Good afternoon Bloggy Friends!
I hope you're having a nice day. My week is rolling along quite nicely. We had some pretty bad weather over the course of the week. It snowed pretty heavily Tuesday night, but Wednesday's sunshine helped melt a lot of it away. It was definitely our biggest snow of the season. It's nothing compared to what they've been facing in Kentucky. There are still people without electricity! Let's hope it clears up soon.
I'm about to leave for school, but I wanted to leave you with a little something before I go. Bloggy Friend Bill has made a new video, it's the second part to his glamorous WWII epic on style. He's been working on it for quite a while now, and it shows. It's very, very well made. I hope you enjoy the music and the lovely images. I know I did. Great job, Bill
Have a nice day. I'll chat with you soon!
Love, Josh
Showing posts with label Bill Fogle Videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bill Fogle Videos. Show all posts
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
A Dream Come True.
Happy MLK Day, Bloggy Friends!
I hope you're having a good one. I'm cherishing this day for several reasons. Not only is it the eve of a major historic occasion, but it's also my very last day of winter vacation. Tomorrow I hit the books again! I think it will be a rewarding semester. I'm looking forward to all the new things I'm going to learn.
I am so excited for the inauguration tomorrow. Thankfully, the class that meets during the actual swearing-in decided to cancel. I'll be able to run home to watch his speech before jetting back to campus for my final two classes. It's going to be a lot of hassle, but I wouldn't miss it for the world! It will be such a monumental day in our nation's history. This is the type of progress I live for. I wasn't around when Martin Luther King was preaching out for Civil Rights in the 1960's, but I am proud to say that I am here to see his dream come true. Tomorrow it's happening in a major way. Yes we can!
I know Washington D.C. is seeing a surge in activity right now. Bill and Gary, have you guys noticed a change in the city over the last few days? More traffic? People on the street? An excitement in the air? All eyes are on you guys right now!
Before I leave I want to share with you another video from the wonderfully creative mind of Mr. Bill Fogle. He has made the first part in a video series chronicling gay man's obsession with the past. In the first segment, entitled "High Heels," he talks about his own obsession with the swing era of the 1940's and 50's. It's an interesting topic. Sometimes I find myself fantasizing about what life would have been like in the past, particularly the 1960's. I love the style of that era - the music, the fashion, the colorful, futuristic home decor. It seems like it would have been such an exciting time to be alive.
I hope you all have a great day. I'll chat with you soon!
Love, Josh
I hope you're having a good one. I'm cherishing this day for several reasons. Not only is it the eve of a major historic occasion, but it's also my very last day of winter vacation. Tomorrow I hit the books again! I think it will be a rewarding semester. I'm looking forward to all the new things I'm going to learn. I am so excited for the inauguration tomorrow. Thankfully, the class that meets during the actual swearing-in decided to cancel. I'll be able to run home to watch his speech before jetting back to campus for my final two classes. It's going to be a lot of hassle, but I wouldn't miss it for the world! It will be such a monumental day in our nation's history. This is the type of progress I live for. I wasn't around when Martin Luther King was preaching out for Civil Rights in the 1960's, but I am proud to say that I am here to see his dream come true. Tomorrow it's happening in a major way. Yes we can!
I know Washington D.C. is seeing a surge in activity right now. Bill and Gary, have you guys noticed a change in the city over the last few days? More traffic? People on the street? An excitement in the air? All eyes are on you guys right now!
Before I leave I want to share with you another video from the wonderfully creative mind of Mr. Bill Fogle. He has made the first part in a video series chronicling gay man's obsession with the past. In the first segment, entitled "High Heels," he talks about his own obsession with the swing era of the 1940's and 50's. It's an interesting topic. Sometimes I find myself fantasizing about what life would have been like in the past, particularly the 1960's. I love the style of that era - the music, the fashion, the colorful, futuristic home decor. It seems like it would have been such an exciting time to be alive.
I hope you all have a great day. I'll chat with you soon!
Love, Josh
Sunday, December 7, 2008
What We Did This Weekend.
Hey, Bloggy Friends!
I hope you're having a lovely afternoon. It's gorgeous in Philadelphia today. The sun is shining bright. This is a stark comparison to yesterday's weather, when we had a ton of snowflakes falling from the sky. It looked like it would have stuck, but there must not have enough of it to make a difference. Am I a Scrooge for saying I'm not a big fan of the snow? I just don't like to be cold, ya'll.
