More nerdism
When I put up that link to rejected Star Wars toy ideas, I neglected to give props to Adam875, who turned me onto the link. Thanks, Adam875.
Tonight, Ray, as both of us got in his car, turned on a Weird Al song that I’d never heard before (although apparently it’s been around for 2 years), but which is now my new favorite song. And hey, is that Seth Green in the video, smacking his ass? Rock on!
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If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll probably have noticed I’m somewhat of a freak for all things Star Wars. And while I never got around to posting the Wookie version of “Silent Night” on this site or Eddie Izzard’s hilarious Death Star Canteen routine set to Legos, I would like to share this link with you about some rejected Star Wars toy ideas.
At the bottom, he’s got all his sketches of the rejected ideas. I’m not so sure how I feel about the Han Solo fridge (that’s a little macabre, isn’t it?), but I would TOTALLY buy the Bantha slippers. Except that sandpeople always travel in single file to hide their tracks…so would the Banthas on my feet be ridden by storm troopers? Hmm…
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Use the Farm, Cuke
Because I feel so guilty about using those chemicals on the poison ivy, I think it is my duty to urge everyone to join the Organic Rebellion. Seriously, check it out; it’s a really hilarious Star Wars parody with grocery store vegetables.
Other pop culture tidbits…I just ordered my Firefly DVD, which has the complete season on it, including some unaired episodes. I know it probably came out a while ago, but I’ve been busy and not with it. I’m very excited though, since I will now be able to see all episodes in order before Serenity comes out in September. There are actually some really cool fan t-shirts out there. Of course I bought one. I’m such a dork.
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I played hooky today and went to New York to visit friends. I hardly ever get up there anymore, although I’m sure that will change this fall when Mikey goes to NYU. So I said to myself, “Self, I should go up there and visit,” so I did.
My first stop was to Fleur de Sel for a delectable prix fixe lunch with Mighty M. She’s been working hard, coming out with a skin care cosmetics line, which, I have to say honestly, is really good. Check it out at www.juaraskincare.com. I was a little daunted by the price at first, but then I realized that it’s actually pretty much in line with anything else you might get out there from Aveda or Origins or Bath & Body Works. I’ve been an avid Aveda fan for a while, but — and now I know I sound like an infomercial, so I’ll stop in a sec — I think this stuff is better than Aveda. There, I said it. Now I’m done.
After lunch, I had an hour or so to kill before my next appointment to meet Amy. I found myself on the street where Witold lives (stop me before I turn into a musical!), so I called to see if he was home, and lo and behold he was! It was such a fun, spontaneous thing to do, and I’m so glad I got to hang out, because I haven’t seen him in a little over a year. He’s been busy, too, putting up a web site at wyoga.com, teaching, and writing. My only regret is that I didn’t stay longer, but I had to meet up with Amy.
Amy and I were going to go see Revenge of the Sith together (me for the second time), but it turns out we weren’t actually in the mood to see a movie, so we ended up having dinner and chatting. All in all, it was so nice to catch up with everyone. And I think I really needed the restoration of the spirit that comes with hanging with friends.
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