Put aside all of your preconceived notions (i.e. prejudice) about Adam Lambert and then go out and get this CD. If you were a fan of Adam's from Idol and the AMA show left a bad taste in your mouth (so to speak), it would behoove you to revisit what you loved about Adam to start with.
Let's get to it. The CD.
Music Again- just doesn't flow for me. I am not sure what it is, probably because it seems Freddie Mercury-ish to me and while I like a few Queen songs, not really my cuppa latte.
For Your Entertainment - definitely the CD version is more likable than the AMA version, I am not sure why, but, on that performance I didn't care for it, however, it is possible that it is because I can add my own delusional thoughts to it and not see someone else's meaning for it. Loves it!
Whatya Want From Me - by far one of my favorite songs on the CD. It reminds me of the old days when I use to hang with my drag queen friend Mike. Mike, like Adam was hot. The boys want to be with him and the girls want to be his hag. The song identifies the angst of being in that sitch but it also can be indicative of the angsty love messes I've been in back in the day. Loves it.
Strut- I feel like I am in the audience of a Broadway show waiting to see the dancers stride by in silver sequined body suits and black top hats twirling black batons and sweating off blue glitter eyeshadow. Like it.
Soaked- theme song for the worst love interest of my life, caused flashbacks of heartache I'd rather forget. I guess that means it's good? Quixotic
Sure Fire Winners - like it. Michael Damien-esque. Are you asking yourself who in the world is Michael Damien? Google it and then go to youtube and put in Michael Damien "Rock On". Uh huh. Me likey.
A Loaded Smile- ahhhh the story of my misspent youth - or at least my early 20's. "Nuff said.
If I Had You - I bet there has been many a lovelorn soul making this same declaration for years and yet it still doesn't ring completely true. Sounds good enough though. And I know I have certainly seen many a man that I would think...If I had you....blah, blah, blah.....Loves it.
Pick U Up -the more I hear this one the more I like it. Can't read any meaning into it for myself, but I do like it.
Fever-Love,love,love it. I've got fever for Fever. This rocks: Oh Baby, lights on, but your mom's not home, I'm sick of laying down alone with this fever.....Probably one of the best songs on this CD. Mucho love for this!!
Sleepwalker -haunting. Totally reminds me of major love gone wrong. Downer, but it's the kind of song that you WANT to listen to and be brought down by. Fabulous. Loves it!
Aftermath-things a friend would be saying to you after a bad day..a bad man...a bad anything.It's righteous self talk. Like it.
Broken Open- another of those songs you WANT to be brought down by. Attach headphones, alone in the dark, mulling over things amok in your relationship. Yup. Broken Open rides that train with you all the way to the end -crying is good for you...and...sobbing is even more cleansing.... Loves it!!
Time for Miracles- another of the best on this CD. This song ties up a bevy of revisits to the those compartments of my heart that I only go to when I want to be alone in my head. Love it!
Basically, this CD is well worth the money. So far beyond the whole AMA hoopla. Hopefully, people's prejudices won't stop this from blasting the charts wide open. I won't hold my breath though, happens all the time. However, I believe that if ya just listen to clips you will even want to buy the whole thing.
Quarter past loves it!!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Adam Lambert..AMA..all the hubbub
Adam Lambert....been a fan since day 1. Still am. While I can understand "whitebread America's" issue with his performance, it really is a double-edged sword isn't it? Why, wasn't it just a few years ago that Brittany and Madonna swapped tongues right on a non-smoke filled stage, just as plain as day in the forefront of all the dancers? Wasn't it just a few years ago that Madonna was writhing all over the stage, singing the praises of being like a virgin?
What then, might I ask is the difference between her and Adam? hmm about a hundred years of popularity? That's about it. Well that and America is more accepting of lesbians because the likes of MTV and porn have made it much more mainstream than male homosexuality.
The only issue I had with that performance? If my son who is 4 had been in the room or up at that time, he would have been subjected to those sexually explicit performances. The thing is though, he wasn't. At 11 pm, no child his age or even a bit older should be watching TV. It is so appalling and people are stating the issue is exposing children to it yet these news shows are continuing to flash images of it all over daytime and primetime television.
Adam's performance on The Early Show was amazing. And his performance of "What Do You Want From Me" (I think that is the name) only renewed my adoration of his abilities!!
I say if we are gonna accept it from a pop icon, let's accept it from a future pop icon. Long live Adam Lambert!!
What then, might I ask is the difference between her and Adam? hmm about a hundred years of popularity? That's about it. Well that and America is more accepting of lesbians because the likes of MTV and porn have made it much more mainstream than male homosexuality.
