tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6223518144288491102024-03-12T21:17:31.931-06:00Salt Lake UrbaniteUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-13004984467977606542014-02-18T15:34:00.002-07:002014-02-18T20:52:31.315-07:00My view: UTA should be catering more to mothers.I'm kind of a UTA power user if you will. I am amazed each time I ride at just how friendly and helpful my fellow riders are most of the time. Some of our funnest afternoons have been spent just riding and shooting the breeze with people on the train. The drivers are, for the most part, really, really great too.<br />
Some will even play along when Grayson asks where their "train man hat" is. They are generally helpful and cheerful. Most of the time.<br />
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What is not helpful is that <a href="http://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=RidingUTA-RiderRules">UTA's policies</a>, for the most part, are not mother friendly.<br />
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Here is where I am coming from: <br />
In Salt Lake <a href="http://www.exploreutah.com/GettingAround/Utahs_Weather_The_Inversion.shtml">we live in a bowl</a>, one that collects the poison from our tailpipes inside where we all breathe and, <a href="http://www.ucair.org/">according to the experts</a> the biggest solution is for us all to drive less. <br />
Knowing that while I think it is helpful to cater the public transit system to commuters it is not<br />
going far enough. Who do you think is driving while everyone else is at the office?<br />
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That's right: Moms.<br />
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Here are my suggestions for making UTA more mom and child friendly:<br />
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1) Allow strollers. NOT just folded ones. Everywhere. Busses included. Look, I get it. Strollers are kind of a pain but do you know what else is a pain? Lugging kids AND a stroller. Have you ever tried to go grocery shopping with kids and then fold up your stroller and carry everything on a bus or train? Or simply going without a stroller and arriving somewhere and having to carry your young children everywhere because you rode transit. Without a stroller you bar mothers from riding transit because once they arrive at their destination they are kind of stuck either carrying tired kids or running after their kids. Not very glamourus(or even possible).<br />
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Right now UTA has signs on each of their ramps on TRAXX and on their website they state buses that state that strollers are not allowed on the ramps and busses that kneel will not kneel for strollers. Even though, most of the time, they will bend this rule it is still quite the gamble to get the kids out of the house, to the stop and then just hope that the driver is going to let you on. This is enough to deter most people from making the effort. If instead they are met with a smile and a helping hand to reward them for their efforts imagine what a difference that would make?<br />
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2) Make it fun and FREE for all kids. Why not have the train man wear a train man hat? Maybe even once a week? Why not have it be Polar Express themed during the holidays? Why not give stickers to young riders? This is Utah, you have to do something great to get people out of their cars and give them, especially moms, a reason to go to the extra effort. Everyone wins if more kids are riding.<br />
We are training future transit riders, the air is cleaner and moms can interact with their kids more during the ride. Why are we charging kids when they are at their most influential? We need to see them as riding transit for free as a gateway drug if you will. An SUV is free according to most families. Don't add dollar sighs to riding transit. It just doesn't make sense for the long run.<br />
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3) Have Mom ambassadors that will show new riders the ropes. Look, I know that in the big cities you have to go it alone but usually moms have already been lifelong riders and get it. We are teaching not only kids but oftentimes their parents how to use transit for the first time and integrate it into their lives. A helping hand can go a long way when you are already out of your element and throwing the kids in the car is oh so tempting.<br />
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There you go, these may seem simple but I think it would make a huge difference to ridership in our family friendly state.<br />
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<br />This was Revi's 6 Month shoot but I had my little boy by my side as always so I couldn't resist getting a few shots in this beautiful light in the most amazing fall I can remember.<br /><br />It is his heart that will always stand out. In a crowd, while reading stories, while picking out pastries at our neighborhood bakery. He is kind, he is careful and he is curious. His kindness is a disarming kindness, the kind that doesn't happen often. I am excited to see him every single time I do. He is also a joker. He is my littlest boy, and he barely fits in my lap. I am in awe!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-73931239292817259372013-10-10T16:38:00.000-06:002013-10-11T16:38:25.687-06:00The Perfect Rainy Day in SLCToday was what I consider to be heaven. Everyone woke up in an ok mood, we all got out the door by 9 and it was RAINING! Rainy days are my absolute favorite. There is something about carrying an umbrella and being packed in restaurants with strangers and the smell in the air. It is just pure magic! <br />
So today we decided to spend the day at City Creek. It started at Starbucks, then we shopped for a few hours, Revi slept in the sling, and Grayson just hung out. We rode the train, watched the train from the skybridge, grabbed lunch, grabbed kids clothes, grabbed groceries and then headed home on the train for naps. <br />
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All in all one of those days that makes me feel so lucky to live here and have two little amazing shopping buddies!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-2215512824304137862013-10-10T02:08:00.000-06:002013-11-03T02:08:11.435-07:00Our 6 Month Old<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><br />
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<br /> I don't really know what to say. This month has been a bit rough and I think that is ok to say but not always easy to allow myself to think. My beautiful, curious, smart and sassy little girl wants to be attached to me day and night and while I am flattered, it is taking it's toll. She is desperate for me, every minute of every day and it makes me wonder if that means I am doing it wrong, or right or if I ate too many cookies while pregnant with her or if I am not giving her the right kind of attention or stimulation or that she has low self esteem or that she is too demanding. Any and all of it my fault.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sigh. Mommy guilt is alive and well in our house!<br /><br /><br /><br />But. Guess what else is happening? Grayson and Revi have developed their own language of sorts. They babble back and forth and laugh hysterically and then start all over. Then they reach for each other and hold hands and then more laughter and then more babbling. It just doesn't get any better. It doesn't. Their bond is already apparent and I am just hopelessly in love and breathlessly watching it unfold. That pretty much sums it up:<br /><br /><br /><br />I am hopelessly in love and breathlessly watching it unfold.<br /><br /><br /><br />My life is a dream and a whole lot of work. And there are tears. Almost every day. Both happy and and bittersweet and also tears of frustration and sometimes even moments when I know that I cannot go on another minute. And then I do. And then I am proud. I know that I am giving every single ounce that I can to make their life healthy and beautiful and interesting and educational and clean and fun and well, a life they will remember fondly. And that makes me know that a moment has not been wasted, and that makes me happy.<br /><br /><br /><br />I am so intrigued by my little girl. She and I share a bond that is intense and still unfolding. I am both amazed and overwhelmed that I get to experience having a daughter. Especially one as fierce and soulful as Reverie is. She is unlike any other person I have met. She is captivating and demanding and beautiful and whip smart. She will leave a deep and lasting impression on the world. Just watch. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-73463410910505056282013-10-03T14:43:00.003-06:002013-10-03T14:43:37.868-06:00Ring Around The Rose(y) Another perfect Saturday in my neighborhood.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have to say this program is a gem among gems in our city. <a href="http://www.rdtutah.org/forkids.html">Ring Around The Rose</a> is low cost and very, very high return. Where else can you see professional dancers, up close and have it be, as they say, "wiggle friendly" at the same time? As big BIG fans of the arts I have to say I have been looking forward to taking Grayson all year. We made a morning of it. Doug was out of town so I invited my MOM and we took a stroll through the f<a href="http://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/">armers market</a> on our way over and took a quick stop to "ride the pigs" as is customary on our walks past <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VivaceSLC">Vivace</a>.
