I Want A Soap Where ....

A couple stays married forever.

Soaps used to do this. You know Joe and Ruth on All My Children, Tom and Alice on Days of Our Lives, I think Edward and Lila on General Hospital. There have been a few couples over the years that have lasted. Didn't you dream as a little girl or boy to grow up and be married to the same person forever? 

The only couple I can think of that is left are Joe and Ruth on All My Children, and except for special occasions they are retired to Florida and aren't on the show anymore. 

I want my soaps to start developing a couple now, to fall in love either at first sight or hate each other first then fall in love, I don't care how they work it out I just want them to fall in love, get married and stay married forever. Gay, straight I don't care I just want a couple that stays married.

I mean the couple can still have bumps in the road, but I want them to work it out. I want that dream. For those of you that say it doesn't happen in the real world, all the more reason to have it in a soap, maybe if people have an example to follow they would work harder to stay together in real life. If people are having a rough real life, they can watch a happy couple and have hope.

Soaps aren't real! I love them, don't get me wrong. I love that there is a new episode every day and very seldom a rerun. BUT, soaps have writers, that get paid to be imaginative. So imagine that there is a couple that can work anything out and make it happen. Have the big family holiday dinners where everyone comes together and has a good day, no matter what else has happened the rest of the week.

Take All My Children for example, where's the anchor family of the show? I mean it's called All My Children. The Chandlers are spread out everywhere. Haley and Mateo are gone. You could bring them back, but I'm guessing Kelly and Mark aren't available, and its hard to imagine someone else playing them. The Cortlandt' s are all gone except Caleb. Every time the Kane women get together for a family meal its pretty much guaranteed a disaster and none of them have stay married, except Bianca whose now separated.

There's a possibility with the Hubbard family. They could have Angie & Jessie grow old together, be the anchor family. They have both been married to other people, but I could forgive that, since they have always remained in love, and their separation was beyond their control. (Well kind of) The family has a long history on the show. They have a family going now that would make for some nice family dinners. They have Frankie and Randi who could also be a couple to stay married forever, have some babies. Need to feel a little more love there, but it could work. Get Natalia married with some babies, got the new baby on the way.  They have laid some good ground work, and you have Jessie and Angie to help them through the rough patches, like when Frankie had his hand surgery and Angie gave Randi guidance. The more I think about it, the more I think the Hubbard's are a good candidate's for the long time couple and anchor family.

I think my other soaps are going to have to start from scratch. So come on my soap writers earn your keep get imaginative!

I WANT MY DREAM !

One Life To Live Recap, September 14, 2010

Bo and Nora discuss Dorian's absence. Evidently she is supposed to be there at a budget meeting. Bo, does that mean this just turned into date night. Inez, I'm sorry I'm late. Bo is confused. Inez, got a note that said meet Mr.Buchannan at The Palace for dinner. Bo, I didn't leave a note. Clint walks up, it was me. You know he is up to no good, guess he's trying to be Asa. They send Inez off with Clint.

Eli, wants Greg to be his doctor, says he has more work to do in Lanview. Greg is checking out head wound, Eli wants drugs, Greg says no they will mask the symptoms, head wound is the least of his problems. Eli can't pass simple brain tests. Said President is Carter. Greg tells him he has a subdural hematoma. Eli, I'm not going to die from a bruise. Greg, no you'll die from the build up of pressure in your skull which will cause severe brain damage, at that point death would probably be a relief. You can't take a pill and make this go away, at the very least you need monitored you could need brain surgery, a craniotomy.

Ross shows up at Todd's tells Dani, it's okay daddy's here. Ya'll know Todd is thrilled. Todd calls Bo to tell him he has a fugitive for him, doesn't get him. Dani begs him to put down phone. Ross claims to not know what was going on with Eli. Todd, somebody break out a violin, or a Ukulele. Ross, now I'm all alone. Dani, you have me. Todd, okay that's enough please get the hell out of my house. LOL I can't believe he said please. Ross, I'm not going anywhere without my daughter. Todd and Ross go back and forth over whose the real baby daddy.  Ross says laws on his side and Tea put it there. Ross, Your mom wanted you with me. Dani, How can you say that? Todd, yea how can you say what Tea wanted? Ross, I have her will. Ross gives a copy to Todd.  Tells Dani her mom knew what she really needed was to be with the one person who really loved her as much as she did and that's me not Todd.

