MizArk

My daughter is a child psychiatrist. During her 3-year general psych residency and 2 year child psych fellowship, she rotated through quite a few departments -- neurology, med wards, inpatient, outpatient, state hospital, etc. Son is now a family practice resident, and starts a new rotation at the beginning of each month (he likes clinics and wards, dislikes OB and surgery -- mostly because he doesn't like surgeons, ha) On topic -- this wasn't my favorite episode, except watching Dr. Fire be freeee! (now run, dude, run!)

I'm completely done with this show. There's no longer anyone I even sort of like among the characters and the violence has just become senseless and cheap (obviously IMO). I asked myself last night if I was actually enjoying that hour of my life, and the answer was no, so ... I would like to see Diego Klattenhoff in a show of his own, though (just not as this character).

Unfortunately, Savetti rang the most true to me. My daughter has had several major health crises. She had an airway injury in a chemistry lab in college that was dismissed as "homesickness" until she had to be placed on a ventilator, and a major stroke at age 30 that never got the tPa injection because they didn't actually believe she was having the symptoms she described. She now has permanent deficits that could possibly have been eliminated. Even in the five years since her stroke, she's gone in to ER several times with problems (like seizures that were initially diagnosed as hysteria) that were totally dismissed by male docs. Now she always asks for a woman doctor if one is available (and both her younger siblings are MDs now - but I've told my son if I ever hear him dismissing a female patient as "all in her head," he will be spanked by his mama in front of all the other doctors and nurses!) She has had some excellent male docs in all the ones she has seen, but her experiences with Savettis have left her skittish. It's going to take me awhile to learn all the new characters, especially since hubs loves these hospital dramas and Code Black, Chicago Med and Night Shift are getting harder for me to distinguish and remember which docs go with which hospital! At least even he bailed on Grey's Anatomy after one season.

As of tonight, I'm out on The Blacklist. Stupid people, senseless violence, and I have no interest in hearing, "Where's mah baybeeeee?" for a whole season. (I spent this whole episode yelling, "Waaaaallllttt! - anyone who endured Lost through the whole series, as I did, will understand). I've bailed on other shows before the end (Bones, Castle, Quantico) but usually from boredom, not so much disgust as with The Blacklist. Or pure rage, as in Sleepy Hollow. So ... yeah, life's too short.

I actually liked the black sheer big bow top and pants set, though I would wear it with a full-length tank underneath (61 years old, size 8/10, not showing this ol' grandma belly out in public). I like sheer tops over tanks, wear a lot of black, and thought the pants were nice. Was it high fashion? Probably not, but the design was supposedly for the everyday woman. I thought the jumpsuit was striking, though I had a military cut olive green jumpsuit in 1977 that really wasn't very different, so not particularly original (and jumpsuits are a nightmare for women who actually have to pee occasionally). Hated the neoprene thing. I liked the denim wrap dress and was surprised it wasn't in the top. I'd have sent Linda (?) home for that wretched kimono/knit thing, so agreed there, but Brik isn't far behind. And Cornelius' design was fine (only fine, unlike his own impression of his skill), but he can go anytime just because I'm tired of the bitchy behind the scenes drama. Other than that -- I'll keep watching, because I just can't seem to quit this show.

As a fan since TOS came out when I was - gulp - 12, I thoroughly enjoyed this new chapter. I liked it much better than Into Darkness (which I didn't hate). I've seen every ST incarnation to the point of memorization (though I can't make myself watch ST 5 again) and I've had no issues with the reboot. Karl Urban was especially wonderful in this one. So, fwiw, I'd say go see it, Chaos Theory. It was just a fun two hours for me with several chuckles, pretty much all I need after watching too much news these days.

I'm more concerned about what part of a chicken is shaped like that magnolia blossom. I find it disturbing (though probably tasty).

For the first time since Season 1, I won't be watching tonight - or any episode this season. Which is okay with them, I'm "old" and not in their target demo. Just wanted to send a shout-out and fond farewell to the show I love, the forums from "the other site" where I spent so many hours chatting (as MsImaginary, I think), playing SYTYCD games, learning so much about dance - even seeking comfort when my mom died (8 years ago, wow). But as fond as my memories are, and as much as I love Cat, I just can't with this new format of precocious little kids and their stage mommies (I barely made it through my own now-grown kids' dance and drama classes with sanity intact). But I will miss the music and dance of some of my all-time favorites from "my" show and I'm grateful for the hours there (and on-line videos to replay!)

So they don't have "real" coffee in 2044 but apparently Jones has an endless supply of cigarettes. I don't know why, of all the wonderful, wacky things that happen in this show, that bugs me and my hubs so much. ha. I can't believe how much I've come to enjoy Jennifer when I found her so annoying at the beginning. And I enjoy Cassie and Jones, but I could watch Time Travelin' Cole and Ramsey as a show all their own.

Here's an interesting article that talks about changing residencies. I'm sure with a little TV magic/handwaving, Reese will be working in the ED next season. http://www.studentdoctor.net/2010/03/switching-specialties/

We get the occasional San Antonio spot in Little Rock, a few for the casinos in Mississippi and Oklahoma, but mostly ours tout Branson, Missouri. "Come home to Branson" is the slogan. On topic, that Infiniti ad with the entitled father and son is making me stabby. Wanna really shake up ol' Dad? Buy a POS beater and give some money to charity!

I actually saw Time After Time with the star, Mary Steenburgen (she just didn't know it, ha). Short version: she's from North Little Rock Arkansas. Hubs and I thought the premise sounded intriguing so went to opening night at an NLR theater, which was almost empty (she wasn't a "name" then, and didn't get much little local attention). A group of people sat behind us in the theater and I noted they were really into the film - which we enjoyed. Stood up to leave after credits rolled, turned around and there was the face I'd just seen on screen. She was there with her family, sitting right behind me. I was so startled all I could say was, "Uh, good movie." She smiled and we left. She and Ted Danson hang out in Little Rock quite a bit now, and I've seen them from a distance, but haven't enjoyed any more premieres with the star. :) And while I'm smiling at that memory, I'm still pissed about Sleepy Hollow.

So, they've killed Abbie, Lizzie from Blacklist, Beckett (I bailed on that show a while ago), and a woman character from the 100 (I don't watch that one, but read about it). Are there any more? Will there be any women left on TV next fall? Oh, yeah -- two broke girls. Because they're such strong, powerful role models. smh. then smh again.

To make it clear, I loved the community at TWoP! I made a lot of friends there that are now my facebook friends and I feel like I know them all well. In the early days, back when I had dial-up and one phone line, my mother used to fuss at me because my phone line was always busy (pre-voice mail, lol), because I was on-line reading hilarious recaps of Roswell and Star Trek: Enterpriise (T'Pol the crack-ho, still makes me fall out laughing). And the early American Idol recaps, with the monster-beneath-the-seal (can't spell the name right) making comments about the singers. I'm sure it was the viciousness among some posters there that led to over-moderation, and I'm glad this seems to be a friendlier, more relaxed atmosphere here, with friendlier moderation.

Another really good thought piece: http://www.denofgeek.us/tv/sleepy-hollow/254450/what-tv-networks-still-dont-understand-about-fandom