FL! 080727 The Mummy Episode

You want to watch this ep! If you are a Brendan Fraser fan, watch this. If you are a The Mummy fan, watch this. If you want to get startled by Tobie, YOU MUST WATCH THIS!

Update: Kiddie Chef

I posted last week that my son was chosen to compete in the school Kiddie Chef competition. I am pleased to share the news that he won third place! Way to go, honey!

When I got to talk to his teacher I asked why he was chosen to compete. I knew that they weren't selected due to cooking ability since they don't do that in school. His teacher said he was selected because he spoke well. His job was to explain what they were making and why it was a healthy nutritious snack.

The best part, he discovered something new and healthy he'd like to eat. Oh and yes, the recognition was nice too.

The Prydain Series

I recently started re-reading some old favorites in my library. I say old favorites because the last time I read these stories I was in elementary. My joy in the story hasn't diminished though my appreciation of them is different.

Today I started on the works of Lloyd Alexander. Thanks to some wonderful book sales, I now 4 out of the 5 books in the Prydain series. The first book in the series is The Book of Three. It's followed by Black Couldron. Next is The Castle of Llyr then Taran the Wanderer. Last but ot least is the High King.

The stories focus on Taran, assistant pig keeper of Caer Daelben. He dreams of becoming a hero, of having great adventures yet doubts he will ever have them. Fate has a way of granting one's wish, hence the chinese saying, "Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it."

I found myself journeying along with Taran, assistant pig keeper, as he sets of to find Hen Wen, the oracle pig. He meets up with some interesting companions - Prince Gwydion, Gurgi and Eilonwyn. I found myself agreeing with Eilonwyn that assistant pig keepers (and men in general) can be very stupid. The first book is mainly about their discovery that Arawn is once again out to rule Prydain. His first step, to get rid of Hen Wen. Being one knowledgeable pig, she escapes, with Taran hot on her heels. He loses track of her and eventualy meets up with the others. Anything more I say may spoil the book for anyone else so I better stop here.

The rest of the books pick up the story of Taran as he grows older and realizes he has more dreams, more he wants to know. There is his need to know who his parents are - aren't we all curious? This is his quest in the 4th book.

Naturally, as with most stories, yes, there is a romance that develops in the series. Thankfully though it isn't one that springs up overnight. It realistically grows with the series.

The books remind me much of the works of CS Lewis (Narnia) or a child's version of Tolkein's Lord of the Rings. It carries much the same feel and a similar imagery. It is a good series, excellent for adolescents who themselevs are trying to figure out who they are and what they really want to do.

I'd say more but I hate giving spoilers that may mean that someone won't read the book anymore. Enjoy the stories of Prydain and Taran.

FL! 080720 The Dark Knight

It's the bat signal! Batman is still in Gotham catching criminals but Fandom Live can take time to discuss the various incarnations of the Batman from the 1940's to the present.

Rambling On A Sunday

It's a wonderful lazy Sunday. No WORK, no rush, no particular thing that needs to be done except spend time with my family. WONDERFUL! I love days like these.

We have TV at home again. After a year of no TV at home, cable is back. The kids are ecstatic. I have to admit I like having cable. Of course, I still have to be home awake in order to enjoy it but we'll see, right?

Went to my folks house today. My son seems ready to make the sandwiches for the competition he's joining next week. I am so glad my sister likes cooking and stuff. I just like to bake. He seems excited. Whether he wins or not, as long as he's happy, that's good.

On our way home we passed a shop with a funny name - at least I found it funny. The place was called "Les Appealing Salon and Day Spa". Hmmmm.....I don't think I want to have anything done there. The name might be prophetic and you come out less appealing; you'd definitely have no one to blame but yourself, hey? hehehehe.

Almost time for Fandom Live. Time to start getting ready.

FL! 080713 Movie Heroes

Heroes, heroes and more heroes. They are everywhere. But are they good or are they just another guy in tights with extra powers? Join the Fandom Live crew as they talk about various heroes and what motivates them.