Eli, if you insist do it now. Greg, first I need to take you blood pressure. Eli, getting out of bed, you don't need to do that cause I can tell you right now its really high from you jerking me around. Greg, your not helping this. You need to calm down get back into bed. You need to stop moving around, you don't understand its a miracle you even made it here. Eli, You don't understand I need to get on a plane tomorrow at the latest. Greg, do you know what will happen inside your skull at 30,000 feet. No.Your not getting on that plane. Whatever you need to take care of back in the states will have to wait. Eli, that's what this is all about you are trying to stop me from going back to Lanview. Eli, wants to know how long it will take to fix him up, he needs to get back to Lanview to collect. His brother is about to come into something very valuable. 

Dorian is still held up in her room. Kelly is giving her a pep talk trying to get her to go to her meeting. Kelly tells Dorian she wants her up in her power suit with spike heels in five minutes or she's the next cover story for the Sun. Shut in Mayor, shuns city complete with pictures of her wandering the house with a trail of stray kittens. Dorian, I don't have a cat. Kelly, we're the Sun do you think we're above doctoring pictures to make a point. Dorian, When did you get so relentless and heartless. Kelly, excuse me? Who turned off the phone and brought you butterscotch ice cream and raspberry vodka for three days? Both sound good, I don't know about together though.

Christian and Layla discuss wedding. Layla wants to have the wedding later. She needs to be in Paris next week, and can't plan a wedding that fast. She wants a full year to be bridezilla. Christian, truth I'd marry you in the parking lot right now. I miss Antonio, he's had a long enough break, time to come back to work. Christian and Layla are going to chat every night and see each other once a month rotating places. They get champagne to celebrate.  Layla tells Gigi she should take Chris' art class.

Gigi taking calculus, thought it would be easy. LOL  Also taking philosophy. Gigi's ready to quit. Gigi says she is a 6 pack of beer and a strip mall girl. The young kids are intimidating her. Rex says she'll regret it in ten years. She decides she'll stay in school.

Dorian has arrived at The Palace. They are discussing the budget and Dorian imagines Bo saying to Nora, can you believe my handsome young son married to that? Dorian jumps up, How dare you! But at least you finally showed your true natures. I heard you. Bo, what? Nora, what just happened here? Dorian imagining again. Bo, well at least the old bat's hearing still works, do you believe I was almost her father in law? Nora, you so dodged the bullet. Dorian that is it! Throws a drink on Nora and Bo. Bo, What the hell got into you! Dorian you don't deserve to have me in your family! Kelly comes and tells Dorian lets go. Dorian, I was just fine until your handsome son and his lying face came at me and lured me back, and he did nothing but stomp on my heart, my very soul. Excuse me what are you all starring at, I hope you enjoyed the show. To the crowd at The Palace.

Inez, that poor woman do you think she is going to be okay. Clint, hard to say it runs in the family all the Kramer women are a little loosely packed if you know what I mean. It was only a matter of time before Dorian became unraveled too.

Inez and Clint go over to Bo and Nora's table. Clint you leaving already? Nora, I'm soaked. Bo, Dorian's lost her mind. Clint, there's breaking news. Nora, I'm still trying to figure out what the hell happened. Bo, we were discussing budget numbers and she just snapped. Inez, she seemed to have a broken heart. Clint, That poor old girl. Bo, Really? Your son really did a number on her. Bo, It takes two. Clint, it only took one to run away. Clint, Bo you gotta face it David Vickers is worthless trash always has been always will be.

Kelly, you've been banned from The Palace. Dorian, oh banned from The Palace, by a former hooker and madam, how do these things happen. LOL  Dorian going back to bed. Kelly, you get butterscotch ice cream or raspberry vodka you choose. Dorian keeps reading about David Vickers online. I think Clint is posting the info. He is standing at The Palace says he's updating his My Face Page.

Kelly goes to Rex and asks him to find David.

Young & Restless Recap, September 14, 2010

Everyone grieving over Chance.

