have any further darkness dilemas.

So who's the new director on NCIS? I'm really curious. Maybe I should google it. I think they should offer next season's DVDs now. I simply can't understand why they haven't thought of it.

I'm feeling kinda over NeoPets. Battles, battles everywhere and not a drop of health. It doesn't seem to have any cheat codes. Yes, I believe in cheat codes. Deeply. Passionately. Eternally. I'll likely give a few more shots before abanding it altogether, but after 3 or 4 tries finding myself unable to get off the faerie cloud city trap of insanity, don't know if I'll give too many more shots.

Indy day, Indy day. Comming soon to playstation 2s near you. I mean me.

What a day

Nothing happened. Much.

Apparently, there's such a thing as speciality pharmacies which deliver by mail drugs that many pharmacies find difficult (expensive) to stock. So the Berkley prescription was indeed for me. Always something interesting to learn. That's what I say? Tres cool deal whatever.

I got back to the castle in Neopets for the second time but didn't want to struggle with trying to finish it just yet. I think I'm getting a better handle on the first act of the game...2 to go. If I can hang in long enough. I've done a couple of boss battles with little trouble which is unusual for me. Usually the first one defeats me. At least they did when I first started gaming. Now I go back the the scary bosses don't see quite so hard. Is this important progress? I think so, yes. Of course. Or I could balance my check book.

Microwaves. Well. Somehow I set the dumb thing to demo, which I find out much later is for store use, and couldn't get it changed. I finally looked at the instructions. Coffee is prime motivater. It's the clock button. huh? Press it 3 times to start or stop demo. I suppose this is a tremendously wonderful function. For somebody.

There are many interesting and important pieces of information in the Instruction Booklet.

How I got it into demo? Punching buttons in the dark. I didn't know what button I'd pushed, but I wouldn't have figured out the 3 times. And that's a true fact.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

So what they do

Is spend too much time with interviews and dancer reactions and there's not enough with the dancing.

Watching Ace of Cakes. I know I've seen it. I catch it as much as possible, already viewed 2 or 3 times or not. I just really like them and enjoy the decorating things. They're intreging as characters, not to take away from their humanity, interesting folks, I think I mean...different from what I'm used to.

Maybe I can go to sleep now. YES, you cheer.

I forgot

Something important this time. Got a call from an out of city pharmacy about my prescription and I forgot to call the dr's office. How my presceiption got sent a hundred miles away shall probably remain a mystery, but it'd be nice if it was sent somewhere more local. Unless it's somebody elses' prescription with my name on it. Got a bill from Blue Cross once with charges for an emergency proceedure out of town for an injury I never had.

It's the computer age. They've screwed up everything.

So far,

So You Think You Can Dance is most enjoyable. I like the judges. Honest, not real mean, very kind at times. I find I like this much better than Idol which I don't watch anyway.

Do you think I just like dancing better than singing? Ya, ya think?

There's some real strange people who audition for these shows. As much as I like humming to the radio, I'd never try for a public singing spot. But who knows, maybe things come for those who persue. There's that pesky spider for one of the Charles' or James'. Vague illusion? Don't care.

no nap

and no interest in anything, but not sleepy enough to sleep. Just sluggish.

Oh, and don't hate me for attending the wrong appointment date. The 27 had a circle around it and it obscured the top bar on the seven. 21 was the best I could make out. Forgot that part. I almost called to confirm. Looking on the bright side, I'm more secure about it's location and it was a pleasant morning drive.

And the knights back at the ranch? The mission was to find the King. The real mission was to run up the selected staircase go through 2 rooms pull the lever, Run out to another location, yada, yada, yada. I'm stuck in the second fire spot, I'll have to check and see if there's more pillars...don't ask.

I'm gonna watch So You Think You Can Dance tonight. It's the auditions part, which I don't much like on Idol. Saw an article comparing it to Idol and the author thinks it's much better although patterened on the Idol style. One judge on Dance is rotational. Different people judge every week, people like Debbie Allen, or one of the choreographers or somebody different.

The article praised judges behaivor as superior and more helpful. The ditzy female judge gives constructive criticism as opposed to Paula, apparently, just gushes. Everybody's so hard on Paula. But I don't watch the show and no real opinion. If I stay awake.

what to do.

Went back to Neopets for awhile but slid into nap time. Don't want to read anything on line. Don't even want to google.

New coffee cups: They fit in the microwave WITH lids. However, they're some smaller than the orrigional and the lid has an inside the cup part that swooshes out liquid if too full, so that's less coffee again. It has a larger sip opening sort of lip shapped. The first thing I did was burn MY lip. Changes. Not to be born. It screws up my system.

What else should I buy? This's been fun.

for a real recipe see:

A package of prunes
several very think lemon slices cut in half
sugar to taste, maybe 1/2 or so of desert spoon, more if desired
water to cover.

Dump all in a pot and simmer till the prunes are plumped and soft. Use either pitted or not prunes. It really is taste worthy.

Or you can drink prune juice. Works for me. Cheese, that's why. I needent get more specific, need I? Didn't think so.

My mother used to make these as breakfast dish, so I got used to the concept. A guy I worked with once came up to me in shock and horror saying the Dr. Pepper has prune juice in it. I though he was going to have a stroke. All I could think of to say is that prunes are food. Dried fruit like rasins. Don't they all help provide the same effect? Maybe not, but prunes really are food and tasty if one likes dried fruits. Guess everyone's not used to the prune concept.

Neopets didn't have the desired effect, I re-read the walkthough, so I have to try that spot again which is easy since I'm stuck there, except I bet I have to go back to knight business. Fuck.

Whoopie Gold erg

And Leah Remini(I surely butchered the spelling of her name for which I deeply appologize)and Neopets and whatever topics I wander into.

{Ending sentences with prepositions banning is a fake grammar rule. Happily break it any and all selected times}

But first, the important stuff. Regis and Kelly's show had Christie and her partner on and they JIVED. Most excellent way to start the day, the very best way in fact. Excellent routine. Regis - thanks AGAIN!

Leah business. Saw a clip on Rachael Ray with the update on her 3 year olds difficulties. Sleeps with them and still on the bottle. Well, Leah's reason was that her mother's heart wouldn't allow her to make her kid suffer or something. That takes care of her emotions, but doesn't help her kid. Her mother got the girl over the bottle, she couldn't do it. What's she gonna do with an adolescent if she doesn't have the strength and character to deal with a baby? How will the kid have any respect for her, listen to her when she doesn't establish her status and in charge and leader? I don't know how. But how true of humanity, doing that which pleases the self and hurts the other. She's hurting her kid by not being the disiplinarian. And doing nothing for her own heart. I really like her acting, though. Enjoyed King of Queens mostly for Stiller, but I always got a kick out of her, too.

And Whoopie. Well, she mentioned the high European gas prices as compared to ours. A remark I've often heard. But the response I've heard to that is their gas is highly taxed to pay for their social services. We don't have the services to compensate for the expense.

But first, Julieann from Dancing is Singing on the View. She's most excellent. She's such an inspiration and role model and a an enjoyable singer. I can even understand most of the words which doesn't happen too often. Couldn't catch most of Usher's lyrics. Always minimizes the entertainment value.

But singers. Well, saw k.d. Lange on Ferguson last night. What a warm, powerful, compelling voice she has. Then I remember all the kids, the Idol singers and others and say what? There is just no comparison to make with real voices like Streisand and Sinatra Middler ABBA (crap, can you tell I'm starting to list personal favorites?) Julie Andrews, et al, who really got the pipes.

The others are good, have entertainmen value and shouldn't be banned from the public in any way. But they're just not that.

This is strictly personal opinion, but I'll tell you all what to think and probably what to do. Really.

Neopets. I found more walkthroughs since the first one was incomplete and I'd already passed it in gameplay.

I half-way finished the problem mission, got stuck again. The ending of this part has nothing to do with the quest, and you're not supposed to kill the knights. I'd never have figured it out. Walkthrough magic...I worship thee. Or seriously appreciate them anyway.

Back to the walkthrough.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

disaster day

Was the P.E.T. scan today? No, it's next week. Am I stuck on NeoPets? Yes. The fighting's getting way too hard. I've no idea what to do about these huge knights and fire tossing flying goobers and the game gives no help.

It was probably a good thing I went to the scan place. I got confused and anxious so I turned around and went the wrong way for a few blocks, then realized I should be going the other way through the alphabet so turned back around, took L street, but I needed Granada, one block past, but found the right section of L street and the parking garage and the scan place. So now I know where to go next time. I was there last time. Do I have the location nailed. Of course not.

I'm truly sad about the game. I so rarely find one the either I can play or that I like. Indy, I'm waiting...

All my shopping orders arrived. That was quick. I think everything's ok with them. I was worried about the dishes. I don't like the style with the wide rims and small inside where the food goes. I hate foods piled on top of each other. Space. Food needs space.

I'll never make it as a groumet, or even a foodie. Or a gamer.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

yes, some do

Some race cars use gas. Others use other stuff.

But was that the first thing I googled? Of course not. First I needed pictures of Jersey bulls. More interesting to me than race cars in a major way.

I happened on a picture of a Jersey bull. Huge neck and wondered if that's typical. Guess so, but he's more massive than the other pictures I found.

And so much nicer to look at than cars, I've found.

try out how stuff works. lots of info. Wonder if they discuss Jersey bulls. Guess I'll google. Oh, how stuff works. Maybe not.

Final two countdown

but there's a 1/2 hour left. ALL right...christie and the jive king are JIVING. The jive makes all these hours worthwhile. Just so excellent. Beautiful stuff. So this is a judged round. So Jason's next. The judges like it a lot. So viewers don't vote on this one. Judges add some to their totals for the win. 3 10s for Christie. It's merrited.

And shopping. More shopping. The pillows arrived today and the dishes shipped. But today, I ordered. about 20 dollars worth of insulated cups. I need them. I needed the pillows and the microwave. It's tough shopping in a way since I can't really look at the products so just have to hope for the best.

