Archive for December, 2008

In Which I Plan New Year’s Eve For You…Again

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

You people can’t take “no” for an answer, can you?
It seems like each year on New Year’s Eve I have to take a few minutes out of my very busy schedule to take you by the hand and show you how to have a good time. Two years ago I submitted five ways to enjoy [...]

Welcome Back Jack: The Return Of The Best Podcast You Have

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

It’s been seven months since we said goodbye to The Best Podcast You Have. On Monday May 7th, 2007 (my first full day in Los Angeles — coincidence?) Jack offered the final episode of his Circulations Amethyst series, entitled “The Night We Called It A Day.” Now, Podcast Jack has returned with his newest incarnation [...]

The Distinguished Gourmand: Pizza Buona

Monday, December 29th, 2008

I have a hard time remembering Pizza Buona. It was one of the first places I ate when I moved to Los Angeles. I think it left a bad taste in my mouth, because it has taken nearly eighteen months for me to return for seconds. After a long day at work, I made the [...]

Spiritualized – Flux Festival; Edinburgh Scotland (1998-08-14)

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Screw the last show I posted. This is one of the most unique Spiritualized shows I have ever heard. The band is accompanied by a full choir, who add an ethereal, downright stunning quality to these songs. “Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space” is unreal; the performance begins with an extended choral lick [...]

Sunday Mix Tape – Number 125

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Nicci’s workplace had their annual Christmas Party at Malo tonight, which meant a couple hours of heavenly eating and drinking. Right now I am full of carnitas, potato and eggplant tacos, beef and pickle tacos and chicken/chorizo quesadillas. I could not be happier. If that restaurant wasn’t so expensive (or maybe if I had a [...]

Game Review: Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

I drove to the Borders at Sunset and Vine today in an attempt to locate some last minute holiday gifts for friends and family. I left the store empty-handed. Oh well, I guess there’s always next year, right? If I’m going to be giving people Christmas or Hanukkah gifts several weeks late, I might as [...]

The Top 100 Albums Of 2008

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Hi everybody. I’m glad you could all make it. Welcome to the annual “Best Albums Of…” post, which is usually the time I put effort into composing a blog entry. In 2005 I wrote small blurbs about the top twenty-five albums of the year. In 2006 I wrote three-word reviews for the 50 best records [...]