Geeking Out: My Salt Lake Comic Con Experience

If you've never been to a Comic Con, you need to.

They are an amazing spectacle to behold.

I had my first experience at the Salt Lake Comic Con a few Saturdays ago.

And since it was my sister's birthday, we both dressed up for the event.

She went as Princess Bubblegum, and I went as a soldier.

I knew it'd be an action-packed, fun day, but it was even better than I'd expected.

Hoards of people, most of them wearing costumes.

Tons of booths for comic books, animators, and companies.

A whole lot of short films, celebrity panels, and movie star meet-and-greets. 

There was so much to see that we actually had to make the conscious decision to eat lunch.

And we didn't eat until mid-afternoon (because we forgot until then).

I could write quite a long post, but I think I'll let my pictures and quick captions do most of the talking.

Had to get a pic with Star Wars peeps

We totally thought this was the real actress from DS9

Hey, look! It's the Fonz!

An expert photo-bomb by the Doctor

The 501st Legion had some pretty impressive costumes and a great booth

Ah, good ol' Evil Dead the Musical

Dean Cain is such a good guy
He even gave my sis two birthday hugs!

Fun finding my friend Deena Marie in the main hall

And my talented artist friend Brandon Dayton was there, too

I'm so glad Megan's friend Carrie (dressed as Apple Jack from My Little Pony) joined up with us

It really was an incredible day, and I am already looking forward to next year.
Maybe I'll even put in more than a week's thought/work on my costume next time.

Did you go? What was your experience?
If you've been to multiple Comic Cons, I'd love to hear how they differed and which you liked most.

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My Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon's birthday was just a couple days ago.
Not sure how it hasn't been declared a national holiday yet, but Congress is probably working on it as we speak. I can't wait for next year's Kevin Bacon Day parade.
Sorry, getting off topic. I'll bring it back.

Yep, the prolific and well-traveled actor turned 55 years old.

Crazy to think that Tremors was 23 years ago and Footloose was 29 years ago!
I guess he's aged a little, but in my mind he's still the same.

Anyway, have you ever played the game 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon'?
I used to play it with a mission buddy while we walked from door-to-door in Guatemala.
You just link actors/actresses through their work until you get to Kevin Bacon, because pretty much everyone can connect back to him in less than 6 moves.

Considering I've never been in a movie, here is mine with stage productions being fair game:

1. I was in the Murray Arts Council production of Oklahoma! with Megan Smyth
2. She performed in Cottonwood High School's My Fair Lady* with Charlie Halford
3. Charlie played a role in The World's Fastest Indian with Anthony Hopkins
4. Sir Hopkins worked with Elliott Gould on the film A Bridge Too Far
5. Elliott had the honor of being in The Big Picture with none other than Kevin Bacon

Got to Kevin Bacon, and with a degree of connection to spare.

Neato, huh? 

I found a great quote from Kevin while prepping for this post. Speaking of his show biz start:

"I wanted life, man, the real thing", he later recalled to Nancy Mills of Cosmopolitan. "The message I got was 'The arts are it. Business is the devil's work. Art and creative expression are next to godliness.' Combine that with an immense ego and you wind up with an actor." [source]

I'm with you on business being the devil's work, Kevin. If only I had the talent for performing.

Oops, getting off track again.

If you know someone who has been credited in a TV show or movie, you can find their 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon by going to the Oracle of Bacon website.

So what's your Bacon line of separation? Put it in the comments if you'd like.

*Correction: I had previously listed this CHS show as Oliver! Thanks for the heads up, Megan.

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Twerk It, Girl: Miley Can Shake It

I'm not a big fan of Miley Cyrus. In fact, I'm not really a fan at all.

But this is kind of an awesome video of her twerking in a unicorn onesie.

And if you want your own unicorn onesie, you can get one here (http://bit.ly/ZoDxsg).

Note: I think Miley had her own made, since I couldn't find any online that fit like hers.

Mine is already in the mail.*

*Not really, but I'm strongly considering it. Or a frog onesie. Or possibly a lion.

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Tunes-day Trio: He's a Strait Shooter

Last weekend, the one and only George Strait was in Salt Lake City for a concert.

He brought Martina McBride along, and (from personal experience) they both rocked the ESA.

