It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the hap-happiest season of all. It’s the… You know what? Forget it – that’s about all the holiday joy I can muster. I can’t stand the holidays. This, of course, is a direct result of many years of employment at the mall. Nothing like arriving for… Continue reading #UnoccupyTheMall
The Fez
Walking into The Fez (227 Summer Street, Stamford) is like entering an alternate reality, perhaps the opium den scene from an old movie about “the Orient.” Mirrors and black roses adorn the blood-red walls, and a silver hookah sits in a corner. Curtains, candelabras, and burnished lanterns give the Middle Eastern restaurant a warm,… Continue reading The Fez
Improptu Music Article: Metal, Puking, and More Metal
You never know what you’re gonna find when you’re out there “supporting the scene.” This past weekend I found two good new bands and a bad hangover, and now I’m gonna tell you about it. Friday night it was Arcane Malevolence and Symphony of Malice at Seaside Tavern in Stamford. I “support” Arcane pretty… Continue reading Improptu Music Article: Metal, Puking, and More Metal
You Can Leave Your Hat On…
Hats! There is no article of clothing more expressive than a hat. When a person dons a hat, it is the first thing you notice when you see her/him. Whether practical or decorative, a hat is an extension of one’s self. You can tell a lot about a person by his or her hat.… Continue reading You Can Leave Your Hat On…
James Tate Gives Us a “Worshipful” Collection of Poems
Ah, a book review! Funny thing is, I should be crafting more of these for sure. But allow me to reveal myself – I’ve never been as much of a reader as a writer really. Ever since I seriously fell in love with the aspect of writing, I’ve delved into that aspect of literacy a… Continue reading James Tate Gives Us a “Worshipful” Collection of Poems
Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Believe it or not, I can identify with the plight of the vegetarian during the holiday season. I have a particular “food intolerance” – I can’t eat chicken, turkey or eggs that aren’t organic. So you can imagine my excitement a few years back when my loaded brother took us to a friend’s house for… Continue reading Vegetarian Thanksgiving
The Courage to be “That Guy”
“Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot; I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot.” Guy Fawkes, also known as Guido Fawkes (not to be confused with a Jersey Shore cast member) came into my awareness after watching V for Vendetta. At first I thought the masked man with… Continue reading The Courage to be “That Guy”