February 24, 2006

Again I have several things to say, yet formulating them all into a column seems some how impossible.  I’ve sat staring at my computer screen for 30 minutes now trying to figure out my first sentence.  Then I realized Katrina wouldn’t care what my first sentence was and would simply appreciate the fact that I wrote a sentence in the first place! Today I sent her an email with a family picture and she wrote back saying something very sweet.  I have to be honest, I had never met someone whose choice of words can have such an impact on a person. I can’t exactly explain what I mean by that because honestly, you’d have to read some of her personal emails to the EOS writers to understand and I’m not at liberty to share those.  But there is just something in the way she puts her words together that can make you feel wonderful or show you something you didn’t see before.  Oh, and she can also say, in the most nicest way, to shove it where the sun don’t shine.  And you’d never even realize she was being nasty because it comes out so darn nice.  I, on the other hand, have not been blessed with any tact.  

Oh, that was a ‘tangent’ if there ever was one! 

What I had really meant to start writing about was the soaps.  So I best get on with it.  

AMC

I hope, with all my might, Dixie feels like total pond scum for abandoning those that love her.  Today while JR was ‘talking’ to his mother I felt the urge to smack her.  I realize this is a soap but none the less, it still amazes me that someone can be so selfish. Her reason for playing dead had better be a damn good one because it’s going to take a lot for her to be redeemed in my eyes.  

I’m completely aggravated they’ve broken up Kendall and Zach so quickly. Couldn’t they just have given them a little more time together? I liked what Kendall said to Zach today about making everything like it used to be.  Poor Kendall, she can’t catch a break to save her life.  

I really enjoyed the scenes between Simone and Julia when Ethan died.   Julia could completely relate to what Simone was feeling and there is no one else who could connect with her in that way.  I hope they allow them to be friends.   Simone needs some…and a storyline.   If they play it right, they can really take this character far with the death of Ethan…give her his estate, which gives her power…she deserves it.   

My husband thinks Amanda is absolutely beautiful.  And he’s right.  I think she and Jamie should actually end up together once he realizes what a total jerk he is.  Not without reason, though.  I’m sure she deserved some of the distrust.  Janet’s offspring hasn’t had an easy time but I have a feeling the character is going to really flourish here soon.  Did you hear her comment on the message to her dad? “You haven’t gone this long without calling me…”  I’m thinking he’s not calling because of all the dirt in his mouth from the makeshift grave Janet likely gave him when she offed him.  No, it’s not definite but I bet I’m right!

Let’s get the “He’s my son” storyline over with.  It’s a bit too much for me. And I’m a bit tired of the constant back and forth of Babe and JR. Either hook up or shut up.  Enough already.  

Uh oh…Adam showed some true emotion to Krystal when he found her on that gurney.  Hopefully we’ll see less scam and more reality from these two. I actually like them together.  

Since everyone else has commented on the attire at the Marty Gras, I won’t.  Except I do have to say I agree with each statement regarding Opal. How pitiful.  

I liked the whole explosion event but I’m ready for it to be over.  It just amazes me that all these professionals, the firemen…the police…they all step back and let good ole’ Tad take over.  And I’m sorry, but the “Dixie?” thing…thinking she was trapped was just a bit much for me.  Not a clever way to start the storyline.  

On to OLTL…

I’m sorry. I’ve not been watching much.  I’m so completely over Blair and Todd and all their angst I just don’t turn it on. I tape it everyday but I’m to the point now where I can’t even watch it. I just automatically erase it. I’d like to see some Nash and Tess but that’s about it.  I did catch a glimpse of them today, where Jess started to come out and Nash kept telling Tess he loved her and she was able to regain control.  It was very “Your love brought me back” and I enjoyed the mushiness of it all.  

Other than that, I’m tired of most of the rest of the show except for Rex. I like Rex.  But honestly, everyone else is just getting on my nerves.  

GH

Well the death of Courtney was ‘blah’.  Not that I expected it to be an amazing scene, but I thought it would at least have a bit more drama to it.  And the concept of Helena kidnapping her was just pathetic.  Like Helena couldn’t handle a pregnant Courtney. Right.  

Jax is just a pompous ass. (I know I’ll be getting several emails on this comment!) Come on folks, the guy switches blood tests out of pure selfishness. He has NO right to interfere in his ex-wife’s life or the life of her child.  Who made him God? He doesn’t get to dictate the lives of others.  He so resembles his worst enemy!  

Robin’s sick. They could go so far with this storyline.  I doubt they will, but they could.  Skye finds out she’s pregnant next week. I’m so excited about this! Ted King has a REAL STORYLINE coming and it DOESN’T INCLUDE CARLY! Enough said.  

Luke and Carly working together is quite interesting. Maybe they really do care about it each other after all.  

Am I the only one who really doesn’t give a rats-butt about this Maxie? To me, she’s just not Maxie. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t usually take too much issue with recasts because it’s just the way of soaps but I just don’t feel ‘it’ with this gal.  I can’t really say why, but something is just not right for me.  

Same with Lucas. Something’s a bit off. Can’t pinpoint what it is, but as Randy from American Idol says, “I’m not feelin’ it dawg.”  

I’m starting to think Dr. Drake Jr.  does have a heart after all.  Guess it’s time to give the character some depth, which means he’s going to be around for a while.  

Tracy had a heart too. Thankfully that went away quickly.  

Man oh man! Can Holly be anymore nasty? Bitterness is not becoming on her, that’s for sure.  

Rumors are saying Robert Scorpio is likely to stay around for a bit.  Here’s hoping it’s true.  

Honestly, I haven’t watched much lately.  Which is upsetting because I was so excited about Tristan Rogers coming back.  It’s not that I don’t want to watch, it’s more the fact that I am so busy running my kids around until 9:00 PM every night that by the time I can sit down to watch the shows, I’m just too tired.  

My husband recently informed me he’s heading out of town for nine days straight. Part of that time he’ll be skiing and playing golf.  During that time I’ll be running kids to tumbling, cheerleading, chorus practice, doctors appointments and dentist appointments.  I’ll also be doing homework, monthly school ‘family’ projects, running my mom to her various appointments, doing laundry, cleaning, cooking and grocery shopping.  I’m thinking I got the short end of the deal here…I’m just sayin’! 

I hope ‘ya’ll’ have a great week!