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Today, I was contacted by the producer of a Christian TV show in Chicago who was wondering about the LDS ordinance of "Baptism for the Dead." (Yep, Brandon's Big Gay Blog has, apparently, become the go-to-guy for Midwestern born-agains!
Sen. Hatch pays lyrical tribute to Ted Kennedy.--- The passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy has dominated news sites all day, and pretty much anyone who can provide commentary is providing commentary.
The previews for Survivor: Samoa (premiering Thursday, Sept. 17) are leaking out, and guess what? Not only are there 20 contestants (up from the usual 18), they're all apparently models.
As many as five new retail, service or restaurant businesses may join the Marmalade neighborhood soon. ---I had an interesting conversation with the land developer Rick Howa today, the "ruler" or chairman of Howa Construction.
This is what happens when you have too much time on your hands.--- Being bored out of my mind not having a real job, I spend a lot of time going to movies. The last time I gave a movie review I was blasted about how shitty a movie critic I was and I should stick to things I know something about.
It's City Weekly Movie Night at Brewvies, which of course means your chance to see a cinema classic for free. And what says "cinema classic" better than Steve Martin in his underwear?
I stopped by Zucca Trattoria in South Ogden yesterday for lunch with my son, Hank. --- He had farfalle pasta with a fantastic, but simple, homemade pomodoro, while I munched on a stupendous Margherita pizza and authentic cannolis.
Last night, I wanted to be with Dave Gahan and, also, to be him. Like Chrissie Hynde's Red Butte performance two days previous, the 47-year-old singer proved that rockers can not only retain the strut and swagger of their youthful heydays but absolutely improve with age.--- Gahan appeared with his longtime Depeche Mode cohorts Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher (plus recent surrogate members on drums and keys) following an opening set by indie dance duo Peter, Bjorn and John whose show is better suited for a more intimate venue.
War crimes to defend our freedom.--- I refuse to dwell on the details of yesterday's Inspector General report on torture of supposed terrorists by Americans.
