tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62334708591253499912011-08-01T13:36:22.802-07:00A whole lot of happy nothings - and what distracts me from the somethings.Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-17983510378276472732010-08-23T19:04:00.000-07:002010-08-23T19:11:17.786-07:00

"The time has come. The time is now. Just go. Go. GO! I don't care how...You can go on stilts. You can go by fish. You can go in a Crunk-Car if you wish."  - Dr. Seuss, Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now A Crunk-Car, Mr. Seuss, M.D., Ph.D.? I do wish. The time has come: this Saturday, I'm packing up a car (with an overwhelming heap of boxes filled with books, comics, DVDs, tchotchkes,

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-19470484985259306802010-08-03T07:44:00.000-07:002010-08-03T07:52:36.997-07:00

If you follow me on Facebook, you’re privy to the everyday occurrences in my life – for better or worse. I’ve spent the last few years accumulating a host of incredible acquaintances and even people that I can happily call friends, even though I’ve never met them. I know how they take their coffee, when they fight with their spouses, their favorite books, opinions about Obama. I know when they

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-2740670591628703772010-06-17T09:02:00.000-07:002010-06-18T09:17:00.134-07:00

Being healthy makes me happy. I've struggled for years with maintaining a healthful lifestyle, and I've always been an all-or-nothing type of gal; case in point: exercising religiously for 3 months, only to drop off on a pizza and margarita binge, leading to a 3-month gym hiatus. Or that time two birthdays ago when I couldn't really afford groceries, and lost 15 lbs. I looked good! Took horrible

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-29639120753190130272010-06-06T09:06:00.000-07:002010-06-06T18:49:33.229-07:00

I won't mention that I haven't blogged in two months - nor that I forgot how to sign into Blogger. Or, why in the heck I continue to use Blogger as a platform anyway (laziness? impatience? transferring everything over to Wordpress is a beotch). So now that THAT's out of the way. I'm just not going to mention it at all. I guess it's time to do one of those bulleted updates I do every once in

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-20810171958102047552010-03-04T10:12:00.000-08:002010-03-04T10:34:17.107-08:00

Buddha: Volume Oneby Osamu TezukaVertical, Inc.Invincibleby Robert Kirkman and Cory WalkerImage ComicsVending Machines: Coined Consumerismby Christopher D SalyersMBPThe Fallby Albert CamusPenguinNo need to click "Read More" - there's nothing else!

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-60631916088042513692010-02-24T06:55:00.000-08:002010-02-24T08:59:20.197-08:00

Like some of you other media nerds, I like to keep a-breast (hyphenated on purpose) of any upcoming flicks worth shelling out to see. The Apple Movie Trailers website is a great place to do that - tons of previews, from indie to big-budget are posted there - and that includes some really goddamn AWFUL ones. After the jump, my top picks of some trailers for action/adventure movies that look pretty

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-32212309061612951922009-11-29T19:33:00.000-08:002009-11-30T16:06:24.501-08:00

In this poor economic state (and by “this” I mean “my”), I very rarely shell out the bucks to see a movie at the theater, so it takes a gem of a film to peak my interest enough to sacrifice what little disposable income I have (and by “disposable income” I mean “I don’t have any”). With Ninja Assassin, it was a complete given that I would see it in the theater – ninjas? assassinating people?

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-29760364194197551692009-10-27T17:02:00.000-07:002009-10-27T17:30:22.034-07:00

Veggie chili win! As mentioned last week, I've made it a goal to whip up something healthy and delicious each week and post it on the blog; this past week was veggie chili, originally planned to have a cornbread side. When it came down to it, however, I opted out of baking the cornbread and went for a healthy "summer" salad instead: mixed greens, avocado, corn, tomato, homemade strawberry

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-25333396422564769342009-10-20T14:09:00.000-07:002009-10-20T16:29:22.499-07:00

I've always enjoyed cooking - especially by taste, using only my senses to decide what spices will work, what won't. My younger brother, now 23-year-old Jake, can attest to having tried some of my gnarly concoctions as a kid. I remember trying to make gourmet english muffin pizzas with any type of cheese I could find in the fridge, including cream cheese. Then, as we got older, the EMP's

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-42050045696647716792009-09-20T17:40:00.000-07:002009-09-20T18:16:20.304-07:00

Happy Blogtime did, indeed, see the light - but then came back before she went for it - she had some unfinished business. A pro blogger recently told me that the worst postings you can make are the ones apologizing for not posting - then you just have a blog full of annoyed sentiments. Which is true.But back to happytime. Which, in reality, life has truly been. My new job at MBP has been an utter

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-3775571208126980502009-09-18T07:31:00.000-07:002009-09-18T07:36:01.155-07:00

I swear. I'm blogging tonight. I'm holding myself to it! Now, for your pleasure: Ninja Hamster

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-27554454614180986542009-07-11T15:20:00.000-07:002009-07-11T12:57:34.575-07:00

Let's take some time to appreciate life's small stuff - in the most literal way possible. If you know me, you know I have this strange adoration of miniature versions of things - from foodstuffs, to plumage, to animals. I gush at small puppies, squeal at little Japanese toys, delight in tiny replicas of things.So now, I share with you: some things I think are way better as mini than they ever

