Norm didn't make it through, not that he could have done anything, but he was entertaining anyway. I am sooo tired of whiney Ryan Seacrest. They need to give Norm his job. Sheeesh. Have you ever seen someone who could dish it out but not take any worse than Seaweed? He jusgitsonmynerves! I was so glad Kris Allen made it!

American Idol Salt Lake City

...yes Randy, it's in Utah. Tonight 13 got through to Hollywood. I was only impressed with a couple of them. After tonight's show I am certain of four things,
A. Simon though harsh, always speaks the truth.
B. Pauler will NEVER go against Kara, and rarely against Randy.
C. Pauler really does need a fashion consultant. Was that a K-Mart turtle neck she was wearing? In late July?
D. The blind woman who cut my husband's hair a few months ago, has recently cut Simon's.

Tonight we met David Osmond, son of Alan Osmond from the Osmond Brothers. He had a nice voice. Very likable guy. My only question in a situation like this is...."do ya not know enuff folks in the 'biz' to help ya get started without this?"
Golden Ticket

Next up Tara Matthews who screeched "One Day I'll Fly Away" in her wonderful bondage inspired outfit that was six and half sizes too small. It was all just horrible.
Fly away THIS day!
NO!

Then there was Lamb girl audition part two with Aleesha Turner. Let the bleating begin....
NO!

Katie Sulivan STUNK
NO!

Remember Rich Kable the long haired hippie guy trapped in 1975. Apparently he was trying to channel Jim Morrison. His eyes were so wild looking they were frightening.
NO!

There was the guy with the friend in the bunny suit, his name was Chris something. Really dude, you tried too hard. I think he would have stood a chance if it hadn't been for the bunny. They've let worse through this year for sure.
NO!

Yet again, just as I was ready to turn off the pukefest, along came Frankie Jordan. She looks like that poor misled Amy Winehouse minus the crack. I know it's easy to make fun of people like that, but really, I pity her. This girl had a distinctive voice. She's gonna be one to watch.
Golden Ticket!

Next, Megan Corkey...Simon liked her a lot. She had a voice that carried you back to the woodstock days. He said she was his fave so far, but we've heard him say that before only to hear him bash them the next week in HW. Not my fave, not that you care, but it's my blog. We'll see how far she goes.
Golden Ticket!

DID NOT LIKE the presumptuous teenage boy "Austin President of my high school class." Where did he find these songs? NONE of the judges even knew them. Simon didn't like him either, but Randy gave it the "yo-dawg" and Kara said okay, and of course Pauler can't think on her own so he's going to HW. If he makes it pass the first week I'll be surprised.
Golden Ticket!

Taylor Vaifanua was next. She is 16 and looks 28. That's great if your trying to get into One Eyed Jacks on Friday night, but when your 30 you're gonna be saaaad baby! She could sing! Had a GREAT song too.
Golden Ticket!

Rose Flack was up with her soulful HUGE voice. She obviously goes barefoot all the time. Okay, this just creeps me out. You could see the bottom of her feet as she walked away and they were black. Buy some soap, then some shoes, 'cause that's just nasty. This girl has an old soul but after what all she's been through losing both of her parents before age 16 who wouldn't?
Golden Ticket!

Okay Idol, I am a softy. A compassionate person most all of the time. Snarky? Yes, but compassionate. Having said that......if I want cheese I'll order a pizza. Stop with all the sappy, cheesy, sob stories. I know they are sad if they are true, but it's really been over done this year. Don't insult us, and don't play on our emotions, m'kay? M'kay.

It's on again tomorrow night and then next week starts the Hollywood week. It looks like there's gonna be a lot of drama. I would not do well there. I can't take a lot of whining and complaining. We'll see how it all turns out...

G'night!

American Idol Jacksonville

Just got finished with American Idol in Jacksonville, FL. I know a few of my peeps in AR missed it because their power was out due to the blanket of ice they're buried under. But I gotta say, you didn't miss much. In fact, I am about ready to quit watching until the Hollywood shows start.

