Another mystery solved

Were you, like me, wondering why Jake was staring so intently at those carrots at the Ojai farmers' market? Did you think he was planning some big vat of chicken - oops - soup?


Take a little listen and think again...




Goats...on...the...roof!


I think someone should have bought them this great old game for Christmas.

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On a more serious note, we want to wish everyone a healthy and happy new year, god knows we all need a bit of happy in 2009. We'll have a new administration in a few weeks and (hopefully) TWO new Jake movies to look forward to!

In light of the tough year we're leaving behind (the economy, illnesses, deaths) we were humbled each and every day people took time out of their own lives to stop by the blog for a chat, a chuckle and to catch up.

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you're able to share it with someone you love! Or like a lot.

Signs of the Zodiac

Robert Downey Jr. paid a visit to Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon in Ojai over the weekend. Hiking and coffee were on the menu. So cool to see Jake and RDJ together and to see Atticus along for the fun!













And just because:



(Photos courtesy of IHJ and Celebutopia.)

Happy Merry Hanukkah Christmas!

Wishing everyone a peaceful, happy and joyous holiday.

And because it never EVER gets old, Jake doing the Santa Dance.

You Wear It Well

...A little old fashioned, but that's all right.

Jake Gyllenhaal proving that it's never too late to jump on the fedora-wearing hipster bandwagon while out Christmas shopping with Reese Witherspoon.






These and many more can be found at the Temple of the Gyllenhaal.

P.S. Thanks once again, Britain, for returning Jake to America.

Dinner for 2(8)

Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon out for a romantic dinner - unless you count the paps - to celebrate Jake's 28th birthday. The pair dined at Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica.













So the hair is cut, but it looks like Jake still can't get a handle on it.

More Jake in LA - out shopping, then leaving lunch (he ate w/Reese and Deacon at the ultimate CZ restaurant, Pizzeria Mozza):





(Photos courtesy of IHJ.)

This day in History

Oh! Good to see you got the flowers we sent for your birthday! I wanted to send roses, but UV was all "No, we have to send gerbera daisies!!!" She won.


DECEMBER 19

This day in American Political history:

1998 - President Clinton impeached. After nearly 14 hours of debate, the House of Representatives approves two articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton. Five weeks later the president was acquitted on both articles of impeachment.


1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. During the summer of 1997, 16 year old Jake finds himself seated next to 17 year old Chelsea Clinton at the Martha's Vineyard home of Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen for the 51st birthday dinner celebration for Chelsea's father.



DECEMBER 19

This day in Aeronautical history:

1972 - The Apollo lunar-landing program ends on December 19, 1972, when the last three astronauts to travel to the moon splash down safely in the Pacific Ocean. Apollo 17 had lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, 10 days before.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. Sometime later his name is attached to the "Untitled Moon Project" whose synopsis reads: An action film centered around one crew's expedition to the moon during a time of frenzied interest in lunar colonization.


DECEMBER 19

This day in Automotive history:

1924 - On this date the last Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost manufactured in England was sold in London. The Silver Ghost, a custom touring car, was introduced in 1906, and was called by some the "Best Car in the World."

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. Later does a photoshoot inside a very old car.


DECEMBER 19

This day in Science history:

1783 - Charles-Julien Brianchon is born. Brianchon was a French mathematician who published a geometrical theorem (named as Brianchon's theorem) while a student (1806). His last work in mathematics made the first use of the term "nine-point circle."


1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. Goes on to play the role of a mathematician in the film, Proof. I think they were going for the math-geek look with those eyeglasses. I think they failed miserably.

Perhaps they should have considered this look.

DECEMBER 19

This day in Medical history:

1968 - The National Eye Institute is established. Okay I lied, it was established on 12/26, but I'm sure they were underway to establishing it on 12/19.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. Goes on to suffer poor vision his whole life.








DECEMBER 19

This day in Sports history:

1972 - Warren Sapp is born. Sapp is the retired longtime defensive nosetackle for the Tampa Bay Bucs and runner-up in the most recent installment of Dancing With The Stars.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. Goes on to play football. In October Sky. And looks scary mean as a football player.


And does some dancing of his own. Where he looks both goofy and suave.





1989 - Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics begins NBA free throw streak of 71 games on December 19.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. In Los Angeles. Because of the location of his birth, it is predetermined he will be a lifelong Lakers fan.



1984 - On this date, Wayne Gretzky, 23, becomes the 18th and youngest NHLer to score 1,000 points.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. And in 1992 was forbidden by his parents to take a role in Disney's popular children's hockey film The Mighty Ducks, as the shoot would keep him away from home for two months. It would be another 16 years before he would get the chance to work with Disney.


1994 - Los Angeles Dodgers trade John DeSilva to the Baltimore Orioles and receive John O'Donoghue.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. To the shock and dismay of Dodgers (and Cardinals) fans everywhere he goes on to become a Red Sox fan, to the delight of Sox fans everywhere.


DECEMBER 19

This day in Medieval history:

1154 - On this date in 1154 Henry II is crowned King of England. On film, Henry II was portrayed by Peter O'Toole in The Lion in Winter.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. In 2008 he begins filming on the classic epic, swashbuckling, action-adventure movie Prince of Persia in which he portrays Prince Dastan. And shows us just how far those biceps have matured.


DECEMBER 19

This day in World history:

1984 - Britain agrees to return Hong Kong to China. On this date in 1984 an historic agreement is signed which will return the British colony of Hong Kong to China in 1997.

1980 - Jake Gyllenhaal is born. Sometime in late 2008 Britain agrees to return Jake Gyllenhaal to America.

DECEMBER 19
Happy Birthday, Jake. Party on birthday dude!