After 2000 and 2004, I will never ever ever ever ever dare to hope in an election again. If Bush can get elected TWICE then what's the point? I for one plan on shitting bricks until the fifth.
I love this place. It used to be the best place to go when you're drunk. Now it's the best place to go whenever you're hungry. This is all for one reason: (memorize the following..) MEXICAN STYLE CORN SOFT TACOS WITH PORK PASTOR. Write it down on a post-it, stick it on yr dashboard and refer to it when you pull up to order. Yes the service is hit or miss. It has gotten much cleaner though, and although it's only friendly when the owner, Jesse, is working, it is worth it all for the aforementioned tacos and a pineapple Jarritos. Make sure they include a few wedges of lime. Is it bad for your cholesterol? Yes. But your soul will be healthier than ever.
On a lunch break, three of us went there today. It took them five minutes to acknowledge we had walked in there, five more minutes to be seated (the place was half empty), and twenty minutes for our server to take our order. We ordered two dishes from the specials board, and one plate of tacos. It took forty minutes to arrive at our table. We maintained our politeness and asked for our food to go, since two of us had to get back to work. We were charged full price for our trouble, got very little in the way of a smile, eye contact or friendliness, and eventually, we were handed three ten dollar gift certificates as we were walking out the door. The "mexican style" soft tacos with chorizo were tasty enough when I got them home, but nothing that Burrito King doesn't do just as well, if not better, for half the price and in a tenth the time every day. Tres Mexicanos made a profit off of us. We will not go back to redeem those gift certificates.
I've been to a few local "chickenized" backyards. They do not stink at all. I can't imagine how many chickens you'd need to out stink a stalled cattle train. Or a neighbor's dogs. I do not expect any of my neighbors to ask me permission to get another labrador. I don't see why anyone would need to get permission from a Gladys Kravitz to raise a few hens. Besides, as I said in the comments to the ljworld article, if backyard chickens are a "good thing" for Martha Stewart, I think a few nay sayers in Lawrence should be able remove stick from butt far enough to leave the chickens alone.
Without a doubt, "Irreversible" is my number one nomination for most disturbing movie ever. However, as the caveat for this list is that it must be a "great" movie, it disqualifies itself. Honestly, if I could go back in time and un-watch it, I would. I gained nothing, and would gladly have the ten minute rape scene removed from my memory. One that I would suggest as great and a "never-see-again" is Michael Haneke's (of "Funny Games" fame) "The Piano Teacher". The Isabelle Huppert's final scene is the most triumphant and twisted act ever depicted on film.
Weeeellll... I dunno if I'd call them goth, but apparantly other people would, since that same LSL cover was also the theme for The Craft, a teen goth paean if there ever was one. Plus, it does raise the question: What's worse, coopting the original song, or ruining it with a cover? I love Richard Butler as much as the next Pretty in Pink fan, but damn... that shit is baaad!
Never buy in to your subculture so much that its inevitable co-opting by corporations still kills you well into your twenties...Trust me. As one who nearly died when Aaron Spelling used "How Soon Is Now" as the theme for Charmed, it's a long hard road to come back from.
Oh, and Matt: It may be a little late, but I'd be remiss in my duties as one who spent way to much time in the early 90's wearing ankle length black skirts and lace up boots if i didn't mention Black Tape For a Blue Girl. Or, if you wanna go medieval school, try Karl Orff's Carmina Burana. Trust me. It's what goth kids use as the soundtrack for all their AV club projects.
It's a Close Race, Huh?
After 2000 and 2004, I will never ever ever ever ever dare to hope in an election again. If Bush can get elected TWICE then what's the point? I for one plan on shitting bricks until the fifth.
October 21, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence Originals Food Festival -- 10/08/08 at South Park
Everything you need to know seems to be right here:
http://www.lawrenceoriginals.com/pdf/...
Note that tickets can be bought at the festival itself.
October 8, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
The Burrito King
I love this place. It used to be the best place to go when you're drunk. Now it's the best place to go whenever you're hungry. This is all for one reason: (memorize the following..) MEXICAN STYLE CORN SOFT TACOS WITH PORK PASTOR. Write it down on a post-it, stick it on yr dashboard and refer to it when you pull up to order. Yes the service is hit or miss. It has gotten much cleaner though, and although it's only friendly when the owner, Jesse, is working, it is worth it all for the aforementioned tacos and a pineapple Jarritos. Make sure they include a few wedges of lime. Is it bad for your cholesterol? Yes. But your soul will be healthier than ever.
June 18, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tres Mexicanos Mexican Grill & Cantina
On a lunch break, three of us went there today. It took them five minutes to acknowledge we had walked in there, five more minutes to be seated (the place was half empty), and twenty minutes for our server to take our order. We ordered two dishes from the specials board, and one plate of tacos. It took forty minutes to arrive at our table. We maintained our politeness and asked for our food to go, since two of us had to get back to work. We were charged full price for our trouble, got very little in the way of a smile, eye contact or friendliness, and eventually, we were handed three ten dollar gift certificates as we were walking out the door. The "mexican style" soft tacos with chorizo were tasty enough when I got them home, but nothing that Burrito King doesn't do just as well, if not better, for half the price and in a tenth the time every day. Tres Mexicanos made a profit off of us. We will not go back to redeem those gift certificates.
June 18, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Don't Fear the Chicken!
I've been to a few local "chickenized" backyards. They do not stink at all. I can't imagine how many chickens you'd need to out stink a stalled cattle train. Or a neighbor's dogs. I do not expect any of my neighbors to ask me permission to get another labrador. I don't see why anyone would need to get permission from a Gladys Kravitz to raise a few hens. Besides, as I said in the comments to the ljworld article, if backyard chickens are a "good thing" for Martha Stewart, I think a few nay sayers in Lawrence should be able remove stick from butt far enough to leave the chickens alone.
June 4, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Top 10 10 Great Movies No One Should Have To Watch More Than Once
Without a doubt, "Irreversible" is my number one nomination for most disturbing movie ever. However, as the caveat for this list is that it must be a "great" movie, it disqualifies itself. Honestly, if I could go back in time and un-watch it, I would. I gained nothing, and would gladly have the ten minute rape scene removed from my memory. One that I would suggest as great and a "never-see-again" is Michael Haneke's (of "Funny Games" fame) "The Piano Teacher". The Isabelle Huppert's final scene is the most triumphant and twisted act ever depicted on film.
April 2, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Sasha Kaun Breaks His Foot
Genius. On all sides. Genius.
April 1, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Can you deduct Cloves on your taxes?
Weeeellll... I dunno if I'd call them goth, but apparantly other people would, since that same LSL cover was also the theme for The Craft, a teen goth paean if there ever was one. Plus, it does raise the question: What's worse, coopting the original song, or ruining it with a cover? I love Richard Butler as much as the next Pretty in Pink fan, but damn... that shit is baaad!
March 5, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Can you deduct Cloves on your taxes?
Never buy in to your subculture so much that its inevitable co-opting by corporations still kills you well into your twenties...Trust me. As one who nearly died when Aaron Spelling used "How Soon Is Now" as the theme for Charmed, it's a long hard road to come back from.
Oh, and Matt: It may be a little late, but I'd be remiss in my duties as one who spent way to much time in the early 90's wearing ankle length black skirts and lace up boots if i didn't mention Black Tape For a Blue Girl. Or, if you wanna go medieval school, try Karl Orff's Carmina Burana. Trust me. It's what goth kids use as the soundtrack for all their AV club projects.
March 5, 2008 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Meat & Greet
I will be there, entry in hand! Best idea ever.
February 28, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )