December 2007
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never can say good-bye
Days 13 & 14: New York City and Philadelphia more
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over the mountains and down the thruway
Days 11 & 12: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Ramsey, NJ Holiday Highlights: I gave my Grandmother the new Jens Lekman CD, and she LOVES it. Hilarious stress-induced kitchen banter. Lots and lots of wine. Loving my family and all that stuff. Ridiculous amounts of amazing food. The best Christmas gift I’ve gotten in at least four years: a sweet record player! Proof that moving...
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a few of my favorite things
I guess I’m of the fortunate few who absolutely love where they grew up. Each time I come home, I find myself increasingly appreciative of the refreshing familiarity of it all. It’s the kind of town where you’ll likely run into someone you know each time you leave the house, and I guess that’s a factor that drove me to larger ponds, so to speak, but the Cheers-effect does...
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where the heart is
Days 9 & 10 more
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Days 7 & 8: Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut The delirium was thick and even our impressions of Salad Fingers weren’t enough to save us from our exhaustion. It felt like smooth sailing as I drove from Maryland through Delaware and skirted Philadelphia following Interstate 95 until it merged with the Jersey Turnpike. But the traffic around NYC leading...
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when plans fail, blaze new trails
Days 5 & 6: South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland My first impression of Charleston, SC is that it’s undeniably picturesque and quaint. It seems very touristy and fairly yuppie, but the silver lining is a funky little beach town vibe. Although borderline pretentious, it was a refreshing blast of civilization after driving endless highways through empty fields...
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When in Rome
Days 3 & 4: Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina We spent Sunday night in Columbus, MS on an air force base with my friend Tiffany, her husband Chris, and their newborn. It was a fairly quick drive from New Orleans and Kate and I entertained one another with silly songs and horrible puns. Picture it as not so much Thelma and Louise, but more like the Sweeney Sisters. Real talk....
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"I didn't know managers strangled people."
Days 1 & 2: New Orleans I felt like a train wreck when I got in last night, but pulled it together and persevered. In the long tradition of the adventures of Kate and Jessica, the night resulted in all sorts of unexpected hilarity. I brought a charming four-pack of holiday beers and decided one should be consumed at each of the four stops homeward bound. Appropriately, we kicked things off...
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Mama, I'm comin' home
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Sneak Preview: JUNO
Tonight I went to a sneak preview of Juno at Barton Creek’s AMC theater. I’ve been crushing on Michael Cera’s subtle charm and comedic timing since Arrested Development, and featuring The Moldy Peaches’ on the movie’s trailer sold me tenfold. However, I did get a little uneasy at the thought of everyone and their brother playfully singing along to Kimya Dawson and...
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sunday recharge
This & That: I know I totally flaked on recapping that last week of my August/September trip east, and I was working on it earlier this week, but find myself all sorts of scatterbrained. My goal is to write something up before this next venture. However, I’m leaving Friday and have a shit ton to do in preparation, so I don’t know. Christmas card writing owns me right now. While...
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"Acha acha acha"
About a year ago, maybe even two, I picked up a bargain bin Christmas cartoon compilation for like a dollar. I regarded it mainly as a joke, and it blurred in with the rest of my DVD collection. Perhaps it should have stayed on that shelf, but last night my curiosity prompted a viewing. In all honesty, the shit is bananas. I’m not really sure children should watch any of the cartoons in the...
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The Big Christmas Road Trip
It looks like I’m taking off next Saturday! This is basically a huge realization for me considering the last two times I wrote out the date I had to stop myself from writing November. This is typically the way I approach my travels. I guess I just like the rush of a deadline. I’m not sure which way we’ll be making the visits, probably towards NY. There seems to be more time...
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POLL: Which Home Movies character is more...
Home Movies is the most amazing thing to have ever happened to Adult Swim. No contest. BUT picking a favorite character, well, that could be a contest. To me the top contenders are 8 yr old film and candy enthusiast Jason Penopolis and the lovable misguided soccer coach John McGuirk. Jason Penopolis Coach McGuirk It’s hard to pick a favorite, as they are both so entertaining. Some days I...
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time to get all warm and fuzzy
NYC Goes Green for Christmas (NY Times Article) It’s time to dream up gift ideas, write those cards, and drink your way through uncomfortable reunions and holiday work parties. Thank God it comes only once a year. But in all fairness the holidays are a good reminder to think of others, the world around us, and strive to make small steps in the right direction. Charlie Brown Christmas ...