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The Star Islanders: September 2008
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A Miami journal by Francie Leighton. Sunday, September 21, 2008. Delgado. I’d never heard Eva’s last name before (she was always Eva or First Assistant). Delgado’s a common enough name, I guess. The crowd quickly pairs off, and in a second, a handsome Robin grabs Betty and leads her to the dance floor. She shrugs and gestures to the guy standing next to me, a lone crow. He stares into his punch. I watch as the crowd transforms into an elegant, choreographed dance, seemingly from another time. 8220;I shou...
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life's a song...
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007. So I've been going through this insomniatic period lately, and last night was no exception. I didn't feel like reading or doing work in the wee hours of the morning, so I turned on the television. It was about 2 am and there was a movie called 'Something New'. I was interested because it was about interracial relationships.and it starred Sanaa Lathan! I really like the Dove 'Campaign for Real Beauty' marketing strategy. Check it out! Posted by em @ 2:52 PM. This marks the luna...
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The Star Islanders: The Battersea Dirt
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A Miami journal by Francie Leighton. Friday, June 01, 2007. This is a space for gossips, lurkers, detectives, and other travelers to post theories, tips, or parrot seed. But a reminder: don't trust everything you read in the tabs. Ahhh Battersea was where I spent oh so many hours of my high school years. My friend had a father who was a pilot so naturally his house was the party house. A lovely and small street. So many fond and fuzzy memories :) OK, some sucky memories too. S 2009 Best of the City issue.
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The Star Islanders: December 2008
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A Miami journal by Francie Leighton. Monday, December 01, 2008. A Very Strange Letter. Ear Readers and Detectives,. We are the attorneys for Francesca R. Leighton in this matter. Since September 2006, you've followed Francie's adventures as a third assistant to a Miami pop diva, known only as the "Queen Conch.". Though we've tried to keep Francie's story under wraps, it's been scooped. This exposure is not without cost. Francie, oblivious to my project, continues to post new blogisodes here. If you've ne...
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BuzzBlog: April 2007
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A Night at the Drive-In. If Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, the exalted directors of Grindhouse. Know anything, they know crappy movies. Through some postmodern loophole, they are. 8217;s chief purveyors of comic book crud passing off as art. With Grindhouse. Their intent is not to simply pay homage to their dollar-bin influences, but instead downright emulate them; and I don’t think any other directors could have done the job better. And Eli Roth ( Hostel. Just wash over you. The cast has al...
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The Star Islanders: July 2007
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A Miami journal by Francie Leighton. Friday, July 20, 2007. Less Than Swimming News. I knew exactly where we were going long before we reached the bridge, casting its lanterned-glow over the Bay. And, frankly, the gun pointed at my side the entire drive felt unnecessary, like a prop left over from a melodrama. I knew where we were going and I wasn't about to exit before my entrance. If I had to bet, I'd say the Cat rarely slept and never, ever ate her vegetables. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. If I had even the...
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The Star Islanders: May 2007
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A Miami journal by Francie Leighton. Monday, May 28, 2007. Sometimes, it takes longer than you'd expect to get from Point A to Point B. Other times, there is no Point B. Or Point A, for that matter. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Goodbye, For Now. Francie," the Librarian calls, breathlessly, from the doorway. "Don't forget your promise.". We'll be back to check on you soon," I say, aware of Brad's eyes on us, and I can see that the Librarian understands the "we" I meant. She pulls the mosaic doors closed. I'm n...
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The Star Islanders: January 2007
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A Miami journal by Francie Leighton. Wednesday, January 24, 2007. The ferry docks at the quiet Old Port. It must be about five am Officer Khost throws his coat over our heads, a second before the rain turns into a furious thunderstorm. He makes room for Max, who ducks under to stay dry. Thanks," I say, wrapping Bottle #3 carefully in my hoodie. It's probably a good thing no one's around to see us disembark - we're a decidedly odd team. Khost notices my death-grip on the bottle. I'll make you a deal, Fran...
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The Star Islanders: Fantastic Grow The Evening Gowns
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A Miami journal by Francie Leighton. Sunday, September 14, 2008. Fantastic Grow The Evening Gowns. I want to live where soul meets body. Death Cab for Cutie. Betty and I are standing in front of the full-length mirror in my lobby. 8220;I’m not sure I can do this,” I say, behind my snowy egret mask. 8220;Of course you can,” says Betty, the pink cockatoo. “You look amazing. I wish I had your legs.”. 8220;Nice plumage,” says Ralph, opening the door for us, “save me a dance, will ya? Sometimes I think the mu...
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