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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
God Must LOVE Stupid People, He Made Enough Of 'Em.
I realize some people aren't very learned in Beatles/solo Beatles literature. That's OK, most people don't have as much time on their hands as I do, but this one is just dumb. A four year old could tell this one.
On THIS eBay auction, we're looking at what can only be described as hilarious.
The seller is trying to push the drawing at the beginning of the book as an original sketch and signature by John. There is an original out there somewhere, yes, but this isn't it. Especially since this book was a POSTHUMOUS release (1987). Even when answering people's questions she's telling them it's the real deal!
I've seen the print (one of a limited number of lithographs, anyway) at the John Lennon art exhibitions I've been to (in San Diego and Boulder), and it's a fascinating print in person...
As far as the book goes, I have it, and it's wonderful. I suggest buying one if you don't have a copy... if anything, it's worth owning for the sole fact that it contains John's only autobiography (which is ENTHRALLING, but just too short!), among other short stories of varying oddness. For those of you that have read his two previous books, In His Own Write, and A Spaniard In The Works, Skywriting is easier to understand (not quite as much wordplay and phonetics, but just enough to let you know it's John).
And yes, MY copy also has the sketch in it. ;-) (Isn't that AMAZING?! Oh. Em. Gee.)
On THIS eBay auction, we're looking at what can only be described as hilarious.
The seller is trying to push the drawing at the beginning of the book as an original sketch and signature by John. There is an original out there somewhere, yes, but this isn't it. Especially since this book was a POSTHUMOUS release (1987). Even when answering people's questions she's telling them it's the real deal!
I've seen the print (one of a limited number of lithographs, anyway) at the John Lennon art exhibitions I've been to (in San Diego and Boulder), and it's a fascinating print in person...
As far as the book goes, I have it, and it's wonderful. I suggest buying one if you don't have a copy... if anything, it's worth owning for the sole fact that it contains John's only autobiography (which is ENTHRALLING, but just too short!), among other short stories of varying oddness. For those of you that have read his two previous books, In His Own Write, and A Spaniard In The Works, Skywriting is easier to understand (not quite as much wordplay and phonetics, but just enough to let you know it's John).
And yes, MY copy also has the sketch in it. ;-) (Isn't that AMAZING?! Oh. Em. Gee.)
Hey, It's Valentine's...
Send a card to the one you love...
As if he's not already taking all of your money, why don't you spend your last $3.50 on a card for him?
But I didn't just say that.
And now, sing it loud, we sure could use more of it in our world!
Now, don't you feel all warm and fuzzy?
As if he's not already taking all of your money, why don't you spend your last $3.50 on a card for him?
But I didn't just say that.
And now, sing it loud, we sure could use more of it in our world!
Now, don't you feel all warm and fuzzy?
Friday, February 13, 2009
I Have Found Mecca...
No, not Macca...
The online home of Half Price Books.
I can NEVER get out of Half Price Books without spending enough to get the free tote bag, but the closest one to me is in San Antonio, so I don't get to go nearly as often as I'd like to (although my pocket book appreciates the distance).
When we had to skip our annual South Texas trip this year, I was most upset about missing a few trips to Half Price Books (and Chipotle, but that's another habit).
And now for something... completely different.
The online home of Half Price Books.
I can NEVER get out of Half Price Books without spending enough to get the free tote bag, but the closest one to me is in San Antonio, so I don't get to go nearly as often as I'd like to (although my pocket book appreciates the distance).
When we had to skip our annual South Texas trip this year, I was most upset about missing a few trips to Half Price Books (and Chipotle, but that's another habit).
And now for something... completely different.
Feeling A Little BEHIND?
This is a mini bundt cake.
And this is a mini butt cake!
In essence, Ginger, they stole my idea! Those bastards.
And now, here's this.
And this is a mini butt cake!
In essence, Ginger, they stole my idea! Those bastards.
And now, here's this.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Hey Bulldog!
