Pop a la Mode

You can ask anyone that I work with and they will tell you that I watch way too much television. Specifically The WB. For some reason, I have always been easily addicted to the campy, teenage soap operas offered by the frog ever since it came on the air.

Of course it made me sad when earlier this year I learned that the WB would be no more - the powers that be (TPTB) are combining two television networks to develop the CW network. It just doesn’t have the same ring to it. And considering they already cancelled my favorite show Everwood - they’ve already lost some brownie points.

BUT TPTB have decided to give the frog the send-off it deserves. On September 17, The WB will be showing the original pilots for some of it’s best show including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel” and “Felicity.” And they just happen to be some of my favorites.

Sniff. It makes me just a little sad to think about it.

You have got to be kidding me. Someone, somewhere thought it would a good idea if we reverted back to the 1920s mentality. Check it out: WholesomeWear. For the girl whose Dad has bigger issues than what clothes you’re wearing.

Sheesh.

Continuing the theme - Mr. Smith sent me this today:

20 Ways to Know if You’re a True Alabama Native

1. You can properly pronounce Conecuh, Cahaba, Opelika, Sylacauga, Oneonta and Eufaula.

2. You think people who complain about the heat in their states are sissies.

3. A tornado warning is your signal to go out in the yard and look for a funnel cloud.

4. You know that the true value of a parking space is not determined by the distance to the door, but by the availability of shade. (AMEN!)

5. Stores don’t have bags or shopping carts, they have sacks and buggies.

6. You’ve seen people wear bib overalls to a funeral.

7. You think everyone from a bigger city has an accent.

8. You measure distance in minutes.

9. You go to the lake because you think it is like going to the ocean.

10. You listen to the weather forecast before picking out an outfit.

11. You know cowpies are not made of beef.

12. Someone you know has used a football schedule, NASCAR schedule or hunting season dates to choose their wedding date.

13. You have known someone who has a belt buckle bigger than your fist.

14. You aren’t surprised to find movie rentals, ammunition, beer and bait all in the same store.

15. A Mercedes Benz isn’t a status symbol - a Chevy Silverado Extended Bed Crew Cab is.

16. You know everything goes better with ranch dressing.

17. You learned how to shoot a gun before you learned how to multiply.

18. You are “fixin’ to” copy this and send it to somone else.

19. You have used your heater and air conditioner in the same day!

20. You are 100% Alabamaian if you have ever had this conversation: “You wanna coke?” “Yeah.” “What kind?” “Dr. Pepper.”

Mom and I went to a great meat and three here in Birmingham Friday night with Janie and Mad. It’s an institution around here - even been in USA Today. My favorite part about the place? This sign.

 

Just because today - okay, wait - the past two weeks have been spectacularly crummy, I decided that I better start counting my blessings. I’m trying to be positive!

 

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The new Superman movie is almost here and I am so excited! Everytime I see the trailer, I get goosebumps. Yesterday iTunes posted the soundtrack to the movie and just hearing the music makes me feel like I’m soaring above the clouds.

I also found a great Superman themed CD - Sounds of Superman.

Thankfully the movie has been getting some great reviews. My worst fear was that it was going to be one giant disappointment. But it looks like I don’t have anything to worry about.