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As we walked in I couldn't get over how excited I was to be taking these little ones to the theatre! I know it seems a little....simple? But I really hope they get the same thrill I get from live performance art or at least gain an appreciation for it. Having these experiences so close at hand is one of the more amazing parts of living in Salt Lake City and I LOVE it! <br />
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We wandered in out of the rain with our stroller(we had <a href="http://www.orbitbaby.com/en/products/double-helix/?gclid=CJ-wjrO_-7kCFY1DMgod4xoAng">the double</a> since Grayson insisted he sit and it was raining out) The ushers kindly explained to me that strollers weren't allowed but I could check it no problem(HUGE PLUS for walking mamas! BIG bonus points!!) We were there early so we went and found our place and waited for the magic to begin!<br />
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As we were being seated a very nice woman exclaimed gesturing to Grayson : "oooo is that a boy!?" "is he going to be a dancer? We need more boys in the arts!" to which I replied "we hope so!" kind of haphazardly because, to be honest, I haven't really thought about what I want Grayson to be when he grows up. That is for him to decide and well, the woman brought up a point I hadn't really noticed until then.<br />
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He was the only boy at the performance.<br />
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After a brief moment of panic I began to wonder why and if we were going to feel awkward? I saw lots of Dad's with their daughters(hopefully giving mommy a much needed morning off), and little girls with their Moms but Grayson remained the only boy present.<br />
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So I watched him. Carefully and his behavior and how he was reacting to the (holy crap wonderful) performance. For this month( all are different BTW which is so fun!) they had crayons in front of them with a blank piece of paper running along the audience. Grayson knew just what to do with those tools and put them to use! He was the only one though.<br />
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This made me wonder just what to do!? It seemed to me that I wanted my son to enjoy the experience, but also wanted him to be polite and follow the rules. No one seemed to mind too much and no one said not to color but it left me wondering: how do I guard his creativity and individuality without being impolite or imposing on others? Also: I felt HORRIBLY guilty for even thinking twice about him being the only boy at the performance.<br />
So I let him color and he watched the dancers(half of which were male much to my delight) and we had an amazing experience.<br />
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The woman sitting next to us seemed slightly annoyed at one point, her little girl was politely sitting still and coloring on command but I just let him go(of course within reason) but it seemed to me that if I can get my 2 year old little boy to sit still for almost an hour with crayons and watch the magic of dance that is a win. Also he got to be exposed to some pretty amazing dancing by both Female and Male dancers which I loved. I felt content with our policy on this one, but it made me wonder: why weren't more boys present? why, when the ENTIRE performance had a narrator talking about and encouraging creativity was everyone else encouraging their kids to sit still? And finally WHY did I care? We were following the rules and being respectful so why on earth was I letting what others might be thinking take away from the amazing day we were having?<br />
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My kids are so young that I find myself trying to figure out "what our policy is" on a lot of things. That day I concluded that it is ok to be different and ok to color when there are crayons present and OK to be the only boy. We, as always, enjoyed a very full saturday in our downtown village. And we are beaming with pride that <a href="http://www.rdtutah.org/forkids.html">Ring Around The Rose</a> is part of it. Go! You will not be disappointed. Oh and if you have boys? Bring them, they will love it! <br />
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See the full schedule <a href="http://www.rdtutah.org/forkids.html">here</a> and if you see us there be sure to say Hello! We LOVE meeting fellow parents and Urbanites!<br />
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Ring around the Rose is giving away a family pass to one performance to one of our readers.
