Our teenage girls have never been what I would call "boy crazy" (even though one of them is crazy about a certain boy). They pretty much skipped the whole giddy phase that I went through as a teen. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Most, well I should say lots, of girls talk nonstop about boys. They write boys' names all over their notebooks, hands,etc. They even go so far as to write their own name with the boy's last name. (I know this because I was one of these girls.) Then later crossing it out so that they can write their name with another boy's last name. You get my drift. Our girls have been pretty level-headed in this realm.
That is until this season of American Idol. That is, until David Archuleta entered the picture. He's the 17 year old guy from Murray, Utah. Something has happened in our household that I cannot explain. What were two seemingly sensible, composed, calm girls have become star-crazed fanatics. There can be no talking in the room if David is singing or if his story is being told. And don't even think about a slightly critical evaluation of him--even if he forgets his words (or makes an idiot of himself by singing to Kelly Clarkson in a hotel lobby.) Now, I must admit that the boy can sing. And I would venture to say that his singing is the primary attraction for my girls and not his sugary-sweet, although somewhat goofy disposition or his puppy-dog eyes.
It all kind of reminds me of one of my own idols--Donnie Osmond. (Yes, the botox-enhanced brother of Marie--the fainting dancer on Dancing with the Stars). Now I had a major crush on Donnie. I had every record and knew every song and in my overly-active imagination, believed all of the songs to have been written about me. I had a poster of Donnie on my bedroom wall. I remember one time when my younger brother walked into my room and caught me kissing the poster. I told him I was just measuring it to see if it was a life-sized poster. Do you think I fooled him?
Well anyway, you've got to watch out for those teen idols. They make us do some crazy things.
Actually it is spelled Donny - www.donny.com
Donny only tried Botox once in 2001, hated everything about it & said he'd never do it again. Have met him many times - last time a few months ago. He does have wrinkles & crows' feet & still looks gorgeous! The eyes are killer & he is very sweet & fun to talk to - great sense of humor & so appreciative of his fans! Go see him in the movie out now "College Road Trip" - you can see he's aged beautifully!
He & his wife of 30 years (his teenage sweetheart!) have 5 sons, 1 grandson & finally got a granddaughter last month!
Posted by: A fan | March 13, 2008 at 07:20 AM
You're right--it is Donny. I should have known that by his website. I agree--he has aged beautifully. Of course, in my mind, he will always be 17.
Posted by: kris Stoner | March 13, 2008 at 08:26 AM
the sad think is....this is very true.
Posted by: courtney s. | March 14, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Many thanks to "A fan" for the biography. I've always wondered (not really) what that old has-been has been up to!
Posted by: Gretchen | March 20, 2008 at 01:05 PM
The girls do know that Aunt Jackie is from Murray Utah and we live right next to Murray. If they come for a visit, we will drive them thru "his hometown". Aunt Jackie graduated from Murray High
Posted by: Uncle John | April 06, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Ok...now I know why we are friends ....I adore Donny Osmond and I am sure he has NEVER used Botox or any facial enhancing creams! Along with David Cassidy, he has to be one of your country's best exports! Mark adds that Crispy Cream doughnuts rank alongside D and D... and of course, Macaroni Cheese (grill) and chicken pot pie ( I still have the recipe!).
Love you
Helynax
Posted by: Helyna Quartermaine | May 02, 2008 at 11:13 AM