PHEW. We made it to Friday. Time for some happy links!
ICYMI, yesterday's Oscar Project posts: All the Money in the World and Lady Bird.
New emoji are coming. Knitting! Llama! Jigsaw puzzle!
Hee: Paper Tiger: UK police end up in standoff with stuffed toy
In other important news stories: Missouri woman finds neighbor's dog riding pony
HAHAHA: Here’s What Black Panthers Are Saying About Critics
Rarely Seen Photographs Reveal the Gilded Age Glory of the Frick When It Was a Private Home
Did you know there's a Connecticut cheese trail???
Kate Middleton Hit Prince William in the Face With a Massive Snowball
...okay, I want these royals-inspired lipsticks.
Ooh, look at Disneyland Paris in the snow.
I didn't know apothecary drawers were something I could buy on Amazon but now I want them desperately.
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Friday, February 9, 2018
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Afternoon Tea (2/7/18)
Frank Ocean Interviewed Timothee Chalamet and it is a DELIGHT.
The C.E.O. Who Called Trump a Racist (and Sold a Lot of Spice Mix)
The Slick Science of Making Olympic Snow and Ice
For the Love of Independence: Romance Authors Are Literature’s Unsung Heroines
Gowns, Wurst and Protesters: It’s Ball Season in Vienna
The C.E.O. Who Called Trump a Racist (and Sold a Lot of Spice Mix)
The Slick Science of Making Olympic Snow and Ice
For the Love of Independence: Romance Authors Are Literature’s Unsung Heroines
Gowns, Wurst and Protesters: It’s Ball Season in Vienna
Friday, January 12, 2018
Morning Coffee (1/12/18)
Time for some happy Friday links! Don't worry, I have plenty of alarming stuff bookmarked for tomorrow already.
Oooh: This Picturesque Japanese Village Is One of the Snowiest Places on the Planet
Princess Charlotte started nursery school and it was EXTREMELY ADORABLE.
I will admit that I am excited to try the new Diet Coke flavors.
The Fug Girls have a fun write-up of the figure skating national championships, which were FULL of drama.
Good news: The Shirtless Tongan Olympic Flag-Bearer Is Now A Cross-Country Skier
Live Out Your Game of Thrones Dreams in This Game of Thrones Ice Hotel
I need to try this: Lemon Spaghetti: Bright, Fresh, Fast, and Perfect for a Winter Night
Also this: Why spaetzle is the winter noodle to rule them all
These Cake Purses Are the Cutest Thing You'll See Today
'Haunted' castle put up for sale by administrators LET'S GO.
Oooh: This Picturesque Japanese Village Is One of the Snowiest Places on the Planet
Princess Charlotte started nursery school and it was EXTREMELY ADORABLE.
I will admit that I am excited to try the new Diet Coke flavors.
The Fug Girls have a fun write-up of the figure skating national championships, which were FULL of drama.
Good news: The Shirtless Tongan Olympic Flag-Bearer Is Now A Cross-Country Skier
Live Out Your Game of Thrones Dreams in This Game of Thrones Ice Hotel
I need to try this: Lemon Spaghetti: Bright, Fresh, Fast, and Perfect for a Winter Night
Also this: Why spaetzle is the winter noodle to rule them all
These Cake Purses Are the Cutest Thing You'll See Today
'Haunted' castle put up for sale by administrators LET'S GO.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Morning Coffee (12/22/17)
Time for some pre-Christmas happy Friday links!
Harry and Meghan’s Engagement Portraits Are Here at Last!
Oooh, trailer for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. So pretty.
I must have this Outrage Lipstick. ($5 from each one goes to the ACLU!)
Ha! Wil Wheaton wore a Star Trek uniform to a screening of Star Wars
Useful holiday information: These Are The Best Under $12 Bubblies, According To Experts
Go Fug Yourself rounded up a bunch of great party purses, which might also be useful to your holiday plans.
Let's ogle the Icehotel in Sweden.
Ooh, books about being snowbound. Most of them involve murder. As they should.
23 Rye Cocktails to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Harry Potter workout clothes!
Harry and Meghan’s Engagement Portraits Are Here at Last!
