Monday, May 5, 2008

netflix


Dear Red Envelope,
We love you. Please arrive in our mailbox tomorrow. Bring two friends. And the newest season of Weeds, Californication, Riches and the L-Word.
Thank you.
4 stars

Saturday, April 26, 2008

LAST Cambridge Realty



Dear First Cambridge Realty,

There are some items we must discuss. I'm writing because you never call back. Ever.

Hot water included typically means that you actually need to turn that hot water heater pump on. I know it's there because I saw it downstairs when I was cramming my bike in between the others' on the bike rack. Sidebar, I'm not sure why each bike had a torn-out piece of paper saying "please do not take" attached to it. Please explain.

And finally, it's 2008. You know all that empirical-based research stating that second-hand cigarette smoke IS bad for you? It's true. And it's seeping in through the electrical outlets. And I'm concerned for the life of my Christmas cactus, as well as our own.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

iAtoZ on...

Waiting in line in Central Square!

What is up with the long lines to get into bars in Central Square?

Cruising the strip (Mass Ave: from The Cantab Lounge to The Middle East) this weekend, I noticed ridiculously long lines (for Cambridge) to get into many of the bars.

For a second I thought I was on the Lower East Side...Don't get me wrong I love Central Square, but it seems a bit outrageous to wait in line for 20+ minutes in the freezing cold, to then pay a cover (or worse - be told the bar is "at capacity"), to have a few drinks and dance a little.

Additionally, if I'm waiting in line (like I'm in Manhattan) then I better have a good couple of hours left to actually BE at the bar before the damn place closes. I mean really, no self-respecting NAUD (North American Urban Dweller) should wait in line for more than 5 minutes AND pay cover, just to be somewhere for last call.

If I seem a bit disgruntled it is only because I'm still having trouble digesting the slice of pizza I got at HiFi while waiting for Phoenix Landing to not be "at capacity".


Monday, January 21, 2008

popover

In honor of the sweatshirt acceptable to wear to work and Mary from F&W's famous breakfast treat.