sweet katie holmes and damaged goods tom cruise. hmm.
can it be true?
sweet katie holmes and damaged goods tom cruise. hmm.
ONE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER!! (Did you miss me?)
UNFORTUNATELY my number (on my ticket that is) was 233...which, and I did not know this until I got there, was your numbered place in line. Making KC the 234th person! LOL!
Still, I had a blast making people laugh and enjoy standing and waiting nearly 2 hours to see this beautifully coiffed and patient legend smile and sign our books. I sang, Jill Scott songs of course, I joked and I danced. I did all this until the rain came....but by then I was inside! WOOT!
I read her ENTIRE book last night and in her introduction she says something about why she started writing, why she stopped writing and why she began writing again. It was something KC pointed out it was similar to why I write. She said, "I wrote to get the stench of love lost off of my being. I wrote because crying was not sufficient. I wrote basically to save the me I had grown to appreciate. And once again, I found words utterly freeing."
So, I will once again free myself through words...and here I share with you pictures of a legend in the making. I do not know how to resize them so these pictures will most likely take a HELLUVA lot of time to come up but here they are. In the 2nd picture Jill (I called her Jill too, like I knew her all my life! LOL!) is blowing on the area where she signed the book so that the ink of the marker didn't run. She couldn't personalize the signing because there were 400+ people there but she made you feel as if those 4 to 6 seconds you spent with her was personal and intimate.
~Eve~
Still, I had a blast making people laugh and enjoy standing and waiting nearly 2 hours to see this beautifully coiffed and patient legend smile and sign our books. I sang, Jill Scott songs of course, I joked and I danced. I did all this until the rain came....but by then I was inside! WOOT!
I read her ENTIRE book last night and in her introduction she says something about why she started writing, why she stopped writing and why she began writing again. It was something KC pointed out it was similar to why I write. She said, "I wrote to get the stench of love lost off of my being. I wrote because crying was not sufficient. I wrote basically to save the me I had grown to appreciate. And once again, I found words utterly freeing."
So, I will once again free myself through words...and here I share with you pictures of a legend in the making. I do not know how to resize them so these pictures will most likely take a HELLUVA lot of time to come up but here they are. In the 2nd picture Jill (I called her Jill too, like I knew her all my life! LOL!) is blowing on the area where she signed the book so that the ink of the marker didn't run. She couldn't personalize the signing because there were 400+ people there but she made you feel as if those 4 to 6 seconds you spent with her was personal and intimate.
~Eve~
Not for the weak.. of nipple??
I can one-up a smoking monkey!
The picture is... a bit graphic, so careful gents. And girls, all I can think to say is... ow.
The picture is... a bit graphic, so careful gents. And girls, all I can think to say is... ow.
Happy Earth Day!
i thought this was a perfect post to celebrate the day
smoking chimp
it hilarious that the chimp hides the smokes from the staff
smoking chimp
it hilarious that the chimp hides the smokes from the staff
Does anyone really click these links?
Haven't we all thought about doing this with a piece of machinery at least once?
How to get military fighter jets to escort your plane into the nearest airport and then throw you in prison in one shot.
May the force be with you.. you're going to need it.
So real it sweats.. let's just hope it doesn't start an electrical fire while someone's humping it..
That's going to sting in the morning.
How to get military fighter jets to escort your plane into the nearest airport and then throw you in prison in one shot.
May the force be with you.. you're going to need it.
So real it sweats.. let's just hope it doesn't start an electrical fire while someone's humping it..
That's going to sting in the morning.
welcome Pope Palpatine
Question of the day
Face only a mother could love..
Bristol Zoo New Arrival
The first captive bred aye-aye in the UK has been born at Bristol Zoo Gardens. The Zoo announced today that it is the first UK zoo to successfully breed and hand-rear an aye-aye, the largest nocturnal primate in the world and one of the strangest mammals on the planet. ‘Kintana’ (meaning star in Malagasy), only the second baby to be hand-reared in the world (the first was in Jersey Zoo), has now made his first public appearance since his birth on 11 February 2005 following months of devoted care and round the clock attention by keeper staff, which has included a schedule of feeds every two to three hours.
