Three things that I’m loving this week….

1. This Is It

This Is It

Last weekend I watched This Is It and the movie was amazing. Michael Jackson had more talent in his little finger than most singers and performers put together could ever hope to have.

I grew up listening to the Jackson 5, but one of the most defining memories of my teenage years was the release of  Off The Wall. With songs like “Rock With You”  and “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,”  I played it over and over and over.  A couple of years later he released Thriller and it was like my life changed forever. I spent countless hours dancing in my room to “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” “Beat It” and “Billy Jean.”

He got a little weird as he got older and he looked totally bizarre, but he was an extraordinary talent and This Is It is a great reminder of that.

2. The Good Wife

The Good Wife is great!

I recorded this series, but I didn’t start watching it until a couple of weeks ago.

If you aren’t familiar with the show, Alicia (Julianna Margulies) is the wife of Peter (Chris Noth, aka Mr. Big, from Sex and the City), who is a disgraced state attorney. The story focuses on Alicia, who is trying to raise her kids while returning to work as an attorney after enduring the scandal. The “New York Times” says “the story begins where sex scandals usually end.”

The storyline of Alicia emerging from Peter’s shadow, slowing establishing her own identity is well done. Instead of letting the situation destroy her Alicia chooses to straighten her spine and move forward. And the show never really paints Chris Noth’s character as evil or good. It’s intriguing.

Plus, you know, it has Chris Noth.

3. Laurie Notaro

I discovered her by accident. Or rather by Kindle. Laurie Notaro’s books were recommended based on previous purchases and I downloaded one on a lark.

I think Laurie Notaro had to be Jen Lancaster’s inspiration. She has the ability to turn a simple everyday occurrence into a riotous event. She writes the way I hope to some day.

Most of her books are memoirs — so far I’ve read We Thought You Would Be Prettier: True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive and I Love Everybody (and Other Atrocious Lies): True Tales of a Loudmouth Girl.

If you’re looking for sharp, funny writing buy her books. Now.