So we won't talk about the microwave. It's got a knob to turn for time set. The bell is very quiet and only sounds once. The last one's bell repedidly sounded every couple of minutes endlessly until the door was opened. I hated that at first, then learned to ignore it. Now I hate this bell, but it's highter wattage which is what I was looking for. Coffee cooking takes 2 minutes instead of 3 and it looks like I can set the power level. It's remarkably simple. I couldn't figure out the other one at all. The first thing I cooked it the new one was boiled over coffee.

Jason's up. NOT a waltz. Very nice dance, trying to remember the name. Like a two step, but something else, I thing. Not swing...still can't name that tune. Nice stuff. He really knows how to have fun on the floor. I know the ending. Very likable cast this series. Jason gets 3 10s. He really deserved them for that routine. Good, good stuff.

9 minutes left. And pro dancing? Doesn't look like, but what's gonna fill up the time? I'll keep hoping. And I'm not gonna hope against hope cause I don't know what that means. Maybe I'll google it.

5 minutes and the and the announcement is now. Tension, angst.

Christie wins. The first woman to win since Kelly Monaco in season 1. Wonder why that happened. I'll have to cogitate a while.

Usher's back

More dancing. It looks like it's a regular part of his shows. Fun moves, too. They're really doing fun moves. I like it. Good showmanship.

I'm tired and starting to hate everyone. Mostly blogging. Mainly tv. But never Dancing with the Stars. If I lay down, I'll fall asleep. Which really is a nice thing.

Kids

The oldest of the kid teams won. They were just so darned good.

Pricilla's on. I just think she does a good job putting on a show. Moves well and has attitude.

Now Maarlee. It really is nice to see everyone again. She did so well, good dancing. Nice person. Always liked her, I guess.

Test in the morning. P.E.T. scan. I think it's the easier of the two. The head-first one is a major bastard of an experience. Loud, long and claustrophic. Wasn't sure I'd make it. In fact, I thought I was gonna die.

Shannon's up. I really like Derrick and his sister Julieanne. It's their dancing. D and J really have the spark. He and Shannon are doing a fun number.

Mario's on...I always liked his dancing. He re4ally does good. He just said ballroom's for him or something. Not an exact quote.

So. we have fuel cost/shortage problems? Why the hell don't they cancel car racing and other fuel draining events? Think, people, think. Uh, do race cars use gas? The race driver from a past series just spoke and he's driving the Indy which is what made me think of it. Think I'll google race cars and try to find out what they use. Or maybe not. I find it a useless activity, but I know lots of people love it. I just don't understand why.

Marissa. She's very impressive in lots of ways. Oh well, I'll never go to Broadway so won't ever see her act. I don't even watch movies anymore. I might have seen her on a talk-show, can't remember, but thanks Regis.
Steve's up. I really enjoyed his time on the show. He really understands the show part of it and dances with attitude. Very, very, very good attitude.

Julieanne's on...good stuff. Here comes Adam on his unicycle. Love this routine. Think the judges didn't even mind his bike deal during competition.

There's always some dancers, pros and stars I tend to like better than others and it's not necessarily about dancing exactly. Must examine this tendency.

Oh, and Neopets? It's got a huge play environment. It's gonna take lots of time just trying to get from here to there. I get lost ALL THE TIME.

Now what?

More recaps, love it. Clips of all the contestants.

Pens' dance is up. Is this tape or live? See? I really should pay attention. I guess it's live. Love it.

Monica's up. She looks more relaxed. Doing pretty good, too. She's another not dancer. It's hard to move the body into motions it's not built for and natural to. It can take an awful lot of professional training to get it right. I'd never get it right. I just know how hard it is. And brave she, and the others are for doing this and making it an event for so many of us viewers.

an update.

And so it starts with a refresher on the last dances.

So Usher. I don't recognize the song. He has a nice sound, though. They started with dancing which is very fitting for this show. Lots of dancing girls and boys with this song. Pretty darned good. Nice touch, but he may do it all the time in his shows.

Are the pros doing some dancing? Hope so. They're always so darned good. Usher dances with them. Nice stuff except it sounded like it was all about sex. I'm so over all that.

The point of this show isn't about winning for me. It's about doing.

I just hate this part, Christian's gone. It's so darned sad.

Favorite dance is Pasa doble. I loved this one. He does a great bull. He, naturally has the latin passin and intensity for it. I wish we could see the first one to see if it's changed through experience. But see? another new thing. Instead of the last dance, they re-do their favorite.

I just hope Jason doesn't do a stupid waltz. The two step is much better. Everything's better without a waltz.

the latin freestyle

Not a judge favorite, as I recall. Christian. Ah, that's right, they were disappointed by his lack of lifts. But it's injured and he can't use it. I though he looked great on the floor.

Gotta laugh...'Live finale begins in 4 minutes" just flashed on the screen. I love this show.

hey!

Got some laundry done. uh, more to go.

Jason's freestyle is up again. He's really come a long way. This is a fun routine. Lots of energy and happiness.

Then Christian's freestyle and show's about over. On to the real one. I'm starting to cave again. All this blogging's real hard work - quite exhausting. hahahaha...it's the typing that gets to me. But it sure helps survive the comercials.

