Music - singing some, and seeing live music all the time!! Going to movies as often as I can and watching many of the huge collection that I have. Pub sports.. am crappy at pool but like to try.. but shuffleboard I am much better at, as it's kind of like bowling.. and bowling.. hell, my bowling nickname is "Terror". A recent new odd hobby: collecting unusual album art. The internet is full of bizarre and unusual album art! I collect more and more every day. And pets!
Music
too many artists to mention.. Classic Rock.. Cosmic Cowboy.. including Greezy Wheels and Commander Cody among others.. folk.. was a regular at Theodores here in Houston, ya know.. Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, etc. - Alt Country.. Continental Club here in Houston is my "2nd office".. reggae.. Motown.. love those girl groups.. pretty much all kindsa music!!
Movies
Suspense Thrillers, "B" movies.. Art House movies (in fact, saw Robert Altman's "Prairie Home Companion", but also view other types flicks regularly.. also have seen recently: Robin Williams' "RV", New York Dolls' documentary simply called "New York Doll", Neil Young's new concert film, "Heart of Gold", heck, even viewed this dvd I got at an indie film store in Albuquerque, a "serial killer" animated film called.. "The Face of Joe The Killer" lately..), horror, comedy, drama.. documentaries.. love those movies! Recent movies seen.. Ed Norton's ("Fight Club", "American History X") new flick... "The Illusionist".. and new Robin Williams suspense-thriller... "The Night Listener".. and this weekend.. jumped on the bandwagon and caught "Snakes On A Plane" at a theater on the way back from Galveston. Snake-a-licious!
Recently: FINALLY saw "Little Miss Sunshine".. fun and good "small" roadtrip flick! Quirky and interesing music documentary, "The Devil and Daniel Johnston".. Modern Day "J.D" flick "Alpha Dog".. Mucho bloody Action/Crime Drama/Comedy, "Smokin' Aces".. Try to go see a movie every weekend whenever I can!
And my goal is to see every Robert Altman film in honor of his passing.
a few faves
to name a few..
Television
True Crime shows on Court.. CSI, Law & Order.. those crime type shows.. comedies.. favorites are My Name Is Earl and The Office.. and the occasional HGTV home improvement show.. I learn stuff on shows like that.. and guilty pleasures.. don't we all have em? I'll tell you about em sometime. Supernatural shows like Medium.. Ghost Whisperer.. will watch sometimes if I'm home.. but am working most weekends.. And many "guilty pleasure" shows.. shhhh...
and more of course..
Books
mostly mysteries.. have read almost all of the "McNally" series by Lawrence Sanders..
True Crime books interest me as I've been a victim of crime in the past.
Music and film biographies.
(Houston related..)
(more bizarre Houston connection.. have unsuspectedly partied with this guy)
and the occasional...
Heroes
Willie Nelson! Robert Altman!
and tons of others of course..
About me: Howdy. I'm in my 50's.. trying to stay as young as I can considering.. and enjoy diving into the Houston music scene here in Houston, TX.. Have been in Houston for quite some time.. heck, I turned legal in this town.. (saw Foghat at the Summit here in Hou. on my 21st b-day) lived and partied in Montrose area of Houston (also the Heights) during late 70's thru early 90's.. wish I could afford to buy there.. I'm a music major dropout from college.. and music is definitely a major hobby. Go see live music at least once, usually twice a weekend. And have a Houston music discussion group.. seeking other peeps to talk about the history of the Houston music scene..
And movies.. don't get me started!! Major movie freak as well.. like all kinds of movies.. the bizarre ones.. the scarry ones.. documentaries.. suspense thriller.. the occasional "chick flick".. animation.. Was a former "Board of Drive-in Movie Experts" for Joe Bob Briggs in the late 80's to early 90's.. it was a blast! Got to see a love of "interesting" films, as I was on his "Camp" committee. Reefer Madness.. would love to see it again. Eraserhead.. let's go! Any "exploitation", "sexploitation", 50's hotrod flick... love that stuff, as I was born in the mid 50's... am mucho int. in the films of the 50's. Comedies.. let's go. Pretty much all flicks, I'm into.
What about you?
and lastly.. my latest cause:
Who I'd like to meet: Music peeps! I meet musicians around town because of my group.. and love to talk music. Musicians and music lovers.. talk to me.
Movie freaks.. love talking about movies too. What movies are you into?
Also, love animals.. own 4 cats (but I swear I'm not one of those crazy cat lady people) (UPDATE Jan. 2007.. the husband and I recently adopted a homeless kitten, soooo don't know how much longer I can pretend not to be that crazy cat lady..).. no kids, so we tend to spoil the cats tho.. What pets do you have?
I kiss this elvis painting everytime we go to the Hard Rock! I was blessed with waking up from a coma on Sept 11 of all dates! I guess all those angels pushed me back! My ticker is very sick but I might be able to travel there but you will have to drive to see me in Pasadena. Maybe we could go see The Fondue Monks for a couple hours? Miss you! Mel.... hey i friggin woke up!!! Can't take a Texan easily.. no I got it I talked too much lol..... heh ehehehhe
Have a great day sista.... Sister Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it.
Today is sister's day, send this to all your sisters, mothers, daughters, girlfriends even me if I am like one. If you get back 7, you are loved