I will select the winner at random from the comments :)
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Well HELLO Utah! Welcome to my neighborhood! Since <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/56820760-53/downtown-saturday-friday-thursday.html.csp">record crowds</a> are expected in this neck of the woods this weekend. I thought I would give you the insider's scoop on how to have a great time and not stress about getting here.</div>
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Bottom line: crowds=fun as long as you know how to be smart and land in the right place at the right time. Repeat after me: you can do this and you will ROCK it! Our city is so very easy to get around! Once you arrive, all of the events are less than a block from a <a href="http://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=uta-home-trax">Traxx stop</a> and are all within the <a href="http://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=RidingUTA-PayingYourFare-FreeFareZone">free fare zone</a>. So whether you arrive by car, bus or rail, once you are here, get ready for some fun! This just might be the most packed weekend yet for our little city!<br />
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First off: Start with doing yourself a favor and downloading the Salt Lake City Mobile app.<br />
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I would HIGHLY, highly recommend either taking transit into the city or
planning to drive in and then ditch your car. With Traxx and the free fare
zone surrounding all of the events you will find that your car is more
of a hindrance than anything.<br />
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Mommy tip: pack your stroller with
everything you will need for the day including water, snacks, diapers
and your wallet and sun hats if you plan to walk around a bit. Ditching
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There are SO MANY options for eating on the go don't even bother packing a lunch if you aren't in the mood!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/events/tanner-gift-of-music?lang=eng">James Taylor with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir</a> Exit Traxx (Blue or Green Line) at Temple Square</div>
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<a href="http://www.utahstatefair.com/home">Utah State Fair </a>Exit Traxx(Green Line) at Fairpark</div>
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Pro Tip: Most of the Traxx trains are
stroller roll on friendly, however some of the BLUE LINE trains require
you to use the access ramp or fold your stroller. Listen to the
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<a href="http://greenbikeslc.org/">Green Bike</a> SLC is giving away 3- 7 day passes to three people who leave a comment guessing where the photo below was taken. Hint: It is downtown and has to do with trains! The first 3 to get it right win! Thanks Greenbike!</div>
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Hogle Zoo, the Leonardo, Discovery Gateway, and zipline at Olympic Park.<br />
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Go grab one while you can! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-21697817520216323262013-08-28T22:53:00.000-06:002013-09-05T23:25:39.524-06:00My Case for a "family accessable" Downtown<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gz6u9ZX-r9RDGv7IBuHYf9POGLll8BTCfbjewsYRSRS6yKtIzbgk8UZHTlfhkWtASnYTJvArWloTNGOxz0BtV5joqtuEUEMtPiyzAArVhqEJN4_wNN20kovvUlaRpF27phFz8i4Lovk/s1600/20130822_114517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gz6u9ZX-r9RDGv7IBuHYf9POGLll8BTCfbjewsYRSRS6yKtIzbgk8UZHTlfhkWtASnYTJvArWloTNGOxz0BtV5joqtuEUEMtPiyzAArVhqEJN4_wNN20kovvUlaRpF27phFz8i4Lovk/s640/20130822_114517.jpg" /></a>So I live here, I love it, I see
our city for all of it's beauty
and use it for my everyday playground
with my children. My values have lead
me to live this life with my children
while they are with me all day long.
I see it as very very important that
they know how to navigate a city, talk
to strangers, and be near different types
of people and feel at home. We, as a family,
choose to live in the smallest footprint we
can and waste as little as possible and a city, our
city, has allowed us to live our values in a very
real way.
Our city is,
in the words of our Mayor Becker: the cultural
heart of the region, a crossroads of the west.
And it is chuck full of
amazing things for families to partake in.
Our beautiful state has the distinction of
taking 3 spots in the <a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2011/10/21/cities-where-women-are-having-the-most-babies">top 10 cities</a> for most
children per woman. We have large families and well,
we seem to like it that way. I don't see this
ending or changing much in the foreseeable future.
So this begs the question: Why aren't we striving
to be the absolute most child accessible city in
America?
You will notice that I did NOT say family friendly
or family exclusive or overrun with out of control
children. The term family accessible, since as
far as I know I just coined it, means to be mindful
that families with children will be consuming every
aspect of the city and making it seamless to show
up and have a good time. I am essentially talking
about good usability from every person's point of view,
including the youngest among us.
Since I consider myself a "power user" to borrow a phrase
from the technology world, I have to say that we have a long
way to go. It seems that we are trying to deny who we
are creating a great city for. We are, as Utahns, family
oriented, honest, generous, creative, responsible, kind and industrious.
It makes sense to me to have a downtown core that reflects this
and is ever mindful of the people who are already here, not just
those we hope to attract. Now. This is not, in my mind a call
to make our cultural center look like all of the rest of the
suburbs with strip malls and endless free mindless parking.
That is not at all what I mean. What I do think would
be amazing is to be a trend setter in the land of downtowns.
Let's reflect, and serve, the people who live here and
show the way for the way a city CAN be innovative in the
way we treat our littles and the people who are caring
for them all day.
Case in point: remember when IKEA opened? Now THEY are
a trend setter in the same way but with retail. They have
found a way to support families and still be accessible to
all ages.
Now. If I had to pick a store that I wanted my city to
be compared to it might be something more upscale I have
to admit but that does not mean that we cannot take a page
from IKEA's book.
We could start small: how about making
sure that all of our trains and buses are stroller accessible?
As it stands you cannot ride a city bus with a stroller unless
you fold it and carry it on. WHAT? who made this rule? They
obviously either 1) never had children or 2) never used a stroller
or 3) were purposely trying to dissuade mothers with children from
riding. Which brings me to my next point: why are children required to
pay a fare...ever? I think it is a no brainier for UTA to be grooming
their next generation of riders by getting them on the train/bus/trolly
at a young age and making them comfy. If they become lifelong riders the
investment is miniscule. Courting their moms to bring them on by not torturing them
and allowing them to be comfortable? A no brainier. Who exactly do we think
are are going to be filling all of these transit lines we are building for the
next generation if not the next generation of Utahns?
Next up: Housing. 2-4 bedroom condos/townhouses should be the norm and somewhat
affordable. Lots and Lots and LOTS of outside space for little ones is key.
My kids and I walk/ride transit almost everywhere, 365 days a year. We use our car, on average,
1x a week. How many families can say that? It is healthy for us, we get exercise, there is no
getting everyone in and out of carseats, if someone wants to nap or if the baby needs to nurse
so be it! We just keep walking/shopping/visiting with neighbors or business owners that we
see everywhere. We almost never have a plan for the day besides getting food to make for dinner,
everything else is up to where the wind takes us.
We have a blank slate of sorts when it comes to who we ultimately want to be as a downtown and
I think it would be not only wise but so innovative to really strive to be the worlds most
accessible downtown to kids. This doesn't mean that we have to exclusively cater to families,
just be the very best at welcoming them. Afterall, this is Utah. We have kids. It is kind
of our #1 export and we like it that way.
What are your ideas for making Downtown SLC a place you would want to spend more time with
your kids?
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Today is our Birth Day. Technically it is the day that <a href="http://weberlife.blogspot.com/2011/12/graysons-birth-story.html">Grayson was born</a>. 2 years ago, at 3:24AM our beautiful, kind, curious, magic little boy was born into my arms, in our home, and I became a mother(and Doug a father).
But in my mind, when reflecting on that day we all were born and were changed forever. We became something we weren't before. A human, a Mother and a Father. In our tiny little bathroom in the middle of the night we all had our jobs:
Mine to listen to my body, and my little baby and work together to bring him into the world, and Doug's to keep the rest of the world at bay so we could transform. We all had our parts to play and in our own way were changed. So, on this
day, for the rest of my days, I will always consider this day our Birth-day and lovingly so.
To my littlest boy: you are everything that is good in this world. You have shown me so many wondrous things, about myself, your Dad, the world and life. I will never stop being in awe and in love with you.
Mama
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<br />These quite literally took us all day to finish. We started right after breakfast and worked straight through until 1AM last night. We took breaks for naps and to eat. Thanks to Doug for taming the chaos and understanding just how important it is to me to do these photos from time to time. My cell phone acts as day to day documentation of our lives but you just cannot replace having formal pics. At least I cannot. I love how her attitude is beginning to show. She has been such a go getter from the beginning and I cannot believe she is almost 5 months old! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />She is our loud little one. She made more noise in her first week than <br />Grayson did in his first month! She never really had a newborn cry and <br />as Doug always says: "she has a set of pipes!". She loves to have talks<br /> and if I don't talk to her at least for a few minutes every day(one on <br />one. eye contact conversation) she gets really upset. I always just <br />sigh and hope that it always remains this way even though I know it will<br /> not. We are just peeking our heads out of the newborn phase and <br />getting back to somewhat normal life and trying our best to get some <br />semblance of a routine in place although with a 2 year old that is <br />proving difficult. They are both such happy and curious children and I <br />just cannot wait to see what they do next every day! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Revi and I went on Good Things Utah today to talk about our little family in our fun city! <br />
Had such a great time and Revi was totally hamming it up with host Brianne Johnson.<br />
If you are a viewer from the show and have questions please feel free to introduce yourself here<br />
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Mickelle Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-51486001349405348682013-07-31T21:57:00.002-06:002013-07-31T21:57:59.970-06:00Weekday Workouts Downtown!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-23662149025844517292013-07-18T12:08:00.001-06:002013-07-19T05:41:32.997-06:00Us latelyLife has been a but hectic but i still wanted to share a few pics of our summer! We are having such a fun time with our family of 4! Having 2 under 2 is hectic but i love it! People we meet in our travels often ask if they are twins, sometimes i joke that they might as well be, sometimes i just say yes (usually in the interest of time to avoid long explanation about the craziness of all of it).<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Layton, Layton41.060223 -111.971054tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-11198380120425966082013-07-17T23:59:00.001-06:002013-07-18T00:44:16.117-06:00Mama in the Citydiv><br />
With the recent opening of <a href="http://www.shopcitycreekcenter.com/">City Creek Center</a> just 3 blocks from our house, interest in downtown living is at an all time high here in Utah. Our family has getting a lot of attention because we live here and also plan to raise our children here. I am happy to be an ambassador for a lifestyle that I am absolutely in love with.<br />
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You can read our life, in Cathy Free's nutshell <a href="http://desne.ws/IwcG6O">here </a><br />
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Also when the <a href="http://www.downtownslc.org/">Downtown Alliance</a>, whom I love everyone there and everything about what they do, asked me to participate in their My Own Downtown project I was happy to oblige.<br />
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Lastly, <a href="http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/">City Weekly</a> edited my blog post down and it <a href="http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-67-15809-suburbs-are-for-suckers.html">ran this week</a>(I would like it to be noted that<br />
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gypsy-style set baby ring. Ring features two small cabochon rubies(Doug's birthstone)
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream: "I slipped into reverie". A dreamy or musing state.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Reverie Lucille Weber</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Welcome to the world little girl! We are all so happy you are here, part of our family and a new chapter in our story.. You may just be the most talented and accommodating little girl ever. Your entrance into the world could not have been better timed or more beautiful. We have had such a fun few months cuddling with you, telling you how beautiful you are, and learning all about you! Your brother and Dad both love to hold you, however, it is already evident that you are Mama’s little girl and never let her far from your sight. Today we want to tell you about your name and promise you things as your parents, your family. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The story of your name is simple. You chose it. Mommy wrote it down in one of her many, many lists of words, names, lyrics that she liked. Somewhere in her travels she wrote it down in one of her many journals in one of a million moments of wonder. It whispered from the pages and well, you wouldn’t let it go.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When we were naming Grayson your Daddy and I would tell everyone the options(there were 4, then 2) and we didn’t name him until he was born. We had to sit with it, see if it suited him and let it sink in. Being pregnant with Grayson was the most transformative and empowering experiences of my life. He is a magician, a healer and absolutely loves to laugh. He was the first to make me a mother and is always showing me the way. His playful leadership has changed my life. He is my heart. What a magnificent brother you have! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There are so many times before you were born that I dreamt of you. I would always ask you what you wanted your name to be and there was only one answer. Reverie. More of a beautiful and lyrical word than a name it took some getting used to for everyone. We, you and I, would just smile. This was our secret, our first creative revolt. You and I had conversations from the beginning. Your opinion always apparent, you and I are alike that way. You have instilled confidence in me and in our family that I never knew possible. You confirm all of the things about me that I love(and don't have the courage to accept) You are a quiet and patient warrior and you, baby girl are my soul. My little Reverie.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">As for your middle name. This was the hard part! We chose Lucille because we simply loved it but was not suitable for your first name. Filled with class, elegance and humor Lucille is a name for the ages.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Alice, Heather, Leslie, Melissa, Samantha, Susan, Lynn, Donna, Coleen, Fern, Jeanne, Jen, Mickelle, Louise, Fern, Jeanne...the list goes on. of woman we wish for you to emulate. You are surrounded by beautiful and amazing women. Learn from them, and about them. Take all of their names. Make their lives your study. Because they all have lessons to teach and such rich stories to tell. They have all made their way in this world as a woman and that is a feat indeed! Make studying successful women (whatever success looks like to you) your lifelong pursuit. There is no right way, but make sure you are vigilant lest you get lost in what others want you to be.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Weber. Your father’s family name. You are so very lucky to be a Weber. Rich in heritage but even more rich in character, compassion, intellect and penchant for loving life. I took this name when we married. My only hesitation being that I have a deep devotion to my own family: the Bench’s. They are bold and honest. Hard working and kind. Your heritage is full of solid gold my lovely girl. Embrace it, cherish it and embody it. One more thing about the Webers. Your Dad. He is more than a magnificent father, neighbor and friend. He is your absolute model for a partner in life. I have absolutely no hesitation telling you to find someone, if you are so lucky, just like him to spend your life with. He is such a masterpiece of a person and someone who I stand in awe of every single day. His kind heart and his ability to listen and not judge, be patient and ever hopeful are only a few of a million reasons I am so very lucky he has my well being both emotional and physical in his hands.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A word on religion and it is the very same advice we gave your brother: Both of our families, since they immigrated to the United States, have been practicing Mormons and many still are. As you will learn, your Father and I have not chosen that path and would not choose it for you. However, take any good you find from this heritage, internalize it and use it in your life as you would any tool. My advice to you is quite simply, trust in yourself and your own ability to make decisions and choose right from wrong. There are a lot of hard decisions in life and no one can make those decisions better than you. There is some comfort in feeling like you know all the answers, but there is more lasting freedom in choosing to always be questioning. The world is full of adventures waiting to be had. Practice moderation in all things, treat others as you would choose to be treated, and be and let be. There is truth, beauty and fulfillment to be found in all things and ways of thinking. Do not ever feel the need to limit yourself. Let these principles guide you and you will find any answer you are seeking and enjoy a full and well lived life indeed! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There are so many many things I want to tell you about carrying the mantle of woman. From “It’s a Girl, little girl, teenage girl, Ms, college girl, fiance, Mrs, Mom, Grandma.” Weight and wisdom and freedom and history and beauty and soul abound. It is exhilarating and heartbreaking and beautiful and gut wrenching and just everything this world is to be a woman. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It is not the same as being a boy, a guy, a man. This doesn't mean that you should be treated less or differently or that you deserve less or more. Every single person you encounter in your life is a human first. But don’t, for one second, believe that your life would look the same if you were a man. Our lives, as women, are many, your expectations high. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The demands on your time, attention and boundless gifts are endless. You will be living multiple lifetimes in just one. Your life as a girl, your life as a woman, your life as a Wife if you so choose, a Mother and a grandmother. These are all new lives. You will never be the same again. The old forsaken for the new each time. Celebrate these changes whether with great ceremony or by merely taking notice. You take on a new skin and new role, a new challenge and you will need to both be ready to say goodbye to the old form and step, with enthusiasm and wonder, into the new. Please enjoy every last second of each so as to look back with fondness, never regret, always taking lessons from one on to the next, honored and lucky to be a woman. It is the most complex and wondrous title to hold. Woman. Anyone who leads you to believe otherwise is either scared or still learning. Please do not listen, Enjoy and celebrate your life as a woman. It is wonderful indeed.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Finally Reverie there are a few things that we want to promise you as your parents. They are the same promises we made to Grayson and we make them now to you. We cannot promise to be perfect in their execution but we will try.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Parisienne; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Reverie we cannot believe that we could ever love anyone as much as we love you. Never forget that you are worthy, but not entitled to all the good life has to offer. Work hard and it will find you. You are a gift to us and if you will allow us to be active spectators in your life we will count ourselves among the luckiest people alive.</span></div>
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The Urban Arts Festival</a> is just one of our stops this summer during the "festival season" downtown. This one is a favorite and is next door! The beauty of living downtown is that you can go first thing, hang out, peruse, stroll home for a nap, hydrate, and then head back out when the babies wake up. No crazy packing, no parking, no tantrums, DONE.
You will see us, complete with double stroller and all at the Urban Arts Fest for sure!
Join us!
Get off traxx at either the Arena or the Planetarium stop. 2 kids per adult can ride free!