Oh! favorite comericials. The trio who does the credit check songs. Just love them. And the ghecko (sp) insurance commericials. "You have questions. How existential" And I missed the NCIS finale. Guess what? reruns that's what.

so it's all over

And I can relax and enjoy the show. I know who wins and it's fitting and right. uh, not that I know, but who wins. Lots of extras tonight and I'm excited about them.

And Neopets. Man, what a game. Well, for me it is. Right after I posted praises for the graphics and action, I read reviewers remarks about how bad they both are. See? In my Universe, they're good.

I finally got that bad plant back. Wondered around doing 'things', getting lost mostly and hit a block. I think my trouble is not adding life units which can be done during fights. But these are big dude ememies and haven't killed one yet.

I ran past them the first time thorugh the area, then find out my quest is to rid that very same area of them. Rats.

See? Christie's putting tons of life into her freestyle it just pops and I wanna get up and dance, too.

So, we begin

But wait! this first hour is a repeat of Monday! I love it when they repeat dances. Ah, I see, the second program is 2 hours, but still, it should be over in the east. They posted the results of the first elimination already. Come on...or maybe not. I can't even think straight about what time in the East it could be, but I think it's already after 11, so maybe the results will be posted soon.

Or should I wait for the show. Do I care either way? No.

I really like Christian's cha-cha. And Jason's doing really well, he looks like it's a good time and so I'm having a good time. And then Christie's was brilliant.

I often like re-runs. This is one of them.

and so it beginns

Obama wins the needed delegates probably. Early returns and media can always be wrong.

And Christian eliminated from Dancing. See? He's a much better dancer than Jason, yet he goes bye-bye. Popularity. If Jason wins, it won't mean anything other than he's got fans.

After last night, I'm firmly for Christie anyway. Although impressed with Jason's efforts and improvement, he's still not my favorite. Honestly, I was a Pricilla fan mostly.

The article didn't mention anything else, so I guess it's not over in the East? It should be if my counting's correct. hahaha...who am I fooling. My counting is never correct. Maybe it's just not posted yet. It's a two hour show tonight with lots of extras, the kids competition picks a winner, too. I really like the oldest couple best.

And today was extra special nice. Naps. Yes. Naps, 2 of 'em. Glorious.

I was awake in time to catch What's my Line and I've Got a Secret, so I forced wakefulness by sitting up - lying down causes all the sleep trouble, then drifted off about 11. For maybe even an hour or longer. Bliss. Then later, I drooled and snoozed for a shorter time, but just as refreshing and enjoyable. My life is perfect.

And tonight is Dancing. Are they doing 2 series a year? I really wish I knew things.

forgot the important stuff

Got a new game yesterday. Neopets. Isn't that a big gaming site on-line? Think I played a couple of games there once or twice, and heard that lots of folks are hooked. I never upgraded the computer so was limited. Now I don't have a computer and am throughly limited. I was even thinking about getting another one. I miss the POWER. Well, I miss access. I probably won't.

So Neopets. It's the Darkest Faerie game. It's got great graphics and excellent controls. I also don't know what stuff is, where stuff is. After spending lots of time being lost and running in circles I found the next quest. I got killed by a plant. This morning I found a walkthrough. It's the only way, folks.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Jason's freestyle up.

I think I like freestyle. I don't know what it's supposed tobe, but the routines are fun. Jason just doesn't have the fluidity needed, but sure puts in a great effort. Judges loved it, we'll see what the scores say. I never can figure out from remarks what scores will be. 3 9s. He really has come a long way. I'd vote for him for improvement. That's the best part of this show anyway, seeing people get better and so many of them do.

Christian's up. Has a latin number. Hot and exciting. he really can move well which is what it takes. Still, neither guy drew me as much as Christie. Len doesn't like his lifts. He's one armed and limited. Bruno nicer about it. Carry Ann nice things to say...she sees a winner in so many other ways. Think he's the bottome scorer.

End of show.

We'll find out tomorrow who's the popular kid on the block. Maybe I'll read about it.
Christian beat Jason. Cristie's next...3 10s. She wins that round.
Still, viewer votes make a difference.
So, who's the most popular? That's the question.

Just saw an ad for another dance show on this station, I think. hmmmm. Might be ok, but if they're already daancers and I don't like the dancing style or somethig dumb,it's not gonna be a helpful tv viewent for me.

Christie's doing her freestyle/ She's reved and I'm jazzed. Great stuff.

Maybe Usher's on tomorrow. I guess it's not important to know. I just want to.

Judges loved her freestyle. She was hopping good. Ya, 3 more 10s. Perfect score night for Christie. She converted me tonight. I'll be delighted if she wins.

Saw Usher

on another show. Just a picture. I don't know if I've heard him sing or not. If he sings something I'm familiar with, I guess I'll know.

And YES. I got a nap today. Maybe a whole 1/2 hour. It sure helped. I'm gonna need a long one in a couple of days, though. PET scan on Wednesday. Dr wants to see if the cancer is just skin thingies or if it's gone inside stuff on the inside. Chemo, yes. There's pills if insurance will cover them, IV every 3 weeks if not. Sure as hell is better than 3 days a week. That sucks. And bites. The big one.

here we go

Dancing final? Wasn't listening, but didn't they used to have 2 stars in finals? Tonight is 3. They keep making changes every series and I just don't get what's going on.

