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Past week’s tweets 2010-09-05

Calvero — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Kids eating dinner while listening to Pandora radio of children songs #
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I liked a YouTube video — Beginning to End – The Farewell Season of Oprah http://youtu.be/sfFstTri3iY?a #
Great upbeat song: Janet Jackson's Alright w/ Heavy D mix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ubv59yE8RI <3 Cab, Charisse, and Nicholas Bros #
I liked a YouTube video — Thoughts from Places: The Centennial Valley http://youtu.be/xpVxNGOEW8U?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-08-29

Calvero — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

relaxing and watching tv with my girls. #
I liked a YouTube video — Is Obama a Muslim? Examine the Evidence! http://youtu.be/1jQ67cdzDyI?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Doctor Who – 45 years – Ten Faces – One Legend http://youtu.be/4sSlVknNekI?a #
taking care of some chores while listening to Doctor Who tunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I80pc9jZ_t8 #
Listening to more Doctor Who music. 3 yr old asks "Sherlock Holmes?" "Close sweetie, Doctor Who". And she dances to it. She's so cute! #
doing some work and listening to the 2009 Sherlock Holmes soundtrack (wanted to give the Doctor Who music a break) #
Cooking meat & potaoes for shepard's pie for dinner, one of my kids' favs! #
I liked a YouTube video — White and Bertie http://youtu.be/W3bGhgeGx20?a #
Kids finishing up dinner. Simple soup & sandwichs #
Going to do some reading, then bed. Good night! #
hi everyone near and far. #
taking a break from reading, and trying out Netflix's app on my iPod Touch. Watching Julie & Julia. Looks & sounds good! #
Watching classic A-Team. "When you have a problem, and no one will help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the ATeam" #
Watching the end of Bruce Almighty on fox #
Now watching "Inside the Marx Brothers" on Netflix via Wii #
Watching Sister Act. Love Woopi! #

Past week’s tweets 2010-08-22

Calvero — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I liked a YouTube video — MASTERPIECE Mystery! | Sherlock (Coming to PBS Beginning Oct… http://youtu.be/BViNDHp6rHA?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Dear Future Charlie http://youtu.be/_6wnxpNKeek?a #
I liked a YouTube video — MASTERPIECE Mystery! | Sherlock (Coming to PBS Beginning Oct… http://youtu.be/BViNDHp6rHA?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Dear Future Charlie http://youtu.be/_6wnxpNKeek?a #
in celebration of 19th Admendment that was passed 90 yrs ago today: School House Rock's "Sufferin' 'til Suffrage" http://is.gd/entRj #
I liked a YouTube video — By Your Side – Tenth Avenue North http://youtu.be/CdjRmM0Q0qs?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-08-15

Calvero — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I liked a YouTube video — Just walk across the room, or fly across the country… http://youtu.be/IbiCDdfRLyM?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Looking for Alaska at My High School http://youtu.be/cdjmNPlePVE?a #
I liked a YouTube video — BBC Sherlock Holmes – The Great Game Pt.1 – HD http://youtu.be/AdcwAQk6rJ8?a #
home from work. relaxing while eating lunch & watching Sherlock "The Great Game" (love the first 10 minutes! ) http://is.gd/edkRp #
I liked a YouTube video — College Advice From an Expert http://youtu.be/soDSzco-D08?a #
I liked a YouTube video — BBC Sherlock (2010) – FANVID http://youtu.be/V6IuPm7um_4?a #
I liked a YouTube video — SHERLOCK – BBC – 'A Study in Pink' http://youtu.be/GyUxc5L3uUw?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-08-08

Calvero — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I liked a YouTube video — Raw Video: Trying to Beat 'Thriller' Record http://youtu.be/UpmqteyrBLI?a #
Watched movie Happy Accidents with @mandrews44 the other night. Amazing movie! Had me guessing til the end. #
I liked a YouTube video — Explaining.mov http://youtu.be/1n1BWaRxlJo?a #
I liked a YouTube video — The Oregon Trail – Official Trailer http://youtu.be/CHps2SecuDk?a #
Katie is watching Wii Sports, the computer vs itself in tennis, and she thinks she is playing, waving the wiimote around #
listening to live video of the #CNMC while working on dinner http://live.sqpn.com/ #sqpn #
I liked a YouTube video — Family, Love and BISON ATTACKS! http://youtu.be/mZ9-9DwlYwE?a #
@DKMSM very cool! Glad that @HostGator & @FrontRowJoe87 are teamed up for good for the rest of the season #nascar in reply to DKMSM #

Past week’s tweets 2010-08-01

Calvero — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I liked a YouTube video — Bayeux Tapestry http://youtu.be/bDaB-NNyM8o?a #
I liked a YouTube video — The Sistine Chapel http://youtu.be/P55NDUlwZXA?a #
watched BBC's new "Sherlock". Absolutely brilliant! Great twists. Sherlock and John actors are superb. Got Holmes's quirkiness down. <3 it! #
Finally updated my iPod Touch to os4 #
I liked a YouTube video — Doctor Who: The Doctor Who Themes (Every Doctor Who Theme 19… http://youtu.be/6J_3rsEwYVE?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Matt Smith as The Doctor- ENTIRE performance at the Doctor W… http://youtu.be/KNALbkuclmk?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Doctor Who Proms 2010 – I am The Doctor http://youtu.be/I80pc9jZ_t8?a #
AOL Exclusive: Receipts Containing BPA Could Be Harmful to Your Health http://ping.fm/vEQfN #
I liked a YouTube video — I Hung out with Snookie…Accidentally http://youtu.be/tqiJtOQqQ7o?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Matt Smith as The Doctor at the BBC Doctor Who Proms http://youtu.be/cOEMuB4V2Ys?a #
Watching Wonderpets with Katie before her bath #
I liked a YouTube video — Umbrellas Amuse Me: Observations from One Day in Munich http://youtu.be/rTzsShHWGPE?a #
I liked a YouTube video — European Trip 1930s – Amateur Film – Part 1 of 4 http://youtu.be/lVDG51S7BBc?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-07-25

Calvero — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I liked a YouTube video — Clocks – Coldplay Piano Cover http://youtu.be/JOlNicElqpg?a #
Lost Charlie Chaplin Silent Film, 'A Thief Catcher,' Re-Debuts at Movie Festival 96 Years Later – ABC News: http://bit.ly/cjbI2v #
I liked a YouTube video — Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour Unreleased Music – Amy's Theme http://youtu.be/3403K-V1V4U?a #
I liked a YouTube video — The eleventh Doctor's/ action theme http://youtu.be/QF7cFWVuokY?a #
I liked a YouTube video — All the Strange Strange Creatures Music Video http://youtu.be/T9×4lPKrMbo?a #
I liked a YouTube video — David Letterman – Julia Child http://youtu.be/SHX0pv8_JOE?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Pat Paulsen Editorials (Smothers Brothers Comedy Hr,1967/68) http://youtu.be/x4kWLUnorTU?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Our Father: 66 words you thought you knew http://youtu.be/U1cBk9tK-W4?a #
making dinner while listening to The Break with @FatherRoderick "Ice Planets and Indulgences" http://is.gd/dCBoO #
baking pizza for the fam and waiting for @mandrews44 to show up #
finally getting to eat after the kids, and listening to Secrets of Harry Potter #59 "Respect" http://is.gd/dDT8X #
@uncultured the bride and groom should wear light up dress/tux w/ light up shoes. Only fair in reply to uncultured #
I liked a YouTube video — BBC Sherlock Trailer http://youtu.be/cSQq_bC5kIw?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss interview – Sherlock – BBC One http://youtu.be/rEdWwb6lhQo?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-07-18

Calvero — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Watching new production of Murder on the Orient Express on Masterpiece on PBS. Hmmm… Wonder who did it? #
Eggs, exactly the same size lol. Poirot is a hoot! #
It does take a little time to get used to Poirot refer to himself in 3rd person #
ultra COOL! RT @jollyroger: Entire Star Wars Opening Scene Recreated on NYC Subway… http://bit.ly/cx4hOp #starwars #nyc #syfy #
I liked a YouTube video — Re: @kevinrose | Old Spice http://youtu.be/So5yDtITswY?a #
I liked a YouTube video — With Esther http://youtu.be/7DKrs3IngoE?a #
Goooooood morning!!:) #
I liked a YouTube video — Dr Who Theme on Car Horns http://youtu.be/6hbTD9K84sA?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Re: @TheEllenShow | Old Spice http://youtu.be/0Cs95FmimP0?a #
goood morning! #
making pancakes for the fam. Might throw in some fresh blueberries. #
listening to
Secrets of FrontierVille #7 while working on pancakes http://ping.fm/NYKuW #sqpn #

Past week’s tweets 2010-07-11

Calvero — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Reading about American revolution era house that's unprotected http://nyti.ms/ctEXEa #
Fireworks…at 11:20 in the morning? Hear the wiz-bang of a neighbor setting some off. #
Listening to Thriller w/ Kristi & explaining who Vincent Price is http://ping.fm/RR0zq #
I liked a YouTube video — Mystery! Intro with Vincent Price: Scandal in Bohemia http://youtu.be/g9g-AluIe5g?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Yoda recording for TomTom GPS – behind the scenes http://youtu.be/FdcJVuylmsM?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Darth Vader recording for TomTom GPS – behind the scenes http://youtu.be/2ljFfL-mL70?a #
Good luck to the Netherlands in the World Cup! Go Orange! #

Past week’s tweets 2010-07-04

Calvero — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Good night! #
watching @FatherRoderick working on podcasts live at http://live.sqpn.com/ while I write email #
Watched some Jack Benny while finishing up eating lunch. Next reading a book (yes@mandrews44, that new book ) #
Talking to @mandrews44 on skype #
Listening to 80s net radio station while cleaning the house #
Watching Ken Burns' more-than-awesome Civil War series on PBS, pt 1. I never get tired seeing it. Shelby Foote RIP #
Goooood morning! #
Listening to more 80s music while working around the house #
watching #NASCAR . Race finally underway. Go #48 And #87 ! #hostgator #
you got to be kidding me. Commercials *during* the race? Boo! #NASCAR #

