Archive for the 'Have you seen?' Category
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The Thriller is gone.
Well nothing like a couple of icons passing away on the same day to get me off my non-blogging bumm.
Farrah’s battle with cancer was long and strong, but she has succumbed.
Michael Jackson’s battle always seemed to be with himself, from his questionable upbringing into his adulthood, he seemed to succumb to a slower downward spiral. He was an undeniably extraordinary talent starting from his early childhood, perhaps a curse of sorts. MJ’s former publicist: “…Michael has been on an impossibly difficult and often self-destructive journey for years. His talent was unquestionable but so too was his discomfort with the norms of the world. A human simply can not withstand this level of prolonged stress.”
May they both rest in peace. Hopefully now as easy as 1-2-3.
Live large and have a shot of pop for the King.
music takes me up
I’ve been down and out (sick), down in the trenches (workin’ it) and down by the seaside… but the music always takes me up! Think about it, really, where would we be without music?
Enjoy this happy little ditty by Mr. Scruff, have a beautiful day, and if all else fails, just listen to the lyrics and follow the fruit.
Peace.
obama song
Oh happy day. It’s been a very long and winding 8 year road, but finally it has led us to Barack Obama’s door and this great day.
Here’s the always outspoken and outrageously hot Michael Franti with Spearhead. Dance, celebrate and enjoy this very special moment in American history.
God bless our new President, God bless you, and God bless our planet. Peace.
his dream
Almost 46 years after Martin Luther King, Jr. made this speech, we’ll witness another black man fill the streets in Washington tomorrow. This time, for the celebration of change, equality, unity and hope. I believe that Dr. King will be smiling upon us from the promised land with pride that his country has finally caught up with his dream.
The end of his last speech, delivered in support of striking sanitation workers in Memphis, TN on April 3, 1968, the day before he was assassinated.
Finally, Spiritual High by Moodswings featuring Chrissie Hynde… feels right today.
comic relief countdown
Not many more days of Bush fodder left, I figure we may as well take advantage and make the most of it, so I’ll post what I can cause we’ve still gotta laugh - and celebrate the end of the Dubya/Dick catastrophe. Thanks to Dave for all the Great Moments… Thanks to you for visiting, come back again soon, and do have a warm and wonderful day.
I don’t know about you, and not to dis Dave, but #2 is SO #1…
getting giddy
christmastime is here
Well, once again Christmastime is indeed here (as my bank balance will attest), and I hope you’re making a very merry week of it. Just in case you happen to be in more of a “Charlie Browniest” way - here’s a good one to launch the spirit of the season. Enjoy, and have a warm and wonderful day.
By the Vince Guaraldi Trio, here’s the real deal:
dichotomic deference
Stirred but not shaken. Repulsed yet yearning. Overstimulated and highly under-motivated. I’ve had much to do, think and write about which all amounts (for me) to not much to share. I suppose its all in the processing. And yet… I embrace dichotomous dilemmas such as this itsy bitsy grand funk railroad as one of life’s little riddles to be ridden as opposed to resisted. So, inasmuch as I could contentedly remain silent (when you’re unsure of just what you want to say, it’s usually best to say nothing, I hear) I’m gonna write, but I’m just sayin’…
Sunday: Went to a rainy matinee screening of Slumdog Millionaire. Talk about dichotomies; sweet/bitter, tender/brutal, beautiful/ugly, funny/sad, rich/humble, heartwarming/heartbreaking – a veritable rainbow’s range of emotional color all condensed into 2½ hours of inspired filmmaking. My favorite (this year) since In Bruges. Two more words: see it.
Monday: Went to see Franz Ferdinand. Truth be told it was pouring cats and dogs and I’d have just as soon been home in my p.j.’s and fuzzy slippers (okay, truth be told I don’t really have fuzzy slippers) with a good book and the sound of the rain on the roof. But as it turned out, after enduring the opening band we finally had the pleasure of enjoying Franz Ferdinand. They rocked the roof off, and were well worth the wait. It was their last show before heading home for Christmas so that may have made it especially special.
Tuesday: Basic – pizza, beer, friends and laughs. Thanks.
Tonight: P.J.’s, holiday cards, and TV to see who’s get’s kicked off the cooking island for the crappiest kickshaw.
In keeping with what seems to be my theme of the week, here’s some Darts of Pleasure. Hope you enjoy. That’s all, thanks for checking in and know that this too, whatever it is, shall pass.
oh geez - sorry about the ad.
full moon fever
Believe it or not, I have a stockpile of music saved specifically for the occasion of the full moon, but I’m posting remotely so sharing a song from said stockpile isn’t possible. However, it is worthy of sharing, in case you weren’t aware (I’m a lunar-watcher and had no idea) that tonight is the largest full moon of the year. And they mean BIG. The biggest. Enjoy, howl loud and often, and watch out for the other guy. Peace.
Read the big sky show story here.
Okay, here’s something for you to listen to, too. A little live Neil fits the bill just beautifully.
How could I not…
prop 8 parody
“Prop 8 - The Musical” starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, Neil Patrick Harris, Maya Rudolph, Alison Janney and many more, lends a humorous perspective to the shocking and ridiculous passing of Proposition 8, banning gay marriage in blue California. A much deserved send-up.
Click here to sign a petition to re-open Prop 8 for California.
Click here to visit the Vote No on 8 site.
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