I could try paying attention.

I watched So You Think You Can Dance. Guess it's a Fox show. I read somewhere that Fox copies other successful shows. Not a leader, but I guess they do ok. That show's contestents are already dancers and it's set up like Idol.

Weekend tv sucks. I said so, and it's true.

Christian's great, they're all doing a cha cha. Jason looks like he's having fun and moving really well for him. Christie's rocking. That was pretty fun. Sort of an individual-group routine. Christie really has the body motions dancing needs.

Len likes their cha cha's. Christie's best. I wonder how she spells her name. Bruno like them.

But I've been thinking. Sorry. But this show is Dancing ...Stars. It doesn't say they have to not be able to dance at all. It doesn't say they have to have no dance training. It doesn't even say they can't be professional dancers. All they have to be are stars. This was the first Christie dance I really liked. I don't mind voting for her, but I liked lots of things about Jason and Christian's dances, too.

Today's the day

Doctor at 1:40. I wanna nap.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Yes, indeed!

What's on tv? NOTHING. As usual on weekends. This is one of my funner grouses.

Ace of Cakes is on. Reruns that I've seen. I like it. Geof strikes me as so smart, I'm scared of him. The bright, quiet kid. They're always dangerous with the brain power. I really admire him. It's a fun place to visit. These guys are clever and talented and capable. Have to admire all of them.

I played a new rent-a-game all the way through. No sweat. I think it's for 7 year olds. Disney's Princess game. Probably great for little girls. It'd bee too boring for me to play again. Plesant hours verging on tedium. I'm glad to find out my gamming level. Are I? It's embarasing that games for 10 year olds are too hard for me. Sorta. The good ones are fun even if I get stuck which is inevitable.

I'm determined. I'll swear I'll read the directions for the microwave, which I finally set up, and learn how to change the power level, use the auto set thingies. I never could figure it out with the old one and also never read the pamphlet. But this time will be different. I already read the sentence on how to set the power level. I'm all set.

But it was almost a tragedy. My coffee cup is too tall for the opening. Disaster. I tried it without the lid and success. Didn't know what I'd do. I was stuck. But now everything's all better. Even though it totally screwed up my system. I hate trying to remember new things.

The doctor tomorrow. guess I'll find out what he wants to do. Have to have the bumps removed, I guess, since they're melanomas.

I'm eating crackers and cheese. I ate all the cereal.

Star Jones gets no good press. People seem to really dislike her. In big bunches. Things aren't going well for her right now. One of life's valleys most likely. She should learn how and when to keep her mouth shut. Or figure out better things to say. She keeps hurting herself in an effort for vindication. It's not working. She's a good Christian girl. Who can do no wrong with Jesus on her side. The power of the word...it's an attitude and behaivor set I often see in Christians, of the born again/fundamentalists persuation. There's no real kindness in them. They have a better mousetrap.

Friday, May 16, 2008

So, the microwave

got here. It sat on the porch for a couple of hours, I dragged it into the hall. Thinking, really, about opening it and making the swap. Old one's in bad shape. But do I? NO. I watch Larry King cause the Dancing crew was on. Christie says her skating is different from dancing, but she's got lots of movement training. She probably did have to work hard on technique, but she had the type of thing down. She bends well. And I realize it's not the same, just the same kind of thing - movement to music.

I still like Christian's dancing best of the 3, but like them all. He needed to create characters for the dances and toss 'em out there more than he did. He said on Larry King that he's done theatre. Then giggled with Jason. An odd, offensive kind of moment from them both. If I were voting, I'd probably vote for Christie now. See how people are? Performing is about showing no fear, sports too, probably. There's always lots of self-consciousness on Dancing and a bunch of actors really should know better. But it's hard, I know. I couldn't do it.

All I do the whole day through

Is think of Legos's Indiana Jones game, due the first part of June. SOON! And food. All I do is wanna eat. Seems to happen after grocery shopping when I've gone days and days eating soda crackers and toast. Even though there's nothing much I really want, I sure wanna eat what I do get. But I'm just not that hungry. Maybe the stuff will last awhile.

I already found the page for Indiana Jones at IGA and SAVED it. There's not much there yet, no walk-through which I always need, but a pretty approving article about the game. I'm jazzed. Really nothing about their Bat Man yet.

Heading into another weekend of sucky tv. Are peple so busy the networks don't bother programming much good? Don't know, don't care, just want other shows. Which? Beats me, ones I like, I suppose.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

It's the interferon

Just wrote 3 emails today to tv news. I'm convinced that the interferon slows me down mentally. With the end of shots, I'm starting to wake up and think thoughts and feel feelings again.

They may be sorry.

Ah...The Kardashians

The mother seems to be pimping out her daughter Kim to Playboy and with calendars Kim shot. I'm stunned. But Kim went along with the Playboy shoot even she had deep reservations - mommy pushed. Wonder if the money is worth it for the mom. She gets the agent cut. And the mother should have bought back the calendars, not Kim. Screwy stuff. Sad and sick. Bruce may be the only family member with any class. I think they're just another example of what's going on culturally in general. Focus on the sexy. But the mother is one shallow mamma. Wonder if she and Bruce will divorce eventually. It seems to happen in many family reality shows.