Past week’s tweets 2010-06-27

Calvero — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0000

first post from my new place #

Past week’s tweets 2010-06-13

Calvero — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I liked a YouTube video — YouTube vs. Viacom The Battle Explained http://youtu.be/usaOKXVErqc?a #
I liked a YouTube video — YouTube vs. Viacom The Battle Explained http://youtu.be/usaOKXVErqc?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Should We Sue Viacom? http://youtu.be/wCBLmhh2qPE?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-06-06

Calvero — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RT @ebertchicago: I tried reading a book on an iPad and: It. Just. Isn't. A. Book. #
I liked a YouTube video — Farmville!!!!! A Song http://youtu.be/SQoWNG1Tyhg?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Balloon Animals http://youtu.be/V6T7cAeLRTU?a #
watching Gandhi on Hulu. Absolutely *LOVE* this movie! http://www.hulu.com/watch/145120/gandhi #
enjoyed a nice dinner at our favorite BBQ place with Mark, Kristi and Katie #
Posting from my new iPod Touch. Any app recomedations? #
watched Avatar. Pretty good, but long. Special effects were impressive. Story way to similar to Dances with Wolves, which I liked better. #

Past week’s tweets 2010-05-30

Calvero — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000

home from work…about to chow on a pizza and an unsweetened tea. Looking through Hulu for something to watch… #
watching Carol Burnett's interview on Charlie Rose http://is.gd/cmyOu #pbs #
I liked a YouTube video — How to Be Green Without Being a Prick http://youtu.be/SwhOhzo_REU?a #
watching episodes of @FatherRoderick 's "Santa Cucina" (Sacred Kitchen) w/ Katie. Right now a Greek recipe, Tzatziki http://is.gd/ct4Sp #
I liked a YouTube video — Santa Cucina – Sweet Potato Mackerel Cakes with Green Beans http://youtu.be/iCPmhufyT6A?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Africa Women Play Guitar solo http://youtu.be/Im_-1H_sI8w?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-05-23

Calvero — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I liked a YouTube video — Hank Raps about w00tstock…for real http://youtu.be/Z7RgQBOmWs4?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Adorable Baby Is Adorable http://youtu.be/SEUsNK8E52c?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-05-16

Calvero — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RIP Ms Lena Horne – First time I remember seeing her: Cosby Show http://is.gd/c2PkI Smooth jazzy voice! #
I liked a YouTube video — !!CAROL BURNETT I'D HOST SNL!! http://youtu.be/CYhHdygd_eM?a #
watching @FatherRoderick & @gspn record Biggest Loser Fan Podcast http://ping.fm/ThNNl & http://gspn.tv/live/ #
watched the last shuttle launch from our front yard. got a couple shots of the smoke trail. #
now watching live coverage on NASA TV http://ping.fm/cbt2E #
reading "Argentinian Politician's Proposal For New Anti-Plagiarism Law Plagiarizes Wikipedia" http://is.gd/c97aQ oh, the painful irony! ROFL #

Past week’s tweets 2010-05-09

Calvero — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000

goood morning! #
this is really weird "Puerto Rican funeral home presents shooting victim on his motorcycle" http://is.gd/bTNN1 #
I'm sooooo jealous! RT @coollike: http://ping.fm/p/qgvMH – Just hangin' out by the TARDIS. #
I liked a YouTube video — HANKO DE MAYO!!!!11!! http://youtu.be/OyJb2nzAZIk?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Kitten talk http://youtu.be/Wpv01Yo1igA?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Kitten and his box. http://youtu.be/vdQj2ohqCBk?a #
I liked a YouTube video — alphabet song http://youtu.be/bPnsU0D8D-8?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-05-02

Calvero — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000

start a haircut fund for the next 1 RT @uncultured: Going to get a haircut – had to borrow cash from my mother in order to pay for it #
finally bought Catcher in the Rye. Thanks to @realjohngreen for renewing my interest in the book http://is.gd/bJ6Pc #nerdfighters #
Posted "Ning will soon be charging – so we're moving" on Comedy Classics: http://ning.it/ckVad9 #
gooood morning!Rise and shine campers! (or whoever you are!) #
fixing up breakfast and watching yesterday's The Break http://is.gd/bJOrr where @FatherRoderick talks about meeting the Pope #
@ambermac LOL. First Twitter, next the world! Welcome to parenting, 21st century style in reply to ambermac #
I liked a YouTube video — Nerdfighters, They Named a PLANE After Us http://youtu.be/-P0y1D5EAoY?a #
I liked a YouTube video — John Green & David Levithan read Will Grayson, Will Grayson Ch3 http://youtu.be/LDMO6SsIg6Y?a #
RT @ChrisPirillo: My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent. [Ulysses S. Grant] #
RT @insidethemagic: New official photo of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter entrance released by Universal Orlando http://bit.ly/c0PtQF #
making pizza dough for our dinner tonight! My favorite thing to make! #
listening to BardCast ep 20 "Shakespeare's Sources" http://is.gd/bKgjC while throwing flour around #
just ate dinner after having another late night of work #
back home briefly after some errands. Beautiful day to be outside! Warm weather, just the right breeze, no clouds. #
I liked a YouTube video — Who's in Your Hug Bucket? http://youtu.be/tBcNX4C6RP4?a #
Argh! trying to fix Wordpress Dashboard problems. Not displaying properly. #
I'm sorry, did you tweet something? RT @Toddly00: How many of you actually read these? Plz reply if you do #
RT @justinrains: You know what Saturday is right? Free comic book day! Oh yeah! Get on out to your fav comic book store! #
@justinrains doing well . I have never done the free comics before. This might be my first 1, if I can get out of the house long enough in reply to justinrains #
@zackmann that is a good Q. I remember reading bout it in my Abbott & Costello books, but they are in storage . Also can't find that ep in reply to zackmann #
@wilw …or maybe something she's going to get you? in reply to wilw #
RT @dealsplus: Hey! Retweet this and follow @dealsplus to win an #Apple product in 20mins. Details here: http://bit.ly/9aq1Su #
RT @Lifespring: Thought for the day: God's answers are wiser than our prayers. #
ate lunch, now to take care of some laundry #
watching "Julie & Julia" while eating beans & rice. Seems anticlimactic, doesn't it? #

Past week’s tweets 2010-04-25

Calvero — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Amen to that! RT @QueenofSpain: I wish there was an automatic kid lunch & snack maker for school… #
@GSPN at first I thought I read 48 hours instead of 48 minutes. Thought "Wow! that's some marathon phone call!", lol in reply to GSPN #
watching @FatherRoderick setting up for Secrets of Farmville podcast http://ping.fm/iknpk #
I liked a YouTube video — The Insurrection of Subjugated Knowledges http://youtu.be/E88-urV9250?a #
good morning! getting the little one ready for school #
RT @PBS: On the 40th Anniv. of Earth Day uncover causes of the planet's crisis & how to reverse the course http://to.pbs.org/ctQiNH #
RT @NASA: Take a look at these Earth "elements" as seen from space: Land. Water. Fire. Ice. http://go.usa.gov/iRx #earthday #
Mohawk Haircut Saves 3-Year-Old's Life – AOL Health http://ping.fm/gAIva #
just watched Doctor Who "The Time of Angels". Wow! Was on the edge of my seat the whole time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIxOaMMjcoY #

Past week’s tweets 2010-04-18

Calvero — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0000

'My Daddy Had a Hysterectomy' And Fun Other Things Kids Say – ParentDish http://ping.fm/jPsVp #
man I'm beat. going to have pizza and a drink. #
I liked a YouTube video — Jean-Baptiste Thierree and Victoria Chaplin's LE CIRQUE INVISIBLE http://youtu.be/ubX4rhcKA3M?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Enya – Anywhere is… http://youtu.be/oR20sV_ZuJc?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Enya – On My Way Home http://youtu.be/j2PYEEMXREU?a #
I liked a YouTube video — FatherRoderick.com – About the election of Pope Benedict XVI http://youtu.be/KCLp33498Zs?a #
I liked a YouTube video — The Patron Saint of Youtube http://youtu.be/DmWNnZnk9Oc?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Meredith Brooks – Bitch http://youtu.be/M60cl7bKCMw?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-04-11

Calvero — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Happy Easter! We were busy w/ 3 egg hunts: 1 in the morning just the girls, 1 later at church, and 1 in the afternoon with girls & cousins #
deciding whether to watch Chaplin or Sherlock Holmes to celebrate Robert Downey Jr's 45th b-day today. #
Decided on Sherlock Holmes (This will make it.. 5 times last few days? haha!) Will watch Chaplin on Charlie's b-day later this month (16th) #
Watson to Holmes "You do know what you're drinking is meant for eye surgery?" And Holmes continues to talk, ignoring what Watson said. #
plan for tomorrow… taking a trip in the TARDIS #doctorwho . #
is that a pillow I see before me? — wait that sounds more like Shakespeare than Holmes or the Doctor — g'night! #
Will the iPad blend? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAl28d6tbko #
absolutely lovin' the new Doctor! Fantastic! Brilliant! #11 shows bits of #4 #5 & #10 #doctorwho #
The Doctor :"You're Scottish. Fry something!" LOL… #doctorwho #
time for bed.. nighty night! #
I liked a YouTube video — Google in your Brain http://youtu.be/AZvegAsGlus?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Shmancy Hotel Room Is Shmancy http://youtu.be/ZW_lGfxnYXc?a #
RT @poshmama: Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. -Dalai Lama #
I liked a YouTube video — Why is the Sky Blue and Other Questions Answered http://youtu.be/cWVVKrT-zbc?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Red – Breathe Into Me http://youtu.be/yH-k_6tU9Wc?a #
home from work. sitting down to pizza and raspberry tea & watching Sherlock Holmes "The Naval Treaty" http://is.gd/bnHHx #

