Monthly Archives: December 2009

Happy Start to a New Decade, but…

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Julia Barrett

if I could travel back in time to the Court of Henry the VIII, I think I ‘d take one item…actually, one related cluster of items - my LCD TV and surround sound system and parts one, two and three … Continue reading →

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An Extremely Valuable Blog Post

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Julia Barrett

and no, it ain’t mine! katiebabs at Babbling About Books has posted the most marvelous, the most useful blog: http://kbgbabbles.blogspot.com/ Check out her post from 12/30/09. The sites she recommends are to die for! In the meantime, I’m sweating over … Continue reading →

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In Love With Love.

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Julia Barrett

“And remember my sentimental friend, a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.” The Wizard of Oz to the Tin Man. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does … Continue reading →

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O.M.F.G!

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Julia Barrett

I laugh every single time I hear Alec Baldwin’s character say that. It’s his inflection and expression - he infuses the simple letters, OMFG, with such meaning - surprise, exultation, joy, lust, passion, humor, intrigue, anticipation. He has morphed into … Continue reading →

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Avatar…let’s talk.

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Julia Barrett

Blockbuster. No shit! Groundbreaking animation, a magical melding of computer generated creatures and human actors. Green Morality Play ala James Cameron. Classic Romance Novel. Boy meets girl. Girl wants to kill boy but saves him instead. Girl and boy come … Continue reading →

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