I won't go on and on, as most of you know how fond of him I was...
But I will say, simply... you're missed, big guy.
R.I.P.
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Showing posts with label RIP. Show all posts
Friday, January 29, 2010
In Remembrance...
Didn't want to let the day pass without a shout out in remembrance to Barbaro, who died on this date in 2007.
I won't go on and on, as most of you know how fond of him I was...
But I will say, simply... you're missed, big guy.
R.I.P.
I won't go on and on, as most of you know how fond of him I was...
But I will say, simply... you're missed, big guy.
R.I.P.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
R.I.P. Patrick Swayze
I couldn't let the day pass without a ode to Patrick.
I was so bummed to hear that he had lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. I suppose it was inevitable, but you always wish you'd hear those miracle stories, especially when it's someone whose work you truly enjoyed.
There are literally thousands of articles, remembrances and thoughts on his fight with cancer, his passing and his extensive body of work, so I feel no need to ramble about that.
More than anything, I just want to say I am quite sad. Not only was he a great actor, he was an active enviromentalist and humanitarian.
Perhaps his most impressive accomplishment, though, was his 34 year marriage to Lisa Niemi, whom he met when he was 19 and she only 15. How many "Hollywood marriages" can say they last that long? That's right, you can probably count them on one hand.
Patrick and Lisa
They had no children, and considered their vast array of horses and dogs their kids.
I was a big fan of his movies - probably seen them all. Naturally, most people would claim Dirty Dancing or Ghost as their faves, but I loved him best as Orry Main in the North and South miniseries back in the mid-eighties.
I remember myself and three of my friends sitting around the tv watching it, in awe of him. Makes me laugh now. But it was really good acting, and I'm proud to say I own the whole damn miniseries (N & S Books 1-3) on DVD. Yeah, baby.
Dirty Dancing (1987) holds a special place in my heart because it was the first movie I saw with my hubby. I should have known right there that any guy who'd see a chick-flick like that was worth keeping ;)
Of course the hubby's favorite will always be Road House (1989). And I'll admit to seeing that one so many times I can't even count. We own it on DVD (of course!) - but every damn time it's on tv (and that's ALOT, people!) my hubby is still glued to the screen.
{"I thought you'd be bigger"... "Yeah? I get that alot."}
Besides Road House, dramatic action movies like Red Dawn, Youngblood, The Outsiders, Point Break, Black Dog, and Next of Kin drew in all the guys, while girls need only watch Dirty Dancing or Ghost to swoon and fall in love.
So goodbye, Patrick. You were loved, and you'll be missed.
(Isn't this just the best photo of him?)
I was so bummed to hear that he had lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. I suppose it was inevitable, but you always wish you'd hear those miracle stories, especially when it's someone whose work you truly enjoyed.
There are literally thousands of articles, remembrances and thoughts on his fight with cancer, his passing and his extensive body of work, so I feel no need to ramble about that.
More than anything, I just want to say I am quite sad. Not only was he a great actor, he was an active enviromentalist and humanitarian.
Perhaps his most impressive accomplishment, though, was his 34 year marriage to Lisa Niemi, whom he met when he was 19 and she only 15. How many "Hollywood marriages" can say they last that long? That's right, you can probably count them on one hand.
Patrick and Lisa
They had no children, and considered their vast array of horses and dogs their kids.
I was a big fan of his movies - probably seen them all. Naturally, most people would claim Dirty Dancing or Ghost as their faves, but I loved him best as Orry Main in the North and South miniseries back in the mid-eighties.
I remember myself and three of my friends sitting around the tv watching it, in awe of him. Makes me laugh now. But it was really good acting, and I'm proud to say I own the whole damn miniseries (N & S Books 1-3) on DVD. Yeah, baby.
Dirty Dancing (1987) holds a special place in my heart because it was the first movie I saw with my hubby. I should have known right there that any guy who'd see a chick-flick like that was worth keeping ;)
Of course the hubby's favorite will always be Road House (1989). And I'll admit to seeing that one so many times I can't even count. We own it on DVD (of course!) - but every damn time it's on tv (and that's ALOT, people!) my hubby is still glued to the screen.
