Category Archives: Etc

SNIKT, eh?

I’m still looking for a good Halloween costume this year. and I stumbled upon these. They don’t ship to Canada though…where Wolverine is from. Har.

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The PT flame situation

So we ordered vinyl flames for the PT. We got “Ghost Flames” in gray, understanding that they were “transparent” and had a gradient fade effect to gray. I mean, that’s certainly what it appeared to be from the website. Nope: … Continue reading

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I’d rather die on my feet…

…than live on my knees, as the old saying goes. Unfortunately it’s my knees that are killing me. Some years ago I was diagnosed with bursitis in my right knee, and I’ve been good about not putting myself at risk … Continue reading

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Sacrelicious!

“My Sweet Lord” is making people angry. I just keep thinking about how I used to give up chocolate for Lent.

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Breakfast with Jamie

A nice perk of the Boston trip: I got to have breakfast with Jamie, who is now a happily-married doting dad of a 4-year-old cutie. We caught up and had fun; I only wish I’d thought to have someone take … Continue reading

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Flight delays

I am starting to think I’m cursed. I’m currently sitting in Logan International Airport, stuck again by a delayed flight. The last four trips I’ve had, the flights have been delayed by at least two hours. I guess if you’re … Continue reading

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PT pix at last

Kat for the photographic win. Yes, it’s just a PT Cruiser. But it’s our PT Cruiser, and it will soon be a PT Cruiser sporting vinyl “ghost flames” on the front fenders. Hells yeah. It’s gray with green undertones…the dash … Continue reading

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A busy week or so

Saturday: Private gig at swanky SF museum Sunday: In the office for several hours (fun, but still) Monday (todayish): Rehearsal Tuesday: Genesis concert Wednesday: Redeye flight to the east coast Thursday: Business in Boston Friday: Fly home; evening online play … Continue reading

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PT Cruiser get

We have always wanted one, and a friend with a car rental place was retiring some of the fleet. We got a great deal. And we got a car we’ve been lusting after for about eight years. And we got … Continue reading

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How not to be an online journalist

Here on my pulpit, I have a simple goal. I hate the “ivory tower” concept, that the press is somehow removed from and better than its audience. At every job I’ve had, I’ve wanted my readers to know that, yeah, … Continue reading

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