Downton Abbey – I’m Obsessed

There’s nothing I hate more than hearing constant buzz about a tv show that I’ve never watched.  The Emmy’s last year were painful for me as a show called “Downton Abbey” won all sorts of awards. So I finally figured out how to watch it and I can honestly say, I’m obsessed! First of all,…

What I learned from the 2012 Summer Olympic Games

I am sad the Olympics are over for another two years. Remember when Summer/Winter were held the same year and they were only once every four years? The Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years until 1992, after a 1986 decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer…

Thoughts on the Olympics

I’m obsessed with The Olympics.  I’ve already watched more hours than you, I’m sure. Here are some thoughts/observations…. 1.  I love London.  It’s a perfect backdrop to the games – I love that they speak English. 2.  I really think I missed my calling in life – I totally could have gotten a gold medal…

Review: HBO’s The Newsroom

Disclaimer:  I consider myself to be a huge Aaron Sorkin fan.  I watched every episode of Sports Night when it originally aired – I still have each one of a VHS tape.  I’ve seen his movies and of course, also have a love affair with The West Wing, and wish in real life I could…

DVR Alert! New Summer Shows Ahead!

It used to be summer meant reruns.  Sad, boring reruns.  For a television junkie like me, it was the most depressing time of the year. But tv executives finally got smart.  Well, smarter.  Now for a junkie like me, the dark days are over! Here’s a look of what’s to come: June 10: Mob Wives…