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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Artist of Day - Birthday Boy Zach Galifianakis
He's my favorite one man wolf pack. His stand up has made me laugh so hard I've cried
3 Random Facts
About Me - I love the movie Neapolitan Dynamite
About Food - Today, Americans consume approximately 70 million “tator tots” a year.
Made Up - Lyndon B. Johnson loved Tator Tots so much he ate them for every lunch he ate while dining in the White House.
About Food - Today, Americans consume approximately 70 million “tator tots” a year.
Made Up - Lyndon B. Johnson loved Tator Tots so much he ate them for every lunch he ate while dining in the White House.
Pet Peeves
I don't get cats. I am not a cat lover. Mostly because I am tired of people finding aloof cats cute and fan-fucking-tastic.
"Ha, he just thinks of me as the person who feeds him"
"Oh he should carry a sign that says I will destroy your furniture and piss on your rug for food"
"Isn't it adorable how she ignores me and shits in my shoes"
It's nice cute! People I know, books I read treat their cats like members of Mensa. But a cat is a pet. What will it do for me?
Good god it's like having a baby for years and years, one that never grows up, learns to take and use the toilet. I want a pet to be sweet and loyal. Bring me my slippers. I don't want a pet that is plotting to suffocate me in my sleep.
"Ha, he just thinks of me as the person who feeds him"
"Oh he should carry a sign that says I will destroy your furniture and piss on your rug for food"
"Isn't it adorable how she ignores me and shits in my shoes"
It's nice cute! People I know, books I read treat their cats like members of Mensa. But a cat is a pet. What will it do for me?
Good god it's like having a baby for years and years, one that never grows up, learns to take and use the toilet. I want a pet to be sweet and loyal. Bring me my slippers. I don't want a pet that is plotting to suffocate me in my sleep.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
3 Random Musical Facts
Fact About Me - I love the song "Wichita Lineman" written by Jimmy Web, preformed by Glen Campbell and once covered fabulously by Billy Joel
Fact About Music - After Plácido Domingo performed the title role in Verdi's Otello in Vienna on July 30, 1991, the audience clapped for one hour and 20 minutes (and 101 curtain calls), setting a new world record for the longest applause ever
Made Up Fact - Albert Einstein's favorite song was "Sixty Minute Man" by The Dominoes
Fact About Music - After Plácido Domingo performed the title role in Verdi's Otello in Vienna on July 30, 1991, the audience clapped for one hour and 20 minutes (and 101 curtain calls), setting a new world record for the longest applause ever
Made Up Fact - Albert Einstein's favorite song was "Sixty Minute Man" by The Dominoes
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Artists of the Day -Here's a little story I've got to tell about three bad brothers you know so well
It started way back in history with Adrock, M.C.A. and [him] Mike D.
It is that time of year again. The Time when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces it's nominees for induction. Now my sweet husband will tell you the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a Bunch of BS, esp. because they have never nominated Rush. But haters gonna hate. The Hall of Fame is not perfect in fact it may be a little bias but that is not why I am here. I am here to talk about The Beastie Boys.
It is that time of year again. The Time when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces it's nominees for induction. Now my sweet husband will tell you the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a Bunch of BS, esp. because they have never nominated Rush. But haters gonna hate. The Hall of Fame is not perfect in fact it may be a little bias but that is not why I am here. I am here to talk about The Beastie Boys.
For the second year in a row the boys have been nominated. Last year they were not chosen for induction, this year they had better be.
Other Nominees are - The complete list:
Donovan· The Cure· Eric B. & Rakim· Guns 'N Roses· Heart· Joan Jett and The Blackhearts· Freddie King· Laura Nyro· Red Hot Chili Peppers· Rufus with Chaka Khan· The Small Faces/The Faces· The Spinners· Donna Summer.War
It is nice to see the Women representing.
