Category: Fun stuff

Review: A Raisin in the Sun

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? ~ Langston Hughes In … Continue reading Review: A Raisin in the Sun →

American Idol Results 04/07/10: surprises

The music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney was performed by the nine contestants Tuesday night. There were some memorable performances - and a couple of pretty sad ones.  The only question heading into Wednesday's results show was whether the worst performer would be voted off. Host Ryan Seacrest hinted at the beginning of the … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/07/10: surprises →

American Idol results 03/31/10: Down to 9

With soul/R&B as the genre for Tuesday night's performances, the contestants mostly struggled. Only a couple of them stood out - Crystal, of course, and Lee - while others were downright awful - Tim, of course, and, surprisingly, DiDi. Crystal is simply heads and shoulders above the rest. Last night, she reminded me of Carole … Continue reading American Idol results 03/31/10: Down to 9 →

American Idol results 03/24/10: The top 10

Tuesday night's show featured the music of the Billboard #1 hits. Some song choices were - well - strange. I mean, there are literally tons of #1 hits and this is the best they could do? And the "mentor" for this week was 17-year old Miley Cyrus. Um, aren't mentors supposed to have talent? After … Continue reading American Idol results 03/24/10: The top 10 →

Friday fun: what’s your ism?

You Are Skepticism You live by the philosophy "Question Everything." And you do question everything, including this quiz result. You think people believe in too much, and you think very little is true. You scoff at astrology and psychics. You're not a nihilist - you believe in some things. But you only believe in what's … Continue reading Friday fun: what’s your ism? →

American Idol results 03/17/10

Although it was St. Patrick's Day, Irish eyes failed to smile on one contestant in Wednesday night's results show. The remaining  twelve competitors took on tunes from The Rolling Stones - not my favorite band - on Tuesday's show, and some fared better than others. Strange show opening: Simon took on Ryan over last night's … Continue reading American Idol results 03/17/10 →

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

To my fellow Irishmen, I hope you enjoy the day and not too much of the green beer that inevitably flows (If you do indulge, have one for me ) And like every year, here are a few words of wisdom. An Irish Prayer May those who love us, love us And those that don’t … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day →

American Idol Results 03/11/10

Four more contestants - two females and two males - were eliminated from Season 9 of American Idol. Slowly, we are getting to the better part of the season. The first elimination was Katelyn. As I tweeted last night, I think she chose the right song - "I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole King. … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/11/10 →