I haven't watched SNL regularly in, well, ever. I never really thought it was that great. Sure Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon in "Weekend Update" was genius, but what else was there?
Well, last season when SNL debuted "SNL Digital Shorts" my view of the show began to change. I am sure you remember "Lazy Sunday" or "Blank in a Box" with Justin Timberlake. Since the Digital Shorts started, I have found myself watching more and more SNL and I have gotta say, they are doing a pretty good job. The majority of sketches are funny and the hosts are doing a surprisingly good job.
If you haven't seen what I am talking about, go to Hulu and watch any (or all) of the "Shorts" or any of the skits with, say, Peyton Manning. Hulu.com/SNL
This past week crazy John Malkovich hosted. Here is his pretty funny, and creepy, Christmas monologue to open the show:
I am sure Hugh Laurie, aka"Dr. House," will be pretty funny this week as host.
Full PostThis is a pretty amazing presentation. Let this soak in over the weekend.
My little brother decided last minute to fly in from Michigan for Thanksgiving which allowed this rare moment: a photograph of all the boys.
Yesterday morning I heard the saddening news that my step-mother's sister passed away. She was a wonderful woman and she loved her congregation. She officiated the marriage between my father and Diane several years ago and shortly after began her fight with cancer.
I know that God needed her home and home she is. She has a beautiful 4 year old son, Skyler.
Here are some links to more information about Kathleen and the service this Saturday.
Beloved Allen Pastor, 50, Dies of Cancer
Beloved pastor who fought cancer minister to very end.
Wikipedia: Kathleen Baskin-Ball
My prayers are with Diane and Kathleen's family.
Although I hate classrooms, I love learning. I like to learn new things and I like to challenge my mind to grasp difficult thoughts. Besides history I am often most fascinated by space. Just last night I was absolutely mesmerized to see the moon, Venus and Jupiter align and become visible in the night sky. http://flickr.com/photos/vanessagx/3073693381/ To see that makes me feel so small and in an instance, insignificant.
I do not understand much of dimensions and/or string theory (the stuff of Stephen Hawking). That is, I understand 2D and 3D, but the 4th dimension on are lost on me... until now. Because of my love for learning, I really appreciate a good teacher and the ability to teach a difficult subject is a rare trait. In this video, by this man's brilliant teaching, it becomes easier to grasp the idea of higher dimensions. And although my mind doesn't understand it all (yet) I really enjoyed watching this video; it made me feel smarter.
Warning: Science Content
I hope all had a good, relaxing Thanksgiving. Although mine was uneventful I enjoyed hanging out with family. During the Thanksgiving break I found myself acutely aware of the things I have to be thankful for because of the tragedies happening in Mumbai. My continual thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected by the attacks. I am especially thankful for the security in which I have in America and the freedom provided to me.
On a lighter note, football was all positive over the break. Cowboys won, Tennessee won and North Texas didn't lose... that bad. Also, for those who watched the dog show I am glad the the Sporting Group got best in show. I get so tired of the non-sporting, toy and hound groups getting all the AKC acclaim. And although the Weim didn't win, the sporting group was represented by another pointer none-the-less.
I hope one day soon the Weimaraner will win it all. If "Uno" can do it... so can this girl.
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