February 13, 2007
It's not over until it's over
But... it's over. My blog has a new URL: http://www.cupcake-club.com, please check it out. There will be no more entries here.
Thanks for reading!
Emily
Posted by emily at 11:17 AM
February 8, 2007
Cowboy Bear Ninja
You're not still making major life decisions using Rock Paper Scissors, are you? Judith turned me onto Cowboy Bear Ninja last year, and I converted immediately.
Urban Dictionary says it best: Two players stand back to back and take three paces away from each other as in a gun duel. They then quickly turn to face each other and act the part of a bear, ninja, or cowboy. The bear mauls the ninja to death, the ninja kicks the cowboy's ass, and the cowboy shoots the bear.
They're all fun, but I have a special fondness for making the bear face. Ninjas beware!
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February 5, 2007
Queue management, part 2
I'm doing it again -- moving certain movies down my Netflix queue, whenever they creep close to the top. If anyone wants to help me decide one way or another, I'd be obliged.
Strangers with Candy -- I love Amy Sedaris, but 91 mins. of Jerri Blank seems like a lot.
Ballets Russes -- I actually rented this one already, but after 10 uneventful minutes I turned it off and sent it back. Was not in a very forgiving mood then, and who's to say the next time will be any different? Still, it's supposed to be interesting.
Wah-Wah -- Could be good. Can't remember hearing anything about it. Not sure why I put in on my list.
An Inconvenient Truth -- Al Gore, in my living room? I probably should have seen this in the theater.
Dave Chappelle's Block Party -- The comedy part sounds good, the music part, not as good.
Happy Accidents -- There has to be a reason I've never heard of a romantic comedy starring reasonably acclaimed actors Marisa Tomei and Vincent D'Onofrio. The fact that D'Onofrio's role is that of a time traveler from 2470 could hint to the reason -- that it's terrible? Still, I can't seem to take it off my queue.
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February 2, 2007
2 short films about Isabel
Or more accurately, 2 short films starring Isabel.
The first is in Japanese, so I don't really know what's going on. Something about pounding mochi, whatever that is. Her smile is so beautiful I love it anyway. (21 secs)
I totally know what's going on in this one -- the chicken dance! I taught her myself, and she's a natural. Almost ready for the wedding/bar mitzvah circuit. (9 secs)
Posted by emily at 11:19 AM | Comments (1)
January 31, 2007
Gettin wiggy wit it
Saturday night was 'Deep's annual glam dance party, and there were sequins and glitter as far as the eye could see. Most of the music this year was mash-ups, which wasn't bad, but my favorite moment was the full "Like a Prayer," followed directly by "Freedom 90." Classic!
Party pics here.
Posted by emily at 10:55 AM
January 29, 2007
Lazy Sunday (and Saturday, and Friday)
Heather, who visited from Boston last weekend, is my favorite kind of out of town guest: entertaining, low-maintenance, and considerate enough to bring the latest issue of "Us Weekly."
She was feeling under the weather, which gave us the excuse I was looking for to have a low key weekend. How low key? We're talking "Scrubs" DVDs, Thai food delivered, brunch on 24th St. with Ted/Naomi/nieces, a chick flick ("Catch and Release," not very good), all afternoon reading the Sunday NY Times, "L Word" at Jon and Molly's low key.
I have adored Heather for almost 16 years, but nothing warms my heart more these days than when she talks about my blog. Asks questions about, remembers posts from, is all-around complimentary in reference to. She's got my number, and how! Invited back anytime.
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January 26, 2007
Way Down in the Hole
Despite my earlier skepticism, and thanks to the encouragement of Guy and others, I started watching HBO's "The Wire." It took me a couple of episodes to get into it, but now, three seasons in, I'm fully devoted. It is the smartest, most sophisticated, most challenging, and most rewarding show I've seen. Fully deserving of all of the critical acclaim. It's awesome.
Also obsessed: my friend Malcolm at work, who waived a fee earlier this week for a customer just because her last name was "McNulty."
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January 24, 2007
Ruby in Paradise
Can you believe that this girl is even more lovely in person? Her personality doesn't suck, either.
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January 22, 2007
All you got is this moment
When Pam was a teenager, she had a serious crush on Michael Hutchence of INXS. A wallpaper your bedroom with his picture, bake a cake on his birthday kind of crush. He died in 1997, but a bunch of us revived the tradition with a St. Hutchence Day birthday dinner at Jodie and Michael B.'s house Saturday night.
Photos were admired, toasts were made, and the same 20 INXS songs were played over and over again. We were just sorry we were missing the official celebration, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Sydney. Farewell, gentle friend!
Also tending to the shrine: Ania, Blake, Hal, J.C., James, Michael P., Paola and Thom.
Posted by emily at 3:05 PM
January 20, 2007
Sexytime
Sacha Baron Cohen cleaned up nicely for the Golden Globes on Monday. Very nicely. Booyakasha!
Posted by emily at 3:07 PM