WASHINGTON, DC, February 19, 2007 I opened up a storage unit, packed in haste by friends and foes, six long months ago. I opened up a set of questions - about myself and the world - and found, under the dust and mold - answers. Q. What kind of girl needs three routers, a house full of coxial [...]
February 19th, 2007
Read...James Brown in Reykjavik, Flickr’d by sigurjon. Ladies and Gentlemen - It is with a heavy heart that I report that the Godfather of Soul, James Brown himself, has passed away this Christmas. Emory Crawford Long hospital in Atlanta, Georgia was where the great man died of pneumonia-related complications early this morning. Here in Portugal, we’ll be celebrating our [...]
December 25th, 2006
Read...Photos courtesy PaulClarkPhotographyProject.com Creative Loafing’s old offices were torn down yesterday. I imagine every office worker has had this fantasy once or twice - not me, mind you! - so I post these pictures for your vicarious enjoyment. The world does seem to be coming full-circle - my old office torn down, just as I [...]
July 27th, 2006
Read...… if you’re in your car, that is. According to some assine rule, which I’m too angry to look up, apparently it is illegal to flick anyone off if you’re driving in the state of Georgia. How did I discover this toothsome tidbit? Why, driving home from the grocery store … where, at the scene of an accident, [...]
July 9th, 2006
Read...… I went on a little walk in Par-ie. First, I strolled down the Avenue de Champs Elysees … I found a tiny cafe …. where I ate a plate of cheese. I passed a American Coke machine on the way, adorned with a poster de France …. But then, the spell snapped, and I was [...]
July 4th, 2006
Read...Dear Cousin Jeff - News from the grocery store! You’ll be so excited. They’ve mixed Budweiser beer in with crappy barbeque sauce! No more slaving over a hot grill for you. It’s super masculine … you can put beer in everything! You’ll be the hit at the next party, especially if you shave with a 5 bladed [...]
June 28th, 2006
Read...A visit to Buckhead’s Veggieland left me satisified and full - of debilitating, bloating gas. Derf! Blame it on the soy chili cheese dogs, my friends. Tasty, healthy, eco-friendly - other than the feeling that I might never shit again, three cheers for Veggieland. Fried Potato Surprise Suprise. They’re fried potatoes. Veggie Spring Rolls Tasty, served [...]
June 27th, 2006
Read...Aaron’s 30th Birthday on Vimeo Coworker and copal Aaron Karp turned 30 recently. To celebrate, his pals from all walks of life gathered at - where else? - the Local, where Aaron almost set himself on fire by nearly dropping his birthday cake. Enjoy.
June 25th, 2006
Read...Music editor Heather Kuldell sent around this mystery billboard to CL staffers this morning. What’s the deal? According to this blog thread, the billboards are part of a Cartoon Network marketing strategy, and they’ve been appearing all over the South. This billboard appears on North Avenue and Spring. Update: After consulting a CN source, Heather reports - [...]
June 20th, 2006
Read...pic Flickred by whitogreen. Are you suckers still paying your water bill? The dog laughs at you, for he knows one need only offer a delectable Capri-Sun to a utility worker to get your water turned back on. Read on for an actual transcript of friends whose water bill reached an astonishing $750 before the city sent [...]
June 12th, 2006
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