Category Archives: Television
Shame on you, DirecTV, but you have me by the balls, so what can I do?
I need to vent about some conniving sales tricks by DirecTV, and the blog provides a perfect forum! I received a letter in the mail today letting me know that my NFL Sunday Ticket package would be automatically renewed for … Continue reading
Filed under Technology, Television
Caprica evokes philosophical musings about technology and religion
Before I watched Caprica, I’d heard primarily negative comparisons to its predecessor, Battlestar Galactica. But as I started viewing my DVR’d recordings of the first season, I found myself gradually getting hooked, and despite mostly a “setting up” feel to … Continue reading
Filed under Religion, Technology, Television
Sesame Street and Katie Couric come together to discuss children’s grief
Today, Maggie, Taylor Anne, and I went for a morning walk with our dogs. We wound up in this little park off of Shoal Creek across from Saint Andrews. While letting the dogs run around like little kids on a … Continue reading
Filed under Pets, Social Work, Television
American Idol Update: Big Mike vaults to #1 in “Dial Idol” scores
The conspiracy wheels keep on turning. Just as predicted here last week, the producers’ suspected engineering of a “save” for Michael Lynche appears to have boosted his appeal. According to Dial Idol, which tracks the number of calls and busy … Continue reading
Filed under Music, Television
Saving Big Mike: An Idol Conspiracy?
We’re not usually quick to allege “conspiracy,” but something didn’t smell completely right about last night’s “boot-off” show of American Idol. As you probably know, Ryan Seacrest announced that the Bottom Three would be from the males, and he then … Continue reading
Filed under Television
Announcement: Live American Idol Blogging Tonight!!!
Starting at 7pm tonight, we’ll be offering our takes on each performance. So, keep refreshing this blog after American Idol starts. For now, here’s the updated odds on each performer’s chances of winning the contest. (Odds from Matchbook.com): Crystal Bowersox: … Continue reading
Filed under Television
Justin Bieber – (What a) Baby, Baby, Baby!
Last night Chris and I were watching American Idol, our newest ridiculous form of escapism (side note: I convinced Chris to get into the show by placing a bet on one of the contestants), and Ryan Seacrest asked this pip-squeak … Continue reading
Filed under Music, Technology, Television
