And well

Oui oui.

Todays Song: thornberrys.

Really.

I've celebrated quite a few Thanksgiving holidays over the years. At least 30. So why is this the first year that I've come to understand where "turkey gravy" comes from. Until this year, I honestly had no idea what exactly comprises gourmet turkey gravy. But after reviewing recipes for preparing turkey (and the associated gravy), I'm now fully aware. And, well, gross.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Today's Song: Blindsided, Bon Iver

?

I took this photograph 10 years ago when I walked from downtown SLC to
Farmington. I still don't get the "or rent" part.

Song: Cry Me A River, Julie London

Correct Me If Im Wrong

He wanted to rape Weiner Dog after school, right?

Song: Click Click Click, NKOTB

It's Only $20, So . . .

Alright, confession time. I bought some concert tickets. For this weekend. To see a band called New Kids on the Block. JUDGE ME.

I remember NKOTB mania. I also remember not being a part of it. I remember when Right Stuff came out. I remember seeing the video on some late night Friday video show (I didn't have MTV). I skipped and went on.

I remember when Hangin' Tough came out. It was the summer of '88, I believe. And we listened to that song while we played card games at "Swim Conference" - that super competitive end of summer swimming competition between swim teams from various country clubs held at Fort Douglas Country Club.

I didn't own any New Kids albums. I didn't own any New Kids cassette singles. I didn't own any NKOTB merchandise. And most importantly, I didn't consider myself a fan of their music. I was probably still in a Phil Collins No Jacket Required phase. Or Gordon Lightfoot. I was left of center. Or maybe right. And up until, say, a couple months ago, I only had one NKOTB song on my iPod: Step by Step. (That was likely due to the fact that a couple years ago I tried to impress a girl with the breadth of the music selection on my iPod. I asked her to pick any song in the world and told her that I would probably have it. I think she picked Right Stuff and I didn't have it. So I went home and downloaded Step by Step because I somehow believed that to be the superior song.)

But this summer, NKOTB's reunion single Summertime, really, really spoke to me. And then I heard and read several reviews of their reuion concert from very reputable sources, so I got interested. Then a couple weeks ago, I got a promotional e-mail offering $20 tickets to the concert, and at that point I figured, "Why would I miss this?" So I bought tickets.

And now, I'm really looking forward to it. I am definitely, without question taking ear plugs. Maybe a flask, as a a just in case. I'll see you there, right? Everyone's going?

Today's Song: Elephants, Rachel Yamagata (I went to the Hotel Cafe concert last night at the Avalon. Zzzzzzzzz.)

Crick in My Neck

On Saturday morning, I tried to impress a three year old by performing a back somersault. I didn't execute it was well as I used to - 25 years ago - and managed to pull a muscle in my neck. It's more painful today than it was on Saturday and I had to drink a whole bottle of Galliano on Saturday to ease the pain. So, word of warning, stretch and practice before attempting to execute a back somersault or any gymnastics maneuver first thing on a Saturday morning.

Today's Song: Too Young to Feel this Damn Old, Garth Brooks

Seriously

Who knew Angus Young would be more popular than Marky Mark circa
1993? I was shocked into a costume change.

Todays Song: Let The Day Begin, The Call

It's Today! It's Today!

So I got to wear my sticker that I got last week, but saved for today. And I went to Starbucks. As usual, I felt too cheesy to ask for the free coffee and instead ordered something I would have to pay for (yes, I'm odd). I ordered a grande coffee in a venti cup as opposed to the "free" tall coffee in a tall cup. I was happy to pay for it and even had my cash out. But the barrista told me not to worry about it - it was on the house. I can't help but assume it was on the house not just because of my sticker, but also my because of my button. Thank you Starbucks for spreading the wealth around.

Today's Song: Election Day, Arcadia