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"I've never been a fan of magical realism, but Casteneda would be proud of your efforts. But I really enjoyed the part of the piece where you weren't going for that, but just giving us a glimpse into an interesting life..." Double-Huh? When is refried ever going for magical realism? Is there perhaps some loose Castaneda-connection with a mockingbird, because this is definitely not refried's genre...— June 16, 2009 12:04 p.m.
antigeekess, try Shizzyfinn's OB in HD with the parrot--had Mica's ears going like coathangar antennae on analog! Oh yes, fireflies and armadillos--wore moccasins and my best armadillo pin jaunting through the Southwest, Texarkana, and finally landing in Springdale, AR. Don't need the mosquitoes and humidity, but there were fun jingles on the radio..."In heaven there is no beer, that's why we drink it here..." Well, refried, our mockingbird seems to have gone back to Golden Hill tonight (canyons are full of them there).— June 16, 2009 12:19 a.m.
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I know, Ponzi--got and understood your mock of previous post--mine was directed elsewhere ;) I may be an uber-sensitive (hey, where's my umlaut!?) myself, but am irritated at slander (at worst), and ignorant, lazy wolf-crying (at 'best').— June 15, 2009 11:52 p.m.
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I am the first person (ask Josh Board) to point out hidden bias, whether cultural, racial, ethnic, class-oriented--whatever. I have attended race-sensitivity training, and pursued cultural studies, as well as having been politically active for easier college access for so-called minority populations. I can understand why a few readers might object to Naomi's use of the word "black," in her article, but if you look more carefully, you'll see that she is punning quite harmlessly on a silly film title-slash-stereotype ("white men can't jump"), and employing a couple of puns such as "black magic" and "black art," that--while possibly unfortunate, are hardly the work of a flaming racist--in fact, she is complimentary as well as tongue-in-cheek. It simply isn't worth it, folk--there are so many people you can pick on who are indeed full of hatred and dangerous rhetoric--and they are not hard to find. So let's not conflate this issue with outrage over the BBQ issue. bjones_48, I am of Hawaiian and German-dutch background, and I love reading about as well as eating the ethnic cookery of my relatives and ancestors. Ethnic groups settle in geographical locations, which influences styles of cooking and availability of ingredients to a given cuisine. What is so racist about pointing that out? Naomi is NOT seriously implying that all African-Americans are necessarily good BBQ cooks, but she is, as a food reviewer, serious about good, authentic cuisine. She opines honestly when she thinks an establishment has not risen to expectations she has acquired exactly from eating a variety of the aforementioned authentic cuisines. All that said, sheesh. I don't eat factory-farmed meats, or BBQ anything that doesn't swim sustainably in the sea. So let's hear about the real issue here, folks. Educate us on your BBQ passions.— June 15, 2009 3:07 p.m.
I'm quoting in full because it is so good: "The human race is not going forward in time, no matter what anyone tells you. Time is the grandest illusion of all dimensions, because it is as static as is the couch in your living room. It is a crooked yardstick, a nonfunctional tape measure, and a hoax – probably invented by watchmakers and television programming executives in order to sell us something we don’t need. I no longer wear a timepiece, I see no point to it, I have been fooled for long enough into believing that minutes and hours matter at all. A mockingbird taught me better." Bravo! The mockingbird is a wonderful polylingual vehicle, rg. Do you know, one lives across the street from me who seems only to start his or her song at around this late hour, when it is crystal clear and quiet? From this bird, I have counted a nineteen-part, perfect song cycle-- one after the other, while the birds who utter only one of these daily sleep on through the night. I am learning a great deal from your blogs, and understand your wish to defend your view of your own nest. Thank you as always.— June 15, 2009 12:52 a.m.
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Thanks, Mike! You'll need to take up the torch for me on Josh's threads, as I am getting back to work tomorrow. Think of me next time you sit by the waterfall :)— June 15, 2009 12:31 a.m.
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EricBlair opined succinctly: "...And with more than a little humor, even when it is of the gallow's variety." Hmm, I have read this anecode before, Mr. Blair--only last time you said "wise dragon." What does an Italian dragon look like? Of what era? :) "John looked at him for a moment, and exhaled smoke like an Italian dragon. "It was about," he drawled, "500 bucks.""— June 15, 2009 12:28 a.m.
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NotQuiteADiva, why exactly should we "run along?" There's quite a bit of hate as well as presumption in your own vocabulary. If you want a quieter little nook, why not start and stay with your own blogs? These forums are free for all to comment and discuss, and you are not the only longtime reader of Mr Brizzolara's work. So it seems rather silly and childish to growl and mark your territory out on his threads, no?— June 15, 2009 12:18 a.m.
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Some original tasty quotation, and one well-placed Marx. Sure beats random abuse of Bertrand Russell and ancient Chinese proverb. Have an excellent week off, Naomi! "And if you're all somehow related to the place and simply trying to defend it, then it smells like maybe the review is right on target. In that smokey, tangy kind of way." --refriedgringo "Tweets, twitters, texting are the latest toys to keep the people from actually expressing their helplessness and taking steps against it. In Karl Marx's day, he said, "religion is the opiate of the masses." Today, unfocused fury is the methedrine of the masses. And you can even find it in a plate of BBQ." --Naomi— June 14, 2009 11:32 p.m.
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Uh, ditto for posts #6 and 7. By the way, the spelling is "retarded," and you need to turn off your caps lock. We can all 'hear' you just fine with proper punctuation.— June 13, 2009 4:27 p.m.