tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30916502011-04-21T23:48:44.138-05:00Hijinks, Shenanigans, and Tom-Foolerywritten by Tara D.tara d.noreply@blogger.comBlogger2451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-1141001777659535392006-02-26T18:55:00.000-06:002006-02-26T18:56:17.670-06:00holy balls - if you're still reading this, you're at the wrong blog.same girl, diff blog. go, and i'll meet you there.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-1117040055410127042005-05-25T11:53:00.000-05:002005-05-25T11:58:07.223-05:00a long time ago, i had a blog.times were different, but this thing is still here.and i'm gonna use it.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-908766522003-03-17T15:19:00.000-06:002003-03-17T15:19:10.810-06:00*hic*
I'M 110 PROOF. HOW DRUNK ARE YOU?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-904706412003-03-10T12:55:00.000-06:002003-03-10T13:05:09.000-06:00Go shooo-ty, it's yo' birf'day!
This past weekend, I coordinated a little dance party. I don't know what hit me, but I just got the insatiable urge to get my club on. It started with a pre-party at my apartment, where people got wasted for free, then we traveled over to a club and danced it up 'til four in the morning. My question to you - dancing: great times, or ridiculous flailing?
Your call.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-896680172003-02-24T15:58:00.000-06:002003-02-24T15:58:47.936-06:00I am a monkey
...Who just stared at my screen for like, 38 minutes. Check this badboy out.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-892540942003-02-17T13:07:00.000-06:002003-02-17T13:21:15.000-06:00You totally thought we were like, over, didn't you?
I have been a complete and utter jag about this site. You still here? You still here? C'mon, don't be mad. I still love you, baby. Sh'mon.
What can I say? Things have picked up for me lately. Playas gonna play, youknowwhatI'msayin'? But now I'm back. I'll even give you some fun links. Now, you come say hi, and I'll write more. Aw, baby, I'll tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-848776972002-11-21T11:19:00.000-06:002002-11-21T11:19:46.280-06:00First Snow = Love the one you're with
Have you ever noticed how people act in the winter? I guess I've been thinking about it since Improvidate - how people pair up so hardcore in the cold months. I found out a few of my pals got some numbers and all went well for them at the party. Since, I've noticed that people who are in couples are prepping for hibernation, and singles are franticly tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-841349712002-11-06T15:21:00.000-06:002002-11-06T15:31:23.000-06:00WHAT UP?
What up, Senate? What up, House? What up, democrats? What up, Rahm Emanuel (congressman-elect) standing outside my voting station in the rain, by self? What up, voting day?
What up, cold? What up, headaches? What up, lost my voice?
What up, November? What up, bills? What up, work?
What up, busy as f- this weekend? What up, How to Eat Fried Worms SOLD OUT? What up, Cleaning Ladies tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-837765492002-10-30T10:41:00.000-06:002002-10-31T14:27:36.000-06:00H-WEEN, Tricks!
My friend Ithamar made a film short this summer with his pal Chris called THE PICKLE. You should see it - it's super funny! He's so hilarious. (P.S. - This is in Quicktime.)
Also, I ran across this Halloween fun movie - so cute. Check it out.
(link courtesy of Howie.)
tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-837266152002-10-29T12:03:00.000-06:002002-10-30T10:35:36.000-06:00AM I AN ASS FOR KIND OF WANTING TO SEE 8 MILE?
That's all.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-836788392002-10-28T14:37:00.000-06:002002-10-28T14:40:18.000-06:00NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
Alright, so I'm back from NYC. I mean, obvious good/positive things aside, I am mostly relieved not to be quite as plagued by a weird montage of songs relating to New York. At first, it was New York, New York; then "There's a party goin' on up in NYC!" - which I think is from Nelly's Ride with Me; with many others to follow, including an outburst on the Ellis Island ferry tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-834968702002-10-24T23:27:00.000-05:002002-10-24T23:27:09.790-05:00WAIT - I'M PICKING UP SOMETHING...
I know why you're here.
Not you regulars, you new ones.
Is it because of the great IMPROVIDATE?
If you're an improviser, and you are interested, write me at improvidate@yahoo.com. tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-833676152002-10-22T15:32:00.000-05:002002-10-23T15:49:38.000-05:00LONG TIME GONE
Sorry, suckas! I got real busy there for a little bit, but I'm back. If you start writing again, I WILL! After this weekend, especially.
Performance stuff has picked up; lots of CSz stuff here and there, as well as How To Eat Fried Worms running well. I signed a deal with three new places on stand-up - Columbia College, the Winter All Girl Revue here in Chicago, and The Universitytara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-827334652002-10-09T05:28:00.000-05:002002-10-10T21:10:05.000-05:00THE UP IN SMOKE-FREE ZONE TOUR
Has the world gone topsy-turvy? I'm sorry - I know I just wrote, but WOW, this is breaking news. As always, we can thank the Access Hollywood people for the real scoop. tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-827330102002-10-09T05:02:00.000-05:002002-10-09T05:05:53.000-05:00Beer Pong
Almost rivaling Whiteball (what, you've never heard of it? Ask me for details), some members of the improv community threw the fifth tournament of Beer Pong this past weekend. Generally, the game is played like chandeliers / quarters - many cups are set up in a honeycomb-esque shape, and a ping pong ball is bounced on a PP Table, over to land in the cups. If it goes in, the team who wastara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-825443712002-10-04T22:34:00.000-05:002002-10-04T23:08:20.000-05:00IS THIS TOO SHOWY?