I just found a REALLY gear piece of film footage on YouTube...
The Beatles recording Hey Bulldog (for those of you aren't familiar with it, it's a very catchy track from the Yellow Submarine album).
A fascinating time period in Beatles history, and also a really good time for Beatle hair, if I may say so (although, the particular style John has in this footage has always been a favorite of mine... you can see his mother's red mixed with his browner tones).
The audio is a little off, because they had to edit the music in over some newscaster's commentary (apparently, the lady talked through the WHOLE piece!), but it isn't an issue unless you're like me, and watch the way people pronounce their words. (Yeah, it's weird, but it's a thing I've always done.)
The Beatles recording Hey Bulldog (for those of you aren't familiar with it, it's a very catchy track from the Yellow Submarine album).
A fascinating time period in Beatles history, and also a really good time for Beatle hair, if I may say so (although, the particular style John has in this footage has always been a favorite of mine... you can see his mother's red mixed with his browner tones).
The audio is a little off, because they had to edit the music in over some newscaster's commentary (apparently, the lady talked through the WHOLE piece!), but it isn't an issue unless you're like me, and watch the way people pronounce their words. (Yeah, it's weird, but it's a thing I've always done.)
So Much Blogging In Just 24 Hours!
And here I thought I'd never use the thing...
ANYWAY.
It's time for another "What are these people THINKING?"
This go round, we're looking at THIS.
Now, The Catcher In The Rye is one of my favorite books (if not THE favorite), and I love to collect antique books (they smell WONDERFUL), but for THAT amount of green?! NOBODY in their right MIND would pay that. Although, it's quite the perk they give you 5% off. (Can't you just FEEL the sarcasm?) Oh, and when I think of what you could have for less...
In other news, I was talking about THIS with my sister the other day, and got the feather up my arse to find it for her. So, there you go, sister o'mine.
And now for something completely different.
I tried to add him to my British Funnymen slideshow, but I couldn't find any photos of him. Just LOOKING at this guy breaks me into hysteric fits, and I never get tired of watching those clips!
IN OTHER NEWS, I cannot rave enough about the Sirius/XM merger... they just played THIS...
I haven't heard it in YEARS.
And now they're playing The Box Tops... life is good.
ANYWAY.
It's time for another "What are these people THINKING?"
This go round, we're looking at THIS.
Now, The Catcher In The Rye is one of my favorite books (if not THE favorite), and I love to collect antique books (they smell WONDERFUL), but for THAT amount of green?! NOBODY in their right MIND would pay that. Although, it's quite the perk they give you 5% off. (Can't you just FEEL the sarcasm?) Oh, and when I think of what you could have for less...
In other news, I was talking about THIS with my sister the other day, and got the feather up my arse to find it for her. So, there you go, sister o'mine.
And now for something completely different.
I tried to add him to my British Funnymen slideshow, but I couldn't find any photos of him. Just LOOKING at this guy breaks me into hysteric fits, and I never get tired of watching those clips!
IN OTHER NEWS, I cannot rave enough about the Sirius/XM merger... they just played THIS...
I haven't heard it in YEARS.
And now they're playing The Box Tops... life is good.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ward, I'm Worried About The Beaver...
I've loved classic TV since I was a wee nyaf. There's a magical innocent quality to it that modern shows just can't seem to recapture (except for Pushing Daisies, but we all know what happened there).
Being fond of the oldies, I am, of course, a Leave It To Beaver fan... I've even met The Beave himself (he's a boring old sod), and we discussed wallpaper and medieval drama.
Anyway, the song at the beginning of this video has been an inside joke between my mother and I for a few years now, and I only JUST thought to look it up on YouTube.
So, Ma, this one's for YOU.
And, for those thinking we're all insane, that is ACTUALLY a song.
And, Ginger, don't feel left out... THIS one is for YOU.
Being fond of the oldies, I am, of course, a Leave It To Beaver fan... I've even met The Beave himself (he's a boring old sod), and we discussed wallpaper and medieval drama.
