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Alex in NYC

About Me

For a start, why not check out my weblog by clickng: on FLAMING PABLUM
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Otherwise....
Born in New York City on a Friday the 13th in 1967. Loves beer. Hates ham. Hates salmon. Prefers Sean Connery over Roger Moore. Does not enjoy fishing. Frowns on bad umbrella etiquette. Thinks people who recline their seat-backs into his lap during flights should be viscerally garotted. Thinks that the doors in movie theatres should be locked once the movie starts. Has never been to Tibet. Does not enjoy travelling with food. Does not collect stamps. Has every intention of wearing silly band t-shirts well into his forties. Thinks that there is a special place in Hell for the inventor of the car alarm. Suffers from Tinnitus in his right ear from years of systematic headphone abuse. Absolutely loathes skim milk. Given the option, he'd much rather walk than take the subway. Has never found "The Three Stooges" even remotely funny.In 2001, Alex won $4,600.00 on the ill-fated Vh1 game show, "Name That Video." He might've won the grand prize (an SUV and 100 compact discs Vh1 considered "the 100 greatest of all time") had he not been stumped by an REO Speedwagon video.Alex has, at one point or another, written for/contributed to: The New Yorker, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, Creem, Irish Connection, Huh!, New York Perspectives, In-Fashion and The New York Review of Records (aka The New Review and/or NYROR).He has also contributed two chapters to "Don't Believe the Hype!: Die miestüberschätzten Platten der Popgeschichte" by Sky Nonhoff (Fischer, 2005)Alex is married to Peggy, the most wonderfully patient, exquisite and loving woman on the planet is the father of an incandescent little girl named Charlotte (aged 2) and a newborn baby-boy named Oliver.

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My Blog

Paul Raven, Rest in Peace

Beyond what I've already written here, I just wanted to add my thoughts to the chorus. Paul Raven was an exceptionally nice, funny, big hearted guy, and he will be sorely missed.
Posted by on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:50:00 GMT

The Flaming Jukebox

Too hard to explain, really, but click here, and stop treating your ears like urinals, dammit!
Posted by on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:51:00 GMT

I WAS MOGGED!!

And by that I mean that I've signed up with Mog.com, so do check it out if you are similarly inclined.
Posted by on Tue, 22 May 2007 17:38:00 GMT

Rob Writes a Book

My good friend Rob is publishing his first book -- a rollicking, hair-raising yarn about blood-splattered, trouser-ruffling debauchery. Actually, that's not entirely true. It's truly about the history...
Posted by on Fri, 18 May 2007 13:05:00 GMT

Rest In Peace, "Jester" Joe Mojica

Very sad news to report: "Jester" Joe Mojica -- friend, fellow Gatherer/Firewatercircus member, husband and father -- has tragically passed away under horrific circumstances. Rest in Peace.
Posted by on Fri, 11 May 2007 17:02:00 GMT

My Son Was Abducted By G-Unit

Well, not quite. If you giveth the slightest whiff of a damn, click over to FLAMING PABLUM and uncover the truth of the matter.
Posted by on Thu, 03 May 2007 14:07:00 GMT

Hey there....

Ever have the feeling that the planets have alligned against you and that cosmic forces beyond your own meager comprehension are taking vast amounts of pleasure via fucking with your head and crapping...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:57:00 GMT

THIS JUST IN.....

Seriously, as I've already said, you won't find me blathering on about anything here. I do all my hoarily unsolicited blathering on this stupid weblog right here. So click accordingly if so inclined.
Posted by on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:42:00 GMT

For those of you still wondering....

Honestly, if you give even the slightest whiff of a damn, you'll sooner find what you're looking for by clicking right here than if you wait around for me to type something here on MySpace (other tha...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:55:00 GMT

Hey now....

This isn't really my weblog. My weblog is http://vassifer.blogs.com. Please do feel free to check it out. Thanky!
Posted by on Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:51:00 GMT