Not to much to report lately on a blog read by three people. That being said, enjoy the following:
1.) A giant Spider Aimee discovered on her pillow. I too discovered it because I heard Aimee's demented scream. Rather than destroy the spider, I scooped it up and let it free outside.
2.) A quick video of one of our favorite TV shows: Kath and Kim. It's from Australia. If you watch the video, you may be able to distinguish this.
Our friends Scott and Alex introduced us to a BBC TV Show called The Mighty Boosh. To attempt to describe it would result in a sprained cranium. In light of this, I will steal from Wikipedia:
The Mighty Boosh is a British cult comedy about two friends who go on surreal and magical adventures. The Mighty Boosh specializes in comic fantasy full of non-sequiturs and pop-cultural references. Episodes often feature elaborate musical numbers in a variety of genres, including electro (or new romantic music), heavy metal, funk, and rap, and there are many shorter songs throughout the shows. Howard Moon (Julian Barratt): Self-proclaimed Jazz Maverick and would-be novelist, musician, photographer, explorer, cream poet, athlete, porpoise jockey, rider of the penny farthing, stamp collector, and fisherman.
Vince Noir (Noel Fielding): Self-proclaimed "King of the Mods," "Goth Fairy,", "Electro Ponce", "The Shoreditch vampire" and "Camden leisure pirate" as well as fashion icon and would-be musician ("Vince Noir - rock 'n' roll super star!"). He can talk to animals, earning him the nickname "Mowgli in flares". Vince is Howard's best friend though the two often argue. He appears to get by on his looks, charm and style alone, and, unlike Howard, is extremely popular. He can be innocent and childlike, and has a profound love for Gary Numan, David Bowie and Mick Jagger. He was raised in the jungles of India by Bryan Ferry, something which he recalls in tales to Howard.
Aimee is especially entertained by the multiple song and dance numbers that appear in each show. She especially enjoys the way Vince Noir (the longer haired one) dances. She'll either act out her favorite dance moves or make me do them.
For example, check out the Tundra Rap:
** You may have to click the play button twice for it to start.
To meet our Heroes, check this intro to the show, click here.
IF you are a brave soul and would like to know more, here's an introductory course in the Cult show The Mighty Boosh. Enjoy!
The Spirit of Gladys Kravitz lives. You see, I am on the Board of Directors of my Home Owners Association. I am in charge of enforcing HOA rules that pertain to Architectural requirements.
Put it this way, if you live in my neighborhood and are thinking about painting your house purple, you better think again. First off, you should be slapped for even thinking about painting your house purple. Second of all, I'm Sherrif in these here parts, and the rules don't cotton to a purple house....This role is great for me, due to my background in law enforcement. See the entry from 8/29/06, for example.
It's been a bumpy ride so far. Like the time the rest of the Board voted down my idea for equipping our group with badges, windbreakers, and Ray Bans. Then, there was the time the HOA President asked me to stop hiding in bushes with binoculars. Or, the time I had my impromptu July 4th Parade, in which I wore a Sash and waved at people, while being pulled on a red wagon by The Girls.
All in all, I've gotten used to the life of a Public Figure and kept my nose clean. I haven't accepted any bribes and have only been involved in a couple minor scandals. I'd like to clear up one thing though: I no longer intend to carry out my Coup d'état. I've decided to let Democracy win out. Know this though: If you ever pick up a can of purple paint or hang a dollhouse mail box, you'll be on the wrong side of The Law and experience my brand of JUSTICE. I will CRUSH you! just kidding, kind of..