Oooh, trailer for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. So pretty.
I must have this Outrage Lipstick. ($5 from each one goes to the ACLU!)
Ha! Wil Wheaton wore a Star Trek uniform to a screening of Star Wars
Useful holiday information: These Are The Best Under $12 Bubblies, According To Experts
Go Fug Yourself rounded up a bunch of great party purses, which might also be useful to your holiday plans.
Let's ogle the Icehotel in Sweden.
Ooh, books about being snowbound. Most of them involve murder. As they should.
23 Rye Cocktails to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Harry Potter workout clothes!
Friday, December 16, 2016
Morning Coffee (12/16/16)
Time for some happy Friday links!
My friend Beck reviews Oprah's gift guide every year and I look forward to it SO MUCH.
I have Rainbow Rowell's Carry On in hardcover but LOOK AT THE PAPERBACK. I may need that too.
This is COMPLETELY DELIGHTFUL: Michael Caine Loves The Muppet Christmas Carol as Much as You Do
Attention: WORLD'S LARGEST GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
Playbill made a Broadway baking playlist! Perfect for all your cookie baking this time of year.
Aw: Mom Didn’t Sell Any Knitted Goods At A Fair, So Twitter Bought It All
Oh fun: New York City's Holiday Vintage Subway Trains Are Back
Why Hershey's Kisses Have Been Part of the Cultural Fabric of the Holidays Since 1907
Bookish snowmen!
Happy 200th Birthday, The Nutcracker!
Holiday Ornaments for Book Lovers
The 15 Most Beautiful College Libraries in America
My friend Beck reviews Oprah's gift guide every year and I look forward to it SO MUCH.
I have Rainbow Rowell's Carry On in hardcover but LOOK AT THE PAPERBACK. I may need that too.
This is COMPLETELY DELIGHTFUL: Michael Caine Loves The Muppet Christmas Carol as Much as You Do
Attention: WORLD'S LARGEST GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
Playbill made a Broadway baking playlist! Perfect for all your cookie baking this time of year.
Aw: Mom Didn’t Sell Any Knitted Goods At A Fair, So Twitter Bought It All
Oh fun: New York City's Holiday Vintage Subway Trains Are Back
Why Hershey's Kisses Have Been Part of the Cultural Fabric of the Holidays Since 1907
Bookish snowmen!
Happy 200th Birthday, The Nutcracker!
Holiday Ornaments for Book Lovers
The 15 Most Beautiful College Libraries in America
Friday, January 29, 2016
Morning Coffee (1/29/16)
Tomorrow! I'm going to go to an independent theater in Boston and do a mini-marathon of some of the more obscure Oscar nominees - four features. I'll post normal movie posts about the titles next week, but I'm also going to write up a little diary of the day as a Patreon exclusive. (Are the audiences driving me nuts? Can I stay awake/focused for four movies? How much caffeine will I need?) You can get it with any pledge (starting at $1/month) if you sign up by Saturday night. Right this way! (If you're already a patron I LOVE YOU and of course you will be getting this post as well.)
ICYMI: TWO Oscar Project posts yesterday, on Star Wars and Ex Machina.
Okay, Friday! Happy links!
Since Friday is for happy links the only one I will give you about the primary is Gail Collins, as she is hilarious in addition to being very smart. (And, I think gets at the basic Sanders/Clinton divide: "Vote for Bernie: Send a message. Vote for Hillary: She knows how to make things work.")
Barbie has new body types! Here's Time's very interesting cover story. (Touching on something they get into there: even when Barbies all looked more similar, as a child, the thing that most confused me about them was that almost all the dolls were supposed to be the same character. So why did they exist in the same world [i.e. my bedroom]??? I found this highly disturbing.)
Fox is showing Grease! Live on Sunday and Vanity Fair has a fascinating story about the making of the 1978 movie that will probably make you want to go rewatch it immediately. (They liken Newton-John's casting to if someone cast Taylor Swift in the role today and now I WANT THAT MORE THAN ANYTHING.)
