Joss Whedon is awesome. I adore him. Though on the surface he seems like just another Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV writer, he is much more than that.
Joss has helped me through sweet times and traumatic times. Sometimes with blisteringly real, raw emotion, letting me know that I am not the only person in the world to feel that way; sometimes with complete escapism, allowing me to run away for a while; sometimes with the jarring genres of Western meshed with Space Opera, writing deeply flawed yet lovable people that you worry about like true friends--but almost always brilliantly. I have sung along to his musicals, shuddered (and yelled at the TV) through the suspense, and adored his hysterically amusing wit (that puppet episode had me in stitches for days). Oh, and he, too, loved Veronica Mars...
So, tonight at 9:00 pm eastern/8:00 pm central when he debuts his newest show, I will be watching... you should too.
When Fox cancels it after three episodes, played out of order, after not really promoting it, and burying it on Friday nights (or switching around its schedule), I will have enjoyed the perfectly crafted, succulently served, delectable dish he chose to gift us with. And I will have yet again been seduced by that man's sexy brain and continual insight into the human psyche. Did I mention I love him? Sigh...
ETA: There is an intriguing review on Slate today if you are interested
Friday, February 13, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Just a quick shout out to that amazing woman who raised me (she is the one in the middle). I adore you!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Google Reader
Just a quick update: It is no secret of late that I am addicted to my Google Reader. Now you can be, too! Addicted. To my Google Reader. Just take a look to the left under T's shared items. Anytime I am intrigued by, entranced by, or just amused by something, I'm going to share it. Some of them are time wasters, but some are truly intriguing. . . And you may just see yourself! More to come later today--Yay, for Friday!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Alliterative Adjectives
So, on Thursday, I was part of a group that did a get-to-know-you introduction game. Using alliteration, give your name and an adjective or animal that works with your name. It worked out well for Adorable Annah and Brilliant Brittany, but for someone who loves words and has an extensive vocabulary at her disposal, I couldn't think of anything appropriate for a church setting.
The only adjectives I could think of:
Tantalizing
Tempting
Titillating
Teasing
I know--awful, right? I mean, if we were playing a bar game, and I was trying to pick up someone by dropping anvils on their head, sure, but not at a scripture study class. So finally, I just said, "TRu-Tigger."
Thinking about it later, I could still only come up with Tempestuous T as the least awkward.
After a quick Google search, I am annoyed by the fact that my brain completely ignored:
Tasteful
Talented
Tested
Tough
Tender
Talkative
Teachable
Traditional (Family History oriented)
Transparent
Tuneful
Truthful
Trendy
Some work more than others and wouldn't have been too egocentric. Sheesh. Any others I should add to the list for next time?
The only adjectives I could think of:
Tantalizing
Tempting
Titillating
Teasing
I know--awful, right? I mean, if we were playing a bar game, and I was trying to pick up someone by dropping anvils on their head, sure, but not at a scripture study class. So finally, I just said, "TRu-Tigger."
Thinking about it later, I could still only come up with Tempestuous T as the least awkward.
After a quick Google search, I am annoyed by the fact that my brain completely ignored:
Tasteful
Talented
Tested
Tough
Tender
Talkative
Teachable
Traditional (Family History oriented)
Transparent
Tuneful
Truthful
Trendy
Some work more than others and wouldn't have been too egocentric. Sheesh. Any others I should add to the list for next time?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Practicing Your German and other random moments of my week. . .
Orientation happens every other month on the last Wednesday-Thursday combination of the month. It means I am massively stressed, deal with really stupid people who do not read their email (or look at the agenda I have sent them at least three times before they arrive and have provided for them when they get to the office), leave the house at ungodly hours, and pray for the weekend.
