Now, I know I'm just a secular liberal Seattleite, but this seems like a bit much to lay on me for buying a $17 pocket knife. Not only are they telling me The Good Word, but I'm apparently now a member of their "family". Thanks, I can manage on my own! Unless it's a MAGIC KNIFE (!).
Friday, August 28
"Our Senior Partner"
Now, I know I'm just a secular liberal Seattleite, but this seems like a bit much to lay on me for buying a $17 pocket knife. Not only are they telling me The Good Word, but I'm apparently now a member of their "family". Thanks, I can manage on my own! Unless it's a MAGIC KNIFE (!).
World's Cutest Supervillain
It's Captain Marvel's arch-foe Mister Mind, the super-genius worm. Look at those little glasses and that tiny radio amplifier around his neck. Who wouldn't let him conquer the world?
Hallowe'en Approacheth
Next Tuesday means the official beginning of my observation of the Hallowe'en holiday. This means different things to different people--for some (in ever-dwindling numbers) it's going trick-or-treating or giving out candy to trick-or-treaters, for others it's getting a costume ready for the inevitably disappointing Hallowe'en party (and the 31st is on a Saturday this year!).
For me, it's time to watch old (pre-1970 or so) horror movies. I've been making a project of this officially for a few years now, so I've watched most of them (repeat plays don't count), and I'm down to the more obscure titles, or ones that for one reason or another hadn't hit DVD yet. Beebo usually joins me, unless the movies seem "too scary" for her.
I'm being very disciplined--no movies 'til Tuesday, then the Gates of Hell™ open. I plan to post a little recap of what I've watch over the next couple of months. As a preview, here are the types of horror movies I prefer, in general:
For me, it's time to watch old (pre-1970 or so) horror movies. I've been making a project of this officially for a few years now, so I've watched most of them (repeat plays don't count), and I'm down to the more obscure titles, or ones that for one reason or another hadn't hit DVD yet. Beebo usually joins me, unless the movies seem "too scary" for her.
I'm being very disciplined--no movies 'til Tuesday, then the Gates of Hell™ open. I plan to post a little recap of what I've watch over the next couple of months. As a preview, here are the types of horror movies I prefer, in general:
- 1930s-1940s "classic" horror--Universal Studios dominated these, but also things like Val Lewton's RKO films.
- 1950s-1970 Hammer Studios horror--my absolute favorite! (but I've seen/own almost all of these)
- 1950s-1960s Other British horror (Amicus and other studios)
- 1950s-1960s Other Euro-Horror, except movies that are just about a demented guy going around stabbing women, because I find those unpleasant and boring.
- 1950s-1960s American B movies (especially Roger Corman's Poe pictures with Vincent Price)
Wednesday, August 26
It's Beat!
But why do they think her poem is a comedy routine? It seems pretty heavy to me...
And here's another one!
That's Vampira in another guise--unfortunately it's interspersed with some really boring scenes from the movie (The Beat Generation).
Uncle Fester (Jackie Coogan) is in BOTH clips!
Tuesday, August 25
Pre-Made Bad Signs for Restaurants and Shops
If you're a busy small business owner, you know you need to make up a lot of little signs on 8.5 x 11 paper to alert your customers about what they may or may not do in your establishment. But you also know that it can take up to 3 hours to make an unfriendly, ungrammatical and un-aesthetic notice to scotch-tape to your window or counter.
Well, labor no further--we will make these signs on command--just let us know what kind of sign you need and we'll crank it out for you with the attention to detail you can usually only expect from an irritable retail businessman. Here's an example to whet your appetite:
You're welcome!
*****
Here's one more--this is suggested for vegan/vegetarian cafes:
Well, labor no further--we will make these signs on command--just let us know what kind of sign you need and we'll crank it out for you with the attention to detail you can usually only expect from an irritable retail businessman. Here's an example to whet your appetite:
You're welcome!*****
Here's one more--this is suggested for vegan/vegetarian cafes:
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