Try this.
Cartoonist Roz Chast has been a staff cartoonist for the New Yorker since 1979. She likes to list things alphabetically to help her fall asleep at night. With all the anecdotes, I’ve never heard of this one. As much as I’d like to try it out, I hope I don’t have to.
ITS CRAZY. And it’s happening on our campus. Check this out. It’s certainly a what-the-hell moment.
Check it out. Naked people in Australia!
This is really damn cool. Simple, beautiful photographs of performers and stars we’ve loved over and over this year. The Oscars are coming up, with co-hosts (an unusual idea and I think one of the first, or only time they’re doing this) Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin…how can you lose?! Sunday March 7th –next Sunday!!
Check out today’s New York Times Magazine, its the feature.
You should be reading this website, or at least bookmark it or acknowledge it. It has lots of band’s information and zebra print- two things I can definitely appreciate.
I know how I feel about cats. I’m not sure what you think, but I’m pretty sure most people enjoy the company of cats and kittens – and the especially enjoy the online cat extravaganza that we call the Internet. When I saw this delightful article about cat cafes at five thirty this morning (yes, radio strikes once again) I couldn’t help myself.
In the past five years, as reported, there have been 79 new cat cafes opened throughout Japan. The general idea of this is exactly what it sounds like: a place to go and drink whatever coffee beverage pleases you and hang out with cats. If this was available to me, I’d do it no questions asked.
My apologies again. The downfall of a lap top that has lasted almost four full years can be partly blamed for my lack of posts. I am also living in a house where the Internet does not work when you want it to. Also, I am never home and too busy – which sounds like an over exaggeration. I promise you it is not. So I can take my 6am Tuesday radio shift and use it wisely and begin a posting madness. Have you heard your local DJ yet?
Oh and on a side note, I am totally enamored and in love with The Ecstatic Mos Def’s 2009 album. It took me too long to hop on this band wagon. I know because it was on everyone’s ‘09 list. Sorry it took me so long to get my hands on this incredible record (which gives you even more time!) Please download it, buy it or ask me for it. I recently got into drop box. Check it out.
The create-your-own Eustace Tilley contest for the New Yorker is back. Here is a slide show to their winning selections. Check ‘em out!
halo-ed?
These three buggers were spotted at the Chanticleer.
what appears to be a frog
Spotted in the Park stairwell.
so low
Why is this bubbler (or water fountain, depending on where you’re from – a conversation in semantics I won’t get in to now) so low? Seriously – check it out in the new business building behind the coffee stand. It’s a foot off the ground!
My apologies to all! It has been over a week and I have not contributed anything. My life has been taken captive by…wait for it….HOMEWORK. Woah. Yes, I know. I’ve actually been doing it- mostly. There is a lot of schedule setting and laying down to get life in order the first couple of weeks in the semester, but now I think we’ve all found our swing. Last Monday when they announced the Ocsars I meant to publish this.
I had the privilege of seeing Precious. It is a not a feel good- but if you can handle such a heavy subject I recommend it. The acting is so strong and the story propels itself, you will not be disappointed. Also I saw Avatar for the second time with a friend who hadn’t seen it yet. And I will say after all the glory and press and hubub – it lost its shock and awe to me. My friend was glad to see it, and said despite its ‘orgasmic’ visuals, it was an old story. The first time I saw it was a couple days after it had been released and my dad practically dragged me to it- neither of us had ANY idea what it was about. I can say it is award worthy, but not necessarily Best Picture material. On a side note: if you have not seen The Hurt Locker, do so now. Also something that I didn’t know James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow (director of the Hurt Locker) are now divorced. I think it adds a little something interesting to the Best Director race, and Best Picture race.
To keep up with the Ocsars, feel free to bookmark this. It is the Times’ blog on the Awards Season.
The Hurt Locker
If you are looking for a little something, I just stumbled upon this. It is a retrospective of Vampires in film. Note that the only one that looks out of place is the crazy hunky one from Twilight (which I have still never seen or read any of, and I am not ashamed to admit I am curious and wouldn’t be opposed to seeing the first movie one day- just the first.)
Now I know you are thinking that I must have a deal with the Times (I wish!!) because I am always posting and blogging about their sites and information. Indeed I don’t. It my favorite site and news source that I read the most and trust the most. So be it.
If you are looking for more Olympic fun- there is a great photo essay in the Sunday Times Magazine. Check it out.
Now, go enjoy the Super Bowl!