January 2009
82 posts
Devil, Rays.
Well, after a couple of hours at Disney we made it to Tampa. I’m now waiting for Neil to get out of the shower so we can head over to the ESPN Super Bowl party. I’m working with Lil Wayne as he interviews athletes coming in off the red carpet in his own little Wayne tent. Some it of might be on the network, and I’m sure a lot of it will be online. It never dawned on me to wear a...
Magic Kingdom
Neil and I are at Disneyworld right now after a fantastic lunch at Passage to India. (Waffle House was closed). We just went on Space Mountain and I was worried I spent the whole ride protecting myself from decapitation. I guess when we get older we don’t get any braver, we just get scared of different things.
What a week
At a scary obsessive hotel right now at Disneyworld holed up in my room watching American Idol when I randomly see Josh Cloud—my sixth grade boyfriend turned really good friend when we were kids—WITH A GOLDEN TICKET IN HIS HANDS YELLING “I’M GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!!” He auditioned (I guess) in Puerto Rico and I think he was the only guy who made it out of nine total....
Man who took one bill and handed rest back to bank... →
nickmcglynn:
In other news, AIG executive gets 4 years for $500 million fraud. The justice system prevails!
Super.
About to take off right now from Orange County to Tampa via Denver for the Super Bowl. Would be in a better mood than I am already were it not for my hatred of the mile long clustercluck that is the Denver Airport. STILL, it should be an awesome weekend. Neil is flying in tomorrow morning and we are going to Disneyworld and maybe Epcot (!). I know everyone says Epcot sucks, but I’ve never...
Apologies
My tumblr has been experiencing technical difficulties these past few days, and most of my posts haven’t been published. I hope it’s fixed now.
“In walks these three girls in nothing but bathing suits. I’m in the third...”
– The opening paragraph of John Updike’s “A&P” (via crumbler)
My good friend Tammy is going to be on this...
Here is the email I woke up to this morning about it:
Dear Friends and Family,
As some of you know, I took a month off from work this past Fall to travel to “Australia” with my brother, Victor. What you did not know is that Victor and I were actually traveling as contestants on the CBS reality television show, “The Amazing Race.” For those of you who have never...
Six-word memoirs of love and heartbreak →
crumbler:
I loved the idea of you. — Audrey Adu-Appiah
Tomorrow, maybe, I’ll sell the ring. — Matt Tanner
He posted our sex tape online. — Lauran Strait
Heartbroken, until the bitch finally died. — Christopher Moore
It hurts even worse in French. — Derek Pollard
Inevitably, his obituary didn’t mention me. — R. Sue Dodea
I thought we had more time. — Joe Hill
Something that made me clap my hands and say... →
crumbler:
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have no plans to return to the studio and might break up. They’re hanging on by the skin of their yellow country teeth! (background podcast)
Woo!! My hatred for this group is well-documented. Worst! Live! Band! Ever!
Gross gross gross
So I’ve just been informed that Whitney Port of the MTV trainwreck reality show called “The City” not only lives in my neighborhood, but she shot a scene from a recent episode in Lyric, the diner on my corner. I cannot wait for the Bridge and Tunnel flocktitude.
The Big Picture: The Inauguration →
ckck:
Check it out, need I say more?
These are incredibly moving, and I say that even though I’m already thoroughly sick of Obamamania and he’s only been President for 24 hours.
I think I've already mentioned this, but just in...
The first concert I ever attended was Ringo Starr and his all-star band at the Greek Theatre in August of ‘93. I was eleven years old, and I went with my father. I ended up going backstage because my dad knew a roadie or something. I went by myself because my father was too nervous. Anyway, probably because I was a kid (who, at 11, looked about 8) I was lead directly back into Ringo’s...
Someone has a case of the Mondays.
Back at the Philly airport after a whirlwind trip, having just devoured a turkey burger from TGIFridays. I don’t know what was more demoralizing: the fact that my first meal of the week came from TGIFridays or the fact that I had to cut my rubber burger with plastic utensils. Will be out of the snow and back in LA in T-minus seven hours, god-willing. I will fly into LAX from the east coast...
