So it seems I've finally reached the point of blogger's constipation. I have so much to say that nothing wants to come out, so here I sit. (There's an image.)

I would say that the ramped up frenzy of last year's election has left me with a sense of quiet. Now instead of comsuming mass amounts of CNN, MSNBC, and all the other newsy junk food, I have to face myself again....coming back to the same uncertainties that I managed to stave off for a period of time. That mirror gazing can be a bitch sometimes, but it's necessary I suppose.

Some other quick updates: So far I'm weathering the financial crisis OK, but I don't know how much longer the folks around me are going to be able to hold out. No less than 6 of my close family members have been out of work since last year, and I don't see things picking up any time soon. I'm wondering if I'm going to have to take in a few of them. We shall see.

I saw The Watchmen last week and really enjoyed the film. As a non-reader of graphic novels, I am glad to have had the opportunity to read and familiarize myself with the story prior to attending the movie, else I would have been very confused at times. Overall, I thought it was a pretty good rendering of a novel that had to be difficult to translate to film. I did find the music at times to be totally incongruous with what was happening onscreen, awesome soundtrack notwithstanding.  (Thanks T-Rex.  =)

My book challenge isn't going so well this year, probably because I seem to have less time to read and am tired all the time. I've also cut back on my TV viewing, so at the present time I have no idea what the latest hap is on Heroes, Supernatural, Psyche, or Ugly Betty. And I'm really not all that concerned.

If you wanna know where your flist has gone, they are all on FaceBook..or at least it seems that way. ::whistles innocently::

Grammar geek note: Last week I was accused of being a "gerund hater." :: Snort :: It's true, when proofing reviews, I tend to remove -ing verbs and replace them with straight present tense. But of all the things to be called...

A word to the stupid parents: Not to go all Bill Cosby on your ass, but if you name your child after a mixed drink or an alcoholic beverage, you may be are setting your child up for failure, or at the very least dooming them to a life of frequent employment issues. No one's gonna care that little "Daiquiri's" name is really pronounced "Duh - KWEERY." It's stupid, so please don't do it unless your family is rich as cream. And if you happen to be an adult with one of those unfortunate names, please have the sense to go with simply a first or first and middle initial and your last name or resumes. Give HR something to work with. Just saying...

And last, to finish out a pretty pointless post, how about a good old awesomely awesome 80s video. Timeless, poptastic, goodness:



"Think about it, there must be higher love....without it, life is wasted time..."

So yeah, I've been largely silent this past few weeks.  Honestly?  I haven't had much to say in terms of content, so I figured why fake the funk.

The only resolutions I'm making is to try to get into better shape (standard resolution every year), face the wind no matter how hard it blows, and to use the good dishes more often...because, really...what am I saving them for?  (Thanks Hopper!)

2008 was a strange and wonderful year.  I'm looking for 2009 to build upon that.  Other than that...that's pretty much it.

To make up for my lack of creativity I've decided to take a walk down memory lane, because nothing says "New Year" like looking back at the past.  So without further ado, I give you Tom and Jerry and the (Uncle) Pecos Pest episode.

That oughta put a smile on your face.

=)

When Jason Bourne is terrified of someone...you KNOW it's a bad thing.



Gah! I honestly don't think I could love this man more!

And in honor of his sentiments, I dedicate this not so classic moment in hip hop by JT Money to Sarah Palin:



Yes y'all, because being the governor of Alaska is kinda  like being a no-frills brand product that people don't even notice sitting there taking up shelf space until you're desperate...all the good stuff is gone.

Thanks to the Smart Bitches, today I learned all about Haka and the All Blacks rugby team.

A little poking around on the interwebz netted me this cool video:



That is sooo cool.  I think I've just discovered the REAL roots of crunk dancing!  Watch some of those moves turn up in "Stomp the Yard II - Maori Boogaloo."

Who says you can't learn cool shit from reading romance novels?

Know what else?  Since I've stepped down from my "National Book award/Pulitzer/New & Noteworthy" literary high horse, I've also gained some fascinating knowledge about Navy SEALS, Greek Mythology, 18th and 19th Century European History, not to mention a little bit about firearms.

I'm seriously thinking about posting regular updates featuring stuff I learned from reading romance novels. (Not THAT stuff!  You know that I'm talking about!!)

That said, I'd like to know what you're reading.  And have you learned anything useful, even something unintended?

This inquiring mind would really like to know.  Let's share and get smarter together!

A friend of mine on Facebook posted this video the other day:



Don Johnson is looking for a heartbeat y'all. Didya check out his superb facial acting skillz in the video?

Whoo chile!

So since she hit me with that slice of hot mess, I thought I'd return the favor to you dear flist and encourage you to respond in kind.

