Monthly Archives: January 2009
It’s American Idol (or a summary of the low-on-talent week 2 auditions)
So it’s Idol summary time, kiddos, and, yes, it took me longer than usual. Why? Because this week was MY HOLLYWOOD WEEK! And Ellie and Liz were the Paula and Randy to my Simon. No Idols were spotted, but if … Continue reading
Filed under Great TV, Hey Paula, Idol, Mike, Simon Says, Uncategorized
I continue to disappoint my mother
From my phone conversation with my mom just now: Mommy: [Redacted Friend of Hers] says that [Redacted Friend's Son] is brilliant. He was a philosophy major, so he’s a deeeeeeeeeeeep thinker. Me: I hope you told her how brilliant I … Continue reading
“Now let me welcome everybody to the wild, wild west”
Theme song (song starts at 1:20): Leaving in 20 minutes!
Here’s a way to celebrate the inauguration
Dress up like FDR and do a wheelchair keg stand: (Via The Daily What)
Filed under Celebration Station, Obama, Rando, Uncategorized
It’s Chirac-enfreude!
Seriously, the greatest headline AND story of all time: From the Daily Mail: Former French president Jacques Chirac was rushed to hospital after being mauled by his own ‘clinically depressed’ pet dog. The 76-year-old statesman was savaged by his white … Continue reading
Filed under Dogs, French People, Greatest quotes of our time, Uncategorized
OMG, who’s going with me?
Let’s discuss Txikito’s new burger: Description courtesy of NYMag: Many burger aficionados will be delighted to know that Raij is an adherent of the thin-patty school and a believer in the idea that two streamlined patties (100 percent chuck) are … Continue reading
Republican Reading List
Longer than usual, but it was a big week… or big first half of a week! The Editors of RedState say goodbye and thank you to President Bush Mark McKinnon reveals what went on on President Bush’s plane back to … Continue reading
Filed under Obama, President Bush, Reading List, Republican Propaganda, Uncategorized
The Daily Show makes a good/powerful point
more about "The Daily Show makes a good/powerful…", posted with vodpod
Filed under Uncategorized
Anthony Bourdain and I have no future together
First of all, watching Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain talk about food and sex is problematic for me because I’d really rather never allow my mind to connect Mario Batali and sex. Ever. More importantly, Tony makes it extremely clear … Continue reading
Great, now I’m going to spend all day today thinking about cupcakes… and cookies
Someone with more free time on their hands than I should totally make this for me ;-) (Via Neatorama)
Filed under Baking, Cookies, Delish, Food for Thought, Uncategorized
Song I can’t believe I just downloaded
So I’ve been watching “Freaks and Geeks” and was reminded of the terrible awesomeness that is the Styx “Come Sail Away” I actually really only like it from 2:31 on, but the slow build up from the beginning is important…
Filed under Confessions, iPod Shuffle Discoveries, Music, Old School, Uncategorized
Question du jour
I kind of love this t-shirt… do I get it?
Filed under Just asking, Question du jour, Reagan, Republican Propaganda, Shirts, Uncategorized
File this under beautiful moments of the day
Love the song, loved Beyonce singing it, and happy to see a couple so in love. (Wasn’t totally feeling Michelle’s dress, but didn’t hate it either):
Filed under Dancing Queen, Future First Lady Girl Crushes, Jazz Hands, Obama, Uncategorized
I just realized that if I were in high school now, I might not even be cool enough to be a mathlete
(Via Miss Cellania)
Filed under Mathletics, Nerds, Old School, Uncategorized
In honor of tomorrow’s Inauguration
I have a special place in my heart for President Reagan’s First Inaugural Address… obviously. You can watch or read here. more about “In honor of tomorrow’s Inauguration“, posted with vodpod
Filed under Presidential, Reagan, Truly Great Speechwriting, Uncategorized
Ugly-poos
So Lydia R (weird that I have two Lydias to distinguish between) did a little research into poodle blends and it turns out that they’re not atll as cute as scoodles, cavapoos, and lhasapoos. These two are UBER-weird: All poodle … Continue reading
Filed under Dogs, Notsomuch, Scots, Things I Don't Want, Uncategorized
Memories of high school assemblies
Liz: i will think a lot tomorrow me: goodness knows you won’t be thinking about MLK fyi, do you remember how much the MLK assemblies used to suck at baldwin? Liz: um yeah me: my third least favorite after P.E.A.C.E … Continue reading
Rahm Emanuel Quote of the Day
“As a former ballet dancer,” [Rahm Emanuel] said from the stage, “let me tell you: For all I’ve done, [my mother] still says, ‘You coulda been a dancer.’ No matter what I’ve done: ‘You coulda been a dancer.’ Which is … Continue reading
Filed under Chiefs of Staff, Converting to Judaism, Emanuels, NYMag, Obama, Uncategorized
Dude, what are you talking about?
Ashton Kutcher, the genius behind That 70′s Show and Punk’d has written an article about national service for the HuffPo. You know what’s a great way to serve your country, Ashton? Maybe don’t subject us to another season of Beauty … Continue reading
Filed under Bad TV, Lifestyles of the rich and famous, Obama, Uncategorized, Vomit
In case you didn’t get your fill of aging rockers at yesterday’s Kumbaya Fest
U2 released the first single from their new album today: I read Rolling Stone’s article on the album while I was at the gym this morning and honestly, I was the least excited about this track from what I read. … Continue reading
Filed under Bono, Music, Old School, Uncategorized