Of the nominees 5 (?) will be inducted. Here are my hopes -
The Beasties Boys
Joan Jett: cause she loves Rock and Roll
Heart: Girl Power + Sisterly Love = Good. Also the awesome scene in Shrek 3 where the princesses kicked but while "Barracuda" played in the background gives Heart a leg up IMO
Donna Summer : It's about time and I've heard rumor that "She works hard for the Money." Man did I love that video
The Spinners : Just because it's time
Based on a poll from Washington Post Guns and Roses is in the lead. Wha??? I can not vote for a band that took years and years to release a new album only to have that album totally suck ass.
Polls on the Hall of Fame site Show the Chili Peppers in the lead. I love the Chili Peppers. Okay, I love the any thing Californication and before , anything they have made after that just is not new. The current song playing on the radio sounds just like 3 other Chilli Pepper songs. I think Anthony should not have cut his hair. It turned out to be bad music juju. And blond - Oh Vey!
Now back to my Boys
I've had a long love affair with the Beasties. In 7th grade I was a lunch time DJ at King Intermediate school in Kaneohe HI. Along with Madonna and Cindy Lauper we played a lot of Beastie Boys. License to Ill had just come out. "Fight for Your Right to Party" was huge. I can even remember sitting in the back of The Bus (not the school bus The Bus, the name of Hawaii's bus system) singing Fight for Your Right with my friends Lori and Leilani. "Do you like parties? Yeah. We can invite all our friends. Yeah. And have soda and pie. I sure hope no bad people show up." The DJs also got many request for Girls. I played it even though the little feminist in me didn't agree with the lyrics. Now I just think they are funny.
I bought my copy of License to Ill on cassette while visiting my Aunt Patty in Michigan. My walkman* and I were in love . Along with the above mentioned song, there was "Brass Monkey", "She's Crafty", "Slow and Low". Hell the whole Frackin' album was awesome. Still today I can impress my kids by busting out a little "Paul Revere". (I can also rap almost all of Parents Don't Understand by The FreshPrince/DJ Jazzy Jeff, that really embarrasses them. But white girl can only rap songs pre 1990 ) Another Paul Revere memory is from High School. I do not remember if it was Jr. or Sr. year but I remember being on stage. Think we were constructing sets for a play (or maybe deconstructing) Paul Revere came on the boombox and we call started to sing.
Other Albums -
Paul's Boutique - When this came out it was too complicated for me after the easy breezy Licence to Ill. I think I was just too young to enjoy it. Rolling Stone calls Paul's Boutique the Pet Sounds of Hip Hop. I can see that. Even though I like it so much more now I did circa 1989 and I know it is many a BB fan fav, it is not my favorite. (Hold tight we will to my fav) Paul's Boutique also has a place in my heart because it was a favorite of my friend Maggie.
Check your Head - Solid. Funny story about the song "Funky Boss". I remember debating High School friend about this song. Someone thought it was Funky Paws, someone else thought it was Fuck You Boss. If we had had the argument now a days we could turn to the interwebs for a lyric check. Of course back in 1992 we could have looked at the CD case and saw that the song was called Funky Boss. True story about idiotic teens and alcohol was not even involved.
Ill communication - Great songs like "Root Down", "Sure Shot" and of course "Sabotage". (along with a great video directed by Spike Jones) Even my kid has "Sabotage" on his ipod and as a family we have been know to all shout "Can"t Stand it, I know you planned it, I'ma gonna set it straight, this Watergate" That's the kind of groovy family we are :)
Hello Nasty - Before I get to Hello Nasty I want to make a short comment about the next two albums
To the 5 Burroughs and The Mix Up - Meh! not my favorites
Back to Hello Nasty - My Favorite Beastie boys album. I think I love it so much because of all the memories associated with it. Road Trips and Getting Married. When Hello Nasty came out Husband was still Boy Friend and my Chevy Cavalier (R.I.P) was new. The album reminds me of driving down 66 out near Front Royal VA. It also reminds me of getting married. Back in Nov. 1998 I was blasting the Beastie down the back roads of Central VA. Whenever I hear The line "I'm like Toucan Sam when I follow my nose" from "Flowin' Prose" I am back in Mineral VA, about to say I Do. I can see myself in the car on Edgewood Drive on a crisp Autumn day. Good Times Good Times.
