El Toro.
George Clooney in the 2007 European TV commercial for "Martini".
Giorgio's shudder makes me smile every.single.time.
George Clooney in the 2007 European TV commercial for "Martini".
Giorgio's shudder makes me smile every.single.time.
Nov 23, 2007
Nov 17, 2007
Never forget, always resist
34 years ago today the tanks of the Greek military junta tore down the gates of the Polytechnic School and tried to crushed the voice of the people demanding the restoration of democracy in the land that gave birth to it.
The above video is from the first of many concerts Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis gave in October 1974 after the fall of the 7 year dictatorship. Theodorakis had been tortured and sent to exile camps during the tyranny, along with hundreds of Greeks. The concerts were open to all and the Greek people flooded the stadiums to celebrate the restitution of the Greek Republic.
This video is part of the broadcast filmed by German television. The song "To Yelasto Pedi" (The Jovial Boy) from the cycle "The Hostage" by Brendan Behan was put to music by Mikis Theodorakis. The first edition of this song was sung by Maria Farantouri. "To Yelasto Pedi" is also known as the theme of the film "Z" about the murder of Lambrakis. Theodorakis added the introduction "It was 18th of November", lyrics by Vasilis Rotas.
Also on this blog: When tanks roamed the streets of Athens and Greeks stripped of basic civil rights, tortured and persecuted
The above video is from the first of many concerts Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis gave in October 1974 after the fall of the 7 year dictatorship. Theodorakis had been tortured and sent to exile camps during the tyranny, along with hundreds of Greeks. The concerts were open to all and the Greek people flooded the stadiums to celebrate the restitution of the Greek Republic.
This video is part of the broadcast filmed by German television. The song "To Yelasto Pedi" (The Jovial Boy) from the cycle "The Hostage" by Brendan Behan was put to music by Mikis Theodorakis. The first edition of this song was sung by Maria Farantouri. "To Yelasto Pedi" is also known as the theme of the film "Z" about the murder of Lambrakis. Theodorakis added the introduction "It was 18th of November", lyrics by Vasilis Rotas.
Also on this blog: When tanks roamed the streets of Athens and Greeks stripped of basic civil rights, tortured and persecuted
Nov 16, 2007
#27 Feel-good Flick for Friday
Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle
A little black humor, a catchy tune, an excellent video.
I sold my soul for the second time
'Cause the man He don't pay me
I begged my landlord for some more time
He said "Son, the bills are waiting"
My best friend called me the other night
He said "Man - are you crazy"
My girlfriend told me to get a life
She said "Boy - you're lazy"
But I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
Hey Hey
I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
Hey Hey
I lost my faith in the summer time
'Cause it don't stop raining
The sky all day is as black as night
But I'm not complaining
I begged my doctor for one more line
He said "Son - words fail me"
It ain't no place to be killing time
Write it down, I'm just lazy
BUT I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
Hey Hey
A little black humor, a catchy tune, an excellent video.
I sold my soul for the second time
'Cause the man He don't pay me
I begged my landlord for some more time
He said "Son, the bills are waiting"
My best friend called me the other night
He said "Man - are you crazy"
My girlfriend told me to get a life
She said "Boy - you're lazy"
But I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
Hey Hey
I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
Hey Hey
I lost my faith in the summer time
'Cause it don't stop raining
The sky all day is as black as night
But I'm not complaining
I begged my doctor for one more line
He said "Son - words fail me"
It ain't no place to be killing time
Write it down, I'm just lazy
BUT I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it
Hey Hey
Nov 14, 2007
The calendar meme
Wednesday - November 14, 2007
40 years ago
...I took my first steps,
knowing my mother was there to catch me.
30 years ago
...I learned to ride a bicycle,
knowing my Dad was holding my bike seat.
20 years ago
...I handed my heart over to a man called Husband,
who's still holding it.
15 years ago
...I realized that parenting is a journey.
10 years ago
...I learned to trust myself.
5 years ago
...I learned not to trust others.
2 years ago
...I realized how right I was.
1 year ago
...I promised I would never cry again.
Yesterday
...I cried.
Today
...I closed my eyes and remembered
how sweet it is to ride your bike and look back
to see Dad smiling proudly that you did it.
Tomorrow
...I go to the airport to pick my mother up,
who knows I'm there to catch her if she falls.
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Nov 9, 2007
#26 Feel-good Flick for Friday
You know the words so crank it up Internet,
and sing along with the Queen of Soul!
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. ...find out what it means to me
and sing along with the Queen of Soul!
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. ...find out what it means to me
Nov 6, 2007
As the blogosphere turns
The saga of being a blogger. Watch "As The Blogosphere Turns", the all new day-time show for those of us with blog issues by Flubberwinkle (and a little help from classik TV).
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Nov 5, 2007
Great Greek Sex
A Jew, a Frenchman and a Greek, all lifelong friends, were having a drink together. . .
The Jew said, "Last week, my wife and I had great sex. I rubbed her body all over with schmaltz (chicken fat), we made passionate love, and she screamed for five full minutes at the end!"
The Frenchman boasted, "Last week when my wife and I had sex. I rubbed her body all over with butter. We then made passionate love and she screamed for fifteen minutes!"
