Three days later, I still cannot believe it. Michael Joseph Jackson, the King of Pop, is dead at fifty years old.
I have neither the time nor the coherence to properly post on his passing. I do wish love, comfort and prayers to his children, his family and anyone who has ever been touched by his musical genius.
These two songs have been close to my heart these last three days. For Michael, for me and for his fans:
Here's an excellent article from music critic Nelson George.
Sookie goes a bit too far in her effort to help Jessica adjust to her new life; Maryann wields her influence at Merlotte's, much to Sam's dismay; Jason makes friends---and at least one foe---at the Light of Day leadership conference; Eric mulls the addition of another member to the ra
It was pretty good, especially the second half.
I am really digging Eric; so much fun and menace. I loved him & Pam speaking in Swedish (I think) in front of Lafayette.
I think Jason’s new “friend” is going to be a whoooole lotta trouble. If he EVER finds out about Jason’s family and past? It’s gon’ be ON like DONKEY KONG.
Hey! Jason took off his shirt!
That new waitress is for shit. Sam, please fire her!
Is it just me or was the girl band performing at the church camp way on the sexual side? “Jesus Asked Me Out Today? By Amanda and the God Rockets??” The hell??? It was, as my sister said, “seductive” Christian music. Heh.
What the hell was Maryann chanting (or whatever) when Sookie was reading her mind?
I like that Eggs came clean with Tara, but I still think something is up with him.
I love, love, LOVE Jessica’s Bill impression! Spot on.
The chick at the clothing store coming on to Bill was hilarious. The only thing funnier? Her deciding Bill was gay (and thus explaining why her wasn’t swayed by her “charms”)!
Is Jason suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder? And how long is this Jesus stuff gonna last for him? He’s gonna wanna get laid here pretty soon.
So, Maryann’s power is to make people lose their inhibitions and have sex in public places? And make Sam shape shift? Lame.
Bill, Bill, Bill, you know not yielding to Eric is a bad, bad idea.
How stupid is Sookie to fall for Jessica’s bullshit! Especially after Bill explained how wild and unpredictable new vampires are! And why is Sookie hanging out alone with Jessica anyway? HELLO, new vampire!
How hot was Bill busting down the Hamby’s door, glamoring Jessica’s little sister and taking charge? ROWR. At least Sookie had the sense to run off when Bill told her to get out.
LAFAYETTE! You want the vamps to turn you? This can’t end well…..
Favorite quotes:
“I wouldn’t try anything rash if I were you…I’m still hungry.” –Eric, to a very scared and shell-shocked Lafayette
“So, basically you step-mother to a vampire?” –Tara, to Sookie
“What’s with you snapping the American flag in half like you some kind of Muslim Buffy with a dick?” –Luke, to Jason
ETA another Lafayette quote:
"Oh, don't get it twisted, honeycomb. I'm a survivor first, a capitalist second, and a whole buncha shit after that, but a hooker dead last. So if I got even a Jew at a Al Queda pep rally shot of getting my black ass up out of this motherfucker, I'm taking it. Now, what you wanna know?"
Favorite exchanges:
“If you got any silver on you, now would be the time to reveal it.” –Eric
“Nah. No way. I’m not that stupid.” –Lafayette
“Yes, you are.” –Eric
"You think you walk on water, don't you?" –Luke
"I'm pretty sure that was Moses." –Jason
"No, that was Jesus." –Luke (Oh, snap!)
The music, as always, was great! You can go here to find out what songs were played. I cannot WAIT for next Sunday!
You can go here for a "real" review.
Random thoughts:
-I loved the season 1 synopsis before the ep started.
-The show has definitely diverged from the plots in the books. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
-I’M SO GLAD THAT WASN’T LAFAYETTE IN THE CAR! [insert big ass sigh of relief]
But where the hell is he? That is one fucked up dudgeon place. He still has his spunk though. That’s ma boy, right there!
-I know that the actors that play Sookie and Bill, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, are dating in real life. I’ve read online that they don’t have chemistry on the show. But I disagree. They have LOTS of chemistry. Even before tonight’s super sexy strip down, before last season’s hymen- breaking episode and subsequent sexy bath.
It doesn’t hurt that I think Stephen Moyer plays the hell out of Bill Compton. LOVE HIM.
Things I am tired of already:
-Sookie screaming, shrieking and/or stomping away/around.
