Shake That Tambourine For All Eternity

You once thought of me as a white knight on a steed,
Now you know how happy I can be.

Many of my happiest childhood memories revolve around the Monkees, their music, and their wonderfully campy tv show, so I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Davy Jones earlier today. I'll admit that he wasn't my favorite Monkee ( I was more of a Peter/Mike girl), but I couldn't help but adore him for his musical talent, his adorable British accent, and that impish gleam in his eyes.

Rest in peace, you beautiful Daydream Believer.

Puppy Bowl VIII

Don't forget- the canine cuteness begins at 2 P.M. CST today!

All of the puppies are too precious for words (check out the line up here), but I have a soft spot in my heart for York, the eleven week old Bassett Hound mix, and Delilah, the thirteen week old terrier.

Just look at those faces! I am dying from the adorableness.

Why?!?!

Beavis and Butt-Head Sculptures Are So Lifelike, So Horrifying

I love Beavis and Butt-Head, but holy crap, these things are nightmare inducing! Especially Beavis. He looks like a demented Art Garfunkel strung out on meth.

The Walking Dead: Mid-Season Finale

I don't want to give away too many details if you haven't seen it yet, but I now know why Hershel has been such a jerk about wanting Rick and company to leave his farm. He knew something crucial about the missing girl, Sophia, all along, yet deliberately withheld that information from those who were looking for her. Selfish, cold-hearted bastard.

I wish the zombies would eat Shane already. I can't freaking stand that psycho.

Brain Droppings, Part Two

Bits and pieces of randomness...

1. I had my baseline mammogram on Nov. 11. To my immense surprise (and relief), it was not at all uncomfortable or painful. The results? Everything is normal.
2. The St.Louis Blues fired head coach Davis Payne on Nov. 7 and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock. I'll admit this took me (and many other Blues fans) by surprise; we thought the organization would give Payne, like Andy Murray before him, more time to get back on track. Guess they weren't playing around. So far under Hitchcock, the Blues are 4W-1L-2OT. Not too shabby. My brother Bart, best friend Kelly, and I traveled to St.Louis on Nov. 12 to see the Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0. My boy, TJ Oshie, scored a beautiful empty net goal in the second period. Kelly pointed out that he has scored a goal in every game we've attended in person. Coincidence? I think not.
3. I'm totally addicted to The Walking Dead and American Horror Story. Hands down, two of the most graphic, downright bizarre shows in the history of television. I tried watching Walking Dead during the first season but, for some reason, just couldn't get into it. When it appeared on streaming Netflix, I decided to give it another shot and found myself hooked. I love the characters (well, not Shane because he's an ass), the suspense, the creepy zombies, and the plot twists. As for American Horror Story, I became intrigued after it was featured in Entertainment Weekly, so I caught the first three episodes on Xfinity On Demand and was blown away by what a mind freak it really is. It's hard to describe what's going on in the infamous "Murder House"- you just have to see it for yourself.
4. I'm seriously considering going back to school next fall to earn a certificate in medical transcription. I'd like to have a reliable career back-up ready should I have to leave my current position as a special ed. teacher assistant, either due to layoffs or loss of benefits. If neither situation occurs (fingers crossed), I figure I can still use the certificate by doing medical transcription work part-time (ideally from home).

Mr. Bean Is A Bad Influence

A nativity scene just isn't a nativity scene without a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Too bad I don't have the robot and army tank to complete the look.

It's Official- Hell Has Frozen Over

I actually like this song by Brittany Spears and have downloaded it on my iPod. It's all Bravo TV's fault. "I Wanna Go" is used in their promotional "Summer Camp" commercial, starring cast members from shows such as Top Chef, Real Housewives of New Jersey, and Flipping Out, so I've seen it about eleventy billion times over the course of the summer. What can I say? It's catchy.

Wondering

Why do the bridesmaids serving WE Tv's Bridezillas put up with the verbal abuse, bitchy attitudes, and insane demands heaped upon them? I realize that planning a wedding can be stressful, but that is no excuse to act like a spoiled, self-centered dictator. I love my friends and relatives, but if any of them had ever pulled that bridezilla crap on me, well...let's just say they would've had to have surgery to remove my bridesmaid dress from one of their bodily orifices.

Wishing

That Comcast would carry Current tv. I miss Countdown with Keith Olbermann. How am I going to get through the 2012 Presidential election without him?

Jon Hamm For NHL Commissioner!

Gary Bettman needs to step aside and let Jon Hamm take over the league. With Hamm in charge, the St.Louis Blues couldn't lose ;)

Thursday Thirteen: Who's Your (TV) Daddy?

In honor of Father's Day (Sunday, June 19...don't forget!), here are my 13 Favorite Dads From TV. In no particular order:

Red Forman from That 70's Show- Okay, maybe Red is a little gruff and has a penchant for calling his son and his friends "Dumbass", but deep down you know he really cares.

Herman Munster from The Munsters- I've always thought Herman was cool. Remember the bitchin' hearse he drove to work to the funeral parlor? And the way he would crack up laughing over his corny jokes? AND the pet monster under his front staircase? And the schemes that him and Grampa would always get into trouble over?

Homer Simpson from The Simpsons- D'OH! Homer may not be the most energetic dad in TVLand, but this beer drinking, donut eating goober is a riot. I think more than one of us can look at him and see our OWN dad, lurking somewhere within.

Wondering

Why isn't Season 4 of The Twilight Zone included in streaming Netflix? Three of my all-time favorite TZ episodes (Miniature, Jess-Belle, and The New Exhibit) are from that season, so I'm bummed that I can't watch them instantly.

Real Housewives Of New Jersey: Season 3

I'll admit that I was a bit worried that this season was going to be boring now that resident psychopath Danielle Staub is no longer on the show, but that was before Monday night's premiere episode. A family brawl at a baby's christening party?!? If that's just a taste of what's to come, count me in!

It's too early to tell how much crazy the two new wives, Kathy Wakile and Melissa Gorga, will bring to the table, but I have a feeling that Melissa's husband Joe (who also happens to be Teresa Giudice's brother) is well on his way to replace Danielle as the Drama Queen (err, King).

Poor Jacqueline and Caroline. I hope they're not tossed aside and ignored because they're somewhat normal.