I received a request from Super 8 Motels to rate our recent stay with them in Kingston. We had a horrible time and I think I did a reasonably decent job of expressing that. The following is what I wrote in the comment box in the survey: We arrived around 8PM after a long drive. … On a Bed of Bricks

We went shopping this afternoon. In addition to everything else, I needed to pick up a new pair of jeans. While in JC Penney we encountered what I call dirt washed jeans. They’re like any ordinary pair of jeans, except a shovel full of dirt — authentic dirt too, none of this imitation dirt they’re … Dirt Washed Jeans Are All The Rage

The NY Times has an article about women named Katrina and their reaction to the hurricane. When I was in College, I hung out with a guy named Andrew. This was right around the time the Miami area was devastated by a nasty hurricane: named Andrew. He plastered the outside of his bedroom door with … What’s in a Name?

Anna and I just got back from the coffee shop at the top of Inn St. We’ve been there a number of times — they make a mean hot chocolate that Anna just loves. Most of the time when we go there, I get a hot tea. In fact, last time I was there, I … So Old I Need Decaf

If you’re looking for a very weird and highly disturbing movie, look no further than The Green Butchers. It would be like Delicatessen if only it were funny. Instead it’s Danish and really depressing.

Jan Kabili over at The Unofficial Apple Weblog says: I have no desire to be plugged into a music player and a telephone all day long. I’d rather have all my senses tuned into the real world. So call me a throwback. I can take it. Well, I’m a throwback too. After eight years of … Not Everyone Is Enamoured With The iTunes Phone

One of the Street Perfomers, Peter Panic, included a juggling performance including 5 waterpolo balls. That’s 5 as in five. Not impressed? Well, as he would say, “It’s more than you can do.”

Yes, he really did fit his entire body through a squash racquet. Anna and I both thought the little tie was an excellent touch to Al’s slightly peculiar outfit.

Some people will do anything for a laugh. Dave here is no exception. He asked, “I’ll balance anything on my face. What have you got?” I’m not certain I would have picked the stroller. Dave is pursuing his Masters at McGill University. See what you can do with a college degree?

Not to be outdone by Dave’s balancing act, Peter balances a shopping cart on his chin and juggles. That’s tough money.