Hello Nasty was also a predominate soundtrack when Husband and 9 mo. old Monkey 1, took a trip to GA. "Super Disco Breakin'" I can see the early morning Atlanta Skyline in my head
Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 - What I have heard I like. Have to keep listening and wondering if Part 1 will ever be released.
So in a nut shell that is my love affair with the Beastie Boys. And now for your listening pleasure a little Hump Day goodness. Rock the Mic!
Sabotage
Body Movin'
Intergalactic
Fight for your Right
Paul Revere
So What Cha Want
It is nice to see the Women representing.
Of the nominees 5 (?) will be inducted. Here are my hopes -
The Beasties Boys
Joan Jett: cause she loves Rock and Roll
Heart: Girl Power + Sisterly Love = Good. Also the awesome scene in Shrek 3 where the princesses kicked but while "Barracuda" played in the background gives Heart a leg up IMO
Donna Summer : It's about time and I've heard rumor that "She works hard for the Money." Man did I love that video
The Spinners : Just because it's time
Based on a poll from Washington Post Guns and Roses is in the lead. Wha??? I can not vote for a band that took years and years to release a new album only to have that album totally suck ass.
Polls on the Hall of Fame site Show the Chili Peppers in the lead. I love the Chili Peppers. Okay, I love the any thing Californication and before , anything they have made after that just is not new. The current song playing on the radio sounds just like 3 other Chilli Pepper songs. I think Anthony should not have cut his hair. It turned out to be bad music juju. And blond - Oh Vey!
Now back to my Boys
I've had a long love affair with the Beasties. In 7th grade I was a lunch time DJ at King Intermediate school in Kaneohe HI. Along with Madonna and Cindy Lauper we played a lot of Beastie Boys. License to Ill had just come out. "Fight for Your Right to Party" was huge. I can even remember sitting in the back of The Bus (not the school bus The Bus, the name of Hawaii's bus system) singing Fight for Your Right with my friends Lori and Leilani. "Do you like parties? Yeah. We can invite all our friends. Yeah. And have soda and pie. I sure hope no bad people show up." The DJs also got many request for Girls. I played it even though the little feminist in me didn't agree with the lyrics. Now I just think they are funny.
I bought my copy of License to Ill on cassette while visiting my Aunt Patty in Michigan. My walkman* and I were in love . Along with the above mentioned song, there was "Brass Monkey", "She's Crafty", "Slow and Low". Hell the whole Frackin' album was awesome. Still today I can impress my kids by busting out a little "Paul Revere". (I can also rap almost all of Parents Don't Understand by The FreshPrince/DJ Jazzy Jeff, that really embarrasses them. But white girl can only rap songs pre 1990 ) Another Paul Revere memory is from High School. I do not remember if it was Jr. or Sr. year but I remember being on stage. Think we were constructing sets for a play (or maybe deconstructing) Paul Revere came on the boombox and we call started to sing.
Other Albums -
Paul's Boutique - When this came out it was too complicated for me after the easy breezy Licence to Ill. I think I was just too young to enjoy it. Rolling Stone calls Paul's Boutique the Pet Sounds of Hip Hop. I can see that. Even though I like it so much more now I did circa 1989 and I know it is many a BB fan fav, it is not my favorite. (Hold tight we will to my fav) Paul's Boutique also has a place in my heart because it was a favorite of my friend Maggie.
Check your Head - Solid. Funny story about the song "Funky Boss". I remember debating High School friend about this song. Someone thought it was Funky Paws, someone else thought it was Fuck You Boss. If we had had the argument now a days we could turn to the interwebs for a lyric check. Of course back in 1992 we could have looked at the CD case and saw that the song was called Funky Boss. True story about idiotic teens and alcohol was not even involved.
