Does my pointing to this make me an “anti-semitism pimp”?* — or simply an anti-anti-Zionism pimp? Because it’s getting difficult for me to tell the difference these days… **** anti-semitism pimping update: Laissez mes personnes partir.
June 20, 2004
The protein wisdom “found” autobiography, part 1: “When I was a younger man, I hadn’t a care…”
“Foolin’ around, hitting the town, growing my hair…” **** courtesy Climax Blues Band. All rights reserved.*
June 19, 2004
9 things I’ll be doing today in lieu of blogging
Soapbox derby racing with “Dusty,” the cardboard and balsa wood General Lee Operation! Reigniting my love affair with the Claussen dill pickle spear Putting to rest that pesky pi problem once and for all Dwarf bowling Working on anagrams to the phrase “The Saudis are our allies, I swear it!” Baking cupcakes; impatiently eating icing straight from the can Purchasing Vermont, returning it to the Hippies Eating cupcakes Feeling the
June 19, 2004
The Teresa Heinz Kerry commemorative 3 haiku narrative plate set*
1. I am quite sexy, she says, though the evidence suggests otherwise. 2. I am quite wealthy, she says, and the evidence supports her story. 3. I am quite thoughtful, she says, and the help curtsy and say, yes, my liege. *Each haiku is etched onto it’s own 12 inch diameter hand-thrown china plate. The plates themselves feature a white background and double-hoop edge pattern in blue and red. Available
June 19, 2004
Brautigan, Revisited – an American love story
Chapter 19: Home Cooking Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9. Chapter 10. Chapter 11. Chapter 12. Chapter 13. Chapter 14. Chapter 15. Chapter 16. Chapter 17. Chapter 18. Just after dinner, Liz and I gathered our things and said goodbye to Robin and Roger. It probably would’ve been more polite of us to wait and say goodbye face
June 19, 2004
Talking back to 80s music, 27
Oh c’mon. If religion really were the smile on a dog, Steven Tyler would be freakin’ Pope, am I right? “What am I,” Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians update: I said, am I right…?
June 18, 2004
Scenes from my driveway, continued x 22
Deadbeat neighbor: “So, is it true they cut that guy’s head off, the civilian?”* Me: “Yup.”* Deadbeat neighbor: “And then posted pictures of his body on the internet?” Me: “That’s what I hear, yeah.” Deadbeat neighbor: “Christ, I bet this opens up a real hornet’s nest here at home, you think?” Me: “Nope. Not unless the terrorists put a pair of women’s panties on his head before they sawed it
June 18, 2004
If asked, are also leaning toward accepting the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination, 2004
Angel hair pasta tossed in a light dill cream sauce Mulch Haricots verts Gustav Flaubert’s Madame Bovary The United Colors of Benetton* Argyle sweater vests / dress socks Che Guevara’s coffin The Massachusetts Department of Social Services Andrew Sullivan*
June 18, 2004
Atkins hesitation, 4
Take seven large eggs and the quartered heart of an adult bison and puree with 8 oz. of heavy cream, two tablespoons butter, and two cups shelled pistachio nuts. Sprinkle with nutmeg, black pepper, and shaved parmesan cheese. Top with a healthy dollop of sour cream. Serve in a tall glass with a side of steamed cauliflower. So. 5 lbs. gone, 10 lbs. to go — though I’d be lying
June 18, 2004
Conventional wisdom
From the New York Post’s Eric Fettman: The opening night of next month’s Democratic convention in Boston is set to feature an emotional party tribute to hometown hero Ted Kennedy, who has served in office longer than every other senator but one. Guess no one at the Democratic National Committee took a close look at the calendar: That July 26 salute to Teddy just happens to coincide with . .