I'm back...and so is TV

So NY Fashion week is over and I am back, ready for the new Fall schedule. I am watching Gossip Girls, fingers crossed that I would like it? So far, no. No desire to watch spoiled NYC kids have parties and connive behind each others backs and talk about houses in the Hampton's. I hate the Hampton's. And how are these teenagers getting drinks during the day at real establishments. If that has anything to do with reality, I don't want to know. We'll wait until the episode is over for final judgement.

A little wrap up from summer TV viewing. Big Brother ended yesterday -- terrific season, terrible ending. I'm all for the best Player, strategist, etc. winning, but Evil Dick was too much to take. And I was into Daniele his daughter winning because she won the competitions until she started whining all the time. And they never talked about why the father daughter duo didn't speak for 2 years before the show. And how did Dick get more cigarettes when Jen broke all of his and threw bleach on them? (See why I love this show?) I did enjoy the Eric and Jess showmance and if Jess had managed to get Dick or Daniele nominated when she had the chance she definitely would have been my contender for best player.

Best guilty pleasure? Rock of Love. I still don't believe that Brett Michaels has any real hair left under that bandanna, but he was the last reason to watch this show. Those girls were a riot. Pete was sure that it would be Jess and Brandi in the final two, but I think Brandi deserved to go after spurting vomit into her napkin. Oh my god, that still makes me laugh. Now I say Jess all the way! Laura and I saw Heather at LAX yesterday and she didn't seem like she won, her extensions looked pretty gnarly, but who knows? One more week to go.

LOVE Top Chef - but it makes me severely hungry.

Almost done with Gossip Girl and I am pretty sure it will be off my roster. What is on the roster? So far, Tell Me You Love Me on HBO, Survivor starts Thursday (still THE best competitive reality show of all time), Heroes Monday. Not sure on the rest yet.

By the way, the VMA's were disgusting - not a bit entertaining and a sure sign that the MTV generation (of which I am THANKFULLY not a part of anymore) is going to bring this world to an end. Can you tell I hated it?



Just remember, don't be ashamed of your obsessions...

Get ready for Fall

So today is Labor Day -- the traditional end to summer. And what is on my mind? A couple of things to wrap up the summer and get ready for Fall.


First of all, I drove to the beach today and my friends and I listened to the Kelly Clarkson CD. Yes, the much maligned CD which her own label (which she made TONS of money for) and many members of the radio community dissed. Here is the bottom line. It is amazing. Her voice is still a miracle in my mind -- how does she hit those notes in her chest voice? She has more personality in her voice than any singer on pop radio today. Plus, the songs are great - honest, raw but still plenty of catchy songs too. How I Feel deserves major radio play. Never Again is just as strong as Since You've Been Gone. It is a conspiracy and I don't get it. BUY the album people -- it is diverse and emotional and real. If you are enthralled with Rihanna's Umbrella song - THE MOST ANNOYING SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD, than a: please don't bother reading this anymore and b: you obviously don't listen to songs for the same reason I do -- I like to feel connected - sad, happy, angry, whatever the emotion, I want to feel it and I want to sing along to a song not repeat "ella, ella, ella" WHATEVER!

The summer should have belonged to Kelly.


Next case I will plead -- Friday Night Lights. This is an amazing show. The acting, writing, directing - just amazing. I love Kyle Chandler, but I also love all of the "kids" on the show. The coach's wife, Connie Britton? One of the best written female roles on TV. All this hype about Kyra Sedgwick on the Closer (do any of you watch this?) - whatever. This woman is real and complex and strong but loving and smart. The relationships between spouses, friends, lovers are all so well acted. And, yes, the guys are hot. I admit that I am a sucker for Tim Riggins (his real name is Taylor Kitsch). I know he plays a 17 year old football player from Texas, but I totally think that we could get along :). Just try it - the DVD of season 1 is out now, so you can rent it or netflix it. You won't be able to wait for the next episode. If you try it and don't agree that it is one of the best shows on TV, let me know -- I would love to discuss or convince you that I am right :).


I'm looking forward to Fall - first of all it will be my birthday which I like to celebrate for about a month and TV is back which gives me even more to blog about.


Don't be ashamed of your obsessions...