A brief and inconsequential note on the inherent racism of the police and courts |
In traffic court today (it happens to the best of us) I was patiently awaiting my 15 second interaction with the "judge" so that I could plead guilty and pay the little fine. One after the other, peop... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:23:00 PST |
Dear Stride chewing gum: you rule |
So about 9 months ago I was playing a show with Brad at some lousy, random bar in Lincoln Park. On the bar was this bowl of promotional samples for Stride chewing gum. I thought to myself, "these suck... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:18:00 PST |
Looks like I’m moving to Logan Square |
Yep. Looks like I'll be participating in the traditional annual ritual of so many city dwelling renters--moving apartments. Hauling furniture and ill-packed boxes a few miles across town with the gran... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:15:00 PST |
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! IAN COOKE is so good! |
I have to be at work downtown in five minutes, but I can't stop listening to Ian Cooke's CD. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! The show last night was AMAZING, many thanks to Sabrina, Lucy et al who allowed us to perf... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:42:00 PST |
Dear Bright Eyes: you stink. |
my friend joe in denver once had me come along to this show at the larimer lounge. a gentleman named david dondero was playing. the illimitable love letter band opened which was very sweet.
joe had in... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:42:00 PST |
did you give up? |
A few weeks ago, or maybe months, I don't recall, Shopping played a show at Ronny's, that little dive bar a few steps up from the Mutiny.Idly sitting at the table next to the door to the showroom, sta... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:04:00 PST |
On the way to Tha Ton |
After a couple days in Chiang Mai, it was time to hit the road, we figured. The main bus station is just north of the walls of the city. The tuk tuk man dropped us off, and ordering tickets was easy, ... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:21:00 PST |
mang sawi raht |
The very first sentence we learned to say (that is, the only full expression we really semi-mastered) in Thai was "Do you have any vegetarian dishes?" As far as communication went, this was probably t... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:25:00 PST |
seaweed |
Endlessly walking around Bangkok during Chinese New Year festivities. I don't think either of us have ever bought so much bottled water in our lives. The air is the worst I have ever experienced in my... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:40:00 PST |
When the opportunist knocks... |
...don't let him in. He's only going to bulldoze your life...."You're moving out of Dylan's basement?""Yeah. My friends moved into this place that has this huge closet, or, small office. I'm going to ... Posted by Soft Wolf begat Soft (Owl) on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:17:00 PST |