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Two dozen icons starring Audrey Hepburn (with one guest appearance by Anthony Perkins).

( My Fair Lady )

Going into real-life matters for a moment... many of you may not be aware that I also have a more tangible artistic pursuit. :) I create handmade beaded jewelry, and I'm pleased to say that my work is now being marketed at Etoile Boutique here in Orlando. (Unfortunately there are no images of my work on the website at this time, but I'll gladly show scans to anyone who would like to see my creations. They can be purchased from me directly.)

The winning bidder of my fourth Live Long And Marry auction will receive a short fic based on the completed GSM by 15 March 2009—no matter what that bid is!

And it looks like GSM will be completed as of 14 February 2009! :D

For all those who have also swooned at the sight of Gene's muscles in the Pirate.

[56] The Pirate (1948)




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Tonight I went to see a new play The Quiz by Richard Crane at The Mill which is an intimate little five row studio next to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford.
A one act, one man play lasting about 70 minutes it starred David Bradley (Argus Filch from the Harry Potter films)


It's the story of an actor who has spent twenty years playing Dostoyevsky's Grand Inquisitor. He wanders on to stage more than a little worse for wear from "a glass of sherry" lights the candles on the sparse set and tells us that his prompt/assistant and general dogsbody has left him and he must act alone. In between acting out the Inquisitor and forgetting his lines he regales us of his life family and desire to die on stage like Kean, Irving and...Tommy Cooper.

A wonderful, funny performance by Bradley who often reminded me of the late great Leonard Rossiter mixed in with a bit of Albert Steptoe!

I don't have enough time to have two good posts in me in one day. Go read the other one, if you haven't already. I wish I had more time, for just about everything. I need more time for


reading
exercise
shopping
talking on the internets
watching movies
talking with my family
playing with the cats
sex
music
day trips


Hmmmm, this work thing is seriously getting in the way of my life.

Recently, I have been asked a couple of times for advice about books on Italian history. ( Read more... )

I've made what will be my final offer at livelongnmarry: a completion date of 14 February 2009 for Getting Severus Married.

Bidding begins at $50.

Upon completion of GSM, I will write the winning bidder an expanded scene from GSM, or a short fic based on some part of GSM that he or she would have liked to have seen explored. The expanded scene or short fic will be at least 1000 words and will be delivered by 15 March 2009.

If the winning bid is $150 or more, I will post the chapters to my journals as I complete them.

I'm making this offer because several people were saddened or irritated that my first offer to write HP fanfic excluded any fic based on what I've written or am currently writing, particularly with regard to GSM. I can't imagine that anyone will actually bid on a completion date for GSM, but I figured that it was worth a shot to make the offer, given how strongly I support marriage equality.

My offers to support marriage equality through the livelongnmarry charitable auction include: a fic you design, the tailoring of my August and October Daily Deviant fics, and a completion date for GSM (with related offers).

My goal? Getting everyone¹ married!

¹Everyone who wishes to be, of course—I'm not one to push heteronormative standards on anyone, you know. *covers arse*

I actually don't mind an earworm if it is a GOOD song.

Duncan Sheik, remember him? No? ( Read more... )

OK, first the meme, 'cause I adore this one:

Your Debut Album

1 - Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first random Wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.

2 - Go to Random quotations: http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.

If you want to do this again, you'll hit refresh to generate new quotes, because clicking the quotes link again will just give you the same quotes over and over again.

3 - Go to flickr's "explore the last seven days" http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/
Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

Put it all together, that's your debut album.


And our debut album is "No Sorrow to Die" by Spanish General Election

And also:

Nelson and I are planning to watch the fireworks from the field, 'cause he's never seen them before and we're bringing someone else who also hasn't seen them before. She's cool I promise. Y'all should join us. ^_^

We'll be there by 7 -- obviously anyone who wants to stake out a spot prior to that is quite appreciated, but we'll be aggressive if needbe if no one wants to throw down a blanket. I'm excited. (Just wish I didn't have to work)

Possibly more updateage to come.

1.5 million views for a reason:

Weezer - Perfect Situation

 

WORT DES TAGES
eckig(adj.) - angled, angular [engin.], square, rectangular

Ist der Teppich rund oder eckig? - Is the rug round or square?

Related:
rund - round

MORE> Adjective Endings - nominative case~
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Title: I F***ing Do
Team : Order of the Phoenix
Word Count: 100 x 14
Rating: Mature--bad language here. (Well, obviously.)
Challenge: Creative Cursing Challenge
Characters: Hermione/Severus, Toby Snape, Aberforth, the Malfoys, Eileen Snape, Horace Slughorn, Ginny, Luna, Melanie, Peeves and the Grangers
Disclaimer: They're not mine, they're J.K. Rowling's. Alas.
Notes: 23rd installment of "I F***ing Do," a Hissing Harpies round robin. Extra special thanks to all the wonderful and supportive Harpies for their patience and understanding, most especially a_bees_buzz, dickgloucester and duniazade for the feedback. Any remaining errors are purely my fault.

Sadly, my turns have come to an end, and today marks my final installment of the story. I have utmost faith that my talented and stunningly creative fellow Harpies will bring this story to a fabulous conclusion, and I look forward to following the story where they lead. It's been an absolute treat to work with such wonderful writers and lovely people, and I truly hope that all of you readers have enjoyed reading this story as much as we've enjoyed writing it. Thanks to everybody involved!


Previously, on "I F***ing Do"...

All previous entries

( Part 23: Something's Coming )

Title: Found
Team Name: Spy for the Death Eaters
Word Count: (100)
Rating: G
Challenge: Hide and Seek
Characters: Hermione/Severus
Authors Notes: I figured if I'm going to meet you guys at Portus that I should probably offer at least one drabble. **iz sheepish**

^oo^ ^oo^ ^oo^

Ebony eyes narrowed as the bell over the shop door jingled. He recognized her immediately; the years had not tamed her rebellious locks nor had they dimmed the light in her eyes which sparkled whenever she discovered yet another source for quenching her insatiable thirst for knowledge.

He ducked behind the curtain, reluctant to risk detection. Coward, he thought, even as he contemplated a Disillusionment charm. To his relief, his clerk pressed forward, eager to assist the witch.

Snape’s reprieve was short-lived. Panic constricted his chest when she smiled sardonically and stated, “It’s imperative I speak with … the proprietor.”

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( Microbe, Ansia and Caos )

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And this is in the honour of Bernard Lavilliers, who is just sitting across from me in the airport's lounge: