ATWT: Don't Drink the Water

Interesting developments with the contaminated well water at the Snyder farm. Though I could do without the ESPaul storyline (didn't we just have ESParker a few years back?), this little twist could get interesting.

Although Paul stopped Meg from drinking the water, Emily had a big glass to calm her nerves right before hand. And, of course, Emily has done Craig wrong. So, I see Emily having some type of poisioning episode that gets blamed on Craig.

On a side note, Paul's mother wanting him to use his ESPowers to find baby Johnny was just a priceless example of how bad a mother Babs truly can be.

ATWT: Go Henry, Go Henry, Go Henry!

Well, a Goddess can get excited can't she? During 1/2 time of the BCS game (Go Gators, You're the Champions), I switched over to watch the ATWT I had recorded that day. Boy, am I glad someone came into the library and wanted to watch SpongeBob at 1 PM (when ATWT airs) so I got to see this at home!

Henry finally gave Katie what for and how much! On Thursday and Friday's episodes, Katie had been unsufferable, cruel and heartless with Henry. He seemed to finally reach his breaking point.

I had to rewind and watch the scene about 5 times and almost missed getting back to the start of the second half of the game.

BB: The big Name Short Run Revolving Door

BB fans have been treated to some really great actors filling limited run roles on BB lately. Recently, we had the great Betty White as Stephanie's mother. While this actress is usually good to make me laugh (Sue Ann Nivens, anyone?), she really did well in this dramatic role.

In the past few weeks, we have been treated to Hal Linden as a person from Nick and Jacqueline's past. My mom was such a big Barney Miller fan and I mentioned at monthly Saturday breakfast that Linden had taken a part on the show. My sister had informed her of the Betty White deal a few weeks ago. Maybe we may get her to start watching at least one soap.

It's too bad the Daytime Emmys do not have a "guest star" award similar to the one they give away in the Primetime Emmys.

ATWT: Katie You Bitch!

Oh, how I wanted to jump through the screen yesterday and throttle Katie. She has always been such a manipulator. However, when she tried to use Henry's unrequited love for Katie as leverage for him to be her partner in crime, I truly wanted to bitch-slap the gal.

Speaking of Henry, in this week he has almost showed us a new side of himself. I think we are starting to see him struggle to be good (or at least legal) and his "friends" seem to be breaking his resolve.

On a lighter note, Terri Columbino (the actress who portrays Katie) has been looking glowing lately. Might there be another Columbino Bambino on the way? Oh well, just a guess but she has been looking great.

BB: This explains a lot about Stephanie

The current storyline for Stephanie is really great. I think it explains a lot about why she resorts to violence when she gets angry--and boy does she get angry often. How many times have we seen Stephanie slap, punch, pull a gun on a multitude of characters? Just a while back, she kneed her husband in the groin!

That aside, there are writing this story very well. I like how Stephanie excuses it as "that's just how parents acted in those times." It should make for great discussion if they could extrapolate the storyline to some of the younger kids on the show (Thorne's daughter, Brooke's kids) in how they address discipline. What great debate you could have between the "spare the rod, spoil the child" crowd and the "never, ever hit a child crowd."

Bonus: Susan Flannery got some great stuff just in time for the Emmy deadlines at the end of this month!

ATWT: What is this recast?

Explain to me again: Is Jeffrey Meek the recast of Craig Montgomery or James Stenbeck?

BB: Brooke's Choice

The writer's will managed to drag this out for a few days. I assume she is going to choose Nick. Otherwise, what was the point of her conversation with him over dinner. If it was over, she wouldn't be giving him pointers on how to improve their relationship, right?

However, I really, really, really, really am hoping for a Ridge and Brooke reunion. Then again, maybe Brooke will surprise us all and say "I choose me" and state that she doesn't want to be with either of them, or anyone else, for the time being.

Then again, Jackie's accident (Is she dead?) will surely throw a wrench into whatever decision Brooke makes.

Blog Note: See Posts by Show

I upgraded to the Beta version of Blogger. One thing I am taking advantage of is the easy way to apply labels to the posts. Thus, in the posts you should see a show's acronomy (e.g. YR for the Young and the Restless). This acronym is also a hyperlink that will take you to a view of the blog with posts for that show.

I am in the process of updating all of the old posts (wow, 150!). But, the first 50 are completed. I hope you like this!

YR: Carmen Messedup

Well, I guess her name is really Carmen Mesta. But, she hs been getting on my nerves for a bit now. Who is she, as a contractor, to demand that Victoria fire Drucilla? Isn't Newman Ent her client? And, as a customer, always right?

Why doesn't she just call it a day and go home?
Well---maybe she will be calling it a day.

I always think that when one character has people coming at her from all sides and there are veiled threats, they are soon to be victim of a mystery.

Then, to add in when she inadvertantly received Jack's text message regarding Jabot--that just adds another possible suspect!

I won't be sad. Matter of fact, I think they should hold a parade for the perpitrator.

