Homeward Bound In a whirlwind of South Side wheeling and dealing this weekend, the misses and I came away with a phat piece of property that we will be renting for the foreseeable future. Needless to say a whole freaking house will be a monster upgrade from the tiny one bedroom we currently co-habitat and …
Monthly Archives: September 2003
Cup of Sand Superchunks new album of rarities and b-sides called, Cup of Sand, is a fan’s delight. The music, although not always polished fills in all the holes in the bands history. Like Jawbreaker’s ETC record, Cup of Sand comes with great liner notes written in reflection by the band. I thought I’d share …
I Dream in Technicolor Duck Wash I woke up two days ago to the discomforting sound of Fall bagging at my window. He had arrived to tell me that he had kidnapped summer and I had no choice but to start re-prioritizing my wardrobe choices immediately. No problem, I thought. This kinda thing seems to …
Software Idea Number 428 How many times have you read a posting for a band or musician looking for others to jam with where the musician(s) list ‘their sound’ as a blend of bands ‘x’, ‘y’ and ‘z’? And, after reading such a posting how many times have you wondered, – “damn I wonder what …
The Vanguard of the US Army will soon to be led by Bert, Ernie and Oscar the Grouch. Part-time Pirate, part-time Las Vegas vagrent, full-time ex-pat., Johnny Depp calls US a “Stupid Puppy”. As for me, I’m still trying to figure out how my new mobile phone works. Last night at the bar, while watching …
Happy Post Labor Day I took a break from house/duplex hunting long enough yesterday to go over to Harriet Island for the AFL/CIO labor picnic. Veggie burgers and Miller Genuine Draft in the hot sun. On the main stage Jim Hightower said some inspiration words while noting that his new book, Thieves in High Places …