How the weekend went: And: Homewood Reserve, breakfast at Pamela’s, funky old furniture that was too expensive to buy, grill cover at Rollier’s, Spice Island Tea House, nightcap at AA’s Living Room, holy crap it’s snowing again, “How about a weather story?” Hope your weekend was a fun one too.
So. The Steelers and the Ravens play on Sunday for the AFC championship. You’ll forgive me if I’m less than thrilled. Bitter? Yep. Here’s why: It’s not just recent history, either. In reverse order: I remember the promise of a new coach in the early 1990s, a guy who had worked for Parcells and would… Read More bitter.
First: A spring tour by The Dead, with summer dates sure to follow. Then: A new Wilco record in the spring, with an exhaustive summer tour sure to follow. And now: PHISH SUMMER TOUR 2009 06/04 – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY 06/05 – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY… Read More hot fun.
When Uncle Crappy’s readers have a question, I try to respond. A search that has been bringing people here a lot recently: “Closest White Castle to Pittsburgh.” I’m not sure why Mr. Google thinks I’m an expert on White Castle — and all the associated steamy, luscious, oniony goodness — but I’ll let someone else… Read More delicious.
As promised: video proof that peer pressure can cause people to do really dumb things: Did you see the perfect form on my cannonball? My toes were even pointed.
A couple of days ago, I told you about my plans to kick off 2009. I did it. WE did it. And, yeah, it was as excruciating as you would have expected. It was a beautiful morning, sunny and 16 degrees when I left my house. I found later that the water temperature was 38.5… Read More bearly.
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