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Anchorage is all atwitter - Elton John is coming to town at the end of May. Through hook and crook and the beneficence of friends in Fairbanks who picked up tickets for the Anchorage performance at the Fairbanks Fred Meyer thereby avoiding the mobs at the Anchorage stores, we managed to score 6 tickets to […]

Read: The Ski Boy as Elton »

Last evening, the Ski Boy and I returned home at 10:30 PM after an amazing concert by one of the world’s great musicians, the Latin trumpet and overall musical genius, Arturo Sandoval. Who by the way happens to be the answer to 8 down in today’s Sunday NY Time Crossword puzzle.
Anyhoo, by 10:30 PM last […]

Read: The Ice is Out and We Have a Winner!!!!!! »

Via Very Short List, a BBC video promoting the Beeb’s video streaming. It is hilarious. It certainly gives March of the Penguins a run for their money.

Read: The BBC’s Flying Penguins »

Me, the Ski Boy and The Dalai Lama are in the Emerald City for the weekend. Seattle is definitely a happenin’ place.
This morning, we (Peter and I - not The Dalai Lama) did brunch with Alix, Anna, and Mari at our favorite place, Cafe Campagna. Pomme frites were enjoyed by all!!!
The girls. From left to […]

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I’m a huge fan of good typeface and design. It’s a skill I’d love to have. But I’m afraid my only talent in that department is that of appreciation.
There is a great Q&A in Today’s NY Times on Obama’s campaign overall visual design and the Gotham typeface that is utilized. The article is well worth […]

Read: Typeface and Presidential Campaigns »

Even though we’re in the midst of Spring - Alaska-style, the cross country skiing is still very good along the Coastal Trail. The snow is gone from all the major roads, parking lots, south facing lawns, etc. But the Coastal Trail is just primo. Perfect spring skiing weather.
Tygey and I have been out skijoring almost […]

Read: Still Skijoring »

Yesterday was Seth’s birthday. We celebrated with a very nice dinner at Sullivan’s. In the picture below, Sethy is holding a very cute Frankenstein. I saw “Frank” last year at a funky little store in Chicago’s Boys’ Town district and just had to get it for Seth. There is some sort of deep cosmic resemblance […]

Read: Sethy’s Birthday! »

Via Very Short List, yet again. The video below is an “awareness test”. I was very pleased with myself - I got the correct number. But then…well, you’ll need to watch the video. It’s quite funny.

Read: UK Awareness Test »

Tuesday night, I finalized my NCAA picks. I did a ton of research and cast the tea leaves. Then Tygey and Plato chimed in with their advice. So, as I type, I got scrunched on one of my long shot picks: Temple over Michigan State. sigh…
But, the tourney is still young!
Here’s Plato roaring his approval […]

Read: Dinosaur Bracketology »

Via Very Short List, this really hilarious video of “guerilla musical improv” at a Los Angeles shopping mall food court. I hooted and hooted. It’s a scream. The patron/audience reactions are so funny.
Improv Everywhere has a great blow by blow description and photos of the rehearsal process. These guys are inspired.

Read: Improv Everywhere - including the Food Court! »