The Day Jobs
This is somewhat old news, but deserves a mention. Guthrie's was THE place for my crowd in the late high school-early college days. Some of my friends actually went there for their prom dinner, bringing along a tablecloth and candle for the perfect ambiance. The restaurant's formula (chicken fingers and strangely addictive sauce) was adopted and improved by Zaxby's. The food quality had indeed gone noticeably south the last time I dropped by. Along with the late-90s closing of The Spaghetti Store (where Jen and I went on our first date eleven years ago Friday), Athens has lost two more mediocre but memorable eateries.
We'd better get back, 'cause it'll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night... mostly.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Letter at Murder Threatens Dutch Official
Theo van Gogh was murdered in Amsterdam on Tuesday. His attacker was a Dutch Moroccan who wore traditional Islamic clothing. After shooting van Gogh, he stabbed him repeatedly, slit his throat with a butcher knife, and left a note containing verses from the Qur'an on the body. Said Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende: "Nothing is known about the motive" of the killer.
Theo van Gogh was murdered in Amsterdam on Tuesday. His attacker was a Dutch Moroccan who wore traditional Islamic clothing. After shooting van Gogh, he stabbed him repeatedly, slit his throat with a butcher knife, and left a note containing verses from the Qur'an on the body. Said Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende: "Nothing is known about the motive" of the killer.
Monday, October 18, 2004
So, the Pixies played at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, and we were there.
We enjoyed the show, although it wasn't a life-altering event. They are older, and so am I. It's hard to compare this show to the first one I saw at the Georgia Theatre in Athens in November 1991. At that show, I had failed to buy a ticket before it sold out, and had to secure entry by wrangling a job (through a friend) unloading the equipment truck and working security at the Theatre for the Pixies. Of course, I wasn't getting paid, so as soon as they hit the stage I melted into the crowd. I recall staring up at a screeching Black Francis and getting caught in a seething wave of moshing humanity, propelling me directly to the front of the stage. Trompe le Monde had been released just the month before, but everyone there knew all the words and sang along heartily. I was eighteen and the Pixies were Gods.
And so Wednesday's show- certainly enjoyable, in a generic sense. I sat in my comfortable chair in a balcony seat and looked down at the former Gods, now mortal. They played the songs we all know and love. We cheered and applauded at the appropriate times. But overall, I was left with the feeling of watching a jukebox.
Approximate setlist(the order might be off, but I believe these are the songs that were played):
1. Here Comes Your Man
2. Winterlong
3. Bone Machine
4. Subbacultcha
5. Dead
6. Cactus
7. I Bleed
8. Number Thirteen Baby
9. Head On
10. Crackity Jones
11. Debaser
12. Umass
13. Levitate Me
14. Gouge Away
15. Broken Face
16. Something Against You
18. Tame
19. Caribou
20. Hey
21. Monkey Gone To Heaven
22. Velouria
23. Mr Grieves
24. Nimrods Son
25. Holiday Song
26. Vamos
27. Where Is My Mind
28. Wave Of Mutilation
29. Gigantic
We enjoyed the show, although it wasn't a life-altering event. They are older, and so am I. It's hard to compare this show to the first one I saw at the Georgia Theatre in Athens in November 1991. At that show, I had failed to buy a ticket before it sold out, and had to secure entry by wrangling a job (through a friend) unloading the equipment truck and working security at the Theatre for the Pixies. Of course, I wasn't getting paid, so as soon as they hit the stage I melted into the crowd. I recall staring up at a screeching Black Francis and getting caught in a seething wave of moshing humanity, propelling me directly to the front of the stage. Trompe le Monde had been released just the month before, but everyone there knew all the words and sang along heartily. I was eighteen and the Pixies were Gods.
And so Wednesday's show- certainly enjoyable, in a generic sense. I sat in my comfortable chair in a balcony seat and looked down at the former Gods, now mortal. They played the songs we all know and love. We cheered and applauded at the appropriate times. But overall, I was left with the feeling of watching a jukebox.
Approximate setlist(the order might be off, but I believe these are the songs that were played):
1. Here Comes Your Man
2. Winterlong
3. Bone Machine
4. Subbacultcha
5. Dead
6. Cactus
7. I Bleed
8. Number Thirteen Baby
9. Head On
10. Crackity Jones
11. Debaser
12. Umass
13. Levitate Me
14. Gouge Away
15. Broken Face
16. Something Against You
18. Tame
19. Caribou
20. Hey
21. Monkey Gone To Heaven
22. Velouria
23. Mr Grieves
24. Nimrods Son
25. Holiday Song
26. Vamos
27. Where Is My Mind
28. Wave Of Mutilation
29. Gigantic
Saturday, October 02, 2004
The 8500 calorie manwich!
I've seen some sandwiches in my day... but none to match this "affront to God".
I've seen some sandwiches in my day... but none to match this "affront to God".
Thursday, September 30, 2004
ESPN.com - MLB - Pitcher shot, OK; cheerleader boots to thank?
Lesson: if you're going to get shot, you might as well wear a cheerleader's outfit. It can't hurt, right?
Lesson: if you're going to get shot, you might as well wear a cheerleader's outfit. It can't hurt, right?
Monday, September 27, 2004
Even with the advent of the electronic information age, it has become more and more apparent to me that possessing the ability to communicate clearly is one of the most vital....things.
Being able to speak well is one of the most important....
uhhhh....hmmmm.
I think you know what I'm trying to say.
I mean let's face it, some people have a way with words, other people....
uhhhh....
Oh, "not have way", I guess.
(Thanks, Steve.)
