Being brought up Irish-Catholic means I was born feeling guilty, so this column came easy. Below are the guilty pleasures I’m not too ashamed to share. I’ll save the more deviant ones for my therapist. Facebook Stalking There’s nothing like coming home from a hard day’s work, logging into Facebook and proceeding to stalk everyone.
Author: Vegetarian Metalhead
Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story of Pantera by Rex Brown & Mark Eglinton
I grabbed this book the second it hit the shelf because I wanted to know the story of Pantera from the perspective of its quietest member, former bass player Rex Brown. All I knew about Pantera were assumptions formed by a series of band interviews and tour videos from over the years. Official Truth, 101… Continue reading Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story of Pantera by Rex Brown & Mark Eglinton
This is the Painkiller
It was like a knife twisting in my upper stomach last Tuesday morning. Maybe it was that bowl of lentil soup followed by half a Monster drink I had for lunch the day before. Maybe this was the result of brutal anxiety. Waves of nausea came crashing in while gnawing pain relentlessly sliced my insides… Continue reading This is the Painkiller
Super Bowl Snacks, Part II: Dipped in Beans
As someone who isn’t a sports fan, my only concern at a Super Bowl party is the food. This smooth, delicious White Bean Dip is a great alternative to the usual hummus made with garbanzo beans. It’s super easy to make and it’s a healthy option that won’t break your New Year’s resolution. Makes 6… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part II: Dipped in Beans
Look at Me Damien Storm, It’s All for You!
Reigning from New Orleans, Louisiana, Damien Storm is the most bizarre horror metal solo act you will ever encounter. From my first listen of Horror on St. Lime’s Hill, the music of Damien Storm has been in my head ever since. The album contains killer riffs, melodic solos, off-beat drumming, and King Diamond-ish vocals. It… Continue reading Look at Me Damien Storm, It’s All for You!
The Cutest Deadly Sin: Sloth
This year for Christmas I want a sloth. Look at em! I want to gouge my eyes out when I see these loveable sons of bitches. Dominating the tropical rain forests of Central and South America, these creatures are not only frustratingly adorable, but they’re the slowest mammals on Earth. So slow indeed that algae… Continue reading The Cutest Deadly Sin: Sloth
Bethel: The Greatest Town on Earth!
Sometimes a friendship or an experience is healing to the soul, and sometimes healing comes from a place. For me, that place was Bethel, Connecticut. At 30 years old, I found myself breaking off a bad relationship and imagining that I would live out the rest of my days as a spinster throwing cats… Continue reading Bethel: The Greatest Town on Earth!