tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41185242011-07-08T02:05:44.388-05:00The sweet and sour scent of bitter butter floats along the shore of Lake ErieJumping Flea, Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229877076285951101noreply@blogger.comBlogger2461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118524.post-35683490242869351592010-04-21T20:06:00.000-05:002010-04-21T20:06:06.470-05:00

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Almost the end of the year.I can't believe it's almost the end of November. I worry that I spend so much time wishing for days coming up that I am wishing away my life.I wonder if it's like this for all people...or just people who are not always looking forward to the next payday.I had a dream the other night that I received an extra unexpected $1,500 and it put me a such ease. Such a small

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Prickers!I think it was my friend Faith who said that there are things that you used to say a lot as a kid that you never have to really say as an adult. "Prickers!" for example. As a kid you would yell that warning out to others that were following you thru the woods or empty lot.I just finished getting all snagged up on the prickers in the blackberry bushes trying to pick two cups of berries

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Such a lovely song.Maybe I should do a radio show of all music from the 1920s. I think I would like that a lot.

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NurseryInNoCo--01Originally uploaded by bitterbutterThe other day Rebecca and I were sitting on my porch and a little bird kept flying close to us. I was surprised by its brazen fearlessness.Well...tonite when I went to water one of my hanging plants I discovered what was going on. Mama was protecting her babies!!I guess I am going to have to let this plant die. I don't want to drown the lil

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Memorial Day Weekend from Christine on Vimeo.

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West by God VirginiaI am here in W.Va right now visiting Mark & Phil. It is so beautiful here. Smells so good. Sounds so lovely.Right now Phil's pal Dave O. is making French toast with bacon.All the little dogs going in and out of the house thru the dog door.

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18 Holes Of SadnessOriginally uploaded by bitterbutterI sneak in little drawings while I am at work. This is one from today.

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1970Originally uploaded by bitterbutterI went down to visit my mom today and she had me help her go thru a lot of old pictures.This was one of them. Me, my brother and sister. I guess I was about 5.Doesn't Kelly look studious in her cat-eye glasses. Michael looks soooo innocent.

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Did I tell you?!My radio show in now on Saturday mornings from 9-11am.Tune in! Please!

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The first step, on the road to recovery, is admitting you have a problem.Yes. I have a problem.

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Okay...one more for today

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MORE UKE!!

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Snow Day view from the porchOriginally uploaded by bitterbutterI spent most of it at home. Some of it at Bar Cento. Some of it at Mitzi's.But most of it at home.

Jumping Flea, Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229877076285951101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118524.post-23534608402614132402009-01-01T20:11:00.002-05:002009-01-01T20:15:19.038-05:00

I did my last morning radio show today. It was pretty sad. Although fun at the same time.I really hope I get an evening time slot in the next semester.It won't feel the same... but maybe it's time for a change huh?

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VodkaIt's not a good idea to "blog" when you are half in the bag. But I am. And I am "blogging" anyway. While making my artichoke dip for the party I am going to, I have been imbibing on the Skyy Watka.I can't believe I made it through 2008. It was the hardest year I have faced...ever.I don't like to say that, because I am just sure that our god is a vengeful god, and will show me what a "hard

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A New YearA friend recently told me that she doesn't feel like her "new year" starts on the 1st of January. She feels like it starts in the fall some time. Not me. I am ready for that fresh, clean, straight outta the box, New Year at midnight on December 31st. I like the pomp and circumstance. Everything in life is too casual now.I feel like we need more honest intention in our daily lives. More

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Merry ChristmasChristmas for Kozmo from christine hahn on Vimeo.

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ColdestShortestDay01Originally uploaded by bitterbutterToday is the shortest day of the year.I have a feeling it will be the coldest also.I went to have coffee with friends this morning. After that I went down to Lake Erie to take some pictures.It was so bitter cold. My face hurt after being outside my car for just 30 or so seconds. The brisk icy high winds were very hard to take.

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Me again.Originally uploaded by bitterbutterMy friend Sharon wanted to go to Hudson today. She has never been there.We walked around for a while. Hudson is nice. Really great houses. Lots of little shops.After that, we went to check out Chagrin Falls. Just mostly to see what Hudson is aiming for. Chagrin Falls does it better. You know what I mean.On the way back into Cleveland we stopped to check

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"It is a good rule in life never to apologize. The right sort of people do not want apologies, and the wrong sort take a mean advantage of them." -P. G. WodehouseI just GOTTA remember this. I am an incessant "sorry" er.

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I cannot believe that Christmas day is almost here.I have my tree up. I made this year's ornament. It's a little styrofoam snowman. He's kinda cute.