NCIS - haven't watched that much, catch it sometimes on OnDemand, guess I've been sleeping. I really don't know what day it's on, only the time and I forget to check. But the big season end shows are comming up and I'd like to see them. I really like the Zeba character. The actress is great.

There must be more shows...ah. Yes. Ace of Cakes. One fun cast, reality bakers. Have a quible with Anna, but she seems to be smoothing out on the it has to be her way with the art. A business is about the customers, not the artist. Really fun stuff.

2 naps?s

What a day. Sleep and sleep some more. I could barely wake up this morning and couldn't focus my eyes at all for a very long time. So then I nap. I love naps. I pronounce this nap day - today and every day. If I slept 8 hours, I wouldn't nap.

Shows I watch, if I can remember:

Jon and Kate plus 8. I'd never survive their life. Twins and sextuplets.

Just watched 2 episodes of Top Chef. Snoby. Padma says that dishes should be sweet and salty and spicy and something I forgot. Very complicated food style. Guess I'm more on the simple side. Don't know if I'll watch it again. I bought cereal and am happier than a clam. Exactly why are clams happy and how does one tell? See? English is weird.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

And now it starts

Why do they have to eliminate people? They're all good.

Nobody jived. I'm sad.

Well, I already know the oucome. Sad some more.

I hear that Usher's on next week. Don't think I've ever heard or seen him perform. Don't know whether to be glad or not. If awake, guess I'll see thim then.

Bye, Marissa. I've enjoyed getting to know you.

And I've more tv to talk up. But not tonight.

I did nap

Slept 45 minutes. That's a good one.

Two more kids up. 10 and under. These kids are so good. Another bendy pair. Great foot work, nice arms. Wonder how long they've been studying? Naturals, I'm sure.

Next, 13 and under pair. There's Ashley Delgroso...one of my favorite dancers ever. She did a spectular jive low those many months ago. Don't know that I'll ever forget it.

Boy, this pair is terrific. So far they're my favorites. Ya, see? The judges really, really like them a lot, the best in fact.

I read the results.

I love the internet. You don't have to wait for anything, except for it to work.

Christie got the repeat performance tonight. No matter how I ry to justify or explain my lack of enthusiam for her, I really just don't like her dancing that much. There's that somehing thing that hooks one or not. She just doesn't hook me in, not that she's bad in any way. She's terrific, just not interesting or something.

The kids are dancing. Guess it's a competition thing. The first couple is nicely bendy and fabulous. The judges like them. 3 kid couples competing.

James Garner had a stroke and surgery. Not good. They say he looks good, though. Really, just not good.

I hope somebody jives.

A professional group is doing a Thriller tripube You ought to watch these guy. They're great. I've never heard of either the dancers or the singer. So what's new about that? Well, it's probably not my favorite kind of routine, but they're good, lots of energy and they move well. It's simply not a jive.

And now for the imortant stuff

Chickens in the Road. Suzanne McMinn's blog. The last couple of week = CHICKENS. Real baby chickens. Hatching, running around, falling asleep. Like all babies, dead to the world. Sweet. But the best part? The miracle chick. The incubator got too hot one day and she thought she'd lost all the eggs. She kept them, hoping against hope {what the heck does that expression mean? what's hope against hope? see? English makes no sense most of the time} And just as she was taking the eggs out to dispose of them...there was one hatching! One survived and was soon joined by 10 chicks from the second batch of eggs. A miracle. Sweet and wonderful. I love chickens. Yes, I do, love to eat them, too.

I got cereal

And cheese and yoghurt and frozen dinners and donuts!!!

New recipe tip: Galzed old Fashoned with strawberry jam. Yum. Dad taught me that one. Mother disapproved. She always disaproved. About everything. Unless it was about her. Everything was about her. Don't think anybody ever saw that. Took me forever.

So, that's Alex Baldwin. People just won't get off his phone message to his daughter. Nobody had any business airing it in the first place and they really should just shut up about it evermore. It's the kid they're hurting.

But does anyone question Miss Kimmy's behaivor. My mother easily, frequently and happily picked us into rages. Then how she suffered, what she had to put up with, etc. All because she didn't get her way. Wonder what Miss K does, says. No one ever thinks of her responsibity for problems, and I bet she's right in the mix. Causing problems. Saint Kimmy. Yes, he has a temper, falls for it all, needs to control himself. But he's not an evil man, a bad man. That kind of stuff gets into every cell and gets overwhelming. Hard to take a step back and really see it all clearly enough to squash the emotion of it all. But don't we all have lessons to learn and miles to go? Missy K is likely manipulating all this and him.

Hope I'm awake for Dancing tonight. I'll try for a nap, but not hopeful. I'll probably fall asleep 5 minutes to show time.

Or maybe I will now. I'm fading and have more pithy tv show chatter to share. Maybe later.

Yes. it's time, shit

Gotta go. So I blog. Instead? Just putting off the inevitable. Blood test and shopping. But I really gotta get some food in here. I'm down to one can of soup.

