Crowding around Culture

Well, I think I swam my last laps for the season. The rain and cold are on their way in, although the leaves make up for it. They are just beginning to change, and with all the rain we've had it makes the change quite spectacular. And even though swimming is out, the weather has been very accomodating for biking, although the wind did blow one of my bike buddies over this past ride. Ooops. Not to worry though. She's okay.

I re-visited BEETLEJUICE this weekend. It's so good, especially if you watch it with someone who's never seen it before. Then I also saw DOGVILLE which left a less than light-hearted impression. Heavy stuff, but interesting about what it means to be weak/strong, power/powerless, good/bad, human vs. overcoming human nature. The movie is set up more like a play, so that takes some getting used to (like if I wanted to see a play, I'd go out and see one, you know), but I came around to enjoying the format.

The cultured weekend doesn't end there. A famous Native American Flute player graced us with his music at the farm this weekend. I felt like I was listening to the birds sing (hence, the title of his album: bird songs).

And then drum roll please... If I've missed seeing David Sedaris speak amongst the numerous opportunities I've had to secure tickets to hear him, my next best bet is: listening to his sister, Amy Sedaris, for free! She's very funny. She made this eye burrito thing. Very unusual, but I guess it goes along with the craft book she has coming out. She also did the Piggy impression. Raunchy! And only in Asheville, would one of the main questions in the audience be: Are you a vegetarian? Well, she's not, but she seems pretty decent, regardless, and I wouldn't be surprised if she starts giving David a run for his money. She draws quite the crowd!