Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Violet Precipitation

"Your lips would make a lolly pop too happy."
LOL

I watched "Purple Rain" for the first time ever last night and loved it. I've been a huge Prince fan for many a year, but never thought his movies were worth my time. "Under the Cherry Moon" was my first foray, and I loved it too. Incredibly campy fun. But I had no idea I was going to enjoy "Purple Rain" quite so thoroughly. Granted there are some hammy scenes and the dialogue is a little bit "soap opera" at times, but overall, the music goes so well with the story. I guess that's my biggest revelation: seeing the music from the soundtrack in it's proper context, 'cause honestly, "Purple Rain" has never been my favourite Prince album.

Special nod to Morris Day.... pimp-tacular gay, don't stand in his way, oh-kaaaay! (snap, snap, snap). He steals almost every scene he's in just by being uber fabulous and slimy. Completely "unbelievable" in the role of a ladies man; but that's what makes watching him so much fun.

And I couldn't help but think that "The Kid's" (Prince's character) whole romantic technique, and distorted view of how romance/relationships should be, was inherent of someone who grew up completely isolated with fucked-up parents and enormous talent. I actually got a little choked-up about how conflicted he was about how his father mistreated his mother, when he couldn't help but admire the man for being a musical genius. Sad, but compelling.

I was also thinking the whole romance with Appolonia could've easily replaced "she" with a "he", in his rough, teasing manner with her. It would've made him seem much-less like an asshole had he been getting a male-romantic interest to strip and jump in a cold lake and taken-off on his purple bat-cycle.

Also... I've never understood how anyone in their right mind could find Prince sexy. Uhhh.... I hate to admit it, but the little half-pint has quite the body in this movie, and his sexual presence is quite provocative. I'd never seen him lookin' quite so good. Wonders never cease.

Baby I'm a Star - Prince

1,2,3,4
Hey, look me over
Tell me do u like what u see?
Hey, I ain't got no money
But honey I'm rich on personality
Hey, check it all out
Baby I know what it's all about
Before the night is through
U will see my point of view
Even if I have 2 scream and shout

Baby I'm a (star)
Might not know it now
Baby but I R,
I'm a (star)
I don't want to stop,
'til I reach the top
Sing it (We are all a star!)

Hey, take a listen
Tell me do u like what u hear?
If it don't turn u on
Just say the word and I'm gone
But honey I know, ain't nothing
Wrong with your ears
Hey, check it all out
Better look now or it just might be 2 late (just might be 2 late)
My lucks gonna change tonight
There's gotta be a better life
Take a picture sweetie
I ain't got time 2 waste

Oh baby I'm a (star)
Might not know it now
Baby but I R,
I'm a (star)
I don't want to stop,
'til I reach the top
Sing it! (We are all a star!)

Everybody say, nothing come 2 easy
But when u got it baby, nothing come 2 hard
You'll see what I'm all about (see what I'm all about)
If I gotta scream and shout (if I gotta scream and shout)
Baby baby (baby) baby (baby) baby (baby)
yeahyeah yeah yeah yeah yeah (star)

Might not know it now
Baby but I R, I'm a (star)
I don't want to stop,
'til I reach the top
Sing it! (star)
Baby baby baby
oh baby I'm a (star)
baby baby baby
somebody (We are all a star)
(Baby I'm a star)
We are all a star
We are all a star

Doctor!
Baby, baby, baby, baby,
baby, baby, baby, baby
We are all a star{Backwards talking in the background}
"Like what the fuck do they know
All their taste is in their mouth
Really.
What the fuck do they know?

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Surprise Surprise

Merry Christmas....


no, no, no, guess that'll never do.


Happy New Year??


A little late but, more reasonable.


At least it's not Happy Easter. ; ) Although some might argue I'm resurrecting something from the dead which might warrant that kinda greeting. Two months is an awfully long time after all.


Considering what I was talking about this time last year, I should fill you in that the ever-elusive demo tape DID in fact come to fruition long before 2007 came to a close. So the 2 things that I wanted to accomplish (as written last January) were complete before the year ended. Funny how we measure time and achievements like that huh? Before the next 365 days pass I'm going to do this, this and this. Sounds a little silly. But we all do it in some form or fashion I guess.

Anyhow, the demo has already received some positive feedback. I've just got to get it heard by more people. I'd post it here, but I don't know how to post audio on Blogger, or even if that's possible. At any rate, I'm proud of it. : )


Ted and I are doing well. With the ups and downs that come naturally of course. But "still together" is what matters most at this point I think.


Therapy seems to be my latest theme to follow. He and I are in couples counselling (have been since early November) and I just started seeing a cognitive therapist. So far, so good.


On the doggie front, we got Porthos in the 2008 Basset Rescue calendar. He's one of 3 pooches for December. And looking ever-so-handsome. (This is the winning photo.)

Anyhoo... that's just a little update of what's going on behind the deserted Everything But Poopie fort.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm sure there'll be plenty o' surprise to see a shiny new entry here. : )

Much love.




"Right Next To The Right One" by Celine Dion

What if we were meant to be together
What if you were meant to be the one
I could hide a million years and try to believe
That any time the girl in mind will come and rescue me

'Cause you're the fire, you're the one
But you'll never see the sun
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
And I could call it many names
But it's myself I need to blame
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one

In the end you've got a friend for lifetime
Truly there to truly care for you
I know you cry a million tears so I want you to know
That a pretty face can take you places,
you don't wanna go

'Cause you're the fire, you're the one
But you'll never see the sun
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
And I could call it many names
But it's myself I need to blame
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one

So in the end it all depends on whether you'll find
Warm embraces when I replace the one you had in mind...

'Cause you're the fire, you're the one
But you'll never see the sun
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one
And I could call it many names
But it's myself I need to blame
If you don't know, you're right next to the right one