Dear reader, after a minor blogging hiatus I would love to bring you an engrossing, well-considered, lengthy post that pulled together myriad cultural and philosophical issues in new and surprising ways, that made you look at the world in a new light and generally put a spring in your step and a song in your heart. Alas, that is not to be. Read the rest of this entry »
Inspired by the good work/beer evangelism of the ever-readable Builder of Coalitions, among others, I’ve been trying some different beers, and thought I’d treat you lucky things to some quick and dirty beer reviews. There are so many good beers out there, so I figured I ought to join in the conversation and get beer-blogging again. Read the rest of this entry »
OK, let’s strike while the iron is hot and all that. Here comes the first hot sauce review! Whoo! It is, of course, at this point that I give you the disclaimer that these posts are going to be basically filler (if they appear at all), and are unlikely to be 1,000-2,000 word ruminations on The State Of Hot Sauce In The World Today. They are just going to be quick ‘n’ dirty reviews. Mainly for my entertainment. Wow. I’m really churning out the horrible intros this week. Read the rest of this entry »
I can’t get enough heat. I’m pretty sure I have some kind of minor addiction to chillis, in one form or another. The taste and the sensation certainly seem to trigger some kind of lovely rush. Read the rest of this entry »
So, over the lovely long weekend I finally finished Jonathan’s Franzen’s Freedom. Is there anything new to say about this book? I doubt it, as it has probably been the most talked-about book of the last 12 months. How’s that for a terrible intro, readers? Read the rest of this entry »
Wait until next year 