View from a Soapbox

This past weekend, I went to church for the first time since January.  Felt led to go back, and figured I'd start with my previous one.  I really liked it, and was pleased to see that some people actually seemed glad to see me there.  Don't want to be presumptive enough to assume that's where I'm led to be, but for the first time in a long time (maybe a couple of years), I felt like I was home.

I'm really excited: With the Evil League of Evil video competition launching, it means that the Dr. Horrible DVD may be ready for purchase by years' end.  And I loves me some Dr. Horrible...

One of my brothers asked me to record Fringe for him.  I'd had some episodes on the DVR, but between the windstorm and life in general, I hadn't gotten to it.  Sunday, I finally watched the first two episodes, and let me say: Phenomenal.  If you haven't seen it, check it out at Hulu.

After reading the spoilers for TNA Impact, I think I'm now a former fan of pro wrestling.  Kayfabe has been gone for nearly two decades, so why do wrestling promoters think it's still permissible to - even in brief comments - mention real deaths in storylines?  If wrestling's simply entertainment, I guess I'm no longer entertained.

By the way, I'm tired of hearing all the cable news channels blast Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin on SNL.  I watched enough of the original interview to realize that if anything, it's Palin - not Fey - who would have a negative impact.  Although, it's hard to blame Palin; she's gone from statewide politics to the grandest of national stages in a few weeks.  You can't expect her to have the polish of more established politicians.  I do have to wonder, though, how much of it is her, and how much of it is her listening to her handlers.  I remember when Bob Dole ran in '96; he seemed stiff and inflexible in the campaign.  Once over, he was allowed to be himself - and was surprisingly engaging and entertaining.

Okay; time to get off my soapbox.  Later.