The clarinetist is hot. You need really strong lips to play that instrument.
What? I played in the 7th grade band.
It's called a blaster, Will, a word that tends to discourage experimentation. Now, if it were called the Orgasmater, I'd be the first to try your basic button press approach.
Xander ,'Get It Done'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Cashmere - Jan 20, 2009 7:04:54 am PST #2226 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
SailAweigh - Jan 20, 2009 7:05:11 am PST #2227 of 30000
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
They just said it was based on an old Shaker hymn. I really liked it.
meara - Jan 20, 2009 7:05:12 am PST #2228 of 30000
Well, I know it's hard to play wind instruments in weather that cold, I can't imagine it's terribly nice to play violin or cello in 20 degree weather either...
But to play at noon, and know Obama is becoming president as you play? HELLS YEAH!
Dana - Jan 20, 2009 7:05:33 am PST #2229 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Simple gifts existed before Copeland I believe. I think he incorporated it into Appalachian Spring.
Oh, I know. It's a Shaker folk song. But Williams cribbed from Copland's use of it.
(Sorry. Copland geek.)
Calli - Jan 20, 2009 7:06:07 am PST #2230 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
President Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom Scola - Jan 20, 2009 7:06:10 am PST #2231 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
WOOO!!!!
Jessica - Jan 20, 2009 7:06:35 am PST #2232 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Oh wow. I can breathe again now.
Cashmere - Jan 20, 2009 7:06:40 am PST #2233 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I love the little flutter of lines. He's got to be nervous but it's so awesome.
NEW PRESIDENT!!!!!!
meara - Jan 20, 2009 7:06:47 am PST #2234 of 30000
Aww! He got flustered!!! That was so adorable!!!
Theresa - Jan 20, 2009 7:06:55 am PST #2235 of 30000
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"
Wow. Short, to the point, and effective. On Lincoln's Bible. There is just so much to take in.