{"I thought you'd be bigger"... "Yeah? I get that alot."}
Besides Road House, dramatic action movies like Red Dawn, Youngblood, The Outsiders, Point Break, Black Dog, and Next of Kin drew in all the guys, while girls need only watch Dirty Dancing or Ghost to swoon and fall in love.
So goodbye, Patrick. You were loved, and you'll be missed.
(Isn't this just the best photo of him?)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Gone but not forgotten.
As the world said farewell today to a legend, I can't help but think of all the great memories I have of listening to his music - in particular the Thriller album.
I don't care one little bit about the controversial life he led in the last several years, I really don't. I am proud to say I loved his music and thought he was probably the best performer I have ever witnessed.
His influence on other musicians is, for lack of another word, legendary.
And if you ever doubt his talent, just click here!
All those Grammys, all that immeasurable talent. Probably no one as versatile as the 'King of Pop'...
goodbye...
I don't care one little bit about the controversial life he led in the last several years, I really don't. I am proud to say I loved his music and thought he was probably the best performer I have ever witnessed.
His influence on other musicians is, for lack of another word, legendary.
And if you ever doubt his talent, just click here!
All those Grammys, all that immeasurable talent. Probably no one as versatile as the 'King of Pop'...
goodbye...
Friday, June 26, 2009
RIP - Michael Jackson
Wow , two icons - the other being the courageous Farrah Fawcett - died on the same day.
Much as I admired Farrah's battle with cancer (and hey, I watched Charlie's Angels, too!) - it was not her famous red swim suit poster I had hanging on my wall - it was this one:
(And no, it's not still hanging on any of my walls, but I probably have it rolled up somewhere in my attic, alongside my 'Thriller' album - yep, vinyl!!)
When I was in ..oh, probably 7th grade, this dude was a complete hottie and the most popular person on earth. I loved my 'Thriller' album and my mom can attest I played it almost as much as my Black Sabbath 'Paranoid' album (almost)..
So I was very sad to hear he passed away.
He's made such a farce and spectacle of his life in the last twenty years or so that it is hard to remember what a fantastic artist and performer he was.
When he moonwalked across that stage for the first time with his freaky glove - what a moment!
So I choose to keep my fond memories of that Michael Jackson.
RIP.
Michael Jackson/Wikipedia
Much as I admired Farrah's battle with cancer (and hey, I watched Charlie's Angels, too!) - it was not her famous red swim suit poster I had hanging on my wall - it was this one:
(And no, it's not still hanging on any of my walls, but I probably have it rolled up somewhere in my attic, alongside my 'Thriller' album - yep, vinyl!!)
When I was in ..oh, probably 7th grade, this dude was a complete hottie and the most popular person on earth. I loved my 'Thriller' album and my mom can attest I played it almost as much as my Black Sabbath 'Paranoid' album (almost)..
So I was very sad to hear he passed away.
He's made such a farce and spectacle of his life in the last twenty years or so that it is hard to remember what a fantastic artist and performer he was.
When he moonwalked across that stage for the first time with his freaky glove - what a moment!
So I choose to keep my fond memories of that Michael Jackson.
RIP.
Michael Jackson/Wikipedia
Saturday, March 28, 2009
RIP Alysheba
Another racing legend, gone.
Yesterday the great Alysheba was humanely euthanized at age 25.
Alysheba's sire was the excellent racehorse Alydar, most famous for his impressive rivalry with Triple Crown winner Affirmed. Alydar came in second in all three legs of the series, a feat which is most likely never to be repeated.
Alysheba is listed as #42 on The Blood Horse's list of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century and was the winner of the 1987 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
He was named Champion 3 Year Old Male that year.
Alysheba is listed as #42 on The Blood Horse's list of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century and was the winner of the 1987 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
He was named Champion 3 Year Old Male that year.