The only issue I had with that performance? If my son who is 4 had been in the room or up at that time, he would have been subjected to those sexually explicit performances. The thing is though, he wasn't. At 11 pm, no child his age or even a bit older should be watching TV. It is so appalling and people are stating the issue is exposing children to it yet these news shows are continuing to flash images of it all over daytime and primetime television.
Adam's performance on The Early Show was amazing. And his performance of "What Do You Want From Me" (I think that is the name) only renewed my adoration of his abilities!!
I say if we are gonna accept it from a pop icon, let's accept it from a future pop icon. Long live Adam Lambert!!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Outraged and appalled.
I can not say without enough conviction how utterly sick and disgusted I am with two people whose names I wish I had never heard. Antonia Davis and Mario McNeill.
The killing of the Davis child is no less abhorant than any other child abduction except for maybe 2 things....her mother gave her up to her fate and it happened close to home- in my area.
The thought of what that poor child went through would eat me alive if I didn't put it out of my head, I can imagine her father is probably being eaten alive by his willingness to let Shaynia go with her mother.
As a mother of a 4 year old, the act that these 2 people conspired to commit is unthinkable and unimaginable to me. Seeing it in the news every day only hurts my heart more.
Why are these 2 in protective custody in jail? Who was Shaynia's protective custody? Release these 2 bastards into the prison population and let justice be had.
The killing of the Davis child is no less abhorant than any other child abduction except for maybe 2 things....her mother gave her up to her fate and it happened close to home- in my area.
The thought of what that poor child went through would eat me alive if I didn't put it out of my head, I can imagine her father is probably being eaten alive by his willingness to let Shaynia go with her mother.
As a mother of a 4 year old, the act that these 2 people conspired to commit is unthinkable and unimaginable to me. Seeing it in the news every day only hurts my heart more.
Why are these 2 in protective custody in jail? Who was Shaynia's protective custody? Release these 2 bastards into the prison population and let justice be had.
God......Godiva!!
So, I'm a fan of chocolate. Dark Chocolate. period. Maybe fan is understated. I'm obsessed with dark chocolate. I will not turn my nose up at milk chocolate, but dark has my heart. White chocolate? Not so much.
Imagine my immediate thrill when I found that Godiva now offers baked goods as well as candy. Now we are talking! I immediately made a purchase. Well two actually. Who can have one Godiva without more Godiva? Certainly not I.
Brownies ala Godiva. Perfect. Almost. I was somewhat disappointed but not entirely. It may have just been the huge chunks of chocolate in it that was off putting to me. It was like biting into a marshmellow and finding a pebble. A fabulous tasting pebble mind you--but a pebble all the same. The "meat" of the brownie is to die for though. I would have much preferred no chunks. Will I order again? Probably not that one, but maybe the cupcakes.
2nd part of the order - truffles. Seasonals. Perfect. Everything about each one was heaven. Even the raspberry one with seeds and yes, Virginia even the white chocolate one. Will I order truffles again? YOUBETCHA!!
Imagine my immediate thrill when I found that Godiva now offers baked goods as well as candy. Now we are talking! I immediately made a purchase. Well two actually. Who can have one Godiva without more Godiva? Certainly not I.
Brownies ala Godiva. Perfect. Almost. I was somewhat disappointed but not entirely. It may have just been the huge chunks of chocolate in it that was off putting to me. It was like biting into a marshmellow and finding a pebble. A fabulous tasting pebble mind you--but a pebble all the same. The "meat" of the brownie is to die for though. I would have much preferred no chunks. Will I order again? Probably not that one, but maybe the cupcakes.
2nd part of the order - truffles. Seasonals. Perfect. Everything about each one was heaven. Even the raspberry one with seeds and yes, Virginia even the white chocolate one. Will I order truffles again? YOUBETCHA!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Project Runway - new season--in particular - last night's show--more particularly - Heidi Klum
Project Runway--who doesn't love it. Even my construction working, grass cuttin, garden plantin, cow patty stompin husband loves it! That being said......what is up with Heidi this season?! Bitter...party of one.....Bitter...party of Heidi......
On last night's eppie...Heidi hit an all new level of bitter. I am wondering is it the station change? Lifetime is the more DRAMATIC of the two stations (Bravo being the other one). Ratings tal vez? Everybody loves a bitch ya know..........
In particular, it is the elimination I am speaking of. When the last 2 standing designers were on stage, you know their knees were knockin just knowing one or both (as Heidi repeated about 1839473 times)would be out. Why then shall we repeat the "pumpkin-disco-swamp-thing_ comments? Can't we leave that to .........say.......Michael Kors? After all, he delivers well.
Michael...ahhh sweet Michael...I don't care how bitchy you get, you wear it well. That sneer when those ruffles came down the runway...PRICELESS! Heidi should reel it in a bit and let you commense with the flamethrowing!!