So I figured this Tunes-day Trio would highlight three great songs by the "King of Country".

Note: picking just three is a tough task. He's been entertaining for over 30 years and has 59 number-one hits in his career. That's a lot of options to choose from!*

Fool Hearted Memory (1982)

That was his first hit. Classic country, eh?

Check Yes or No (1995)

Probably my favorite George Strait tune. And Becca even recognized it! Who'd have guessed that the Utah guy would know more country music than the Tennessee girl?!

River of Love (2009)

Here's his latest #1. Still going strong.

You'll be missed, George! Happy retirement!

*A small sampling of other George Strait hits: Ocean Front Property; All My Ex's Live in Texas; You Know Me Better Than That; Carried Away; Carrying Your Love With Me; Write This Down; The Best Day; She'll Leave You With a Smile; I Hate Everything; She Let Herself Go; Give It Away; I Saw God Today; Love Without End, Amen; Troubadour

Next Week
Ok, I'm thinking these Tunes-day Trio's could be even more fun if we do them together.

Here's my idea: I'll give next week's topic, and if a song comes to mind, please let me know in the comments, and I'll figure it into next week's post (if multiple people comment on the same song, then it's likely a shoe-in).

On that note, here is next week's topic: Colors

If you've got a song that's related to colors in some way (title, lyrics, artist, whatever), let me know by writing in the comments.

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Cowboy Rides Away: Farewell, George Strait

Some singers and bands are a must-see. If you have a chance to see them, you have to go.

U2, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, etc, etc.

I imagine George Strait and Martina McBride would be on the country music fan's must-see list.

On Friday, Becca and I decided to take a chance and try to get into the "Cowboy Rides Away" concert at the Delta Center (ok, ok, the Energy Solutions Arena).

Tickets had been sold out for a long time, and the ones being sold on KSL.com Classifieds were all ridiculously marked-up from the actual ticket price (and I generally refuse to pay scoundrels who look to make a buck that way), so I took some cash out and we figured we'd see if we could low-ball some scalpers outside the venue.

If we didn't get in, no worries. We hadn't even considered the concert until about 10 hours earlier, so it wouldn't be a big loss if we didn't get in.

But if we did, and for less than ticket cost, thus sticking it to the scalpers, that'd be a sweet deal.

And that's just what we did.

The concert was scheduled for 7:30, and we arrived at 7:50. The scalper hemmed and hawed, debating if anyone else would come along on a cold-ish night and not already have tickets, or if we were his last chance.

He tried to get more money. A couple times.

I wouldn't budge.

He delayed. I pulled out the money, so he could see it.

He delayed some more.

I made a comment to Becca (loud enough that the scalper could hear) about going to get dinner instead.

And the scalper bit.

Ah, it feels good to have ticket price justice!

Inside the concert, Martina McBride was already singing (apparently there was no local opener), so we found our seats and started enjoying the show.

Martina did a great job and sang mostly her hits, which we appreciated.

Even famous openers are still openers, and they should focus on their main songs, right?

After a (surprisingly brief) intermission, the King of Country came out and got things started.

He played a lot of great songs, and I knew most of his stuff.

There were some more obscure ones from his early days, but they were still pretty cool to hear.

After playing a long time, going through each decade of his long and storied career, he wrapped things up, left, came back for an encore, and then was gone.

But he left us with a smile.

What concert should we try to go sneaky, last-minute on next...?

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Django Unchained Was Djust Jdandy

I maybe saw the new movie Django Unchained three times last week.

Don't judge.

Especially if you haven't seen it yet.

It took me a while to warm up to Quentin Tarantino films, but after Inglorious Basterds I was hooked.

So why did I like this movie enough to spend almost 9 hours of my life watching it?
I'm glad you asked.

1. Clever writing, especially for Christoph Waltz
     His calm demeanor and straight-forward explanation of what is happening come across great.
     Seeing him as a hero in this one is a nice contrast to his villain role in Basterds.

2. Absurdly bloody gun violence
     Yes, Tarantino makes sure to include plenty of fake blood explosions, as expected.

3. Humorous moments
     You wouldn't think a raid by white supremacists could be a funny thing, but this one is.
     Django's choice of costume for being a valet is hilarious.

