I have eaten a lot of gumbo, most of it not very good. Gumbo is one of those things that can be incredible but very rarely is even tasty outside of its native habitat (the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana side). … Continue reading
Starbucks was the closest coffee place, so I got an iced coffee there. Man, I really wanted to order a ‘jumbo iced coffee.’ I just thought it would be funny. But then I realized a lot of d-bags refuse to … Continue reading
I just saw a Jewish guy–payot and skullcap–stumble by my house. He nearly walked into our fence. Looked like he’d been through a sprinkler. Soiled shirt untucked. He was drinking Nehi redpop out of a two-liter bottle, held sideways to … Continue reading
I have long been a relative purist when it comes to barbecue and grilling. Salt, pepper, a bit of garlic powder maybe. A little turbinado sugar if it’s brisket. But that was about it. 1. A friend published a book … Continue reading
Well, well. So long since I addressed this issue. Long story short (?): We turned down both private schools, as noted. Kid ended up getting into a gifted public school after all, in the second rnd of acceptances. Place was … Continue reading
I had to wait for visits to drop down to ‘zero’ for a couple weeks straight. Now it’s just us again. Hi.
Those new Shurons, no. They’re clunky. Just off, for me. I went another direction. Relatively heavy plastic frames. I don’t think they are too Paul Shaffer, but I don’t have them yet.
I don’t remember exactly when I first picked a bassline off a record, but India from the first Psychedelic Furs LP was pretty early on. I had never seen them live until Friday. They were terrific. They come to their … Continue reading
I tried wearing contacts last month. First, the doctor gives me these things that are supposed to approximate bifocals (I need progressive lenses in my dotage). One eye is set for nearfield+intermediate range viewing. The other eye is set for … Continue reading
I was in two convenience stores yesterday. Conversation 1, two guys behind the counter. Yeah, so I guess you can’t even find it on the internet anymore. Oh, I dunno, I think it’s still around. Yeah, I guess they just … Continue reading