Saturday, February 28, 2009

'Torch Song Trilogy ' was a somewhat bad choice to watch with the family

My father dealt with the discomfort by falling asleep.



I'd forgotten about all the free love, 1970's sex stuff. I'd chosen it for all its warm, fuzzy, family overcomes difficulty and differences stuff.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Stuff that travels with me

I've been trying to live without my giant backpack. It's easier in winter with lots of pockets. Currently, this is my idea of traveling light.


lip balm
perpetually dry lips


wallet
to pay for stuff, if I really have to


camera
maybe something will catch my eye


phone
I'm not sure why. I don't talk to people.


IPod Touch
my new shiny device!


catnip
fer kittehs


gloves
it's February


Thursday, February 19, 2009

Let's meet for coffee in Greenfield, MA

Barts is one good place to meet with an old friend.



It's a friendly, local coffee shop with great ice cream and other good food. There's Wi-Fi and the work of local artists on the walls. It's right in the middle of Greenfield. In view of the main bus stop in town, it's an ideal meeting place.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

In defense of my vice: dark malty beers


St Peter's Cream Stout





dark malty beers

I worry about my potential as an alcoholic. I guess I'm not but I can be a damn sloppy drunk. One thing that restrains this vice is my wallet. I'm cheap but the beer I like ain't.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Weight lifting keeps me in shape in theory

I read about it.


I believe building muscle and bone mass are vital to a long healthy life. I always thought it would be cool if I could get big in a muscular kind of way but have not been inclined to do what it takes to get toned even - at least not very consistently.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

My advice

Take my advice, I'm not using it.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Watch "The Party" with Peter Sellers next time you're home sick

funny, undemanding, 1968, Peter Sellers -- it's a playful, visually pleasing romp.