Star Sighting and Todays SLC Fashion

Who is the beautiful and talented woman that graciously agreed to be photographed with me?(yes I am shameless....and a groupie....I admit it....but I just can't help it-she is fabulous in so many ways)
None other than Terry Gross from NPR's Fresh Air

I went to listen to her presentation put on by our wonderful KUER(yes Doug Fabrisio was there....yes he looked...and sounded and I didn't get close enough but I am sure smelled amazing as always)

ANYWAY, moving back to Terry.....she took my breath away! She spoke of how she has deliberately and sometimes not so gracefully made her way through her career(once she finally "fell in love with everything about" public radio)
Her character, insight, patience and tenacity are so....well-empowering.

As it happens my father in law had a "backstage pass" to the event and gave the ticket to us.....When we got to meet and shake hands with Terry we both were nervous and a little star struck(yes it's public radio.....but going to these things is the equivalent of going to Sundance for other people to me)

I managed to squeek out what a huge fan I was Doug had the presence of mind to ask her who her choice was for the next president(she declined to answer-journalist/listener confidentiality) I'm pretty sure she thought I was nuts, but I proved it when I invited her to view this blog(which I am sure she will not....scratch that I am hoping that she won't) since I forgot momentarilly....I am not a writer and blogs....yea they are better when the person writing is actually somewhat talented in this area....not just rambling....................................................................................................
at any rate here we are--thanks KUER and Terry for a wonderful evening!




PS Terry Gross is today's SLC Fashion speciman....she looked absolutly fab in her silver and black jacket....it was the perfect cut and an classic example of a sexy, classic yet professional way to dress!

Acme Burger

Can you imagine anything better than a hip and trendy place where you can order a drink, sit back and....have a burger?.... A gourmet burger? that isn't a bar? Well folks if this was your dream you got it!
Acme Burger is THE spot to have an amazing burger(in flavors as varied as ostrich, buffalo, Ahi, and of course down home cookin' beef(grass fed organic no less)) in a great atmosphere sans the grease and the sweaty, disgruntled drive up window person.

My personal favorite is the mini burger(just the right size to not have any guilt)
with their best ever margarita(just enough tequila to make you not realize you should feel a little guilt...for your diet of course)

Try it--tell me what you think(I'll be waiting for the thank you)!

Acme Burger
801-257-5700
275 S 200 W
SLC

Chocolate Snobbery

In addition to being one of my favorite features about my neighborhood(not to mention a landmark)
Caputos Deli is a treasure in our great city and state alike.


Tonight I had the distinct opportunity of attending their introductory chocolate tasting class and it was magnafique!
My eyes(not to mention taste buds) were opened to a whole new world!

You too can have the experience of your life at one of their many classes(beware of becoming a snob....sign up at your own risk...but really who are you kidding...you know you want to be cooler than all of the other snobs at the dinner party-let's be honest)


Matt Caputo(and his lovely assistant Yelina, also his wife) Do a wonderful job giving you just enough info to keep you wanting more(hmmm...they seem to have a talent for this in their restaurant as well ;) )

Tanner Park(and Offleash Area)

YUM!!
This little park is pretty shall I say well thought out?
We took little(ok pudgy) Cleo for the first time this week and were pleasantly suprised by a few things:
1: The dogs and owners both were well behaved(not always the case....i must admit Cleo sometimes is the worst one....sigh....)
2: The off leash area was really spacious...

http://utah.citysearch.com/profile/11341209/salt_lake_city_ut/tanner_park.html

I would recommend giving it a whirl this spring(Wait...Spring!....where are you....did you get lost in the BLIZZARD??!!)

Introducing the New SLC Style Section!!

Since I love to shop...and love to people watch....and love to photograph.....well this will be perfect!
Stay tuned reader(yes one: Hi Mom)

We'll see how this goes!

Thoughts on Preventing Car Prowls by Steve White

This is from a community leader and neighbor....he has an interesting insight on how to keep your car safe.
Although I can't recommend that you actually leave your car unlocked(you might sue me) He does bring up some great thoughts!


