August 2009
11 posts
Let's not let this catch on... →
Here's the Anti- Real World Blog... Also a tool to... →
I hate that the Real World is here in town.... →
Extreme Home Makeover is in town. They are giving... →
Banana CafĂ© and Piano Bar (500 8th St. SE) has the... →
National Air Guitar Championships takes place at... →
Restaurant Week is fast approaching! →
Let's hear it for the Public Library!
I am a huge fan of Public Libraries. Libraries are so romantic to me. A little nastalgic. I would go once a week with my Mom and pick out a book I wanted to read. I would often get a CD or a Movie I wanted to see as well.. almost constantly some horrible BBC remake of a classic. I refuse to believe Public Libraries have been replaced by the big box book stores. Maybe in our frivolous years of...
Air Conditioning is for the Rich
Last night I was listening to NPR and they were discussing how our standard of living has declined rapidly in the past 30 years. This one guy called in and told the story of his family. His father, a librarian, was the sole bread winner. They had a nice house in the suburbs. Two cars. Put three kids through college.
And, I don’t know if you all are aware but, air conditioning is what has...