So far, this day is going really great! Saturdays tend to be my favorite anyway -- I don't have to go to work, my husband is at work so I have the house to myself to do whatever I want without interruption (except from the cats), and be as lazy or productive as I want ( Read more... )

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The title says it all, really -- the poppies in my garden are in bloom (with a few more yet to come)! birdgirl_1107 asked me to post some pictures, and here they are -- I really like how they go with my recently updated LJ layout ( Read more... )

This is not exactly a MUSIC video, but there is music in it, and if any of you have not seen this adorable short film yet, you really should:

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Well, SOMEBODY has to win the Mega Bucks Lottery tonight, right? Why not me?

Being that the prize has gotten so high ($500,000,000! That's 500 MILLION, folks!), seven of my coworkers and I went in on a bunch of tickets!

And even if I we don't win, I still like this song, so it's all good. :-D

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Just got back from seeing the movie "Hugo" with my friend Pam, and I could not wait another moment to tell you -- SEE THIS MOVIE! I've heard this said so many times that it's a cliche, but this time it's actually true: this movie IS a love letter to movies and to movie history.

If you love movies, see it!!

Total Word Count: 50,431!!

Now including the words The End!

*bouncy squee!*

Other than Mr Catyah's playing, this is one of my top five classical music performances. Even if you don't watch the whole thing, let it load and then watch the last couple of minutes ( Read more... )

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to oddmonster !!!

I hope you have a wonderful day, with cake and your favorite foods and people to enjoy it with you, and that this year brings you all sorts of good things, including, but not limited to, excellent biking, rock climbing AND reading weather! 

Right now, I love all of the above --

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