Retro-ness

Retro-diary:

Stick-it! had moments of whimsical charm and some great visual bits (uptight gymnasts bustin' loose and doing cartwheels through the mall in prom dresses) but overall was neither good nor cheesy enough to make it into the so-bad-it's-good category. More a meh-plus.

Friday was a good teaching day, with "good" defined as "the students worked hard and I didn't have to" -- a position which is not totally as self-serving as it might sound. The students in the comic-book class continue to surprise me with the depth of their inquiries.

Yesterday afternoon and evening included more fun stuff - a walk (actually a walk/run: Otis is started to put me through my paces) around Green Lake and a surprise visit from Ms. Macha (who has signed her whole family up for house- and cat-sitting duties next month). I made pineapple fried rice for dinner, and we watched Buster Keaton's The General, which is still hilarious.

This weekend promises to include more fun amidst the work - and I have two more job apps on my plate to complete.

Retro-Stella:



Speaking of cheesy glory, Stella bravely foolishly shared this photo from 1988, which she got in the mail from an old pal. After a little judicious photoshopping by me (just to remove bystanders) we have a shot of Stella in all her late-eighties prime: mullet, yellow socks, and all. Let the mocking commence.

Retro-video:

Of course, the only one who could share the stage with Stella is Raquel Welch. Here, via The Cartoonist, is a bizarre, sci-fi themed, 1970-vintage dance film from the esteemed actress. Enjoy:

Raquel Welch ? Scifi dance ? 1970
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