Past week’s tweets 2010-04-04

Calvero — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0000

this both hilarious and sad at the same time: "Councilman Booted for Tending to FarmVille" http://bit.ly/a3nPft #
watching @FatherRoderick live for The Break podcast http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/ #sqpn #
hangs up sign that reads: "Do Not Disturb! Watching Sherlock Holmes DVD" #
While the Holmes movie still kicked butt on the second viewing, the DVD *seriously* lacked in special features. Waiting for Blu-Ray for that #
Time for bed! G'night! #
I liked a YouTube video — How The Wizard of Oz Should Have Ended http://youtu.be/munbt8qpCiQ?a #
I believe in the big bang theory. God spoke it and BANG, it happened – more funny statuses: http://bit.ly/9DPpnI #
Oh, to live in the UK!RT @drwholocations: SJA Filming believed to be at Clinton Road this evening. #
says: Life is Music, Play it LOUDER – more funny statuses: http://bit.ly/9DPpnI #
Having Faith,joy,hope and love in your life is better than a paycheck! – more funny statuses: http://bit.ly/9DPpnI #
I liked a YouTube video — The making of Old Spice's commercial: The Man Your Man Could Smell Like http://youtu.be/VDk9jjdiXJQ?a #
watched some Sherlock Holmes while folding laundry, now to bed. G'night! #
RT @TVShowsOnDVD: Rest In Peace: John Forsythe (Dynasty, the voice of "Charlie" in Charlie's Angels) passed away yesterday at age 92. #
I liked a YouTube video — The Film Cynics DVD Review: Sherlock Holmes http://youtu.be/3U05Izu3Xzc?a #
RT @ebertchicago: Alec Guinness's birthday. He was deeply involved with coronets and kind hearts. http://j.mp/aYwkZm #
I liked a YouTube video — Will Grayson, Will Grayson http://youtu.be/nYpyyZwE9Yc?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-03-28

Calvero — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Doom Rickroller http://youtu.be/8aJjMOy-Ops?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Space Age Love Song http://youtu.be/zHjtij5vZfA?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Jeremy Brett is too sexy! http://youtu.be/O8LimP3TxxQ?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — BRAND NEW Doctor Who Series 5 press launch trailer! http://youtu.be/kT_j2uw4b3w?a #
eating pizza with the girls while listening to Secrets of Farmville podcast http://sqpn.com/2010/03/27/secrets-of-farmville-08/ #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Harry Belafonte – Don't Stop The Carnival http://youtu.be/FDDEGBv8Hgc?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Muppet Show. Harry Belafonte – Turn the World Around (ep314) http://youtu.be/PLqb64Pb9So?a #
listening to Secrets of Star Trek http://ping.fm/PuaWr while eating lunch (egg salad! yum!) #

Happy 15th Anniversary to me!

Calvero — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:41:13 +0000

No, not a wedding anniversary (won’t have another one of those for a long time yet). But today is the anniversary of me starting to use the name Calvero.

Ah, I remember like it was yesterday…

Well, no, not yesterday…. some things have happened since which makes it seem longer than 15 years…

I had signed up for a BBS (bulletin board system… very popular in the early days of the internet boom). I had been on the internet since January of ‘95. And to signup for this BBS (ah, the days of Dynasty BBS of Orlando!) you had to create a username. Being a Chaplin fan, I tried using “Charlie”.

Drat, already taken.

So I tried a couple others. None took.

So I sat and thought. It should be a good name. One that sticks out somewhat but not to odd or too difficult for me to remember how to spell it.

What about Hynkel? The name Chaplin used for The Great Dictator? No, don’t think so. While it was a great movie, Hynkel being a wonderful parody of Adolf Hitler, I wasn’t to keen on using a mass muderer related name. Verdoux from Monsieur Verdoux, but that’s about another mass murderer.

What about Calvero from Limelight? Sounds cool, Chaplin related, and as I thought about it later, it also has a link to a couple other interests. Buster Keaton (he makes a brilliant appearance in it) and also Nigel Bruce who plays Mr. Postant. Bruce is most famous for playing Dr. Watson opposite Basil Rathbone in the popular 1940s Sherlock Holmes films (Chaplin hired Bruce for that reason, since Chaplin has a part in Holmes history.

I soon “met” many people in that BBS’s chatroom, though only one person I have stayed in contact with since those days. Others changed their name a couple times but I kept mine. I liked it, it sounded cool, and it sounded like I was a guy, so I wouldn’t be hounded by guys.

That year would bring other things, good and bad, but I just wanted to note the beginning of a beautiful, and sometimes rough, relationship (of sorts).

Sherlock Holmes fan music videos, part 2

Calvero — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:00:05 +0000

Wouldn’t you know it? The next day after my post about my favorite Holmes fanvids, I found another really good one…

Holmes & Watson- Fix You

I got a little choked up when I watched the Read My Mind fanvid, but this one really got me choked up. The below one is done to ColdPlay’s “Fix You”, also featuring clips from the Granada series. As with Read My Mind, the editing done in time with the song is top notch.

Sherlock Holmes – Safety Dance

This one is a bit repetitive, but fun. Men Without Hats classic 80s song, “Safety Dance”. More Granada clips (are you getting the impression that the Granada series was/is that popular among fans? )

Sherlock can do anything

One that made me laugh was this one done to Elvis Presley’s “Blue Sueade Shoes”. And no need to adjust your computer, it is double speed.

I love how Holmes throws paper around the room. Poor Mrs. Hudson!

These (especially “Read My Mind” and “Fix You”) have got me thinking about putting together a fan video of my own. I already have a couple songs in my head, and have been working out what parts could go where. Maybe one day I’ll finally make it

Past week’s tweets 2010-03-21

Calvero — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RT @blackstarphoto: I'm having Chinese buffet for lunch(eating sushi).my server is Mexican. and shainia twain is being played over speaker #
@blackstarphoto good luck sis! in reply to blackstarphoto #
time for bed…. dream fairies are calling for me… (dream fairies? where'd *that* come from?) #
listening to @IHearofSherlock 's great Sherlock Holmes podcast, ep #20 "Cleaning (The Empty) House" while working on site http://is.gd/aLbqz #
Support #SQPN add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/9TzkoZ #
go old school – FF1! RT @alexalbrecht: ok trying to decide… more Final Fantasy 13 or some God of War 3? What say you?! #
sees cryptic flickering code on Sherlock Holmes movie soundtrack page http://is.gd/aLhiY Trying to decipher… (typos? possibly…) #
wearing my St Patrick's Day shirt and a green sweater in 62F weather. Hard to find long sleeve St Paddy shirts around here! #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Sherlock Holmes video – Rocky Road to Dublin http://youtu.be/AHCXlvtoDzQ?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Cute OVERLOAD: The Ultimate Concern Edition http://youtu.be/uvSYfNZ9I3g?a #
RT @attractions: Progress in the Wizarding World – Butterbeer cart, moving owl, sneek peek at new ride http://bit.ly/bI1TWr #
Azreal did it! !RT @ChrisPirillo: I think a Smurf drowned in my toilet. #
watching @FatherRoderick at http://ping.fm/u8M8X & @GSPN at http://gspn.tv/live/ on their Biggest Loser podcast #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Holmes & Watson- Fix You http://youtu.be/NvOMTAtk7Jc?a #
testing my plurk posting via Ping.fm #
came back a few minutes ago from taking girls to see the circus. They had a blast!… And I had fun too #

Some of my favorite Sherlock Holmes fan videos

Calvero — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:39:38 +0000

In my last (regular) post, I talked about the official video for “Discombobulate”, the main theme for the recent Sherlock Holmes movie with Robert Downey Jr. (Hans was robbed of an Oscar! Shame on the Academy!!)

One thing I have become a fan of are fan-made music videos. To keep in line with my last couple posts, I list below some of my favorite Holmes related ones:

Sherlock Holmes Symphony

First up is a great medley of Holmes from various films, TV, and animation (even some anime!) done to The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony. Opens with scene from CSI’s “Who Shot Sherlock?” episode (which happened to air on what would have been, if he existed, Sherlock’s 150th birthday), along with scenes (not listed in order) from Jeremy Brett (but of course!), Star Trek: The Next Genereation (loved the “Elementary, My Dear Data” episode!), The Simpsons, Daffy Duck & Porky Pig, Michael Pennington (from the very enjoyable TV movie “Return of Sherlock Holmes” where Holmes wakes up in 1980s England by Watson’s great granddaughter), Peter Cushing, Ronald Howard (an overlooked actor. Played the Great Sleuth back in the 50s on TV. Minus having blond hair, he made a great Holmes!) Basil Rathbone (another “but of course!”), shot of Laurel & Hardy wearing deerstalkers, Buster Keaton (from his masterpiece “Sherlock Jr”), and many others.

Read My Mind (Holmes & Watson)

Last night I found this great video. From the title I was afraid it was going to be another slash vid, but it turned to be really really good. I watched it numerous times in a row, even getting a little choked up. Stars fast clips from the Granada series with Jeremy Brett, David Burke, and Edward Hardwicke. And with a sweet ending! The song is “Read my Mind” by The Killers. Great video on a greater friendship:

Sherlock Holmes, “Tubthumping”

Next is a very good vid taken from scenes of the Robert Downey Jr. movie. What makes this vid really interesting is that it was made before the DVD/Blu-Ray release. Clips were taken from already released scenes on the ‘net and trailers. Song is the 90s hit “TubThumping” by Chumbawamba:

Sherlock Holmes Featurette (Brett & Downey Jr>

This one combines both Brett’s and Downey’s Holmes with the song “All the Strange Strange Creatures” from the new Doctor Who series (season 3). One of the best songs from the new series (IMHO, of course). Anyway, it’s a very good combination! I’ll later post my favorite Doctor Who fan vids.

Sherlock Holmes video – Rocky Road to Dublin

And in honor of today being St. Patrick’s Day, below is also from the recent Sherlock Holmes movie. “Rocky Road to Dublin” by the Dubliners. While the song was in the movie, it’s not on the soundtrack (whose brilliant idea was that?)

