Saturday, April 24, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
WE'RE OUTTA HERE!
We can no longer keep this blog going AND develop our sister blog Can You See My Pussy Now (NSFW) . "Pussy", as a "adult" content site with the appropriate warning label, gives Mess a new sense of freedom, free from self-censoring. WCM has been fun, for sure, but HAS as in HAS BEEN is the operative word. So, for those of you are not easily offended, come visit us at the dirty little sister blog. For those of you who are easily offended, there are plenty of good therapists in the yellow pages. Best of luck!
www.canyouseemypussynow.blogspot.com
PAT TILLMAN
The former Arizona Cardinal player was killed on this day in 2004 by alleged "friendly fire" in Afghanistan. He was 27.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
IGGY POP
The punk rock legend turns 63 today. In punk rocker years that comes out to about 117, so let's salute Mr. Pop's longevity.
NINA SIMONE
The legendary musician passed on this day in 2003 at the age of 70. It was revealed after her death that Simone suffered with bi-polar disorder most of her life, explaining her erratic behavior.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
CANTINFLAS
Fortino Mario Alfonso Moreno Reyes died on this day in 1993 at the age of 81. He was often referred to as "The Mexican Charlie Chaplin". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBCydnIVmn0&feature=PlayList&p=FF6337F5C045503D&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1
Monday, April 19, 2010
SURREAL ESTATE: LESS IS MORE
We always love it when we are purusing San Antonio listings and we see a home that makes us think we are in another MLS - like Los Angeles or New York, perhaps. Not that we're accusing Texas of lagging behind in modern home design, but let's face it - simplicity is often wasted on us. We love our architectural nods to Tuscany or Tudor England or Sunday House or Villa, etc, etc.
So let's take a look at a "modern" home that doesn't sway from it's goal. Check out the builder's link for interior shots and a floor plan (oh, how we long for more floor plans in listings.....)
http://www.virtuosobuilders.com/available.html. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home measures in at 3700 square feet and is listed with Courtney Silver at $465K. http://www.courtneysilver.com/
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien was born on this day in 1939. UK's original chunk of white chocolate passed on in 1999 from breast cancer. We've heard there will be a bio-pic one day, and we're putting our bet on Joss Stone to play Dusty. Any opinions from you casting agents out there?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Xd8bgXLLA&feature=PlayList&p=B5851DEA33BB9930&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=4
RUTH FERTEL
The New Orleans born Ruth Fertel passed away on this day in 2002 at the age of 75. She entered LSU at 15 to pursue degrees in chemistry and physics and later was the first female horse trainer in Louisiana. As a divorced mother of two she mortgaged her house in 1965 to buy a restaurant she had seen advertised for sale in the classifieds called Chris's Steak House. The rest is history. http://ruthschris.com/OurStory
ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...
We love the beach and the desert but sometimes we just adore a penthouse view, like this one at the W New York. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/photos/index.html?propertyID=97502
RAIN, RAIN AND MORE DAMN RAIN!
Our part of Texas is getting hit hard with rain, and we haven't seen the sun in a week. According to the forecast, it should be like this at least until Tuesday, and this is truly putting a damper on San Antonio's annual Fiesta celebrations. Well, look on the "bright" side - we should have some really lovely pollen when it dries out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sti3uZPrRZs
Thursday, April 15, 2010
CLAUDIA CARDINALE
One of Italy's major film stars, Cardinale turns 72 today. We know her best from films such as 8 1/2, The Pink Panther, and The Leopard. The Tunisian born actress is also an author and activist for women's rights and GLBT rights as well.
JOEY RAMONE
A major force in the Punk Music scene, Ramone died of lymphoma on this day in 2001. He was 49. Shown above (far left) with his manager Linda Stein, David Bowie and two other Ramones.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
LORETTA LYNN
The Coal Miner's Daughter turns 75 today. Check out this clip of her and Jack White (The White Stripes) doing a cut from their Grammy Award winning 2005 album, Van Lear Rose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SHAX4z4sLg
DON HO
The Hawaiian singer passed away on this day in 2007 at 76. He had ten children between his wife and his mistresses (his two back up singers). Talk about tiny bubbles!
