Everyone should own a Westy. Mitch and Amy, I envy you, and thank you for the nice introduction.

Since it's raining today, I will post a rainy day song for everyone to enjoy.

Guten morgen, Martin Luther

I'm reading "In the Beginning" by Oxford scholar Alister McGrath for my upcoming literature class on the Bible.

I've realized that I admire Martin Luther, although I don't necessarily agree with his doctrinal points of view. Or when he uses foul language. Which he did sometimes.

The story at hand goes as follows. When Martin was a young pup, his ol' pappy wanted him to make something out of his life. He urged him to study law, not only to better the family's standing in society, but for obvious financial gain from his son's legal prowess.

While he was preparing for law school, Martin Luther was riding his horse when lightning struck, throwing him to the ground. He cried out to St. Anne, promising that if she helped him he would devote his life as a monk. Then he changed the face of religion forever.

I need some lightning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we thought we lost you

This Thursday night I saw one of the best shows of my life. The Dodos opened for the New Pornographers at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake as a part of the Twilight Concert Series that amazingly puts on free shows to for the public. The only thing better than seeing the Dodos and the New Pornographers is to see the Dodos and the New Pornographers for free. Both bands put on an amazing show, and luckily they let me bring in my camera so I was able to capture a bit of the magnificence from about 50 feet from the stage.

A.C. Newman. All hail.

Dan Bejar liked to play a song, disappear for the next 4 songs, then come back out and play.

Neko Case's red hair is as beautiful as her voice. Ginger's got talent.

The porta potty king. Don't mess.

Kathryn Calder singing my favorite song "Adventures in Solitude." One of the highlights of my night.

I believe in the New Pornographers.

16th Annual Llama Fest

Llamas need braces.

Peacock wants to fight.

Zubas cleverly remove the finger from the equation.

I know you're over this but I'm not finished with your kisses

The Twilight Concert Series started tonight with an amazing set by Avi Buffalo. They blew me away. I can't wait to see where they go in the coming years... ya know, once they all graduate from high school.

I'm about to finish The Life Of Pi. This book is fantastic. When I saw the cover of the book for the first time I thought it would be some happy adventure story along the lines of Calvin and Hobbes.

I was wrong. This seems a bit more accurate:

Chris said that this book made him really want to eat a turtle.

We differ in a lot of ways.

Fistfulls of Glitter

A Montana trip is in the works. Chris and I are exploring the west, and while we hit the road will be listening to the audiobook of Travels with Charlie. We're going to gain insight into the lives of real Americans, just like John Steinbeck. Except instead of a dog, we have a ukulele. More to come.