I've been in a weird place lately with shows. A lot of really neat opportunities have come up, but I'm kind of bummed b/c my baby project, Hot Mic! at GirlBar, is coming to a close. Why? B/c the bar is being sold, all within this week. It has been really fast, and depressing, especially after the response we got from people the first show. So, I think that I'm going to comtinuetara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-824884682002-10-03T18:05:00.000-05:002002-10-03T18:12:55.000-05:00Color me CORNFUSED!
This is the DOPEST! On Tuesday night, Comedy Sportz peops took a little outing to Rantoul, IL, about 2 hours south. We went to a place called Hardy's Reindeer Ranch, where they breed reindeer and have a huge CORN MAZE. Oh my god, the hijinks, with 25 comedians running around in the dark. (That sounds like the beginning of a joke - "How many comedians does it take to find theirtara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-821217992002-09-25T20:02:00.000-05:002002-09-25T20:20:30.000-05:00VIOLENCE IS THE ANSWER
As sent to me per pal Mary Beth (from the Associated Press):
Jordanian Woman Attacks Harassers
AMMAN, Jordan (AP)--All that was missing was the
Wonder Woman costume.
Witnesses say a Jordanian woman ripped off her
enveloping black cloak and veil--to reveal a
traditional long dress that was nearly as
enveloping--and punched and kicked into submission
three young men who tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-817498862002-09-17T20:29:00.000-05:002002-09-17T20:33:12.000-05:00SWEET, SWEET GREENBACKS
Man, have I done some weird stuff lately. I feel like that skit from In Living Color called "Hey Mon!" about a Jamaican family man that had like, 18 jobs. (Was that reference lost on everyone?) Anyway, I am obviously back at ComedySportz - playing a few weekends here and there (and probably this one and next), as well as doing their unpaid kids show series, How To Eat tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-815242522002-09-12T16:49:00.000-05:002002-09-12T16:49:07.616-05:00AND THAT'S ONE TO GROW ON
Oh my god. Here's somethin'. So, the WWE, in their quest to please the groundlings and receive high ratings decided their season opener would consist of a "commitment ceremony" for tag-team players Billy and Chuck. I was semi-enraged (?) when I heard about it on the Today show this morning, but then of course slightly comforted by the idea that GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbiantara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-815234292002-09-12T16:27:00.000-05:002002-09-12T16:47:05.000-05:00STRAIGHT OR BOX
Holy hell - the NY Lotto came up 9-1-1 yesterday, no sh*t.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-814223502002-09-10T16:35:00.000-05:002002-09-10T16:40:36.000-05:00I feel like everyone on t.v. has something to say about tomorrow. Endless shows, all day coverage, primetime interviews. My friend Kris equated it to "tragedy porn", and I really feel that phrase. I hope that tomorrow isn't filled with graphic images and the towers exploding ad infinitum, but I have a feeling it will be. My opinion, I suppose, is this : watch a little t.v. to remember, then turn tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-812195592002-09-05T22:29:00.000-05:002002-09-07T12:56:28.000-05:00BOOM BOOM BOOM, Lemme hear ya say Hey-o! (Heyyyy-oooo!)
That's right, everybody!
Tomorrow night, Friday the 6th, is the first night of Hot Mic! at GirlBar. This is a showcase of female comedy talent, emceed by li'l ol' me every first Friday of the month. Tomorrow night, the lineup is as follows:
Ms. Heather Simms,
Ms. Katie Watson,
and Ms. Sapna Kumar.
Doors open at 9, and the show starts at tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-811471292002-09-04T12:19:00.000-05:002002-09-04T14:51:54.000-05:00It is better to have loved and lost
The bad part about having a big fun family is that the family inevitably becomes older and small. Today was my great Aunt Edith's funeral in Columbus. This woman was one of my grandma Vera's seven sisters, a force we have always called the Great Eight. When I was little, these women were so spritely, spunky, spirited. They were always cackling together, making tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-810170372002-09-01T23:21:00.000-05:002002-09-01T23:33:46.000-05:00IN HONOR OF LABOR
Aaah, labor day. For most working comedians like me, we just call it Monday. But, I've been there, working at an office job where you get the day off to play and relax, think of things you'd rather do instead of work at your office job.
After spending a lot of time with friends this summer, and recently having time to reflect during hours on the road, I've been thinking about tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-805257992002-08-21T10:52:00.000-05:002002-08-21T11:15:06.000-05:00(DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE TO DRESS UP FOR WALGREENS?)
I can't believe this! Thanks to you, whoever voted for me, for this. You all are dreamy.
FAVORITE CELEBRITY
Ellen DeGeneres is readers' clear choice for "favorite celebrity," receiving
68 percent of the vote. About two dozen other nominees-from Rosie O'Donnell
to her platonic crush Tom Cruise-received one or two votes. DeGeneres was
last tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-804290682002-08-19T09:23:00.000-05:002002-08-19T22:05:30.000-05:00GOING BALLISTIC
This has got to be a joke.
