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 the Twins spoliate the Angels, my mobile started vibrating in my pocket. I jumped from my stool and started flailing about like I was being attacked by a horde of mad wasps. I was not prepared for that.

Nice article on the Oral History of First Avenue in the current edition of the City Pages.