4. Tender moments
     Primarily between Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx, as their bounty-hunting friendship develops.

5. Great variety of music choices, including:
     - the 50's-TV-sounding theme song (Django, by Luis Bacalov)
     - an original song, that I can't understand but I still really like (Ancora Qui, by Elisa Toffoli)
     - classic oldies song (I Got a Name, by Jim Croce)
     - some sweet rap action by Rick Ross

     -etc, etc

6. On a serious note, I cringed at the brutally honest portrayal of slavery and how people could be treated as animals and property. But I appreciated that it was honest and didn't sugar coat such a terrible thing.
     Apparently Tarantino's taken some flak for being a white director and making this story about slavery.
     Well, Spike Lee, maybe you should have done it first. Quit complaining if you didn't have the balls.

7. Fantastic acting
     I'm particularly referring to Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leo Decaprio, and Samuel L. Jackson.
     Each plays their part spectacularly, and I'm very glad Will Smith turned down the Django role.

Now, I must put a disclaimer on my review.

This movie is not for everyone.
It's not for people who can't handle violence.
It's not for people who are squeamish about how slaves were treated.
It's not for people who abhor swearing and can't stomach use of the n-word (which is used often, as would be historically accurate [right?]).
It's certainly not for children.

That being said, if you aren't in those groups, I'd recommend seeing Django Unchained.

And remember, "the D is silent, hillbilly."

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Back-to-Back Concert Nights: Martin Sexton, Infamous Stringdusters, Sun Parade, and Lake Street Dive

I love music, and the best way to enjoy it (in my opinion) is at a live concert.

Last week I was lucky enough to attend two shows, and in fairly small venues, which is even better.

Wed, Nov 7: Martin Sexton, with opener The Sun Parade (at The Depot)

Turns out that one benefit of being injured is the opportunity to use ADA seating.

We didn't even ask, but since there weren't any open seats on the ground floor, the workers at The Depot let us sit in the crows nest and we had this sweet view:

The Sun Parade, with bonus percussion and vocals friends

I hadn't heard of The Sun Parade before, but they were good. Very upbeat tunes, yet chill, if that makes sense. Here's a video of their biggest song:

When The Sun Parade finished their set, it was Martin Sexton's turn.

He didn't disappoint.

The man does it all, and he does it solo. Guitar, singing, and making all sorts of instrument sounds with his mouth and various parts of the guitar.

With skills like his, Martin doesn't need any other band members

Surprisingly, many of my friends hadn't/haven't even heard of Martin Sexton. That is a shame, because he's a very creative singer/songwriter. He sings serious songs, and he throws in some silly songs for good measure. I even saw him referred to as a serious Jack Black once.

His song "Hallelujah" hooked me, and its YouTube video is a good demonstration of how he is in concert.

To see more of his in-concert vocal stylings, this "Gypsy Woman" YouTube video is excellent.

And this is "Glory Bound", which I also really like.

Thurs, Nov 8: The Infamous Stringdusters, with opener Lake Street Dive (at The State Room)
Another night, another incredible concert. This one was a marathon, not a sprint.

We'd never heard of the opener, but Lake Street Dive had an Amy Winehouse kinda vibe, but without the slutty attitude. So we were able to like them for their quality and not have the trashy negatives.

Lake Street Dive, making us swoon

We tried to guess where they might be from, but we were way off. This quartet is from Brooklyn, NY.

Just check out this sound:

Very cool, right? Just another example of how there are bands with incredible talent, still out there waiting to hit the big time. People say that, right? "Hit the big time"? I don't even know anymore.

Anyway, Lake Street Dive was a perfect warm-up for the night's main event.

After a brief break for changing the set, The Infamous Stringdusters hit the stage.

And it was not just some 90 min set. We estimate they played for almost 3 hours.
When the headliner of a concert actually takes an intermission, that is serious determination.

Now how do I describe how good these 5 fellas are? Ah, yes, here's how:
Becca is from Tennessee, and she was so happy just listening to an authentic bluegrass band all the way out here in the Rocky Mountains. Seriously, she had a major case of perma-smile.

The Infamous Stringdusters, rocking the scene

That's one of their tame songs, but it shows how good The Infamous Stringdusters were.

