The Daily What BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

The Daily What

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

I finished Strange Nervous Laughter by Bridget McNulty last night. When I picked it up at the library, I thought it would be hit or miss and it did end up being one of those confusing books where I was too enthralled to stop reading but I couldn’t tell if I was really enjoying it. Now, having finished it, I think that I did like it. It’s not a style that usually appeals to me (too whimsical), but for some reason it worked. Part of that is probably because the characters are just so hopelessly lovable. And there are also some pretty priceless lines throughout, so yeah, I guess you’ll have to judge for yourself!
I finished Strange Nervous Laughter by Bridget McNulty last night. When I picked it up at the library, I thought it would be hit or miss and it did end up being one of those confusing books where I was too enthralled to stop reading but I couldn’t tell if I was really enjoying it. Now, having finished it, I think that I did like it. It’s not a style that usually appeals to me (too whimsical), but for some reason it worked. Part of that is probably because the characters are just so hopelessly lovable. And there are also some pretty priceless lines throughout, so yeah, I guess you’ll have to judge for yourself!
I literally just finished The Girls from Ames, by Jeffrey Zaslow, five minutes ago. I’m a sucker for anything generational story about women and friendship, and especially ones that are real. It was a nice, heart-warming read that proved to me once again the regular, ordinary people often have the most fascinating stories.
I literally just finished The Girls from Ames, by Jeffrey Zaslow, five minutes ago. I’m a sucker for anything generational story about women and friendship, and especially ones that are real. It was a nice, heart-warming read that proved to me once again the regular, ordinary people often have the most fascinating stories.

Power Track Act - ALEGRIA (Cirque du Soleil)

My coworkers and I just bought tickets to see Alegria when it comes here in September!!!

Dis my Otter Half. « Lolcats ‘n’ Funny Pictures of Cats – I Can Has Cheezburger? Jack, this is dedicated to you.

Dis my Otter Half. « Lolcats ‘n’ Funny Pictures of Cats – I Can Has Cheezburger?

Jack, this is dedicated to you.

“She has an interesting gum to tooth ratio…”

Alice, and oh, I wish I could tell you what this is in reference to… but I mustn’t.

This moment brought to you by the word: ENCIA. (Thanks to Rodrigo).

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Mentira— Los Amigos Invisibles

Groovin’

