Signs of the apocalypse: A blog by request
I have a confession to make. I like Starbucks. Frappucinos and mochas and chai tea lattes are yummy! That said, it is revolting to me that there is a Starbucks in the Louvre. I had to Google it to see for myself. Keep them in the bookstores, but keep them out of art museums. What’s next? McDonald’s at the Taj Mahal? (Please don’t tell me there is one. I don’t know if I could take it.)
Writer’s block
The portions at restaurants are getting smaller. Or at least, they are at Cheeseburger in Paradise. There was (as usual) not nearly enough popcorn shrimp in the cone for 3 people for appetizers (perhaps because it’s not meant for 3, but whatever). And while the bacon burger was greasy goodness, they were stingy on the [...]
Treinta y Seis: I cannot make a pot of coffee
I own a coffee maker, however, apparently, I can’t use it. The one time I tried, I put the filter in, scooped the coffee in, and proceeded to spill grounds all over the coffee maker and my kitchen counter. I haven’t tried to use it since. I suppose I’m coffee-brewing challenged!
T-Lo recently got a fancy [...]
Time to out yourselves, mofos… and also, Fact Numero Ocho
In an effort to bring out the lurkers, Schmutzie, Sweetney and Jenandtonic have deemed today The Great Mofo Delurk 2007. C’mon - you all see the need for this, right? I know I have a horrible time regularly commenting to bloggers I read, and unless it’s Thursday Thirteen day, I don’t get a whole heck [...]
Calm like a bomb
I was in the middle of KMart yesterday morning when I was overcome with pain. It was in the middle of my body - below my chest, but above my stomach. It was tight, and it was kind of everywhere. And my right arm hurt, too. I wondered what could possibly be bothering me, and [...]
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