sun on my face and You are easy
song in my mouth and You are happy
blessings at my right, my left and You are giving
weight on my shoulders and You are frustrating
breaking in my heart and You are unfathomable
world closing in and You are distant
but You are, You are
You were and You will be
everything You said, all the things You promised
no matter what You are to me
You are
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Just Because I Love Twilight...
...doesn't mean I can't appreciate a really fantastic parody! Or maybe it means I can appreciate it even more. Either way, I give you the latest of SNL's Digital Shorts, the trailer for a little movie called "Firelight."
PS. How adorable and fun was Taylor Swift as host/musical guest this week? She did a great job. I especially liked her spunky monologue song, which you can see here.
PS. How adorable and fun was Taylor Swift as host/musical guest this week? She did a great job. I especially liked her spunky monologue song, which you can see here.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Both Hands
Our friends Tim & Carrie are working on the process of adopting from Russia. This past weekend we were able to be part of a pretty cool fundraiser they did. Ben made this amazing video to help them get the word out about what we did, and it is so great! Get out the Kleenex, it is a tearjerker!
You can find out more about Tim and Carrie and their adoption at their blog, http://twetenadoption.blogspot.com. Please pray for them as they continue to work to bring their children home soon!
You can find out more about Tim and Carrie and their adoption at their blog, http://twetenadoption.blogspot.com. Please pray for them as they continue to work to bring their children home soon!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Ben's Addiction
I went into Ben's studio earlier this evening to look for a camera cable. I found it, stuck under a guitar. As I moved the instrument out of the way, I realized that there were guitars EVERYWHERE. I knew he had several, but it is like they've been secretly breeding in there. I had to document it with my camera and, well, the evidence speaks for itself.
If you're counting with us, that's NINE. And these are just the ones that I could SEE. Now to Ben's credit, at least two of those cases photographed were empty. However, I also know that there are at least two guitars of his that are packed away elsewhere and not pictured here, so. Yeah. It evens out. But I love that he loves his guitars, and I even love that they're laying around everywhere, and that he somehow sneaks them into the house without my knowledge. Just like a proper addict.
Besides, I actually have my own little guitar, and, not to brag, but I'm wicked awesome at it.
Easy level, what what!
If you're counting with us, that's NINE. And these are just the ones that I could SEE. Now to Ben's credit, at least two of those cases photographed were empty. However, I also know that there are at least two guitars of his that are packed away elsewhere and not pictured here, so. Yeah. It evens out. But I love that he loves his guitars, and I even love that they're laying around everywhere, and that he somehow sneaks them into the house without my knowledge. Just like a proper addict.
Besides, I actually have my own little guitar, and, not to brag, but I'm wicked awesome at it.
Easy level, what what!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sick Puppy
Poor Scruff-dog has not had a good couple weeks. I took him to the vet for his annual checkup and shots two weeks ago and turned out he had a nasty ear infection. He also has allergies which mostly manifest in adorable doggy-sneezes but had progressed to his eyes. So our tough guy had to have drops in his eyes and ear every day, which he took like a champ.
Then, as if that wasn't enough, he must have caught some sort of 24 hour doggie stomach flu... if such a thing exists? All I know is one day as I'm walking out the door he started making that horrible heaving sound and before I can usher him off the carpet... blech. And again... and again... Then he didn't want to eat or drink anything, and so I fed him what I feed myself when I'm sick: saltine crackers and Gatorade. Well, actually it was Vitamin Water but you get the idea. That only lasted about a day and a half, thank goodness for everyone and especially for my carpet.
Now he has this kind of hacking cough that he's doing, the kind that wakes me up at night and, just in case, makes me get out of bed and go check on him. Poor little pup.
It's hard taking care of someone (or in this case somedog) who is sick, and I don't think it is especially my strong suit. Visiting sick people is easy for me - I'm good at cheering and no-nonsense advising and gift-bearing. But really caring for the sick requires lots of patience and mercy, and if I'm being honesty those are two big weaknesses for me! Still, I know God wants to develop those things in me, and I think this past week He might have used dog barf to inch me a little closer.
Opportunities for lessons learned aside, I really hope Scruffy is better soon and back to his normal self. Or rather, as normal as a mostly-super-chill, other-dog-hating, weird-phobia-having, backwards-walking puppy can be.
