Potentially violent and unpredictable Fraggle

JT has a present for you

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:17:52 -0800

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Christmas comin' early

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:58:39 -0800

I've lived in my current apartment for about 8 months now. In that time, as Pants Party has previously written about, the front door has become a bit popular. I've had several gifts left for me at my front step, but this morning's gift beats all the rest. The cats and I are feeling pretty festive now.

Kittygloryhole

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QotD: Books From My Childhood

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:36:10 -0800

What books did you love as a child?
Submitted by hearts.

"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"

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Vox Hunt: What is the sound of one hand clapping

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:43:12 -0800

Show us something thought-provoking.
Submitted by luminousshadow11.

The Simpsons and Taoism/Zen

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The satirical future of fashion

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:01:22 -0800

I'm sorry but I think this is a little too silly.

Hussein Chalayan S/S 07 Full Show

It reminds me too much of something out of Woody Allen's Sleeper.

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QotD: Top 5 in '06 - Music

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 02:25:31 -0800

What are your top 5 CDs/albums of 2006?
Submitted by eliz. s.

2006 is the Year I Moved to San Francisco and the these albums will always remind me of this year. They're not all from 2006 but I didn't listen to them before this year, so they didn't exist.

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One last hurrah

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:35:17 -0800

It's been a pretty good break from roller derby so far. I can't say that I miss the late nights and stressful meetings, but I do miss the regular workout and organized release of aggression (and I imagine my coworkers miss that as well!). This Sunday the BAD Girls are throwing a Derby Prom and holding an end-of-year awards ceremony.

booty offense

I'm nominated for "most foreboding booty" which I have to admit was always my best weapon.

Derbyprom

If you're looking for something fun (and loud, and drunk) to do Sunday night you should drop in!

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QotD: I Rock The Mic

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:42:20 -0800

What song makes you rock the karaoke mic?
Submitted by Ann.

It doesn't take much to get me in front of a mic, and when I'm there I'm usually singing something by Fleetwood Mac or Patsy Cline.

My family is big on Karaoke and I'm looking forward to some quality time in a Phoenix area dive over Thanksgiving weekend.

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things that make me go haha

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:45:21 -0800

Pants Party and I were just discussing ultimate dad-core music and he reminded me of the song Afternoon Delight, which reminded me of one of my favorite Arrested Development scenes.

Arrested Development - Afternoon Delight

While I'm at it, this clip of Bender gets mentioned often between Henry and I.

Futurama - Bender's Big Dating Idea

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ありがとう

nobody@vox.com(Lisa Phillips) — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:46:51 -0800

noodle lady

The trip to Japan last week was fantastic - easily my favorite non vacation trip and I can't wait to visit again. Next time I'll learn more Japanese beforehand, not just because I was embarrassed to be in a country where I know so little of the language, but also the visit made me much more interested in learning more. Everyone at SAKK was extremely nice to me, and I can't thank Kaneko-san enough for translating for me all week.

at the temple

I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Kamukura with Kaneko-san and Asaka where we visited temples, ate from a German bakery, posed for some photos in front of a large Buddha, and enjoyed home-style Japanese food and sake at a local family run restaurant.

Daibutsu

Most of the rest of the week was filled with work. The SAKK folks took me out to many delicious meals and, of course, to a karaoke box. In between work I visited Kappabashi, Shibuya, Omatesando, Asakusa, Akasaka, Kiddy-Land, and various other places on walks. I was only lost a couple of times, and had just one encounter with the police (hint: never forget to take your passport with you even on the shortest of trips outside the hotel)

I have lots of stories but unfortunately the work has sapped them all out of me...for now. Check out my Japan collection of photos for more from the visit.

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