The Greek said, "Well, last week my wife and I also had sex. I rubbed her body all over with olive oil. We made love, and she screamed for over six hours!"
The other two were stunned. The amazed Frenchman asked, "What could you have possibly done to make your wife scream for six hours?"
The Greek man said, "I wiped my hands on the bedspread."
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The Jew said, "Last week, my wife and I had great sex. I rubbed her body all over with schmaltz (chicken fat), we made passionate love, and she screamed for five full minutes at the end!"
The Frenchman boasted, "Last week when my wife and I had sex. I rubbed her body all over with butter. We then made passionate love and she screamed for fifteen minutes!"
The Greek said, "Well, last week my wife and I also had sex. I rubbed her body all over with olive oil. We made love, and she screamed for over six hours!"
The other two were stunned. The amazed Frenchman asked, "What could you have possibly done to make your wife scream for six hours?"
The Greek man said, "I wiped my hands on the bedspread."
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Nov 2, 2007
#25 Feel-good Flick for Friday
I watched the following video over at Windfall Woman's blog and I am adding it to my feel-good Friday-flicks because it's hilarious.
Here are the phrases every mother has heard herself say before. Comedian Anita Renfroe puts it all one hysterical 3-minute song: "Momsense", everything a mother says in one 24-hour period put to the music of the William Tell Overture.
Get up now
Get up now
Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepy head
Here's your clothes
And your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now
Get up and make your bed
Are you hot?
Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where's your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and your gloves and your scarf and hat
Don't forget you got to feed the cat
Eat your breakfast
The experts tell us it's the most important meal of all
Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at three today?
Don't forget your piano lesson is this afternoon
So you must play
Don't shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside
Don't play rough
Would you just play fair?
Be polite
Make a friend
Don't forget to share
Work it out
Wait your turn
Never take a dare
Get along
Don't make me come down there
Clean your room
Fold your clothes
Put your stuff away
Make your bed
Do it now
Do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn?
Would you like some hay
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone
Get Off the phone
Don't sit so close
Turn it down
No texting at the table
No more computer time tonight
Your iPod's my iPod if you don't listen up
Where you going and with whom and what time do you think you're coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me
Makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You'll appreciate my wisdom
Someday when you're older and you're grown
Can't wait 'til you have a couple little children of your own
You'll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now
I thank you NOT to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew
Would appreciate
Take a bite
Maybe two
Of the stuff you hate
Use your fork
Do not you burp
Or I'll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, Get the door
Don't get smart with me
Get a Grip
Get in here I'll count to 3
Get a job
Get a life
Get a PhD
Get a dose of...
I don't care who started it
You're grounded until your 36
Get your story straight
And tell the truth for once for heaven's sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff
Would you jump too?
If I've said it once, I've said at least a thousand times before that
You're too old to act this way
It must be your father's DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straight when you walk
A place for everything
And everything must be in place
Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth
Wash your face
Get your PJs on
Get in bed
Get a hug
Say a prayer with Mom
Don't forget
I love you
**KISS**
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom's work never ends
You don't need the reason why
Because
Because
Because
Because
I said so
I said so
I said so
I said so
I'm the Mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
Ta-da
Here are the phrases every mother has heard herself say before. Comedian Anita Renfroe puts it all one hysterical 3-minute song: "Momsense", everything a mother says in one 24-hour period put to the music of the William Tell Overture.
Get up now
Get up now
Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepy head
Here's your clothes
And your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now
Get up and make your bed
Are you hot?
Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where's your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and your gloves and your scarf and hat
Don't forget you got to feed the cat
Eat your breakfast
The experts tell us it's the most important meal of all
Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at three today?
Don't forget your piano lesson is this afternoon
So you must play
Don't shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside
Don't play rough
Would you just play fair?
Be polite
Make a friend
Don't forget to share
Work it out
Wait your turn
Never take a dare
Get along
Don't make me come down there
Clean your room
Fold your clothes
Put your stuff away
Make your bed
Do it now
Do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn?
Would you like some hay
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone
Get Off the phone
Don't sit so close
Turn it down
No texting at the table
No more computer time tonight
Your iPod's my iPod if you don't listen up
Where you going and with whom and what time do you think you're coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me
Makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You'll appreciate my wisdom
Someday when you're older and you're grown
Can't wait 'til you have a couple little children of your own
You'll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now
I thank you NOT to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew
Would appreciate
Take a bite
Maybe two
Of the stuff you hate
Use your fork
Do not you burp
Or I'll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, Get the door
Don't get smart with me
Get a Grip
Get in here I'll count to 3
Get a job
Get a life
Get a PhD
Get a dose of...
I don't care who started it
You're grounded until your 36
Get your story straight
And tell the truth for once for heaven's sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff
Would you jump too?
If I've said it once, I've said at least a thousand times before that
You're too old to act this way
It must be your father's DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straight when you walk
A place for everything
And everything must be in place
Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth
Wash your face
Get your PJs on
Get in bed
Get a hug
Say a prayer with Mom
Don't forget
I love you
**KISS**
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom's work never ends
You don't need the reason why
Because
Because
Because
Because
I said so
I said so
I said so
I said so
I'm the Mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
Ta-da