I'd gladly see any of these four bands when they come through SLC again.
And you're all welcome to join me for those or just about any other concert!

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Ingrid Michaelson Gets Me

I heard of Ingrid Michaelson for the first time when a friend shared "The Way I Am" with me.

Loved the song.
Loved the music video, too.

Some of her songs are simple, some are complex, but I like that I can relate to a lot of her songs.

She seems to think like me on a lot of topics, or at least her songs convey messages I agree with.
Equality, being non-judgmental, and of course various aspects of dating/love.

Perhaps it helps that my new glasses are kinda like hers.

But more than likely that has nothing to do with it.

Yesterday, Rachel introduced me (via her blog) to this nice Elvis Presley cover by Ingrid:

"(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You"

In case that wasn't enough for you to decide if you like her stuff or not, here are two more:

"You and I"

"Blood Brothers"

Are you convinced yet? I hope so.

If not, that's okay. I'll take you the way you are.

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Current Commercial Successes

Recovering from reconstructive surgery on a torn Achilles means you have a lot of time to watch TV.

Most commercials are an annoyance.
But some aren't so bad, or can even be entertaining.

Here are three that I kinda like right now.

1) NFL: Player safety with Tom Brady & Ray Lewis

2) Temptations: Cat food

and my current favorite:

3) Nissan Altima: Tire-fill alert system

Any others that you've gotten a major kick out of lately?

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How My Mom Inadvertently Converted Me into a Ryan Gosling Fan

I know a lot of moviegoers are crazy about RyGos.

For a long time, I wasn't.

I loved Remember the Titans, but more because it's a Disney sports movie and I just can't resist those (for example: Miracle, Glory Road, Ice Princess, Cool Runnings, Air Bud, and The Mighty Ducks). Honestly I didn't even remember Gosling was in it until he got famous years later.

Sure, I respected his work in The Notebook. Typical performance by a young hunk in a romantic drama. Nothing special, but he played the role exactly as he was asked to. And the on-screen chemistry between Gosling and Rachel McAdams was undeniable.

A few of his films were decent, but didn't really wow me. I think Ben Affleck or Brad Pitt or a couple other Hollywood fellas could have taken his spot and not much would have changed. For me, these include The Ides of March; Crazy, Stupid, Love; and Blue Valentine.

After I saw Drive (which I enjoyed for its chill soundtrack and testosterone-filled chases), I had a discussion with my mom about RyGos. She had previously been pretty much of the same opinion as me, but she said that he'd won her over with his performance in a somewhat less-known film. She recommended I watch it before setting my position in stone.

So I did.

Lars and the Real Girl was excellent. The story was interesting, the acting was superb, and I loved the small feel of it all. His portrayal of the title character, a man struggling with social interaction (to put it mildly), drew me in from the start and kept me going throughout. I give it two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Alright, I'll admit that thanks to Lars and my mother, I'm on board.

Keep the hits coming, Mr. Gosling.

And let's hope he makes a cameo in an upcoming Step Up iteration with these sweet dance moves.

PS: Due solely to its subject (RyGos), I predict this will be one of my most-read blogposts of the year. You know it's true.

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Kevin Spacey's "Jameson First Shot" Short Films

I spend more time on YouTube than I probably should. But can you blame me? There are all kinds of gems to find and watch on that site.

For example, I recently came across a series of short films called Jameson First Shot, which were written by (to my knowledge) unknown writer-directors, and which star Kevin Spacey.

Note: I have to admit that I'm a huge Kevin Spacey fan. The guy just knows how to pick good movies, and then he nails the performance. So anything that he's in, I know I'm likely going to like it (that sentence sounds strange with "like" being used in multiple ways, but I'm going with it anyway).

The goal of Jameson First Shot was to find new, talented writer-directors in America, Russia, and South Africa. Not sure why they picked those locations, but I think they got some pretty good submissions (or at least the winning short films are interesting/fun/clever). Oh yeah, and I believe the submitters actually got to direct their films, starring Kevin Spacey. Very cool.

"Envelope"

He also starred in their shorter "The Ventriloquist" and light-hearted "Spirit of a Denture" videos.

I'd love it if more actors teamed up with companies (whether alcohol-based or otherwise) to create these kinds of short films and give young and/or undiscovered talent the opportunity to shine.