Past week’s tweets 2010-03-14

Calvero — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0000

watching #NASCAR (go #48 Jimmie Johnson!) and installing Age of Empires II on laptop. #
watching #oscars . Steve Martin with the glasses kind of looks like Steve Allen #
Hadn't seen any of the animated films, but somehow knew Up would win. #
hooray Robert Downey Jr! …with sunglasses? #oscars #
ROFL. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that! RT @ebertchicago: Tina Fey presenting as Sarah Palin. How cool would that be? #
Ferris Bueller = old school modems. FTW! #oscars #
lol…got confused w/ other matt movie..war games #
good point! RT @factory_worker: Annoyed that the Academy can spend all this time on Hughes but never give movies like his awards. #
I really should see Up #oscars #
being a wallace & Grommit fan, I hope they win #oscars #
oh well… that did look interesting. Will have to check Logorama #oscars #
hope Star Trek wins #oscars #
woohoo! Star Trek wins best makeup #
love Bacall! that's classic right there #
RT @ebertchicago: Lauren Bacall and Roger Corman win Governor's Award, stand up, applauded, sit down. Let them SAY SOMETHING. #Oscars #
she does, doesn't she? RT @angelsteph: Queen Latifah looks amazing! #
Boo! wanted Sherlock to win…. ah well #oscars #
I wonder if we'll see Scary movie in this montage? #
what? no Abbott & Costello Meets Frankenstein? #oscars #
James Taylor singing Beatles… kewl #oscars #
Roy Disney died? where the heck was I? #oscars #
Go Hans! Go Holmes! #oscars #
a Sherlock Holmes score done to breakdancing? and I thought the music video was unusual! #oscars #
half expected dancers to have blue outfits for Avatar piece, lol #oscars #
great look there, George Clooney! lol #oscars #
augh! another Disney film beats a Downey film! Last time was Aladdin beating Chaplin #
well, duh on that…. that was a nobrainer Avatar winning visual effects #oscars #
George Clooney wins for Most Entertaining Face during Oscars #
dang… a lot of good documentaries #oscars #
ROFL! RT @technosailor: Best Documentary goes to…. Avatar! #ohwait #oscars #
LOL. Very good! RT @younglibrarian: hehehehehe. "i would like to thank the academy for not considering n'avi a foreign language." #oscars #
RT @technosailor: Avatar! Drink! #
ah… Titanic music for Winslet. She had something to do with that movie, right? ….;) #
RT @leolaporte: Dude! #
RT @davewiner: I don't think Crazy Heart was a very good movie. I'm going to pretend he won it for Big Lebowski. #
RT @Ramona_W: Totally freakin' cool, man!!!! McDonalds does a commercial with honest to god sign language as opposed to gang signs. #oscars #
I really hope Streep wins. Loved Julie & Julia #
RT @ebertchicago: Oprah praising Gabby at the Oscars. Does that outdo the wildest fantasies of Precious, or what? #
AUGH! MAN! Another disappointment! #oscars #
Whoa! Avatar didn't win! Cameron's ex did! lol. Yay! I should go see Hurt Locker #
Double whoa! You go girl! #oscars #
RT @AlisonL: James Cameron is not king of the world. #KarmaIsaBitch /via @bcluxton FRAACKIN A!!!! #
Bummed that Sherlock Holmes wasn't nom'd more and didn't win any . But glad the Hurt Locker beat Avatar #Oscars #
well, that's enough for me tonight! Good night! #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — GIGANTIC CHICKEN EGG!! http://youtu.be/Ur4e-TbxJH0?a #
good morning! #
making pancakes & watching @FatherRoderick live http://www.ustream.tv/channel/SQPNLive but can't connect to chat . So hi everyone there! #
Fixed problem, and watching @FatherRoderick & round table start Harry Potter podcast http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/ #
RT @MichelleSolomon: Happy Mar10 Day! http://tr.im/RjIK #
home from work. got 15th anniversary edition of Robert Downey Jr's "Chaplin" for less than $6. Happy fan #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — New Tour! New Book! (Remember Books?) Your Q's A'ed! http://youtu.be/9ewQSHrS4GY?a #
listening to recent Doctor Who Online's podcast Tom Baker interview http://is.gd/am1ik while eating breakfast #
old story, but I LOL: "Woman Sues Captain Crunch Cereal" http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/offbeat/Woman_Sues_Captain_Crunch_Cer #
reading "You, your wallet and Betty White" http://bit.ly/deJXh6 #
watching @leolaporte 's live video behind the scenes at diggnation 's #SXSW setup http://live.twit.tv/ #
diggnation about to start, and @leolaporte is still streaming live http://live.twit.tv/ #

Past week’s tweets 2010-03-07

Calvero — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0000

cooking sweet & sour chicken and watching @leolaporte at http://live.twit.tv/ #TWiT #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — The Marriage Ref SUCKS http://youtu.be/GRwnVaAwuko?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — VidCon Schedule Spectacular! http://youtu.be/jOzJWDvVc1c?a #
Love this video "Sherlock Holmes- Discombobulate Music Video, Composed by Hans Zimmer" http://youtu.be/vML70Tf8ZpA #
good afternoon! #
doing some writing…. fooling with ideas for my NaNoWriMo story from last year. #
good morning! #
brewing coffee and watching @FatherRoderick live http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/ #
having a great time listening to recording of @FatherRoderick 's earlier trip to Paris Disney…riding the Tower of Terror http://sqpnconnec #
going back to writing w/ the Sherlock Holmes soundtrack running in my head (have I already said I loved it? I have? ) http://is.gd/5zq3X #
@bego two years? I don't feel bad anymore, lol. The fun is in the journey of writing it #nanowrimo in reply to bego #
LOL… sounds like me… oh look, another squirrel! RT @scoopie77: @ffluvssg1 Distracted? Who me? Look, a squirrel! #
@podcasting_news I tried that CC yesterday. It was hilarious! but kudos to YouTube for trying it. Great idea that needs a lot of work. in reply to podcasting_news #
finishing up laundry & watching 1949 version of The Secret Garden, with a young Dean Stockwell as Colin! Very good! #
@GSPN happy travels! in reply to GSPN #
TCM is playing Secret Garden because it's Dean Stockwell's birthday. He'll always be Al from Quantum Leap to me . Happy b-day Dean! #
RT @JohnTesh: On show today: How to keep your home safe from burglars. Real, convicted burglars said this is what… http://bit.ly/d0DfRo #
RT @ecogeek: Save Your Battery: Unplug Your Laptop http://bit.ly/9hNmjG #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — ChatRoulette http://youtu.be/MwnCJbf7SD8?a #
Good news: Find official classic Doctor Who on YouTube by BBS Worldwide! http://is.gd/9M9No Bad news: not available in US #
watching "Who Do You Think You Are?" where Sarah Jessica Parker is researching her family history http://is.gd/9Rhgf Really good so far! #
I just picked Hans Zimmer in Sherlock Holmes for Best Original Score http://oscars2.tinypug.com/ #oscars #
I just picked Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia for Best Actress http://bit.ly/4xn3H7 #oscars #
I just picked Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer from Sherlock Holmes for Best Art Direction http://bit.ly/4EwY9r #oscars #
EEWW! RT @thegizwiz: Watching MythBusters w/eyes mostly closed.Topic: can working candle B made out of ear wax? Getting/shaping it, yuck! #

Sherlock Holmes music video

Calvero — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:28:39 +0000

As I mentioned in my review for Sherlock Holmes, I loved the soundtrack. LOVED IT! Hans Zimmer is a genius! And a week ago an official music was released:

Starring the composer, Hans Zimmer, along with Guy Ritchie, Robert Downey Jr (doing crazy antics. DANCE!…. but no Jude Law! Bummer!), Davey Johnstone (banjo), Anne-Marie Calhoun (violin), Tina Guo (cello), Lorne Balfe (co-wrote music), Aleksey Igudesman (another violin… the dude on the elephant), Satnam Singh Ramgotra (guy with full beard and the stand up big wide drum) Diego Stacco (crazy but awesome looking & sounding violin/viola/cello instrument), Atli Örvarsson, Bob Badami (don’t know exactly which one they are…maybe on the boat? or drumsticks?).

I wondered about the crazy locations and found the answer at Igudesman’s YouTube channel where he also has the video:

“Hans asked the musicians who participated on the soundtrack to video themselves, wherever they are in order to make this little video. Aleksey happened to be on an elephant in Thailand…”

What the video also pointed out to me was the different nationalities: British, German, Russian, American, Italian, Canadian…

Another thing I noticed: this is one of the few videos for a soundtrack where there are absolutely no clips of the film, just the cover for the CD.

And this weekend are the Oscars, and I sure hope that the soundtrack wins for best score. It should!

DVD/BluRay to be released….

