Tuesday, July 15th, 20082:41 pm
Dr. Horrible
Act 1 of Joss Whedon's Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog is up! No, wait. It's down! But it'll be up again soon.

hehe. We broke the server! And I didn't get a chance to see it yet. *pout*
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Thursday, July 10th, 200811:54 pm
Whee! More Hellboy!
From the guy who continues to bring you those cute Marvel vs DC videos, here's this brief primer on Hellboy...sort of. I don't normally say LOL, but I totally LOL'd. In fact, I would've ROTFL'd, but I have better balance these days.



Current Mood: happy
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11:16 pm
Writer's Block: In the Shoes of an Extravagant Restaurant Owner

If you started a restaurant, what would it serve, what would it look like and what would you name it? You have an unlimited budget.

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I'd start Planet Krypton! And I'd serve all kinds of dishes based on DC superheroes, ala Kingdom Come! And I'd have a glorious two weeks before I'm sued by Warner Brothers. Of course, I could try to get permission, but somehow I doubt that'd happen.

Current Mood: amused
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5:35 pm
Waiting for Hellboy
I can't wait for Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and things keep reminding me of it. Neil Gaimain just posted pictures from the set of the movie in his blog. And while I was reading that and drooling, this came on TV:




Also, I have cherries and you don't! Probably. Possibly.

Current Mood: yum
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Tuesday, July 8th, 20082:17 am
A Pleasant Interlude
[02:05] [info]silverambz: Audrey Hepburn movies always make me want to go to Europe again :-)
[02:06] [info]auryn29a: They make me want to wear pretty dresses and go shopping.
[02:07] [info]silverambz: heh...visual image. I saw you in the gardening club variety garb...including big floppy hat with flowers on it
[02:07] [info]auryn29a: Yes! Totally!
[02:07] [info]silverambz: walking down a shopping plaza street with a large patent leather handbag and pumps
[02:08] [info]silverambz: *very* DISTURBING
[02:08] [info]auryn29a: Smiling at everyone, followed by my own theme music.
[02:08] [info]silverambz: yep
[02:08] [info]silverambz: nodding at the people that look at you while they sit outside at the cafes having lunch
[02:09] [info]auryn29a: This is making me very happy.
[02:09] [info]auryn29a: I'm totally blogging this.
[02:09] [info]silverambz: yeah, but i can't get the beard and all out of the picture, LOL
[02:10] [info]auryn29a: gah!
[02:10] [info]silverambz: but you in kid gloves...that does seem to work, somehow
[02:11] [info]auryn29a: mm. yes, that works.
[02:12] [info]silverambz: the shoes and hat work well too, and the purse...trying to get the dress right now. I think it's a nice light blue, and a Sunday sort of cut, BUT casual
[02:12] [info]silverambz: god, now it sounds like you should be Mrs Bucket on Keeping Up Appearances
[02:12] [info]auryn29a: Blue? nonono. I was totally seeing white with flowers.
[02:13] [info]auryn29a: That's Bouqet!
[02:13] [info]auryn29a: And no!
[02:13] [info]auryn29a: Ah well.
[02:13] [info]silverambz: i'm having trouble picturing you in that much white.
[02:13] [info]silverambz: remember i am not one that finds white all that flattering of a color to wear, plus it's impractical to wear out
[02:13] [info]auryn29a: I don't care! I'm Audrey Hepburn, dammit!

Current Mood: silly
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Monday, July 7th, 20083:06 pm
Since Google seems to have failed, I must ask LJ
What's an embryo parson?

Current Mood: curious
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Friday, July 4th, 200811:42 am
Happy 4th!
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Sunday, June 29th, 20087:15 pm
Woo-BAAMMM!
Gotta love thunder that sounds like somebody dropped a semi from orbit.

Current Mood: purry
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Saturday, June 28th, 20089:10 pm
Doctor Who: 4x12 - The Stolen Earth
My brain. It just exploded.

Current Mood: *SPLORT*
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5:39 pm
The Weigh-In
This is coming from a conversation I just had with someone. Some statements were made that I just can't believe so I thought I'd poll you guys.

Poll #1212878 Weighing in
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Are you currently on a diet?

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Yes
6 (9.8%)

Sort of.
31 (50.8%)

No.
21 (34.4%)

Never again.
3 (4.9%)

Do you have an exercise routine that you more or less adhere to?

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Yes, I have a strict exercise schedule.
11 (17.7%)

I exercise like I'm supposed to most weeks.
23 (37.1%)

Every few months I'll start exercising until I forget to do it.
13 (21.0%)

My life is exciting and strenuous enough that I don't need exercise.
5 (8.1%)

Does reaching for the nachos count?
10 (16.1%)

How often do you weigh yourself?

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Daily
10 (16.4%)

Every couple of days
8 (13.1%)

Weekly
9 (14.8%)

Every couple of weeks
4 (6.6%)

Monthly
10 (16.4%)

I try not to think about my weight.
20 (32.8%)

Do you have a gym membership?

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Yes and I use it.
16 (25.8%)

Yes but I don't use it.
7 (11.3%)

No but I'm thinking about it.
10 (16.1%)

Ha! Gym membership. That's funny.
29 (46.8%)

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4:35 pm
Writing Prompt: Pick a Song
This is a freewrite based on a writing prompt from a writing community.

The song I chose for this freewrite was Rasputina's "Christian Solders." The lyrics are at the end of the story.

Warning: So far two people were rather disturbed by the story. So I just want to emphasize that it could be triggery.

The Story )

The Lyrics )

Current Mood: accomplished
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Thursday, June 26th, 20087:05 pm
Quick Hits
Benjamin Zander: Classical Music With Shining Eyes

Why the American pilot of "Life On Mars" failed.

Speaking of Mars, let's start a garden up there!

I'm going to hell for not being able to get this song out of my head.
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Monday, June 23rd, 200811:11 am
Television Wisdom?
I was thinking last night/early this morning that television shows have gotten juicier recently. There's more meat to them, more things to think about and absorb. I'm not talking about reality shows. And I guess I'm not talking about the majority of shows out there. Just the ones I happen to be watching. So maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, I started thinking about the shows I watched growing up and wondered what lessons they taught me. I started noting the individual lessons or themes I walked away with after watching certain shows:


The Tomorrow People: Pacifism is the way of advanced species.
Highlander: Never fight on holy ground.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Friends are more powerful than any magic.
Angel: You mess up, life goes on. The story doesn't end. There's no reset button. You just work with what you have.
Firefly: Give power to your dream and keep flying.
Macross/Robotech: Ideas, stories, and music are more powerful than guns.
Battlestar Galactica (the new series): Humanity is screwed. Actually, pretty much the same as Macross. In fact, the plot's pretty similar. Huh. I never thought about that before.
Babylon 5: Gods have their own agendas. Take your destiny into your own hands.
Jeremiah: Humanity is indeed screwed. But somehow they'll survive.
Justice League: Continuity is awesome! Also, Batman can sing! And he can still kick your ass.
Fraggle Rock: Music is everywhere and everyone has a song.
Animaniacs: It's okay to be silly. (No, really. That was an important lesson for me.)
Neverwhere: Angels are freakin' scary! Also, I want to be the Marquis de Carabas when I grow up.
Thundercats: It sucks to suddenly be an adult.
My Little Pony: Having a tattoo on your backside can look pretty spiffy. Also, who needs opposable thumbs?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Teenagers are whiny. Also, be careful what you wish for. And life is only as you know it for a short amount of time.
Doctor Who (the old series): Humans are stubborn and often stupid. The military has no imagination. Being mathematically excellent is only good when you have a non-Cyberman-blasted terminal in front of you. Being able to talk your way out of any problem is an incredibly useful skill to have.
Doctor Who (the new series): Live life to the fullest extent possible. Make mistakes, say the wrong things, and learn from it. Also, bananas are good!


What others can you think of?
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Sunday, June 22nd, 20082:28 am
"There's something on your back."
Just watched Doctor Who 4x11: Turn Left.

Woah. There was so much emotion in that episode tears were streaming down my face. And next week...I'm not sure if my heart can take it!

I felt the need to link to this post full of SQUEEE on [info]doctorwho because the reactions are just so much better than what I can come up with at the moment.

Current Mood: gobsmacked
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Monday, June 16th, 20084:07 pm
Marvel/DC
I love these videos so much.

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Sunday, June 8th, 20081:42 am
Curse you, Moffatt!
After watching Doctor Who 4x09, "Forest of the Dead," I'm rather in need of a cuddle.

Gah!

Spoilers )
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Saturday, June 7th, 200810:39 pm
Memoribilia
So I was putzing around the web, as you do, when I came across an interesting item on eBay: A very pretty bra worn by Sarah Michelle Gellar on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." And it's not expensive. Yet. Too bad I don't know anyone small enough to fit it. [info]babysuehle maybe.


I then found this: A replica stake. Yes, that's right. A replica of a sharpened stick. Who buys this?
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Monday, June 2nd, 20084:52 pm
Meet or Meat?
Because many of you are a slave to the pig, I thought you might appreciate this interview in the Seattle Times with [info]markedformetal about her new book Sex and Bacon. Mmm. Good.
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Friday, May 30th, 200812:04 am
Time-traveling plot-bunnies! *giggle*

Current Mood: cryptic
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Thursday, May 29th, 20082:50 pm
Is there a Prince phone? Is it purple with gold highlights?
When I came across this article (don't click on it yet) I went, "Huh?" So I must ask you:

Poll #1195841 Princess Phone
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Without looking it up, do you know what a Princess Phone is?

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Of course! I have/had one!
10 (17.9%)

Yeah, I've heard of them.
19 (33.9%)

I think so.
8 (14.3%)

A what?
19 (33.9%)

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