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Whitney Houston’s 90-Year-Old Fan Has Mad Dance Moves

February 21, 2012

As noted in my previous blog post, my first 7-inch record was Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" and my gramma — who just turned 94 — said to me at the time about the cover art: "Why do we have to see her underwear?" (even though we can't see her underwear), and I talk about how I would make up rad dance moves to the song as an 8-year-old. Anyhoo, my friend Sara … [Read more...] about Whitney Houston’s 90-Year-Old Fan Has Mad Dance Moves

My First 7″ Record? Yes, It Was Whitney Houston.

February 13, 2012

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Wanna_Dance_with_Somebody_%28Who_Loves_Me%29 I can't remember who bought it for me, maybe it was my mom — I have memories of her dancing around our first house, belting out the lyrics to "Cecilia" by Simon & Garfunkel, as it played on our record player. Looking back, I did the same thing with this record. I played "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" … [Read more...] about My First 7″ Record? Yes, It Was Whitney Houston.

Picture Frame? Necklace? Secret Ninja Weapon?

February 10, 2012

All of the above, that is correct. Spotted this gem in the window of the vintage-y Luxe de Ville boutique in Echo Park, which never seems open, but looks pretty amazing from my drool-soaked sidewalk encampment. … [Read more...] about Picture Frame? Necklace? Secret Ninja Weapon?

Brrrr, Trees Get Cold Too

February 8, 2012

See, it does get cold in LA at night, just ask the trees. Hey, I really like those colors, where did you get that?? … [Read more...] about Brrrr, Trees Get Cold Too

RIP John Pennycuff, Gay Rights Activist and Great Guy

February 2, 2012

Two legends have died in recent days here in LA — artist Mike Kelley and "Soul Train" creator/host Don Cornelius. Since I came to LA from Chicago two months ago, two legendary people, in their own rights, have died from my hometown. The first was artist Lee Groban. The second is a man named John Pennycuff — a gay rights activist, community builder, and all-around nice person and energy-sender. His … [Read more...] about RIP John Pennycuff, Gay Rights Activist and Great Guy

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