Pain.

So I developed a stiff neck, god knows why; the pain has now migrated across my back into my shoulderblade.  Well, at least I will have a renewed sense of gratitude when I (presumably) return to a pain-free state and can turn my head more than 40 degrees to each side. 

My daughter swallowed a nickel tonight, we had to have her x-rayed to make sure it went all the way down (it had).  I only hope it will all work out in the end.  (Sorry, Holly.)

Fela Kuti rocks. "Zombie!"

Low Carb Dog Food?

Wow, even Maggie can get in on the fad diet craze. Don't worry, Pepper, we're not leaving you out!

I wish I had patented the term "low-carb" a few years ago when I first devised it. Oh well, watch for my new "saltwater" diet, now in development: you will lose weight, or your money back.

Pitchfork: Top 100 Albums of the 1970s

This is a mostly-interesting list of the best albums of the 70s, notable for some significant omissions. What, no Police? GMAFB!

Here's my personal top ten albums of the 1970s.

10. The Who - Who's Next (1971)

9. The Clash - London Calling (1979)

8. The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street (1972)

7. Television - Marquee Moon (1977)

6. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures (1979)

5. The Rolling Stones - Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out (1971)

4. Talking Heads - Talking Heads:77 (1977)

3. The Police - Outlandos d'Amour (1978)

2. Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings And Food (1978) 
 
1. The Police - Reggatta de Blanc (1979)