Musically inclined, and happy GIP post.

[itsallovernow]

Why don't they make a whole bag of miniature Mr. Goodbars? There the only one's I like, which is good since it means I don't consume an entire bag of chocolate, but I don't like the full sized ones. The chocolate is mediocre in large amounts. It's a mystery.

Second, big hugs to crankygrrl. Honey, I'm so sorry for your loss. And make sure you don't get the LGM porn and the eulogy mixed up. That would be terrible. But funny.

So for Kath, and for rubberneck and fbfand all the other fic writers struggling through, battling against the bunnies and the weasels (and if anyone has icon making abilities and also has access to screen caps from Futurama, I'd pay highly in fic to have an icon of the Spice Weasel that says "Bam, Plot Weasel," - which is inspired completely by infinitemonkeys comments to suelac on her XF/Spooks fic that there are really no bunnies, only plot weasels. I love that.) and I just got way off topic, kernezelda made me some gorgeous new icons.

Yes, I'm a shameless begger of people's iconic talent. I've begged a Bender icon off of kixxa because she also has one. But I'm happy to return the favor in kind.

This was supposed to be about music. That's what my title line says. I've been indulging myself lately, layering on music, cd after cd and reveling in it. Fall is really the time for that. Always has been since I was a kid. Saturdays in the house, music going all day, in the living room, on the car radio, in the basement where my dad wailed on his guitar, and sadly, all too rarely from my piano or oboe if you could call the noises I made with the oboe music.

But I've got new CD's to revel in and write to, and still go back to my favorites. I buy Uncut because I gave up on Rolling Stone years ago and mark the pages. I long to be Lester Bangs, and stream of conscious my way through the bands and artists I love, infusing the reviews, well they weren't really reviews but more Bangs himself spilling onto the page, raging against his heroes when he thought they'd betrayed him. One of the original fanboys I guess. So obsessed with music that he lost himself.

And to prove that I actually work at work, I'm writing a column about free or cheap activities for parents and their kids to participate in within L.A. The L.A. Cultural Affairs department has proved to be a godsend in this particular piece. I write this colum every three months an have totally used up all of the obvious places. But if anyone has suggestions, I'm more than open.

And in continuing my first season West Wing love. I have decided that I do actually like Sam. Manditory Minimums was on last night. These people are really bad with the personal relations, which is amusing, but I'm just a giddy fool for the politics. (I have to admit though, I really wanted CJ to play nice with Danny:)

Comments

::waves hand:: Ooh! Ooh! I know!

[aud-woman-in.livejournal.com]

"And to prove that I actually work at work, I'm writing a column about free or cheap activities for parents and their kids to participate in within L.A. The L.A. Cultural Affairs department has proved to be a godsend in this particular piece. I write this colum every three months an have totally used up all of the obvious places. But if anyone has suggestions, I'm more than open."

Do the activities have to take place within the city of LA, or can they be in surrounding areas?
The LA Chamber Orchestra has a Family Concert series at the Alex Theatre in Glendale:
http://www.laco.org/04family.html
And here's a scoop: the first show will feature guest artists Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer.

Also, the LA County Arts Commission could also be of help in amassing your list:
www.lacountyarts.org

Re: ::waves hand:: Ooh! Ooh! I know!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! I'll go check those out immediately. I've sent people everywhere from Long Beach to Sylmar so Glendale is no problem!

Looking for Mr. GoodBar...

[mesascaper.livejournal.com]

Why don't they make a whole bag of miniature Mr. Goodbars?
Ha!, my sister came home today with a bag of minature Mr. Goodbars! They're new and they're called Mr. GoodBar Bites. They're mini miniatures, they look like Milk Duds..... see, someone was looking out for your chocolate needs *g*

Sam I Am

[haphazardmethod.livejournal.com]

I like the idea of Sam, but I can't stand Rob Lowe's acting. I think neither could Sorkin eventually, because Sam got relegated to the stupidest B-plotlines (if not C-plotlines) and there was nothing about the character per se to suggest he'd be such a lightweight.

Re: Sam I Am

[haphazardmethod.livejournal.com]

That said, Rl is amazing in the episode "Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail." There's always an exception to the rule. *g*

Re: ::waves hand:: Ooh! Ooh! I know!

[aud-woman-in.livejournal.com]

Cool! Just out of curiosity, where does your column run?

Re: ::waves hand:: Ooh! Ooh! I know!

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

It's a column for a newsletter that goes out to all of the parents in LAUSD. We write all the copy and produce it for the school district.

Re: Sam I Am

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think that's the problem I'm having with him. I like the geekiness, his overenthusiasm and naivete, but the acting isn't consistent. Sometimes I adore the character, can overlook it being Rob Lowe, and sometimes I can't wait until he's out of the scene. But I suppose if I got my way, and it would be all Toby or CJ, the rest of the staff might feel neglected, oh, Leo could come in every once in awhile. I'm strangely fond of Leo.

Re: Looking for Mr. GoodBar...

[thassalia.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, it's a good thing I did the office candy run yesterday, otherwise I'd have been out scouring the city for these. And yes, I must have them:) Thanks for the tip. Now I'm off to thank the Hershey corp. personally:)