Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Idol Observation

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More of tonight's contestants impressed me than last week's. Junot was bluesy on "Hey there, Delilah." Scott McIntyre resu...
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Heads or Tails #24 -- Getting There

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I may be in the minority, but I love Amtrak. I use it on occasion to travel on business, and every time I go down to Springfield to visit Ho...
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Tuesday Tunes #16

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New Releases This unintentionally became The Bruce Edition. Do you preorder new music or do you wait and buy it at a store on its release da...
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Monday, March 02, 2009

Nice work if you can get it

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Hepburn had quite a life, didn't she? High cheekbones, limitless charisma, effortless grace, awesome talent ... and men. She had real-li...
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Monday Movie Meme #2

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Is the movie ever really BETTER than the book, comic book, musical, play, folk story, or true life story? These 3 Are: The Godfather , def...
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Incommunicado

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My best friend was called for jury duty today. On the one hand, I hate that I'll only get quick little texts now and again throughout th...
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Her name was McGill and she called herself "Lil" ...

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Your Preppy Name Is: Pyne Winthrop Lenox the Third But most people know you as Bunny What's Your Preppy Name?
Sunday, March 01, 2009

I can't believe I'm watching this

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What's more, I'm enjoying it. I'm surprised by how likable Joan Rivers is. She's not obnoxious at all, and she's really ...

Feeling a little wicked on a Sunday afternoon

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So today I was a teeny-tiny bit more productive than yesterday. Instead of going to the movies, I went shopping for boring utilitarian thing...
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It worries me that I enjoy these reruns

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I never watched The Golden Girls when it first aired. I believe it was on Saturday nights, and in those days, I put a great deal of work int...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

A selfish Saturday

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It DID start with a drop off at the food pantry, so I'm not an unredeemably self-centered person, but the rest of the day was all about...
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I love the Ciroc commercials

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Like there's any way that hearing Sinatra isn't going to capture my attention. Then I look up and see these commercials are shot in ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Blah

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That's how I feel -- just blah. I'm tired, my gut is having a difficult time getting back with the program after Wednesday's fes...
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Thursday, February 26, 2009

I'd forgotten how much I loved this movie!

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I'd also forgotten how much I once wanted to be a nun! Made in 1966, this movie follows the "scathingly brilliant" adventures ...
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Idol Observation

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Adam made that hoary old chestnut, "Satisfaction," relevant, so I'm very glad he made it through. Also, I like his hair. And I...
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Is it OK if I feel sorry for Rielle Hunter?

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Regular readers of this humble blog know I consider Elizabeth Edwards a true heroine. Her memoir, Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strengt...
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THURSDAY THIRTEEN #96 -- "The Welcome Back" Edition

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First of all, thanks to Mr. Pop Culture Dish himself, Malcolm , for reuniting me with my all-time favorite meme! Because it's too late/t...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Now I know my ABC's ...

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This seems pretty easy to complete, even after those warm, fuzzy drugs. (Liberated from Kwizgiver.) Accent: Well, I don't think I have ...
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Clean as a whistle

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That's really all I have to say about today's festivities . I'm tired, I have a caffeine headache, and yet I'm very grateful...
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Now THIS was a feel good

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The hospital called about tomorrow's festivities . I was hoping they were calling to cancel. No such luck. They wanted information about...
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I'm IT!

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Cuz Lulu tagged me! “Your ship has sunk. You have, of course, been stranded on a deserted island. You have salvaged a copy of the King Jame...
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Tuesday Tunes #15

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Wednesday would have been George Harrison's 66th birthday, for our Tuesday Tunes, we're going to have a George theme. What are 5 thi...
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Busy! Busy! Busy!

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Today I touched on three different projects! Everything went so smoothly that I wasn't even tempted to strangle anyone, or touch my secr...
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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Watching the Oscars, I'm a little in love

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Watching the Oscars tonight, I'm reminded that I love Robert Downey Jr.'s voice. I think it's because it reminds me of a former ...
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Indulge me as I send my mind to the happy place

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I'm dreaming of my vacation again. Dreaming is very important now, when I have to do laundry and wash the kitchen floor ... today, when ...
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The Blogthings Oscar Quiz

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Thank you, Kwizgiver . You Would Win Best Supporting Actor / Actress You are a quirky, fascinating person. You understand the world well. Th...

It's Oscar Time

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The Gal Herself shall return to the Academy Award telecast the way the swallows return to Capistrano, partly because I'm hot for Hugh Ja...
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It was on again tonight

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I have never seen My Cousin Vinny . But obviously the Cable Gods think it's desperately important that we all watch this movie, since it...
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Saturday, February 21, 2009

My tummy hurts

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Could it be because I finally read that packet of materials I received from the hospital -- the one that details my upcoming colonoscopy? I ...
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Saturday 9 -- Letting the Sparks Fly

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1. Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity? Water is very good for me. A quick shower, a leisurely soak in the tub, even a...
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Friday, February 20, 2009

What I've been dreaming of

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It's official: This March I'm returning to Chateau Elan in Atlanta. Here are photos of the suite I booked. Isn't it grand? Lar...
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Friday 5

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Friday 5 for February 20: Souvenirs Is there a certain kind of souvenir you always bring back for a particular someone? My 9-year old nephe...
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This goes out to You Know Who (both of 'em)

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For different reasons, of course. MY BELOVED FUTURE HALL OF FAMER GREG MADDUX. This is my first spring training in more than 20 years withou...
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Hi! I'm buzzed!

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This is what comes from having cranberry juice and vodka on an empty stomach. This buzz is very pleasant, though. Maybe if the writer thing ...
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I can sense his presence

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My best friend is in town today, but alas, I cannot see him. He landed this AM (sent me a text so I wouldn't worry about his flight), is...