Read this interesting interview with Steve Buscemi in the Rolling Stone. Honestly, I have never heard of this theory before, but I will take him to task with another viewing of the movie with a White Russian in hand...And don't ask me how many times I have seen this movie, I lost count a long time ago.
We received this gift the other day that came with no card. So, thanks, whoever you are!?! Ian will love it, that's for sure.
Phew, that was a bit of a nail bitter last night, eh? First things first, hats off to the Spaniards, they played great D, worked an incredible offense, but just fell short. It wasn't that the US played bad per se, I think it had more to do with Spain being better prepared after facing us earlier. They took notes from the earlier loss and played accordingly. Even though they pretty much executed a flawless offense, they did not have an answer for Kobe in the 4th. He single handily took the game in his own hands and threw the hammer down with that three point and-one just when Spain inched to within 2 pts. Good job guys, that was fun to watch.
Quick side note: As a Laker fan, I was a little perturbed by the all-in-all out effort by Gasol. He was pounding us down low time and time again. Why didn't he play with the same fervor against the Celtics?!? I know you are playing for your country and all, but come on now...
Daddy and Luvbug
Three weeks and counting and cute as can be. No, really, you don't have to grow up if you don't want to...
Ok, I'm taking back all the wondrous praise I bestowed on our little one yesterday. Why, must you ask? Well, let's just say an accident occurred this morning. What an accident it was, too. As I was changing the little ones diaper, I happened to get a pooh explosion all over my fist and changing table, and to top that off, he finished with a persistent round of pee that went everywhere. I knew in the back of my mind that this day was coming, but it was still a little surprising when it did. Oh, happy days! I can't wait until the next episode. Don't worry little man, we still love you to death, but give me some kind of forewarning the next time you get any more fancy ideas...
I'm no longer a Californian. Yes folks, I just received my Oregon Drivers license today, which is exciting on its own merit, but is also sad in a way since I'm losing apart of my identity. I will always be a Californian at heart, but on paper, Oregon is where the home is. So, what does this all mean? I'm not sure, other than having to look at this flimsy 12-year-old-could-make-a-better license now, it doesn't mean much to me. I must say though, that the current picture is much better than the 18 year thug that occupied my California space. Anyone that has seen that picture knows exactly what I'm talking about.
On the baby front, Ian has been a trooper and is an amazing little guy. He is calm, cool, collected, and everything I hoped he would be. Other than the necessary demands (a thing called pooh, and some good 'ol mothers milk) of life, he really doesn't cry much. He has been sleeping around 3-4 hr stints at night, so I feel relatively rested. Of course, not working has helped some. As I look over to the couch next to me, he is sprawled out on his mothers belly, eyes closed, mouth open and looking oh-so-cute. I love him lots and can't wait to see how he progresses in the coming months.
I watched the entire replay of this game even though I knew the outcome. This game was a tell of two half's, Japan winning the first and the US winning the second. Japan had two golden opportunities in the first half with point blank chances on the net that were ultimately fanned on. Thanks for that guys. In the second half, we got a quick goal from Holden in the 47th minute and we did a much better job of securing the back line after that, yet there will still some close calls. We have some legitimate stars on this team -- Adu, McBride, and Holden, but holy Altidore! Keep on eye on this guy. He subbed for Mcbribe in the 75th minute and had two exciting breakaway chances that were subsequently denied by the Japanese defense. We need Adu to cash in when he can, but I can't wait to see more of Altidore. What an exciting young team! Next game is tomorrow @ 7:45am ET vs. the Dutchmen, bring it on! Be sure to TIVO this one if you can...
Dance! Did anyone watch the finale last night? I really hate being right, but let's face it, I said a couple of days ago that Joshua was going win it all, and did he ever. Not too shocking, I know, but he was definitely the best dancer out there and it was well deserved.
I feel like this show is everything that American Idol is not -- fun, exciting, and best of all, entertaining. Perhaps it's the musician in me, but I can't help watching Idol and feel like I'm critiquing every song and cannot relax for the life of me. The only thing that keeps me mildly interested is Paula Abdul's weekly drug induced rants. And AI might get rid of her next season, *here's where I tune off* As for SYTYCD, I don't have a damn clue to what is going on whether it's samba, rumba, the waltz, or even hip-hop for that matter. At least for the latter, I can say, wow, that was exciting. I'm usually wrong with all the dance numbers that I think is cool. Basically, anything I think is bad/good, the judges will say the exact opposite, so it shows you how much I know. Having said all of that, this show is arguably the best reality show out there, period. With the exception of those talentless ass clowns -- The Jonas Brothers, last night's show was brilliant. OK, I'll admit it, I want to see the 11 dancers when they go on tour, and hey, they are coming to PDX! Time to find a baby sitter.
I received some (not so) insider information regarding the release of the 10th anniversary edition of The Big Lebowski. According to the Lebowski Fest guys, the DVD is going to drop on the 9th of Sept with some of the following bonus material:
+ The Dude's Life: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi and John Turturro take a look back at their performances, costumes, and how the diction and delivery of dialogue were crafted into classic movie lines.
+ The Dude Abides: The Big Lebowski Ten Years Later: The central cast reflect on the film's cult status, including how people stop them on the streets to discuss their roles.
+ The Lebowski Fest: An Achiever's Story: An in-depth look at the popular Lebowski Fest enjoyed by thousands of people year after year.
+ Flying Carpets & Bowling Pin Dreams: The Dream Sequences of The Dude: From aerial flights over Los Angeles with his bowling ball, to the large scale "Busby Berkley" dance sequences with the bowling pin-headed dancers, this piece will examine how these innovative scenes were constructed.
+ Interactive Map: See the locations of The Big Lebowski, then and now.
Wahoo!!!
A condensed (twitter style) update:
-More Ian photos to check out(along with other misc stuff)
-I saved a bunch of money switching to Gieco (j/k)
-I'm working on 15 new songs and will post a couple when I'm done
-It's flippin' hot here in PDX -- A blistering 96 yesterday and 92 today (great baby weather, BTW)
-So you think you can dance was pretty cool tonight. Joshua will win, mark my words.
That's it, happy...what day is it?
Most of you know by now that Morgan Freemen was in an accident over the weekend. Here's to a speedy recovery my man. Enjoy this Electric Company clip from the 70's -- simply put, a-w-e-s-o-m-e .
Baby Ian made his grand entrance yesterday morning @ 8:59am after 24+ plus hours of labor (phew). Carly is doing great and the little guy is cute as a button. Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes, we appreciate it!
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