we get caught up in our lives
until we see something that makes us gasp
we sit up and take notice
it makes our heart yearn
our thoughts churn
and we ask the eternal question
can't we all just get along?
~gina
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Peace On Earth
we get caught up in our lives
until we see something that makes us gasp
we sit up and take notice
it makes our heart yearn
our thoughts churn
and we ask the eternal question
can't we all just get along?
~gina
Friday, May 1, 2009
The Two Edies of Grey Gardens
Living in the Middle East, I am often behind the power curve on "new buzz" popculture arrivals. Case in point: I missed the April 18th HBO docudrama debut of Grey Gardens, starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore. From all accounts, Lange and Barrymore delivered stirring performances as "Big Edie" and "Little Edie", the mother-daughter "poor relations" of the venerable late Jackie O.
Thanks to my virtual skeleton keys, I tiptoed into entry ways of blogger homes that featured the "Two Edies", and ill-fatedly sealed my new obsession. Rather than wax poetic on the "Two Edies" and the Hampton estate for which the movie is named after, I will defer to the blog articles that whetted my appetite, and will have you also hungry for more.
Thanks to my virtual skeleton keys, I tiptoed into entry ways of blogger homes that featured the "Two Edies", and ill-fatedly sealed my new obsession. Rather than wax poetic on the "Two Edies" and the Hampton estate for which the movie is named after, I will defer to the blog articles that whetted my appetite, and will have you also hungry for more.
How the former socialite and debutante found their way from 1930's East Hampton wealth and prestige to 1970's abject poverty and squalor, while cloaking their demented states in spirited charm, is beyond me. All I know is that I'm hooked - and in despair. The movie doesn't get released to DVD sales until July 14th. Grrrrrr. In the meantime I moved the 1976 Albert and David Maysles documentary, Grey Gardens to the top of my Netflix queue, but it still hasn't appeared in the mail. Fortunately, the "Two Edies" allowed the Maysles brothers to come in and film them, so that we have video footage of their kooky, yet arresting co-dependent relationship. If you get the chance, watch the HBO film and 1976 documentary. I hope Grey Gardens piques your interest as it did mine. Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Need a Tuesday Pick-Me-Up?
I love me some Coldplay! I especially love this rendition of Viva La Vida. This teacher and kidz brought such feeling and sunshine to this song. Makes me want to go out and sing as loud and carefree as my tone-deaf Asian voice will allow. Ahhhh, the ebullience of youth!!!
Viva La Vida!
Live the Life!
Happy Tuesday!
What's Your Blogging Personality?
| Your Blogging Type is Artistic and Passionate |
 One moment you may be working on a new dramatic design for your blog... And the next, you're passionately writing about your pet causes. Your blog is very important - and you're careful about who you share it with. |
I came across this blogging gizmo which I thought was interesting. Not only does it summarize your blogging personality, but it also links you to other quizzes that you can virtually get lost in... it was interesting to take a couple of them to gather some intel on myself. What did you find out about yourself? Click here and find out.
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