A man from the military arrived to speak to Nina. Sgt Goldman said he fought with Chance in Iraq. Chance is entitled to a military funeral either there or in Arlington. Sgt Goldman tells Nina & Philip how his leg was blown off by an IED, that Chance carried him 12 miles and saved his life.

Owen shows up with a warrant to search the Chancelors'.  Philip tells Owen my son will be buried with military honors. Owen, nevertheless, we are going to search his room. Guess he'll plant more drugs. Police are destroying Chances room making rude remarks like I knew Chance was too good to be true all while Nina is standing there. Jerks, Owen does actually tell them to go search another room.

Chris shows up at house again, Paul tells her to leave.

Abby calls Jack, shes freaking out says after what he did to Victoria what do you think he'll do to me? Jack, Can you imagine the headlines? Newman sisters in the same cell. LOL

Victors dissolving Abby's trust. Adviser tells him if he does this he'll be losing considerable tax assets. Victor, if my daughter gets a hold of these assets there will be nothing left to protect.  Abby shows up to see Jack and swears someone is following her. Really scared of Victor but says game on!.

Billy bails Victoria out. Victoria going to see Victor. Round and Round same ole stuff, Victor will have charges dropped if she ends her marriage. She'd better tell him to take a hike. Victor questions how well Victoria knows Billy, brings up his gambling, all the women he slept with, says how many other children has he fathered. Victoria, I do not want you near my children and you are not welcome in my home! EXIT You go girl. Hope she stays away this time.

Daniel and Lily talk. General chit chat. Then Daniel almost admits he likes Abby.

Philip tries to convince Cane not to go back to Australia.

Jill apologizes to Billy for her behavior. Said she could tell how much he loved Victoria when he made the fifty yard dash to the car. Billy, good thing the judge could keep up. I saw Victor, he thinks he did the right thing. Victoria can't get through to him, I can't get through to him.  Jill, Really, we'll see about that. Ut oh who knows with Jill.

Daniel and Abby chit chat. Daniel asks if shes scared, wants to know if Vance is giving them a family discount. Abby, Uncle Jack said he will handle my dad. Daniel, you are so screwed. LOL Jack is great but it when it comes to Victor he kind of freaks out. He might be using you there. Abby I'm using him too. Daniel, this isn't a game look what happened to Summer she almost got killed when he went after Jack. This guy doesn't pull any punches not even with family members. Jack can't protect you. Abby, I just want my trust fund. Daniel, are you sure its worth it? Abby, why do you care? Daniel, I don't, no reason. He leaves.

Philip and Chris talk. Chris wishes she could do it all differently. Philip, you can't you can't take the pain away.

Nina, the very day I find the son I lost, I lose the son I love. It's not right, it's not fair.

Catherine has been ordered to stay in bed.

Cane lies to Lily and tells her its safe to go to Australia. He just doesn't want to leave her and the kids right now.

Jill goes to see Victor. Jill tells Victor she doesn't want to see the kids, married anymore than he does, but given yesterday with Chance, I can't justify standing in their way. Victor, given the circumstances I understand how you feel. Jill, I lost my grandson I don't want to lose my son. Victoria married Billy and their pregnant, so what its not the end of the world, if I can deal with that so can you. Victor, that marriage is going to end up being a disaster, they don't belong together. Jill, but they don't feel that way and its their lives. Victor, I'm doing this for Victoria's sake. She doesn't know that now but in time she'll understand. Jill, what kind of father has his pregnant daughter arrested. Victor, I think its time for you to go. Jill, I would give anything to have Chance back and I don't know if my relationship with Philip will ever heal. Your risking the love of your daughter and grandchild. Victor, thank you for coming by Jill, again my condolences.

Victor has flashback of Victoria telling him he's not welcome in her home, looks at newspaper picture of Victoria in police car. He picks up phone calls Agent Craig and tells someone to tell Agent Craig that Victor Newman is willing to make a deal, it was I who bribed the Japanese official not my daughter.

Victoria and Billy are getting their rings tattooed on the tattoo guy turns all red in the face and starts choking. Billy, No! No! your not doing this again. Tattoo guy, Gotcha! Billy takes Victoria home carries her over threshhold.

Heather tells Nina she has been reinstated and has asked to prosecute Ronan. Nina, I hope he goes to jail for the rest of his life.

Victor finds out Vance has gotten an injunction so Victor can't touch the trust. I wondered why he didn't do that in the beginning since they were claiming mismanagement of funds. Vance calls and tells Jack, Victor can't do anything. Then Abby walks up and says she changed her mind, she wants out of the lawsuit.

Humphrey, hears something outside, Lily goes to window doesn't see anything. Someones out there, they must of followed Phillip. 

Esther, they took Chances computer. Nina, is that really necessary? Owen, everything will be returned to you once Ronan is prosecuted. Heather I'm glad your here, we may have found evidence linking Ronan and Chance to the drug ring. Heather, no not Chance. Nina, Outrageous I will never believe it. Paul, Chance is not a drug dealer. Owen,  Chance and Ronan were dealing to the inmates, and I'm going to find a way to prove it. Nina, Chance is dead why are you doing this? Owen, your other son is very much alive, and its my job to prosecute criminals. I'm very sorry for your loss. Nina, Heather isn't there something you can do about this?

Chris goes to see Ronan. Ronan, tells Chris he was cornered he had no choice.

All My Children Recap September 14, 2010

JR's still looking for AJ. AJ went upstairs to his room and disappeared. JR and Annie looking for him, calling his friends. JR goes to Caleb's to see if Marissa is there, tells Krystal AJ is missing and Marissa won't answer his calls. Annie finds Marissa at Krystal's restaurant. Marissa wants to know if Annie was with JR when AJ went missing. LOL She wasn't.

Krystal invites Caleb to dinner with promise of no interruptions, but not tonight she has to got to board meeting.

Angie is getting ready for the board meeting. Natalia, Jessie, Frankie, and Randi there. They all say prayer before going to meeting.

Greenlee finds out from Coroner that David was poisoned with Digitalis, lethal dose. Hum, Greenlee access to Davids medical bag, Still have Frankie and Jake with access to drugs, and Angie if she was faking being blind for the day, I still think Madison did something. Greenlee goes to jail to tell Ryan he didn't kill David. Ryan says to Greenlee, wait who poisoned him? Ryan, looks like we are both going to be okay. Greenlee tells Ryan, Bianca and Kendall hate her after she told them what she did. Tad comes in tells Greenlee he needs her. Greenlee tells Tad David was poisoned, he started laughing, then apologizes. Tad tells Greenlee there's damage control that needs doing. Greenlee says let me help. Tad, you'll speak on Angie's behalf? Greenlee, David's. I owe him. I want this hospital to be his legacy, David was a brilliant surgeon that saved my life, and I want the entire world to remember that. 


Board member, According to Dr. Haywards letter you've been practicing medicine without disclosing your condition, which could expose this hospital to untold lawsuits and financial loss, from which we could never recover. This hearing has been called to address these allegations and determine if the charges are serious enough to warrant your dismissal. Is there anything you would like to say?

Angie, There was a time when people thought being handicapped was if you were a woman or African American. I've been facing preconcieved notions all my life, but I have never ever let them hold me back. Board Member, according to Dr. Hayward you knowingly put patients at risk. Angie, Well, someone always had my back I never attended patients alone. Board member, Are you saying other Drs. helped to cover this up? Angie explains in the beginning it was only brief episodes.  Board member, but you continued to treat patients? Angie, You know with all due respect, I will never let a handicap prevent me from being the best Dr I can be, now I was infected at this hospital trying to save a young boys life, and I would do it all over again. As drs we willing accept risk to save lives, and that is what I did. Board member, When you could see? Angie, right now I'm legally blind, but I'm learning to cope with this challenge so I can still be a Dr, to be Chief of this hospital, and I would not be fighting to keep my job here if I didn't believe that with every fiber of my being, that I am still as fine a Dr as I ever was. I'm a healer, and you can take away my sight but you can never take away that.

Jake, presents letters from patients, patients family's and staff and gives his two cents. Amanda presents petition signed by hundreds of people who want Angie to stay.  Madison says she might have ended up homeless without Angies' help. Opal had problems with heart Angie saved her. Angie sees with her heart. Brot says he had a bad attitude but she didn't let that get in way. Bianca, tells how she saved Miranda. Randi says an abused hooker gets the same kind of treatment as everyone else. Natalia, talks about her mothers cancer. Frankie talks about hand surgery and how Angie encouraged him to be a Dr.

