My homeless friend

I don't like cats. Let me say that again, I DON'T LIKE CATS. I don't like their attitudes, i don't like the way they shed and I especially don't like my allergic reaction to them.

That being said, This is Roscoe. She(I named her before I realized she was a female) showed up on my doorstep a few days ago meowing away. I thought very little of it and went up to my apartment. the Next day it was lying in front of my door as I left for work, still meowing. I paused for a second and ran up to get a can of tuna. Once I brought it to her, she ate like she hadn't been fed in days. I've been feeding her daily ever since. She is very friendly and loving, but as I said before I'm very allergic to cats. I'm pretty sure she was left behind in a move or something because although she doesn't have a collar her front claws are gone.

I've been trying to figure out a way to keep her, but I'm afraid that just isn't an option. I'm looking into taking her to the APA, but I'd like to give her to someone personally.

If you know someone who wants a loving cat that's fairly young let me know.

I'm Back!

Obviously I haven't kept this blog up as well as I would have liked. Life just kind of got in the way and took up too much time. I'm pretty sure that's healthy though.

I've grown to love Kings of Leon as of late. In the past I've been pretty luke warm about them, however I started relistening to their albums and I'm hooked. They have a new album coming out September 23rd I'd look for it to leak in the next week or so.

Okkervil river also has a new one coming called The Stand Ins. This is due out in late September, however there are fake leaks floating around in the Torrent world. I've been told there is a real copy out there and if it's true I'll grab it and let you know how it spins. OR opens a headlining US tour on 9/12 at The Bottleneck in Lawrence,KS. That's as close as they get to me....might have to make a road trip, I know damn well it would be worth it.

Not what Steve Miller was talking about

I went to see The Dark Knight on Friday at the Imax theater, it was an extra 2 bucks, but well worth it. I got a little dizzy during some of the aerial shots, but it was a good dizzy.

Heath Ledger steal the show in this one. I realize there is a load of hype about his performance, but it's the truth. The Joker is completely creepy! I definitely love Jack Nicholson in the original batman, but it was much different this time, Jack was entertaining, Heath is scary. You must see it to know what I'm talking about.

One thing I really enjoyed about the movie was that it wasn't gruesome, but it was still real. All extreme violence and sex was implied. I saw the joker hold a knife to the guy's mouth and the camera cut away quickly, but I still know the guy got fish hooked.

On a side note. The movie was sold out and I made sure to get there early in order to get a good seat. There was one guy in the middle row saving seats for EIGHT people. I watched several people walk around pissed off and eventually have to sit up front because this douche has inconsiderate friends and he was defending them.

Finally minutes before the previews the seats were still empty and someone got a manager. The douche was told he couldn't reserve that many seats, so a couple was allowed to occupy 2 seats. Douchy ran back out, got a manager, and the couple that sat down were actually asked to move, stating that Douchy actually could reserve EIGHT seats...This is a prime example of why I'm losing hope in society...

DTB

Sunday, September 7th @ The Blue Note - The Derek Trucks Band

I was just complaining that DTB hasn't toured alone for awhile, and now I'm finally going to see them.

Around this time last year I stayed awake for 36 consecutive hours and slept in my car in Chicago.All that to see the Eric Clapton Crossroads Festival. It was well worth it trust me. Derek Truck was in the lineup that day, and I have to say I have a new found respect and love for the slide guitar thanks to him.

September is so far away...

Derek Trucks Band Website

Peeing my pants

If you don't think this is the funniest comic you've ever read...I will fight you!

Click on the link to enlarge

ASG

5 of our Easton footwear clients made it to the All Star squad this year. That's a record number for us. Be sure to check out the kicks from the list below, I have something very special planned....

Hanley Ramirez - Florida Marlins

Aramis Ramirez - Chicago Cubs

Carlos Zambrano- Chicago Cubs

Dustin Pedroia - Boston Red Sox

Cristian Guzman - Washington Nationals

Here's a little taste of what you might see...

Ari Hest, Lucas Schoolhouse 7/1

Lucas Schoolhouse was lullabied by the smooth baritone voice of Ari Hest last night. The singer/songwriter held a captive audience as he flowed through an hour and a half acoustic set. Hest opened with a crowd favorite “Anne Marie” and meandered his way through a four album archive; Ari’s dynamic vocal range was on exhibition as he peppered in covers from Norah Jones (“I’ve Got You”) and Bruce Springsteen (“I’m on Fire”).

Most of the set, however, were products of a new project titled “52” in which Ari records a one song a week and posts it to his website. After 52 weeks, fans will have the ability to vote on their favorites. The top songs will then be compiled into Hest’s next album.

Ari raved of the warmth and intimacy of the Schoolhouse, vowing to visit early and often. I’m sure St. Louis fans will gladly embrace him.