Ill communication - Great songs like "Root Down", "Sure Shot" and of course "Sabotage". (along with a great video directed by Spike Jones) Even my kid has "Sabotage" on his ipod and as a family we have been know to all shout "Can"t Stand it, I know you planned it, I'ma gonna set it straight, this Watergate" That's the kind of groovy family we are :)
Hello Nasty - Before I get to Hello Nasty I want to make a short comment about the next two albums
To the 5 Burroughs and The Mix Up - Meh! not my favorites
Back to Hello Nasty - My Favorite Beastie boys album. I think I love it so much because of all the memories associated with it. Road Trips and Getting Married. When Hello Nasty came out Husband was still Boy Friend and my Chevy Cavalier (R.I.P) was new. The album reminds me of driving down 66 out near Front Royal VA. It also reminds me of getting married. Back in Nov. 1998 I was blasting the Beastie down the back roads of Central VA. Whenever I hear The line "I'm like Toucan Sam when I follow my nose" from "Flowin' Prose" I am back in Mineral VA, about to say I Do. I can see myself in the car on Edgewood Drive on a crisp Autumn day. Good Times Good Times.
Hello Nasty was also a predominate soundtrack when Husband and 9 mo. old Monkey 1, took a trip to GA. "Super Disco Breakin'" I can see the early morning Atlanta Skyline in my head
Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 - What I have heard I like. Have to keep listening and wondering if Part 1 will ever be released.
So in a nut shell that is my love affair with the Beastie Boys. And now for your listening pleasure a little Hump Day goodness. Rock the Mic!
Sabotage
Body Movin'
Intergalactic
Fight for your Right
Paul Revere
So What Cha Want
My kind of Bedtime Story
Remember the great Max and Ruby episode called "Max and Ruby and Zombies" ?
I won't go into the whole story but in brief-
Bunny Scout Leader goes into the woods to investigate a Ghost Bunny sighting. There she is attacked by Roger, who has turned zombie. Roger is a tender soul so he has been trying to alleviate his blood and brain lust on deer and squirrels (who interestedly do not talk. What the rabbits can talk but not other animals? WTH?)
When Roger sees Bunny Scout leader he can't take it anymore. He attacks with a cry of "Uh Huh!"
Bunny Scout Leader has been turned, she wanders the streets until she sees harmless Martha and wannabe Louise playing jump rope. Blammo more Zombies.
Of course Louise want Ruby to be with her forever so she hops off as fast as she can drag her ever decaying feet (who's lucky now?) and attacks Ruby.
Ruby now turned lets go of all her pent up anger. Anger over being 7 years old and having to take care of her younger yet smarter brother for all these years. Because, where the Hell are Max and Ruby's parents?
First Ruby attacks Candi, the candy store owner then gobbles up all the candy she can find. Suddenly sick she gets all Linda Blair and spews gummy bears, and rootbeer barrels all over the joint.
Meanwhile, hiding in the bushes Max watches in horror. "Zombies" he says as Ruby takes on all the Huffintons.
"Stay away from my baby" Mrs. Huffington screams, attacking Ruby with a baton (don't forget Mrs. Huffington in a champion batten twirler) Unfortunately Mrs. Huffington forgets rule 2, the double tap. Mrs. Huffington is turned and goes after her own husband's brains, even though they are much smaller than her own.
Max watches Ruby as she enters Mr. Piazza's market. "Brains" moans Ruby.
Max has his remote control helicopter follow Ruby into the store. While the helicopter is ramming Ruby in the face Mr. Piazza makes his escape.
"Zombies" says Max
Ruby chases after Piazza screaming "Brains" but is distracted by Can't Sit Up Slug, Curly Shirley and Mr. and Mrs. Quake having a tea party.
Of course this distraction is thanks to clever Max who uses the fact that Ruby is distracted to get into his little car and ram it straight into his sister. Again and again. Then Max bashes Ruby's face in with his Rubber Elephant.
With the Queen gone Max knows he must clean up the rest of the town. Then he remembers Rule 8, get a kick ass partner. Max recruits Morris and they rid the town of Zombies.
With Bunny World saved Max and Morris ride to Grandma's were they have chocolate ice cream, even though it's breakfast time.
And then, even though it is out of charter for Max to utter more than one word, the episode ends with Max shouting a rousing "Who's got the Brain's now Bitch!"
The End?
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