Board member, says Dr Hayward sent a letter to the board that caused concern. They ask Jake to read it. (I've put Jake's commentary while reading the letter in purple) Angie says she can't believe all the petitions and letters, she has never felt so loved. Tells them they can all leave board could take a while. They say they will camp out here if they have too. Board comes back in.The decision was unanimous pending review for condition and performance Dr. Hubbard  will remain as chief of staff  Jake, I'll tell you right now whatever is in this letter, Board cuts him off. Jake, It has come to my attention that Dr Angela Hubbards' behavior has not only been unprofessional but a potential and serious threat to this facility. She has endangered patients put the hospital at risk for multiple lawsuits and failed to honor the Hippocratic oath. That's ridiculous. Board, just read the letter. Dr Hubbard has lied about her own medical condition, a condition which puts patients in a very real jeopardy. That's just not good English.  Her lies with repeated failure to cooperate with the board, I think he means cooperate with him. threatens the very survival of this hospital.  The only threat here is was David himself. David was pathologically jealous of Angie, she had a great family, he didn't, people love Angie, deeply love Angie, he was universally hated, Angie practices medicine with respect & genius. David's license was stripped away from him I'm just saying this is trash. As part owner of this hospital I feel it is my duty to bring Angela Hubbards' irresponsibility to light and make sure punitive action is taken. Yours truly, David Hayward. blah blah blah Board says they will deliberate. I guess that's one more promise to Greenlee broken. David promised to leave Angie and Jake alone when they bought the hospital.

Greenlee arrives before board leaves and says as owner of the hospital I would like to address the board before they make a final decision. Greenlee, I understand David's concern, but Angie would never ever put a patient at risk. I know that because I was her patient, she saved my life. Whatever infractions Angie might be guilty of, there is no one that can provide the hospital with the leadership it needs, during these difficult times. It's true she and my husband were constantly at war over this place but even David would agree the most important mission here is to save lives, and Dr Hubbard has saved hundreds. Thank you.

Angie says she can't believe all the petitions and letters, she has never felt so loved. Tells them they can all leave board could take a while. They say they will camp out here if they have too. Board comes back in. The decision was unanimous pending review for condition and performance Dr. Hubbard  will remain as Chief of Staff.

Krystal & Caleb, Annie & JR look for AJ Annie sees AJ's toy truck. finds him hiding in bushes. Annie asked him what happened, AJ whispers something in her ear. Marissa and JR arrive. JR asks Annie if AJ said anything about why he took off. Annie, he said he heard you two fighting about him. JR and Annie back home. JR says Marissa says its all his fault asks Annie is he like Adam? AJ asks Marissa if he can stay with her tonight. Annie tells JR he is not his father. They look at each other longingly. Jr says he has to leave, stops at door and looks back. OH GROSS! Don't like these two together.

Madison is at Ryan's getting him clothes. Ryan walks in the door and announces he didn't do it he's free.
Ryan tells Madison about Davids poisoning says after all the people David's poisoned, its like instant karma. Madison, I'm just glad your free. Now I can prove how incredible I am. Madison and Ryan making out, Madison stops him and says they have to go get Emma.

Greenlee lets herself into Ryans apartment. No one there, she leaves a letter on the coffee table. Calls Ryans attorney to see if Ryan is with him he tells her he called Madison. There is a black jacket on  a chair. Greenlee picks it up and an empty vial of digitalis falls out. UM HUM Madison

Boy they sure made up today for the lack of nothing yesterday.

Survivor Nicaragua Starts Tomorrow - Contestant List

Its almost time, show starts tomorrow, the buzz has started.

You can follow Jeff Probst on Twitter @JeffProbst and/or he'll be blogging at ew.com

Here's the line up:

Alina Wilson, 23, Downey, CA  Art student

Ben "Benry" Henry, 24, Los Angeles, CA Club Promoter, running two businesses.

Brenda Lowe, 27, Miami, FL   Paddleboard Company Owner, beauty queen

Chase Rice, 24, Fairview, NC  Pro Race Car Jackman, Yes Nascar!