In Jacksonville which any of us with a brain know was NOT named after Randy thanks AI for insulting the intelligence of your viewers, they gave out 16 Golden Tickets from a crowd of roughly 12,000. They made their intro playing Journey music and hyping Randy's stint in their back up band.....we knew this was coming. I like Randy, in fact he's one of my faves. But, has he no shame? It's like going home for Christmas and your Mom dragging out all your ribbons and trophies from Junior High to show all of your family and friends.

The first two contestants absolutely stunk. And, I might mention, they got golden tickets. This season is so confusing.

First was Joshua Ulloe, he was entertaining at best. Simon said he was like Inspector Gadget. He was all over the place. So many runs and and turns it was crazy. Then he threw in a little beat boxing, rap, and just general screeching. If he makes it past Hollywood I'll be shocked!
Golden Ticket

Then came Sharon Wilbur. The most memorable thing about her was her cute dog Sasha. Simon liked the dog. She had one of those voices that screams "three packs a day." Randy and Simon voted yes on the cute factor alone. Pauler obviously had a few refills on her "water" because she did the back of the hand kiss with Kara. What is up with these people? Somehow she got through.
Golden Ticket

Dana Moreno was willing to accept any direction they might want to give her....and Simon directed her right out the door. Honestly, how do these people make it in there?
NO!

Then there was Kannesswa Finne. Her mother actually had her convinced that she was the best thing goin'. People, please don't lie to your kids! You're not helping them out, you're just settin' up for heartache.
NO!

Julissa Veloz. The creepy nervous laugh was too much for me. She made me think Titiana TuTu girl last week, with the giggle. She sang Whitney though which usually fails miserably, and it wasn't that bad. At least by the standards they had thus far set this evening she certainly deserved to go through, and she did.
Golden Ticket

Then there were several flops, Darin Darnell and his friend Devin, were horrendous. And what about Naomi Sikes? Please. This woman cried when she was turned down, as if she actually expected to make it through. Even her chubby friend perched on Randy's lap had a look of terror on her face while she sang. Then when it was said and done, she stated that she actually thought she did a good job on the song "THIS TIME." Wow, I'm glad we didn't hear it the other times, 'cause I think my ears would have bled.
NO!

DAY TWO in Jacksonville brought out Jasmine Murray. She was from Starkville MS....woohoo....only about an hour from here. She was GOOD, and her sweet family made me smile. All her sisters, and her Momma coming to support their sweet girl. She's only 16, but has a strong voice.
Golden Ticket

George Ramirez....was obviously supposed to be in the competition for facial hair and took a wrong turn. DUDE! He is only 18.YEARS.OLD. He made me think of the guy that's in every one's high school yearbook that looks like he is faculty when he's really a senior. You look back 15 years later, and say "oh that was Mr.....no, no, that was George!" No fake I.D.s ever needed for this guy. But please, just DON'T sing. EVER!
NO!

Okay. I don't know what you thought of Anne Marie Boskovich, but I thought she was good. I was insulted that they even felt they needed to offer her a second chance when they asked her to come back in a bit with more confidence. After the talent challenged people we've seen put through tonight alone? I almost turned off the T.V. They put her through with the words, "she deserves a second chance".....at our household she is the favorite so far. I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out she has had a previous deal somewhere though.
Golden Ticket

Then came T.K. Hash. He was pretty good. He was returning for a second audition after not making it through last year. Simon said no automatically, but it was three to one, so he's headed to HW. I didn't care for him. He sang Imagine by John Lennon, and it was so over sang it was just sad really.
Golden Ticket

Michael Perrelli wound it up, and down for that matter. He was young, 18 I think. He wanted his guitar, and kept it with him like a security blanket it front of him. He is one of those people that is probably not going to be bad, but he NEEDS a band. Simon gave him good advice, to have a normal life and get a band together in his spare time. He needs to grow up a little anyway. He cried like my four year old when she loses her blankie when they told him he couldn't play his guitar in the audition....my question is, "has he never seen this before?"
NO!

