Confessions of an American Idol junkie

I'm not even sure how my television got tuned to American Idol last season but somehow it happened. It was the first time, but not soon to be the last. I admit that it was probably Chris Daughtry that kept me tuning in week after week and maybe the same "magic" won't be there this season but I will be tuned in tonight to find out. So, just take this as a warning that there will probably be plenty of American Idol talk in the months to come.

Oh, and just for the record, I think Simon rocks!

Just call me Maxi Pad

Ok, so as pet owners we're forever giving our pets ridiculous nicknames right? The list is long at my house: Hoov (short for Hoover), Pupsy Girl, Fat Boy, Tatter Poos, King Chicken-Chicken, Buddy Tat are all just a few of the names our pets get called. I recently heard a story of two brothers who renamed their family dog frequently, quite ingenious if you ask me.

I really started to think on this after visiting my crazy friend last night. She and her husband have a beautiful, large, 4 month old, male, chocolate lab named Max. Somehow this dog's nickname has become Maxi Pad. Which is beyond the utmost entertainment to we humans. But, do you ever wonder what it might be like to be this big, macho dog hanging at the park with all the other big, macho dogs, not to mention the hot little poodle and all her girlfriends, when suddenly your mom, or worse yet, dad yells, "Come on Maxi Pad, it's time to go home!!" (Ok, the best part of this scenario is being able to imagine my crazy friend saying this in her best "puppy wuppy" voice) What's a dog to do? Will he endure the snickers from the other guys, will the ladies instantly turn their noses and no longer find him cool and handsome? Will he get picked on the next time he goes to the park and not be allowed to join in any of their games? Neuticles or not, this could be potentially damaging to a dog's reputation.

So I ponder on to the fact that Maxi Pad has a sister, a gorgeous, long-haired tortie named Lucy. My crazy friend sometimes calls Lucy her pretty little pussy and from what I understand her husband is not fond of it. So explain to me why this man does not like for the female cat to be called Pussy but has no issues with his male dog being called Maxi Pad!? Seems like the perfect pair to me!

Tim McGraw's new video

On New Year's Eve Tim McGraw debuted his new video, "Last Dollar". I just watched it for the first time and as always when it comes to Tim, I think it's awesome. The man never disappoints me. Aside from being a very talented artist he's also extremely HOT! I'm touched by the children singing at the end, I'm assuming from the video that it's Tim's daughters as well as children of his band members. Too sweet.

"With Neuticles- It's like nothing ever changed!"

From the Neuticles website -

"Thank you for your interest in patented Neuticles and the revolutionary testicular implant procedure for pets. Inside you will find the latest information and updates.

Over 225,000 caring pet owners Worldwide have selected Neuticles as a safe, practical and inexpensive option when neutering.

Neuticles allowing your pet to retain his natural look, self esteem and aids in the trauma associated with neutering."

I'm simply speechless.

Sleepy Baby

A photographer I am not. I simply enjoy taking snapshots then manipulating them in my photo program. Once in a while I get one that makes me feel like a professional. This photo of Sophie is one of those. Something about the soft, warm color and the soft, warm puppy makes me want to curl up and nap.

Dooce

Dooce has me laughing again. What I wouldn't give to be able to put words on a computer screen with the same flair Heather has.

If you've never visited Dooce, don't waste another minute!

Note to 7 year old

On the counter, next to the stove is NOT where your tights belong. This rule seems especially important when your older sister is making Ramen noodles.