November72009
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Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes To Worst

I’m a glutton for the truth, even though truth hurts.

Always loved that line.

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November62009
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Yeasayer - Ambling Alp

I’ve been listening to this song nonstop for the past week. I cannot wait for the full album to come out next year. Not many bands can transport me to faraway, exotic lands with their sound like Yeasayer can. And you better believe I’ll be there when they swing by LA to promote the new record.

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November52009
Oh, ok. That explains it.

Oh, ok. That explains it.

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10AM
My brother turns 23 today.
I can’t tell you how discombobulating this is. I just barely got over my amusement that he has a drivers license, and now he’s approaching his mid-twenties? What the hell?
I chose this picture to commemorate his birthday because of a few reasons:

This is one of my favorite pictures of the two of us as kids.
Jon is making a hilarious face.
What are we wearing?
Seriously, what the hell are we wearing?
No no, I’m serious. Why are we wearing that crazy tropical print? WE LIVED IN CLEVELAND WHEN THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN.
Do those clothes qualify as child abuse?
Ok, I’ll be honest. I’d still wear that outfit. Black shoes, high white socks, and all.

Happy Birthday, Jon!

My brother turns 23 today.

I can’t tell you how discombobulating this is. I just barely got over my amusement that he has a drivers license, and now he’s approaching his mid-twenties? What the hell?

I chose this picture to commemorate his birthday because of a few reasons:

  1. This is one of my favorite pictures of the two of us as kids.
  2. Jon is making a hilarious face.
  3. What are we wearing?
  4. Seriously, what the hell are we wearing?
  5. No no, I’m serious. Why are we wearing that crazy tropical print? WE LIVED IN CLEVELAND WHEN THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN.
  6. Do those clothes qualify as child abuse?
  7. Ok, I’ll be honest. I’d still wear that outfit. Black shoes, high white socks, and all.

Happy Birthday, Jon!

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November42009
Sometimes when I look up reviews for new places to have lunch, I like to read them out loud in Bev Gelfand’s voice.

How about Mario’s Restaurant? Mini-Pizzas and deeelish desserts make this Italian eatery a must! Ravioli? Holy Cannoli!

Sometimes when I look up reviews for new places to have lunch, I like to read them out loud in Bev Gelfand’s voice.

How about Mario’s Restaurant? Mini-Pizzas and deeelish desserts make this Italian eatery a must! Ravioli? Holy Cannoli!

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November32009

Minus the Bear - Chicken (Wrapped in Bacon)

You are so tender, you are so moist. Oh, Mr. Chicken, you’re my favorite choice.

I’ve been singing this for the past two days. I seriously hope this ends up on the new album.

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November22009
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I Fight Dragons - And Your Bird Can Sing

Typically, I’m opposed to cover songs of favorite songs/bands unless they’re performed by other favorite bands. I’d never heard of this group before, but their take on this song sounds like The Beatles merged with the soundtrack to an old school Nintendo game. For me, that’s a winning combination.

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10AM
Airplane! (1980)

Airplane! (1980)

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November12009
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Butch Ross - Eleanor Rigby

An amazing instrumental cover of The Beatles classic. I’m all for good covers, especially when obscure instruments are involved. This definitely fits that description. Have you ever heard of a dulcimer?

You have? Liar.

(song via: Cover Lay Down)

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October312009

Halloween Denial

“Eh, I’m not really one to eat candy. I guess it’s just not my thing.”

-Muttered to myself as I finished off my 32nd mini-Hershey bar of the night.

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1PM
Went to lunch at a local creperie and they had tiny pumpkins on all the tables. With the magic of filters, my amateur picture ended up looking kinda neat.

Went to lunch at a local creperie and they had tiny pumpkins on all the tables. With the magic of filters, my amateur picture ended up looking kinda neat.

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October302009
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Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You

My favorite Halloween song, even though it’s technically not a Halloween song.

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10AM

Monty Python - The Pope and Michaelangelo

One of the best bits that Python did during their legendary Hollywood Bowl performance in 1982. If I had a time machine, one of my destinations—after giving 5-year-old me life advice, winning lottery numbers, World Series and Super Bowl results, etc.—would be a seat, front and center, at this concert.

“The fat one balances the two skinny ones.”

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October292009

Great Minds Think Alike. Also, Terrible Minds Think Alike.

  • Jon (brother): I want to open an Indian restaurant and call it Naan To Five.
  • Bryan (friend): Good idea. I'm gonna open a strip club next door called Tajmahballs.
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October282009

Rodrigo y Gabriela - “Hanuman” & “Buster Voodoo” for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Series

So cool. No matter how many times I watch them play, I’m always mesmerized. My reaction to seeing Rodrigo y Gabriela play their guitars is not unlike a child seeing a magic trick for the first time. I kind of squint my eyes and tilt my head to the side, unwilling to accept that what I’m seeing is real.

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