So what do you think of the program, and of these films in particular?

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USA Lady Olympians to Watch at London 2012

London 2012 is only 52 days away.

I can't hide my excitement about that fact. Every 2 years I spend way too much time watching the Olympic Games. From major sports like basketball and the 100m Dash and hockey, to little-followed events like taekwondo and curling, I just can't get enough of the (almost round-the-clock) coverage.

The Olympics are so much fun to watch, and I'm continually amazed by how each country's athletes bring their best effort and put their training to the absolute highest test of competition.

However, I'm going to say this upfront: While these ladies have incredible skills in their respective athletic fields and deserve a great deal of credit for their abilities and achievements, my post today is centering on their physical looks. If that's not okay with you, feel free to move along, and/or write your own companion post to this one about the fine fellas you'll be following come July 27th.

Note: I'm only highlighting American (USA) athletes here. Sorry, foreigners, write your own posts for the undoubtedly attractive ladies your country is sending to London. And then leave the link to your post in the comments below.

Natalie Coughlin (swimming)

Shanelle Landry (trampoline)

Julie Zetlin (rhythmic gymnastics)

Corey Cogdell (trapshooting)

Cassidy Krug (diving)

Allyson Felix (track & field)

Gwen Jorgensen (triathlon)

I know there are many more worthy of being in this post, but this is just a small sample. Go USA!

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The Shel Silverstein 80's Kids Probably Didn't Know

Without checking Wikipedia or Googling him, I want you to say what you know about Shel Silverstein.

He simultaneously looks friendly and scary, right?

If you're around my age, you probably knew he wrote such childrens' books as "Light in the Attic" and "The Giving Tree". These are classics and I will read them to my kiddos whenever I have some.

He penned such great poems as "The Quick-Digesting Gink" and "Hug O' War".

But until recently I didn't know how much more there was to Shel Silverstein and his varied life.

Did you know Shel was friends with Johnny Cash? And that he wrote songs, including the hit "A Boy Named Sue"? Here's a clip if you don't believe me.

And did you know Shel also drew cartoons and wrote illustrated travel essays for Playboy (I guess they really DO have articles!)? Note: I won't include any here, as this is a family-friendly blog and I don't know what would come up if I searched for example materials. Not worth the risk.

For my theater-loving friends, were you aware that Shel wrote over 100 one-act plays?
I may have to look into them and see if any are short enough and also age-appropriate for my family's holiday/special occasion talent shows...

Isn't it amazing to learn that people actually have so much more to their lives than you thought?*

If you want more info on Shel, now you can go check out [his Wikipedia page].

Do you ever have this happen to you? Who was the celebrity/individual you learned more about?

*This also applies to school teachers and principals. It turned my world upside down to see one of my elementary school's 4th-grade teachers on a date with the principal at a University of Utah football game.

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If Oprah is Following Me, Shouldn't You?

You've all heard of Oprah, haven't you?

Well she's apparently now following my Pinterest account.

So I'm kind of a big deal.

Right?

Sadly, my suspicion is that this may not be the actual Oprah Winfrey involved, but an imposter.

Bummer. I was hoping I'd get a new car or cuisinart or something out of it.

Anyway, if you want more of me, you can follow my Pinterest here,
Or my Twitter here,
Or my YouTube here,
Or my Facebook here (have to be offline friend for this one),
Or my blog by clicking the "Join this site" button in the left sidebar.

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Tim McGraw Tuesday: Better Than I Used to Be

So it's been (rightly) pointed out to me that yesterday's Metallica Monday post was a major downer.

It's how I felt, and I'm not sorry for sharing. This post isn't an apology; it's more of an addendum.

When things get rough, I often try looking for a positive spin to provide a little therapeutic comfort.
And looking back to lower points can put the current dip in a less-painful view.

Tim McGraw recently released a song that I can relate to, and it gives me hope that things will continue getting better, because they've sure been a lot worse than the current small troubles.

While I may have a long way to go before I'm where I want to be, thank goodness I've come as far as I have and learned from past experiences so I don't repeat those mistakes.

