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james joyce, a man who like...
By: prettydumbthings
I've a new piece on Filthy Gorgeous Things about James Joyce. It's called "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Pervert," which is a title that does give you a fairly ...
Well, why not Jell-O?
You might think's it's paint -- but you'd be wrong. The colors here are multi-hued Jell-O -- and the work is a portrait of a major U.S. city made by an artist who wor...
Creative Conception
Guess what? Despite all evidence to the contrary, I really DON’T spend all of my time reading and writing blogs! In fact, in October 2007, I officially became a publi...
Tokyo Sonata
By: jms
I attended a screening of Tokyo Sonata on Monday night. I loved this movie. The last scene was pitch-perfect and the story is deeply affecting. I will watch this agai...
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I received a forwarded email this week from a friend. Admittedly, many forwarded emails I receive end up in the trash bin unopened, but this one looked interesting. Altho...
Middle Ground
I feel like the air before the thunder storm— Hot, heavy, still, charged. Like I took two steps and should have taken four Now I’m here just waiting for the rain to r...
Of Presidents and Poetry
Hey— did you know that Jimmy Carter, the ex-president, wrote POEMS? Not just one or two, mind you. An entire book of them! Well, I didn't know that, so I thought I'd sh...
unpleasantville update #3
Can you hear me screaming, jumping up and down with absolute joy n bliss?!!! OH YEA BABY, U GUYS DID IT!!!!! So I just walked in the door from the audition and low and be...
Top Five Cartoons and Their Creators
I love cartoons. Even though I am in my twenties and have an above average intelligence, it warms my heart to watch my favorite animated shows. The best laughs and the de...
Creative Conception
Guess what? Despite all evidence to the contrary, I really DON’T spend all of my time reading and writing blogs! In fact, in October 2007, I officially became a publish...
Job Hunting....
Okay so it has really been a long time since I last wrote. Since graduating from college, I have tried to find a good job, help my parents with reconstruction of our hous...
Seasoned
Tonight was the premier of Season 2 of True Blood on HBO. Before I get into my thoughts about the episode, let me just say that I had a moment of facing just how simple m...
Ingrid Bergman Poem
Ingrid’s New World She was different, literally, in our college town; she’s a Technicolor dream now. She was different. A silhouette in black and white. Two dimension...
Local Events
Friday, June 12, 2009 Starr Homeplace Community Days If you are looking for something interesting to do in Northeast Louisiana this weekend, just a little out of the ordi...
Nothing But Good News
Here is it, the 2nd official day of summer. After all the challenges I've faced over the past months, my hope has returned just as surely as the sunshine. And I have noth...
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July 3, 2009 Adrift Art Studio has taken on an open air agenda with the warmer weather. C.S. Alexis and her right hand assistant, Jill decided it would be more inspiratio...
The AmandaRama Show
I am a 20 something actress living in Manhattan. I do live broadcasts on BLOGTV.com and make funny/sexy YOUTUBE videos. SEE MY LIVE SHOW CLIPS--------------> http://ww...
Easily distracted since 1983
Hello world! What should you know about me? I blog, I talk, I gossip like its going out of style. I collect weird useless facts and find a use for them. I love crafts, mo...
Welcome
I'm an east coast import with a southern charm living in Los Angeles and working in Hollywood. Join me as I interview celebrities, share personal insights, write film rev...
Missing Michael
I don't know about anyone else here, but I'm still kind of in disbelief that Michael Jackson is dead. I feel very alone in my grief, and it's been my experience that to s...
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canada reads
Been listening to the Canada Reads discussion on CBC Radio this week. I won’t recap the plots of all the novels; if you’re not familiar with them, you can learn more ...
Twilight Midnight Madness Again
Get ready for more midnight release parties, as Twilight comes to DVD in a special two-disc set Saturday, March 21st. And it features enough bonus material to quench ...
Zingers
By: kimink
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. * All my friends had gotten their driver's license when they were in their teens. But me, I was long since an a...
