Mmm Pick Your Own Kiwis

Spoiler Alert!

Geez, 9 Down. Give away the ending why don't you?

The Jolliest Fatman

I have a new holiday favorite. God bless, Us, Every One.

Whoever Made This, Thank You

Feliz Natal, every one!

Side By Side By Rivers

What? Maybe this happened.

Really, HillTube?

"In A Sling?" I have to now have this image in my head?

The Importance Of The Authorial Voice

Good job ladies, you've kept it going.

Skating Up That Hill; or, Heads We're Half-piping

I mean, why not? click here.

I Would Put This Into Space To Teach Aliens Our Humor

I die.

Happy Japanese Holidays!

Know what's not actually helpful?

The descriptive brochure that comes with sweets from Japan that my colleague brought me.

Oh well.

Valhalla, I Am Coming!

So, I'm not going to see the Girl With Dragon Tattoo movie. I read the first book, and the violence against that little orange kitty was too much for me. However, I like it when people buy those books, especially in Canada.

What I really like is the trailer, because of that awesome cover of Immigrant Song.

Even better though? This version.



Long live Viking Kitties.

What A Nice, Nice Lady

A 75-lb Bag Of Nuts

A friend found this.

Also? "It's kinda hard when you're human."

Shelley Duvall, ladies & gentlemen. We can always count on Marilu Henner to ask the tough questions.

Piracy & Garlands

Sometimes, Family makes for a nice Saturday.

Thank You, Internet Retailer

The DVD of a Cyndi Lauper tour I saw, two out of print Hortense Calishers, an Anthony Burgess I remember liking in high school, and yet another Pearl Bailey book of musings.

Someone is gonna have the best weekend ever!

These Google Robots Are Saucy

I like my friend Rebecca and her blog, but the comment moderator sure is a dirty bird.

Well, Howdy Stranger!

And Now Here's Something For US Americans

Why anyone would tinker with this clip from a few years ago is strange, but it still made me chuckle a bit.



Everything is funny with a grande dame accent. I don't know if this is a job for wardrobe or hairstyle.

If I Ask For What I REALLY Want For Xmas

and


What's the point of being an adult if you can't be happy in your own dang home?

Now Why Hasn't This Been Made Into A Novelty T?

"Better sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunken Christian."

Oh, Ishmael. God bless.

That Fish's Abdomen

Among other things, I'm thankful that Kevin carved the turkey, and that I was reminded of the Gershwin boys' lyrical genius.

I can't think of more amusing rhymes than these.

PS, Dang you, Copyright Police.

I Am Thankful I Am More Interested in the Toothbrush Than the Defibrillator

Black Friday indeed.

Phil, Gil, Jill, & Bill

This is one of the things I am thankful for this year.

I Think I Got A Spam Text From A Romantic Space Alien

" 'Cause It's Worth It"

Yes! Yes! The little guy is back!

"It's For You"

And sometimes, the photo captions are the best part of the old celebrity memoirs I pick up.

The More Things, Stay The Same

Zach and his Papa, 2011.
Me and my Papa, 1976.

My Assistant And I Catching Up On Email

Nanas Are Special

c. 1977

PS: Whatever happened to those PANTS?

Watching That Man

Practice makes perfect. I love Aladdin Sane, and I love the album cover. So much so that, you know, about 18 years ago I dressed up as it.


Nice to know it took D. Bowie a few tries to get it right too. Thanks, internet.




(oh, and it was a few years after I first obsessing with it that I discovered the pun. We all have strengths and weaknesses)

What A Swell Party

Anyone else remember this? It's how I discovered Cole Porter. 1990.



I was revisiting the album all snowy weekend, thanks to discovering the videos DVD at the Strand in the bargain rack.

God bless, Debbie Harry & Iggy Pop. It's like if Zeus & Hera themselves did this one from High Society.

Dancing Barefoot, with Knowledge

Go here for a good tale.

I Mean, Look At Schubert

Damn straight, Dame Judi. We all do our best, and bully for us for trying. Gonzo would understand.



Some movies sure are good.

I Mean, They're Not Even Trying Anymore

"Tower Heist"? Why not just call it "White Black Buddy Movie #9528"?

Eyes On The Prize

This my friends, is the house where I will retire to one day.




Come visit.

This Is How I Know I'm Home

Coffee, In my own house. Not having to dress and bathe for the hotel restaurant, not having to answer the door for room service. And, Miss Piggy. Wonderful.

There Is No Place Like

It's Funny Because It's True

This is the name of the cinema chain in Cape Town.

Mmmmm Wine Tasting

Yes, This Is My View Right Now

Some hotels are better than other hotels.

Mojito, Pool, Book

South Africa > Germany

Let The Flights Begin

Enjoy October, America!

A Tale Of Two T-Shirts

Thanks, Threadless. You make Long Distance Uncle'ing that much more fun.

The Big Man Version:


The Little Man Version:


And, Snacktime:


(there's a Dorian Gray joke somewhere in that last photo)

Wait, What?

Remember Leather Tuscadero? Here she is covering Rihanna. My world exploded in a giant venn diagram of Gay Unicorn proportions.



Ima fight a man tonight.

"God Didn't Put Plastic Surgeons On This Earth So They Could Starve"

God Bless 'em all.



All this & Courtney B. Vance? Amen.

Cools Ranch

Rest in Peace, sir. You made my teenage life better.

Baby This Honey's For Me

Am I sad that R.E.M. broke up? I mean, I probably thought they did 15 years ago.

Still, it's a nice excuse to play this song and get a little wistful as I dress this Casual Friday.

Thanks boys, for the memories. And the best use of Kate Pierson as a sideman this side of Iggy Pop.

Publics Speaking

Yeesh. So I had to speak on a panel on Monday at an industry thing.


It was a pretty small crowd to be honest, and basically on the topic of my job, which I should be well versed in after all these years, but still. When it was my turn my heart started RACING, I blanked, and just looked at my notes and started talking. At several points I realized I was speaking faster than Joe Izuzu and slowed myself down. I felt my face reddening. I remember at one point using the word "paradigm." And then, a few minutes later, I was done.

I speak all the time to groups, I do presentations on a regular basis. What was wrong with me on Monday?

A few people said I did well. Maybe I did, I have no way of knowing. All I know for sure is, it's over.

Also all I know for sure? I fell a little short of my Public Speaking Role Model:



God Bless, Dixie Carter. That was indeed the night the lights went out in Georgia.

How Could Seeing These Buddies NOT Brighten Your Morning Commute?

Borne Ceaselessly Into The Past

Boats, Currents.

1977:
2011:
There's something to be said for curmudgeonry.