Runway update

Our friends at Project Rungay are reporting that Lifetime has picked up Project Runway. WHAT!? That was my reaction too.

Go Cards!

This afternoon was the home opener for our beloved St. Louis Cardinals. The game was going really well. Albert Pujols gave us a line drive home run and the Cards led 5-1, going into the bottom of the third. Then, the rain started pouring down. Oh well. At least I'm able to attend the makeup game tomorrow evening.

Paper or Plastic? Neither!

I'm posting this photo in conjunction with the latest post from my friend Karen, over at Daysleeper, on "Pitching Plastic". In clockwise order, the bags are from Schnucks Supermarket, Target, Dierbergs Supermarket, and Trader Joes. I still have an endless supply of plastic bags that I'm reusing around the house, or recycling. But, I didn't want to collect any more, so I started using the reusable totes about two months ago. I find that at the grocery store and at Target, they hold more than the plastic bags. Plus, I can put the handle over my shoulder, which is much easier.

Do we cultivate a culture of ignorance?

I recently read a commentary on STL Today, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's website, on Barack Obama's recent speech on race. The article discusses our country's descent into ignorance and rejection of intellect. The writer praises Barack Obama for believing in the American people and not dumbing down his speech on race.

I encourage you to read the short article from STL Today and to listen or read Barack Obama's full 37-minute speech on the state of race in America. Please do not only listen to the short 30-second soundbites on CNN or Fox News, as I did. If you do, you will miss out on this profound emotionally and intellectually stirring speech. I truly believe that Barack Obama writes from his heart. The words are not empty, but so full of meaning that I admit to tearing up at the end of the speech. He really makes me believe in the promise of America.

Wedding Photo Booth Pics

To tide you over, here are a couple pictures from the wedding photo booth at Melissa (AKA Pam) and Jeff's wedding. The above picture is of the bride and groom. They are disgustingly cute together and I love them for it!

This is me and my sister. In the second photo, she "accidentally" flung water down my dress.

a tidbit

Sorry gang! I know it's been awhile and now I'm only posting a link to a fun Top Chef interview. I promise to write more soon, especially about the fantastically fun wedding I was in two weeks ago.

In tonight's episode, Chef Rick Bayless was the guest judge and the folks at Bravo interviewed him after the show.

Top Chef: Tony and Rocco Make Nice

Tonight was the premiere of Top Chef: Chicago. I was surprised that the guest judges for this first show were Tony Bourdain and Rocco DiSpirito. Last season, Tony and Rocco had a war of words on their respective Bravo blogs. I guess they made a deal with the devil to make nice and be on the first show. Let the fun begin!

Gorgeous George

I think I've previously stated in this blog that I love George Clooney. Here's another why in this New York Times Magazine video clip.

What Made Milwaukee Famous

I'm listening to the sophomore entry for What Made Milwaukee Famous, What Doesn't Kill Us, and it's pretty great. Props to Roy for introducing their music to me last year. Sarah, Laura, Sarah, and I saw this Austin band on a rare Monday night show at Off Broadway in St. Louis. If you ever have a chance to see them, they put on a great live show.

A sucker for a pretty face

I knew I liked James Marsden, AKA Cyclops from X-Men, for a reason. Here is a guy who makes sense about style and isn't afraid to express it.