Today in Things You Should Be Watching: The 100’s Clarke Is Sci-fi’s Best Teen Heroine
And if you ARE watching, you should check out new podcast The Ark 100 FM from my friends Holly and Bailey. (Rumor has it I may fill in for an episode next month when Bailey's on vacation. I'll keep you posted.)
Ben Whishaw Is Even Better Than You Think is both the truest headline ever written and a very interesting interview with the creator of London Spy.
I cannot handle this even a little bit: Chris Pine sings school closings to the tune of 'Let It Snow' (I know it's an unpopular opinion but you can keep Hemsworth and Evans and Pratt; Pine is my favorite of The Chrises and I am greatly looking forward to that Coast Guard movie that seems to consist of him speaking in a terrible Boston accent while people throw buckets of water at him for two hours.)
My friend Chris - ACTUALLY my favorite Chris, obvs - tweeted this link and I may never forgive him: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' As An Anime Opening Works Way Too Well
Honest Wedding Website Admits There Jack Shit For Guests To Do While In Town
"ZEUS: look, I have produced a daughter from mine own head
this is Athena
HERA: like fuck you did"
ICYMI: TWO Oscar Project posts yesterday, on Star Wars and Ex Machina.
Okay, Friday! Happy links!
Since Friday is for happy links the only one I will give you about the primary is Gail Collins, as she is hilarious in addition to being very smart. (And, I think gets at the basic Sanders/Clinton divide: "Vote for Bernie: Send a message. Vote for Hillary: She knows how to make things work.")
Barbie has new body types! Here's Time's very interesting cover story. (Touching on something they get into there: even when Barbies all looked more similar, as a child, the thing that most confused me about them was that almost all the dolls were supposed to be the same character. So why did they exist in the same world [i.e. my bedroom]??? I found this highly disturbing.)
Fox is showing Grease! Live on Sunday and Vanity Fair has a fascinating story about the making of the 1978 movie that will probably make you want to go rewatch it immediately. (They liken Newton-John's casting to if someone cast Taylor Swift in the role today and now I WANT THAT MORE THAN ANYTHING.)
Today in Things You Should Be Watching: The 100’s Clarke Is Sci-fi’s Best Teen Heroine
And if you ARE watching, you should check out new podcast The Ark 100 FM from my friends Holly and Bailey. (Rumor has it I may fill in for an episode next month when Bailey's on vacation. I'll keep you posted.)
Ben Whishaw Is Even Better Than You Think is both the truest headline ever written and a very interesting interview with the creator of London Spy.
I cannot handle this even a little bit: Chris Pine sings school closings to the tune of 'Let It Snow' (I know it's an unpopular opinion but you can keep Hemsworth and Evans and Pratt; Pine is my favorite of The Chrises and I am greatly looking forward to that Coast Guard movie that seems to consist of him speaking in a terrible Boston accent while people throw buckets of water at him for two hours.)
My friend Chris - ACTUALLY my favorite Chris, obvs - tweeted this link and I may never forgive him: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' As An Anime Opening Works Way Too Well
Honest Wedding Website Admits There Jack Shit For Guests To Do While In Town
"ZEUS: look, I have produced a daughter from mine own head
this is Athena
HERA: like fuck you did"
Monday, March 16, 2015
Morning Coffee (3/16/15)
Me elsewhere: TV news!
I love today's Anna Atkins Google doodle.
Good job, Boston!
The lyrics for 'Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego' apply weirdly well to Vladimir Putin
But seriously: The very scary reality behind the silly rumors of Putin’s death
Jamelle Bouie, always a necessary read: A New Danger in Ferguson
Honestly, the fact that John Dickerson is writing about Iowa again makes me so happy I almost cried when I started reading this.
Well, this is terrible: Pol Who Gave Away Adopted Daughters Thought They Were Possessed
19 Struggles Only People Who Hate People Understand
I love today's Anna Atkins Google doodle.
Good job, Boston!
The lyrics for 'Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego' apply weirdly well to Vladimir Putin
But seriously: The very scary reality behind the silly rumors of Putin’s death
Jamelle Bouie, always a necessary read: A New Danger in Ferguson
Honestly, the fact that John Dickerson is writing about Iowa again makes me so happy I almost cried when I started reading this.
