Posts Tagged ‘local miscellany’
Mutant, radioactive Apex geese attacking Triangle
Spread the word. I have no links. You just have to trust me. [Read More]
Barry Manilow coming to town!
I was looking forward so much to seeing him. Seriously. Barry Manilow. Music and passion at the RBC Center. Next Sunday. January 20. 8:00pm. He writes the songs that make the whole world sing1, but, unfortunately, something has come up, and I will not be able to see him. I [Read More]
Why I Like Where I Live #10: No uppity HOA
Grass must be green, HOA decrees (Sam Lagrone, 9/7/07, News & Observer) While the Board is aware of the inconvenience presented by the heat and water restrictions, we believe that having neatly landscaped lawns of grass is of the utmost importance to our community. - [Read More]
I’ll take Potpourri for $1000
No posts to Toastiest in two days. It’s the end of the month. I feel the need to post. I’ve got a zillion random things to post about, and if I run out, there are a bunch of draft entries in the queue that I never bothered finalizing. Help John Edwards send [Read More]
Why I Like Where I Live #5: The Scrap Exchange
So after browsing through the tables at the Durham Farmer’s Market, I headed over to The Scrap Exchange on Foster Street. It’s a great place to spark your creativity, and they’ll also take some junk off your hands. I walked off with four carpet remnants [Read More]
Why I Like Where I Live #4: Durham Farmers Market
I don’t cook, but if I ever start, I’ll buy some ingredients here. Today, I bought some flowers, because I figured that every eight-months-pregnant woman could use some hours, I’ll be seeing my eight-months-pregnant friend a bit later. I bought a couple of [Read More]
TB: Update
Someone badgered me tonight about my reasons for wanting to buy my house and for wanting to live in Durham. I did not respond articulately. I am so worn out by this process already and am so easily infuriated by the slightly nuisance around me that I am unable to [Read More]
1.8 miles from the #7 medical center in the country
Duke University Medical Center ranks #7 in US News and World Report‘s comprehensive evaluation of 5,462 medical centers nationwide. Fortunately, this is where I can go for the really important stuff. [Read More]
Parker and Otis
I’ve had this in Draft mode for the past ten days. I had written it up quickly write before I left for Philly, so I suppose I wanted to give myself time to edit it. Ok, I remember why now; I’m completely rambling all over the place. What [Read More]
Duke Lacrosse Coda: Reparations for the poor victims
I don’t have time to be angry about this bullshat anymore. Thankfully, Barry Ragin at Dependable Erection did. Ditto what he said. [Read More]
