You Raise Me Up

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I'm on your shoulders
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

Confederate Canuck Presents:

Today, we solute you, Mr. Kurta-Wearing Folklorama Attendee.

Most people show up to these events wearing normal clothing. But not you. You take the cultural festival to a new level, showing up at the India Pavilion dressed in a traditional Indian costume.

Never mind the fact that with your blond hair, watery blue eyes, and skim milk complexion, you look about as Indian as a T-bone steak.

You're not here to experience the "ethnic heritage" of another country, because you've obviously been there, done that, and you're sporting the traditional t-shirt. No, you're here to enlighten, to show your acceptance and prove to the world how inclusive of other peoples white Liberals can be.

So if the other attendees think you look like a complete moron, well, they're the real morons. And they're probably mean-spirited, too.

Without you to stand up courageously in your store bought man-dress and lead the rest of us ignorant peasants to cultural awareness and affirmation, the Land of the Maple Leaf just wouldn't be the same.

So kick back and crack open an ice cold Jal-Jeera, O Sovereign of the Salwars, because you know -- Folklorama is really just a ComicCon for culture geeks like you.

Folklorama: Greek Pavilion

Held in the Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, the highlight of this relatively small, intimate venue is definitely the food. The mouth-watering menu included lemon potatoes, green beans, moussaka, souvlaki, pitas, spanakopita and tiropita (a 40th anniversary dish).

Unsure if I could possibly have the same strong allergic reaction to lamb that Katie does, I decided to throw caution to the wind and sample the lamb souvlaki. If I could relive any moment of my life, it would be that one -- and best of all, I didn't fall writhing to the floor in a fit of anaphylactic shock! Fortunately, we won't have to wait until next year to sample these culinary delights again -- there's a new Opa! Souvlaki in Polo Park mall.

The entertainment is short and sweet at just under 30 minutes, but isn't all that riveting besides a few impressive moves by the male dancers. Unfortunately, tonight was the night that I was in a hurry and forgot the camera at home. The show was much like last year's, though, so you really didn't miss much. Just imagine the shots of delicious Greek food I was going to take for you, and you've got the highlights.

Bottom line: The venue and entertainment aren't particularly exciting, but the food definitely is. Which could be why the offer it "to go".

Week 19

Julie is now 19 weeks along in the pregnancy, and is nearing the halfway point. The baby should now be about 8-9 ounces in weight and about 6 inches long. To see what the baby looks like this week, click here. To see what Julie looks like this week, scroll down.