Here is a video of a very raw copy of Caveman performing their song, “Old Friend.” I’ve been really digging this tune for the last few days.
Return to the Pearl
My Christmas List
I thought I would share this with you, in case you were feeling very giving this holiday season….
Thermal long-sleeve base layer
Skiing Gator
Gift certificates to J. Crew or Banana Republic (or large shirts)
Tie clip
Thermarest air mattress for hiking/camping
Gift certificate to Twist and Shout or Wax Trax Records in Denver
“A Storm of Swords” and “A Feast for Crows” by George R.R. Martin
“The Leftovers” by Tom Perrotta
“Medium Raw” by Anthony Bourdain
“Heat” by Bill Buford
“Strength Finder 2.0” by Tom Rath
Gluten-free.... Who's to blame?
I’ve always been interested in food and food crazes. It seems to me that I have heard a number of people proclaim more food allergies than I thought existed. I grew up in a small ag town in northeast Nebraska, so plates were always filled with meat, starches, and maybe some vegetables. It was about 4 years ago a family friend told me of her child being allergic to red meat, milk, and gluten (What is a rancher to do?!)
I found this article last night and read through it and help obtain a better understanding of the gluten-free craze. It is a simple read of why it started and how food allergies, such as a gluten allergy, has come full circle.
I’m going to continue eating wheat and all that goodness, but the brownies look tasty as well.
Here’s a quick peak at a photo from our engagement shoot with Laura Murray. 8 months until the wedding! (Holy cow)
Candid comedian leaves no insult unspoken
**Here is an old column I wrote for the Daily Nebraska a few years ago. If you have not experienced Lisa Lampanelli, I recommend doing so with a very open mind.**
Within the first five minutes of Lisa Lampanelli’s act, a person might feel embarrassed, appalled and downright shocked by her brutality, yet unable to refrain from laughing out loud.
She’s been labeled “Comedy’s Queen of Mean,” and tonight Lampanelli will bring her blatantly vulgar comedy act to the Rococo Theatre, 140 N. 13th St.
Lisa Lampanelli Where: Rococo Theatre, 140 N 13th St. When: Tonight at 8 How Much: $29.50Her act is shock comedy, consisting of uninhibited vulgarity and relentless stereotyping. No race, no sexual orientation, no religion, no word and no topic is off limits to Lampanelli.
Lampanelli’s humor allows this white woman to make fun of any race, ethnicity and nationality she can find while not crossing the line of racism.
“What makes her a great comedian is her ability to say what everyone is already thinking,” said fellow comedian Wendel Duppert.
On stage, Lampanelli does not hesitate mentioning her preference for black men with the same vulgarity and bluntness that accompanies the rest of her act.
“Big women need lovin’ too,” said Lampanelli in her latest DVD release.
Since no subject, issue or race is too sensitive for her, Lampanelli has been labeled, according to Duppert, an “Equal Opportunity Offender.”
Whether she is insulting an elderly Hispanic gentleman to her left, verbally abusing a gay couple two rows up or tormenting a petite Asian woman directly below her, she will use stereotypes to poke fun at society.
Over the past couple of years, Lampanelli and her humor have become more well-known and accepted. Participation in the Comedy Central Roasts of William Shatner, Pamela Anderson and Jeff Foxworthy have increased her public exposure and made people more familiar with her style of comedy.
She attributes her success to her age.
“It’s because I started when I was 30,” she said. “Nobody knows who they are until 30,” Lampanelli said. “I know I have love in my heart, so I can experiment a little. I can say anything I want.”
Whether she is experimenting or not, Lampanelli is a giver. She allows her audience members to laugh at themselves as she singles out a selected few. Her passion for people has developed into a comedic sensation.
“Lisa loves everyone, and everyone loves Lisa,” said Lampanelli.
10 Best Ski Jobs - According to Skinet.com
Skinet posted an article (date unknown) about the 10 Best Jobs in the Ski industry. I’ve held one of these positions and will let you figure out which one. I somewhat disagree with the placement of “Professional Skier.” Shouldn’t that be the #1 spot?
Reinvent Event
Wednesday afternoon and evening I will be attending Andrew Hudson’s Job List’s Reinvent Event. This seminar and networking event is to help those looking to “reinvent” their professions or to aim their sights at self-employed dream jobs.
I am looking forward to listening to the speakers and hopefully meet many of Denver’s professionals.
A new Social Media Concept - Here to stay?
My fiance has been raving over this new social media sight called Pinterest.com the past couple weeks. She has been using to it gather ideas for our wedding and sharing it with everyone involved with the wedding (except me).
The concept is simple. You browse the internet and if there is something that catches your attention like a photo or idea, you “Pin” it to you Pinterest board. This allows your friends to view as well and give input.
It seems like a good idea, for now. Similar to Digg’s news posts, Pinterest seems to be more appealing to the creative and artistic more than anything else.
This weekend marked the final two days of the US Pro Cycling Challenge here in Colorado. 130 professional cyclists from around the world peddled their way through some of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain terrain. This was the first world-class cycling race in Colorado since the Coors Classic in the 80s.
What was more impressive than the 130+ riders themselves was the overall turnout of the people sitting, standing, and cheering along the routes the cyclists took. Saturday we stood along HWY 6 in Dillon, along Lake Dillon, to see the men ride through. The cheering lasted a total of about 15 seconds because, I would project, the bikes were moving around 50 mph downhill. The place to be that day was the finish line at Breckenridge. Tens of thousands of people welcomed the riders into the well-known mountain town.
Sunday, I traveled up to the top of Lookout Mountain where I was joined by another herd of people. I had never seen so many people at the summit of the hill. Lookout Mt. is 4.5 miles long with a 2,500 ft. change in vertical feet. What usually takes me an hour to summit was accomplished by these athletes in 16 minutes. As they reached the top, near my post, they were escorted by fans wearing penguin outfits, tuxedo speedos, gorilla costumes, etc.
I have shared two photos above. One photo is a shot I grabbed with my cell phone of Levi Leipheimer, the overall winner of the challenge and one of the most decorated riders in American history. The other photo was taken in Dillon and shows a little creative and patriotic spirit I wished to share.
This race was a huge success. It brought in millions of dollars to local economies around Colorado while also highlighting what us Coloradans hold dear: the landscape itself. We were happy to share Colorado, not only with the cyclists, but with the world as well. The turnout of fans also made the USA Pro Cycling Challenge look like a race in Europe. We hope this continues year after year.
Salomon's new V-Shape Ski Design
They may not be the sexiest skis the industry has ever seen, but Salomon’s new Bbr shape technology may pave the way to a new standard of all-mountain skiing.
Based on the shape of a surf board, Salomon’s designers have found a way to combine rocker shape with small waist dimensions to increase floatation and turning radius.
