Donny Osmond Rocks!

I was so thrilled to see that Donny Osmond is a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars" this season. Maybe because I lived for a number of years in Utah, I have always been a big fan of the Osmonds. I was pulling for Marie on DWTS a couple of years ago and just about had a heart attack when she fainted and hit the floor. I watched the "Donny & Marie" show in the 70s and sang along to "Puppy Love" and "The Twelfth of Never." I watched him do a craft project with Martha Stewart on her show a few years ago.

And I am so glad that Donny is doing well on this show. At 51, he is the second oldest contestant this season and his "Secret Agent Man" routine was great. He was entertaining and looked light on his feet. In fact, I think he got cheated out of a few points by the judges. He did just as well as Aaron Carter, who at 21 is the youngest contestant this year.

 



Go, Donny! Show 'em how it's done!!!

But it's not ...

This is really juvenile, but I just can't help myself.

While watching Top Chef this week, the guest judge (Mark Peel, owner of Campanile restaurant in Los Angeles) was tasting potato dishes created by the contestants. He says to one of them, "This could be very gluey, but it's not." BUT IT'S SNOT!

This is one of the goofy, hilarious things I grew up with. My dad would say things like, "You think it's a grilled cheese sandwich, but it's snot," and we would roll on the floor. And it seems it still cracks me up today, all these years later. We had to pause the Top Chef recording so I could just laugh for a few minutes. Thanks, dad!

Drives Me Nuts - August 2009

Okay, I admit I’m a reality show junkie – I love Survivor, The Amazing Race, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, Hell’s Kitchen … and the list goes on.

But every time a contestant does not do well in a challenge and gets booted, they always say, “I never got a chance to show them what I could do!” Well, bullshit, you showed them exactly what you could do and they voted your ass off!

 

People (and you know who you are) should not drive in a double turn lane if they cannot stay in their own lane. Note: You are not allowed to change lanes in a double turn lane!

 

People (and you know who you are, lady) should not go to the wonderful, local farmers’ market and whine and complain about the price of anything. We are there to support the locals. Why don't you just go to the grocery store chain and take your crabby attitude with you? I am very happy for the opportunity to fill my eco bags with fruits, vegetables, jams and breads made locally!

 

Ahhhh, I feel so much lighter ... venting is good for the soul. Have a nice day, everyone! And a great September!!!