House - The Tyrant & Karma

So I normally don't post about current shows (I learned my lesson trying to figure out 'Lost'), but I couldn't resist on the latest happenings on 'House'.

I'll be the first to admit that I haven't really watched it since the original Cottages moved on and PPTH tried to force feed us 13 as the next coming of 'Farrah Fawcett'. And WTF kinda name is thirteen anyway? I'm still scratching my head on that one. And now Forteen?) Now I kinda liked what I saw of Kutner & Taub & Amber, but two are dead and one just walked off into the sunset since he couldn't have his House. Too bad the producers can't shove 13 out of the plane into the sunset as she flies to Thailand - hopefully to kill herself legally before her Huntingtons gets too bad.

My first impressions in not watching it over the last almost two seasons were: When did House & Wilson make up after Amber's death to the point that not only have they kissed and made up, but they are living in Wilson's one bedroom apartment! Or at least it was a one bedroom last I heard. And what pushed House over the edge that he had to go into a mental institution? And have we seen the last of the Vicodin?

Also in what world does House's mistreatment of Wilson's neighbor not count as being assaulted, kidnapped, b&e. Gee, a little heavy handed with the "tyrant" label writers?! And the Vietnam vet was just as much a PIA tyrant, but that does not give House the right to go in the guy's apartment to handle Wilson's problems. But that's love. ;)

But all that's just minor compared to Cuddy's clothes! Since when did she become head of the "nursing" division? Geez woman, have some self-respect! I think she just set women's rights back to the 1970s, at the hospital.

Anyway, the main reason I watched was because I wanted to see James Earl Jones & House butt heads as patient and doctor. Imagine my sorrow when I realized they weren't even going to be in any scenes together. And then that sorry turned to shock, surprise and sorrow again at Chase's actions. I just... my mouth dropped open, even though re-watching Dibala's death you could see the guilt written all over Chase.

I just never expected it of Chase. Nice touch of the show to remind us that Chase went to seminary, before realizing he wanted more to be a surgeon. If anything, I might've expected it from Foreman, maybe Cameron or House if written right, but never Chase. Which is why his actions made it more shocking. That heartbreaking 'No' in the locker room when Foreman asked him if he thought he could get away with it without their being any consequence to his actions, just floored me. Chase didn't kill just Dibala, he killed some part of himself, probably his marriage and very likely House's respect. I doubt he killed his career at this point because they can't get rid of all the Cottages without bringing back 13 (No, please, please NO!) I always thought Chase the most boring of the Cottages (except when he's in a scene with Foreman). But not anymore. There are so many ways to play this, but I'll post my thought on the future of Chase at the end of the post.

JEJ was great as usual. Knowing what we do about Chase's relationship with his father, watching it a second time, I half expected him to rise up and say "Robert, I am (the embodiment of) your father" as he rasped his last breath. LOL I still wish we could've had JEJ & HL (no not me) together for at least one scene. Heck, if House could break the rules for the wishy-washy father in 'Karma', then he could do it for a genocidal despot who's about to be murdered by one of his Cottages!

Now, my thoughts on Dr. Robert Chase. Initially when the show started, I thought that Foreman was more like House, but I came to realize that Chase seems to be most like him while still being his polar opposite. Foreman has House's cockiness, without the confidence & only 1/2 the talent. Chase has the charm of Gregory House - before it was destroyed by the pain in his leg and his addiction, as well as the talent. To me, the pain in Chase's soul will cause him to become more & more like House emotionally and possibly cause him to become addicted to his own vice (alcohol, maybe? I can't see Chase doing drugs or porn.)

If they ever did a flash-forward episode, I wouldn't be surprised to see Chase as emotionally closed off and bitter as House. Why not expect an episode like that, they've become so popular since 'Lost' started it.

Anyway, that's my theory.

Lily is a ROM

She's driving us all nuts! She just never stops - running, teasing Daisy, wanting attention, playing, pulling on stuff.I call her ROM - Rabbit on Meth!

She jumps & hops like a little bunny! It's so cute! I took some vid, I'll have to see how to uplink vid from my digital camera to the computer.

She's been better as sleeping, but I think she still doesn't understand that Daisy gets to sleep w/Mommy & Daddy. She whines for a bit, and then goes to sleep in Daisy's bed. I don't want that, so I tilt it upward, so she can't lay in it. Today is the first day she'll be left alone, so we locked her in the master bath with her food & her bed. If she poops or pees, then maybe that'll help her learn quicker. And I made sure the toilet seat was covered & the waste basket on top it (though she can't reach them), and that the toilet paper was removed from the roll and put on top the sink. Don't want that mess when we get home!

