I was covering the Larry Craig hearing for most of yesterday and, though I tried to keep the site refreshed by posting comments, memos and such, I didn’t have a chance to read through the entries until late last nigiht. They made me smile. There were posts from some of the media people I respect … Read more
Movie musicals–I love ’em. This magical celluloid hybrid of dancing, singing, acting, and (very importantly) cinematography simply amazes me. If Broadway’s your bag, that’s wonderful, but I’ll take cinema’s version any day: on stage, it would impossible to track Gene Kelly as he splashes through the Hollywood streets in that iconic scene in Singin’ in … Read more
The George Mateljan Foundation brings you the latest on how foods affect our health and energy. Their website is a health-nut fantasy — and seasonal, too.
EXPLORATION A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City Imagine your country is at war. No, not the way you know war. Not overseas. In your own country. Right here. On your own land. Perhaps you take up arms. Perhaps you don’t. It doesn’t matter. You’re losing. It’s stay and fight (and die), or … Read more
Dale’s Huge Save Well, well, well. Brian was eliminated from the final four in tonight’s Top Chef. On one hand I am sad that he didn’t get to advance and showcase some of his other skills, but on the other hand I am glad to know that his restaurant gets to keep him for a … Read more
How could I have forgotten? Wayzata’s Bumbershute boutique is pitching in THIS VERY EVENING at the first-ever Wayzata Runway Show + Shopping event at the Northcoast restaurant (7 p.m.), where fall fashions from Valentino Red, John Galliano, and Just Cavailli will parade down the runway. For more information, call Kathryn at Bumbershute, 952-475-2685. And, Alexis … Read more
Well, first of all, I missed the first couple days. My boyfriend was sick, and contagious as all get out; so, I found myself nursing a sore throat and a serious case of fatigue, not to mention a general malaise. Then, I got stuck in a hail storm on my way back home last Thursday … Read more
According to Time, a section of a bridge under construction in southern Vietnam collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 34 workers and leaving dozens more trapped or injured.
Watch a trailer for 24 Weeks, 3 Days, a documentary about Minneapolis artist John Grider making a large-scale mural with stencils.
Garrison Keillor warns us against the evils of bottled water, TVs, and iPods.