If chemo comes up, I've gotta be prepared. Don't know why, or what I have to prepare for, but it's a sense I have. It's a sense I've always had, so this isn't any different. Should have gone this morning.

Think I screwed up. Sent a letter to Cavuto and think that since I slept though Dancing that week, I was mistaken somehow. They did do lifts that show. Figures.

Almost done with lunch. crap.

Adios!

Monday, May 12, 2008

All right!

It's jive time. Her partner's spectutalar - lots of lovely flash. High pounce. I like him a lot. Wonder if he's the jive king..he is to me. Great dancing, guy. I hardly watched Christie. He's got that high steppin' thing going.

Bruno likes it. I know she's good. The judges didn't fight over remards. Wonder why? They're so interesting and fun when they argue. It was Cary Ann and Len to Bruno...2 9s and Bruno, 10. Christie ought to do jive in her skating routines. The crowds, meaning me, would love it. Oh, and it's over.

And the scores wil be...

(Remember, I can't see the title box, so I hope I spelled it right. I did it twice, after all, give me a break?)

Then there's Nigella. What a treat, and what a treasure. She's brillliant. Jamie - really like him. Even though I hear he killed a chicken on a British show. All the chickens I've eaten have been killed by someone. Out of my sight. Another favorite. Not chicken killing, Jamie's the favorite.

Marissa's scores: 2 9s and a Carry Ann 8.

Here he comes. Christian and samba. Oh, he's using his arm. What was I watching? Improvement again. He could really go places with dancing. He's already bendy some. Looks like he's having fun with this one, too. Looks like natural motion.

Len likes it. Bruno likes it. Carry Ann likes it. I like it. That's 4 & 0. Or something.

2 10s and a 9...creaping into first place tie? I told you he looks good.

Christie's next.

Ready for 3?

Jason, paso? Mised it. He's doing a lot better, body much more relaxed and forceful. That sounds like a contradiction. Not so much marching. Smoother. Could improve still, but he has to play football, not dance.

Judges like it. I'm glad he got good remarks. I bet if he did yoga, he do better with the stiffness. 3 9s. Pretty good, not the top scores, think that's Christie. Really good for where he started.

Pretty, Marissia's opening, just lovely Love the song, too. She looks great on this dance. Wonderful.

Judges...Carry Ann doesn't like it, she's wrong. It was rumba, I guess. Len likes it...smarty. Bruno liked the sexy, good.

Judge fight, judge fight!!! Carry Ann vs Len and Bruno. I love these judges. Rumble!!!

Love

Carry Ann and Bruno love, love, love Christie's tango. Len, per usual, not so totally, in remarks, anyway. We'll see how the scores go.

Down Home with the Neely'...New cooking show on FoodNetwork. They're such a nice couple. Obviously love each other. How do I know? They talk nice, supportively, positively to and about each other. She always says 'thank you' when he does something for her. Manners matter and help provide a positive relationship.

(Christie, 2 10s and a 9. Guess who? Len, that's who gave the 9. He's usually stricter than the otheres)

I bet people on line have nasty things to say about them. They are so admirable and a great example of how to treat each other. If you want a healthy, lasting relationship, that is.

I bet she's heard about her unorthodox usage of the word season. We season food with seasoning, she dropps the 'ing' and seasons with season. Looked like she stumbled a bit and looked self-conscious the other day when she used it.

It's a logical grammar style. It's wrong, but logical. It may be a regional style as well. English grammar doesn't make sense and most speakers make mistakes. Lots of mistakes.

Len just did a filmed bit, I love it when he does that. I find him very entertaining, and the Aussy female pro had a cute bit at the end. Sue me. I'm not real stylish. They are, though. Are you?

Christian

He's got the samba and waltz. Latin dances are fun, watlzes dumb, but here we go...

Waltz up: They turned a pop type song into 3/4 time for the waltz. Interesteing pick. I know the lyrics, but can't remember the tune. Very nice dance. Not using his arm, unsuprisingly. Hope it recoveres, he needs surgery for it. Something seperated from the bone or something - a muscle or tendon or a whatever.

Think the judges liked his waltz. Good. They have great taste. 3 9s. Not bad at all.

Ah, tv shows: Rachael Rae...don't think she gets it. Talking over guests isn't at her home which is her justification for interupting her guests. On state is work, not home and her job is to showcase her guests to look as good as possible, not to show off her own self. Yes, she's uneducated, but not stupid at all. We know that. Be polite and do your job correctly. It's about them, not you, and the audience may want to hear what they have to say. We hear you ALL THE TIME. I've been wanting to spit that out for a long time now. 'whew!' now I feel better.

Christie's up to tango. Great dress, nice color on the bottom part. Looks kinda orangy or orangy red. Don't know if I get true color. She always looks great, though. Dances nice, too.

Jason

The fox trot. Did really well, I like his partner a lot, however her name is spelt. Judges love it. I can live with his win, I can live with all the semi-finalists' winning this round. Well, Christie bothers me some cause of her skating. But I have to like her, she's very likable and does dance very well.

Samantha's wearing one of the nicests gowns i've seen her in yet. Really nice dress.