NOTES FROM OUR EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
Our editorial board (shown above, Mess was taking the picture) met Sunday (after church, of course) and one of the highlights was the decision, rather than to revive the famous from San Antonio section, to do a weekly famous from Texas feature instead. Heck, we're all one big happy Texas state, ain't we? Plus, truth be told, we done run out of local celebs! Watch for it later this week.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
DON'T GET MESS IN A TIZZY, Y'ALL
Did you know that comments to a blogger are like applause to an actor, like dollar bills to a stripper? Well, act like you know! Good, bad or indifferent, we want to hear from you. And it's fun making up crazy ass names to sign your comments with. Here's an oldie but a goodie -take the name of your first pet and the street you grew up on....
Monday, April 12, 2010
MARILYN CHAMBERS
Ivory Snow girl,Porn actress, dancer, model and one time Vice Presidential candidate Marilyn Chambers died a year ago today from heart disease complications. She was 56.
DAVID CASSIDY
The seventies teen idol who played Keith in The Partridge Family turns 60 today.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7694093252159502758#
Sunday, April 11, 2010
JOEL GREY
The star of both the stage and screen versions of Cabaret turns 78 today. The Oscar, Tony, Golden Globe and BAFTA winner is also the father of Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey.
DIXIE CARTER
We just got the sad news that the Tennessee born star of Designing Women and Desperate Housewives died yesterday at the age of 70.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ0rtNNoHbg
Saturday, April 10, 2010
SHEMEKIA COPELAND
An award winning blues singer, Copeland turns 30 today. She is the daughter of the late Texas bluesman Johnny Copeland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui2hJLaqsKM&feature=related
NATALIE SCHAFER
Shown here with co-star Jim Backus, the actress who played Mrs. Howell on Gilligan's Island passed away on this day in 1991 at the age of 90.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EgE6PbBEIc&feature=related
Friday, April 9, 2010
A WEEKEND SUGGESTION FROM MESS
We were looking at the trailer for the upcoming movie Sex & The City 2, you know the series that tries to teach straight women how to be gay men, and suddenly craved a fun cocktail. We love our Hush Puppies (Soco and Sprite) but when we're in the mood for something kind of TART (Sorry,Samantha) San Pellegrino Limonata and Absolut Citron rocks our little world.
CHEETA
The "Tarzan" star Cheeta turns 77 today, and he is reportedly one of the longest living chimps on record. He's shown here with a photo of his Tarzan co-star, the late Johnny Weismuller. Like many retired movie stars, he lives in Palm Springs, CA, where he usually can be found nursing on a banana daiquiri at Melvyns.
SURREAL ESTATE: BIG VIEWS, SMALL PRICE
Although Mess would need to be sedated to tackle the notorious Highway 281 on a daily basis, this home in Country Place is our pick of the week for the big view, the pool and spa, and the $349K price tag.The 3 bedroom, two and a half bath hill-hugger comes in at 2,820 square feet and sits on 2.25 acres. Oh, and there are two fireplaces and one's in the master bedroom. That's right cozy! http://www.phyllisbrowning.com/content/PropertyDetail/mdbSingleRes/12930.aspx
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
BILLIE HOLIDAY
Lady Day was born on this day in 1915. She left us in 1959 at the age of 44 from cirrhosis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZyuULy9zs
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
MESS IS ON THE VERGE....
Sorry the blog hasn't been updated in a couple of days. Mess is a real mess and needs some rest.
Don't worry dear readers, it's not quite gazpacho time yet.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
SARAH VAUGHAN
"Sassy" passed away on this day in 1990 from lung cancer. She was 66.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt8sIaMHBA4
Friday, April 2, 2010
ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...
We love this ocean front room at the W Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, although we're not quite sure what that thing on the bed is!
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1522
EDWIN STARR
Best known for his 1969 #1 record, War, Starr passed away on this day in 2003 from a heart attack. He was 61.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01-2pNCZiNk
HERE'S A PEEP SHOW FOR YOU!
In honor of Easter, coming up this Sunday (for all you heathens who didn't know) The Washington Post announces this year's peeps diorama contest winner, and shows some galleries of previous year entries. It's pretty amazing stuff!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/03/29/GA2010032903934.html
Thursday, April 1, 2010
CARRIE SNODGRESS
The award winning actress best known for her work in the 1970 film "Diary of a Mad Housewife" passed away from liver failure on this day in 2004. She was 57.
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