Sherlock’s Pub (on W. Gray)

I hadn’t been in a while, not really liking the vibe last time I was there. So, I went last night for Buddacrush, kindof a bluesrock with horns (sax/trombone). I’m not sure if it was the venue or the band, but I didn’t really like them. I was looking for something technical to knock them … Read more

nimble fingers

Thought for the day: Rethreading the tie string back into the sweatpants. That takes more manual dexterity than tying a cherry stem takes lingual dexterity. -b

Mac’s & Joe

So, I’m over in the ‘hood that is the Third Ward today. At Mac’s, which is apparently for sale, if anyone wants to get into the beer business in the middle of the ‘hood. I was there to order some kegs, they have good prices and deliver and pick up for super cheap. I park … Read more

History only in NYC, NOT

According to Ronald Blum, AP Sportswriter, you can only make history in New York City, or perhaps only in the Bronx,… his logic is veiled. Well, he never really explains what the hell he means, but I’m sure that Andy Pettite can make history here in Houston. “Andy Pettitte chose home over history, agreeing Thursday … Read more

cleaning to music

Cleaning for the party – “spring cleaning” if you wish, it is December in Houston, If you haven’t ever checked out All Songs Considered on NPR’s web site, you really should. I always find myself saying (to at least one portion of it), “wow, that’s great! and I’ve never heard of them.” –party.shirl.com

smashed finger

Fingers and hammers don’t mix. I smashed my left index royally about three months ago. The center of impact was just behind the finger nail. The blood blister has been growing forward on it since then. It’s started to peel of from the back (revealing a good nail below it). -b