Friday: In Anaheim, the A’s fell to the Angels, 5-9. Tim Hudson got his first loss of the season and so ends his streak of consecutive wins in consecutive decisions. Or something like that. 😉
Oh my gosh, I think I had a dream about Barry Zito! What in the world does that mean? And rats, why couldn’t it have been Mark Mulder? LOL! I can’t remember what the dream was about, but it was a decent dream. Nothing naughty. 😉
THE FRIDAY FIVE
1. What was the first band you saw in concert?
I think it was the county fair and it was Bobby Vinton. Ye gods! And no, I’m not THAT old. LOL! But like I said, it was the county fair. And maybe even before that, there was this Elvis impersonator named Max. 😛
2. Who is your favorite artist/band now?
Harry Connick Jr. is my ultimate favorite artist. If I had only one thing to listen to, it would be him. 😉
3. What’s your favorite song?
My favorite song of the moment is “Brokenheartsville” by Joe Nichols. My ultimate favorite song? Hmmm, that’s a tough one! Let’s go with a Harry tune, “Just Kiss Me.” 😀
4. If you could play any instrument, what would it be?
Actually, I can play the flute. If I could play any other instrument, it would be the piano.
5. If you could meet any musical icon (past or present), who would it be and why?
Harry Connick Jr! I’d like to see in person if he’s as funny and charming as he is in concert and in interviews. I’d also just like to take a picture with him and tell him that we got married on the exact same day. LOL!
I want an A’s customizable jersey! I just got an email from MLB.com to get 15% off all official team jerseys. So now I want one! Hey, my birthday is in a few weeks, maybe I can hint. LOL! But what number? Whose name? I could be all Mulder chick and go for the number 20/Mulder jersey. Or I could be goofy and do a “Kiari” or “Walelia” or “Valerie.” Hey, my own name? That would be different. LOL!
While watching American Idol last night, Ryan Seacrest made a crack at Nashville Star that didn’t sit well with me. “What would our show be without the talent? Nashville Star…” I absolutely DISAGREE with him and thought that it was a cheap shot. Truth be told, the remaining contestants of Nashville Star (minus Brandon, who can’t really sing, in my opinion) are all more talented separately than the second best of American Idol. (I won’t say that they’re more talented than Ruben, ’cause he’s the ONE.) Bottom line, I would buy any CD put out by Buddy Jewell, Miranda Lambert, Amy Chappell, or Jamey Gardner (who got booted this past weekend) but I will likely only buy an American Idol CD if it’s Ruben. How can you say that the singer/songwriters of Nashville Star have less talent that the singers of American Idol? You can’t and you shouldn’t. Bad on the host of American Idol…
My A’s start in a few minutes against the Texas Rangers. Ted Lilly takes the mound, going for his second win. Can my boys do it?…
In Texas, the A’s over the Rangers, 13-5. Win number one for Mark Mulder. 😉 Four homeruns (one each to Long, Ellis, Tejada, and Hatteburg), 2 doubles (Dye and Long), and I could go on. But I won’t. GO A’S! 😀
I like Mychael Urban’s articles. Here, go read this one=> Urban: Maturing A’s on a roll
In Texas, the A’s over the Rangers, 2-1. 😉 Barry Zito got his 2nd win of the season. Good going Barry! 😀
So here’s something funny, in a pathetic way: “Everyone says we’re in Alameda county, but we’re really in Contra Costa county, right?” Said someone in the city of Dublin, CA (which happens to be in Alameda county).
April, my favorite month. It’s like that song, “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story. Anticipation. Soft, cool breezes. Bright, blue skies. BASEBALL! April has been my favorite month since high school. I don’t know why, but most of the time, when I look back on the month of April, I smile. It’s the month I savor the most. I suppose that’s why I got married in April. 😉
THIS OR THAT TUESDAY
1. Sexier (female)…Pamela Anderson or Jennifer Garner? Jennifer Garner
2. Sexier (male)…Ben Affleck or Matt Damon? Matt Damon
3. The better piano player…Billy Joel or Elton John? Billy Joel
4. Funnier…David Letterman or Craig Kilborn? David Letterman
5. The dumber cartoon cat…Stimpy (of *Ren & Stimpy*) or Tom (of *Tom & Jerry*)? Stimpy
6. A better news anchor…Tom Brokaw or Dan Rather? 😛 I dunno, Tom Brokaw?
7. A better TV chef…Emeril Lagasse or Jacques Pepin? Emeril Lagasse (only because I recognized his name!)
8. The trashier talk show host…Maury Povich or Jerry Springer? Jerry Springer
9. The worse fast food burger joint…McDonald’s or Burger King? I like them both! 😛 I’ll go with BK
10. Thought-provoking question of the week: Only a handful of U.S. Presidents have been considered to be *great* Of the following two, which one do you consider to be greater…Franklin D. Roosevelt or Abraham Lincoln? Why? Frankling D. Roosevelt… He had vision and purpose and wanted peace not only for America, but for all the world… That’s just how I look at it…
