Emeril: “…Wait for it. Wait for it. Wait for it. …And BAM…!” ****update**** Emeril: “I’m gonna have a cigarette. Can I get you anything…?” High-priced call girl: “Just my $300, please, lover. Oh, and a bowl of that crab gumbo to go.”
July 24, 2004
July 24, 2004
Atkins hesitation, 8
For those interested, I’ve lost about 16 lbs. in the month or so since I began cutting down on carbs. Which is pretty impressive, considering my lunch today consisted of a good-sized piece of Cripple Creek, CO smothered in Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream, and topped with chopped tomatoes and cilantro. With a side of steamed butter squash and a mutton smoothie. Trivia: The United States federal government owns
July 24, 2004
Scenes from my driveway, continued x 29
Deadbeat neighbor: “I’m gonna run over to McDonald’s for lunch. Can I bring you back anything?” Me: “No thanks.” Deadbeat neighbor: “You’re sure? A burger, a fish sandwich, freedom fries, strawberry milkshake…?” Me: ”Freedom fries, did you say?” Deadbeat neighbor: “What, no good?” Me: “That depends. Are you hoping I’ll slap you?”
July 24, 2004
Film reviews in five words or less, #12
The Manchurian Candidate (2004) Directed by Jonathan Demme. Stars Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Shrieber, and Jon Voight. Five words or less review: Why?
July 24, 2004
When will I be loved?
Going through my CDs a few minutes ago, I noticed a copy of Linda Ronstadt’s Greatest Hits—which is a really nice disc, now that I look at it. So I’ve decided to keep it (rather than, say, burn it, or fling it at a hippy, or mail it off to Jerry Brown). Still, whenever I listen to it from here on out, I promise to glower menacingly at the CD