Howdy, Neighbors. Steve White here. I am a Neighborhood Watch building captain here in downtown Salt Lake. We all know that Car Prowl activity is not going to slow down anytime soon. In that vein, I would like to offer some tips.
Many moons ago I knew a group of car prowlers. Sometimes there would be three of them in the group, sometimes five. But there were always the core members- the two of them that had day jobs installing car alarms.
Car alarms aren't going to stop them. The sad truth is that if someone wants into your car, they are getting into your car. The good news is that you can minimize or even eliminate the damage incurred. The question I would ask myself is this- Are my C.D.'s worth the Five Hundred Dollars it would take to replace my busted window?
Here's the tip of the day. Do not leave anything of value in your car and leave it unlocked.
Leave It Unlocked!?!?! You're CRAZY! You are thinking.
My car can get Stolen!
I don't want some strange person going through my things!
Hard Cheeze.
If someone wants to steal your car or go through it, they will.
A car burglar will break your window to get at the 75 cents in your ashtray.
Identity theft is another issue here. Do you have your Title in your car? Why? That belongs in your safe at home. You need your proof of insurance and registration. These go in your handbag, wallet, or briefcase. Your glove compartment should only contain an ice scraper.
Your trunk is no safer. Most cars nowadays have a trunk release inside the car, remember.

I'm pullin' for ya; We're all in this together.
-Steve

Why a no sleeping ordinance

Recently I have been researching ways that parks around the country have found ways to control crime and change the usage of parks with a violent history.

One of the most recent find has been the no sleeping/laying down ordinance.
This may seem like a drastic measure but I think the result would be immediately apparent.
The biggest factor is going to be enforcement. Bottom line: NO ONE would be permitted to lay down in the park. It would be in effect against the rules. Since the park is currently thought to be quite a scary place(to change soon) there is a chance that those that sleep might be at risk of robbery, or any other kind of violence. Also, when there are several(last time I counted on a warm weekday there were 6-8) people sleeping there all day it makes it hard to have any other kind of activity(say a frisby game or doggie play date) the kind that brings the space to life an makes it truly a community space.
Eventually it is the hope of our neighborhood to lift the ordinance and restore it to it's original no camping status, but with the support of our neighbors we can take this big step to ensure the success of our park!

One way to try to clean up our air!

If you see someone's car or truck giving off too much exhaust you can take down their license place number and call
944-SMOG and they will send them a letter in the mail.

My letter to the superdelegates

My Story is simple:
I have been following politics since college when it was Bush v. Gore. When president Bush was elected the first time I didn't know any different(I was new to paying attention) then as I began to learn more and more about the process, and it's profound affect on not only my life but the life of our amazing country I was astonished when President Bush was elected again. Let me be clear: I do not hate president Bush I also believe that he has done the best he can and what he thinks is the right thing. However, it has not necessarily been what is right for the country here at home or abroad. When it came down to the choice between Hilary and Obama I made my decision carefully because while I respect the Clinton's very much and they did an amazing job during Bill's presidency the world is a very different place today. To solve today's problems it seems to me that we need a drastic change and new, fresh ideas. Not only a leader of our country but a world leader capable of earning the respect of the rest of the world back.
For me, as a 20 something woman voter Obama is my choice for a number of reasons but the biggest one is because we need a change-a big one and Obama represents that to me.

Thanks

Picking up after the pooch.

While walking my dog on a day when the snow had all melted I noticed many, many shall we say specimens of downtown dog owner irresponsible activity.
Did you know that it is illegal to leave dog feces on state or city owned property(grass or any other surface) If a police officer were to catch you in the act of neglecting your doggie owner duties they can give you a ticket for up to $100!

Ticket aside often the few irresponsible dog owners often give us all a bad name. Just think of a non dog owner(or a dog owner who always picks up) who cannot enjoy their favorite park without watching where they step(and sit!) Public space is just that-don't ruin it for others!

So go out and buy a scooper or those handy little bags(sold at most grocery stores as well as Petco and Petsmart) and do your Dootie(haha)