Catch a write up in the trib for more info <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/56609123-223/urban-arts-festival-art.html.csp">here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-28477889033911360612013-04-05T14:00:00.000-06:002013-07-18T00:15:15.914-06:00New Urbanite Has yet to make her arrivalFeeling lucky, enjoying our time together, snuggling, living outside as much as possible and just patiently awaiting our family to grow to include our little girl. This is a magical and fleeting time, soon we will be 4 and not able to imagine anything else. Until then 3 is very sweet indeed!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because we are surrounded by such amazing people I am able to have a cup of tea, to myself, at the cafe around the corner once per week. This has been my time to really sit and think about our new baby girl. Every week I get the Rose Latte and PINK cookie :) Thanks to all that make this possible--We love you!</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA40.7563925 -111.898592240.708280499999994 -111.9792732 40.8045045 -111.8179112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-56282876449531145052012-04-09T15:17:00.001-06:002012-04-09T15:18:55.763-06:00Lack of stroller friendliness on UTA<div><p>So....as it stands G and I have to avoid the blue line on traxx because they do not allow strollers on the access ramps.  I was told by an attendant I was required to fold up my stroller and carry it on!! I have included a pic of my stroller after our daily grocery store run to Harmons.  C'mon UTA!</p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0SsJ2UrCTd-m_BDkVXj-fvZ5HlYnsimygOxXfEaTOBdEbObelHCAvPglYDuo0nteFaYBQ-GHIVuIHlDmrwRircU8I1Y3aZzBP7mMw87OQM6Di4qf2hTHi8YX5tWvntrxb5euuedSmUTQ/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Tma0v_XEx1ZsXqhOvNeGlqXISo4HifKlkmtP52Jwa76o-24lQ0ANNI_9RQ7DGh-weNqzcneo84gvT4VcZIBMPWgQgfmh4l5nVIhoxdJezGfQE8FeaOwnztTJpWxFSzphC3Jqg2q7sK8/' /><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicD53jLV45TTpsyK-X6Y9fWyJAcSoqwbNM5T6EKg2MNoHcKATeoGDNmSqx72ePG0R0ILF_9KqbqCyPycjkjN30cYsATzjIz_4qnqJf1OhWyr8Dt2UBwfXs-HwYtCQiTKXfva01PJl7u0E/' /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0City Creek Center, 50 South Main Street, Salt Lake City40.768044 -111.891174tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-15678568444669438492012-04-05T10:56:00.001-06:002012-04-27T10:27:07.798-06:00Why I live Downtown(and so should you!)The title of this post should really be:
Why I live(and love) Downtown and so should you.And....stop judging me for how much I payed for my condo, acting surprised if
I tell the average sq ft for the neighborhood and look as though I must have lost my mind. THEN gasp again when I tell you I have a husband, child, a dog, a garden and that we
are a one car family.(then you usually shake your head and tell me I will
move when I come to my senses) and by the way you have to go so you don't
catch traffic.<br />
<br />
Since that title is well, impossible in SO many ways we'll just stick to the
more print-worthy one above.<br />
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I would like a chance to explain, if not defend my choice
to spend more on my location and neighborhood than maybe
you suburbanites may have and maybe even make a case as to
how I may be out-cheaping you in the end.<br />
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<adjective>For a minute lets assume that all things are equal. That you too can
walk out of your front door and within minutes(and by minutes I mean 5--without a car) be walking into the doors of
a children's museum, a planetarium, a library, 2 malls, dozens of restaurants,
a movie theater, FREE public transit, the grocery store, an NBA game, 2 live theaters,
a symphony, the farmers market, a train to the airport, YOUR JOB. And let's leave out another intangible:
the TIME in your day that you travel to get to that sprawling home you payed so little for. </adjective><br />
<br />
<adjective>Let's set all of that aside for now, because we are only going to focus on THE COST OF
MY HOUSE--since that is all most people ask about and then rule out this life for them
selves. I challenge you to think again! </adjective><br />
<br />
<adjective>Consider our expenses: </adjective><br />
<adjective>Our mortgage. Which is more than yours and it is probable that we spent
double what you did per square foot--no we are not rich or crazy. </adjective><br />
<adjective>HOA Fee </adjective><br />
<adjective>Car Maintenance </adjective><br />
<adjective>Gas(we fill up 2-3 times per month) </adjective><br />
<adjective>$25/year for our yearly garden+plants(same as you spend on your garden I would assume) </adjective><br />
<adjective>Hourly cost($5 per hour through <a href="https://www.ucarshare.com/secure/UT/Salt_Lake_City/SearchResults.aspx">Ucarshare</a>) for access to
a second car(or truck) whenever needed(which is usually 3-5 times per year) </adjective><br />
<br />
<adjective>And of course food and entertainment, health insurance, etc, etc--the same as
you guys in the burbs. </adjective><br />
<br />
<adjective>Consider your expenses: </adjective><br />
<adjective>Mortgage (yes, I know, it is less than mine)</adjective><br />
<adjective>2 Cars with all of the payments/maintenance etc </adjective><br />
<adjective>HOA fee(since most communities now have them) </adjective><br />
<adjective>Gas </adjective><br />
<adjective>more Gas </adjective><br />
<adjective>Upkeep of the outside of your house(we won't consider the inside because that is the same)
Lawn/Yard care, supplies, water, etc </adjective><br />
<adjective>All of those surprises over the year: new roof? siding needs
to be replaced, broken window? New sod? you can fill this one in for your own home. </adjective><br />
<br />
<adjective>The point is that many of your expenses don't come to mind when you think of what you paid for your home because it is incremental and over the year it trickles in. People often forget
that these are actual expenses(that aren't going away--as your home ages they will only increase) </adjective><br />
<br />
<adjective>Here are a few data points that I was able to find by quickly asking google: </adjective><br />
<adjective>According to Consumer Expenditures in 2006, released in February of 2008 by the U.S. Department of Labor's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average vehicle costs $8,003 per year to own and operate. The breakdown of the figure comes to $3,421 for purchasing the vehicle, $2,227 in gasoline and motor oil expenses, and $2,355 in other vehicle-related costs.(I found that info <a href="http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/cost-car-ownership.asp#axzz1rBnDhOgC">HERE</a>) </adjective><br />
