I don't like "Reality TV" shows as a general rule. I have never watched Survivor or Gladiators or American Idol. But last year I did watch America's Got Talent. It was one of the most entertaining shows I have ever seen and I couldn't wait for this season.
I have not been disappointed. Last night there was a lot of terrific talent, some really crazy bizarre stuff and some down right disgusting stuff also.
There were two that really stood out. First was a little girl with the sweetest face you have ever seen. They ask her how old she was and she was and she held up four fingers and said "I just turned four". They ask her where she was from and she hesitated for a second (this was obviously not a question she had been anticipating) and then said "I'm from America". She sang "Somewhere Out There " and although her voice is that of a child she was on pitch and hit all the notes. She brought the house down.
Second was the last contestant of the night - a very over weight, 32 year old, insurance salesman who sings Opera. Man-O-Man can he sing Opera. His voice does not have the education and training of a Pavarotti or a Domingo but it is pure and clear and honest. He received a standing ovation form the audience and the judges. He is my pick so far to win. I can't wait to hear him sing again.
The only problem I have with this show is that it's called "America's Got Talent" and yet two of the judges are British. Don't we have anyone in America that can judge wether or not we have talent?
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Cats - Not The Ones On Broadway
My neighbors are, once again, off to the "Holy Land" (anywhere there is gambling - this time Biloxi). They have five Siamese cats. They usually hire a friend to come and take care of them but he is not available this week - so, I am in charge of the cats.
They vary slightly in size but otherwise look alike so its hard to do a head count. I know there are at least still four in the house and I'm sure number five is just hiding somewhere.
This is a very big deal to these people. I have a schedule of who gets fed what, where it goes and when. One cat gets a special food on top of the refrigerator once a day. They are suppose to be fed twice a day but evening isn't critical and I skipped it today since they hadn't eaten everything from last night - thought I would make them appreciate my efforts a little. Also, I discovered that someone has been throwing up around the house - probably over fed. You can get to much of a good thing you know. No one would come out and fess up. I hope it's not number five and he is dead somewhere.
I also have a flyer with phone numbers in case I need help. They even called me from Biloxi to tell me their room number in case I needed it.
I am a big cat lover and will be getting a new kitten soon. I just hope I can be as good a parent as these people are.
I really like taking care of Sonja's cats. I go over every now and then and throw some dry food in the bowl (just in case they haven't been able to knock the bag over and get it for themselves) and flush the toilet so they will have fresh water - yell goodbye and leave.
My neighbors will be back Friday and the cats will be happy again.
They vary slightly in size but otherwise look alike so its hard to do a head count. I know there are at least still four in the house and I'm sure number five is just hiding somewhere.
This is a very big deal to these people. I have a schedule of who gets fed what, where it goes and when. One cat gets a special food on top of the refrigerator once a day. They are suppose to be fed twice a day but evening isn't critical and I skipped it today since they hadn't eaten everything from last night - thought I would make them appreciate my efforts a little. Also, I discovered that someone has been throwing up around the house - probably over fed. You can get to much of a good thing you know. No one would come out and fess up. I hope it's not number five and he is dead somewhere.
I also have a flyer with phone numbers in case I need help. They even called me from Biloxi to tell me their room number in case I needed it.
I am a big cat lover and will be getting a new kitten soon. I just hope I can be as good a parent as these people are.
I really like taking care of Sonja's cats. I go over every now and then and throw some dry food in the bowl (just in case they haven't been able to knock the bag over and get it for themselves) and flush the toilet so they will have fresh water - yell goodbye and leave.
My neighbors will be back Friday and the cats will be happy again.
Yea - Right!
I saw a commercial the other day for a remarkable product. It was a razor, but the remarkable thing about it is that it is "the last razor you will ever have to buy". It will "last you a life time".
A good looking, buff, young man came on the screen with save cream on his adorable face and said that he had been using this razor for five years and he was still getting the same smooth shave as the first time he used it.
Sounds great!
But wait - there's more. If you order right now they will send you a second razor free.
Why - if one is going to last you for rest of your life?
A good looking, buff, young man came on the screen with save cream on his adorable face and said that he had been using this razor for five years and he was still getting the same smooth shave as the first time he used it.
Sounds great!
But wait - there's more. If you order right now they will send you a second razor free.
Why - if one is going to last you for rest of your life?
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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