First there was the Jim Henson exhibit at EMP, and Seattlest’s own Tuesdays Muppet Days
we love that Seattle loves the Muppets. And now SIFF’s got a Jim Henson tribute all month for all ages, just in time for the new Muppet movie coming out.
The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Us: Uptown's Tribute to Jim Henson and the Muppets
A Minute of Zen
Nighttime footage taken from the International Space Station as it orbits over the West Coast, released by NASA earlier in the week, provides perfect soothing visuals.
Baby Einstein Sucks the Vocabulary Out of Your Kid's Brain
We don't have a lot of parenting pet peeves. Little Miss Seattlest has already picked up our usual response to a lot of great debates: "Whatever."
For Your Consideration: This Weekend at SIFF
As a wise man once said: "Ohhhh, we're half-way there / Ohhh-oh, living on a prayer." On Wednesday, SIFF officially reached the half-way mark. But it's by no means all downhill from here. There's still tons more great films to see before the fest is through.
Elsewhere in Ist
Houstonist reports on cross-dressing thieves and undressing educators this week. A Peeping Tom defends himself with a papaya and an outraged onlooker asks Ken Lay, "TATER TOTS OR FRIES?" Also, FEMA wants it's money back.
Finding Peace at the War Room
Thinking of the Red Bull Music Academy still puts a smile on Seattlest's face. While almost overwhelming with the amount of talent that came through, the fact that all of that great music came through Seattle is still mindblowing. The event left an impact on the scene too, with some people deciding to move to the area, and others ensuring that their tour plans bring them back through the Emerald City.

