Saturday Song: Guilty Pleasures

I just got done watching a Gilmore Girls episode where Rory gives Lorelai endless shit over having a Barry Manilow CD hidden under the driver’s seat. And I was transported back to my childhood, when one of my favorite albums (vinyl, even!) was this one Barry Manilow album, This One’s For You. If we’d had parrots instead of parakeets, the things would’ve ended up being able to sing every single song. I nearly wore that record out.

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Saturday Song: Guilty Pleasures
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Mystery Flora: Sweet Spring Stars

Here’s a bit of Frivolous Friday fun with flowers! Aoife came at the exact right time of year. Springtime in Seattle is filled with blooms: it seems like absolutely everything wants to put on a display. Even on a short walk around the neighborhood, you can see thousands of lovely blooms in all shades. These delicate pink stars were falling over a fence, and so we of course had to stop to get a closer look.

Image shows a sheet of green leaves and clusters of small pink flowers spilling over a gray wooden fence.
Mystery Flora I

I really love plants like this that drape over things. And these are really fabulous on closer inspection, because the flowers are stars! Continue reading “Mystery Flora: Sweet Spring Stars”

Mystery Flora: Sweet Spring Stars

Random Bits of Hilarity: The Further Adventures of Aoife and Dana

I’m so grateful to Aoife for deciding to come visit my fair city! See, I never get out to see it. I live a short bus ride away from downtown, but I just don’t bother to go unless someone gives me a reason. Which is sad, because I adore downtown Seattle.

And when I go, there’s always something new and fun. Even the construction cranes have a quirky sense of humor. Continue reading “Random Bits of Hilarity: The Further Adventures of Aoife and Dana”

Random Bits of Hilarity: The Further Adventures of Aoife and Dana

The Amazing Adventures of Aoife and Dana

I just had the best two days, my darlings! Our own Aoife took some time during her American vacation to come see us in Seattle. She’s a perfect delight. If she ever mentions she may want to come see you, say yes. You’ll never regret it.

We spent her first evening here having a lovely dinner with Funny Diva, who made sure we were well-fed and had a wonderful time. If Funny Diva ever recommends a place to you, go – and if you have the opportunity to take her with you, do it, because she is a fantastic human being who has an uncanny knack for picking the best places in town!

Now, when you come over from Ireland, you’re kind of obliged to do at least one touristy thing. And I know touristy things here. So Aoife and I grabbed the bus downtown on Monday, and I took her to the one place that is virtually required if you visit Seattle for more than five minutes. Continue reading “The Amazing Adventures of Aoife and Dana”

The Amazing Adventures of Aoife and Dana

Supernatural S1E1(Part2): BM – Boy Melodrama

(See part 1 here.)

We cut to the next morning, and a run-down gas station with antique pumps. Here we get our first glimpse of Baby, Dean’s iconic black 1967 Chevy Impala.

A stylish black 1967 Chevy Impala known by the Winchester boys as 'Baby'
Baby is a character in her own right.

Dean comes out of the station with some junk for breakfast. We find out Dean and his father have been surviving on fraudulent credit cards. We also find out Dean’s music collection is pretty much nothing but classic rock cassettes.

Zeroth

What a jerk

16:44 – Dana Hunter

Ah, the arguments over music and names begin.

I love how he’s always trying to get Dean to treat him like an adult, but it never really works.

Dean and Sam argue about music, with Sam calling Dean’s slim music collection, “The Greatest Hits of Mullet Rock”. Continue reading “Supernatural S1E1(Part2): BM – Boy Melodrama”

Supernatural S1E1(Part2): BM – Boy Melodrama

If You Had the Power to Change Three Things About the World, What Would They Be?

I’ve got a guest from out-of-country, so I haven’t got much time for posting today. Instead of throwing a link and a promise at you, I thought we might do some thinking on how to change the world. What if it were in your power to make three major changes to the world as it is? What would those changes be?

Image shows two calico cats sitting in chairs at a table, looking toward each other with rather the attitude of people who believe they are completely in charge. On the table is a board game with soldiers of various colors set up on a map. Caption says, "Our plan for world domination is complete."

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If You Had the Power to Change Three Things About the World, What Would They Be?

Zeroth’s Notes on Supernatural S1 E1 (Part 1): When Your Brother Breaks Into Your House and Ruins Your Life

Zeroth has added some insightful notes on the use of light and shadow in Supernatural’s pilot episode. I’ve updated our inaugural post to include his remarks, but for those who already read it through and just want to get straight to the new stuff, here you go:

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Zeroth’s Notes on Supernatural S1 E1 (Part 1): When Your Brother Breaks Into Your House and Ruins Your Life

What Kind of Perks Would You Like?

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All righty. I’ve been working on various perks and extras I can offer to my dearly-beloved donors. I think I’ve got some fairly decent stuff going, but if you can think of additional perks, I’ll be glad to add them. Here’s what I’ve got so far: Continue reading “What Kind of Perks Would You Like?”

What Kind of Perks Would You Like?