Posts Tagged ‘postaday2011’
why, mr. grant, you’re beautiful without your epaulets
It’s the Fourth Friday Challenge for March. My friend Paul and I, both posting daily in 2011, decided to challenge each other once a month to keep things spicy. In his words, “we want to push ourselves to do something more interesting than we might otherwise.” I will put his challenge to me at the…
Read Morea word regarding la liz
I do not worship Elizabeth Taylor, but I did enjoy the fact she was in our world. While not the most consistent actress, there are several favorite movies of mine that feature her. A Place in the Sun Monty Clift and Liz Taylor. Utter damaged hotness. “Tell Mama!” [direct link] Suddenly, Last Summer Hoo, boy,…
Read Morecan’t you see we’re trying to have a party
Listen to this peppy Elvis Costello tune while you read this blog post! Last Saturday’s party didn’t end with nonsensical apocalypse talk as I intimate here; there was a lot of food and a lot of booze and a lot of entertainment. It was a 50th birthday party, and (as I’m sure to realize ad…
Read Morepysanky panky part two
I wrote a little piece a few years ago (before it was called a blog) about Ukrainian egg-dyeing (Pysanky) right here. Many thanks to my fantastic cousin for teaching me how to do this fun craft. This past weekend I got to rock the Pysanky again at an Egg-stravaganza party hosted by Lisa — who,…
Read Moreapocalypse 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.
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