Well, this is terrible: Pol Who Gave Away Adopted Daughters Thought They Were Possessed
19 Struggles Only People Who Hate People Understand
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Morning Coffee (2/26/15)
If you've wondered why I care so much about Classic Alice, this is why.
Bertrice Small has died. I haven't read her - I should rectify that! - but she was so, so important to the romance genre and women in publishing. Two great quotes from that obituary: "I do not write weak women" and "If you're going to undress a heroine, you'd better damn well know what she's got on underneath."
Aaaaah, I'm VERY EXCITED about this Brian Wilson biopic.
Perfect: Boston Is a YA Dystopian Novel
The Punisher: Jeb Bush and the Schiavos
Ooh, they're rebooting DuckTales.
This is much funnier than it sounds: A mysterious tunnel was discovered in a Toronto park. We have many, many questions.
"Edward’s taste tends to run to jewel-encrusted goblets, mahogany armchairs, and tapestries of King Harold being gouged in the eye."
Bertrice Small has died. I haven't read her - I should rectify that! - but she was so, so important to the romance genre and women in publishing. Two great quotes from that obituary: "I do not write weak women" and "If you're going to undress a heroine, you'd better damn well know what she's got on underneath."
Aaaaah, I'm VERY EXCITED about this Brian Wilson biopic.
Perfect: Boston Is a YA Dystopian Novel
The Punisher: Jeb Bush and the Schiavos
Ooh, they're rebooting DuckTales.
This is much funnier than it sounds: A mysterious tunnel was discovered in a Toronto park. We have many, many questions.
"Edward’s taste tends to run to jewel-encrusted goblets, mahogany armchairs, and tapestries of King Harold being gouged in the eye."
Monday, February 23, 2015
Morning Coffee (2/23/15)
Me elsewhere: Your TV news for the week.
Need an Oscars rundown? Here you go.
More awards: We've got some Emmy rule changes.
And in book awards: The Nebula nominees were announced and I'm very pleased with the Norton list.
This is an important read about what this winter is actually doing to Boston.
Wow: We do not apologize for using lynching imagery to sell photo-editing software
The battle over E.L. James's level of involvement in the next Fifty Shades movie is going to be fascinating.
"Random doofuses are roaming the sidelines, pocketing game balls and swapping in random ones they found in a closet somewhere."
film review comment bingo
Need an Oscars rundown? Here you go.
More awards: We've got some Emmy rule changes.
And in book awards: The Nebula nominees were announced and I'm very pleased with the Norton list.
This is an important read about what this winter is actually doing to Boston.
Wow: We do not apologize for using lynching imagery to sell photo-editing software
The battle over E.L. James's level of involvement in the next Fifty Shades movie is going to be fascinating.
"Random doofuses are roaming the sidelines, pocketing game balls and swapping in random ones they found in a closet somewhere."
film review comment bingo
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Morning Coffee (2/19/15)
Happy Lunar New Year! The Google doodle is very cute. (Sheep-related, of course!)
Classic Alice creator Kate Hackett wrote an interesting financial breakdown of what exactly goes into making the show. Even if you don't watch this specific show, behind-the-scenes stuff like this is enlightening.
Obviously nothing about ISIS is funny, but . . . this is funny. CNN Uncovers ISIS’s Dastardly Scheme to Lure Western Women With Kittens and Nutella
Amazing: Pinterest deleted Rand Paul's fake Hillary Clinton page for a terms of service violation
New England's ridiculous winter, in 6 photos
Hillary Clinton's uncontested nomination is dangerous for her and her party
Apparently Nora Ephron hated blue. I guess everyone has to have some flaw.
17 Things From Target No Human Can Resist Buying
The Onion: Area Woman Not Good Enough Artist To Justify Eccentricities
Classic Alice creator Kate Hackett wrote an interesting financial breakdown of what exactly goes into making the show. Even if you don't watch this specific show, behind-the-scenes stuff like this is enlightening.
