My Principality

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Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:30:26 -0700

http://www.ellieinLA.com: Hi all, Sorry I haven’t updated myprincipality recently. I had a...

Swan Lake performed by the Chinese State Circus. A ballerina in...

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:01:56 -0800

Swan Lake performed by the Chinese State Circus. A ballerina in arabesque balances on her partner’s head.

It's a Marshmellow World

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:15:00 -0800

While I awoke to California sunshine (again), my tres chic grandmother in Connecticut woke up to...

"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tightly closed in a bud was more painful than the..."

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:28:38 -0800

“And the day came when the risk it took to remain tightly closed in a bud was more painful...

Feeling midweek crankiness? Have you already cheated on your New...

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:26:00 -0800

Feeling midweek crankiness? Have you already cheated on your New Years Resolution? (I’m already making amendments to mine). Well, this video is my happiness prescription for the day.

I’m so thankful my girlfriend shared this with me. With almost two million hits on youtube, I’m wondering: how did I not see this ‘til now?

Here’s why I love it so much:

At minute 2:12, the song ends and the baby cries in disappointment. But the second the music is back up, the baby jams. This baby doesn’t let the annoyance from the moment before dictate his present moment. Every little moment has a meaning all its own. As adults, we forget that. I tend to ruminate on what just happened rather than letting the NOW rush in.

Let’s say I’m in the baby car seat—which sounds totally insane—and my husband turns down my favorite song, like the mother does in this video at minute 1:52. I might yell from the back seat: Hey! You know that is my ALL TIME FAVORITE song! Why would you turn it down? You saw how much I was enjoying it. Don’t you like my music? Come on. Was my dancing embarrassing you? TURN IT BACK ON!

And then, when I get my way, and my song is blasting again, I’d probably still be ruminating on my tantrum from the moment before. I’d bop my head a little to the music, but I’d be thinking: I can’t believe he turned down my favorite song when he knows it makes me happy. Like last night, when he kept trying to talk to me while I was engrossed in the montage sequence of Grey’s Anatomy-which everyone knows is the emotional payoff of watching the whole hour of that show. Oh man, my favorite song is going to end soon and then I’m going to be really upset, because he’ll probably want to listen to Nirvana. Again.—And, I’ve missed my song and the joy because I’m wrapped up in the Past and the Future.

When all the baby in the video thinks is: Awesome! My Favorite Song is back on! Let’s Jam!

Happy 2011 Y’all! Let’s think more like babies! And let’s dance!

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Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:44:31 -0800

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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:57:00 -0800

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Mind the Gap: Stillness

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:40:00 -0800

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Pepsi Max: Legend, heartbreaker, friend with real benefits.

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:35:00 -0800

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My Shoe Cents

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:21:00 -0700

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Only in L.A.: Halloween Edition

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:37:10 -0700

Only in L.A.: Halloween Edition

Pop Art and Bubbly: two of my favorite things make a baby! Andy...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:36:00 -0700

Pop Art and Bubbly: two of my favorite things make a baby! Andy Warhol + Dom Perignon. [Available at Wally’s Wine and Spirits ($149)].

Brooklyn Dad Makes Child Feel Small & Insignificant

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:52:54 -0700

Brooklyn Dad Makes Child Feel Small & Insignificant: A Brookyln Dad sends his iphone to space with...

On chilly, rainy days like today, I miss my years in the Pioneer Valley. Thanks to a hot chocolate...

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:57:00 -0700

On chilly, rainy days like today, I miss my years in the Pioneer Valley. Thanks to a hot chocolate...

Deadline Hollywood

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:39:00 -0700

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Stephen Wiltshire, an artist with autism, draws an aerial view...

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:14:23 -0700

Stephen Wiltshire, an artist with autism, draws an aerial view of Rome after a quick helicopter ride in Beautiful Minds: A Voyage into the Brain.

Time Suck Thursday

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:42:42 -0700

1. Here are a bunch of vintage ads that make ya miss the good old days. 2. While I’ve never...

A Sign?!

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:32:00 -0700

Things got weird while we were cleaning out my hubby’s childhood closet and we found this in...

Miss Wells, one of the most charming members of the young...

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:35:00 -0700

Engagement Announcement

Miss Wells, one of the most charming members of the young social set…

The Herald-Star, Steubenville, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 25, 1932

[This is a follow up to my post: High-Heeled Flames.]

My Great-Grandmother's Dresses

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:06:00 -0700

Did she get ready in a slapdash rush…did her husband help with the metal snaps that ran...