This week I "finally" watched the Voice finale show (last week I watched the finale of "Dancing with the Stars. I was happy for Rumer Willis and her win, and was strangely delighted to hear Erin Andrews pronounce the word "finale" as "fin-all.").
My number one comment is that the finale is so long! Some of the performances - with Sheryl Crow, John Fogerty, Ed Sheeran, and others) felt like indulgent filler. I thought some of the song choices were wrong (Fogerty and Sawyer should have sung "Fortunate Son," not that limp medley). I honestly thought Sheryl Crow had retired (Ah. That's why she was there!). I've only heard of Ed Sheeran because I've seen him a few times on this show - I don't know who he is or why he's apparently popular.
One of the performances, though, blew me away: all four judges doing a tribute to B.B. King. Christina sang so perfectly and beautifully, and even Adam surprised me. They all did a really good job.
I already knew who had won but I didn't know the order of the runner ups. I was surprised Koryn was 4th, not that it matters. When she sang with other, voted off contestants, she stood out as the most interesting voice on that stage. She earned a place in the top three.
Joshua bored me these last few weeks.
Megan is already a star and I hope to see and hear her again soon. I'm not 100% sure what she's going to do or what genre of music she wants to conquer, but she has a gorgeous, beautiful voice.
Sawyer - not the best singer of these four but the one most settled in his style. He always sounded sure of, and like himself. I loved his last song, with his mom and dad nearby on stage. I'm glad he won. I liked Taylor John Williams from last season more but I can see why Sawyer won.
See you next season…
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Coyote Wonder
Earlier this morning, it was reported that three coyotes were spotted in the area where many of my co-workers, myself included, walk on our breaks.
The email said that the coyotes were spotted "wondering" around in the area.
This of course opened a rabbit hole from which I have yet to climb.
The coyotes have been named, in my head, sight unseen: Sandy, Elmer, and Butch. If I should encounter one, my first question, of course, is going to be, "So. Coyote. Whatcha thinkin' about?"
You should take note that in my head, I have been pronouncing the word "coyote" as "ki-yot."
My friend Andrea and I have been discussing this at length, via email. I haven't done this in a while, but here is our complete email exchange thus far (oldest at the bottom), because obviously I think we are funny:
From: Irene
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Andrea
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
NO. Can’t I put a coyote in a
sleeper hold?
In my head, I keep pronouncing
“COYOTE” as “KI-YOT.” I’m a hillbilly. Or something. Cracking myself up.
Or I’ve lost it completely.
This is my favorite thing to
happen today.
Should I run into one of the
three coyotes (whom I have named Sandy, Elmer, and Butch, without seeing them), I
will be sure to ask, “Man! What kinds of things does a coyote about?” CUE “True
Men Don’t Kill Coyotes.” (The only RHCP song worth mentioning. And I think it might be a cover.)
The email said that the coyotes were spotted "wondering" around in the area.
This of course opened a rabbit hole from which I have yet to climb.
The coyotes have been named, in my head, sight unseen: Sandy, Elmer, and Butch. If I should encounter one, my first question, of course, is going to be, "So. Coyote. Whatcha thinkin' about?"
You should take note that in my head, I have been pronouncing the word "coyote" as "ki-yot."
My friend Andrea and I have been discussing this at length, via email. I haven't done this in a while, but here is our complete email exchange thus far (oldest at the bottom), because obviously I think we are funny:
From: Irene
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Andrea
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
In the 3rd grade, at
camp, I was a surprisingly accurate marksman with a bow and arrow. However, at
that same camp, there was a solar eclipse in the middle of the day, and we were
all stretched out on rocks like the kids on the cover to Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy. It’s possible there were other mysterious forces at work. Aliens, probably.
Thank you for the offer of
weaponry. I will rely upon my wits and street smarts if I have a run-in with
Sandy, Elmer, or Butch. “BACK OFF, KI-YOT!”
Does ACME have a 1-800 number?
From: Andrea
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Irene
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Irene
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
I wouldn’t. They may not be the
fun-loving, “Wile E.” type. Is a long range crossbow an option or is that too
obvious?
How about a giant anvil with
ACME embossed on the side?
From: Irene
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Andrea
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Andrea
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
From: Andrea
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Irene
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Irene
Subject: RE: Coyotes on the walking routes
Did I ever buy you a taser?
From: Irene
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Andrea
Subject: FW: Coyotes on the walking routes
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
To: Andrea
Subject: FW: Coyotes on the walking routes
How are you?
From:
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Cc:
Subject: Coyotes on the walking routes
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Cc:
Subject: Coyotes on the walking routes
(Notification that coyotes were spotted. Actual text redacted.)
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