Justin Webb's America

I stumbled upon Justin Webb's blog, while I was browsing around the BBC News website. From time to time, I like to see how the rest of the world views the United States. Justin is specifically writing about the US campaign for the next president. It's interesting reading.

I Want to Believe

This is a clip of Chris Carter, the creator of The X-Files, discussing his upcoming film. I can't wait!

Quantum of Solace

The Quantum of Solace is such a ridiculous name for the new Bond film, but you know I'll watch it. I've seen every Bond film and I love all of the actors who have portrayed the legendary character, but especially Daniel Craig. He has a quality that I can't put my finger on, but he's just so yummy! Yeah, that's pretty eloquent.

Farewell Eight Belles

I wasn't at Churchill for Derby this year, but I am in Louisville. The Derby party I attended was lots of fun with great people and delicious food. The Derby race was very exciting and I think Big Brown has a real chance at the Triple Crown. After the initial celebration of Big Brown's win, everything came to a halt with the announcement of Eight Belles' death. She was a beautiful horse and really proved herself against the field of boys to finish second in the Kentucky Derby. It was even more tragic that we found out so abruptly on national television, before we even had a chance to really celebrate the win by Big Brown. In our world of instant news, NBC immediately found the Churchill Downs vet to find out what was going on. It was really poor timing. The vet just found out that Eight Belles was euthanized on the track, and then he has the NBC reporter asking him questions. I think it all could have been handled in a much more respectful and classier manner. In any case, here's to Eight Belles. May they keep running fillies in the Derby in her memory.

Kentucky Derby 134

On Thursday afternoon, I'll be on my way to Louisville to visit Jenna and check out the Derby. I'm on a every other year schedule and this year is my time to live it up!

The forecast is for showers and more showers, but we can make our own fun. Right now, my favorites are Big Brown and Eight Belles. These picks, of course, will change as the Derby race approaches.

Baseball in St. Lou

I just got home from watching a great Cardinal victory over the Cincinnati Reds, 7-2. So, this was a Tuesday night game and the temperature was in the low-40s, but somehow there were over 30,000 people in attendance. Sometimes, I daydream about moving somewhere outside of St. Louis, but I don't know if I could do it. I would miss Cardinal baseball too much. I know that seems corny, but the culture of Cardinal baseball has been a big part of my life since I was a kid. So many stadiums across the country struggle with attendance, but tonight is an example of the dedicated fans we have here.

Go Cards!

Even more Bravo

I know you're tired of all my links to Bravo-related shows, but I love Tim Gunn. Check out the latest on his Guide to Style show, as told by the hilarious guys on Project Rungay.

Prince at Coachella

Prince performing Little Red Corvette.



Prince performing Creep by Radiohead. The video is crap, but the audio is great. This is just as good, if not better, than his cover of the Foo Fighters at the Super Bowl a few years ago.

Never Settle

My friend, Stacey, and I had dinner tonight to catch up on the events in our lives. I complained to her that she hasn't written in her blog since January! "But I just posted last week," she said. And, it's well worth reading, so I'm passing along this link to you. I wholeheartedly agree with her response to the "Marry Him!" article in the Atlantic Monthly.

Prince on Leno

Prince performs on Leno before his headlining performance at the Coachella Music Festival.