It wasn’t planned this way, but in one single trip to Ohio, I was able to get a taste of my Top Two Favorite Foods I Can’t Get On A Regular Basis. And that makes me a happy guy. After playing golf with Father of Uncle Crappy Saturday afternoon, The Wife and I took a… Read More 6. fulfilled.
An unexpected pleasure, thanks to a suggestion from Juan: Turkish dinner on the the Coochie Doctor and Matlock’s patio. If you’re looking for a different dinner in northwest Columbus, you can’t go wrong with Cafe Shish Kabob on Bethel Road. What you see here are the leftovers — and as you can see, there wasn’t… Read More 5. surprise.
There’s something exhilarating about watching a musician who is absolutely fearless. Tom Waits songs are largely about people existing on the fringes — the losers, the freaks, the people struggling to make it — largely out of sight to most of the people they pass on the sidewalk each day. That’s where Waits’ music exists… Read More the ghost bird sings.
Leaving for Columbus. Going to spend the evening with Mr. Waits. I’ll be sure to tell you how it goes.
It’s been a while since The Wife and I visited Columbus. I think since early February, in fact. We’re making the trip this weekend. See the folks, Fred and Ethel, Juan and whomever else might remember us. I’m not certain I remember how to get there, though. Go west for a bit and then head… Read More directly.
While standing around a campfire filled with defunct magazines Saturday night, we started talking about odd concert experiences, and The Wife took everyone through one of our best. About five years ago, we were called to Toronto to celebrate the first birthday of one of our young cousins. We decided to make a long weekend… Read More out of nowhere.
Uncle Crappy 