Then, as if that wasn't enough, he must have caught some sort of 24 hour doggie stomach flu... if such a thing exists? All I know is one day as I'm walking out the door he started making that horrible heaving sound and before I can usher him off the carpet... blech. And again... and again... Then he didn't want to eat or drink anything, and so I fed him what I feed myself when I'm sick: saltine crackers and Gatorade. Well, actually it was Vitamin Water but you get the idea. That only lasted about a day and a half, thank goodness for everyone and especially for my carpet.
Now he has this kind of hacking cough that he's doing, the kind that wakes me up at night and, just in case, makes me get out of bed and go check on him. Poor little pup.
It's hard taking care of someone (or in this case somedog) who is sick, and I don't think it is especially my strong suit. Visiting sick people is easy for me - I'm good at cheering and no-nonsense advising and gift-bearing. But really caring for the sick requires lots of patience and mercy, and if I'm being honesty those are two big weaknesses for me! Still, I know God wants to develop those things in me, and I think this past week He might have used dog barf to inch me a little closer.
Opportunities for lessons learned aside, I really hope Scruffy is better soon and back to his normal self. Or rather, as normal as a mostly-super-chill, other-dog-hating, weird-phobia-having, backwards-walking puppy can be.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
This is literally the happiest face Tony LaRussa has ever made.
We're going to the post-season!!! The Cards beat the Rockies on Saturday to win the NL Central, as predicted at the beginning of the season by... nobody.In that same game, this guy might have pitched his way to a Cy Young award.
If not, don't worry, we have the other front-runner on our team too.
Two aces in the hole, big bats in the lineup, smart (if generally stoic) Tony at the helm, and the adoration of the whole Cardinal Nation... Here's to October, my dear Redbirds!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Emmy Fashion Roundup & Rundown! (Part 3)
MILA KUNIS
To be fair to Mila, I saw this as she walked the carpet, and I didn't think it was that bad. I just think that this length of dress is for people under the age of 12 and/or ballerinas. Unfortunately, she kind of looks like both.
MINDY KALING
In a surprise turn of events, Mindy might be one of my best dressed of the night. Even though I personally wouldn't want to wear this dress, I was really impressed with how well it suited her. It is funky, cute, and contemporary. I love the unique art-deco-esque detailing on the bodice, the color of the dress with her skin, and her youthful, fresh hair and makeup. Kelly Kapoor would most def. try to be recreating this look from Scranton's local department stores.
OLIVIA WILDE
Last year Olivia Wilde was my best dressed from the Emmys. You might want to go look at that dress again, because I don't even have words for what is happening to her here. If I was forced to come up with words, some of them might be "bride," "figure skating," "doilies," "what," "is," and "this."
ROSE BYRNE
I don't know Rose Byrne personally, but I'm kind of mad at her. Because this dress is REALLY gorgeous and I want to be raving about her right now but unfortunately her hair is just ruining everything. It's like her body knew she was going to the Emmys, but her head thought she was going to audition for a part as a small town single mom in a Lifetime original movie. Thanks for nothing, Rose Byrne's hair stylist. Ugh, can't you just imagine how gorgeous it would've been in a low loose chignon? And in her natural dark chocolate hair color? Okay, okay, moving on.
SANDRA OH
I think Sandra looks great. She is glowing in the gold color and I am even going to give her a pass on the little gold rope belt, which I kind of want to rip off. The fit is wonderful on the dress and her soft loose hair is the perfect accessory.
TINA FEY
I was a little disappointed in Tina for going back to a safe, relatively plain black dress after she looked so great in the purple strapless number last year. From the front it just looks a little matronly. But I'm giving her props because I also saw it from the back:
...which looked very classy and elegant with the low draping and jeweled piece. And no matter what I thought of her dress, she got the last laugh as her series 30 Rock won five Emmys including Best Comedy. Or maybe we get the last laugh because we get the pleasure of watching that hilarious show. Either way, someone is laughing. And there's nothing unfashionable about that.