According to Amazon, the movie is to be released later this month, March 30. The BluRay is where a lot of the extra features are at… bummer. I am hoping to get a digital copy so I can put it on my Creative Zen

Past week’s tweets 2010-02-28

Calvero — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson wins at Fontana! Go #48 http://is.gd/8TIQo Better than last week. #NASCAR #
Time to fold some laundry & watch Sherlock Holmes “The Second Stain” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY2SfH_U9mI #
next basket of laundry & more Sherlock Holmes – “Six Napoleons” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4geiLBevVok #
Six Napoleons costars a British actress, Marina Sirtis, playing an Italian, right before joining Star Trek TNG as Counselor Troi. Good ep #
Next – “Goooooood Mooorrrnninggg Vietnaaammm!”. Haven’t watched this in years. #
good morning! #
Very cool vid. Thx for sharing! RT @uncultured: Sometimes I forget how awesome my country is – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYoTJItSPt0 #
RT @PBS: RT @sesamestreet The first celebrity to appear on Sesame Street?James Earl Jones. Watch it here: http://bit.ly/JEJABC #sesamefacts #
RT @GSPN: Awesome article on handlimg negative feedback in social media. http://ow.ly/19Uu9 Podcasted my thoughts here http://ow.ly/19UvC #
cooking dinner & listening to David Tennant & Catherine Tate doing a morning radio guest-hosting gig from 1/30 http://is.gd/8XhZt #
Hot chocolate on a rainy night …. ahhh! #
before bed, taking a quick look at @chrispirillo ’s Facebuzzer (social media aggregator) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0qnCbB149Q #
good morning world! #
going to make pancakes for breakfast. For some reason I’m craving that right now #
have to make pancakes another time. No eggs Finding something else to eat. #
reading about the scams running on Facebook claiming that FB will charge http://is.gd/90MXf #
watching Mac Break Weekly while cleaning the bathroom http://live.twit.tv/ #twit #
back from work #
just got my package from #amazon w/ audiobook of Smothers Brothers book & 2nd season of Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour! wOOt! #
Katie comes in, sees DVD, says “Smothers Brothers!” and shoves it in my face, wanting to watch. Putting audiobook on pause. #
RT @BigBley: Hey everybody! I’d like to introduce you all to @conanobrien. Yes! Conan is now on Twitter. #
@ConanOBrien already has 5000+ followers. When I made my last tweet just a couple minutes ago, it was around 600. Twitter still amazes me. #
watching more of the Smothers Brothers DVD. At classic The Who singing “I Can See for Miles” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4BBQMjbX3c #
Now watching The Who’s “My Generation” w/ Tom’s intro to the band. Bit of a bang at the end http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijRh-Qpv2gM #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Bobbie Gentry – Ode To Billy Joe http://youtu.be/CZt5Q-u4crc?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Ningmaster Tom http://youtu.be/v1NvokWO5f8?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-02-21

Calvero — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Getting my computers updated after being offline for a couple days. Been crazy busy at work, and helping Kristi w/ her science project. #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Hello Baby!! http://youtu.be/zJ8GLqW6kOw?a #
finally get to sit down after a busy day! About to eat pizza & Coke while finding something on Hulu #
Star Trek VII Generations is on Hulu – 1 of the best ST movies. Kirk & Picard! http://hulu.com/watch/128305/star-trek-vii-generations #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Sherlock Holmes Movie Soundtrack – Discombobulate http://youtu.be/vgRVJksQocM?a #
listening to @FatherRoderick and @gspn live for the Biggest Loser Podcast http://ping.fm/ooVM3 & http://ping.fm/RySIC #
now it’s time for lunch! #
note to self: when boiling eggs, it helps if you turn the burner on #
Sherlock Holmes movie to be released on DVD/Blue Ray on March 30! YAY! #
watching Harry Potter & Prisoner of Azkaban on ABC #

Past week’s tweets 2010-02-14

Calvero — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

eating dinner and watching 60 minutes http://is.gd/7UNTk #
watching Sherlock Holmes “Scandal in Bohemia” w/ Jeremy Brett, while eating cereal for lunch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uii2pzefVT4 #
making pizza dough #
Folding wash while listening to Mozart channel on Pandora’s site http://bit.ly/bx8pBk Hope to be done by 8 #
good morning #
eating brunch while wat@FatherRoderick from yesterday’s “The Break” talking about the Super Bowl http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4562967 #
breading chicken for dinner and watching @leolaporte Mac Break Weekly http://live.twit.tv/ #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Google Search Stories: Harry Potter http://youtu.be/AbprAKGAg8U?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Doctor Who – Tenth Doctor Tribute – Fireflies http://youtu.be/oyI232enieY?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-02-07

Calvero — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

good night! #
watching @FatherRoderick about to record The Break podcast http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/ #
listening to @FatherRoderick ’s new podcast “Secrets of Farmville”, episode 1 http://sqpn.com/2010/01/30/secrets-of-farmville-01/ #sqpn #
Possible to restart Farmville? Want to start new after my daughter played it. Already tried removing it and adding it again, no luck #
good morning! (what’s left of it). Enjoying a quiet couple hours before school ends #
I would have gone to the performance but Kate is not good in an audience and I have work soon #
I cooked linguine with chicken and diced tomatoes for dinner… eating with Katie now while Kristi is at a performance #
Katie seems to like it . And I was not using a recipe – another thrown together, “this looks like the right amount”, dinner #
good morning! #
making bean burritos now to make it easier later #
…and watching @FatherRoderick listening to Secrets of Harry Potter podcast http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/ #
cleaned up, now time to go onto other chores… #
watching @FatherRoderick record Biggest Loser podcast with @gspn , http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/ and http://gspn.tv/live/ #
eating dinner while watching/laughing at classic Dick Van Dyke Show on Hulu “When a Bowling Pin Talks, Listen” http://is.gd/7N83O #
listening to American Top 40 w/ Casey Kassem on radio from the 80s! Right now it’s “Sweetest Thing” by Juice Newton http://magic107.com/ #
#1 from early ‘82 on American Top 40 – “Centerfield” by J Giels Band . I feel old, LOL *http://www.magic107.com #
“Centerfold” rather…lol… that’s what I get from multitasking while looking up “Who’s on First” #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Win The Awesomest Prizes EVAR! http://youtu.be/VKyZZ8kEZZ8?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-01-31

Calvero — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000

good morning! #
Great quote by Thomas Edison – "I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." #
Want a song stuck in your head? Try Owl City's "Fireflies" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwMsLWabU-Y Has permanent residence in my head #
And now I bid you all a good night…. #
listening to The Break w/ @FatherRoderick (still not used to the podcast name, lol) "Perfect Pizza" http://is.gd/762aA #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Sherlock Holmes, "Tubthumping" http://youtu.be/UWjhRlaJNsM?a #
watching @leolaporte & @thegizwiz live while I'm cooking Sweet & sour chicken http://live.twit.tv/ #
watching #stateoftheunion while watching Twitter. Enjoying both #
time for bed. Good night! #
watching "Trek Through Time" pt 3. Great Doctor Who/Star Trek TOS video mashup. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERhu7LUxprs Loved 1 & 2 #
@Kelvington Phenom editing and effects! And I liked how you threw in some TNG as well in reply to Kelvington #
time for bed… looking forward to a quieter day tomorrow #
watching some geek girl talk on TWiT network http://live.twit.tv/ #
watching a cardinal hopping around from branch to branch #

Past week’s tweets 2010-01-24

Calvero — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000

catching up on Golden Globes. Hooray for Robert Downey Jr! About time he won one Although the category confused me #sherlockholmes #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — The Last Party part 1 http://youtu.be/4ep3-ap34tw?a #
about to have a pasta/seafood & bread dinner with my girls. #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — 15 Hours in Target! http://youtu.be/pSffsb5ztRo?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Robert Downey Jr winning golden globes for Sherlock Holmes… http://youtu.be/nRuT-5sPBSU?a #
working on my blog http://www.calverosdepot.com #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Robert Downey Jr. – Sherlock Holmes http://youtu.be/XmDRjmpM-Bs?a #
heading to bed. night! #
cooking dinner and in a fantastic mood… maybe because I had today and will have tomorrow off #
dinner time! #
eating blueberries with one hand and typing with the other so as not to mess up the keyboard #pabl #
giving Katie a bath. I've only gotten a little wet from her splashing around #
watching Pat Sajak on Jeopardy. He's doing good too #
Actual Size or Miniature? Tilt-Shift Photography Shrinks the World http://ping.fm/yzd5F #
time for some shut-eye #
wow… what a day. been home some. was at work for 12 hours. Tired! #

Past week’s tweets 2010-01-17

Calvero — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000

don’t know what happened, but I had no internet since the 6th. And I survived without the internet for that long! Yes, it can be done! LOL #
watching TWit from the other day at CES while I’m cooking dinner http://live.twit.tv/ #
watching part 3 of HBO’s John Adams mini series while folding laundry. Really enjoying it (the show that is; laundry, not so much, LOL) #
good night! #
morning! Cold and breezy 35F #
watching @FatherRoderick live while getting things together to take Katie to school http://sqpnconnect.ning.com/ #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — An Open Letter to the YouTube Community http://youtu.be/nBTyZ68uhVo?a #
playing part 4 of HBO’s John Adams #
home from a long day. eating left over dinner and cranberry juice. watching more of John Adams. #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Davos Week – Day 2: Adam the Alien http://youtu.be/xMLH0NtlCrc?a #
good morning! getting ready to head out the door #
good morning! #
finished watching John Adams last night. Really good mini series. Appreciated more about him & life in the late 18th-early 19th century #
had a full day with kids and work. Now some R&R. Feel like watching a Sherlock Holmes story #
Decided on “The Greek Interpreter”, one of my fav Sherlock Holmes stories and adaptations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG7OwHr4JHU #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Clinton Bush Haiti Fund PSA http://youtu.be/_ke9TuLLbXk?a #

Past week’s tweets 2010-01-10

Calvero — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000

@GSPN sounds like a great way to spend time with the family in reply to GSPN #
@bobm512z lol…make sure you wash your hands! in reply to bobm512z #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Makaha Beach Hawaii, Sunset – First Day Of The New Decade 2010 http://youtu.be/rvtH9c-jIgc?a #
borrowing John Adams DVDs from friend & started watching now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CNbQOrxQ-g #
enjoying John Adams. Great costumes, speech Court scenes for the Boston Massacre case is interesting to watch #
time for bed. have an early day tomorrow. night! #

Past week’s tweets 2010-01-03

Calvero — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000

writing Sherlock Holmes review… but taking a break for dinner #
back from dinner. And back to writing Sherlock Holmes review #
Kids in bed. Attempting to continue Holmes review while writing http://is.gd/5zq3X #
time for bed. Most of the review is written, just need to finish up tomorrow. Good night! #
looks like Sherlock Holmes has made TT again! #
RT @levarburton: Congratulations Patrick, on your Knighthood…! http://bit.ly/5Y9RME #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Jimmy Fallons Sherlock Holmes screen test http://youtu.be/vIq-OHtCrow?a #
Here’s to a new year and new decade and that it’s better than the last! #
blue moon tonight too #
watching Dick Clark with my parents. kids are sick so I’m letting them be in bed #
Happy New Year! #
watching Lord of the Rings. reminds me of a funny video of how it should have ended http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yqVD0swvWU #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Smothers Brothers – What’s My Line? http://youtu.be/ZuH5l0YyfzU?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — How To Be a Nerdfighter: A Vlogbrothers FAQ http://youtu.be/FyQi79aYfxU?a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Doctor Who: New Series Preview – BBC One http://youtu.be/UnPUF8an-XE?a #

My Sherlock Holmes Adventure – a movie review

Calvero — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:44:54 +0000

I wasn’t sure on what to expect from the movie. I’ve been a Sherlockian for over 20 years. I was excited. It was the first Holmes movie in more than 20 years. I had my doubts about Downey. Not in his acting however or that he was not British. One of the big complaints from some Holmes fans about Downey was the fact that he was not British. Having seen him numerous times in Chaplin (Charlie Chaplin was British) where he had to learn 2-3 different accents to cover different eras of Chaplin’s life, I knew he could handle that.

