Tag Archives: television

Nothing to See

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Helen

I’ve been waiting patiently I’m sure you will agree To find a decent book Or something worthwhile on TV I’ve held to the remote And seen it like a vote And I’d never gad about For the fear of missing … Continue reading →

Posted in Air | Tagged comedy, death, FOMO, Life, television, TV addiction | 8 Comments

Lady Macbeth

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Helen

This year Lady Macbeth Is less repentant Cries on cue and wails Claws the walls Draws tempests down and gails Before the ad break yet curtails Her scripted misery The lady makes such good tv The executives are truly thrilled … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged blame, death, kingdoms, lady Macbath, Macbeth, ratings, Reality television, television | Leave a comment

Curiosity – Or How the World Has Ended While Nobody Noticed……

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Helen

Curiosity is published!!!!!!! I’m very excited to announce that Curiosity, my second novel, is now available on lulu.com as a paperback POD or as an ebook. The link to learn more, and purchase if you wish, is my lulu.com author spotlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation, Fire | Tagged Advertising, armageddon, black comedy, Book, Curiosity, Humor, indie book, novel, Politics, Reality television, recruitment, Satire, self published, television, unemployment, unemployment statistics | 65 Comments

Pop Culture Mashup – A Plea to Television Writers Everywhere

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Helen

I’m sure that you feel The death of your characters To the harsh, unrelenting Executive’s axe Surely a new life Awaits relocation With only slight tweaking To canon and facts? Each of our heroes Deserve more than three Acts! On … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged American Horror Story, Arrow, Castiel, Castle, Community, Dean, Eliot, Firefly, Fringe, Humor, Jeff Winger, Joss Whedon, Justified, Leverage, Musings, Parker, pop culture, Raylan, Sam, Sophie, Supernatural, television, Troy and Abed, writing | 4 Comments

Fairy Tales Should Come With a Hazard Warning

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Helen

I love a good story as much as the next person, and well I remember loving fairy tales (the scarier and bloodythirstier the better) as a child. My mother would read to my brother and I when we were young, … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Fire | Tagged Aspiration, Beauty and the Beast, choice, Cinderalla, fairy tales, Humor, Rapunzel, Relationships, Sleeping Beauty, television, The Bachelor | 7 Comments

Where’s my Mr Darcy?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Helen

Where’s my Mr Darcy then? That’s what I want to know That shy and brooding countenance That deftly hidden glow? Jane Austen knew a thing or two Of civility and charm Of poetry and pretty words That leave a girl … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Water | Tagged Humor, Jane Austen, Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice, Romance, television | 9 Comments

The Hobbit – a (probably not) Unexpected Reaction

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Helen

I have to admit, I’m a sook. About certain things. It’s embarrassing really. My particular Achilles Heel, for whatever reason, is honor. You practically only have to say the word and tears spring to my eyes. Continue and actually recount … Continue reading →

Posted in Conversation, Water | Tagged honor, honour, Idol, Lord of the Rings, LOtR, Movies, television, The Hobbit, Tolkien | 6 Comments

Another Shallow Moment – other TV shows I miss

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Helen

I like to write but I have to admit, as I mentioned below, I probably prefer to be entertained. I’m lazy like that. In fact I believe that as long as I can be entertained, I am content. Work can … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged cancelled shows, Carnivale, Christian Kane, entertainment, Firefly, Humor, Leverage, Merlin, MI5, Millennium, Nathan Fillion, People, shallow, Shows, Spooks, television | Leave a comment

Life needs a little…Leverage

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Helen

So, I understand ranting is acceptable on a blog, and in the interests of experimenting with different types of posts, plus to get something off my chest – quite frankly – I thought, why not? Yesterday I was talking with … Continue reading →