Am I back? I don't know! We'll see. Let's try.
This profile of Al Gore and his family was fascinating.
I don't agree with all of this, but it's a good read and much of it is right on: How to Tell from a Pilot if a TV Show Is Going to Be Any Good
My mom has a fig "tree." We laugh at her. (It's tiny.) But hey, there's hope!
You may think you have no interest in reading a profile of Justin Bieber's manager. You'd be wrong.
This summer academy for recent immigrant kids is a great idea.
Look at these photos of a cave system in Thailand.
You've read the Times Magazine profile of the Williams sisters (and their family) by now, right? No? Here you go.
Showing posts with label Morning Coffee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Morning Coffee. Show all posts
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Morning Coffee (2/27/12)
Hello! Don't you think the work day should start late the morning after the Oscars? I'm sleepy. Ah well. This is going to be all Oscar-related rambling, as I didn't have time to come up with any links yesterday. Sorry.
First of all, E! just informed me (well, on their after-party show, which I TiVoed last night) that Sacha Baron Cohen could face battery charges for his stunt, and YES PLEASE, because he just needs to stop. But that won't actually happen, because Ryan is too nice. Sigh.
I saw The Artist Saturday night, just in time to be thoroughly underwhelmed by all its wins. I mean, it was fine, but . . . really? Ha, Matthew Lillard was just on E! talking about how sad he is that The Artist won everything. I didn't actually think The Descendants should be a big winner either, but at least he was honest in a really charming way.
"George didn't get to take home the Oscar last night, but he got to take home Stacy." Um. Yes.
They also just showed an interview with Angelina Jolie in which they asked her all sorts of stuff about Brad and she was really charming and normal-seeming and it was all pretty delightful.
E!: "Why was Vanity Fair your first stop?" Judd Apatow: "Well, we weren't really invited anywhere else."
I finally saw The Tree of Life yesterday afternoon, and actually loved it, so I'm disappointed that it was shut out. And I'm furious, though not surprised, that Tinker Tailor didn't win anything.
About the winners in general: Not surprising. When Meryl Streep winning an Oscar is the biggest surprise of the night, you know things have been pretty boring. And my preferred film won in six of the 24 categories, so that's . . . not awful, I guess?
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his boyfriend just did an interview so adorable that it kind of made me want to watch his show. Well done!
Okay, about the fashion: it was pretty unmemorable. I'm sure I'll have more opinions after I look at a million slideshows today - and, actually, I'm seeing some really interesting pictures from the Vanity Fair party - but there wasn't much that was wildly great OR awful. That's kind of disappointing. Maybe I'll put together a best-dressed list. If you want?
Halfway through the Oscars, my mom joined Twitter. So THAT made things a little surreal, too.
Nina Dobrev is ridiculously gorgeous, and her dress was fascinating - it has a lot of elements I usually don't like, but I somehow really like it all together. MAGIC.
First of all, E! just informed me (well, on their after-party show, which I TiVoed last night) that Sacha Baron Cohen could face battery charges for his stunt, and YES PLEASE, because he just needs to stop. But that won't actually happen, because Ryan is too nice. Sigh.
I saw The Artist Saturday night, just in time to be thoroughly underwhelmed by all its wins. I mean, it was fine, but . . . really? Ha, Matthew Lillard was just on E! talking about how sad he is that The Artist won everything. I didn't actually think The Descendants should be a big winner either, but at least he was honest in a really charming way.
"George didn't get to take home the Oscar last night, but he got to take home Stacy." Um. Yes.
They also just showed an interview with Angelina Jolie in which they asked her all sorts of stuff about Brad and she was really charming and normal-seeming and it was all pretty delightful.
E!: "Why was Vanity Fair your first stop?" Judd Apatow: "Well, we weren't really invited anywhere else."
I finally saw The Tree of Life yesterday afternoon, and actually loved it, so I'm disappointed that it was shut out. And I'm furious, though not surprised, that Tinker Tailor didn't win anything.
About the winners in general: Not surprising. When Meryl Streep winning an Oscar is the biggest surprise of the night, you know things have been pretty boring. And my preferred film won in six of the 24 categories, so that's . . . not awful, I guess?
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his boyfriend just did an interview so adorable that it kind of made me want to watch his show. Well done!
Okay, about the fashion: it was pretty unmemorable. I'm sure I'll have more opinions after I look at a million slideshows today - and, actually, I'm seeing some really interesting pictures from the Vanity Fair party - but there wasn't much that was wildly great OR awful. That's kind of disappointing. Maybe I'll put together a best-dressed list. If you want?