(silence)
a-hem... right?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-801073242002-08-11T14:51:00.000-05:002002-08-12T08:00:36.000-05:00SLUMBER P!
I'm talkin' old-school, late-night talkin', pizza-eatin', sleepin'-in-a-pile goodness. Last night, as a tribute to good times in high school, I had the Columbus ladies over for a slumber party. The art of the slumber party is beautiful - I mean, I think we forget how fun they are as adults, because when they are re-created, they never go quite the same. It becomes like, kitschy and tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-798055142002-08-04T08:52:00.000-05:002002-08-10T15:24:54.000-05:00CD, Baby / Save the Comediannes Fund
So, I'm happy to say to anyone who is interested - I now have a CD of my LAF show! My act from the LAF show was recorded professionally, and I can offer them to you guys at cost through the site. There's about 25 minutes of fun on there. If you are interested, click here and request however many you'd like. $5, shipping included. Thanks for your interest, you tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-797402712002-08-02T12:00:00.000-05:002002-08-02T12:04:21.000-05:001.800.I-FLY-SWA
Well, I flew back to Chicago this week to audition for Second City's TourCo. Thankfully, I got a switchable ticket, because I got no callback after my initial audition. It's not all bad, though- I had a good audition (I thought...?) and it was painful fun. Of course, it's disappointing, but I did get to make it to Columbus for Amy's b-day.
Plus, I found out a few good things: my tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-795686722002-07-29T18:13:00.000-05:002002-07-29T18:17:01.000-05:00KARAOKE = so GAY
Oh man, that's funny every time. No, but seriously, last Monday it was. We went to a bad little lesbian bar called Summit Station, one of the best dives I've been to in a while. I mean, mullet-wearin', $1.25 beer-drinkin' good times. There was even a fight in the wee hours! We were talking over our Miller Lites when suddenly some British girl set up the machine, and announced tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-793944532002-07-25T10:04:00.000-05:002002-07-29T17:54:16.000-05:00Grits and Good Times
Hey, comedy has been picking up - here's some good news : Just got an invite to join the ladies at one of the coolest festivals ever - the Ladyfest South! Ladyfest is a international festival that often is hosted in different cities - there's one in LA, one in DC, even one in London. This one is in Atlanta, and it features music, spoken word, comedy, etc. I can't wait! All tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-791504042002-07-19T09:40:00.000-05:002002-07-19T13:00:28.000-05:00THE GUY FROM THE OATS BOX IS A HIPPIE
Ever searching for answers in the depot of faith, I took an online quiz on what I believe (because, as we all know, quizzes give us ANSWERS so we don't hurt our brains). The categorization of which religions I paired up with - well, pretty surprising - besides Unitarian Universalists (which, who couldn't?), I got Liberal Quaker! What the? I have just recentlytara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-790157092002-07-16T07:39:00.000-05:002002-07-18T23:12:34.000-05:00Honey/Vinegar
So, after a semi-related post on another blog, I came to wonder if the old phrase is true or false : Do you really catch more flies with honey than vinegar? I think in my life, I have always that bucking the system and speaking up was really the way to go. Lor' knows, as a woman, you are usually taught to be overly polite and non-tempermental. Overtly stating opinion and speaking uptara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-788206772002-07-11T10:06:00.000-05:002002-07-16T07:27:57.000-05:00Hot MIC!
I am really excited to announce that I will be hosting my own show in the fall called Hot Mic at Girlbar. This will be about a 30-45 minute show on the First Friday of every month that will feature one or two new talents (stand-up or sketch) per show for about 15 minutes, and then li'l ol' me for the rest. The first night will be Sept. 6th, so I've got some time to plan and promote. It'stara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-787151742002-07-08T22:50:00.000-05:002002-07-08T22:50:20.403-05:00Go TD, Go TD - It's yo' Birf'day!
That's right, y'all, the big 2-6, July 9th. I'd love some love, so how 'bout a few shout-outs from you kids (especially the lurkers)! tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-786872632002-07-08T09:35:00.000-05:002002-07-08T09:43:32.000-05:00Movin' on up to Mt. Hood
I really like quizzes like this- ones that actually give you a little practical knowledge. This one tells you the ideal city is for you (and why, after a series of indepth questions). I got Portland, Oregon - and besides the far-ness from where my family lives, I think it is a really good fit. Plus, pretty! Where shall you live? Tell me if you think it's a good call.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-785550202002-07-04T12:21:00.000-05:002002-07-11T16:52:23.000-05:00Happy Lee Greenwood Day! Fourth of July!
Sometimes, on days when we are required to bleed red white and blue, I think wistfully about Lee Greenwood and Neil Diamond. Neil Diamond, not so much because he has other hits, but - c'mon... can't you just hear the casio keyboard bangin out "America"? WE-comin' to A-mer-i-caaaaa! (Today!) Every year, in Columbus, they play that hit at Red, White, and tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-784063712002-07-01T00:23:00.000-05:002002-07-01T23:59:13.000-05:00The Lifetime Channel. Bringing us Life remodeling at it's best.
