Another installment of my semi-regular “Favorites” posts.
*Crash wins Best Picture. I was pleasantly shocked last night when Crash was honored with the Academy Award for Best Picture. I must admit, it was the only Best Picture nominee I had the chance to see. But a powerful film. Disclaimer: the language and content of the film is NOT suited for a young audience. But the film’s poignant reflection on race relations in America make it a powerful and meaningful film. I thought Brokeback was a no-brainer.
*Third Day & Crowder in Memphis. 
The show was absolutely AWESOME. Crowder was in rare form and the boys from Third Day rocked the Fed Ex Forum. Crowder opened with his trademark energy and acerbic wit. “You Are My Joy” is probably my favorite song of their live set. Third Day played a 2 hour set, highlighted by a new version of “Thief” from their debut album. But the hands-down moment of the evening for me was the reappearance of Crowder during 3D’s acoustic set for a rousing rendition of “I Saw the Light”. An incredible moment.
* March sports. Conference basketball tourneys are getting cranked up this week. The NCAA’s aren’t far behind. Time to fill out those brackets and make your Cinderella picks. And of course, spring training is here (for non-WBC participants, that is). I guess I’ll watch tomorrow’s WBC game between Mexico and the USA. Hey, if it’s baseball, I’ll watch it. But I’m even more pumped that my fantasy baseball draft is just weeks away. The question is: Which knee highs will Cole don this year, red or blue striped?
* American Idol’s Chris Daughtry. This year’s crop of male singers is the weakest in recent memory, IMHO. With one exception. 
Daughtry has the vocal ability and style to distance himself from the pack of also-rans. If he’s not one of the final 3, it’ll be a travesty.
* Corey and Alisha’s baby blog. A great way to keep up with what’s going on with Corey and Alisha and Baby T. Click on the link and check it out!
* No more week-long grad classes this semester! And there was much rejoicing!
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Funny how we both listed Third Day and Crowder on our blog today. They were tremendous. And of course, I also posted on Crash..wow, great minds think alike.
American Idol? What a woman.
Thanks for commenting, Mr. Gillmore Girls.
My vote is for Chris as well. I always pride myself on picking the winner, even though I’ve only been right once. Who has better ears anyway, me or America?
No contest, my friend. America has terrible taste in music. Thus the career of the Black Eyed Peas.Among the guys, Chris is in another league. But I think the girls are solid.
I love Catherine McPhee and Paris. I’m pretty sure they are my 2 favorite girls. As for the guys, I haven’t been able to watch them yet, but I’m looking forward to watching the top 12.
There’s no doubt Corey has the better ears, but the real question is who has more influence…America or Simon et al?Do you really believe America picks the winner??? I hate to burst your bubble Corey, but this may be just another myth my friend!