Dan Lembo, 63, Watermill, NY Real Estate Executive

Holly Hoffman, 44, Eureka, SD Swim Coach

Jane Bright, 56, Jackson Springs, NC Dog Trainer

Jill Behm, 43, Erie, PA ER Doctor

Jimmy Johnson, 67, Islamorada, FL  Former NFL Coach

James "Jimmy T" Tarantino, 48, Gloucester, Mass Commercial Fisherman

Jud Birza, 21, Venice, CA Student

Kelly Bruno, 26, Durham, NC Medical Student UNC, Amputee, Father killed in earthquake in Haiti.

Kelly Shinn, 20, Mesa, AZ, Pre-med/Nursing Student in Hawaii, homecoming queen.

Marty Piombo, 48, Mill Valley, CA Technology Executive

NaOnka Mixon, 27, Los Angeles, CA PE Teacher

Matthew "Sash" Lenahan, 30, New York, NY Luxury NY Real Estate Broker, one of the youngest brokers ever on Wall Street.

Shannon Elkins, 30, Lafayette, LA Pest Control Company Owner. Pet Peeves: Dumb people. LOL

Tyrone Davis, 42, Inglewood, CA Fire Captain

Wendy DeSmidt-Kohlhoff, 48, Fromberg, MT, Goat Rancher, LT Colonel in Army, Nurse

Yve Rojas, 41, Kansas City, MO Homemaker

Looks like they've lined up some real characters, should be interesting.

Soaps Today, September 13, 2010

Young & Restless

I don't think the way Victoria was thrown into the car was too respectful. Ok, so did they sign the license before the vows ? or is this going to be a loop hole for Victor? Deacon always seems to get lucky when Nicks around. LOL That dress Phyllis is wearing sure is shiny! You go Nikki, tell Victor off good! Still can't believe he'd do that to his own daughter. Nikki kinda looks like she's been drinking, and like she wants too.

Boy Owen sure was quick to turn on Ronan. Nina is breaking my heart. Chance dying, whole different atmosphere on this show compared to when David died on AMC. Oh, Nina talking about Iraq & Chance is making me cry. I sure am glad Murphy is there for Catherine. I like him so much.Give it to Ronan Chloe!

Billy cracks me up, he sure isn't afraid of Victor is he. The look on Nikki's face is cracking me up. Ouch! Victor. I think Victoria needs to do the tough love thing and walk away from Victor.

OMG Cricket! First you make a play on her man, then you get her son killed. WHY would she let you help her?

Heather and Chloe friends? Just like on AMC, I'd like that.

All My Children

I want to know who Asher is already! Ok, so how did Asher know Bianca was sending the "Nerd Army"? I think they deserved a better name than Nerd Army.

I still want to know where Madison was during the party. She disappeared and she's already killed one man.

Why does Kendall lie to Zach? She knows she's going to get caught.

I nailed it! I said either someone spiked the drinks (Maybe Greenlee) or Madison did something. Maybe Madison spiked the drinks, Frankie or Jake both have access to drugs. ????????

Ut oh, AJ missing. If David weren't on a table in the morgue I would suspect him! Who's the new bad guy gonna be?

Boy not much new there today.

One Life To Live

Eli's alive, no surprise there, but I really thought that was him outside Todd's house and he doesn't look like he's that mobile right now, so Ross must be with him.

Maybe Tea got her sight back and she's wondering around.

John McBain is not only sexy, but smart too!  He is so onto Eli. This Natalie questioning is stupid, Natalie is not that naive and she's not pregnant enough to say pregnancy destroyed her brain cells.

Vivian sex talk with Destiny is a riot! Her mother asked Vivian to talk to her. Poor Shaun! LOL

Brody, what a slime you are. You needed to come clean, before you asked her to marry you! I used to like Brody, I'm losing all respect. Grow some boy!

Can't believe Ross just walks in there. Isn't there a warrant out for his arrest?

General Hospital

Claire needs to make up her mind either she wants to have Sonny's baby or she wants to put him in jail. What's it gonna be ? This back and forth is making me nuts. I say reproduce those dimples!

I said I saw a road crew worker in the background. I just thought it was Michael.