ATWT: At least 30 days until a Jack and Carly reunion

Well, Simon has managed to cover his butt (albeit a nice butt) for a bit in regards to his link to the loan shark. However, we can all forsee their will be trouble after his 30-day deadline has come and gone without repayment of the loan.

I can only assume it won't be until then (or--egads!--even later) that we will see a Carly and Jack reunion.

In the meantime, I am enjoying Carly's hesistancy at going forward with Simon. Her scene where she practices what she will say to surprise him when he returns to his hotel suite was cute.

BB: Thorne and Taylor

This storyline is so unbelievable. Who would get engaged, to their sister-in-law no less, a few months after their much-beloved wife dies in a tragic car accident? Add to this, the Taylor hysteric scenes and the storyline is unwatchable.

Am I really supposed to not fast-forward through Hunter Tylo's sceneray chewing on a daily basis? I am really not one to attack the actors, but the only thing worse than her acting is her ill-advised plastic surgery. (Which makes the characters just more buffoonish!) She was such a beautiful woman, you wonder why she felt the need for such surgery. And you wonder if she regrets it as much as we regret having to see it.

ATWT: Okay, I take it back!

Early last week, we had below freezing temps here in St. Louis--south of the fictional Oakdale, Illinois.
Then, at the end of the week, Buffalo received 24 inches of snow.

So, maybe the Ice Storm story wasn't completely far fetched.

ATWT: Stormy Weather

Really? An ice storm in September?

My initial thoughts on this:

1) they are going the GH-Emmy route by using a "disaster" to have material to submit
2) they had a good story, but couldn't sit on it until it was actually somewhat plausible (like November sweeps)

I would buy this "ice storm in September" story, if they once commented on WHY there was an ice storm in the first days of Autumn. I would buy a story ala "The Day After Tomorrow" where ecological systems run amok. But, so far, no explanation. Which is just soooooo irritating.

Perhaps one good thing will come out of this and Jade will blow away in the storm.

BB: Am I the only one hating Thorne and Taylor

I am now starting to believe the only reason they killed of the quirky Darla is just to get these two together. I used to love Thorne "my wife isn't quite cold in the ground but I am hot for Taylor" Forrester. One of my favorite times on BB was when he and Brooke got together.

However, I am not getting this paring at all. Sure, there will be drama once Thorne find out his beloved Taylor killed Darla. But, Taylor and Hector made a more likely pairing and more compatible couple (two fallen "angels"). Now, Hector is just this caricature of his former self--always angry and always manipulative. Where is the sweet firefighter?

The other bad thing about no more Darla, is that we are not likely to see much of Sally or Clark. Both, characters from the early, early days. I guess now that there is no more Spectra House of Ripoffs, we have no more use for these characters.

All Shows: Rabbits are dying everywhere!

What a surprise that ATWT's Jade and BB's Bridget are pregnant! It amazes me that they write storylines like Katie trying to get pregnant and everyone else gets pregnant after one night of sex with someone that they shouldn't be having sex!

But, the fact that it is on almost every soap, shows how overused this plot device has become. Let's see we have Lizzie on GL. I will excuse Y&R and Phyllis since her and Nick were together more than once. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if Carmen ends up preggers after her night (day--really) with Jack.

Who others are offending us with this re-tread story?

ATWT: Carly and Simon

First, let me state (or remind you) that I love Carly and Jack. They are my all-time favorite soap couple, let alone my couple to watch on ATWT. This week their divorce was final.

However, they have moved toward pairing Carly and Simon together. The last we saw on Friday, the two were headed toward the bedroom.

When CBS began to hint about this in their promos (a month or two ago), I admit I was intrigued. Carly and Simon have the potential to be as bad (that's the good kind of bad) together that Carly and Craig had. This could make for an interesting pairing.

ATWT: Luke's Wardrobe

I've been wondering this for months. Does Luke share a wardrobe with Steve from Blue's Clues?

Back among the living

I can't believe I haven't posted for over two months! I posted more during my summer class than I did afterwards.
The Goddess got a bit distracted by swimming pools, golf, and some very interesting municipal government happening in my little burg. And, related to my city government chaos, I was setting up two related websites and blogs to that situation. Oy!

Now, on with the really important stuff....my soaps!

BB: Nice Day for a Black Wedding

I would feel a little more sympathy for Felicia's plight if she didn't look absolutely ridiculous.

So Many Soaps, So Little Time

I am so behind on my soaps. The Goddess is enrolled in a Chemistry cram course (regular 16-week class in 5 weeks). This means more time studying, less time watching the stories.

I am caught up on B&B. It is good right now, plus it is only 1/2 hour.
I am only a day behind on As the World Turns. The Carly storyline is great right now, so if I could only have stayed awake another hour last night I would be caught up.

I am two weeks behind on GL. It's not like it doesn't interest me, I just am more interested in the others.
I am a week behind on YR. Same story on more interest in others and little time.

This weekend, I shall have a soap watching marathon. With the help of SoapNet, I will be caught up on everything by Monday. That is my solemn vow.