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Riot HagLast weekend I watched "Don't Need You: The Herstory of Riot Grrrl."It's a short documentary on the whole Riot Grrl scene in the early to mid 90s. It was pretty good. I thought it left out a lot of bands and artists, but it did pretty much focus on the main bands, Bratmobile, Heaven's to Betsy and Bikini Kill.

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Please, someone get me a ukulele for Christmas...or for my Birthday!

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Don't make any lame-ass damn excusesfor not being there. Really.

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Straight Allies

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How to make a Blue state into a Money Green state!Okay. So California has passed Proposition 8. Making "Gay Marriage" in California illegal.First of all: STOP calling it "Gay Marriage." It's not about the marriage being gay. It's about granting every American the same damn civil rights.Lesbian, gay people are second class citizens in this country even though we are paying taxes and following the

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The next time I am having trouble falling asleep THIS is what I am going to do!!

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What to do with that old record player in the closet.

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One of the many reasons I don't have a job right now.

Jumping Flea, Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229877076285951101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118524.post-25568062964673497632008-10-12T10:38:00.003-05:002008-10-12T10:43:29.474-05:00

What a gorgeous weekend.Gorgeous enough to paint pictures of garbage cans in theEuclid Creek Reservation.

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The hell with Obama...I want Henry Waxman as the next president!!!

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Reason # 387 to live in Cleveland.

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Is it too early to think about Xmas?I would LOVE one of these for my tree this year!!

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PLEEEEEEZE!!!Somebody make these for me. They are soooooo adorable. I would like mine in more realistic colors tho.

Jumping Flea, Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229877076285951101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118524.post-45466202067353805982008-09-22T15:03:00.003-05:002008-09-22T15:23:35.091-05:00

A gorgeous September day.On Saturday I rode all around Cleveland on my scooter.So much was going on. There was the Tremont Art Festival in Lincoln Park. The festival seems to get bigger each year. I visited a few booths and sat and watched a polka band for a few songs.I then went to ride around the west bank of the flats looking for somewhere to sit and paint. I discovered that a big rowing event

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An amazing scene, an amazing song, in one of my Top 3 movies.

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Beautiful in sight AND sound.#41 - Arcade Fire - Neon Bible & Wake Upby lablogotheque

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1993 was amazing.

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A toast!"To the two women who I would drive and hour and half to have dinner with in Warren, Ohio"clink!

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I Yam What I Yam.Most of 'Generation MySpace' never had to hear that awful song, "I am what I am," being bellowed out by a Gay Men's Chorus.I did. Every year at Gay Pride. I hate it. I pretty much hate all the "Gay Anthems."Wait...no. I do like"I spent my last $10 on Birth Control and Beer" by 2 Nice Girls."Fast and Frightening" by L7"Rebel Girl" by Bikini Kill"Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie"I don't

Jumping Flea, Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229877076285951101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118524.post-89249618695793095842008-06-16T21:24:00.003-05:002008-06-16T21:25:12.714-05:00

I am having a hard time keeping focus.

Jumping Flea, Clevelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229877076285951101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118524.post-25597033217772960882008-05-21T15:16:00.003-05:002008-05-21T15:23:55.191-05:00

Smile, cringe, smile.That is what I do whenever I see fashion from the early 90s.I love it, I am embarrassed by it, I miss it.The glasses, the hats, the hair. Sigh.That's the Judybats by the way.

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Damn dill weed.I just spent my evening making chicken soup from scratch.I put in carrots, potatoes, green beans, noodles and of course some chicken.It smelled soooo good.As it was just about finished cooking I found a little container of dried dill in my pantry. I started sprinkling it into the soup. It wasn't coming out so I pounded the bottom a bit and then clumps of it came out. It looked kind

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stonecoldbikini omlet My friend Ed of Chasing Infinity and I will be the official DJs for the Sunday May 4th, Rock and Roll brunch at the Beachland Tavern. You should come. The food is great and the staff is just lovely.

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Here we do it different.One hand in pocket, one hand wrapped around can of beer

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Pretty dressesI stumbled upon this video when I was looking for more info on Sufjan Steven's song "The dress looks nice on you".It's really kind of beautiful isn't it? The song and the video.

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Not So LeafyOriginally uploaded by bitterbutter Finally I am seeing some buds on the trees here in the land of Cleve.I am happy that it's starting...but get so angry when I see empty headed Barbie and Ken news dolls on TV shrieking about how thrilled they are that the temps are "going to be 10 degrees higher then they should be this time of year!"Ugh!

