Cue Up The Bowling For Soup Track...

Sunday, after Marty and I went to see 'Sith' (his first time, since he was out of the country when it premiered, and my third), we went to the mall so M could shop for some new pants.  While at Dillard's, we came across this display by Michael Kors with what I swore could be a line of clothing straight out of 'Miami Vice.'  White linen blazer, pastel shirts.  I couldn't stop giggling. 

It's 1985 all over again, and I don't know how to react.

I've always said that the '80s were a much simpler time.  Much less complicated.  And I stand by it.

Today, another reminder of the heady times -- Bob Geldof announced the Live 8 concerts.  It's the twentieth anniversary of Live Aid, and at that point, the electricity from a new form of activism was palpable.  These days, it's a lot harder to get mass motivation behind a single cause.  Third-world debt relief has been on the radar, mostly from Bono's efforts with everyone from George W. Bush to the late Pope John Paul II.  With the G8 conference taking place in Scotland, Geldof thought the best way to commemorate the Live Aid anniversary was to refocus global attention with a bigger, better show. 

Five shows, all free to attend, in Paris, London, Philadelphia, Rome and Berlin.  Phenomenal line-ups at each show, and an opportunity to get behind a good cause.  This time out, Geldof isn't looking to raise money, but awareness.  He's learned a lot in 20 years.

I'll post more info on the shows as it comes out (Bob Geldof's site says more info is forthcoming).  In the meantime, get to know more about the ONE Campaign and Make Poverty History.