Until next year... or the next awards show... aj
To be fair to Mila, I saw this as she walked the carpet, and I didn't think it was that bad. I just think that this length of dress is for people under the age of 12 and/or ballerinas. Unfortunately, she kind of looks like both.MINDY KALING
In a surprise turn of events, Mindy might be one of my best dressed of the night. Even though I personally wouldn't want to wear this dress, I was really impressed with how well it suited her. It is funky, cute, and contemporary. I love the unique art-deco-esque detailing on the bodice, the color of the dress with her skin, and her youthful, fresh hair and makeup. Kelly Kapoor would most def. try to be recreating this look from Scranton's local department stores.
OLIVIA WILDE
Last year Olivia Wilde was my best dressed from the Emmys. You might want to go look at that dress again, because I don't even have words for what is happening to her here. If I was forced to come up with words, some of them might be "bride," "figure skating," "doilies," "what," "is," and "this."ROSE BYRNE
I don't know Rose Byrne personally, but I'm kind of mad at her. Because this dress is REALLY gorgeous and I want to be raving about her right now but unfortunately her hair is just ruining everything. It's like her body knew she was going to the Emmys, but her head thought she was going to audition for a part as a small town single mom in a Lifetime original movie. Thanks for nothing, Rose Byrne's hair stylist. Ugh, can't you just imagine how gorgeous it would've been in a low loose chignon? And in her natural dark chocolate hair color? Okay, okay, moving on.
SANDRA OH
I think Sandra looks great. She is glowing in the gold color and I am even going to give her a pass on the little gold rope belt, which I kind of want to rip off. The fit is wonderful on the dress and her soft loose hair is the perfect accessory.
TINA FEY
I was a little disappointed in Tina for going back to a safe, relatively plain black dress after she looked so great in the purple strapless number last year. From the front it just looks a little matronly. But I'm giving her props because I also saw it from the back:
...which looked very classy and elegant with the low draping and jeweled piece. And no matter what I thought of her dress, she got the last laugh as her series 30 Rock won five Emmys including Best Comedy. Or maybe we get the last laugh because we get the pleasure of watching that hilarious show. Either way, someone is laughing. And there's nothing unfashionable about that.Until next year... or the next awards show... aj
Emmy Fashion Roundup & Rundown! (Part 2)
JENNA FISCHER
I really like Jenna's look from the knees up. An improvement over last year for sure. The mermaid shape is surprisingly good for her, and black, while safe, is also sophisticated when done well. The beading is okay and the sweetheart neckline is a great choice on her. She looked so happy walking the carpet with her new fiance, and I also like her softer hairstyle. Oh, and even though you can't see them in this picture, her very pretty drop earrings. The only thing is, from the knees down, the fabric is doing something weird... like what is happening with the big stiff hem?
JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT
If it's not one thing with this girl, it's the other. I approve of the dress. The color is sweet and fresh. This is the right shape for a girl like J-Love with some shape to her hips. It is youthful without being inappropriate for her age. However. HOWEVER. Unless she arrived directly at the Emmys after performing the titular role in a new stage production of Rapunzel, those extensions have got. to. go.
KATE WALSH
If a redhead walked up to me and said, "Quick, name a color I would look amazing in," silver would not be the first thing tripping off my tongue. Thanks, Kate Walsh, for teaching me something new! Like Jenna Fischer, a real improvement over her heavy serious look from last year. I have no idea what miracle of technology is keeping that dress up, but color me impressed. And I don't know that I've ever had the pleasure of saying the words "elegant," "flattering," and "saddlebags of draping fabric" in the same sentence, but there you go.
KRISTEN WIIG
Hey, Kristen, thank God I caught you before you got any further down the carpet. Come a little closer... little closer... Riiiiiiip. Wait, let me get the other one. Riiiiiiip. Okay, okay. You're good to go! Knock 'em dead, you look great in that sleeveless halter dress!
KYRA SEDGWICK
Somewhere, Bridesmaid Barbie (1996 Collector's Edition) is crying in the bathroom because she showed up wearing the same thing as Kyra Sedgwick! And her stylist said it was a one of a kind! PS. This is awful.
