Story time! Every morning I wake up and make myself coffee. Nothing fancy, I just heat up a Jenny-sized serving of espresso in my little Italian percolator, then pour that into a mug of milk that I heated in the microwave. The baristas at my favorite cappuccino place in Philly can do some fancy-ass flourishes atop their steamy beverages, but ( Read more... )

Sometimes, not often, after throwing a glorious party one may find oneself left with a keg containing more than a few cupfuls of Yuengling. My friends Joe Anna and Sarah were faced with exactly that situation after they threw an awesome housewarming party, providing so much excellent non-draught booze that there was still beer in the keg the next ( Read more... )

Yesterday I bought a French Horn!

Now I gotta go find a high school and break into band practice.

BANDOS, UNITE.

Heeeeeeeeeeeey internet. So back in June I kicked Red Cross to the curb (aka my Americorps program ended and I had to start living above the poverty line again. Bitches, man, bitches!) and I got a brand new fancy job at Mazzoni Center as an HIV Case Manager. love Love LOVE working here, and I will now give you photo evidence of why it is so ( Read more... )

Yo Interweb, just wanted to let you know I'm about to hop a plane to Oregon for my little brother's wedding. 'S right, Brian's a-gettin' hitched!

I promise you photos, upon my return.

I'm joining a choir in Philly, first rehearsal is tonight. Dello Joio, Susa, Poulenc and Brahms are first up in my post-college choral life ( Read more... )

Yeah Christmas!


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House of Leaves just blew my mind straight out my butt ( Read more... )

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I just bought my plane ticket home for Yuletide, and I decided to fly into Seattle so I can see some of you lovelies!

So December 19-21/22, we should rock out if you're in Tacompton/Seattle. YES.