Fred, You and the Little Mermaid Can Both go “BLEEP” Yourselves…

My all-time favorite thing to do on the weekends is brunch.

Since I kinda have a propensity to eat, that shouldn’t surprise any of you.

2nd favorite thing to do on the weekends?  After brunch?  Sit down with a nice cafe latte with the radio tuned in to a lil’ Chicago Public Radio and a little “This American Life”

Hilarious.  Moving.  Inspiring.  Thought-provoking.  Hilarious.  Did I mention that it’s pretty freakin’ funny?  Usually in one complete episode, I will be laughing my ass off during one act and then crying uncontrollably the next.  Every episode is based on a theme and most stories are real-life, featuring everyday people telling their stories.

Take a listen to Act One of this episode:  Recordings for Someone.  Involves one pissed-off mom’s voice mail for her son, a Columbia undergrad student, Fred.  The voice mail was forwarded to just about every single Columbia undergrad student in the early 90′s.  I remember the first time I heard this episode, it was in 2002 and Craig and I were painting the walls of our brand new home in Austin. I still remember- I was painting the mantle in our living room, practically convulsing with laughter.  It’s good stuff.  It’s long.  But it’s worth it!  I was telling someone about this episode the other day and thought I’d post it for the “masses” (or for like all 3 of you who are reading this blog!) 

Listen-This American Life Lil’ Mermaid Story

Wow, all I can say is that I hope they found those damn books in Lahoya!