Eastward Ho
Man, it's been all death and ponies up in here, huh? And now I'm pissing off for a week to check out Egypt. At least there should be some good travelogue stuff to write about when I get home, but I hate feeling like I've neglected this space except to drop in and wax maudlin about funerals. Fortunately that's where I get to be bossy about it being MY blog, and also, getting to write about it was a pretty nice way to channel my grief. Bless you, blog.
I will leave you with these thoughts:
1. Why am I watching The Bachelor? Is it really just because he's British, and therefore seems more charming than sleazy because of his accent? And why do I like him in spite of his predictable insistence on keeping immature blond actress and Lorenzo Lamas spawn Shayne around? WHY?
2. When will they get rid of man-faced Lindsay on One Tree Hill, already? HURRY UP. Give all her air time to the adorable Jamie. He's four and he's more interesting.
3. Why am I looking at a stack of seven books to bring with me to Egypt? I know I am terrified of running out of reading material, but that's excessive even so, because there is a stack of twelve magazines sitting right next to it.
4. Why have I saved all the Eli Stone episodes even though I have been unable, on repeated attempts, to warm up to the show? Can I not just hit DELETE ALL and be done with it? I blame Loretta Devine. Somehow, and it's probably tied to Boston Public even though I didn't really watch it, she makes every show feel like it's by David E. Kelley and I can't cope with that. Not that I don't also kind of love her, though, because I do. It's a confusing time.
5. There isn't a fifth thing. Have an awesome week!
Safe travels! I am madly jealous but also happy for you because you desperately need a break. (What you *should* read on the plane are a handful of the trashy-but-sort-awesome Amelia Peabody mysteries by Elizabeth Peters, all set in turn of the century Egypt among mystery-solving archaeologists. Cheesy but good times.)
Posted by:Kate F. | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Have a great trip!
Or, if you're reading this post-trip:
Welcome back!
Posted by:carlywei | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Have fun in Egypt -- still jealous, but looking forward to travelogue goodness upon your return. Living vicariously, and all that.
I have been meaning to send you an email re: funerals, but haven't been able to come up with anything that wasn't trite or emotional. My grandfather passed away on April 8 after a sudden downturn in general health and so your posts were really haunting for me. I hope your family is doing well.
Posted by:JennyM | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Have fun in Egypt -- still jealous, but looking forward to travelogue goodness upon your return. Living vicariously, and all that.
I have been meaning to send you an email re: funerals, but haven't been able to come up with anything that wasn't trite or emotional. My grandfather passed away on April 8 after a sudden downturn in general health and so your posts were really haunting for me. I hope your family is doing well.
Posted by:JennyM | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Eli Stone gets better as it goes. The AB Chao episode that just aired was great. You just gotta ignore the Loretta and concentrate on the SpyDaddy.
Have fun in Egypt! I'd be jealous, except I'm going to Europe next week.
Posted by:mrhooks | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 09:07 AM
I enjoy your blog very much, but I can't comment on the "One Tree Hill" question because I'm 40 and I have no idea what it is...
Enjoy your vacation -- safe travels, and take plenty of Purell and Airborne (again, I'm 40 -- you live and learn).
Posted by:Stephanie | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 05:26 PM