Double Helix

So I just finished "The Double Helix" seen below on my nifty bookshelf. It's a quick read and quite enjoyable and it even has pictures! My kind of book. The reason I thought I'd read it is because I feel like an imposter when someone notices my autographed Bill Nye the Science Guy photo and think I love science. The truth is, I love Bill Nye. I watched him often because he'd dance in his videos and the basic science he taught, with his three stooges humor, was about my level.

I actually picked it up because it looked interesting. And I thought it would make me a little less dull. You know, more well rounded and such. So what I found interesting was the race it was to discover the secret to life and get the Nobel Prize. There were a few scientists and countries on the brink of discovery and an American studying in Britain with British people and stuff, proved the double helix theory. It was a fascinating read even though most of the science was just cool words to me. But at least I could spell them out. And he gave this great recognition to the sole female on the team at the end, acknowledging her struggles at the time in a science world full of men. He recognized he played into the dufas act sometimes as well. It was a nice touch.

I recommend this book to all English majors and dufases.

SUBPOST:
Anne and Grace made our treat for FHE! The ingredients were, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, 1/2 can of Stephens Mint Hot Chocolate, honey, cinnamon, sugar and graham cracker crumbs!! MMmmmmm-MM! Bedtime was really late last night.

And Anne caught 15 baby frogs in our driveway during the rain storm. She wanted to keep one as a pet even though we told her he would die. Sure enough we found him all dried out stuck to the box this morning. It's not easy being green...and cute and jumpy.

MJ

Alright, alright, alright, alright. I soooo was not going to write about Michael Jackson, b/c everyone else is, but I've been offended now by Mr. O'Reilly, some other guy on the radio, the guy in the line behind me at the store today and now a random blog I was just sent a link to. They're all dissin' the man for his money, too much air time, lack of normalcy, whatever.

Some of you may not know that I have been a die hard MJ fan FOREVER! So much so that when my husband was told on the phone of the news, all I heard was, "uh, she's happy right now, I better wait to tell her." And then two of my friends called me to ask, "Annie, are you okay?" (My Mom and Stephanie call me Annie, and neither of them called me, but if they had, they would have said that and it would've been really funny.)

Let's just get a few things straight here about Michael Jackson. Here's why I think he deserved all the "remember the times" coverage-

#1- In his later years he definitely displayed behavor as a, shall we say, FREAK. I admit it. Freak freak freak. I whinced whenever I saw the pajama wearin', umbrella donning, black/white feathered hair guy. He hit a low and he was slow. I felt sorry for him, but unlike most of you, I still think he is innocent. He made bad choices, uh-huh, but I happen to agree with the jury.

#2- Okay, I think I made #2 above. He never led a normal life, was a complete wreck later in life, but I still liked him.

#3- I have loved Fred Astaire since I could watch movies at the MGM theater in Las Vegas with the couches for seats and conehead, genie like hairdos of the cocktail watresses serving the Mormon family 7Up. But, Michael Jackson had something more. Hard to compare the two, I know, but they were both entertainers and dancers. Their techniques were amazing, but Michael Jackson's moves were jaw dropping. Until the "gotta go pea, oop, now it's gone" move. (That's when the whincing began.)

#4- Before the "GGPONIG" move, I wanted to dance even a little bit like Michael. I watched "Billie Jean" over and over and was mesmorized. Then the "Beat It" video over and over until I could do some of those moves. Yep, I can still do them and like to, but it's a challenge, thanks to my big bum. The point is that he has been a huge part of my dreamy life of being a really good dancer since I was ten. Yep! Me and another million kids around the world, so can we just take a break from the Wall Street Minute for a month and remember the glove? the moonwalk" the "Ow!" and the high water pants? C'mon people! IT'S MICHAEL FREAKIN' JACKSON!!!!!!!

#5- I could do without all the "Whose kid is it anyway" crap though. That's gotta stop.

#6- "OW!"