That wraps up Jacksonville. I was let down with the lack of talent that was aired. They are clearly only showing us the junk and holding out the goods for Hollywood week. Let's hope tomorrow is better.

G'Night

Just Catchin' up...........

Hey peeps, how was your weekend? As you may or may not have noticed, no blogging for me over the weekend. I had to take care of this:


And this:



And then make these:


And these:

The house was a wreck. I had not taken the time to clean it well since I took all of the Christmas stuff down, and it was in dire need. Not to mention the fact that I went to scrapbook with some friends at church Friday night and when I returned it looked like a bomb had exploded. How does that happen when I leave? Anyway...


I had bought some fabric and promised the kids I would make them some soft flannel sleep pants, their uniform of the day, so I made good on that promise. I obviously invoked the powers of Mahhhhtha Stewart because I made both pairs of sleep pants and finished Elly's baby/scrapbook on Saturday. She is four you know. Maybe I'll get her second year done in time for a wedding gift.

Do you all remember the post about my "non-resolutions" earlier in the month? Well, I had made a silent non-resolution to myself NOT to watch 24 this year. Partly because I don't have the time, but mostly because I no longer have the ability to focus both of my existing brain cells on a plot that twists faster than Aunt Myrtle can leave the table before the check comes. But alas, I sat there perched on the recliner as yet another season is rolled out before my eyes. I'm just a sucker for MacGyver, Navy Seals, all the James Bonds and Spencer For Hire, all rolled up into one. Hey, at least I'm getting two series and a whole bushel of movies out of one viewing time.....but I am faced with the fact that I can't even keep my non-resolutions, oh I am weak people, weak! Tomorrow it's American Idol, and I can't wait to see what they have for us next.

I had better get off of here and read the 736 blogs I have to catch up on, 'cause I got to know every body's bidness like that, and then I have to play at least 27 games of Word Challenge or Pathwords, I can't decide!! Sleep tight!

AI Kansas City.........

Can we please ban "Over The Rainbow" and "Heard It Through The Grapevine" I mean pulease. How many songs have there been on the top 40 in the last 40 years and we have to hear these same two ovuh and ovuh!!

Tonight we started out with a teeny bopper who thought she had the worlds most powerful voice. I believe her quote was "when I open my mouth people are in disbelief at the powerful voice that comes out"....when we hear this on AI, we can only imagine how bad it's gonna be...and it was. Honey, it's not the powerful voice they're in disbelief over.....
No where near a Golden Ticket

Jason Castro from last year brought his strange little brother to audition this year. Dude, you were number 4 last year, use it. Quit babysitting and get something done. His little brother was not too bad and his voice had that familial resemblance, I'd love to hear them sing together 'cause I'm a choir geek like that.
Golden Ticket

Then there was Vaughn Smith. He was an odd looking character in a Donnie Osmond sorta way. Kara thought he had big instrument. Okay ummm, err, just, NO COMMENT.
Golden Ticket

Did anyone catch the dude in the yellow and orange suit with the funny dance singin' about bananas. Clearly PeeWee Herman was his fashion consultant.
Need I say it? No Golden Ticket.

In comes Matt from Oklahoma, just a short drive away from the ole KC. Had a bluesy voice and I liked his rendition of "Every Time She Goes Away".....Don't know how far it'll get him, but he got a...
Golden Ticket

Then there was Jazz.....Jasmine. Pick a color any color, just pick a color for your hair!! And don't sing ever, ever, again.
No Ticket

I liked Jessica Page Verning who lives in KS with her 93 year old Grandma. Mostly because I have a 90 year old Grandma in KS too.....but she did have a good voice. I usually tend to question the vocal capabilities(don't I sound professional?) of someone who chooses a Janice Joplin song for their audition. Because well, you tend to pick a song that best showcases your range, and control in a situation like this...or not...anyway...
Golden Ticket

Props to the rapping sisters Asia and India. Maybe next season we can see their siblings Africa and Kenya.
Asia no ticket.
India, Golden Ticket

Jamar who yelled "California Dreaming" got through. Now I'm just bewildered.....
Golden Ticket

