Rants from an American Idol Addict: Birth Year Songs and Shenanigans

Oh, American Idol.  What is a season without manufactured scandal and drama?  Jermaine Jones has been kicked out after being brought back for a second chance.  Where do I start?

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  • I’ll admit I haven’t been a Jermaine fan.  Last week, my off-blog quote to my mother—a converted Idol addict since Season Two—was “something’s not right with him.”  She then told me I was being mean, so I dropped it.  The tip-off to me was his quick turn from playing it so humble and sweet in earlier rounds to the flashes of anger shown last week.  I had a “who are you” feeling from the touch of duality.  So hello fake names and multiple open warrants. Continue reading
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Spring Loving

Welcome to Melodic Monday where today the feeling of spring and the joy of love are all around.

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With the mild winter we’ve enjoyed in northeast Ohio, I’ve been watching a lot of our Canada geese return early.  The geese milling about are my first true indication of spring.  They fascinate me and I could spend hours watching them waddle in their communities.  My favorite is when the feeding and frolicking gives way to each couple sharing nest guarding duties.  Moving too close will get you a stare, then an all-out charging by one with threatening squawks and wings outstretched for battle.  *cough*  Yes, I’ve been chased away. Continue reading

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