Sunday Random: A Joke
I’ve mentioned recently my love for the work of Joseph Mitchell. I’m still listening through Up in the Old Hotel – the whole thing’s nearly 30 hours, so there’s a… Read more »
Category: Random
Happy Birthday, USCG
A little known fact about me — I’m an honorary member of the US Coast Guard Chief’s Mess. I proudly wore my anchor on my dress uniform…albeit hidden on the… Read more »
Just a kid…
Well, as usual, I’m two pages into writing and get distracted. I come back to it and the groove is gone. But speaking of grooves, another one of those “stumbled… Read more »
A Sunday Read Worth the Listen
Some time back, I got in on a deal for the New York Times — something like, “half price for a year,” I don’t remember exactly. And I like it…. Read more »
A Tip
I stumbled upon this sign somewhere online. It’s an interesting approach, and I appreciate it completely. I live in Korea. In Korea, you don’t tip. I don’t enjoy the concept… Read more »
Out of the Bottle
I’ve been told that the recently-established “No Hat, No Salute” area near my office has been cancelled. The explanation? “There is significant interest among the senior leaders on this base… Read more »
An Embarrassment of Riches
I really do try to take it easy on Sundays. I work all week, take my long rides on Saturdays, and then Sundays start out with breakfast, reading, a cup… Read more »
Friday Random: A Full, Rich Day
Quite the day for a random. Started with the graduation of our two language classes. Those are usually a lot of fun, and the people enjoy each other so much… Read more »
Welcome to the Machine
The Korean exploitation machine is at it again. Another group of carefully-crafted, cookie-cutter Korean girls hits the airwaves with their carefully-crafted, cookie-cutter music and sweet, cute, and just sexy enough… Read more »
Friday Random: Here Comes the Sun
Got up early a couple of days ago and decided to hit the road for wherever it took me. And it did a great job (as you can see from… Read more »