Almost feel sorry for this road crew guy.

Yea, right this truce ain't gonna last long at all.

I am still not feeling the love for this Brenda character. Seems to be pretty stupid if you ask me. Why's she keep going out alone if she knows people are trying to kill her.

I'm ready for some Max and Diane, and a girls night. But the girls are kinda a mess right now and Elizabeth is gone. Maybe Alexis and Diane can go hang with the lumberjack guys again. LOL

Anyone Watching Bold & Beautiful ?? Help!

I'm starting to watch today. I saw Scott Clifton is on the show now. HEHE

I watch Y&R so I know some about the Forresters, Ashley and Amber, but if anyone can fill me on some background info that would be nice.

Does Jackie have a black eye? Who gave it to her?

Thanks.

Survivor Starts Next Wednesday

Ok, so all the Survivor fans, probably already know that. LOL

I am so disappointed in the changes that Survivor has made to the show since it started, that I haven't watched a full season in a very long time.

I'm going to give this season a try again. I will blog my opinion about the show, maybe some Hollywood producer will see my disappointments and change some things back. Or maybe I will be pleasantly surprised to see the show has already made the changes.

I must say I'm pretty fed up with all the reality shows. I know they say they are cheaper to produce but come on Hollywood, New York you know you have the money. When I hear some "Snookie" is getting $30,000 an episode, I mean really that doesn't sound cheap to me. I could live on $30,000 a year. I prefer to live on more than that. But I'm just saying.

I'm a big CSI fan and I loved William Peterson (Grissom) but he left the show making like $600,000 an episode. Ray Ramano left his show making approx 1.8 million an episode. I don't begrudge anyone making a living, but really you could feed a country with 1.8 million. Put a cap on these actors salaries and give us real programming back!   Find the happy medium here producers, whoever is in charge. It's not rocket science.

Jeff Probst said he started Survivor because the human interaction and behavior intrigued him. I guess in that sense I am the same, because the three reality shows I watch or have watched more than once have a lot to do with emotional manipulation and are pretty much centered around human behavior. I will/have watched: Big Brother, Dr. Drew's Celebrity Rehab and Survivor.

Course, I also love watching shows on psycho's and serial killers. I just can't figure them out. They intrigue me. And no I'm neither a psycho or a serial killer nor do I want to be.

Maybe with the upcoming season we will get some new decent shows to watch, a couple look like they might have potential, like The Event, Outlaw, and Hawaii Five-0. I hope we get something that works out cause we lost some good ones last year when we lost 24, Doll House and Law & Order.

What is OpenID ?

OpenID is rapidly gaining use on the web, over 50,000 websites accept OpenID for login. You probably have one or more OpenID's and didn't even know it.

OpenID's allow you to securely log into a new site with an existing username from another site so you don't have to keep setting up new accounts every time you find a new site.

Several large organizations either issue or accept OpenIDs, including Google, Facebook, Yahoo!, Microsoft, AOL, MySpace, Sears, Universal Music Group, France Telecom, Novell, Sun, Telecom Italia, and many more.

This is how you sign in for some of the more popular accounts.

Blogger =  blogname.blogspot.com 

Google = http://www.google.com/profiles/username or Go to your google profile, look at the bottom of the page. It says your profile url is :

Yahoo = https://me.yahoo.com/username

Myspace = www.myspace.com/username

Wordpress =  username.wordpress.com

AOL/AIM = openid.aol.com/screenname.

Flicker = Sign in with your Yahoo button or use your photostream url.

Orange =  Sign in with Orange button or enter orange.fr

LiveJournal = username.livejournal.com

For those looking for Facebook, it appears they accept OpenID, but I do not see where they are issuing one yet. If they start I will update this.

You may choose to associate information with your OpenID that can be shared with the websites you visit, such as a name or email address. With OpenID, you control how much of that information is shared with the websites you visit. Your password is only given to your identity provider, and that provider then confirms your identity to the websites you visit. Other than your provider, no website ever sees your password, so you don’t need to worry about an unscrupulous or insecure website compromising your identity.

Young & Restless Recap Wednesday September 8, 2010

Victoria and Billy plan for Wedding.

