The Bums and the drug dealers get it....

what is wrong with all of you hard working, roof over your head city dwellers?

I think the joke may be on those that stay away from the beautiful 10 acres of green open space that lies smack in the middle of our beautiful, charming and let's face it overpriced neighborhood citing that they would, in fact, use it if all those "other people" weren't there.

Let me tell you a secret:
"They" those other people of whom you so frequently name as the reason for your absenteeism from your own damn park-get it and you are missing out

(where else do we have to talk people into using a park....I mean c'mon guys!)

I go into the park everyday(no lie) and not once have I been:
stabbed
beaten
approached for drugs
solicited for prostitution
found a needle
been kidnapped
raped
threatened in any way....

so there you have it-joke is ON YOU!

Who's afraid of Pioneer Park?

Really, I am so very sick of two things:

First and foremost
People(ie media, my extended family and public officials) referring to my park as an unsafe place to be. If these people would take the time to actually visit the park they would find that their perception is not reality. Yea there are drug deals, yea there are homeless people, but in all reality there are both of these things everywhere-GET OVER IT!!! If you don't want to be around drug dealers or those that use drugs you had better stay locked in your room....because they are everywhere(I'm talking to you Sandy and Riverton, Lehi and Provo).....not just in Pioneer park.

Second:
Lack of follow through......by just about everyone.....
c'mon if you want something you have to work for it. Do we really think that wonderful neighborhoods and parks just are built and then they are? Nope.....you have to work hard to make a house a home and a building a community....if we want a safer park the people who live near NEED TO WORK FOR IT! You wouldn't expect someone else to clean your house or mow your lawn....this is YOUR space-take some ownership.

Having said that: We need the support of both the Mayor's office and the City council to help in the effort. Talk needs to translate into action. NOW!!

In Tandem

Funny how just one moment can make you realize that summer is here!

There I was minding my own business and then...

this cute little number walked in the door....I can't say that the owner acted surprised when I asked to photograph it........i think I could've taken her...but I was with my mom....at least I got a pic

Spring Dine-o-Round!

Twice a year downtown some of Salt Lake City's finest restaurants open their doors to the general dining pubic! This year it all starts May 2 and boy am I excited!
Usually we go one place every day but this year we might do lunch and dinner....it is well worth the investment!

Check out the participating restaurants here

Frontrunner....now open!

I can't believe the day has finally come! You can now get from SLC to Ogden sans car!
More for more info and maps click here

Running/workout Mix that works for me

My great friend Luann asked me the other day what I work out to.....I have spent some time on this issue(I MUST have good music that propels me forward or for cooling down really relaxes me)
Try it out on the new running path in Pioneer Park this summer!

So, without further ado....my workout play list....tell me what you think!

Still Waiting -Sum 41
I Always start my running out on this song(this gets me through the first .25-.5 mile....off on the right foot)

Next...onto

The Hell Song- Sum 41

American Idiot- Green Day

Hit Me UP- Gia Farrel

The Pretender- Foo Fighters

The take over, The breaks over-Fallout Boy

Fame:Infamy-Fallout Boy


This usually gets me through 3-4 miles at 6.2 on the treadmill

Then cool down(whatever I am in the mood for):

Switch-Will Smith

Stop This-Anneli Drecker

Turn Me On- Kevin Lyttle

Love Song- Sara Bareielles

Breath Me- Sia

Story on Fake Panhandlers......ruining it for the rest of us

Think Twice before handing out your parking meter money....instead give to the varied and effective charities around the city and state.

http://www.kutv.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=37781@kutv.dayport.com&navCatId=5

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