On last night's eppie...Heidi hit an all new level of bitter. I am wondering is it the station change? Lifetime is the more DRAMATIC of the two stations (Bravo being the other one). Ratings tal vez? Everybody loves a bitch ya know..........
In particular, it is the elimination I am speaking of. When the last 2 standing designers were on stage, you know their knees were knockin just knowing one or both (as Heidi repeated about 1839473 times)would be out. Why then shall we repeat the "pumpkin-disco-swamp-thing_ comments? Can't we leave that to .........say.......Michael Kors? After all, he delivers well.
Michael...ahhh sweet Michael...I don't care how bitchy you get, you wear it well. That sneer when those ruffles came down the runway...PRICELESS! Heidi should reel it in a bit and let you commense with the flamethrowing!!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
banks.....
You know...I am not real political. I listen to the news as background noise in the mornings as I am dressing for work. That being said.......I have heard about the bank bailouts. I have heard about how much money they get/got and how the CEOs are getting more than their fair share. Why then, am I charged $5 at BB&T to cash a check drawn on BB&T when my husband has an account with them. I don't think there should be a charge for any reason. Let's face it....you know the cashier/teller is not charging them to cash that check for me...no more than she already is to get paid every day. You know it's all electronic and it's THEIR client anyway- a state client at that. Why then is it necessary to charge $5? That's rhetorical peeps. I already know the answer is to screw the poor while the rich..dare I say it...get richer......::::sighs:::
I am boycotting BB&T from now on. Is it any wonder I won't put my name on that account???!!!
I am boycotting BB&T from now on. Is it any wonder I won't put my name on that account???!!!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
gourmet or no way.........
I always, always, always love to try new and different recipes. It is like traveling to new worlds without leaving the house. When I stumbled across the Food & Wine recipe for sweet and salty brownies, the first thing I thought was...wow, there's a new concept. Who doesn't like sweet & salty? Did I mention I love trying new recipes? I do and I did.
Ingredients:
1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Maldon sea salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 9-inch square metal cake pan with foil, draping the foil over the edges. Lightly butter the foil.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the unsweetened chocolate over very low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Whisking them in one at a time until thoroughly incorporated, add the cocoa, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the batter. Using a butter knife, swirl the salt into the batter.
Bake the fudge brownies in the center of the oven for about 35 minutes, until the edge is set but the center is still a bit soft and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out coated with a little of the batter. Let the brownies cool at room temperature in the pan for 1 hour, then refrigerate just until they are firm, about 1 hour. Lift the brownies from the pan and peel off the foil. Cut the brownies into 16 squares. Serve at room temperature.
The "No Time for TomFoolery" version
1 Box Brownie Mix
1/4 tsp sea salt
Prepare according to directions. Add salt. Bake as directed.
The results? BLEH. Both versions had a flavor that when you put it in your mouth...it's like..wait for it...wait for it....ewwwwwww what's that???
I have to give this a big NO WAY. Sorry Kate & Food & Wine......
The precurser to the recipe:
Kate Krader has been making these fudgy, sweet-salty brownies since she was 10 years old. As a kid she used regular table salt; now she recommends a flaky sea salt like Maldon, because the flavor is less harsh and it melts so nicely into the batter, accentuating the chocolaty sweetness.
Again. No Way.
Ingredients:
1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Maldon sea salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 9-inch square metal cake pan with foil, draping the foil over the edges. Lightly butter the foil.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the unsweetened chocolate over very low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Whisking them in one at a time until thoroughly incorporated, add the cocoa, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the batter. Using a butter knife, swirl the salt into the batter.
Bake the fudge brownies in the center of the oven for about 35 minutes, until the edge is set but the center is still a bit soft and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out coated with a little of the batter. Let the brownies cool at room temperature in the pan for 1 hour, then refrigerate just until they are firm, about 1 hour. Lift the brownies from the pan and peel off the foil. Cut the brownies into 16 squares. Serve at room temperature.
The "No Time for TomFoolery" version
1 Box Brownie Mix
1/4 tsp sea salt
Prepare according to directions. Add salt. Bake as directed.
The results? BLEH. Both versions had a flavor that when you put it in your mouth...it's like..wait for it...wait for it....ewwwwwww what's that???
I have to give this a big NO WAY. Sorry Kate & Food & Wine......
The precurser to the recipe:
Kate Krader has been making these fudgy, sweet-salty brownies since she was 10 years old. As a kid she used regular table salt; now she recommends a flaky sea salt like Maldon, because the flavor is less harsh and it melts so nicely into the batter, accentuating the chocolaty sweetness.
Again. No Way.
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