He was even better at age 4, winning six Grade 1 stakes (the best of the best races), including the Santa Anita Handicap, The Woodward Stakes, and capping the year with the Breeders' Cup Classic. He was named Horse of the Year for 1988 as well as Champion Older Male.
Until the fantabulous CIGAR (and the awe-inspiring CURLIN this past year) came along, Alysheba held the record for the World's Richest Thoroughbred. His earnings came to $6,679,242. His record was 11 wins, 8 places and 2 shows out of 26 races.
Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron (who also rode the great John Henry) was on Alysheba for all 10 of his career stakes wins.
In 2008, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia returned Alysheba to the United States as a gift, stating his wish was to have Alysheba live out the rest of his days on his native soil. So he was brought to live at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, where he did just that.
This past Thursday, Alysheba apparently fell in his stall and due to his advanced age and various health issues, they were unable to save him. He was having alot of pain, and was unable to stand. To a horse, that is unfortunately the last straw.
*info complied mostly from Blood Horse online and my fantastic memory:)
He was trained by Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg, who said "he stuck out like a diamond in a rock pile."
Alysheba has a stakes race named after him and was inducted in 1993 to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Alysheba has a stakes race named after him and was inducted in 1993 to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
He has a statue of his likeness erected in front of the AEGON Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
He stood at stud first at Lane's End farm in Kentucky, then was sold to a breeding farm in Saudi Arabia, as part of the king's Royal Stables.
In 2008, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia returned Alysheba to the United States as a gift, stating his wish was to have Alysheba live out the rest of his days on his native soil. So he was brought to live at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, where he did just that.
Alysheba upon return to Kentucky in fall of 2008.
This past Thursday, Alysheba apparently fell in his stall and due to his advanced age and various health issues, they were unable to save him. He was having alot of pain, and was unable to stand. To a horse, that is unfortunately the last straw.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Rest in greener pastures, Aly.
Bloodhorse.com -death of Alysheba
article from the Lexington Herald-Leader
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sad news
I am always interested in the news.
Especially random, off the wall stuff.
While on CNN's website yesterday I saw a notice that the World's Ugliest Dog had died.
"Gus"
Gus was a 9 year old Chinese Crested dog who won the 'Ugliest Dog' title this summer.
He lost an eye in a fight with a cat, and lost one leg due to a skin tumor.
Naturally, he had no hair because of his breed.
But he sure looks happy in the above photo, eh?
He was rescued by his owner after they heard he was being kept in a crate in a garage.
Poor Gus had cancer, and the prize money from his win went to his radiation treatment.
Good to know he had caring owners at the end.
Rest in peace, Gus, knowing you were so ugly you're cute!
On a side note:
Now, in my mind, sweet old Gus had nothing on a previous Ugly Dog winner:
"Sam"
Oh my goodness!
Especially random, off the wall stuff.
While on CNN's website yesterday I saw a notice that the World's Ugliest Dog had died.
"Gus"
Gus was a 9 year old Chinese Crested dog who won the 'Ugliest Dog' title this summer.
He lost an eye in a fight with a cat, and lost one leg due to a skin tumor.
Naturally, he had no hair because of his breed.
But he sure looks happy in the above photo, eh?
He was rescued by his owner after they heard he was being kept in a crate in a garage.
Poor Gus had cancer, and the prize money from his win went to his radiation treatment.
Good to know he had caring owners at the end.
Rest in peace, Gus, knowing you were so ugly you're cute!
On a side note:
Now, in my mind, sweet old Gus had nothing on a previous Ugly Dog winner:
"Sam"
Oh my goodness!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Goodbye
Today we said goodbye to Michael Crichton -author of numerous best-selling books - who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 66.
Crichton, in addition to being a medical doctor and author, was heavily involved in tv and film production, creating the popular tv show E.R., and screenwriting such films as Jurassic Park (from his novel of the same name) and one of my favorite popcorn movies: Twister.
