Author Archives: TOfan

When you wish upon a star

Posted on 04/29/2010 by TOfan

You know how much fun it is to plan a vacation? The hopes, the dreams, the anticipation, oh yes, the anticipation. Then you go on the trip and you blink and it’s over in five minutes and you start counting … Continue reading →

Wizard of Awe: The David Archuleta factor

Posted on 04/21/2010 by TOfan

“Whether witnessing the spectacle of the Northern Lights, gazing at the Grand Canyon or hearing a sublime piece of music, the experience of awe quiets our self-interest and amplifies our desire to give, to sacrifice, to be generous … to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fan experience, Special event | Tagged BritWeek, David Archuleta, Sir Richard Branson | 58 Comments

You’ve got a friend

Posted on 04/19/2010 by TOfan

I feel a little sorry for Charice right now. Poor girl sang her heart out at a gay nightclub in New York Saturday night and all the Twitter buzz is about … David Archuleta. Some of the reports of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Utter nonsense | Tagged but I'm not the only one., You may say I'm a dreamer | 60 Comments

SpongeDavid BeaniePants

Posted on 04/17/2010 by TOfan

Remember this tweet? David, guess what? You are living that dream, baby!!!

Posted in Fan experience | Tagged David Archuleta sartorial splendour | 17 Comments

The write stuff

Posted on 04/16/2010 by TOfan

I received this very cool email in my inbox yesterday from the lovely Ms. Lorna and (with Lorna’s kind permission) wanted to share it with all of you: There were so many players involved in David Archuleta’s writing sessions over … Continue reading →

Posted in Special event | Tagged David Archuleta Pigeon Whisperer | 9 Comments

Imagine David Archuleta

Posted on 04/08/2010 by TOfan

[Vid: thop1984, already at 1,008 views at 10:30 a.m.] Early Buzz Highlights from last night’s Imagine: L.A. Times 6:29 Archie gets situated at the piano and looks a little nervous, but still gives a quick wave to the audience. 6:31 … Continue reading →

Posted in Music review, Special event | Tagged David Archuleta for Prime Minister | 53 Comments

Cry me a river

Posted on 03/30/2010 by TOfan

Have you ever wondered why certain songs make you cry? Some say it happens when something special in the music sneaks up on you – that you’re “surprised by joy,” as C.S. Lewis put it. In BDA times (Before David … Continue reading →

Posted in Fan experience | Tagged David Archuleta, verklemptiosity | 27 Comments

Whisper words of wisdom

Posted on 03/25/2010 by TOfan

There have been some mighty memorable David Archuleta performances these past two years, but also some memorable words written about those performances — by fans! I’ve been keeping a collection of some of my favourite comments from a bunch of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fan experience | Tagged David Archuleta, fave comments | 29 Comments

When fortune smiled upon us

Posted on 03/23/2010 by TOfan

I just watched two people murder two perfectly innocent songs on national television. I haven’t been watching Idol this year, so I can’t tell you their names or where they’re from. What I can tell you is, neither of them … Continue reading →