Reasons I moved back to New Orleans included Mardi Gras, the food, the weather and being closer to my family. In just about that order. More than Christmas and almost more than my birthday, Mardi Gras is my favorite time of the year. It’s so magical that just about anything can happen. I’ve heard several stories of people who came for Mardi Gras and just never left. I don’t need any more reasons to be here, but just in case you do, here are 10 of them (not that there aren’t more). Continue reading
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Nine Fast Food Facts:
- White Castle, started by J. Walter Anderson and Edgar Waldo “Billy” Ingram, is considered to be the first fast food restaurant. Its major product was a hamburger, which had been sold as sandwiches by street vendors since the 1890s. Continue reading
When we think of love songs, we have a canon that we fall back on, don’t we? Elton John’s “Your Song,” for example. Or if your situation is a little more dire, “Someone Saved My Life Tonight.” Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. Ditto for Three Dog Night’s “Just An Old-Fashioned Love Song.” No one deserves that, do they? Continue reading
Here’s a list of movie scenes that are made great by the music to which they are set. I didn’t delve into the performances of songs in movies which is definitely going to be another list. Also, sorry if I didn’t include your favorite but there were definitely enough to make a second list. Without furthur ado, here is the not-so-definitive list. Continue reading
Watch the first Kalbi Burger Challenge and listen to me read the rules.
On Sunday, July 24th, I was drafted to be the host of the first annual Kalbi Burger Challenge. Six competitors at my favorite Koreatown burger place were going to try to eat 4 Kalbi burgers in ten minutes for glory and the potential to be in a plaque on a wall. Since I was the Foursquare mayor of this fine establishment (seriously guys, I love food) I was asked to be the emcee and judge. Continue reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ylRplLnU84
A certain large-breasted female posted a few weeks ago regarding the trials and tribulations of being a big chested girl. Arguably, while having big boobs might put you at risk for scoliosis, they are still boobs. A life without boobs, is a sad life indeed.
Maybe you’re in your mid-twenties and you’ve just discovered that you don’t really like becoming an adult, and all of your friends have moved away for grad school, and you feel kind of aimless. Apparently, that feeling is not just nostalgia for when you could wear pajamas, drink all day and watch cartoons. It’s got a name (and Wikipedia page): quarter-life crisis. Continue reading
It’s for protection. I swear.
I’ve been keeping a collection of the mad nonsense that comes out of my kid’s mouth for a few years now. I’m fairly certain that this breed of insanity crosses the lines of parent and non-parent so I hope you enjoy. Continue reading
I’m sure as a Gawker commenter (or former Gawker commenter) you have this downpat, but while Gawker is working it’s kinks out, here are a few of my favorite sites to waste time on.
Art/Design
Ffffound – a user based site that is a compilation of everything awesome.
Street Anatomy – an awesome site featuring anatomy and pop culture in art.
2Modern -Modern furniture and interior design.
Spatula – A great blog featuring art from all the visual art spectrums
Claudia Owen – A personal blog by Claudia Owens featuring an array of posts on design, art, and all that is lovely.
Animals
Pets Who Want to Kill Themselves – The title is self explanatory
Cute Things Falling Asleep – Again, self explanatory title.
The Animal Blog – My go-to blog for amazing and adorable pictures of every animal in the kingdom
Miscellaneous
Fuck Yeah Protest – A blog dedicated to posting photos of protests both past and present
Geology Rocks – About all things geology
Mary Ruffle – A tumblr featuring beautiful and inspiration photos
So what are some of your favorite sites to waste time on? Do you have a personal webpage you’d like to share?