Thoughts & Musings

Drooling

(via chockohlawtay: Fudgy Peanut Butter Swirled Black Bean Brownies [and Opening Up on My Food Allergies/Intolerances])

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acehotel:

Roscoe Orman has played the character of Gordon on Sesame Street since 1974. We caught up with him in advance of his appearance at this year’s New York Comic Con to talk about what it’s like to spend nearly four decades in a happy place surrounded by good people and mythical creatures (a lot like our jobs, in fact).

Gordon occupies this poignantly innocent place for at least a couple generations of grownups and a whole bunch of kids. How has a mere mortal lived up to being Gordon for all these years?

Well, for all of us who have done Sesame Street for so many years — we’re all a part of a team that’s committed to children and that is such a big part of who we all are as artists and workers. Sesame Street is us. What we’ve become is synonymous with what’s known as Sesame Street. And in fact it’s one of the easiest, most fun jobs that I’ve done. It comes quite easily because of that rapport that we have with each other and the common bond that we share.

It seems like that rapport extends to the viewing audience as well. It feels like we know these Sesame Street characters.

Yeah, I think so. I think there’s a strong identification with us, including us human cast members who have matured and aged over the years but are still recognizable, that those who grew up watching us feel like they know us. They know us intimately and when we’re doing any kind of an appearance together in public, it can become an emotional experience for people who have all those memories with us.

As for the non-human characters, Elmo, for example, was around for years before he broke out and became a star. Are there any muppets on the precipice of being a superstar? Is Hoots the Owl one performance away?

Funny you mention Hoots the Owl. I haven’t seen Hoots for a number of years, but he was performed by Kevin Clash who does Elmo as well. Kevin is a creative force. He grew up with this dream of working with Jim Henson and it’s a dream that came true. What emanates from all his performances is this incredible enthusiasm and love and spontaneity. He’s really in the moment and enjoying everything each time he puts on that little red monster. The entire group of puppeteers have a kind of synergy together that’s wonderful to watch. Of course, everyone has their favorites. In my case, it’s Grover.

It’s been nearly thirty years since Will Lee, who played the character of Mr. Hooper, passed away and the producers of Sesame Street decided to deal with that directly with the famous “Farewell Mr. Hooper” episode, in which Gordon consoles Big Bird. There have been references to Mr. Hooper throughout the years, including recently. Big Bird still keeps a drawing of him above his nest. Those kinds of things demonstrate this genuine commitment to the human ethos of the show. What’s it like to be part of something like that?

I remember when that decision was being made and the producers and writers really thought it was an opportunity for them to address a very difficult topic which most children at some point in their lives will experience. It was a brave move, but I thought it was handled really well. It aired on Thanksgiving, so families could be together when they watched it and it was an educational moment for all of us. Those of us who were in that episode were experiencing the grieving process in a genuine, real-time way. It wasn’t something that we had to try to create, and I think that came through. Those kinds of difficult issues are something that Sesame Street occasionally steps up and confronts and deals with in a way that reflects how we educate children about not only letters and numbers but feelings and community.

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warbyparker:

Explore every day.

Was just discussing this today with some colleagues. I feel this look is great for skinnier girls but tough for someone with curves. Great suggestions!

glamour:

Love fall’s thick, oversize knits but not sure if you can pull off the extra bulk? Here’s our guide to the best silhouette for your body shape. Photo: Mark Leibowitz

My motto always - Don’t touch my chocolate.

etsy:

Love this ring by onegarnetgirl.

jcrew:

We teamed up with goop.com to show off their favorite fall must-haves.

See how they style our supersoft cashmere, stadium-cloth Eisenhower jacket,
and menswear-inspired Stubbs & Wootton slippers here.

What can I say, i love Suri’s Burn Book. So clever and hysterical. I need to get the actual book for some good chuckles.

surisburnbook:

As if overalls weren’t bad enough, Seraphina Affleck had to a choose a pair that don’t even fit her properly.

Actually, I take that back. I don’t know how overalls are supposed to fit.

I do know that I live with a person who has eerily similar boots, Jennifer Garner, and they have only led to sad and unfashionable things.

Happiness is everywhere you look.

(Source: coca-cola)

birchbox:

Photo: Drugstore.com

I apply lip balm at least ten times a day. My desk is filled with enough balms to last me until retirement, and I feel naked without at least one coat on my lips. I don’t care whether it’s tinted or clear, flavored or tasteless: if it comes in a tube or jar, I’m happy to smear it on my lips. But lately I learned that much like chocolate or reality TV, lip balm can be downright addictive. In fact, there’s a whole website devoted to the dangers of lip balm abuse along with a new book called Can You Get Hooked On Lip Balm?. After reading up on the warnings, I’m now trying to wean myself off the balm. Click through to learn why you should limit your lip balm use!

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PAPERCUTS | Peter Callesen

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Drooling.

gastrogirl:

salted dulce de leche brownies.

Steve Jobs

Haha. That’s why it’s called Dela-WHERE? 

david:

So THAT’S where Delaware is.

Yum!

gastrogirl:

rich and buttery salted caramel bars.