Winter Still

Granted my Dallas weather has not been as harsh as for my Midwest and Northeastern chums, yet I'm ready for winter to exit, With the warm days, Dallas has had, parts of my lawn started to turn green. Hence, I caught myself checking at starts of blueberry and blackberry trees for my back yard, plus different bulbs withstand the Texas heat and the shade of my front yard--I shock my head to clear it and remembered it was still February. I realized I had a green thumb about 2000. Shocked even me I actually LIKED plants and the green thumb to boot. Chums who have known me awhile will say, "Hmm, I thought the only plant you ever liked was plastic." Times change.

OK, the weather folks say Ol Man Winter isn't thru with Dallas yet. We are to receive rain, sleet--and maybe some snow late tonight. However, it's suppose to do this ALL DAY tomorrow and rush hour is to be horrible. Sure, the temp will be a smidgen below freezing--but folks in Texas only know how to drive in wintry conditions when they ain't from round these parts---like me.

So in the meantime, as I wait to see what Mother Nature has in store--if she's ticked at Ol Man Winter enough, so he dumps his cold mess on Dallas, I gotta heat up pasta and get ready for the rest of Hollywood Week on American Idol.

Oh yes, I AM addicted to American Idol and I like Ellen, so far, as a judge.

Thank goodness Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Ice Cream will ease my wintertime woes...*

Stuff III

KRIS ALLEN is the new American Idol!

Oh my! Two nights in a row I get shocked! Last night on Dancing With the Stars, Shawn Johnson won and tonight: Kris Allen. WOW.

For me Adam Lambert was the better singer, the better showman. The thought of Adam being doused with lots of ego, was an air of confidence in my book. Adam knew his strengths. Didn't so much think that of Kris. What made me think, Kris might...and I repeat, might make it all the way, was his duet with Keith Urban.

Maybe I didn't realize country could sound like that. I guess I still think country is your daddy's Hank Williams....senior. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this song....alot! I'm adult enough to admit my defeat and saw congrats to Kris and all the KrisNation!

So now with DTWS and Idol, plus all my TV network shows, and the Dallas Mavericks are done for season, it's time to get on with the summer! Happy Day!

Hmm. Now when do the Dallas Cowboys begin their training camp? I'm ready for them to begin their quest to regain the NFL's title of American Idols.

Stay tuned.

Tuesday Turn Part II

American Idol.

Oh my. I know the singers are young--however, with ALL the movies ever made, none of them really, REALLY wowed me. Sure, Adam Lambert brought home "Born to Be Wild" and that was about it. Danny felt "Endless Love" yet I didn't. His version did nothing for me, just like the original Lionel Richie and Diana Ross 80's did nothing for me back in the day. Sorry. And Allison-- just can't be 16!--however, to me, she did not sound her usual great. I thought she sounded horrible. I wonder if the judges will hear a difference when they watch it back? But for Lil Rounds, my heart breaks. I'm with Simon words about her. I loved her at the beginning....Lil, you either you sing "The Rose" straight or do it all the way R & B/gospel. The two didn't mesh. I hoped Lil would have just stood and sang Beyonce's "Listen" from Dreamgirls. To show off her pipes and finally have her moment!

My opinion: Bottom Two will be Lil Rounds (for her added 'tude) and Kris (for a song nobody's heard)

Dancing With the Stars: I called THAT! Bye bye, Steve-O!

Mad Music

So I dvr'd American Idol because I was out doing an errand. Got home right as Allison began her verison of Bonnie Raitt--not bad. But I didn't pay attention to the time. American Idol ran long and I didn't see the final singer: Adam Lambert.

Thank goodness for the internet! Somebody already upload of tonight perfomance of Adam singing "Mad World,." Honestly, I don't remember the song--mainly Tears for Fear weren't big faves of mine. Gotta give Adam props tho.

Can work a song. Has a stage presence. Makes ya listen to him. Simon gave Adam a standing ovation. Now THAT never happens. So the kid who caused Johnny Cash to turn in his grave a few weeks ago, with "Ring of Fire'" solidified he IS the one to beat in this Season 8 of Idol.

Who should go home tomorrow? Kris Allen or Scott--maybe even Lil. Don't save any of em.

Stay tuned.

Oh, and did I tell you, tomorrow is my birthday?

My Month C'est Marvelous!

Stepped on the scale this morning
It screamed MUCH louder.
Who cares?
It's absolute April!
The month I burst onto this Earth
The 8th day is my day.
Seven days from this day.
Some folk rile why I make such a big deal
About my day. My month.
My parents suffered through four stillborns before me

I was their last chance

And I arrived on time, April 8, at 4:37 in the morning.