13 of his novels were put to film, including the aforementioned Jurassic Park, its sequel The Lost World, Congo, The Andromeda Strain, Timeline, The Thirteenth Warrior, Sphere, and Disclosure, to name a few.
a sampling of Crichton's more popular works
Though he did write a few non-fiction, most, if not all, of his books were scientific thrillers and mysteries, involving complex plots that usually had people in dire circumstances brought on by the futile and half-witted mistakes of intelligent people who think they know too much and don't think things entirely through.
This can be evidenced by and largely in Jurassic Park - still one of my favorite books.
Crichton was not only a prolific writer, he was apparently a prolific husband. After doing a bit of research on Wikipedia for this post, I found that he was married five times (divorced four of those times)... wow. He ended up with only one child, a daughter.
Also news to me was the fact that he was 6'9" !! No wonder he always wrote about scientific anomalies and DNA... He was freakishly tall.
He won countless writing awards and on top of that, even had a dinosaur, 'Crichtonsaurus bohlini' named after him in honor of Jurassic Park. Now how many people can say that?
As you might expect, Crichton was also heavily involved in enviromental causes, and believed one of the worst problems we face today is indeed global warming. He used that and many other ecological circumstances in alot of his works.
The world is now short one brilliant mind.
Rest in peace.
Crichton, in addition to being a medical doctor and author, was heavily involved in tv and film production, creating the popular tv show E.R., and screenwriting such films as Jurassic Park (from his novel of the same name) and one of my favorite popcorn movies: Twister.
13 of his novels were put to film, including the aforementioned Jurassic Park, its sequel The Lost World, Congo, The Andromeda Strain, Timeline, The Thirteenth Warrior, Sphere, and Disclosure, to name a few.
a sampling of Crichton's more popular works
Though he did write a few non-fiction, most, if not all, of his books were scientific thrillers and mysteries, involving complex plots that usually had people in dire circumstances brought on by the futile and half-witted mistakes of intelligent people who think they know too much and don't think things entirely through.
This can be evidenced by and largely in Jurassic Park - still one of my favorite books.
Crichton was not only a prolific writer, he was apparently a prolific husband. After doing a bit of research on Wikipedia for this post, I found that he was married five times (divorced four of those times)... wow. He ended up with only one child, a daughter.
Also news to me was the fact that he was 6'9" !! No wonder he always wrote about scientific anomalies and DNA... He was freakishly tall.
He won countless writing awards and on top of that, even had a dinosaur, 'Crichtonsaurus bohlini' named after him in honor of Jurassic Park. Now how many people can say that?
As you might expect, Crichton was also heavily involved in enviromental causes, and believed one of the worst problems we face today is indeed global warming. He used that and many other ecological circumstances in alot of his works.
The world is now short one brilliant mind.
Rest in peace.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Goodbye
Today we say goodbye to Paul Newman, who at age 83, has died of lung cancer at his home in Connecticut.
I can't say I was a big fan or anything - I liked some of his films, and 'Cool Hand Luke' is probably the best of them (to me). I really enjoyed 'The Color of Money', 'Road to Perdition', and 'The Verdict' - as well as the classic 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'. Who doesn't like that one?
But I will remember him not just because he was a screen legend, but because he was married to the same woman (Joanne Woodward) for 50 years - and that, to me - makes him more of a life legend. That level of commitment and fidelity is something really rare these days, especially for a movie star.
I recently read a quote that I love. When asked if he was ever tempted to stray, Newman quipped: "Why go out for hamburger when you have steak at home?"
Rest in peace.
And thanks for the salad dressings!
I can't say I was a big fan or anything - I liked some of his films, and 'Cool Hand Luke' is probably the best of them (to me). I really enjoyed 'The Color of Money', 'Road to Perdition', and 'The Verdict' - as well as the classic 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'. Who doesn't like that one?
But I will remember him not just because he was a screen legend, but because he was married to the same woman (Joanne Woodward) for 50 years - and that, to me - makes him more of a life legend. That level of commitment and fidelity is something really rare these days, especially for a movie star.
I recently read a quote that I love. When asked if he was ever tempted to stray, Newman quipped: "Why go out for hamburger when you have steak at home?"
Rest in peace.
