Archive for March, 2009

FABLES OF FAUBUS
Young Edition
Series: Simply Mingus for Jazz Ensemble
This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an “anger” or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there is plenty for the rest of the ensemble to get excited [...]

One thing that I found interesting about the Southern Vampire books by Charlaine Harris is that there was a bridal shower that followed the absolute norm. You would think that in a series of books that features vampires, they would have different things as gifts instead of honeymoon lingerie and appliances.
Sure, the bridal shower [...]

Don’t ask about the subject, it has nothing to do with the post. It’s just the favorite saying I’ve picked up from watching far too much Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network. I’m a big fan of Guy.
Anyway, I digress. I was going to post about something that I realized [...]

Everyone who knows me, knows that I love scented candles and room sprays and such. I miss my Solas Candle products like no other, but I figured that I should get over it and try something new. So, in trying something new, I had the chance to try the new Glade Sense & [...]

There is one thing that continues to amaze me when I go to concerts at the high school. I was a member of band and chorus, so it’s nothing unusual to me, but it still surprises me when I see the band dressed in matching colors. I love it when you can tell [...]

So, if you know me, you know that I’ve watched The View fairly faithfully since Whoopie Goldberg joined the panel. I watched it fairly faithfully with Rosie O’donnell too, but yeah. There isn’t much about that show that shocks me any more, until today. Barbara Walters actually cracked a jaw dropper of [...]

So, if you know me, you know that I’ve watched The View fairly faithfully since Whoopie Goldberg joined the panel. I watched it fairly faithfully with Rosie O’donnell too, but yeah. There isn’t much about that show that shocks me any more, until today. Barbara Walters actually cracked a jaw dropper of [...]

So, I went to Sam’s Club with my sister yesterday and she was looking at different things. I’m not a big fan of shopping in general, but it was nice to wander around with her. It’s different than going with just Rob, especially since she looks at odd things like pool toys or [...]

What I want and what I get are two different things. What do I want in this case? I want a vacation. I don’t know where I want to go on vacation, but I’ve definitely got a few ideas. I’m thinking a day cruise would be a lot of fun. I [...]

I can’t wait for the weather to warm up some more, then I can retire my sneakers until it gets wet or cold again. I can’t stand shoes to begin with, so spring is always a good time for me, especially once it gets warm enough to wear my sandals all the time. [...]

I think all the stress is catching up with me cuz I’m bloody tired ALL the time lately. I slept until almost 11 again this morning, then took a 2+ hour nap tonight. It makes me wish we had a different bed though, because ours is so bloody uncomfortable. I’d love to [...]

Today was a fairly nice day, overall. I slept in for the first time this week without having to deal with phone call after phone call. It was quite nice, frankly. I finally dragged myself out of bed a bit after 11 and got my act together. By the time I [...]

SÒLAS ANÉ (YESTERDAY’S JOY)
Series: MusicWorks Grade 4
Score & Parts
Composer: Samuel R. Hazo
With a unique blend of flowing lines and lush textures coupled with dynamic Celtic drumming, Sam has created a very stylized and effective setting for wind band. Interspersed are quiet moments with soloistic woodwind lines that contrast nicely with the emotional full band passages. [...]

The last few weeks have been complete and utter stress. Today was the worse of it. Meltdown city for both Mom and me. It’s just not getting any better either. The only good point was that I got to get out of the house for a while tonight. I went [...]

One of the random passing ideas that I’ve had lately is that I want to make crafts for a living. I crochet, but I can’t sew. What would I make? Not a clue. I can crochet baby blankets, but they take forever if you don’t work on them non-stop. Mind you, [...]

There is going to be one giant spring cleaning just as soon as we get the dumpster. There’s a bunch of junk out back that needs to go, there’s also a room full of stuff that needs to sorted through. Plus there is a closet behind my desk that hasn’t seen the light [...]

I forgot that today is Pi day! In honor of Pi day, however, I did partake in some pie. I made peanut butter pie today. Screw the peanut butter recall, I’m going to eat peanut butter if I want it. We checked to make sure ours wasn’t part of the recall. [...]

You know, it never ceases to amaze me how ironic life can be. I don’t mean this in a good way either. For instance, the most recent instance of irony is how often I see ads on television for lawyers and lawsuits for different medical conditions. Why is this ironic? Because before [...]

Seriously, the IRS sucks. I’m tired of having to fight with them year after year to get our tax refund. Last year, they lost one of our forms. Guess what? They did it again this year too. I don’t understand how, though, because I stapled everything together. I have never [...]

Summit Picks Bayona To Direct Twilight Threequel ‘Eclipse’: Will Fans Say Olé?
I can confirm that Summit Entertainment is telling Hollywood privately that Juan Antonio Bayona will direct Eclipse. It’s a very out-of-the-box choice for the 3rd movie in the “Twilight Saga” series of Stephenie Meyer vampire novels being hurried to the big screen by the [...]

Blockbuster will hold Twilight blood drives‘Pint’ exchanges to take place in 20 citiesBy Danny King — Video Business, 3/11/2009
MARCH 11 | Blockbuster will commemorate next week’s DVD release of the vampire movie Twilight by holding blood drives at some of its stores.
The largest U.S. movie-rental chain will let customers donate a pint of blood in [...]

Day after day, week after week, month after month, I just keep on getting older. It’s not a foreign concept, really. It’s what happens. But the older I get, the more I realize that I need to think about my future. My health isn’t fabulous, I don’t deny that. I [...]

So, I’ve been known to wander through the thrift stores, just for fun. Why? Because you never ever know what you’re going to find. With the economy in the toilet, it’s also a great way to stretch a dollar. For instance, this summer, we needed new lamps for the living room, but [...]

So, I’m still a season behind on The L Word, but I have to share a link that I shamelessly stole from a Facebook friend:
Leisha Hailey cast in The L Word spinoff