Bring on the cake!...

So it's finally vacation time! Well...this isn't really a vacation, I would say. (Not like Katie livin' it up in sweet California!) But its close to a vacation. Its my cousin's wedding weekend in Walla Walla, Washington. A really terrible alliteration, I know...but true.

In addition to having rehersal dinner under our belts, we got the bridesmaid dresses, the cake, even the flower petals to chuck down aisle all under control. Everything seems to be coming together pretty well! That got me thinking..."What do our Voxxers and readers think about weddings?....."

So there's your question: What's the modern-day importance of a wedding? Do you have a "dream-day"? Music? Food? Location? Ladies: Have you been planning since childhood? Guys: Do you still not care so much about the details?

Rest in peace, Michael Jackson

One of the biggest names in the music industry is dead. Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest in a Los Angeles Hospital, to the surprise of millions worldwide.

I don't know about you guys, but it hasn't really sunk in for me. I'm not really a Michael Jackson fan, but I literally cannot imagine him dead. It never crossed my mind that he could die.

So let's join the many vigils going on at this very moment. Any Jackson fans out there? Any great memories or favorite songs? Any last wishes for the late pop sensation?

Spotlight: Seth MacFarlane!!

Ladies and gents this time around I shine the spotlight on one of the most respected and well established cartoonist of the last few years, no not the guy that makes "The Simpsons" but none other than.......Drumroll please......Seth MacFarlane!!! Who you ask? well let me tell you this man is the soul creator of one of the infamous cartoons to date. Family Guy is an all out no holds bared cartoon about none other than a weird american family and the shananagains that they get into every day. Born October 26, 1973 he quickly moved on to study animation at the Rhode Island School of Design where he obtained his Bachelor's in Fine Arts. When he left school his desires to work for Walt Disney soon left when he was hired by Cartoon Network. There he worked on such shows as Johnny Bravo, Dexter's Laboratory and Cow and Chicken! Shortly after his stint at Cartoon Network he showed The Fox Executives a short he had made called Larry and Steve and they quickly contracted Seth to produce a cartoon series based on the characters, the product was a little show called Family Guy! This move made him the youngest executive producer on television. "I spent mounts in my kitchen no sleep, no life, just drawing" and after this and a 50,000 dollar budget he gave fox the pilot of Family Guy which went over very well. To date Seth has one 4 awards 2 of which are Emmy's for his voice acting (which include quite a selection of subjects in both of his major series Family Guy: Peter, Stewiw, and Glen. And American Dad: Stan, and Roger Smith.) as well as 2 other high honors from the television world. His latest project is The Cleavland Show which is a spin off of one of the Family Guy characters. He openly states his ideas that gay right should be supported and his strong approval of the new President(whom which he donated 10,000 dollars) His new series is set to be seen in early fall and there are many people awaiting its arrival!!

Are you one of these people?

Any other Family Guy fans out there?

Any one feel any offence due to any of the jokes you have seen on Family Guy? 

Follow the "beating drums and rainbow cloaks"...

Dancing in the rain took on a whole new meaning as "druids, New Agers, and people just looking for a party" all took part in the celebration of the summer solstice at the mystical landmark of Stonehenge.

CBSNEWS.com reports that the longest day of the year was brought in by "beating drums and rainbow cloaks" worn by attendees all waiting for the mysterious moment: Saturday's 4:58 AM sunrise.

"I think it's a place of our ancestors, its a shrine to our ancestors, and I think it's very important to celebrate each season," says 60-year old Ray Smith, (also known as Rhobar, druid of Hengistbury in southern England). Smith came to the 'par-tay' prepared in multicolored skirt and blue face paint.

Not all celebrators held such strong dedication to the beauty and history of Stonehenge, many came for the "party-aspect."

"We heard about it through our really studious friend but we're gonna come and get drunk. We're halfway gone right now," said 21-year old Minnesota student, Alison Newcomber.

So. Which is it for you? Celebration of your rich past or purely reason to party? (Or...simply incentive to stay up later watching TiVo'd episodes of SNL with some popcorn? Hey...the night is longer, afterall!)

California Dreamin

Hey, Vox Box! Right now I'm in the process of packing for my trip to California. I'll be gone until the 28th of June and I'll be missing the blog like crazy (no internet for me!). Anyways, while I'm gone, I have some questions for you to answer!

• What are some events going on where you live?
• What am I missing while I'm gone?
• What is your favorite vacation place?
• What are your favorite summer activities?

And now a few challenges for the readers who are truly dedicated:

• Recruit (I don't care how many, just do it!)
• Attend some cultural and interesting event in your town and write about it here (especially those of you in the Northwest so I know what I'm missing!)

OK...that's all from me until later this month. Talk to you soon!

Read. Think. Type. Rock.

Katie

Blow a kiss, get denied your diploma?

Every school has one: That class clown graduate who, as they walk across the stage during commencement ceremony, does something weird, showy, or bizarre as a celebration of their last day of school. I've seen cartwheels, handstands, victory laps around the stage, and even the occasional streaker. All of these cases have resulted in the crowd's laughter and applause...but withholding of the diploma? Never.

This wasn't the case for graduating senior from Bonny Eagle High School, Maine. When called, the student walked across the stage and did it - ....ready? He blew his family a kiss....*gasp! The Yahoo article described the school's administrator as "clearly not the sentimental sort", having sent the student back to his seat without his diploma.

While the student's mother feels this diploma-denial is unjust, arguing that "A bow, a kiss to your mom is not misbehavior," school administators continue to stand their ground. I guess that kiss was just going too far...

Is it worth it? Should the student be reprimanded in this way? What's the craziest graduation-behavior YOU'VE seen?

Les Claypool!?!?!

So as some of you know I am quite the fan of almost any kind of music at all and while i happen to be surfing the internet for any good shows coming up (besides AEROSMITH) I stumbled upon a show at the Knitting Factor on Wednesday June 24 that I had not herd about!! What... I know that is the most wack thing that you have herd all week eh? However it is true i will admit.... His name Les Claypool, his game some highly above normal bass guitar skills!!! So I was interested and hit up you tube and this is what came up.. now you may want to lay a pillow on your floor so that your jaw does not hurt quite as bad from the impact that it will soon experience!! So check this man out and I warned you about the jaw thing good luck my fellow humans!!!

Am I just slow has anyone herd this man??

What do you think??

Would You stop by this show??