Rhymes with Magic

Why is there a bottle of steak sauce on my kitchen counter? And not just any sauce, this one is apparently "ass kickin" and will kick my ass hot! I have no idea why it's there or how it got there. And I live alone...

We had our holiday party at work tonight and because I have run out of excuses I had to go. It's actually an amazing party. They rent out the top nightclub, have an unlimited open bar, dinner, free taxis there and home. And there's always a theme. This one was Willy Wonka, with lots of candy and chocolates, and yes, oompa loompas. You think they're creepy in the movie...

And something fell off my roof. Something that's not supposed to fall off. The previous owners did such shoddy repairs. But the contractor says parts of it are the original from 100 years ago. So it lasted pretty long. And I dread the days the repairs are done, because I know that as long as there's someone on the roof, Darla will bark and bark and BARK! And she's loud. I feel iike I should apologize in advance.

I got Darla groomed, so I have more pics:-)

This is at the same store she got her Santa pic in. And "Santa" is the one who groomed her. I feel bad about that Santa pic! Someone told me she looks freaked out, but she's actually looking at the photographer and his assistant who had a toy.

I hope all the Americans here had a great holiday and didn't eat or spend too much!

Thanksgiving in Canada is not quite the same holiday as in the US. It falls on a Monday so everyone I know celebrates on the Sunday and most people don't travel home. The restaurants are pretty full!

Our New York office was closed so since I work with them quite closely I took the day off to do some baking! I made fruitcakes. I am one of those people who absolutely loves good fruitcake. I think it may be too late though. I did the whole cheesecloth and brandy thing and did a couple with grand marnier for the citrusy taste, but it may not be ready in time for Christmas. Almost four weeks may be enough though. And I made cranberry jelly. It looks like it set alright so I will give this out as gifts. And maybe keep a few!

Then I went to a craft show called the One of a Kind Craft Show. This thing is huge and people come from all over to attend. There's always lots of food gifts. And I was looking at the fruitcake and all the jellies and jams and after making things like this myself am shocked at the prices charged for these. $10 for a 2 ounce jar of jam! $20 for a small piece of fruitcake. Not only am I having fun being DIY but am saving lots of money. And it's good for ideas. There was a cranberry/jalapeno jelly that was amazing, so I am going to experiment with replicating that in the next few days.

Still, I would have made a lousy pilgrim. I'd be among those who died of some horrible disease on the ship over!

And the weather? What the heck is up with that? It's still lovely out here!

Thanks for all the lovely birthday wishes:-) I was quite happy to see them. I did have a lovely day. The weather was lovely, and Miss D. spent lots of time outside. I haven't been around LJ much. Things have been so busy at work, but things seem to be calming down a bit.

And with what I hope I will become a yearly tradition, here is Miss D's Christmas portrait! This was taken at Timmie Dog Outfitters, as part of an event called Holiday Wonderlust. All the shops on the main shopping district of my neighbourhood have special deals, serve snacks and drinks while people shop!

This is not the official picture. I took this one while the photographer was taking some. So a dog charity got some money, I got a happy holiday memory and Miss D. got manhandled by Santa Claus!

She does seem a bit afraid of him and he's trying to hold her still, but I think she's just confused. "Santa" is her groomer, so I think she was wondering about the beard since he looks nothing like this!

Here's the first official picture from The Losers. Doesn't Jeffrey Dean Morgan look like he's coming home from a Twilight New Moon after party??


As usual, my blog is over here:

Jeffrey Dean Morgan Unlimited

Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted here. The last several weeks have been absolutely busy and crazy.

In the not so good news, my office has been suffering quite a bit because of the H1N1 virus. About 25% are out at any time either sick or taking care of sick family. So I'm trying to get a lot of work done in case I get sick. So far I'm good. No one I work closely with has fallen ill so I guess I've been lucky.

I hope everyone is staying healthy and isn't too affected by the virus.

In better news, I finished a half marathon! The second half, since it's closer to the finish line! Get used to that joke. I plan on using it a lot!

It was such an amazing experience. If you told me a year ago I'd be doing this I'd still be laughing. I was amazed at the people who came out to cheer competitors on. There was a group of veterans who were easily in their late 80s and early 90s. And they were there in full uniform cheering us on. And one guy had a sign that said "you're all nutz!"

I have since signed up for 6 more races so far for next year and even entered the lottery to sign up for the New York marathon. The thought of winter training intimidates me though. The gear I need to buy looks like it's for Arctic exploring!

The weather has been insanely beautiful here. It's like an extended fall. So Miss D. has been getting a lot of outdoor exercise, more than she usually gets this time of year. Here are some pics I took at Ashbridges Bay Park here in Toronto. Just out of camera range there are swans and ducks. I try to keep her focused on the stick so she doesn't swim after them. They are under the cut, if you're interested.

