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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Excuse me, could you break this million dollar bill?
Nobody is getting any work done today. I’d be worried that Boss Man would notice, but it’s his fault. He bought us an office lottery ticket, and now we’re not doing anything but figuring out how to spend our winnings. … Continue reading
Earmuffs
Today’s post is brought to you by the letter “F.” Ok. The word. The word F. The F Word. There. I said it. Or didn’t quite say it. By way of introduction, I am not in the least opposed to … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Out and About
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Tall, Dark, and Handsome
Friday night, while I was off having a lovely time at Lincoln Theater with friends, more friends were at Kings trying to find me The Perfect Man. I don’t know how this transpired, exactly, but I like it. The Kings … Continue reading
Posted in Happenings, Out and About
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Very Nearly Perfect
I coasted on the high from Friday night’s music all day Saturday. (I was also bleary eyed from being up late, and then being up early, but that was worth it.) I figured the weekend’s excitement was over, but then … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Out and About
Tagged bluegrass, downtown Raleigh, Honky Tonk, Mipso Trio, Tir Na Nog, Tonk
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Stand Strong
Know what I love this weekend? Raleigh. I love Raleigh all the time, really I do, but yesterday was special. There was a benefit in town, at four different venues, hosted by the good people who bring us Hopscotch. The benefit … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Neighbors
Tagged benefit for Oliver Gant, Bombadil, Hopscotch, Lincoln Theater, NCSU, Raleigh, Tift Merritt
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The Mecca Ham
Today has been full of surprises. Good ones. One really good one. It started this morning when I walked to work, and saw this in my neighbor’s front yard, which I figured was a good sign: and by 3:00, I had checked something off … Continue reading
Posted in Happenings, Life List, Out and About
Tagged benefit for Oliver Gant, Capital Club 16, downtown Raleigh, life list, Mecca, Mecca Ham
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Honey, Do
Spring in the Triangle means that the weather changes about every twenty minutes. I don’t mind. Yesterday I woke up to another three a.m. thunderstorm, but by the time I walked to work, it looked like this: There was … Continue reading
Paint This Town Red
It’s been a basketball weekend, in this Basketball State. There was a rotating, happy crowd for Thursday’s games at the PR, and then a second shift at Tyler’s. Friday was huge, with 3 ACC teams playing. We hit Natty Greene’s … Continue reading
Posted in Happenings
Tagged basketball state, College of Design, Devine's, Durham, Fullsteam, Natty Greene's, NCAA tournament, NCSU, Player's Retreat, Raleigh, Sweet Sixteen
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Game Changer
Last week was bumpy. Bumpy enough that I could feel stress radiating out the top of my head, and I think I chipped a tooth, grinding my teeth at night. By Friday, I’d had it. I came home from work … Continue reading
Posted in Happenings, Out and About
Tagged Duke, jasmine vines, March Madness, NCAA tournament, NCSU, Raleigh, sage bundles, spring, Tyler's Taproom
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And So It Begins
March Madness means a lot to me, sports fans. I take it all seriously. I run a pool. I fill out brackets. I trash talk. When I root for you, I root for you all the way. I. Care. I … Continue reading
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