I imagine that many kids entertain the idea of becoming a movie star while they grow up. I went through this phase, too (note I said “movie star”, and not “actress”. The acting part didn’t interest me in the least – all those lines, who can remember? But the idea of being rich and famous,…
...deep in the woods
Category Archives: Culture
Lights, Camera, Action!
So I’ve dropped a couple of hints about my experience yesterday as an extra in a Hollywood movie. Here’s what happened. Way back in June, I heard that there was an open casting call for Ang Lee’s new movie about Woodstock, which was going to be shooting right near my house in late summer. I…
Play that funky music, white boy
Open letter to John Mayer Dear John, Last night, August 25, I attended your concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. I must admit, I am quite a fan of your music. I would have been very satisfied if you had simply played the songs off of your albums; it would have…
I am a book. And so are you.
I recently commented to a friend (Yes, it was a GIRL, hubs, sheesh!) that I like to think of people as books. And I realized the other day that I was born in the wrong section of the library. I should have been born a historical romance, or a forensic thriller. Instead, I was born…
Every breath you take…
Well, my dear(s), I am back from the Police concert. I’m currently sitting on the couch, feeling like a Mack truck hit me, because I am an old fart and evidently my delicate constitution cannot handle 3 hours of screaming, “Sting!” and singing lyrics at the top of my lungs. Oh, how it sucks to…
A happy wife
Today I received Cosmos, by Giles Sparrow. I’d been wanting it ever since seeing it at Border’s for $20 (I know!), and hubby got it for me today. Thank you, Bunker Hubby!
Just because you think you can…
…speak with a French accent, doesn’t mean you actually can. It’s probably not a good thing when I have to look on imdb.com to see if the character in a movie is supposed to be French or Spanish. That’s called a bad accent.
Movie night
Last night, Bunker Hubby and I headed out for a “date night”. We decided to go to the movies and see Dark Knight. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, because it was opening night of the biggest movie of the summer, so we were prepared to have to wait on line for 3 hours…
It ain't an act
It’s not always easy to tell what’s real and what’s merely an act, a show, a front. Especially when it’s someone who makes their living by pretending to be someone they’re not. And even more especially, when that person needs to protect their private life from the sometimes intrusive eyes of the public. I’ve always…
eBay, I love thee
Normally, I would NEVER brag. It’s just not in my incredibly sensitive nature to do so. I’m really quite modest (hey you, there in the back – SHUT IT). But I think after reading the post below, you’ll agree that I kicked some major ass last night. Ahem. So last night I realized that, at…
Reading material
So I might have mentioned that lately I’ve been reading Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta series (I don’t know why I love them so much, there’s not even many steamy scenes, but I’ve become an addict), and I realized something last night as I was trying to get to sleep. For some weird reason, the stuff I…
Thank you, Universe!
Well, I’m not sure if this means I now have to start believing in karma and fate and all that stuff (actually, I already believe in all that stuff anyway, even though I claim to be a pragmatist). On July 4th, we spent the day with BH’s family (see post about lawnmower races, below). BH…
Head Rush
I’m so sorry if I seem a bit out of it today. I didn’t get to bed until 1:30am, Why, you ask? Well, if you insist… Last night was spent watching this group, live. As anyone knows who’s seen one of their concerts, it was an amazing time. The Trees, Natural Science, Red Barchetta, YYZ,…
Sound check
In less than 3 days, I will be sitting (standing) with my friend at a Rush concert. We went last year when they came around, and when he found out they were coming to our town again (he works for the park service, so he finds out about all the concerts taking place at our…
When good books turn bad
Recently, I started reading the Kay Scarpetta series (written by Patricia Cornwell). My brother-in-law got me into them (“got me into them” meaning he had one of the books lying on the kitchen table and I started reading it). Since they are a series, I of course want to read all of them. So yesterday…
I'm starting to worry
Really. I think we might need an intervention. In the past few months, I have: 1. Taken up riding motorcycles with a group of guys that would, if one was feeling generous, be described as “full of boyish energy” (translation: they’re good guys but they act like asses sometimes).2. Decided to get a tattoo.3. Gone…
I'm ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille…
I have a theory. There are two kinds of people in the world. The first kind, when you tell them about a casting call taking place in your hometown, will say, “Cool! Let’s go!” The second type will say, “Oh, that’s nice,” and then continue with whatever they were talking about. Fortunately for me, I…
The silver screen
Sometimes, it’s funny how the Universe operates. Case in point: This morning, I was sitting in the living room with Bunker Monkey (he’s on vacation for a couple weeks, before summer session begins), reading the news online while he watches his lumberjack video (yeh, I have no idea either). From out of the blue, Bunker…
Ranting the night away
And on that note… Last night Bunker Hubby and I went to see Movin’ Out. You know, the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp production? Currently on Broadway? Well, the show is touring in our town, so when BH was passing by the theater last week he got a wild hair and decided to get tickets. When he…
From the mouths of babes
Ok, I so had to share this story. This morning I’m sitting on the couch, watching the John Mayer Village Sessions video, and Bunker Monkey comes up next to me. He watches the video for a few seconds, then points at Mayer and says, “Like daddy!” (Daddy also plays acoustic guitar). Now, Bunker Monkey has…
