Not much has happened. I did go to see 'Knocked Up' last night with Erin O at City Centre. Before I say anything about the film, I need to let everyone (Amy and Tish) know that the CC Cinema is the radest cinema ever. I feel like I'm in some 80s mall movie when I'm there. And if the floor's not sticky with the stick of 1000 spilled fountain drinks, something is wrong in the universe. Anyway... now back to our feature presentation. What a piece of cinematic genius! Most of the crew from 'Freaks and Geeks' and 'Undeclared' made appearances in this fine fine film. Well worth the reduced Tuesday price of admission. Much popcorn (with dual layers of butter - delicious!) was consumed. AND we saw a preview for 'Transformers' (it looks rad). As always with Erin Ottosen, it was a great night.
The image posted is the artifact I'm working on currently at the museum. It's a wooden 'Diabolo' (aka 'Topsy Twirl', 'Flying Cone') toy circa 1908. The toy originates in China and became popular in England and France in the 15th Century then again around the French Revolution. Apparently Napoleon was known to have one (any coincidence that it immediately became unpopular again until the early 20th C? oooohhh Napoleon burn). Anyhow, I actually found the maker (Jaques of London, est. 1795) of this particular diabolo online and emailed them to find out more about the object (what type of wood it's made from, if the holes and metal bits on the ends are meant to make a whistle sound, etc.). I'll keep you posted as I find out more.
I think I am going through another insomniac phase. Can't sleep can't sleep can't sleep. I actually got out of bed at 3 in the morning to alter some garments. Sick.
until next time sweet dreams,
sarah
3 comments:
You've got me hooked! On your blog and the Diabolo mystery! Keep me posted ;-)
are you a big Freaks and Geeks fan, Sarah? i really liked that show.
Yes, I am pretty great, aren't I? Hah... Well, Sarah, you got sucked into this blogging stuff, but it's good shit. Are you sure you need me to write your stories about your found pics? Too late, 'cause I really want to do it.
Hey, in other news I happened across this crazy video of Michael Cera, the kid from Arrested Development, freaking out on Judd Apatow on the set of Knocked Up. The word on the web is that it's a prank, but whoa. Here's a link to it:
http://www.funnyordie.com/v1/view_video.php?viewkey=86ee661c7c98800678fa
By the way, this funnyordie website looks pretty sweet. I just found it today. (Yes, I'm fucking around and avoiding work yet again.)
Outie, eo
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