It also means I distract myself with random things to make the week go by faster. My unwindings for the week:
1. The German Vocab section at http://www.freerice.com/ (go to Change Subjects and have fun!)
2. Eric Snider's Sundance Diary: http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/category/sundance-film-festival/
3. Dear Prudie has been somewhat salacious lately--http://www.slate.com/id/3531/landing/1
4. Jon's Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson:
And the follow up note:
It also means I distract myself with random things to make the week go by faster. My unwindings for the week:
1. The German Vocab section at http://www.freerice.com/ (go to Change Subjects and have fun!)
2. Eric Snider's Sundance Diary: http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/category/sundance-film-festival/
3. Dear Prudie has been somewhat salacious lately--http://www.slate.com/id/3531/landing/1
4. Jon's Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson:
And the follow up note:
5. The hysterical 30 Rock--
"I want to go to there" (any time Liz Lemon says this, my heart does a little dance):
I heart Jack Donaghy:
http://www.nbc.com/30_Rock/video/clips/generalissimo/994241/
Take a moment, unhook your brain, and enjoy one last distraction:
http://seejaynerun35.blogspot.com/2009/01/point-abetushka.html
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Rainy Days. . .
Driving home today was lovely. The corridor on 54 was like something out of a Whitman poem or Anne of Green Gables (the part that starts around 1:36 and goes to 4:42). Hauntingly lovely, the mist lingered among the trees, tempting me with whispers of perching on a windowsill with a good book or snuggling with someone in front of the fire, while having existentialist conversations about living away from it all (even as we turn on the fireplace with a light switch and I blog over our wireless network--ah, irony).
Don't you just love how romantic gray days are? With the color washed from everything, the innocence and simplicity of a black-and-white film take over. Fred & Ginger could be dancing their way out of the rain just out of view. Or Gilda could be on the roulette table with her guitar singing about the nature of men (See below. Isn't Rita Hayworth stunning? You cannot look away from her!). It makes you want to sing heartbreak songs in a dingy speakeasy or walk hand-in-hand down a lonely road. I love it.
There is a quote from a semi-recent Doctor Who Episode that explains my rainy day feeling the best:
"I love old things. They make me feel sad."
"What's good about sad?"
"It's happy for deep people."
Funny, yet perfect. It makes me want to escape in a sigh. . . . Happy Rainy Day.
Don't you just love how romantic gray days are? With the color washed from everything, the innocence and simplicity of a black-and-white film take over. Fred & Ginger could be dancing their way out of the rain just out of view. Or Gilda could be on the roulette table with her guitar singing about the nature of men (See below. Isn't Rita Hayworth stunning? You cannot look away from her!). It makes you want to sing heartbreak songs in a dingy speakeasy or walk hand-in-hand down a lonely road. I love it.
There is a quote from a semi-recent Doctor Who Episode that explains my rainy day feeling the best:
"I love old things. They make me feel sad."
"What's good about sad?"
"It's happy for deep people."
Funny, yet perfect. It makes me want to escape in a sigh. . . . Happy Rainy Day.
Reverence?
Driving home today, I saw a bumper sticker that made me slightly uncomfortable.
It said, "GYMSOX." After a minute I realized the x was really a sideways Crucifix, and in small letters I saw the words "Get Your Mind Set On Christ." Now I am all for sayings that help kids and teenagers feel a connection to the Lord. I left the house for years with Mom yelling after, "Return with Honor!" and a little Iron Rod key chain, but I have a little bit of a problem with this one. Why on Earth would you want to connect the Savior of the World with sweaty, smelly, disgusting things that you pull off after a hard work-out or a trash-talking basketball game? Really, you want to equate the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to gym socks? Am I being too harsh? It just doesn't seem very respectful. Thoughts?
On the other hand, does anyone now have George Harrison's I've Got My Mind Set On You stuck in your head? Sidebar: Who knew he could dance like that or that they used Disney's Haunted Mansion for music videos?
It said, "GYMSOX." After a minute I realized the x was really a sideways Crucifix, and in small letters I saw the words "Get Your Mind Set On Christ." Now I am all for sayings that help kids and teenagers feel a connection to the Lord. I left the house for years with Mom yelling after, "Return with Honor!" and a little Iron Rod key chain, but I have a little bit of a problem with this one. Why on Earth would you want to connect the Savior of the World with sweaty, smelly, disgusting things that you pull off after a hard work-out or a trash-talking basketball game? Really, you want to equate the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to gym socks? Am I being too harsh? It just doesn't seem very respectful. Thoughts?
On the other hand, does anyone now have George Harrison's I've Got My Mind Set On You stuck in your head? Sidebar: Who knew he could dance like that or that they used Disney's Haunted Mansion for music videos?
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