All I can say to Christian is do stage. If he's done no stage or little, just check out what it's done for Marissa. Stage gives performer something film alone doesn't. there's a depth, a breath, a style, a confidence - a relaxed manner that quietly shouts 'quality'. That's really true. It develops a person.

Or think about Judi Dench. Check out her tv comedy work and think about all the years of theater she's done. See? Makes a difference.

Marrisa quickstep. It's making me happy, we'll see what Len thinks. Guess they gave her a bad time last week for her dances. I was alseep. This is great, think she's a natural for this style dance.

oops. She missed a step. Bruno was kind about it at east. Carry Ann likes it, very nice. Len loved it! See? Sometimes the judges do agree with me!!! Or is it I, they?

Saturday, May 10, 2008

I'm hungry.

Yes, once again it's time to shop. I don't like it. Never know what to get. So I get bread. Well, I get more than that. Need dog food, so it's now urgent that I make the effort. Or I could go to McDonalds.

Maybe I'll order delivery. It's such a hastle to order with this tv box, though, that I rarely do.

TV. I had lots of thoughts, but now they've disappeard. Oh! I know. I think I didn't mention last time how I saved 5 dollars. Well, I ordered free shipping at amazon for the games and microwave so that's about 5 bucks or so off the totals. Smart shopping when buying totally unnecessary items. Clever.

Oh, TV. What have I been watching? I'm no even sure. The usual daily shows most often. It's the suckfest weekend viewing, so I've got a DVD on now.

Campaign news all day, all night. For the last 17 years. ENOUGH.

They don't even talk about issues as much as personal deals. Over and over and over and all over again. Tres tedious. And why have they all been asking about the VP candidates for the last bunch of months? How important is that now? It's not.

And why do people think that Hillary and Obama would get along on the same ticket? They perhaps don't care much for each other at this time.

Whoopi Goldberg's been saying that the loser should automatically become Vice-Pres. That's what they did in the beginning, Washington, etc., and they usually hated each other and couldn't work together at all. The ticket needs to be balanced to attract the most voters and the pair needs a good working relationship. I think that Bush 1 and 2 may be two of the few who've actually gotten along much with their VPs, I'm not sure, though.

So, would Obama and Hillary balance the ticket? Well, neither is likely to pull in many conservates. Some Dems do. Then there's a regional idea. Somebody from the West might hook more from there. I don't know, don't think it's relevant right now. But it's stupid to keep suggesting to them that they might be VP when they both want the Presidency.

So, what's on the tube?

Thursday, May 8, 2008

and I saved another 5 bucks

Due October 1, Leggos Batman.

Of course I pre-ordered.

Wonder if I'll remember I did. I'm just hanging on till June.

How could I forget?!

The most compelling, interesting, satisfying, stimulating news yet? Legos Indiana Jones for PlayStation 2 is due the first part of June! And yes, I pre-ordered. I sincerely hope it's as good as their Star Wars II and not a lot harder.

oops.

Those two bumps? Melanoma. Stop interferon, get blood test anyway and see the dr on the 19th. He called this morning so I should have know there is a situtation. Now what? I imagine he has ideas, I'm just afraid it's chemo. What'll I do if it makes me really sick since I don't have anybody to help with driving, shopping, etc. No use hopping into the future, though. Just wait and see. It's all I can do other than stock pile necessities, do laundry, get gas, pay bills. Or not since I don't know what he has in mind. There's a third bump on my leg. That means 3 removals. Goody. More stiches. But it shouldn't be much of a trauma.

And, I didn't need to take tylanol or anything else for pain from the biopsy. It hurt if touched, but not much else. And not enough to worry over. But I now know where the tylanol is.

Dancing. Well. I slept through the Monday show, woke up for What's my Line. Saw the results show. I enjoyed the first hour of judges favorite dances from the whole series. I didn't see the contest dances, so I've no opinon really about the results. I like Mario ok, but he's not a favorite of mine. I like Christian better.{I don't know how to make the accent marks, so I hope everyone forgives me}

I hear that the judges didn't like his jive. Or was it another dance? Don't know, but if they blow a jive, they're done. Jive's the most important and worthy dance and should be treated seriously and sacredly.

I'm sure that people are tearing apart this week's shows. As usual.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Busy meee.

Just back from the pathologist. Yes. I was seen by a pathologists. And I'm not dead or anything.

There's a medical speciality of living body pathology. Who knew? Not I, although perhaps many do.

They examine, extract sometimes, and send reports to other doctors regarding various bits and body bobs. Like, 'where's the cancer' kind of thing.

He numbed, then extracted cell material from two bump thingies, one on the elbow, and one on the other arm.

Yes. Needles. 4 times, needles. One to numb, another to extract. One each arm. No sweat. hahaha, just a bunch of whining. My whining. The dr wasn't bothered.

Tylonal for pain, he says. Goody. So at least I found the tylonal.

And yes. I've been watching Dancing. Just haven't wanted to blog. Except for the results show this week I slept thought. The pay-off is that I was awake by 3 a.m. to see the orrigionals of What's my Line and I've Got a Secret.

Yes, sadly. That's my speed.