Author Archives: TOfan

Breaking news (not really): O Ven melts ice storms

Posted on 12/23/2013 by TOfan

I’m sneaking time at work to post this because we have no power at home right now (#icestorm2013). I am not complaining though (#lies). It’s actually been kind of cool (#literally) to be forced away from the computer/TV etc. and … Continue reading →

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@DavidArchie WriteAPrisoner Pen-Pal letter (not really)

Posted on 12/19/2013 by TOfan

Imagine my surprise when this popped into my Google alerts! The link to his post revealed THIS: And this: Of course I had to dash off a letter right away! ******************************* Dear David, Hope you are well. I must say … Continue reading →

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When love came down to the earth

Posted on 12/15/2013 by TOfan

Dangggg, I was stuck at the airport last night and then on a flight home through a snowstorm so I missed the Livestream. Oh, I lie. The family members I was with took off to the airport coffee shop at … Continue reading →

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How “out there” are you as a @DavidArchie fan?

Posted on 12/08/2013 by TOfan

The lovely amb4da brought up an intriguing point on the last thread: “Coming out” about your fandom. My closest friends and family know (and tease me endlessly) about being an uber-David-fan. But other friends and coworkers don’t have a clue. … Continue reading →

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The wackety wack mood swings of a @DavidArchie fan

Posted on 12/04/2013 by TOfan

Ground zero… Announcement night. . … But oh he’s not going right away! . … He’s doing a soap in the Philippines?????? . … But it’s actually awesome! . But then it’s over… . SURPRISE! He’s recording an album over … Continue reading →

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Forgotten @DavidArchie songs

Posted on 12/01/2013 by TOfan

One great thing about David recording so many songs in his 23ish short years is that I sometimes forget about some of them. So when I “find” them again, it’s almost like getting a new song. Almost. But hey, I’ll … Continue reading →

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‘Ann Arbor: My first David Archuleta concert’ revisited

Posted on 11/27/2013 by TOfan

I can’t believe it’s been four years since the amazing Ann Arbor concert. To celebrate — and to wish all our American cousins a Happy Thanksgiving! — I’m reposting stenocruiser’s lovely account of her very first David Archuleta concert (hope … Continue reading →

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Underrated @DavidArchie Christmas songs

Posted on 11/24/2013 by TOfan

I haven’t listened to CFTH yet this year. Instead, I’ve been listening to these for some reason. Here, he mostly sings harmony, but oh what gorgeous harmony it is. (I’m sorry Ms. Lopez, I’m sure you’re a lovely person but … Continue reading →

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Uncle @DavidArchie Survival Guide (not really)

Posted on 11/19/2013 by TOfan

Are you ready for Uncle David? Congratulations to David’s sister Claudia & her husband Adam. Violeta Oquirrh Platt will be born early Spring! (KS) pic.twitter.com/KvUSc9LQps — David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) November 12, 2013 No, seriously, are you ready??? As Batya put … Continue reading →

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The story of Landfill Harmonic

Posted on 11/17/2013 by TOfan

This isn’t directly related to David but it is all about the power of music to change lives, save lives. I saw a profile of this music program on 60 Minutes tonight and cried my way through the whole thing. … Continue reading →

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