Anupe AKA Noop Dawg, I'm guessing he's from India. Not what anyone expected to come from him. Not a mind blowing vocal, but good enough to get through. I think we should have some humor from Randy with Noop Dawg.....we'll see...
Golden Ticket

There was the girl from Hickory Hood not too far from here, that had been through the tornado last year. I felt sorry for her. She had a big voice. I think her name was Lil. Don't know if that's Lil as in short for Lillian or 'Lil, as in short for little.....just sayin'
Golden Ticket

Last but not least there was Michael Nicewonder whose own mother tried to tell him he couldn't sing and not to go on there. But he did anyway, and cried a river when they turned him down. Dude was wearing a medal around his neck from chorus in Intermediate School, I'm sure there is a chemical imbalance present here somewhere....
I think they gave him a ticket back home....

Poor, poor Mia. The sleepy Janitorial Engineer (do the contestants make up these titles or does the staff at AI?) who woke up just in time to screech in such a way that caused me to want to stick needles in my ears. Then she called down the wrath of God on the judges for not letting her through.
Bus ticket

This is by no means all of the contestants from tonight, but they are the ones that stuck out in my mind. Towards the end of the show they had the usual run down of the nights biggest losers and did y'all catch the reincarnated Mr. Ed, singing "Signed Sealed Delivered" Those teeth need their own apartment. MAN!!

I still don't have a favorite. We'll see what happens next week. From the previews, it looks like there will be blog fodder a plenty.....

See ya tomorrow.

American Idol, you do not fail.............

....to leave me speechless at your exploitation of ignorance.

Okay, maybe speechless was an exaggeration!


The first few shows of the season are always the best for me. I love to see the levels to which morons will stoop for 15 minutes of fame. The only thing I hate about it is that you can usually tell within the first 3 seconds after the groupie contestant opens their mouth whither or not they have enough talent to sing at their cousin's wedding. In these opening shows they tend to only show the really good contestants and the ones that stink so bad it peels the enamel right off Simon's veneers. There are many we don't get to see who are really good, and could go either way, will they? won't they? I'd like to see a few more of those.

But alas, what do you do when someone has no talent and yet insists on humiliating themselves at a grasp for fame? Exploit them for laughs, at least that's what AI does, and so shall I.....Here goes....


Alright, bear in mind I just watched about an hour and twenty minutes of AI from last night before the kids absolutely melted and I had to turn on the Wii. I only have DVR on one TV, the same with Wii and wouldn't you know it, they are on the same one. So far I can say the only thing better than watching AI in the past is watching it on HD which is new at our house this year...YEAH!!

So, thus far.....I don't like the new judge Kara DiorheaGuardi. I may be jumping to conclusions, but she seems a bit like a wench snarky to me. Moving right along....
What did you guys think of the contestant Michael Gurr? He reminded me of a rabid dog. And his name was so apropos because he put a "grrrr" into every word. Scary..

I noticed Randy got some new glasses this season. I wonder how many times he's gonna reference his weekend stint with Journey this year? Maybe he can invite that Chinese guy that sings like Steve Perry to do a special on the show. Sorry, just had to throw that in there. Only real Journey fans will get that one.....I am a product of the 80's what can I say?


Okay, usher in Bikini Ho. All I can say is "poor Ryan." Is her white trash brain really so lame that she doesn't know? Or did she think her skimpy bikini from Baby Gap was gonna change things. He was almost as uncomfortable when she kissed him as he was when he realized he was trying to HIGH FIVE a BLIND DUDE! HELLO??? He did a better save there though. He was frozen in his closet tracks when she laid one on him. Paula was more comfortable when Simon came at her with his tongue out in Season 6, or was it 5? They run together.......

I can't believe Simon voted for her. Obviously he's had one too many face lifts because his eyes are apparently covering his ears! In the past he didn't let his eyes over rule his ears. She was horrible, but he couldn't take his eyes off her,um,err vocal chords.

I have no more, until I see more. I saw on Fox.com that Constantine has a blog about the show...How long exactly can you drag out 15 minutes?


See ya tonight!