My Stories- Anne of Green G...
By: cereals
And so the video blogging continues! Welcome to episode one of a new little series I have cooked up. It was inspired by a much dreaded household chore, and it celebra...
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By: annie
I have been reading a few books on writing lately. I've always been curious what drives the greats. When I think of those who most inspire me I think of D.H. Lawrence...
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Columbus Day .. mini-review 07/03
Columbus Day (R) on DVD... crime drama director: Charles Burmeister A career criminal (Val Kilmer) has second thoughts about life and family after a botched robbery and t...
Hello....
playground school bell rings again rain clouds come to play again has no one told you she's not breathing? hello i'm your mind giving you someone to talk to hello if i sm...
Adrift Art Studio Outdoors
July 3, 2009 Adrift Art Studio has taken on an open air agenda with the warmer weather. C.S. Alexis and her right hand assistant, Jill decided it would be more inspiratio...
Easily distracted since 1983
Hello world! What should you know about me? I blog, I talk, I gossip like its going out of style. I collect weird useless facts and find a use for them. I love crafts, mo...
In Theatres 07/03
07/01 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG13) .. animated - Denis Leary, John Leguizamo Public Enemies (R) .. crime drama - Johnny Depp, Christian Bale 07/03 I Hate Valenti...
The AmandaRama Show
I am a 20 something actress living in Manhattan. I do live broadcasts on BLOGTV.com and make funny/sexy YOUTUBE videos. SEE MY LIVE SHOW CLIPS--------------> http://ww...
Vlog-A-Rama
Bob (my man), Mickey (my dog), and I are headed south for a road trip. We are building a giant house in 3 trees in West Virginia, going to see my besty Jenny in Kentucky,...
Two Lovers .. mini-review 07/01
Two Lovers (R) on DVD.. romantic drama director: James Gray Shortly after a dumped depressed man (Joaquin Pheonix) moves back in with his parents he becomes interested in...
Welcome
I'm an east coast import with a southern charm living in Los Angeles and working in Hollywood. Join me as I interview celebrities, share personal insights, write film rev...
Zingers
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. * All my friends had gotten their driver's license when they were in their teens. But me, I was long since an adult...
Missing Michael
I don't know about anyone else here, but I'm still kind of in disbelief that Michael Jackson is dead. I feel very alone in my grief, and it's been my experience that to s...
Poem of the Week: June 29
I'm a little late in posting a prompt here. I forgot what day it was. :) There is a lot of change and struggle going on in people's personal lives or so it seems to me. A...
"You Are Not Alone"
Another day has gone I'm still all alone How could this be You're not here with me You never said goodbye Someone tell me why Did you have to go And leave my world so col...
Michael Sang for and about our World
In the mid 1980's, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote a song they titled, "We are the World". The song was performed by dozens of top artists and all proceeds went t...
DVD releases for 06/30
12 Rounds (PG13) .. action thriller - John Cena, Ashley Scott Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (PG13) .. karate/action - Michael Clarke Duncan, Kristin Kreuk The Bet...
Inkheart .. mini-review 06/27
Inkheart (PG) on DVD.. A bookbinder (Brendan Fraser) with the ability to read story characters into real life searches for a way to bring his wife (Seinna Guillory) back ...
Creative Conception
Guess what? Despite all evidence to the contrary, I really DON’T spend all of my time reading and writing blogs! In fact, in October 2007, I officially became a publish...
Tear Jerker Films
Ok, so I just saw "My Sister's Keeper" and managed to cry whatever make-up I had recently applied right off my face-as did most of the others in the theater with me. Now,...
Michael and the Court of Public Opinion
While it is true that often celebrities seem immune to justice, it is also true that celebrities are subjected to scrutiny and ridicule that is unfair, cruel and based on...
R.I.P Michael
There's something about growing up with someone - even if you never met them - that makes you feel they are a huge part of your life. Michael, your music has been an evoc...