I all ready knew I had things to start and do

Even through rough times after my mom's death

When I was 13, to my dad's final months in 2001

Wanted. Loved. That's what I was.

Makes memories of the spanks not too bad.

Fast forward to now-2009

With American Idol tonight. Megan Joy should be sad at night's end

Along with a Who Cares? on the sinkful of dishes

It is still April--my month.

Diamond is my birthstone

The ring, my dad gave me on my 31st birthday proves that

Sure, things could always be better.

And they will.

What you see is temporary

What you don't see is eternal

Wanted. Loved. That's what I was

And still am

Blessed

American Idol and Michael Jackson

Uh. Yea.

OK.
After I get over the fact the Top 13 were either babes in swaddling clothes, toddlers or not even born yet when "Thiller" made us listen to music in a whole 'nother way-I gotta be honest, none of the Top 13 blew me away to any new Corner of the Sky.

If I had to like somebody, because I wouldn't get any Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Ice Cream if I didn't: Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta and last: Adam Lambert. While everybody seem to give Adam a beaded glove, I felt there were times Adam screamed "Black and White." I bet they hear that when they play it back.

I can't believe Allison is 16. Good Rocker. However, can she do anything else?

But Danny--unless, he messes up along the way--this is his thing to lose.

...and Anoop Desai--such a sweetheart. Hope he gets another chance.

In the meantime, Anoop and everybody else, click on the link to see how "Beat It" was and still should be done by Michael Jackson....when, well--before faces and things changed.


Gotta get my Blue Bell Cookies n Cream Ice Cream.

And Corner of the Sky? Um. Yea. A song from the Broadway show 'Pippin' and that the Jackson 5 turned into a single. A vinyl 45. Which I had. Cue it up.

Results: American Idol and Today

The Top 12's first three are set. And I'm quite OK with America's choice. Granted, I wanted Steve Fowler to make it. However, maybe with the Wildcard show. My clear first place fave is Danny Gokey. There's just something about him. I like his look. Yes, he has a story--the passing of his wife. Yet there's something. And I do like Alexis Grace. Her pipes bring it on home. Michael Sarver has to step it up. Maybe just nerves when he sang again tonight. Like him. Didn't like the performance. Should I mention Tatiana? She does have a good voice--yet was she the only one in tears? Flippin' her hair and trying to strike a pose? Hmm. Tatiana is probably a nice and sweet young lady. Her dream wasn't held in our hands--Tatiana ought to look up to the hills to see where her strength comes from.

Results from today. One more day closer to Movie Man leaving. The word is getting around. I do believe folks are surprised. I'm surprised too. I knew there would be day we'd part ways--work wise anyway--kinda like where did the almost six years go? Oh well. Maybe with us not seeing each other as much, we'll get racquetball back on the dance card....and oh wait.....ball room dancing....oh hold on....maybe the penny slots at the casino.....or better yet....cake and coffee at Celebrity Bakery.

Regardless, results are in: Pleased.

American Idol First Night

Indeed I watched.

For me, the guys were stronger. My faves are: Steve Fowler (I wasn't too thrilled about that whole Michael Jackson thing either), Danny Gokey (he looked pretty hot without those glasses), and Michael Sarver (not the best song, yet I like him-and he's from Texas). As for the females--the only on that stood out in a positive way: Alexis Grace--I really liked her. Who should go? Just about all the rest of the girls, especially Tatiana Del Toro. Some parts of song were good, yet when she spoke, I wasn't really feelin' doing a latte with her. Not likable. I don't hold her dream in my hand.

So the first night of American Idol is in the books.

I had my popcorn.

And I'll have more popcorn as the weeks go on.

All is good.

Tuesday Starts

And ya know, I'd be there. Even after a job interview, earlier today. Went well, yet confirmed I desire my own business. Plus have my words performed--are you out there Tom Hanks, Spike Lee, Queen Latifah or even the neighborhood community playhouse director?? Dreams are BIG. Which brings me tonight.

What gets revved up again tonight, for all those with their OWN big dreams?
And we watch and wonder if the main folks on the show, duke each other out?
The reason my bedroom brown eyes will be glued to the TV every Tuesday and Wednesday, until--oh, May?




Need I say more?
Nope.
Let's get this up and going !
Pass that Blue Bell Chocolate Covered Strawberry ice cream this way.
Because THIS is American Idol!