Jude Law looked excellent as Watson, and from the trailers he seemed good, but I was going to hold off final opinion until I saw them in action.

I also had never seen a Guy Ritchie movie before. Other than having violence in his work, I really didn’t know what form he would take Holmes.

I went to the theater the day after Christmas. It was a busy Saturday afternoon and a lot of people were outside. I stood in one of the two lines. And as I stood there, I listened to what people were getting tickets to see. Most were for Holmes shich made me smile and also made me nervous. What it gets sold out before it was my turn?

“Sorry, it was just sold out. The last ticket was to the person right in front of you”

But I held my breath and waited.

“Three for Sherlock Holmes. Five for Sherlock Holmes. Two for Sherlock Holmes…”

After serveral people on both sides getting Holmes tickets, it was my turn.

“One for Sherlock Holmes”

After the poor guy had to type in my number because the card was worn, which also added a little tension thinking that it would sell out, he gave me the little ticket to sign, then handed me the movie ticket and receipt ticket. I smiled and headed in.
I gave it to the guy inside who was talking to a couple of the other patrons about how he was having trouble saying awake while working.

I walked in the room where it was playing. Packed! I looked around for a place to sit. Down…Down…Down the aisle I went. Finally I settled in the middle of the third row. They were playing one of those commercials for Coca-Cola and Walmart with the young guy going through a party, singing. I looked around. There were young teens, older couples, and people my age or thereabouts.

Good size crowd. Very good size.

Trailers started. First one showed Robert Downey Jr sitting in a crowded courtroom. It was a trailer for Iron Man 2. After a few other trailers, the cobble streets of London filled the screen…

The Review

I was afraid I wouldn’t like Downey as Holmes, mainly due the physical differences. It doesn’t seem right that Holmes is shorter than Watson. And the hair didn’t seem right either. While I watched the trailers and see Downey, I mainly saw Downey play Holmes… I didn’t see Holmes. And I was afraid that would be too distracting. So I decided I would go in based on the other factors, his acting (wasn’t too worried about that) and how he sounded.While it was a little distracting in looks, I quickly was able to put that aside and enjoy the film. His accent was very good. He sounded like I expected Holmes to sound. I liked how he talked his way on how to attack an opponent and the result of hitting/ kicking would do to the poor soul he was fighting. His meeting with Watson’s fiance Mary (one of the actual characters from the original stories, first in Sign of Four). She insists that Holmes give deductions about her, all the while Watson is trying to talk her out of it. Holmes goes through a rapid fire list of things about her, resulting in her throwing her drink in his face (I don’t think Holmes saw that coming ).

Other deductions were also great such as when Holmes has a bag placed over his head so he couldn’t see where some men were taking him. When the bag is removed after arriving in a chair in a secret location, the host doesn’t expect Holmes to know where they are at or who the host is. Holmes then goes through a list of smells, sounds, turns of the carriage that he observed while riding in the carriage and gives the location of where they are and who the gentleman is.

Also I liked how the film showed Holmes’ lack of socializing and “absurd” (to society anyway) way of living. which Watson hits Holmes with while being held in a pen.

Also interesting brief look into why Holmes does not socialize much during the scene with him in the resturant and the sounds and appearances of people get to him for a brief moment as he tries to block it out.

Big arguments about the fighting scene with people saying that Holmes didn’t fight. While he did not fight a lot, he certainly knew how to and was familiar with martial arts and how to wield a cane. The picture on the left is from “Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist”, published in 1904.

Ultimate was at the end where Holmes explains how everything happened (though I’ll let you find out what Holmes discovered.)

Things like that gave me a thumbs up for Downey (though Jeremy Brett is still my favorite Holmes).

And now Jude Law as John Watson. The guy was good. So, so good! The look, the way he talked. One hundred percent believable. Unlike Downey, when I looked at Watson, I saw Watson, I didn’t see Law playing Watson. I put him right up there with David Burke and Edward Hardwicke as great. Just like the Watson in the stories, he is faithful to his unusual friend but also brutally honest when there’s something that he does not agree with him about.

Rachael McAdams was good as Irene Adler, though I must say I am sick and tired of people putting a romantic spin between her and Holmes. Though credit goes to the film for showing Holmes not totally interested in her romantically. And yes, Adler is American (I’ve read some grumblings about that). She is another character from the original canon, A Scandal in Bohemia (one of my favorite Holmes stories) which was the first Holmes short story. And yes, she outsmarts Holmes in that. But there was no hanky-panky with them in there.

Mark Strong was good, though a bit of the stereotypical bad guy. In parts he kind of reminded me of Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs.

And hooray for them putting Inspector Lestrade in it, played by Eddie Marsan. I was wondering if he was going to be in it, and also how his name would be pronounced. Marsan didn’t look rat faced enough so I still will mark down Colin Jeavons as best Lestrade (from the Brett/Burke/Hardwicke series). And the name is pronounced the same in this film as it was in the Rathbone films, with a short “a”. When I originally read the stories, I read it with a long “a”, like in” trade”.

The soundtrack

The minute I found out that Hans Zimmer wrote the soundtrack, I knew I would like it. Turns out that not only the main theme is great, but the whole thing is good! Love the sound of a broken piano, it added a new fresh sound to Holmes. While listening to it at home, I looked through a bunch of pictures of Rathbone/Bruce and Brett/Burke/Hardwicke, the music still fit. Thumbs up for Zimmer (again)! I am listening to it repeatedly as I am writing this review. Click hear to have a listen from the movie official site. Just let it play and you can listen to the whole thing. If press the triangles, it’ll just play samples. Here’s a great article from the London Times about how Zimmer created the unique sounds: “Hans Zimmer: ‘The sound of Sherlock Holmes? It’s a broken piano’”

Overall

I had the theme song stuck in my head a couple hours after the movie, my mind a whirl wind of positive things things to say about the film. I was smiling throughout the whole thing, totally taking up in what was going on, and trying to figure out the little mysteries as they came up. And with all the positive things I’ve see in tweets and reviews, looks like there will be more interest in the great detective, which, for a long time fan, is always a good thing

Favorite Scenes/Lines

(Holmes pointing his violin bow at Watson)
Watson: Get that thing out of my face
Holmes: It’s not in your face, it’s in my hand.
Watson: Get that thing that’s in your hand out of my face.
———————–
Scenes with the Big Guy that Holmes fights twice, and they talk French to each other. Ha! Very good! A Indiana Jones moment at the shipyard when Holmes throws a small hammer at him and it just bounces off. Reminds me of when Indy fought that big Nazi by the fighter plane in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
———————–
Holmes: Save your bullets Watson.
(a few seconds later they both fire their guns, Holmes doing most of the shooting)
Watson: What was that about saving bullets?
———————–
Holmes trying to unlock a door. Watson comes up and kicks the door in.
———————–

Not a deerstalker/curved shape pipe/”Elementary my dear Watson” in sight! Yay!

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There were a few of classic Holmes sayings. Two that I remember:

“Data, data, data. I can not make bricks without clay”

“”It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.”

And finally, a cool trailer….

I had posted trailer #2 in my last regular post, but a much better one was released later:

This movie will definately be on my “DVDs to get” list!

Past week’s tweets 2009-12-27

Calvero — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Mark left about 45 minutes ago with the girls. Been about a month since the last time he came over #
and now I'm going to work on working on my bedroom. Decorate and all that kind of stuff #
Mark dropped the girls off. We had all gone to see Kristi's great performance of "Camel Lot" (no, not Camelot) at church http://is.gd/5vy1V #
good night! #
came home from work, ate dinner, watched the girls watch their grandpa start a fire in the firestove, both girls cleaned up & now in bed #
listening to Christmas Canon by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Song done to Canon in D, one of my fav classical songs http://is.gd/5wM7r #
good morning! #
excited for Christmas! Kids get presents, and I get Doctor Who & Sherlock Holmes #
watching cool Sherlock Holmes preview http://www.yourgeeknews.com/sherlock-preview/ #
listening to the new Sherlock Holmes soundtrack, composed by one of my fav film scorers (is that a word?): Hans Zimmer http://is.gd/5zq3X #
@AstralAudio thanks! LOL, yes, composer was the word I was trying to think of in reply to AstralAudio #
time for sleep. Big day tomorrow. I expect to get swamped with customers (amazingly enough it will be even busier than today!) – night! #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — 'Sherlock Holmes' Trailer 3 HD http://youtu.be/ITU27Sxzi9w?a #
kids are settling down… told Katie that Santa won't come if she is awake. Still works on a 3 year old #
Merry Christmas! #
got David Bianculli's "Dangerously Funny" Smothers Brothers book. *Very* good so far, ch 2. I've been a fan 20+ yrs and still learn stuff #
good night! Hope you all had a great Christmas #
I see "Sherlock" and "Sherlock Holmes" are Treading Topics at the mo… I never thought I would ever see that! #
ok, *now* I'm getting ready for bed. night! #
off to "visit" old friends at…hmmm… says 221B Baker Street… #sherlockholmes #
came back lil' bit ago from Sherlock Holmes. It was Awesome! Loved it! Much better than I was expecting it to be. Looking forward to sequel! #

