I want my own moving castle.

I don't know what it is about Hayao Miyazaki's films that simply makes my soul feel lifted. A ridiculous amount of creativity. I say ridiculous because in no way is any part of his films stolen or in homage to anything. The characters, the creatures, the magic - it's all totally orginal. Tonight, Ron and I saw his newest film "Howl's Moving Castle." If anyone has not seen "Spirited Away," you will witness a work of art. Beautiful. Howl's is coming to The Main Art soon. Look for it!

Tomorrow I'm going to check out the Bizarre Bizare at the Garden Bowl to see if my wares are up to snuff. I've been looking for a low-key place to trade my goods for paper money...this may be it!

The New Pornographers are not coming to Detroit (SHIT!), but they are coming to Kalamazoo on the same night at NIN. Geezy Chrizzy, isn't it obvious?

Oh, and Dodgeball is so on. It's going to be the best season yet. We've got some fresh meat this time around as well as The D-Spot MVPs from last season. We're going straight to the top!

This weekend - Boogie Fever Friday, Royal Oak Clay and Glass Festival/Taste of Royal Oak Saturday, hanging with Pops and SLGTM(only 10 bucks!) on Sunday. Sheesh! I never have my weekend pinned down this early. Anyone who wants to come shake some ass to Vanilla Ice and Ah-Ha, come on down! I'll be the one doing the Roger Rabbit and the Cabage Patch. Word.

To Gilbert: AH! Holy human pin cushion. Good news, you can have water...and mayonaise...and apples. Please keep us posted on your progress, and stay healthy!

I look forward to Matt's real time Piston's play-by-play for the second half. Oh, and great pictures, Miss Emily and Miss Jackie!