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Lebowski Fest Chicago 2010

Diversey Rock & Bowl was the site of Chicago's Lebowski Fest last night.

I knew it would be an awesome experience and my expectations were surpassed. Here I am in my Viking Maude outfit (sewed on my machine that very morning!). I'm hanging with my eldest son Rory, who knows every line of dialog from the movie.

Being a thirsty crowd, we consumed some White Russians during the evening.

We cheered on the bowlers who threw lots of gutter balls, but improved as the evening wore on.

The Achievers!

My latest TV update - We Really, Really Like Terriers

First, I want to say I'm not a TV addict. Sometimes I just need to unwind after spending a hard day in the cubicle writing in 3rd person. The final scene at the end of Terriers tonight was a tear-jerker for anyone with a heart ... pound that wall! People, you need to check out this show. Read the reviews and tune in.  

And one more thing ... Chuck flips to Sons of Anarchy every week, but I'm totally tired of this motorcycle gang soap opera. 

Here's the Terriers promo, below. Catch it on Wednesdays, 9 pm CT on fx. 

UPDATE: I changed the header of this piece when I realized some folks took it to mean that we didn't like Terriers. It's the best new show of the season! Original, well-written, dramatic and fun.

A Happy Tune to Start the Day

The Monkees! While in junior high, I looked forward to their zany, wacky show every week. 

Yesterday's Dinner

This counts as cooking, right? It's my homemade bruschetta on toasted garlic bread made from a tasty tomato and basil recipe. Plus, I'm serving it on my favorite plate. With grilled chicken, it's a meal! I dare anyone to say I don't cook.

  

Tower of London