The song was also featured in the film "Lost in Translation." Bill Murrays character sings the song as a karaoke performance.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Fox cancels 'Mad TV'
After 14 years on the air, Fox has finally decided to pull the plug on Mad TV. About 5 years ago Mad TV was one of the funniest show on TV. The past 2 seasons have gone downhill since many of the good actors left (Michael McDonald).
Wally Cleaver Showcases His Work At The Louvre
Tony Dow, best known as the actor who portrayed The Beav's big brother, Wally, in the '50s TV series "Leave It to Beaver," will have one of his abstract sculptures on display at the Louvre.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Song Of The Day:I'm Looking Through You By The Beatles
This song written mainly by Paul McCartney, was written about Jane Asher, McCartney's girlfriend of five years. "You don't look different, but you have changed," the lyrics declare, reflecting his dissatisfaction with their relationship.
The song has been covered by many including Steve Earle, The Wallflowers, and The Muppets.
The song has been covered by many including Steve Earle, The Wallflowers, and The Muppets.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Remembrance Day
Each November, over thirteen million poppies are worn on the on the jackets, dresses and hats of nearly half the Canadian population. The poppy is the symbol that individuals use to show that they remember those who were killed in the wars and peace keeping operations that Canada has been involved in.
The poem "Flanders Fields" written by Lieutenant-Colonel McCrae speaks to us about the fear of the dead....... that they will be forgotten and that their death will have been in vain. The poppy is an ongoing symbol of Remembrance.
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe,
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch, be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Photo Stream Of Obama And Family On Election Night
Barack Obama.com's Flickr stream shows pics of the president-elect and his family on Election Night.
Song Of The Day: What I'm Looking For By Brendan Benson
Brendan Benson is a Michigan born musician and songwriter. He sings and plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums. He has released three solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs.
Entertainer Of The Year
EW.com has created a game where you can determine your favorite pop-culture personality of 2008. Robert Downey Jr. was my runner up. Click here to see my vote for top entertainment. Let me know who you chose.
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Weekend Recap
Friday evening after work I did some grocery shopping and lounged around doing nothing too productive. It was wonderful. Saturday, was spent reading my latest bookclub read and then settling down to watch American Gangster. It was a great flick. We watched the extended 3 hour version and I loved every 180 minutes of it.
Saturday night I went out for some fun and frolic to a house party at one of my workmates and this transitioned into a jaunt to the local pub for even more boisterous fun and frolic.
The highlight of my night was when I got asked for some ID by the bouncer. As I shared this story with Garth and the girls today, Brooke humbled me by saying, "someone probably felt sorry for you and called ahead and said there is a blonde lady with an afro coming shortly....make her feel good and check her ID."
Sunday was redemption time and I decided I needed to spend some quality moments with my family. We took the girls ice skating at the local arena and then out for dinner.
Song Of The Day: I Can See Clearly Now By Johnny Nash
This 1972 song has been covered by many artists including Jimmy Cliff, Anne Murray, Donny Osmond, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Holly Cole Trio, Neil Finn, Ray Charles, Sonny and Cher, Soul Asylum, and Willie Nelson.
Lost Has A Premiere Date
ABC has revealed the hit series will return with a three-hour event on Wednesday, January 21 from 8 to 11 p.m. and that the series will settle in the Wednesday at 9 p.m. slot starting the following week.
Monks In A Massive Brawl
My dad sent me this interesting newsclip thinking I might be amused by it......he was right. Don't mess with Monks!
Saturday, November 08, 2008
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