Dirty Car Art

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Scott Wade, an artist in Austin, TX, re-creates masterpieces of art on dirty windshields. It is absolutely amazing. Here's the link for his site.

Psst! Carrots! Carrots!

So we went to see The Drowsy Chaperone tonight. I had seen it previously in NYC with Sutton Foster and the original Man-in-Chair so I didn't think it could get any better. The touring cast was excellent, one of the best I've ever seen, but that wasn't the best part. The best thing ever was that the Man-in-Chair was Jonathan Crombie aka Gilbert Blythe (sigh) . I have loved him since Anne of Green Gables. I mean it's Gilbert freaking Blythe! I was obsessed with Anne of Green Gables when it was on PBS on Sunday nights (circa 1986) so the chance to see him in real life was just too much. Plus, he was absolutely phenomenal as the Man. Now if I can just find where Megan Follows went off to...

Six Degrees Could Change the World

My brother gave my dad this DVD for Father's Day. It should be required viewing for every inhabitant of this planet. National Geographic explores the theory that the Earth's average temperature could rise by 6 degrees Celsius by the year 2100. It examines one degree at a time and the consequences of these rising temperatures on our planet. It seems something out of a blockbuster movie and includes a few hokey special effects but it does make you think about how close we are to a global crisis. A must-see for all those who think global warming is nothing but a left-wing conspiracy.

As the World Turns

David Fisher, an architect in Italy, has unveiled his plans for 'dynamic towers' where each floor fully rotates at least once an hour. The first two buildings will be built in Moscow and Dubai. The penthouses will rotate on voice activation and the rest of the building will follow suite. They will be dynamic just like nature--changing with the weather, with the sun, etc. These will be amazing projects to watch. Just get a couple of flying cars and the future is here.

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If I were the ice cream man...

While living in Provo, D. and I fell in love with these Haagen-Dazs Raspberry Vanilla Sorbet & Yogurt bars. They are awesome--they have 90 calories and no fat. I couldn't find them for a couple years so I figured they stopped making them, but I found them the other day. You can buy them at Whole Foods and Walmart (cheaper at Walmart but your conscience will feel better if you buy them at Whole Foods). My recommendation for an excellent summer treat!

If you're jonesing for some chocolate try the Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches, those are really good. (Especially the chocolate/peanut butter ones.)

If you don't like either of these recommendations try Dryer's Lime Bars or drive yourself to DQ or Arctic Circle and get a dipped cone.  

I love going to cupcake shops in every city I visit: Billy's and Buttercup in NYC (and Magnolia), Sprinkles in Newport Beach, Hummingbird Bakery on Portobello Road and Cupcakes in Chicago. So far, nothing's beat the Mint Hot Chocolate cupcake from Cupcakes in Chicago. Now Salt Lake is getting in on the cupcake craze. Here are four recommendations for cupcakes in SLC:

1. So Cupcake - 3939 S. Highland Drive (East side of the street, tucked back)
2. Mini's Cupcakes - 14 E 800 South (Between State and Main across from Sears)
3. Cafe Niche - 779 E 300 S
4. Madeleine's - 216 E 500 S

Let me know what you think!

The Rocker (2008) Trailer

Dwight K. Schrute as a washed-up rock star? Sign me up!