Thursday Thoughts: Idol, Itzy Bitzy Creatures, and iTunes
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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13 Comments
Jenny
Call me old-fashioned, but I like the original AI the best.
When I lived in OH, I remember those itty-bitty creatures being incredibly sneaky!
Lately my I-Tunes has been playing a lot of Rosi Golan.
Thanks for linking to the letter “I”.
A+
Rory Bore
Beautiful shot! We’ve been so cloudy sky here lately, there hasn’t been many nice sunsets.
Laying in bed every night, I can hear the distinct sound of little feet scurrying across the attic floor. ugh. Which probably means squirrel – or worse, raccoon around here. As long as they stay up there – I don’t care. It’s nothing but insulation and floor joints: not the kind of attic you can store stuff in. Just empty space really. But it is weird to be woken up at night to the sound of nails scratching on your ceiling!
Harry Connick Jr.? I’ve never watched, but I might have to tune in now. And the horrible singers are the funniest part of the show. Come on, they have to know they are not that good – dontcha think?
storybeader
sorry to say, but I could never get into those reality tv shows… And I’m surprised I haven’t seen any itzy bitzy creatures this winter! {:-Deb
fredamans
What an amazing sunset you captured. Truly one of God’s masterpieces!
Cathy Kennedy
God’s masterpieces are all around us, aren’t they? Anyone who sees the beauty of our world and her people and claim to not believe in God baffle me. I think they really are trying hard to convince themselves there is no God, but deep down they know that God does exist, don’t you agree? The Bible tells us that the devils believe and tremble.
•°°• IcyBC •°°•
That’s a beautiful sky captured, Kathy..
I don’t watch AI, and my favorite song at the moment is “Lead Me Home”, a hymn song..
(Followed and linked with your blog hop!)
Cathy Kennedy
I have not heard the song Lead Me Home, I don’t believe, but I will Google it….ah, the words are very beautiful to this song. Thanks for following back!
Rocky Mountain Woman
I’ve never been a big AI fan, nor have I ever been a fan of mice! I get them now and again and they scare the living bees out of me!!!!
Cathy Kennedy
It’s funny, mice scare me a bit, too. I am not frightened to death by them or anything, but I have a fear they will run across my feet or when I throw them out that somehow they will spring off the glue trap into my face. lol
Self Sagacity
Oh my! I can’t believe the mouse thing. I am terrified of mice. I thought I heard them running on the side of my house one day, but they’ve left apparently.
As for American Idol. I never got over not having Simon and Paula. Even though they were strange, they were what made the show. I didn’t tune in to it last night, but I sure didn’t feel like I missed it anymore.
Cathy Kennedy
I miss Simon & Paula on the show. They really added to the program. Why, even Steve Tyler was an excellent addition. He was hilarious sometimes. I cannot stand Keith Urban’s hair. It looks like he hasn’t bathed in weeks.
HOOTIN ANNI
…and as you say, if you see one, there ARE others. And they tend to have many litters [if that’s what reproduction of mice is called] over and over and over through the season. Beware. Hope it’s cleared out soon.
HOOTIN ANNI
ps…love the sunset image.