update

I've been on vacation and I'm suffering from a back problem so between the two I haven't had much time to post. Vacation took me to Toronto, Canada. It was nice to be away.

Upon my return, I learned that my satellite provider is carrying "Democracy Now" via Link TV. I'm really happy about this because I can only hear this show on a local a.m. radio station. It airs at 8 a.m. and I'm usually on my way to work. This wouldn't be a problem if I had a working car radio. Anyway, host Amy Goodman talked to the creator of a new documentary that exposes Fox News for the evil that it is. Outfoxed sounds like a much needed look at lousy mainstream media.

On a related note, Michael Moore is answering critics of his film Farenheit 911 by providing factual back up. This is a good move because he makes a lot of charges but it's impossible to provide footnotes in a movie. Thank God for the Internet.

p.s.

I forgot to mention I actually had a little sunburn on my shoulders. Egad! Bahflo (as the natives say) actually had a nice sunny day. I would've added that earlier but I was (still am) caffeine challenge. Seacrest out!

Recap

Yesterday turned out to be a great day. My friend Paul and I went to the Albright Knox and saw the Rodin exhibit. It wasn't too crowded much to our surprise. It's the last week-end for the show and big crowds can be a problem. However, this wasn't a more pedestrian show (e.g. Monet)which tends to bring everyone and their brother at the last minute. The exhibit was good--I didn't know too much about Rodin but I managed to pick up a few tidbits. I don't care for the Gallery's new arrangement. It seems like things were moved to mark the presence of a new director. The Gallery owns several Rodin pieces but relegated them away from the Rodin exhibit which made no sense. They should have used them as an opportunity to capitalize on the permanent collection. Don't I sound like an art fag?
Paul and I hit the Elmwood strip and visited 20th Century Modern which had a few fun pieces of furniture. Nothing really struck Paul's fancy. I dragged him into Mondo Video which is a few doors down. A friend's boyfriend owns this store which carries obscure and hard to find films along with a healthy porn collection. Clerk Wheaze told us that the female wrestler videos are a hot selling item--yikes. I thought about borrowing "Deep Throat" because I've never seen it but settled on a documentary about the Plaster Caster group. Close enough I guess.
Paul and I met our friend Dexter in Allentown which is always a fun place to hang out. We had food and drinks at the Allentown Hardware Company or something like that, can't remember its exact name. It's like a small slice of Brooklyn in Buffalo. Allen St. itself has really picked up in the last year or so. Anyway, had an amazing watermelon and feta salad--it sounds gross but it was delish. Watermelon is in season and the balsamic vinaigrette took it over the top.
Today promises to be busy much to my surprise. I usually don't do much on holiday week-ends...

Good Morning Bahflo

I took a personal day from work so I can kick it with one of best friends. We're going to the Albright Knox Art Gallery for the Rodin exhibit.
I'm listening to Howard Stern as I finish my bagel and orange juice. I can't believe Richard Christy won Stuttering John's job. Of all the contestants he seemed rather dull. I realize that Yucko the Clown while amusing had some serious b.o. problems. I'll give Richard a chance, I suppose. Now if the HS show would just get rid of that gay "Restless,Restless" song. They're having a contest for the best version (country, r&b, etc.).The lyrics are lame and co-writer Vinnie can't sing. The worst part is it sticks in your head. UGH!