TV Tuesday

1. Do you watch daytime talk TV? If so, which shows do you watch? Do you prefer the calm shows like Oprah or the wilder side like Jerry Springer?

I watch daytime talk shows when I have time & when I'm in the mood. My favorite is "Ellen," and I wish I had the time to watch her everyday. I watch "Oprah" if I'm home and she has an interesting topic. I watch Montel if I'm home & Sylvia Browne is on. I watch Dr. Phil if he has an interesting topic, especially weight loss shows.

2. Which daytime talk TV show would you like to be on? What would the topic be?
"Dr. Phil." Weight loss. (115 & counting) Or Oprah. My books.

3. Is there a daytime talk TV show you miss that's no longer on the air? Is there someone you'd like to see get a daytime talk TV show?
I wouldn't say I miss it exactly, but I did like Rosie O'Donnell during the first few years. I liked Letterman when he had a morning show, too. Man! That was a long time ago!! I can't think of anyone I'd like to see get a daytime talk show.

~Bonus~ Before talk TV took over game shows ruled the airways during the day, which do you prefer? Or are you a soap opera fan?
I think I watched every game show that every aired. I don't know if I had a favorite. As for soap operas -- I've watched "All My Children" since 1970 and still do whenever I can.

Unconscious Mutterings

1. Charity:: hope, faith and ...
   
2. Scale:: 145 (and I'm gettin' there!)
   
3. Jennifer Lopez:: bootylicious
   
4. Coercion:: force
   
5. Meter:: maid
   
6. Pressure:: The Kinks (great song by them) & Steph & Jeanne
   
7. June:: bug
   
8. Infestation:: lice
   
9. Serial killer:: a character in my next book, "Actual Malice." I was going to say the name but I don't wanna ruin it for anyone who might read it. ;)
   
10. Anguish:: pain
    

The First Four

Ronald Reagan
1.Alzheimer's
2.Smile
3.Reaganomics
4.Bonzo

D-Day
1.Heroes
2.Elmer
3.War
4.Peace

TV Tuesday

1. In the US many stations run "marathons" all day on Monday, many stations have also went to running all weekend marathons of old sitcoms. So question number one is: Did you watch any of the marathons running this year? In part? In whole?
Nope. But on New Year's Day I did. The Twilight Zone.

2. Is there a show you'd like to see run an all day marathon? On the flipside is there a show you'd avoid in marathon?
I'd probably watch most of a "CSI" or "That 70s Show" marathon. I might also watch a "Wings" marathon just to see my 3 favorite episodes. As for shows I'd avoid -- too many to mention.

3. Is there a show/movie/program that brings back special memories for you and what is it?
"Animal House" reminds me of college ... and my dad. My dad loved that movie. His favorite line was "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

~Bonus~ What show featuring those who protect your country (fiction or non-fiction) is your favorite?
Don't have one I can think of at the moment.

~Bonus #2~ Out of curiosity, what's the longest you've ever watched TV in one stretch?!
Probably six or seven hours but that was a long time ago. Now I have a hard time watching for even two hours straight. There's too much other stuff to do.

Music Mambo

1. Song By The First Band You Liked
I don't remember the first band I liked but I remember I loved Elton John (still do) so I'll say "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."
2. The Song That Makes You Think Of Your Best Friend
There are many songs that make me think of my best friend but at the moment it's "Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy."
3. A Song By The First Band You Saw In Concert
Again, not a band. "Crocodile Rock."
4. A Song That Reminds You Of College/School
Any pre-"Born in the USA" Springsteen but if I had to pick one ... "Rosalita."
5. A Song That Makes You Think Of A Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Love) Past Or Present.
"Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "It's a Lonely Ol' Night." Both make me cringe & turn the radio off.

The First Four

What are the first four things you think of when I say:

High School

1.Steve ... my best friend who I met in high school. I had a crush on him then. I dunno what you'd call it now. Probably a sick obsession if we weren't such good friends. ;)
2.Football
3.Nuns
4.Pranks (A lot of them were pulled ... especially on the nuns.)

Wanna know why I picked this topic for The First Four? Keep reading if you do ....

On Tuesday Steve & I went to our old high school (which is not a high school anymore), sat in his car & listened to "Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy." Brought back lots of memories. All good.

Wednesday Whatevers

1. Should somebody be your enemy if they are your parents' enemy? Why?

It depends. If I know why a person is my mom's enemy I might consider not be friendly to that person. However, my mom tends to hold grudge for-ever. There's a woman who did something to her sometime in the mid-70s and she still doesn't like her. I don't know what it was and, personally, I don't care. Maybe it's wrong for me not to care, but I don't. This woman is the nicest, sweetest woman and she's always been wonderful to me.


2. Why do you answer memes?

There aren't many I answer regularly. I look at the questions every week, and if the questions intrique me and I feel they give some insight into who I am, I answer them.


3. Do you use net slang or type correctly?

Most of the time I answer correctly, but idk sometimes when I'm lazy I use slang.

It was good

That's all I'm sayin'. This might not make sense but I'm afraid if I say anything else it'll ruin it. And, I don't think I have to write anything about it to remember the way I feel right now.

Stupid People

Definitely not a lack of 'em in this town. Case in point: This is a conversation I had with a guy a few minutes ago. (I was walking. He was driving.)

Guy: Excuse me ma'am, can you tell me where the new restaurant is?
Me: Which new restaurant?
Guy: Well, you're no help at all.
Me: There are three restaurants that I consider new. If ya give me a hint, maybe I could help you.
Guy: I saw it in the paper.
Me: (thinking: all 3 were in the paper in the last couple of weeks) Well, let's try this one. There's one on Main Street called The Lunch Box. Sound familiar?
Guy: It's not the Mexican place is it?
Me: No. (thinking: The Lunch Box/La Herradura. Sounds pretty similar.)
Guy: Where is it?
Me: Main Street. Keep driving to the STOP sign at Davis Street. Take a right. Go to the first traffic light. Take another right. It's next to the movie theater.
Guy: On Davis Street?
Me: No. Main Street. Next to the movie theater.
Guy: Which movie theater?
Me: You don't live here, do you?
Guy: Yeah, just around the corner.
Me: (thinking: You freakin' moron! You're two freakin' blocks away. Go look for it!)Go to Main Street. You can't miss it.


That wasn't enough to ruin my day though, because
1. I walked 5 miles before 10 a.m.
2. I lost another pound (114 all together now. Yay me!)
3. Dinner with Steve is less than 4 hours away!
4. I don't have to work today.
5. I got a thank-you note for a story I wrote for today's paper.

TV Tuesday

1. What's your favorite sitcom?
of all time -- The Dick VanDyke Show
current -- That 70s Show

2. Is there a sitcom you really don't like?
of all time -- Sanford & Son
current -- Yes, Dear

3. Which sitcom did you used to like, but now it just seems too hokey?
Family Ties

~Bonus~ If your life was a sitcom, what would the title be?
Dazed & Confused

More ...


Emo! You're very in touch with your emotions and
that's what I like about you! It's all about
the music for you... I have pity for your
tortured soul...you're just like me...


What genre of rock are you?
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You're Skittles!!! You have a very interesting
personality, you're so unique. You're the kind
of person who always thinks outside of the box.
You're also a very accepting individual, and
believe in inner beauty.


Which kind of candy are you?
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