Obviously nothing about ISIS is funny, but . . . this is funny. CNN Uncovers ISIS’s Dastardly Scheme to Lure Western Women With Kittens and Nutella
Amazing: Pinterest deleted Rand Paul's fake Hillary Clinton page for a terms of service violation
New England's ridiculous winter, in 6 photos
Hillary Clinton's uncontested nomination is dangerous for her and her party
Apparently Nora Ephron hated blue. I guess everyone has to have some flaw.
17 Things From Target No Human Can Resist Buying
The Onion: Area Woman Not Good Enough Artist To Justify Eccentricities
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Morning Coffee (2/18/15)
Ooh, check out the Volta Google doodle.
Wow, divers found 1000-year-old Israeli gold coins.
You can read the first seven chapters of the Fug Girls' upcoming novel The Royal We!
11 Animals That Are Dealing With Winter Better Than You Are
Hallmark Channel is expanding their kitten sports season.
Bosch isn’t great TV, but that’s why it might be the hit Amazon desperately needs. (I'm looking forward to trying it!)
Anthony Horowitz (of Foyle's War) is writing a new BBC cop drama!
How to Tell If You Are in a Victor Hugo Novel
Wow, divers found 1000-year-old Israeli gold coins.
You can read the first seven chapters of the Fug Girls' upcoming novel The Royal We!
11 Animals That Are Dealing With Winter Better Than You Are
Hallmark Channel is expanding their kitten sports season.
Bosch isn’t great TV, but that’s why it might be the hit Amazon desperately needs. (I'm looking forward to trying it!)
Anthony Horowitz (of Foyle's War) is writing a new BBC cop drama!
How to Tell If You Are in a Victor Hugo Novel
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Lunchtime Coffee (1/28/15)
How's everyone doing after the blizzard? I spent the morning shoveling, so you're getting lunch break links instead...
Fascinating: Of SNOWTRON and Snowzilla: How Boston Removed Snow From Its Streets Throughout History
Twitter finally has group DMs and it's GREAT.
Emma Watson is going to be Belle!
An Open Letter to People I Hardly Know But Who Hug Me Anyway
Well, this is terrible: Here is Every Boston 2024 Olympic Rendering From the Bid
Huh: "Angry Birds" Developer Rovio Branching Out To Young Adult Novels
Red Velvet Oreos? No.
“Witty Meeting Comebacks that Indicate Your Displeasure While Concealing the (Professionally Discrediting) Whirling Dervish of Your Rage”
“Throwing Money at Problems: A Justification”
Fascinating: Of SNOWTRON and Snowzilla: How Boston Removed Snow From Its Streets Throughout History
Twitter finally has group DMs and it's GREAT.
Emma Watson is going to be Belle!
An Open Letter to People I Hardly Know But Who Hug Me Anyway
Well, this is terrible: Here is Every Boston 2024 Olympic Rendering From the Bid
Huh: "Angry Birds" Developer Rovio Branching Out To Young Adult Novels
Red Velvet Oreos? No.
“Witty Meeting Comebacks that Indicate Your Displeasure While Concealing the (Professionally Discrediting) Whirling Dervish of Your Rage”
“Throwing Money at Problems: A Justification”
Monday, January 5, 2015
Morning Coffee (1/5/15)
2014: The Year in Emoji
Monsters in America: a cryptozoological map of the USA
Snowflakes come in 35 different shapes. And some of them are really odd.
I generally don't have any interest in smart watches, but to do lists are a nifty functionality for them.
Navy Develops ‘GhostSwimmer’ Drone That Looks Like a Shark
These Beautiful Women in Science Art Prints Feature Rad As Heck Ladies
Interesting: The 10 must-read German books of 2014
“God-night, Rune”: An Old English Translation
Monsters in America: a cryptozoological map of the USA
Snowflakes come in 35 different shapes. And some of them are really odd.
I generally don't have any interest in smart watches, but to do lists are a nifty functionality for them.