Baby Kintana’s birth is an important step in the conservation breeding programme for this species and a rare world-wide event. Once thought to be extinct in its native home on the mainland of Madagascar, the aye-aye is classified as endangered under the IUCN Red List (2002). The highly distinctive aye-aye, once thought to be a rodent, is recognised by its starring, yellowish eyes, huge triangular ears, large squirrel-like front teeth, slightly unkempt appearance and long slender middle finger, which it uses to winkle out wood-boring larvae hidden within hollow trees. The aye-aye taps on branches to reveal cavities where insects can be found, before gnawing a hole and extracting the grubs.
Under threat from widespread deforestation in Madagascar, this species of lemur has also been persecuted because of its unusual appearance. In some regions local people believe they are ill omens and kill them on sight, to others these animals are viewed as pests due to their penchant for plantation crops such as coconuts and lychees.
Only ten institutions across the world have aye-ayes in captivity, therefore this birth is a vital development in the long-term future of the species. Paris and Jersey zoos are the only other European establishments to have bred the aye-aye before. The decision to hand-rear the baby was taken by keeper and veterinary staff who considered this the best option to give the baby the greatest chance of survival following his mother’s poor maternal record. The baby was taken into the care of a dedicated team immediately after the birth with no resistance from his mother. Little is known about the rearing process of this species, so he has been treated very carefully, with advice from experts regarding his feeding formula and round the clock monitoring of his progress.
Click the link if you'd like to read the rest of the article!
Sin City
I am stuck on Band-Aids, cause Band-Aid's stuck on me!
So just how sinful is Sin City? Do the math: three pairs of tits, one simulated sex scene (not too revealing--nothing you haven't seen on cable TV), a body count of well over fifty individuals, various forms of torture, hanging, electrocution, heads dunked in toilet bowls (not once, but on two separate occasions), drug use, removal of testicles (twice--ain't that a bitch?), severing of various limbs and appendages, two severed heads, multiple explosions, a gang of gun-toting, vigilante prostitutes, Roasario Dawsen's asscheeks, suicide, littering, corruption in the church, corruption in the state (nothing new there), biting, hit-and-run, and cannibalism.
Yes, I said cannibalism.
Sin City is based off Frank Miller's graphic novels (NOT comic books, Heaven forbid you call them comic books)--so closely that Miller himself co-directed to maintain the artistic integrity of his work. The movie is a combination of three separate stories--all inspired by tales from Miller's Sin City series that spans the 1990s. Our lead characters are Hartigan, Marv and Dwight, and each one has their share of screen time to tell their stories, complete with gritty, Max Payne-style narration. Don't be surprised to see a character from earlier in the movie suddenly reappear later on in the film: it's from their point of view, not yours.
Unfortunately, the worst scene in the film starts right after the opening credits, introducing the fast-fading friendship between Hartigan and Bob. Michael Madson (who plays Bob and also played Budd in Kill Bill--far better in that role, also) sounds terrible reciting his lines--too much like a robot--trying TOO hard to sound like some hard-boiled cop--it's not natural at all. The cliches make you feel like you made some big mistake coming to see this film. In fact, the way Bruce Willis' character ends the scene, you'll be thanking him. From then on out, though, the film's a gas...
... ESPECIALLY when Mickey Rourke's Marv takes center stage. Marv is hands-down my favorite character in the film--and that's saying a lot because I'm a big Bruce Willis fan and I think Devon Aoki was looking great as Miho, but you be the judge.
So is this movie one of the greatest movies of all time? Not really, but it IS revolutionary. It can appeal to the intellectual with its art house form--its unique way of shooting and editing a film to reflect its hand drawn roots. It can also appeal to the drunken, frat dumbass with its mindless sex and violence. Take a look and post your comments.
