Monthly Archives: February 2008

Benny Lava!

This is like the Bollywood version of Yellow Ledbetter:

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Why big dogs are better

Though I am fond of my family’s lap dogs, I don’t understand the popularity of small dogs. Big dogs are much better. Dogs are supposed to be Man’s best friend, and long-dead dogs that we still fondly remember are the … Continue reading

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No time for love Dr. Jones

Indiana Jones is who I wanted to be as a kid, and nothing much in that regard has changed since then. Respect to Harrison Ford for demanding to use a real whip instead of a CGI one (hopefully it will … Continue reading

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I miss Japanese 7 Eleven

Clean. Efficient. Choices. These are the three things that define Japanese convenience stores that American ones lack. This video, despite the eccentric staff, made me remember how nice it was to have a large selection of canned coffee and tea, … Continue reading

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The Keratin Harvest

Every few weeks, right before my morning shower, I perform a ritual not unlike the Shingon monks that sit under the freezing streams at Oiwasan Nissekiji temple in Kamiichimachi. I mentally prepare myself, even when I’m still in bed contemplating … Continue reading

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The benefits of ice plant

This afternoon, I jumped in the car and headed South towards Big Sur. I was cruising along at the speed limit, driving with the windows and sun roof open, enjoying the sunshine and looking for spots along the side of … Continue reading

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Better than you

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Understanding the Blues

“I got a good woman” is a bad way to begin the Blues, unless you stick something nasty in the next line like, “I got a good woman, with the meanest face in town.” Read the rest here.

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