He's Alive!

I've been a very bad boy for the past couple of weeks. I mentioned in a previous post that I was having problems with inspiration, but I didn't realize at the time just how deep that inspiration deficit was going to be. It seems that if I force myself to blog on a consistent basis, I do OK, but once I let myself slip just a little, I'm done for. It's kind of like the gym - force yourself to go regularly, and it's not that bad. Let yourself slide a couple of times, though, and it's hell getting back. I'm in that "it's hell getting back" phase now with blogging and the gym. But, I'll persevere. If you're still checking in here, thanks! Your patience is much appreciated!

In an effort to break back into the routine, I thought I'd throw out a few miscellaneous things that have been on my mind, but which I haven't spent the energy to think about in great detail:

• It sucks that Constantine is gone from American Idol. With him gone, my interest in the show is at an all-time low. Who's going to stare me down with eyes that could start a fire in my loins now?
  
  If Bo leaves, I may never watch again. The last thing we need is another cookie-cutter pop star. The two "rockers" were at least a breath of fresh air, despite the weird behavior they seem to elicit from Ms. Abdul.



• Scott Savol seems like kind of an OK guy, but the boy just can't sing. It was probably reasonable that he made the top 12, because he did sing some songs pretty well during the auditions. His voice and performance ability hasn't stood up to the demands of the competition since, though. It's a shame that he managed to beat out some more talented and just plain interesting folks like Anwar, Jessica, and Constantine.



• Just 4 hours left in Jack Bauer's 24-hour day from hell. I'm thinking this season, while still better than about 98% of everything on TV, this show is not quite up to the standards it set for itself in previous seasons. Little things are bugging me - like where the hell did the Secretary of Defense go? Shouldn't he be pretty involved still, considering that Air Force One was shot down, the president is teetering on the brink of death, the vice president is a doofus, and a frickin' nuclear bomb is about to be exploded by terrorists? He hasn't been seen or heard from in the last 4 or 5 hours, at least. If he's going to disappear, I wish he'd take his annoying daughter with.

• Laura Bush was pretty funny at the White House correspondents' dinner. Once. If I see or hear her routine again, though, I can't predict what will happen. It could be ugly and will probably involve my punching a hole through a wall.

OK, enough drivel for one post. Hopefully that will be enough to get my bloggin' groove on again...

Comments

[Atlanta Todd]

Yeah, Constantine will be missed. He'll be back, though, I'm sure. And while it's totally unfair to the other contestants and it's hard to say if it's having any impact on the results, the votefortheworst.com (or whatever it is) campaign is funny to the rebellious side of my personality. But one thing remains constant on AI: Ryan is throw-his-legs-in-the-air hot!! Whew!

Anyway... 24 -- I totally agree. The breaking-into-the-Chinese-consulate scene was a bit over the top. And can the DOD daughter (called the DODer by some - HA!) needs to go.

[Scott-O-Rama]

I don't watch American Idol or 24. I started to watch the first season of 24 when it was on, but for some reason gave up on it. I forget why now.

I'm really glad you're sticking with blogging. I enjoy reading your blog and would miss it if it was gone.

The thing I try to remember is I don't have to write a LOT, but I should try to write something.

[Beth]

I like reading your blog as well. When I remember, I try to read Ed's. If you need any fodder, just ask. I know your readership can provide ideas. :)

[Skippy]

I so totally agree with you on 24. I would rather listen to William Devane (Defense Secy) than listen to his whiney daughter who is going to leave Jack for her stupid English husband anyways....ok, I got that off my chest. Yes, please continue to blog. I have had entries in mine that I just go ---ugh, why would anyone want to read it ---but they are my thoughts and ramblings...click on the button at the top of your screen that says "Next Blog" :)

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