Past week’s tweets 2009-12-20

Calvero — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

hello and howdy! #
back from work. wow! what a day. bus-sy! #
going to watch Charlie Brown Christmas on ABC. Starts in a few minutes. wOOt! Have VHS & DVD, but still like to watch on TV #peanuts #
good night! going to enjoy my day off tomorrow #
cooking dinner after coming home a little later than expected. going to turn on the tube (no, not the Tube of You, haha) #
good mornin' ! #
watching Yogi's First Christmas on Cartoon Network. I don't remember the last time I saw this… many years. Used to watch it every year. #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — The Priory School – Part 1 of 6 (Sherlock Holmes) http://bit.ly/6Pfomy #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — The Priory School – Part 2 of 6 (Sherlock Holmes) http://bit.ly/7G14N2 #
time for bed! good night #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — How to be a Nerdfighter: The Basics http://bit.ly/6gZm1G #
watching "Spartacus" on Hulu http://www.hulu.com/watch/104106/spartacus – "I am Spartacus!" – never watched it all the way through #
Two things I forgot about Spartacus – Stanley Kubrick directed it & it's over 3 hours long #
good night! #

Past week’s tweets 2009-12-13

Calvero — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

morning! getting ready for the day #
home from work. eating a chicken recipe… don't know what it's called, but it's good #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Charlie Rose – Robin Williams 2 http://bit.ly/5eN4Gw #
reading about Shakespeare's Hamlet http://ping.fm/KxrcG – yeah, a little light reading #
good night! #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Shakespeare's Who's On First http://bit.ly/2NLjey #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Robert Downey Jr_ Hand- and footprint ceremony http://bit.ly/4oYcuH #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Sarah Jane Says Goodbye to The Doctor http://bit.ly/47n0J7 #
good morning #
good morning! #
Katie is home today with a possible earache. She's enjoying watching Little Einsteins at the mo, so things are going smoother #
good afternoon! #
watching "Hand of Fear" DVD w/ commentary. #doctorwho #
…while eating lunch. Perogies today, yum #
morning! #
lots of things to do today. Some Christmas related, some regular house work. In the middle of the muddle. #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — American Time Capsule – Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour http://bit.ly/70bUbY #

Past week’s tweets 2009-12-06

Calvero — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

goooood morning world! #
I got Google Wave! …well, that's enough excitement for me today. back to spending time w/ Kate, lol #
home from work. got some presents as well. Not saying what it is since Kristi sometimes reads my messages #
time to finish up for this year's #nanowromo . It's not near done but I think I'll work on it more. It's been fun writing it #
when it's done I'll put it on my blog & also http://ping.fm/VbX8g (great fanfics) & http://www.whofic.com/ (great Doctor Who fanfics) #
Yay! went over my #nanowrimo goal pf 5k. Nanowrimo site says it's 5024 words, Openoffice says 5288. Either way, it's good #
good night! #
good morning! (did I already say that? I don't remember) #
just ate breakfast with Katie and took care of dishes. Now back to folding and hanging laundry #
morning! #
picked up Kristi from school. Had a temp of 102 . Made her drink some water. Now she's relaxing playing her DS #
good night! #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — $40,000 of Red Balloons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgB8ucWqRUs&feature=autoshare_twitter #
good night! #

Past week’s tweets 2009-11-29

Calvero — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

good afternoon! #
Just watched "Wedding of Sarah Jane" w/ Krsiti. Her 1st time, my 6th(?). She liked it, commenting how David is like Tom Baker #doctorwho #
Watching Empires: Reluctant Revolutionary on Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/watch/44154 #
beddy-bye time…night! #
good morning! #
big news from our house. Katie went potty for the first time last night! We're excited #
watching @FatherRoderick record Breakfast Bunch podcast http://ping.fm/mFMZG #
I'm catching up on #NASCAR. Jimmie Johnson won, again! 4 times! YAY! Just a casual NASCAR fan, but #48 is my fav #
lunchtime! cooking shells & cheese for Katie and me #
nite night! #
Just voted DFTBA Records for Best Online Music Label http://mashable.com/owa #openwebawards #
hit the 3000+ mark on #nanowrimo . For me, that's good . 3067 words and counting! Going for personal goal of 5000 #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — 50 THINGS!! That I'm Thankful For http://bit.ly/5jqABO #
good morning! No school for the kiddies! Good for them, but I have a 3 year old hanging on me lol #
prayer request for one of my supervisors. She's in the final stages of cancer and was in hospice as of last night. #
got the little one a cur of juice. Now she's happy… for the moment #
checking out the Sherlock Holmes wiki http://ping.fm/fOevK . The game is afoot! #
RT @wilw: Twitterquest! Help a redditor identify this classic 80s arcade cabinet from a very little bit of sticker: http://imgur.com/HZu6f #
ate some left over beans & rice for lunch …yum! #
just got home from work. Yup, working on a major holiday :/. Thankful to have a job though! #
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is celebrating! chow time in this house is around 4 #
attempting to work on my Sherlock Holmes/Doctor Who crossover story for #nanowrimo #
#iamthankfulfor having an awesome family, a job, being alive, running water, comfortable shoes, 24/7 electricity, tonight's dinner #
@QueenofSpain adorable picture in reply to QueenofSpain #
nothing like toddlers in the house singing and dancing to Black Eyed Peas "Boom Boom Pow" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FrslP7p5-c LOL #
well, I survived Black Friday! My 6th one since working retail. Busiest one yet. Would have been 7th, but I was scheduled off 1 year (whew!) #
what do do: work on #nanowrimo or blog…Hmm. Haven't hit nanowrimo goal yet, so I'll work on that. 3673 so far. 1327 more for personal goal #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Donna fights with a Sontaran – Doctor Who New Series – BBC http://bit.ly/dHAUD #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Doctor Who Series 4 Best Funny Moments [Without Song] http://bit.ly/14sKwv #
4090 words right now. Time for bed. night! #nanowrimo #
good morning! #
backing up my computer and getting my breakfast ready. Today it's waffles. Now I have that Shrek line going in my head, haha #
Who Looks Like Charlie Brown? – ParentDish: http://bit.ly/7AyIbx #
going to have reading time with Kristi. Today it'll be either Arthur book 1 "The Seeing Stone" (young King Arthur series), or Harry Potter #
she decided on "The Seeing Stone" by Kevin Crossley-Holland. #
we're done with the reading. Now onto #nanowrimo. If I do about 500 today, and 500 tomorrow, that'll meet my goal #
first though I have to have lunch. See what leftovers are in the frig… #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Things I'm Not Thankful For http://bit.ly/8wTDAX #
RT @gadgetboy: What Would Happen If Star Wars Characters Used Facebook [Star Wars] http://ff.im/-c8JNP #
http://ff.im/-c8JNP #
I rated a YouTube video (4 out of 5 stars) — Doctor Who: Dreamland: Episode 6 http://bit.ly/8GlAOL #
reading Scott Brown's "Sherlock Holmes, Obsessed Nerds, and Fan Fiction" *http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/17-05/pl_brown #
#nanowrimo is at 4847 words. Should easily get to my goal by the end of Monday. Wrote a funny short bit of them sitting in a movie theater. #
time for bed. good night! #
good morning! #
feel sick & still sore from working Black Friday. And Katie is sick. So we're going to stay home today. Kristi is the only 1 who feels ok. #
put socks on Katie's feet. Her poor feet are freezing! #

Past week’s tweets 2009-11-22

Calvero — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

watching classic Looney Tunes cartoons on Cartoon Network with Kristi #
good morning! #
home from work. have cold . Cure: watch new Doctor Who ep “Waters of Mars” wOOt! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDI9i7Kmijo #
good night! #
hanging out in @FatherRoderick ’s chatroom http://ping.fm/A0etF #
watching Dutch tv on @FatherRoderick ’s ustream channel. Sounds a lot like Sims tv, ROFL #
working on my blog. Updating Wordpress seemed to have gone well (whew!) http://ping.fm/RHQ1E #
RT @Londonist: Every London location ever visited by Sherlock Holmes…mapped http://bit.ly/IFjb4 #
RT @chrispirillo: Watching “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” on Fancast: http://bit.ly/4Xe9d [Free!] #
going to rewatch Doctor Who “Waters of Mars”. Very creepy how the Doctor goes to the dark side http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC2X_NqkJGg #
good morning! Kids are in school. Going to enjoy the quietness of the house #
setting up Doctor Who commentary for Waters of Mars. Haven’t done this in a couple years http://bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/doctorwho #
enjoyed the Doctor Who commentary! Love it when David takes part in it. #
just voted “Donna Noble” on “Doctor Who: Favourite Companion 2005-2009″ vote too ➔ http://bit.ly/174s4r #
time for bed! good night… good night… Partly is such sweet sorrow…. #
watching Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith -the Doctor, Sarah Jane, and K-9! Goodtimes! #doctorwho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTDMEx86nB8 #
That was a fun episode! Loved it! Gives me ideas for my #nanowrimo story #
Katie is finally quieted down in bed, so now I can to wash my hair #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — sja – wedding – Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTDMEx86nB8&feature=autoshare_twitter #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Sarah Jane Adventures Video Diary – David Tennant http://bit.ly/3xnJ2W #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Super Mario 64 DS Walkthrough Part 27 http://bit.ly/RFgk4 #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Super Mario 64 DS Walkthrough Part 1 http://bit.ly/CjkF1 #
home from work. watching new #doctorwho from Children in Need special http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH0IM_vPls8 #
time for bed. Good night! #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Breakfast – David Tennant on why he quit Doctor Who (03.11.08) http://bit.ly/526PGv #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2: Explorers of Time Intro http://bit.ly/07BXK2R #
Mark just dropped the girls off. They had a great day together . Been more than 3 months since the last time he came over. #
watched the first part of Dreamland. Interesting story about Area 51. Animation is a bit odd, took awhile to get used to. #doctorwho #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Pokemon Galactic Battle Episode 28 Uncrushing Defeat! Part 2 http://bit.ly/6CwcOQ #

