Check this out! This video, shot by John Moore, captures a surprise appearance by Isaac Slade of The Fray playing “Happiness” at the UMS. Isaac played at the behest of his friend, Patrick Meese, at the end of Meese‘s solo set. Isaac says, “I think I’m the only performer who had to buy a wrist… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2007
Underwear.
I was standing next to Rocker Boy outside a tiny arts show listening to Everything Absent or Distorted play an acoustic set at the UMS this weekend. We were gossiping discussing music when this Rock Star guy comes up. Trust me, he is cooler than you and I combined. He’s got the rocker posture down,… Continue Reading
Dinner.
“Have you ever seen how Jello mold jiggles?” D. says to our dinner guest, J. “It’s fascinating,” she replies. “Once it catches my eye, I can’t stop looking.” We are talking about the restaurant opening I went to with Rocker Boy. I was standing in line in front of a woman who had absolutely huge,… Continue Reading
Whatcha doing this Saturday??
Hey Denver! It’s time again for the Underground Music Showcase. Now, you’re probably thinking 1) “that sounds lame” or 2) “those young hippy kids just make a mess” or 3) “what’s the Underground Music Showcase?” Ok, it’s a stupid name. Here’s the deal. You pay $10 in advance or $12 at the door. And you… Continue Reading
Reading… Listening… Watching….
Reading: Catching up on magazines the last couple of weeks. Here’s a couple of articles that caught my eye: Jonathan Alter “He Only Saved a Billion People” Norman Borlaug, an agronomist, is credited with saving one in seven people through a combination of soil conservation and planting techniques. This is a single person who has… Continue Reading
Thoughtful? Moi??
I won an award! Ok, close your mouth.? It’s all right to be surprised, but open mouth shock is? a little over the top, don’t you think? Heart in San Francisco awarded me with the “Thoughtful Blogger” Award and said these nice things about me: Claudia at On a Limb with Claudia is always supportive… Continue Reading
Naked.
As you know, I have a new male neighbor. He rides this Harley Davidson and does fairly well with the ladies. As you also know, we live right on top of each other in these cute Victorians. (There’s probably four feet between our house and theirs.) Here’s the deal. I’ve now seen my neighbor naked… Continue Reading
News of the weird?
Did you see that the Weekly World News closed last week? Ok, it’s not my favorite read.? In fact, I think I only pick it up when Nostradamus is once again predicting the end of the world. ? I was just surprised that the rag magazine closed and it’s not even mentioned on their home… Continue Reading
A moment.
In honor of the bridge that fell yesterday in Minneapolis, I wanted to take a weblog moment of silence. There’s a lot that can be said, and I’m sure is being said. I wanted to point out this one thing. As often as we talk about how cold and uncaring people are, when a tragedy… Continue Reading
Thriller?
Have you seen this?? It’s Filipino inmates dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller.? It’s… scary and inspiring.? Click here to watch. If you prefer, they also do Sister Act…. Continue Reading