What is about this show that is so F-ING addictive? Seriously, for a few weeks, I found myself running home to see this at 3 everyday. Why is this happening? Is it Paige's perkiness and their smart move to drop Alex? Is it Vern's overzealousness on projects? Is it the devil's Doug's apparent disregard of every homeowner's wish? Is ittara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-782869982002-06-27T17:27:00.000-05:002002-06-27T17:37:30.000-05:00 Shameful self-lovin'
Yay! The online version is out and I can see my little 30 under 30 thang... and, I'm on the covs (down in the red shirt)! Man, if only they knew I just turned 63...
The write-up was nice. I think it's just a bio they got on me somewhere, but with some flair. Here's what that says: "Tara D., 25, is a stand-up, sketch and improvisational comedian here in the city. She tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-781860692002-06-25T13:00:00.000-05:002002-06-25T13:00:23.276-05:00Surprise. It's Columbus.
That's the new slogan for Columbus, Ohio. Can you believe it? I mean, who's the jingle-mastermind that came up with THAT one? It's not even Surprise! It's Columbus!, there's just two periods. Isn't that horrible? I get what they are going for - like, Oh, Columbus - I didn't know it was like this! This is a big city with a lot to offer! Wow! No cows! I'm... SURPRISED! Buttara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-781859572002-06-25T12:57:00.000-05:002002-06-25T13:05:10.000-05:00A Serious Offer
Melissa Etheridge tickets, July 7th (Sat), Chicago show. Pavillion seating. I am not there for it. Who wants 'em? I'll give you a deal. Two ticks for $75, I'll send 'em to you. Leave a comment or write me, and they're yours! (Value: at LEAST a hundred and ten bones. Whatta deal!)tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-779799612002-06-20T09:28:00.000-05:002002-06-27T17:25:01.000-05:00Much to address:
A. First off, I've got a big stand-up show at Girlbar on Friday, at 10pm. Doors open at 9pm, show starts one hour later. The $5 is the same for dancing later, so you essentially get in for the same. Come! It will be fun. Plus, I leave here the next morning, so come hang for a little.
B. PLEASE Vote for me in the Chicago Free Press Pressies! There is a category for Funniest Persontara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-779380572002-06-19T11:07:00.000-05:002002-06-19T11:07:33.753-05:00For REAL?
You guys, someone nominated me as a candidate for the 30 under 30 award in the Windy City Times, and I got it! I can't believe it! I have a photo shoot tomorrow. Isn't that spit-on-your-neck-slap-your-knee FANTASTIC?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-778480872002-06-17T10:37:00.000-05:002002-06-17T11:11:55.000-05:00Bruised, tired, and happs
I made it, everyone! Before I start with any details, let me just say that the survivors and majority of the people I met this weekend were wonderful, well intentioned, modern-day heroes. I am, however, going to give you a realistic overview of how it really was for me.
60 miles done, and my body paid the price, you guys. Of the 6,238 walkers, I think that at least tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-776781262002-06-12T20:40:00.000-05:002002-06-13T13:38:27.000-05:00
A few things before I run (twitters with laughter)
1. Thanks, seriously, to those of you who donated - and also, to the poor well-wishers who have given me moral support. I appreciate it all. I leave for Kenosha tomorrow, 60 miles from where I will be on Sunday - back where I am now. Without getting too sappy, I feel like I really have made a journey, and it hasn't even begun. I am very excited tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-776332542002-06-11T20:14:00.000-05:002002-06-11T20:14:36.000-05:00Reddi for this Whip?
Talk about a slice of life here in the day of the comedian ... a bunch of my pals from ComedySportz got this weird corporate gig where they ride around in a van across the midwest, and they ask people What Their Favorite Moment with Reddi-Whip was. This is no joke. I mean, can't this only beg for dirty stories? I mean...
Too bad I couldn't go with (they only took guys, go tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-776180082002-06-11T13:13:00.000-05:002002-06-11T19:59:13.000-05:00Things to think about
Are you from around here? Chicagoland? Illinois? Indiana? Wisconsin? Just a lover of Comedy? Or hey, DO YOU LIKE FREE PRIZES?That's right - if you join my yahoo group, you'll get all kinds of info about where I'll be, and there will be a monthly drawing for free stuff (like tickets to shows, and t-shirts!) based on fun quizzes and stuff. Oh my god, GO! Why on earth wouldn't tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-775896152002-06-10T20:29:00.000-05:002002-06-12T21:03:17.000-05:00CHIHULY! (Gesundheit!)
You guys ever heard of Chihuly, the glass blowin' guy? He's pretty amazing. Not only is his work SUPER cool, but he sports a curly unkempt mop and dons a tough eyepatch. Anyway, Amy and I went to Garfield Park Conservatory on Friday, and we saw lots of his stuff. Pics are on their way, as soon as my FTP works.
UPDATE
Here they are!
tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-775501652002-06-09T22:35:00.000-05:002002-06-13T13:40:08.000-05:00Tara D.'s A to Z (courtesy of Tracy of Time for Your Meds):
A - Animals/Pets: Niles (aka King Tawn/Ninjinskat), my cat - also, my extended fam has a cat, Bud, and dog, Pucchini.
B - Best Friend: Amy Crawf
C - Cohabitants: Interesting time to ask this: at moment, alone. Typically, Amy Crawf and Niles. Soon, and temporarily, with fam in Columbus.
