Hey, we're into September now. That counts as Fall.
John and I were actually there the day after our Spirit stores opened, and we went to three
different locations to find all the good stuff. (Patience? I don't know her.) One was a flagship store
with all the giant displays and animatronics, which we gleefully set about
triggering one at a time. Don't worry, I took plenty of video for y'all, but if you can't watch this right now keep scrolling for the photo tour:
I have lots more photos of merch that isn't in the video, so let's gooooo.
But first another look at the fun entryway:
It's a shame Mr. Hale Knope guards the Carv-O-Matic, because the conveyor belt & skeleton workers are so cute!
Last week on a whim I
started watching Centaurworld on Netflix. This is a new show, and going by the
preview pic alone I expected a bizarre Adventure Time kind of
vibe:
I should mention I never really liked Adventure Time, so my
expectations... were low.
In a matter of seconds, though, I was yanked into the most riveting 3
minute intro. Completely unexpected, completely stunning... I was
hooked.
Now that I've watched all 10 episodes of the first season, I can
confidently say that if you don't like Centaurworld after
the first few minutes, walk away. This is not a series that takes time to
hit its stride: it starts at its peak, maintains that level for about 5
episodes, then slowly declines in the final 5 episodes, though still with
occasional moments of greatness. (At least for me, your mileage may
vary.)
Centaurworld is a roller coaster of contradictions: it combines a
beautiful, heart-wrenching emotional arc with fart jokes and absurdities.
So while it does have that wacky Adventure Time vibe I was dreading
(not judging, just not my jam) it also has enough depth and characters I
instantly cared for to string me along 'til the end.
I'm not trying to convince you to watch Centaurworld, because it's
definitely not for everyone. I just want you to watch the one-minute
opening song with me,
because it's haunting my brain in the best way, and I think more people should be talking about it:
You're OK You're alright
I'll never ever leave your side
I will stay
I will fight
With you
You're OK
You're alright
I'll stay here through the darkest night
All the way
I will fight
With you
I played this for John, and after a second of stunned silence he demanded, "How is
this song in THAT SHOW?!" Then he brought it up on Youtube and
we listened to it three more times. :D
John's not the only one befuddled; here's
the top comment on Youtube:
Yep. THAT.
If you're a Broadway fan you might recognize the voice from Rider's
Lullaby, btw: it's Jessie Mueller of Waitress fame. I've never seen
Waitress, but I do like to watch
this Tony performance on Youtube
from time to time for a good cry, so I love her.
Centaurworld
has tons more songs - I think nearly 30? - but only a few other stand-outs. My second favorite,
"What You Need" by First Aid Kit, is another stunner:
That harmony, right? This episode was my favorite.
I
hope this made your day at least 20% more beautiful, even if the first song
made your eyes leak. I think we all could use a reassuring lullaby right now to remind
us we're not fighting alone. ::hugs::
Anyone else watching
Centaurworld? What do you think?
Or for everyone
else, what's your go-to "good cry" songs? Link me up!
*****
P.S. We had so many folks enter the Squeegineer give-away this month (turns out y'all really like dino mirrors) that we're picking 4 winners instead of just 2 or 3. So congrats to Angela B., Shannon E., Julie F., & Tricia H.! Please check
your inboxes for a message from John, gang, so you can choose your prizes. We'll be making extra mirrors so at least 2 of you can choose a set, plus I added new options
to the
prize board, so be sure to check that out.
If you didn't win this
round, remember you can enter now for my August drawing, it's free!
