Some people don’t like sports
September 21st, 2007 by 
Ellen
Yes, it is true. And so, I may seem wicked boring, because I talk a lot about sports. Ergo, I think I will write an entire post without mentioning sports at all. No observations about sports. No bitter remarks about sports. Nothing whatsoever, in any way, shape or form about–yes, you guessed it–sports.
Even though, today I found out that the New England Patrio–no. I will be strong. And I will not discuss sports. At all.
I have been reading God’s Harvard, even though parts of it have made me wake up screaming in the night. No, wait, I have actually been sleeping poorly because the god-damn Red So–oops! I almost slipped there, but recovered just in time. Whew. Anyway, here’s an interesting exchange about the book between the author and a columnist. I am, I confess, something of a secular humanist, and if you say the word “religion” to me, I picture this and this. Which makes me horribly one-dimensional, and–dare I say it–close-minded. So, I would rather imagine this, or, perhaps, this. Or this, which I adore. Also, I found this book very sensible, although I don’t necessarily agree with everything Mr. Wallis believes. But I respect the fact that he wants to talk about these issues in an inclusive sort of way.
Now, some people might argue than it is a religion to root for the Boston Red S–goodness me! I almost did it again! My bad.
Only a very shallow person would be eager to see this, and I also can’t wait for this new show, about which I hear excellent things. Plus, the very under-rated Molly Price is in it, which is more than enough reason to tune in, if you ask me. I think it was highway robbery that she never won an Emmy for playing Faith Yokas. She may be the only actress in the history of network television who ever had the nerve to shun vanity, and look and act like a real cop–with the exception of Betty Thomas, on my beloved Hill Street Blues. I hope that entire series is released soon, but you can get the first two seasons, at least.
Sharing the details of one’s meals is the height of banality, no doubt, but I went out to a Sri Lankan restaurant tonight (I am normally quite prompt, but I was disgracefully late to meet my pal–who was very kind about my social faux pas), and among other dishes, we had this, and it was completely excellent. In fact, I think I will cook up a batch of my own tomorrow, although I will probably add extra onions, and maybe–because I’m wacky and bold and have no respect for authenticity or rules–a chipotle pepper or two.
If you want a giggle, check this, or maybe this, out.  (Full disclosure: my sister is Juliana McKannis.)
And, this still cracks me up, too.
So, when the hell does Melinda Doolittle’s first CD come out, anyway?
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September 21st, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Ellen, if you have not watched the Bionic Woman pilot yet (and I couldn’t care less about the main character, but Katee Sackhoff is awesome, as always), you can download it free and legally from amazon unbox.
September 21st, 2007 at 2:31 pm
I confess, I watched the pilot of “Gossip Girl.” The boys were too pretty, and the Kristen Bell factor helped me rationalize it. And you couldn’t be more right. It went beyond shallow. It was like “Less Than Zero: The Teenage Years.”
September 21st, 2007 at 3:04 pm
If you have cable, on demand where I live is offering it on the Free Spot so maybe check that out? I’ve been doing a Fall TV guide on my blog and I have to say, I was pretty disappointed. I don’t think the lead is that strong and the show takes itself way too seriously. I have too many Lindsay Wagner memories, I guess.
Also, I suppose I’m shallow because I’ve not only read all the Gossip Girl books (I read a lot of teen fiction - for research more or less) but I watched the show and will continue to even though I don’t like it much and feel like it’s further proof that we as a society are doomed ;). Being a teenager seemed much simpler back in the 80s and I can’t believe I’m saying that.
Finally, poor John Edwards! He does have the nicest hair of all the candidates, I must say.
ps. Thanks for commenting on my blog. That made my night. We share an affection for David Strathairn. What are your thoughts on Sam Waterston?
September 21st, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Hmm…I’d have to differ with Urban Dictionary’s definition of “wicked”’s geograhical boundaries. I have lived in CT all my life, and have NEVER heard anyone use that word (in that context, at least). I always associated it with MA ONLY…but, alas, who am I?
Re: Sri Lankan — I can’t say I’ve ever even come across a Sri Lankan restaurant around here, althought there must be one somewhere. I admit to being horribly backward in Asian cuisines, having only eaten Chinese and Japanese. Next on my list is Indian, though, having heard good things about it for quite a while. (What can I say? I’m sort of routine when it comes to my meals, so breaking out at ALL is kind of prize-worthy for me…
September 21st, 2007 at 6:11 pm
I actually had a friend from Mystic who used it all the time.
Southern New Hampshire, also.
And it is wildly, embarrassingly popular in Rhode Island. Always has been. I’ve heardit in Maine, also. My sister lives in Vermont; I will have to ask her if people say it there, too–but, I assume they do.
September 21st, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Also, Vietnamese food is excellent, if you go to the right place. I have even eaten it (it was not bad), in Guilford, CT.
Went to a good Malaysian restaurant the other day out in Flushing–only to notice the other night that one is about to open about 6 blocks from my apartment.
September 22nd, 2007 at 3:52 am
Webmaster, not to be dumb–but what does one do then? Watch it
on the computer?
Okay, it’s dumb. Is that what happens, though?
September 22nd, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Your sister looks like a great choice to play Katharine Vaughn Powers.
September 23rd, 2007 at 6:51 am
I didn’t expect to like Gossip Girl (though I’ve read some of the books), but I really, really liked it. It was very similar to the O.C., though (which makes sense, with the Josh Schwartz connection).
Speaking of “wicked”: a recent picture book by Kevin Hawkes is called The Wicked Big Toddlah, and it’s set in Maine.