LEIGHTON MEESTER
I probably had the hardest time making up my mind about this outfit. I'm still on the fence. On the one hand, I love it. On the other hand, from some angles those knots in the shoulder straps looked like giant weird puffs. On the other other hand, from other angles they looked smaller and gave her Grecian goddess gown a unique twist. On the other other other hand, I thought the whole look aged her a little bit. On the other(x4) hand, I love Blair Waldorf like Chuck Bass loves ascots and suspenders, and therefore I'm willing to allow Leighton some wiggle room here. I don't know. Please tell me what your hands think, in the comments.
I really like Jenna's look from the knees up. An improvement over last year for sure. The mermaid shape is surprisingly good for her, and black, while safe, is also sophisticated when done well. The beading is okay and the sweetheart neckline is a great choice on her. She looked so happy walking the carpet with her new fiance, and I also like her softer hairstyle. Oh, and even though you can't see them in this picture, her very pretty drop earrings. The only thing is, from the knees down, the fabric is doing something weird... like what is happening with the big stiff hem?JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT
If it's not one thing with this girl, it's the other. I approve of the dress. The color is sweet and fresh. This is the right shape for a girl like J-Love with some shape to her hips. It is youthful without being inappropriate for her age. However. HOWEVER. Unless she arrived directly at the Emmys after performing the titular role in a new stage production of Rapunzel, those extensions have got. to. go.KATE WALSH
If a redhead walked up to me and said, "Quick, name a color I would look amazing in," silver would not be the first thing tripping off my tongue. Thanks, Kate Walsh, for teaching me something new! Like Jenna Fischer, a real improvement over her heavy serious look from last year. I have no idea what miracle of technology is keeping that dress up, but color me impressed. And I don't know that I've ever had the pleasure of saying the words "elegant," "flattering," and "saddlebags of draping fabric" in the same sentence, but there you go.KRISTEN WIIG
Hey, Kristen, thank God I caught you before you got any further down the carpet. Come a little closer... little closer... Riiiiiiip. Wait, let me get the other one. Riiiiiiip. Okay, okay. You're good to go! Knock 'em dead, you look great in that sleeveless halter dress!KYRA SEDGWICK
Somewhere, Bridesmaid Barbie (1996 Collector's Edition) is crying in the bathroom because she showed up wearing the same thing as Kyra Sedgwick! And her stylist said it was a one of a kind! PS. This is awful.LEIGHTON MEESTER
I probably had the hardest time making up my mind about this outfit. I'm still on the fence. On the one hand, I love it. On the other hand, from some angles those knots in the shoulder straps looked like giant weird puffs. On the other other hand, from other angles they looked smaller and gave her Grecian goddess gown a unique twist. On the other other other hand, I thought the whole look aged her a little bit. On the other(x4) hand, I love Blair Waldorf like Chuck Bass loves ascots and suspenders, and therefore I'm willing to allow Leighton some wiggle room here. I don't know. Please tell me what your hands think, in the comments.
Emmy Fashion Roundup & Rundown! (Part I)
The Emmys were held Sunday night and I've rounded up the best and... least best. Let's get to it, ladies and gents! I'm going in alphabetical order, for fairness sake...
ANNA TORV
Isn't this a fun little dress? I wish she'd done a little something with her hair but even so she looks great and this dress is flattering her athletic figure. I love the color (up close it is a little more of a pink-red than a red-red), I love the sequins, I love the fact that it has sleeves! Making it look easy to look good.
CHLOE SEVIGNY
I don't often have nice things to say about Chloe's fashion sense. Some people are gaga over it, but I mostly don't get it. This dress, however, I adore. It takes a classic, upscale silhouette but makes it interesting with the fabric and pattern choices. Fun and young and unique. I do wish she didn't insist on doing her own hair and makeup (c'mon, you know she did) because it could be a lot better.
CHRISTINA APPLEGATE
Oh dear, dear, dear. This dress is awful. It looks simultaneously frumpy and overwrought and WHAT is going ON with that weird line across her chest?! Is it a curiously lilting band of beading? Or is it a one-shouldered cape? BECAUSE THAT IS NOT BETTER.
DREW BARRYMORE
Ben loves Drew Barrymore. I like her too, and I like how now in her 30s she is looking better than ever. But I do not like this dress. This looks falls into the dangerous territory of doing unicolor hair-face-skin-dress. I like the shape and style of the dress, but the color is dingy and wrong.
