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Category Archives: fan

Such a fangirl

Posted on April 22, 2011 by sgruthie

A couple of recent events marking me as the fangirl I am. 30 Rock had an hour-long episode packed with guest stars. I’ll have to rewatch it to make sure I catch all of them. But the one that reached … Continue reading →

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Closing ceremonies

Posted on February 28, 2010 by sgruthie
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I’m watching the closing ceremonies for the Vancouver Olympics. I’ve already gotten teary-eyed over masses of people forming a maple leaf. Now I’m watching the very last medal ceremony, for cross-country. How wonderful that the last medal ceremony occurs at … Continue reading →

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Figure skating and other events

Posted on February 17, 2010 by sgruthie
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Okay, I admit it: I like figure skating. It doesn’t mean nearly as much to me now as when I was younger, but I still follow it, at least at the Olympics. Here’s what I’ve got so far: Pairs Pairs … Continue reading →

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Olympics fan

Posted on February 12, 2010 by sgruthie
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Oh boy oh boy oh boy, opening ceremonies tonight. I am a huge fan of the Olympics, especially the Winter Olympics. And it’s just about the only sports I watch and enjoy anymore. (I’ll write a football post some other … Continue reading →

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But my appreciation is on a deeper level

Posted on February 7, 2010 by sgruthie
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Got to see Jonathan Coulton and Paul & Storm tonight. Fantastic show, just as I expected. Jonathan Coulton is my personal deity. The funny thing is, just about everyone in the audience feels about the same way. And I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Fan meta 1

Posted on February 5, 2010 by sgruthie
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It’s one thing to be a fan of someone or something where there’s no personal contact. Love a TV show , an actor, a nationally touring music group? Watch every episode, join a message forum or fan club, write fanfic. … Continue reading →

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Musicals in high school

Posted on February 3, 2010 by sgruthie
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In my closet is an old sweatshirt that I still wear sometimes. It’s 25 years old, and I got it my senior year in high school. Bright turquoise, with the illustration for Merrily We Roll Along in lavender and white … Continue reading →

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Well, this could be a bit embarrassing

Posted on February 2, 2010 by sgruthie
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I thought the Idiots were originally playing for just one weekend. Which seems odd in retrospect, but I swear that’s the info I had. They’re actually playing through March. So I wrote all this stuff, and now I’m kind of … Continue reading →

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I’m a fan

Posted on February 2, 2010 by sgruthie
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I am a dedicated fan of some select performers and cultural entities. I recently got to be an active fan again for one of my very favorite things/people, the Flaming Idiots. And they are one of my biggies. Getting to … Continue reading →

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