Nick is giving Phyllis a hard time about her blog. Nick's says he's worried about what Summer will think. Right! I like Phyllis's blog, but I hope this narration thing doesn't keep going on. It reminds me of Desperate Housewives and I could never watch that show because the narrator made me crazy. 

Meggie is making Nikki another smoothie.

Daniel tells Jana just because her and Kevin are getting a divorce doesn't mean they can't be friends.

Victoria tells Nick and Phyllis she's getting married and pregnant. Nick not happy about Billy but he is happy about the baby.  Phyllis is happy. Summer going to be flower girl.

Billy invites Jack to wedding. Jack, its like being invited to a shark feeding with you as bait. Billy asks Jack to be best man, Jack says he has a meeting and its just like Billy to expect everyone to drop everything for him. Jerk, Billy never gets any love.

Victor says not going to wedding.

Billy goes to Catherine's to announce the wedding. Chloe asks if he's getting real married or like drunk fake married. Jill throws her hands up to her face and says oh no she's pregnant! Philip offers to help, Billy asks him to go to Gloworm to check the food. Chloe pours a drink.Chloe tells Billy he is never going to be like his dad. OW!

Victoria runs into Daniel and Jana. They offer to help. Jana will help with the dress Daniel will be photographer. She's so happy said her own family won't even help her. Jana will also stand up with her since Nick refused.  JT walks in and hears about wedding. JT wants to know if she is going to do this every two or three months? Is it always going to be Billy or someone else? Victoria says she would like for Reed to be there. She is a little surprised when Mac takes her side. Mac gives JT and Victoria crap about their actions effecting Reed.

Ashley going to wedding, gives Jack crap and says Billy would be there for him.

Nikki tells Victor he is trying to control Victoria and she is tired of him trying to control everybody. Victor, I'm a rich man you get it? Nikki, I don't care! Victor, you don't? What are you saying your not going to marry me or what? Here we go again. Nikki, How many times do you have to go down this road before you realize it always ends in someone being hurt. Victoria enters, tells Victor, Nothing Billy ever does will hurt me as much as you are hurting me right now. Nikki, I hope you have a good time here all by yourself. Nikki and Victoria leave. Meggie enters.

Nina tells Chance that Paul talked to Cricket and she refuses to believe Ronan is a dirty cop. The guy set you up, what is it going to take for her to believe he is scum. Chance tells her quit worrying, call Paul go on a date.

Chloe to Chance you are going to this showdown thing aren't you, that's what all these good byes are about. How 'bout you don't go. Chloe, you know they are going to try and kill you. Chance, I have every intention of coming home. Chance makes apologies to Chloe again and says he really did love her. Chloe cries for Chance not to go.

Victoria waiting on Jana with the dresses. Wonders if Victor will show up at last minute. Rafe shows up. Billy says to Phillip its funny you hardly know me at all, and Rafe knows me way to well. Billy goes in house.

Phillip says to Rafe you bring a date or you going to watch the fireworks along. Rafe, solo boyfriends out of town. Philip looks happy. I'm smelling a love connection. Rafe, how about you? Phillip, Haven't met my boyfriend yet, but its a wedding you know, you never know who your going to meet. Raft looks intrigued. Okay so if Rafe knows Billy so well, how come he didn't know his brother was gay?

Victoria goes to a door somewhere in the house tries to get out the door is stuck. She tells Billy call the fire dept call someone. Then he tells her he is holding the door. Victoria, Is this a can't see the bride thing. Billy, its a look down and see what's in your hand thing. Victoria, a doorknob? Billy, its a present, its a regifted present. Victoria, what kind of moron would by a door knob for a present. Billy, actually its a really pretty girl. We were stuck in a bathroom one time and I think she gave it to me to thank me for me giving her something else. Victoria, you know this was all starting out so sweet. Victoria wants to know if anyone showed up. He tells her who is there. Phyllis just arrived. More narration from Phyllis's blog, about a fairy tale wedding, no law suits, and people they trust never letting them down, but the good people of Genoa City have other plans for the bride and groom. Their hopes for a peaceful afternoon are about to be shattered, because in their world father always knows best. Everyone else arriving, Jack has decided to show up.

Victor,On phone asking someone if everything set for the wedding. I wonder if Victor is talking to Jack?