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Goofing around with Downton Abbey & a Loki on Lost Girl

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January 23, 2012

Haven’t seen last night’s episode of Downton Abbey yet (had to record it while watching the latest ep. of Lost Girl), but had to share this YouTube vid with you – a must-see for all Downton and Maggie Smith fans. Thanks to kerrymuzzy for creating/posting: Lost Girl SPOILER ahead: The…
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Theatre

Trojan Women – stunningly beautiful & terribly powerful

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January 21, 2012

A golden-masked Poseidon sets the stage, offering the terrifying introduction to a fallen Troy, its surviving women doomed to become wives or slaves – little difference here – to their victors, who may pick and choose from among them. On one side of the stage sits former queen Hecuba, dressed…
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Theatre, TV

The strength of women on t.v. & on stage

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January 19, 2012

Bomb Girls aired its third episode last night – now at the half-way point of the six-episode mini-series format – and love is in the air (though not necessarily between whom you’d expect). SPOILERS: Lorna has developed a taste for Italian home cooking – and Marco – at Marco’s house.…
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TV

Happy birthday, Betty White!

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January 17, 2012

As my lovely and talented co-worker/pal Liz reminded me over lunch today, it’s Betty White’s birthday! She turns 90 years young today and NBC broadcast a celebration t.v. special last night, with loads of celebrities in attendance for the party. Betty, have a fabulous day – you’re the best!
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Golden Globes & Bomb Girls

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January 16, 2012

So – did y’all catch the Golden Globe Awards last night? Ricky Gervais was back – and up to some somewhat dialled back shenanigans – as host. Lots of fabulous frocks and actors all dressed up. Highlight of the evening’s festivities for me, though, was husband/wife actors William H. Macy…
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Theatre

LoveSexMoney @ Next Stage

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January 14, 2012

What do a university student auctioning off her virginity online, a sex robot and an after office function quickie have in common? The same hotel room – all part of the three interlocking stories in LoveSexMoney, written and directed by Kat Sandler, assisted by Tom D’arcy McGee, who was also…
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Theatre

Trojan Women coming to Alumnae Theatre

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January 13, 2012

Hey all – Before I take off for more Next Stage festivities, I wanted to mention that Alumnae Theatre’s next production, Trojan Women, opens next Friday, January 20 in the Studio and runs until Saturday, February 4 – with a talkback following the matinée on Sunday, January 29. Trojan Women…
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Dorothy Snarker chats with Lost Girl’s Anna Silk

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January 12, 2012

I know – January 22 is so far away! But, fear not, fellow Lost Girl fans, AfterEllen.com’s Dorothy Snarker comes to the rescue with this interview with actor Anna Silk (Bo): http://www.afterellen.com/people/an-interview-with-lost-girl-star-anna-silk?page=0%2C0 Thank you, Dorothy! Brit and American fans will get a chance to see the show, starting with season…
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Books, Language

Books & the spoken word

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January 11, 2012

With all the theatre, music, t.v. and movie stuff I’ve been taking in, I don’t want to leave out something that I’ve recently – having more time on my hands these days – been enjoying again: reading. My recent reads are Christmas presents from friends, starting with Neuromancer, the 1984 cyberpunk…
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Upheaval at Downton & new lady crime-fighters

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January 10, 2012

Catching my breath from the live performances to enjoy stories on the tube, especially as the networks are starting to broadcast new episodes after the holiday break. Even more exciting than the return to old favourites is the appearance of season two of Downton Abbey on PBS and season one…
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I’m Cate (she/her)

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Thanks for stopping by life with more cowbell. This blog is about living my best life through the arts. I’ll be sharing short fiction & creative non-fiction, art & other stuff. The arts are for everyone & you can choose to share your art or make it just for you – have fun exploring & creating!