Month: July 2007

I have to admit joining the massive number of people who are reading the final Harry Potter book. No, I did not dress up like a wizard and didn’t stand in any line Friday night. I also have to admit ripping on people who read the books before I ever gave it a shot myself. The thing, I believe, makes these books so attractive to kids and adults is the way J.K Rowling writes them. You can’t help but draw a mental picture in your mind as you read along. Her books are an addicting. You can’t help but get sucked into them as you read along. Of course, since this is the final book, we know something big will happen. I hope it’s not like the ending of “The Sopranos”. Don’t tell me though! Since picking up my copy at Barnes & Noble Saturday morning around 1am, I’m already on page 336. If you’re reading along, don’t comment on anything past that page please. I’ll post my thoughts on the ending after I get there. The post will contain a warning for anyone not wanting to know the ending or my thoughts about the book. If you haven’t read any of the books, do yourself a favor and try one out. I find myself adding to my vocabulary almost every chapter.

COMING SOON: Big Brother Update!

I went into work and saw this envelope sitting on my desk. It obviously was from one of my favorite shows for the past 25 years, “The Young & The Restless”. My great-grandmother watched the show, it was one of her “stories”. After spending a summer with her, I got hooked and I’ve been that way ever since. I taped it in high school, scheduled my classes around it in college, went back to taping it when I started work and now, because my schedule permits it, I often catch the show as I get ready each day. It’s a guilty pleasure but I still feel close to my great-grandmother because of the show. I’ll think from time to time what she’d say if she saw a certain scene. She’d often say “Why does Jill have to be so mean!”. That was back when Jill’s character was evil. The writers have calmed her down a lot since then.

I couldn’t open the envelope quick enough. I found a script inside with so many of the actors’ and actress’ autographs on it. It’s for a episode that hasn’t aired yet. I haven’t read it yet but I glanced through it. Take a look at all of the signatures on the script. There’s Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor), Don Diamont (Brad Carlton), Jess Walton (Jill), Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki), Doug Davidson (Paul) and Kristoff St. John (Neil). Take a look, there are plenty of others. The script itself is very interesting to look at. There is all kinds of information about where the actors need to be for the show. There are details for the crew, continuity and even commercials.

Inside the script booklet held two other surprises, glossy black and white pictures signed by two of my favorite actors. Peter Bergman has always been my favorite stars of the show. He took over for Terry Lester playing Jack Abbott. I always liked Jack’s character and what he wanted. He loves his family and wants to continue his father’s legacy. Victor Newman is always there to try to keep Jabot from Jack and his family.

Jack’s current wife, Sharon, played by Sharon Case is my other favorite star. Why not, she’s beautiful and plays Sharon Newman Abbott perfectly. She’s not the first actress to play the role but I believe she’s the best by far. She also play great opposite both Peter & Joshua Morrow (Nick).

So, by now, you’re wondering why I got this. A former intern at my work went out to intern at “Young & the Restless” this summer. I jokingly suggested he get me Peter & Sharon’s autographs but he went way beyond that. I really greatly appreciate him going the distance and remembering me while in California. Honestly, it’s up there with one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. You’ll see the pictures proudly displayed on my wall soon. It’s the little things that can quickly swing your mood.

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Location: Cleveland
Date: Jul 16, 2007
Venue: Quicken Loans Arena

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Setlist
Message in a Bottle
Synchronicity II
Walking On The Moon
Voices Inside My Head
When The World Is Running Down
Don’t Stand So Close To Me
Driven To Tears
Truth Hits Everybody
Bed’s Too Big Without You
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Wrapped Around Your Finger
De Do Do Do De Da Da Da
Invisible Sun Walking
In Your Footsteps
Can’t Stand Losing You
Roxanne
King Of Pain
So Lonely
Every Breath You Take
Next To You

Wonder who that is???

On all the screens…

Club Level seats ain't so bad…