I've pinned a lot of demons to the ground
Got a few old habits left
But there's still one or two I might need you to help me get
Standing in the rain so long has left me with a little rust
But put some faith in me
And someday you'll see
There's a diamond under all this dust.

I ain't as good as I'm gonna get
But I'm better than I used to be. 

Thanks for helping put things in perspective, Tim.

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Fight the Bullying Problem with Lady Gaga and Me

After reading this story about a rock group intimidating and using scare tactics on high school students in Iowa, I decided to put this post together. It's time for us all to speak up.

Bullying and discriminating are unacceptable. Always have been, always will be.

It doesn't matter why the bully is bullying, be it race or religion or sexuality or a speech impediment or above-average IQ or socio-economic status or that the kid just looks funny or any other reason.

Bullying is wrong.

Props to Lady Gaga for speaking up and denouncing bullying. I may not consider myself one of her "monsters", but I fully support her message of tolerance and acceptance and self-worth.

Celebrities shouldn't and can't be the only ones fighting social issues.

Especially since it's the day-to-day people around us that are the victims of bullying.
And often those being bullied can't stand up for themselves.

When bullying isn't stopped, the consequences can be tragic.

The documentary film Bully comes out at the end of this month (March 30, 2012) and offers a glimpse into the heartbreak of those being bullied, as well as just how terribly things can turn out when bullying goes unchecked for too long.

Speaking of Bully, my friend Damian said, "I believe this will be a movie worth watching. Sometimes it's important to watch something even if it has an R rating." I completely agree.

This film needs to be seen and talked about. I especially hope schools show it to their students, because they are often the ones who need it the most.

But I hope that everyone sees Bully, even if we're out of school and past our awkward teen years and college. Whether we already have kids or maybe someday will, this viewpoint is important to be mindful of in their lives, so that hopefully they are never on either the bullied or bullying side of the equation.

Let's all think about how our actions can affect others for better or for worse.

And let's fight the bullying problem by educating and speaking up.

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I Just Can't Dislike Taylor Swift Anymore

Believe me, I've tried.

From when she first came on the scene, I didn't want to like her music.

My defiance said that all her music sounds the same.
That her tunes are stuck halfway between country and pop, and thus shouldn't be accepted and loved by fans of either genre. At least not to the degree that it has been.

But I just can't do it anymore.

Her newest song has taken my last bit of anti-Taylor resolve, melted it down, and added it to my musical affections in the same way that butter is added to red velvet cupcakes (and who can resist those?).

And yes, I can admit I got a little teary-eyed at that ending.

You win, Taylor. And I'm glad about it.

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Say It Ain't So! [Etta James]

It's a sad day when a music legend passes on.

Probably best known for her hit song "At Last" (video below), Miss Peaches came on the scene in 1955 with her breakout song "The Wallflower".
Despite/through bouts of addiction, she's been performing ever since.

She even won 6 Grammys during her lifetime and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

I won't attempt a comment with the clever use of "at last" being at peace or being able to rest "at last".
Her voice and music were/are too powerful for that sort of pithy punchline.

RIP Etta James.

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The Question Everyone Wants to Know

Is baby Beyonce born yet? [click on the question to get the answer]

You're welcome.

Also, I love that the site URL uses the term 'babyonce' as a blended 'baby' and 'Beyonce'.

1/7/11 Update: Looks like little Blue Ivy was born today. Congrats to her happy parents!

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Celebs Who Share My Birthday

I probably forget and am reminded every year, but there are some pretty awesome celebs that share my December 9th birthday.

Here are a few of the big ones:

Judi Dench

Known for being James Bond's boss. Pretty sure that's all she's done in her 50-year career, right?

John Malkovich

He'll always be Lennie from Of Mice and Men in my eyes. Yeah, you get to tend the rabbits.

Felicity Huffman

Not a desperate housewife. She is and always will be Dana from Sports Night. I loved that show.

and best of all...

Donny Osmond

Yes, I have the honor of sharing my birthday with everyone's favorite Osmond (sorry, Marie). My two favorite things for Donny are 1) seeing him live in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat and 2) his singing "I'll Make a Man Out of You" in Disney's Mulan.

So what do I need to do to join this elite group? Is a picture in the same style enough?
I guess that'll do for now.

Not a great pic, plus it's old, but I don't have many profile-view pics laying around

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