We also have our WeView of Hancock

Legacy Syndrome

When I was growing up, you couldn't get me to do any of the craft stuff. Home economics? Art? The talent for these things went to my sister as far as I was concerned. I felt all thumbs when it came to sewing; and had no patience to improve my stitches. Typical of youth, not much for patience with the things you don't see of value to one's self (at least at that point in time)

In those days, my grandmother would show us all sorts of craft things (knitting, crochet, cross stitch) and we might become slightly interested but in a very short while, not fun anymore means...goodbye. If I had to do any project for school, I would start it, tell my family about it. I would procrastinate and at the end, it would be ate and or mom to the rescue to help me finish. Thank you, ate, for your generosity and love. I know you often lost sleep helping me out while I got a full night's rest.

Lately though I have found myself drawn to this craft shop. I entered on a whim. I was looking for something to interest my daughter since she seems to have inhereted the crafting gift. I ended up with some weaving plates that have been really useful. I actually find it fun. It still isn't my favorite thing in the world to do but I take pleasure in seeing something beautiful come out of my clumsy efforts.

It may never be a masterpiece by the world standard - it is more like craft by number than a piece created purely by talent and imagination - still I enjoy it. There is something soothing in the peace around me while my hands are moving, putting the threads in order. I don't know if I would ever get to the point where I would be weaving cloth (need the right equipment for that) but who knows? I even find myself thinking about other things I can make with my hands, whodathunk?

Could it have been brought on by motherhood? Is it part of growing older? Is it an instinct in us to begin to try to create, to leave a mark on our world? Nor sure but I do know that I am enjoying discovering that I am not as hopeless in these skills as I once was.

FL! 080706 Robots

Fandom Live discusses movies with robots featured in it. Nick is back to discuss the difference between androids, robots and cyborgs and Asimov's Laws of robots.

Fandom Live! Here Comes The Rain Again

The rainy season is back with a vengeance so it seemed appropriate for it to be the focus this week.

H2O: Just Add Water

My cousin introduced me to an Australian TV series two years ago. It's called H2O: Just Add Water. It's a TV show for teens about three girls - Emma, Cleo and Rikki - who become mermaids. They acquire some power over water and yes, tails. In this case, they become fish whenever they get wet. This was really tough on the one named Emma since she was part of the swim team. Nope, they don't give prizes for being a fish, just for swimming like one.

At first I wasn't sold on the show. It made me think Charmed meets mermaids. Same old, same old; gave it a chance anyway and the kids liked it. The theme is catchy too and at least, it is not your old mermaids live in Atlantis jazz.

Anyway, we used to watch the show on youtube, then that was gone. We got hold of the complete first season but finding the second was not so easy. Then we stumbled onto a youtube video from someone who introduced us to an online source - VEOH.com. it's free and you get to watch TV online. No need to download unless you want to. Which means I have to get off this blog and go 'thon the show.

FL! 080615 Father's Day

It's father's day so naturally the Fandom Live! team took time to acknowledge the often unacknowledged, under-appreciated presence in our lives - dad! Check out the famous dads (fictional of course) who made it on the Fandom Best Dad list.

Naturally, you may have your own idea of who should have taken home the trophy. That is our question of the week. Who do you think is the best dad (science fiction or fantasy character)? Feel free to leave a comment @ or email us at live@fandomcafe.com.

Enjoy the show and we hope to see you next week! PS. If you're having difficulty with the buffering, watch the show from the video section of fandomlive.multiply.com.

FL! 080615 Father's Day

It's father's day so naturally the Fandom Live! team took time to acknowledge the often unacknowledged, under-appreciated presence in our lives - dad! Check out the famous dads (fictional of course) who made it on the Fandom Best Dad list.

Naturally, you may have your own idea of who should have taken home the trophy. That is our question of the week. Who do you think is the best dad (science fiction or fantasy character)? Feel free to leave a comment here or email us at live@fandomcafe.com.

Enjoy the show and we hope to see you next week!

Star Trek Moment in Numb3rs

I absolutely love it when I watch any TV show or movie and a Star Trek reference is used. In this case, it's in the episode of Numb3rs titled Checkmate - yup, I'm still catching up to the latest episode of the series, slowly but surely.

