http://www.queenbeth.com/ en-us 2007-10-16T00:25:05-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000091.html I downloaded the new album from Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings today. I'm embarrassed that I didn't realize it was out. I love classic R&B and this band is right up there with the greats from the 60s. I... Music bethdeth 2007-10-16T00:25:05-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000090.html I posted my pics from Utah and last weekend's beach trip to Port Aransas with the fam. Utah: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2AcOGzNm2csXUw Beach: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2AcOGzNm2csXQg... Random bethdeth 2007-06-25T18:21:31-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000089.html I just got back from my vacation in southern Utah. It was fantastic. I did my first ever overnight backpacking trip and rafted on the Colorado River. Plus, it was HOT outside. Perfect. As you know, southern Utah is mostly... Random bethdeth 2007-05-15T19:24:39-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000088.html Avec - Try the chorizo stuffed dates with bacon Hot Fuzz - The build up is a little long, but the last 30 minutes give new meaning to the word awesome Blood Diamond - Better than I expected. It's Hollywood... Random bethdeth 2007-05-01T09:21:19-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000087.html A few weeks ago I was riding to work on the bus, still half asleep, and then I saw it. "hi chicago" it read cheerfully in brown script across a yellow background. Was it really? Could it be? I practically... Random bethdeth 2007-05-01T09:14:24-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000086.html So, I feel myself becoming disassociated from everyone I know so I'm going to do something about it. No, I'm not going to call or email each of you directly, but I am going to update my blog. My boyfriend... Random bethdeth 2007-04-25T18:39:38-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000085.html I'm playing a game of Chicken with Chicago winter. My alarm is set to NPR, and every morning I wake up to the weather forecast. Each day in the last week it's been 5 degrees colder. First it was 20,... bethdeth 2007-02-06T09:15:09-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000084.html 1. Dixie Chicks, The Long Way Around Loud outspoken women? They must be from Texas! I consider this my theme song for 2006. 2. Neko Case, John Saw that Number No Texas mention in this one, but I put her... bethdeth 2007-01-17T17:49:55-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000083.html Now that I'm getting paid again, I've been able to try a few more Chicago restaurants. I'm still not blown away, but I've had a few good moments: Hai Yen - After living in Houston for six years, I seriously... Restaurants bethdeth 2006-08-27T20:01:25-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000081.html It's very strange to live in a place where there are seasons. For the first time in my life, August seems like the end of summer, rather than a month that even Satan would find uncomfortably hot. I wore white... Random bethdeth 2006-08-21T19:10:53-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000082.html Friday, 6:00 pm. I’ve only been at Lollapalooza for thirty minutes, and I’ve already had my first Beatle Bob sighting. Is it good or bad that we have the same taste in music? I don’t really care, because The Secret... Music bethdeth 2006-08-07T19:37:25-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000080.html Apologies to my sister, but I'm about to go on another rant about how good the restaurants were in Houston. When I moved to Austin in 2003, "The restaurants in Houston were so much better" was my constant refrain. Austin... Restaurants bethdeth 2006-08-07T18:13:49-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000079.html I've been interviewing in the last few weeks, so I haven't had much time for updating the site. I had an entire review for The Devil Wears Prada written in my head, and you're going to have to trust me... Movies bethdeth 2006-07-10T21:25:27-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000078.html After going to see the new Luc Besson-produced movie District B-13, I tried to remember the last American action movie I saw that didn't suck. The first one that popped into my mind was Terminator 2, but that's because I... Movies bethdeth 2006-06-19T08:34:45-06:00 http://www.queenbeth.com/archive/000077.html I saw Prairie Home Companion last night. I've never been a big fan of the show. I find it mildly amusing, but not particularly brilliant or witty. I was expecting more from the movie since I am a fan of... Movies bethdeth 2006-06-14T10:48:56-06:00