D - Desire(s): To feel successful in one of the tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-775391962002-06-09T16:55:00.000-05:002002-06-09T23:03:07.000-05:00Easy like Sunday Evenin'
Not much to do on a lazy, newly - summered (almost) Chicago night? Come to my show at Stage Left Theatre... GayCo is putting up a show called Fruit Salad Sundays, and I am the emcee tonight. Even doin' a little stand up, for the peops. 8pm, doors open at 7:30. Late notice? Yes. Tell me what you have to do - Watch Junkyard Wars? (Note: not discussing that NBA Finals are ontara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-774216392002-06-06T10:51:00.000-05:002002-06-07T20:51:25.000-05:00Mindless Quiz of the Moment
I know we all hate to love 'em, but we do. What candy are you? (Courtesy of BonnieBlog.)
discover what candy you are @ stvlive.comtara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-774216312002-06-06T10:50:00.000-05:002002-06-06T10:50:56.680-05:00Shout out to Amy Crawf - today is her last day of the first year of law schoo'. One down, dog.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-773784612002-06-05T10:59:00.000-05:002002-06-05T11:04:08.000-05:00goodgamegoodgamegoodgamegoodgame
Here's a slice of life for ya: Funny Women Festival didn't pick me this year. I feel like I really lost out. An excerpt from my rejection letter:
"I think that you have great instincts. I just think you need to get more experience in front of different audiences
and get more confidenceas a stand up. You are confident, but I think that the more confident you tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-773334642002-06-04T10:37:00.000-05:002002-06-04T11:28:42.000-05:00But, um, it's raining...(?)
No, seriously - I was going to walk-it-up today, but it is pouring outside - flood warning here in Cook County, IL. But, I really need to get out there - only a week and a half until the Avon Breast Cancer Three Day! Holy F! 60 miles of pain awaits. :)
For those of you that haven't donated yet, but would like to, boy - I'd appreciate it. The day is close, but you tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-772936962002-06-03T12:26:00.000-05:002002-06-04T10:03:30.000-05:00Monday Mayhem
So, I realize that today is Monday - time for links... I couldn't find any new ones, but I dug up some unblogged old ones:
1. Oh, Ab&Fitch! You crazy mothaf*ckas!
2. Mindless quizzes, good times - which monopoly piece are you?
3. There's a reason Billy Idol didn't sing "It's a nice day for a...JEDI WEDDING!" - PEOPLE, STOP THE MADNESS!
4. Can this really work? Gives a whole diff tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-772658302002-06-02T19:16:00.000-05:002002-06-03T12:42:38.000-05:00Dude, JUNE. Anyway...
You know what is so awesome, and something you should do ASAP?
Join my yahoo group.
Good lord, is it fun! There is gonna be tons of news on shows, and there will be monthly drawings for free prizes! Can you beat that? Come on by and sign up - does the fun ever start stop?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-769491472002-05-24T23:08:00.000-05:002002-05-25T14:04:24.000-05:00Hey, new layout!
Do you like? I find it neat and dreamy.
It matches my front page, now.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-769351992002-05-24T14:51:00.000-05:002002-05-24T22:58:24.000-05:00WEEKEND UPDATE
Only one show this weekend! I mean, what will I do with myself?
Saturday, 8pm - THE CLEANING LADIES at the Playground Theatre, $8. So fresh and so clean, clean.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-768685692002-05-22T22:40:00.000-05:002002-05-22T22:56:22.000-05:00What a weird media day...
First off, and obviously most importantly, on Oprah this morning, the Levys were on talking about how they couldn't find Chandra, etc. - and her remains are identified pretty much RIGHT THEN in a park in D.C.. Secondly, Mike Piazza declared he ISN'T gay. Third, it was Rosie's last day live, leaving us all with a final image of Tom Cruise cutting her grass that was tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-767602292002-05-20T10:59:00.000-05:002002-05-21T11:06:57.000-05:00MINDLESS MONDAY FINDS
There's quite a few this week. Strap in, y'all.
A. Trade 'em up! PeopleCards.netlets you collect 'em and trade 'em away.
B. Make your own conspiracy theory! Just like mad libs, but um...different.
C. Waiting for Godot, the interactive game. Y'see, 'cuz he isn't coming... that's funny...oh, just for theatre majors?
D. Ah, the psycho break up. Funny, when it's not you.
E. A tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-766685552002-05-17T14:21:00.000-05:002002-05-17T14:22:14.000-05:00NEWS
Sorry about the lack of posts - blogger wouldn't work for me for the past few. But, I have performance news:
A comedian I know asked me to be in a show this weekend for pay (stand-up)- so I jumped at it, of course... only to find that the audience is A BUNCH OF MOBSTERS! This is no joke! The benefit I'm at is for some guy who is facing corruption charges here in Chicago. So, my question to tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-765226662002-05-13T22:35:00.000-05:002002-05-13T22:37:45.000-05:00Monday Fun Finds
I almost forgot. Here's a few fun ones to make your week more bearable...
a. What's more fun than making a lego version of yourself?