This has been a nice low-key weekend. Friday I had to work, so we didn't do much that evening besides snuggle up at home in front of a movie.
We were pretty busy Saturday. We started the day running a few errands in Center City. On our trip we decided to stop over at City Hall, where they have Christmas village set up between now and Christmas. It was neat. There are tons of booths which sell a variety of goods, like blown glass decorations, Christmas tree ornaments and various textiles. There are also booths set up selling hot drinks and food. It felt very...Christmas-y. I purchased one of my gifts there. I haven't decided who it's for yet, but I'm sure whoever gets it will love it. Buying one gift sort of put me in the mood to do some more shopping, so we hit the streets looking for some other gift ideas. I ended up getting three other presents out of the way. It feels good! I don't have too much to buy this year, but I'm glad to get somewhat of a start on it.
Later in the evening we went to University City to see Cadillac Records, starring Adrian Brody, Jeffrey Wright and Beyonce Knowles.
Alan was the only white person in the theater, but he's used to that. Most of you know how much I love jazz, and the blues, so you can imagine how excited I was to see this. Brody gives a typically stellar performance as the founder of Chess Records. I was a little surprised to see him in this. He usually does loftier films, but I guess he has to pay the bills everyone else! The colorful cast of characters also include notable Chess artists like Muddy Waters (Wright), Little Walter (Columbus Short), Chuck Berry (Mos Def) and the one and only Etta James (Knowles). I thought Wright did a particularly great job as Muddy Waters. He portrayed him as a very understanding, likable character, despite his womanizing ways. I was a little nervous about how Beyonce would portray Etta James. Etta is one of my favorites. I think she did a pretty decent job. I just have a hard time looking past the fact that she's Beyonce, and I'm kind of tired of seeing her everywhere. I mean, she played "Diana Ross" in Dreamgirls, and now Etta James. Does she have to play every female music legend that ever existed? Did I also mention she was listed as Executive Producer? She did seem fully committed to the character, however. She "let go" a little more in this performance than I remember seeing her do before. She doesn't come in until the second half of the movie, which was also the time the film seemed to usher in bit of unwelcome camp. I don't think it was her fault necessarily, it just started to get a little less good at that point.
The music was my favorite part.
To my knowledge, the entire cast performed the songs on their own. Columbus Short, as the hard-drinking Little Walter, did a fantastic version of "My Baby." Mos Def, one of my favorite hip-hop stars, did a great job as Chuck Berry. He was very comical, as he strutted around the stage like a rooster! Beyonce sang the hell out of her numbers, but I don't think she hit Etta's groove spot on. There was a certain grit that was missed. She did growl, and groan through some of them, though! My favorite Beyonce moment was when she sang, "I'd Rather Go Blind." I love that song. Overall, I really enjoyed the film. I appreciate the fact that films such as these are made to shine a spotlight on how the music I love came to be. If you liked "Ray" or "Dreamgirls," I definitely think you will enjoy this.
Today, Sunday, we got up early to complete the rest of our weekend chores. It's very sunny outside, but the wind is about as chilly as it could possibly be. We're about to start getting ready for my big birthday, karaoke bash tonight. I'm really excited for it. I hope you can make it! I hate to keep going on and on about my birthday, but I received a very special gift this morning that I want to share. Bloggy Friend Bill created a video to celebrate my passage into the 30's. It is so sweet, creative and glamorous. I love it. Thank you so much, Bill. Check it out below!
Have a great night. I will chat with you soon.
Love, Josh
I hope you're having a lovely afternoon. It's gorgeous in Philadelphia today. The sun is shining bright. This is a stark comparison to yesterday's weather, when we had a ton of snowflakes falling from the sky. It looked like it would have stuck, but there must not have enough of it to make a difference. Am I a Scrooge for saying I'm not a big fan of the snow? I just don't like to be cold, ya'll.
This has been a nice low-key weekend. Friday I had to work, so we didn't do much that evening besides snuggle up at home in front of a movie.