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Sooooooooooo Happy!!Most of you guys already know this...but for those who don't, I do a radio show here in Cleveland.It's only once a week on Thursday mornings from 8-10am. It's on a college/community radio station based at Case Western Reserve University.WRUW FM 91.1I have been doing this two-hour radio show for almost 8 years now. It's one of my favorite things in the world to do. I just love

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Cut yr hairThe fabulous Kim Deal took Stephen Malkmus to task in a recent magazine interview:Did the success of that song [Cannonball] cause any jealousy among your indie-rock peers?You know, [Pavement’s Stephen] Malkmus is being a bit of a bitch in interviews recently. One thing he said last summer referred to me as “trashy mouth.” And he just did this article in Spin where he alluded to me

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What to do when you can't sleepYou go online and decide more then anythingyou want this phone.Or you make a muxtape. Yeah...I said muxtape.

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Mountain BattlesYou are invited to a listening partyfor the new Breeder's album, Mountain Battles. Mountain Battles Record Release Party from The Breeders on Vimeo.Please, have some chips.

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Hooray for Hollywood!

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Two of my Favorite Things!The Beachland Ballroom and brunch!Did you guys know they do a Sunday brunch every week. Neither did I.It's too well hidden on their website. C'mon guys...do a bit of marketing!The brunch goes from 11am-3pm The chef is Kimberly Homan.Here is what is on the menu:(all items are served a la carte):Eggs Beachland:Poached egg & peppercorn on a grilled baguette, topped with

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Wow.I am REALLY liking the new Portishead album called "Third".Their first release in about 9 years. The above video is for the song "Machine Gun".My fave song on the album so far is "The Rip". Give it a listen.

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Was it something I said?Everybody is leaving!This from today's Plain Dealer:Between 2000 and 2007, Ohio's largest county lost more people - both in numbers and as a percentage of its population - than any of America's 100 largest counties. During that span, Northeast Ohio lost nearly 50,000 people, according to a Plain Dealer analysis of the census data. This makes me so sad. What will it take to

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I don't think I've ever been more in love.Isn't this Vespa GTS just gorgeous. Sunny yellow and 250cc!Sigh.I have as much chance getting this scooteras I have getting Kate Winslet.I probably have a better chance affording Kate.

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Well I did it. I voted for Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic candidate for president. I really believe that Hillary Clinton wants to do good things for this country. I feel that she loves this country. That is why she wants to be president. She knows what the hell she is doing. I am hoping that people realize that and get out and vote today.

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How much do I love Tina Fey?Let me count the ways.....One:

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Cooler ClevelandYa know, we all complain about Cleveland, but this is one more example of how wonderful this crazy town is.A vacant lot will become a winter wonderland on Leap Night February 29, 2008 from 6-11 p.m. The free event open to the public will be held at 1100 Old River Road (between Main Avenue and Front Street).Leap Night will feature a snow and ice installation, a winter forest

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SunspotOriginally uploaded by bitterbutter Sometimes the sun comes out after weeks of cold wet gray and it just makes ya so happy...so filled with warmth.Sometimes you hear the perfect song to go with that feeling, that sunny day, and you drive for miles with your sunglasses on playing that song over and over and over andnothingcould ever make you feelhappier.

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William Fredrick HahnJune 28, 1938 - February 1, 2008My father died on Friday night.He had been in and out of hospitals and nursing homes forthe last six months. He hated it. Just hated it.On Friday afternoon I got a call from the most recent nursing home telling me that they had to call 911 because he was unresponsive and not breathing well.I left work and went to the hospital. They told me I

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Charmed, I'm sure.Are you charming? Who is the most charming person you know. What is "charming?"How can one be MORE charming?

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I H E A R T O H I O

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Dance Party Friday!I want to see Mark Nolan do this!!This is a news channel in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Corner of Route 14 and 44.This is what it looks like at 5:52am in the Portage county seat.The air felt like cold, dry, road-salt .It smelled like coffee and gasoline.I felt dizzy, tired, empty.

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"You are so swell, just like DSL."Last weekend when I was babysitting for my sister, her daughter (12) and her daughter's friend (13) wanted to go online. I called my sister to make sure they were allowed to do that. She said yes, but only for an hour. She told me to "keep on eye on 'em" while they are online.Do you know how hard that is?! I kept making excuses to walk through the dining room. I

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Speaking of food... The Grovewood Tavern is having a beer tasting dinner. I would love to go to that. I need to ask for a raise. "Boss, can I have more money? I want to go taste beers."

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I am listening to an interview with Michael Pollan on Science Friday on NPR. It's an archived show from January 4th.Michael Pollan is an author. He just wrote In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto.His philosophy is "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."Simple.He says that in1960, people spent 18% of their yearly income on food and 5% on Health Care.Today people spend 9.5% of their yearly

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A reason to send some cards and letters! How cool are these stamps!?!? I really liked the Warhol stamps when they came out but I just love the new Eames ones more! I am gonna run out and get some now! I just can imagine how Eames is being pronounced at the post office. Probably the same way I pronounced it before being corrected by my real artist friends.