All aboard the bandwagon! →
crumbler:
If, like me, you became a fan of the Arizona Cardinals today, Leitch’s FAQ about the team’s history is a must-read.
I’d like to say I called it in training camp, but all I really saw was how out-of-sorts Matt Leinart looked. That ended up being an accurate observation—as he was replaced at quarterback by Kurt Warner two weeks later—but anyone would have arrived at the...
“did you tell molly she was wrong about dying in buffalo weather? it’s not...”
– danny talking about mk. (via gloriahawa)
Here we go.
Having a wonderful time with the family of Ravens fans I’m writing about. I got really lucky with this one. Thank you, universe.
My Super Bowl Predictions:
Arizona and Baltimore.
(So put your money on Philly and Pittsburgh).
P.S.
I forgot to mention the greasy dude sitting next to me has been receiving text messages to the tune of Sean Paul’s nauseating “Temperature” non-stop. WHO doesn’t have their phone on vibrate?!
There are 50 or so folks on this little 20 minute puddle-jumper to Baltimore and at least half of them are wearing Obama gear. This feels not unlike when I was 18 years old and I flew to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and everyone on the plane was wearing beads, gabbing loudly to strangers, and drinking heavily. I do not think our next President’s preternatural ability to inspire people to dance...
I'm inching closer, Mr. Obama.
About to fly from Philly to Baltimore, which is absolutely absurd as it’s roughly the distance from San Diego to LA. I may get to the Lincoln Memorial tomorrow yet.
On US Air flight 754 to Philly, sitting in the exit row over the right wing, directly next to the door. I have a feeling that when the flight attendant says “in the event of a water landing” people will be a little more interested to hear what comes next. I’m connecting in Philly and going to Baltimore to hang with some Ravens fans for an assignment. My plane is continuing on to...
crumbler:
livejamie:
Justin Timberlake -...
Lick her legs, she's on fire.
PJ Harvey has confirmed the tracklisting of her new album, a collaboration with John Parish. As previously reported, the pair have teamed up for the first record since 1996’s ‘Dance Hall at Louse Point’.. ‘A Woman A Man Walked By’ is released on March 30, and features the following songs: ‘Black Hearted Love’ ‘Sixteen, Fifteen, Fourteen’ ...
Punch drunk love.
I’m at the Corner Bakery in La Habra right now on Beach and Imperial sitting across from two girls wearing La Habra High School basketball uniforms. I am thinking they haven’t played yet today because it’s only 4:58 PM, so I’d like to ask them why they aren’t wearing their warm-ups.
Ten years ago I was a senior in high school on Sonora’s varsity basketball...
Well, I liked it.
Even though Notorious (predictably) only got 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, I had a better time watching it than I did some of this year’s feted movies like Revolutionary Road and one other Golden Globe-honored flick I’m failing to remember because it was so bad. It could have been more enlightening, sure, but Biggie was so perfectly cast it was like seeing a ghost.
When will someone make a...
“Owners of capital will stimulate the working class to buy more and more of...”
– Karl Marx, Das Kapital, 1867
(according to my friend; I cannot claim to have verified this quote)
(via annehubert)
Less people, less problems.
Since it’s a zillion degrees outside and I wanted to see a movie and I tried but couldn’t bring myself to pay to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button—the reviews just don’t thrill me enough for a three hour fantasy that ends with Hurrcane Katrina—I am now sitting in a movie theatre meant for 500 with 6 other people, awaiting the Biggie Small’s biopic...
My baby's got the bends
fonik:
On March 24th, EMI/Capitol will be reissuing expanded versions of Radiohead’s first three albums — Pablo Honey, The Bends and OK Computer. While this is clearly another attempt for EMI/Capitol to milk as much as they can from a band that they no longer have, let’s just take a look at the tracklisting for this reissue of The Bends:
CD1: 01 Planet Telex 02 The Bends 03 High and Dry 04...
The Funny Train Has Entered the Station
I’m on the metrolink right now in Santa Ana and the lady across from me is reading a book called “Bill O’Reilly: A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity.” I can’t tell from the sour expression on her face if she’s brainwashed or simply studying the enemy.
