What was I saying when we were so rudely interrupted?
Yes, I'm back. Can't say for how long, but I've got a series of posts in my head. I really do miss the blog. I was tempted to take this site down, but I think it was Tuna Girl who encouraged me not do unplug it. So I'm glad I didn't.
Two things helped nudge me back. I was talking to my friend S. a couple of weeks ago. (He found me on Skype, so now we can chat as much as we want without long distance cell phone charges.)
"You've disappeared off my feed."
Yes, I suppose I had.
Then last week I received an email from Ethan at Shades of Gray telling me that he'd returned to his blog after three years. (Now I don't feel so bad for being gone for three months). It's great to see his writing again; he was the inspiration for my blog.
(Oh wow -- I just realized as I'm writing that my own blog is four years old. How cool!)
So here I am. I went back to my last post to see what I can update. The TV show is still on hold until the fall, and I'm not so sure that I will be affiliated with it. My involvement with the overall project at work has diminished a bit. It's OK. I'm working on tons of other things. But who knows? I might still get to do the show.
Vacation to Panama is just seven weeks away. I can't wait. The pictures of the house we are renting on the Pacific are just beautiful. Now I have seven weeks to lose a few pounds. I'm gonna try the Special K diet. And Cary and I are going to start walking early every morning.
My trip to Chicago was intellectually stimulating, but damn, it was cold. I arrived there to snow showers. In March. Not my idea of fun. But I just love Chicago, so I was happy to be there.
Now, onto some new thoughts.
Generally speaking, I don't watch reality or contest shows like Idol or Dancing. But Andy is into Idol, so I've been compelled to keep track of it. This week's finale was surprising. For the second year in a row, the runner up should have been the winner. Lee Dewyze is a bore (a writer for the Miami Herald suggested that he looks brain dead on stage) and a dime a dozen. Crystal Bowersox, however, is different. I love her voice (Andy is playing her music on the iPad as I write this). She's going to have a big career; Lee...I suspect that will be another story. I mean really, does anyone even think of Kris Allen? The only time you see him is when they trot him out on the show.
And speaking of Idol, I really loved seeing Hall & Oates the other night. I've been a fan for years.
Well, the pool is calling my name. It's nearly 10 p.m. and the backyard is absolutely peaceful. A float on the pool is in order.
I'll write some more tomorrow. I've got some political and religious rants inside me. And I want to share my thoughts on what I believe is the best show on tv: The Good Wife.
Until then.