Abbyisms, Part X (Christmas Edition)
2008 December 25 | Abbyisms
It’s Christmas morning. The children’s presents have all been opened, and Daddy is opening his gift from Momma, something Alex has known about for months yet managed to keep secret.
Alexander: “Can you believe I kept that secret?”
Daddy: “No, I can’t. Did Abby know? I can’t believe she managed to keep it a secret.”
Momma: “Yes, Abby knew what it was.”
Daddy: “That’s impressive, Abby.”
Abigail: (distracted by her new doll) “Yes.” (pausing, and without looking up) “I forgot about it.”
This video was shot with a tilt-shift lens, creating an effect that causes the action to look like a scale model. I’ve seen photography like this, but not video. Pretty neat to watch; he has two others you can enjoy as well. [via kottke] | 2008-10-08 (0)
Blessed
2008 October 1 | General
The “snare” or summation for this article on CNN.com mentions that the Dow today has rebounded a bit from yesterday’s dramatic drop, and claims “…today’s bump came after President Bush urged lawmakers to try again to pass a bailout bill.” Is it just me, or is this a classic case of creating a connection where there is little evidence a connection exists?
| 2008-09-30 (2)
Speaking of rockin’ 80s videos — I’m hooked. A couple more classics include A Flock of Seagulls and Dead or Alive — but this may just be the greatest 80s video of all time. I’m not sure I can be convinced otherwise. The look of total, joyous insanity on the girl’s face is priceless. I love that one. I think all this 80s nostalgia is being generated by the notice I recently got regarding my 20th high school reunion. | 2008-08-01 (4)
This J. Geils Band video is a classic relic from the 80s. As I watched it, mesmerized, I tried to figure out the purpose of some of the cut scenes, such as when the tomato is sliced — not once, but twice. Why? And what does a tomato have to do with love stinking? The mind, it boggles. | 2008-08-01 (0)
Shuffling Along
2008 July 30 | Running Tales Tomfoolery
Mommaisms, Part I
2008 July 25 | Mommaisms Tomfoolery