Zombies attack Manhattan Beach

The Torrance Daily Breeze was there yesterday, featuring its very own resident and half of Thrill the World leader, Amanda. But look closely at Picture #1 and #4.  You see somebody familiar? Of course, after the practice, I got home and had to try on my make up. You like? So, mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25 at Hollywood & Highland Center.  The dance will start at 11 a.m. sharp and lasts only 5 minutes so I’d suggest that you guys be there no later than 10:45 to catch all the action....
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Put out the flames

Support Banned Book Week, y’all!  About time we stop those crazy nutcases from burning them books! According to the ALA, here are the “10 Most Challenged Books of 2007” with the reasons why they were challenged. 1) “And Tango Makes Three,” by Justin Richardson/Peter Parnell Reasons: Anti-Ethnic, Sexism, Homosexuality, Anti-Family, Religious Viewpoint, Unsuited to Age Group 2) The Chocolate War,” by Robert Cormier Reasons: Sexually Explicit, Offensive Language, Violence 3) “Olive’s Ocean,” by Kevin Henkes Reasons: Sexually Explicit and Offensive Language 4) “The Golden Compass,” by Philip Pullman Reasons:  Religious Viewpoint 5) “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” by Mark Twain...
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Not that innocent

I found this Hanna Montana “microphone shaped” candies at my local CVS. I really had to read the packaging to confirm that what I saw was a “microphone”. Apparently, I’m not the only person noticing this.  Here’s one.  And here’s another....
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Phototastic Friday: Pirate Edition

Ahoy me hearties! Me colors be raised this dawn! Updated: Captain Bubbles and the trusty Parrot Pat! Official Talk Like A Pirate instruction from the creator of the holiday, Capt’n Slappy and Ol’ Chumbucket. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cKCkbWDGwE] A favorite and very educational instruction video. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMu6e5Dgtg]...
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Grown

*I was supposed to post a warning a la spoiler alert any future Thai political comments here.  But this “alert” is NOT that.  As a matter of fact, it’s the opposite.  I will NOT be discussing politics. However, I will be discussing what politics is affecting my personal life.  So, my dearest Commenter “Ku”, you may so continue.* The Irish Cousin Robert commented that he was no longer the angriest commenter on my blog with my recent entry. Thai people have become just that these days. Angry. Frustrated. Confused. Fed up. Overwhelmed. Despaired. Saddened. All of the above. Even the...
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