Star Wars chipmunks by Chris McVeigh

Chris McVeigh had a lot of almonds and Star Wars figures. See the wonderful result.

The Simpsons stick it to you

How do make otherwise boring letters fun and campy? Add a stamp from The Simpsons!

That gum you like is going to come back in style

Black Jack Chewing Gum is back on checkout counters. The old-time licorice gum gives me the heebies since it's the favorite gum of Leland Palmer from Twin Peaks.

In other Twin Peaks news, Kyle MacLachlan wants to revive the 90's TV show in 5 minute webisodes. He says David Lynch will not be involved. Part of me thinks without Lynch's touch, why bother. The other part feels whatever MacLachlan and company come up with has to be better than the second half of Twin Peaks season 2.

"Grapevine Fires" by Death Cab for Cutie

Some might call it sweet revenge

Saw Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen this evening. The trailer for Seth Rogen's newest movie, Funny People (co-starring Adam Sandler), previewed at the start. It is interesting that of all the cast members from the NBC show Freaks and Geeks, Shia and Seth have emerged as the biggest stars. Sure, James Franco may be hotter, but Shia gets the gold.

Speaking of the Freaks and Geeks cast, guess who popped up at the Public Enemies premiere, this week.

So NOT sweet

Don't you hate when you get pumped up to see Matthew Sweet in concert, and when you get there you discover the concert occurred the night before? Yeah, me too! I'm pepped up a bit by Fe2Cruz's Legos remake of Matthew's "Girlfriend" cover, though.

Tuesday Weld on the original 1991 cover

The last time Ajumma saw Matthew Sweet was in 1995 when he released 100% Fun. Matthew was suffering from an unfortunate bout with the stomach flu. He'd play a song with gusto then run offstage to puke. His voice and showmanship were knife sharp despite his ailment. I'm kicking myself for missing him last night.

And when the groove is dead and gone. You know that love survives. So we can rock forever on.

-Michael Jackson, "Rock With You"

Beach bungalow in Dana Point

I gasped when I saw this property in Dana Point, California for two reasons. First, because it's ADORABLE and second, because it costs $1,549,000 and has only one garage space. I scanned the listing on Redfin but didn't see anything about washer-dryer hookups. (Parking and laundry are my two must-haves. The hook ups are probably somewhere wacky, like in the kitchen.) This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus an outdoor shower. It's lacking central air conditioning, but since it's less than a block from the beach, AC is unnecessary. Wow, a girl can dream...

Lot Size: 2,400 Sq. Ft.

Single Family Residence

Stories: 2

Year Built: 1956

Community: South Laguna

On Redfin: 72 days

Own a dream property in the Highly Coveted, Private 24 hr Guard Gated community of THREE ARCH BAY. Just 3 homes away from the beach stairs this bright, stylish beach house on ocean/beach side of PCH is being sold as an investment property, this home has been completely remodeled and is on the best street in Three Arch Bay, (T.A.B. amenities include park/playground, tennis/basketball courts) This is the ideal combination of an updated cottage with the vintage feel of a beach bungalow. The outdoor environment is inviting with a large open grass front and a white picket fence. The spacious open living area has a brick fireplace and opens to the outdoor space. The upgraded kitchen provides stainless steel appliances and gorgeous sea-grass/limestone countertops. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, exterior beach shower, indoor laundry room, large open storage room.

# of Baths (Full): 2

Features Family Kitchen

Public Water Sewer (In, Connected & Paid)

Homeowners Association Dues #1: $159.00

Living Room Entrance Has Living Room

Has Fireplace

Hardwood Linoleum

Lot Dimensions (Feet): 40x60

Beach Access, Private Beach

High School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Ground Floor Master Bedroom

Main Floor Bedroom Kitchen Limestone Counters

Open to Family Room

Forced Air Heating

No Air Conditioning

# of Garages: 1

Cross Streets: PCH and Vista Del Sol

Directions: From PCH, turn south on Vista Del Sol. After check in with security guard, continue straight until the end, turn left. Turn Right on South La Senda, past the tennis courts, at the bottom of the hill.

Karate Kid turns 25

Boy moves to California. Boy gets beat up by high school thugs from a local karate dojo. Boy meets Mr. Miyagi, ass kicker, dates Elizabeth Shue and uses the crane kick to subdue his rival at his big state karate tournament. Karate Kid turns 25 years old this week, people!

Whoever at Johnny Cupcakes came up with this play on Cobra Kai should pat themself on the back.

* Boba tea charms *

Fatally Feminine (aka, my new best friend) has whipped up mini boba tea charms in Strawberry, Green Tea and Milk Tea. Everyone has a boba lover in their lives (me). Why not surprise that special person (me) with a treat like this?