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Quiet on the set! People! We're making movies here!!I hung out this weekend with a group of actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, choreographers and key grips.Here is the result.

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UnapologeticFrom the January 8th, 2008Op-Ed in the NYT by Gloria SteinemI'm supporting Senator Clinton because like Senator Obama she has community organizing experience, but she also has more years in the Senate, an unprecedented eight years of on-the-job training in the White House, no masculinity to prove, the potential to tap a huge reservoir of this country's talent by her example, and now

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Did you know?I didn't.

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A Tip Top day.On Sunday Mike and I had breakfast at the Tip Top diner in Stow.We spent the morning visiting my father in the hospital. We also met with his doctor to find out what we need to do, what we need my father to do, to get out of the hospital, out of rehab facilities and back home.He just has to work harder in getting mobile. He can't even stand up on his own. He also has some dementia.

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Christmas Eve, eveI finally put up O Tannenbaum. I was dragging my feet on it but Monica was Linus to my Charlie Brown and convinced me to do it.It's been a very hard year. Family-wise. My father's health has been very bad since the end of August. He took a spill at home and since then has been carted from hospital, to nursing home to hospital to rehab facility.He's not the same person anymore.

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Ohhhhh... My.... GAWD!

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Another Holiday Season. I never used to understand how people could not just be filled with joy around Christmas. The music, the gifts, my BIRTHDAY!! But now I understand. The music...The gifts...My birthday.Ugh.

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I don't think so.

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Room ViewOriginally uploaded by bitterbutter Bob, Leslie and I went to NYC this past weekend.It was once again an amazing trip. Great food, art, and gorgeous people and places.I feel very lucky to live so close to one of the most amazing places on this planet.This was our view out our hotel window on the first night. We switched rooms the next because they could only give us one king sized bed

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Thanksgiving weekendDirty dishes, lots of laughing, a few kitchen meltdowns, baked goods from Rebecca, vagina comparisons, Romanian jokes, more laughing.Just like the Pilgrims.

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It's almost here isn't it? When I took Kozmo out for his 7am chihuahua gavotte I noticed thatCleveland's weather has taken a turn for the winterly. Big heavy PMS 653 clouds hang over the freeway. I used to look forward to that. Not so much anymore.Speaking of I-90. I live right near it and am happy they have walls up to block noise and such, but when I am walking my dog in the morning, it looks

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Everybody loves ketchup!I just love this band. I love this album, Emperor Tomato Ketchup. This video should make me happy but it just makes me sad. Mary Hansen who is playing the tambourine and doing the back-up vocals in this video died in a bicycle accident in 2002.

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Afternoon Naps - Sun Ain't the SamePipas - BasementsHermit Crabs - Friend's Folk FestivalMath and Physics Club - Baby I'm Yours go give 'em a listen.

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A warm cuppa MOCA on a rainy autumn day.Leslie, Sharon, Egan and I met at the Westside Market Cafe for breakfast this past Saturday morning and then headed over to MOCA Cleveland to see the Diana Cooper exhibit.I was a bit skeptical when Rebecca mentioned how amazing she thought it was, but I thought I would check it out anyway. And since I wasn't sure I would like it, I of course dragged some

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Let's do it again! Jens-Belle&Sebastian-Beirut-Stereolab-PageFrance-ImperialTeen-MattPondPA-DressyBessy-TheBirdandtheBee-GuidedByVoices-YoLaTengo-ArcadeFire-AislersSet-PostalService-Broadcast-BeatHappening-Heavenly-etc, etc, etc,ON ICE!!

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KristyWhen I was a kid I loved the song Shake It by Ian Mathews.The opening scene in this movie is probably the reason why. You don't have to watch it after 1:06

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I wish I were a Mod.

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I can't believe I am Stuart!Which Dyke to Watch Out For Are You?created with QuizFarm.comYou scored as Stuart You are Stuart, partner and co-parent with bi-dyke Sparrow. You believe that values need to be backed up with action, which can make you a bit impulsive at times. Make sure to budget time and money in order to afford the winter-length utili-kilts and Air America Radio shirts you've had

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I'm a snotty ass foodie This morning I went to visit my folks in Ravenna. My Uncle Jim from Apple Valley, California was in town. I have not seen he and my Aunt Donna in 20 years.It was great to see them. Although Uncle Jim has turned into "dittohead". He was spouting all the sillieness. Things like, how lucky we are to have George W. Bush in the whitehouse. Oy.Anyway, over coffee, mom was

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Je suis fatigué et triste et moi voulez danser

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