Post a cheesy video in the comments and we will rock and sway in a corner praying that mercy is granted to the evil-doers responsible for unleashing these products into the world.

Come on people, hit me with your best shot!

And because I can be absolutely evil myself at times, here's one for the road!



Yeah, I know....I'm climbing into my handbasket as I type.

It cracks me up how you can take 2 mediocre singers (at best) and throw them together in a video and have it be totally full of win simply because both said singers are sexy and confident as hell.

This video would be funny as hell if you replaced Adam Levine and Rihanna with someone say like...oh I don't know...Jack Black and Macy Gray.

Could you imagine Macy rolling around on that bed or prancing around in that Playboy bunny getup?

Comedy.Gold.

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Come on! You know you've wanted to do this too!

...you get YOUTUBE MARKETING FTW!!

(May not be SFW)



Um, yeah...

...discuss amongst yourselves.

I'm still giggling over here.

Tee.

PS...wassup with the fakeass Clue/Carmina Burana music? Seriously, I got nothing.

Prince to Have Hip Replacement Surgery

Prince is set to have a hip replacement.

The 49-years-old singer will reportedly undergo surgery to remove and replace his hip with a titanium joint. A source told Britain's News of the World newspaper, "For months Prince, who always puts on the most energetic shows, has been complaining of pain every time he moves.

"He is totally crushed because he knows he will never be the same again."

Source

I can't get over this.  I mean, this is PRINCE!  What's next?  Jon Bon Jovi doing informercials for Colonial Penn Life Insurance?  Madonna decking herself out in her own signature line of Medi-Alert bracelets?

QUICK!  Sting has fallen and HE CAN'T GET UP!!  Get the medical mobility scooter catalog, STAT!!!

Just...cot dammit!

Whhhhyeeee!!!!?

::sigh::

It's not easy watching the once young and sexy grow old.  I'm not handling this well at all.

 

ETA: Now I have this irresistible urge to go rent "Purple Rain."
Great flick.  WORST. ACTING. EVAH.

Check it out:

"You Are My Sonia" 


ETA: Okay, so somehow the entire bottom half of my post just disappeared. Dunno wassup with that, but piss on LJ for depriving the world of my genius! :-/

She's just sixteen years old
Leave her alone they said
Separated by fools
Who don't know what love is yet

It's clear from the opening lines that this song can go someplace creepy way fast.

Recorded in 1980, "Into the Night" has the distinction of making the Billboard Top 20 twice...once in 1980 and again in 1989.  Most of you are probably too young to remember this song when it was a "radio hit."  I myself only really know it as an adult contemporary standard and until recently never really paid much attention to the lyrics, which is a shame because the emotion of the song is compelling.



I found this fan video on youtube for "Into the Night."  It is appropriately 80s inspired and I can totally see it as the "official" video for the song.

   


ETA:  Thanks for the recs!  The iPod is stocked with all kinds of new goodies.

Bailey Rae soothes, Legend croons, and Mayer takes us to church.

"Just keep me where the light is"

Yesterday, the kid and I took the day off and headed out to the Border's Books & Music store in downtown Ace-Deuce. We had a blast.

Little did I know that when I saw Paolo Nutini on The Today Show a wee bit over a month ago (and since fell in love with his CD) that I'd actually have the opportunity to see a performance so soon and also have a chat with him. What a nice guy. (Holy crap, I can't believe he's only 18. But those lyrics are all grown up baby.)

The kid and I sat and sang along to 5 or so songs, and Paolo really took a liking to the kid which was too cute. He gave him a "soul hand shake" that really let me know that soul is alive and well in the UK. The kid didn't seem at all perplexed about Paolo's Scottish accent. My baby is so cultured! :-) His publicist even took a picture of the kid for the band's American tour pics. All in all it was a good time.

We spent the rest of the day stolling the streets of Ann Arbor and then we headed back for errands and whatnot. Since it was also my brother's birthday I had to pick up a little something for his milestone 30th birthday. He played it low key though. I hope he's not getting depressed or feeling old. Life is good. 30 is the new....something...shit I dunno.

The day ended for me with a kick ass Cha Cha class and a slice of home made egg custard pie. Yum!

Man, it made me wanna call off the rest of the week and just chill.

But since I couldn't do that, I'll just leave it with this and remember the wonderful day that I had with my little cutie patootie.

He really is wonderful that kid.

It's funny how when things happen in your life, you're much more in tune to the messages around you.

It's also funny how timing and coincidence are somehow perfectly in sync.

I came across this today, and Madea was right on time.

This shit never gets old for me....EVER!!!

I nearly pee my pants every time I see this skit.

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