Catching up with Recess Monkey * UPDATED *

Jack Forman, getting funky at KC Jiggle Jam '09 In late-January, while Recess Monkey was putting some finishing touches on “The Final Funktier”, bassist Jack Forman took time away from his laundry and schoolwork to talk to me about album #6, Kindiefest, and why the current kindie rock scene in Seattle is infinitely better than his hometown’s post-grunge scene. As the title “The Final...

Catching up with Recess Monkey * UPDATED *

The Alice in Wonderland of My Dreams

In case you haven’t heard, the new, rather outlandish Tim Burton interpretation of Alice in Wonderland opened last Friday. There is no way my girls are seeing this revamped edition, they can barely make it through the old Disney animated Wonderland without wetting themselves. But, I saw it...

March 9th, 2010 | OWTK MOVIE REVIEWS | Read More

Earthworm Ensemble – self titled CD Review

Earthworm Ensemble The Sound: Whole grain family music from a Polyphonic Spree-esque L.A. collective. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Dreyer Family Band, The Harmonica Pocket Best Moments: “The Traveling Train”, the self-titled album’s lead track, oozes with the spirit of the wild...

March 8th, 2010 | OWTK Kid's Music Reviews | Read More

All Adoptions Should Be This Easy

The process of adopting animals, and thus becoming a ZooParent at the Elmwood Park Zoo, was swift and painless, even with using a pile of checks to seal the deal financially. Say hi to the Bear’s Baby Elk: In addition to this lovely little lady, the Bear also became the adopted mom to a lucky...

March 7th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting | Read More

On Becoming a ZooParent

I’m heading to the Elmwood Park Zoo today with the Bear, where she’ll become a ZooParent. She received enough $ for her birthday to adopt a pair of animals at the enrichment level, meaning they’ll receive a special toy/treat. She’s positively giddy. You may remember that this...

March 6th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting | Read More

Motherhood DVD Review & Giveaway

With a cast of Uma Thurman, Minnie Driver and Anthony Edwards, a straight-to-DVD release for this film seemed highly unusual. After watching Motherhood, I understood why a nationwide theatrical release wasn’t in the cards. Motherhood, the film, is much like 24, the TV series, only with helicopter...

March 5th, 2010 | GIVEAWAYS, OWTK DVD REVIEWS | Read More