OMG! Hilarious…check out these two birds! Comics go back to 2006. I’ve got some catching up to do.
On the set with Truffles and Prada
I got some cool photo gifts for Christmas–lights, backdrop stand, gels, and a slave flash. Backdrop paper came in recently, and what a great way to try out the new mini-studio, but to take doggie pix!
Prada, Truffles’ bff, came over and they had a good time. Prada more than Truffles–Truffles hates clothes.
After about 2 hours of shooting (don’t worry–there were plenty of doggie breaks and treats), and almost 400 pictures later, here are the best album shots.
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Truffles sees Snow!
It snowed in the Atlanta area on March 1st. Truffles HATED the snow. She doesn’t like the cold weather anyhow, and we didn’t torture her for more than a few minutes while we snapped some pictures of her in the fluffy white stuff.
The following weekend, we’ve got wonderful sunny and warm weather. This made for a great weekend at Piedmont park. Truffles got to meet other doggies at the dog park.
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Comcast sux
Thank you, Comcast, for frakkin up another recording.
Lost…again
So, we recently looked at the DVR’s playlist, and decided to start watching ABC’s latest season of “Lost”. We made it through the “recap” episode, then started the first episode for the season.
I used to be a big fan of Lost. Then, it grew tiresome. Keeping track of all the little stories, the mysteries, big and small, and there comes a time where you tire of the seemingly bottomless pit from which questions come from, but to which you may, or may not, get any answers. Just like with “X-Files”, I felt we were being strung along for no good reason. I’m looking for answers. Closure. Will we ever get there?
A few weeks ago, I was cleaning up files off my harddisk, and came across this image that I had created, from the first or second season of “Lost,” if memory serves me.
The picture is of the underbelly of a shark. I superimposed a picture of some other Dharma Initiative supplied items in order to compare to the shark’s tatoo that I had spotted.
My question–was this little puzzle ever addressed? How did the shark get this tatoo, logo, brand…what does it mean? Does anyone have an answer? I found one website that says this was an “inside joke.” Don’t tell me that…because with all the other f’d up stuff that goes on, how are we to know what is real? Ok, I know it’s just TV…but, you get what I mean. 😉
Agnes & Muriel’s
Previously located in an old house on Monroe Drive, Agnes & Muriel’s has recently moved from Midtown to the heart of Buckhead, near the intersection of Piedmont & Peachtree. When the restaurant had a change in ownership a while back, Agnes & Muriel’s had lost some of its appeal. What does this move bring?
Idol Banter
OMG! Why Tatiana Del Toro? While I do believe she has a great singing voice, her personality completely overshadows her singing ability and makes her the most despicable contestant–I guess we need a bit of drama on American Idol. Just like Joel Rush on True Beauty…his personality was one of the worst, but his looks more than made up for it–woof! Why wouldn’t Tatiana’s voice do for her, what Joel’s looks did for him? I suppose I’m just more of a visual person. 😉
Oh, and WTF is up with all the American Idol contestants complete and utter overuse of “fun?” Seriously, can they not come up with some other word or phrase to describe their lackluster song choices and under-performances? “I had so much fun”…”yeah, I can’t sing, but I had fun”…”I just wanted to have fun”… gawd, I think I just threw up a little.
Cranberry & Vodka
A glass of cranberry juice and a shot of vodka. Why did I do this? Just for fun…trying out some lighting equipment… 🙂
MOVIE: Happenstance
This movie is 9 years old, released in 2000. It’s been in our Netflix queue for maybe a year, pushed to the bottom of the list by new releases, a multitude of action flicks, and an overabundance of other foreign movies on the list. Subtitled movies aren’t convenient for everyday viewing, since you really have to pay attention. But finally, this little gem made its way to our mailbox from the Netflix distribution center.
If you like movies that feature intersecting micro-stories, Happenstance will not disappoint. This romantic flick follows two would-be lovers from a chance encounter on a crowded subway through the lives of all those that come between them. The stories range from the cockroach that travels across town to become an instrument of revenge, to the harmless coffeemaker whose theft manages to thwart the reunion of long-lost lovers.
While subtitled, the translations persist on-screen long enough for you to watch the on-screen action, while not missing any important dialog. If you haven’t seen this yet, it is a treat. Netflix offers this movie in DVD and streaming formats.
Netflix to offer DVD-less, streaming-only subscription
ARS Technica reports that Netflix is planning on offering a streaming-only subscription option–doing away with DVDs.
Expanding subscription options is a great idea, but are Netflix’s customers ready to ditch DVDs? Can all of Netflix’s customers get access to all video streams? Sony is shamefully leaving PS3 owners in the lurch when it comes to Netflix’s video streaming options, and keeping Xbox 360 owners from viewing Sony titles.
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