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-56790359256213137742009-07-05T18:28:00.000-07:002009-07-05T18:46:06.235-07:00

I've been a busy comic book bloggin' and book PR-in' bee, but I always have time for my beloved books. Now, ladies and gents, what I'm currently flipping through (and reviewing soon!):Preacher: Proud Americans (Third TP) by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon32 Stories: The Complete OPTIC NERVE Mini-Comics by Adrian TomineA Graveyard for Lunatics by Ray Bradbury No need to click "read more" - there's

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-35634571745331302622009-06-08T14:53:00.000-07:002009-06-08T15:13:27.390-07:00

I’m a bad, bad person. If I were Catholic, I would go to confession and say: “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned – I have not updated Happy Blogtime in weeks. Also, I have had impure thoughts about Joe Jonas in a leotard and heels.” Then he will make me eat crackers that taste like Jesus. The reason I haven’t updated in forever is quite legitimate. I recently started a new job as the Public

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-42850860702524390692009-05-18T20:27:00.000-07:002009-05-19T10:35:28.950-07:00

Though the true highlight of my weekend was, in fact, my awesome lil' brother's college graduation, the Maine Comics Arts Festival in Portland was next on the list. I met some amazingly talented artists, scooped some soda freebies, and copped some customized swag.You can check out my short-but-sweet recap and photos of the Fest here at The Daily Cross Hatch.Meanwhile, I had to share some of the

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-57971787470869611762009-05-14T08:24:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.064-07:00

It's the first issue of Vertigo's The Unwritten by Mike Carey and Peter Gross - the same team behind Lucifer - and I'm hooked. The story of a Harry Potter-esque tale come-to-life in modern day UK is funny, entertaining and smart, and makes an interesting commentary on social/literary phenomenon. Can't wait for the second installment!What are YOUR thoughts?No need to click "Read More" - there's

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-48182849114506374032009-05-13T08:05:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.065-07:00

This Sunday, you can catch me in Portland, Maine at the Maine Comics Arts Festival, getting the scoop on over 70 comic artists and writers in attendance, including special guests: Kean Soo (Jellababy), Becky Cloonan (Demo), Chris Giarrusso (Mini Marvels), Gabrielle Bell (Cecil and Jordan New York Stories) and more.I'll have a full report for the folks at The Daily Cross Hatch, which I'll of

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-61677430764823674162009-05-10T20:29:00.000-07:002009-05-12T09:23:57.614-07:00

I love old books - maybe because I believe that The Neverending Story was a documentary, maybe because I just love the mystery of them - but I always get this rush of excitement whenever I find a beat-up, wrinkled old book. I love imagining the hands they've passed through, whose lives these words have maybe influenced, the stories behind the stories themselves - which is why I flipped when I

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-19089145643812949652009-05-09T07:35:00.000-07:002009-05-09T07:42:21.170-07:00

TopatoCo has some hilarious tees - but this one takes the cake. Buy it here. For me.No need to click "Read More" - there's nothing else!

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-76627091759709001062009-05-08T07:30:00.001-07:002009-05-08T09:02:52.637-07:00

Inspired by Laura Hudson's coverage on Comics Alliance of the Van Wolverine Air Forces below, I did a lil' sneaker shopping of my own.Nike Dunk - TMNT Custom Sneakers. Someone PLEASE buy these for me.Vans Sk8 Hi model by R. Crumb!ADIDAS Hellboy II Plan Pack.My main man Paul Pope's line of Chuck-like sneaks for DKNY Jeans - new colors out, too!Click "Read More" to see the rest of my geek-sneak

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-8200418613427467952009-05-07T23:25:00.001-07:002009-05-09T22:30:57.785-07:00

My favorite shelf in the bedroom - holds just a few of the little guys I hold dear, mostly Bandai. Check out my favorite Rock n' Roll TMNT - Leo lost his ninjaken, so he's demonstrating his skills with chopsticks. And what's that? You like that ninja print that Paul Pope made for me? I know.No need to click "Read More" - there's nothing else!

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-29484100287815069502009-05-06T07:56:00.001-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.065-07:00

The portrayal of women in comics has obviously been a hot topic since comics' inception - the question is, how far have we come since? I'm a rational member of the comic book reader community - and I admit that artwork like this gets attention from the demographic. I'm not naive or blind - I'm aware of women's stance in entertainment and our society, especially with the presence of other media

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-64824014340119620882009-05-04T12:51:00.001-07:002009-05-04T17:16:47.685-07:00

I know everyone's pretty darn sick of reading reviews/hearing about the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie, and I'm with you, folks. So as not to exacerbate that emotion, but to still share my opinion, I'll give you a brief, bulleted review - Happy Blogtime! style.*SPOILER ALERT*       Pros Great casting: Taylor Kitsch as Gambit, Will.i.am as Kestrel/John Wraith, Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth and Ryan

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-26549391698599664682009-05-02T13:34:00.000-07:002009-05-02T13:48:33.403-07:00

This weekend has been filled with mutant goodness - first, a viewing of X-Men Origins: Wolverine (you best believe there's a blog post coming up about THAT), then...THIS:Yeah. Giant mutant strawberry. I'm thinking of placing it conspicuously around the house in little hats or outfits. Its mutant power? Deliciousness.No need to click "Read More" - there's nothing else!