ELIZABETH MOSS
I've recently started watching Mad Men. I really like it! But I don't really like Elizabeth Moss's dress. The rich color is very flattering, and I like the built in necklace as neckline, but the draping is detracting from all that. I think a simpler silhouette, in this same color, would've been nicer. But actually, all I could think was how much better she looked in the one episode where Peggy got glam to go out with the office gents... maybe Elizabeth should've snatched this from wardrobe:
ELIZABETH PERKINS
I like to say something nice about each outfit even if I didn't like it, because I know these ladies tried hard. So... umm... Elizabeth, my, what a fetching color on you.
HAYDEN PANETTIERE
I try not to read other people's fashion reviews before I do mine, so as not to be influenced. But sometimes I slip, and on this occassion I can do no better than the site where I saw her look described as CIT, for Cougar In Training. Hayden just turned 20, but this is the dress, makeup, and styling of a 40 year old woman.
JANUARY JONES
I could not find a single photo that did this dress justice, but when I saw January Jones on the red carpet I was wowed. I imagine she has to try really hard to put together a look for these events. After all, the "old Hollywood glamour" that other women can do would just be a retread of the character she plays on TV. This dress is architectural and truly unique. It manages to look modern and retro at the same time. Many other actresses could not pull this off but she is wearing it well. My only complaint is her hair looked a little last minute. I also included this picture to show that, while out on the red carpet it looked to be white, on stage it was revealed that the dress is actually a fabulous mint color. LOVE.
It's my day off so I'm off to run some errands. I will post parts two and three later today!
ANNA TORV
Isn't this a fun little dress? I wish she'd done a little something with her hair but even so she looks great and this dress is flattering her athletic figure. I love the color (up close it is a little more of a pink-red than a red-red), I love the sequins, I love the fact that it has sleeves! Making it look easy to look good.CHLOE SEVIGNY
I don't often have nice things to say about Chloe's fashion sense. Some people are gaga over it, but I mostly don't get it. This dress, however, I adore. It takes a classic, upscale silhouette but makes it interesting with the fabric and pattern choices. Fun and young and unique. I do wish she didn't insist on doing her own hair and makeup (c'mon, you know she did) because it could be a lot better.CHRISTINA APPLEGATE
Oh dear, dear, dear. This dress is awful. It looks simultaneously frumpy and overwrought and WHAT is going ON with that weird line across her chest?! Is it a curiously lilting band of beading? Or is it a one-shouldered cape? BECAUSE THAT IS NOT BETTER.DREW BARRYMORE
Ben loves Drew Barrymore. I like her too, and I like how now in her 30s she is looking better than ever. But I do not like this dress. This looks falls into the dangerous territory of doing unicolor hair-face-skin-dress. I like the shape and style of the dress, but the color is dingy and wrong.ELIZABETH MOSS
I've recently started watching Mad Men. I really like it! But I don't really like Elizabeth Moss's dress. The rich color is very flattering, and I like the built in necklace as neckline, but the draping is detracting from all that. I think a simpler silhouette, in this same color, would've been nicer. But actually, all I could think was how much better she looked in the one episode where Peggy got glam to go out with the office gents... maybe Elizabeth should've snatched this from wardrobe:
ELIZABETH PERKINS
I like to say something nice about each outfit even if I didn't like it, because I know these ladies tried hard. So... umm... Elizabeth, my, what a fetching color on you.
HAYDEN PANETTIERE
I try not to read other people's fashion reviews before I do mine, so as not to be influenced. But sometimes I slip, and on this occassion I can do no better than the site where I saw her look described as CIT, for Cougar In Training. Hayden just turned 20, but this is the dress, makeup, and styling of a 40 year old woman.
JANUARY JONES
I could not find a single photo that did this dress justice, but when I saw January Jones on the red carpet I was wowed. I imagine she has to try really hard to put together a look for these events. After all, the "old Hollywood glamour" that other women can do would just be a retread of the character she plays on TV. This dress is architectural and truly unique. It manages to look modern and retro at the same time. Many other actresses could not pull this off but she is wearing it well. My only complaint is her hair looked a little last minute. I also included this picture to show that, while out on the red carpet it looked to be white, on stage it was revealed that the dress is actually a fabulous mint color. LOVE.
It's my day off so I'm off to run some errands. I will post parts two and three later today!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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