So nice, they shaded it twice
This, folks, is a shot from my kitchen window. What's the big deal? The Empire State Building is BLUE! It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it makes me happy.
Five questions.
1. What is your favorite type of apple?
2. What time do you wake up in the morning, and how long does it take you to get ready for work?
3. What was the last video game you played?
4. Would you rather print or write in cursive? Why?
5. What website do you visit most frequently (and it can't be a blog)?
too many questions!
I answer the phone alot durning my day. here is an obscure transcript of just one of many , many obscure calls.
when will he be done?
im finishing him up right now. when should i expect you?
when will he be done?
he will be done before you get here. when do you want to pick him up?
after he is done. when will that be?
... :: thinking '"why has this taken 3 questions? shouldnt she just say, 'a half hour', or 'im on my way', or something instead of more questions!' i needed to stop the cycle. so ,instead of a simple lie and say 'he's done,' i responded with, ::
i dont know. how bout i call you when i am done with him?
::defeated:: o.k.
::twenty minutes later (waited 10 minutes after i finished to call)::
hello?
this is me, he is done.
really?! alright! im on my way!
It was 3 hours later the dog was picked up .
when will he be done?
im finishing him up right now. when should i expect you?
when will he be done?
he will be done before you get here. when do you want to pick him up?
after he is done. when will that be?
... :: thinking '"why has this taken 3 questions? shouldnt she just say, 'a half hour', or 'im on my way', or something instead of more questions!' i needed to stop the cycle. so ,instead of a simple lie and say 'he's done,' i responded with, ::
i dont know. how bout i call you when i am done with him?
::defeated:: o.k.
::twenty minutes later (waited 10 minutes after i finished to call)::
hello?
this is me, he is done.
really?! alright! im on my way!
It was 3 hours later the dog was picked up .
Cookie is a Sometimes Food
Cookie Monster has changed on Sesame Street: 'Me eat less cookies'
almost in a haha-screw-you response to our joy over the Sesame Street article yesterday, this bit of news surfaced about the new season of Sesame Street.
basically, this season's theme is encouraging healthy behavior in children. good for them. i appreciate that. the obvious kink in their plan is that one of their Muppets has a decidely unhealthy obsession with cookies. something's gotta give, and, as usual, it isn't political correctness.
everyone loves Cookie Monster. it's bizarre that they would change a tried and true formula for joy, but such is life. below you will see Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter hand-feeding a cookie to the gigantic muppet, who has been crippled by his euphoria and can only let his jaw hang open to receive the delicious baked good:
everyone knows how wholesome Cookie Monster is. this is just another way of kissing a baby on the campaign trail, which i'm sure is also a big no-no. c is for constituent.
in the process of writing this and reading the whole article, my initial rage has diminished. deep breaths. i always am severely vexed when people fuck with my beloved childhood icons, but this isn't the end of Cookie Monster as we know him. he still gets to scarf down cookies--sometimes--but now he's showing that there are other options fueling his furry, blue metabolism.
we all know that deep inside his obsession rages on.
*edit: i have to add this snippet of e301 conversation:
InZanniTy: maybe Cookie will lose weight and eventually be Grover. maybe he's been Grover's twin this whole time and we just didn't know.
ChrsBlck: lol like mary kate and ashley
almost in a haha-screw-you response to our joy over the Sesame Street article yesterday, this bit of news surfaced about the new season of Sesame Street.
basically, this season's theme is encouraging healthy behavior in children. good for them. i appreciate that. the obvious kink in their plan is that one of their Muppets has a decidely unhealthy obsession with cookies. something's gotta give, and, as usual, it isn't political correctness.
everyone loves Cookie Monster. it's bizarre that they would change a tried and true formula for joy, but such is life. below you will see Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter hand-feeding a cookie to the gigantic muppet, who has been crippled by his euphoria and can only let his jaw hang open to receive the delicious baked good:
everyone knows how wholesome Cookie Monster is. this is just another way of kissing a baby on the campaign trail, which i'm sure is also a big no-no. c is for constituent.
in the process of writing this and reading the whole article, my initial rage has diminished. deep breaths. i always am severely vexed when people fuck with my beloved childhood icons, but this isn't the end of Cookie Monster as we know him. he still gets to scarf down cookies--sometimes--but now he's showing that there are other options fueling his furry, blue metabolism.
we all know that deep inside his obsession rages on.
