Archive for March 2011
apocalypse party
Things were a little weird this weekend. There were truly stunning amounts of dramatic weather in California; I saw hail, lightning, and the hardest driving rain I’ve ever experienced. Apparently I missed a waterspout and tornado in my general vicinity, to boot — a friend of mine actually had to get under a desk in…
Read Moreheed me when i say feed me
Eating-related things I am enjoying that don’t involve actual eating: The Sporkful podcast and blog. Fun, lighthearted, geeky, quite reminiscent of some of the How Stuff Works podcasts. Topics include buffet strategy, gum reviews, and everything you (don’t) want to know about poutine. Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations on Netflix Streaming. He travels, then eats. I…
Read Moremccabe at mccabe’s
I heaved myself down to Los Angeles again the night after the UkuParty because I seem to feel the need to shorten my life, what with the stress juice being squirted into my system every 2 minutes when I’m down there. I always, always defended LA when I lived in San Francisco. But since I’ve…
Read Morecuration at the bodega
When I was on a trip to San Francisco last year I walked by a convenience store that had many, many small paintings displayed on the sidewalk in front of the store. The prices were right so I marched right to the gentlemen behind the counter and purchased these: The man said “Hold on, please,…
Read Moreear candy
I love music. I love music! – – – – – Art vs. Science A mad scientist’s “Magic Fountain” of light that emits a sonic burst that turns ordinary people into amazing dancers? Best video ever. Thank you, Art vs. Science! As I said on Facebook, I really recommend you watch this if you have…
Read Moreimportant update
The pants are still missing.
Read Morego wally go
I like this video (all of 2:41 long) not only about the subject matter (guy loses a whole lot of weight by walking) but the way it’s made. No cloying soundtrack, no teary, Biggest Loser-style confessions, no soft-focus, no glurge. Some nice shots of Norfolk County (MA), too. Sensible, simple, A-to-B, small but deep. Just…
Read Moremeet me in the parking garage
what th’… ?
My Elderly Relative seems to have lost all his pants. Bizarre and bewildering. I awoke to find him happily sunning himself while wearing a pair of my sweats that he stole from the dryer. It was a pretty hilarious sight, as I am short and he is tall, and .. well, he was wearing my…
Read Moregentle practice
I went to yoga this morning (I’m writing this on Saturday 3/12) and completely forgot that downtown Ventura was going to be extraspecially crazy due to roads being closed for a parade and a footrace and whoknows what else. Parking is at a premium anyway, so this day made it impossible to find anywhere to…
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