Monthly Archives: September 2011

Top T’ing for Tuesday

Once, watching movies was pretty much my favorite thing. Through my childhood, youth, and young adulthood I accumulated a large and varied collection of favorites. Many envied my DVD library (except for Van Helsing which I bought in an incredibly … Continue reading

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Top Tunes on Tuesday: The Avalanches “Since I Left You”

The internet changed music forever, in good ways and bad. From facebook posts, Pandora, myspace, and browsing youtube, it’s incredibly easy to find and download great songs, new and old. Most bands can exceed their overall musical quality to produce … Continue reading

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Apple and Cheese Sandwich

Past housemates have greeted this tasty treat with disgust and hesitancy. I don’t know why, I always thought it was universally loved, just like the apple and peanut butter sandwich or the cheese and ketchup sandwich. Apple and Cheddar Sando … Continue reading

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Aussie Banker

When studying in Australia, I went to the bank on campus to set up an account. The manager showed me into an associate’s office. The associate, named Tom, was a typical Aussie bloke, with Australian styled hair and a massive sun blister … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tidbits

SLO County Happenings Guac Time I had a big, big night on Saint Patrick’s Day 2010 and I wasn’t even celebrating the holiday. I went to the Tavern at the University of Western Australia for the annual inter-college swim meet … Continue reading

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An Ultra Rare Political Opinion Piece

I write this blog to exercise my brain. Hopefully it causes some chuckles and occasionally provides some fresh perspective. I’m certainly not political, nor am I qualified in a way to make me think anything I say about world politics … Continue reading

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Kona’s Deli Rises

I’ve become too accustomed to seeing beloved San Luis institutions disappear. It seemed like every year at college I would get an email from home telling me that a part of my youth had gone and my town had changed … Continue reading

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Have You Seen It? Big Ed’s Super Saucers

Have You Seen It? is featuring celebrating tasty treats that have seemingly vanished from this plane. First up, Big Ed’s Super Saucers, the best ice cream sandwiches ever. Every time I venture into a gas station mini-mart, corner shop, or … Continue reading

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MASSIVE News: Tiesto to Play Avila

On October 8, Tiesto will headline a 26,000 capacity show at the Home Depot Stadium in LA. Assuming this show sells out (he’s been the biggest DJ in the world for the past decade, you’d be a fool to think … Continue reading

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Later, San Diego

A week ago I said goodbye to San Diego. I will miss living in such a casual place. Not long ago I had planned on settling down there after graduation. Getting a job and living the yuppie life sounded pretty … Continue reading

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