The metafilter has a thread: http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/50448 …relating to this article: http://newyorkmetro.com/news/features/16529/index.html I don’t have much to offer that the metafilter discussion doesn’t already cover. It’s a nauseating piece on 30-somethings in New York who are wealthy enough to maintain a “youthful” lifestyle, indicated by high fashion clothes, cool haircuts, and expensive toys. Eight pages of [...]
Posted in Things on Tuesday, March 28th, 2006
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There are two basic cocktails a brother should know how to make without having to look up a recipe. Naturally, these are the martini and the manhattan. Classic, old school cocktails with universal appeal. Even Grandma likes ‘em. The Martini Ingredients 3 oz quality gin 1 oz dry vermouth handful of ice Olives and/or cocktail [...]
Posted in Things on Sunday, March 26th, 2006
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On Saturday, some friends and I did the SOLV beach clean up out at Cannon Beach. The idea was to be socially responsible and kick around at the beach all at the same time. We brought the dog, picked up some trash, and had all around nice time. Next time I’ll try to get there [...]
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Posted in Food and drink on Sunday, March 26th, 2006
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I used to pride myself in my shaving routine. I purchased fancy frenchy shaving soaps and used a fancy brush to apply, and shaved with a fancy 7 blade Turbo Mach Extreme! (trade mark, all rights reserved, dot com) I reconstituted an old blog post for reference… I moved on to try salon shaving gel, [...]
Posted in Things on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006
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I recently purchased the “multi-pass” of “the Daily Show” and “the Colbert Report” from the iTunes. I love this idea. I get to watch two of the only shows on t.v. worth watching, for $20, instead of $45 a month (I’m looking at you, Comcast.) However yesterday the most recent episode of the Daily Show [...]
Posted in Things on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006
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I’ve been tuning in to this blog, Gaping Void which is written by a reformed(?) advertising guy out of London. He draws these really good cartoons, typically on business cards. Funny, spot-on. The whole nine. Then he writes about this idea of blogging as a advertising/marketing killer (much the way that an iRiver is an [...]
Posted in Work on Sunday, March 19th, 2006
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I got to thinking aloud in the shower this morning. This is the best place to think aloud, as no one can hear you talk to yourself over the rush over the water. I was wondering if in the upcoming mid-term elections which was more likely to happen: Will the Democrats wake up and smell [...]
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Posted in Things on Tuesday, March 14th, 2006
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I’ll be seeing this film: http://www.apple.com/trailers/picturehouse/thenotoriousbettiepage/ Additionally
Posted in Play on Sunday, March 12th, 2006
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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as roasting a chicken, with a few potatoes and some baby broccoli for dinner. And gnawing on the bones like an animal while standing over the sink.
Posted in Things on Monday, March 6th, 2006
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Ladies, I have superior baby handling skills. Here are some photos from the trip home to see the new niece: New Mommy (old sister) Resistance Is Futile Fabulous Barrett Boys Shrine to a former Canine The only thing good about Newark, NJ, is you can see the Manhattan skyline from the airport.
Posted in Things on Sunday, March 5th, 2006
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