Current Musical Obsession : Damon Albarn's "Everyday Robots"
Damon Albarn is generally awesome. As I'm sure you know, he's the frontman of Blur and Gorillaz. He collaborated with music...


What Happened to Barbie?
If you know me well, you probably aren't surprised that I was really into Barbies as a kid. I have often told people that Barbie and Ken...


The Continuing Story of Buffy and Emma, Part One
I spent most of my senior year history class doodling an awful comic book for my friend Renae, starring our favorite bad-ass TV females,...
Current Musical Obsession, by an Old Favorite: Gruff Rhys' "American Interior"
I've already posted a couple of times about Super Furry Animals, one of my very favorite bands, and about Neon Neon. Both groups feature...
Old Favorite: "The Rules of Attraction"
Posting about this movie requires a disclaimer. It's based on a book by the same author who penned American Psycho, one of the most...


Style Icon: Oscar de la Renta
I was very sad to read that Oscar de la Renta passed away tonight. He was an inspiring designer with a rare talent for crafting...
Halloween Spirit: "Shallow Grave"
Every year in October, I suddenly have a hankerin' to watch scary movies. The rest of the year I rarely watch them, but the chilly fall...


"Dreamgirls" at Portland Center Stage
Today was a day of musical firsts- my first time at Portland Center Stage, my first time seeing "Dreamgirls," and my first trip to the...
Current Musical Obsession: N.A.S.A.'s "The Spirit of Apollo"
I know, I know, I have only been posting about music but I guess that's what's been speaking to me of late... at least what's been...


Do You Remember the 21st of September?
One year ago, two of my best and funniest friends married each other, and a wonderful time was had by all. Congrats, Kevin and Jaimie! ...