Halfway through the Oscars, my mom joined Twitter. So THAT made things a little surreal, too.
Nina Dobrev is ridiculously gorgeous, and her dress was fascinating - it has a lot of elements I usually don't like, but I somehow really like it all together. MAGIC.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Morning Coffee (8/18/11)
As someone with a deep emotional attachment to the New York Times, this article made me happy.
Oh, Nordstrom.
The first season three Vampire Diaries promo shot is . . . kind of boring.
Do not want: Lady Gaga to decorate Barney's Christmas windows.
Oh, Nordstrom.
The first season three Vampire Diaries promo shot is . . . kind of boring.
Do not want: Lady Gaga to decorate Barney's Christmas windows.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Morning Coffee (8/17/11)
Can we just ignore the fact that I disappeared on you, and move on? It would be appreciated. Thanks. Here, have some links!
The "White Mouse" has died.
Restaurant Web sites are the worst.
Was Camus killed by the KGB?
The "White Mouse" has died.
Restaurant Web sites are the worst.
Was Camus killed by the KGB?
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Morning Coffee (7/6/11)
Good morning! I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. I'm currently getting ready for a big trip next week, and then of course I'll actually be away, so posting may be sporadic for the next few weeks. Thank you for understanding. I do have a few links for you in the meantime:
20 Quotes About DSK That Reveal How We Think About Rape
State Slogans: Ranked And Saluted
Spoiler Alerts: A Manifesto
20 Quotes About DSK That Reveal How We Think About Rape
State Slogans: Ranked And Saluted
Spoiler Alerts: A Manifesto
Friday, July 1, 2011
Morning Coffee (7/1/11)
Happy July! My birthday month.
Preorder John Green's new book. He'll sign it!
Catch up on The Vampire Diaries this summer. Need some reasons? io9 has them.
Read NPR's Linda Holmes on the Oxford comma.
Consider: Who hates the Internet more, Aaron Sorkin or Prince?
Preorder John Green's new book. He'll sign it!
Catch up on The Vampire Diaries this summer. Need some reasons? io9 has them.
Read NPR's Linda Holmes on the Oxford comma.
Consider: Who hates the Internet more, Aaron Sorkin or Prince?
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/30/11)
Wow, it's the end of June already. Sheesh.
Learn how to select produce.
Read Six Things That Should Be Banned from Bars. I think I agree with all of them.
Marvel at the zero packaging grocery store. I want one!
Add me on Google+, even though this review shows that there may not be much of a point.
Learn how to select produce.
Read Six Things That Should Be Banned from Bars. I think I agree with all of them.
Marvel at the zero packaging grocery store. I want one!
Add me on Google+, even though this review shows that there may not be much of a point.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/29/11)
Wednesday? I think? I am SO confused this week.
Watch the season premiere of Royal Pains and series premiere of Necessary Roughness on USA Network tonight.
Read Attack of the Tweenysomethings.
Enter Diversity in YA's summer reading challenge.
Celebrate Independence Day with wines from the 13 colonies.
Giggle at Tiffani Thiessen's response to Justin Bieber's Kelly Kapowski t-shirt.
Watch the season premiere of Royal Pains and series premiere of Necessary Roughness on USA Network tonight.
Read Attack of the Tweenysomethings.
Enter Diversity in YA's summer reading challenge.
Celebrate Independence Day with wines from the 13 colonies.
Giggle at Tiffani Thiessen's response to Justin Bieber's Kelly Kapowski t-shirt.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/28/11)
Sorry for the radio silence yesterday - I was home sick and not up to doing much other than knitting and watching Burn Notice.
Stock up on music with Amazon's $5 album sale.
Marvel at the track listing for The Muppets soundtrack, and at how well it signals the intended audience.
Read Malinda Lo's message to her adult readers.
Look at John Cusack as Poe.
Get excited for a Brian Wilson biopic.
Stock up on music with Amazon's $5 album sale.
Marvel at the track listing for The Muppets soundtrack, and at how well it signals the intended audience.
Read Malinda Lo's message to her adult readers.
Look at John Cusack as Poe.
Get excited for a Brian Wilson biopic.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/24/11)
I'm off to a wedding rehearsal this morning (doing a reading) so here are a few quick things for you . . .
Read about the relationship between Whitey Bulger and Mike Barnicle.
Get excited about an Aaron Sorkin/John Krasinski period miniseries.
Get angry at the latest ridiculous, insulting article about YA fiction.
Calm down with Christine Johnson's response.
And laugh at this story.
Read about the relationship between Whitey Bulger and Mike Barnicle.