Anyway, Megan Reeves (Diana Farr) walks in and says if the scene was like when Kirk is away, Bones and Spock take over (referring to Amita [Navi Rawat] and Larry [Peter Mac Nicol]). Larry replies no, and proceeds to list the chain of command in TOS.

Hope to catch more references.

FL! Goodbye Summer! Back to School

Summer is ending and school is about to start. Naturally, it's time to talk about going back to the realm of learning. Choose your school from our recommended campuses. Meet Fandom's preferred professors. Plus, Nick is back with new words to use for school.

Watch the episode and do feel free to share your picks with us.

LSS... Sort Of

We were preparing for the next Fandom Live! episode and it was driving me batty that I couldn't remember the title of that reality TV show I watched way back. I knew it was a fighting competition and it had amateur martial artists competing. There were three masters and it was set in china. Other than that, I had very little recall. FRUSTRATING!

I finally found it. It was called fight school. Go figure. At least I finally found it. Now I am happy . Next!

Take A Bow

You know how it is sometimes, that you hear a song and it gets stuck in your mind? You've never heard it before but the lyrics get stuck in your mind? Well, that's what happened to me when I heard the intro of this song. I just had to learn this song.

I posted the mp3 in my music section and here are the lyrics of the song plus the video from you tube for those who are interested.


Rihanna Take A Bow Lyrics
How bout a round of applause?
Standin ovation...
Ooooh
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

You look so dumb right now
Standin' outside my house
Tryin' to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
(Please)
Just cut it out

Don't tell me you're sorry cuz you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught

But you put on quite a show
You really had me goin'
But now it's time to go
Curtains finally closin'
That was quite a show
Very entertainin'
But it's over now
Go on and take a bow

Grab your clothes and get gone
(You better hurry up)
Before the sprinklers come on
Talkin' bout "Girl, I love you you're the one..."
This just looks like a re-run
(Please)
What else is on?

And don't tell me you're sorry cuz you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught

But you put on quite a show
You really had me goin'
But now it's time to go
Curtains finally closin'
That was quite a show
Very entertainin'
But it's over now
Go on and take a bow

And the award for the best liar goes to you
For makin' me believe
That you could be
Faithful to me
Let's hear your speech
oh...

How bout a round of applause?
Standin' ovation...

But you put on quite a show
You really had me goin'
But now it's time to go
Curtains finally closin'
That was quite a show
Very entertainin'
But it's over now
Go on and take a bow

But it's over now...

FL! Indi Pa Kami Tapos

Welcome back to Fandom Live! as we discuss monsters, hats and of course, the 4th Indiana Jones film.



We hope you enjoy the show!

It's For Men

The company I work for recently brought in visitors from a company that makes and sells products for dermatology. Their name - Dermailine! Hmmm... they must have noticed how our skin is now in need of TLC. Now this was a free consultation with little giveaways and of course their hope that we would be willing to buy some products of theirs. Since the product on sale was good yet not expensive, yes, most of us got at least 1.

"What did they have?" you ask. Soap! All kinds of soap. Soap to make you whiter. Soap to even out your skin - pigmentation I think was the word she used. Soap for those who are older and need more moisture. BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

There was also a table full of other products for sale. Sunblocks, astringents, creams, and ... a masculine wash! Now, I know marketing has been going for differentiating the products for men from that for women - reverse of the 80's unisex trend - but this ...I just had to laugh.

I guess this came to mind because as I listened to the RX DJ's talking about the latest product of their sponsor - a feminine wash that's supposedly cool - I could actually hear this guy rolling his eyes or trying to get this segment over as quickly as possible. Uncomfortable topic for men apparently. What would he say to a wash of his own I wonder. At the rate things are going, men will have as big a kikay kit as we women do - less the stuff for menstruating since unless a miracle happens, men won't need that.

FL! Mother's Day Episode

Happy mother's day to all the mothers out there. We know it's a tough job and we appreciate each of you.

For today's show, we had WeView where Tobie and Nick talked about Speed Racer. It was followed by our mother experts, Nina and Mark and lastly Tobie talked about the Lost game.

Do watch the show and feel free to comment. We'd love to hear from you.



See you next week.

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