Unfortunately we found out she does bark. Or at least yelp. When she wants Daisy's attention, she yelps at her like crazy, but Daisy just looks at her. Daisy has NEVER barked once! And if no one is around her to pay attention, she howls. She also doesn't like being held quietly (like when daddy washed the floor last night) when there's too much to get into and too much energy to expend.)

Today, I'm taking her to the vet, so we'll find out if there are any issues or problems. I'm going to find out how much this vet charges for grooming. I'm tired of paying $55, and if I'm going to pay double, then I want a discount.

I told hubby it was going to be difficult to find Lily in the snow, (bg). He'd have to shovel a path even deeper than he normally does for Daisy.

Welcome, Miss Lily!

We have a new addition: Lily, a 10 week old Bichon Frise. Both Lily & Daisy are pure-bred. But poor Daisy is not happy to have a new little sister.

Daisy's dream....

DS in HCTB S1 Lovely Long Johns

How to make doggie food

It's real easy and fun and inexpensive compared to the canned stuff they sell. And this is healthier as well.

Items you will need:

1) Three small containers or two medium ones (I reuse the small butter ones, but anything will do.)
2) Four chicken thighs, skinless (I skin them myself, they're cheaper that way.)
3) 1 cup of frozen veggies, thawed (anything but corn, or your breed is allergic to.)
4) 1 cup of cooked rice (or cooked & skinned potatoes)
5) 2 eggs
6) 2 vitamin tablets (can be purchased at any pet store.)

Bake the chicken in the oven at 350 until done. Meanwhile, cook the rice or potatoes.

Let the chicken cool down. If there is skin on it, skin it after cooking - it comes off easier. Remove all meat from the bones and place into a food processor. Follow with al the other ingredients.

Chop until small consistency, place into containers & put in frig. Voila! That's all it takes!

Chicago Brookfield Zoo vs. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Who's idea was it to say that the Chicago Brookfield Zoo was one of the best in the country? This is one of the most rundown, lamest, and smallest zoo I have ever seen.

For example:

1) The food is expensive. Okay every zoo's food is going to be expensive. I get it. They have to pay for all the food & medicine for the animals. But that is no excuse for terrible tasting, wilting, dry, and expired food. FAIL

2) The Children's Zoo costs extra. Huh? Why? Granted, Cleveland Metropark's Children Zoo isn't the most impressive thing, but it's free, so who cares? As a parent, I would be mighty upset to have to pay to have my childred touch a dirty goat in the first place. FAIL

3) The Playground costs extra. Let me repeat that.... THE PLAYGROUND COSTS EXTRA MONEY! A BIG FAT, UNDENIABLE FAIL!

4) The poor animals are separated from each other (ex. In Cleveland & Toledo, quite a few species are in "enclosures" together because that's more natural). POOR

5) There is visible barbed wire and metal fencing surrounding the animals. In what country does barbed wire grow that an animal would be accustomed to it? FAIL

6) The viewing ports for the large cats is only about 6'x3", therefore few children esp can view the cats up close & personal. POOR

7) Everything is cramped together in a plot of about 216 acres compared to 188 at Cleveland's. The latter does more with a lot less. POOR space management. Duh!

8) The Rainforest in Brookfield is enough to cause someone to laugh. It's a 5 min walk through a smelly indoor house. The Cleveland Rainforest is separate & charges a separate fee, but it's a good 1/2 hour walk-through in a separate building. FAIL (Brookfield)

9) Brookfield costs $19 (unless you get the 'extras', then it's $24), while the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is FREE ON MONDAYS, $10 otherwise with the Rainforest being $7. So Cleveland's is still less expensive!!!! Again... FAIL (Brookfield)

10) Many of the animals were unavailable to view, therefore the pricing should've been reduced accordingly. FAIL

11) While Cleveland Metropark's Zoo is older by 40 years, Chicago Brookfield's feels older and is more rundown. FAIL

So, it's FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL.... with a few Poors. Nothing was worth the hour long drive, the expensive parking, animals unavailable, and the shitty atmosphere the animals are kept in.

Writing a letter to the Chicago Zoological Society, so if they send me free tickets to "make up for it", I'll give them free to a good home. And by good home, I mean lots of fencing & neighborhood kids sticking their tongues on your windows & you have to charge to play on the jungle gym (my suggestion would be a chocolate bar) & trips to the park, games & school should be charged accordingly as well.