Get excited about an Aaron Sorkin/John Krasinski period miniseries.
Get angry at the latest ridiculous, insulting article about YA fiction.
Calm down with Christine Johnson's response.
And laugh at this story.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/23/11)
Good morning? I think?
Watch the season premiere of Burn Notice and series premiere of Suits tonight on USA, and refresh your memory (or prepare to dive in for the first time) with this handy Burn Notice A to Z.
Read Jose Antonio Vargas's very important piece, "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant."
Going to Comic Con? Heed Carina MacKenzie's tips.
Listen to free music from La Sera.
Follow my new favorite Tumblr, Joe Biden Eating Sandwiches.
Watch the season premiere of Burn Notice and series premiere of Suits tonight on USA, and refresh your memory (or prepare to dive in for the first time) with this handy Burn Notice A to Z.
Read Jose Antonio Vargas's very important piece, "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant."
Going to Comic Con? Heed Carina MacKenzie's tips.
Listen to free music from La Sera.
Follow my new favorite Tumblr, Joe Biden Eating Sandwiches.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/22/11)
It's Wednesday. But it's my Thursday! Because I'm taking Friday off. So. That's something.
Read Dave Weigel on Jon Huntsman.
Check out Alyssa Rosenberg's guide to women-centered culture for guys.
Be confused and/or impressed by this New York Times-scented candle.
Watch a sneak peek of Selena Gomez's surreal new video (via Hollywood Life):
Read Dave Weigel on Jon Huntsman.
Check out Alyssa Rosenberg's guide to women-centered culture for guys.
Be confused and/or impressed by this New York Times-scented candle.
Watch a sneak peek of Selena Gomez's surreal new video (via Hollywood Life):
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/21/11)
Happy first day of summer!
Look at the fun Google doodle for today.
Listen to Rave On Buddy Holly, a new album of Buddy Holly covers streaming at NPR First Listen. The Black Keys! Fiona Apple! Modest Mouse! Florence + the Machine!
Mark your calendar - The Vampire Diaries comes back on September 15.
Read Dahlia Lithwick on the Supreme Court Wal-Mart decision.
Watch John Green's video about religion and meaning:
Look at the fun Google doodle for today.
Listen to Rave On Buddy Holly, a new album of Buddy Holly covers streaming at NPR First Listen. The Black Keys! Fiona Apple! Modest Mouse! Florence + the Machine!
Mark your calendar - The Vampire Diaries comes back on September 15.
Read Dahlia Lithwick on the Supreme Court Wal-Mart decision.
Watch John Green's video about religion and meaning:
Monday, June 20, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/20/11)
Oh, hello again, Monday . . .
Watch the first episode of the new Countdown with Keith Olbermann tonight at 8 on Current TV.
Smile at the adorable cheetah cubs. You won't be able to help it.
Prepare yourself for having to watch a Mitch Albom movie, Bradley Whitford fans.
Watch the first episode of the new Countdown with Keith Olbermann tonight at 8 on Current TV.
Smile at the adorable cheetah cubs. You won't be able to help it.
Prepare yourself for having to watch a Mitch Albom movie, Bradley Whitford fans.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/16/11)
Just Thursday? Huh.
Ponder the new Best Picture rules.
Read this fascinating profile of Michele Bachmann.
Watch this awesome new Burn Notice clip. (Warning: Someone at the show said there are some errors in the accompanying article.)
If you'd like to get angry, here's your ridiculous article of the day.
Ponder the new Best Picture rules.
Read this fascinating profile of Michele Bachmann.
Watch this awesome new Burn Notice clip. (Warning: Someone at the show said there are some errors in the accompanying article.)
If you'd like to get angry, here's your ridiculous article of the day.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/13/11)
Bleh, Monday. And I barely slept. So this should be interesting...
Catch up on this week's TV news with my Caffeine column at TheTelevixen.
Check out Bill Simmons's new site, Grantland.
Read Peggy Orenstein's take on Pixar's female problem.
Pick your side in Sorkin vs. Pawlenty.
And check back here later for my picks for the Critics' Choice awards.
Catch up on this week's TV news with my Caffeine column at TheTelevixen.
Check out Bill Simmons's new site, Grantland.
Read Peggy Orenstein's take on Pixar's female problem.
Pick your side in Sorkin vs. Pawlenty.
And check back here later for my picks for the Critics' Choice awards.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/10/11)
Oh, HELLO, Friday. We've been waiting for you. I'm heading off on a little weekend trip, so things will probably be pretty quiet around here.