I don’t think I mentioned that a few weeks ago Maggie and I went to see My Life in Ruins. I’m not usually one to pay money to see this kind of movie in the theaters, but some icky stuff had happened that week and we were desperately in need of something sugary sweet and lighthearted. Nia Vardalos to the rescue! Vardalos, of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame, reappears as a tour guide in Greece who is a bit uptight but with some help finds love and fulfillment in her life. Much of the humor in the movie comes from the caricatures of tourists. For instance, the Aussie tourists in her group are crazy drinkers and difficult to understand. The Americans are loud and crude. The British are chilly. And there are two Spanish divorcees who are too hot to trot. I was somewhat disappointed that they didn’t include any Japanese tourists, as I think they’re really easy to make fun of but then again I guess they’d be on their own tour with a Japanese company and wearing ear pieces so the guide doesn’t need shout. Still would have been funny though.
I don’t think I mentioned that a few weeks ago Maggie and I went to see My Life in Ruins. I’m not usually one to pay money to see this kind of movie in the theaters, but some icky stuff had happened that week and we were desperately in need of something sugary sweet and lighthearted. Nia Vardalos to the rescue! Vardalos, of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame, reappears as a tour guide in Greece who is a bit uptight but with some help finds love and fulfillment in her life. Much of the humor in the movie comes from the caricatures of tourists. For instance, the Aussie tourists in her group are crazy drinkers and difficult to understand. The Americans are loud and crude. The British are chilly. And there are two Spanish divorcees who are too hot to trot. I was somewhat disappointed that they didn’t include any Japanese tourists, as I think they’re really easy to make fun of but then again I guess they’d be on their own tour with a Japanese company and wearing ear pieces so the guide doesn’t need shout. Still would have been funny though.
Last week (or possibly the week before?) I finished reading Dr. Sharon Moalem’s How Sex Works. How could I not read a book with that sort of title? Much of the information was a repeat from other books I’ve read, but Moalem also covered a lot that I appreciated, such as a chapter on homosexuality. My main grudge with books like these is that they’re so focused on reproduction that they tend to ignore the fact that desire doesn’t necessarily always follow reproductive, even if we’re biologically hardwired to be a certain way. I just don’t buy all that stuff, and Moalem writes about studies being completed on the function of homosexuality in society and in the animal kingdom. It was nice for once to have someone acknowledge the fact that not everyone is heterosexual. In any case, if you’re looking for a fun read that will help you come up with some great conversation starters (my coworkers have heard all of this by now), then pick this up. But a word of advice: skip the STI chapter. I found it hideously boring. The rest of the book kept it interesting with random facts but that one chapter just read like a health book, and not a very good one at that.
Last week (or possibly the week before?) I finished reading Dr. Sharon Moalem’s How Sex Works. How could I not read a book with that sort of title? Much of the information was a repeat from other books I’ve read, but Moalem also covered a lot that I appreciated, such as a chapter on homosexuality. My main grudge with books like these is that they’re so focused on reproduction that they tend to ignore the fact that desire doesn’t necessarily always follow reproductive, even if we’re biologically hardwired to be a certain way. I just don’t buy all that stuff, and Moalem writes about studies being completed on the function of homosexuality in society and in the animal kingdom. It was nice for once to have someone acknowledge the fact that not everyone is heterosexual. In any case, if you’re looking for a fun read that will help you come up with some great conversation starters (my coworkers have heard all of this by now), then pick this up. But a word of advice: skip the STI chapter. I found it hideously boring. The rest of the book kept it interesting with random facts but that one chapter just read like a health book, and not a very good one at that.
I watched Praying with Lior a week ago with my mother. It was shown during the Jewish Film Festival a few months ago and I missed it then so I was quite happy to see that my local library owned it. It’s a charming film about Lior, a pre-teen with Down Syndrome, and his devotion to the Jewish religion. Basically, the film leads up to his bar mitzvah and the filmmakers interview various members of his synagogue, his schoolmates, and his family. Lior’s mother passed away from cancer when he was younger, and her images and memories appear throughout the film as well. All in all, a sweet film with silliness interwoven with moments of tenderness.
I watched Praying with Lior a week ago with my mother. It was shown during the Jewish Film Festival a few months ago and I missed it then so I was quite happy to see that my local library owned it. It’s a charming film about Lior, a pre-teen with Down Syndrome, and his devotion to the Jewish religion. Basically, the film leads up to his bar mitzvah and the filmmakers interview various members of his synagogue, his schoolmates, and his family. Lior’s mother passed away from cancer when he was younger, and her images and memories appear throughout the film as well. All in all, a sweet film with silliness interwoven with moments of tenderness.
Drink Number Two from last night. Who chooses a wine by its label? Um, apparently Maggie and I did. If Barbie drank wine, she’d drink Bitch. How could I resist the pale pink? I’m a sucker for cute labeling…
Drink Number Two from last night. Who chooses a wine by its label? Um, apparently Maggie and I did. If Barbie drank wine, she’d drink Bitch. How could I resist the pale pink? I’m a sucker for cute labeling…
Number one of two beverages I consumed last night: Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat. This tastes like pure summer to me (kind of like Blackbeary Wheat). A strong, bright cherry flavor makes it go down real easy. Maybe I’ll be judged as a sissy, non-serious beer drinker but I don’t care. This is darn good.
Number one of two beverages I consumed last night: Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat. This tastes like pure summer to me (kind of like Blackbeary Wheat). A strong, bright cherry flavor makes it go down real easy. Maybe I’ll be judged as a sissy, non-serious beer drinker but I don’t care. This is darn good.
This weekend I half-assedly flipped through The Doula’s Guide to Birth by Ananda Lowe and Rachel Zimmerman. As far as birth books go (and you know I’ve been reading them like crazy) this one was the most inclusive so far. What I mean is that they didn’t stop at explaining all of the birth options, but also had sections for lesbians, single women, surrogate mothers, and women who chose adoption. Let’s just say no other birth book I’ve read so far has discussed whether or not to have the sperm donor present at the birth! Just for its inclusiveness to all women giving birth, I would recommend this book.
This weekend I half-assedly flipped through The Doula’s Guide to Birth by Ananda Lowe and Rachel Zimmerman. As far as birth books go (and you know I’ve been reading them like crazy) this one was the most inclusive so far. What I mean is that they didn’t stop at explaining all of the birth options, but also had sections for lesbians, single women, surrogate mothers, and women who chose adoption. Let’s just say no other birth book I’ve read so far has discussed whether or not to have the sperm donor present at the birth! Just for its inclusiveness to all women giving birth, I would recommend this book.
In case you couldn’t tell, I’ve been having a major case of Tumblrblock. It has carried through to my ability to focus on a TV show, a book, my homework, but strangely I can still focus pretty well on my actual 9-to-5 job. Go figure. Tonight is my all out attempt to post all of the things I thought about in the past week or so. Enjoy(?).
Beauteous earrings by madebymoe.
Beauteous earrings by madebymoe.