Anyway, the song at the beginning of this video has been an inside joke between my mother and I for a few years now, and I only JUST thought to look it up on YouTube.
So, Ma, this one's for YOU.
And, for those thinking we're all insane, that is ACTUALLY a song.
And, Ginger, don't feel left out... THIS one is for YOU.
Radio Play Me A Danceable Ode...
Hey, all you hip cats, do you know what time it is?
You guessed it, time for another post about Paul McCartney! (And you really SHOULD have guessed it. Look at 'im, isn't he ADORABLE? Sweet Belinda, I love this guy.)
I have just about wet my britches with excitement about this one...
Sirius Radio will be running The Fireman Radio from Valentine's Day through March 13!
Here's to this 'limited-run' becoming a permanent fixture!
Haven't had enough of Paul? (Me either!) Give this a listen... the inspiration for this post's title, performed by... who else?
You guessed it, time for another post about Paul McCartney! (And you really SHOULD have guessed it. Look at 'im, isn't he ADORABLE? Sweet Belinda, I love this guy.)
I have just about wet my britches with excitement about this one...
Sirius Radio will be running The Fireman Radio from Valentine's Day through March 13!
Here's to this 'limited-run' becoming a permanent fixture!
Haven't had enough of Paul? (Me either!) Give this a listen... the inspiration for this post's title, performed by... who else?
Friday, February 6, 2009
Oh Yeah, I Want One Of THESE...
May I ask what the purpose of THIS is?
I mean, I understand it's supposed to be 'decorative', but I don't know why somebody would want a decorative snail. Don't most people try to KILL snails?
In other news, I'm going to try starting some forget me nots from seed this week...
AND some clover...
Next on my "Plants To Get" list is some Plumbago.
And, if I thought I could do it from bulbs, some Bleeding Heart (it's just so PRETTY!)...
Oh, and on a totally different train of thought, Ginger... Richard Ayoade ACTUALLY talks like that.
Example...
And now, for something slightly on topic...
I mean, I understand it's supposed to be 'decorative', but I don't know why somebody would want a decorative snail. Don't most people try to KILL snails?
In other news, I'm going to try starting some forget me nots from seed this week...
AND some clover...
Next on my "Plants To Get" list is some Plumbago.
And, if I thought I could do it from bulbs, some Bleeding Heart (it's just so PRETTY!)...
Oh, and on a totally different train of thought, Ginger... Richard Ayoade ACTUALLY talks like that.
Example...
And now, for something slightly on topic...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Me + Speed = ?
Well, for starters, it equals this.
I had never played Speed
until tonight, and THIS is rather how it turned out.
Hold on. WHO disables the embedding on their YouTube videos?! THAT'S RIDICULOUS.
I'll link you to it then.
Me learning Speed...
In other news, who knew there was a Russian version of The Nanny?
I had never played Speed
until tonight, and THIS is rather how it turned out.
Hold on. WHO disables the embedding on their YouTube videos?! THAT'S RIDICULOUS.
I'll link you to it then.
Me learning Speed...
In other news, who knew there was a Russian version of The Nanny?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sexy People
I love Graham Linehan.
Another wonderful update from him was the discovery of Sexy People!
This got me to thinking... my sister and I used to visit hotornot.com when we were bored (many moons ago, that is)... so I looked it up.
Bwahahahah.
Good news, Ginger... they've got an app for your iPhone! WOO!
On a totally unrelated note, Cole was singing this tonight, and all I could think of was this video, so figured I should post it up here.
And now, for something... completely different.
Another wonderful update from him was the discovery of Sexy People!
This got me to thinking... my sister and I used to visit hotornot.com when we were bored (many moons ago, that is)... so I looked it up.
Bwahahahah.
Good news, Ginger... they've got an app for your iPhone! WOO!
On a totally unrelated note, Cole was singing this tonight, and all I could think of was this video, so figured I should post it up here.
And now, for something... completely different.
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