Tuesday, March 31, 2015

LOVELIST: March Edition...

When the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is rescued from a doomsday cult in Darnsville, Indiana, she starts life over again in New York City.  'Blessed with originality and a spot-on performance from Ellie Kemper, UKS is as odd as it is hilarious.'-RT  I've been raving about this show nonstop for the past 30+ days, so are you really surprised that this Tina Fey creation is this month's #1?  Now pass the Pinot Noir and get binging like I did!

Team Pearl!
Team Katya!
Team Ginger Minge!
Team Max!
Team Trixie!

It is too early to declare my "Album of the Year"?... because I think I just did!
Favorite tracks include:  
oh I should just say the whole damn thing.  
Album of the Year!

This groundbreaking new HBO series exposes long-buried information discovered during their seven-year investigation of a series of unsolved crimes, and the man suspected of being at its center -- Robert Durst, scion of New York's billionaire Durst family.  Disturbing themes and an engrossing blend of interviews and dramatizations make The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst a docu-series that merits further pursuit. -RT

Go Into the Woods and bring me back a Cow as white as milk,  a Cape as red as blood, the Hair as yellow as corn, the Slipper as pure as gold... and while you're at it fetch me the handsome prince in leather pants.  Now, Go, to the woods!  Into the woods, It's time to go, I hate to leave, I have to go. Into the woods- It's time, and so I must begin my journey!




For years now, I've had a handful of good friends turn me on to some amazing new artists, and this time the honor/thanks goes to Greg!  The Canadian electro-funk duo, Chromeo is this month's official new music discovery.  Favorite tracks include:  Jealous (I Ain't With it), Come Alive, Play the Fool and Old 45's

Who's Instagram feed needs a lot more 'Ruffs', 'Woofs' and 'Grrrrr's!
That's right.  Who want's a treat.  Good boy!
(You're welcome!)

If you're craving a little Baja for lunch, be sure to check out this charming and delicious "upgraded street taco" hot spot downtown.  Taco Taco, get into my belly, belly!

I'll admit I wasn't blown away with Madge's latest album Rebel Heart (although it has been growing on me) but in honor of it's release I took the opportunity for a Throwback of all of her many kick-ass greatest hits.  Cuz' at the end of the day, Bitch, she's still Madonna! 

Nightcrawler is a pulse-pounding thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling -- where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou thrives. In the breakneck, ceaseless search for footage, he becomes the star of his own story. -OpenRoad

You may not recognize his name, but after you hear his story, it's clear why I had to honor this incredible, selfless human being on my little insignificant blog.  As a huge animal lover, it's hard not to tear up.  I encourage you to support his efforts HERE after you read more about his story HERE.  There is indeed still good left in this world.

Directed by Oscar winner Alex Gibney and based on the book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright, Going Clear profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology-whose most prominent adherents include A-list Hollywood celebrities-shining a light on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion. One of the most talked about films at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, this powerful documentary highlights the Church's origins, from its roots in the mind of founder L. Ron Hubbard to its rise in popularity in Hollywood and beyond. Going Clear is a provocative tale of ego, exploitation, and lust for power. -HBO   Kolab Xenu or Bust! 

Also:  Neurotology  (Well played SNL!  Well played.)

No bones about it... Love is Love.
Watch it HERE.

I haven't watched The Amazing Race for years, and yet some how I got sucked into this season.  Even with the gimmicky Blind Date/True Love concept, it's fun to watch couples race (and bicker) their way around the globe.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Jailhouse Rock-stars!...



The girls were part of a dance team for The Sociable program in my hometown again this year.  I'm still waiting for a video of their performance to post-- but all reports confirm they did awesome!!  Not to anyone's surprise! #ProudUncle




Monday, March 16, 2015

Westward Ho...

Heeee's Baaaack!!

Sunday, March 15, 2015

70.. and FABULOUS!...

Tonight friends and family got to celebrate this extra-awesome lady who brought forth and raised many many awesome people into this world!  All of whom have become like a second family to me!  Happy Birthday Jeannette, Love your guts!


Friday, March 6, 2015

Home Improvement...


I've spent the past few weeks sprucing up Trolley Manor up for Spring.
She's not looking half bad for such an old broad!