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<adjective>That is $16,000 per year just for cars! </adjective><br />
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<adjective>On to the yard:
$156 per month to water a 100x100 lawn
</adjective><br />
<adjective>Gardening supplies(yearly) $532 </adjective><br />
<adjective>oh and I think it is worth note that you might spend </adjective><a href="http://www.backyardnature.com/cgi-bin/gt/tpl.h,content=382">40 hours a year mowing. </a><br />
(I know, I know, it is your cardio!)<br />
<br />
<adjective>Now add in the time you spend going from here or there. With or without your family chances are it is a lot
and if you are in your car that is time you are NOT exercising, cooking, exploring, hiking, reading. You know, the finer
things in life.</adjective><br />
<adjective> My point: as I assume you have already gathered, is that you may pay more for your lifestyle than we do. We feel that, as Urbanites, we payed a bit more for our house to pay FAR LESS for everything else with
the added bonus of being able to spend 1-3 hours more a day together as a family while others sweat it out in traffic. We walk most places we go(and don't bother with the gym) we are able to have mid day visits
as a family and eat lunch together, we have a garden. We ARE you, just spending our money differently. We are able to live where we work, play and love. And that, is worth a lot more than we payed for our house, as overpriced as you may think it may be. </adjective><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Doug with Grayson--we stopped in to the Planitarium while on our way grocery shopping on a saturday.</td></tr>
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<adjective><br /></adjective>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-58474746976373996342012-03-15T19:38:00.001-06:002012-03-15T19:38:09.272-06:00St Patricks Day parade!This little downtown family will be heading to the parade this year! So excited!<br />
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<b>St. Patrick’s Day @ The Gateway, 400 W. 100 South, March 17, parade at 10 a.m., <i>siamsa</i> until 4 p.m. in the Grand Hall, free. IrishInUtah.org</b><br />
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<b><b><br /><strong>Date:</strong> Mar 17, 2012 <br /><strong>Time: </strong>10 am<br /><strong>Phone: </strong>801-456-0000<br /><strong>Address: </strong>90 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City, 84102<br /><strong>Where: </strong>
<a href="http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/view-place-4916-the-gateway.html">The Gateway</a></b></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-63806333016770454792010-08-15T18:54:00.000-06:002010-08-15T18:54:18.491-06:00Where Have All the Joiners Gone? | Bill McKibben | Orion Magazine<a href="http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/2874/">Where Have All the Joiners Gone? | Bill McKibben | Orion Magazine</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-14230904112034928902010-07-16T15:55:00.001-06:002010-07-16T15:55:00.439-06:00Pioneer Park Picture Show-Rock Docs<a href="http://www.downtownslc.org/general-events-info/pioneer-park-picture-show">Pioneer Park Picture Show-Rock Docs</a><br />When: Friday Nights, July 30 th - August 27<br />Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm<br />Where: Historic Pioneer Park (300 South & 300 West)<br />What: Live Local Bands at 8, Films at Dusk<br />Bringing Pioneer Park to life on Friday nights. The Downtown Alliance, SLC Film Center and the Salt Lake City Events are proud to present, Pioneer Park Picture Show: Rock Docs, with generous support from Rio Tinto. Additional sponsors: BIG-D, Slug Magazin & City Weekly.<br /><br />All screenings will be peceded with live local bands programmed by utahfm.org. <br />Films:<br /><br />July 30: The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (not rated)<br />In 2007 the legendary American duo White Stripes toured Canada. besides playing the usual venues the challenged themselves and played in buses, cafes and for Indian tribal elders.<br /><br />August 6: Soul Power (rated PG-13)<br />in 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Africa for a 12-hour, three-night long concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. Featuring performances from James Brown, Bill Whithers and B.B. King amongst others.<br /><br />August 13: Strange Powers: Stephin Merrit & the Magic Fields (not rated)<br />Stephin Merritt is know as the "Cole Porter of his generation" for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. Shot over a period of 10 years, this film explores his friendship recording and songwriting process. The film traces a 20-year career that has yielded one of the most engaging bodies of work in the contemporary American songbook.<br /><br />August 20: Heavy Metal in Baghdad (rated R for langauage)<br />In the late summer of 2006, in the middle of the insurgency, filmmakers Edd Moretti and Suroosh Slvi traveled to Baghdad to meet and interview the only heavy metal band in Iraq, Acrassucauda, as they stay together and stay alive.<br /><br />August 27: AUDIENCE CHOICE<br />Vote at slcfilmcenter.org or by ballot at one of our screenings<br /><br />For more information about the films visit: <a href="http://www.slcfilmcenter.org/?id=4">SLC Film Center</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-12425366603280569612010-07-15T14:16:00.009-06:002010-07-15T14:42:17.759-06:00Twilight Concert Series Post<a href="http://www.slcgov.com/arts/twilight/default.htm"><br /><img width="350" style="background-color: black; padding: 10px 20px; display:block; text-align:center;;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnnsuKehBylc4xFzteGlL4UzH5TNMu32yb2XU9sK6LsduYatxyJQYx73SlIA56sJeCIGYB0UUuZRxuis8itUd1ITz1ArbmMYbK_ZggEOV0nKRyynrPv7mt35CFZV-nFtqXNufJTJ_PeA/s400/twilightheader.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494229455136057362" /><br /></a><br />Really? This post should have happened MONTHS and MONTHS ago, but I thought I would <br />wait until the bitching began from all of the <a href="http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-11681-girl-talk-at-pioneer-park.html">PEOPLE</a> out there(whiners in their most annoying form really) who can't appreciate a FREE concert for what it is.<br />Please stop bitching whiny people--we all know it is because you are too prudish<br />to appreciate an amazing thing when you see it.