May 2012
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E-Z Does It
I’m a classic late adopter: DVD, cellphone, smartphone, Chinese baby. So maybe 15 years for me to finally sign up for E-Z Pass is not so bad. I was curious when the system was launched in New Jersey in 1997, but I was skeptical. In the summer of 1999, my forward-thinking friend Maia was imploring […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/29/12
EPISODE #26: REQUESTS II The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Beach Boys — “This Whole World” [for Sarah J.] Dan Zanes w/ Barbara Brousal — “Que Fortunidad!” [for Sarah E.] Roscoe Holcomb — “Old Smoky” [for Lisa Z.] Jack White — “Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy” [for Lisa R.] Ray Charles — “Hallelujah I Love Her […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/22/12
EPISODE #25: THE SUN The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Beatles — “Here Comes the Sun” Pernice Brothers — “There Goes the Sun” Velvet Underground — “Who Loves the Sun” Beach Boys — “The Warmth of the Sun” Bill Withers — “Ain’t No Sunshine” Apples in Stereo — “Sun Is Out” Pianosaurus — “Sun […]
Salt on Hands
Sunday night, my hard drive died. I wasn’t overly concerned—I have an external drive and something called “Time Machine” that supposedly backs up my data. And cost wasn’t an issue; after much effort (including zooming in on an upside-down photo of the bottom of my computer to read the serial number) I learned that my […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/15/12
EPISODE #24: EQUALITY The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Sly & the Family Stone — “Everyday People” Josie Cotton — “Johnny, Are You Queer?” of Montreal — “Tim I Wish You Were Born a Girl” The Kinks — “Lola” Blur — “Girls & Boys” Sweet — “A.C.D.C.” Joan Jett and the Blackhearts — “Crimson and […]
Movie Review: Dark Shadows
3.5 stars out of 5 I have vague recollections of Dark Shadows reruns on TV. However, in my head I’m confusing it a bit with horror-host Zacherley. Anyway, I had very little idea what to expect when I saw the new film adaptation. But I knew I would see it, and see it in the […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/8/12
EPISODE #23: THE MOON The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Frank Sinatra — “Fly Me to the Moon” Big Eyes — “Back From the Moon” Dukes of Stratosphear — “Bike Ride to the Moon” Nana Grizol — “Circles ‘Round the Moon” Elvis Presley — “Blue Moon” Dump — “Moon River” Les Paul & Mary Ford […]
Movie Review: The Giant Mechanical Man
3 stars out of 5 I know The Avengers opens later this week, so be forewarned: This is not an Iron Man prequel. The Giant Mechanical Man is a small movie with an equal number of charms and flaws. It stars the poor man’s Amy Adams, Jenna Fischer. You know—Pam—who we’ve all grown a little […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/1/12
EPISODE #22: ASK JACK The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Ryan: Dear Jack,I recently tried your tv advertised bacon cheese burger combo!&I found that in REAL LIFE!THE SANDWICH I BOUGHT DIDN’T LOOK ANY WHERE NEAR AS SUBSTANTIAL AS THE 1 IN THE TV AD!YOUR A FRAUD!! 🙁 Post-answer song: The Inconceivables — “Hamburger […]
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