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-40761530311012540542009-04-29T20:08:00.000-07:002009-05-02T13:48:02.133-07:00

Remember when you were a kid and your favorite books didn't need any words? Introducing a picture book for the grown-up urbanite: it's Going Postal, renown street-art photographer Martha Cooper's collection of brilliant mailing label street art photography.I'm lucky to be living in New York City, if only for the abundant array of graffiti. Part of the fun was recognizing several spotlighted

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-83322196978823314342009-04-22T08:37:00.000-07:002009-04-22T09:01:58.142-07:00

John Leguizamo and his wife, Justine Maurer, shopping in Union Square in NYC. He was the best/only worthy part of the Spawn movie, if I do say so myself.No need to click "Read More" - there's nothing else!

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-90324852535712029392009-04-20T08:18:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:27:11.865-07:00

Went to The Creek in Long Island City with Cara to watch a co-worker perform in his sketch comedy group, Murderfist. The opening stand-uppers were really funny - and Murderfist was awesome and totally gross.A night on the town in New York would not be complete without a violently ill homeless man on the subway. He vomited loudly for about five stops until we finally left the train and told a

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-56631732647842912622009-04-17T07:38:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.065-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, backstage at an Eclectic Method show at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC, one-third of the video DJ phenom group made an astute, if not poignant observation."I read your blog," the performer said to me in that amplified British slur of his. "And I don't get it. What are you, new? It's weird - you read all these old comics that aren't...new. Like you're catching up or something."At

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-30696643220979803272009-04-16T14:45:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:54:55.652-07:00

Lipstick Jungle stud-muffin Robert Buckley at an NYC comic book shop with two buddies. Looks like SOMEBODY's reading up about Green Lantern for the upcoming film. Auditioning or already cast? Hmmm...No need to click "Read More," there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-89233265695635409112009-04-14T10:52:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.066-07:00

In the 20-plus years I spent growing up in and around Boston, there wasn't much of a comics scene past the increasingy-less-comics-focused Newbury Comics chain of shops around New England, let alone an actual committee. These days, there's The Boston Comics Roundtable, founded by Dave Kender, who has gathered an impressive crew of cartoonists and comic book creators to meet up, share ideas, and

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-14480961344246944852009-04-05T18:59:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.066-07:00

Gabrielle Bell's Cecil and Jordan In New York Stories is the kind of book you want to save for certain moments: during a solitary brunch; with coffee near a sunny window; sitting in Central Park. The book is a collection of graphic novel-style tales ranging from funny, to introspective, to utterly heart-breaking. I'd never really read anything of Gabrielle Bell's before this one, but I'd met her

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-46842280923257690972009-04-02T22:39:00.000-07:002009-04-05T18:01:38.091-07:00

Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore, The Darjeeling Limited) and a huge crew filming an undisclosed movie - we know it's not Scott Pilgrim, which is filming in Toronto. Curiouser and curiouser...Speaking of Pilgrim, I'd be a big fat liar if I didn't admit that I'm a bit psyched on the movie - I think the casting so far looks just about right: Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Kieran Culkin, Alison Pill and

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-1781738363453610772009-03-30T21:20:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.067-07:00

Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1 by Tony DanielFables: Animal Farm (Vol 2) by Bill Willingham, Mark BuckinghamY The Last Man: One Small Step (Vol 3) by Brian K. Vaughan, Pia GuerraAnyone else taken a gander at these lovely pieces of lit? Feedback? Opinions? Recommendations for my next read? Comment! And no need to click "Read More"...there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-9295146537793074382009-03-09T10:22:00.000-07:002009-03-10T06:24:33.052-07:00

1) Hollywood took a big poop onto a movie screen and called it Watchmen. Went to see it at its midnight IMAX premiere - best part? The company and the popcorn.2) Great brunch at Maracas in the West Village with my favorite girls: eggs, chips and salsa, unlimited frozen margaritas and eye-humping cute gay boys. Kinda like Sex in the City, except way more gross and offensive. 3) Bought the second

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-15603543057372911142009-03-08T21:10:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.067-07:00

Remember that time I said I was going to write a Watchmen movie review? Yeah, I lied. Instead, I joined the Comic Impact team for their weekly podcast - this time, to dish (and dis) on the new comic book-influenced flick.Okay, so this is a LONG podcast, there's a lot of nit-picking, dwelling and a potty-mouth (you know who you are!), and it's riddled with SPOILERS. I also interrupt the others

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-52148390565718601062009-03-01T23:01:00.000-08:002009-03-04T19:57:15.431-08:00

In celebration of the newly-released Julia Wertz-edited comics collection I Saw You...: Comics Inspired by Real-Life Missed Connections, Desert Island, a sweet indie comic store in Brooklyn, hosted a book-signing a couple of weeks ago for all the friends and fans of this amassing of hilarity.In case you're one of those n00bs who happen to read my blog, Julia Wertz is the genius behind the

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-16994961025083078032009-02-23T07:59:00.000-08:002009-04-26T01:03:59.424-07:00

I went nuts for these little Kewpie Keychain guys as soon as they arrived at FP from Japan. Check it - I got myself a lil' ninja! They make Sesame Street and Manga characters as well, in addition to some random cheeky guys and gals that I couldn't identify. I grabbed a few for my bestest friends (Joe freaked for Astroboy Kewpie!) and now we all wear them in some conspicuous place, like our

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-27414351054244915142009-02-19T09:05:00.001-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.068-07:00

A couple of days ago I attended a phenomenal event featuring a discussion with Harvey Pekar - the third in a series hosted by YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, titled "Comics and the Jewish American Dream." Harvey Pekar (n00bs: the guy behind American Splendor) sat on a stage with Danny Fingeroth (comic book writer/editor: wiki-peer at him here) and answered questions, extrapolated on details

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-90491556056072939112009-02-12T10:13:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.068-07:00

The Complete Bite Club (Trade) by Howard Chaykin and David TischmanThe Sword - Fire (1st Trade) by The Luna BrothersThe Escapists by Brian K Vaughan, Jason Alexander, Steve RolstonAnyone else taken a gander at these lovely pieces of lit? Feedback? Opinions? Recommendations for my next read? Comment! And no need to click "Read More"...there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-37237514969534839622009-01-18T20:21:00.000-08:002009-01-18T22:05:58.075-08:00

If your life is in need of an extra dose of douchebaggery, then it's time to switch on VH1 and get schooled by Tool Academy. I've only seen the first two episodes, but I have the good sense to know that this is going to be something....special. You can catch some clips here on VH1's website; my favorites are the hidden camera challenges - watch these dudes fail miserably at keeping it in their

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-61533739259392068942009-01-15T14:31:00.001-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.069-07:00

Here's what I'm reading RIGHT THIS MINUTE! No time for wording, just doing! Then after this, The Adventures of Luther Arkwright again. So continues my Bryan Talbot fever. I don't think it will ever end, actually.No need to click "Read More," there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-9726584102500718212009-01-13T12:26:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:32:36.675-08:00

Ding! Unicorn's ready!!!No need to click "Read More," there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-21653872781200012912009-01-13T08:40:00.000-08:002009-01-13T10:04:36.535-08:00

As you seasoned MySpacers and Facebookers (and Friendsters? ahh, vintage) know, it's outright RUDE and UNGRATEFUL to not thank someone for adding them as your friend. How will they know how THANKFUL and PLEASED you are for joining their social networking community if you don't extend your gratitude? If I had no jurisdiction over the comments on my MySpace page, it would be a veritable gallery of

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-18020015106899211022009-01-12T10:10:00.001-08:002009-01-12T23:29:49.848-08:00

Oy! So busy writing and blogging and PR-ing and customer serving and mocking and...phew!Amidst all this action-Jackson, I wanted to share another piece of AWESOME from my favorite Brit, John from Smoke Rings & Matterings, who was inspired to write a story about the Angel/Devil headphones from my "Asian Invasion: Cute/Weird Stuff I Want from Japan" post. (PS: to my right - sweetest fan art....ever

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-14168501570520810942009-01-10T23:13:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.069-07:00

Check out my first, most glorious review of Warren Ellis' comic series FREAKANGELS, only on ComicImpact.com - and COMMENT, minions, COMMENT your heart out!No need to click "Read More," there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-47010097098611195312009-01-09T18:58:00.000-08:002009-01-09T19:06:26.082-08:00

Checking my email is usually a dull occurrence - but today my world was rocked by a most FUN gesture. John, who hails from the UK and who heads Smoke Rings & Matterings, sent me an adorable, quirky lil' creation just for Happy Blogtime! Mine! Allll mine!!!Thanks Johnny boy!No need to click "Read More," there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-35383755954096798252009-01-08T22:06:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:45:22.977-07:00

To be a true NERD (say it like Toby Radloff) you've got to be reading AT LEAST three books at a time. Here's what I've got my mitts on these days:I've clearly got the Bryan Talbot fever - I really can't get enough. You can check out his Myspace page here and keep your eyes peeled for my review of Cherubs and Alice in Sunderland coming soooooon. And this Chatzky gal really knows her stuff, though

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-75799216854385085352009-01-07T08:27:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.070-07:00

In case you were wondering, that title should be read to the beat of "Something Like a Phenomenon," by the inimitable LL Cool J (or as Lucy Vonne's Mom likes to call him, LL J Cool). I'm super clever.As you nerdnuggets know, the New York Comic Con is just around the corner (February 6-8), and I'm beyond excited; not only for the books and industry all-stars, but to get my flirt on with the guys

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-88345473147217170062009-01-05T09:00:00.000-08:002009-01-07T08:24:25.612-08:00

From the Land of the Rising Sun emerges new and wonderous gadgetry and ridiculousness that is rivaled only by...well...China, occasionally. Here are a few sassy lil' trinkets I happened upon during my latest perusal on favorite Jappop destination, A Rinkya Blog.Angel and Devil Headphones from Greenhouse JapanI'm a notorious earphone wrecker; I've been known to yank those suckers out of my laptop

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-83794196157866203582009-01-04T23:39:00.000-08:002009-01-07T08:26:54.303-08:00

No need to click 'Read More' - there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-35504587649091960722009-01-01T18:27:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.071-07:00

Flipping through this month's issue of Playboy (I have a subscription, okay? If anyone needs back issues, they're stacked on my toilet), I happened upon a most pleasant discovery: Paul Pope has a new, sassy bit o' toy out there for the lady lovers - a 7.5 inch soft vinyl figure of Monique St. Pierre, Playboy Miss November 1978, exclusively for Kidrobot.Paul Pope's span of creativity clearly runs

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-87381690156960630832008-12-29T19:57:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.071-07:00

The Beans are BACK, and you won't need any Pepto for these babies. From the farthest corner of the universe, Beanworld's 'Chow'-munching race of beans have re-emerged into the world of comics for their latest romp since the 1990's in Dark Horse's Beanworld Holiday Special.Creator Larry Marder has harvested Beanworld into an eco-system bustling with lovable, playful nuggets (who, frankly, I want

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-30218672806399136112008-12-28T23:33:00.001-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.071-07:00

http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/12/25/not-so-cheery-holiday-news/

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-27096251244290726802008-12-27T19:12:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:21:59.671-08:00

Threw up for three days.Then painted nails "whore-y" red.Got sweet bling from Luce!Wow, that ranks as one of the worst Haiku poems ever. Let's try again.Vomit everywhere.My nails look like a hooker's.Unicorn jewels rule!Still bad. Sigh, I give up.Click "Read More" to find out what I'm currently reading!! HINT: It involves Bryan Talbot and it rhymes with Malice Son Blunder Sand. Whaaaaaat?? Doyeee

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-12508714123552918212008-12-22T12:10:00.001-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.072-07:00

Random, yes. Just wanted to share with everyone what Lucy Vonne got me for Hanukkah: Ouch! Comic Strip Bandages. Now I can outfit my entire body with comic book phrases such as "Bam!" "Aargh!" and "Pow!" It's taken my strongest will to avoid "accidents" like: "oopsie, I decided to wear 4-inch heels with no traction to walk through the accumulating slush/black ice," and "what is this loose razor

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-49902419675587267652008-12-20T11:13:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.072-07:00

Jahfurry, you've outdone yourself once again. I can't believe what I just received in the mail: THIS!For you n00bz who don't know, Neil Gaiman is one of the most prolific writers/story-magicians of our lifetime; and The Sandman series is one of his most celebrated works. It's a comic book series from Vertigo, published as a monthly serial; this hardcover volume that I now proudly own is the

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-78048263229545190052008-12-20T09:59:00.000-08:002008-12-20T10:26:13.447-08:00

This will be a short, pointless entry, as I'm completely abusing my blog and using it as a vehicle to complain about my head cold. I've got so much work to do and I can't think clearly. And I don't think I've ever sneezed so much in my life, although...I admit I enjoy sneezing every now and then. Feels funny. It's really the nose-blowing and the voice modulation that's frustrating; I sound like a

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-53539428575320985682008-12-17T17:24:00.000-08:002008-12-17T17:48:32.659-08:00

Now that I’ve dipped my big toe into the world of Alan Moore’s comic series, Promethea (see previous blog entry for deets), I have a couple of questions. Okay, only one.Where did my IMAGINATION go? As an offbeat, introspective kid (growing into an even further offbeat, mildly/pleasantly disturbed young adult) my mind swirled with magic, story fodder and faith in different, expansive worlds. I

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-34272181600628638222008-12-15T23:16:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.073-07:00

Ridiculously late, shouldn't be writing, blah blah...but I just HAD to tell you that I got some saweeeet reading material in the mail tonight from Jahfurry: the entire Promethea series created by Alan Moore. Super excited. Got to go to bed now - but how CAN I??Click "Read More" for the lazy man's summary - a clip from Wikipedia.Here's some of the Wikipedia article on it in case you need to know

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-36398817694085944712008-12-13T13:16:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:22:44.664-08:00

Hands off, beotches. Oh, and you don't need to click "Read More" because there's nothing else.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-69510154908112500082008-12-11T21:05:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:24:08.338-08:00

I'm Anti-iPhone. There, I said it. Yeah, I'm weird. Yeah, I'm missing out on cool applications like "Virtual Beer" and "Tap Tap Dance" and "Virtual Monkey in a Bubble Going Down Slides." But I'm not missing out on my cheek accidentally calling that dude I met last month at the bar that I said I'd call but never did. I'm not missing the grease spots on the screen after I eat a delicious slice of

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-73582411667345425992008-12-10T12:05:00.000-08:002009-05-18T21:43:55.073-07:00

A tale of steamy romance, thrills, battles and non-stop adrenaline; no, this isn’t Desperate Housewives. It’s Army@Love, the monthly series from comic icon Rick Veitch and Vertigo/DC, pairing the hilarity and irony of U.S. war politics with fiery soap opera-esque dramatics. Set in the not-so-distant future where war continues to thrive in the Middle Eastern region of “Afbaghistan,” Army@Love

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-74987215846639510962008-12-09T15:02:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:15:46.274-08:00

A lot has changed since we last spoke, my friends. 1) It is now WINTER.2) Lucy Vonne now has her own blog, part of the Blogtime family, called Sexy Blogtime! Visit her spot for all that is sexy - toys, testicles, and most of all, trouble.3) I have a new freelance job, working with the ultimate of PR, social networking and marketing gurus, Jeff "Jahfurry" Newelt (check out some dirt on him here).

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-16320690049645502822008-09-29T23:24:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:15:46.274-08:00

Today, a very close, wonderful friend nudged me to an important realization.New York has changed me; and it's not New York's fault - it's mine. Through all this internal clutter - job hunting, money scrounging/wasting/making, life's little stresses and life's big ones - I've lost track of what's really important. I've neglected my loves, my relationships, my friends. I've become so consumed with

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-90903419556678353622008-09-16T11:04:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:08:27.733-08:00

Judging by my buxom figure, you shan't be surprised to hear that I loves me some candy. So thank you, once again, to one of my all-time favorite blogs, A Rinkya Blog, for turning me on to these amazing chocolate concoctions from Japan: odd-flavored Kit Kat bars in varying shapes and sizes! This cornucopia of delight doesn't just end in Japan, but you know how I feel about the Land of the Rising

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-58643415726439845252008-09-14T12:49:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:11:15.795-08:00

I don't like to discuss my love life publicly at Happy Blogtime - I've clearly never made mention of it previously (not even my sex life - you can turn to Lucy Vonne for THAT). I don't think broadcasting my romantic ventures is fair to the other person (or people??) involved - so I kiss, but never tell. Click "Read More" for the rest!For over a year and a half, I've purposely abstained from any

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-29005754305928639482008-09-11T13:34:00.000-07:002009-04-03T06:13:21.254-07:00

Liev Schreiber gettin' his herr did in SoHo on West Broadway. Pretty psyched that he's going to be Sabretooth in the upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine - and that I met him. Awww yeah, mutants are HAWT.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-42498270068903762562008-09-04T20:23:00.001-07:002009-01-01T22:11:01.088-08:00

Quickly, people, cause you know this chick's bizzay! Was just reading Time Out New York on the can and read this question/answer in the "Get Naked" section...I want to know what my readers think of this! And I want ACTUAL OPINIONS. Comment on this, dammit - let's get a convo brewin'! Jamie Bufalino, TONY's sexpert, is he genius...or an ass?Click "Read More" for the intriguing question - and even

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-86385681851592312212008-08-29T20:24:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:21:59.672-08:00

After a six freakin' hour bus ride from NYC to Boston on Thursday (Labor Day traffic - nice one, Adri Leya), I arrived home just in time to celebrate my lil' bro's 22nd bday. Had a fantastic dinner with Jake and the parentals, and I cheerfully gorged on more than I have all week. We started with tapas: yucca and chick pea fries with a spicy mango dipping sauce; then mixed greens with farmer's

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-4891116060684720332008-08-26T19:21:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:10:10.559-08:00

Did mah nails last night. Hollerrrrr!

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-66688728473438793842008-08-25T20:31:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:13:57.548-08:00

While Lucy Vonne's away for the most of the week, I'm been filling the void with my darling friend Cara - not that the cardboard cutout of Lucy Vonne isn't doing the trick, but she's really just so quiet. Today, both Cara and I had the day off, so we decided to have a movie marathon and pick one out for each mood. Turns out that Cara and I have drastically different taste in film. Quick Mad Lib

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-26680311282398549792008-08-22T07:49:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:09:16.686-08:00

Nerds, brace yourself! You're most likely already aware of the new Studio Ghibli project, Gake no ue no Ponyo or, Ponyo on the Cliff By the Sea, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film was release already in Japan this past July, and now I'm anxiously awaiting its UK release, which isn't happening until April 3, 2009. Damn time - I need some mufuggin' 1.21 Jigowatts.Click "Read More"

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-45707824078506228212008-08-21T07:31:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:16:55.614-08:00

Lucy Vonne and I have reached a new level of friendship. We sat down, had a heart-to-heart, and decided to make custom cardboard standups of eachother so that when one of us is away, we can fill the void. Not to say that I won't try to hump my paper doppleganger, or even Lucy Vonne's (cardboard smells really good. Really good.). While we're at it, we also decided to get a new roommate, and we're

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-51339426097813220912008-08-20T21:11:00.001-07:002009-01-01T22:17:18.876-08:00

I haven’t blogged in over three days. As you can see from my last post, I got a little overwhelmed by my current “career” situation and had a minor, shall we say, motivational breakdown. Which means, yes, I punished myself gastronomically: pizza, peanut butter M&Ms, Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream, mozzarella sticks, chips and guac, pretzels, hummus, burritos. You name it – I

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-87012619032294490122008-08-14T08:14:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:34:01.463-08:00

This one's for Lucy Vonne, who has a penchant for delicious cupcake treats. These confections are after my soul - decorated with video game characters and cartoons? Hello, weight gain!Here are some photos I found on E-sushi.fr from hello naomi on Flickr. Click "Read More" to see some of my favorites!

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-78992117681980890382008-08-14T07:03:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:35:57.026-08:00

I love Henry Rollins. Everything about him - his crazy eyes, jutting neck veins (when he gets angry - which is like, 82% of the time), the beautiful spray of spit as he rants. Ok, yeah, and his music. Sure, he's verifiably off his friggin' rocker, but that's why I adore him so - he's a damaged genius with a really, really bad temper. I saw him on his Spoken Word Tour here in NYC last year and

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-16207089204356182008-08-13T07:56:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:09:16.687-08:00

If you've gone out with me for sushi before, you know that I'm a HUGE fan of Japanese, but only eat vegetable rolls - avocado and cucumber maki, sweet potato tempura roll, asparagus - deeelicious! Yes, I know, it technically isn't sushi, but I can't seem to wrap my mouth around the idea of raw fish. It's slimy. And...uncooked. Raw, even. But I think someone has finally found a way to get me to

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-11483296638077731182008-08-10T07:32:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:17:35.099-08:00

I hate to be a statistic (unless it's like, top percent of hottest Jews in the country), but I can't avoid this one. I am apparently one of the many, MANY Americans who could be categorized as geographically retarded. I'm not the type of person who can readily admit that I'm wrong (because, well, come on, I'm usually not. Ever.). But when scanning the interwebs the other day to catch up on the

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-17098310239650462962008-08-07T13:16:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:35:13.740-07:00

Top 3 Tips for Men on How to Look Like White Trash:1. Don't shave. Especially if you have a patchy beard - and never, ever trim. You pussy.2. You must have at least 3 shitty cars that you're working on simultaneously in your front yard. Make sure to get that grease good and rubbed up on your skin.3. If you drive, drive a matte black Holden Commodore.**Tyson clarified that this is an Australian

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-36884645678709096752008-08-07T08:15:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:17:35.099-08:00

I don't mean to gross any of you out, but I had to share this with you - it's one of those things that makes you want to propel yourself onto the floor and flutter your hands a bit, then vomit a lot. Everywhere.Corneal tattooing has been used before for people that have had trauma to the eye, but never as a form of body mod - until this crazy Canadian mofo decided to turn the whites of his eyes

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-63290161616164727892008-08-04T13:24:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.074-07:00

I totally shouldn't be blogging right now, since I have a crapload of actual paid writing to do - but you know me, when it comes to superheroes, I lose all control. And use of my bodily functions. Oh shoot, I peed!Anyway, while researching for something else, I stumbled upon this website that actually groups comic book superheroes by RELIGION. Somebody actually took the time to research all

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-79494356896757339412008-07-31T10:24:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:18:13.975-08:00

Thanks to Jennie for turning me on to this hirarious blog about my fellow Jewmericans. I KNEW there was some reason I sweat Shia LaBeouf. http://stuffjewishyoungadultslike.wordpress.com/complete-list/Click "Read More" to see my favorite installment from the site: Denying That We Are White. FROM: http://stuffjewishyoungadultslike.wordpress.com/2008/07/28/42-denying-that-they-are-white/#42 Denying

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-87564547575695658472008-07-31T08:54:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:12:04.830-08:00

I don't know about you, ladies, but when I wear lingerie, I like to keep it classy. Leather assless chaps with silver studs, edible bustiers and G-strings, and faux fur Playboy Bunny-shaped pasties all top the list. Twenty-year-old Japanese designer Midori Matsuo clearly agrees with my fashion aesthetic, creating the winning lingerie combination "Under Skin" at the 2008 Triumph Inspiration

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-38098155430761379412008-07-30T08:01:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:18:13.975-08:00

I'm not Cuban, believe it or not. I know, it's hard to believe these sensual, ample curves are purely Caucasian. But I do love Cuban coffee - especially when I don't have to exert any effort in the actual making of the coffee (brewing stuff is so exhausting). Which is why I'm obsessed with the canned Cafe Con Leche from Bustelo Cool. Lucy Vonne and I literally fist fight for the last can in the

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-52718736528350928812008-07-28T10:55:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:18:13.976-08:00

If you haven't already seen this divine creature in the news, shredding the stage at various metal concerts (including Gods of Metal - irony), then you're missing out. Sixty-two year old Capuchin Monk Cesare Bonizzi is the frontman for heavy metal band Fratello Metallo, and I am totally sweating him. I need to find out if he's taken an oath of celibacy, because my groupie status is currently

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-22728202883027771302008-07-28T06:51:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:45:53.557-07:00

Wow, it HAS been awhile since I blogged last - but I have a completely valid, although completely nerdy excuse: Lucy Vonne brought home a Nintendo Wii console last week. From the moment she plugged it in, we've been bowling, playing tennis, baseball, visiting the gun range (and abducted by UFOs), and Dance Dance Revolution-ing. You should see me doing DDR...I get all into it, facial expressions,

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-54689370626284200392008-07-23T10:06:00.001-07:002009-01-01T22:09:16.688-08:00

Apparently my last post on Cute Oddity spurned some sort of kawaii sickness, and now I already have a new obsession: Kawaii Not. The artist, Meghan Murphy, explains: "Kawaii Not is a four panel webcomic, typically featuring cute versions of everyday objects doing and saying some crazy stuff. Hopefully it's funny. Or maybe you're just dead inside." Meghan Murphy, if you're reading this, we are

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-9281143971370627702008-07-23T09:24:00.000-07:002009-04-14T21:06:39.369-07:00

I'm lovin' me some Cute Oddity, a new company that designs cartoon characters inspired by kawaii, the Japanese term for cute. The recently-formed business just announced today that they will be jumping into the apparel industry by launching a full line of T-shirts and other accessories at (where else??) Comic-Con International in San Diego - and I'm jumping for joy in my kimono. Click "Read More

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-14794940200758159152008-07-21T13:20:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:18:13.976-08:00

One of my favorite blogs (running a close second to Geekologie), InventorSpot, never fails at bringing me the latest and greatest new inventions from around the world for me to make fun of. Some of this crap is so ridiculous, I sometimes begin to wish I was no longer part of the human race. I guess that's what happens when you live in a world where everything's been done - you've got to get

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-10440090272756327462008-07-20T12:42:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:43:55.074-07:00

As my friends have FAILED at taking me to any other comic book/graphic novel-based movie this year, I encourage you to purchase tickets to Watchmen ahead of time and I'll put you in touch with my current (they don't last long) personal assistant, Graduation Barbie, to work something into my schedule for 2009. Huzzah for moving pictures!If you're not familiar with the Watchmen story, here's a

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-7441834885876855882008-07-17T15:59:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:31:59.296-08:00

Well I'm sure all you non-New Yorkers have been waiting in earnest to find out what happened at my birthday outing on Wednesday night - and who am I to disappoint? I'm finally detoxed and seeing straight, so I'll attempt to do a quick recap.Twenty of some of my most favorite people joined me for debauchery and fool-making at - brace yourself - a pirate themed bar. Although I left my eye patch

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-66687697149821250522008-07-17T11:10:00.000-07:002009-04-05T19:39:13.245-07:00

Marisa Tomei and a friend noshing at Sammy's Noodle Shop in the Village yesterday. Sarah Paulson (Studio 60, Deadwood, The Other Sister) doing some upscale outdoor dining at French Roast, also in the Village.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-34044024642241007762008-07-15T21:18:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:35:57.027-08:00

Those who were at the 9th Annual Paws For Style Event at Arena in NYC this evening would recognize me as the jugtastic woman in the white t-shirt conducting the red carpet, fielding harassment from several crazy paparazzi. My favorite encounter was with a representative from the Russian TV Channel, who was clearly not invited. The Russian woman, in that thick, hateful voice, had the nerve to

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-10307479211253359962008-07-15T06:02:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:32:21.226-08:00

Tonight is Animal Fair's 9th Annual Paws For Style Fashion Event, and I'm pretty freaking excited. Lauren Conrad (from The Hills - what are you, a cave-dweller?) will be there, and the runway will be dotted with various levels of celebrities/socialites/people I don't really recognize, and their pups. Should be an interesting time - especially trying to dress these dogs in couture, which has been

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-73467298076969423952008-07-14T10:42:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:35:57.027-08:00

Hooray for Monday! Right?? This weekend has left me exhausted, satisfied, and without the ability to see completely straight this morning.Friday night I rented Batman: Gotham Knight, and ate several popsicles - I know, I know, I need to simma down. Saturday I covered the Broadway Barks event for the magazine, and brought the fabulous little Lucky Diamond (Wendy's sassy rescue Maltese - not

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-26252526532052360022008-07-10T16:15:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:19:56.767-08:00

I suck at math.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-47420315087387786402008-07-10T12:53:00.000-07:002009-04-05T19:38:00.682-07:00

TV personality Kelly Ripa and actor husband Mark Consuelos, walking briskly through Soho. Kelly was wearing an ugly floral sundress and big-ass sunglasses. Pretty boring.

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-33651826396828978132008-07-10T07:29:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:19:09.906-08:00

Ok, so I don't watch TV. And let's face it, even if I did have cable, I probably wouldn't be watching reality shows (ok, I lie - holla Rock of Love!). But it's not every day that a friend and boss of mine actually has their own TV show, and I'm pretty psyched to see my Wendy Diamond in action on what proves to be a hilarious celebration of what I like to call crazy dog-loving middle-America at

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-50947977045349231302008-07-09T15:23:00.000-07:002008-12-28T23:28:57.239-08:00

I could easily be pinned as one of those people who like to claim ownership of bands, or at least their discovery. You know, one of those a-holes that's always like "Pshaw, I listened to them like 5 years ago." And here I go again with The Aviation Orange, a Brooklyn-based band that I've seen KICK ASS live. I don't like to try to convince people to like something - I like to think of myself as a

Adri Cowannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233470859125349991.post-81465992364132312002008-07-09T06:26:00.000-07:002009-01-01T22:23:27.421-08:00

Being the notorious attention whore that I am, I decided to write a post about my birthday. Well, to be fair, this was Lucy Vonne's suggestion, so my ego can't be totally to blame. I normally wouldn't post anything about it, except for the fact that it's a big one - I'ma be twenty freakin' five years old. As the great sage Jessica Simpson would say: "That's like, halfway to thirty."I had one

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