Past week’s tweets 2009-11-15

Calvero — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Taylor Swift – Love Story http://bit.ly/1pb8jH #
afternoon #
2227 on #nanowrimo . I'll be lucky if I get to 10K. And it's becoming a crossover fanfic by the looks of it… will be fun! #
good night! time for bed #
good morning. Planning on going food shopping sometime today #
Best! Didn't think they'd top the other great SS Google logos RT @factory_worker: The happiest Google logo ever: http://pic.gd/2a218a #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Michael Jackson Medley http://bit.ly/Kgoc5 #
I'm cooking dinner while watching @thegizwiz great stories on early tv and Mad Magazine #
good afternoon! getting Katie ready for her nap #
time to make the doughnuts..err.. I mean bread. Potato bread…MMmmm #
can you make potato bread without potatoes? Nah, didn't think so. #
RT @GSPN: I'm being interviewed right here right now: http://htxt.it/5zIZ #
excellent doc on military troop greeters! RT @povdocs: If you missed THE WAY WE GET BY, you can watch it online at http://is.gd/4TAjA #
uploaded music to my Zen #
and spinach lasagna and homemade bread is in the oven #
Tweeting for 2 years, 9 months, 2 weeks, 1 day, 8 hours, 22 minutes, 33 seconds (February 1, 2007). How about you? http://bit.ly/eC942 #
got up to 2376 on #nanowrimo . Heading to bed. Good night! #
home from work, gave Katie a bath, put girls to bed, now about to cook a couple eggs for egg salad sandwich #
watching Rick Steves' Europe: Israel on Hulu http://www.hulu.com/watch/106470 #

Past week’s tweets 2009-11-08

Calvero — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

planning on taking Kristi to see This Is It as a reward for a great report card #
@insidethemagic cool! I’ll listen when I get the chance. Looking forward to the Haunted Mansion recording in reply to insidethemagic #
Krsiti & I liked This Is It. I <3 Startin’ Something & Smooth Criminal w/ classic Bogart & Robinson. Kristi’s was Beat It. Both <3 Thriller #
taking on NaNoWriMo challenge. Who knows where this may lead? http://ping.fm/kmqpc #
good morning! #
RT @Liturgy: You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late. Emerson☜ #
Moonfruit goes global. Win a pair of flights every day this week, you choose where! #flymeto New York? http://bit.ly/flymeto #
only had about 15 minutes yesterday for #nanowrimo . Wrote 112 words. Total so far is 334. I have off today, so aiming for over 1000 #
going to heat up pancakes and grab some orange juice to break my fast #
@scoopie77 thanks for the support! Yes, I’m staying positive. If I had all day long to write & only did 334 words I’d be bummed, lol in reply to scoopie77 #
Someone is slow on the newswire RT @poshmama: Apple to put TV Shows on iTunes – I thought this was already being done. LOL #
That is funny. I would consider voting for him! RT @philcrissman: “is awesome” … That is inspired. Brilliant. http://twitpic.com/o4nrn #
hanging out in @FatherRoderick ’s chatroom waiting for Daily Breakfast podcast to start http://ping.fm/Fc9qx #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Nanowrimo in 3 Minutes http://bit.ly/22w3f6 #
taking a break from writing to do laundry while watching Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight #
searching for a potato bread recipe #
found this recipe http://ping.fm/9de5T (typing with flour dusted hands) #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — NaNoWriMo!!! http://bit.ly/28UtpJ #
#nanowrimo is being taken up by @realjohngreen Yay! What will a pub’d author do w/ it? Hmm… http://ping.fm/aqNoA #
@scoopie77 wow, they look good! Charles aka Jim barely looks a day older. Loved Murphy Brown! in reply to scoopie77 #
listening to Travel w/ Rick Steves podcast “1000 Places to See Before You Die; Haunted Europe” while cooking http://ping.fm/zd6Ql #
Hurray! I met my personal #NaNoWriMo goal! At 1386 words, though OpenOffice says it’s 1438. Good either way. Was aiming for 1000 #
Added #nanowrimo badge to blog http://ping.fm/WKahe . Now going to bed. Night! #
wrote just a little bit for #nanowrimo . Up to 1447 #
good night! #
gooood morning! #
going to spend some time outside. Such a beautiful day! Sunny and 66F #
I am back. Enjoyed my little outing #
writing bits on #nanowrimo Darn thing is slowly turning into a Sherlock Holmes fanfic LOL. Nothing @mary_russell needs to be jealous of #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — OBAMA DOES THRILLER http://bit.ly/bBZcQ #
watching the new recording of Star Wars podcast by @FatherRoderick http://ping.fm/xGBOP #
Star Wars podcast is finally under way http://ping.fm/Tareq #
my #nanowrimo is up to 1718 words. Still seems to be heading in a Sherlock Holmes fanfic direction. Heading to bed now. Good night! #
I rated a YouTube video (5 out of 5 stars) — Dawn-Nobody’s Perfect http://bit.ly/yCL0j #
forgot to say “Good morning!” #
home from work. Now to write a little on my #nanowrimo #
watching @uncultured ’s video “What is the Uncultured Project?” http://bit.ly/4DZTVQ #
hooray! Made it past 2000 words on #nanowrimo ! 2,042! #
good morning! getting kids ready for church #

Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and me

Calvero — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:18 +0000

I have to thank my 8th grade English teacher for introducing me to the great

Basil Rathbone (left) and Nigel Bruce play the crime fighting dou

detective and and his trusty companion. We were reading Hound of the Baskervilles (considered by many fans to be the best of the Holmes stories) and watched the 1939 film version starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce it in class. We had an assignment of pretending to be a news reporter covering the murder.

I’ve never cared too much for mysteries. It was usually someone gets killed (kind of a downer). Detective investigates and usually solves case. Killer is usually hateful/jealous/mean streaked. Then justice is done.

But the characters of Holmes and Watson really got my curiosity. Holmes was stand-offish and not social. He could tell you where you came from and what you do for a living within the first second of meeting you. But he was not a romantic, but rather preferred facts when dealing with people… or rather, people’s cases. Along with his cocaine addictions, violin playing, and pipe smoking.

Watson was loyal. Ready to help his friend when needed. And wrote about the cases that he and Holmes took on. Handy with a revolver. If Holmes asked him to go off and do something, Watson went without question.

I happened to mention about the story to my mom, telling her that I thought it was really interesting and not hard to follow the decades old story. So when I graduated the grade, my parents gave me a book that had several stories in it (most of the Holmes stories were short stories), including Hound. The book had the original illustrations by Sidney Paget, which were originally with the stories when they were originally published. Considered to have cemented the “look” of Holmes to the public.

I read those stories. Inhaled them is a better way of putting it. The stories were also out of the ordinary. Some were murders, though the cause of death no always easy: an animal in self defense or the victim died out of terror or a guilty conscious. Or perhaps faked their own death. Or something was stolen. In addition to that, I watched more of the Rathbone/Bruce movies on the local tv channel. I believe it was every Sunday afternoon. Rathbone was my Holmes.

Until…

Jeremy Brett as Holmes (left) , Rosalie Williams as Mrs. Hudson (center) and David Burke as Watson standing in front of the infamous 221B residence

I saw Jeremy Brett and David Burke.

Oh. My. Gosh!!!

(that’s right, I said gosh. Deal with it! )

The performances of those two men really shot the characters out of a canon and onto the small screen. Brett’s portrayal was spot on. He set a very high standard of how someone should play Holmes. And Burke’s Watson as well as Edward Hardwicke’s Watson was much more faithful to the Watson that Conan Doyle wrote about. And the rest of the cast: Rosalie Williams who played their landlady Mrs. Hudson, Colin Jeavons as Inspector Lestrade, and a bunch of others who appeared looking like what I had pictured in my head when I first read the stories.

And shooting it out of a canon can be taken another way… it was almost 100% Canon (canon – meaning the original stories). The stories were as close to word-for-word as one could fit into less than a 60 minute program. Costumes were beautiful. Sets were marvelous. The Baker Street residence was not too ornate. Everything was so… well…. perfect! (Except for the last few episodes. Production got lazy, and Brett’s health got worse and passed away in September 1995 :’( ).

Even when I watch them now, they do not look like they are 25 years old. I

Brett again as Holmes, and Edward Hardwicke picking up the role of Watson

am picky when it comes to period films and if there is too much 1980s in something that is supposed to be 1880s, then I’m not happy. But this was, as I already said, perfect.

A few years later I became a huge fan of Charlie Chaplin. And to my delight, one of Chaplin’s early acting childhood gigs was that of Billy the Pageboy in the Sherlock Holmes play written by William Gillette. There were two men who played Holmes for the play, Gillette and H A Saintsbury, and Chaplin worked with both of them, commenting in “My Autobiography” that he thought Saintsbury was the better Holmes. Many years later when he was making Limelight, he brought on Nigel Bruce to play Mr Postant, largely due to his Watson role. Which is another reason why I have kept the name Calvero for so many years… it connects some of my favorites together .

And speaking of the Holmes/Chaplin crossover, there is the “Sherlock Holmes” movie to be released later this year starring Robert Downey, Jr. who playrf Charlie in the 1992 film “Chaplin”. Loved him in that! And now he’s playing Holmes. While I can’t think of anyone better to play Chaplin than him, it will be real tough to even equal Brett’s Holmes. But he can do a very good British accent (he did a couple different ones in Chaplin). Jude Law has a very very good look for Watson (He also had a small part in the Granada series, “The Disappearance of Lady Carfax”).

The trailer looks good:

I’ll just have to put Brett’s image to the side when I go to see the new movie.

Past week’s tweets 2009-11-01

Calvero — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

what a busy weekend! worked yesterday and today took charge of the double birthday lunch. #
good night! #
copying my podcast subsciptions from iTunes to Juice. iTunes is too clunky #
good morning! #
"Good evening!" she said in her best vampire voice #
little girl, maybe 2 or 3, came to the door as Spiderman. With matching Spidey bucket. Soo cute! #
watching my annual viewing of "Jack, the depressed pumpkin" before Halloween is over http://bit.ly/2HWhew #
playing @realjohngreen 's "Truth or Fail: Halloween!" http://bit.ly/12qLeU #
just realized I have not eaten dinner yet. Popped pizza in the microwave #
watching a fitting Doctor Who witch story – The Shakespeare Code http://bit.ly/Nd7Kz #
night! #