Saturday, June 19, 2010

Devo "Fresh" on Colbert Report

They haven't had a new release in 20 years. They're a bit older, bloated, and gray, but sound... well, fresh.

Here they are on the Colbert Report. I kinda missed the spooky half mask they wore on the Letterman show eariler in the week. But I couldn't embed that clip. Regardless, cool song. Reminds us that rock 'n roll is timeless and the new bands these days owe a TON to Devo!

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My Lizard Tucked Safely in my Shorts

Whew...

Pad Prik for lunch

Oh goodie! Now they come padded!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

No Guts, No Glory

Know Guts, Know Glory!

(Thanks Jack Radcliffe, for all that you do!)

WTF is It?

Mysterious things show up in our flower beds all the time. Either by errant birds, idiot neighbor kid's rock, or fucking osmosis. But when we spotted this gem, we scratched our heads and balls and asked "What the fuck is it?" Any ideas? Comments welcomed. No that's not duct tape at the base; that's how it grew! Reminds me of something ornamental, like winter gourds. But it's June, for 'eff sake.

Here it is in it's natural erection...um, I mean stalk.

Navy Pier, Chicago

Received a nifty new postcard in the mail. Love it! I've been to Chicago years ago, but don't remember visiting the Navy Pier. Looks like fun, in a naval, seaman kind of way!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

New BBQ

Here's the new BBQ (the one on the right). The Sanford and Son old one on the left is the reason I got a new one. It's waiting to be recycled at the moment.
But the new one? It's a Kenmore: 30,000 BTUs with an additional 10,000 on a sideburner (which I've used!). It has 596 sq. inch cooking surface or a 24-burger area. (Not sure if you've been BBQ shopping lately, but they all advertise their cooking surface in "burger area" - really!)

It's just so Face of Baby Jesus new!
The old one is rife with Legionnaires disease, but she was good to me.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Tony Awards 2010

Yes, I was the only one who watched. And this was the only funny moment of the show. Nathan and Bebe, not nominated for their rolls in "Addams Family", giving out the award for Best Actor/Actress in a Musical. Hilarity ensued.
My Angie, still on the boards.
Coming back to Broadway in the Fall as Che in "Evita". Wha? You don't remember Ricky in "Les Miz"?
Striking suit, suave chick. Love her!
Your host. Didn't completely bomb. I was bored but it wasn't his fault. No one could have save this TV dog.
"The BP that isn't ruining the world"
Wish she would have sang, but love her none-the-less.

Deutschland 4 - Australien 0

Sunday, June 13, 2010

St. Elmo’s Fire - 25 Years Later

I nearly fell off my chair when I read the date the movie came out: 1985. Fug! When did THAT happen? (Dare I sound like my parents, “where did the time go?”)

I haven’t seen the film in about as many years, even thought it’s omni-present on TV reruns. Actually, I didn’t WANT to see it for fear it would change the perception I have about the film. You know, it always seemed better when you were a kid... bigger, faster, more delicious. But I watched it over the weekend and enjoyed it.

The movie itself? Watching it again I can see what I connected with originally, the friendships, the drama, the high camp (Demi Moore is a hot mess!). I laughed my ass off at the clothes and the hair this time around too. I remember being in LOVE with Judd Nelson’s hair (but not his nostrils). I’d forgotten, however, that many of the individual stories are tied up too nicely at the end of the film. And Emilio Estevez’s character Kirby should have been in jail for stalking Andie MacDowell.
Back when I first saw the movie I thought of all the Brat Pack, Andrew McCarthy should be a huge star. He was in “Pretty in Pink” - good - “Less Than Zero” - great - and “Mannequin” - oops! Hollywood can be so cruel. Here’s a scene how I’ll remember him:


What I really remember about the movie is mixed emotions about friends, growing up, and moving on in life. But one thing is for certain, I’m buying this on Blu-ray!

Gladiolas

$5 bunch from today's farmer's market.

Nothing but the best...