Fridge report
February 9, 2010 at 9:54 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentMy local Safeway opened this morning after being closed two days due to this snowy weather. Good thing, ’cause my fridge was completely empty. They were all out of milk and eggs, and were running low on cookies. Kudos for having all check-stands open for once.
Note: there might be a baby boom in DC come November…
Kabob Bazaar restaurant
February 7, 2010 at 7:51 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: restaurants
Kabob Bazaar (located across from the Clarendon Metro stop) serves a great kabob kubideh. I had it with rice, and hummus on the side. Their hot tea, served in a glass, is also great. Worth a visit if you like middle eastern food or Persian food. Dinner for two costs about $30 (ex. wine, tip).
Swinging clarinet action
February 6, 2010 at 5:42 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: movies, video
In the classic Hong Kong movie “Hard Boiled”:
I love this snow, really
February 1, 2010 at 8:18 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: video
Dating advice from Miss Manners
February 1, 2010 at 8:11 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a Comment“In the proper world, romance is supposed to develop out of friendship. A gentleman and a lady both pretend that they are cultivating each other for common interests, shared humor, or whatever — and then they both act surprised when passion strikes them like lightning. This shock is considered exciting by proper ladies and gentlemen, who regard instant matings, based on the idea that we all have standard parts that may be fitted together interchangeably, to be dull as well as distasteful. You will find that rejection by a friend who does not become a lover is less painful than rejection by a lover who does not want to go on to become a friend.” ~ Judith Martin (“Miss Manners”)
(found on the internet)
Some bossa nova for Sat. night
January 30, 2010 at 10:49 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: jazz, video
Twice as much fun
January 30, 2010 at 10:35 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentRe museum dates, a two-museum date with an artist is the best. I tend to get a bit excited when looking at modern & contemporary art, and it’s great to be able to share the experience.
(Update: then again, artists can a temperamental lot. Haha: temperamental. Good thing to find out sooner rather than later.)
Recent chain restaurants
January 30, 2010 at 10:25 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: restaurants
I recently ate at three chain restaurants for the first time:
- Austin Grill: nice fajitas. Need to visit a few more times and try some more dishes, but pretty good so far.
- Nando’s: Afro-Portuguese chicken. Very good. I’ll be going back for sure.
- Clyde’s: I had the lasagna, which was a bit underwhelming. Maybe they do a better job with steak, oysters, etc.
Lunch/dinner for two will run about $20 – $30, not including tip & drinks.
Dean Koontz books
January 2, 2010 at 8:30 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: books
I’ve read about a half dozen Dean Koontz books. I liked the first two “Odd Thomas” books, but the other Koontz books I’ve read get a “meh.” Your Heart Belongs to Me was pretty good until the last 30 pages, at which point it went off the rails for me.
How music works
December 8, 2009 at 10:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: video
A fascinating set of videos:
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