(read the comments, not the article so much)<br /><br />Anyway, come one, come all--all 40,000 of you, to the most wonderful neighborhood in the city for some amazing bands and a great time!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-48312678534985709112010-07-07T14:58:00.008-06:002010-07-07T17:33:54.276-06:00Mormons. And those formally known as.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYIySWCgXOyODxNoltI1a0f6M4TTe8_hwTP1ng4J-G4ooMMllEOygRcn1tJNNbxGht_QYoAtoEZFflwFQHzOTXGKbAwWUIRvDxSuF5xyeF-73nG9ZKOuTBvqtF7qagS0lnTsRAfAxyfc/s1600/CIMG0256.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYIySWCgXOyODxNoltI1a0f6M4TTe8_hwTP1ng4J-G4ooMMllEOygRcn1tJNNbxGht_QYoAtoEZFflwFQHzOTXGKbAwWUIRvDxSuF5xyeF-73nG9ZKOuTBvqtF7qagS0lnTsRAfAxyfc/s400/CIMG0256.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491306291226384914" /></a><br />Salt Lake City is a lot of things. Extremely polarized happens to be one<br />of them. I am fairly positive that in order to live in Rome, you do<br />not have to be an expert on the Catholic Church. In stark contrast,<br />in order to live in Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan you DO have to have<br />a somewhat basic knowledge of Islam or you will be very uncomfortable<br />there. I have to say, that Salt Lake City is much closer to the latter.<br /><br />A good friend mine was recounting a very well known phrase that everyone<br />who has ever set foot in Salt Lake for more than 5 minutes risks hearing:<br />"Those that leave the church just can't seem to leave it alone"<br />This is true for so many more reasons than I can cover here(or ever) <br />but it did bring up a topic that is at the tip of the brain, and gag<br />reflex at all times as Salt Lake City residents who are not members<br />of the "dominant religion". This church refuses to be ignored and <br />if you live here, it is jammed down your throat by the faithful, the<br />formally faithful, the newspapers, hell even the bums do it AT EVERY TURN. Every dinner party, night out, lunch date and business meeting we have, even if it is<br />out of the country, when people hear we are from Utah it DOES NOT MATTER with whom or how much we drink it<br />inevitably turns to the MORMONS(or, the DAMN MORMONS as I like to affectionately refer to them as even while <span style="font-style:italic;">they</span> are present)<br />Here is the worst part: <br /><br />It is RUINING my social life, and my city. <br /><br /><br />You ALWAYS have to pick a side. It isn't one of those things that you can 'other' check box out of either. In Utah, you either mark Yes, Hell NO!, or Marie Osmond(the artist formally known as a real Mormon but now may be classified as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Mormon">Jack</a>)<br />No but seriously there is no 'normal' box to check. You know, the one that doesn't reflect years of being either in or out. Acceptable or not. mysterious white undies or thong. <br /><br />Being oblivious is not really possible. <br /><br />Living here is like a big game of kickball where teams are picked by<br />whether you know the secret handshake or not. And it is EXHAUSTING and<br />a little anti-climatic. It's like this: when you meet someone new, whether<br />socially or in business you are constantly thinking: "are they or aren't<br />they?" Mostly because you can BET your next paycheck on the direction the<br />relationship will go based on the answer to that tiny little question and <br />it sucks(note: also true when dating and yes, the paycheck would have to<br />be AFTER tithing) <br /><br />I live in a building where the answer to "are they or aren't they" has become<br />a game we play. Whenever someone new moves in, a group of us play the game(based<br />solely on what we can see in their moving boxes and through the windows before<br />they call the cops.) We do this mostly because we want to know if we should avoid inviting them over for Wine Friday. Mormons, after all, respond to such an invite with a visit from the local missionaries and then, well, let's just say it gets rather<br />ugly after that.<br /><br />I think I lost my point. <br /><br />Wait: There it is!<br /><br />I want a Normal Box. The kind that doesn't inspect my undies or think of <br />ways to get me to join their team. Sometimes I feel like I am living<br />in the real life equivalent of a land-grabbing, hostage taking, diet coke<br />drinking, passive aggression slinging, experiment. Note to those in charge:<br />This outlier is thinking of relocating. And it is all your fault, although,<br />sometimes it seems intentional to root normal out and just leave the extremes.<br />This way, both sides win, at least in their own minds.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622351814428849110.post-23495812290376423012010-07-01T15:47:00.002-06:002010-07-15T15:52:28.112-06:00FREE Movies at the Capital! 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6tVG9akXVYsZPi_3wn5blNXrFw6t796ZqUo8H54Q_QEPRKzgtSYhozajhM-k9I5KBWWUy7UdSMQGeTGq74X2O43nJhH0PNGtDebsIx5FcG0ZLK3iY0kwZ9phM5wBG9eADSMursPjfb8/s1600/moonlight_cinema.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6tVG9akXVYsZPi_3wn5blNXrFw6t796ZqUo8H54Q_QEPRKzgtSYhozajhM-k9I5KBWWUy7UdSMQGeTGq74X2O43nJhH0PNGtDebsIx5FcG0ZLK3iY0kwZ9phM5wBG9eADSMursPjfb8/s400/moonlight_cinema.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494253665134660066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5shsT3caGJ3UFLHg-f_chjrkaL2-sn48ZW2rAy2mAS-h7sDT4IbhdgSySMrJP88V5gXfDN_XkcW0r5G5oPV0WiWJpX4NzNcewdtuTA21Un6f_wce3K9fhcQDqQ94Eli-vNUwFKsstUBQ/s1600/Cherry+Blossoms+064+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5shsT3caGJ3UFLHg-f_chjrkaL2-sn48ZW2rAy2mAS-h7sDT4IbhdgSySMrJP88V5gXfDN_XkcW0r5G5oPV0WiWJpX4NzNcewdtuTA21Un6f_wce3K9fhcQDqQ94Eli-vNUwFKsstUBQ/s400/Cherry+Blossoms+064+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494253660577235090" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.utahcapitolvisitorservices.blogspot.com/">MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Schedule</a><br />July 1 - The Sandlot (1993) - Made in Utah<br />July 8 - Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) - Made in Utah July 15 - Planet 51 (2009)<br />July 22 - Forever Strong (2008) - Made in Utah<br />July 29 - The Goonies (1985)<br />August 5 - The World’s Fastest Indian (2005) - Made in Utah<br />August 12 - The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)<br />August 19 - Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)<br />August 26 - The Blind Side (2009)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0