We were pretty busy Saturday. We started the day running a few errands in Center City. On our trip we decided to stop over at City Hall, where they have Christmas village set up between now and Christmas. It was neat. There are tons of booths which sell a variety of goods, like blown glass decorations, Christmas tree ornaments and various textiles. There are also booths set up selling hot drinks and food. It felt very...Christmas-y. I purchased one of my gifts there. I haven't decided who it's for yet, but I'm sure whoever gets it will love it. Buying one gift sort of put me in the mood to do some more shopping, so we hit the streets looking for some other gift ideas. I ended up getting three other presents out of the way. It feels good! I don't have too much to buy this year, but I'm glad to get somewhat of a start on it. Later in the evening we went to University City to see Cadillac Records, starring Adrian Brody, Jeffrey Wright and Beyonce Knowles.
Alan was the only white person in the theater, but he's used to that. Most of you know how much I love jazz, and the blues, so you can imagine how excited I was to see this. Brody gives a typically stellar performance as the founder of Chess Records. I was a little surprised to see him in this. He usually does loftier films, but I guess he has to pay the bills everyone else! The colorful cast of characters also include notable Chess artists like Muddy Waters (Wright), Little Walter (Columbus Short), Chuck Berry (Mos Def) and the one and only Etta James (Knowles). I thought Wright did a particularly great job as Muddy Waters. He portrayed him as a very understanding, likable character, despite his womanizing ways. I was a little nervous about how Beyonce would portray Etta James. Etta is one of my favorites. I think she did a pretty decent job. I just have a hard time looking past the fact that she's Beyonce, and I'm kind of tired of seeing her everywhere. I mean, she played "Diana Ross" in Dreamgirls, and now Etta James. Does she have to play every female music legend that ever existed? Did I also mention she was listed as Executive Producer? She did seem fully committed to the character, however. She "let go" a little more in this performance than I remember seeing her do before. She doesn't come in until the second half of the movie, which was also the time the film seemed to usher in bit of unwelcome camp. I don't think it was her fault necessarily, it just started to get a little less good at that point. The music was my favorite part.
To my knowledge, the entire cast performed the songs on their own. Columbus Short, as the hard-drinking Little Walter, did a fantastic version of "My Baby." Mos Def, one of my favorite hip-hop stars, did a great job as Chuck Berry. He was very comical, as he strutted around the stage like a rooster! Beyonce sang the hell out of her numbers, but I don't think she hit Etta's groove spot on. There was a certain grit that was missed. She did growl, and groan through some of them, though! My favorite Beyonce moment was when she sang, "I'd Rather Go Blind." I love that song. Overall, I really enjoyed the film. I appreciate the fact that films such as these are made to shine a spotlight on how the music I love came to be. If you liked "Ray" or "Dreamgirls," I definitely think you will enjoy this.Today, Sunday, we got up early to complete the rest of our weekend chores. It's very sunny outside, but the wind is about as chilly as it could possibly be. We're about to start getting ready for my big birthday, karaoke bash tonight. I'm really excited for it. I hope you can make it! I hate to keep going on and on about my birthday, but I received a very special gift this morning that I want to share. Bloggy Friend Bill created a video to celebrate my passage into the 30's. It is so sweet, creative and glamorous. I love it. Thank you so much, Bill. Check it out below!
Have a great night. I will chat with you soon.
Love, Josh
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Something for Saturday.
Hey, Bloggy Friends!
I hope you're having a nice Saturday. I love getting up when I want to, not having to worry about school work, going to work or any of that other regimental stuff. I feel dizzy with freedom!
Speaking of being dizzy. Here is a new video from our good friend, Bloggy Friend Bill. I've said this before, but this now tops my favorites list! Good work, my friend. You've created magic!
Have a great afternoon. I think we are going to City Hall in a bit to join the Philadelphia Prop. 8 protest. It's raining, but I think it's the least we can do to make our message heard. Gay, Straight, Black or White - We Deserve Civil Rights!
Talk to you soon!
Love, Josh
I hope you're having a nice Saturday. I love getting up when I want to, not having to worry about school work, going to work or any of that other regimental stuff. I feel dizzy with freedom!
Speaking of being dizzy. Here is a new video from our good friend, Bloggy Friend Bill. I've said this before, but this now tops my favorites list! Good work, my friend. You've created magic!
Have a great afternoon. I think we are going to City Hall in a bit to join the Philadelphia Prop. 8 protest. It's raining, but I think it's the least we can do to make our message heard. Gay, Straight, Black or White - We Deserve Civil Rights!