And thanks for the salad dressings!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
In Memory of Eight Belles
The filly Eight Belles was honored in a public memorial at Churchilll Downs in the garden at the Kentucky Derby Museum on September 7th.
As you may recall, Eight Belles was the second place finisher (the lone filly in the race) at the Kentucky Derby this year when she catastrophically broke down just past the wire and had to be euthanized.
At the end of the memorial ceremony, a plaque was unveiled under a magnolia tree where the courageous filly's ashes are interred.
Both her owner, Rick Porter, and her trainer, Larry Jones, spoke at the emotional day's events - and it was also announced that Churchill Downs is naming a stakes race after Eight Belles that will be run on the undercard on Derby Day.
Larry Jones, in part of his tearful speech, stated:
“She put in such a gallant effort that day and we couldn’t have been more proud of her efforts, and more devastated at what happened.
“She stole a piece of my heart, and when she fell that day she ripped a big piece of my heart right out. But I’m so glad she found her resting place right here, in this fabulous garden of Churchill Downs.”
Rest in peace, Eight Belles.
You will not be forgotten.
As you may recall, Eight Belles was the second place finisher (the lone filly in the race) at the Kentucky Derby this year when she catastrophically broke down just past the wire and had to be euthanized.
At the end of the memorial ceremony, a plaque was unveiled under a magnolia tree where the courageous filly's ashes are interred.
Both her owner, Rick Porter, and her trainer, Larry Jones, spoke at the emotional day's events - and it was also announced that Churchill Downs is naming a stakes race after Eight Belles that will be run on the undercard on Derby Day.
Larry Jones, in part of his tearful speech, stated:
“She put in such a gallant effort that day and we couldn’t have been more proud of her efforts, and more devastated at what happened.
“She stole a piece of my heart, and when she fell that day she ripped a big piece of my heart right out. But I’m so glad she found her resting place right here, in this fabulous garden of Churchill Downs.”
Rest in peace, Eight Belles.
You will not be forgotten.
Monday, August 18, 2008
What's been happening?
So, what's been happening in the world? I haven't written much this month - not much going on here I guess but in the world:
The Olympics carry on. We have watched some here and there but are not at a vigil with the television.
*Michael Phelps has broken several world records in his completion of a perfect 8 for 8 races - he won all 8 GOLD medals in his sport of swimming. Awesome. He is now the winningist (is that a word? Will check.) Olympian in history.
Mega-congrats to this dude!
*The women's gymnastics team got silver in the team round and a gold & silver in individual.
*The hubby has been enjoying the women's beach volleyball (of course).
*I prefer the Equestrian but it must be on late at night cause I've not seen much of it.
*Some chick from Romania KICKED ASS in the women's marathon. She was a full minute ahead of the silver & bronze medallists. Suppose she gets practice running from all the vampires over there in Romania, eh? (seriously though, kudos to her!)
*I cannot, for the life of me, understand what the hell 'water polo' is all about. Point please? It just looks so dumb. At least add some horses, right? That'd be a hoot.
ANYWAY - That's it for my Olympic attention span.
Tropical Storm (possibly upgrading to hurricane status at any moment) Fay is about to hit the Florida Keys. It already killed several people in the Carribbean. Batten down the hatches!
Laurence Fishburne is joining CSI this fall to help fill the vacancy that will be left by William Peterson (who is downscaling his part quite a bit). Should bring a good kick to the series, as well as filling the token African American character spot (missing due to the killing off of Warrick's character (boo!) last season)...
Larry strikes a rather good CSI-like pose..
In understandably boring and overblown news, supposedly Barack Obama is going to pick a VP running mate soon. Whatever.
It'd be anarchy if he ended up picking Hillary Clinton as his mate, huh?
'Tropic Thunder' ruled the box office this weekend.
Looks super-stupid. Not a fan of Ben Stiller.
Like Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black though.... suppose the hubby will want to see it eventually. Note to self: add to Netflix queue.
