The Hot Toddy

It is my hypothesis that Drambuie would make an excellent hot toddy. It already has honey in it and whatever those spices are sure clear your head.

Current Reading

John McPhee writes some of the most interesting and informative non-fiction I have read. He also writes for the New Yorker.

Post: Emily Post

This looks interesting. A bit outdated perhaps? Perhaps not, though. I have recently been in several social situations where what people thought of as socially acceptable was particularly annoying (read text messaging). I can't wait to find out what faux pas I have been committing.

I don't wear tight pants.

or drink PBR.

or wear those funny slipper shoes that are so good for hiking in.

(ok maybe I do, upon occasion, drink PBR)

Daft Punk- Around The World

Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Promo/Teaser

Look who's back.

Articles

Politics

Social Interaction

Investing (not necessarily for now)

Drink of the Month

Drink of the month is Fernet-Branca! Or more specifically the Fernet-Branca and cola. It's tres European and evidently popular in Argentina and San Francisco. To be sure it is an aquired taste (read disgusting) but it will man up your soft drink like nobody's business. And you will be cooler than the guy sitting next to you.

First Chicago Snow! (that sticks)

Put on those boots as you walk to work. What a pleasant surprise. Also, I can't get this song out of my head. As near as I can tell the words don't mean much of anything. It is rather peppy and cathartic though. And I should point out that the refrain which begins with "nobody knows you..." seems to be in a positive rather than depressive light.

Yesterday I joined a climbing gym. There's nothing like waking up in the morning with your arms and back completely torn up. I'm serious - it's an addictive feeling.