What I'm Pop Culturing This Week...and the Last Few
What I'm Watching...on DVD
After finishing Dexter, Season 1, I burned straight through Dexter, Season 2. Though perhaps not for the uber-squeamish (he is a blood-obsessed serial killer after all), the show keeps up the 'need - to - see - next - ep - immediately - because - I - need - to - know - how - Dex - is - getting - out - of - this - one' urgency. And honestly? That's all I'm asking for. The impeccable (and post-Six Feet Under made over and now v. attractive) Michael C. Hall makes the blood-thirsty Dexter sympathetic while adorable Jennifer Carpenter as Dex's sister (and real-life wife of Michael C. Hall) brings humor as crass, foul-mouthed Deb. The mysteries remain compelling and the stories are tightly woven...meaning I will likely continue onto Dexter, Season 3 as soon as possible.
What I'm Watching...on TV
The end of Top Chef: Masters has brought a new personal obsession with Rick Bayless and a new season of Top Chef, this time from Las Vegas. Though the contestants this season seem like social misfits (and not one bit of eye candy for men or women), I can't help but watch, if only for Padma's kickin' wardrobe and Tom Colicchio's cool. Here's hoping that it picks up steam a little. Meanwhile, my Barefoot Contessa obsession remains strong. Fall TV cannot come fast enough.
What I'm Reading...on Kindle
Essentially nothing right now. I ask you, kind readers, for some good book recommendations. I don't discriminate between genres, so all suggestions are welcome! I have gotten into a bad habit of leaving books half-read when they aren't holding my interest (Three Cups of Tea, The Alchemist by Michael Scott). Help!
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Did you ever read The Red Tent? by Anita Diamant
1. Perhaps seeing him in his straight glory after his feminine David adds to the makeover hotness. I cannot get enough!!!
2. HEART Top Chef! I like the brother rivalry. Plus the Vegas thing doesn't hurt. I reeeeeeally want Tom Colicchio to be my friend. Is that too much to ask?
3. I don't know what to tell you about the book thing. Um... Vogue? Elle? All the September issues?
My one complaint - I'd like them to make Dex a little more sexual. The awkwardness isn't good.
Mar - I have not, but have heard good things...recommend it?
Cat - Like, he could not be more awkward...but still love him. Also, I concur that it is NOT too much to ask for TC to be your friend...I had lunch at 'wichcraft the other day and felt a real connection to him.