*edit: i have to add this snippet of e301 conversation:
InZanniTy: maybe Cookie will lose weight and eventually be Grover. maybe he's been Grover's twin this whole time and we just didn't know.
ChrsBlck: lol like mary kate and ashley
Shakeface!
more links cuz the last one deserved its own post
- Sesame Street: 25 Of My Favorite Memories - Progressive Boink - some are on my list, some i had almost forgotten, and all of them rock
- Beast Duo, Elton John Team For Lestat Musical - yes, you read that correctly. you've heard of the Monty Python musical, you've heard of the Army of Darkness Musical... now witness this third chapter in the wackiest of trends: nerdy underground shit on Broadway.
- Sony Invention Beams Sights, Sounds Into Brain - and SMELLS! the PS4 or 5 is going to be an interesting thing if they can use this technology.
- Driver takes a turn at 190KM right into the wall! - brutal race crash, but he survived
- "Flying" dog video clip - ::roffles::
- Sky-watchers await solar eclipse on Friday - last one for us 'til 2012
- Average Penis Size Larger Than Previously Thought - ::watches you all feverishly convert centimeters to inches:: (note: after you've compared your penis or the penis in your life, read to the end of the article.)
YaGoohoo!gle
quiz time!
question #1) who spoke this line "Before you get up for that final snack, i want you to know , I'll be right back. " ?
question #2) where was (s)he from ?
question #3) what was missing from question #1s quote ?
email me at chrsblck@aol.com if you know, and winners will get cheezy awards!
extra credit ) be creative with your responses!
question #2) where was (s)he from ?
question #3) what was missing from question #1s quote ?
email me at chrsblck@aol.com if you know, and winners will get cheezy awards!
extra credit ) be creative with your responses!
Twinkle Twinkle, favorite star
Vega[vA´gu] Pronunciation Key, brightest star in the constellation Lyra; Bayer designation Alpha Lyrae; A white main-sequence star of spectral class A0 V, its apparent magnitude is 0.1, making it the fifth brightest star in the sky. Vega is one of three brilliant stars that divide the northern heavens into thirds, the others Arcturus and Capella, and with Altair and Deneb forms the great Summer Triangle, lying at its northwestern apex.
Vega is about three times the size of the sun and 50 times as luminous. Because it is 2.5 times as massive as the Sun, it uses its internal fuel much faster and will burn out in less than a billion years, less than 10 percent of the solar lifetime.
Vega was one of the first stars to be discovered with a large luminous infrared-radiating halo that suggests a circumstellar cloud of warm dust. Since Vega seems to be rotating with its pole directed toward the Earth, the dust cloud probably represents a face-on disk that may not be unlike the disk surrounding the Sun and that contains the planets.
Its distance from the earth is 26 light-years. Its name is from the Arabic for "falling eagle," referring to the figure that the Arabs associated with the constellation Lyra.
Vega is about three times the size of the sun and 50 times as luminous. Because it is 2.5 times as massive as the Sun, it uses its internal fuel much faster and will burn out in less than a billion years, less than 10 percent of the solar lifetime.
Vega was one of the first stars to be discovered with a large luminous infrared-radiating halo that suggests a circumstellar cloud of warm dust. Since Vega seems to be rotating with its pole directed toward the Earth, the dust cloud probably represents a face-on disk that may not be unlike the disk surrounding the Sun and that contains the planets.
Its distance from the earth is 26 light-years. Its name is from the Arabic for "falling eagle," referring to the figure that the Arabs associated with the constellation Lyra.
