Ryan Seacrest is hosting the 13th season of American Idol, which returned to Fox last night with Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and new-to-Idol Harry Connick, Jr taking over Randy Jackson’s spot.
It’s too early to say with certainty, but I am not sure that I like the new format of the program. The show isn’t highlighting some of the truly horrible contestants, which can be really funny. I realize it’s not polite to laugh at someone else, but when you put yourself out there for the world to judge then you cannot expect anything less.
One thing I do like is there are not as many hostile, rejects mouthing off after being turned down by the judges or maybe the producer isn’t sharing these reactions with the audience. Whatever the reason is, I am happy I am not forced to see rude, ill behavior on national TV. The talent thus far seems a bit slim picking. In my opinion, as usual, the judges are putting people through who do not have what it takes to be the next American Idol.
Over the weekend, DH and I heard the distinctive sound of a mouse chewing on something. It’s inevitable that these itsy bitzy creatures of habit will make its move into our home during the winter. I have learned it’s not a question IF, but WHEN?
Systemically, we laid out several glue traps at the corners of the refrigerator. This has proven to be the best place to trap these furry intruders with a 99.999% non-fail rate. Yesterday I began to doubt that there was a mouse in our house until this morning….when what to my wondering eyes did appear, but the suspect (or at least one of) now fastened to the glue board. Prompting my not so rational minds to swiftly launch an attack to make sure all itsy bitzy creatures are no longer an issue .
At times like this, I wish a herd of cats would move into our back yard to keep mice away. The problem with having a mouse in the house is that when you see one, there is always another. You have to be aggressive in handling these incidents. After I disposed of the itty, bitty, intimidating fur ball I replaced the glue traps with all fresh ones.
This morning, I am listening to iTunes radio The 56th Grammy Away – Best New Artist Nominees station. In November I discovered my stereo CD player didn’t work and DH made a small modification by adding cable to my receiver.
Now, I can stream internet music through my receiver and out my stereo speakers. You can learn how DH did this here if you’re interested. The incredible thing about this all is by using iTunes, I have an unlimited music source for my listening pleasure. I can stretch my horizon through new songs every day. That makes me very, very happy!
- Did you watch AI? If so, what did you think?
- What is your favorite song(s) at the moment?
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