Time up!

Having a few days off from work means I've been watching more TV than usual.

Every time I turn around, there's another commercial on with Rachael Ray.

Now, I admit to a Food Network habit. It used to be a lot worse, but I have cut back. And several years ago, I did enjoy Rachael Ray's show. It showed me some good meals to prepare in 30 minutes, which is a godsend for me. But her popularity has exceeded her appeal for me.

I hear that she has a TV talk show - what's up with that? Do the guests ever get a chance to talk? I mean, just because someone has a decent cooking show doesn't mean their talents in other areas of show biz are good as well.

Does anyone besides me remember that some fool gave Emeril a sitcom a few years back? I think it has deservedly been erased from most people's memories.

Now, I'd like to watch 30 minutes of TV without seeing Rachael hawking cookware or snack crackers.

I think her 15 minutes of fame should be up by now.