-The religious cult storyline. Tedious. **yawn**
-Maryann’s mysterious. Yeah, yeah, uh-huh. Got it.
-Sookie is shocked, SHOCKED that vampires are murderers! And manipulative as hell.
Things I predict will happen soon:
-Sookie will do something dumb. And blame Bill for it. He will mournfully accept the blame. She will shriek at him and stomp away.
-Eggs is going to do something fucked up to Tara. I don’t trust him. At all.
Things that surprised me:
-That Jason thinks his lie about the “Marlboro Baptist Church” won’t come back & bite him in the ass.
-That Sam thought Maryann would be satisfied with money. She wants blood, honey.
Things I liked:
-Bill used the word “slattern”. Hee!
-Drunk Andy trying to question people was HI-larious!
-That Uncle Bartlett’s death has consequences for several different characters.
-Sookie really snowed Jessica. Or did she……
-Eric, with his hair in highlighter foil, putting a real bite on the bigot from last season. Damn! This is HBO!
-I loved the Randy Travis song at the end.
Quotes:
“Ain’t I still right?” –Mrs. Thornton after finding out Miss Jeanette's dead (Please, somebody hug this woman!)
“Weren’t you the poor soul they were accusing of all those murders?” –Sarah Newlin to Jason (Awkward.)
“Baby boy, you aren’t the only one who’s special in this world.” –Maryann to teenage Sam
“I pray you not the last motherfucker I see ‘fore I die.” –Lafayette (Ha!)
Favorite exchanges:
“Well you ain’t gotta be drunk to bang my ass off, do ya?” [to Hoyt] How about you? [Hoyt hesitates] Never mind, time’s up. I don’t teach, I absorb.” –Barfly propositioning Jason
"I love you, and for that I shall never feel sorry." –Bill
"Damn you Bill Compton, I love you." –Sookie
As an ep, it was ‘aight’, but as a season opener, I felt it was a little flat. I know that some of it was the show getting old and new viewers alike all caught up with stories. Onward, I say!
And can I say one more time, I’M SO GLAD THAT WASN’T LAFAYETTE IN THE CAR!
A more sane review of the ep.
Oh, my. I have been waiting since last summer's finale for this show to return.
For the uninitiated, this is not your mother's vampire show. There is graphic violence, adult content, adult language, nudity, strong sexual content. This isn't TV, it's HBO. Hee!
I cannot wait to catch up with Sookie, Bill, Lafayette, Sam, Tara, Jason, Eric and Pam. Here's a little teaser:
Season Two Premiere. A shocking murder outside Merlotte's has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie's relationship with Bill is tested when she learns of his siring of Jessica, and of his involvement in her uncle's death. Sam recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Jason gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.
Today is Name Your Poison Day. So make a decision and tell us: what's your poison?
The What Kind Of Poison Are You Test
++++NITRIC ACID++++
Do you like fire? Because you sure do like to burn! You are the acid from hell, sent back to exact revenge on the less fortunate and less well equipped in life.
Used for explosives and fertilizers, you excel at combustion, even the common charcoal pencil is your best friend when you feel the need to lash out, making you a very popular but spontaneous and somewhat explosive companion.
People around you prefer the air to be as dry as nuns gusset, but give a small bit of moisture and Wham, there ya go, setting off a choking gas that consumes everyone in your path. When it's really damp, you like nothing better than hopping in to rain droplets and migling around to form acid rain.
Corrosive to the max, the health effects you have are something else! Inhalation causes breathing difficulties and leads to pneumonia and pulmonary edema, which may be fatal. Ingesting, well, lest just say a hot mouth might not be so appealing anymore. The skin and eyes melt to your touch. The list goes on.
Chances are people usually take two steps back before taking one step forward with you, but if they got to know you, and how to handle your delicate state, you may just prove to be one of the best out there!
As I sit here tonight, at my dressing table, giving my hair 150 strokes before bed, I've decided to do a summer reading project. I've been inspired by Kelly! ;0)
For every supernatural-themed book I read this summer, I will alternate with a "classic" book. I've managed to dodge Twain, Austen, Dickens, etc. all these years!
I am currently reading "Carpe Demon" by Julie Kenner. Once I'm done with it, I will be ready to read my first "classic".
I am looking for suggestions. What do you think is a classic that I "must" read? I'm taking suggestions now!
C'mon!
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