TV update

This post is kind of weird. It's about TV and confesses an obsession. Did you know that I love Thirtysomething? Well I do. I watched it when I was a kid, and I loved it, and I watched it in re-runs during college (during college I taped every episode and tracked each one in a notebook with top plot points -- I know, that's crazy!!), and again in re-runs when I lived in West Seattle back in 2000. I can't wait for it to come out on DVD and I don't know why it's not out yet.

I am always very excited when someone from Thirtysomething is on something new. For example, Ken Olin ("Michael") was involved in Alias as a producer of some kind, and also had a recurring role on a couple of episodes (he seems to be doing more producing than acting now). Timothy Busfield ("Elliot") showed up on West Wing ("Danny") and Studio 60 (which I didn't like, so didn't watch after 2 episodes). Patricia Wettig ("Nancy") was on Alias too. (Also, she's married to Ken Olin.)

Erich Anderson played Billy on Thirtysomething, and then was on NYPD Blue and Felicity ("Felicity's Dad") and a bunch of other shows. Just the other day Pete pulled out an old videotape and said, "Can I tape over this?" I asked what the label said. "Billy #1" he said. Of course I said he couldn't tape over that, as it's the first episode that Billy appears in. And I might want to watch it again someday. ESPECIALLY since I have an AUTOGRAPHED headshot of Erich Anderson. It turns out that Vegh knows him, and told him I'm a fan, and he signed a photo and Vegh sent it to me. Too cool! It's on our wall, right above Pete's Certificate of Honor and Appreciation for demonstrating at the RNC in NY in 2004.

It says, "Thanks Blade", and then it's signed.

So anyway I have been watching Brothers & Sisters on DVD. I was attracted to it because of its great cast. Including Patricia Wettig. (And Ron Rifkin [whom I know from Alias] and Rachel Griffiths [from 6 Geet Under] and Sally Field.) Anyway I was watching the credits and I recognized one of the writers' names - David Marshall Grant, as the guy who played Melissa's friend Russell. So I went onto IMDB and looked him up, and indeed it's the same guy.

While I was on IMDB I read one of the comments about Brothers & Sisters. It said that Brothers & Sisters is the best show on TV since Knots Landing!

Knots Landing!

Where has this person been? True I've never watched Knots Landing so I guess I can't fairly judge, but this is my blog so I can say whatever I want, which is: that's insane!

Anyway, it's a good show and I'm going to keep watching it. But it's no Thirtysomething or anything.

immortalized

Here are Double-A and Pete waitin for the F-train...

Breaking News from my alma mater

University of Iowa bans corn-on-the-cob eating contest
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - The University of Iowa is taking a stand for healthy lifestyles.

It has canceled an annual corn-on-the-cob eating contest, saying it sends the wrong message with the number of obese Americans on the rise."Promoting eating contests is the same as promoting gluttony," said Phillip Jones, vice president of student services.

The contest was part of the annual "Beat State Week" celebration leading up to the Iowa-Iowa State football game on Saturday.

But Jones asked his staff to veto eating contests. He said events that promote overeating contrast the "educational position" the university has taken.

"We are working toward creating a healthy lifestyle on campus, Jones said. "This is banning competitive eating for the sake of gorging oneself."

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I hope Watie wasn't planning to attend! He would have won for shore.

Happy Anniversary KWW & Watie!

Happy anniversary guys!!! So many memories...Bompa and the vodka tonic, the family fitzwater*, Zio's slices before the ceremony (and waitress drama), high-heeled shoes with a special name, someone stole my slice of cake (I'm still kind of bummed about that but one day I'll get over it...), zaniness at the bachelor and bachelorette parties (remember that waiter at the French Cafe who loved Bud? remember that cop who showed up at the bachelorette party?), "my man" Neil, famous author's wordy toast at the rehearsal dinner ("Everyone, open your presents.") -- I could go on and on. What a fabulous day, with plenty of fun fun days leading up to it.

You guys are an awesome couple and provide an exceptional example of an excellent marriage in action. Hear, hear!!!!!!!!

XOXO,
bladio

*not their real name

Choo choo

So I was on vacation, and then I was at these meetings, and then I didn't feel like getting on the computer over the weekend. Getting on the computer on the weekend gives me a work feeling. Now here I am, but with nothing to say.

We went to New York and had the Best Time EVER.

We went to FW and Bog Face's wedding! It was great! I can't think about what Kristen Kosmas said or else I will cry. No, there, see? That's why I can't think about it.

We stayed in Dumbo with awesome hosts. We met Davey! We saw the Drowsy Chaperone (very funny), went to Coney Island and rode this log ride that was so weird. We ate some amazing Indian food. Aaron Thomas, wearing shorts, pulled his socks up high, it was so funny! We saw some people making out in Bryant Park.

Our little Sally was happy to see us when we got home, but she had quite a vacation herself, playing with 2 dogs on a farm in Carnation.

Well when I have something funny to say I will post again. I just wanted to let you know that I'm alive.