July the Fourth!

Don't Mind Devil Duck.

Ah. Independence day. You know the day Americans celebrate the birth of their country by setting off fireworks, having a good old BBQ, or like this year going away for a three day weekend. Fun stuff!

Last year I had the great opportunity to see the fireworks display over Lake Union on top of the Swedish Cultural Center. The view is fantastic from there but I was able to get on the roof of the building with a few others. Now THAT was spectacular.

I also got a good view of Gas Works Park. The mass of people that go there for the fireworks display is ginormous. This year's Gasworks Park celebration almost didn't happen because of a lawsuit. The Colbert Report was entertained by the suit and the park itself and had something to say about it.

Have a fun and safe Fourth of July.

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Be afraid. Be very afraid

I know this has been circulating for years, but it's so darned cute and foreboding at the same time. His facial expression reminds me of the Mona Lisa. Can anyone guess what the dog is thinking? Is he out for total domination or complete annihilation? What is behind that sneer?

The other half actually used photo paper to print the image and turned out eerily well. We may put it in a frame downstairs only because we're that kinda of funny.

Ponder him as he ponders your doom.

Happy Canada Day!

Since It's only a few hours to Canada from where I live, I would like to say Happy Canada Day or Fête du Canada! (I'm not near Quebec, but gotta include).

Our friendly neighbor to the north is taking a holiday for this special day and I would like to acknowledge the great musicians Canada gave the world. I cross a few genres in this list so, if you don't know an artist, its 'cause I listen to way too much music.

• Sum 41
  
• Celion Dion - ugh! I had to.
  
• Finger Eleven
  
• k.d. lang
  
• Nickelback
• Diana Krall -jazz
  
• Rush - Tom Sawyer. nuff said.
  
• Alanis Morissette - First she was angry now she has found peace. God on "Dogma".
  
• Bif Naked - tattooed punk chick. FTW!
  
• Nelly Furtado
  
• Rufus Wainwright
• Loverboy
• Barenaked Ladies - Tugs at my geek side oh so good
  
• Cowboy Junkies
• Our Lady Peace
• Shania Twain - ugh! I had to.
  
• Avril Lavigne
  
• Alannah Myles
  
• Sarah McLachlan - Lilith Fair.