b. Winkle's World - What the f is wrong with this dog?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-765197882002-05-13T21:18:00.000-05:002002-05-13T21:18:33.333-05:00SNEAK ATTACK
For fear of being caught, I couldn't write about my Mother's D plans. Amy and I sprung our Mamas in Columbus, flying in Sunday and coming back today. I was glad to see that both our Moms were surprised and happy to have us. What did you / fam do for mother's day?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-764029722002-05-10T12:38:00.000-05:002002-05-10T12:39:23.000-05:00WEEKEND UPDATE
Shows that you might wanna catch:
CSz (ComedySportz) - Friday, 8pm - Red Team ($17, 2 for 1coupon in UR Chicago)
Cleaning Ladies - Saturday, the Playground Theatre's Anniversary Show, 10:30pm ($8)
Come 'n see one!tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-763058172002-05-08T10:08:00.000-05:002002-05-08T10:08:27.000-05:00OVERHEARD
Homeless/drunk-ish man: (to random guy in suit) HEY! (sounds like no 'H', more of an long "A" sound) ... HEyyy!
Suit: What's up?
H/d man:You take care now.
Suit: ... .....? Thanks.
H/d man: ... ..... HEY! HEyyyyyyYYYY!
Suit: ... Yeah?
H/d man You know John?
Suit: ... ..... .... Um.... ....No.
H/d man: ... ....Well, you should. Ha- HAA! You should.
Shouldn't we all?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-762437822002-05-06T20:46:00.000-05:002002-05-06T20:46:20.090-05:00go.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-762240082002-05-06T11:35:00.000-05:002002-05-06T11:59:53.000-05:00MONDAY FUN FINDS
The links that give instant fun!
A. The Museum of Hoaxes - A list of deceptive acts and schemes that tricked people over the years. Have you been fooled?
B. Did you guys learn typing in H.S. to an old album played on a crappy record player? Oh, that was just me? Anyway, take this typing test and let those fingas FLY!
C. Get ready to wet your pants laughin' - there's a site tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-760646922002-05-01T22:06:00.000-05:002002-05-02T23:36:22.000-05:00Brush over this - BOO!
In yet another chronicle from the bizarro e-bay files, check this one out. It's someone selling a ... haunted paintbrush. Man, this is crazy sh*t! I thought selling my old Docs and Outback Red stuff was hard - how are they going to get rid of this? Well, maybe somebody will really want it. It's amazing what people will buy on e-bay. But don't look at me, I don't want some tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-760243282002-04-30T21:36:00.000-05:002002-04-30T21:37:12.000-05:00INSPIRATION
So, I hate telemarketers. I mean, I just hate picking up the phone and hearing "Mrs. Defarniscsico?" (or worse yet, is the man of the house home?) I have a horrible last name for it, and it is my key to knowing that the person calling is a stranger - well, that and caller ID. It's kind of lucky, you know, to be able to figure out who those "Unknown"s are right away. Usually, I let tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-759660892002-04-29T11:21:00.000-05:002002-04-29T11:29:58.000-05:00Good Times Monday
To give you some fun at boring ol' work today, here's your Monday finds:
A. A quiz - Which WB Drama are you? I got Dawson's. I am PSYCHED! Watch out for fiddy-cent words, y'all!
B. Check your biorhythm. Don't know much about all that, but here it is.
C. Nice time waster - look at all these album covers, and how many others have ripped off the art.
D. Disturbing, but tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-758154562002-04-25T12:51:00.000-05:002002-04-25T12:51:33.000-05:00WEEKEND UPDATE
I'm playing at ComedySportz this weekend- show time, 10:30pm on Friday night. Go Blue Team! Be there or be not there.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-757563012002-04-23T23:53:00.000-05:002002-04-25T12:49:32.000-05:00UPDATE
So, yesterday I turned on the t.v. in the afternoon again, to see the much loved TRADING SPACES, and I caught the end of the Wedding Story. A girl from my high school was on - Sara McEnery. She got married a while back, but they were re-running it. Isn't that weird that two days in a row someone I knew was on cable? Oh, and if the name sounds famil, that's because Sara's sister, Melia, tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-756851072002-04-22T08:48:00.000-05:002002-04-22T22:00:27.000-05:00ALSO
You guys need some fun links, huh? Things to do that have nothing to do with me? A'ight. Let me know how it goes.
1. The Homer Simpson soundboard. Oh, so many are here. Listen to him all day if you like.
2. Rogue of the week - A woman that called in a bomb threat not to go to work. This happened at Watt High (my high school) by a former classmate. No names, please.
3. Oh man, ever since I tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-756847022002-04-22T08:35:00.000-05:002002-04-22T08:36:27.000-05:00SOMEBODY GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY THING
Well, for all that were concerned, that was one HELLUVA crazy ride. I made it through Saturday, with shining colors. It was a sold-out standing room only crowd of over 100. I was unbearably nervous, which I typically don't really ever get for other shows. But, as soon as I stepped onstage, it just stopped. Alas, so did the camera that was taping me, right in tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-755550042002-04-18T13:54:00.000-05:002002-04-19T15:35:57.000-05:00Don't get me started, don't EVEN get me started!
