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♥LIST: January Edition...

The Rose City has always held a special place in my heart, ever since I visited my friend Renee a handful of times during the mid 2000's. (No I don't hold the mono or food poisoning against it.) It is a visually stunning city filled with unique and quirky residents. A fact that Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein take full advantage in this hilarious sketch driven comedy. "Portland is almost like an alternative universe. It's like Gore '01. Bush administration never happened!" The dream of the 90's is alive in Portland-portland--portland! So sit back, enjoy and welcome to Portlandia!

Ryan Gosling AND George Clooney together in this political thriller...
What's not to love!? It definitely gets my vote!

Honestly, it's hard to believe that 30 Rock has made it to season six(!) However, NBC pulled a cruel joke of it's own this year delaying new episodes until mid-season. But now that wait is finally over and I'm happily reunited with Liz Lemon and the rest of the TGS gang! Partnered with Parks and Recreation, Up All Night and The Office... Thursday nights are finally must see TV again in my house. Now pass the night cheese, please!

After falling hard for Portlandia, I decided to check out IFC's other dark-comedy offering. TIPDoTM reunites two hilarious Arrested Development alumni. Tobias and GOB Bluth together again... What's not to love?! Cummon! David Cross is Todd Margaret; an American who gets a promotion from his boss [Will Arnett] to manage sales of terrible energy drink [Thunder Muscle] in England... despite being unqualified and having no experience with British culture. Oh and he is indisputably the world's worst liar. How do you think he got the job in the first place?

This song (and the accompanying music video) were my very first unofficial favorite thing of 2012. There was nothing shady about how much I enjoyed it! If this is any indication, I can't wait to see what other rocktastic work the Scissor Sisters put forth this year! See (and listen) to it HERE.

A Hawaiian land baron attempts to re-connect with his daughters after his wife suffers a devastating boating accident. Not the happiest movies of year, but between the tears, there are many laughs as well. The Descendants has been nominated for a slew of awards this season. Out of the flicks I've seen thus far, it is my Oscar pick for Best Picture... and also Best Actor statue for Mr. Clooney, who's as good as always. Plus as an added bonus, I loved all the Hawaiian scenery-- and on a cold winter January day, who doesn't appreciate seeing stunning Kauai on the big screen!

Filmmaker Ryan James Yezak launched an online fundraising trailer for Second Class Citizens, his planned documentary about the gay rights movement this month. Instantly, it blew up all over the blogosphere. (And rightly so!) I was moved beyond words watching the seven minute video, I can't wait for the eventual feature-length film. It just reminded me how far we've come, but how far we have to go in this the civil rights issue of my generation. See it HERE.

Martin Scorsese's latest epic love-letter to Hollywood's golden era was magical and beautiful journey. A breathtaking film indeed. I'm so happy I got to see it on the big screen. I can see why this is very popular this awards season. Be sure to check it out given the chance!

I know many of you have been fans for ages now, but this month I finally got to experience Louis CK; watching his comedy special Hilarious on Netflix. And I'm happy to report it lived up to the name. I get it now. He's a funny guy and a gifted comedian. What took me so long to jump on board? He's dirty and hilarious... the perfect combination... and I can't wait for more!

Is it wrong that I was rooting for the monkeys?

While I'm still hooked on Words with Friends, and enjoy Hanging With Friends-- the new iPhone With Friends addiction is Scramble With Friends. I'm not very good at it yet, but getting better each round. Look me up and let's get our "Boggle" on!

In this incredible documentary we follow an adorable little loggerhead turtle on her extraordinary life journey. From the beaches of Florida to the miles of ocean travel that await, not to mention the many hazards she faces along the way. Nature never ceases to amaze me. Earth is truly an extraordinary and inspiring place. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.

So yah, the All-Star Season of Top Model turned into a disappointing bust (Tyra, you're out!) -- I still have high hopes for the Project Runway edition. And while Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn are M.I.A., it's still great to reconnect with some of the previous season's most memorable contestants. Come on designers, make it work. Today you're in, and hopefully tomorrow I won't be telling you 'Aufwiedersehen'. (For the record, Team Mondo. I know you were wondering.)

Huffington Post, Dlisted, Towleroad, and EW are just a few of my daily dot-com must visit sites. This month Buzzfeed joined the ranks of my favorite (SFW) spots on the web! A great time waster and hours of entertainment await!

Normally I'm not big into baseball movies (or high school wresting team movies for that matter) but I decided to check out these critically acclaimed sports-themed flicks on DVD this month. Brad Pitt (in Moneyball) and Paul Giamatti (in Win Win) were fantastic (as usual). They are truly two of the best actors of this generation. These weren't my absolute favorite movies of the year, but still both definitely worth checking out.

I dare you to try one of their amazing fresh out-of-the-oven old fashioned donuts... and stay on your diet. It's not going to happen. Maybe being fat isn't so bad after all. Nom nom nom.

Uncle Casey Watch: January...

I had some good fun with my girls this month. Here's a few snaps to prove it!

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