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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Today during my lunchbreak I thought I’d get a haircut. I decided to try out this little barbershop across the street from my office building. It’s a garden-level place called the Medina Barbershop. I’d never been there before. I walk … Continue reading
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3 things about Fritz Lang’s THE BIG HEAT
The Big Heat [1953] 1. The graffiti on the walls of the phone booth at The Retreat nightclub. 2. Gloria Grahame stirring up a pitcher of cocktails with what looks like a candy cane. 3. Lee Marvin peels off some … Continue reading
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FISA/OBAMA
Ah yes, the FISA bill … Joey asked me last night how I felt about Obama’s vote. I don’t honestly know. Sure, I’m disappointed. But I also believe that he knows what he’s doing, and that his decision was probably … Continue reading
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Bird Ate My DonutTonight! @ Bottom Lounge Yup, I’ll be there. And I’ll be there early, around 6:30, for a bite to eat and a drink or two. So look for me if you come.
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Grace Jones – Corporate Cannibal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgMn2OJmx3wFrom the new album, which will be released this fall! Whoa. I am freakin’ excited.
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Good lord, today has been spent in spreadsheet hell. I want a big drink this evening.
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3 things about Norman Lear’s COLD TURKEY
Cold Turkey [1971] 1. The Cold Turkey Doll says, “I love you. Smoking gives you cancer.” 2. Dick Van Dyke wears black socks with his running shoes. Was this as uncool in 1971 as it is in 2008? 3. Jean … Continue reading
LIKE LITTLE STARS
LIKE LITTLE STARS I remember the broken window of my grandfather’s garage, the broken lawnmower which hung from the rafters. I remember waiting until 5 to wake up. About 15 years later, remembering the past in a dream I’d just … Continue reading
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3 Things
Senso [1954] 1. He lifts her veil to kiss her, but only lifts it high enough to uncover her lips.2. She sits down in a chair. He rushes over to her, kneels at her feet and rests his head in … Continue reading
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