I love it when people don’t realize that the camera may be off, but the microphones are still on. Here are Republican consultant Mike Murphy and Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan on MSNBC talking about what an awful choice Sarah Palin is for John McCain’s running mate.
I’ve written in the past about why it is that I like Brad Meltzer, and since he’s got a new book out now, I thought I’d give him a quick plug here. I always knew the guy had a real sense of humility, but now I know he’s also got a nice self-depreciating wit — as evidenced by the following video. It’s a compilation of little leaguers and senior citizens reciting some of the barbs that have been thrown at Brad. It’s pretty funny. I got an advance copy of Brad’s new book a few weeks ago and I’m just under halfway done at this point, so I’ll hold off on giving any form of review for now. Instead, I’ll say grab a copy for yourself and let me know what you think. The book is called The Book of Lies, it’s about what the Cain and Abel story and the creation of Superman might possibly have in common, and it’s available at bookstores everywhere. Heck, the book even has a soundtrack. (Really.) Brad will be at Brookline Booksmith on Monday, September 22 at 7 p.m. I’ll see you there. For now, enjoy this video.
It’s finally here … September 2, a.k.a. 9/02, the day of the new 90210‘s premiere. I’ve got a lot of love for the original series — I watch the reruns every weekend, I own the first three seasons on DVD (because when the cast went to college, the show started its long descent), and I like to drive by the Walsh house whenever I go out to L.A. So suffice it to say, I’m quite excited to see the new series tonight.
That said, my expectations are low. What I’m hoping for is that the old-timers, like Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty and Joe E. Tata, are so popular that fans are more fond of them than the new kids, so the show becomes more like 90210 Classic, and soon all the old cast comes back — even those who’ve stated they have no interest in returning. Will that happen? Probably not. But I’m eager to see Kelly and Brenda, as well as the new Peach Pit (it’s now a coffee shop, apparently, but Nat is still there. And by the third episode, one of the main characters will be working there too), and to watch Jackie Taylor fall off the wagon again. I hope we’ll learn the answers to important questions like what’s up with Steve and Andrea, is Val still a bad girl, did Brandon track down and marry Emily Valentine, and are Jim and Cindy still living in Hong Kong?
I’m rooting for this new 90210, and hoping it will be good — not just so-bad-it’s-good good. The show airs tonight from 8–10 on The CW (yes, it’s a two-hour premiere episode). My DVR is set just in case, but you know I’ll be watching in real time. Woo hoo!
If the traditional third anniversary gift is leather, then what do you give someone for his third blogiversary?
I’ll let you worry about that.
Me, I’m going to give myself a big ole pat on the back. After all, when I posted my very first post way back on Sept. 1, 2005, I never once thought I’d have the discipline to keep this going a year — much less three.
I didn’t even know what I was going to write about. In that first post, I wrote: “Could be long, rambling entries like this one. Could be reviews of movies or TV shows, comments on albums I buy, rants about things and people I don’t like. Could be short, one-line entries, or they could just be a photo. Maybe I’ll need a gift idea and I’ll put that out to y’all for some suggestions. I don’t know.” I’d say I was pretty dead on about that mix, and the unpredictability of what topics I’d cover in the 990 some-odd posts I’ve written.
And so, here we are. I thank you for reading.
She’s not yet four months old, but already Abby’s come to Boston to see her uncle.
Mitzi and Jason brought my niece up for a couple days and we had a great time taking her to some of the important baby-friendly Boston-area spots, like Johnny’s and Coolidge Corner.
We never made it to see the Make Way for Ducklings ducklings, but I bought her the book and hopefully we’ll go on her next visit.
Of course, Abby also got to see my condo and to tour the neighborhood, and she enjoyed some beautiful Boston weather. Heck, I may have even turned her into a Red Sox fan. (No? Alright. I’ll keep trying.) Continue reading
For the past few weeks, due to construction, the outbound B-line has been stopping at Lake Street and not going all the way into the Boston College T stop. I’m surprised no one’s been hit by a car yet.
I recently started using vanilla-flavored toothpaste, and I really like the taste of it. Is that wrong, or is that the whole point: that if I like the taste, maybe I’ll brush more often.
I have nearly 325 friends on Facebook now. How did that happen?
Bruce Springsteen’s in the neighborhood this weekend dropping his kid off at BC. I wonder what the chances are that I’ll see Bruce at White Mountain Creamery.
I love John McCain’s choice of VP. Can someone just declare Barack Obama the winner now and spare us the next 65 or so days of campaigning?
For the first time in about eight years, I’m living on Comm Ave on Labor Day weekend. Oh, the horror. I guess summer’s officially over now.
Any chance Dustin Pedroia is going to be the AL MVP this year? I sure think so. (And just fyi: I’ve been saying this for weeks now. I’m not on the bandwagon — I’m leading it.)
The new 90210 starts on Tuesday night. Not sure I could be more excited.
Why can’t every weekend be three days long?
Wow! What a speech. Not sure I’ve ever been more excited to vote in an election. Let’s go, Barack Obama!
Missed it or just want to relive some highlights? Here is the full speech:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26447607#26447607
And here are some clips:
http://www.cnn.com/video/savp/evp/?loc=dom&vid=/video/politics/2008/08/28/sot.dnc.obama.better.cnn
http://www.cnn.com/video/savp/evp/?loc=dom&vid=/video/politics/2008/08/28/sot.dnc.obama.change.cnn
http://www.cnn.com/video/savp/evp/?loc=dom&vid=/video/politics/2008/08/28/sot.dnc.obama.cares.cnn
Alright, who’s with me? Tomorrow, all the employees at the LUSH cosmetics store in Natick will be wearing only an apron and sandals, thus exposing their backsides for all to see. Why are they doing it? Does it really matter?? (It’s to protest the environmental hazards of excessive packaging that comes with many store-bought commodities, according to this article.) Anyone else want to take the day off from work and head on over for a peek?
Update, 8/27: Good thing I opted not to take the day off of work. Only two guys protested. Any others were told not to.
No, this isn’t a real ad. I just thought it was funny.
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(Thanks to Jeff Wells for the tip.)
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