Talk to you soon!
Love, Josh
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Bitch is Back!
Hey, Bloggy Friends!
I hope everyone is doing well today. It's starting to get chilly here in Philly. Wow. I feel like it went straight from summer to winter. Ok, it's not that bad, but it's pretty darn cold. I have a very busy week ahead of me, complete with an exam, a speech and a paper due by Friday. This is definitely a hectic semester, but I have it all under control - just like a good diva should.
Speaking of diva, our good pal, Bloggy Friend Bill, has posted a new video about his favorite diva - Maria Callas. Once again, he knocks it out of the park. Good job, Girl! You can watch it below.
Are you excited about the debates tonight? I am. I noticed today that we only have 28 days left until the election. How exciting! From the reports, polls and predictions I've seen, Obama pretty much as it in the bag. But we shouldn't, as my Mammommy used to say, count our chickens before they hatch! It is looking good, though.
Well, I guess I should run. Have a fantastic afternoon. If you aren't feeling up to snuff, head over to Rick's blog, where he has several, funny videos posted in his "SNL Hilarity Series." There is definitely a smile to be had there! Talk to ya soon.
Love, Josh
I hope everyone is doing well today. It's starting to get chilly here in Philly. Wow. I feel like it went straight from summer to winter. Ok, it's not that bad, but it's pretty darn cold. I have a very busy week ahead of me, complete with an exam, a speech and a paper due by Friday. This is definitely a hectic semester, but I have it all under control - just like a good diva should.
Speaking of diva, our good pal, Bloggy Friend Bill, has posted a new video about his favorite diva - Maria Callas. Once again, he knocks it out of the park. Good job, Girl! You can watch it below.
Are you excited about the debates tonight? I am. I noticed today that we only have 28 days left until the election. How exciting! From the reports, polls and predictions I've seen, Obama pretty much as it in the bag. But we shouldn't, as my Mammommy used to say, count our chickens before they hatch! It is looking good, though.
Well, I guess I should run. Have a fantastic afternoon. If you aren't feeling up to snuff, head over to Rick's blog, where he has several, funny videos posted in his "SNL Hilarity Series." There is definitely a smile to be had there! Talk to ya soon.
Love, Josh
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Bloggy Friend Update! *Updated*
Hellohey Bloggy Friends!
My friend Eddie has recently returned from a fabulous cruise. He has been blogging about it little by little as the week progresses. I am enjoying them quite immensely. The posts are fun and they are all accompanied by pictures! I have never been on a cruise before, so it's fun to read about the whole experience.
Stop by and check it out, if you are so inclined! It comes just in time for my recent Wanda Sykes video about working on a gay cruise!
In other Bloggy Friend news: Bloggy Friend Bill has just created a fantastic new video about his first year on YouTube. I am proud to say that I make a short cameo in it! His videos are always so fun to watch, and SO well made. You should really check this one out! I'm exited to say that he is coming for a visit in a few weeks. I can't wait!
Hope you're having a good night. I am at work now, but just wanted to relay the information. I love my bloggy friends and their blogs!
Love, Josh
* I stand corrected, Bloggy Friends. Eddie just emailed me to say that it wasn't actually a gay cruise they went on. It was a regular cruise and they just "gayed it up!"
My friend Eddie has recently returned from a fabulous cruise. He has been blogging about it little by little as the week progresses. I am enjoying them quite immensely. The posts are fun and they are all accompanied by pictures! I have never been on a cruise before, so it's fun to read about the whole experience.Stop by and check it out, if you are so inclined! It comes just in time for my recent Wanda Sykes video about working on a gay cruise!
In other Bloggy Friend news: Bloggy Friend Bill has just created a fantastic new video about his first year on YouTube. I am proud to say that I make a short cameo in it! His videos are always so fun to watch, and SO well made. You should really check this one out! I'm exited to say that he is coming for a visit in a few weeks. I can't wait!
Hope you're having a good night. I am at work now, but just wanted to relay the information. I love my bloggy friends and their blogs!
Love, Josh
* I stand corrected, Bloggy Friends. Eddie just emailed me to say that it wasn't actually a gay cruise they went on. It was a regular cruise and they just "gayed it up!"
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