Tips for Japanese tourists
interstate:
Some highlights from a pamphlet distributed to Japanese tourists visiting the states:
Most Americans are very polite, particularly outside of the big cities. However, outside of the big cities, everyone owns guns. Inside the big cities, almost everyone owns guns. Let’s be polite together!
If you go shopping at an American department store, they will ask you if you want to open a...
See How They Fly Like Lucy in the Sky
I just noticed that 30 people with tumblr blogs are following this tumblr blog. I’d like to know who you are, so feel free to introduce yourselves in the comments. Or remain anonymous if it’s part of your mystique. :)
Just another light missing.
At 2 a.m. last night when I couldn’t sleep I finally turned the TV on and began browsing through the 200 section for movies. When I couldn’t find anything good, I settled for a very old episode of Sex and the City, the one where Margaret Cho convinces Carrie to be a model in some “Real New York” fashion show. I bring this up because when this delicate giant of a man...
The Day in Music
crumbler:
Somehow I find it vaguely depressing that when I return to my RSS reader after a mere 10 hours away, there are 33 new things for me to read about music. Anyway, in addition to streaming some new Kelly Clarkson, today you can
Stream the new M. Ward.
Get a new Vetiver MP3, “Everyday.”
Stream a catchy-ass new Neko Case track, “People Got a Lotta Nerve.”
Read a new Antony profile in...
1/12/09
isgossipgirlnewtonight:
YES.
Five Things You Can Do Right Now About the Oscar... →
A friend sent this to me:
I don’t usually ask you for web related favors but your reach is much broader than mine and this is very important. I’m sure you are aware what happened in Oakland recently but the national media is not giving this proper attention. I don’t approve of the actions taken by some but I believe the below is an insightful way for people to do something. If you can will...
Neil's woodworking blog, if you didn't already...
woodand:
Went with a friend to see local singer / songwriter Jonathan Walsh at Rockwood Music Hall last night. IT WAS LIFE-CHANGING. Not because of the music—though, he’s a talented fellow—but because his guest drummer, Rob Marnell, was whaling on an instrument I’ve admired ever since seeing Katherine McPhee flanked by practioners. The boomboxes are called cajóns—and, in addition to looking like...
dear tina fey. i cannot love you ANYMORE than i...
gloriahawa:
tina fey’s acceptance speech.
probably the best one i’ve seen ever.
oh, and by the way, those were real people:
Karolyn they are REAL PEOPLE
Gloria wtf
Karolyn cougar letter diane fan babson lacross just changed their name to katewinsgg
HAHAHAHAAHAH
“In any given election in the state of California, you could put commercials on...”
– Tom Hanks, who, apropos of nothing, was asked backstage at the Golden Globes for his analysis of why Prop. 8 passed in California. On the spot, he said something brilliant. I love this man. (via crumbler)
“We imagined we knew everything the other thought, even when we did not...”
– Joan Didion, The Year of Magical Thinking
I bought this three years ago when it came out and have only now built up the nerve to read it. Damn, it socks you in the gut.
(via sazerac)
I’ve read the book three times and it just doesn’t stop being incredible.
Five by Ten
Shaggy challenged me to pick my top five artists and then list my ten favorite songs from each artist as well as my favorite album. OK. Here goes. In no particular order
Fiona Apple- Not About Love (Jon Brion Version). Sleep to Dream. Shadowboxer. Get Gone. I Know. Better Version of Me (JB Version). Criminal. Extraordinary Machine. Limp. Paper Bag. Favorite album: When the Pawn.
Wilco- Jesus...
Presidential math
thedanimal:
(H)istorians CONTINUE to count Grover Cleveland twice because he served two non-concurrent terms. What kind of sham are they trying to perpetrate on the American people, anyway? He was ONE GUY. Grover Cleveland. He didn’t have multiple personalities. He didn’t have amnesia and start a whole new life. One guy. I remember a teacher, whatever grade that was, saying: “Grover Cleveland...