The upcoming latest Harry Potter movie has been bumped from Nov '08 to July '09. That noise you heard was the moaning and groaning of millions of obsessed fans. One bright note: The producers of 'Twilight' have moved their release date up (from Dec. '08) to fill that void. That should pacify some. Me included, as (shoot me now) I'm not much of a Potter fan...
I'm looking forward to Bella & Edward on-screen.
In horseracing, Proud Spell (in my fantasy stable) won the prestigious Alabama Stakes at Saratoga. Yippee!
photo: Barbara Livingston/DRF
(Proud Spell is on the right, beating Music Note)
However, her connections say they are not planning on running her in the Breeders' Cup Distaff ('scuse me, "Ladies Classic"- Doy!) - I assume because it is being run on an artificial surface at Santa Anita. Bummer.
Also some very SAD racing news as well - today, Genuine Risk (one of only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby - she won hers in 1980) died today in her paddock.
I believe she was 31. Old for any horse.
Apparently she just passed away peacefully in her paddock.
Definately the way to go.
The Olympics carry on. We have watched some here and there but are not at a vigil with the television.
*Michael Phelps has broken several world records in his completion of a perfect 8 for 8 races - he won all 8 GOLD medals in his sport of swimming. Awesome. He is now the winningist (is that a word? Will check.) Olympian in history.
Mega-congrats to this dude!
*The women's gymnastics team got silver in the team round and a gold & silver in individual.
*The hubby has been enjoying the women's beach volleyball (of course).
*I prefer the Equestrian but it must be on late at night cause I've not seen much of it.
*Some chick from Romania KICKED ASS in the women's marathon. She was a full minute ahead of the silver & bronze medallists. Suppose she gets practice running from all the vampires over there in Romania, eh? (seriously though, kudos to her!)
*I cannot, for the life of me, understand what the hell 'water polo' is all about. Point please? It just looks so dumb. At least add some horses, right? That'd be a hoot.
ANYWAY - That's it for my Olympic attention span.
Tropical Storm (possibly upgrading to hurricane status at any moment) Fay is about to hit the Florida Keys. It already killed several people in the Carribbean. Batten down the hatches!
Laurence Fishburne is joining CSI this fall to help fill the vacancy that will be left by William Peterson (who is downscaling his part quite a bit). Should bring a good kick to the series, as well as filling the token African American character spot (missing due to the killing off of Warrick's character (boo!) last season)...
Larry strikes a rather good CSI-like pose..
In understandably boring and overblown news, supposedly Barack Obama is going to pick a VP running mate soon. Whatever.
It'd be anarchy if he ended up picking Hillary Clinton as his mate, huh?
'Tropic Thunder' ruled the box office this weekend.
Looks super-stupid. Not a fan of Ben Stiller.
Like Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black though.... suppose the hubby will want to see it eventually. Note to self: add to Netflix queue.
The upcoming latest Harry Potter movie has been bumped from Nov '08 to July '09. That noise you heard was the moaning and groaning of millions of obsessed fans. One bright note: The producers of 'Twilight' have moved their release date up (from Dec. '08) to fill that void. That should pacify some. Me included, as (shoot me now) I'm not much of a Potter fan...
I'm looking forward to Bella & Edward on-screen.
In horseracing, Proud Spell (in my fantasy stable) won the prestigious Alabama Stakes at Saratoga. Yippee!
photo: Barbara Livingston/DRF
(Proud Spell is on the right, beating Music Note)
However, her connections say they are not planning on running her in the Breeders' Cup Distaff ('scuse me, "Ladies Classic"- Doy!) - I assume because it is being run on an artificial surface at Santa Anita. Bummer.
Also some very SAD racing news as well - today, Genuine Risk (one of only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby - she won hers in 1980) died today in her paddock.
I believe she was 31. Old for any horse.
Apparently she just passed away peacefully in her paddock.
Definately the way to go.
Genuine Risk: 1977-2008
*photo by Barbara Livingston
Rest in green pastures- you were a true heroine of the sport!
Later!
*photo by Barbara Livingston
Rest in green pastures- you were a true heroine of the sport!
Later!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Farewell to a legend...
