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January 30th, 2009 | Empty Bottle, Chicago IL

 

 

 

Possibly the Most Disturbing Graphic Ever

Yeah, dismembered kittens are disturbing.  George W. Bush doing an African dance is terrifying.  But this right here...  This will definitely send shivers down your spine.  I saw it on Rachel Maddow’s show the other day and it terrified me to the core.  So much so that I am still thinking about it days later.

Seriously?!  Really?!

Think about in the plainest of terms.  If we’re heading down the shitter this quickly, the time it will take to climb out of it (should we ever get enough grip with our dung covered hands) is reversely proportional.  We’re talking years and years and years.

Fuck me.

OK, to fair, I must also include this.  It's no less disturbing however it does provide some context for the figures.  The percentages of jobs lost (as opposed to just their numbers) compared to the five previous depressions look a bit more consistent.  Though once again, no less terrifying.  All we know is that we're still fucked.  But not in a new and original way.  Instead just like the hipsters our economy is simply recyling 1974 or 1981.

Wok Obsession

 
Actually, I've never owned a wok before.  I know.  It is indeed a mystery how I've survived without one.

So of course now I am completely hooked on it.

The Pad Thai pictured on the right didn't come out as well as its predecessor (too much tamarind this time), however the stir-fry veggies with brown rice rocked my world! And lemme tell you, the fresh cilantro thrown in at the last minute is so money!

Tuesday Night Debachery

Roaring good times were had by one and all last night at Schubas. For a snowy post-New Year's school-night the turnout was pretty impressive. Those unable to attend missed out on an evening filled with rocking pop and solid debauchery.

January 6th, 2009 | Schubas Tavern, Chicago IL


The Handcuffs


The inevitable Thax Douglas


The fine gentlemen of The Debauchers

NYE 2009

Happy New Year, all!



Rooowl!



Awww!



Work it!

Sir Cliffchik.



The Debauchers' classy rhythm section.



Awww!
(take 2)

We finally made it!

The Creech gets his first taste of Europe in Prague's Old Town Square.
Hot mulled wine. Yummmm!!!

I begin drooling and rubbing up against old buildings.
Please? Can I live here?

The Delicious M83

A few weeks ago I had to return to Minneapolis for my grandpa's funeral. It was cold and sad. Especially since this was my first time back after the last burial.

There was however one highlight. Ed and I got to see M83 play the Triple Rock Social Club on Saturday night!

Wow.

These guys really blew me away. I'd heard their records before but never had a chance to see them live. I think it was the perfect combination of a really great space that got filled to the brim with their permeating sound.

You couldn't help but jive and sway to their tunes. Especially the Graveyard Girl -- they just jumped right into it and for a few minutes there I forgot where exactly I was. And why.