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James Joyce Eat Your Heart Out

Earlier today, McP discovered a little gem of stream-of-consciousness in her inbox. And now, hop in the phone booth and let me take you way back in time to a far-away place called December 2006.

A Thousand Words on the State of the Nation

Obama has already made good on one of his campaign promises, signing an executive order to close Guantanamo Bay within the year. So you’ve got to imagine that he wouldn’t be too happy to see this shot, from a super poignant photo essay from the Boston Globe.

McP sent this my way, yet another totally awesome [...]

Lessons Leared at Subway

I’ve been pretty into Subway sandwiches in the past. Not so much anymore. It seems like people either love ‘em or hate ‘em and I’ve gone both ways.
Still, I’m not proud to admit that tonight while watching American Idol I decided to Eat Fresh. So me and Steph suited up for the cold and headed [...]

OK Karaoke

I’ve got to be real, I LOVE karaoke. And I’m pretty good, too.
I’ve been told that I can’t sing, but when I get that mic in my hand I swear that magic happens. My usual haunt is Winnie’s in Chinatown, but this weekend I made my way to Chorus in Koreatown with McParty and [...]

Oh no they didn’t!

To battle budget troubles, the city may cut service on the J and Z trains, plus some others, while raising fares. Guess what train I take to work. Thanks bankers.
What would Hova say?

Correction: I guess it’s the M and the Z, of the J/M/Z, that they’re cutting back on, but still…

Perfect Strangers

At 195 we have a new roommate that I’d like you to introduce to you.
Class, say hello to our new student, Kabul.
Yes Kabul is different; he has no legs. The reason why, you see, is that Kabul is a fake passenger. He won’t be doing much driving ’round these parts, though. So far he’s mostly [...]

Chemical Gardens

According to Wikipedia: Magic Rocks, also sometimes referred to or marketed as Crystal Gardens or Chemical Gardens, are a novelty item for creating rock-like formations. A typical package of Magic Rocks contains an envelope of liquid sodium silicate and a small handful of colored “rocks” that are actually chunks of water soluble metallic salts. Some [...]

Parents are Weird

The strangest people on the face of the earth are new parents.
Today, McParty went shopping for a baby shower and discovered Rockabye Baby!, a line instrumental lullabies based on rock songs from bands like Metallica, AC/DC and the Pixies.
Send your baby off to Never-Never Land with Enter Sandman.
“This is gonna make the baby demented.” — [...]

Entre those Murs

Spent the evening at the Tavern on the Green with McParty and a bunch of rich old people who made the trip out for the free food and booze.

All My Children

McParty and I are proud parents!
Now the waiting begins…