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Here’s my favorite passage from The Long Goodbye: “I like bars just after they open for the evening. When the air inside is still cool and clean and everything is shiny and the barkeep is giving himself that last look … Continue reading →

PURPLE MIDNIGHT 2 oz. pineapple juice 2 oz. pomegranate juice 2 oz. gold rum 3/4 oz. triple sec Shake with ice and strain into a tall glass half-filled with crushed ice. Add straw and lime wedge for garnish.

Last night we had our peapod delivery and once again it was the Hot Delivery Guy. HDG has a broad, natural smile and an Eastern European accent. His hair looked slightly damp from the rain and in my head I … Continue reading →

I’m thinking about getting away for a few days at the end of next week. Right now NYC is high on my list, but I’m open to other suggestions. Ideas? Travel via Amtrak is is ideal. I just want an interesting … Continue reading →

 Anyone want to see The Manchurian Candidate with me today? It’s at the Music Box at 4:30.

After work tonight I had my first martini in about two weeks and wow, it hit me hard. It was pleasant at first, but now it just feels like a fog in my head. Not that that’s a bad thing. … Continue reading →

Earthquake [1974] 1. My favorite line, spoken by Lorne Greene: “Barbara! Take off your pantyhose, dammit!”2. Walter Matthau’s outrageous red/magenta hat, which makes him look like a drunk pimp.3. Charlton Heston’s yellow teeth. Eww.

Charles Carter, 1923-2008

I just came back from the gym. It was my first time in exactly a week. Flu. This morning was hard but it felt pretty good. Actually, it’s always that shower afterwards that feels the best. Toweling off, clean clothes … Continue reading →