Navy Develops ‘GhostSwimmer’ Drone That Looks Like a Shark
These Beautiful Women in Science Art Prints Feature Rad As Heck Ladies
Interesting: The 10 must-read German books of 2014
“God-night, Rune”: An Old English Translation
Monday, December 8, 2014
Morning Coffee (12/8/14)
Wow: Missing Masterpiece Discovered in the Background of ‘Stuart Little’
Ooh, these snowflake photos are awesome.
What Disney Movies Taught Us About Girl Power
RUDOLPH IN LATIN
The Tricky Ethics of Intergalactic Colonization
24 Things All Young Adult Fans Are Tired Of Hearing
Ruin Your Own Happiness, Part I: How To Be Disappointed By Good News
Hee: Hear Kristen Bell and Straight No Chaser's 'Text Me Merry Christmas'
Ooh, these snowflake photos are awesome.
What Disney Movies Taught Us About Girl Power
RUDOLPH IN LATIN
The Tricky Ethics of Intergalactic Colonization
24 Things All Young Adult Fans Are Tired Of Hearing
Ruin Your Own Happiness, Part I: How To Be Disappointed By Good News
Hee: Hear Kristen Bell and Straight No Chaser's 'Text Me Merry Christmas'
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Morning Coffee (2/5/14)
Snow day! Which means I still work, but do so at home and in my pajamas. Whee.
NH people, the State of the State speech has been postponed to tomorrow.
Here's the best school closing announcement ever.
Why This Transgender Teen's Big Legal Victory Matters
Ooh, breaking maple syrup news.
I'll admit that Borgen has me more interested than I might otherwise be in Danish political crises.
Figure skater Evan Lysacek is visiting Sesame Street tomorrow.
Jeopardy's New Game-Theory Devotee Is One to Keep an Eye On
Heh: Man Who Chooses Netflix Over Parties And Regularly Bails On Friends Wonders Why He’s So Lonely
NH people, the State of the State speech has been postponed to tomorrow.
Here's the best school closing announcement ever.
Why This Transgender Teen's Big Legal Victory Matters
Ooh, breaking maple syrup news.
I'll admit that Borgen has me more interested than I might otherwise be in Danish political crises.
Figure skater Evan Lysacek is visiting Sesame Street tomorrow.
Jeopardy's New Game-Theory Devotee Is One to Keep an Eye On
Heh: Man Who Chooses Netflix Over Parties And Regularly Bails On Friends Wonders Why He’s So Lonely
Monday, October 31, 2011
Classic Halloween & Other Holiday Links
This slideshow of mid-20th century Halloween photos is great.
I always love reading about food in other cultures, so this feature on what's eaten at Diwali was fascinating.
Want to escape for the holidays? How about a nice cottage rental?
In honor of the October snow, an old favorite: Make your own virtual snowflakes.
I always love reading about food in other cultures, so this feature on what's eaten at Diwali was fascinating.
Want to escape for the holidays? How about a nice cottage rental?
In honor of the October snow, an old favorite: Make your own virtual snowflakes.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Pantone Ornaments & Other Holiday Links
Christmas is two months from today! Two months! That makes me extremely excited, though I realize some of you react differently. I'm sorry. I'm warning you now, it will eventually get quite Christmassy around these parts. We're not going all-Christmas-all-the-time yet - I'm not that crazy - but here, have some holiday-related links to get you started!
These Pantone paint color ornaments are so pretty.
Michael Buble + Christmas + countdown calendar + GetGlue = My Favorite New Site
For a certain subset of the cheesy-Christmas-TV-loving public, ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas is in fact an annual event to which we look forward. Get some info on this year's lineup here. Mark-Paul Gosselaar! Nick Zano! Laura Vandervoort!
It might snow on Thursday. No, really. Is your crossbow ready?
These Pantone paint color ornaments are so pretty.
Michael Buble + Christmas + countdown calendar + GetGlue = My Favorite New Site
For a certain subset of the cheesy-Christmas-TV-loving public, ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas is in fact an annual event to which we look forward. Get some info on this year's lineup here. Mark-Paul Gosselaar! Nick Zano! Laura Vandervoort!
It might snow on Thursday. No, really. Is your crossbow ready?
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