Kelly Clarkson's Stronger

Kelly Clarkson calls "Stronger" her best album

I'm excited to hear it!

Honestly, when she won Americal Idol (which I rarely watch) and released "Miss Independent", I wanted to vomit!
But, over the years she has won me over with catchy songs and lyrics...I do love a pop diva with a catchy tune!

I'm happy to see her back!  She had some rough times in recent years, most notably her public feud with music mogul Clive Davis.

The reviews are quite good for the new album!  Aside from herself, many critics are also calling this her best album to date.  I'm most excited about hearing "What doesn't kill you", because it is supposed to be a dancefloor STOMPER!

I do love a pop diva with a catchy tune...and a good 'ole stomp around the dancefloor!

ABC's Revenge

I have to say, I LOVE THIS SHOW!

When I first saw the previews, I didn't think much of it besides, "meh, it's worth a look"

This show totally drew me in! 
I love the story, about a girl seeking revenge in the posh Hamptons.
There are several bitchy (male and female) characters. 
It reminds me of the "old school" shows like Dynasty, Dallas, and Falcon Crest...maybe that's why I like it so much.
I love watching Emily take down a new character each week, as retribution for her father...GO GIRL!
And, Madeline Stowe as the bitchy Queen-of-the-Hamptons Victoria Grayson is simply fabulous!
I can just see her in a hair-pulling, throw-each-other-in-the-pool fight with Joan Collins.

If you haven't seen "Revenge" yet, I highly recommend it...good story about revenge, and all its' trials...bitchy and fabulous!

Boys in Girls Scouts?

There is a news article today about a 7 year old boy that wants to join the girl scouts.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/young-boy-wishes-join-girl-scouts-210130922.html

I honestly don't know how I feel about this. 
I mean, if the little guy feels he wants to be a girl, his parents should respect and nurture him. 
But, at the same time, there is a group called Adventure Scouts...they allow boys and girls to join, and were created so that anyone would be welcome.
Why drag this child through the media mud just to make this point?

I understand the cause for the fight, but I'm not sure if it is wise for the child.

What are your thoughts?

Anti-Gay group exposed!

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I love that Rachel Maddow is exposing this group!

How devious and underhanded can you get!!??!!

These groups will stop at nothing to make people see it their way! 

Pixie Lott!

I've been a fan of Pixie Lott for quite some time.
This British pop princess can turn out some catchy tunes!
This is her new song "What do you take me for"...the Bimbo Jones remix.

LOVE IT!

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Enjoy!

Epstein join Cubs

Theo Epstein

The Chicago Cubs formerly introduced Theo Epstein to Cubs Nation this week.

This man is HOT!

I know he doesn't "play for my team", but this guy melts my butter!

He just might make me become a baseball fan...GO CUBS!

Home Cookin'

What is SHOULD look like!

Quite often, I'll see something on either Food Network or the Cooking Channel, and think to myself "I'm going to try and make that".

This past weekend, I was watching a show that featured great bakeries around the US...and the idea to make my own bagels was born!

I thought..."how difficult could it be?  It is only 4 ingredients, and I've been successful with my past baking adventures.

The first batch, to be honest, were giant, dense, hockey pucks!
In making bagels, you have to boil them prior to baking.  I knew when they sank to the bottom of the pot during boiling that I was in trouble!
While the taste was not too bad, the texture and density left something to be desired.

So, I decided to try again...a few hours later.
The second batch, while nowhere near perfect, were actually much better than the first.
They floated during boiling (score), and came out of the oven actually resembling bagels (woo hoo)!
They were still a little dense, but I think I'm on the right track.

So, until my next cooking inspiration hits from TV, I'll keep trying to perfect my bagel baking skills.  Maybe there's a bakery in my future...who am I kidding, I can barely get out of bed by 8am!