Category Archives: nostalgia

In life, you’re either a rabbit or a carrot

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Al

I was the rabbit. For whatever insane reason, I was given the lead in the 2nd grade play. I like to act and did a few plays from K-college, but Peter Rabbit required singing. What was Mrs. Cobbs thinking?! No … Continue reading →

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Summer slip

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Al

It feels like it’s going away while just beginning.

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Burned

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Al

Two people (my mom and an old friend) gave me the bad news: my first employer has burned down.  I don’t really count my paper route because that would be a lot of houses and apartment complexes.  My first realish … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka: the facts

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Al

Three Duran Duran videos were filmed in Sri Lanka Duran Duran – New Music – More Music Videos I knew two Tamils in North Carolina Arthur C. Clarke may or may not have been a pedophile Duran Duran – New … Continue reading →

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I Love People Who Have Too Much Time

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Al
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NOLA REPORT

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Al

My cousin’s wedding was pretty cool Friday night.  Before it, Kathleen and I dodged snakes in Jean Lafitte and ate at incredible restaurant in Marerro. Back in the Catholic church for the first time in years for the marriage and … Continue reading →

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Meet The Bangles (again for the first time)

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Al

Sure, you’re younger than me. And sure, you’ve heard “Walk Like an Egyptian” on the oldies station. But do you know this great tune? With a video featuring Leonard Nimoy? Hat tip to Nester who reminded me how much I … Continue reading →

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My High School Reunion

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Al

My class officers were apparently either MIA (Branch?) or too lazy to have a reunion, but now it seems to be happening virtually via Facebook.  Every day it’s a new (old) face and mostly hilarious memories, thanks to the photos … Continue reading →

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Don’t Go

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Al

Last night K and I walked from our house to the nearby Wonder Ballroom to see Alison Moyet, a show I’d hoped to see for more than 25 years. As we approached, the venue looked awfully dark and it was … Continue reading →

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Dear Diary,

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Al

Years from now, when I’m reading you on the couch, will you remember the long day I had today?  Will you speak of the early morning, the two classes, the desk shift, the bike ride/bus trip to work, and the … Continue reading →

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