It’s stunning to me the earthquake in New Zealand occurred a year ago today, and I’m embarrassed to admit I probably would have paid little attention to its aftermath if not for Richard Armitage. But what a difference a year makes. Since ‘The Hobbit’ began filming there, I have met some very lovely New Zealanders, [...]
Whitney Houston, May She Be at Peace at Last
Whitney Houston is dead at 48. I can’t stop shaking my head. edit: I have to add this video even if it doesn’t seem to exactly fit the subject at hand. Whitney Houston is the ONLY one who sang this and it was enjoyable. The rest of the time I can feel the masochist who [...]
Christchurch — More Than Their Share of Trouble
In the middle of typing a post about the charities Richard Armitage supports, charity in general, and how things are too often forgotten after an event has passed, this news popped up in my browser: Violent’ 5.8 quake in Christchurch There has been a large earthquake in Christchurch this afternoon. The quake was described as [...]
A Hearty Thanks
I can’t let this day end without saying thanks to all of you who have made this such a place of pleasure for me, and of course thanks to Richard Armitage for being the perfect foil, which I mean in the very best way. Yep, this is the darndest (sp?) thing I’ve ever done, but [...]
Timeout for Norway
I started to call this post “What the hell?!” but out of respect for the dead, I couldn’t bring myself to do it; however, that was one of my first thoughts when I heard about the tragedies in Norway. Now given that I just said hell, and I’ve said other “choice words” on this blog, [...]
Christchurch Knocked Around Again
The people of Christchurch, New Zealand keep getting their fair share: Christchurch quake ‘bloody frightening’ – resident Mon, 13 Jun 2011 5:49p.m. By Michael Morrah Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says it is a serious situation and he is considering declaring a local state of emergency. Today, residents were once again thrown into a panic as [...]
Informal fan challenge (via Me + Richard Armitage)
New Zealand is in need after the devastating earthquake to Christchurch in February. Servetus has issued a wonderful challenge on her blog to help with the effort occurring this weekend. I will also match whatever she raises up to $200. See her blog piece (below) for details on how to participate. No donation is required [...]
And Now for Tuscaloosa
Almost 300 tornadoes occurred on Wednesday and killed that many people and more. The last count I heard was 318 dead from the Southern U.S. to Canada with Alabama bearing the brunt of it and in particular Tuscaloosa. The devastation is overwhelming: Chances are good that I know someone who was hurt or killed, and [...]
Timeout for New Zealand
Last time I had a timeout was for something devastating in Queensland, Australia. I’m sorry to say that this is something devastating as well. Since Richard Armitage is in New Zealand, I am probably more aware of what’s going on there than I would be. However my sensitivity came about, my thoughts and prayers are [...]
Timeout for Queensland
Despite the fun I have with Richard Armitage and all of you, sometimes it’s not appropriate. Today is one of those days, and I’m taking a timeout to focus on something more important. The monsoon flooding in Queensland, Australia captured my attention awhile back, and in recent days, I’ve begun to realize the magnitude of [...]
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