At the funeral today, 2 of the four of us who were supposed to sing dropped out. My remaining brother felt he didn't know the words well enough so even though I wasn't dead sure I'd remember them all, I ended up singing Amazing Grace solo for the interment. Many people complimented, etc.

My dad (who is pretty anti-music and anti-art as jobs) seriously suggested that I try to hire myself out for weddings and funerals as a singer ("cantor"). I said to him that I don't think people want to hire an acapella singer (I can't play instruments anymore, really).

In the past I would assume I am right without actually checking it out. I've always been under the impression that no one will hire a solo acapella singer for almost anything. So I ask folks here, is my father right? Is this something I'm being too dismissive and negative about or would it be a rare thing indeed for anyone to hire a solo acapella singer for ceremonies?

Spidra, a cantor sang at our wedding (outside, at a national park) so I think there is some call for that.

Skinny jeans= ugly on everyone.

I actually think some people can pull them off. However, I will never condone jeggings.

So, I had on my list to call someone and basically ask her to do me a favor, and instead she emailed me and said she would be happy to do it! Hooray.

Skinny jeans= wearing them right now.

In a this kind of an outfit - [link]

See, that looks cute!

My 6 year old is adorable in skinny jeans. Me, NSM.

Hair-gasm! The best of the 2010 hairstyling awards

Some of the teens I encounter look cute in the skinny jeans. It isn't an option for me.

The flight attendant that flipped out and cursed out the passengers will likely become a hero. Way to say take this job and shove it. [link] They do put up with a lot of abuse, then again so do the passengers. The whole system is broken.

Sheep Have Taken Over Hobbit Holes on The Lord of The Rings Set

A flock of sheep have taken over the Hobbit holes on a Matamata, New Zealand farm that were created by Peter Jackson’s crew while filming “The Lord of The Rings” trilogy.