Coleman vs. Bush

Have you seen the Irish journalist Carole Coleman interview Bush? You should watch it. Go on, do it.

12 minute streaming video.

Unfit

The American People, unfit to govern.

Fix the vote

Electronic Voting needs a fix.

Lessons learned

 

An article about how Gov Schwarzenegger wants to save money on the state's budget by killing animals quicker.

What do we know?
1. Please spay and neuter your pets.
2. Microchip your pets.
3. Don't vote Republican.

Hilarity

Tango's pain is our comic relief:An Open Letter to 24 Hour Fitness

Lollipop

Norwegian for Love on a Stick

Like you needed another reason

Not to shop at WalMart.

Here's another. Sure and how about rumors that bladder infections are considered on the job injuries, becuase employees don't get regular bathroom breaks?

Who needs bathroom breaks anyway?

A Goat Mountain, Not a Mountain Goat

So the weekend consisted of an amazing camping trip. One of the motivations was to prep for Alaska, you know try out all the gear, practice packing, etc. Although, it would appear that it is hard not to be a pack rat when camping. I mean between the guitar, wet suits, a myriad of outfit changes, oh and food and wine, there was no packing light about it. Well, i guess there are still a couple more weeks before it's time to go. Still time to plan/rehearse, and simplify!

So, we camped up at Silver Fir. Saturday was spent frolicking at the Mt Baker Ski Area, doing a scramble up the side of a hill. Trying to prepare for the trail-less Denali. Then that afternoon was awash in the chilly Nooksack. It was a great combo of freezing snow, sunburned hiking, and bruisy river wading.

Then Sunday it was a pretty challenging jaunt up Goat Mountain. It was about 5 or 6 miles roundtrip, but decent elevation gain of 3000 ft. Switchback upon switchback. Needless to say, I'm a tad sore today. The hike was followed by more river wading in an attempt to decrease the core temp, which was mighty effective.

Then we finally pulled ourselves away from the idyllic camping life to head back to the city and back to life. Last night I dreamed about hiking, thought I was in Denali. It's going to be amazing. Difficult, but amazing.

Cut that fancy rug.

Jolie, oh Jolie

It's true. Lazy toe and I have the same taste in women. We saw Jolie Holland a couple weeks back. It was one of those shows like a really good book or movie, it just stays with you.

Her new album, Escondida, is phenomenal. Just one of those that you have to hit on repeat. I'm super obsessed with the track "Do You?" and Jolie's charmy stormy that went with it at the Sunset. About talking to the guy and he asks and says, "So, am I the motherf*cker?"

Nice one.