I Love This Country

Ok...here it goes. I watched American Idol this season. Now wait a sec...I did not watch every show. This is the first time I had ever watched it. I was watching with my wife. Ok...I feel better now that I put out my disclaimers!
All I have to say is this....if every season some singer gets his hopes smashed to bits because America is not ready for him...well, then I am hooked! (Not really)
Everyone, myself included, thought Mr. Eyeliner was going to win. He was the better singer...and, last I checked, this is a singing contest! However, it is also a popularity contest and, sad to say, Adam's flamboyant performances are/were not very popular with most of America in my opinion. I do not feel bad for Adam, he will make his millions and will probably have a better contract too with more input from the beginning but he should have won. I will tip my hat to him though as he was the gracious winner and let Kris enjoy the moment....which he was too stunned to do.

And let me add this...one of the main reasons I have never watched before was because of Paula Abdul and I was right. I do not know what she is on but I hope she gets help soon! Listening to her was like nails on a chalkboard...and that was when she made sense.

On a completely different topic... I think its time for another tattoo. I pretty much know what I want and hope to go in the next couple of weeks. I will post pics when ready.

Ciao

Random Thoughts

Its the middle of Spring but lately, its been like the middle of Summer in NorCal. Hot

About 1/4 of the way through the season and the Giants are in 2nd place, 1 game over .500. Not bad but nothing to get too excited about.

Not a day goes by that my boys don't surprise me with their developing sense of humor. Hmmm...wonder where they get that from?

Rumors have it that a new iPhone is coming out...AGAIN! I hope nobody passes me the Kool-aid pitcher this time because I'd probably drink from it again! Such a sucker

On the other hand...the new Palm Pre comes out in June.....that phone looks pretty sweet.

I know, I know...its just a phone...

My friend Bridget has had a tough year this year so far and it was supposed to be a good one...hang in there B...it's going to get better!

Beginning in June, I'm vowing to try a new recipe once a week. If anybody wants to be my guinea pig, let me know. Job doesn't pay much but you might like my cooking!

Finally signed my boys up for swim lessons. They should be swimming better than rocks do soon.

What is up with the craziness at Bobblehead giveaways at ballparks?

Thats it...ciao.

Mother's Day

Sunday is Mother's Day. Millions of flowers will be bought; thousands of poached eggs will be eaten and unfortunately, many gold-plated charms with "Mom" spelled out in cubic zarconia stones will be forced to be worn.
Moms are great. I can honestly say that without them, none of us would be here. However, they deserve more than a day. It's great that on Sunday, the family will get together and make mom feel special but we should try to do that everyday. Give mom a call just to say hi on a Tuesday afternoon. Send her a card on any other day besides her birthday. Take her for Eggs Benedict on a Saturday in August. This Mother's Day, give your mom a gift that she will really appreciate and love...give her more than just a day. Thats what I'm going to try to do.
Thanks mom for everything. I love you and appreciate you and will do my best to let you know more often.