Monthly Archives: December 2008

I went to the tiki paradise Monday night, and wow. It’s where I want to be. Got some pictures. Very tricky though, because the lighting is purposefully dim and mellow. Certain photogenic friends of mine, ahem, couldn’t make it. But … Continue reading →

Andy made it to Indianapolis safely on Monday. Since then his dad has continued to improve. However it’s been diagnosed that he now has arrhythmia and needs to have a pacemaker installed. The docs want to wait until tomorrow to … Continue reading →

The secret lives of mass-produced objects

Home just now from Trader Vic’s. The Trader Toronto Sour Dr. Funk Hot Rum Cow Siboney The place is dynamite. Everyone was so nice, the drinks were fantastic, the food was scrumptious, the atmosphere was heavenly. I’ll be back soon. … Continue reading →

When politicians talk about small town America, they’re talking about Bedford Falls. Some of my thoughts about the greatest movie of the season.

Andy’s father is in critical but stable condition. The cardiologist will be back tomorrow to see how he’s doing and (hopefully) begin to give us a clue as to what could happen from here on out. Meanwhile, Andy has bought … Continue reading →

Southland Tales [2006] 1. Justin Timberlake’s porkchop sideburns. 2. Boxer’s nervous habit of tapping his fingertips together.3. Wallace Shawn’s combover/painted face combo. I wish I could be more witty in dissecting this movie. This movie is a mess. But it’s … Continue reading →

Last night I was sitting on the couch listening to "The Nutcracker" and starting on my Christmas cards when the phone rang. It was Andy’s dad. Yesterday morning he had a heart attack. It was amild one apparently, because he … Continue reading →

Holy moley! Chicagoist just got linked to on Andrew Sullivan’s blog. If only it had been one of my posts 😦