Photo: AP
A moment of silence as we bid a fond farewell to a comedic genius.
George Carlin, 71, died sunday in LA of heart failure.
I can't say how much I enjoyed George's quick wit and insatiable hunger for human stupidity.
I can't put it into words, which is just what he would have done.
He was brilliant, cynical, perceptive, pessimistic, sarcastic, intuitive, masterful, and a slew of other superlatives I could keep adding...
His "Class Clown" album was my first experience with his all-knowing, well-versed examination of the human psyche. Just as quick-witted about politics and religion as with the mundane aspects of daily life, he stood alone as a pioneer of comedy.
With his countless HBO specials, albums, books, acting gigs, and TV appearances, we'll have alot to remember him by.
As if we'd ever forget.
For my favorite "Georgeisms", go here: www.compulsivelistaddiction.blogspot.com
He'll be missed.
See ya George. Wherever you are, I'm sure they're laughing...
Monday, February 18, 2008
Winning Colors
A sad day for horseracing fans:
Winning Colors, only the third filly in history to win the Kentucky Derby, was euthanized February 17th at age 23 after a bout with colic.
She had a record of 8-3-1 from 19 starts, made over a $1.5 million in earnings, and was inducted in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2000. She has produced several foals but has never been able to duplicate her fabulous filly feats. She presently has three foals of racing age.
She is buried at Greentree (Gainsway) Farm in Lexington, KY.
Rest in green pastures.
Info from http://www.bloodhorse.com/
Winning Colors, only the third filly in history to win the Kentucky Derby, was euthanized February 17th at age 23 after a bout with colic.
She had a record of 8-3-1 from 19 starts, made over a $1.5 million in earnings, and was inducted in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2000. She has produced several foals but has never been able to duplicate her fabulous filly feats. She presently has three foals of racing age.
She is buried at Greentree (Gainsway) Farm in Lexington, KY.
Rest in green pastures.
Info from http://www.bloodhorse.com/
Friday, February 15, 2008
In Memory:
In memory of all the victims of the Northern Illinois University shootings.
Everyone is thinking of you.
What is wrong with people?
Why do these things have to happen?
Sunday, February 10, 2008
In Memoriam:
Felt it was only right to take a moment and recognize the passing of one of the stars of one of my favorite movies - JAWS.
Roy Scheider, 75, died today in Little Rock, Arkansas - reportedly from complications from a staph infection. He had struggled with Multiple Myeloma for a few years.
Before JAWS made him "summer blockbuster" famous, he starred in such critical and box office hits as "Klute" and "The French Connection", for which he was nominated for an Oscar.
As police chief Martin Brody, he uttered the iconic "You're gonna need a bigger boat" - which has become a famous pop-culture reference. I can still hear him chanting "Show me the way to go home...." with co-stars Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. He went on to star in Jaws 2 due to contract obligations, but passed on the remaining sequels - a good choice.
Scheider received a second Oscar nom for "All that jazz", and also starred in such movies as "Marathon Man", "The Russia House", "The Peacekeeper", and "The Punisher" - but he'll always go down in history as water-phobic Chief Brody.
"Smile, you son-of-a-bitch!"
Rest in peace...
Roy Scheider, 75, died today in Little Rock, Arkansas - reportedly from complications from a staph infection. He had struggled with Multiple Myeloma for a few years.
Before JAWS made him "summer blockbuster" famous, he starred in such critical and box office hits as "Klute" and "The French Connection", for which he was nominated for an Oscar.
As police chief Martin Brody, he uttered the iconic "You're gonna need a bigger boat" - which has become a famous pop-culture reference. I can still hear him chanting "Show me the way to go home...." with co-stars Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. He went on to star in Jaws 2 due to contract obligations, but passed on the remaining sequels - a good choice.
Scheider received a second Oscar nom for "All that jazz", and also starred in such movies as "Marathon Man", "The Russia House", "The Peacekeeper", and "The Punisher" - but he'll always go down in history as water-phobic Chief Brody.
"Smile, you son-of-a-bitch!"
Rest in peace...
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