It started out innocently enough: I was sitting at the dinning room table a few weeks ago, minding my own business, while in the living room, my wife was inviting evil into our home. That's right, Sweeter Half brought this upon me and my household. Oh Lord! Have mercy on us!
It started out as a sirens song, a voice that stood out above clanging cymbals: Melinda Doolittle.
That's right, Melinda Doolittle of American Idol. That's right: American Idol.
I've gotten hooked. I'm so ashamed. I've resisted for 5 years, mocking and belittling those who participated and those who watched, and now, I actually schedule my evening around watching it.
But Melinda is beyond any of the contestants I've ever heard. She has an incredible voice and a humility that is rare in someone so talented. If she was the first up every night, I'd watch her and turn it off.
Oh the shame!
At least I haven't voted. Yet.

Shame on you. That's quite terrible.