Unless you've been avoiding me and my e-mails (or you live outside of Chicago), you know I've got one GIGANTOR show this weekend. The MOTHER of all shows, my first (full length) stand-up act. I thought it was five minutes at first when I signed on, but then I found out it was (GULP!) twenty-five. Anyway, I was pretty shaken at first (and on and offtara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-755541732002-04-18T13:31:00.000-05:002002-04-18T13:43:12.000-05:00BLAaaARgH
I am a bag of nerves, and as some people do, I jumped head first into a vat of ice cream to ease them. I was doing the atkins diet before today (which was going well), but lord, that's over - at least for today. I just downed a half a little one of these bad boys. Have you had it? I didn't know I was such a coffee-flavored ice cream fan, but YIKES! Maybe it is just the heat and summer tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-754735752002-04-16T14:18:00.000-05:002002-04-16T14:28:48.000-05:00Ba-loney (yenol-ab)!
Ah, palindromes. Someone (finally?) came up with the longest palindrome EVER at 15,139 words. I was psyched to read it at first, until I saw that it was a bunch of junk just strewn together with no thought involved. Come on, people! I need gimmicks! I need "A man, a plan, Panama"! I don't want to read your junk. What's your fave palindrome? I enjoy: "Stressed? No tips? Spit tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-753298702002-04-12T11:40:00.000-05:002002-04-12T11:42:56.000-05:00That night you open and there you are
Thanks, all, for expressing much interest in my shows. Tonight through Sunday, I have three GayCo performances at LAF (1229 W. Belmont Ave.). Here are the times:
Friday, 7:30pm
Saturday, 7pm
Sunday, 5pm
Tickets are $18 for adults/$15 for students and seniors. You can buy 'em by calling the Bailiwick Theatre, or at any HotTix locations. HotTix sells tickets tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-752528322002-04-10T12:57:00.000-05:002002-04-10T13:01:46.000-05:00Found Magazine
This is a link I found a long while back, that I forgot all about then re-visited. For hours of interesting psycho-analysis and people-watching (kinda), click up there and go. Let me know what you think, and if you like it as much as I do.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-751374952002-04-07T15:07:00.000-05:002002-04-07T20:07:33.000-05:00All the news that's fit to print...Hey, it is pretty dern exciting to be in all the papes here! The festival I'm in is in the Chicago Free Press and The Reader. Look. There I am, in the middle (highlighted in yellow in the color pic). There aren't any reviews yet, but let's hope they're good, huh? The GayCo show is this coming weekend, and I just think it's a hoot. More to come, hopefully...tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-114596622002-04-04T12:26:00.000-06:002002-04-05T12:57:08.000-06:00Let's go home and get it on
Huge S-O to the CLEANING LADIES, who just celebrated their 1st anniversary last night - a few months overdue. We went to Cafe Ba-Ba-Ree-ba!, and had some good tapas and sangria for dinner. Then we all made out in the backseat, and gave each other promise rings.
(Joke.)tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-114594972002-04-04T12:21:00.000-06:002002-04-04T12:21:42.373-06:00WORKING GIRL
Today is my first day of "work" in such a long time. I finally started doing ComedySportz shows, which paid me a little starting last Friday... but today, I am running the box office in the daytime! And, my pal Veronica is getting me a job doing books on tape for college students. It isn't tons of pay, but it is pay. I'm psyched to do it. tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-113529972002-04-01T14:01:00.000-06:002002-04-02T18:01:53.000-06:00Can we all just take a moment?
It has been reported that ... Britney and Justin have broken up. Not only that, but Ms. Britney has been seen with her co-star from worst-movie-besides-Glitter Crossroads, while Justin has been seen kissing... ALICIA KEYES. I tell no lie.
Why do I care? Admit it, you kind of do.
I should be a reporter for Extra.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-113498892002-04-01T12:32:00.000-06:002002-04-01T12:49:17.000-06:00Way bummed because all my comments got erased from you great peops. But, now I've got new help, so I'm hoping these comments will work well. Leave some, will ya? tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-112529632002-03-29T12:07:00.000-06:002002-04-01T12:31:21.000-06:00I just spent like, an hour trying to picture of peeps up.
Anyway, Happy Easter this weekend! (Imagine picture here.)tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-112527972002-03-29T12:01:00.000-06:002002-03-31T19:01:40.000-06:00Tonight is my first night at ComedySportz, where I will be working House tonight (to non-performers, that means offstage). I'm pretty psyched, just because I get to watch a little bit more. Plus - this upcoming Tuesday is my last unemployment call day, which means in one week, I will get no more Gub'ment checks. The $15 for House work is very welcome.
It totally snuck up on me. At first, I was tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-111282962002-03-25T23:59:00.000-06:002002-03-28T16:03:49.000-06:00I read this blog every day, and all I got was this freakin' t-shirt.
Man, I love me some t-shirts. Dreamy soft Hanes gray tees, perfect for loungin' or going to the gym. Oh, and man, I love drinkin' stuff, too. So that's why it's perfect for me to buy some Tara D. products! Visit the Tara D. store and pick up your booty today. You'll Love 'Em!
Update 3.27! Now the store is a-runnin'! You can tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-109923022002-03-21T20:34:00.000-06:002002-03-21T20:40:08.000-06:00LA.
I'm back!
