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Friday, April 1, 2011

A to Z : A Is For...



Quick note: I'm interviewed at author Stephen L. Brayton's blog today. Click here.

My favorite abcedarian book is Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies as I have a very dark and twisted sense of humor. Each day will bring you another unfortunate kid.

My favorite television show growing up was The Addams Family. I even loved the films they did. I just loved their skewed view of the world... Cutting flowers to better show off the stems, a love of the night, living next to a cemetery and Uncle Fester were all totally cool to me. I loved how they didn't care what the rest of the world thought of them and wanted to be more like them. My first grade school authorial attempt was a tale that featured Gomez and Morticia and starred me as Wednesday Addams. Looking back, I think I'd look cute all done up in black.

My friends know Aerosmith is my favorite band and tease me constantly. But, I cannot even begin to describe what their music has meant to me over the years. Their song Amazing saw me through a lot of pain, loss and confusion. I sometimes think I would not be the person I am today if it were not for listening to these lyrics over and over again.




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48 comments:

  1. Jessica BellApril 1, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Ah, great song! :o) And I LOVED the Addams Family. Made me feel like my family weren't so freaky afterall. lol

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  2. JulesApril 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Loved the Addams Family and so wanted a "Thing." We all have these sort of songs, which is why music rules the world :)
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  3. vic caswell April 1, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    ohmygoodness!!!! AMAZING is one of my favorite songs EVER!!! i thought christina ricci made an EXCELLENT wednesday! :) i love the movie where she's at camp!

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  4. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I liked the Addams Family too. And the Muensters. Two crazy shows that were unlike anything else.

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  5. M. HufstaderApril 1, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    YES to the Edward Gorey shout out. My cousin learned his alphabet from that book, no joke. Best book ever. Not to mention, the illustrations are fantastic.

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  6. RickyApril 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Great start to the challenge.

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  7. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Hey Jessica, wasn't the Addams Family awesome. They made me feel like I wasn't so different and that being different was cool.

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  8. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Hi Jules! I wanted a Thing, too. I thought it would be so great to have a hand that roamed around the house. And music so rules, where would we be without a personal soundtrack, I tell you.

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  9. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Victoria! Yes! Amazing is one my all time fave songs from Aerosmith. Christina totally rocked as Wednesday, oh gosh the camp movie was hilarious. I love to watch it whenever I can.

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  10. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Stephen, The Munsters were awesome cool, too. Loved Grandpa and Herman! They and the Addams' were my ideal families. I wanted to live with them.

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  11. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Hi M!! Yes, best book ever. Gorey rocked with his humor and his illustrations. I wish I could find my book, I lost it somewhere in move and I have to replace it.

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  12. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Hi Ricky! Great to see you here and I'm happy you enjoyed my inaugural entry into the challenge.

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  13. mooderinoApril 1, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I loved the Addams too. You'd think with all the vampire/werewolf/zombie stuff aroundn they could come up with a show that cool.

    Mood

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  14. MyneApril 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I still watch reruns of the Addams family when I can, lol, it's that good. Great start to the challenge.

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  15. JaccstevApril 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Aerosmith's "Amazing" is simply "Amazing"! Such a classic masterpiece!
    Did you watch Steven Tyler as American Idol's judge, Mel?

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  16. septembermomApril 1, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    That song is great! I love Aerosmith too. The Addams Family was always a hit in my house as a kid. So happy to meet you through the challenge. Have a lovely day!

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  17. Morph WaffleApril 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I love this post. First because I love Edward Gorey and my favorite of his is The Gashlycrumb Tinies, so awesome. Second you have a Aerosmith video featuring Alicia Silverstone, ah, great stuff.

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  18. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I LOVE The Addams Family! Thanks for visiting my blog today. I'm a new follower chez toi. Looking forward to more A-Z posts!

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  19. Julia Phillips SmithApril 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    The Gashleycrumb Tinies is a sentimental favorite of mine - I knew we clicked for a reason...!

    And I enjoyed 'Amazing' - thanks for sharing its significance in your life.

    A Piece of My Mind

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  20. AngelaApril 1, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Aerosmith is classic.

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  21. Sandra Ulbrich AlmazanApril 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Looks like you're going for straight A's! ;)

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  22. KimberlyApril 1, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I liked the Adams Family too. The kids room in the video looks a lot like my son's. ;)

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  23. DEZMONDApril 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    after seeing the first pic I was kinda shocked that your A post wouldn't be about Aerosmith, but then came the lower part of the post :))

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  24. Soiled SinemaApril 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    A friend introduced me to Gorey not too long ago. I was impressed. Rekindled some lost form of innocence within me and reminded me of that children's series ___ Teacher from the Black Lagoon.


    -mAQ

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  25. Donna K. WeaverApril 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Fun! Gotta love this A to Z challenge.

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  26. KC KendricksApril 1, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Poor Amy! Great interview at Stephen L. Brayton's blog.

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  27. MarjorieApril 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    There are no shortage of Cousin It joke around my house. My second daughter has so much hair that always hangs in her face. I just find it funny that she doesn't get it.

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  28. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Mood, you're right, you'd think they could come up with a great show like this. I hear NBC is planning to dust off and reboot The Munsters.

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  29. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Myne, hi there. I still watch the reruns, too. Hulu and Fan cast have some of the eps too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  30. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Hey Jaccstev, Amazing is a great song and continues to inspire me when I'm down. I've seen Steven on Idol a couple of times, but I'm not an avid watcher. He's incredible though. :)

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  31. HannahApril 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Love Aerosmith! I love this post. ;)

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  32. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Septembermom Hi Kelly! It's great to meet you. The Addams family was staple viewing for me and I still love it. :)

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  33. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Missy, oh Edward Gorey rules. His artwork is so different and amazing. Glad you love Aerosmith vid. I loved those Get A Grip ones with Alicia.

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  34. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hi there Nicole, I'm in complete agreement about The Addams family. I have followed you as well and cannot wait to read more.

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  35. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Hey Julia, yes we totally click. :) Love the Gashlycrumbs, I first saw them what seems like eons ago. Good luck with the rest of the challenge.

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  36. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Angela, Aerosmith has been my band for a long, long time. I will never get enough of them. :)

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  37. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    LOL Sandra, yes these A's do like a report card. :)Thanks for popping in for a visit.

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  38. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Hi Kimberley, ah another Addams family fan. Awesome! My nephew's room looks like that kid's, too. :)

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  39. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Hey Dez! You know I could not resist putting Aerosmith on here and they do start with A. LOL I promise something different for tomorrow.

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  40. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Soiled Sinema Hi! I love Teacher from the Black Lagoon. Wildly inventive and very cool.

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  41. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Hi Donna! This challenge is great isn't it? I'm having so much fun and it's only the first day.

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  42. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Hi KC, glad you dropped by. Amy is having a bad day today. Just wait for Basil tomorrow. And thanks for heading to my interview. :)

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  43. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Hey Marjorie, Cousin It rules! My nephews don't get my Addams references either. :)

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  44. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks, Hannah! Aerosmith songs are a big part of my personal soundtrack.

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  45. FilmMatticApril 1, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Great first A to Z post, Mel! Your enthusiasm has definitely rubbed off on me!

    Love "Amazing." Such a powerful and touching song. Great stuff.

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  46. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Matt, I'm so glad to see you in the challenge, too. Amazing is one of the most powerful songs for me.

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  47. Ellie GarrattApril 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Aerosmith. Steve Tyler. Awesome group. Bless him but my other half just doesn't get my love for them. LOL.

    Great post!

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  48. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Yep, Ellie, my family doesn't get my love for them either. ;)

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