Vote in the season MVP poll on Vampire-Diaries.net, and while you're there take a look at their very good explanation for why they no longer have anything to do with EyeCon.
Read Sherman Alexie on "dark" themes in YA fiction.
Watch USA Network this summer. Alyssa Rosenberg explains why. For the record, my top three picks would be Burn Notice, In Plain Sight, and White Collar, which was sadly missing from the article.
Get ready for a Brian Epstein biopic. Wheee.
Marvel at this politician who seems to think that people who work for the government don't have real jobs.
And check back here later for my attempt at formulating a coherent spoiler policy.
Vote in the season MVP poll on Vampire-Diaries.net, and while you're there take a look at their very good explanation for why they no longer have anything to do with EyeCon.
Read Sherman Alexie on "dark" themes in YA fiction.
Watch USA Network this summer. Alyssa Rosenberg explains why. For the record, my top three picks would be Burn Notice, In Plain Sight, and White Collar, which was sadly missing from the article.
Get ready for a Brian Epstein biopic. Wheee.
Marvel at this politician who seems to think that people who work for the government don't have real jobs.
And check back here later for my attempt at formulating a coherent spoiler policy.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/9/11)
Longest week ever, yes?
Read (my boss!) Maureen Johnson on "dark" YA fiction.
Pick up People magazine for a Father's Day essay by the President.
Nutmeg Staters, be proud of the legislature for doing various awesome things.
Watch The Fix's five best/worst political scandal press conferences.
Check out Bill Simmons's new site, Grantland.
And check back here later for a review of the new show Switched at Birth.
Read (my boss!) Maureen Johnson on "dark" YA fiction.
Pick up People magazine for a Father's Day essay by the President.
Nutmeg Staters, be proud of the legislature for doing various awesome things.
Watch The Fix's five best/worst political scandal press conferences.
Check out Bill Simmons's new site, Grantland.
And check back here later for a review of the new show Switched at Birth.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/8/11)
Wednesday? Really? Only Wednesday?
Read about the lives of child brides.
Ponder why on earth someone decided that what Ulysses really needed was an extra step in the reading process.
Watch Matt Bomer being adorable on Live with Regis and Kelly.
Matt Bomer guesting on Regis & Kelly on Monday... by pfyrestorm
Look at this paper in Current Biology co-authored by Colin Firth. Yes, that Colin Firth.
And check back here later for a Summer Reading List for TV Lovers and a little survey about what you're looking for in book reviews.
Read about the lives of child brides.
Ponder why on earth someone decided that what Ulysses really needed was an extra step in the reading process.
Watch Matt Bomer being adorable on Live with Regis and Kelly.
Matt Bomer guesting on Regis & Kelly on Monday... by pfyrestorm
Look at this paper in Current Biology co-authored by Colin Firth. Yes, that Colin Firth.
And check back here later for a Summer Reading List for TV Lovers and a little survey about what you're looking for in book reviews.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Morning Coffee (6/7/11)
Happy Tuesday!
If you're in the Boston area, head over to Wilson Middle School in Natick tonight for a YA Extravaganza with Maureen Johnson, Sara Shepard, and Sarah Mlynowski. (Let me know if I'll see you there!)
Tune in to USA Network tonight for the season premieres of White Collar and Covert Affairs.
And if you're in the market for USA Network's new DVD releases, go to Target. They're having a sale on both White Collar season two and Burn Notice season four, and if you buy both at once there's an additional discount.
Or enter to win Covert Affairs season one or White Collar season two from The Televixen!
Listen to this Dresden Dolls rarity, "New England." It's pretty delightful.
Watch this impressively put-together Vampire Diaries fanvid.
Read this analysis of Sony passwords.
And check back here later for some ranting about People Saying Dumb Things About Books, and the return of my Song of the Day feature!
If you're in the Boston area, head over to Wilson Middle School in Natick tonight for a YA Extravaganza with Maureen Johnson, Sara Shepard, and Sarah Mlynowski. (Let me know if I'll see you there!)
Tune in to USA Network tonight for the season premieres of White Collar and Covert Affairs.
And if you're in the market for USA Network's new DVD releases, go to Target. They're having a sale on both White Collar season two and Burn Notice season four, and if you buy both at once there's an additional discount.
Or enter to win Covert Affairs season one or White Collar season two from The Televixen!
Listen to this Dresden Dolls rarity, "New England." It's pretty delightful.
Watch this impressively put-together Vampire Diaries fanvid.
Read this analysis of Sony passwords.
And check back here later for some ranting about People Saying Dumb Things About Books, and the return of my Song of the Day feature!
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