J is for Joss

I'm so deep into the Hellmouth that I've barely seen daylight for weeks. I'm at episode 98 and counting. My first thought on seeing Mat Hudson's nascent Whedon Alphabet: "didn't Spike drink out of a mug that said Kiss the Librarian?"

This One's for Al and Tipper

Although Tipper is no Jenny, apparently.

Side One

Theme from Love Story
Snow Frolic
Mozart: Sonata in F MAjor (Allegro)
I Love You, Phil
The Christmas Trees
Search for Jenny (Theme From Love Story)

Side Two

Bozo Barrett
Skating in Central Park
The Long Walk Home
J.S. Bach: Concerto No. 3 in D Major
Theme From Love Story (Finale)

Laser Cat

The hubby has decided that a cat that appears in our yard, stalking around our prairie garden, is evil. He thinks it will kill all the cute baby bunnies that eat our clover. Every time he sees it he goes after it like Cato after Clouseau. So Lena and I bought him this card for Father's Day. Because, you know, sometimes cats can be evil and shoot laser beams and stuff.

Lena's Daughter

My mom gifted me a small bounty of vintage pulp paperbacks this weekend. This one's my favorite. From the back cover:

She heard the door open quietly. In a panic, she sat up and called, "Who's that?"

"It's I, Anny; don't be afraid." He closed the door and she heard the bolt slip in place. He snapped on a flashlight he held cupped in his hand. "Don't turn on the light -- please. I just had to see you."

She put her head back against the pillow, far back. Her eyes were black pools, her lips were full and slightly parted. Somewhere far back in memory she heard a voice, a taunting voice, call: "Lena's daughter, Lena's daughter."

My mom didn't even notice. If Lena has a daughter and names her Anna, we're in trouble.

David Tina Chris Jerry

This fantastic tee by Rose Blake will soon be mine, thanks to Gran Edit.

Blood and Cupcakes

I'm not baking for the True Blood premiere on Sunday, because really, you can't top these cupcakes by Kati Peck. I may try some of these Tru Blood cocktails, though.

Mixtape Memory: Breaking the Girl

1992 was my last year as a teenager. I remember spending much of it pondering gender politics, listening to Elvis Costello, and making drawings using the back of my dorm room door as an easel. This mix reveals that I was also listening to lots of Red Hot Chili Peppers, and that my idolizations of Patti Smith and PJ Harvey had emerged. It also includes selections from the most magical album of that year, Automatic for the People, and the closest thing to an earnest Steely Dan song. And is there anything that screams 1992 more than Tori Amos' cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?


Side One

Breaking the Girl :: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Miracle Man :: Elvis Costello
These Are Days :: 10,000 Maniacs
Drive :: R.E.M.
Free Time :: Michael Penn
Love to be Loved :: Peter Gabriel
As Girls Go :: Suzanne Vega
Nightclub Jitters :: The Replacements
Blue Light :: Prince
Steam :: Peter Gabriel
The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite :: R.E.M.
Give It Away :: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Blame It On Cain :: Elvis Costello
Alison :: Elvis Costello
Winged Mammal Theme :: R.E.M.


Side Two

Midnight Cruiser :: Steely Dan
Gloria :: Patti Smith
Sheela-Na-Gig :: PJ Harvey
Lost & Saved :: Juliana Hatfield
Noah's Dove :: 10,000 Maniacs
Come Talk To Me :: Peter Gabriel
I Could Have Lied :: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Man on the Moon :: R.E.M.
Smells Like Teen Spirit :: Tori Amos
Awaken :: Three Merry Widows
Less Than Zero :: Elvis Costello
Walk on the Wild Side :: Lou Reed
Everybody Hurts :: R.E.M.
I Want to Walk with You :: Toni Childs

Save Me

Today is National Donut Day, hence free donuts. I need to summon strength to avoid the sugary devils. This collage from GraphiteGirl helps.

Sonja's Selves

I just ordered a copy of Sonja Ahlers' book The Selves. Sonja assembles personal portraits from popular culture, combining song lyrics, found images and watercolor to create an identity scrapbook. Really, it's just totally rad. See more of Sonja's work here. You can also buy some fierce bunnies at her shop.