The news that Dark Shadows will soon be re-made with Johnny Depp, caused me to search my Dark Shadows memory bank. I can almost picture myself running home from school, arriving just in time to hear the opening theme song. I was addicted -- addicted to all of the afternoon soap operas. Unfortunately, it was so long ago that I can't recall specific episodes. I would love to re-watch all of them. At least that is what I thought before I found a website that notes there were 1245 episodes! Yikes!
Finding out that this aired from 1966 to 1971, made me realize that I was not even a teenager when it started. Heck, I wasn't even into double digits yet. Both my parents worked, otherwise, I can't quite imagine parents, especially in those days, allowing such a young child to watch a show like that with vampires. I'm surprised I never had vampire nightmares!
It is nice to see that Jonathan Frid, aka Barnabas Collins, is alive and well in Canada at www.jonathanfrid.com.
I just found that Kate Jackson was on Dark Shadows. Now that was a big surprise.
If any of you are interested, I found the complete series here for $199.95. This one notes that there are "only" 1225 episodes. I'll have to keep my eyes open on eBay for used ones.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Kim Kardashian's Un-airbrushed Photos
I am really glad to see the photos of Kim Kardashian that were mistakenly put on the Internet without being airbrushed. Since it is an embarrassment to her, I'm not going to make any reference to find the pictures (I'm sure you can do that easily enough on your own). It is reported that the pictures were not airbrushed and therefore showed cellulite. This might be a link to Kim's blog.
I was beginning to think the actual cause of cellulite was NOT being linked to Hollywood! I'm so glad the truth is out!
I was beginning to think the actual cause of cellulite was NOT being linked to Hollywood! I'm so glad the truth is out!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Survivor 17 - Gabon
After watching Season 1 of Survivor, I decided I would not watch the show any more. I figured I didn't really need to watch a TV show to find bad attitudes and backstabbing. I guess I lied. When a good friend of mine applied for the show and did not get on, I figured I had better become a fan in case she applied again and did get on.
I watched Season 15 and decided it wasn't as bad as it was that first season. I watched Season 16 and was so upset at the outcome when Parvoti won the million dollars, that I AGAIN swore I'd never watch another one. (I can't bring myself to watch American Idol either -- Simon is much too pompous for me.) It bothers me a lot to see people publicly humiliated. I can find that too if I just look around. So this brings me to Survivor 17 - Gabon...
When I'm making Roman shades, 75% of the work is hand stitching, which can become quite boring. I said ah, what the heck, I might as well watch Survivor 17. I know I'm a little late, but I just got done watching the reunion show.
Randy - I didn't like him at all. And Randy, it was NOT a million dollar cookie -- you never would have voted for Sugar even before the cookie episode. As bitter and angry as Randy is, I get the feeling he must have been cheated on by a woman and hasn't yet gotten over it. It was nice, though, to see he invited 6 strangers to the reunion show. Even if he only did it because he lost his best friend, his dog, and didn't have any friends of his own.
Corrine - If I could have jumped into the screen and personally strangled Corrine, I would have. She was pompous, arrogant and mean. I can see why she wouldn't have many friends. It looked to me like she was very jealous of Sugar (and with good reason I'd say).
Sugar - Generally speaking, I loved Sugar. I did not, however, like it when she could not stop laughing at Randy when he used the fake idol. It's that public humiliation thing. It looked to me like Sugar played an admirable game (aside from the cookie and laughing at the idol) and is probably able to live with the choices she made. I would like to know why noone voted for her. I did get the feeling the producers portrayed her differently than she really was. (I must admit, I did think the cookie thing was pretty funny.)
I have to wonder if Sugar had brought Corrine and Randy to the final three with her if she would have won. Did everyone there dislike them as much as I?
What did you think of Season 17?
...and here I am, addicted to Season 18.....
I watched Season 15 and decided it wasn't as bad as it was that first season. I watched Season 16 and was so upset at the outcome when Parvoti won the million dollars, that I AGAIN swore I'd never watch another one. (I can't bring myself to watch American Idol either -- Simon is much too pompous for me.) It bothers me a lot to see people publicly humiliated. I can find that too if I just look around. So this brings me to Survivor 17 - Gabon...
When I'm making Roman shades, 75% of the work is hand stitching, which can become quite boring. I said ah, what the heck, I might as well watch Survivor 17. I know I'm a little late, but I just got done watching the reunion show.
Randy - I didn't like him at all. And Randy, it was NOT a million dollar cookie -- you never would have voted for Sugar even before the cookie episode. As bitter and angry as Randy is, I get the feeling he must have been cheated on by a woman and hasn't yet gotten over it. It was nice, though, to see he invited 6 strangers to the reunion show. Even if he only did it because he lost his best friend, his dog, and didn't have any friends of his own.
Corrine - If I could have jumped into the screen and personally strangled Corrine, I would have. She was pompous, arrogant and mean. I can see why she wouldn't have many friends. It looked to me like she was very jealous of Sugar (and with good reason I'd say).
Sugar - Generally speaking, I loved Sugar. I did not, however, like it when she could not stop laughing at Randy when he used the fake idol. It's that public humiliation thing. It looked to me like Sugar played an admirable game (aside from the cookie and laughing at the idol) and is probably able to live with the choices she made. I would like to know why noone voted for her. I did get the feeling the producers portrayed her differently than she really was. (I must admit, I did think the cookie thing was pretty funny.)
I have to wonder if Sugar had brought Corrine and Randy to the final three with her if she would have won. Did everyone there dislike them as much as I?
What did you think of Season 17?
...and here I am, addicted to Season 18.....
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!
Oops, sorry about that, I really was not yelling. Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hope you are able to enjoy a corned beef and cabbage meal today. If you need help in how to cook it check this out How to Cook Corned Beef . And remember, corned beef can be enjoyed any day of the year, not just today. Cook it this weekend, if you didn't have a chance to cook it today. You should be able to find it on sale just about anywhere.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Threw Shoe at President Bush....
Just saw this Twittered by CNN Breaking News (cnnbrk) "Muntadher al-Zaidi, the man who threw his shoes at then-U.S. President George W. Bush, is jailed for three years." Yikes! I don't think it is nice to do something like that to anyone, especially the President of the United States, but come-on, three years? That seems a little stiff to me. I would think a shoe-throwing incident would only yield about a one-year prison term.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Speaker Pelosi - G5
Is anyone else out there upset by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's hypocritical comments about G5 jets not being available for her (and others) for the Memorial Day weekend????
Monday, March 9, 2009
Cover of Oprah...
Happened to see a twitter message by Nandoism regarding the new Oprah magazine coming out this month. You can see it at Oprah.com or at Nandoism's website . Nandoism's blog is about Oprah sharing the cover. I think it is great that she decided to share the cover with our first lady.
I know I'm not a fashion queen, but I feel the need to comment. Michelle Obama looks absolutely stunning and classy! Oprah, however, hmmm ..... how shall I say it. The dress looks like a Donna-Reed-What-Can-I-Do-For-You-Honey Dress. It's not the most flattering clothing I've seen her wear. I know that type of dress is "in style", but we can't always trust those who set the standards! Oprah is a beautiful woman and I am dissapointed that it doesn't show on that cover.
I know I'm not a fashion queen, but I feel the need to comment. Michelle Obama looks absolutely stunning and classy! Oprah, however, hmmm ..... how shall I say it. The dress looks like a Donna-Reed-What-Can-I-Do-For-You-Honey Dress. It's not the most flattering clothing I've seen her wear. I know that type of dress is "in style", but we can't always trust those who set the standards! Oprah is a beautiful woman and I am dissapointed that it doesn't show on that cover.
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