This is sad news:(

Patrick Swayze, ‘Dirty Dancing’ Star, Dies at 57

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Patrick Swayze has died after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday with family at his side. He came forward about his illness last spring, but continued working as he underwent treatments.

It was 1987 when Swayze became a star with his performance in "Dirty Dancing," a coming-of-age story set in a Catskills resort. The 1990 film "Ghost" cemented his status as a screen favorite.

Swayze played a murdered man trying to communicate with his fiancee through a spirit played by Whoopi Goldberg.

He kept on working even after it was disclosed in March 2008 that he had a particularly deadly form of cancer. He starred in "The Beast," an A&E drama series, and said he and his wife were working on a memoir.

 

Here's an update on Shanghai, starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Looks like it's time to pull out those Grey's Anatomy and Supernatural DVDs!!

As you've probably heard, Warner Bros. has asked that all pictures and video from the set of The Losers be removed. So I've taken everything down. I'm going to abide by the spirit of that too and not post any updates re. filming. It would be great to see this movie upspoiled. I remember when I saw Watchmen the first time a lot of it seemed familiar, because I'd seen so many clips.

A few other updates:

Jeffrey Dean Morgan adopts a dog? I don't know if this is true, but the that's what the Puerto Rican press says. And really, why would they lie??

Another B-side picspam!

And a shout out to 42 Days of Metallicar! Your favourite "4th WInchester" has their own pre-season love fest courtesy of Alias Chick.

There's a new picture of Jeffrey Dean Morgan with his The Losers co-stars Zoe Saldana and Chris Evans out and about in Puerto Rico. Thansk to mata here at Livejournal for the picture.

I posted it on my blog.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan with Chris Evans and Zoe Saldana

Hey! I found some pictures of Jeffrey Dean Morgan that I haven't seen so I posted them over on my blog.

New (to me) Jeffrey Dean Morgan pictures

This pic looks like it was from The Accidental Husband shoot, but it's still cute. I posted it at my blog.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan and his main gal, Bisou.

I was having some fun with the Taking Woodstock Psychedelic Self poster maker and uploaded some pics from other Jeffrey Dean Morgan roles.

When Jeffrey Dean Morgan roles collide

My Jeffrey Dean Morgan Watchmen Moment #1

I've posted my No. 2 Watchmen moment:

The First Trailer

If you're keeping track I've posted my Jeffrey Dean Morgan Watchmen Moment #4

Around the world with Jeffrey Dean Morgan

As you may know I'm counting down my Top 10 Jeffrey Dean Morgan Watchmen Moments in anticipation of the DVD release this Tuesday. (I received mine today!)

Here is my entry number 5:

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the Comedian in Vietnam 1970

If you're interested I've posted my Jeffrey Dean Morgan Watchmen moment #6

Jeffrey Dean Morgan at the US Watchmen Premiere

I don't usually post about what's on TV in Canada, but this one has so many fangirl faves in it I thought I'd pimp it out.

It stars Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek), Stephen McHattie (Watchmen), Mia Maestro (Alias), Rachel Lefevre (Twilight) and the always amazing Christoper Plummer (is there a sound of Music fandom?).

It looks pretty good from the previews.

If you want to see it and you're not in Canada, I think you can figure something out:-) So check it out and support fine original Canadian television programming.

The Summit mini-series comes to CBC July 19 & 26

From a media release:

A corrupt government, a deadly secret and a race against time all unravel in the mini-series The Summit coming to CBC TV this July 19 & 26 at 8pm

• With an all-star cast featuring: Bruce Greenwood, James Purefoy, Rachelle Lefevre, Mia Maestro, Stephen McHattie and Lisa Ray with Wendy Crewson and Christopher Plummer

The highly anticipated four-hour, two-part miniseries The Summit will air on CBC TV beginning with ‘Night One’ on Sunday July 19 from 8pm-10pm and continuing with ‘Night Two’ on Sunday July 26 at 8pm-10pm. The Summit is an original screenplay by award-winning writer John Krizanc (H2O, ZOS: Zone of Separation) about a North American military-engineered smallpox virus smuggled into Canada as world leaders gather for the G8 Summit.

 

The international all-star cast for The Summit includes, Bruce Greenwood, Christopher Plummer, James Purefoy, Rachelle Lefevre, Wendy Crewson, Stephen McHattie, Mia Maestro and Lisa Ray. The Summit is produced by Shaftesbury Films (The Listener, Murdoch Mysteries) and Media Headquarters (The Great Polar Bear Adventure, Outlaw In-Laws).

The rest at the source

Ive posted my Jeffrey Dean Morgan Watchmen moment #7, if anyone is interested!

Jeffrey Dean Morgan Watchmen Moment #7 - the magazine covers.

Entertainment Weekly named Jeffrey Dean Morgan their #12  Action Hottie. I didn't agree, so I changed it!

Check it out here:

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is EW Action Hottie No. 12