In response to the ever increasing government taxation and government spending Denton will be hosting its own Tea Party tonight. Approximately 300 tea parties have been scheduled for today across the nation as protest to current federal government policies.

You can find out more details for the Texas Tea Parties at http://www.rickperry.org/ and http://www.dentongop.org/.

Denton Tea Party: 110 West Hickory, Downtown Courthouse 6-7 PM.

This site has been stagnant for too long. I working to overhaul and hopefully find purpose and use this site for the betterment of Denton. I have gotten more organic hits and I want to capitalize on new visitors. If you have any thoughts on what you would like to see this become, let me know. I am interested. Also, please be watching out for a new twitter feed. Updates would include, for instance, being able to know that last night Jason Lee of "My Name is Earl" fame was eating at the Greenhouse. Keep in touch.

Most likely you have heard of South by Southwest (SXSW). SXSW is a massive music conference held annually in Austin. This festival brings out the likes R.E.M., Van Morrison, NOFX, Old 97's, and many more to various open air venues in the city. Denton currently does not host any music festival and even if it did the liklihood of bringing names like that to Denton would be difficult. That being said, March 2009 will mark the end of that. At least to the extent that Denton no longer has a music conference. Que North by 35 (NX35).

Due to the desperation I have in finding adequate means of thoroughly exercising my 7 month old weimaraner, I ventured to the Denton dog park for the first time over the weekend. "Wiggly Field Dog Park" is located on the south side of Denton, 1400 Ryan Road. Although, admittedly, my expectations of the park were low, I was surprised at not only the facilities but the number of dogs that were enjoying the great weather.

The park is an off leash, fenced area that is partitioned into separate areas for large dogs and small dogs. There is also a medium sized partition for "activities", which I assume is for training or fetching or something. Though, because it remained empty I used it to give my dogs a break from all the action/excitement. Not only is there 3 partitions, there is an open area behind the fences which includes wooded terrain including a small pond which the retrieving breeds were enjoying a swim. I was pleasently surprised by the large, mature oak trees which provided shade for the dogs and their owners. Also, unexpectedly, there was not one fight between dog inside the park. However, there was an incident which made me quite nervous outside the park.

While leaving the park a large breed dog (not leashed) ran up to my dogs (leashed). My dogs immediately became very nervous by this larger breed overpowering their space. I hear a faint holler, "Will you grab him for me?" Yeah, I am just going to reach out and grab you overbearing dog who looks like it wouldn't hestitate a second to bite my hand off. Sure, I will grab him.

As she approached her dog she said, "Thank you, I just got him a month ago and he doesn't really know his name yet."

In response, "What kind of dog do you think he is?"

"I am pretty sure he is a pitbull-mastiff mix. Have a good day."

Wait a minute, you have a pit mix that doesn't know his name about to enter a park of unleashed dogs? Do us all a favor and process your actions before putting every dog and human at risk.

Anyways, other than that, the park was quite nice and proved to be a great outlet to my weim's energy. If you have a dog (and it knows its name) "Wiggly Field" is a great place to take them for a couple of hours.