summer turns to high

Summertime, and the living is easy. Not much from me--at least until the iPhone arrives! Mostly I'll be reading and watching things and stuff.

Yes, Summer Turns to High is an R.E.M. song. You don't know it because it's on Reveal and you stopped listening after Up. I hope you've heard how good Accelerate is, doubter.

And, I'll be learning to row.

First Saturday in May

Happy Derby Day!

This is a photo of the first Saturday in May, circa 1926.
And this will get you started mixing your juleps.

Lilies for the Fillies

Happy Oaks Day! It might not be the Derby, but it's the day Kentuckians head to the track. No school, half-day at work, a day to taste-test your julep recipe.

The Kentucky Oaks is a 134 year old stakes race for 3 yr. old filies. The winner receives the garland of lilies in the winner's circle and a piece of the $500K purse.

In 2006, Lemons Forever won as a 47-1 longshot. Gotta love it.

Rock Piles

All the world to lose

Shut Up and Sing, the documentary following the Dixie Chicks as they launched their controversial 2003 tour is playing on Encore. You find out in the movie that they learned of and discussed the Dallas death threat while they were backstage in Louisville. Soon after, they came out and gave us an absolutely incredible performance.

Sing me something brave from your mouth, Natalie.