Who knew how fun it would be?
Upon awaiting some photos taken from a crappy little instamatic cam, why don't we play a little game?
Name all the songs you can think of with LA in the title (see: I love LA). Then, if you are having a rough time, you can use any with a mention of something LA in the song (ie: All I Wanna Do (is have some fun) - Santa Monica Blvd.) Winner gets name intara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-105912872002-03-10T13:27:00.000-06:002002-03-10T13:29:09.000-06:00Porn-tastic!
What is with people at the library? I had been checking my e-mail there and doing various projects every day last week, and noticed quite a few loony tunes come by. Not like, in a mean way- like, normal people that were just slightly off and obnoxious. You have to wait in line to get e-mail, get on a list. So, I am standing behind this guy, who is dressed in a suit, and the time is 1tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-104587192002-03-06T13:14:00.000-06:002002-03-06T13:17:25.000-06:00Hey, you guys- I am so so sorry to be absentee, but my laptop is ba-roken. Niles (the cat) was sick this past weekend, and I was heavily monitoring him. When he woke up after a little nappy, he freaked out and knocked the laptop of my lap. Fade in Barbra, singing a little "Shattered Picturaaaaaaas, of a smile I left behiiiiiind...". So, anyway, until I can cough up the 1000 bucks (!) it takes totara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-103083182002-03-02T15:00:00.000-06:002002-03-02T15:04:31.000-06:00Hey, that quiz is over - and out of many entries (some being very sad attempts, you poor kids), Moire and Amy Crawf tied for first with 23 points! Was this quiz too hard? Next time, I'll be gentler. If you'd like to see the answers, they are in the post below. Good work, peops.tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-102105582002-02-27T22:05:00.000-06:002002-03-02T15:13:16.000-06:00The Gram-bos
Man, did you watch 'em (the Grammies)? No crazy surprises yet (not like SOY BOMB and/or The Ol' Dirty Bastard/Shawn Colvin interruption of years past). Ah, music. Today I was playin' a game in my head where I was trying to think of odd lyrics to songs that would stump people. But, where would I quiz them? Duh, here. So, here it is, folks: In honor of the Grammy Awards, here is an tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-101073332002-02-25T11:33:00.000-06:002002-02-27T12:45:42.000-06:00TRIPLE THREAT SMACKDOWN
When it rains, it pours. But, like, in a good way.So, after getting Comedy Sportz Thursday, I got another call from GayCo who asked me to do the LAF affair in April. They do Sketch, so I am excited to do it - there aren't tons of opportunities to do that kind of thing here - more improv than anything else. Then, on Saturday, I had a photo shoot (yes, you heard right. tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-99707912002-02-21T13:09:00.000-06:002002-03-01T11:49:09.000-06:00HIGH NOON
After Round Three last night, I was told I was going to know by noon today. And...?
I MADE IT!
I am really excited about this- I think it will be really fun and great working with these people. The audition was fun - brtual, though. Last night, it was 3 1/2 hours long, consisting of singing, a little dancing, and intense exercises, one of which was the "10 through the door" exercise (tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-99118012002-02-20T00:29:00.000-06:002002-02-20T00:32:53.000-06:00Good Stuff.
Tonight, I had an audition at a place called Comedy Sportz. For those of you that aren't familiar, it is pretty much what the name says- it's a venue that allows two teams - a red and a blue - compete in front of a crowd for more points (by audience approval) through games and humor. It is really fun. No, it is not Second City - the sketch GOD, and it is not Improv Olympic, where tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-98508032002-02-18T11:13:00.000-06:002002-02-19T14:22:16.000-06:00One to Grow On
Wabi-Sabi: The appreciation of things that are imperfect in life (i.e., ice cream headaches, coughing at the cold)
Weltschmerz: Constant disappointment in life as it is
Which one are you practicing?tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-97349562002-02-14T16:53:00.000-06:002002-02-14T19:46:18.000-06:00HAPPY VALENTINE'S!
I'M TAKING YOUR WALLET! AND BUYING AN X-BOX!
(or, Ash Wednesday - Hey, I'm saying I'm sorry for my sins today, so why not get one last big one in?)
Sweet.
So, I was at Dominick's yesterday, after a few errands and a gym outing. I was pushin' the ol' cart, picking up a few things. I didn't have pockets, so my wallet was sitting in the baby-seat of the shopping cart. I walkedtara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-96313282002-02-11T22:49:00.000-06:002002-02-14T16:28:07.000-06:00"So, do you like...stuff?"
In honor of Valentine's...
It's the RALPH WIGGUM Valentine (from the Simpsons)!
I choo-choo-choose YOU!
(Image thanks to Howie - she re-made this bad boy.)
tara d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3091650.post-96310582002-02-11T22:42:00.000-06:002002-02-11T23:07:50.000-06:00CRAFT CORNER
Dude, I don't know about you, but my apartment is co-old! There are some breezes whipping through here, and that is no good in Chicago. So, craft = appropriate.
Making A Draft Snake
Materials(all not necessary, but they make it much easier): Fabric, Soft tape measure, Thread Scissors, Pinking shears, Steam iron, Dried navy beans or black-eyed peas, Paper cone to fill snakes
tara d.noreply@blogger.com