Being able to speak well is one of the most important....
uhhhh....hmmmm.
I think you know what I'm trying to say.
I mean let's face it, some people have a way with words, other people....
uhhhh....
Oh, "not have way", I guess.
(Thanks, Steve.)
Thursday, September 02, 2004
MSNBC - 'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Sept. 1
That was some great live television: Miller v. Matthews. If you didn't catch it, read the above transcript(a bit down from the top). Zell was in rare form. Anytime a national political figure all but challenges a television personality to a duel, you have got to call it "must see tv".
That was some great live television: Miller v. Matthews. If you didn't catch it, read the above transcript(a bit down from the top). Zell was in rare form. Anytime a national political figure all but challenges a television personality to a duel, you have got to call it "must see tv".
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Pitchfork: Top 100 Albums of the 1980s
By popular demand, I'd like to put forth my own personal list of the top twenty albums of the eighties.
THE LIST
20. The Sugarcubes - Life's Too Good (1988)
19. U2 - Boy (1980)
18. The Cure - Staring at The Sea - The Singles (1986)
17. Galaxie 500 - On Fire (1989)
16. Echo and the Bunnymen - Porcupine (1983)
15. Joy Divison - Closer (1980)
14. Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (1983)
13. Love Tractor - Themes From Venus (1989)
12. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead (1986)
11. U2 - The Joshua Tree (1987)
10. Talking Heads - The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads (1982)
9. R.E.M. - Murmur (1983)
8. The Smiths - The Smiths (1984)
7. Pixies - Surfer Rosa (1988)
6. The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs (1987)
5. Pixies - Doolittle (1989)
4. Stewart Copeland - The Rhythmatist (1985)
3. The Gun Club - Fire of Love (1981)
2. The Police - Ghost in The Machine (1983)
1. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues (1983)
By popular demand, I'd like to put forth my own personal list of the top twenty albums of the eighties.
THE LIST
20. The Sugarcubes - Life's Too Good (1988)
19. U2 - Boy (1980)
18. The Cure - Staring at The Sea - The Singles (1986)
17. Galaxie 500 - On Fire (1989)
16. Echo and the Bunnymen - Porcupine (1983)
15. Joy Divison - Closer (1980)
14. Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (1983)
13. Love Tractor - Themes From Venus (1989)
12. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead (1986)
11. U2 - The Joshua Tree (1987)
10. Talking Heads - The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads (1982)
9. R.E.M. - Murmur (1983)
8. The Smiths - The Smiths (1984)
7. Pixies - Surfer Rosa (1988)
6. The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs (1987)
5. Pixies - Doolittle (1989)
4. Stewart Copeland - The Rhythmatist (1985)
3. The Gun Club - Fire of Love (1981)
2. The Police - Ghost in The Machine (1983)
1. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues (1983)
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Hey, it's officially our Anniversary!
That's right, eight years ago today my lovely wife and I were joined in matrimony in the "verdant bower" of our outdoor ceremony. Two daughters, a house, and several pets later I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for saying "yes", sweetie, I can not imagine life without you.
That's right, eight years ago today my lovely wife and I were joined in matrimony in the "verdant bower" of our outdoor ceremony. Two daughters, a house, and several pets later I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for saying "yes", sweetie, I can not imagine life without you.
Monday, August 23, 2004
Athens101.com - All your Athens are belong to us
If you live in or around Athens, Georgia, this site is of interest....a useful forum for news,views, and the occasional rant.
If you live in or around Athens, Georgia, this site is of interest....a useful forum for news,views, and the occasional rant.
Sunday, August 22, 2004
Senators propose taking apart CIA
Isn't this what JFK wanted to do? We all know how that turned out.
Isn't this what JFK wanted to do? We all know how that turned out.
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Population Boom Predicted In Poor Nations
Well, this bodes well for the future harmony of humanity here on Earth... c'mon, guys, get that Moonbase going already!
We'll need the room.
Well, this bodes well for the future harmony of humanity here on Earth... c'mon, guys, get that Moonbase going already!
We'll need the room.
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
The Shining in 30 seconds with bunnies.
Yes, that's right. The Shining. In thirty seconds. With bunnies.
Yes, that's right. The Shining. In thirty seconds. With bunnies.
Saturday, August 14, 2004
No Way Out - Is there any hope of avoiding catastrophe in Iraq? By Fred�Kaplan
This is an interesting article focusing on the "Vietnam quagmire" aspect of the Iraqi situation. Another suitable comparison could be the breakup of post-Cold War Yugoslavia; various ethic tribes coming into conflict after an autocratic regime has been swept away. America, caught in the middle, an irritant to all sides.
Perhaps (sooner than later) order can be reestablished and we can eventually make a graceful exit. I just wouldn't bet on it.
This is an interesting article focusing on the "Vietnam quagmire" aspect of the Iraqi situation. Another suitable comparison could be the breakup of post-Cold War Yugoslavia; various ethic tribes coming into conflict after an autocratic regime has been swept away. America, caught in the middle, an irritant to all sides.
Perhaps (sooner than later) order can be reestablished and we can eventually make a graceful exit. I just wouldn't bet on it.
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Monday, August 02, 2004
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
The 9/11 Report is out, quite interesting reading. Will it happen again? Probably. It's all too easy to strike where no one's looking, and there is no shortage of zealots from one cause or another. Well, I know what I'll be doing when the next big one hits.
The 9/11 Report is out, quite interesting reading. Will it happen again? Probably. It's all too easy to strike where no one's looking, and there is no shortage of zealots from one cause or another. Well, I know what I'll be doing when the next big one hits.
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